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Portable Gas Leak Detector

SP-220 Series

TYPE F

Operating Manual

Part Number: 71-0421

Revision: P1

Released: 10/20/17

Summary of Contents for SP-220 TYPE F

Page 1: ...Portable Gas Leak Detector SP 220 Series TYPE F Operating Manual Part Number 71 0421 Revision P1 Released 10 20 17...

Page 2: ...ds 24 4 12 How to turn on the illumination lamp 25 4 13 Power off 25 5 Display Mode 26 5 1 Entering the display mode 26 5 2 Measured gas reading setting 29 5 3 Changing the measuring mode 31 5 4 Log d...

Page 3: ...py or reproduce this manual in whole or in part without permission Regardless of warranty period we shall not make any indemnification for accidents and damage caused by using the detector Make sure t...

Page 4: ...before use See the Declaration of Conformity at the end of this operating manual for CE marking specifications For the product specifications check the nameplate attached to the product shown in the f...

Page 5: ...anhole or confined space do not lean over or look into the manhole or closed space It may lead to dangers because oxygen deficient air or other gases may blow out Oxygen deficient air or other gases m...

Page 6: ...oom with a temperature of 20 C and a humidity of 40 RH and taken outside a temperature of 30 C and a humidity of 60 RH an alarm is triggered by humidity changes In such a case perform air calibration...

Page 7: ...the detector in a place where it is exposed to direct sunlight Do not store the detector in a sun heated car Avoid a sudden humidity or temperature change Do not leave the detector in a place with hi...

Page 8: ...s high concentration solvent gas is exposed a crack may occur in the unit Thus do not use high concentration solvent gases About battery replacement Never fail to turn off the power of the detector be...

Page 9: ...ECEx IECEx PRE 15 0060 ATEX Presafe15 ATEX7188 Applied standards IEC 60079 0 2011 EN60079 0 2012 IEC 60079 11 2011 EN60079 11 2012 Precautions Do not replace the battery unit in a hazardous location D...

Page 10: ...the screen and decrease numerical values in the setting mode 5 MODE button Press this switch to change between display modes Used to change the screen and increase numerical values in the setting mod...

Page 11: ...A alkaline battery 2 pcs installed Taper nozzle 1 pc Hand strap 1 pc Replacement hydrophobic filters 1 bag 5 pcs included Operating manual 1 pc Product warranty 1 pc If there is anything missing conta...

Page 12: ...und display Displays the setting status of the operation sound 6 Battery level icon Displays a reference of the battery level 7 Bar meter display Displays the level of gas concentration in the form of...

Page 13: ...eck that the taper nozzle is not bent or has no hole Check that the nipple to which the taper nozzle is attached is not loose 4 3 How to replace the batteries When the detector is used for the first t...

Page 14: ...h new ones at one time Pay attention to the polarities during replacement Replace while checking the battery polarities stamped on the body If the battery cover is not completely locked the dry batter...

Page 15: ...ER button for one second or longer Hold it down until all the LCDs and alarm lamp light up and the buzzer blips All LCDs light up Date time display Gas name full scale display Warm up time Display exa...

Page 16: ...UP is different depending on the stability status of the sensor If the detector is not used for a long period warm up time may be longer or a sensor abnormality FAIL SENSOR may be displayed In such a...

Page 17: ...umination lamp lights up button Hold down for 1 sec Hold down for 3 secs button buttons buttons Hold down for 3 secs AIR calibration Alarm setpoint change Snap logger record Operation alarm sound ON O...

Page 18: ...essure If excessive pressure is applied to the gas inlet and outlet of the detector detected gases may leak out from its inside and may cause dangerous conditions Be sure that excessive pressure is no...

Page 19: ...surement environment This is a high sensitivity mode that enables detection of ultralow amounts of leaking gas in the air by eliminating the environmental effects other gases temperature and humidity...

Page 20: ...setpoint is changed to the next pre defined setpoint every time the AIR and MODE buttons are pressed There are 6 setpoints total Changing the gas alarm sensitivity for differential measuring mode 1 I...

Page 21: ...meter For excessive temperature humidity changes the bar meter may increase When the mode is switched from the differential mode to the concentration measuring mode check the atmosphere for freshness...

Page 22: ...calibration verify a fresh air environment 1 In the detection mode hold down the AIR button 2 Release the AIR button when the display changes from HOLD AIR to RELEASE Buzzer sound Three times blip bl...

Page 23: ...when the clock function is enabled Since the clock function is disabled by default enable it before using the snap logger function See 6 3 Clock function ON OFF setting on page 36 1 In the detection...

Page 24: ...the MODE button for three seconds or longer NOTE To clear a retained peak value hold down the MODE button for one second in the detection mode 4 11 Changing the alarm and operation sounds Turn the al...

Page 25: ...ns at the same time for three seconds or longer 4 13 Power off Press and hold the POWER button at least three seconds until the buzzer blips three times TURN OFF disappears to turn off the power CAUTI...

Page 26: ...te menu The setting screen for the display mode is switched every time the button is pressed Holding down the button also switches the setting screen When the detector returns to the detection mode th...

Page 27: ...d gas in the detector the converted concentration from the detection target gas will be displayed P 29 Measuring mode setting Changes in small measure the pump suction volume by mode changing the meas...

Page 28: ...28 Entering user mode Enters the user mode P 33 Detection mode Returns to the detection mode...

Page 29: ...tration 1 On the GAS LIST screen in the display mode press the POWER button The detector enters the gas reading setting The currently set gas name is displayed 2 Press the MODE or AIR button to select...

Page 30: ...500 2000 10000 Approx 4 0 R410A R410A 10 50 200 500 2000 10000 Approx 3 4 R404A R404A 10 50 200 500 2000 5000 Approx 4 6 2 3 3 3 Tetrafluoro propene HFO 1234yf R1234YF 10 50 200 500 1000 2000 Approx 5...

Page 31: ...1 On the MODE CHG screen in the display mode press the POWER button The detector enters the setting to switch the measuring mode 2 Press the MODE or AIR button to select the measuring mode The measuri...

Page 32: ...tation ID and memory number are displayed alternately If there is no recorded data NO DATA is displayed When there is no recorded data 2 Press the MODE or AIR button to select log data to be displayed...

Page 33: ...then press the POWER button The detector enters the date time setting in the user mode 2 Next press the MODE or AIR button to display the appropriate menu The setting screen for the user mode switches...

Page 34: ...is disabled the date time setting screen is not displayed Clock function ON OFF setting Enable or disable the clock function ROM SUM display Displays the program number and SUM value of the detector T...

Page 35: ...ction ON OFF setting on page 36 before setting the date time 1 On the DATE screen in the user mode press the POWER button The detector enters the date time setting 2 Press the MODE or AIR button set t...

Page 36: ...D is displayed and then the detector returns to the user mode menu NOTE When the clock function is changed from disabled to enabled a clock abnormality FAIL CLOCK may be triggered if the date time is...

Page 37: ...ed on the LCD System abnormalities FAIL SYSTEM Battery voltage low FAIL BATTERY Calibration abnormalities FAIL AIR CAL Clock abnormalities FAIL CLOCK Low flow rate FAIL LOW FLOW Pump abnormalities FAI...

Page 38: ...for one year to maintain the performance as a unit Maintenance item Maintenance content Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance Regular maintenance Battery level check Check that the battery level is su...

Page 39: ...air calibration if the reading is incorrect Flow rate check Checks the flow rate indicator to find abnormalities Checks the flow rate by using an external flow meter to verify the correctness of the...

Page 40: ...g downward 3 Wipe away moisture coming out from the inside thoroughly using a towel cloth etc 4 Place the detector on a dry towel cloth etc and let it stand at normal temperatures 8 3 Parts replacemen...

Page 41: ...n the rubber seal correctly 4 Attach the rubber seal with the filter installed to the cap Make sure the rubber seal s rib has been firmly inserted into the cap s groove 5 Attach the cap with the rubbe...

Page 42: ...fe of 2 3 years depending on the operating environment The sensor life has expired if for example the reading fluctuates or does not respond during calibration Contact RKI for sensor replacement Batte...

Page 43: ...h air environment is not available a cylinder of zero air can be used as long as the gas is applied through a humidifier tube Calibration kits for the SP 220 do not normally include zero air or a humi...

Page 44: ...you are in a fresh air area area known to be free of toxic and combustible gases and of normal oxygen content 20 9 7 Press and hold the AIR button Release the AIR button when the screen says RELEASE...

Page 45: ...amp Fixed flow regulator Calibration cylinder 1 Empty the gas bag 2 Connect the bag s tubing to the fixed flow regulator s hose barb fitting 3 Screw the fixed flow regulator onto the calibration cylin...

Page 46: ...ribe an automatic calibration of the SP 220 Be sure you have performed a fresh air adjustment and prepared for calibration as described in the previous sections before continuing 1 If you have just pe...

Page 47: ...AIR or MODE button to scroll to the AUTO CAL menu item 6 Press and release the POWER button The auto cal value will be displayed 7 To adjust the auto cal value a Press and hold the MODE button then pr...

Page 48: ...onnect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the instrument s inlet 10 Press and release the POWER button The instrument will perform a gas adjustment and will return to the AUTO CAL menu item...

Page 49: ...running in Calibration Mode continue to step 5 If your instrument is not currently running in Calibration Mode continue to step 2 2 With the instrument running in Detection Mode press and hold the AI...

Page 50: ...tion kit you will need to either a Connect the gas bag tubing to the instrument s inlet or b Connect the tubing from the demand flow regulator to the instrument s inlet 8 Use the AIR and MODE buttons...

Page 51: ...s and hold the POWER button 9 6 Password These instructions describe how to turn the Calibration Mode password on or off and how to set the password 1 If your instrument is still running in Calibratio...

Page 52: ...f setting If the password is set to on a user defined password will be required to enter Calibration Mode 7 Press and release the POWER button If you set the password function to off continue to step...

Page 53: ...53 9 To enter Detection Mode scroll to the MEASURE menu item and press and release the POWER button To turn off the instrument press and hold the POWER button...

Page 54: ...roduct was delivered Store the detector away from dust etc if the shipping carton is not available 10 2 Procedures to use the detector again CAUTION When the detector is used again after a long period...

Page 55: ...on the regulations of EU member states Removing batteries For battery removal see 4 3 How to replace the batteries on page 13 NOTE Crossed out recycle dustbin mark This symbol mark is indicated on th...

Page 56: ...city noise etc Remove the batteries in a safe place Then reinstall them and turn on the power to perform operations System abnormalities FAIL SYSTEM A circuit abnormality occurred Contact RKI for repa...

Page 57: ...r calibration in the measured atmosphere Clock abnormalities FAIL CLOCK Abnormalities of the internal clock Make a setting of date time If such a symptom is observed repeatedly the built in clock is s...

Page 58: ...LPM with gauge and knob for 34 liter aluminum 58 liter and 103 liter cylinders cylinders with internal threads 81 1055RK Regulator demand flow 0 5 LPM with gauge and knob for 17 liter and 34 liter ste...

Page 59: ...y Display contents Gas name gas concentration scale bar display time battery level drawing operation and mode Power supply AA alkaline battery 2 Continuous operating time 13 hours or more normal tempe...

Page 60: ...Error Use the Home tab to apply 1 to the text that you want to appear here Error Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here 60...

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