RKI Instruments 65-2515RK User manual

65-2515RK
Oxygen Detector
Operator’s Manual
Part Number: 71-0137RK
Revision: B
Released: 10/1/20
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WARNING
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating detec-
tor. 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 frequen-
cies 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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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 APARTICULAR 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
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Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Oxygen Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Junction Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting the Oxygen Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring the Oxygen Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introducing Incoming Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Verifying/Setting the Fresh Air Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the Oxygen Plug-in Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing the Oxygen Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calibration Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing for Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the FreshAir Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Zero Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Returning to Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Overview
This manual describes the 65-2515RK oxygen detector (internal amplifier type). This manual
also describes how to install, start up, maintain, and calibrate the detector when used with a
gas monitoring controller. A parts list at the end of this manual lists replacement parts and
accessories for the oxygen detector.
Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the 65-2515RK oxygen 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 65-2515RK, you must follow the instructions and warnings in
this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the 65-2515RK and to
minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically
calibrate the 65-2515RK as described in this manual.
Table 1: 65-2515RK Specifications
Target Gas Oxygen
Sampling Method Diffusion
Detection Range 0 - 25.0% oxygen
Accuracy ± 0.5% O2
Oxygen Detector Signal Output 0 mV at 0% volume oxygen nominal
18 mV at 25% oxygen nominal
Response Time 90% in 30 seconds
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).
Operating Temperature -20° C to 45° C
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Description
This section describes the components of the 65-2515RK. It consists of the oxygen detector
and the junction box
Oxygen Detector
The oxygen detector consists of the detector housing and the plug-in sensor.
Figure 1: Oxygen Detector Component Location
Detector Housing
The detector housing protects the sensing components within the housing. Use the mounting
threads at the top of the housing to screw the oxygen detector into the bottom conduit hub of
the junction box. 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 that may occur within the detector housing. A cap
gasket seals the interface between the housing body and cap. The flame arrestor guard protects
the flame arrestor from impact damage and is permanently bonded to the cap.
Two color coded wires extend from the top of the detector housing. Use these wires to connect
the oxygen detector to a controller via the terminal block in the junction box. The detector
housing includes two sockets installed on a circuit board. These sockets accept the plug-in
sensor’s two pins to secure the sensor within the detector housing. The circuit board with the
sockets conditions the sensor’s signal before it exits the detector housing via the two color
coded wires.
Plug-In Sensor
The plug-in sensor plugs into a circuit board in the detector housing with two pins and is
retained by the cap. Through a series of chemical and electrical reactions, the sensor produces
an electrical output that is proportional to the detection range of the oxygen detector.
Detector
Housing Body
Cap Gasket
Detector Housing
Cap
Flame Arrestor
Guard
Oxygen Sensor
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Junction Box
The junction box allows you to install the oxygen detector at a mounting site that is remote
from a controller and it protects the detector wiring connections. Two conduit hubs allow you
to mount the oxygen detector to the junction box and route the wiring from the detector to a
controller. Three spacers installed on the back of the junction box control the distance of the
junction box from a mounting surface and ensure that there is enough room to install a
calibration cup on the detector during calibration.
A terminal block within the junction box facilitates the wiring process. A cover on the front
of the junction box allows access to the interior of the junction box.
Installation
This section describes procedures to mount the oxygen detector in the monitoring
environment and wire the detector to a controller.
Mounting the Oxygen Detector
1. 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 that is at normal breathing level.
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Figure 2: 65-2515RK Outline & Mounting Dimensions
NOTE:The oxygen detector in the 65-2515RK is normally provided with an Adalet
XIHSCFC3 junction box rated explosion proof for Class I, Groups B, C, and D. This
combination is shown in Figure 2 above. Any 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 may be used for this detector.
2. At the mounting site you select, hang or mount the junction box with the detector facing
down (see Figure 2).
Rubber Spacers,3X
.38
.75
3.2 Max
3/4 NPT Conduit
Hub
1 1/2-20 Thread for
Calibration Cup
3.62
8.45 Max
2.7
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Wiring the Oxygen Detector to a Controller
WARNING: If the controller’s construction is not explosion-proof, the controller must be
installed in an ordinary location. Do non install a non-explosion-proof
controller in a classified location. Turn off the controller.
3. Turn off or unplug power to the controller.
4. Remove the junction box cover.
5. Guide a two-conductor, shielded cable or two wires in conduit through the unused conduit
hub of the junction box.
WARNING: To maintain the explosion proof classification of the oxygen detector/junction
box combination, a conduit seal must be used within 18 inches of the detector
junction box conduit hub used for wiring to the amplifier. Do not install the
detector in an environment with acetic acid. Adhere to your local electrical
code when installing the conduit seal.
6. Connect the wires to the terminals opposite the detector leads using the terminal strip in
the junction box.
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. Reinstall the junction box cover to the junction box.
8. Route the cable or wires leading from the oxygen 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.
9. Connect the wires to the applicable controller terminal strip as shown in Figure 3 below.
See the controller operator’s manual and the controller’s detector head specification sheet
for wiring information specific to a controller.
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Figure 3: Wiring the Oxygen Detector to a Controller
10. If using shielded cable, connect the cable’s drain wire to an available chassis ground at the
controller. RKI controllers typically have a ground stud that is a convenient grounding
location.
Install conduit seal
within 18 inches (do
not install detector
in environment with
acetic acid)
Green (-)
Controller
Oxygen Detector
Terminals
Controller Housing
(installed inordinary location if
device is non-explosion-proof)
Oxygen Detector
Green
White
Terminal Strip
Cable
Shield
White(+)
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