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Indoor Carbon Monoxide Monitor

EC-600

Operating Manual

Part Number: 71-0417
Revision: P1
Released: 3/22/17

Summary of Contents for EC-600

Page 1: ...Indoor Carbon Monoxide Monitor EC 600 Operating Manual Part Number 71 0417 Revision P1 Released 3 22 17...

Page 2: ...7 Power off 28 6 Alarm Activation and Functions 29 6 1 Gas alarm activation 29 6 2 Fault alarm activation 34 6 3 Suppression function 34 7 Maintenance 35 7 1 Maintenance intervals and items 35 7 2 Mai...

Page 3: ...t permission Regardless of warranty period we shall not make any indemnification for accidents and damage caused by using the monitor Make sure to read the warranty policy specified on the warranty Pu...

Page 4: ...proper handling may cause minor damage on health or assets NOTE This message indicates advice on handling Method of confirmation for CE marking type DC specification only The CE marking is labeled on...

Page 5: ...ions with WARNING and CAUTION 2 1 Danger cases DANGER This is not an explosion proof unit Never attempt to measure a gas in an atmosphere over the lower explosive limit WARNING If an abnormality is fo...

Page 6: ...with the operating manual Do not use the monitor with it attached to a control device equipment etc CAUTION Do not use a device such as a transceiver which transmits a radio wave near the monitor or...

Page 7: ...of the monitor and LCD display see 3 2 Names and functions for each part P 9 EC 600 main unit Sensor unit remote type NOTE The EC 600 s standard configuration is with the sensor installed in the main...

Page 8: ...part number 81 1153 Outline drawing Main unit Remote sensor Unit mm CAUTION The main unit and sensor unit remote type are precision devices Be careful not to drop the monitor when installing or unins...

Page 9: ...nter the user mode It is also used to cancel or skip during setup 3 button Used to change the screen and increase numerical values during setup 4 button Used to change the screen and decrease numerica...

Page 10: ...ry batteries 10 This is not used for the monitor Installation of batteries for dry battery type When the monitor is used for the first time or when the battery level is low install or replace with new...

Page 11: ...off 2 Remove the battery case from the monitor Unlock the tab of the battery case 3 Put new batteries two AA alkaline dry batteries in the battery case Confirm that the polarities of the batteries ar...

Page 12: ...irect sunlight or sudden changes in the temperature Avoid a place where the monitor is exposed to direct sunlight or radiant heat infrared rays emitted from a high temperature object and where the uni...

Page 13: ...ns for system designing of the monitor Using a stable power supply The external output and alarm contact of the monitor may be activated when the power is turned on when momentary blackout occurs or w...

Page 14: ...for the specifications must be attached to the external relay In addition the surge absorbing part SK2 must be attached to the loaded side of the external relay if necessary It may be recommended tha...

Page 15: ...es on the back of the unit according to the following procedure 1 Loosen the screw at the lower part of the main unit and open the surface cover of the case 2 Fix the main unit with two screws M4 thro...

Page 16: ...the two lower mounting holes NOTE To install the remote sensor to the wall using screws use the mounting holes on the back of the sensor according to the following procedure 1 Open the surface cover o...

Page 17: ...n space above the unit so that it can be installed by sliding Secure as battery replacement space Only for dry battery type Installation dimension drawing Installation board not used Compatible with J...

Page 18: ...by WAGO Crimping tool Model VarioCrimp 4 206 204 manufactured by WAGO CAUTION Be careful not to damage the internal electronic circuit when wiring In addition be careful not to apply stresses on the m...

Page 19: ...factured by WAGO or equivalent a screwdriver with an edge width of 3 0 to 4 5 mm x 0 5 mm which can fully open the spring See the table below In doing this work be careful not to apply excessive force...

Page 20: ...Power For Connecting DC Power AC power TND 100 120 VAC 10 50 Hz 60 Hz 1 L 2 N 3 FG Terminal board for AC power Terminal board for DC power DC power TND 24 VDC 10 1 2 3 N C For external output signal 4...

Page 21: ...toring Before turning on the power check that the monitor is installed properly and that external wiring is done properly Check that the power supply voltage is compliant with the specifications Becau...

Page 22: ...NG When the monitor enters each mode from the detection mode while an alarm is activated the alarm contact is released The monitor is restarted after recovering from fault Detection Mode Gas Alarm Sta...

Page 23: ...vation Power On Initial clear approx 25 seconds The monitor is in detection mode The LCD backlight for AC and 24 VDC versions will be on under non alarm conditions The LCD backlight for the battery po...

Page 24: ...ed Zero adjustment 2 1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment Span adjustment 2 2 SPAN Perform the span adjustment Zero span initialization 2 3 SDEF Not used Environmental setting 2 4 SET 2 40 Not used 2 41...

Page 25: ...1 1 AIR Perform the zero adjustment 1 2 CONF Display various setting values 1 3 MMOD Switch to maintenance mode WARNING After adjustment is completed never fail to press the MODE button to return to...

Page 26: ...ent Concentration Value Display Press the SET button to display the current concentration Use the or button to adjust the value to 0 ppm Zero Adjustment Completed Press the SET button to perform the z...

Page 27: ...ck the setting of typical menus 1 2 CONF Press the SET button First Alarm Setpoint Display Press the SET button to display the first alarm setpoint Second Alarm Setpoint Display Alarm Delay Time Displ...

Page 28: ...ff the power supply 100 VAC or 24 VDC of the monitor CAUTION When the monitor is turned off an alarm may be triggered on the upper central system Before turning off the monitor the inhibit point skip...

Page 29: ...nditions in order to conserve battery Concentration Display In case of over the detection range Over Scale is displayed on the LCD During Power on The LCD is continuously displayed Alarm Display ALM1...

Page 30: ...Recovered 1st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer 1st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer 1st alarm display 2nd alarm disp...

Page 31: ...isplay 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer Alarm Pattern Example Lock in L LL Normal Alarm Recovered 1st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer 1st alarm dis...

Page 32: ...st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer 1st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st alarm contact 2nd alarm contact Buzzer 1st alarm display 2nd alarm display 1st ala...

Page 33: ...dance with your management rules of gas alarm Normally take the following actions Check the reading of the monitor If the gas alarm display continues to be displayed close the main valve of the gas an...

Page 34: ...see Troubleshooting P 63 6 3 Suppression function The sensors integrated in the monitor are influenced by environmental changes such as temperature humidity and other characteristics in no small meas...

Page 35: ...maintain the performance as a safety unit Maintenance item Maintenance content Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance Regular maintenance Power supply check Check that the LCD display lights up Concent...

Page 36: ...e alarm activation such as a buzzer Span adjustment Performs span adjustment using a calibration gas Gas alarm check Checks the gas alarm by using the calibration gas Checks the alarm Checks triggerin...

Page 37: ...43 Alarm Delay Time Setting AL D 2 44 Alarm Pattern Setting AL T 2 45 Zero Suppression Type Setting SP T 2 46 Zero Suppression Value Setting SAPP 2 47 Not used 2 48 External Output Adjustment MA20 2...

Page 38: ...e seconds 2 0 GAS TEST Perform a test with the gas Similar to the detection condition the reading changes and an alarm is displayed after gas is introduced but the ALM1 and ALM2 do not flash and the c...

Page 39: ...39 2 3 SDEF Not used 2 4 SET Specify various settings 2 5 DISP Provide various detail displays 2 6 F MODE Not used 2 7 U MODE Return to the user mode...

Page 40: ...d after the gas is introduced but the contact is not activated 2 00 GAS Perform the gas test 2 01 ALM Perform the alarm test Use the button to increase the display value to the alarm setpoint to trigg...

Page 41: ...41 2 03 LCD Perform the LCD display test 2 04 Not used To 2 00...

Page 42: ...h air or zero air if a fresh air environment cannot be verified For details about operation refer to Zero adjustment P 43 Span adjustment CO 50 ppm For details about operation refer to Span adjustment...

Page 43: ...The current concentration is displayed If a zero air cylinder is being used turn the regulator s knob counterclockwise to open the regulator Allow gas to flow to the sensor for 2 minutes Press the SET...

Page 44: ...nterclockwise to open the regulator Allow calibration gas to flow for 2 minutes Use the or button to adjust the reading to the span adjustment gas concentration and press the SET button PASS is displa...

Page 45: ...ironmental Settings 2 4 SET Specify various settings 2 40 Not used 2 41 Not used 2 42 AL P Set the alarm setpoint first second Use the or button to set the alarm setpoint and press the SET button to c...

Page 46: ...pattern setting Non latching Auto reset Self latching nL Non latching Auto reset L Self latching Lc In lock in Use the or button to select the setting and press the SET button to confirm it 2 45 SP T...

Page 47: ...MA20 Adjust the external output 4 mA 20 mA Connect an ammeter Then use the or button to select the value and press the SET button to confirm it 2 49 SSET Not used Connect an ammeter Then use the or b...

Page 48: ...48 2 4A DATE Set the date time Use the or button to select each value in the order of year month day hour and minute and press the SET button to confirm it...

Page 49: ...49 2 4b P A Not used 2 4C ACAL Not used 2 4d BZZR Set the buzzer to ON OFF...

Page 50: ...50 2 4E AL R Set the gas alarm state contact to ON OFF 2 4F MA O Set the external output signal to ON OFF...

Page 51: ...4H LCD Set the LCD backlight to ON OFF 2 4J Alarm Pattern Setting Change the alarm pattern to L LL both alarms decreasing L H first alarm decreasing second alarm increasing or H HH both alarms increa...

Page 52: ...attery type Refer to Installation of batteries for dry battery type P 10 for instructions to replace the batteries Replacing the Sensor Integrated Sensor Type 1 Remove the sensor cover of the sensor p...

Page 53: ...p with the sockets before pushing in the sensor Ignoring this may bend and damage the sensor pins After the sensor is installed always perform a calibration zero adjustment and span adjustment Do not...

Page 54: ...TE The wire colors in the extender cable may vary depending on the type of cable used The Type A cable has red green white black wires and the Type B cable has white yellow white blue wires The pictur...

Page 55: ...e main unit s housing to access the wiring at the other end of the cable 6 Remove the old cable s wiring leads from the sensor terminal strip For each terminal strip position Push the push button stra...

Page 56: ...the sensor terminal strip See the table below for the wire colors Type A wire colors are shown in the pictures below Note that the Type B cable has two pairs of wires extending from the cable Tighten...

Page 57: ...sensor board 13 Secure the sensor cover of the new cable s remote sensor housing 7 10 Adding a Sensor Cable NOTE The wire colors in the extender cable may vary depending on the type of cable used The...

Page 58: ...socket 4 Unplug the wires from the sensor terminal strip For each terminal strip position Push the push button straight downward using the compatible screwdriver or equivalent to open the spring Remo...

Page 59: ...Push the tabs on both sides of the sensor cover with your fingers to release the sensor cover latch 7 Install the sensor board The board will click into place 8 Connect the cable s connector to the se...

Page 60: ...r holder s tabs and the remote sensor housing s slots pushing the filter holder into the slots and then turning it clockwise 12 Route the new cable s wires through the hole in the housing to the right...

Page 61: ...able has two pairs of wires extending from the cable Tighten the zip tie to secure the cable in place Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 Type A Red Green White Black Type B White wire of whit...

Page 62: ...strial waste in accordance with the local regulations etc Never fail to return the used sensor to RKI If liquid is leaked from the sensor do not touch the liquid The sensor must be put into a plastic...

Page 63: ...etc Turn off and restart the monitor If a symptom like this is observed frequently take appropriate measures to eliminate the noise Sensor abnormalities E 1 The sensor is not connected or improperly c...

Page 64: ...ate measures to eliminate the noise Sudden change in the environment When the environment temperature etc changes suddenly the monitor cannot adjust to it and is affected by it In some cases the monit...

Page 65: ...pattern Non latching auto reset Contact capacity 2 125 VAC 1 A or 30 VDC 1 A resistance load Transmission specifications 3 4 20 mA DC no insulation load resistance under 300 or 0 1 VDC no insulation C...

Page 66: ...66 10 2 List of accessories 3 2 m AC power cable 1 pc Supplied only with AC specification Cross recessed pan head machine screw 2 pcs Cross recessed round head wood screw 2 pcs Operating manual 1 pc...

Page 67: ...46 5100RK Lever wiring tool 47 1556 03 Extender cable with remote box 3 meters 47 1556 05 Extender cable with remote box 5 meters 47 1556 10 Extender cable with remote box 10 meters 47 1556 20 Extende...

Page 68: ...safety unit not a control unit The alarm contact output of the monitor must be used for an external alarm lamp buzzer while the analog signal output must be used for an indicator or external recorder...

Page 69: ...sent out to the external output signal As a result maintenance can be performed on a single unit of the monitor Initial clear The reading is unstable for seconds after the power is turned on To preve...

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