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RKI Instruments, Inc.

www.rkiinstruments.com

65-2443SS-XX

PPM Hydrogen Transmitter

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0549

Revision: P2

Released: 3/19/21

Summary of Contents for 65-2443SS Series

Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com 65 2443SS XX PPM Hydrogen Transmitter Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0549 Revision P2 Released 3 19 21...

Page 2: ...odic 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...

Page 3: ...epair 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 EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED...

Page 4: ...artup 12 Introducing Incoming Power 12 Transmitter Burn In Period 12 Setting the Zero Signal 12 Maintenance 13 Preventive Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 13 Replacing Components of the PPM Hydrogen Tra...

Page 5: ...he 65 2443SS XX you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65 2443SS XX and to minimize the risk of personal injury Be sure to maintain and...

Page 6: ...n the detector The 1 2 NPT mounting threads at the top of the detector allow you to mount it into the bottom conduit hub of the junction box A rainshield screws onto the bottom of the detector flame a...

Page 7: ...ector terminal strip to connect the detector to the amplifier NOTE The detector is factory wired to the detector terminal strip See page 10 for all wiring procedures related to the transmitter Span Po...

Page 8: ...on one pin When installing a new sensor the jumper configuration may need to be adjusted see page 16 Junction Box The stainless steel corrosion resistant junction box allows you to install the detect...

Page 9: ...mounting site Select a site where the transmitter is not likely to be bumped or disturbed Make sure there is sufficient room to perform start up maintenance and calibration procedures Select a site wh...

Page 10: ...through the top conduit hub of the junction box 7 Pull out the controller terminal strip and connect the three wires to the terminal strip as follows see Figure 4 Connect the positive wire to the PWR...

Page 11: ...PPM Hydrogen Transmitter to a Controller 12 If shielded cable is used connect the cable s drain wire to an available chassis earth ground at the controller RKI controllers typically have a ground stud...

Page 12: ...n on the controller 5 Verify that the controller is on and operating properly Refer to the controller operator s manual Transmitter Burn In Period Once power has been applied to the transmitter it wil...

Page 13: ...Probable Causes Recommended Action Fail Condition Controller indicates a fail condition The transmitter wiring is disconnected or misconnected The transmitter is malfunctioning 1 Verify that the tran...

Page 14: ...install the detector terminal strip into its socket NOTE When a transmitter is first powered up with a new detector its output may be high enough to cause an alarm or low enough to indicate a failure...

Page 15: ...n Figure 4 on page 11 of this manual If controller leads or detector leads were removed during this procedure refer to Tables 4 and 5 below 8 Install the amplifier into the junction box with the screw...

Page 16: ...ple if hydrogen is present often and in significant concentrations or the environment is not well controlled then more frequent calibration than every 6 months may be necessary Calibration This sectio...

Page 17: ...cover then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the amplifier Plug the positive lead into the red test point plug the negative lead into the black test point 5 Place the controller into i...

Page 18: ...V 2 mV on the voltmeter install the J3 jumper see page 7 and try to adjust the span pot again 5 Turn the regulator knob clockwise to close the regulator 6 Unscrew the regulator from the full scale cal...

Page 19: ...000RK 21 Calibration cylinder 2 000 ppm hydrogen in air 34 liter steel 81 0000RK 23 Calibration cylinder 2 000 ppm hydrogen in air 103 liter 81 0000RK 71 Calibration cylinder 500 ppm hydrogen in air 3...

Page 20: ...0 ppm hydrogen steel calibration cylinder and 34 liter 1 000 ppm hydrogen steel calibration cylinder 81 F074RK Calibration kit includes regulator humidifier tube calibration cup 103 liter 250 ppm hydr...