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65-2643RK-05-04 M2A Transmitter Operator’s Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

This chapter briefly describes the 65-2643RK-05-04 M2A Transmitter. This chapter also describes the 

65-

2643RK-05-04 M2A Transmitter Operator’s Manual

 (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the 

specifications for the M2A.

About the M2A Transmitter

The M2A transmitter is a fixed mount, continuous-monitoring detector head. All user adjustable parameters may 
be accessed using push button switches. In addition, calibration may be performed non-intrusively by use of a 
magnetic wand accessory which activates magnetic switches through a window at the front face of the detector 
head.

The M2A displays the current gas reading on an OLED display which is visible through the window in the cover 
(front face) and provides a 4 - 20 mA signal which indicates the target gas reading for use by a gas monitoring 
controller, recording device, or programmable controller. The M2A also provides an RS-485 Modbus output. 
Three sets of relay contacts, two controlled by the gas alarms and one by the fail alarm, rated at 115 VAC 5 amps 
are available for controlling devices such as lights or horns or for controlling higher rated relays.

Four operating modes allow you to display and change setup and calibration settings and change the gas type. 
They are Calibration Mode, Configuration Mode, Gas Type Mode, and Modbus Mode.

About this Manual

The 

M2A Transmitter Operator’s Manual

 uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings.

NOTE:

Describes additional or critical information.

CAUTION:

Describes potential damage to equipment.

WARNING:

Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death.

Summary of Contents for 65-2643RK-05-04

Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com 65 2643RK 05 04 M2A Transmitter Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0387 Revision E Released 9 9 20...

Page 2: ...Periodic calibration and maintenance of the gas monitor is essential for proper operation and correct readings Please calibrate and maintain this instrument regularly Frequency of calibration depends...

Page 3: ...r replacement 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 REPRESENTA...

Page 4: ...8 Internal Description 11 Chapter 3 Installation Startup 15 Overview 15 Mounting the M2A Transmitter 15 Wiring the M2A Transmitter 17 Start Up 20 Chapter 4 Operation 22 Overview 22 Normal Operation 2...

Page 5: ...eplacing Components of the Oxygen Detector 38 Chapter 8 RS 485 Modbus Output 40 Overview 40 Wiring the M2A in a Modbus System 40 Using the M2A in a 4 wire Modbus System 43 Modbus Mode 43 Supported Mod...

Page 6: ...ch is visible through the window in the cover front face and provides a 4 20 mA signal which indicates the target gas reading for use by a gas monitoring controller recording device or programmable co...

Page 7: ...tings Alarm 1 Alarm 2 19 5 volume decreasing 23 5 volume increasing Construction housing Explosion proof junction box NEMA 4X Area Classification Explosion proof for Class I Groups B C and D Sampling...

Page 8: ...situations where the detector needs to be installed at an inaccessible location The detector junction box can be installed at the inaccessible location and the M2A junction box can be installed in a m...

Page 9: ...isplay and use the magnetic wand to actuate the magnetic control switches so you can perform non intrusive calibration Removing the cover allows you to access the interior of the junction box Detector...

Page 10: ...a flame arrestor guard which protects the flame arrestor from damage Unscrew the detector cap to access the plug in sensor for maintenance or replacement A cap gasket seals the interface between the h...

Page 11: ...A signal that is proportional to the detection range and an RS 485 Modbus output signal The 4 20 mA signal may be used by a recording device gas monitor controller or programmable controller The Modbu...

Page 12: ...M2A NOTE The detector is factory wired to the M2A See Wiring the M2A Transmitter on page 17 for all wiring procedures related to M2A Modbus Terminal Strip The Modbus terminal strip is a three positio...

Page 13: ...rminal PCB by lining up its three spacing standoffs with the banana jacks in the terminal PCB mounting standoffs and pushing it onto the banana jacks The jacks retain the control PCB Figure 5 Control...

Page 14: ...e 5 Fail LED The fail LED turns on when the M2A is experiencing a fail condition A fail condition can be caused by a detector failure or low detector signal Alarm 1 LED The alarm 1 LED is on when the...

Page 15: ...he site should be easily accessible For the detector junction box select a site where the target gas is likely to be found first For lighter gases mount the detector near the ceiling for heavier gases...

Page 16: ...ble polyurethane tubing to the fitting at the bottom of the calibration adapter splash guard and route it to an accessible area that is close to the M2A junction box See the Chapter 9 Parts List on pa...

Page 17: ...e construction technique 9 Guide a two conductor shielded cable or two wires in conduit through the top conduit hub of the detector junction box To make wiring more convenient use wire colors that cor...

Page 18: ...8 Wiring the Detector to the M2A 15 Reinstall the detector terminal strip into its socket 16 If shielded cable is used between the detector junction box and the M2A junction box connect the cable s dr...

Page 19: ...o prevent water from entering through the top port NOTE If the M2A is being wired to a PLC or DCS device see Appendix B PLC and DCS Device Wiring on page 52 then continue with step 8 3 Use the followi...

Page 20: ...ions are correct and secure 3 Turn on the incoming power 4 If necessary turn on the controller or other monitoring device that is connected to the M2A 5 The OLED display will indicate the firmware ver...

Page 21: ...leasing a button Touching the glass and keeping the wand in place is the same as pressing and holding a button WARNING The M2A is not an active gas monitoring device during the fresh air adjustment pr...

Page 22: ...mation Screen displays the M2A s operating voltage and firmware and hardware information To display the Information Screen do the following 1 Press and hold the DOWN NO button for 3 seconds The Inform...

Page 23: ...mal operation If the M2A s input power decreases below 9 5 volts so that the M2A is in a low power alarm the signal output is fixed below 2 4 mA until the low power alarm is cleared If the M2A goes in...

Page 24: ...button to reset the alarm 1 circuit Resetting the alarm 1 circuit turns off the A1 LED resets the OLED display and de energizes the alarm 1 relay NOTE If the ENTER button is pressed while the M2A is i...

Page 25: ...ition Fail Condition Indications The M2A indicates a fail condition for any of the following The detector wiring is disconnected or incorrectly connected The display reading is 10 of full scale or low...

Page 26: ...sequence Responding to a Low Power Condition 1 Determine and correct the cause of the low power condition 2 When the input power increases above 10 0 volts the M2A will begin its warm up sequence 3 Ve...

Page 27: ...buttons when the following screen appears 2 If you want to exit Configuration Mode press and release the DOWN NO button and the M2A will return to normal operation If you want to continue in Configura...

Page 28: ...g at which the M2A initiates an alarm 2 condition ALARM 2 activation Increase Indicates if the alarm 2 circuit is activated by gas readings increasing Increase or decreasing Decrease to the ALARM 1 Le...

Page 29: ...xample if the zero suppression is 0 5 the M2A will display a reading of 20 9 for gas readings from 20 4 to 21 4 It is settable from 0 to 6 volume FILTER 5 secs The filter feature helps smooth out jump...

Page 30: ...lecting the Gas Type 1 While in normal operation or during the warm up sequence press and hold the UP YES and DOWN NO buttons for five seconds Release them when the following screen appears 2 If you w...

Page 31: ...figuration Mode on page 27 for a complete description of Configuration Mode 7 When you have reviewed and accepted the last item in Configuration Mode by pressing the ENTER button display will ask SAVE...

Page 32: ...mentary push is needed to enter Calibration Mode after changing the gas type 11 See Calibration on page 36 for calibration instructions NOTE When calibrating an M2A after changing the gas type the M2A...

Page 33: ...mptoms probable causes and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the M2A NOTE This troubleshooting guide describes M2A problems only If the M2A is connected to a controller see the co...

Page 34: ...hielded See Wiring the M2A Transmitter on page 17 2 Verify that the detector wiring is correct and secure 3 Increase the filter setting in Configuration Mode 4 Increase the zero suppression setting in...

Page 35: ...lash guard to connect the regulator to the calibration adapter splash guard 5 Turn the regulator s on off knob counterclockwise to open the regulator Gas will begin to flow Take note of the time or st...

Page 36: ...entration may be used instead of a 100 nitrogen cylinder to set the zero reading NOTE While in the calibration program if there is no switch activity for the calibration time out period the unit will...

Page 37: ...he next section Adjusting the Zero Setting 4 Screw the zero air cylinder into the fixed flow regulator 5 Use the flexible tubing coming from the calibration adapter splash guard to connect the regulat...

Page 38: ...the REMOVE CAL GAS message will stop appearing and the M2A will return to normal operation 10 Disconnect the calibration adapter splash guard s flexible tubing from the regulator NOTE Do not disconnec...

Page 39: ...s of the replacement detector through the bottom conduit hub of the detector junction box then screw the mounting threads of the detector into the conduit hub If necessary for environmental conditions...

Page 40: ...to be connected together RS 485 repeater s should be used such that no more than 128 M2As reside on any given network segment CAUTION The network segment can only support 128 units if RKI M2As are be...

Page 41: ...e This should only be done if wiring for a system that is being replaced is already installed and it is not practical to run another wire See Figure 11 below for this wiring configuration In this conf...

Page 42: ...in an M2A that is at the end of a Modbus line Any M2A in a Modbus system that is not at the end of a line must have the termination jumper removed see Figure 12 Figure 13 below Figure 12 Multiple M2As...

Page 43: ...atically returns to normal operation NOTE If the M2A returns to normal operation because of a time out it enters a warm up period just as it does when it is first turned on 1 While in normal operation...

Page 44: ...normal operation NOTE All M2As on a Modbus network must be configured with the same baud rate and parity and each M2A must have a unique slave ID For an M2A to participate on a network the ENABLED DI...

Page 45: ...Reading with Sign Decimal Point Bit Field Assignments Bit s Value Field 15 Sign of Reading 0 Positive 1 Negative 14 13 Format of Reading 0 XXX no decimal point 1 XX X 2 X XX 3 XXX 12 0 Numerical value...

Page 46: ...1 Register 14 Register 14 is the alarm 2 set point The decimal point location is the same as specified in Register 1 8 Fail Status 0 Fail Not Asserted 1 Fail Asserted 7 6 Alarm 2 Status 0 No Alarm 1...

Page 47: ...rm 1 relay reset 0 Latching 1 Self Resetting Register 26 Register 26 is the alarm 1 ON delay Integer values are in seconds Register 27 Register 27 is the alarm 1 OFF delay Integer values are in second...

Page 48: ...y 0 and the 1st 0 Register 37 Register 37 is the calibration year Register 38 Register 38 is the calibration outcome Upper Gas Operation Lower Air Operation Calibration Outcome Codes 1 Sensor Missing...

Page 49: ...unction Code 16 see Appendix C Function Code 16 Registers on page 54 Register 16 Register 16 performs the same function as the ENTER button on the M2A It is useful for remotely silencing alarms With t...

Page 50: ...71 0387 65 2643RK 05 04 M2A Transmitter Operator s Manual this document 81 0076RK 01 Zero air calibration cylinder 34 liter steel 81 0076RK 03 Zero air calibration cylinder 103 liter 81 0078RK 01 Cali...

Page 51: ...Button Quick Reference Chart Mode Entered or Function Performed Button Combination Adjustable or Viewable Parameters Alarm Reset Press and Release ENTER n a Show Information Screen Press and Hold DOW...

Page 52: ...he PWR SIG terminal strip connections and one or more relays are used route the connections to the M2A in conduit Use shielded cable in the conduit for the PWR SIG connections and unshielded cable or...

Page 53: ...PLC and DCS Device Wiring S PWR SIG Alarm 1 Alarm Device Fail Alarm Device Alarm Device Power Typical Alarm Wiring Shown A B C RS 485 4 20 mA In S 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC Power Supply 24 VDC Alarm 2 Ala...

Page 54: ...0 Normally De Energized 1 Normally Energized Register 4 Register 4 is the alarm 1 relay reset 0 Latching 1 Self Resetting Register 5 Register 5 is the alarm 1 ON delay Integer value is in seconds Regi...

Page 55: ...5 second increments Register 15 Register 15 is the calibration timeout Value is in minutes 5 10 15 20 25 or 30 Register 16 Register 16 is explained in Supported Modbus Functions in the M2A manual Reg...

Page 56: ...2A Transmitter Operator s Manual Register 20 Register 20 is the AutoZero Disable 0 AutoZero Enabled 1 AutoZero Disabled Register 21 Register 21 is the Remote Configuration Register 0 No Remote Configu...

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