RKI Instruments 65-2422RK-05 User Manual

65-2422RK-05

Hydrogen Sulfide Transmitter

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0114RK
Revision: B
Released: 7/18/14

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WARNING

Read and understand this instruction manual before operating
detector . Improper use of the dete ctor could result in bodily harm
or death.

Periodic 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 type of use you have and the sensor types.
T ypical calibration frequencies for most applications a re between
3 and 6 months, but can be required more often or less often
based on your usage.

65-2422RK-05 H2S Transmitter

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 fr o m date of shipment
from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective withi n tha t period will be repaired
or replaced, at our option, free of charge. This warranty does not apply to those items
which by their nature are subject to deterioration or consumption in normal ser v ice, and
which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on a routine basis. Examples of such items
are:

W arranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or
repair procedures not in accordance with the operator’s manual. This warranty indicates
the full extent of our liability , a nd we are not r esponsible for removal or r eplacement costs,
local repair costs, transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior
approval.

a) Absorbent cartridges d) Batteries
b) Pump diaphragms and valves e) Filter elements
c) Fuses

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
RKI INSTRUMENTS, INC. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RKI INSTRUMENTS,
INC. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF
ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR
OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users by authorized distributors,
dealers, and representatives as appointed by RKI Instruments, Inc.

We do not assu m e i ndemnification fo r a ny accident or dama ge caused by the op e r a t ion of
this gas monitor, and our warranty is limited to the replacement of parts or our complete
goods.

65-2422RK -05 H2S Transmitter

Table of Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

H2S Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Junction Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting the H2S Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wiring the H

Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introducing Incoming Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Zero Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

S Transmitter to a Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Replacing Components of the H

S Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2

Calibration Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparing for Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the Zero Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the Response Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Returning to Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

65-2422RK-05 H2S Transmitter

Overview

!

This manual describes the hydrogen sulfide (H2S) transmitter. This manual also describes
how to install, start up, maintain, and calibrate the transmitter. A parts list at the end of

this manual lists replacement parts and accessories for the H

Specifications

WARNING: Do not use this product in a manner not specified in thi s instruction

manual.

S transmitter.

2

Table 1 lists specification s f or th e H

S transmitter.

2

Table 1: Specifications

Target Gas Hydrogen sulfide (H

S)

2

Area Classification Explosionproof for Class I, Groups B, C, and D
Temperature Code T6
Installation Category Installation Category 1. Signal level, special equipm ent or parts of

equipment, telecommunication, electronic, etc., with smaller
transient overvoltages than Installati on Category (Overvoltage

Category) II (ref. IEC 664).
Input Voltage 11 VDC - 30 VDC
Sampling Method Diffusion
Signal Output 4 to 20 mA
Detection Range 0 to 100 PPM (parts per million)
Accuracy ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H

S Detector Signal Output 0.3 mA at 0 ppm H2S nominal

H

2

2.5 mA at 100 ppm H

S nominal

2

S (whichever is greater)

2

Response Time 90% in 30 seconds
Operating Temperature -40°F to 104°F (-40°C to 40°C)

NOTE: The following symbol on the detector label is a caution to the user to refer to this

documentation for installation and operation instructions:

WARNING: When using the 65-2422RK-05, you must follow the instructions and

warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe opera tion of the
65-2422RK-05 and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to
maintain and periodically calibrate the 65-2422RK-05 as described in this
manual.

65-2422RK-05 H2S Transmitter • 1

Description

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This section describes the components of the H2S transmitter. The transmitter consists of

S detector, amplifier, and junction box.

the H

2

3/4" Conduit Hub

Test P oint (-)

Factory Set

Potentiometer

Zero

Potentiometer

Span

Potentiometer

Jumper Block

Installed To Toxic

Select Header

Detector

Terminal Stri p

TP

ZERO

SPAN

OXY
TO XIC

Hydrogen Sulfide

Detector

BATT

TO XIC
RD

Interconnect
Terminal Strip

+

+

FB

4/20

24V

TP +

Test Point (+

OXY

WG

BK

Hydrogen
Sulfide
Amplifier

Securing
Screw(2)

Figure 1: H

2 • 65-2422RK-05 H2S Transmitter

S Transmitter Component Location

2