Riken Keiki FP-30 User manual

PT0E-0411
Instruction manual
for
RIKEＮFORMALDEHYDE GAS DETECTOR
MODEL FP-30
Caution
・ Before operation, be sure to read this instruction manual.
・ This operation must follow the instruction of this manual.
・ When does the wrong operation which is not mentioned in the manual, it
will be a cause for trouble.
・ This cannot be used for other purpose than gas detection.
・ In case of accidents caused by wrong operation, modification and repair
without genuine parts, it is cautioned that they will be out of warranty.
・ Riken Keiki cannot assume the responsibility for any accidents caused
by operation error and other purpose use than the original.

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Outline
It is of our great pleasure to purchase and use our HCHO detector Model FP-30 this time.
This gas monitor is designed to detect PPM level gas concentration.
By this detection result, it is not to assure the warranty of life and safety.
This instruction manual is the guide book to use HCHO detector model FP-30 correctly. It is
kindly requested to read this manual for the already experienced staffs as well as a beginner
and operate this instrument after understanding this operation well.
For this improvement, the specifications are subject to change without notice. All or a part of
this instruction manual is prohibited to copy or transcribe without our acceptance.
In this manual, the following headlines are used to carry out the safe and effective work in this
instruction manual.
The definition of ・DANGER ・WARNING ・CAUTION ＊NOTE
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoid, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situation.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate inquiry. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This mark means the advice at the handling.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
＊NOTE
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Contents
１． Caution in operation ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ３
２． Name of each part ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ４
３． Operation
３－１．Preparation ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ５
３－２．Start-up operation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ６
３－３．How to mount the detection TAB・・・・・・・・・・・ ７
３－４．Detection method・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ８
３－５．Preliminary sample-draw ・・・・…・・・・・・・・ １１
３－６．Purge・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・ １２
３－７．Completion of detection・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・ １２
４． About the detection ＴＡＢ
４－１．The storage of detection TAB・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １３
４－２．Handling of the detection TAB・・・・・・・・・・・・ １３
５． Self-diagnosis function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １５
６． Maintenance
６－１．Replacement of battery・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １６
６－２．Daily check・Regular check・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １７
６－３．Replacement of parts・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １７
６－４．Storage or treatment for the case of not using a long time・１７
７． Trouble shooting ・・・・・・・・・・・・ １８
８． Specifications
８－１．Specifications・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １９
８－２．Accessories・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １９
９． Detection principle ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ２０

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1.Caution in operation
For this function maintenance and safety, it is required to keep the following warning and caution.
WARNING
・Do not modify or change circuit and structure etc. When modify or changed, the
original function may not be maintained.
・Do not mix up metals and flammable foreign substance inside at TAB
replacement time. When it is used as it stands, it will be a cause for the
malfunction, electric shock and fire.
CAUTION
・Do not drop or throw.
As this is a fine instrument, the function could not be maintained by strong
shock.
・Arrange that water could not be splashed directly.
As this is not drip-proof structure, it will be a cause for trouble due to the
splashing of water.
・Do not use the walkie-talkie nearby.
When receive the electric noise, it may affect the reading of gas detection and
will be a cause to damage the instrument.
・When ambient air or temperature is changed, it may affect the gas detection.
・When condensed, it is impossible to make normal measurement.
・When scrap this monitor after long use, and as this is not used with harmful
materials, handle this as the general industrial scrap(Non-flammable goods).
・For detection TAB, handle it as general industrial scrap(Non-inflammable) as far
as any special requirement is not made.
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２.Name of each part
① Gas outlet
② Gas inlet
③ DetectionＴＡＢ cover
When set the detection ＴＡＢ, put up this cover and
set the detection TA B.
④ Back lit window
By detecting ambient darkness, this display will
automatically be lit.
⑤ Display unit（LCD）
This displays gas concentration etc.
⑥ ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ Switch
This is used for power ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ.
⑦ ＤＡＴＡ Switch
This is used to refer the past detection data and
current voltage.
⑧ ▼Switch
This is used to decrease the input value.
⑨ ▲Switch
This is used to increase the input value.
⑩ ＳＴＡＲＴ Switch
This is used to start up the detection.
⑪ ＲＳ－２３２Ｃ output connector
⑫ Battery cover
⑬ Carrying case
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⑫
①②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
HCHO
RIKEN KEIKI
FP-30
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３．Operation
Check item before operation
Instrument
・Check whether there is any damage on the display etc.
３－１． Preparation
① Install the battery in the instrument.（See the item６－１．）
② Put the instrument into carrying case.

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３－２． Start-up operation
When pressing ＯＮ／ＯＦＦswitch for 2 sec on、the power gets on and self-diagnosis starts.
Then, this gets to a waiting condition.
The program until it gets to the waiting condition shall be as follows;
（１）When not attach the detectionＴＡＢ,
Press ＯＮ／ＯＦＦswitch for 2 seconds.
BATT：Ｅ －－－｜－－ Ｆ （Shows the battery capacity）
Approx 5 sec
STAND BY OK （Detection is standby）
Approx 5 sec
SET ＴＡＢ （Waiting condition）
（２）When the detectionＴＡＢ is attached,
Press ＯＮ／ＯＦＦswitch for 2 seconds
BATT：Ｅ －－－｜－－ Ｆ （Shows the battery capacity）
Approx 5 sec
SELF-DIAGNOSIS （Self-diagnosis：Sensor check）
Approx 5 sec
STAND-BY OK （Detection is standby.）
Approx 5 sec
SELECT ＴＡＢ Ｎｏ ▲▼ （Select the detectionＴＡＢ）
CAUTION
Do not remove the detection ＴＡＢ during self-diagnosis(sensor check).
The self-diagnosis cannot be carried out correctly and the message of sensor fail
shall be shown.
＊ NOTE
When turn on power with the detectionＴＡＢ loaded in, the optical sensor is
checked by the self-diagnostic function. Make the sensor check at its suitable
time.
For sensor check, use new detection TAB. When use the used up TAB or
much deteriorated TAB which passed for a long time after unpacking, the
correct reading could not be carried out and there will be the possibility that
sensor fail message could be shown.
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３－３． How to mount the detection ＴＡＢ .
For handling the detectionＴＡＢ, see the item４－２
①Open the detectionＴＡＢ cover.
②After releasing finger used for mounting theＴＡＢ, close the cover slowly.
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3Press the center of detection TAB cover by finger.
CAUTION
・ When close the detectionＴＡＢ cover, close it slowly so that the finger
cannot be sandwiched.
If release the finger lifting the detectionＴＡＢ cover suddenly, it may bring the
damage of cover or injury. It is required to pay attention for it.
・ When mount the detectionＴＡＢ, it is required to pay attention that water
drops or dust cannot be mixed up in from the mounting port.
Lift up to this way.
DetectionＴＡＢ cover
Instrument(Side view)
Close the cover.
DetectionＴＡＢ
Instrument(Side view)
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３－４． Detection method
（１）Gas detection
①Detection waiting condition
This condition remain until the detectionＴＡＢ is mounted.
②Mounting of the detectionＴＡＢ
Mount the detectionＴＡＢ.
③Selection of the detectionＴＡＢ.
Select the detectionＴＡＢ by pressing▲▼key.
④Detection starts
Press ＳＴＡＲＴswitch and have detection gas sucked. Then, the gas is detected.
⑤Display of detection result
The gas reading is shown as detection result.
⑥Display of memory number
The number recorded in the memory is shown.
⑦Completion of detection
The gas reading and message shall alternately be shown until the used up detection
ＴＡＢ is removed.（Buzzer sounds every one second ）
―Display example ―
SET ＴＡＢ ①Detection waiting condition
②Mount the detectionＴＡＢ
SELECT ＴＡＢ Ｎｏ ▲▼
008：ＨＣＨＯ ＳＴＡＲＴ ③Select the detectionＴＡＢ
008：ＨＣＨＯ P U S H
008：ＨＣＨＯ 1800 ④Start
Counting down the detection time.(Sec.)
008：ＨＣＨＯ 0.100 ⑤Display of detection result
Ｍ０５ REGISTERED ⑥Memory number display
REMOVE ＴＡＢ
（Pi-Pi）⑦Completion of detection
008：ＨＣＨＯ 0.100

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DANGER
The sucked gas may be the case of oxygen deficiency or toxic gas. Do not
breathe in the gas exhausted from the gas outlet absolutely.
When senses such, exhaust it to the place where to judge the safety area
CAUTION
・ Do not removeＴＡＢ during detection.
The detection is interrupted on the way and the detachment message of
ＴＡＢ is displayed. The detection re-starts.
Once theＴＡＢ is removed, the gas detection is interrupted even though it is
re-mounted.
・ When the detection gas is changed, be sure to exhaust the inside gas by
pre-sample drawing from the instrument because the high density gas may
remains inside of gas detector and remain inside and it may affect the next
gas detection.(See the ３－５）
・ Do not have water or oil sucked into instrument.
If it should be sucked, the internal pump and sensor may become impossible
to use.
・ When detect gas, check that pump is working or not.
This can be checked by the roaring sound of pump or sucking condition of gas
inlet. When pump remains stopping, this cannot make gas detection.
・ Do not block the gas outlet. It cannot make correct gas detection.
＊ NOTE
The suction time is different by the kind of detectionＴＡＢ each.
When make the detection for formaldehyde based on ＷＨＯ Room Environment
Standard（0.08 ppm）, use the detectionＴＡＢ No.008（0～0.4 ppm）and make
the average measurement for 30 minutes.
＊NOTE
FP-30 provides only one kind of TAB, but two measuring ranges. Select the TAB No.
according to the measuring range.
Measuring range Measuring time TAB No.
0～0.4 ppm 30 min. 008
0～1 ppm 15 min. 009
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（２）High density gas detection
After detecting high density gas and when mount ＴＡＢ immediately, it starts detection
automatically.
When high density gas is deposited, gas and newly mounted detectionＴＡＢ starts to react, this
detects it automatically and starts to detect as the previously selected gas.
（３）Check of gas detection result
The past detection result is displayed by pressing ＤＡＴＡ switch under the detection waiting
condition and detection finishing condition.
The detection result is designed to store memory upto max 99 pcs of detection result and also, it
can be used by changing over ▲▼ key. Then even if power should be off, the result memory is
retained.
When return to the detection waiting condition and detection finishing condition, press
ＤＡＴＡ switch again.
（ⅰ）When press ＤＡＴＡ switch, the most renewal record is displayed.
Ｍ０５：ＨＣＨＯ 0.100
③The detection result cannot store memory at over 99 pcs. Below is the display at over 99 pcs
memory.
When store new memory, delete the detection result.
For deletion of measuring result, see the next page.
DATA FULL
③The gas detection is not made at any time or it is the display that deletion was carried out.
DATA EMPTY
CAUTION
・ To set the measuring gas at high gas density detection is as previous and do
not mistake the kind of TA B.
・ When cancel the high gas density, make preliminary sample-draw.
(See the 3-5)
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(４) The deletion of measuring result
By pressing ＳＴＡＲＴ＋ＤＡＴＡ switches, all the past memory of detection result are
cleared off. The message to delete the detection result is displayed.
When press ＳＴＡＲＴswitch, all the detection result are deleted.
When pressＤＡＴＡswitch, the deletion cannot work and the previous condition is retained.
DELETE ＳＴＡＲＴ
Displayevery1secinterval.
DELETE PUSH
Displayevery4secinterval.
STORE ＤＡＴＡ
Displayevery1secinterval
STORE PUSH
(５) Check of battery voltage
By pressingＤＡＴＡswitch for 3 sec under detection waiting condition and detection completion,
the current power voltage can be checked.
To return to the detection waiting condition or detection completion, pressＤＡＴＡswitch again.
Then, when do not press any switch for 20 seconds、the detection standby condition or detection
completion condition shall return to gas readout display.
BATT ： Ｅ－－－Ｉ－－Ｆ
３－５． Preliminary sample-drawing
When change the detection gas, there is the possibility to influence the next gas detection by
the high density gas deposited inside of instrument and then, it is required to exhaust through
the preliminary sample-drawing.
・Preliminary sample drawing method
With detectionＴＡＢ removed, press ＳＴＡＲＴswitch.
The preliminary sample-drawing is made for about 5 sec and the following shall be displayed and
wait until it is completed.
Previoussampledrawing
CAUTION
・It is impossible to delete the individual detection result.
・The deletion of detection result is all carried out once and the deleted
detection result cannot be recovered, take enough care at this point.
CAUTION
Carry out the preliminary sample drawing in fresh air.
＊ NOTE
Carry out the preliminary sample drawing at suitable time.
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３－６． Purge
When sample-draw the adsorptive gas continuously, there is the possibility not to be able to
measure it by the influence of gas adsorption inside of pipe(The reading may be higher than the
actual gas.). Carry out the purging by fresh air for sure(not including the measuring gas) and starts
gas detection after exhausting the gas adsorbed inside of pipe.
・Purging method
Mount the used ＴＡＢ, select the purge by ▲▼ key.
PURGE ＳＴＡＲＴ
PURGE PUSH
、When press ＳＴＡＲＴswitch, the purging starts.〈for 10 minutes〉
PURGE ６００ Count down 600 sec.
When 10 min passes, the auto purge is finished and starts next gas detection.
REMOVE ＴＡＢ
３－７． Completion of detection
HOW TO MAKE POWER OFF
When hold pushing ＯＮ／ＯＦＦswitch for about 3 sec, the power will be off.
When hold pushing ＯＮ／ＯＦＦswitch, the buzzer sounds for about 9 times.
Then, when 5 min is passed from the last operation or no operating condition is
continued for 5 min after completion of detection, the power will be off automatically.

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４．About the detectionＴＡＢ
This is the name of gas detection unit developed by us and this is designed to build in the special
paper by letting gas contacted to the case using polypropylene material for environment.
Store the detectionＴＡＢ based on the given storage method.
When do not store correctly, the capability of detectionＴＡＢ is lost and the correct gas detection
cannot be made.
After fully understanding the caution items of storage below, store the detectionＴＡＢ.
４－１． The storage of detection ＴＡＢ
The detectionＴＡＢ which has passed the storage period is deteriorated and the given
specification cannot be maintained.
The storage place is different by the kind of detection ＴＡＢ and store it into the storage place
described in the packing box. Then, when unpack it once, it is impossible to store it again.
When leave it alone in air by storing through taking out from the package and in the condition with
it fixed in model FP-30, the discolor of detection TAB will take place and the given function could not
be maintained.
４－２． Handling of the detection ＴＡＢ
Test paper（White） Case（Black） ＴＡＢ No＆Gas name etc
For the part of test paper, a special reagent is coated and then, do not touch it by finger or things.
If touched with test paper, the detection capability will go down.
When touched by finger, there is no influence directly to human body but it is required to wash it
away by water cleanly.
CAUTION
Use up the detectionＴＡＢ within the storage period described on the box.
CAUTION
Store the detectionＴＡＢ not by taking it out from the package.
CAUTION
Do not touch the test paper of the detectionＴＡＢ.
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When use the used-upＴＡＢ or ＴＡＢwhose time is elapsed after unpacking, the correct
detection cannot be made. The message of errorＴＡＢ may be shown. Even if the error message
could not be displayed, the detection result could not be correct. Then if it is a newＴＡＢ and the
detection ＴＡＢ which influences the gas in air, there will be the possibility to influence the
function.
The caution at this point is required.
After unpacking the detectionＴＡＢ, it is subject to the interfering gas and dust which discolors in
response to measuring gas and its reagent. To maintain the given function, start measurement
immediately after unpacking.
When do not fix the detectionＴＡＢ to ＦＰ－３０ correctly, the given function cannot be
performed.
When theＴＡＢ number of detection gas selected by FP-30 cannot correspond to TA B number
of installed detection TA B, measuring time differs and the given function cannot be maintained, and
the care for it should be taken.
Carry out one gas detection by 1 pceＴＡＢ. Even if the detection readout is ０ｐｐｍ and use
the same detectionＴＡＢ again, the accurate gas detection cannot be assured.
CAUTION
Set the detectionＴＡＢ correctly.
CAUTION
Check that the number of the detectionＴＡＢ corresponds to the number of
ＴＡＢ described onＦＰ－３０ and start measurement.
CAUTION
Do not use the used up TA B.
CAUTION
After unpacking, start gas detection swiftly.
CAUTION
For gas detection, be sure to use the new detectionＴＡＢ.
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５.Self diagnosis function
Self-diagnosis function provided with this instrument shall be followings.
Each alarm is provided with alarm display and buzzer sound.
●Kind of self-diagnosis and alarm pattern
Self diagnosis Buzzer Display
Low battery voltage Continuous REPLACE BATTERY
System error No sound SYSTEM ERROR
Sensor failure Continuos FAIL
Low battery precaution No sound Flickering Ｂin left
Lower battery voltage Continuous REPLACE BATTERY
Failure of pump connection Continuous PUMP FAILURE
ＴＡＢ detachment No sound RESET ＴＡＢ
DefectiveＴＡＢ Continuous ＴＡＢ FAILURE ↓↑
REPLACEＴＡＢ
Power on
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６．Maintenance
６－１． Replacement of battery
When make battery change, change all 4 pcs batteries with new ones.
(1) Check that the power is off.
When the power is on, turn off the power.
(2) Remove the carrying case from instrument.
(3) By pressing slightly the battery cover, it is slid.
(4) Remove 4 pcs batteries and mount the new battery by taking care of polarity of battery.
(5) After having finished replacing the battery, make it in the reverse procedure as now.
CAUTION
・ Check that it is non-hazardous zone free from the explosive gas when
replacing battery.
・ Be sure to use the designated battery.
・ When remove the battery, remove it from the polarity of (＋) and when
mount it from the polarity of (－), it is easy to replace.
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６－２． Daily check ・ Regular check
(1)Daily check
・Checking of switches, display and body (Is there any damage on the switches, display
units and panel ?)
・Pump suction check（Is pump running sound normal ? Is there any abnormal sound？）
・Battery voltage check
・Sensor check
When start the first detection, recommend to do sensor check.(See the item３－２．）
(2)Regular maintenance
Once in a year, it is recommended to request the maintenance check to the manufacturer.
Contact the service agent or Riken Keiki.
６－３． Replacement of parts
The following parts have the life and it is recommended to replace regularly.
Pump ：About 1 year
Sensor ：About 5 years
６－４． Storage and treatment after no use for a long time
Store it where there is no sun drought and dry room.
When do not use for over 1 month, remove the battery from the instrument and store.
Caution
・The life of parts differs by environment and frequency applied.
For example, when operate where there is a plenty of dirt and dust, the
pressure variation and excessively high and low temperature and
humidity, it will be a cause to make short life. Keep this operation from
those places.
・When replace with new sensors, it is required to make calibration. For
the sensitivity adjustment, it is required to equip the calibration gas and
tools.
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７．Trouble shooting
This trouble shooting cannot cover all the malfunction causes. The most frequent causes for
trouble are considered and described simply to help the most frequent cause research.
Symptom(Message) Cause Treatment
Low battery (REPLACE BATTERY) Battery voltage is dropped.
According to the battery
replace-ment procedure, replace
them with new ones.
（See the item６－１）
Sensor failure (FAIL)
Excessive shock such as
falling down or throwing
away or used for a long
time.
Turn on power again and repeat
the sensor check. When not
recover, contact the nearest agent.
Remove the detectionＴＡＢ
during sensor check. Return ＴＡＢ and turn on the power. Re-check the sensor.
Pump contact failure
(PUMP FAILURE)
Excessive shock such as
dropping or throwing on to
instrument or used for a long
time.
Make power on again.
When not recover, contact the
nearest agent or Riken Keiki.
System error of instrument
(SYSTEM ERROR) Influenced by the excessive noise.
Make power on again. After make
power on and system error
appears, contact the nearest agent
or Riken Keiki.
Detachment of ＴＡＢ
（RESET ＴＡＢ.）RemoveＴＡＢ. After gas detection completion,
arrange to removeＴＡＢ.
Failure of ＴＡＢ.
（ＴＡＢ FAILURE）
（REPLACE ＴＡＢ）
The initial condition of
ＴＡＢ is not normal. Use newＴＡＢ.
Power cannot be on.
No battery put in
Battery consumed up much
The polarity of battery is
wrong.
See the batter replacement and
mount correctly.
（See the item６－１．）
The time to press ON/OFF
switch is too short. Hold pressing for approx. 2 sec. (Until displayed)
Pump cannot work. The battery capacity is too
low. Replace battery(See ６－１) and
make power on again.
Sample cannot be drawn The sampling hose is
disconnected or clogged. Check the connection of sampling hose or clogging.

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８．Specifications
８－１． Specifications
Model ＦＰ－３０
Detection principle Photoelectric photometry method
Display method Digital display by ＬＣＤ.
Sampling method Sample-drawing by pump
Memory function Detection point :９９ points（Automatic recording after detection）
Ambient temp Below－10～40℃、90％ＲＨ（Non-condensing）
Power source AA size Dry battery 4 pcs
Continuous duty Approx12 hours（Alkaline battery, no alarm at no illumination and
20℃）
Explosion proof Non-explosion proof
Dimensions Approx. 85(W)
× 190(H) × 40(D)mm（Instrument except projection
parts）
Weight Approx. 550g（Including instrument and battery）
８－２． Accessories
Standard accessories：
① Carrying case ◯
2AA size battery
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3Instruction manual ◯ 4Test certificate ◯ 5Detection T A B(20 pcs/pk)
Optional accessories：
①Tripod ②Dust filter
③Software for data logger ④Exclusive cable for data logger
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