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RKI Instruments, Inc.

www.rkiinstruments.com

OX-04

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0619

Revision: P1

Released: 11/11/22

Summary of Contents for OX-04

Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com OX 04 Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0619 Revision P1 Released 11 11 22 ...

Page 2: ...orrect readings Bump test the instrument before each day s use with a known concentration of the target gas A bump test can be done in User Mode s BUMP item or by applying gas in Measuring Mode The instrument does not need to be calibrated unless it does not pass the User Mode bump test or does not respond appropriately as defined by the user in Measuring Mode For more information about bump test ...

Page 3: ...ED 11 Buzzer 11 Vibrator 11 Sensor 12 Hydrophobic Filter 12 Infrared Communications Port 12 Batteries 12 Standard Accessories 13 Alligator Clip 13 Protective Rubber Boot 14 Optional Accessories 14 Belt Clip 14 Wrist Strap 14 Calibration Cup 15 IrDA USB Cable 15 Chapter 3 Measuring Mode 16 Overview 16 Start Up 16 Turning On the OX 04 16 Performing a Demand Zero 21 Turning Off the OX 04 21 Measuring...

Page 4: ...User Mode 39 Tips for Using User Mode 40 Performing a Bump Test BUMP 41 Performing a Calibration GAS CAL 43 Setting Calibration Parameters CAL SET 54 Setting Bump Test Parameters BUMP SET 56 Alarm Settings ALARM P 61 Updating the Lunch Break Setting LUNCH 63 Setting the Confirmation Beep and Non Compliance Indicator BEEP 63 Updating the Backlight Time BL TIME 65 Turning the Key Tone On Off KEY TON...

Page 5: ...g the Auto Zero Function On Off A ZERO 85 Turning the ID Display Function On Off ID DISP 86 Turning the Zero Suppression On Off ZERO SUP 86 Turning the Zero Follower On Off ZERO FLW 86 User Mode Zero Suppression ZSUP DSP 86 User Mode Zero Follower ZFLW DSP 87 Cylinder Setting CYL DISP 87 Setting the Date Time DATE 87 Turning the Password On Off PASS W 88 Viewing the ROM SUM ROM SUM 89 Performing a...

Page 6: ...in an area known to be nonhazardous Not tested in oxygen enriched atmospheres above 21 AVERTISSEMENT Comprendre le manuel avant de l utiliser Ceci est un produit intrinsèquement sûr La substitution de composants peut nuire à la sécurité intrinsèque Pour éviter l inflammation d une atmosphère dangereuse les batteries ne doivent être remplacées ou chargées que dans une zone non dangereuse Non testé ...

Page 7: ...gs and fire fighting stations The OX 04 offers a full range of features including the following Liquid crystal display LCD for complete and understandable information at a glance Ultrabright alarm LED Distinctive audible vibrating alarms for dangerous gas conditions and audible alarms for unit malfunction Microprocessor control for reliability ease of use and advanced capabilities Data logging fun...

Page 8: ... 0V Operating Current 1 0 mA Operating Power 3 0 mW Power Supply 2 AAA alkaline batteries 1 5V 1 175 AH Duracell MN2400 or PC2400 OR 2 AAA Ni MH batteries 1 2V 800 mAH Panasonic Eneloop BK 4MCC Continuous Operating Hours 25 C Alkaline Batteries 4 500 hours in Measuring Mode Non Alarm Operation Fully Charged Ni MH Batteries 3 000 hours in Measuring Mode Non Alarm Operation Fully Charged Case High i...

Page 9: ...nual The OX 04 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 ...

Page 10: ...ont of the case for viewing the LCD The sensor retainer is located on the right side of the case and allows access to the filters and sensor A feature in the lower left corner of the rear case is used to install the optional wrist strap LCD A digital LCD liquid crystal display is visible through a clear plastic window in the top case The LCD shows the gas reading The LCD also shows information for...

Page 11: ...and unit malfunctions NOTE If STEALTH is set to ON the vibrator only functions when VIB in the STEALTH Gas Select Mode item is set to ON see page 94 Table 3 OX 04 Control Button Functions Button Function s AIR turns on LCD backlight resets alarm condition if LATCH is set to ON in Maintenance Mode enters User Mode Maintenance Mode and Gas Select Mode when used with POWER MODE activates the demand z...

Page 12: ...a USB port can be used to download data to the 04 Series Datalogging Program See the 04 Series Datalogging Program operator s manual for data logging and downloading instructions Batteries 2 AAA batteries alkaline or Ni MH power the OX 04 At 25 C alkaline batteries will last at least 9 000 hours 375 days and Ni MH batteries will last at least 6 000 hours 250 days The battery icon in the upper righ...

Page 13: ...mosphère dangereuse la batterie ne doit être remplacée que dans une zone non dangereuse Standard Accessories Alligator Clip An alligator clip installs to 2 spring bars on the rear case Use the alligator clip to attach the OX 04 to clothing or a belt Teeth in the alligator clip s jaws prevent slipping The alligator clip can be rotated to change the instrument s orientation Open Alligator Clip Close...

Page 14: ...ot is installed over the OX 04 Optional Accessories Belt Clip The belt clip installs to 2 spring bars on the rear case and is used to easily clip the OX 04 onto a belt Wrist Strap The wrist strap connects to a feature on the back case Side Front Figure 3 Rubber Boot Belt Clip Figure 4 Belt Clip ...

Page 15: ...he sensor You must use the calibration cup when performing a bump test calibration or gas test IrDA USB Cable Unless your computer has a built in IrDA port a IrDA USB cable is needed to establish communication between the OX 04 and the Datalogging Program or the Setup Program Figure 5 Calibration Cup ...

Page 16: ...and ID DISP and A ZERO in Maintenance Mode If any of these items are turned off then the corresponding screens do not appear 1 Press and hold POWER MODE Release the button when you hear a beep 2 If LUNCH is set to ON factory setting if OFF see page 63 the Lunch Break Screen appears The unit counts down from 5 seconds a Continue Accumulating To continue accumulating peak readings from the last time...

Page 17: ...ibration press and release AIR The OX 04 cannot be used until a successful calibration is performed Press and release POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a calibra tion The instrument takes you straight to the calibration start screen in User Mode s GAS CAL A CAL E CAL item if Password Protection is set to On using the 04 Series Setup Program you must enter a password first If you don t pres...

Page 18: ...rforming a bump test press and release AIR The OX 04 cannot be used until a successful bump test is performed Press and release POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a bump test The instrument takes you straight to the bump test start screen in User Mode s BUMP item if Password Protection is set to On using the 04 Series Setup Program you must enter a password first If you don t press POWER MO...

Page 19: ...hat the alarms are set to auto reset See page 84 for a description of how to change this parameter 7 The following screens display for 1 second each Gas Name Full Scale Warning Setpoint Alarm Setpoint and Alarm H Setpoint 8 If ID DISP is set to ON factory setting is OFF see page 86 the User ID Screen appears for a few seconds followed by the Station ID Screen 2020 4 21 10 40 batt 2 8 AL L v O2 40 ...

Page 20: ...forming an auto zero operation If you perform an auto zero operation in an area with gases present the adjustment will not be accurate You must press and release the POWER MODE button to perform an auto zero function If you do not press any key after 15 seconds the instrument enters Measuring Mode without performing an auto zero If Password Protection is turned On factory setting is Off using the ...

Page 21: ...sing the 04 Series Setup Program a user set password is required to perform a demand zero When the password screen appears adjust each digit with the AIR button and press and release the POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit Once the password is entered the instrument sets the fresh air reading Turning Off the OX 04 1 Press and hold POWER MODE 2 OFF appears on the display and the buzzer p...

Page 22: ...D S If the instrument is operating in Stealth Mode an S appears at the bottom of the LCD Backlight In a low light environment press and release either button to turn on the display backlight See page 65 to program backlight duration Confirmation Non Compliance Indicator If the BEEP item in User Mode is set to anything other than OFF the OX 04 gives periodic indicators to confirm that it s operatin...

Page 23: ...n Display Mode the OX 04 automatically returns to the Measuring Mode screen The table below summarizes the types of alarms produced by the OX 04 and their indicators Table 4 Alarm Types and Indicators Alarm Type Visual Indicators Other Indicators Warning Concentration of gas falls below the Warning setting Gas reading flashes WARNING appears at the bottom of the LCD Alarm LED flashes once per seco...

Page 24: ...Vibrator pulses twice per second Low Battery Warning The last bar in the battery icon starts flashing None Dead Battery Alarm Gas reading disappears FAIL BATTERY appears on the LCD Alarm LED flashes once per second Double pulsing tone sounds once per second Sensor Failure FAIL SENSOR appears on the LCD Alarm LED flashes once per second Double pulsing tone sounds once per second Clock Failure FAIL ...

Page 25: ...sets b If LATCH is set to OFF in Maintenance Mode the alarm condition automatically resets when gas reading falls below an alarm setpoint Responding to Over Range Alarms 1 Follow your established procedure for an extreme gas condition 2 Reset the alarm using POWER MODE or AIR once the alarm condition clears if LATCH is set to ON factory setting in Maintenance Mode If Password Protection is turned ...

Page 26: ...Responding to Sensor Failure Alarms 1 Calibrate the sensor as described on page 43 2 If the sensor failure continues replace the sensor as described on page 76 3 If the sensor failure condition continues after replacing the sensor contact RKI Instruments Inc for further instructions Responding to Clock Failure Alarms A clock failure alarm occurs if the unit s internal clock malfunctions 1 Press an...

Page 27: ...an be download it to a computer via the infrared communications port on the front of the unit The data logging capacity depends on how often the OX 04 stores data and how often the OX 04 is turned on and off The table below illustrates how much data logging time is available for the various interval times It assumes that the unit is only turned on once and there are no alarms The data logging inte...

Page 28: ...Windows 8 or Windows 10 IrDA port or IrDA USB cable cable available from RKI Instruments Inc 04 Series Datalogging Program available at www rkiinstruments com 04series For a complete description of the Datalogging Program and procedures for downloading data to a computer see the 04 Series Datalogging Program Operator s Manual ...

Page 29: ...Mode screen NOTE Each screen displays for 20 seconds If you do not press a button within 20 seconds the OX 04 automatically returns to Measuring Mode Table 7 Display Mode Menu Items Display Mode Menu Item Description PEAK page 30 Displays the Peak lowest reading USER ID page 30 A View and or change the User ID STN ID page 31 A View and or change the Station ID CAL DATA page 32 B Displays the last ...

Page 30: ...s and release POWER MODE until PEAK appears 2 Press and hold AIR until the screen prompts you to release it 3 The peak reading is reset and the unit returns to the Peak Screen If you do not want to clear the peak reading release AIR before the above screen sequence occurs The unit returns to the Peak Screen Changing the User ID USER ID This screen only appears if DISP SET in User Mode is set to ON...

Page 31: ...r Mode is set to ON factory setting and if ID DISP in Maintenance Mode is set to ON factory setting is OFF Use this screen to select a station ID from the 128 station IDs that are stored in the OX 04 s memory Before a station ID is selected on a brand new instrument the station ID is The factory installed station IDs have a S_ID_XXX format The station ID provides a way to identify the OX 04 locati...

Page 32: ...on Date CAL DATA The CAL DATA screen shows the date of the last successful calibration This screen only appears if CAL RMDR is set to ON factory setting 1 After entering Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until the CAL DATA screen sequence appears 2 Press AIR to enter the CAL DATA screen The date of the last successful calibration displays 3 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the CAL...

Page 33: ...the BP DATA screen sequence appears 2 Press AIR to enter the BP DATA screen The date of the last successful bump test displays 3 When you are done viewing the last bump test date press and release POWER MODE to return to the BP DATA screen in Display Mode Date Time Screen DATE The DATE screen shows the instrument s date and time Temperature Screen TEMP The TEMP screen shows the surrounding area s ...

Page 34: ...ll through the Warning Alarm and Alarm H 4 While viewing the alarm settings for a particular alarm point press and release AIR and POWER MODE at the same time to simulate the alarm conditions The buzzer will sound the LED will flash and the instrument will vibrate just as it would if the displayed condition was actually happening 5 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the Alarm Points Screen ...

Page 35: ...N factory setting HI factory setting Buzzer volume is high LO Buzzer volume is low 1 While in Display Mode press and release POWER MODE until BUZZ VOL appears The current setting displays on the top line 2 Press and release AIR The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BUZZ VOL item in Display Mode HI B...

Page 36: ... span adjustment change the calibration gas concentration AIR page 45 Perform a fresh air adjustment A CAL page 46 or E CAL page 50 depend ing on E CAL User Mode set ting A CAL or E CAL Perform a span adjustment START Begin the warmup sequence and enter Measuring Mode CAL P Set the calibration gas concentration ESCAPE Return to the A CAL item in the GAS CAL menu ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL item i...

Page 37: ... 90 seconds CHECK Percentage of calibration gas concentration that the bump test reading must be within in order to pass bump Options 10 20 30 40 50 factory setting CAL TIME How long gas is applied during a calibration GAS TIME is deducted from this time Options 90 factory setting or 120 seconds A CAL ON factory setting If a bump test fails a calibra tion automatically starts OFF If a bump test fa...

Page 38: ...defined in BEEP INT to confirm instrument is still operating BUZZER Buzzer sounds and instrument vibrates based on inter val defined in BEEP INT to confirm instrument is still operating LED BUZ LED flashes buzzer sounds and instrument vibrates based on interval defined in BEEP INT to confirm instrument is still operating BMP CAL LED flashes based on interval defined in BEEP INT if bump test or cal...

Page 39: ...y setting Not intended for field adjustment The suppression value is 0 5 volume ZERO FLW page 66 ON factory setting Not intended for field adjustment E CAL page 67 XX seconds E CAL appears in GAS CAL instead of A CAL OFF factory setting E CAL does not appear in GAS CAL DATE page 67 Set the instrument s date and time PASS W page 68 ON User Mode is password protected Factory set password is 0405 OFF...

Page 40: ...R to move through the User Mode items Tips for Using User Mode To scroll from one item to the next press and release AIR To reverse the scrolling direction a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons c The scrolling direction returns to the original direction when you exit and reenter a menu To skip an item when a question is asked press and release AIR To ent...

Page 41: ... concentration listed on the calibration gas cylinder as described on page 53 2 Confirm that the regulator knob is turned all the way clockwise Screw the 0 25 LPM fixed flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder 3 Install the calibration cup onto the OX 04 Be sure the calibration cup is installed in the correct direction and that it is pushed on all the way 4 Use the tubing to connect the regula...

Page 42: ...ashes the bottom of the screen alternates between APLY and BUMP and the bottom of the screen counts down from the time set in BUMP SET SETTING GAS TIME To back out of the gas application screen without performing the bump test press and release AIR and POWER MODE together 10 At the end of the countdown the instrument analyzes the results Follow the flow chart to determine the bump test outcome O2 ...

Page 43: ...ODE to return to the BUMP screen in the BUMP menu 6 Use AIR to scroll to START and press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 The instrument shows if the channel passed or failed the bump test The LED flashes and the buzzer sounds Use AIR to scroll between the result and the reading 2 Close the regulator 3 Unscrew the regulator 4 Remove the calibration cup 5 Press and release POWER MOD...

Page 44: ... return to the BUMP screen in the BUMP menu 8 Use AIR to scroll to START and press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 A calibration immediately and automatically starts Continue to apply the calibration gas 2 The calibration time is the difference between the GAS TIME and the CAL TIME values defined in the BUMP SET SETTING item in User Mode 3 The instrument shows the pass fail result...

Page 45: ... CAL appears if E CAL User Mode item is set to OFF Apply gas for a period of time then press and release POWER MODE to perform the adjustment E CAL appears if E CAL User Mode item is set to something besides OFF As soon as gas is applied and the reading reaches 10 of the auto calibration value the instrument counts down from the number of seconds specified in the E CAL User Mode item and automatic...

Page 46: ...CAL The A CAL item only appears if E CAL in User Mode is set to OFF factory setting If E CAL is set to ON see page 50 for calibration instructions Preparing for Span Adjustment To adjust the span on the OX 04 you need Calibration gas cylinder 0 25 LPM fixed flow regulator Non absorbent tubing Calibration cup 1 Confirm that the OX 04 s calibration gas value matches the concentration listed on the c...

Page 47: ... it is pushed on all the way 4 Use the tubing to connect the regulator to the inlet of the calibration cup labeled IN Performing a Span Adjustment 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to GAS CAL 2 Press and release POWER MODE The AIR item appears 3 Use AIR to scroll to the A CAL item 4 Press and release POWER MODE The display shows the calibration value see page 53 if the calibration value doe...

Page 48: ...of the screen alternates between APPLY and A CAL NOTE To back out of the gas application screen without performing the calibration press and release AIR and POWER MODE together 7 Turn the regulator knob counterclockwise to open the regulator 8 Allow the gas to flow for 1 minute 9 Press and release POWER MODE O2 20 9 A CAL O2 APPLY 20 9 ...

Page 49: ...ates that the reading could have been adjusted up to 24 0 volume If the maximum span value is close to the calibration gas value the sensor should be replaced soon The maximum adjustment is 25 0 volume 4 Close the regulator 5 Remove the calibration cup 6 Press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 The instrument indicates that the calibration failed 2 Close the regulator 3 Unscrew the r...

Page 50: ...04 s calibration gas value matches the concentration listed on the calibration gas cylinder as described on page 53 2 Confirm that the regulator knob is turned all the way clockwise Screw the 0 25 LPM fixed flow regulator onto the calibration cylinder 3 Install the calibration cup onto the OX 04 Be sure the calibration cup is installed in the correct direction and that it is pushed on all the way ...

Page 51: ...m of the screen says GAS IN 7 Turn the regulator knob counterclockwise to open the regulator 8 Once the gas reading reaches 10 of the auto calibration value the screen starts counting down from the time specified in the E CAL User Mode item In the example below E CAL is set to 60 seconds To back out of the gas application screen without performing the calibration press and release AIR and POWER MO...

Page 52: ...ates that the reading could have been adjusted up to 24 0 volume If the maximum span value is close to the calibration gas value the sensor should be replaced soon The maximum adjustment is 25 0 volume 4 Close the regulator 5 Remove the calibration cup 6 Press and release POWER MODE to enter Measuring Mode 1 The instrument indicates that the calibration failed 2 Close the regulator 3 Unscrew the r...

Page 53: ...o Cal screen displays 5 Use AIR to scroll to CAL P 6 Press and release POWER MODE The gas name displays 7 Press and release POWER MODE The calibration value begins to flash 8 Use AIR to adjust the calibration gas value The calibration gas value in the instrument must match the value listed on the calibration gas cylinder you are using 9 Press and release POWER MODE to save the change The calibrati...

Page 54: ... in User Mode 3 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Setting Calibration Parameters CAL SET The CAL SET menu has 4 items CAL RMDR CAL INT CAL EXPD and ESCAPE 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to CAL SET 2 Press and release POWER MODE The CAL RMDR item appears CAL RMDR ON factory setting The OX 04 gives an indicator at start up if it is due for calibration The...

Page 55: ...enu on page 56 to return to User Mode CAL EXPD This item defines what indicator is given during start up when calibration is due and CAL RMDR is set to ON factory setting CONFIRM factory setting The OX 04 gives an indicator at start up if calibration is past due Press and release AIR to continue without calibrating or press and release POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a calibration CANT U...

Page 56: ...ll to ESCAPE 2 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the CAL SET item in User Mode 3 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Setting Bump Test Parameters BUMP SET The BUMP SET menu has 5 items SETTING BP RMDR BP INT BP EXPD and ESCAPE 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to BUMP SET 2 Press and release POWER MODE The SETTING item appears SETTING The SETTING men...

Page 57: ... on page 58 to return to BUMP SET menu CHECK CHECK is the bump test tolerance value and is represented as a percentage of the calibration gas concentration It is the percentage that the bump test reading can differ from the auto calibration value and still be considered a passed bump test If the bump test reading differs more the bump test fails The available values are 10 20 30 40 and 50 factory ...

Page 58: ... to save the setting and return to the CAL TIME item in the SETTING menu 5 See Exiting the SETTING Menu on page 58 to return to BUMP SET menu A CAL ON factory setting If a bump test fails the unit automatically begins a calibration OFF If a bump test fails the unit does not automatically begin a calibration 1 After entering the SETTING menu press AIR to scroll to A CAL 2 Press and release POWER MO...

Page 59: ...3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BP RMDR item in the BUMP SET menu 5 See Exiting the BUMP SET Menu on page 60 to return to User Mode BP INT This setting defines the amount of time between bump tests and can be set in 1 day increments The minimum setting is 0 days and the maximum setting is 30 days factory setting 1 After ...

Page 60: ...d in order to use the instrument NONE The OX 04 gives an indicator at startup that a bump test is past due It is not necessary to acknowledge the indicator If desired press POWER MODE to enter User Mode and perform a bump test The warm up sequence continues on its own 1 After entering the BUMP SET menu press AIR to scroll to BP EXPD 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use ...

Page 61: ... P 2 Press and release POWER MODE The gas name displays Setting the Alarm Points 1 After entering the ALARM P menu press AIR to scroll to the gas name 2 Press and release POWER MODE 3 The Warning setpoint flashes ALARM P O2 ALARM P AIR AIR AIR O2 ALARM P DEF ALMP ESCAPE O2 19 5 WARNING O2 18 0 ALARM O2 23 5 ALARM H O2 ALARM P For all settings 1 AIR to adjust 2 POWER MODE to save and continue ...

Page 62: ...n the SAVE AP item in Gas Select Mode if you performed a SAVE AP operation 1 After entering the ALARM P menu press AIR to scroll to DEF ALMP 2 Press POWER MODE to enter the DEF ALMP item 3 Press POWER MODE to perform an alarm default Press AIR to return to the DEF ALMP item in the ALARM P menu 4 The instrument asks if you re sure you want to default the alarm points 5 Press POWER MODE to default t...

Page 63: ...art collecting new readings and reset the time in operation 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to LUNCH 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the LUNCH item in User Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Setting the Confirmation B...

Page 64: ...M factory setting or NONE the OX 04 s LED double flashes as often as defined by the BEEP INT parameter to indicate a non compliance Once a bump test or calibration depending on which is due is done the LED stop flashing 1 While in the BEEP menu press AIR to scroll to BEEP SEL 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POW...

Page 65: ...t stays on when you press any button The minimum setting is OFF the maximum setting is 255 seconds The factory setting is 30 seconds 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to BL TIME 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the BL TIME item in User Mode 5 See Entering Measu...

Page 66: ...de press AIR to scroll to DISP SET 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the DISP SET item in User Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Zero Suppression ZERO SUP This item only appears if ZSUP DSP is set to ON in Maintenance Mode fact...

Page 67: ...ay the desired setting 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting and return to the E CAL item in User Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Setting the Date Time DATE 1 While in User Mode place the cursor next to DATE 2 Press and release POWER MODE The date and time display with the year flashing 3 Use AIR to display the desired year 4 Press and relea...

Page 68: ...ting and return to the PASS W item in User Mode If you selected ON continue with Step 5 5 Press and release POWER MODE The Set Password Screen appears The current password appears and the first digit flashes 6 Use AIR to display a number from 0 to 9 7 Press and release POWER MODE to enter the selection and advance to the next number To go back a number press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few s...

Page 69: ...d release POWER MODE The screen shows the ROM SUM The ROM is the top value and the SUM is the bottom value 3 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the ROM SUM item in User Mode 4 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 69 to enter Measuring Mode Entering Measuring Mode START 1 While in User Mode press AIR to scroll to START 2 Press and release POWER MODE The instrument begins its warmup sequ...

Page 70: ...as la sécurité intrinsèque de l instrument Troubleshooting The troubleshooting table describes error messages symptoms probable causes and recommended action for problems you may encounter with the OX 04 Table 12 Troubleshooting the OX 04 Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action The LCD is blank The unit got turned off The batteries needs to be replaced The battery cover may not be completely c...

Page 71: ... la garantie Ne mélangez pas les anciennes nouvelles ou différents types de piles Replace the batteries when the last bar in the battery icon is flashing 1 Make sure the OX 04 is off Calibration fails The calibration value does not match the cylinder gas concentration The sample gas is not reaching the sensor because of a bad connection The calibration cylinder is out of gas or is outdated The sen...

Page 72: ...pry it open 3 Rotate the captive battery cover screw counterclockwise 4 Remove the battery cover 5 Remove the old batteries NOTE New batteries must be installed within 5 minutes to avoid having to reset the date time Figure 7 Releasing the Alligator or Belt Clip Battery Cover Screw Figure 8 Unscrew Battery Cover Screw Battery Cover Figure 9 Battery Cover Removal ...

Page 73: ...f you do not set the date and time within 30 seconds the instrument automatically begins its warmup sequence Recharging the Batteries Ni MH Batteries Only Any battery charger capable of charging AAA Ni MH batteries can be used to recharge the OX 04 s Ni MH batteries RKI Instruments Inc recommends using one of the chargers specified on page 78 WARNING To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere b...

Page 74: ...crew the 4 screws that attached the front case to the rear case 4 Turn the instrument right side up The screws are not captive and may fall out Be sure not to lose them 5 Remove the front case from the rear case 6 Turn the front case upside down 7 If the sensor stayed in the front case remove the sensor Figure 11 Unscrewing Case Screws Screw 4x Front Case Rear Case Figure 12 Case Separation ...

Page 75: ... from the rear case and the slots in the sensor line up with tabs in the socket CAUTION Forcing a sensor into a socket without lining the sensor slots up with the socket tabs may damage the sensor or socket 12 Reinstall the front case to the rear case 13 Reinstall the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3 14 Reinstall the rubber boot if being used Sensor Gasket Sensor Gasket Front Case Inside View ...

Page 76: ...nt case to the rear case 4 Turn the instrument right side up The screws are not captive and may fall out Be sure not to lose them 5 Remove the front case from the rear case 6 Turn the front case upside down 7 Remove the old sensor It will either be in its rear case socket or it will be stuck to the sensor gasket in the front case Figure 14 Unscrewing Case Screws Screw 4x Front Case Rear Case Figur...

Page 77: ... socket CAUTION Forcing a sensor into a socket without lining the sensor slots up with the socket tabs may damage the sensor or socket 9 Reinstall the front case to the rear case 10 Reinstall the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3 11 Reinstall the rubber boot if being used 12 Calibrate the O2 response as described on page 43 Tabs Align Sensor Slots with Tabs in Case Rear Case Figure 16 Sensor Lo...

Page 78: ...rtables with mod ule and USB cable 47 5085RK Cable USB A to USB mini 6 feet for 47 5084RK USB IrDA adapter module 49 1110RK AAA size alkaline battery 49 1312 AAA size Ni MH battery 49 3105RK 4 battery AA AAA charger with AC adapter and DC vehicle adapter 49 3106RK 12 battery AA AAA charger with AC adapter 71 0619 Operator s Manual OX 04 this document 71 0525 Operator s Manual 04 Series Datalogging...

Page 79: ...he calibration gas concentration ESCAPE Return to the A CAL item in the GAS CAL menu ESCAPE Return to the GAS CAL item in Maintenance Mode GAS TEST page 82 Apply gas to test sensor response and observe alarm indicators without an alarm event being recorded SEN DATE page 83 View and or set the replacement date for the sensor and the batteries BUMP page 84 Perform a bump test LATCH page 84 ON factor...

Page 80: ...ero suppression item appears in User Mode OFF factory setting Zero suppression item does not appear in User Mode Zero suppression item is always available in Maintenance Mode ZFLW DSP page 87 ON Zero follower item appears in User Mode OFF factory setting Zero follower item does not appear in User Mode Zero follower item is always available in Maintenance Mode CYL DISP page 87 ON CYL SEL item appea...

Page 81: ... AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons 7 Continue to Step 6 8 The GAS CAL item displays 9 Use AIR to move through the Maintenance Mode items Tips for Using Maintenance Mode To scroll from one item to the next press and release AIR To reverse the scrolling direction a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons c The scrolling direction...

Page 82: ... Mode A gas test is not saved in logged data Preparing for a Gas Test To perform a gas test on the OX 04 you need Calibration gas cylinder The concentrations should be above the alarm condition you want to check Standard alarm points are listed on page 7 A 0 25 LPM fixed flow regulator Non absorbent tubing Calibration cup 1 Confirm that the regulator knob is turned all the way clockwise Screw the ...

Page 83: ...s alarm condition 5 Turn the regulator knob clockwise to close the regulator 6 Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder 7 Remove the calibration cup from the OX 04 8 Store the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place 9 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the GAS TEST item in Maintenance Mode 10 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 90 to enter Measuring Mode Sensor Batte...

Page 84: ...rforming a Bump Test BUMP See Performing a Bump Test BUMP on page 41 for a description of the BUMP item Setting Alarms to Latching or Self Resetting LATCH ON factory setting The OX 04 remains in alarm until the alarm condition passes and POWER MODE is pressed OFF The OX 04 automatically resets an alarm when the alarm condition passes 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to LATCH 2 Press...

Page 85: ...em in Maintenance Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 90 to enter Measuring Mode Turning the Auto Zero Function On Off A ZERO ON The OX 04 asks if you want to perform a fresh air adjustment at the end of the startup sequence OFF factory setting The OX 04 does not ask if you want to perform a fresh air adjustment at the end of the startup sequence 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR ...

Page 86: ...ve the setting and return to the ID DISP item in Maintenance Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 90 to enter Measuring Mode Turning the Zero Suppression On Off ZERO SUP The ZERO SUP setting is not intended for field adjustment The default setting is OFF The suppression value is 0 5 volume Turning the Zero Follower On Off ZERO FLW The ZERO FLW setting is not intended for field adjustme...

Page 87: ...ance Modes GAS CAL item OFF factory setting CYL SEL item does not appear in User and Maintenance Modes GAS CAL item Setting the Date Time DATE 1 From the main menu place the cursor next to DATE 2 Press and release POWER MODE The date and time display with the year flashing 3 Use AIR to display the desired year 4 Press and release POWER MODE to save the setting The month setting flashes 5 Repeat St...

Page 88: ...g and return to the PASS W item in User Mode If you selected ON continue with to the next step 5 Press and release POWER MODE The Set Password Screen appears The current password displays and the first digit flashes 6 Use AIR to display a number from 0 to 9 7 Press and release POWER MODE to enter the selection and advance to the next number To go back a number press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for...

Page 89: ...M The ROM is the top value and the SUM is the bottom value 3 Press and release POWER MODE to return to the ROM SUM item in Maintenance Mode 4 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 90 to enter Measuring Mode Performing a Default M DEF Performing a default operation in Maintenance Mode returns all parameters to their RKI factory settings 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to M DEF 2...

Page 90: ... Press and release POWER MODE to perform a default operation The instrument beeps twice and returns to the M DEF item in Maintenance Mode 5 See Entering Measuring Mode START on page 90 to enter Measuring Mode Entering Measuring Mode START 1 While in Maintenance Mode press AIR to scroll to START 2 Press and release POWER MODE The instrument begins its warmup sequence SURE YES MODE NO AIR START ...

Page 91: ...e buttons down 3 You will hear a second beep Continue to hold the buttons down 4 When you hear a third beep release the buttons 5 A password screen appears and the first digit flashes The password is 2014 Table 15 Gas Select Mode Menu Items Menu Item Page of Description Description SAVE AP page 92 Set the current alarm points as the default alarm points MAX SPAN page 93 ON Maximum span screen appe...

Page 92: ...item and to save any changes press and release POWER MODE To change a flashing parameter press and release AIR To reverse the direction of change ie from increasing to decreasing or vice versa a Press and hold AIR b Immediately press POWER MODE and then release both buttons To exit an entered item without saving a change press and hold AIR and POWER MODE for a few seconds Saving the Alarm Points S...

Page 93: ...at the reading could have been adjusted up to 25 0 volume If the maximum span value is close to the calibration value the sensor should be replaced soon The upper limit on the maximum adjustment indicated is either twice the calibration value or full scale whichever is lower OFF factory setting There is no maximum span indicator at the end of a calibration 1 While in Gas Select Mode press AIR to s...

Page 94: ...trument operation if STEALTH is set to ON ON The vibrator activates for alarm conditions It can be useful to have this feature turned on if you have also turned STEALTH on OFF factory setting The vibrator does not activate for any reason 1 While in Gas Select Mode press AIR to scroll to STEALTH 2 Press and release POWER MODE The current STEALTH setting flashes 3 Use AIR to display the desired sett...

Page 95: ...rator s Manual Appendix B Gas Select Mode 95 Exiting Gas Select Mode START 1 While in Gas Select Mode press AIR to scroll to START 2 Press and release POWER MODE The instrument begins its warm up sequence START ...

Page 96: ...ration rough handling or repair procedures not in accordance with the instruction manual This warranty indicates the full extent of our liability and we are not responsible for removal or 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 REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSE...

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