Troubleshooting – RKI Instruments M2 for 12 VDC User Manual
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M2 Transmitter Operator’s Manual, 12 V DC Operation
11. If external alarms have been disabled, enable them when the display returns to a
normal fresh air reading.
12. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe place.
Quarterly
Calibrate the M2 as described in “Calibration” on page 25. See “Calibration Frequency”
on page 25 for a discussion of calibration frequency guidelines.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the M2.
NOTE:
This troubleshooting guide describes M2 problems only. If the M2 is connected to
a controller, see the controller operator’s manual for problems you may
encounter with the controller.
Table 7:Troubleshooting the Combustible Gas Detector
Condition
Symptom(s)
Probable Causes
Recommended Action
No Power
The display backlight
is off and the display
screen is blank.
• The power wiring is
disconnected or
misconnected.
• The display cable is
disconnected or
misconnected.
1. Verify that the wiring to the
power source or controller is
correct and secure.
2. Verify that the ribbon cable
connecting the terminal PCB to
the control PCB is securely
installed.
This ribbon cable plugs into a
connector on the top edge of the
control PCB and on the bottom of
the terminal PCB.
3. If the power difficulties continue,
contact RKI for further
instruction.
Frequent or
Suspect
Alarms
The M2 alerts you to
frequent or suspect
alarms while the
fresh air readings
remain on zero.
• The M2 is
experiencing false
readings due to RFI
or EMI.
• The detector wiring
is disconnected,
misconnected, or
intermittent.
1. Verify that the M2 wiring is
properly shielded. See “Wiring
the M2 Transmitter” on page 9.
2. Verify that the detector wiring is
correct and secure.
3. Increase the alarm on delay
setting in Configuration Mode.
4. If the frequent or suspect alarm
difficulties continue, contact RKI
for further instruction.