Rki-instruments 65-2396RK User Manual

RKI Instruments, Inc.www.rkiinstruments.com65-2396RKCO2 TransmitterOperator’s ManualPart Number: 71-0184RKRevision: BReleased: 7/18/14

6 • 65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter6. Guide a three-conductor, shielded cable, or three wires in conduit through the top conduit hub of the junction box.7.

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 7Figure 3: Wiring the CO2 Transmitter to a Controller12. If shielded cable is used, connect the cable’s drain wire to an

8 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterStart UpThis section describes procedures to start up the CO2 transmitter and place the transmitter into normal operatio

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 97. Turn the regulator’s on/off knob counterclockwise to open it. Gas will begin to flow.8. Allow the gas to flow for one

10 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterPreparing for the response test1. Place the controller into its calibration mode or disable external alarms.2. Verify t

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 11TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended action for problems you m

12 • 65-2396RK CO2 Transmitterof the junction box, then screw the mounting threads of the detector into the conduit hub. If necessary for environment

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 13washer you removed in Step 5 above. 9. Install the detector and controller terminals strips into their sockets on the n

14 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterCalibration FrequencyAlthough there is no particular calibration frequency that is correct for all applications, a cali

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 15Setting the Zero ReadingSince there is a background of CO2 in air of typically 300 - 600 ppm (0.03 - 0.06 %volume), it

65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterWARNINGRead and understand this instruction manual before operating transmitter. Improper use of the transmitter could resul

16 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterParts ListTable 7 lists replacement parts and accessories for the CO2 transmitter.Table 7:Parts ListPart Number Descrip

65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterProduct WarrantyRKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmans

65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterTable of ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 1OverviewThis manual describes the 65-2396RK CO2 transmitter. This manual also describes how to install, start up, config

2 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterDescriptionThis section describes the components of the CO2 transmitter. The transmitter is a 4 - 20 mA type detector he

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 3To distinguish the different ranges of CO2 detectors from one another, a short length of shrink tubing is applied to the

4 • 65-2396RK CO2 TransmitterCAUTION: The amplifier includes two additional potentiometers. They are factory-set. Do not adjust them.Test PointsThe t

65-2396RK CO2 Transmitter • 5Figure 2: Mounting the CO2 Transmitter2. At the monitoring site you select, hang or mount the junction box with the det