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72-2102-07
Beacon 200
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0364
Revision: A
Released: 12/11/17

72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual
WARNING
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating
instrument. Improper use of the 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 could
result in bodily harm or death.
Periodic calibration and maintenance of the 72-2102-07 Beacon
200 is essential for proper operation and correct readings. Please
calibrate and maintain this 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 regularly!
Frequency of calibration depends upon the type of use you have
and the sensor types. Typical calibration frequencies for most
applications are between 3 and 6 months, but can be required
more often or less often based on your usage.

72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual
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 from date of shipment from RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found
defective within that 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 service, and
which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on a routine basis. Examples
of such items are as follows:
Warranty 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, and we are
not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs,
transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior
approval.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OFANYAND 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 assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by
the operation of this gas monitor, and our warranty is limited to the
replacement of parts or our complete goods.
a) Absorbent cartridges d) Batteries
b) Pump diaphragms and valves e) Filter elements
c) Fuses

72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Beacon 200 Gas Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Internal Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: Installation and Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting the Beacon 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wiring the Beacon 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting Up the Beacon 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recorder Output Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Alarm Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing & Resetting Min/Max Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 5: Channel Control and Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Enable/Disable Channel(s) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configure Channel Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
View System Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual
Chapter 6: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Calibration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting Strobe/Horn Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Replacing Components of the Beacon 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

1 • 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This chapter briefly describes the 72-2102-07 Beacon 200. This chapter
also describes the 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Operator’s Manual (this
document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the specifications for the
72-2102-07 Beacon 200.
About the Beacon 200
The 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 is a fixed-mounted, continuous-monitoring
gas detection instrument. This gas monitor is capable of detecting gas at
two locations. It includes an 8 foot AC power cord and 2 H2S detector
heads each on a user-defined length of cable.
The Beacon 200 displays the current gas readings on an LCD display
which is visible through the window in the cover (front face) and provides a
4 - 20 mA signal which indicates the target gas reading for use by a
recording device or programmable controller. Three sets of relay contacts,
two controlled by the gas alarms and one by the fail alarm, rated at 115
VAC 10 amps are available for controlling devices such as lights or horns
or for controlling higher rated relays. The alarm 1 relay is factory wired to
the strobe/horn and is not available for field use.
Two instrument programs allow you to display and change channel and
calibration settings. They are the Channel Control & Setup Program and
the Calibration Program.

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About this Manual
The Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Operator’s Manual uses the following
conventions for notes, cautions, and warnings.
NOTE: Describes additional or critical information.
CAUTION: Describes potential damage to equipment.
WARNING: Describes potential danger that can result in injury or
death.
Caution: refer to accompanying documentation
~ Vac (AC voltage)
Vdc (DC voltage)
!

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Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the 72-2102-07 Beacon 200.
WARNING: When using the Beacon 200, you must follow the
instructions and warnings in this manual to assure
proper and safe operation of the Beacon 200 and to
minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain
and periodically calibrate the Beacon 200 as described in
this manual.
Table 1: 72-2102-07 Beacon 200 Specifications
Description Specification
Input Power 115/220V ~ ±10%, 50/60Hz, 0.5/0.3A1
or
24 V +10% -8%, 0.6A
Construction (housing) Fiberglass/polyester with lexan window (NEMA 4X)
Controller Dimensions 21.0 in. H x 8.5 in. W x 7.00 in. D
(533 mm H x 216 mm W x 178 mm D)
Weight 20 lbs.
Environmental Conditions • -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) max. ambient
• Maximum humidity of 80% relative
Relays • Relay contacts rated for 10A @ 115/220V~ resistive or10A @ 30V
resistive
• SPDT Form C
User Controls • Reset switch
• Program buttons: ESCAPE, UP/YES, DOWN/NO, and ENTER
Detection Range 0 to 100 PPM (parts per million) H2S
Alarm 1 Setpoint 10 ppm2
Alarm 2 Setpoint 50 ppm2
Response Time 90% in 30 seconds
Accuracy ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H2S (whichever is greater)
*1The AC voltage input is factory set. The standard input is 115 V~.
*2The alarm setpoints shown are factory settings but they can be changed in the Channel Control and Setup
Program.

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Chapter 2: Description
Overview
This chapter describes external and internal components of the Beacon
200.
Figure 1. Beacon 200 Component Location
Buzzer
COM-FAIL
NO NC C
CH2-A1 NO NC CNO NC C COM-A1CH2-A2
NO NC C
CH1-A1
Main PCB
Display PCB
Program
Button (4)
AC In
Terminal
Strip
Fuses, AC
Fail LED
Pilot LED
NO NC C
COM-A2
Controller
Terminal Strip
Alarm Terminal Strip
Relays
Detector/
Transmitter
Terminal Strip,
Channel 1
Alarm
1LED
Display Contrast
Adjust Pot
Detector/
Transmitter
Terminal Strip,
Channel 2
Button
Repeater
Buzzer
Fuse, DC
Mounting Foot, 4X Horn/Strobe
AC PowerCord
Reset
Switch
Conduit Hub (3X)
Power Switch
NO NC CNO NC C
CH1-A2
Display
Alarm 2
LED
H2S Detector Cable Channel2 (user-defined cable length)
H2S Detector Cable Channel1
(user-defined cable length)

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External Description
This section describes the housing and all external components of the
Beacon 200. For the purposes of this description, the housing door is
considered the front of the monitor.
Housing
The Beacon 200’s fiberglass housing is weather- and corrosion-resistant. It
is suitable for installation where general purpose equipment is in use. The
housing door is hinged on the left side and is secured by two latches on the
right side. The display screen and status lights are visible through windows
in the housing door. Four mounting feet are attached to the back of the
housing (one at each corner). The mounting feet allow you to install the
housing to a vertical surface. Three conduit hubs on the bottom of the
housing are for external wiring connections.
CAUTION: Only use the three factory installed conduit hubs on the bottom
of the housing for wire entry into the housing. Do not drill the
housing for any reason.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical interference, do not route detector head and
power wiring through the same conduit hub.
Reset Switch
The reset switch is on the bottom of the housing. It is in front of the conduit
hubs. The reset switch serves three functions:
• Resets the alarm circuits for “latched” alarms after an alarm 1 or alarm 2
condition passes.
You can set each channel for latched or self-resetting alarms in the
Channel Control & Setup Program.
• Silences the buzzer during an alarm 1 or alarm 2 condition. You cannot
silence failure alarms.
• Displays and resets the minimum and maximum gas concentration
values.
Buzzer
The buzzer is on the bottom of the housing. It is on the far right. The buzzer
sounds audible alarms to warn you of gas alarms and instrument failures.