PT3E-0391

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

FOR
RIKEN COMPACT INFRARED GAS MONITOR
MODEL ＲＩ－５５７

• Request for the Customers

• Read and understand this operating manual before using the detector.
• You must operate the detector in accordance with the operating manual.
• Regardless of warranty period, we shall not make any compensation for accidents and
damage caused by using this product.
The compensation shall be made only under the warranty policy of products or parts
replacement.
• Because this is a safety unit, a regular maintenance for every six months and daily
maintenance must be performed.
• If you find abnormalities in the detector, please notify them to our local representative
immediately.
 [CAUTIONS ON OPERATION]

This is an infrared single gas monitor designed to measure one of the specified gas for
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide or methan in air.
The gas monitor is a safety instrument, not an analyzer nor measuring instrument to
make quantitative and qualitative analysis or measurement.
Please understand following points and use this monitor correctly.

１． This gas monitor may respond to other gas and vapors than the target gas.
Be care to alarm action by interference.
It may fluctuate against the environmental(temperature, humidity, etc.) change
around the monitor.
Perform zero adjustment with regular interval(approx once a month).
2. Avoid to use this monitor at the place where the temperature is drastically(approx 10
～15℃) changed.
3. Alarm level shall be set within the performance of this monitor.
If set below our standard alarm level(20% of full scale), it may be caused to false
alarm.
4. This is not a control equipment, but a safety instrument.
Use the alarm contact from this monitor only for an external alarm light or buzzer.
And the analog output signal shall be used only for an external indicator or recorder.
We do not assume indemnification for any accident or damage caused by other
control purpose than the above.
5. Gas sampling from places where there are high humidity, dust or acid mist requires
sample pre-conditioner.
Please consult our nearest agent or Riken Keiki for such applications.
6. For maintenance, replacement parts listed in this manual and adjustments are
required.
We also recommend to perform regular maintenance including gas calibration in every
6 months as this is a safety instrument.
 CONTENTS

１．PRODUCT OUTLINE
１－１ Preface ………………………………………………………………… 3
１－２ Application for use ……………………………………………………… 3
１－３ Identification of each caution mark …………………………………… 3

２．IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR THE SAFETY

２－１ Danger items …………………………………………………………… 4
２－２ Warning items …………………………………………………………… 4
２－３ Caution items …………………………………………………………… 5

３．PRODUCT FUNCTIONS
３－１ Name of each part and functions ………………………………………… 6
３－１－１ Configuration ……………………………………………………… 6
３－１－２ Front panel ……………………………………………………… 8
３－２ Block diagram …………………………………………………………… 9
３－２－１ Electric diagram…………………………………………………… 9
３－２－２ Piping diagram …………………………………………………… 9

４．HOW TO USE
４－１ Before operation ……………………………………………………… 10
４－２ Installation place ……………………………………………………… 10
４－３ Mounting the dust filter ……………………………………………… 12
４－４ Caution in the system engineering……………………………………… 12
４－５ Grounding ……………………………………………………………… 15
４－６ Caution in wiring ………………………………………………………… 15
４－７ Applicable cable ………………………………………………………… 16
４－７－１ Power cable ……………………………………………………… 16
４－７－２ Output signal ……………………………………………………… 16
４－７－３ Cable for alarm contact…………………………………………… 16
４－７－４ Specifications of terminal plate…………………………………… 16
４－８ Arrangement of terminal plate…………………………………………… 16
４－９ Caution in piping works…………………………………………………… 17

５．OPERATION METHOD
５－１ Preparation to start-up …………………………………………………… 18
５－２ Basic performance flow …………………………………………………… 18
５－３ Start-up ……………………………………………………………………… 19
５－３－１ Power ON ……………………………………………………………… 19
５－３－２ Adjusting the sample flow rate……………………………………… 20
５－４ Explanation of performance………………………………………………… 20
５－４－１ Display action ………………………………………………………… 20
５－４－２ External output action………………………………………………… 22
５－５ Adjustments………………………………………………………………… 23
５－５－１ Zero adjustment……………………………………………………… 23
５－５－２ Span adjustment……………………………………………………… 26
５－６ Alarm test (Confirming a transmission status)……………………………… 29
５－７ How to finish operation …………………………………………………… 29

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６．KIND OF ALARM AND ITS ACTION
６－１ Kind of alarm ……………………………………………………………… 30
６－２ Alarm action ……………………………………………………………… 30
６－３ Gas alarm (The unit with alarm setting)………………………………… 31
６－３－１ Responding to gas alarm……………………………………………… 31
６－３－２ Gas alarm possibility except the case of gas detection …………… 31

７．MAINTENANCE CHECK
７－１ Frequency of maintenance and check items …………………………… 32
７－１－１ Daily check …………………………………………………………… 32
７－１－２ Regular maintenance check ………………………………………… 32
７－１－３ Maintenance contract for regular check ………………………… 32
７－２ Replacing the parts ………………………………………………………… 33
７－３ Treatment when stopping operation or move its installation place … 34
７－３－１ Stopping the normal operation ……………………………………… 34
７－３－２ Changing the installation place ……………………………………… 34
７－４ Storage or treatment when not in use for a long period and treatment
for re-use………………………………………………………………… 34
７－５ Recommendable spare parts for regular maintenance ………………… 35

８．RESPONDING TO THE ABNORMAL CASE

８－１ Trouble alarm ……………………………………………………………… 36
８－２ Responding to the trouble ………………………………………………… 36
８－３ Before it is thought to be trouble………………………………………… 36
８－４ Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………… 37

９. DEFINITION OF TERMS……………………………………………………………… 39

１０.DETECTION PRINCIPLE …………………………………………………………… 40

１１．LIST OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

11－１ Standard specifications …………………………………………………… 41
11－２ Product compositions ……………………………………………………… 42
11－３ List of detection gas and range …………………………………………… 42

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 １．PRODUCT OUTLINE

１－１．Preface

First of all, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks for your purchase of our RI-557
Compact Infrared Gas Monitor.
This instruction manual is just a guide book to operate our gas monitor Model RI-557.
Your kind reading of this manual is requested not only for first user but for already
experienced staff.

１－２．Application for use

The Riken Model RI-557 is a compact, single gas infrared monitor designed to measure one
of the specified gas and range for 1) carbon monoxide, 2) carbon dioxide or 3) methane in
air. The sample gas is drawn into this lightweight and rugged unit by an internal pump and is
then analyzed through a Non-Dispersive Infrared Ray Absorption detector. A recorder
output is standard to enable convenient and easy recording of your readings. Model RI-557
is powered on AC mains provide with LCD digital display to meet the extensive utility such
as in automotive, environmetal control, laboratories, university laboratory, research
institutes and many others.

１－３．Identification of each caution mark

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

DANGER
will result in death or serious injury or serious damage to the
product.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situation.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury on the human body or
object.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

CAUTION
result in minor or moderate injury or some damage on the human
body or objects. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

* NOTE This means “ADVICE” at operation.

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 ２．IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
FOR THE SAFETY

２－１．Danger items

DANGER

・ This monitor is not a explosion proof.

Never detect the gas above their lower explosive limit.
・ When intending to detect toxic gas such as carbon monoxide, etc., take enough
consideration for both gas inlet and out / exhaust tubings not to give a danger to human
body.
２－２．Warning items

WARNING
○ Handling this monitor
Perform the operation and maintenance of this monitor by enough knowledgeable and
skilled person.

○ Power source
Before turning the power on, check that the specified voltage is within the supplied voltage.
Then, turn the power on.

○ Necessity of Grounding
Do not cut the protective ground both inside and outside of instrument. Or, do not
disconnect the connection of the ground terminals.

○ Defect of Protective Function

Before start operating, check if any defect is not found on the protective grounding. If
there is any defect on the protective functions such as protective grounding or fuse, do
not start the operation.

○ Fuse
To protect the instrument from fire, use the specifically rated fuse. When replacing the
fuse, turn off the power inside of the panel, and the power source as well. Do not use
fuse that is not specified, or do not make a short-circuit inside of the fuse holder.

○ Operation in Gas
Do not operate the instrument in a atmosphere of combustible gases, explosive gases
or vapor. It is very dangerous to operate the instrument under such circumstances.

○ External connections
Confirm that the outer equipment is connected to this monitor correctly.

○ Treatment at Gas Alarming

It is very dangerous if the instrument detects the gas exceeded the alarm points.
Take any treatment based on your judgment at that time.

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２－３．Caution items

CAUTION

○ Do not use a walky-talky around the instrument.

The indication might be affected by the electric wave generated by the walky-talky if it is
used near the instrument. When the walky-talky is used, be away enough from the
instrument not to affect.

○ Take at least 5 seconds interval when re-turning the power on.

Normal operation cannot be performed if the power is re-turned on within 5 seconds.

○ Confirm the float of the flowmonitor is within two red bars.

If the float is not within the red bars, the correct gas detection cannot be performed.
Adjust the flow rate.

○ Equip a dust filter to the instrument if it is used in a dusty place.

○ Do not use this monitor to control other equipment by use of output from this monitor.
This is not a control equipment.
Do not connect outer equipment for control purpose.

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 ３． PRODUCT FUNCTIONS

３－１．Name of each part and functions

３－１－１．Configuration

【 Front 】 【 Side 】

② Flowmonitor ① LＣD display Handle

Air vent

【 Back 】 【 Top 】

④ Gas inlet
③ Dust filter
⑤ Fuse holder

Earth ⑩ Calibration gas

terminal ⑨Terminal plate（8P） inlet
⑧ Terminal plate（3P）
⑦ Power switch
⑥ Gas outlet

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① ＬＣＤ display : Displaying gas concentration and various messages.
② Flowmonitor : To confirm the suction flow.
③ Dust filter : To remove the dust containing in the sampled gas.
④ Gas inlet : Sampled gas inlet to this monitor.
⑤ Fuse holder : 2A fuses are mounted.
⑥ Gas outlet : Sampled gas outlet from this monitor.
⑦ Power switch : ON/OFF switch for power supply
⑧ Terminal plate（3P）: Terminal strip for power source.
⑨ Terminal plate（8P）: Terminal strip for outputs/relay contacts.
⑩ Calibration gas inlet: Inlet for canned calibration gas(zero/span adjustments).

CAUTION
・Put the cap onto calibration gas inlet in case you do not
use calibration gas.

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 ３－１－２．Front panel

② ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ
light ① ＰＯＷＥＲ light

③ ＡＬＡＲＭ light
④ ＭＡＩＮＴＥＮＡＮＣＥ
light
⑨ ＣＡＬ．switch

⑧ ＳＥＴswitch
⑦ ＴＥＳＴ/▼Switch
⑥ ＺＥＲＯ/▲Switch
⑤ ＦＬＯＷ/ＥＳＣ switch

① ＰＯＷＥＲ light ：Lighting in normal working and flashing in trouble condition.

② ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ light ：Flashing at the 1st gas alarming (When alarm setting is on).
③ ＡＬＡＲＭ light ：Flashing at the 2nd gas alarming(When alarm setting is on).
④ ＭＡＩＮＴＥＮＡＮＣＥ light ：Flashing during zero and span adjustments.
Lighting during sampling pump is turned OFF.
⑤ ＦＬＯＷ/ＥＳＣ switch ：This is used to adjust the sample flow rate. It is also used to
cancel the command in adjustment mode.
⑥ ＺＥＲＯ/▲switch ：Uses for zero adjustment. This is also used to increase reading
in adjustment mode.
⑦ ＴＥＳＴ/▼switch ：Uses to perform an alarm test. This is also used to decrease
reading in adjustment mode.
⑧ ＳＥＴ switch ：Uses to enter the content of various settings.
⑨ ＣＡＬ．switch ：Uses when performing span adjustment.

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３－２．Block diagram

３－２－１．Electric diagram
Gas concentration display

Detector

Ｃ Ｐ Ｕ
Voltage output
External output
Current
output

POWER light

WARNING light

ALARM light
MAINTENANCE light

WARNING contact

FLOW/ESC switch Relay

ZERO/▲ switch ALARM contact

TEST/▼ switch Relay
SET switch
TROUBLE contact
CAL. switch
Relay

Noise filter
Fuse Power switch
Switching
power unit AC power source

３－２－２．Piping diagram
Cal. gas inlet
CAL. GAS IN

Stop valve

GAS outlet
Gas inlet
GAS OUT
Protective Flow Protective
Pump Detector
dust filter monitor filter
Flame Dust Flame
arrestor filter arrestor

＊NOTE
・The flame arrestor is a optional accessory.
・Contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki for flame arrestor.

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 ４．HOW TO USE

４－１．Before operation

Be sure to keep caution items of use not only for first user but for already experienced staff.
If not keep these caution items, the unit may be defective and correct gas detection may
not be performed.

４－２．Installation place

It is easy to change the installation place since this is a transportable instrument.

Select the installation place according to your application.

CAUTION
・ Do not move this monitor during operation.
Reading may be fluctuated by vibration.

Do not install this monitor in the following places

WARNING

, Do not install at places where direct sun drought or where the temperature is
drastically changed.

Keep away it at places where the temperature is drastically changed such as direct sun
drought, around the ventilation blower outlet or direct wind blow.
It may not be followed to the drastically temperature change as the monitor inside is
condensed. Also keep away from the place where the temperature is below 0℃ or above
40℃.

Do not install it where rain or vapor splashes.

・ Do not install it at the place where vapor, steam or water may be splashed.

Do not install it where vibration or shocks may take place.

The system consists of fine electronics parts.

Install them where to be stable not to crush or fall down.

Keep the system from the equipment which may generate the noise (Unit &
cable).

Keep the system from the equipment which may give a high frequency in the
surroundings and install it.
・Do not put the system jointly each. ・Do not wire the cable in parallel nor take
access.

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 Do not install it where the target gas is deposited around.

Do not install at the place where the sample gas is deposited.

Correct measurement will not be performed.
For instance, following consideration is required for CO2 measurement. Since CO2
gas coutains approx 300～800ppm in atmosphere, zero adjustment shall be done by
Nitrogen(N2) instead of atmospheric air. It zero adjustment is done by atmospheric
air, detection error, especially for low measuring range, will be high.

Do not install it where it is attended with danger at maintenance work.

This detector requires regular maintenance.

Do not install the detector where it is attended with danger at maintenance work.

Do not install it where it will be danger for maintenance work.

・ It is required to make regular maintenance. Do not install it where it will be danger for
maintenance such as near the high electric power cable, et.

Do not install it where it is difficult to make maintenance.

Do not install the detector at places where;

* It is required to stop operation of the equipment where gas detector is installed at
maintenance work.
* It cannot make maintenance without taking off a part of equipment.
* Casing cannot be removed by pipings, rack, etc.

Do not install it in an equipment that grounding construction is not enough.

Be sure to ground when install.

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４－３．Mounting the dust filter

The performance of this unit will be interfered by dusts. Make sure to attach the dust filter
to the detection gas inlet.

Dust filter retainer

Dust filter
Remove
Gas inlet
Rubber cap
Remove

Mount

ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ
・ Be sure to mount the dust filter. If it is used without dust filter, water or dust will enter into
the monitor and correct measurement cannot be performed. And it may be the cause of
trouble.
The dust filter is equipped to the monitor at the time of shipment.
・ When replacing the filter, turn OFF the power to stop the pump suction before replacement.

４－４．Caution in the system engineering

CAUTION
・Unstable power and noise may cause error of performance and alarm.
・For the system to use this unit, it is required to make design based on this manual
descriptions.

（１）Stable power used

While the system gets stable at power failure, the external output and alarm contact may
be on and the care for it must be taken. In such case, use the standby battery or take an
appropriate action in the receiver side.
Supply the following power to this unit .

Power
Within 100VAC±１０％ or within 220VAC±１０％
voltage
Power failure Approx 10msec.
tolerance （For power failure above 10msec, it re-starts）
time To warrant the continuous operation, install the standby battery outside.
Do not share a power source with the power involving high power load and
Others high frequency noise.
Use line filter and separate it from noise source according to the need.

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（２）Designing to consider radiation
When install the closed self-standing control panel, mount the fans in the upper
and lower part.

（３）Lightning measures
There is the problem “Lightning”. When make outdoor wiring of cable at factory
or plants etc or when make a parallel wiring in the same duct with the cable in
from outdoor even at the indoor wiring. If the lightning is a huge generation
Lightning
source, the cable is a reception antenna and there is the case that cable
surge
connecting instrument is broken. It is impossible to prevent the generation of
lightning. If the cable should put in metal tube or laid in the underground, it is
impossible to prevent the inductive lightning surge generating from the thunder.
There is not the complete countermeasure for it but the following method can be
considered.
Make the suitable treatment accordingly.
a)The transmission signal route is arranged for connection by the optical fiber
cable etc.
b)Countermeasure by the lighting arrester (Cable safety retainer). There is the
Lightning
way to install the lightning arrester just before the field apparatus and the
measures
central control station. The position of the lightning arrester installation is at
each point of cable laid out from the outdoor to the indoor. The lightning
arrester builds in the circuit to remove the surge voltage to be the source for
the damage of field apparatus (Protection resistor, zero diode etc.) and is
designed to protect the apparatus. But as the signal may be attenuated due
to the lightning arrester, check the action and it is required to use.
Surge noise shall be generated from the thunder lightning or except it.
Grounding
To protect detector from these cause, be sure to make grounding.

（４）Protection of alarm contact

・Alarm contacts shall be used only for external buzzer and alarm light, and do not use
it for the controlling use (such as solenoid valve control etc).

CAUTION

・The each relay contact for WARNING, ALARM and TROUBLE is set at OFF(not
functioning) as a standard version.
・Normally-closed contact (Break contact) at de-energized condition may change to
open contact in a moment due to physical shock.
・Whenever alarm signals from gas detectors are used with normally-closed
contact, please put delayed-circuit (for about one second) to receiver side of
normally-closed contact to avoid such phenomenon.

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 When control the external load, the bad influence may be given to the system according to
the load characteristics. In such case, the following countermeasure shall be taken to
stabilize the action and protect the contents.

・Relayed by the low voltage relay and operate by connecting CR circuit (Spark Killer: SK)
(Diode etc for DC) suited for relay coil directly to relay.

＊ NOTE
・Add CR circuit to the load side of relay on the request.
・It may be better to add CR circuit to the contact side depending on the load.

ＳＫ：Surge absorption filter

RI-557
Terminal
◎
C L
RI-557 SK O SK O
Alarm
I R
contact
L D

◎ Ｖ Ｖ
Relayed relay Power supply
Power supply
(Low voltage relay)

－How to think alarm contacts against inductive load－

The specification for alarm contact is described by the conditions of resistive load.
When use the inductive load for alarm contacts, the very high reverse electromotive
voltage may be generated and the following trouble tends to be produced.

・Contact part of relay is melted adhesively and the contacts can not work.
・High voltage is put inside of this monitor and then, electrical parts may be damaged.
・As it is big noise, the trouble action may be taken by the reckless drive of CPU.

CAUTION
・The inductive load shall not be connected in principle (Do not connect fluorescent
lamp, motor, etc.).
・When use the inductive load, make the contact amplification outside. But as the
outside relay coil belongs to the inductive load, use the relay driven by the low
voltage (within AC100V) and it is protected by an appropriate surge killer.
* As the inductive load, there are following samples.
・Revolving light ・External relay ・Buzzer ・Siren ・Fan ・Fluorescent lamp
・Motor etc.

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４－５．Grounding

Be sure to make grounding before putting on the power.

WARNING

Use the power cord(3P) or earth terminal at the rear side of this monitor
when make grounding.

Be sure to make grounding for safety purpose and to keep stable operation of
this monitor. Do not connect each wire with gas pipe. Make grounding
corresponding to D-class grounding (Grounding resistance : below 100 Ω)

４－６．Caution in wiring

CAUTION
・Do not lay down the power cable and signal cable together with motive cable.

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 ４－７．Applicable cable

４－７－１．Power cable
Use the power cable supplied with the unit.

４－７－２．Output signal(4～20mA)
Use the CVVS shielded cable or equivalent.

４－７－３．Cable for alarm contact

Use the VCTF 0.75mm2 cable or equivalent.

４－７－４．Specifications of terminal plate

【Specifications of terminal plate】
・ Rated voltage ： 250VAC
・ Rated current ： 15A
・ Port size ： M4

【Suitable cable】 ： MAX.1.25mm2

４－８．Arrangement of terminal plate

Power supply WARNING ALARM TROUBLE Signal output

100VAC 50/60Hz Output Output Output 4-20mA or
or (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) 0-1V(Optional)
220VAC 50/60Hz(Optional)

DANGER
・Set the terminal cover after wiring to avoid electrical shock.

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４－９．Caution in piping works

WARNING
・This unit is designed to sample the ambient gas in an atmospheric pressure.
If the excessive pressure is added to gas inlet port and outlet port, it is dangerous
that inner tubing will be disconnected and gas will be leaked.
Use this unit not to adding excessive pressure.
・Connect the tube for exhaust gas to the gas outlet (GAS OUT) and exhaust the sampled
gas to be the safety place.

(1) Piping to this gas monitor

Connection port for sample gas inlet provides a φ7 hose nipple. Use the φ6 (ID) hose.
Connection port for sample gas outlet provides a φ6 hose nipple. Use the φ5 (ID) hose.
The each length of hose for inlet and outlet shall be within 10m.

(2) Sample flow rate

The sample flow rate is approx 0.8～1.2L/min. in operating temperature range.

(3) Dust filter

Be sure to connect the dust filter supplied with accessories to the gas inlet port.

(4) Selection of piping material

・There are some high adsorptive gases in sample gas. Select the proper piping material by
considering the kind of sample gas.
・Select the proper piping material by considering the co-existing gas and moisture.

CAUTION
・Do not use this monitor in a high corrosive atmosphere.

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 ５．OPERATION METHOD

５－１．Preparation to start-up

Before connecting the power cord, take care of the following. If not, there will be the
danger of electric shock and the unit will be damaged.

① Make grounding
② Check that the wiring with the outer unit is made correctly.

DANGER

・Be sure to put the terminal cover after wiring to the terminal plate
not to get an electric shock.

③ Check that the power voltage is within the rating.

④ During adjustment, there is the case to work alarm relay contact.
Arrange not to affect the outside even if the contact work.
⑤ Check that the dust filter is connected correctly or not.
⑥ To prevent fire, check that the designated rated fuse is used.

５－２．Basic performance flow

Normally this is used in detection mode after making power on.

Start-up preparation

Power on

Initial clear(Approx 2 min.)

ＦＬＯＷ/ＥＳＣ switch
(Press approx 3 sec.)
Flow rate adjusting mode
ＺＥＲＯ/▲ switch
(Press approx 3 sec)
Zero adjusting mode
Detection ＴＥＳＴ/▼ switch
mode (Press approx 3 sec)
Alarm test mode
ＣＡＬ．switch
(Press approx 3 sec)
Span adjusting mode

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５－３．Start-up
５－３－１．Power ON

① Make sure to place the unit with properly before power on.
② Confirm location of the power switch.
③ The mark (｜) means “ON” and (○) means “OFF”.

ＯＮ
○ ＯＦＦ

④ Push the power switch（｜）”ON” to power on. Then, POWER light turns on and internal
pump starts working.
⑤ During initial clear (2 minutes), the following actions are carried out.
・System check
・Operation for output : Approx. 2.5mA output
・Operation for alarming.: Gas alarm(optional), trouble action(light, contact) shut-off
⑥ Check flow rate with flowmonitor. The small ball in the flowmonitor should be set between
the RED lines.
⑦ It is not in the RED lines, adjust flow rate according to 【5-3-2 Adjusting the sample flow
rate】

Flow chart of LCD display from Power ON to measurement.

ＲＩ－５５７

ＣＯ２： ５．０００ vol％ Display target gas and range.

ＰＲＥＰＡＲＡＴＩＯＮ

ＳＹＳＴＥＭ ＣＨＥＣＫ
Display alternately
Ｗａｉｔｉｎｇ

＜In cas of fail＞ ＦＡＩＬ ＳＹＳＴＥＭ ＳＹＳＴＥＭ ＣＨＥＣＫ ＯＫ ＜Works properly＞

Keep this message ＳＴＡＮＤ ＢＹ ＯＫ

* NＯＴＥ ＣＯ２： ０．０１０ vol％ Displays gas

concentration
・ In case of system fail, refer to the
【8-1. Trouble alarm】.

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５－３－２．Adjusting the sample flow rate

Sample flow adjustment is set at flow rate adjustment mode.

①Press FLOW switch and hold 3 sec. during

ＨＯＬＤ ＦＬＯＷ ＫＥＹ
the unit is at initial clear or detection
mode. (Example)
Then, you can enter flow adjusting mode.
Press ESC switch and hold 3sec. again
when you escape this mode without
re-adjustment.
②During flow adjustment mode, “ＦＬＯＷ” ＦＬＯＷ
is blinking on LCD. The ball should be set (Example)
between RED lines of the flowmonitor.
Adjust by pressing ▲/▼ keys. Flow monitor

RED lines

③Press SET switch after adjustment.

“ＦＬＯＷ”turns steady display and the
units return to normal detection mode.
ＦＬＯＷ
(Example)

＊NＯＴＥ
・Model RI-557 has automatic flow adjustment function. With internal flow sensor, it can
check the low flow and then enhances suction ratio of internal pump. However, it alarms
“FAIL FLOW” on LCD when it cannot get enough flow even after automatic flow
adjustment.
･In this case, as the flow ratio was set maximum value by automatic flow adjustment, you
cannot enter the Flow adjusting mode. Then, check the flow pass and filter if there are
clogging and turn OFF the unit. You can enter the flow adjusting mode with the unit
turn ON again. If you could not recover, contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

５－４．Explanation of performance
５－４－１．Display action

This unit applies following two indicators.

(1)LCD ：Display gas concentration
(2)LED light ：POWER light ・・・・・・・Indicates status of power supply and trouble condition
WARNING light・・・・・ Lights on at 1st alarm
ALARM light ・・・・・・・Lights on at 2nd alarm
Maintenance light・・・・Lights on during maintenance mode

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 ＊NＯＴＥ
・In order to explain the indication of LED lights, we use following notation and abbreviation.
Working conditions of LCD and LED will be different from the status of the unit.

LED light notation LED light abbreviation

○：Light OFF ●：Lighting ◎：Blinking PW : POWER AL1: WARNING
AL2 : ALARM MNT : MAINTENACE
・This unit has no zero suppression function.

Minus indication

When LCD display shows“－０．０００vol％”, ● ○ ○ ○

ＣＯ２： － ０．０００ vol％
it means zero point is going down at PW AL1 AL2 MNT
minus. (Example)

！ CＡＵＴＩＯＮ
・Zero adjustment is necessary to operate this unit properly when LCD display shows
“－０．０００vol％” according to 【5-5-1 Zero adjustment】.

Full scale over

LCD display shows “ ＯＶＥＲ ”in case the ● ○ ○ ○
ＣＯ２： ＯＶＥＲ
measuring gas concentration exceeds full PW AL1 AL2 MNT
scale range of this unit. (Example)

Alarm
When the unit detects the target gas which ● ◎ ◎ ○
concentration is higher than WARNING or PW AL1 AL2 MNT ＣＯ２： ３．５００ vol％
ALARM, these lights will be blinking. (Example)

＊NOTE
・WARNING (1st alarm) and ALARM (2nd alarm) are optional functions.

Failure
LCD display shows following messages if
some trouble would be happened. ◎ ○ ○ ○
ＦＡＩＬ ＳＥＮＳＯＲ
＜LCD display＞・・・・＜Causes＞ PW AL1 AL2 MNT
FAIL SYSTEM ・・・・ System failure (Example)

FAIL SENSOR ・・・・ Sensor failure

FAIL ZERO ・・・・ Zero point failure ＊NOTE
FAIL FLOW ・・・・ Flow failure ・ Refer to 【8-1 Trouble alarm】 in case of
trouble.

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５－４－２．External output action

4－20mA version
(1) Signal transmission method ： Electric current transmission（Max loop load 300Ω）
(2) Signal level
① Detection mode ： 4-22mA(Depends on gas concentration)…(0-1V for 0-1V version)
② Initial clear ： 2.5mA(Fixed)………………………………(0V for 0-1V version)
③ Zero/Span adjustment mode ： 2.5mA(Fixed)………………………………(0V for 0-1V version)
④ Alarm test ： 4-22mA(Depends on gas concentration)…(0-1V for 0-1V version)
⑤ Failure alarm ： 0.5mA(Fixed)………………………………(0V for 0-1V version)
⑥ Power OFF ： 0mA…………………………………………(0V for 0-1V version)

Relations between gas concentration and signal output are shown below:

Signal output
２２ｍＡ
２０ｍＡ

４ｍＡ
２.５ｍＡ

Gas concentration
0
Full scale

Detection mode
Initial clear /Zero, Span adjustment
mode

！ CAUTION

・4～20mA signal output has been adjusted before delivery. Do not attempt to adjust
this output.
Contact our authorized service agent if re-adjustment after installation is required.

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５－５．Adjustments
５－５－１．Zero adjustment

Zero adjustment is done in zero adjustment mode.

Perform this adjustment regularly or at the time when zero point is moved.

CAUTION

・ Zero point will not be stable just after power on(During warm-up operation).
Do not adjust zero during warm-up operation, you cannot adjust it correctly.
Zero adjustment shall be done after warm-up operation (More than one hour).
・ When performing zero adjustment with zero gas, carry out it after reading gets stable.
・ Zero adjustment shall be done in gas free places(fresh atmosphere)
・ Normal adjustment cannot be performed if the detector is condensed.
・ Use the designated calibration gas.
・ Confirm the remainder when canned calibration gas is used (Use the canned gas
containing above 0.1MPa)

① Press and hold ZERO switch for about

ＨＯＬＤ ＺＥＲＯ ＫＥＹ
3 seconds to enter zero adjustment mode.
(Example)
(MAINTENANCE light blinks during zero
adjustment mode. Press and hold ESC
switch for about 3 seconds to return
detection mode without zero adjustment).

② Press SET switch when LCD shows ＳＥＴ ＺＥＲＯ ？

SET ZERO . Then, you can enter zero (Example)
adjustment mode.

③ Select pump ON/OFF with ▲/▼ ＰＵＭＰ ＯＦＦ ？

switch depending on the way of applying (Example)
zero gas and then, press SET switch.
(Check pump ON or OFF with flowmonitor).
ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
(Example)

＊NOTE

When canned gas is used

→ PUMP OFF（MAINTENANCE light: Turns on）
When gas sampling bag is used
→ PUMP ON （MAINTENANCE light: Blinking)

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④ LCD display shows current gas
concentration with blinking. Apply zero gas ＣＯ２： ０．０１０ vol％
and wait until the reading gets stable. (Example)

＊NOTE
In case of using canned gas C
y
→ Apply zero gas as indicated the figure.
l
i
n
d
Calibration gas inlet
e
r

Then, supply the gas in 2～4 times every 2～3

seconds.
↓
I
↓Adjustment
n
d
i
c
a
t
i Press the tip
against this inlet
o
n

Apply canned gas 1 2 3 4

Dust filter

Inlet

Using gas sampling bag

→Supply zero gas from gas inlet located
at the rear side of the unit as shown in
right figure. [Rear view]
Gas sampling bag

⑤ After zero is stable, press SET switch.

Then, LCD display shows “ ＺＥＲＯ ＳＥＴ ＺＥＲＯ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ
ＯＫ ” and the unit is back to normal (Example)
detection mode. Zero adjustment is succeeded.

⑥LCD display shows “ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？ ”

in case you set pump off before zero ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
adjustment. (Example)
Then press SET switch, and the pump
works and it returns to detection mode.

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 * NOTE

When you use this unit first time or you have not used this unit for rather long term,
zero point might be shifted. In such case, The unit automatically goes to fundamental
adjustment mode from zero adjustment mode. See below instruction.
・Keep on applying zero gas and wait until the reading gets
stable. After that, adjust the reading between 2950 mV ＶＰＰ： ２７３４ ｍＶ
and 3050 mV by pressing ▲ / ▼ switch. Wait for (Example)
approx. 3 minutes until this adjusted value become
stable.
Press SET switch, and both zero adjustment and ＶＰＰ： ３０００ ｍＶ
fundamental adjustment are completed. The unit is (Example)
back to normal detector mode.

Zero adjustment failure

① If zero adjustment is failed, LCD
display shows“ＦＡＩＬ ＺＥＲＯ ”
ＦＡＩＬ ＺＥＲＯ
Then, back to normal measuring mode by
(Example)
pressing ESC switch or SET switch. Zero adjustment is failed.

②LCD display shows“ ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？ ”

in case you set pump off before zero ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
adjustment. Then press SET switch, (Example)
and the pump works and it returns to
detection mode.

③Check the unit and piping and try to

attempt zero adjustment again. If it
would not be adjusted zero, it may be
caused by the sensor failure. Put off the
power supply and contact our nearest
agent.

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５－５－２．Span adjustment
Span adjustment is done in span adjustment mode. Perform this adjustment periodically or if
the sensitivity would be changed.

CAUTION

・ Span adjustment shall be done with calibration gas after the reading gets stable.
・ Use the designated calibration gas for this adjustment.
・ Confirm the remainder when cannned calibration gas is used (Use the canned gas
containing above 0.1MPa.)

① Press the CAL switch for about 3 seconds

in detection mode to enter span ＨＯＬＤ ＣＡＬ． ＫＥＹ
adjustment mode (MAINTENANCE light (Example)
blinks during span adjustment mode.
Press ESC switch for about 3 seconds to
return detection mode.)

② Press SET switch. ＳＥＴ ＳＰＡＮ ？

(Example)
③ Select pump ON/OFF switch with ▲/▼
switch depending on the way of applying ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
calibration gas and then, press SET switch. (Example)
(Check the pump ON or OFF with
flowmeter).
ＰＵＭＰ ＯＦＦ ？
(Example)

＊NOTE

When canned gas is used

→ PUMP OFF (MAINTENANCE light : Turns on)
When gas sampling bag is used
→ PUMP ON（MAINTENANCE light : Blinking）

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④Current gas concentration is shown
with blinking. Apply calibration gas. ＳＰＡＮ： ２．５００ vol％
(Example)

＊ NOTE
When canned gas is used
→ Apply the gas from calibration gas inlet.
Then, supply the gas in 2～4 times every
↑
2～3 seconds as shown below graph. I
n ↓Adjustment
d
i
c
a
t
i
o
n

1 2 3 4 Time
Apply canned gas

When gas sampling bag is used

→ Supply the gas from gas inlet located at the rear side of the unit.

See 【5-5-1. Zero adjustment】 for this inlet port.

⑤ The reading starts to increase. After

reading gets stable, adjust it to the ＳＰＡＮ： ３．０００ vol％
calibration gas concentration with ▲/▼ (Example)
switch.

⑥Press ＳＥＴ switch to save the adjusted

value. When adjustment is performed ＳＰＡＮ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ
correctly, the display shows “ Ｓ Ｐ Ａ Ｎ (Example)
ＳＥＴ ＯＫ ” and returns to detection
mode.
ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
⑦ When adjustment is performed with (Example)
pump off, the display shows “ ＰＵＭＰ
ＯＮ ？ ” after displaying “ ＳＰＡＮ
ＳＥＴ ＯＫ .” ● ○ ○ ○
ＣＯ２： ０．１００ vol％
Then, press SET switch. PW AL1 AL2 MNT
(Example)
The pump works and the unit returns to
detection mode.

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When SET switch is pressed in atmosphere without supplying the calibration gas.

① If the SET switch is pressed in

atmosphere without supplying the gas,
ＳＰＡＮ： ０．１００ vol％
span adjustment is not performed and it
returns to detection mode. (Example)

ＣＯ２： ０．０１０ vol％

But, if you pressed SET switch by (Example)
operating ▲/▼switch, take care that the
span adjustment will be done(When ▲/▼ ＳＰＡＮ： ０．１００ vol％
switch is operated with gas concentration
(Example)
within 5% of full scale, the display shows
“ＦＡＩＬ ＳＰＡＮ. ”

When span adjustment could not be performed.

① If span adjustment could not be

performed, the display shows “ＦＡＩＬ
ＳＰＡＮ. ” ＦＡＩＬ ＳＰＡＮ
Press SET or ESC switch to return (Example)
Span adjustment is failed.
detection mode.
② When adjustment was done at pump
“OFF” condition, it displays
“ ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？ ” later. Pressing ＰＵＭＰ ＯＮ ？
SET switch, pump works and it
(Example)
returns detection mode.
③ Check the unit and pipings and then,
perform zero and span adjustments
again.
Even so you could not perform span
adjustment, gas sensor may be
defective. Turn off the power and
contact our nearest agent.

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５－６．Alarm test（Confirming a transmission status）

This section is used to confirm the transmission status to the outer equipment by giving
same gas concentration signal output. Alarm will be activated when test level exceeds preset
alarm point if the unit provides an alarm function.

！ WARNING
・When make alarm test (transmission test), announce it to respective department
beforehand. Carry it out after making proper treatment (External signal output
and alarm contact.)

① Press TEST switch for about 3

ＨＯＬＤ ＴＥＳＴ ＫＥＹ
seconds to start alarm test
mode.(MAINTNANCE light flashes
during alarm test mode. If alarm test is ＊ NOTE
not necessary, press ESC switch for Select the operation of the alarm contact setting
about 3 sec, and it returns detection during alarm test.
Select the NO-ACT or the ACT by ▲/▼ switch and
mode. SET switch.
NO-ACT : non work
ACT : work (TEST display is flashing.)

② Change the reading with ▲/▼switch

ＴＥＳＴ： ０．０００ vol％
and confirm that the same gas
concentration signal is output.
ＴＥＳＴ： ３．１００ vol％

③ Press ＥＳＣ switch for 3 sec to return

detection mode.
ＣＯ２： ０．０１０ vol％

５－７．How to finish operation

① When finish this operation, check the external output and action of outer equipment to
be connected with external alarm contact.
② Turn power switch of this unit to off position (○).
③ Stop the power supply to this unit.

！ WARNING
・When finish this operation, do it after making proper treatment such as point skip
with the upper system(Centralized system) etc.
・In case of detecting high concentration gas, high adsorptive gases or alcohol, turn off
the power after sampling fresh air for about 5 minutes and making cleaning inside
the unit.

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 ６． KIND OF ALARM AND ITS ACTION

６－１．Kind of alarm
There are two kinds of gas alarm (optional) and trouble alarm.
(1) Gas alarm (WARNING, ALARM …Optional)
When the detection gas reaches to preset alarm level or exceeds it, this starts to active.

＊ NOTE
・ We will set alarm action(WARNING, ALARM) on request.
To prevent error of performance, it is required to set an alarm delay time
separately.

(2) Trouble alarm (TROUBLE)

Trouble is detected in the detector and it gives an alarm as trouble alarm.

６－２．Alarm action
(1) Gas alarm (Optional)
When alarm function is provided, WARNING light(yellow) and /or ALARM light(red) turns
on. The standard version is not set an alarm.
WARNING light and ALARM light are turned off in normal operation. When gas
concentration exceeds preset alarm level, this light flashes and starts gas alarm action.

＊ NOTE
・ Alarm action is reset automatically when gas concentration decreases under
preset alarm level.
・ This unit has no audible alarm.

“Alarm pattern”
G
a AL2 Alarm level (ALARM)
s
c
o AL1 Alarm level (WARNING)
n
c
e
n
0
t
r
a
t
i
Alarm light (AL1)
o
n
Alarm contact(Terminal 1,2)
警報遅延時
Alarm delay time (3sec.)
Alarm light (AL2)
Alarm contact(Terminal 3,4)
Alarm delay time
(3sec.)

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(2) Trouble alarm
When the unit detects abnormality, POWER light (Green) flashes and relay contact for
trouble alarm works.
＊ NOTE
・ When the unit return to normal condition from trouble condition, it starts
again from the action (initial clear) after power on, except the system trouble
“FAIL SYSTEM.”. See 【8-1 Trouble alarm】 for details.
・ This unit has no audible alarm.

６－３．Gas alarm (The unit with alarm setting)

６－３－１．Responding to gas alarm

Reaction to leak gas

The counteraction at gas alarm shall follow to the client rule and immediate reaction shall
be required.
Generally, the following action is taken.

①Confirmation of indication value.

＊ NOTE
・ Instantaneous gas leak may get lower at confirmation time.
・ Except gas alarm, it gets alarm condition temporarily by noise or any other
accidental conditions.

②Based on gas alarm control concentration, it keeps the safety by keeping away people
from the monitoring area.
③When gas concentration display is continued, close the gas valve and confirm that gas
concentration gets lower enough.
④Suppose that the leak gas is to remain and provide yourself with protection attire and tool
away from danger, go to the leak site and check the gas residual condition by portable gas
detector.
⑤After checking that there is no danger, the treatment for gas leak shall be taken.

６－３－２. Gas alarm possibility except the case of gas detection

It may respond to interference gas

For interference gases, contact the nearest agent or Riken Keiki.
It may be caused by drifting due to the change of long time elapsed sensor
Check the reading by daily check and make calibration (zero and span) whenever
necessary.
It may be caused by the noise generated from spherical machine
・Revision of installation location, wirings and the addition etc. of noise measure parts
shall be required.
・It may receive a temporarily noise such as by thunder lightning etc.
The measure for surge according to the condition can be taken.

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 ７． MAINTENANCE CHECK

This is an important for security and safety. To maintain the security and enhance the
reliability of safety, the regular maintenance check for it shall be absolutely necessary.

７－１．Frequency of maintenance and check items.

７－１－１．Daily check
This is the check items carried out by customer.
① Check of flowmonitor
Check that the ball in flowmonitor of this unit is within two red lines. If not, adjust flow
rate(See 【5-3-2 Adjusting the sample flow rate】).
② Check of PW/TR light
Check that the power light is at on condition. If it is flashing, check the contents of
trouble.
③ Check of LCD reading
Check that LCD reading is zero (0) in fresh atmosphere or when zero gas is supplied.
If it is not “0”, make zero adjustment. (See 【5-5-1 Zero adjustment】)
④ Check and replacement of dust filter
Check the dirt of dust filter by eyes. If it is not within two red lines, adjust it according
to 【5-3-2 Adjusting the sample flow rate】.
Even though it cannot move up, the filth of dust filter can be considered. Replace it with
new one or check the flow path (clog, bend or crack of tubing).

７－１－２．Regular maintenance check

The following items shall be checked at regular maintenance.

① Daily check
② Cleaning of this unit
③ Zero and span adjustments
④ Function check
⑤ Parts replacement (Refer to 【7-5 Recommendable spare parts for regular
maintenance】)

７－１－３．Maintenance contract for regular check

・ To maintain the safety operation of the unit, it is recommended to keep the

maintenance contract with service agent for regular maintenance, adjustment and
overhaul etc including the gas sensitivity adjustment.
・For the detail of maintenance contract, contact our nearest service agent or Riken
Keiki.

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７－２．Replacing the parts

CAUTION
・ Contact our nearest agent for replacement of sensor and other parts.

Replacing the dust filter Rubber connection

If you could not bring the ball in flownmonitor for gas inlet side.
Dust filter
within red lines even though you would try it,
the filth of dust filter can be considered.
Replace it with new one.
① Turn power switch to “○” position (OFF).
② Remove the pawl in the center of retainer
Retainer
which is connected between the unit and Retainer
dust filter.
③ Remove rubber connection for gas inlet
side (you can detach dust filter)
④ Replace the dust filter with new one (Take
care for mounting direction) Mount the filter to
this direction not
to connect
wrongly.
Replacing the fuse
If the display shows nothing when power is Fuse holder
supplied, the fuse may be broken. Replace it 2A
with new one.
① Turn power switch to “O”(OFF) position and
pull out the power cord from receptacle.
② Take off the fuse holder located at the rear To remove
of the unit with flat-blade screwdriver.
③ Replace the fuse (2A) with new one.
④ Mount the fuse holder as before. To insert (Press and turn)

Flat-blade
screwdriver

DANGER
・ Be sure to use the designated fuse.
・ There is the fear of fire and it is very danger if undesignated fuse is used or the fuse
is sort-circuited.
・ If the fuse would be broken again after replacement of fuse, contact our nearest
agent or Riken Keiki.

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７－３．Treatment when stopping operation or move its
installation place
７－３－１．Stopping the normal operation
See 【5-7 How to finish operation】

７－３－２．Changing the installation place

When changing the installation place, refer to 【4-2 Installation place】 in advance.
Also refer to 【4-6 Caution in wiring】 and 【4-9 Caution in piping works】.

CAUTION
・ Do not move the unit while in operation.
Reading will be changed due to the vibration.
・ Be sure to perform gas calibration when changing the installation place.
・ Ask to our nearest agent for re-adjustments including gas calibration.

７－４. Storage or treatment when not in use for a long period

and treatment for re-use.

This model must be stored under the following environmental conditions.

・In a dark place under the normal temperature and humidity away from direct sunlight.
・In a place where gases, solvents or vapors are not present.

CAUTION
・ Be sure to perform zero and span adjustments when the unit is used again.
・ The re-adjustment and parts replacement shall be contacted to our nearest agent.
・ When installation place is moved from cold place to warm place, the inside of the unit will
be condensed. Operation under such condition causes malfunction or trouble.
In such case, leave the unit for a while, and then use it after inside temperature of the
unit is equilibrated with ambient temperature.

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７－５．Recommendable spare parts for regular maintenance

Check Replacement
No. Description Q’ty/unit
interval interval
1 Pump (Excluding diaphragm) 6 months 1～3 years 1 pce

2 Pump diaphragm 6 months 1～2 years 1 pce

3 Pump holder 1 year 3～6 years 1 pce

4 Detector (Sensor ass’y) 6 months 2～3 years 1 pce

5 Internal tubing 6 months 1～3 years 1 set

6 Switching regulator －－－ 4～6 years 1 pce

7 Printed circuit board(MAIN PCB) －－－ 6～7 years 1 set

8 LCD 1 year 7～8 years 1 pce

9 Fuse (2A) －－－ 8 years 2 pcs.

10 Flowmonitor ass’y 1 year 7～8 years 1 pce

11 O-ring for flowmeter 1 year 3～6 years 1 pce

12 External dust filter 6 months 0.5～1 years 1 pce

13 Protective dust filter 6 months 2～3 years 1 pce

14 Protective filter 6 months 2～3 years 1 pce

15 Stop valve 6 months 2～3 years 1 pce

＊ NOTE
・ The replacement interval will change depending on operating condition and it does
not mean the guarantee period.
・ Replacement of printed circuit board is required due to the deterioration of
capacitor.
・ For printed circuit board, use pre-adjusted one.

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 8．RESPONDING TO THE ABNORMAL CASE

８－１．Trouble alarm
Flashing of PW/TR light
・When PW/TR light is flashing, it is the condition that the following trouble may be
caused.
Research its cause and contact our nearest agent.
・In case of trouble alarm, trouble alarm contact activates and 0.5mA(fix) signal is
output.

Displays Contents/ Recommended action

Probable causes
FAIL Some abnormal condition Put on the power again.
If it can not be recovered, even though
SYSTEM would be happened. you would repeat power ON and OFF.
Connection failure of the Contact our nearest agent.
FAIL sensor connector or
SENSOR sensor part would be
defective
A particle of dirt is Perform zero adjustment.
accumulated inside of If it can not be recovered, contact our
sensor. nearest agent.
If there is the direct rays of sun or high
FAIL ZERO temperature generating device around
Ambient temperature the unit, zero point will fluctuate and an
changes suddenly alarm may be actuated. Put a shield or
protect the unit from sudden
temperature change.
Check the clog of filter and gas flow line
FAIL FLOW Pump trouble or gas flow and cope with a problem.
line is clogged If it can not be recovered, contact our
nearest agent.

８－２．Responding to the trouble

When any trouble was found on this unit, contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.
If trouble should take place, we try best to search its cause and prevent its cause.
８－３．Before it is thought to be trouble
It may be originated from disconnection and short circuit between units.
・Check the wirings and periphery of related equipment to be connected with this
unit.
There is the case that operation of the unit is not correct including piping work and
installation work etc.
・Read operation manual and re-check operation procedure. Contact our nearest
agent if there is still unclear point.
・This will be treated by the re-check of stand-by battery, electrical line filter,
insulation transformer etc or those addition.

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８－４．Troubleshooting

(1) POWER light does not turn ON

・ Is power switch at ON position ?
→ Put power switch to (｜) (ON) position.
・ Is supply voltage correct ?
→ Check the supply voltage and supply the rated voltage.
・ Is power cable connected properly ?
→ Connect power cable certainly.
・ Is fuse disconnected ?
→ Search the cause of disconnection and replace it by referring 【7-2 Replacing
the parts】 after making countermeasures.

＊ NOTE
Rating of the fuse for this unit is 2A.

(2) POWER light is flashing

・See 【8-1 Trouble alarm】.

(3) The reading increases indefinitely

・ Is the temperature around the unit changed suddenly or not ?
→ The reading may be increased due to the direct rays of sun or sudden
temperature change gas. Make a countermeasure not to change the temperature
suddenly around this unit.
・ Is temperature and humidity in sampling gas changed suddenly or not ?
→ The reading may be increased due to the sudden temperature and humidity
change in sampled gas. Make proper pre-treatment to be a constant conditions
for the sampled gas.
・ Is sample gas pressure changed or not ?
→ The unit is affected by pressure. Make proper pre-treatment to be a constant
pressure for the sampled gas.
・ Is the unit affected by outside noise or not ?
→ Reduce the outside noise by referring 【4-4 Caution in the system engineering】.

(4) Reading is over range

・ Is inside detector dirty or not ?
→ Check whether the filter is dirty by water, dust etc or not.
In case of IR detector, the reading is affected if the cell in detector gets wet or
dirty by water etc. In such case ask our nearest agent for repair.
・ Is the unit affected by outside noise or not ?
→ Reduce the outside noise by referring 【4-4 Caution in system engineering】.

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(5) The unit has a indefinite action
・ Is there outside noise or not ?
→ Turn off the power and turn on the power again for re-start of operation.
When such takes place oftentimes, reduce the outside noise by referring 【4-4
Caution in system engineering】.

(6) Zero adjustment is not possible

・ Is it just after power on ?
→ Adjust zero after making warm up for more than 1 hour.
・ Is gas concentration for adjustment correct ?
→ Use the fresh air or nitrogen gas without containing target gas and interference
gas.
・ Is inside unit condensed or not ?
→ Correct adjustment cannot be performed if piping and inside the unit are
condensed. Do not install the unit where sudden temperature and humidity
change takes place.
(7) Span adjustment is not possible
・ Is gas concentration for adjustment correct ?
→ Use the appropriate gas concentration for adjustment. If you could not adjust
even though you used appropriate gas concentration, sensitivity may be dropped.
Contact our nearest agent.
(8) Slow response
・ Is the dust filter clogged or not ?
→ Replace the dust filter.
・ Is the pipe at gas inlet side or gas outlet side broken or clogged ?
→ Take appropriate measure for wrong point.
・ Is sample flow rate correct ?
→ Adjust sample flow rate.
(9) Fuse disconnection
・ The trouble of this unit or trouble of external power source can be considered.
→ Search this cause and after taking its measures, replace the fuse with the
designated one.

＊ NOTE
・ The fuse rating for this unit is 2A (Normal fusing).

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 ９. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Flowmonitor
This is a monitor to confirm the sampled gas flow.

Output signal
Signals in general being output from this unit.
・ Gas concentration signal : Electric current 4～20mA (or 0～1V as optional)
・ Status signal : Electric current 4～20mA (or 0～1V as optional)
・ Alarm contact : Relay contacts for WARNING, ALARM and TROUBLE.

Dust filter
The goods to remove dust which gives bad influence to the functions by placing it in front of
the unit.

Full scale
The maximum value for detection range.

Adjustment
To adjust instrument reading to the standard gas concentration using calibration gas, etc.

Initial clear
The reading will be unstable for a few minutes after power on.
This means the initial action to prevent a fault alarm during this period.
During this period, a false signal (2.5mA for 4～20mA output or 0V for 0～1V output) is
output and alarm contact shall be cut off.

Zero suppression
This is a function to blur the environment change or the influence by interference gas.

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 １０. DETECTION PRINCIPLE

Model RI-557 applies Non-Dispersive Infrared Ray Absorption(NDIR) technique to detect

target gas.
The infrared beam emitted from the light source passes through the gas cell and reaches to IR
sensor. The target gas enters into gas cell from gas inlet.
When target gas is entered into gas cell, the amount of infrared ray to be received by IR
sensor decreases since the infrared ray emitted from IR source is absorbed by the target gas.
This decreased amount is detected by IR sensor and output as gas concentration. There is a
optical band pass filter in front of IR sensor which can pass the absorption wave of target gas.
Then, there is no sensitivity for the gas which has the different absorption wave from the
target gas. Furthermore, there is no sensitivity against N 2 and H2 etc. which cannot absorb
infrared ray.

Airway Gas out Gas in

Gas cell
Gas coｎc. display

Infrared ray Microcomputer

Analog ouｔput
IR light Optical filter
source

IR sensor Replay contact

Structure
（IR Detector）

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 １１. LIST OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

11－1．Standard specifications

Model : RI-557
Detection principle : Non-Dispersive Infrared Ray Absorption (NDIR) method
Target gas : Refer to the list of detection gas and range
Detection range : Refer to the list of detection gas and range
Repeatability : Within 2% of full scale (at constant conditions)
Linearity : Within 3% of full scale (at constant conditions)
Response time : Within 30 sec to get 90% of final reading (from the sample gas inlet
of the unit).
Detection method : Automatic sample drawing by internal pump.
Sample flow rate : 0.8～1.2L/min
Sample tubing connection : Sample side φ6 ID tubing (Gas inlet φ7)
Exhaust side φ5 ID tubing (Gas outlet φ6)
Gas alarm (Optional) : 2 levels (WARNING/ALARM), adjustable between 20% of full scale
and full scale, non-latching.
Relay contact : Dry contact, normally-open or normally-close contact for each step,
rated 0.4A at 125VAC/2A at 30VDC(Resistive load).
Display functions :
Gas concentration ……16 digit LCD
Status indication ……… 16 digit LCD and LED lights
① POWER (Green) : Normal…ON, Trouble…Flashing
② WARNING(Yellow) : Normal…OFF, Warning…Flashing
③ ALARM (Red) : Normal…OFF, Alarming…Flashing
④ MAINTENANCE (Green) : Zero adjusting …Flashing
Span adjusting…Flashing
Pump OFF … Lights ON
(During zero/span adjustments)
Self-diagnostic function : System failure, sensor connection failure, zero point failure.
Trouble alarm : Flashing of POWER light, display of trouble contents.
Relay contact : Not provided or Provided(Optional), dry contact, normally-open or
normally-close(Optional)
Rated 0.4A at 125VAC/2A at 30VDC(Resistive load)
Analog output : 4～20mA(non-isolated, max signal load 300Ω) or
0～1V(non-isolated).
Warm-up time : Approx 60 min after power on (Available to detect the gas 2
minutes later after power on)
Power requirement : 100VAC±10%, 50/60Hｚ, Max 25VA or 220V±10％,
50/60Hz, Max35VA.
Operating temp & humidity: 0～40℃, below 90%RH (Non-condensing)
Dimensions : Approx 220(W) x 200(H) x 320(D) mm (Excluding projection)
Weight : Approx 5.7kg.

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11－２．Product compositions

Standard compositions
・ The main unit(RI-557) ……………………… 1 unit
・ Standard accessories
Power cable …………………… 1 pce
Operating instruction manual …… 1 vol.
Inspection certificate …………… 1 sheet
Rubber tubing (1m) ……………… 1 pce
・ Optional accessories
Dust filter
Fuse (2A)
Gas sampling bag
Protective dust filter (for the inside of the unit)
Protective filter (for the inside of the unit)
Flame arrestor

11－３．List of detection gas and range

Detection range (vol%) 0～2 0～5 0～10 0～20 0～50 0～100

High range (vol%) 0.5～2 1～5 2～10 5～20 10～50 20～100
Resolution (vol%) 0.01 0.025 0.05 0.1 0.25 0.5
Low range (vol%) 0～0.5 0～1 0～2 0～5 0～10 0～20
Resolution (vol%) 0.005 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.1 0.2
Carbon monoxide (CO) ― ○ ○ ― ― ―
Carbon dioxide (CO2) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Methane (CH4) ― ○ ― ― ― ―

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