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65-2428
Hydrogen Sulfide Detector
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0344
Revision: P1
Released: 10/20/14
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65-2428 H2S Detector
WARNING
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating
detector. Improper use of the detector could result in bodily harm
or death.
Periodic calibration and maintenance of the detector is essential
for proper operation and correct readings. Please calibrate and
maintain this detector 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.
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65-2428 H2S Detector
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:
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 OF ANY AND 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.
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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
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65-2428 H2S Detector
Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detector Housing, Housing Cap, & Cap Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rubber Boot and Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mounting the H2S Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wiring the H2S Detector to a Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introducing Incoming Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Zero Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacing Components of the H2S Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Calibration Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing for Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Zero Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Response Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Returning to Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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65-2428 H2S Detector • 1
Overview
This manual describes the 65-2428 hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detector. This manual also
describes how to install, start up, maintain, and calibrate the detector when it is used with
a gas monitoring controller. A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts
and accessories for the H2S detector.
Specifications
WARNING: Do not use this product in a manner not specified in this instruction
manual.
Table 1 lists specifications for the H2S detector.
NOTE: The following symbol on the detector label is a caution to the user to refer to this
documentation for installation and operation instructions:
WARNING: When using the 65-2428, you must follow the instructions and warnings in
this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65-2428 and to
minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically
calibrate the 65-2428 as described in this manual.
Table 1: Specifications
Target Gas Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Area Classification* Explosionproof for Class I, Groups B, C, and D
Temperature Code T6
Installation Category Installation Category 1. Signal level, special equipment or parts of
equipment, telecommunication, electronic, etc., with smaller
transient overvoltages than Installation Category (Overvoltage
Category) II (ref. IEC 664).
Sampling Method Diffusion
H2S Detector Signal Output 0.3 mA at 0 ppm H2S nominal
2.5 mA at 100 ppm H2S nominal
Detection Range 0 to 100 PPM (parts per million)
Accuracy ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H2S (whichever is greater)
Response Time 90% in 30 seconds
Operating Temperature -40°F to 104°F (-40°C to 40°C)
* The area classification only applies if the detector is installed using a junction box with an internal
volume less than or equal to 69 cubic inches and rated explosion proof for Class I, Groups B, C, and D. The detector is not explosion proof
if it is installed in a non-explosion proof enclosure, such as in a conduit hub of a controller like the Beacon 200 or Beacon 800.
!
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Description
This section describes the components of the H2S detector. The detector consists of the
detector housing body, housing cap, cap gasket, rubber boot, spacer, and the H2S sensor.
Figure 1: H2S Detector Component Location
Detector Housing Body, Housing Cap, & Cap Gasket
The detector housing body protects the sensing components within the housing. Use the
mounting threads at the top of the housing to screw the H2S detector into a 3/4” NPT hub.
Use the removable cap near the bottom of the housing to access the sensor for
maintenance or replacement. The cap protects the sensor from damage and includes a
flame arrestor which contains any sparks which may occur within the detector housing. A
cap gasket seals the interface between the housing and cap. A flame arrestor guard is
permanently bonded to the cap.
Two wires extend from the top of the detector housing. Use these wires to connect the H2S
detector to a controller. The housing includes a four-socket pattern. This socket pattern
accepts the sensor’s four pins to secure the sensor within the detector housing. A pre-
amplifier, located between the sockets and two interconnect wires, conditions the sensor’s
signal before the signal reaches the controller.
Rubber Boot and Spacer
A rubber boot and spacer are installed between the detector housing cap and the sensor.
They help ensure that the detector remains plugged into the detector housing body.
Sensor
The sensor is secured within the sensor housing by four pins. Through a series of chemical
and electrical reactions, the sensor produces an electrical output that is proportional to the
detection range of the detector.
Spacer
Rubber Boot
H2S Plug-inSensor
Flame
Arresto
r
Guard
Detector
Housing Cap
Detector Housing Body
Cap Gasket
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65-2428 H2S Detector • 3
Installation
NOTE: Normally, the H2S detector is shipped already installed in one of the bottom
conduit hubs of a controller and factory wired to the controller. If your detector is
already installed in a controller, use this section for reference only.
This section describes procedures to mount the H2S detector in the monitoring
environment and wire the detector to a controller.
Mounting the H2S Detector
1. Whether you will mount the detector directly to a controller or to a junction box, select
a mounting site that is representative of the monitoring environment. Consider the
following when you select the mounting site.
• Select a site where the detector is not likely to be bumped or disturbed. Make sure
there is sufficient room to perform start-up, maintenance, and calibration
procedures.
• Select a site where the target gas is likely to be found first.
NOTE: If your application does not require a specific mounting site, mount the detector
at approximately breathing level.
Figure 2: Outline & Mounting Dimensions
3/4 NPT
Shrink Tubing
1.62 Flats for
Wrench
2.25 Ref
1-1/2-20 For Calibration Cup
9.75 Ref
0.75
Ø 1.75
3.48
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2. At the monitoring site, mount the detector in one of the following two ways:
• Screw the detector’s 3/4” NPT mounting thread into an empty conduit hub on a
controller.
OR
• Screw the detector’s 3/4” NPT mounting thread into an appropriately rated
junction box.
CAUTION: Mount the H2S detector with the detector facing down (see Figure 2).
NOTE: If the mounting site requires the detector installation to be explosion proof, you
must install the detector in a junction box with an internal volume less than or
equal to 69 cubic inches and rated explosion proof for Class I, Groups B, C, and
D.
Wiring the H2S Detector to a Controller
WARNING: Always verify that the power source is OFF before you make wiring
connections.
1. Turn off the controller.
2. Turn off or unplug power to the controller.
3. If the detector is mounted remotely from a controller using an explosion proof
junction box, proceed to step 4.
If the detector is mounted directly to a controller, connect the detector’s red and black
wires to the appropriate controller detector terminals and skip to the Startup Section.
4. Remove the junction box cover.
WARNING: To maintain the explosion proof classification of the H2S detector/junction
box combination, a conduit seal must be used within 18 inches of the
junction box conduit hub used for wiring to the controller.
5. Guide a two-conductor, shielded cable or two wires in conduit through an unused
conduit hub of the junction box.
6. Connect the two wires to the detector using an appropriate terminal block.
CAUTION: If using shielded cable, leave the drain wire insulated and disconnected at the
detector. You will connect the opposite end of the cable’s drain wire at the controller.
7. Secure the junction box cover to the junction box.
8. Route the cable or wires leading from the H2S detector through one of the conduit
hubs at the controller housing.
CAUTION: Do not route power and detector wiring through the same conduit hub. The power
cable may disrupt the transmission of the detector signal to the controller.
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65-2428 H2S Detector • 5
9. Connect the wires to the applicable controller terminal strip. See the controller
operator’s manual and the controller’s detector head specification sheet for the H2S
detector. .
Figure 3: Wiring the H2S Detector to a Controller
10. If shielded cable is used, connect the cable’s drain wire to an available chassis (earth)
ground at the controller. RKI controllers typically have a ground stud that can be used
to ground the cable’s drain wire.
11. Reinstall the junction box cover.
Black Red
+
S
Controller H2S Detector Terminals
(typical terminal designation shown)
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