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65-2397RK Transmitter Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0185RK Revision: C Released: 9/1/20 RKI Instruments, Inc. www.rkiinstruments.com...
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Frequency of calibration depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor types. Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are between 6 and 12 months, but can be required more often or less often based on your usage. 2 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
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Product Warranty RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants gas alarm equipment sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of one year from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge.
± 5% of reading or ± 2% of full scale (whichever is greater) WARNING: When using the 65-2397RK, you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65-2397RK and to minimize the risk of personal injury.
Factory Adjust Pot Span Pot Zero Pot Amplifier Factory Adjust Pot Jumper Pins, Factory Use Only Detector Terminal + Test Point Strip - Test Point J-Box IR CO2 Detector Figure 1: CO Transmitter Component Location 6 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
A cap gasket seals the interface between the housing and cap. Plug-In CO Sensor The plug-in sensor is secured in the detector assembly by the housing cap. The sensor produces a millivolt output that corresponds to the detection range of the transmitter. 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 7...
Three spacers installed on the back of the junction box control the distance of the junction box from a mounting surface and ensure that there is enough room to install a calibration cup 8 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
The exhaled CO may cause an alarm. 3.10 3/4 NPT Female 3.65 6.80 M AX Rubber Spacers, J-Box IR CO2 Detector 1 1/2-20 Thread for Calibration Cup Figure 3: Mounting the CO Transmitter 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 9...
Use appropriate conduit fittings and construction technique for the environmental rating of the controller. RKI controllers are typically rated NEMA 4X, are not explosion-proof, and must be installed in a non-hazardous location. 10 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
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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 that can be used to ground the cable’s drain wire. 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 11...
4. Screw the calibration cup onto the bottom of the IR CO detector. 5. Screw the regulator into the 100% nitrogen calibration cylinder. 6. Use the calibration kit sample tubing to connect the regulator to the calibration cup. 12 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
Investigate significant changes in the display reading. Biannually Calibrate the CO transmitter as described in “Calibration” on page 19 of this manual. 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 13...
6 months. section. Some applications 5. If the calibration/response may require a more difficulties continue, contact RKI frequent calibration for further instruction. schedule. 14 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
6. Make sure the cap gasket is in place and screw the detector housing cap back onto the detector housing body. 7. Turn on power to the controller. 8. Turn on the controller and place it into normal operation. 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 15...
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LEL “R” White LEL “W” Green LEL “G” Black LEL “B” 9. Reinstall the detector terminal strip into its socket. 10. Reinstall the junction box cover. 11. Turn on or plug in power to the controller. 16 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...
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Table 4 and Table 5 below. Table 4:Reconnecting the Amplifier to the Controller Controller Amplifier Controller Transmitter Terminal Terminal Strip Strip (typical) PWR/SIG “-” - (DC -) PWR/SIG “S” S (4 - 20 mA In) PWR/SIG “+” + 24V 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 17...
6 months is adequate for most infrared CO transmitter applications. Unless experience in a particular application dictates otherwise, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends a calibration frequency of every 6 months. If an application is not very demanding, for example detection in a clean, temperature controlled environment where calibration adjustments are minimal at calibration, then a calibration frequency of every 9 to 12 months is adequate.
4. Allow the gas to flow for one minute and verify a reading of 100 mV (±2 mV). If necessary, use the zero pot on the amplifier to adjust the reading to 100 mV (±2 mV). 5. Turn the regulator’s on/off knob clockwise to close the regulator. 65-2397RK CO Transmitter • 19...
The 0-20% volume, 0-50% volume, and 0-100% volume detectors will not display a reading in fresh air because their ranges are too large. 6. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place. 20 • 65-2397RK CO Transmitter...