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RKI Instruments, Inc.

www.rkiinstruments.com

65-2396RKSS

Transmitter

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0338

Revision: 0

Released: 9/1/20

Summary of Contents for 65-2396RKSS Series

Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com 65 2396RKSS CO2 Transmitter Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0338 Revision 0 Released 9 1 20...

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

Page 3: ...ent 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 EXPR...

Page 4: ...iring the CO2 Transmitter 9 Startup 12 Introducing Incoming Power 12 Setting the Zero Signal 12 Maintenance 13 Preventive Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 14 Replacing Components of the CO2 Transmitter...

Page 5: ...in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65 2396RKSS and to minimize the risk of personal injury Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the 65 2396RKSS as described in this m...

Page 6: ...a 1 1 4 hex that allows removal or installation of the detector with a wrench A porous flame arrestor that is coated with a hydrophobic film that repels liquids is on one end of the detector and allow...

Page 7: ...minal strip Use the detector terminal strip to connect the CO2 detector to the amplifier NOTE The IR CO2 detector is factory wired to the detector terminal strip See Wiring the CO2 Transmitter to a Co...

Page 8: ...connect wiring from the amplifier to the controller An O ring seals the interface between the junction box cover and the junction box base The detector and amplifier are factory installed in the junct...

Page 9: ...ing down see Figure 2 Wiring the CO2 Transmitter to a Controller WARNING Always verify that the power to the controller is off before you make wiring connections 1 Turn off the controller 2 Turn off o...

Page 10: ...re 3 Connect the positive wire to the PWR SIG terminal Connect the signal wire to the PWR SIG S terminal Connect the negative wire to the PWR SIG terminal CAUTION If shielded cable is used leave the c...

Page 11: ...an available chassis earth ground at the controller RKI controllers typically have a ground stud that can be used to ground the cable s drain wire 24 VDC DC Ground 4 20 mA In S Amplifier Controller C...

Page 12: ...ince there is a background of CO2 in air of typically 300 600 ppm 0 03 0 06 volume it is necessary to use a calibration kit with a 100 nitrogen cylinder to set the zero signal of a CO2 transmitter wit...

Page 13: ...junction box Maintenance This section describes maintenance procedures It includes preventive maintenance troubleshooting and component replacement procedures Preventive Maintenance This section descr...

Page 14: ...ring is correct and secure 2 Calibrate the transmitter 3 If the fail condition continues replace the detector 4 If the fail condition continues contact RKI for further instruction Slow or No Response...

Page 15: ...about a one minute period when the 4 20 mA output is stabilizing and may be above the controller alarm points or well below zero momentarily RKI controllers have a one minute warmup period when the c...

Page 16: ...of the zero pot Be sure to make arrangements so that this does not cause unwanted alarms 10 Turn on power to the controller 11 Turn on the controller and place it into normal operation NOTE When first...

Page 17: ...n set the zero reading set the response reading and return to normal operation WARNING The controller is not an active gas monitoring device during the calibration procedure NOTE The following procedu...

Page 18: ...ator into the calibration cylinder Verify that the calibration gas is representative of the transmitter s target gas 2 Turn the regulator s on off knob counterclockwise to open the regulator 3 Allow t...

Page 19: ...tor 0 100 Volume 65 2396RKSS 01 Infrared CO2 transmitter 0 9 000 ppm includes detector junction box and amplifier 65 2396RKSS 02 Infrared CO2 transmitter 0 5 000 ppm includes detector junction box and...

Page 20: ...with gauge and knob 0 5 liter minute continuous flow for 17 liter and 34 liter steel calibration cylinders cylinders with external threads 81 1051RK Regulator with gauge and knob 0 5 liter minute con...