Troubleshooting, Replacing components of the oxygen transmitter – RKI Instruments 65-2507RK User Manual

Page 13

Advertising
background image

65-2507RK Oxygen Transmitter • 9

Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the oxygen transmitter.

NOTE:

This troubleshooting guide describes transmitter problems only. See the
controller operator’s manual for problems you may encounter with the
controller.

Replacing Components of the Oxygen Transmitter

This section includes procedures to replace the oxygen detector and amplifier.

Replacing the Oxygen Detector

1.

Turn off the controller.

2.

Turn off power to the controller.

3.

Remove the junction box cover.

4.

Disconnect the detector leads from the detector terminal strip. Note the position of the
color-coded leads as you remove them.

5.

Unscrew the detector from the junction box.

6.

Guide the detector leads of the replacement detector through the bottom conduit hub
of the junction box, then screw the mounting threads of the detector into the conduit
hub.

Table 2:Troubleshooting the Oxygen Transmitter

Condition

Symptom(s)

Probable Causes

Recommended Action

Fail Condition

• Controller indicates a

fail condition.

• The transmitter wiring

is disconnected or
misconnected.

• The transmitter is

malfunctioning.

1. Verify that the transmitter wiring is

correct and secure.

2. Calibrate the transmitter.
3. If the fail condition continues, replace

the oxygen sensor.

4. If the fail condition continues, contact

RKI for further instruction.

Slow or No
Response/
Difficult or
Unable to
Calibrate

• Transmitter responds

slowly or does not
respond to response
test.

• Unable to accurately

set the fresh air or
zero reading during
calibration.

• Transmitter requires

frequent calibration.

Note: Under “normal”
circumstances, the
transmitter requires
calibration once every
three months.
Some applications may
require a more frequent
calibration schedule.

• The calibration cylinder

is low, out-dated, or
defective.

• The transmitter is

malfunctioning.

1. Verify that the calibration cylinder

contains an adequate supply of a
fresh test sample.

2. If the calibration/response difficulties

continue, replace the oxygen sensor.

3. If the calibration/response difficulties

continue, contact RKI for further
instruction.

Advertising