RKI Instruments Pioneer 4W User Manual
Pioneer gas monitor operator’s manual
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Pioneer Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual
- Warranty
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction 1
- Overview 1
- About the Pioneer Gas Monitor 1
- About this Manual 1
- Specifications 2
- Overview 3
- External Description 3
- Internal Description 4
- Overview 11
- Mounting the Pioneer Gas Monitor 12
- Wiring the Pioneer Gas Monitor 14
- Starting Up the Pioneer Gas Monitor 18
- Overview 19
- Normal Operation 19
- Alarm Indications 19
- Instrument Setup Program 23
- Display Setpoints and Readings Program 30
- Overview 33
- Preventive Maintenance 33
- Troubleshooting 33
- Replacing Components 36
- Overview 39
- Overview 41
- Gas Detection Options for the Pioneer Gas Monitor 41
- PionChapter 1 .pdf
- PionChapter 2pdf
- PionChapter 3 .pdf
- Chapter 3: Installation and Start Up
- Overview
- Mounting the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- 1. Select the mounting site. When you select the mounting site consider the following factors:
- 2. If necessary, close and latch the housing door.
- 3. Position the monitor on a vertical surface at eye level (4 1/2 to 5 feet from the floor).
- 4. Insert 1/4 in. or 5/16 in. screws through the slots in the mounting feet at each corner of the...
- Figure 3-1: Pioneer Gas Monitor Outline and Mounting Dimensions
- Figure 3-2: Pioneer Gas Monitor External Wiring Diagram
- Wiring the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- Connecting the AC Power Source
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the AC terminal strip (TB1). See Figure 2-1, Pioneer Gas Mon...
- 2. Remove the AC terminal cover by removing the two screws that retain it.
- 3. Guide the AC power cord through the leftmost conduit hub on the bottom of the Pioneer housing.
- 4. Connect the AC line to the AC terminal strip as shown in Figure 3-3. (Connect the ground wire ...
- 5. Replace the AC terminal cover.
- Figure 3-3: AC Power Wiring
- Connecting the DC Power Source
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the bottom external wiring terminal strip (TB2). See Figure ...
- 2. Guide a DC power cord through one of the conduit hubs on the bottom of the Pioneer housing.
- 3. Connect the DC line to the lower row of terminals on the external wiring terminal strip as sho...
- Figure 3-4: DC Power Wiring
- Connecting External Alarms
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the external wiring terminal strips (TB2 and TB3). See Figur...
- 2. Guide the wiring of the external alarm through one of the conduit hubs on the bottom of the Pi...
- 3. Connect the leads from the external alarm to the terminals on the appropriate external wiring ...
- Figure 3-5: External Alarm Wiring
- 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional external alarms.
- Connecting Recorders
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the analog output terminal strip on the applicable analyzer ...
- 2. Guide the wiring from the recording device through one of the conduit hubs on the bottom of th...
- 3. Connect the leads from the recording device to the analog output terminal strip as shown in Fi...
- Figure 3-6: Recorder Output Wiring
- Connecting RKI Detectors
- Connecting User-Supplied 4 to 20 mA Transmitters
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the detector terminal strip on the applicable analyzer card....
- 2. Route the cable leading from the transmitter through one of the conduit hubs on the bottom of ...
- 3. Connect the wires to the detector terminal strip of the applicable analyzer card as shown in F...
- Figure 3-7: Generic 4 to 20 mA Transmitter Output Wiring
- Starting Up the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- 1. Complete the mounting and wiring procedures described earlier in this chapter.
- 2. Complete all installation procedures described in Appendix B, Gas Detectors.
- 3. Verify that all wiring connections are correct and secure and the Pioneer’s power switch is in...
- 4. Plug in or turn on the incoming power source (AC or DC) at the power source end.
- 5. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 6. Verify the following:
- 7. Perform the start-up procedure for each detector as described in Appendix B, Gas Detectors.
- Chapter 3: Installation and Start Up
- PionChapter 4 .pdf
- Chapter 4: Operation
- Overview
- Normal Operation
- Alarm Indications
- Alarm 1
- Increasing (decreasing for O2) gas reading at or above the alarm 1 setpoint
- Pulsing tone
- Alarm 2
- Increasing (decreasing for O2) gas reading at or above the alarm 2 setpoint
- Faster pulsing tone than Alarm 1
- Alarm 3
- Increasing gas reading at or above the alarm 3 setpoint
- Faster pulsing tone than Alarm 2
- Fail
- Steady tone
- Alarm 1 condition indications
- Responding to an alarm 1 condition
- Alarm 2 condition indications
- Responding to an alarm 2 condition
- Alarm 3 condition indications
- Responding to an alarm 3 condition
- Fail condition indications
- Responding to a fail condition
- 1. Verify that the detector wiring is correctly and securely connected.
- 2. Verify that the analyzer card is securely and correctly installed. (The components of the anal...
- 3. See the troubleshooting guide in the applicable detection insert (Appendix B, Gas Detectors).
- Instrument Setup Program
- ESCAPE
- UP/YES
- DOWN/NO
- ENTER
- Entering the instrument setup program
- Alarm on delay screen
- Alarm off delay screen
- Relay action screen
- Alarm logic screen
- Alarm silence screen
- Alarm hysteresis screen
- Calibration time out screen
- Instrument ID screen
- Noise filter screen
- Number of channels screen
- Zero suppression screen
- Instrument label screen
- 1. Use the ENTER button to select the character you want to change. (The character flashes when i...
- 2. Press the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to display the character you want, then press the ENTER but...
- 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the label is correct, then press the ENTER button until the Instrum...
- Instrument setup exit screen
- To display software versions:
- To display TWA and STEL readings:
- 1. Press and hold down the reset switch to enter the program.
- 2. When the DISPLAY TWA/STEL screen appears on the display screen, release the reset switch.
- 3. Press and release the reset switch to display the TWA reading for the first active channel.
- 4. Continue pressing and releasing the reset switch to display the STEL and TWA readings for the ...
- 5. Press and release the reset switch to return to the normal screen.
- To display minimum and maximum readings:
- 1. Press and hold down the reset switch to enter the program.
- 2. When the DISPLAY MIN/MAX screen appears on the display screen, release the reset switch.
- 3. Press and release the reset switch to display the maximum reading for the first active channel.
- 4. Continue pressing and releasing the reset switch to display the minimum and maximum readings f...
- 5. Press and release the reset switch to return to the normal screen.
- To display alarm sets:
- 1. Press and hold down the reset switch to enter the program.
- 2. When the ALARM SETS screen appears on the display screen, release the reset switch.
- 3. Press and release the reset switch to display the alarm silence setting (ON or OFF) for all ac...
- 4. Continue pressing and releasing the reset switch to display the setpoint and alarm type for th...
- 5. Repeat step 4 to display the setpoint and alarm type for the remaining active channels.
- 6. Press and release the reset switch to return to the normal screen.
- To perform the self check:
- To reset Minimum/Maximum readings:
- Chapter 4: Operation
- PionChapter 5 pdf
- Chapter 5: Maintenance
- No Power
- 1. Verify that the wiring to the power source is correct and secure.
- 2. At the Pioneer, verify that the wiring to the AC terminal strip is correct and secure.
- 3. Check the continuity of the applicable (AC or DC) fuse.
- 4. Verify that the display cable is connected. The display (ribbon) cable plugs into connectors o...
- 5. If the power difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruction.
- Frequent or Suspect Alarms
- 1. Verify that the detector wiring is properly shielded (see the Installation section(s) in Appen...
- 2. Verify that the detector wiring is correct and secure.
- 3. Verify that power and detector wiring is routed through separate conduit hubs on the bottom of...
- 4. Increase the alarm on delay setting in the Instrument Setup program (see Chapter 4, Operation).
- 5. If the frequent or suspect alarm difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for fur...
- Flickering Display
- 1. Verify that the detector wiring is properly shielded (see the Installation section(s) in Appen...
- 2. Verify that the detector wiring is correct and secure.
- 3. Verify that power and detector wiring is routed through separate conduit hubs on the bottom of...
- 4. Increase the noise filter setting in the Instrument Setup program (see Chapter 4, Operation).
- 5. Increase the zero suppression setting in the Instrument Setup program (see Chapter 4, Operation).
- 6. If the display difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruction.
- The Buzzer is not Working Properly
- The Reset Switch is not Working Properly
- 1. Enter the Instrument Setup program, and verify that the alarm silence setting is ON (see Chapt...
- 2. Open the housing door of the Pioneer, then verify that the reset switch wiring to terminals 11...
- 3. If the reset switch difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruct...
- Replacing Components
- Replacing the Analyzer Card
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Open the housing door of the Pioneer, then remove the analyzer card from the u-shaped guide.
- 3. Plug the replacement analyzer card into the guide.
- 4. Place the power switch in the ON position, then verify that the pilot light on the replacement...
- 5. Close and secure the housing door.
- Replacing the AC Fuse
- 1. Turn off or unplug all incoming power to the Pioneer at the power source end.
- 2. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 3. Open the housing door of the Pioneer.
- 4. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to rotate the fuse holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise. The fuse hol...
- 5. Remove the fuse holder from the socket, then remove the fuse from the fuse holder.
- 6. Install the appropriate replacement fuse in the fuse holder, then place the fuse holder in the...
- 7. Push the fuse holder into the socket, then turn the fuse 1/4 turn clockwise to secure the fuse...
- 8. Plug in or turn on all incoming power to the Pioneer at the power source end.
- 9. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position, then verify that the PILOT light is on.
- 10. Close and secure the housing door.
- Replacing the DC Fuse
- 1. Turn off or unplug all incoming power to the Pioneer at the power source end.
- 2. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 3. Open the housing door of the Pioneer.
- 4. Remove the DC fuse from the clip holder.
- 5. Install the appropriate replacement fuse into the clip holder.
- 6. Plug in or turn on all incoming power to the Pioneer at the power source end.
- 7. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position, then verify that the PILOT light is on.
- 8. Close and secure the housing door.
- PionAppendix Apdf
- PionAppendix B.pdf
- Appendix B: Gas Detectors
- Overview
- Gas Detection Options for the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- LEL
- Combustible gas
- Diffusion1
- 61-1000RK
- 71-0027RK-01
- LEL/PPM
- Combustible gas
- Diffusion1
- 61-1010RK
- 71-0027RK-01
- LEL
- Combustible gas
- Diffusion2
- 65-2400RK
- 71-0027RK-10
- O2
- Oxygen
- Diffusion1
- 65-2502RK3
- 71-0027RK-02
- O2
- Oxygen
- Diffusion2
- 65-2504RK3
- 71-0027RK-09
- CO
- Carbon monoxide
- Diffusion
- 65-2430RK
- 71-0027RK-07
- H2S
- Hydrogen sulfide
- Diffusion
- 65-2420RK
- 71-0027RK-08
- GD-K8A
- Various toxic gases4
- Diffusion
- GD-K8A-XXXX5
- 71-0027RK-03
- GD-K7D
- Various toxic gases4
- Sample-draw
- GD-K7D-XXXX5
- 71-0027RK-05
- 1 Internal amplifier type.
- 2 Remote amplifier type.
- 3 Add -01 for the oxygen detector/transmitter that includes a vent patch that prevents water from...
- 4 See the applicable manual insert for a list of target gases.
- 5 Replace “XXXX” with the formula of the target gas. For example, GD-K8A-PH3 for the phosphine ve...
- Appendix B: Gas Detectors
- PionLEL .pdf
- Combustible Gas Transmitter
- Overview
- Specifications
- Description
- Installation
- Mounting the Combustible Gas Transmitter
- Figure 2: Mounting the Combustible Gas Transmitter
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Guide the four wires that extend from the top of the combustible gas detector through the bott...
- 4. Screw the combustible gas detector into the bottom conduit hub of the junction box.
- 5. At the monitoring site, use 1/4 in. screws through the junction box’s two mounting holes to se...
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Verify that the detector leads are wired to the amplifier’s interconnect terminal strip. If ne...
- 4. Guide a three-conductor, shielded cable or three wires in conduit through the top conduit hub ...
- 5. Connect the three wires to the interconnect terminal strip as follows (see Figure 3.)
- 6. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 7. Route the cable or wires leading from the combustible gas transmitter through one of the condu...
- 8. Connect the wires to the detector terminal strip of the applicable analyzer card as shown in F...
- 9. At the Pioneer, connect the cable’s ground wire to an available chassis ground. The grounding ...
- 10. At the Pioneer, insert 3/4 in. NPT conduit plugs in any unused conduit hubs. See “Parts List”...
- Start Up
- Introducing Incoming Power
- 2. Verify that the power wiring is correct and secure (see Chapter 3, Installation and Start Up.)
- 3. Turn on or plug in the incoming power at the power source end, then place the Pioneer’s power ...
- 4. Verify that the main PILOT light is on and the pilot light for each analyzer card is flashing.
- 2. Unscrew and remove the junction box cover from the junction box.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the amplifier. Plug the positive lead into th...
- 5. Verify a voltmeter reading of 100 mV (±2 mV).
- 6. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the zero potentiometer until the voltmete...
- 7. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- Channel Setup Program
- Navigating through the Channel Setup Program
- Running the Channel Setup Program
- 2. Press the ENTER and DOWN/NO buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. To display or change settings for Channel 1, press the ENTER button (the program displays the ...
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the ENTER and ESCAPE buttons to select the setting you want to change. (The setting flashe...
- 2. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button until the program displays the Channel Type and Measuring Options screen.
- 1. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the fail setpoint setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- 2. Verify a display reading of 0 %LEL. Investigate significant changes in the display reading.
- 2. Assemble the calibration kit as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 5. Use the following formula to determine the correct test points output for the test sample.
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES button simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the DOWN/NO button two times. The third line (channel 3) is flashing.
- 5. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 3, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 6. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 4, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Span Proceed line is flashing [or Span (Oxygen Zero) if applicable], then pres...
- 9. Press the ENTER button.
- 10. Press the ENTER button.
- 2. When the reading on the voltmeter stabilizes, verify that the reading is within ± 10% of the r...
- 3. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder, then disassemble the calibration kit as d...
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button until the Save screen appears.
- 5. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- 2. Verify that the transmitter wiring is correct and secure. The Installation section of this ins...
- 3. Calibrate the transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 4. If the fail condition continues, replace the detector as described later in this section.
- 5. If the fail condition continues, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruction.
- 2. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, replace the detector as described later in ...
- 3. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further ...
- 2. If the display reading difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instr...
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Disconnect the detector leads from the detector terminal strip. Note the position of the color...
- 4. Unscrew the detector from the junction box.
- 5. Guide the detector leads of the replacement detector through the bottom conduit hub of the jun...
- 6. Connect the detector leads to the detector terminal strip as shown in Table 3 and Figure 3, Wi...
- 7. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 8. Calibrate the replacement detector as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 9. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Disconnect the detector leads from the interconnect terminal strip.
- 4. Unscrew and remove the two screws that secure the amplifier to the junction box. The screws ar...
- 5. Remove the amplifier.
- 6. Place the new amplifier in the same position as the amplifier you removed in the previous step.
- 7. Use the two screws you removed in step 4 to secure the amplifier to the junction box.
- 8. Reconnect the wiring from the Pioneer to the interconnect terminal strip as shown in Table 4 a...
- 9. Reconnect the detector leads to the interconnect terminal strip as shown in Table 5 and Figure...
- 10. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 11. Calibrate the combustible gas transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this ins...
- Calibration
- Preparing for Calibration
- 2. Use the sample tubing to connect the regulator to the calibration cup.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 5. Use the following formula to determine the correct test points output for the calibrating sample.
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 1, then press the DOWN/NO button. The second line (...
- 5. Repeat step 4 to “select” Channels 2 and 3.
- 6. Press the DOWN/NO or UP/YES button until the Channels Selected screen appears.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Zero Proceed line is flashing [or Zero (Oxygen Span) if applicable], then pres...
- 2. When the reading on the voltmeter stabilizes, verify a reading of 100 mV (±2 mV). If necessary...
- 3. Unscrew the regulator from the zero air calibration cylinder.
- 2. When the reading on the voltmeter stabilizes, verify that the reading matches the response rea...
- 3. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.
- 4. Remove the voltmeter leads from the amplifier test points.
- 2. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 3. Press the ESCAPE button three times.
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- 5. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place.
- 6. Verify that the applicable display reading(s) decreases and stabilizes at 0 %LEL.
- Parts List
- PionO2 pdf
- Oxygen Transmitter
- Overview
- Specifications
- Description
- Installation
- Mounting the Oxygen Transmitter
- 2. At the monitoring site, use 1/4 in. screws through the two mounting holes on the left side of ...
- 2. Loosen the two securing screws from the detector junction box cover, then remove the cover.
- 3. Unscrew and remove the amplifier junction box cover.
- 4. In the detector junction box, verify that the leads from the sensor connector are wired to the...
- 5. In the amplifier junction box, verify that the wiring from the opposite side of the (2-point) ...
- 6. Verify that the jumper block is installed over the OXY selector of the amplifier type selector...
- 7. Guide a two-conductor, shielded cable or two wires in conduit through the top conduit hub of t...
- 8. Connect the two wires to the interconnect terminal strip as follows (see Figure 3.)
- 9. Secure the detector junction box cover to the junction box with the two screws you removed in ...
- 10. Secure the amplifier junction box cover to the junction box.
- 11. Route the cable or wires leading from the oxygen transmitter through one of the conduit hubs ...
- 12. Connect the wires to the detector terminal strip of the applicable analyzer card as shown in ...
- 13. At the Pioneer, connect the cable’s ground wire to an available chassis ground. The grounding...
- Start Up
- Introducing Incoming Power
- 2. Verify that the power wiring is correct and secure (see Chapter 3, Installation and Start Up).
- 3. Turn on or plug in the incoming power at the power source end, then place the Pioneer’s power ...
- 4. Verify that the main PILOT light is on and the pilot light for each analyzer card is flashing.
- 2. Unscrew and remove the amplifier junction box cover from the junction box.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the amplifier. Plug the positive lead into th...
- 5. Verify a voltmeter reading of 434.4 mV (±2 mV).
- 6. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the span potentiometer until the voltmete...
- 7. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- Channel Setup Program
- Navigating through the Channel Setup Program
- Running the Channel Setup Program
- 2. Press the ENTER and DOWN/NO buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. To display or change settings for Channel 1, press the ENTER button (the program displays the ...
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the ENTER and ESCAPE buttons to select the setting you want to change. (The setting flashe...
- 2. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button until the program displays the Channel Type screen.
- 1. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the fail setpoint setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- 2. Verify a display reading of 20.9 %VOL. Investigate significant changes in the display reading.
- 2. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 3. At the Pioneer, verify that the display reading(s) for the channel(s) you plan to test is 20.9.
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES button simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the DOWN/NO button two times. The third line (channel 3) is flashing.
- 5. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 3, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 6. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 4, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Oxygen Zero Proceed line is flashing [or Span (Oxygen Zero) if applicable], th...
- 9. Press the ENTER button.
- 10. Press the ENTER button.
- 2. Stop exhaling into the diffusion port, then verify that the readings on the voltmeter decrease...
- 3. Remove the voltmeter leads from the amplifier test points.
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button until the Save screen appears.
- 5. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- 2. Verify that the transmitter wiring is correct and secure. The Installation section of this ins...
- 3. Calibrate the transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 4. If the fail condition continues, replace the detector as described later in this section.
- 5. If the fail condition continues, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruction.
- 2. Verify that the detector junction box’s diffusion port is not obstructed.
- 3. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, replace the detector as described later in ...
- 4. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further ...
- 2. If the display reading difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instr...
- 2. Loosen the two securing screws from the detector junction box cover, then remove the cover.
- 3. Loosen one of the screws that secures the retaining strip (cutout end), then rotate the retain...
- 4. Unplug the sensor socket from the male connector, them remove the sensor.
- 5. Place the replacement sensor in the same position as the original sensor, then rotate the secu...
- 6. Plug the socket of the replacement sensor into the male connector.
- 7. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 8. Secure the detector junction box cover to the junction box with the two screws you removed in ...
- 9. Calibrate the replacement detector as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 2. Remove the amplifier junction box cover.
- 3. Disconnect the wiring from the detector terminal strip.
- 4. Disconnect the wiring from terminals 4/20 FB and 24V + of the interconnect terminal strip.
- 5. Unscrew and remove the two screws that secure the amplifier to the junction box. The screws ar...
- 6. Remove the amplifier.
- 7. Place the new amplifier in the same position as the amplifier you removed in the previous step.
- 8. Use the two screws you removed in step 5 to secure the amplifier to the junction box.
- 9. Verify that the jumper block is installed over the OXY selector of the amplifier type selector...
- 10. Reconnect the wiring from the Pioneer to the interconnect terminal strip as shown in Table 3 ...
- 11. Reconnect the wiring from the (2-point) sensor terminal block in the detector junction box to...
- 12. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 13. Calibrate the oxygen transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- Calibration
- Setting the Fresh Air Reading
- 2. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 3. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 4. Verify a voltmeter reading of 434.4 mV (±2 mV).
- 5. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the span potentiometer until the voltmete...
- 2. Connect the opposite end of the sample tubing to the calibration cup.
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 1, then press the DOWN/NO button. The second line (...
- 5. Repeat step 4 to “select” Channels 2 and 3.
- 6. Press the DOWN/NO button.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Oxygen Span Proceed line is flashing [or Zero (Oxygen Span) if applicable], th...
- 2. When the reading on the voltmeter stabilizes, verify a reading of 100 mV (±2 mV).
- 3. If necessary, use the zero potentiometer on the amplifier to adjust the reading to 100 mV (±2 ...
- 4. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder.
- 2. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 3. Press the ESCAPE button three times.
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- 5. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place.
- 6. Verify that the applicable display reading(s) increases and stabilizes at 20.9 %VOL.
- Parts List
- PionCOmanual.pdf
- Carbon Monoxide Transmitter
- Overview
- Specifications
- Description
- Figure 1: CO Transmitter Component Location
- Figure 2: Mounting the CO Transmitter
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Guide the two wires that extend from the top of the CO detector through the bottom conduit hub...
- 4. Screw the CO detector into the bottom conduit hub of the junction box.
- 5. At the monitoring site, use 1/4 in. screws through the junction box’s two mounting holes to se...
- Wiring the CO Transmitter to the Pioneer
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Verify that the detector leads are wired to the amplifier’s detector terminal strip. If necess...
- 4. Verify that the jumper block is installed over the TOXIC selector of the amplifier type select...
- 5. Guide a two-conductor, shielded cable or two wires in conduit through the top conduit hub of t...
- 6. Connect the two wires to the interconnect terminal strip as follows (see Figure 3.)
- 7. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 8. Route the cable or wires leading from the CO transmitter through one of the conduit hubs on th...
- 9. Connect the wires to the detector terminal strip of the applicable analyzer card as shown in F...
- Figure 3: Wiring the CO Transmitter to the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- 10. At the Pioneer, connect the cable’s ground wire to an available chassis ground. The grounding...
- Start Up
- Introducing Incoming Power
- 1. Complete the installation procedures described earlier in this insert.
- 2. Verify that the power wiring is correct and secure (see Chapter 3, Installation and Start Up.)
- 3. Turn on or plug in the incoming power at the power source end, then place the Pioneer’s power ...
- 4. Verify that the main PILOT light is on and the pilot light for each analyzer card is flashing.
- Setting the Zero Signal
- 1. Verify that the transmitter is in a fresh air environment (environment known to be free of car...
- 2. Unscrew and remove the junction box cover from the junction box.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the amplifier. Plug the positive lead into th...
- 5. Verify a voltmeter reading of 100 mV (±2 mV).
- 6. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust the zero potentiometer until the voltmete...
- 7. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- Introducing Incoming Power
- Channel Setup Program
- Navigating through the Channel Setup Program
- Running the Channel Setup Program
- 1. Open the housing door, and locate the program buttons to the right of the display screen.
- 2. Press the ENTER and DOWN/NO buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. To display or change settings for Channel 1, press the ENTER button (the program displays the ...
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the ENTER and ESCAPE buttons to select the setting you want to change. (The setting flashe...
- 2. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button until the program displays the Relay 3 Assignment screen.
- 1. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the fail setpoint setting.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to change the setpoint.
- 2. Press the ENTER button two times to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- 1. Press the ENTER button to select the alarm type setting. (The setting flashes when it is selec...
- 2. Use the UP/YES or DOWN/NO button to change the setting.
- 3. Press the ENTER button to accept the new setting and continue the program.
- Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- 1. Verify that the pilot light on the applicable analyzer card is flashing. If the pilot light is...
- 2. Verify a display reading of 0 PPM. Investigate significant changes in the display reading.
- 1. Verify that the display reading(s) for the channel(s) you plan to test is 0.
- 2. Assemble the calibration kit as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 5. Use the following formula to determine the correct test points output for the test sample.
- 1. Open the Pioneer’s housing door, and locate the program buttons to the right of the display sc...
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES button simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the DOWN/NO button two times. The third line (channel 3) is flashing.
- 5. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 3, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 6. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 4, then press the DOWN/NO button.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Span Proceed line is flashing [or Span (Oxygen Zero) if applicable], then pres...
- 9. Press the ENTER button.
- 10. Press the ENTER button.
- 1. Screw the regulator into the calibration cylinder.
- 2. When the reading on the voltmeter stabilizes, verify that the reading is within ± 10% of the r...
- 3. Unscrew the regulator from the calibration cylinder, then disassemble the calibration kit as d...
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button until the Save screen appears.
- 5. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- Troubleshooting
- 1. Verify that the analyzer card is installed correctly and that the pilot light on the analyzer ...
- 2. Verify that the transmitter wiring is correct and secure. The Installation section of this ins...
- 3. Calibrate the transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 4. If the fail condition continues, replace the sensor as described later in this section.
- 5. If the fail condition continues, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instruction.
- 1. Verify that the calibration cylinder contains an adequate supply of a fresh test sample.
- 2. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, replace the sensor as described later in th...
- 3. If the calibration/response difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further ...
- 1. Enter the Channel Setup program, and change the channel status setting to ACTIVE/ ONLINE or SI...
- 2. If the display reading difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments, Inc., for further instr...
- Replacing Components of the CO Transmitter
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Unscrew the bottom section of the CO detector housing from the top section.
- 3. Unplug and remove the CO sensor.
- 4. Carefully plug the replacement sensor into the socket pattern that is located in the top secti...
- 5. Screw the bottom section of the detector housing into the top section.
- 6. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 7. Calibrate the replacement sensor as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Disconnect the detector leads from the detector terminal strip.
- 4. Unscrew and remove the two screws that secure the amplifier to the junction box. The screws ar...
- 5. Remove the amplifier.
- 6. Place the new amplifier in the same position as the amplifier you removed in step 5.
- 7. Use the two screws you removed in step 4 to secure the amplifier to the junction box.
- 8. Verify that the jumper block is installed over the TOXIC selector of the amplifier type select...
- 9. Reconnect the wiring from the Pioneer to the interconnect terminal strip as shown in Table 3 a...
- Table 3: Reconnecting the CO Amplifier to the Pioneer Gas Monitor
- Table 4: Reconnecting the CO Detector to the Amplifier
- 11. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 12. Calibrate the CO transmitter as described in the Calibration section of this insert.
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Remove the rubber sleeve that secures the filter to the CO detector.
- 3. Remove the filter from the rubber sleeve.
- 4. Place the replacement filter in the rubber sleeve in the same position as the filter you remov...
- 5. Attach the rubber sleeve to the bottom of the CO detector.
- 6. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the ON position.
- 1. Place the Pioneer’s power switch in the OFF position.
- 2. Remove the junction box cover.
- 3. Disconnect the detector leads from the detector terminal strip. Note the position of the color...
- 4. Unscrew the detector from the junction box.
- 5. Guide the detector leads of the replacement detector through the bottom conduit hub of the jun...
- 6. Connect the detector leads to the detector terminal strip as shown in Table 5 and Figure 3, Wi...
- Table 5: Connecting the Replacement CO Detector to the Amplifier
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration
- Preparing for Calibration
- 1. Screw the calibration cup onto the bottom of the CO detector.
- 2. Use the sample tubing to connect the regulator to the calibration cup.
- 3. Set a voltmeter to measure in the millivolt (mV) range.
- 4. Remove the junction box cover, then plug the voltmeter leads into the test points on the ampli...
- 5. Use the following formula to determine the correct test points output for the calibrating sample.
- Entering the Calibrate Program
- 1. Open the housing door of the Pioneer, and locate the program buttons to the right of the displ...
- 2. Press the ENTER and UP/YES buttons simultaneously three times.
- 3. Press the UP/YES, DOWN/NO, or ENTER button to continue.
- 4. Press the ENTER button to “select” Channel 1, then press the DOWN/NO button. The second line (...
- 5. Repeat step 4 to “select” Channels 2 and 3.
- 6. Press the DOWN/NO or UP/YES button until the Channels Selected screen appears.
- 7. Verify that you selected the correct channel(s), then press the ENTER button to continue.
- 8. Verify that the Zero Proceed line is flashing [or Zero (Oxygen Span) if applicable], then pres...
- Setting the Zero Reading
- Setting the Response Reading
- Returning to Normal Operation
- 1. Unscrew the calibration cup from the bottom of the detector.
- 2. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
- 3. Press the ESCAPE button three times.
- 4. Press the ESCAPE button. A confirmation message displays, then the normal screen appears.
- 5. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place.
- 6. Verify that the applicable display reading(s) decreases and stabilizes at 0 PPM.
- Preparing for Calibration
- Parts List
- Carbon Monoxide Transmitter