RKI Instruments 03 Series Operator's Manual

03 Series

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0304

Revision: P3

Released: 11/4/14

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WARNING

Read and understand this instruction manual before operating instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could result in bodily harm or death.

Periodic calibration and maintenance of the gas monitor is essential for proper operation and correct readings. Please calibrate and maintain this instrument regularly! Frequency of calibration depends upon the type of use you have and the sensor types. Typical calibration frequencies for most applications are between 1 and 3 months, but can be required more often or less often based on your usage.

03 Series Operator’s Manual

Warranty

RKI Instruments, Inc. warrants the 03 Series Single Gas Monitor sold by us to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and performance for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment from RKI Instruments,

Inc. This includes the instrument and the original sensor. Replacement parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of their shipment from

RKI Instruments, Inc. Any parts found defective within their warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge. This warranty does not apply to those items, which by their nature, are subject to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced on a routine basis. Examples of such items are as follows:

Absorbent cartridges

Filter elements, disks, or sheets

Pump diaphragms and valves

Warranty is voided by abuse including mechanical damage, alteration, rough handling, or repair procedures not in accordance with the instruction manual. This warranty indicates the full extent of our liability, and we are not responsible for removal or replacement costs, local repair costs, transportation costs, or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval.

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OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCTS TO FUNCTION OR OPERATE

PROPERLY

.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold to users only by authorized distributors, dealers, and representatives as appointed by RKI

Instruments, Inc.

We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by the operation of this gas monitor and our warranty is limited to replacement of parts or our complete goods.

03 Series Operator’s Manual Warranty

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sensor Gasket, Sensor Membrane, and Charcoal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Alarm LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vibrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IrDA Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Printed Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Protective Rubber Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Alligator & Belt Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Start-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning Off the 03 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the Buzzer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Mode, CO-03 and HS-03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display Mode, OX-03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

03 Series User Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Calibration Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Calibration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment

(Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Performing an Easy Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in E--CAL. 39

Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL 45

Performing a Bump Test in BUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Viewing the Instrument’s Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Date and Time in DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment in AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment

(Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Performing an Easy Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in E--CAL. 57

Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL 58

Setting the Alarm Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting the Bump Test Limit Check Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Replacing the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Replacing the Sensor Membrane and Charcoal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

WARNING: Understand this manual before operating the 03 Series.

Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be nonhazardous. This unit has not been tested in an oxygen enriched atmosphere (above 21%).

03 Series Operator’s Manual Table of Contents

Introduction

Using an advanced microprocessor controlled detection system, the 03

Series Personal Single Channel Gas Monitor detects the presence of either carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H

2

S), or oxygen (O

2

). The 03

Series’ compact size and easy-to-use design make it ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including sewage treatment plants, tunnels, hazardous waste sites, petrochemical facilities, oil fields, mines, and chemical plants. The 03 Series is even small enough to be placed conveniently in a pocket. The 03 Series offers the following features:

• Compact design

• Fast, accurate response with backlit digital liquid crystal display (LCD)

• Visual, audible, and vibration alarms

• Microprocessor control for reliability, ease of use, and advanced capabilities

• Resistance to RF (radio frequency) interference

• Datalogging including interval trend data and alarm trend data

• Peak, STEL, and TWA indication for CO-03 & HS-03

• Minimum and maximum indication for OX-03

• Over range alarm

• Gas, battery, sensor failure, and system failure alarms

• Over 3,000 hours operation on one set of alkaline batteries

• Rotatable alligator clip for “hands free” gas monitoring, belt clip optional

• CSA certification for intrinsic safety in Class I, Division I, Groups A, B,

C, and D hazardous atmospheres pending

WARNING: The 03 Series detects oxygen deficiency and elevated levels of oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, all of which can be dangerous or life threatening.

When using the 03 Series, you must follow the instructions and warnings in this manual to assure proper and safe operation of the unit and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the 03 Series as described in this manual.

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Specifications

Table 1: 03 Series Specifications

CO-03 HS-03 OX-03

Target Gas Carbon Monoxide

(CO)

Detection Range 0 to 500 ppm

Display Increment 1 ppm

Electro Chemical Detection

Principle

Alarm Points Low

High

TWA

STEL

25 ppm

50 ppm

25 ppm

200 ppm

Hydrogen Sulfide

(H

2

S)

0 to 100.0 ppm

0.5 ppm

Electro Chemical

Low

High

TWA

STEL

5.0 ppm

30.0 ppm

1.0 ppm

5.0 ppm

Oxygen

(O

2

)

0 to 40.0% vol.

0.1% vol.

Galvanic Cell

Low 19.5% vol.

(decreasing)

± 5% of reading or

± 5 ppm CO

(whichever is greater)

± 5% of reading or

± 2 ppm H

2

S

(whichever is greater)

High 23.5% vol.

(increasing)

Sampling Method Diffusion

Response Time T90 in 30 seconds

Diffusion

T90 in 30 seconds

Diffusion

T90 in 20 seconds

Accuracy ± 0.5% O

2

Indication

Safety/Regulatory

Digital LCD

Power

C US pending

CSA classified, “C/US”, as Intrinsically Safe. Exia. Class I,

Groups A, B, C, & D. Temperature Code T3.

Two AAA size alkaline batteries standard, Duracell MN2400 or

PC2400, Eveready Energizer E92 or EN92

At 25 °C: Over 3,000 hours, no alarms or backlighting Continuous

Operating Hours

Case

Standard

Accessories

High-impact plastic, dust and weather proof

• Rubber protective boot

• Alligator clip

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Table 1: 03 Series Specifications

CO-03 HS-03 OX-03

Optional

Accessories

Dimensions and

Weight

Operating Temp. &

Humidity

• Calibration adapter

• Calibration kit

• Belt clip

• Wrist strap

• IrDA/USB cable for downloading data to computer

• Product CD, includes 03 Series Datalogging Program and

03 Series User Setup Program

2.2” (54mm) W x 2.6” (67mm) H x 0.9” (24mm) D;

2.8 oz. (80 g)

-20°C to +50°C, 16 - 95% RH

(non condensing)

-20°C to +50°C,

0 - 95% RH (non condensing)

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Description

This section describes the components of the 03 Series.

IrDA Port

Buzzer Opening

Alarm LED

Diffusion Port

Battery Cover Screw

Battery Cover

LCD

CO

AIR

CO-03

POW ER

MODE

Control Buttons

Wrist Strap

Connection

Figure 1: Components of the 03 Series

Case

The 03 Series’ sturdy, high-impact plastic case is blue and consists of a front and rear case. The case is suitable for use in many environmental conditions, indoors and out. The unit is dust proof and weather resistant.

The front case has an LCD (liquid crystal display) that shows various indications. Below the LCD are two black control buttons. The left button is labeled “AIR” and the right button is labeled “POWER MODE”.

The buzzer opening is located in the top left corner of the front case. To the right of the buzzer is the diffusion port for the sensor.

The alarm LED lens is located at the top of the front case.

The battery compartment is located in the rear case. Access to the compartment is accomplished by turning the captive battery cover screw counterclockwise and by removing the battery cover.

There are two spring bars on the rear case. One is on the left and one is on the right. They are the same type of spring bar that is used to retain a watch band and are used to mount the alligator clip or optional belt clip.

A feature in the lower left corner of the rear case is used to install the optional wrist strap.

03 Series Operator’s Manual Description • 4

Sensor Gasket, Sensor Membrane, and Charcoal Filter

The sensor membrane is a paper-like filter disk that is held in place by the sensor gasket and fits into a recessed area on the inside of the front case.

The sensor membrane covers the diffusion port and protects the sensor from dirt and moisture. The sensor membrane should be inspected periodically and replaced if contaminated by dirt or moisture. See

“Replacing the Sensor Membrane and Charcoal Filter” on page 68 for sensor membrane replacement instructions.

The CO-03 includes a charcoal filter disk which is located in the sensor gasket. The charcoal filter disk removes gases from the sampled air that will cause a response on the CO sensor such as H

2

S and certain hydrocarbons. If false or elevated CO readings are noticed, especially in the presence of H

2

S, change the charcoal filter disk. See “Replacing the

Sensor Membrane and Charcoal Filter” on page 68 for replacement instructions.

Sensor

The 03 Series uses either an oxygen, CO, or H

2

S sensor. The sensor is protected by the white sensor membrane which is held in place by the sensor gasket. The sensor membrane allows ambient air to diffuse past it to the sensor. The three sensors used in the three 03 Series models use different detection principles as described below.

Oxygen Sensor

The oxygen sensor is a galvanic type of sensor. A membrane covers the cell and allows gas to diffuse into the cell at a rate proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen. The oxygen reacts in the cell and produces a voltage proportional to the concentration of oxygen. The voltage is measured by the 03 Series’ circuitry, converted to a measurement of gas concentration, and displayed on the LCD.

CO and H

2

S Sensors

The CO and H

2

S sensors are electrochemical sensors that consist of two precious metal electrodes in an acid electrolyte. A gas permeable membrane covers the sensor face and allows gas to diffuse into the electrolyte. The gas reacts in the sensor and produces a current proportional to the concentration of the target gas. The current is amplified by the 03 Series’ circuitry, converted to a measurement of gas concentration, and displayed on the LCD.

LCD

The LCD is visible through the front case. When the 03 Series is in

Measuring Mode, the target gas concentration, battery condition, and alarm indications are displayed on the LCD. Various other items are

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displayed when the LCD is in other modes, such as Calibration Mode.

When either of the two control buttons are pressed, the LCD backlight comes on for 20 seconds.

Control Buttons

Below the LCD are two control buttons: POWER MODE and AIR. The

POWER MODE button turns the 03 Series on and off. The functions performed by the control buttons are summarized in the following table:

Table 2: 03 Series Control Buttons

Button Function

POWER MODE

AIR

• Turns the unit on and off.

• Turns the LCD back light on.

• Resets the alarm circuit (gas alarms).

• Enters Display Mode.

• Enters Calibration Mode with the AIR button.

• Enters Setup Mode with the AIR button.

• Turns the LCD back light on.

• Adjusts LCD reading when the fresh air adjustment is performed.

• Enters Calibration Mode with the POWER MODE button.

• Enters Setup Mode with the POWER MODE button.

• Increases or decreases settings when the unit is in

Calibration Mode or Setup Mode.

Alarm LED

The 03 Series has one red alarm LED. It alerts you to gas, low battery, and sensor failure alarms. The alarm LED is located at the top of the front case beneath a clear plastic lens.

Buzzer

A solid-state electronic buzzer is mounted inside the 03 Series. An opening in the top left corner of the front case allows the buzzer’s sound to emanate from the case. The buzzer sounds for gas alarms, unit malfunctions, and the dead battery alarm. It also serves as an indicator during normal use of the various LCD display options.

Vibrator

A vibrating motor (vibrator) is mounted inside the 03 Series. The vibrator vibrates momentarily during the power-up sequence and for gas alarms.


IrDA Port

An infrared (IR) communications port is located just to the left of the alarm

LED at the top of the front case beneath the clear lens. The data transmitted through the port is in standard IrDA protocol. A computer’s infrared port or an IrDA/USB cable connected to a computer’s USB port can be used to download data saved by the 03 Series to a computer using the 03 Series Data Logger Management Program. See the 03 Series Data

Logger Management Program operator’s manual for data logging and downloading instructions.

Printed Circuit Board

The primary function of the 03 Series’ printed circuit board is to amplify the signal sent to it from the sensor, convert the signal to a meaningful measurement of gas concentration, display the gas concentration on the

LCD, store STEL, TWA, and peak gas readings, and activate the alarm circuit if an alarm point has been reached. It monitors battery level, battery failure, and sensor failure. It also controls various operating modes of the unit.

NOTE: The printed circuit board contains no user serviceable parts.

Batteries

Two AAA-size alkaline batteries run the 03 Series. At 25°C the alkaline batteries last at least 3,000 hours. The battery icon on the LCD shows remaining battery life.

When the 03 Series detects low battery voltage, a low battery warning is activated. When battery voltage is too low for normal operation, the 03

Series sounds a dead battery alarm.

The alkaline batteries can be replaced by removing the battery cover on the rear case. Turn the captive battery cover screw counterclockwise to release the door. See “Replacing the Batteries” on page 64 for detailed battery changing instructions.

WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be nonhazardous.


Protective Rubber Boot

A protective rubber boot is installed over the 03 Series.

Side Front

Figure 2: Rubber Boot

Alligator and Belt Clips

The 03 Series is available with two types of clips: the alligator clip

(standard) and the belt clip (optional). The alligator clip is shown in Figure 3 below. The alligator clip can be used to attach the 03 Series to clothing or a belt. Teeth in the clip’s jaws prevent the unit from slipping off. The clip can be rotated in 45 degree turns if necessary.

Alligator Clip

Open

Figure 3: Alligator Clip

Closed


The belt clip is shown in Figure 4 below and is used to easily clip the 03

Series on a belt.

Belt Clip

Figure 4: Belt Clip


Start Up

This section explains how to start up the 03 Series and to get it ready for operation.

NOTE:

The screens shown in this section are for a CO-03. If you are using a different version of the 03 Series, your instrument screen will vary slightly from those shown below.

Start-up Procedure

1. Press and briefly hold down the POWER MODE button. The backlight will turn on and all the display segments will turn on. Release the button when you hear a beep.

2. The vibrator vibrates and the alarm light flashes momentarily.

3. The initial startup screen depends on how Bump Fail Behavior is set.

This parameter along with the Cal. Limit Display and Cal. Limit Check parameters mentioned in Step 5 and the Auto Zero Adjustment parameter mentioned in Step 12 below cannot be set using the 03

Series’ instrument menus, but are set using the 03 Series User Setup

Program. See the 03 Series User Setup Program Operator’s Manual for information regarding changing various instrument parameters that are not available for adjustment in the instrument’s operating modes.

• If Bump Fail Behavior is set to None (factory setting) or if it is set to

Can Not Use

and the most recently performed bump test passed, proceed to Step 5.

• If Bump Fail Behavior is set to Can Not Use and the most recently performed bump test failed, the following screen will appear.

C.AL

FAIL

The instrument cannot be used until a successful bump test or calibration is performed. See “Calibration Mode” on page 31 for instructions.

4. If Cal. Limit Display is set to Off, proceed to Step 6.

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5. If Cal. Limit Display is set to On (factory setting), the screen that appears next depends on how Cal. Limit Check is set.

• If the unit is due for calibration and Cal. Limit Check is set to

Confirm to use

(factory setting), then the following screen sequence will occur.

C.LIMIT

CAL

YES

C.LIMIT

CAL

MODE

C.LIMIT

CAL

C.LIMIT

CAL

C.LIMIT

CAL

AIR

C.LIMIT

CAL

NO

The alarm LED and buzzer will pulse several times.

To continue the startup sequence without performing a calibration, press and release the AIR button. Continue to Step 6.

To perform a calibration, press and release the POWER MODE button. Depending on the value entered into the One Touch Cal

Time

parameter using the 03 Series User Setup Program, the instrument will display either the A--CAL menu item or the E--CAL menu item in Calibration Mode. See “Calibration Mode” on page 31 for instructions.

WARNING: You must press either the POWER MODE or AIR button to continue. If you do not press a button, the buzzer will continue to beep and the LED will continue to flash for 6 seconds every 5 seconds.

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• If the unit is due for calibration and Cal. Limit Check is set to Can’t

use

, then the following screen sequence will occur.

C.LIMIT

FAIL

YES

C.LIMIT

FAIL

MODE

C.LIMIT

FAIL

The alarm LED and buzzer will pulse several times. Press and release the POWER MODE button. Depending on the value entered into the One Touch Cal Time parameter using the 03 Series User

Setup Program, the instrument will display either the A--CAL menu item or the E--CAL menu item in Calibration Mode. The above screen will remain on the display until the unit is either turned off or

Calibration Mode is entered. The 03 Series cannot be used until a complete calibration has been performed either by selecting A--

CAL, E--CAL, or M--CAL in the Calibration Mode menu. See

“Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for

OX-03) in A--CAL” on page 34, “Performing an Easy Span

Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in E--CAL” on page 39, or

“Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-

03) in M--CAL” on page 45 for calibration instructions.

WARNING: You must perform a successful calibration in order to continue to normal operation. If you do not perform a successful calibration, the screen sequence will continue, the buzzer will continue to beep, and the LED will continue to flash for 6 seconds every 5 seconds and the unit will not enter normal operation.

C.LIMIT

0d

YES

• If a calibration is due and Cal. Limit Check is set to None, the sequence below will occur twice.

C.LIMIT

0d

MODE

C.LIMIT

0d


Press and release the POWER MODE button during this time to go to the A--CAL or E--CAL menu item in Calibration Mode depending on the value entered into the One Touch Cal Time parameter of the

03 Series User Setup Program. If no button is pressed, the instrument will continue with the warmup sequence in Step 6 once the sequence shown above has finished.

• If calibration is not due, then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next calibration is due. “NEXT” and

“CAL” alternate on the bottom of the screen.

14. 2.17

180d

CAL.

14. 2.17

180d

NEXT

NOTE:

The following screens in Step 6 only appear if Bump Test Limit

Display

is set to On using the 03 Series User Setup Program. The standard factory setting for this function is Off.

6. If Bump Test Limit Display is set to Off (factory setting), proceed to

Step 8.

7. If Bump Test Limit Display is set to On using the 03 Series User Setup

Program, the next screen will depend on how Bump Test Limit Check is set in Setup Mode or using the 03 Series User Setup Program.

• If the unit is due for bump testing and Bump Test Limit Check is set to Confirm to use (factory setting), then the following screen sequence will occur.

NOW

teSt

YES

BUMP

teSt

MODE

NOW

teSt

BUMP

teSt

NOW

teSt

AIR

BUMP

teSt

NO

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The alarm LED and buzzer will pulse several times.

To continue the startup sequence without performing a bump test, press and release the AIR button. Continue to Step 8.

To perform a bump test, press and release the POWER MODE button. The instrument will display the BUMP menu item in

Calibration Mode. See “Performing a Bump Test in BUMP” on page 48 for instructions.

WARNING:You must press either the POWER MODE or AIR button to continue. If you do not press a button, the screen sequence will continue, the buzzer will continue to beep and the LED will continue to flash for 6 seconds every 5 seconds.

• If the unit is due for bump testing and Bump Test Limit Check is set to Can’t use, then the following screen sequence will occur.

NOW BUMP

FAIL

YES

FAIL

MODE

BUMP

FAIL

NOW

FAIL

The alarm LED and buzzer will pulse several times. Press and release the POWER MODE button to go to the BUMP menu item in

Calibration Mode. The above screens will remain on the display until the unit is either turned off or Calibration Mode is entered. The 03

Series cannot be used until a bump test has been performed. See

“Performing a Bump Test in BUMP” on page 48 for bump test instructions.

WARNING:You must perform a successful bump test in order to continue to normal operation. If you do not perform a successful bump test, the buzzer will continue to beep and the LED will continue to flash for 6 seconds every 5 seconds and the unit will not enter normal operation.


BUMP

YES

0d

• If a bump test is due and Bump Test Limit Check is set to None, the sequence below will occur twice.

BUMP

0d

MODE

BUMP

0d

Press and release the POWER MODE button during this time to go to the BUMP menu item in Calibration Mode. If no button is pressed, the instrument will continue with the warmup sequence in Step 8 once the sequence shown above has finished.

NOTE:

If a successful calibration is performed, the next bump test date is reset and starts over even though a bump test was not performed.

• If bump testing is not due, then the following screen appears for a few seconds indicating when the next bump test is due. “NEXT” and

“BUMP” alternate on the bottom of the screen.

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180d

BUMP

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180d

NEXT

8. The Date/Time Screen appears for a few seconds.

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This screen displays the current date and time.

9. The Battery Voltage Screen appears for a few seconds.

bAtt

3.0

V

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The screen displays the current battery voltage.

CAUTION: If the unit gives a low battery warning or dead battery alarm, change the alkaline batteries before using the unit.

10. The display then indicates the following items for about a second each:

• Full scale value

• Warning setpoint (low gas alarm)

• Alarm setpoint (high gas alarm)

• STEL alarm setpoint (CO and H2S only)

• TWA alarm setpoint (CO and H2S only)

11. If the 03 Series experiences a sensor failure during start up, the following screen will appear.

SENSOR

FAIL

The instrument cannot be used if a sensor failure occurs. Replace the failed sensor.

12. If Auto Zero Adjustment is set to On (factory setting is Off), then the

03 Series will perform an automatic fresh air adjustment.

AUTO

- - - -

ZERO

If the fresh air adjustment is successful, the unit will proceed to Normal

Mode. If the sensor fails the air adjustment, the screen will indicate the failure. If a failure occurs, press and release the POWER MODE button to proceed to Normal Mode. Replace the failed sensor as soon as possible.


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WARNING: If the Auto Zero Adjustment feature is turned on, make sure that you start-up the 03 Series in a known fresh air environment, an environment free of combustible or toxic gasses and of normal oxygen content, 20.9%. If you do not start-up the unit in a fresh air environment, the fresh air adjustment will not be accurate.

13. The 03 Series is now operating in Measuring Mode and monitoring for gas. The Normal Operation Screen appears and the instrument beeps once.

CO

0 ppm

The gas concentration of the target gas is displayed along with the battery charge level in the lower left corner. The heart symbol displayed in the upper right corner flashes while the instrument is functioning properly. If it disappears or is steadily on, the unit is experiencing a microprocessor error. The backlight turns off after 20 seconds.

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment

Before using the 03 Series, set the fresh air reading. Performing this adjustment ensures accurate gas readings in the monitoring environment.

1. Find a fresh air environment of normal oxygen content (20.9%) that is free of toxic or combustible gases.

2. With the unit on and in Measuring Mode, press and hold the AIR button.

The LCD displays “hold” prompting you to hold the AIR button.

AIR

- - - -

HOLD


3. Release the AIR button when the following screen appears. The unit will set the reading to 0 ppm (20.9% for the OX-03) and return to

Measuring Mode.

ADJ

- - - -

Turning Off the 03 Series

1. Press and hold the POWER MODE button for about five seconds to turn off the unit. The buzzer will pulse while the POWER MODE button is being pressed before the unit turns off.

2. Release the button when the LCD is blank. The unit is off.

NOTE:

If Power Off Password Protection is turned On (factory setting is

Off

) using the 03 Series User Setup Program, a password is required to turn the 03 Series off. When the password screen appears, adjust each digit with the AIR button and press and release the POWER MODE button to move on to the next digit.

Once the password has been entered, the instrument will shut off and the LCD will be blank.


Operation

This section describes Measuring Mode, setting the buzzer volume,

Display Mode, and alarm indications.

NOTE:

The screens shown in this section are for a CO-03. If you are using a different version of the 03 Series, your instrument screen will vary slightly from those shown below.

Measuring Mode

In Measuring Mode, the battery level and target gas concentration are displayed on the LCD. The battery icon has three bars visible when the batteries have a full charge. As the battery charge decreases, the bars will gradually disappear, one by one. The heart symbol displayed in the upper right corner flashes while the instrument is functioning properly. If it disappears or is steadily on, the unit is experiencing a microprocessor error.

The target gas concentration is displayed in the middle of the LCD. On the

CO-03, CO is displayed in parts per million (ppm). On the HS-03, H

2

S is displayed in ppm. On the OX-03, oxygen is displayed as volume percent.

CO

0 ppm

Adjusting the Buzzer Volume

The buzzer volume on the 03 Series can be adjusted while in Measuring

Mode if Buzzer Volume Selection is set to On (factory setting is Off). The

Buzzer Volume Selection

setting can be adjusted using the 03 Series

User Setup Program. The default buzzer volume setting is HI. If it is changed to LO, the setting will revert back to HI the next time the instrument is turned on.

1. Make sure the 03 Series is in the Measuring Mode Normal Operation screen.

2. Press and hold the POWER MODE and AIR buttons simultaneously.

NOTE:

To avoid entering Display Mode, press the AIR button slightly sooner than pressing the POWER MODE button.

Release both buttons when the instrument starts simulating an alarm

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condition after the second beep. The current setting for the buzzer will be displayed and the current volume will be emanating from the buzzer.

b - HI

BEEP

3. Use the AIR button to select LO or HI. The buzzer volume during the simulated alarm condition will change as you select a different volume.

4. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the setting and return to Normal Operation.

5. If LO was selected, “B--LO“ will appear at the bottom of the Normal

Operation screen.

CO

0

B--LO

ppm

Display Mode, CO-03 and HS-03

This section describes Display Mode for CO-03 and HS-03 instruments only. See “Display Mode, OX-03” on page 22 for a description of the OX-

03’s Display Mode.

You can access Display Mode while in Measuring Mode by using the

POWER MODE button. In Display Mode you can view and reset the peak readings, view the TWA and STEL values, view the detection range full scale, and view the date and time.

STEL is an acronym for short-term exposure limit, and it is the average reading of the target gas during the last 15 minutes. TWA is an acronym for time-weighted average, and it is the average reading for the target gas during the last eight (8) hours. If eight (8) hours has not elapsed since the unit was turned on, the TWA is still calculated over eight hours, with the missing time assigned a zero (0) value for the readings. Similarly, if the unit has not been on for 15 minutes, the missing time is assigned a 0 value and the STEL is calculated over 15 minutes. The peak readings, STEL values, and TWA values are cleared when the unit is turned off.

To enter Display Mode, do the following:

1. Make sure the 03 Series is in the Measuring Mode Normal Operation screen. The 03 Series must be in the Normal Operation Screen for you to access Display Mode.

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2. Press and release the POWER MODE button to enter Display Mode.

The backlight will turn on and the PEAK Screen will appear.

PEAK

15 ppm

The peak reading since the 03 Series was turned on is displayed.

3. If you do not want to clear the peak reading, continue to the next step.

If you want to clear the peak reading, press and hold the AIR button.

After a couple of seconds, the LCD will prompt you to hold the AIR button with the following screen.

CLEAR

- - - -

HOLD

Hold the AIR button until the following screen appears, then release it.

CLEAR

- - - -

The peak reading will be cleared and the unit will return to the PEAK

Screen.

4. Press and release the POWER MODE button again to proceed to the

STEL Screen. The STEL reading will be displayed.

STEL

5 ppm



TWA Screen. The TWA reading will be displayed.

TWA

10 ppm


Full Scale Screen. The detection range full scale value is displayed. An

“L” or an “A” will appear under the full scale value to indicate whether the alarms are set to latching (L) or auto-resetting (A). This setting can be adjusted using the 03 Series User Setup Program.

F. S.

500 ppm

L


Date/Time Screen. The date and time of the instrument is displayed.

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8. Press and release the POWER MODE button once again to return the unit to Measuring Mode.

NOTE:

If you do not press a button for 20 seconds while in Display Mode, the unit will return to Measuring Mode automatically and the backlight will turn off.

Display Mode, OX-03

This section describes Display Mode for the OX-03 only. See “Display

Mode, CO-03 and HS-03” on page 20 for a description of the CO-03 and

HS-03 instruments’ Display Mode.

You can access Display Mode while in Measuring Mode by using the

POWER MODE button. In Display Mode you can view and reset the minimum and maximum readings, view the detection range full scale, and view the date and time.


To enter Display Mode and view items or reset the peak readings, do the following:

1. Make sure the 03 Series is in the Measuring Mode Normal Operation screen. The 03 Series must be in the Normal Operation Screen for you to access Display Mode.

2. Press and release the POWER MODE button to enter Display Mode.

The backlight will turn on.

3. The Min. Screen will be displayed. This is the minimum oxygen reading taken since the instrument was turned on.

MIN.

20.1

%

4. If you do not want to clear the minimum reading, continue to the next step.

If you want to clear the minimum reading, press and hold the AIR button. After a couple of seconds, the LCD will prompt you to hold the

AIR button with the following screen.

CLEAR

- - - -

HOLD


CLEAR

- - - -

The minimum reading will be cleared and the unit will return to the Min.

Screen.


5. Press and release the POWER MODE button to display the Max.

Screen. This is the maximum oxygen reading taken since the instrument was turned on.

MAX.

21.2

%

6. If you do not want to clear the maximum reading, continue to the next step.

If you want to clear the maximum reading, press and hold the AIR button. After a couple of seconds, the LCD will prompt you to hold the

AIR button with the following screen.

CLEAR

- - - -

HOLD


CLEAR

- - - -

The maximum reading will be cleared and the unit will return to the Max.

Screen.


Full Scale Screen. The detection range full scale value is displayed. An

“L” or an “A” will appear under the full scale value to indicate whether the alarms are set to latching (L) or auto-resetting (A). This setting can be adjusted using the 03 Series User Setup Program.

F. S.

40.0

L

%



Date/Time Screen. The date and time of the instrument is displayed.

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9. Press and release the POWER MODE button once again to return the unit to Measuring Mode.

NOTE:

If you do not press a button for 20 seconds while in Display Mode, the unit will return to Measuring Mode automatically and the backlight will turn off.

Alarms

This section covers alarm indications. It also tells you how to reset the 03

Series after an alarm has occurred and how to respond to an alarm condition.

Alarm Indications

The 03 Series will sound the buzzer, flash its alarm LED, and vibrate when the target gas concentration rises above (falls below for oxygen) the warning level. The 03 Series also sounds the buzzer, flashes its alarm

LED, and vibrates when the alarm level is reached. In addition, the 03

Series has a low battery warning, a dead battery alarm, an over range alarm, a sensor failure alarm, a system failure alarm, and a clock failure alarm. See Table 3 below for a description of each alarm indication.

Table 3: Alarm Types and Indications

Alarm Type

Warning

Concentration of gas rises above (falls below for OX-03) the warning level.

Visual Indications

• Gas reading flashes.

• WARN appears below the gas reading.

• Back light turns on.

• Alarm LED flashes.

Other Indications

• Buzzer sounds alternating between a low and high pitch.

• Vibrator pulses.



Alarm Type Visual Indications Other Indications

Alarm

Concentration of gas rises above the alarm level.

TWA or STEL

(CO-03 & HS-03 Only)

Concentration of CO or H

2

S rises above the

TWA or STEL alarm point.

Over Range

Concentration of gas rises above the measuring limit of the

03 Series. (Or there could be a problem with the unit.)


• ALRM appears below the gas reading.


• Alarm LED flashes faster than warning indication.



• TWA or STEL appears below the gas reading.

• If the unit is in both

TWA alarm and

STEL alarm, only

STEL

will be displayed.


• Gas reading replaced by blinking brackets.


• ALRM appears below gas reading.

• Buzzer sounds alternating between low and high pitch faster than warning indication.

• Vibrator pulses faster than warning indication.

• Buzzer sounds alternating between a low and high pitch at same rate as warning indication.

• Vibrator pulses at same rate as warning indication.

• Buzzer sounds alternating between low and high pitch at the same rate as alarm indication.

• Vibrator pulses at same rate as alarm indication.

Low Battery Warning

• Last remaining bar on the right in battery icon flashes.

Dead Battery Alarm

• Gas reading replaced by FAIL.

• Battery icon flashes.

• None

• Double pulsing tone

(two pulses in quick succession) occurs once a second.


System Failure

Clock Failure


Alarm Type

Sensor Failure

Visual Indications Other Indications

• Gas name replaced by SENSOR.



• Gas name replaced by SYSTEM.


• Failure code displays below

FAIL

.

• Gas name replaced by FAIL.



(two pulses in quick succession) once a second.





Resetting Gas Alarms

If the alarms are latching (factory setting), then an alarm indication will continue even if the gas reading causing the alarm decreases below the alarm setpoint (increases above for oxygen Warning) and will continue until the alarm is reset. The gas reading that caused the alarm must decrease below the alarm setpoint (increase above for oxygen Warning) before that alarm can be reset. To reset latching alarms, press and release the

POWER MODE button after the gas reading falls below the alarm setpoint

(rises above for oxygen Warning).

If the alarms are self-resetting, then an alarm condition will automatically reset when the gas reading that caused the alarm decreases below the alarm setpoint (increases above for oxygen Warning).

Responding to Alarms

This section describes response to gas, over range, battery, sensor failure, and system failure alarms.

Responding to Gas Alarms

1. Follow your established procedure for an increasing gas condition or a decreasing oxygen condition.

2. If your unit is set for latching alarms, reset the alarm using the POWER

MODE button once the alarm condition has been cleared.


Responding to an Over Range Alarm

WARNING: An over range condition may indicate an extreme toxic gas or oxygen concentration. Confirm the gas concentration with a different 03 Series or with another gas detecting device.

1. Follow your established procedure for an increasing gas condition.

2. Reset the alarm by pressing and releasing the POWER MODE button after the alarm condition has cleared.

3. Calibrate the 03 Series as described in “Calibration Mode” on page 31.

4. If the over range condition continues, replace the sensor as described in “Replacing the Sensor” on page 66.

5. If the over range condition continues after you have replaced the sensor, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further instructions.

Responding to Battery Alarms

WARNING: The 03 Series is not operational as a gas monitoring device during a dead battery alarm. Take the 03 Series to a non-hazardous area and change the alkaline batteries as described in “Replacing the Batteries” on page 64.

The 03 Series is fully functional in a low battery warning condition.

However, only a couple of days of operation may remain depending on certain conditions such as alarm occurrences and how often the backlight comes on.

NOTE:

Alarms and the back light feature consume battery power and reduce the amount of operating time remaining.

When a low battery warning occurs, change the batteries as soon as possible. Refer to the instructions in “Replacing the Batteries” on page 64 for more information.

Responding to a Sensor Failure Alarm

1. Try calibrating the 03 Series as described in “Calibration Mode” on page 31.

2. If the sensor failure continues, replace the sensor as described in

“Replacing the Sensor” on page 66.

3. If the gas sensor failure condition continues after you have replaced the gas sensor, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for further instructions.


Responding to a System Failure Alarm

1. If a system failure occurs, the system failure screen will display an error code as shown below:

SYSTEM

FAIL

021

2. The error code meanings are shown below:

Table 4: Error Code Explanation

Error Code

000

010

021

Explanation

MPU failure

RAM failure

EEPROM failure

3. The instrument cannot be used if a system failure occurs. Contact RKI

Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.

Responding to a Clock Failure Alarm

This alarm occurs if the internal unit date has been changed to something unreasonable like 15/34 (month/day).

1. Press and release the POWER MODE button to continue into normal operation.

CAUTION: There will be no datalogging function if you operate the instrument after a clock failure.

2. Attempt to change the date using the DATE menu item in Calibration

Mode. See “Setting the Date and Time” on page 33.

3. If the date cannot be set correctly, contact RKI Instruments, Inc. as soon as possible.


Data Logging

The 03 Series features the ability to log data to its internal memory and download it to a computer via the IrDA port on the top of the case. It logs normal operation gas readings, alarm data, calibration data, and bump test data.

To utilize the 03 Series’ downloading capability, you will need the 03 Series

Data Logger Management Program and a computer with an infrared port that conforms to IrDA 1.1 protocol or a USB port that runs one of the following operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or

Windows 8. If your computer has an infrared port that conforms to IrDA 1.1 protocol, then no additional accessories are needed to download data from the 03 Series. If your computer does not have an infrared port but does have a USB port, a USB/IrDA adapter cable can be used to download data from the 03 Series using the USB port. The 03 Series Data Logger

Management Program is included in the product CD and is also available from RKI Instruments, Inc. The adapter cable is also available from RKI.

See the 03 Series Data Logger Management Program Operator’s Manual for a complete description of the 03 Series Data Logger Management

Program and procedures for downloading data to a computer.

03 Series User Setup Program

There are some instrument operating parameters that are not accessible in either Calibration Mode or Setup Mode such as the calibration frequency, auto zero function, and the alarm logic (latching or self resetting). Many of these parameters either do not typically need to be accessed once the 03

Series is shipped from the factory or may only need to be accessed once because of operator preferences. These parameters can be accessed and updated if necessary using the 03 Series User Setup Program, a computer with the same requirements described above in “Data Logging”, and a

USB/IrDA cable if necessary. The 03 Series User Setup Program is included in the product CD and is also available from RKI Instruments, Inc.

The adapter cable is also available from RKI. See the 03 Series User

Setup Program Operator’s Manual for a complete description of the 03

Series User Setup Program and procedures for accessing and updating instrument operating parameters.

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Calibration Mode

This section describes the 03 Series in Calibration Mode. In Calibration

Mode, you can move through a menu of screens to do the following:

• Set the date and time

• Perform a fresh air adjustment (part of a calibration)

• Perform an automatic span adjustment (part of a calibration)

• Perform an easy span adjustment (part of a calibration)

• Perform a manual span adjustment (part of a calibration)

• Perform a bump test (if Bump Test Function is set to On using the

03 Series User Setup Program)

• View the instrument’s firmware version and firmware checksum

NOTE:

You can set the 03 Series to alert you during the startup sequence when calibration or bump testing is due with the 03 Series User

Setup Program. See the 03 Series User Setup Program

Operator’s Manual for information on setting the Cal. Limit

Display

and Bump Test Limit Display parameters.

Calibration Frequency

The optimum frequency of calibration depends heavily on how the 03

Series is used. For example, instruments used daily may need to be calibrated weekly or monthly, while instruments that are used only a few times a year may need to be calibrated before each use. Typical calibration frequencies range from monthly to quarterly. Make sure to develop a calibration schedule tailored to your application.

Using Calibration Mode

WARNING: The 03 Series is not in operation as a gas detector while in Calibration Mode. Although it will respond to gas in parts of AIR CAL, A--CAL., M--CAL., and BUMP, there are no gas alarm indications.

1. Take the 03 Series to a non-hazardous area and turn it off if it is on.

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2. Press and hold the AIR button, then press and hold the POWER MODE button. When you hear a beep release the buttons. The DATE Screen is displayed.

DATE

3. Use the AIR button to move forward through Calibration Mode. When you get to the last menu item, the START menu item, continuing will take you back to the beginning of the menu.

4. When you arrive at the item you wish to enter, press and release the

POWER MODE button to enter that item.

5. When you need to adjust the numerical value of a parameter, increase it or decrease it, use the AIR button to change the value. When adjusting a numerical parameter value, it is possible to reverse the direction of adjustment. To switch from increasing to decreasing a value or decreasing to increasing a value, do the following:

• with the parameter flashing on the screen, press and hold the AIR button

• immediately press the POWER MODE button and then release both buttons

• the direction of adjustment when you press the AIR button is now reversed

6. When you are done using the menu items in Calibration Mode, use the

AIR button to scroll through the menu items to the START item.

START

7. At the START screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

The 03 Series will begin its start-up sequence.

The Calibration Mode menu items are described below in the order in which they appear while moving through Calibration Mode.

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Setting the Date and Time

Entering the DATE menu item allows you to set the date and time.

DATE

1. When the DATE Screen is displayed, press and release the POWER

MODE button. A screen appears with the year flashing in the upper left, the month and day in the middle, and the time in the lower right.

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2. Use the AIR button to display the desired year.

3. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the setting. The month setting flashes.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the month, day, hour and minute setting.

When you save the minute setting, END is displayed before the instrument returns to the DATE Screen.

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment

Entering the AIR menu item allows you to perform a fresh air adjustment.

AIR

Perform a fresh air adjustment in Calibration Mode when you are performing a calibration before proceeding either to the A--CAL or M--CAL menu item to perform a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03). A fresh air adjustment performed in Calibration Mode is the same as a fresh air adjustment in Normal Mode. The AIR menu item is available in

Calibration Mode for convenience when performing a complete calibration.

WARNING: Calibrate the 03 Series in a non-hazardous environment.


1. Find a fresh air environment, an environment of normal oxygen content

(20.9%) that is free of toxic and combustible gasses.

2. When the AIR screen is displayed, press and release the POWER

MODE button. A screen appears that displays the current gas reading.

AIR

0 ppm

CO

If you want to cancel the fresh air adjustment, press and release the

AIR button to return to the AIR screen. To continue with the fresh air adjustment, proceed to Step 3.

3. Press and hold the AIR button. The LCD prompts you to continue to hold the AIR button.

AIR

- - - -

HOLD

4. Release the AIR button when the following screen appears.

ADJ

- - - -

5. The unit will take a few seconds to adjust the fresh air reading, then indicate “END” in the upper left corner and return to the AIR Screen.

Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment

(Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL

The A--CAL menu item only appears in Calibration Mode if the One Touch

Cal Time

parameter in the 03 Series User Setup Program is set to 0

(factory setting). If One Touch Cal Time is set to anything other than 0, E--

CAL will replace A--CAL.


Entering the A--CAL menu item allows you to perform an automatic span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03).

A--CAL.

Perform a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) as part of a calibration after performing a fresh air adjustment. Performing a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) requires the use of a calibration kit. A calibration kit is available from RKI Instruments, Inc. for each 03

Series model (see “Parts List” on page 70). You will need:

• A gas cylinder with an appropriate concentration of the target gas for the CO-03 or HS-03, or a cylinder of 100% nitrogen for the OX-03.

NOTE:

On the OX-03, instead of 100% nitrogen (0% oxygen), it is allowable to use higher than 0% oxygen to set the zero level. RKI

Instruments, Inc. recommends 18% oxygen or lower.

• a fixed-flow regulator with a flow rate of 0.5 LPM (liters per minute)

WARNING: Use a 0.5 LPM (liters per minute) fixed flow regulator when calibrating. Using a different flow rate may adversely affect the accuracy of the calibration.

• non-absorbent tubing

• calibration adapter that will fit over the 03 Series’ sensor


1. Before performing a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03), perform a fresh air adjustment as described in “Performing a Fresh Air

Adjustment” on page 33.


2. At the A--CAL screen, press and release the POWER MODE button. A screen appears that displays the calibration gas concentration that the

03 Series expects you to use.

A--CAL.

50

CO

ppm

If the displayed concentration matches the calibration cylinder concentration, continue with Step 4.

If the displayed concentration does not match the calibration cylinder concentration, do the following:

• Press and hold the AIR button, then press and momentarily hold the

POWER MODE button.

• Release both buttons as soon as you hear the buzzer sound a beep.

The following screen will display and the gas concentration will be flashing.

A--CAL.

50 ppm

• Use the AIR button to adjust the calibration gas value to the desired value. See Step 5 on page 32 for instructions to increase or decrease the value.

• Press and release the POWER MODE button to accept the displayed value. The previous screen will return.

A--CAL.

50

CO

ppm


3. Press and release the POWER MODE button. The LCD will display the current gas readings and “A--CAL.” will flash.

A--CAL.

0 ppm

CO

If you want to cancel the calibration, press and hold the AIR key for 2 seconds. The instrument will return to the A--CAL. Screen. If you hold the AIR key down longer than 2 seconds, the instrument will start scrolling through the Calibration Mode items.

4. Use the sample tubing to connect the calibration adapter to the regulator. Attach the tubing to the calibration adapter on the inlet side as shown below in Figure 5.

To Fixed Flow

Regulator

Calibration Tubing

Calibration

Adapter

Figure 5: Calibration Kit Assembly

5. Confirm that the regulator on/off knob is turned all the way clockwise

(closed) and screw the calibration gas cylinder onto the regulator.


6. Push the calibration adapter onto the 03 Series’ sensor face as shown in Figure 6. The calibration adapter secures itself to the instrument by latching on to two recesses in the instrument’s rear case. The rubber boot (if installed) does not need to be removed to install the adapter.

Calibration

Adapter

AIR

CO-03

POW ER

MO DE

Figure 6: Installing the Calibration Adapter

7. Turn the regulator on/off knob counterclockwise to open it. Calibration gas will begin to flow.

8. Allow the gas to flow for two minutes.

9. Press and release the POWER MODE button.

10. The 03 Series will attempt to make a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03).

11. If the span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) is successful, the

LCD will show the following screen before returning to the A--CAL screen.

PASS

If the Maximum Span setting is turned On (factory setting is Off) using the 03 Series User Setup Program, the LCD will show the maximum reading the sensor could have been calibrated to before returning to the


A--CAL screen.

C--MAX

75 ppm

12. If the span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) fails, the LCD will show the following screen, the alarm LED will flash, and the buzzer will sound a double pulsing tone.

CO

ppm

FAIL

Press and release the POWER MODE button to clear the failure indication and return to the A--CAL. screen.

A--CAL.

See “Troubleshooting” on page 63 to investigate the cause of the failure and replace the failed sensor if necessary.

13. Turn the regulator on/off knob clockwise to close it.

14. Remove the calibration adapter from the instrument.

15. Remove the regulator from the calibration gas cylinder.

16. Leave the regulator connected to the calibration adapter for convenience.

17. Store the components of the calibration kit in a safe and convenient place.

Performing an Easy Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for

OX-03) in E--CAL

The E--CAL menu item only appears in Calibration Mode if the One Touch

Cal Time

parameter in the 03 Series User Setup Program is set to anything other than 0 (factory setting). When One Touch Cal Time is set to 0, A--

CAL will replace E--CAL. The value entered into the One Touch Cal Time field is the amount of time that the instrument will allow gas to be applied


before attempting to perform a span adjustment.

Entering the E--CAL menu item allows you to perform an easy span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03). In an easy span adjustment, the instrument will automatically count down in the E--CAL gas exposure screen when gas is applied and perform a span adjustment when the countdown is over.

E--CAL.


Series model (see “Parts List” on page 70). You will need:


NOTE:











2. At the E--CAL screen, press and release the POWER MODE button. A screen appears that displays the calibration gas concentration that the

03 Series expects you to use.

E--CAL.

50

CO

ppm

If the displayed concentration matches the calibration cylinder concentration, continue with Step 3.

If the displayed concentration does not match the calibration cylinder concentration, do the following:

• Press and hold the AIR button, then press and momentarily hold the

POWER MODE button.

• Release both buttons as soon as you hear the buzzer sound a beep.

The following screen will display and the gas concentration will be flashing.

E--CAL.

50 ppm

• Use the AIR button to adjust the calibration gas value to the desired value. See Step 5 on page 32 for instructions to increase or decrease the value.

• Press and release the POWER MODE button to accept the displayed value. The previous screen will return.

E--CAL.

50

CO

ppm


3. Press and release the POWER MODE button. The LCD will display the current gas readings and “E--CAL.” will flash.

E--CAL.

0 ppm

G--IN

If you want to cancel the calibration, press and hold the AIR key for 2 seconds. The instrument will return to the E--CAL. Screen. If you hold the AIR key down longer than 2 seconds, the instrument will start scrolling through the Calibration Mode items.


To Fixed Flow

Regulator

Calibration Tubing

Calibration

Adapter






Calibration

Adapter

AIR

CO-03

POW ER

MO DE



8. Once the gas reading reaches 10% of the calibration gas value (HS-03 and CO-03 units) or 18.9% (OX-03 units), “E--CAL” will begin to flash and a countdown will begin. The countdown’s duration is defined by the value of the One Touch Cal Time parameter accessed in the 03 Series

User Setup Program.

E--CAL.

10

60

ppm

If the gas reading never reaches 10% of the calibration gas value (HS-

03 and CO-03 units) or 18.9% (OX-03 units), the countdown will never start and the instrument will remain in the G--IN screen shown in Step 3.

Press and hold the AIR button for 2 seconds to cancel the calibration then continue with Step 12. See “Troubleshooting” on page 63 to investigate the cause of the issue.

9. At the end of the countdown, the 03 Series will attempt to make a span


adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03).

10. If the span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) is successful, the

LCD will show the following screen before returning to the E--CAL screen.

PASS

If the Maximum Span setting is turned On (factory setting is Off) using the 03 Series User Setup Program, the LCD will show the maximum reading the sensor could have been calibrated to before returning to the

E--CAL screen.

C--MAX

75 ppm

11. If the span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03) fails, the LCD will show the following screen, the alarm LED will flash, and the buzzer will sound a double pulsing tone.

CO

FAIL

ppm

Press and release the POWER MODE button to clear the failure indication and return to the E--CAL. screen.

E--CAL.








Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL

Entering the M--CAL menu item allows you to perform a manual span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03).

M--CAL.


Series model (see “Parts List” on page 70). The procedure below describes a span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-03). You will need:


NOTE:











2. At the M--CAL screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

The current gas reading will be shown and it will be flashing. The arrows shown at the bottom of the screen indicate the direction of adjustment for the AIR button.

M--CAL.

0 ppm


To Fixed Flow

Regulator

Calibration Tubing

Calibration

Adapter






Calibration

Adapter

AIR

CO-03

POWER

MODE



7. Allow the gas to flow for two minutes.

8. Adjust the display gas reading using the AIR button to match the calibration cylinder’s target gas concentration. See Step 5 on page 32 for instructions to adjust a parameter using the AIR button. If the direction of adjustment is changed, the arrows at the bottom of the screen will change direction.

9. Press and release the POWER MODE button.

10. The 03 Series will make the span adjustment (zero adjustment for OX-

03) and will return to the M--CAL. Screen.

M--CAL.







Performing a Bump Test in BUMP

NOTE: Bump Test Function

must be set to On using the 03 Series User

Setup Program in order for BUMP to appear in Calibration Mode.

If Bump Test Function is set to Off, BUMP will not appear. See the 03 Series User Setup Program Operator’s Manual for instructions. The factory setting for Bump Test Function is Off.

Entering the BUMP menu item allows you to perform a bump test to determine if the instrument is responding properly to gas.

BUMP

Performing a bump test requires the use of a calibration kit. A calibration kit is available from RKI Instruments, Inc. for each 03 Series model (see

“Parts List”). You will need:


NOTE:




WARNING: Use a 0.5 LPM (liters per minute) fixed flow regulator when bump testing. Using a different flow rate may adversely affect the accuracy of the bump test.




WARNING: Bump test the 03 Series in a non-hazardous environment.

1. Before performing a bump test, perform a fresh air adjustment as described in “Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment” on page 33.

2. At the BUMP screen, press and release the POWER MODE button. A screen appears that displays the gas concentration that the 03 Series expects you to use.

NOTE:

The bump test gas concentration is the same as the A--CAL gas concentration.

BUMP

50

30

ppm

If the value is not correct, you can change it by changing the A--CAL gas value in Calibration Mode or Setup Mode or by using the 03 Series

Data Logger Management Program or the 03 Series User Setup

Program.


To Fixed Flow

Regulator

Calibration Tubing

Calibration

Adapter

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Calibration

Adapter

AIR

CO-03

POW ER

MO DE


6. Press and release the POWER MODE button. The LCD will display the current gas reading, “BUMP” and “APPLY” will alternate at the top of the screen, and the instrument will begin a count down whose length depends on how the Bump Test Time(sec) parameter in the 03 Series

User Setup Program is set. The factory setting is 30 seconds.

BUMP

15

30

ppm

APPLY

15

30

ppm

7. Turn the regulator on/off knob counterclockwise to open it. Calibration gas will begin to flow. Do not delay opening the regulator.

8. When the bump test countdown reaches 0, the unit will determine the bump test results and proceed as described in either Step 9 or Step 10 depending on the setting of Calibration After Bump Test Failed. See


the 03 Series User Setup Program Operator’s Manual for a complete description of this parameter.

9. When Calibration After Bump Test Failed is set to Off:

• The instrument will display a “P” for pass or an “F” for fail.

BUMP

P

OR

BUMP

F

• To view the bump test gas reading, press the AIR button.

BUMP

45 ppm

• To return to the BUMP screen in Calibration Mode, press POWER

MODE at any time.

BUMP


• Turn the regulator on/off knob clockwise to close it.

10. When Calibration After Bump Test Failed is set to On (factory setting):

If the instrument passes the bump test,

• The following screen appears:

BUMP

P


• To view the bump test gas reading, press the AIR button.

BUMP

45 ppm


MODE at any time.

BUMP


If the instrument fails the bump test,

• A calibration is immediately and automatically started. The instrument will begin a countdown whose length depends on the

Bump Test Time(sec)

and Calibration Time(sec) After Bump

Test Failed

parameters’ values. These parameters can be changed using the 03 Series User Setup Program. The countdown time for the calibration is the Calibration Time(sec) After Bump Test

Failed

value (factory setting is 90 seconds) minus the Bump Test

Time(sec)

value (factory setting is 30 seconds). Continue to apply the calibration gas.

CAL.

45

60

ppm

APPLY

45

60

ppm


• At the end of the calibration, the instrument displays the results from both the bump test and the calibration. The bump test’s result is the first letter and the calibration’s result is the second letter. An “F” represents a failed test and a “P” represents a passed test.

BUMP

FP

OR

BUMP

FF

ppm

• To view the bump test gas readings, press the AIR button.

BUMP

10 ppm

• To view the calibration gas reading, press the AIR button again.

CAL.

45 ppm


MODE at any time.

BUMP







Viewing the Instrument’s Firmware Version

The ROM screen shows the firmware version that is loaded in the instrument and the firmware checksum.

1. At the ROM screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

30010

- - - -

2. After a few seconds, the following screen will be displayed. The top line is the firmware version (30010 in this example) and the bottom line is the firmware checksum (C1AC in this example).

30010

C1AC

3. Press and release the POWER MODE button to return to the ROM screen.


Setup Mode

This section describes the 03 Series in Setup Mode. Setup Mode has the same menu items as Calibration Mode with the addition of the ALM--P menu item which allows you to set the alarm points and the

PASS--W menu item which allows you to turn the password feature on or off and set the password. The common menu items are included in Setup

Mode as a convenience to avoid turning off the unit and entering

Calibration Mode if you are updating alarm points and also want to use one of the other menu items. In Setup Mode, you can move through a menu of screens to do the following:

• Set the date and time (same as in Calibration Mode)

• Perform a fresh air adjustment (same as in Calibration Mode)

• Perform an automatic span adjustment (same as in Calibration Mode)

• Perform a manual span adjustment (same as in Calibration Mode)

• Set the alarm points

• Set the Bump Test Limit Check setting

• Turn the password feature on or off and define the password

NOTE:

You can set the 03 Series to alert you during the startup sequence when calibration or bump testing is due with the 03 Series User

Setup Program. See the 03 Series User Setup Program

Operator’s Manual for information on setting the Cal. Limit

Display

and Bump Test Limit Display parameter.

The description of the menu items that are common to Calibration Mode and Setup Mode will refer you to the appropriate pages in the Calibration

Mode section.

Using Setup Mode

WARNING: The 03 Series is not in operation as a gas detector while in Setup Mode. Although it will respond to gas in parts of

AIR CAL, A--CAL, and M--CAL, there are no gas alarm indications.

1. Take the 03 Series to a non-hazardous area and turn it off if it is on.

2. Press and hold the AIR button, then press and hold the POWER MODE button. You will hear a beep after one second. Continue to hold both the

AIR and the POWER MODE buttons.

3. After three seconds you will hear a second beep. Release both buttons

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when you hear the second beep.

4. If the PASS--W menu item is set to On, the following screen will appear with the first digit flashing prompting you to enter the password.

PASS--W

0 0 0 0

• Use the AIR button to scroll through the numbers 0-9 until you arrive at the desired value, then press and release the POWER MODE button to accept the value.

• Repeat the above procedure for each digit.

• When you have set and accepted the last digit of the password, the first menu item in Setup Mode will appear, the DATE Screen.

DATE

• If you entered the incorrect password, an error screen will appear.

You must use the POWER MODE button to turn the unit off and try again if you wish to enter Setup Mode or turn on the unit and proceed to Measuring Mode.

NOTE:

If you have forgotten your password, contact RKI Instruments, Inc.

5. If the PASS--W menu item is set to OFF, the DATE Screen is displayed.

DATE

6. Use the AIR button to move forward through Setup Mode. When you get to the last menu item, the START menu item, continuing will take you to the beginning of the menu.

7. When you arrive at the item you wish to enter, press and release the

POWER MODE button to enter that item.

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8. When you need to adjust the numerical value of a parameter, increase it or decrease it, use the AIR button to change the value. When adjusting a numerical parameter value, it is possible to reverse the direction of adjustment. To switch from increasing to decreasing a value or decreasing to increasing a value, do the following:

• with the parameter flashing on the screen, press and hold the AIR button

• immediately press the POWER MODE button and then release both buttons

• the direction of adjustment when you press the AIR button is now reversed

9. When you are done using the menu items in Calibration Mode, use the

AIR button to scroll through the menu items to the START item.

START

10. At the START screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

The 03 Series will begin its start-up sequence.

The Setup Mode menu items are described below in the order in which they appear while moving through Setup Mode.

Setting the Date and Time in DATE

See “Setting the Date and Time” on page 33 for instructions to set the date and time.

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment in AIR

See “Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment” on page 33 for instructions to perform a fresh air adjustment.

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL

See “Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-

03) in A--CAL” on page 34 for instructions to perform a span adjustment in

A--CAL.

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in E--CAL

See “Performing an Easy Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in


E--CAL” on page 39 for instructions to perform a span adjustment in E--

CAL.

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL

See “Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL” on page 45 for instructions to perform a span adjustment in M--

CAL.

Setting the Alarm Points

Entering the ALM--P menu item allows you to set the alarm points.

ALM--P

Table 5 below lists the factory set alarm points for each type of 03 Series.

Table 5: Factory Set Alarm Points

Channel

O

2

CO

H

2

S

Warning

19.5%

Decreasing

25 ppm

5 ppm

Alarm

23.5%

50 ppm

30 ppm

STEL n/a

200 ppm

5 ppm

TWA n/a

25 ppm

1 ppm

All of the alarms are increasing alarms, meaning the alarm condition actuates when the gas level increases above the alarm point, except for the O

2

Warning alarm. The O

2

Warning alarm is a decreasing alarm. The

O

2

Warning condition actuates when the oxygen level decreases below the alarm point.

The Warning setting cannot be adjusted higher than the Alarm setting.

1. At the ALM--P screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

The following screen will display and the Warning alarm point will be flashing.

WARN

CO

25 ppm


2. Use the AIR button to adjust the Warning setpoint to the desired value.

3. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the new Warning setpoint. A screen with the Alarm setpoint flashing is displayed.

ALRM

50 ppm

CO

4. Use the AIR button to adjust the Alarm setpoint to the desired value.

5. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the new Alarm setpoint.

NOTE:

The following steps apply only to CO-03 and HS-03 instruments.

Users with OX-03 instruments can skip to Step 11.

6. A screen with the STEL setpoint flashing is displayed.

STEL

5 ppm

CO

7. Use the AIR button to adjust the STEL setpoint to the desired value.

8. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the new STEL setpoint. A screen with the TWA setpoint flashing is displayed.

TWA

1 ppm

CO

9. Use the AIR button to adjust the TWA setpoint to the desired value.

10. Press and release the POWER MODE button to save the new TWA setpoint.


11. The display will return to the following screen.

ALM--P

Adjusting the Bump Test Limit Check Setting

You can select how the instrument’s warmup sequence will handle a bump test being due using the BP--CHK. menu item. This menu item will always appear in Setup Mode even if Bump Test Function and/or Bump Limit

Display

are set to Off in the 03 Series User Setup Program.

BP--CHK.

1. At the BP--CHK. screen, press and release the POWER MODE button.

The following screen will display and the current setting will be displayed.

BP--CHK.

CONF

2. Use the AIR button to scroll through the options. CONF is the factory setting.

Table 6: Bump Test Limit Check Options

Operation Selection Description

CANT

CONF (factory setting) The user must press and release the AIR button to acknowledge that a bump test is due or press and release the POWER MODE button to perform a bump test before continuing with the warmup sequence.

NONE

Instrument cannot be used until a successful bump test is performed.

The instrument screen indicates a bump test is due upon startup but continues with the warmup sequence.


3. When the desired operation is displayed, press and release the

POWER MODE button to select it. The display will return to the BP--

CHK. menu item.

BP--CHK.

Setting the Password

You can password protect entry into the Setup Mode with the password feature. Entering the PASS--W menu item allows you to turn this feature on or off and enter a password if you turn it on.

PASS--W

The factory setting for the password feature is OFF.

1. At the PASSWORD screen, press and release the POWER MODE button. A screen will appear that shows the current password feature setting.

PASS--W

OFF

2. Press and release the AIR button to change the displayed setting.

When the desired setting is displayed, press and release the POWER

MODE button to save the setting.

3. If the password feature was set to OFF, the unit will exit the PASS--W menu item and return to the PASS--W screen.

PASS--W

With the password feature set to OFF, you will be able to enter Setup


Mode without entering a password.

4. If the password feature was set to On, the following screen will appear with the first digit flashing prompting you to enter the password you want to use. The factory set password is 0300 but it can be changed.

PASS--W

0 3 0 0

5. Use the AIR button to scroll through the numbers 0 - 9.

6. When the desired number is displayed for the first digit, press and release the POWER MODE button to save the number.

7. The next digit will begin flashing.

8. Repeat Step 5 through Step 7 until you have set all four of the digits.

9. When you save the last digit, the unit will return to the PASSWORD screen.

PASS--W


Maintenance

This section describes troubleshooting procedures for the 03 Series. It also describes how to change the 03 Series’ batteries, replace the sensor, replace the sensor membrane, and replace the charcoal filter (CO-03 only).

WARNING: RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends that service, calibration, and repair of RKI instruments be performed by personnel properly trained for this work. Replacing sensors and other parts with original equipment does not affect the intrinsic safety of the instrument.

Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting table describes error messages, symptoms, probable causes, and recommended actions for problems you may encounter with the 03 Series.

Table 7: Troubleshooting the 03 Series

Symptoms Probable Causes

The LCD is blank.

• The unit may have been turned off.

• The alkaline batteries may need to be replaced.

The LCD shows abnormally high readings but other gas detection instruments do not.

No or low response to a known concentration of gas.

• The unit may need to be recalibrated.

• The sensor may need replacement.

• The unit may need to be recalibrated.


Recommended Action

1. To turn on the unit, press and hold the POWER

MODE button.

2. If the unit does not turn on, replace the alkaline batteries.

3. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments,

Inc. for further instruction.

1. Recalibrate the unit.

2. Replace the sensor and calibrate the unit.

3. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments for further instruction.

1. Recalibrate the unit.

2. Replace the sensor and calibrate the unit.

3. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments for further instruction.

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Symptoms

“FAIL” displays during span adjustment.

Table 7: Troubleshooting the 03 Series

“SYSTEM FAIL” is displayed on the

LCD

Probable Causes

• The calibration value may not match the cylinder gas concentration.

• The sample gas is not reaching the sensor because of a bad connection.

• The calibration cylinder may be out of gas or is outdated.


• A microprocessor failure has occurred.

Recommended Action

1. Check all calibration tubing for leaks or for any bad connections.

2. Make sure the 03 Series has been properly set up for calibration.

3. Verify that the calibration cylinder contains an adequate supply of fresh test sample.

4. If the fail condition continues, replace the sensor.

5. If the difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments,

Inc. for further instruction.

1. Turn off the unit and turn it on again.

2. If difficulties continue, contact RKI Instruments,

Inc.

Replacing the Batteries

WARNING: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be nonhazardous.

Replace the batteries when the battery icon indicates that the unit is in low battery warning. When in low battery warning, only one battery level indication bar is displayed in the battery icon on the LCD, and this icon will be flashing.

03 Series Operator’s Manual Maintenance • 64

To Replace the Batteries

1. Verify that the 03 Series is off.

2. Release the left side of the alligator clip or belt clip (if installed).

Figure 13: Clip Release

3. Rotate the captive battery cover screw counterclockwise to remove the battery cover.

Battery

Cov er

Screw

Battery C over

65 • Maintenance

Figure 14: Removing the Battery Cover


4. Carefully remove the old alkaline batteries.

NOTE:

To avoid having to reset the date and time, new batteries must be installed within 2 minutes.

5. Carefully install the new AAA alkaline batteries. Follow the battery diagram inside the battery compartment.

6. Reinstall the battery cover.

7. If the instrument has been without batteries for more than 2 minutes, the date and time are reset and need to be set again. When the new batteries are installed, the instrument will turn on automatically and will display the Date/Time Screen. Set the date and time as described in

“Setting the Date and Time” on page 33. Once the date and time have been set, the instrument will begin its warmup sequence. If you do not set the date and time within 30 seconds, the instrument will automatically begin its warmup sequence.

Replacing the Sensor

WARNING: Replace the sensor in a non-hazardous environment.

NOTE:

An alligator or belt clip may be installed on the instrument but is not shown in the figures in this section.


2. Remove the rubber boot, if installed.

3. With a small Phillips screwdriver, carefully unscrew the four screws that attach the rear case to the front case.

4. Turn the instrument right side up. The screws are not captive and will fall out. Be sure not to lose them.


5. Remove the front case from the rear case.

Front Case Rear Case

Screw, 4x

Rear

Case

Figure 15: Case Separation

6. Carefully remove the old sensor from the sensor socket.

7. Carefully insert the replacement sensor in the socket. Make sure the sensor face with the colored ring is facing up and that the sensor is keyed correctly (HS-03 and CO-03 only).

Tabs

Oxygen

Sensor

H2S

Sensor

CO

Sensor

Oxygen

Sensor Not

Keyed

Figure 16: Replacing the Sensor

Align Slots in H2S and CO Sensor with Tabs in Case

CAUTION: When replacing the sensor, verify that the sensor is properly aligned with its socket before inserting it into the socket. The

CO and H

2

S sensors have alignment slots which match up with alignment tabs in the sockets. Forcing a sensor into its socket may damage the sensor or the socket.


8. Reinstall the front case to the rear case.

9. Screw in the 4 screws that were removed in Step 3.

10. Reinstall the rubber boot if it is being used.

11. Calibrate the new sensor as described in “Calibration Mode” on page 31.

Replacing the Sensor Membrane and Charcoal Filter

WARNING: Replace the sensor membrane and charcoal filter in a non-hazardous environment.

NOTE:

An alligator or belt clip may be installed on the instrument but is not shown in the figures in this section.

When replacing the sensor filters, it is recommended that you replace all filters at the same time.The HS-03 and OX-03 only have a sensor membrane. The CO-03 has a sensor membrane and a charcoal filter.


2. Remove the rubber boot, if installed.

3. With a small Phillips screwdriver, carefully unscrew the four screws that attach the rear case to the front case.

4. Turn the instrument right side up. The screws are not captive and will fall out. Be sure not to lose them.

5. Remove the front case from the rear case.

Front Case Rear Case

Screw, 4x

Figure 17: Case Separation


6. Turn the front case upside down so that the sensor gasket is visible.

Front Case

Sensor Membrane

Charcoal Filter

(CO-03 Only)

Sensor Gasket

Charcoal Filter

(CO-03 Only)

Sensor Gasket

Rear Case Front Case,

Inside View

Figure 18: Replacing the Sensor Filters

7. Carefully remove the sensor gasket. If you have a CO-03, the charcoal filter will be installed in the sensor gasket. The sensor membrane will be accessible once the sensor gasket has been removed. Carefully remove the sensor membrane.

8. If you have a CO-03, install a charcoal filter into the recess in the sensor gasket. There are tabs on either side of the recess that will hold the charcoal filter in place. For all models, insert a new sensor membrane in the sensor membrane recess.

9. Reinstall the sensor gasket with the flat side down.

10. Turn the front case right side up and carefully secure it to the rear case using the screws you removed in Step 3.

11. Reinstall the rubber boot if it is being used.


Parts List

Table 6 lists replacement parts and accessories for the 03 Series.

Table 8: Parts List

Part Number

06-1248RK

07-6031

07-6032

07-6033

10-1105-01

13-0112RK

13-0121

13-0122

13-0204RK

13-1116

20-0325

33-0175

33-7106RK

49-1110RK

81-0064RK-01

81-0064RK-03

81-0078RK-01

81-0078RK-03

81-0151RK-02

81-0151RK-04

81-1050RK

Description

Calibration kit tubing (specify length in feet)

Gasket for battery cover

Gasket between front and rear case

Sensor gasket

Screw, M2X 8mm pan head Phillips with washer,

SUSXM7, for connecting front and rear cases

Wrist strap

Alligator clip

Belt Clip

Spring bars for alligator and belt clips

Captive battery cover screw

Rubber boot

Sensor membrane

Filter disk, charcoal, 10 pack

AAA size alkaline battery

Calibration cylinder, 50 ppm CO in air, 34 liter steel

Calibration cylinder, 50 ppm CO in air, 103 liter steel

Calibration cylinder, 100% nitrogen, 34 liter steel

Calibration cylinder, 100% nitrogen, 103 liter steel

Calibration cylinder, 25 ppm H

2

S in nitrogen, 58 liter aluminum

Calibration cylinder, 25 ppm H

2

S in nitrogen, 34 liter aluminum

Regulator, fixed flow, 0.5 LPM, with gauge and knob, for 17/34 liter steel cylinder

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Part Number

81-1051RK

81-1146

81-CO03

81-CO03-LV

81-HS03

81-HS03-LV

81-OX03

81-OX03-LV

ES-1821

ES-1827

OS-BM2

Table 8: Parts List

Description

Regulator, fixed flow, 0.5 LPM, with gauge and knob, for 58/34 liter aluminum cylinder, 103 liter steel cylinder

Calibration adapter for 03 Series

Calibration kit for CO-03 containing: one 103-liter steel gas cylinder (50 ppm CO in air), regulator, calibration adapter, case, tubing

Calibration kit for CO-03 containing: one 34-liter steel gas cylinder (50 ppm CO in air), regulator, calibration adapter, case, tubing

Calibration kit for HS-03 containing: one 58-liter aluminum gas cylinder (25 ppm H

2

S in nitrogen), regulator, calibration adapter, case, & tubing

Calibration kit for HS-03 containing: one 34-liter aluminum gas cylinder (25 ppm H

2

S in nitrogen), regulator, calibration adapter, case, & tubing

Calibration kit for OX-03 containing: one 103-liter steel gas cylinder (100% nitrogen), regulator, calibration adapter, case, tubing

Calibration kit for OX-03 containing: one 34-liter steel gas cylinder (100% nitrogen), regulator, calibration adapter, case, tubing

Carbon monoxide sensor

Hydrogen sulfide sensor

Oxygen sensor

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RKI Instruments 03 Series Operator's Manual

03 Series

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0304

Revision: P3

Released: 11/4/14

WARNING

Read and understand this instruction manual before operating instrument. Improper use of the gas monitor could result in bodily harm or death.

Warranty

Table of Contents

Introduction

Specifications

Description

Case

Sensor Gasket, Sensor Membrane, and Charcoal Filter

Sensor

LCD

Control Buttons

Alarm LED

Buzzer

Vibrator

IrDA Port

Printed Circuit Board

Batteries

Protective Rubber Boot

Alligator and Belt Clips

Alligator Clip

Open

Closed

Start Up

Start-up Procedure

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment

Turning Off the 03 Series

Operation

Measuring Mode

Adjusting the Buzzer Volume

Display Mode, CO-03 and HS-03

Display Mode, OX-03

Alarms

Data Logging

03 Series User Setup Program

Calibration Mode

Calibration Frequency

Using Calibration Mode

Setting the Date and Time

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment

Performing an Automatic Span Adjustment

(Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL

Performing an Easy Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for

OX-03) in E--CAL

Performing a Manual Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL

Performing a Bump Test in BUMP

Viewing the Instrument’s Firmware Version

Setup Mode

Using Setup Mode

Setting the Date and Time in DATE

Performing a Fresh Air Adjustment in AIR

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in A--CAL

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in E--CAL

Performing a Span Adjustment (Zero Adjustment for OX-03) in M--CAL

Setting the Alarm Points

Adjusting the Bump Test Limit Check Setting

Setting the Password

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Replacing the Batteries

Replacing the Sensor

Replacing the Sensor Membrane and Charcoal Filter

Parts List

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