RKI Instruments M2 Rig Monitor - Manual (Page 31)

M2 Rig Monitor Operator’s Manual 26
sample tubing from the calibration cup/splash guard hose barb.
10. When the Rig Monitor display reading falls below the alarm setpoints, return it to
normal operation.
11. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe place.
Quarterly
Calibrate the Rig Monitor as described in “Calibration” on page 28.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended
action for problems you may encounter with the M2 Rig Monitor.
Table 5:Troubleshooting the M2 Rig Monitor
Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action
No Power The display backlight
is off and the display
screen is blank. • The power wiring
at the Rig Monitor
is disconnected or
misconnected.
• The display cable is
disconnected or
misconnected.
• The battery is dead
or at a very low
voltage.
1. Verify that the wiring to the
power source 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 Rig Monitor
alerts you to frequent
or suspect alarms
while the fresh air
readings remain on
zero. • The Rig Monitor is
experiencing false
readings due to RFI
or EMI.
• The detector wiring
is disconnected,
misconnected, or
intermittent.
1. Verify that the Rig Monitor wiring
is properly shielded. See “Wiring
the M2 Rig Monitor” on page 12.
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.
Flickering
Display The display reading
flickers often. • The Rig Monitor is
experiencing false
readings due to RFI
or EMI.
• The noise filter
setting is too low.
• The zero
suppression setting
is too low.
• The display screen
is malfunctioning.
1. Verify that the Rig Monitor wiring
is properly shielded. See “Wiring
the M2 Rig Monitor” on page 12.
2. Verify that the detector wiring is
correct and secure.
3. Increase the filter setting in
Configuration Mode.
4. Increase the zero suppression
setting in Configuration Mode.
5. If the display difficulties continue,
contact RKI for further
instruction.