Troubleshooting – RKI Instruments M2 for 12 VDC User Manual

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M2 Transmitter Operator’s Manual, 12 V DC Operation

11. If external alarms have been disabled, enable them when the display returns to a

normal fresh air reading.

12. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe place.

Quarterly

Calibrate the M2 as described in “Calibration” on page 25. See “Calibration Frequency”
on page 25 for a discussion of calibration frequency guidelines.

Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the M2.

NOTE:

This troubleshooting guide describes M2 problems only. If the M2 is connected to
a controller, see the controller operator’s manual for problems you may
encounter with the controller.

Table 7:Troubleshooting the Combustible Gas Detector

Condition

Symptom(s)

Probable Causes

Recommended Action

No Power

The display backlight
is off and the display
screen is blank.

• The power wiring is

disconnected or

misconnected.

• The display cable is

disconnected or

misconnected.

1. Verify that the wiring to the

power source or controller is

correct and secure.

2. Verify that the ribbon cable

connecting the terminal PCB to

the control PCB is securely

installed.

This ribbon cable plugs into a

connector on the top edge of the

control PCB and on the bottom of

the terminal PCB.

3. If the power difficulties continue,

contact RKI for further

instruction.

Frequent or
Suspect
Alarms

The M2 alerts you to
frequent or suspect
alarms while the
fresh air readings
remain on zero.

• The M2 is

experiencing false

readings due to RFI

or EMI.

• The detector wiring

is disconnected,

misconnected, or

intermittent.

1. Verify that the M2 wiring is

properly shielded. See “Wiring

the M2 Transmitter” on page 9.

2. Verify that the detector wiring is

correct and secure.

3. Increase the alarm on delay

setting in Configuration Mode.

4. If the frequent or suspect alarm

difficulties continue, contact RKI

for further instruction.

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