65-2330RKSS H
2
S Transmitter • 13
Start Up
This section describes procedures to start up the H
2
S transmitter and place the transmitter into
normal operation.
Introducing Incoming Power
1. Complete the installation procedures described earlier in this manual.
2. Verify that the power wiring to the controller is correct and secure. Refer to the controller
operator’s manual.
3. Turn on power to the controller.
4. Turn on the controller.
5. Verify that the controller is on and operating properly. Refer to the controller operator’s
manual.
CAUTION:
Allow the transmitter to warm up for 5 minutes before you continue with the next
section, “Setting the Zero Signal”.
Setting the Zero Signal
NOTE:
If you can verify that the detector is in a fresh air environment (environment known to
be of normal oxygen content and free of toxic and combustible gases), it is not
necessary to apply zero air when verifying or setting the fresh air reading.
The procedure below describes applying zero emission air, usually called zero air, using a
calibration kit that includes a calibration cup, calibration gas, sample tubing, and a fixed flow
regulator with an on/off knob. RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends using a 0.5 LPM (liters per
minute) fixed flow regulator.
1. Unscrew and remove the junction box cover from the junction box.
2. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
3. 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.
4. Screw the calibration cup onto the bottom of the H
2
S detector.
5. Screw the regulator into the zero air calibration cylinder.
6. Use the sample tubing to connect the regulator to the calibration cup.
7. Turn the regulator’s on/off knob counterclockwise to open it. Gas will begin to flow.
8. Allow the gas to flow for two minutes.
9. Verify a voltmeter reading of 100 mV (±2 mV).
10. If necessary, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the zero pot until the voltmeter
reading is 100 mV (±2 mV).
