Gas Detector Manual
Gas Detector Manual
Gas Detector Manual
Features
Applications
Petrochemical Plants
Refineries
Gas Plants
Offshore Drilling Platforms
Water & wastewater treatment plants
Pulp & paper mills
Gas, telephone, & electric utilities
Parking garages
Manufacturing facilities
Steel
Automotive
Chemical storage buildings
The RKI S series gas sensor/transmitters are highly reliable and cost effective basic 4-20 mA transmitters for
detection of common gas hazards. The S series transmitters are available for LEL, O2, H2S, CO, CO2 or for
0 - 2,000 ppm Hydrocarbon detection (for various fuels or solvents). The electronics are encased inside a potted
package to avoid damage from mechanical abuse or corrosion, and the amplifier is installed inside an explosionproof enclosure. All sensors are explosion-proof with flame arrestors and approved for use in hazardous atmospheres. There is also an optional version for oxygen for use in non-hazardous atmospheres.
The only tools required to calibrate the S series are a voltmeter, screwdriver, and cal gas. The zero and calibration functions are performed by adjusting potentiometers on the amplifiers. The amplifier has test jacks for
connecting to a voltmeter for calibration purposes, and the sensor response is viewed on the voltmeter as a
100mV to 500mV signal. Field calibration can be performed easily and quickly by one person.
The S series transmitters can be used either indoors or outdoors. The flame arrestors utilize a patented coating which make them water repellent, and splash guards are also available for use in very wet environments.
The transmitter operates from 24 VDC (10.5VDC to 30 VDC), and provides a 4-20mA signal which can be connected to a wide variety of controllers.
RKI Instruments, Inc. 33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587 Phone (800) 754-5165 (510) 441-5656 Fax (510) 441-5650
S Series
Part #
Measuring
Range
Max Current
Draw
O2
H2S
65-2400RK
65-2400RK-05
65-2513RK
65-2516RK
65-2422RK-05
65-2432RK-05
65-2391RK-03
0-100% LEL
0-25% Vol.
0-100 ppm
0-300 ppm
0-5% Vol.
200 mA (power
wires) 25 mA
(signal wires) 3
or 4 wires
CO
CO2
65-2390RK-CH4
HC
65-2390RK-HC
0-100% LEL
60 mA
(power wires)
25 mA (signal wires) 3 wires
25 mA
(2 wire system)
Outputs
Response
Time
Infrared
CH4
LEL
HC
65-2460RK
65-2460RK-05
0-2,000 ppm
100 mA
(power wires)
25 mA (signal wires)
3 wires
4 - 20 mA signal
30 seconds to
90% of concentration
20 seconds to
90% of concentration
45 seconds to
90% of concentration
Operating Environment
Location
Temperature
Indoor or
outdoor.
Explosion proof
for Class I, Div.
1, Groups B,
C, and D.
-40 to 185 F
-4 to 113 F
Humidity
-4 to 122 F
Housing
30 to 120 F
Sensors
Catalytic
Combustion
Galvanic Cell
1 to 2 years
with normal
intermmittent
exposure to
flammable gas
2 years normal
service
2 years normal
service when
intermittently
exposed to H2S
2 to 3 years normal
service
Zero
Sets transmitter
output to 4 mA
with an inert
gas (zero) output from O2
sensor
Sets transmitter
output to 4 mA
with zero output
from H2S sensor
Sets transmitter
output to 4 mA
with zero output
from CO sensor
Span
Sets transmitter
output to 17.44
mA with 20.9%
Vol. O2 (fresh
air) output from
O2 sensor
Sets transmitter
output to 20 mA
with 100 ppm
output from H2S
sensor
Sets transmitter
output to 20 mA
with 300 ppm
output from CO
sensor
Type
Life
Expectancy
Infrared
Metal Oxide
Semiconductor
5 + years normal
service
5 to 10 years typical
Electrochemical
Controls
Operating
Voltage
Approvals
11 VDC to 30 VDC
65-2400RK UL
65-2400RK-05
CSA
65-2516RK
CSA
CSA
Warranty
CSA
UL
65-2460RK UL
65-2460RK-05 CSA
Authorized Distributor:
A9812
ISO 9001:2000