Abnormalities of readings – RKI Instruments GX-8000(PT0-098) User Manual

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8 Troubleshooting

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GX-8000

Symptoms Causes

Actions

Water or oil, etc. was

drawn in.

Check the gas sampling hose for any damage or mark of

drawn water or oil, etc.

The gas sampling hose

is clogged.

Check the gas sampling hose for connections, clogging,

twisting, etc.

A low flow rate

alarm is displayed.

FAIL LOW FLOW

The pump has

deteriorated.

Request RIKEN KEIKI to replace the pump.

Fresh air

adjustment cannot

be performed.

FAIL AIR CAL

Fresh air is not supplied

around the gas monitor.

Supply fresh air.

Clock

abnormalities

FAIL CLOCK

Abnormalities of the

internal clock

Make a setting of Date/Time.

If such a symptom is observed repeatedly, the built-in

clock is seemingly malfunctioning. Thus, it must be

replaced. Please contact RIKEN KEIKI.

The charger is not

connected properly.

Connect the AC powered charger to the wall electric

outlet and jack properly.

A recharging circuit

abnormality occurred.

Request RIKEN KEIKI for repair.

The batteries

cannot be

recharged.

(Li-ion battery unit

only)

The batteries have been

fully charged.

When fully recharged batteries are recharged again, the

recharging indicator lamp does not go on.

<Abnormalities of Readings>

Symptoms Causes

Actions

Drifting of sensor output

Perform the zero adjustment (fresh air adjustment).

Presence of interference
gas

Disturbances by interference gases, such as solvents,
cannot be eliminated completely. For information on
actions, such as removal filter, please contact RIKEN
KEIKI.

Slow leak

A very small amount of the gas to be detected may be
leaking (slow leak). Because ignoring it may cause
dangers, take a remedial measure, i.e., taking actions
the same as those for the gas alarm.

The reading rises
(drops) and it
remains so.

Environmental changes

Perform the zero adjustment (fresh air adjustment).
In particular, the galvanic cell type is affected by the air
pressure.

Presence of interference
gas

Disturbances by interference gases, such as solvents,
cannot be eliminated completely. For information on
actions, such as removal filter, please contact RIKEN
KEIKI.

A gas alarm is
triggered despite
of no gas leak and
no other
abnormalities at
the detection
point.

Disturbance by noise

Turn off and restart the gas monitor.
If such a symptom is observed frequently, take
appropriate measures to eliminate the noise.

Clogged dust filter

Replace the dust filter.

Bended or clogged
suction tube or exhaust
tube

Fix the defective parts.

Condensation is formed
inside the suction tube.

Fix the defective parts.

Slow response

Deteriorated sensor
sensitivity

Replace the sensor unit with a new one.

Improper calibration gas
concentration

Use the proper calibration gas.

Span adjustment
impossible

Deteriorated sensor
sensitivity

Replace the sensor unit with a new one.

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