RKI Instruments 65-2442RK - Manual (Page 14)

10 • 65-2442RK PPM Hydrogen Transmitter
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the ppm hydrogen transmitter.
NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes transmitter problems only. See the
controller operator’s manual for problems you may encounter with the
controller.
Replacing Components of the PPM Hydrogen Transmitter
This section includes procedures to replace the ppm hydrogen detector and amplifier.
Replacing the PPM Hydrogen Detector
1. Turn off power to the controller.
2. Place the controller’s on/off switch in the OFF position.
3. Remove the junction box cover.
4. Remove the detector terminal strip from its socket.
5. Disconnect the detector leads from the detector terminal strip. Note the position of the
color-coded leads as you remove them.
6. Unscrew the detector from the junction box.
7. Guide the detector leads of the replacement detector through the bottom conduit hub
of the junction box, then screw the mounting threads of the detector into the conduit
Table 2:Troubleshooting the ppm Hydrogen Transmitter
Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action
Fail
Condition • Controller indicates a
fail condition.
• The transmitter wiring
is disconnected or
misconnected.
• The transmitter’s zero
reading is low enough
to cause a fail
condition.
• The transmitter is
malfunctioning.
1. Verify that the transmitter wiring is
correct and secure.
2. Calibrate the transmitter.
3. If the fail condition continues, replace
the detector.
4. If the fail condition continues, contact
RKI for further instruction.
Slow or No
Response/
Difficult or
Unable to
Calibrate • Transmitter responds
slowly or does not
respond to response
test.
• Unable to accurately
set the zero or
response reading
during calibration.
• Transmitter requires
frequent calibration.
Note: Under “normal”
circumstances, the
transmitter requires
calibration once every 6
months.
Some applications may
require a more frequent
calibration schedule.
• The calibration cylinder
is low, out-dated, or
defective.
• The calibration gas
flow rate is too low.
• The transmitter is
malfunctioning.
1. Verify that the calibration cylinder
contains an adequate supply of a
fresh test sample.
2. Verify that the regulator used for
calibration is a 0.5 LPM regulator.
3. If the calibration/response difficulties
continue, replace the detector.
4. If the calibration/response difficulties
continue, contact RKI for further
instruction.