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4 • 35-3010A-09 Sample-Draw Detector

Charcoal Filter

The charcoal filter is located above the CH

4

 transmitter. It is held in place by a metal clip. 

The charcoal filter is placed after the H

2

S sensor (if one is installed) and before the CO 

sensor (if one is installed) in the flow system. It scrubs out interfering gases which may 
cause the CO sensor to respond, such as H

2

S or certain hydrocarbons.  It is included in this 

version of the sample draw detector in case a CO sensor is added in the field. If a CO 
sensor is added in the field, a new charcoal filter should also be installed.

Pump

The pump is located to the left of the main circuit board near the bottom left of the 
sample-draw detector. The pump pulls the gas sample into the sample-draw detector. The 
pump operates on 24 VAC, which is generated from the 24 VDC supplied to the sample 
draw detector.

Flowmeter

The flowmeter is attached to the main circuit board near the top left corner (see Figure 1). 
A ball in the flowmeter column indicates the flow rate of the sample-draw detector. The 
flowmeter measures the flow in the range 0.2 to 2.0 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet per Hour). 
Although the sample-draw detector will operate down to a flow of 0.6 SCFH, the 
optimum flow rate is 1.2 SCFH.

Bypass Valve

The bypass valve is to the left of the flowmeter. The bypass valve adjusts the flow rate to 
the sensor. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the bypass valve.

NOTE:

The bypass valve allows fine adjustments of the flow rate. For a wider range of 
adjustment, use the flow adjust potentiometer (see Figure 1).

Status Lights

Two status lights are above the flowmeter.

Pilot Light

The green Pilot light is on when the sample-draw detector is receiving power.

Fail Light

The red Fail light is on when the sample flow rate is below the low flow level.

NOTE:

The factory set low flow level is 0.6 SCFH (±0.2). See “Adjusting the Low Flow 
Setting” on page 19 for instructions to adjust this setting.

Pressure Switch

The pressure switch is mounted to the opposite side of the main circuit board. The 
pressure switch monitors the flow rate of the incoming gas sample.

If the flow rate falls below the preset low flow level, the pressure switch causes the fail 
relay to interrupt the signal in the 4-20 mA line for the CO and H

2

S channels (if installed). 

This causes a downscale reading at the monitor on these channels. The low flow level is 
factory-set at 0.6 SCFH (±0.2 SCFH). 

NOTE:

There is no low flow indication for the CH

4

 or oxygen channels.

Summary of Contents for 35-3010A-09

Page 1: ...www rkiinstruments com 35 3010A 09 Sample Draw Detector Part Number 71 0351 Revision P1 Released 1 9 15...

Page 2: ...c calibration and maintenance of the detector is essential for proper operation and correct readings Please calibrate and maintain this detector regularly Frequency of calibration depends upon the typ...

Page 3: ...ment costs local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXP...

Page 4: ...o Reading 14 Operation 15 Normal Operation 15 Low Flow Alarm 15 Maintenance 15 Preventive Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting 16 Replacing Components of the Sample Draw Detector 18 Adjusting the Low Flow S...

Page 5: ...manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 35 3010A 09 and to minimize the risk of personal injury Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the 35 3010A 09 as described in this manual Tab...

Page 6: ...housing door is hinged on the left side and is secured by two latches on the right side Four mounting feet are attached to the back of the housing one at each corner Use the mounting feet to install t...

Page 7: ...NLET Fitting The INLET fitting on the bottom of the housing allows the gas sample to enter the sample draw detector The INLET fitting accepts 1 4 in rigid tubing See Installation on page 10 for instru...

Page 8: ...ugh the sample draw detector will operate down to a flow of 0 6 SCFH the optimum flow rate is 1 2 SCFH Bypass Valve The bypass valve is to the left of the flowmeter The bypass valve adjusts the flow r...

Page 9: ...rs preamp circuit board and the main circuit board IR CH4 Sensor The infrared CH4 sensor is installed in the smaller flow block in the lower right corner A small circuit board with a cable mates to it...

Page 10: ...se readings and the zero pot to make adjustments to the zero reading Transmitter Interconnect Terminal Strip The transmitter interconnect terminal strip is the seven point terminal strip near the righ...

Page 11: ...trip The detector terminal strip is the four point terminal strip near the bottom edge of the transmitter It is factory wired to the transmitter Interconnect Terminal Strip The interconnect terminal s...

Page 12: ...strip sensor transmitter terminal strip amp 1 circuit amp 2 circuit pump terminal strip relay and reset switch see Figure 5 NOTE The flowmeter and status lights are mounted to the main circuit board b...

Page 13: ...channel No output is available at any of the test points Pump Terminal Strip The pump terminal strip is the four point terminal in the top left corner of the circuit board Use the pump terminal strip...

Page 14: ...of the housing and tubing connections at the right of the housing Make sure there is sufficient room to perform start up maintenance and calibration procedures Figure 6 Outline and Mounting Dimension...

Page 15: ...downstream area of the sampled gas stream where the sample can safely disperse WARNING This instrument samples potentially high levels of methane Be sure to route the instrument s exhaust to a locati...

Page 16: ...typically have a ground stud that can be used to ground the cable s drain wire Figure 7 External Field Wiring Sample Draw Detector 4 20 Feedback Interconnect Terminal Strip LEL Controller Transmitter...

Page 17: ...2 0 FB T P B ATT T P Pump Factory W ired Pressure Switch Factory W ired H2S Not Used CO Not Used W hite Red Green IR CH4 Sensor Connector IR CH4 Detector Black I NSTR UM E NTS S E N SOR GRN T P BLK S...

Page 18: ...e press the pump reset switch and verify the flowmeter returns to a normal flow rate Setting the Zero Reading CAUTION If you suspect the presence of combustible gas or an abnormal oxygen condition not...

Page 19: ...reduction can be caused by a flow blockage a leak in the flow system a malfunctioning pressure switch or a malfunctioning pump NOTE There is no flow fail indication for the CH4 and oxygen channels on...

Page 20: ...s will begin to flow 3 After approximately one minute verify that the reading for the IR CH4 channel at the controller stabilizes within 20 of the concentration of the test sample If the reading is no...

Page 21: ...roblem channel or channels as described later in this section 6 If the fail condition continues contact RKI Instruments Inc for further instruction Slow or No Response Difficult or Unable to Calibrate...

Page 22: ...oming power 2 Open the housing door of the sample draw detector 3 Unscrew and remove the two screws that secure the retaining plate then lift the plate connector and sensor out of the housing 4 Unplug...

Page 23: ...ow flow alarm NOTE The low flow potentiometer is accessible through a circular cutout in the main circuit board The cutout is labeled PS1 3 Verify that the low flow alarm is 0 6 SCFH 0 2 Repeat steps...

Page 24: ...oints output for the calibrating sample Output mV calibrating sample fullscale X 400 100 For example with a calibrating sample of 50 volume methane and a fullscale setting of 100 volume the correct ou...

Page 25: ...sample line 3 Wait 1 to 2 minutes to allow the calibration gas to be drawn out and the reading to stabilize 4 Close the housing door 5 Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and conveni...

Page 26: ...such as entering the calibration mode at the controller NOTE If you can verify a fresh air environment it is not necessary to use the zero air calibration cylinder to set the zero reading 1 Screw the...

Page 27: ...5041RK CH4 Infrared methane sensor plug in type vol range 65 0601RK Oxygen sensor 81 0013RK 01 Calibration cylinder 50 vol methane in nitrogen 34 liter steel 81 0013RK 05 Calibration cylinder 50 vol m...

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