Indoor Carbon Monoxide Monitor

EC-600
Operating Manual

Part Number: 71-0417

Revision: P1
Released: 3/22/17
Contents

1. Outline of the Product ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Purpose of use ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE ............................................................................ 4
Method of confirmation for CE marking type .................................................................................................. 4
2. Important Notices on Safety ........................................................................................................................... 5
2-1. Danger cases........................................................................................................................................... 5
2-2. Warning cases ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2-3. Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Product Components ...................................................................................................................................... 7
3-1. Main unit and standard accessories ........................................................................................................ 7
3-2. Names and functions for each part ......................................................................................................... 9
4. How to Install ................................................................................................................................................ 12
4-1. Precautions for installation points ......................................................................................................... 12
4-2. Precautions for system designing ......................................................................................................... 13
4-3. Installation of main unit .......................................................................................................................... 15
4-4. Precautions for wiring ............................................................................................................................ 18
5. How to Use ................................................................................................................................................... 21
5-1. Before using the monitor ....................................................................................................................... 21
5-2. Preparation for start-up ......................................................................................................................... 21
5-3. Basic operating procedures ................................................................................................................... 22
5-4. Power-on ............................................................................................................................................... 23
5-5. Modes .................................................................................................................................................... 24
5-6. User mode ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5-7. Power-off ............................................................................................................................................... 28
6. Alarm Activation and Functions .................................................................................................................... 29
6-1. Gas alarm activation .............................................................................................................................. 29
6-2. Fault alarm activation ............................................................................................................................ 34
6-3. Suppression function ............................................................................................................................. 34
7. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 35
7-1. Maintenance intervals and items ........................................................................................................... 35
7-2. Maintenance (regular maintenance) mode ........................................................................................... 36
7-3. Preparation for zero and span adjustment………………………………..…………………………………42
7-4. Zero Adjustment………………………………………………………………………………………………..43
7-5. Span Adjustment……………………………………………………………………………………………….44
7-6. Environmental Settings………………………………………………………………………………………..45
7-7. Return to User Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………..52
7-8. Component Replacement……………………………………………………………………………………..52
7-9. Replacing a Sensor Cable…………………………………………………………………………………….54
7-10. Adding a Sensor Cable……………………………………………………………………………………….57
8. Storage and Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 62
8-1. Procedures to store the monitor or leave it for a long time ................................................................... 62
8-2. Procedures to relocate the monitor or use it again ............................................................................... 62
8-3. Disposal of products .............................................................................................................................. 62
9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 63
10. Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 65
10-1. List of specifications ............................................................................................................................ 65
10-2. List of accessories ............................................................................................................................... 66
11. Parts List…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….67
12. Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 68
12-1. Detection principle of electrochemical type ......................................................................................... 68
12-2. Definition of terms................................................................................................................................ 69

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1. Outline of the Product

Preface
Thank you for choosing our indoor carbon monoxide monitor EC-600 (hereinafter referred to as the
monitor). Please check that the model number of the product you purchased is included in the
specifications on this manual.

This manual describes how to use the monitor properly and its specifications. First-time users and users
who have already used the monitor must read and understand the operating manual and use this product
as described in this manual.

Note that the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement. It is
also prohibited to copy or reproduce this manual, in whole or in part, without permission.

Regardless of warranty period, we shall not make any indemnification for accidents and damage caused by
using the monitor.
Make sure to read the warranty policy specified on the warranty.

Purpose of use
This carbon monoxide monitor measures carbon monoxide in the air and issues an alarm using the buzzer
and LCD backlight when carbon monoxide concentration rises over a preset concentration (alarm setpoint).
While displaying measured carbon monoxide concentration on the LCD, the monitor converts it to an
analog signal of 4 - 20 mA or 0 - 1 V to output (only 0 - 1 V for the dry battery type) and outputs a two-step
gas alarm contact at a gas alarm state.
The monitor is a safety unit, not an analyzer which performs quantitative/qualitative analysis/measurement
for gas. Check the specifications before use and conduct measurement properly in accordance with
purposes.

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Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
Throughout this manual, the following indications are used to ensure safe and effective work.

This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious

DANGER damage on life, health or assets.

This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious

WARNING damage on health or assets.

This message indicates that improper handling may cause minor damage
CAUTION on health or assets.

NOTE This message indicates advice on handling.

Method of confirmation for CE marking type

(DC specification only)
The CE marking is labeled on the detector for versions that comply with CE marking. Please confirm the
instrument specification before using. Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity that is at the end of this
manual if you have CE marking type.
You can confirm instrument specification to see the CE marking as follows.

CE marking

CE marking label (Bottom of instrument)

(DC specification, dry battery type only)

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2. Important Notices on
Safety
To maintain the performance of the monitor and use it safely, observe the following instructions with
WARNING and CAUTION.

WARNING
• If an abnormality is found in the monitor, contact RKI immediately. Visit our Web site to find your
nearest RKI office.
Web site: www.rkiinstruments.com

2-1. Danger cases

DANGER
• This is not an explosion-proof unit. Never attempt to measure a gas in an atmosphere over the
lower explosive limit.

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2-2. Warning cases

WARNING
• Before turning on the monitor, always check that the voltage is compliant with the specifications.
Operating on an unstable power supply may cause malfunctions.
• When the gas adjustment is performed, never fail to perform the air (zero) calibration in fresh air.
• Do not operate this monitor in a place where combustible/explosive gases or vapors are present.
Operating the monitor in such an environment will lead to extreme dangers.
• Issuance of a gas alarm indicates that there are extreme dangers. Take proper actions based on
your judgment.
• Perform span adjustment at fixed intervals.
• Do not run the power cable and remote sensor cable of the monitor in parallel with cables of
high-frequency or high-voltage and other device's power cables. It may cause malfunctions.
• If a cable of high-frequency or high-voltage and the power cable need to intersect with each other,
it should be orthogonally connected.
• When wiring, be careful not to apply any stresses on the cables by pulling, tightening or twisting,
etc.
• Do not disassemble/modify the monitor. It may invalidate the warranty of the performance.
Changing the settings without understanding them may cause alarm malfunctions. Please use the
monitor properly in accordance with the operating manual.
• Do not use the monitor with it attached to a control device, equipment, etc.

2-3. Precautions

CAUTION
• Do not use a device, such as a transceiver, which transmits a radio wave near the monitor or its
cables. It may affect the measurement. If a transceiver or other radio wave transmitting device is
used, it must be used in a place away from the monitor where it disturbs nothing.
• Restarting the monitor within five seconds after turning it off may cause errors.
• This is not a control unit. It is not allowed to use the external output of the monitor to control other
units.
• This is a safety unit. Never fail to perform a regular maintenance to ensure safety. Continuing to use
the monitor without performing maintenance will compromise the sensitivity of the sensor, thus
resulting in inaccurate gas detection.
• Do not pick the sensor or buzzer opening with a sharp-pointed item. The unit may cause
malfunction or get damaged, possibly resulting in incorrect measurements.
• Do not let the monitor draw in water. Do not install the monitor in a place where the monitor may get
wet. Ignoring this may cause malfunction because the monitor is not water- or drip-proof.
• This is a precision device. Do not give strong shock or vibration to the monitor.
• When the case is opened for wiring or other operation, do not touch inner parts. When wiring, be
sure that excessive pressure is not applied to the power cable and remote sensor cable.
• Do not block the vent for the sensor.

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3. Product Components
3-1. Main unit and standard accessories
After opening the box, check the monitor and accessories.
If there is anything missing, contact RKI.

Main unit
For names and functions of individual parts of the monitor and LCD display, see "3-2. Names and functions
for each part" (P.9).

EC-600 main unit Sensor unit (remote type)

NOTE
• The EC-600’s standard configuration is with the sensor installed in the main unit. Specify when
ordering if you want an extender cable with a remote sensor.
• The sensor integrated type does not include the remote sensor.
• The cable length for the remote type can be selected from 3, 5, 10 and 20 m.

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Standard accessories
- Cross-recessed pan head - 3.2 m AC power cable (1 pc.) *Supplied only with AC
machine screw (2 pcs.) specification
- Cross-recessed round head - Operating manual (1 pc.)
wood screw (2 pcs.)

CAUTION
• The main unit and sensor unit (remote type) are precision devices. Be careful not to drop the
monitor when installing or uninstalling the main unit or sensor unit. Dropping the monitor may
compromise its original performance or cause malfunctions.

Optional accessories
- Mounting plate (1 pc.) RKI part number: 21-1927
- Gas calibration cup (1 pc.) RKI part number: 81-1153

Outline drawing

Power switch Cable outlet

Display

Cable outlet Cable outlet

Sensor
part

Cable outlet (Unit: mm)

Main unit

Mounting hole for 3-M3

Use one of the two for
lower holes

Sensor
part

To main unit

Remote sensor

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3-2. Names and functions for each part
This section describes the names and functions of the individual parts and LCD display that make up the
monitor.

Main unit

Name Major function

Turns the power ON/OFF. Slide the switch up to power on and down
(1) Power switch
to power off.
Hold down this button to enter the user mode.
(2) MODE button
It is also used to cancel or skip during setup.
Used to change the screen and increase numerical values during
(3) ˄ button
setup.
Used to change the screen and decrease numerical values during
(4) ˅ button
setup.
(5) SET button Used to confirm the setting.
(6) Buzzer sound opening Emits operation and alarm sounds. (Do not block it.)
(7) Sensor part Detects a gas to be detected. The sensor is inside the cover.
(8) Screw Loosen this screw to open the case.
(9) Activated carbon filter Remove influence of the sloppy gas.

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Display

Name Major function

(1) Operating state display Displays the operating status. Blinks at a normal state.
(2) 1st alarm display Lights up or flashes orange at a first alarm state.
(3) 2nd alarm display Lights up or flashes red at a second alarm state.
(4) Fault alarm display Lights up in red at a fault alarm state.
Concentration value Displays the gas concentration.
(5) display
Maintenance indicator Maintenance items and others are displayed during setup.
(6) Unit display Displays the unit (ppm) according to the specification.
Gas name display Displays the gas name.
(7)
Maintenance display Maintenance items and others are displayed during setup.
(8) AC/DC power display Lights up when the monitor is operating on AC or DC power.
Displays the battery level when the monitor is operating on dry
(9) Battery level icon
batteries.
(10) This is not used for the monitor.

Installation of batteries (for dry battery type)

When the monitor is used for the first time, or when the battery level is low, install or replace with new AA
alkaline dry batteries according to the following procedure.

CAUTION
• Turn off the power of the monitor before replacing the batteries.
• Replace the batteries in a safe place where explosive gases are not present.
• Never fail to use alkaline batteries. If a rechargeable (secondary battery) nickel-cadmium battery
or nickel metal hydride battery is used, the specifications cannot be met, such as continuous
operating time, etc.
• Replace both batteries at the same time.
• Pay attention to the polarities of the batteries when installing them.
• After installing the batteries, lock the battery cover completely. If the battery cover is not
completely locked, the dry batteries may fall out.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries that may interrupt a measurement due to the discharge
characteristic of rechargeable batteries.

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1 Check that the power of the
main unit is turned off.
If the power is turned on, slide the
power switch down to turn it off.

2 Remove the battery case

from the monitor.

Unlock the tab of the battery case.

3 Put new batteries (two AA

alkaline dry batteries) in New battery

the battery case.

Confirm that the polarities of the
batteries are correct.

4 Put the battery case back

in the monitor.

Push the circled area and

confirm that the tab is locked.

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4. How to Install
4-1. Precautions for installation points
When installing the monitor, never fail to observe the following precautions.
Ignoring the precautions may damage the monitor, resulting in inaccurate gas detection.

CAUTION
• This is a precision device. Because the monitor may not provide the specified performance in some
places (environments), check the environment in the installation site, and then take appropriate
actions if necessary. Because the monitor plays an important role for safety and disaster
prevention, it must be installed in appropriate points.
• Do not install this product in any of the following locations.
- Place exposed to direct sunlight or outside
- Place exposed to water
- Place exposed to ventilation from an air conditioner, etc.
- Place exposed to soot, smoke or steam
- Place where the temperature drops below 0ºC or rises over 40ºC or the temperature changes
suddenly
- Place with high humidity like a bathroom
- Place with bad ventilation such as behind a curtain or under the shadow.

<Do not install the monitor in a place with vibrations or shocks.>

The monitor consists of sensitive electronic parts. The monitor must be installed
in a stable place without vibrations or shocks, etc. and it cannot drop.

<Do not install the monitor in a place exposed to water, oil or

chemicals, etc.>
When selecting installation points, avoid a place where the monitor is exposed to
liquids such as water, oil, or chemicals.

<Do not install the monitor in a place where the temperature

drops below 0ºC or rises over 40ºC.>
The operating temperature of the monitor is 0 to +40ºC. Install the monitor in a
stable place not exceeding the operating temperature range.

<Do not install the monitor in a place exposed to direct sunlight

or sudden changes in the temperature.>
Avoid a place where the monitor is exposed to direct sunlight or radiant heat
(infrared rays emitted from a high-temperature object), and where the unit
temperature changes suddenly. Condensation may be formed inside the
monitor, or the monitor cannot adjust to sudden changes in the temperature.

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 <Keep the monitor (and its cables) away from noise source
devices.>
When selecting installation points, avoid a place where
high-frequency/high-voltage devices exist.
<Do not install the monitor in a place where maintenance of the monitor cannot
be performed or where handling the monitor involves dangers.>
Regular maintenance of the monitor must be performed.
Do not install the monitor in a place where the machinery must be stopped when maintenance is
performed in its inside, where parts of the machinery must be removed to perform maintenance, or
where the monitor cannot be removed because racks or other things prevent access to it. Do not
install the monitor in a place where maintenance involves dangers, for example, near a high-voltage
cable.

4-2. Precautions for system designing

Note the following precautions for system designing of the monitor.

CAUTION
• An unstable power supply and noise may cause malfunctions or false alarms.

Using a stable power supply

The external output and alarm contact of the monitor may be activated when the power is turned on, when
momentary blackout occurs, or when the system is being stabilized. In such cases, use a UPS
(uninterruptible power system), or take appropriate actions on the receiving side.
The monitor must be provided with the following power supply.

Power supply
100 VAC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 24 VDC±10% or AA alkaline dry battery (2 pcs.)
voltage
Up to 10 milliseconds
(To recover from the momentary blackout for 10 milliseconds or more, restart the
Allowed time of
monitor.)
momentary
Example of actions
blackout
To ensure continuous operation and activation, install a UPS (uninterruptible
power system), etc. outside the monitor.
Do not use it with a power supply of large power load or high-frequency noise.
Others Example of actions
Use a line filter, etc. to avoid the noise source if necessary.

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Proper use of alarm contact
The alarm contact of the monitor is used to transmit signals to activate an external buzzer, alarm lamp or
rotating lamp. Do not use it for controlling purpose (e.g., controlling the shutdown valve). The contacts can
be configured as Form A or Form B but are factory set as Form A contacts and they are normally
de-energized.

CAUTION
• The b contact (break contact) under de-energized state may be opened momentarily by a physical
shock, such as external force.
When the b contact is selected for the alarm contact, take appropriate actions to prepare for a
momentary activation, for example, add signal delay operation (approximately one second) to the
receiving side of the b contact.

The specifications for the external output gas alarm contact of the monitor are based on the resistance load
conditions. If inductive load is used at the alarm contact, the following errors will occur easily because
counter electromotive force is generated at the contact.
- Deposition, defective insulation or defective contact at the relay contact
- Damage of any electric parts due to high-voltage generated inside the monitor
- Abnormal operations by an out-of-control CPU

If load is to be activated, appropriate measures must be taken to stabilize the operation of the monitor and
protect the alarm contact referring to the following information.
- Relay it with an external relay at a lower voltage of 100 VAC or below (contact amplification). At the same
time, the surge absorbing part SK1 suitable for the specifications must be attached to the external relay.
- In addition, the surge absorbing part SK2 must be attached to the loaded side of the external relay if
necessary.
- It may be recommended that the surge absorbing part should be attached to the contact for certain load
conditions. It must be attached to an appropriate position by checking how the load is activated.

EC-600
Load
Coil

Alarm contact

Power Power
supply supply

External relay
(Lower voltage relay)
*SK1, SK2: Surge absorbing part

CAUTION
• In principle, do not activate inductive load at the alarm contact of the monitor. In particular, never
use the inductive load to activate a fluorescent lamp or motor, etc.
• If inductive load is activated, relay it with an external relay (contact amplification). However,
because the coil of an external relay also involves inductive load, select a relay at a lower voltage
(100 VAC or below), and then protect the contact of the monitor with an appropriate surge
absorbing part, such as a CR circuit.

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4-3. Installation of main unit
Install the main unit on the wall 50 to 180 cm up from the floor.
If wall screws are available, remove the screw at the lower part of the main unit to open the cover and
install the unit using the mounting holes on the back of the unit.

CAUTION
• Install the sensor in a place not directly exposed to ventilation from an air conditioner.
• Sudden changes in the temperature may cause the readings to disappear.

Mounting hole (for M4 screw)

*Supporting the switch box

NOTE
• To install the main unit to the wall with screws, use the mounting holes on the back of the unit
according to the following procedure.
(1) Loosen the screw at the lower part of the main unit and open the surface cover of the case.
(2) Fix the main unit with two screws (M4) through the mounting holes.
(3) Put the surface cover back on the case and tighten the screw at the lower part of the main unit.

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If the monitor operating on dry batteries needs to be removed with the power on, use the mounting plate
(option). When the mounting plate is used, install the plate before installing the main unit.

Mounting hole
(for M4 screw)

<Installation of Remote Sensor>

Tighten the screws through one upper mounting hole and one of the two lower mounting holes.

Mounting hole for 3-M3

Use one of the two for lower holes

To main unit

NOTE
• To install the remote sensor to the wall using screws, use the mounting holes on the back of the
sensor according to the following procedure.
(1) Open the surface cover of the remote sensor.
(2) Fix the sensor with two screws (M3) through the mounting holes (one upper mounting hole and
one of the two lower mounting holes).
(3) Put the cover back on the remote sensor.

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<Maintenance Space>
To use dry batteries, secure a maintenance space for battery replacement below the unit. If the mounting
plate (option) is used, secure an installation space above the unit so that it can be installed by sliding.

Secure as
installation space

Secure as battery replacement space Secure as battery replacement space

(Only for dry battery type) (Only for dry battery type)

Installation dimension drawing (Installation board not used) Installation dimension drawing (Installation board used)
Compatible with JIS single switch box

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4-4. Precautions for wiring
If the monitor operates on AC or DC power or if an inductive load is used at the alarm contact, wiring work
is required.
The following cables are recommended for wiring the monitor with the power supply, signal cable and
contact.

<Recommended Cables>
For AC power Solid wire/stranded wire: 0.2 - 1.5 mm2
For DC power CVVS: 0.2 - 1.5 mm2
For signal cable (4 - 20 mA/0 - 1 V) CVVS: 0.2 - 1.5 mm2
For contact Cable such as CVV (0.2 - 1.5 mm2) Up to 4 cores

CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the internal electronic circuit when wiring. In addition, be careful not to
apply stresses on the monitor when (overweight) cables are installed.
• The power and signal cables must be wired separately from the motor power cables.
• When stranded wires are used, prevent wires from contacting each other.

<Cable Connection Conditions>

Connectable cable, bare wire length and connection tools are as follows:
- Cable: 0.2 - 1.5 mm2
- Bare wire length: 10 - 11 mm
- Connecting tools: Dedicated screwdrivers manufactured by WAGO and equivalent (edge width 3.0 to 4.5
mm x 0.5 mm)

CAUTION
The specified bare wire length must be observed when the wire insulation is peeled off.
• Improper clamping of the wire due to a shorter bare wire length may cause defective electric
conduction or heating.
• Catching the wire insulation due to a shorter bare wire length may cause defective electric
conduction or heating.
• Exposing the wire due to a longer bare wire length may cause defective insulation or a short circuit.
• Be careful not to break up the wire. If the wire is broken up when inserted to the terminal, this may
cause defective insulation or heating.

<Compatible Bar Terminal>

For a bar terminal, the following items are available. See the spare parts list for RKI part numbers.
- Bar terminal (ferrule): Model 216 Series (manufactured by WAGO)
- Crimping tool: Model VarioCrimp 4 (206-204) (manufactured by WAGO)

CAUTION
• A bar terminal of the specified model must be used. Using other bar terminals invalidates the
warranty of the performance.

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How to connect to terminal plate
When cables (wires) are connected to the terminal plate inside the main unit, use the dedicated
screwdriver or a compatible flathead screwdriver.
When connecting a stranded wire, be sure to press the push button and open the spring while connecting
the wire.

1 Push the push button

straight downward using
the compatible screwdriver
or equivalent to open the
spring.
2 Insert a wire with a
specified bare wire length
(10 mm) until the end of it
reaches the deepest point.

3 Release the screwdriver.

The wire is connected.

CAUTION
• Never fail to use the correct tool.
• Do not insert more than one wire into one wiring hole. If the total size (mm2) of two or more wires is
within the maximum wire connection range of the terminal plate, it may cause reduced spring clamping
force, defective insulation due to clogged wire sheath, defective contact or coming off of wires.

NOTE
<Compatible Screwdriver>
When opening the spring, use the compatible screwdriver manufactured by WAGO or equivalent (a
screwdriver with an edge width of 3.0 to 4.5 mm x 0.5 mm which can fully open the spring: See the table
below). In doing this work, be careful not to apply excessive force. Ignoring this may damage the
housing/push buttons or cause dropping off of the push buttons.

Compatible screwdriver manufactured by WAGO

Screwdriver (M) straight type 210-120J
Screwdriver (M) straight type (short shaft & grip) 210-350/01
210-657
Screwdriver (M) straight type (insulated shaft type) 210-720

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Figure of terminal plate
The overview of the terminal plate inside the main unit is as follows:

For external output signal (4 - 20 mA for line For contact (TN3)

powered/0 - 1 V for battery powered) (TN2) 1 - 2: ALM1 (First)
1: (+) 3 - 4: ALM2 (Second)
2: (-)
3: (not used)

<For Connecting AC Power>

AC power (TND)
100 - 120 VAC ± 10% (50 Hz/60 Hz)
1: L
2: N
3: FG

Terminal board for AC power

<For Connecting DC Power>

DC power (TND)
24 VDC ± 10%
1: (+)
2: (-)
3: N.C

Terminal board for DC power

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5. How to Use
5-1. Before using the monitor
Follow the operating precautions.
Ignoring the precautions may damage the monitor, resulting in inaccurate gas detection.

CAUTION
• After you received the monitor, start using the monitor within the specified operation start limit of
its sensor.

5-2. Preparation for start-up

Check the following points before starting carbon monoxide concentration monitoring.

- Before turning on the power, check that the monitor is installed properly and that external wiring is done
properly.
- Check that the power supply voltage is compliant with the specifications.
- Because the external contact may be activated during the adjustment, take measures to prevent an
activated contact from having influences on external circuits.

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5-3. Basic operating procedures
Normally, the detection mode is activated after the power is turned on.

<Detection Mode>

The monitor is restarted

after recovering from fault.

(long pressing)

<Gas Alarm Status> <Maintenance Mode>

<Fault Alarm Status> <Maintenance Mode (regular maintenance mode)>

(long pressing)

WARNING
• When the monitor enters each mode from the detection mode while an alarm is activated, the alarm
contact is released.

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5-4. Power-on
- Before turning on the power switch, check that the monitor is installed properly.
- Slide the power switch up to power on and down to power off.
- Turn on the power switch.
- After the monitor completes the start-up, it enters the detection mode.

ON

Power switch

OFF

<Start-up Procedures (approximately 25 seconds for system check of the monitor and alarm
deactivation)>

Power On
▼ During initial clear
▼ External output
4 - 20 mA: About 2.5 mA fixed
▼
0 - 1 V: About 0 V fixed
Initial clear
(approx. 25 seconds)
▼
▼
▼
The monitor is in detection
mode. The LCD backlight
for AC and 24 VDC
versions will be on under
non-alarm conditions. The
LCD backlight for the
battery powered versions
will be off under non-alarm
conditions in order to
conserve battery.

CAUTION
• Do not turn off the monitor during the initial clear. When turning it on again, abnormal operation may
occur.
• After initial clear, perform calibration.

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5-5. Modes

Mode Item LCD display Details

Gas
Detection
－ concentration Normal state
mode
Gas name
Version display 1-0 VER Indicate the program version.
Fresh air
1-1 AIR Perform zero adjustment.
adjustment
Show the typical settings.
1-20: First Alarm Setpoint (ALM1)
1-21: Second Alarm Setpoint (ALM2)
User Mode 1-22: Alarm Delay Time (DELY)
Setting display 1-2 CONF
1-23: Zero Suppression Value (SUPP)
1-24: Not used (----)
1-26: Not used (----)
1-27: Alarm Summary (AL-S)
Regular
maintenance 1-3 MMOD Switch to the regular maintenance mode.
mode switching
2-00: Gas Test (GAS)
2-01: Alarm Test (ALM)
Gas introduction
2-0 TEST 2-02: Fault Alarm Test (FALT)
display
2-03: Display Test (LCD)
2-04: Not used (----)
Zero adjustment 2-1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment.
Span adjustment 2-2 SPAN Perform the span adjustment.
Zero/span
2-3 SDEF Not used.
initialization
2-40: Not used (----)
2-41: Not used (----)
2-42: Alarm Value Setting (AL-P)
2-43: Alarm Delay Time Setting (AL-D)
2-44: Alarm Pattern Setting (AL-T)
2-45: Zero Suppression Type Setting (SP-T)
2-46: Zero Suppression Value Setting (SAPP)
2-47: Not used (----)
Maintenance Environmental
2-4 SET 2-48: External Output Adjustment (MA20)
Mode setting
2-49: Not used (----)
2-4A: Date/Time Setting (DATE)
2-4b: Not used (----)
2-4C: Not used (----)
2-4d: Buzzer ON/OFF Setting (BZZR)
2-4E: Gas Alarm Contact ON/OFF (AL-R)
2-4F: External Output Signal ON/OFF (MA-O)
2-4H: LCD Backlight ON/OFF (LCD)
2-50： Not used (----)
2-51： Not used (----)
Display 2-5 DISP 2-52： Calibration Curve Number Display (GSEL)
2-53： Fault Detail Display (FALT)
2-54： Not used (----)
Factory mode
2-6 FMOD Not used.
switching
User mode 2-7 UMOD Return to the user mode.
switching

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5-6. User mode

WARNING
• After adjustment is completed, never fail to press the MODE button to return to the detection mode.
(If the monitor remains in the user mode, it automatically returns to the detection mode in ten
hours.)

Detection mode
Press the MODE
button for three
seconds.

User mode
1-0. VER
Indicate the program
version.

1-1. AIR
Perform the zero
adjustment.

1-2. CONF
Display various setting
values.

1-3. MMOD
Switch to maintenance
mode.

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<Zero Adjustment "1-1">

This is used to perform the zero adjustment.

CAUTION
• After power-on, never fail to perform the zero adjustment (perform in fresh air).

1-1. ZERO
Press the SET button.

Current
Concentration Value
Display
Press the SET button
to display the current
concentration. Use the
˄ or ˅ button to adjust
the value to "0 ppm".

Zero Adjustment
Completed
Press the SET button
to perform the zero
adjustment.

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<Setting Display "1-2">

This is used to check the setting of typical menus.

1-2. CONF
Press the SET button.

First Alarm Setpoint

Display
Press the SET button
to display the first
alarm setpoint.

Second Alarm
Setpoint Display

Alarm Delay Time

Display (seconds)

Zero Suppression
Value Display

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 Zero Follower
ON/OFF Display
Not used.

Air Pressure
Correction ON/OFF
Display
Not used.

Alarm Summary

5-7. Power-off
Slide the power switch down to power off.
After turning off the power switch of the monitor, turn off the power supply (100 VAC or 24 VDC) of the
monitor.

CAUTION
• When the monitor is turned off, an alarm may be triggered on the upper (central) system.
Before turning off the monitor, the inhibit (point skip) on the upper (central) system must be
activated.
Decide whether the power can be turned off by checking the operation of the devices connected to
the external output or external contact output terminal of the monitor.

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 6

6. Alarm Activation and

Functions
6-1. Gas alarm activation
A gas alarm is activated when detected gas concentration reaches the preset alarm setpoint.

NOTE
• The alarm setpoint (first alarm and second alarm) is factory-set. The setting values can be changed in
the maintenance mode (P.36).
• Although the alarm delay time (standard: 2 seconds) works in the monitor to prevent a false activation,
it can be cancelled in the maintenance mode (P.36) if not needed.
• Alarm Pattern Setting: For self-latching (default), after an alarm is activated, press the MODE, ∧, ∨,
or SET button to stop (reset) the buzzer. Alarm Pattern Setting: For auto-reset, the buzzer continues
to sound until the gas concentration drops below the alarm setpoint value.
• The alarm pattern setting can be changed in 2-44: Alarm Pattern Setting (P.45).

Display operation
The LCD backlight for AC and 24 VDC versions will be on under non-alarm conditions. The LCD backlight
for the battery powered version will be off under non-alarm conditions in order to conserve battery.

<Concentration Display>
In case of over the detection range (Over Scale), "∩∩∩∩" is displayed on the LCD.

<During Power-on>
The LCD is continuously displayed.

<Alarm Display (ALM1: Yellow Backlight), (ALM2: Red Backlight)>

The alarm consists of two steps. The yellow or red backlight lights up when the respective alarm setpoint
value is reached to or exceeded.

Contact activation
When gas concentration reach or is above the alarm setpoint value, the contact is activated.
Self-latching setting : The contact is activated when gas concentration drops below the alarm setpoint
value. The contact activation is reset automatically when MODE or ∧ or ∨ or SET button is pressed.
Auto-reset setting : When gas concentration drops below the set alarm value, the contact activation is reset
automatically.
Lock-in setting : Stop the buzzer with pressing MODE or ∧ or ∨ or SET button. Then, after gas
concentration drops below the alarm setpoint value, reset the contact activation with pressing MODE or ∧
or ∨ or SET button.

WARNING
"Alarm Pattern
• If the MODE Example
or SET(Auto-reset, L-LL)"to enter another mode while an alarm is triggered, the
button is pressed
contact activation is reset.

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 Normal Alarm Recovered
Gas concentration

SP.L side (1st)

SP.LL side (2nd)

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

"Alarm Pattern Example (Self-latching, L-LL)"

Normal Alarm Recovered

Gas concentration
SP.H side (1nd)
SP.HH side (2st)

Reset
■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Reset
■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

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 Reset Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Reset Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Reset Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

"Alarm Pattern Example (Lock-in, L-LL)"

Normal Alarm Recovered
Gas concentration

SP.L side (1st)

SP.LL side (2nd)
Buzzer Stop Reset
Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop Reset

■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

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 Buzzer Stop
Reset
Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop
Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop Buzzer Stop Reset Reset

■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop Buzzer Stop Reset

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

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 Buzzer Stop
Reset Reset
Buzzer Stop

■ 1st alarm display

■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop Buzzer Stop Reset

■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

Buzzer Stop
Buzzer Stop Reset
■ 1st alarm display
■ 2nd alarm display
■ 1st alarm contact
■ 2nd alarm contact
■ Buzzer

■：Acting
※Only gas alarm action is a lock-in system.

Response to gas alarm (In case of responding to leaked gas)

When a gas alarm is triggered, take actions in accordance with your management rules of gas alarm.
Normally, take the following actions.

- Check the reading of the monitor.

- If the gas alarm display continues to be displayed, close the main valve of the gas, and then
check that the gas concentration reading is back to normal.

NOTE
• If a gas leak is momentary, the reading may already be back to normal when checking it. In addition,
when the alarm is triggered by noise or other incidental conditions other than a gas, the reading may
have already returned to normal.

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6-2. Fault alarm activation
A fault alarm is triggered when the monitor detects abnormalities. When a fault alarm is triggered,
“FAULT” is displayed and the LCD display lights up in red. (An error message is displayed on the LCD.
Determine the causes and take appropriate actions.)
After the monitor is successfully returned from the fault, it restarts with the process normally performed
right after it is turned on (initial clear).
If the monitor has problems and is repeatedly malfunctioning, contact RKI immediately.

NOTE
• For information on malfunctions (error messages), see "Troubleshooting" (P.63).

6-3. Suppression function

The sensors integrated in the monitor are influenced by environmental changes (such as temperature,
humidity and other characteristics) in no small measure, which affects the reading.
Therefore, the reading might be fluctuated around zero even in a normal environment.
The suppression function is used to hide (suppress) the fluctuation of the reading under the setting value,
indicating a level that can obscure influences by environmental changes around zero.
This function can be set in the maintenance mode (P.36).

<Suppression Disabled>
The reading is displayed with the
fluctuation around zero included.

<Suppression Enabled>
A fluctuation under the standard
setting value = 6% FS (9 ppm) is
hidden with zero (zero suppression).

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 7

7. Maintenance
The monitor is an important instrument for the purpose of safety.
To maintain the performance of the monitor and improve the reliability of safety, perform a regular
maintenance.

7-1. Maintenance intervals and items

This is a safety unit. Never fail to perform daily and regular maintenance before use.

・ Daily maintenance: Perform maintenance before commencing each work.

･ Monthly maintenance: Perform maintenance on the alarm circuit (alarm test) once a month.
･ Regular maintenance: Perform maintenance once or more for every six months to maintain the
performance as a safety unit.

Maintenance Daily Monthly Regular

Maintenance content
item maintenance maintenance maintenance
Power supply Check that the LCD display lights up.
  
check
Concentration Check that the concentration display
display check value is "0 ppm".
When the reading is incorrect,
  
perform the zero calibration after
ensuring that no other gases exist
around it.
Alarm test Inspect the alarm circuit by using the
－  
alarm test function.
Span Perform span adjustment using a
－ － 
Adjustment calibration gas.
Gas alarm Check the gas alarm using a
－ － 
check calibration gas.

WARNING
• If an abnormality is found in the monitor, contact RKI immediately.

NOTE
• The built-in sensor of the monitor has a validity period and must be replaced regularly.

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 About maintenance services
We provide services on regular maintenance including such as span adjustment, other adjustments and
maintenance.
Our qualified service engineers have expertise, knowledge, etc. on the dedicated tools used for services,
along with other products.
To maintain the safety operation of the monitor, please use our maintenance service.
Typical maintenance services are listed as follows. For details, please contact RKI.

<Typical Maintenance Services>

Item Services
Checks the power supply voltage.
Power supply
Checks that the LCD display lights up.
check
(Verifies that relevant points can be identified on the system.)
Concentration Verifies that the concentration display value is "0 ppm" at zero.
display check Performs the zero calibration if the reading is incorrect.
Inspects the alarm circuit by using the alarm test function.
Alarm test Checks the alarm display (Checks the activation each for ALM1 and ALM2.)
Checks the alarm activation such as a buzzer.
Span adjustment Performs span adjustment using a calibration gas.
Checks the gas alarm by using the calibration gas.
Checks the alarm. (Checks triggering of alarm when the alarm setpoint is reached.)
Gas alarm check Checks the delay time. (Checks time to delay until the alarm is triggered.)
Checks the alarm display (Checks the activation each for ALM1 and ALM2.)
Checks the alarm activation such as a buzzer.
Checks dust or damage on the surface, cover or internal parts of the unit, and
Cleaning and
cleans or repairs such parts as needed.
repair of the unit
(Visual diagnosis) Replaces parts which are cracked or damaged.
Unit operation
Operates the buttons to check the operation of functions and parameters, etc.
check
Replacement of
consumable Replaces consumable parts, such as a sensor.
parts

7-2. Maintenance (regular maintenance) mode

The maintenance mode allows for checking the status of the monitor and adjusting and changing the
settings.

WARNING
• When the adjustment is completed, press the MODE button to return to the measuring state.
The monitor automatically returns to the measuring state in 10 hours.

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 Mode Item LCD display Details
Maintenance Gas introduction 2-0 GAS TEST 2-00: Gas Test
mode display 2-01: Alarm Test
(Regular 2-02: Fault Alarm Test
maintenance) 2-03: Display test
2-04: Not used (----)
Zero adjustment 2-1 ZERO Perform the zero adjustment.
Span adjustment 2-2 SPAN Perform the span adjustment.
Zero/span 2-3 SDEF Not used.
initialization
Environmental 2-4 SET 2-40: Not used (----)
setting 2-41: Not used (----)
2-42: Alarm Value Setting (AL-P)
2-43: Alarm Delay Time Setting (AL-D)
2-44: Alarm Pattern Setting (AL-T)
2-45: Zero Suppression Type Setting (SP-T)
2-46: Zero Suppression Value Setting (SAPP)
2-47: Not used (----)
2-48: External Output Adjustment (MA20)
2-49: Not used (----)
2-4A: Date/Time Setting (DATE)
2-4b: Not used (----)
2-4C: Not used (----)
2-4d: Buzzer ON/OFF Setting (BZZR)
2-4E: Gas Alarm Contact ON/OFF (AL-R)
2-4F: External Output Signal ON/OFF
2-4H: LCD Backlight ON/OFF (LCD)
Display 2-5 DISP 2-50：Not used (----)
2-51：Not used (----)
2-52：Calibration Curve Number Display (GSEL)
2-53：Fault Detail Display (FALT)
2-54：Not used (----)
Factory mode 2-6 F MODE Not used.
switching
User mode 2-7 U MODE Return to the user mode.
switching

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<Regular Maintenance Mode>

User mode

Press the SET button

in "1-3. M MOD".

Then press the SET

button again for three
seconds. (long pressing)

2-0. GAS TEST

Perform a test with the
gas.
Similar to the detection
condition,the reading
changes and an alarm
is displayed after gas
is introduced, but the
“ALM1” and “ALM2” do
not flash and the
contact is not
activated.

2-1. ZERO
Perform the zero
adjustment.

2-2. SPAN
Perform the span
adjustment.

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2-3. SDEF
Not used.

2-4. SET
Specify various
settings.

2-5. DISP
Provide various detail
displays.

2-6. F MODE
Not used.

2-7. U MODE
Return to the user
mode.

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<Gas Introduction Display>

2-0. GAS TEST

Perform a test with the
gas.
Similar to the detection
mode, the reading
changes and an alarm
is displayed after the
gas is introduced, but
the contact is not
activated.

2-00. GAS
Perform the gas test.

2-01. ALM
Perform the alarm test.
Use the ˄ button to
increase the display
value to the alarm
setpoint to trigger an
alarm.
※Lock-in activation do not
appear.

2-02. FALT
Conduct a fault alarm
test.
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to enable the function
to trigger an alarm.

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2-03. LCD
Perform the LCD
display test.

2-04.
Not used.

To 2-00

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7-3. Preparation for zero and span adjustment
Perform zero and span adjustment of sensors using a calibration gas more than once every six months.
The zero and span adjustment requires dedicated equipment and a calibration gas. Please contact RKI.

<Required Equipment/Material>
Equipment Calibration cup, fixed flow regulator, sample tubing
For details about operation,
Zero Fresh air or zero air if a fresh air environment cannot be
refer to "Zero adjustment"
adjustment verified
(P.43).
For details about operation,
Span
CO (50 ppm) refer to "Span adjustment"
adjustment
(P.44).

1. Screw the fixed flow regulator into the calibration cylinder.

2. Use the calibration tubing to connect the regulator to the calibration cup’s inlet.
3. Remove the charcoal filter holder from the EC-600 by twisting it counterclockwise until the tabs are
horizontal and then pulling it away from the instrument.
4. Attach the calibration cup to the EC-600.

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7-4. Zero adjustment
Perform the preparation (P.42) before performing a zero adjustment. If a fresh air environment cannot be
verified, a cylinder of zero air will have to be used.

2-1. ZERO
Perform the zero
adjustment.

The current
concentration is
displayed.

If a zero air cylinder is

being used, turn the
regulator’s knob
counterclockwise to
open the regulator.
Allow gas to flow to the
sensor for 2 minutes.

Press the SET button.

"PASS" is displayed
when adjustment is
successful, and "FAIL"
is displayed when it
fails.

If "FAIL" is displayed,
perform zero
adjustment again.

Zero adjustment will

end.

Turn the regulator’s

knob clockwise to
close it.

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7-5. Span adjustment
Perform the preparation (P.42) before performing a span adjustment.

2-2. SPAN
Perform the span
adjustment.

The current
concentration is
displayed. Turn the
regulator’s knob
counterclockwise to
open the regulator.
Allow calibration gas to
flow for 2 minutes.

Use the ˄ or ˅ button

to adjust the reading to
the span adjustment
gas concentration and
press the SET button.

"PASS" is displayed
when adjustment is
successful, and "FAIL"
is displayed when it
fails.

If "FAIL" is displayed,
perform span
adjustment again.

Span adjustment will

end.

Turn the regulator’s

knob clockwise to
close it.

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7-6. Environmental Settings

2-4. SET
Specify various
settings.

2-40.
Not used.

2-41.
Not used.

2-42. AL-P
Set the alarm setpoint
(first, second).
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to set the alarm
setpoint and press the
SET button to confirm
it.

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2-43. AL-D
Set the alarm delay
time (seconds).
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to set the time
(seconds) and press
the SET button to
confirm it.

2-44. AL-T
Set the alarm pattern
setting (Non latching
(Auto-reset),
Self-latching).
nL: Non latching
(Auto-reset)
L: Self-latching
Lc In:lock-in
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to select the setting
and press the SET
button to confirm it.

2-45. SP-T
Set the suppression
type.

2-46. SAPP
Set the suppression
value (ppm).
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to set the suppression
value and press the
SET button to confirm
it.

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2-47.
Not used.

2-48. MA20
Adjust the external
output (4 mA, 20 mA).
Connect an ammeter.
Then, use the ˄ or ˅
button to select the
value and press the
SET button to confirm
it.

2-48. MA20
Adjust the external
output (4 mA, 20 mA).
Connect an ammeter.
Then, use the ˄ or ˅ Connect an ammeter. Then, use the
˄ or ˅ button to adjust output (4
button to select the mA) and press the SET button to
value and press the confirm it.
SET button to confirm
it.

Connect an ammeter. Then, use the

˄ or ˅ button to adjust output (20
mA) and press the SET button to
confirm it.

2-49. SSET
Not used.

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2-4A. DATE
Set the date/time.
Use the ˄ or ˅ button
to select each value in
the order of year,
month, day, hour and
minute and press the
SET button to confirm
it.

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2-4b. P-A
Not used.

2-4C. ACAL
Not used.

2-4d. BZZR
Set the buzzer to
ON/OFF.

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2-4E. AL-R
Set the gas alarm state
contact to ON/OFF.

2-4F. MA-O
Set the external output
signal to ON/OFF.

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2-4H. LCD
Set the LCD backlight
to ON/OFF.

2-4J Alarm Pattern

Setting
Change the alarm
pattern to L-LL (both
alarms decreasing),
L-H (first alarm
decreasing, second
alarm increasing), or
H-HH (both alarms
increasing).

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7-7. Return to user mode

2-7 UMOD
The monitor returns to
the user mode.

7-8. Component Replacement

<Replacing the Batteries (for dry battery type)>
Refer to "Installation of batteries (for dry battery type)"(P.10) for instructions to replace the batteries.

<Replacing the Sensor (Integrated Sensor Type)>

1 Remove the sensor cover of the

sensor part.

Sensor cover

2 Insert a coin straight to the

recessed area at the lower right
of the monitor to release the
sensor cover’s latch.

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3 Remove the sensor cover.

4 Remove the old sensor.

5 Install the new sensor.

Be sure the sensor pins are lined up
with the board’s sockets.

6 Put the sensor cover back on.

CAUTION
• When installing the sensor, be sure the pins are lined up with the sockets before pushing in the
sensor. Ignoring this may bend and damage the sensor pins.
• After the sensor is installed, always perform a calibration (zero adjustment and span adjustment).
• Do not disassemble the sensor because it contains electrolyte. If contact occurs, rinse the area
immediately with a large quantity of water.
• The sensor must be stored under normal temperature/humidity in a clean place away from direct
sunlight.

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 <Replacing the Sensor (Remote Sensor Type)>

1 Remove the sensor cover of the

sensor unit.
Push the tabs on the both sides with
your fingers to release the sensor
cover latch.

Remove the sensor cover to check

the sensor.

2 Remove the old sensor.

3 Install the new sensor.

Be sure the sensor’s pins are lined
up with the board’s sockets.

4 Put the sensor cover back on.

7-9. Replacing a Sensor Cable

NOTE: The wire colors in the extender cable may vary depending on the type of cable used. The
Type A cable has red/green/white/black wires and the Type B cable has
white/yellow/white/blue wires. The pictures in this section show the Type A cable.

1 Turn off or disconnect power to the

EC-600.

2 Remove the sensor cover of the old

cable’s remote sensor housing.
Push the tabs on both sides of the sensor
cover with your fingers to release the sensor
cover latch.

3 Remove the cable plug from the

cable socket on the sensor board.
Press the tab on the plug to release it and
pull it away from the socket.

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4 Push the PCB retaining tabs back,
grasp the cable socket, and lift the
sensor board out of the housing. Set
the sensor board aside.

5 Remove the top half of the main

unit’s housing to access the wiring at
the other end of the cable.

6 Remove the old cable’s wiring leads

from the sensor terminal strip.
For each terminal strip position:
- Push the push button straight
downward using the compatible
screwdriver or equivalent to open
the spring.

- Remove the wire.

- Release the screwdriver.

7 Pull the old cable out of the housing.

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8 Route the new cable’s wires through
the hole in the housing to the right of
the sensor terminal strip and install a
zip tie in the case and around the
cable as shown in this picture but do
not tighten it yet.

9 Connect the cable’s wires to the

sensor terminal strip. See the table
below for the wire colors. Type A wire
colors are shown in the pictures
below. Note that the Type B cable
has two pairs of wires extending from
the cable. Tighten the zip tie to
secure the cable in place.

Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4

Type A Red Green White Black
Type B White wire of Yellow wire of White wire of Blue wire of
white/yellow pair white/yellow pair white/blue pair white/blue pair

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 10 Secure the top half of the main unit’s
housing to the bottom half.
11 Remove the sensor cover of the new
cable’s remote sensor housing and
install the sensor board. The board
will click into place.

12 Connect the new cable’s connector

to the sensor board.

13 Secure the sensor cover of the new

cable’s remote sensor housing.

7-10. Adding a Sensor Cable

NOTE: The wire colors in the extender cable may vary depending on the type of cable used. The
Type A cable has red/green/white/black wires and the Type B cable has
white/yellow/white/blue wires. The pictures in this section show the Type A cable.

1 Turn off or disconnect power to the

EC-600.

2 Remove the top half of

the main unit’s housing.

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3 Remove the cable plug
from the cable socket on
the sensor board.
Press the tab on the plug to
release it and pull it away
from the socket.

4 Unplug the wires from

the sensor terminal
strip.
For each terminal strip
position:
- Push the push button
straight downward
using the compatible
screwdriver or
equivalent to open
the spring.

- Remove the wire.

- Release the
screwdriver.

The cable connector

with the short length of
wires will not be needed
once the cable is
installed.

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5 Push the PCB retaining
tabs back, grasp the
cable socket, and lift the
sensor board out of the
housing. Set the sensor
board aside.

6 Remove the sensor

cover of the cable’s
remote sensor housing.
Push the tabs on both sides
of the sensor cover with your
fingers to release the sensor
cover latch.

7 Install the sensor board.

The board will click into
place.

8 Connect the cable’s

connector to the sensor
board.

9 Secure the sensor cover

of the new cable’s
remote sensor housing.

10 Remove the charcoal

filter holder from the
main unit by twisting it
counterclockwise until
the tabs are horizontal

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 and then pulling it away
from the instrument.

11 Install the charcoal filter

holder on the remote
sensor housing by
aligning the filter
holder’s tabs and the
remote sensor
housing’s slots, pushing
the filter holder into the
slots, and then turning it
clockwise.

12 Route the new cable’s wires

through the hole in the housing
to the right of the sensor
terminal strip and install a zip tie
in the case and around the cable
as shown in this picture but do
not tighten it yet.

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13 Connect the cable’s wires to the
sensor terminal strip. See the
table below for the wire colors.
Type A wire colors are shown in
the pictures below. Note that
the Type B cable has two pairs of
wires extending from the cable.
Tighten the zip tie to secure the
cable in place.

Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4

Type A Red Green White Black
Type B White wire of Yellow wire of White wire of Blue wire of
white/yellow pair white/yellow pair white/blue pair white/blue pair

14 Secure the top half of

the main unit’s housing
to the bottom half.

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8. Storage and Disposal

8-1. Procedures to store the monitor or leave it for a
long time
The monitor 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, etc. are not present

Store the monitor in a shipping carton in which it was delivered, if possible.

Store the monitor away from dust, etc. if the shipping carton is not available.

CAUTION
• If the monitor operating on dry batteries is not used for a long time, store it after removing the
batteries. Battery leaks may result in fire, injury, etc.

8-2. Procedures to relocate the monitor or use it again

When the monitor is relocated, refer to "How to Install" for relocation sites and wiring work.
The unpowered time must be minimized when the monitor is relocated.
When the monitor is used again after long-term storage, perform a calibration.

CAUTION
• Contact RKI for information on readjustment including calibration.

8-3. Disposal of products

When the monitor is disposed of, it must be treated properly as an industrial waste in accordance with the
local regulations, etc.
Never fail to return the used sensor to RKI.
If liquid is leaked from the sensor, do not touch the liquid. The sensor must be put into a plastic bag to
prevent the liquid from leaking to the outside. If any liquid leaked from the sensor is found in the monitor
unit, turn off the power and contact RKI immediately.

WARNING
• Do not disassemble the electrochemical type sensor because it contains electrolyte.
Electrolyte may cause severe skin burns if it contacts skin, while it may cause blindness if its
contacts eyes. If electrolyte is adhered on your clothes, the material will discolor or deteriorate.
If contact occurs, rinse the area immediately with a large quantity of water.
• Dispose of dry batteries in accordance with procedure specified by the local authority.

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9. Troubleshooting
The Troubleshooting does not explain the causes of all the malfunctions which occur on the monitor. This
simply helps to find the causes of malfunctions which frequently occur.
If the monitor shows a symptom which is not explained in this manual, or still has malfunctions even though
remedial actions are taken, please contact RKI.

Symptom/Display Causes Actions

The power switch is
Turn on the power switch.
turned off.
Provide the rated voltage.
Abnormalities/momentary
Take measures such as checking or adding the
blackout of power supply
UPS, power supply line filter and insulation
system
transformer.
The power cannot The main unit is not Check whether the main unit is properly attached to
be turned on. installed properly. the wall-mounted unit.
Cable abnormalities
Check the wiring of the monitor and related devices
(open circuit/not
around it.
connected/short circuit)
The batteries are dead.
*Only for the dry battery Replace the two dry batteries.
type
Turn off and restart the monitor.
Abnormal Disturbances by sudden
If a symptom like this is observed frequently, take
operations surge noise, etc.
appropriate measures to eliminate the noise.
The sensor is not Check that the sensor is connected and the
Sensor connected or improperly connectors of the sensor unit board are securely
abnormalities connected. fastened.
E-1 Errors in communication
Replace the sensor unit board with a new one.
with the unit
Make a setting of date/time. If a symptom like this is
Clock
Abnormalities of the clock observed repeatedly, the built-in clock is seemingly
abnormalities
inside the monitor malfunctioning. Thus, it must be replaced. Please
E-9
contact RKI.
The rated voltage is not Check the power supply, and supply the rated
System supplied to the monitor. voltage.
abnormalities Abnormalities of ROM,
E-9 SYSTEM RAM or EEPROM inside Please contact RKI.
the monitor
Drifting of sensor output Perform the zero calibration.
Disturbances by interference gases, such as
The reading drops Presence of interference solvents, cannot be eliminated completely. For
and it remains so. gas information on actions, such as removal filter,
please contact RKI.
Perform the zero calibration. In particular, the
Environmental changes
galvanic cell type is affected by the air pressure.

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Disturbances by interference gases, such as
Presence of interference solvents, cannot be eliminated completely. For
gas information on actions, such as removal filter,
please contact RKI.
Turn off and restart the monitor.
Disturbance by noise If a symptom like this is observed frequently, take
appropriate measures to eliminate the noise.
An alarm is When the environment (temperature, etc.) changes
triggered despite of suddenly, the monitor cannot adjust to it and is
no abnormalities at affected by it.
the detection point. In some cases, the monitor triggers an indication
Sudden change in the
alarm.
environment
Because the monitor cannot be used under sudden
and frequent environmental changes, the user
should take some preventive actions to eliminate
them.
Deteriorated sensor
Replace the sensor with new one.
sensitivity
Improper calibration gas
Use the proper calibration gas.
Span adjustment concentration
impossible Deteriorated sensor
Replace the sensor with new one.
sensitivity

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10. Product Specifications

10-1. List of specifications
Detection principle Electrochemical type
Gas to be detected Carbon monoxide
Concentration display*1 LCD digital display (Three-digit, seven-segment/green, orange and red backlight)
Detection range 0 - 150 ppm
Display resolution 1 ppm
Detection method Diffusion type
Alarm setpoint value 50 ppm (first)/100 ppm (second) [Standard setting]
Alarm delay time Within 60 seconds after a gas with a concentration 1.6 times higher than the alarm setpoint
(under thesameconditions) is introduced
Gas alarm type Two-step alarm (H-HH)
Gas alarm display First: Lights up the concentration display and backlight (orange), buzzer
Second: Lights up the concentration display and backlight (red), buzzer
Gas alarm pattern Self-latching or Auto-reset, Lock-in
Gas alarm contact No-voltage contact 1a or 1b and normally de-energized (energized in response to an alarm)
Fault alarm/self System abnormalities/sensor connection abnormalities
diagnosis
Fault alarm display Alarm detail display and backlight blinking (orange), buzzer
Fault alarm pattern Non latching (auto-reset)
Contact capacity*2 125 VAC - 1 A or 30 VDC - 1 A (resistance load)
Transmission 4 - 20 mA DC (no-insulation/load resistance under 300 Ω) or 0 - 1 VDC (no-insulation)
specifications*3
Cable for gas detector Dedicated cable for remote (3, 5, 10 or 20 m) [option]
head
Power supply 100 VAC ±10% (50/60 Hz), 24 VDC ±10% or AA alkaline dry battery (2 pcs.)
Power consumption AC specification: Max. 5 VA/DC specification: Max. 3 W
Dry battery Approx. one year (25ºC, no alarm and no lighting, when using two AA alkaline dry batteries)
Continuous operating
time
Initial clear Approx. 25 seconds
Operating temperatures 0 - 40ºC (At a constant condition)
Operating humidities Below 90%RH (Non-condensing)
Structure Wall mounting type, sensor integrated type or remote type [option]
External dimensions Main unit: Approx. 80 (W) x 120 (H) x 35.5 (D) mm
Remote sensor: Approx. 40 (W) x 96 (H) x 35.5 (D) mm (projection portions excluded)
Weight AC specification: Approx. 200 g/DC specification: Approx. 180 g/Dry battery type: Approx.
230 g
Remote sensor part: Approx. 55 g (cable excluded)
*1 No backlight during normal operation for the dry battery type.
*2 No contact for dry battery type.
*3 Only 0 -1 VDC for the dry battery type. Some operations are different between the dry battery type and DC/AC specification.

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10-2. List of accessories
- 3.2 m AC power cable (1 pc.) *Supplied only with AC specification
- Cross-recessed pan head machine screw (2 pcs.)
- Cross-recessed round head wood screw (2 pcs.)
- Operating manual (1 pc.)

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10 Spare Parts List

Part Number Description
06-1248RK-03 Calibration tubing, 3 foot length
07-2034 Gasket for charcoal filter
21-1927 Mounting plate for instrument removal
21-1943 Charcoal filter holder
33-7101RK Charcoal filter
45-0443RK Bar terminal with red insulation, for 18 AWG
45-0444RK Bar terminal with black insulation, for 16 AWG
45-0445RK Bar terminal with blue insulation, for 14 AWG
45-0446RK Bar terminal with gray insulation, for 12 AWG
46-5100RK Lever, wiring tool
47-1556-03 Extender cable with remote box, 3 meters
47-1556-05 Extender cable with remote box, 5 meters
47-1556-10 Extender cable with remote box, 10 meters
47-1556-20 Extender cable with remote box, 20 meters
49-1120RK AA size alkaline battery
81-0064RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 50 ppm CO in air, 34 liter
81-0076RK-01 Calibration cylinder, zero air, 34 liter
81-1050RK Regulator, fixed flow, 0.5 LPM, with gauge and knob, for 17- and 34-liter cylinders
81-1153 Calibration cup
81-EC600-LV Calibration kit with calibration cup, 0.5 LPM fixed flow regulator, 50 ppm CO in air
cylinder, and calibration tubing
ES-031M-CO Carbon monoxide sensor

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11. Appendix
12-1. Detection principle of electrochemical type
The electric potential between the working electrode and reference electrode is kept at a certain level by a
potentiostat circuit.
The gas to be detected is electrolyzed directly at the working electrode. Because the electric current
generated there is proportional to the gas concentration, the gas concentration can be known by measuring
the electric current flown between the working electrode and the opposite electrode.
Potentiostat
ポテ ン シ ョ スタ ッ circuit
ト 回路

Gas permeable 気体透過膜

membrane R （(Resistance)
Ｒ 抵抗）

Gas in
Gas in 参照電極 electrode
Reference
電解液
Electrolyte
Gas out
Gas out
対極
Opposite electrode

Working
作用電極
electrode

構 造図diagram
Structure

Important precautions
1. The monitor may be interfered by gases other than the gas to be detected, solvents, vapors, etc.
Please note that the alarm may be triggered by interference. In addition, the reading may fluctuate because
of environmental (temperature, humidity, etc.) changes in the installation site.

2. The alarm must be set within a range where the performance of the monitor can be ensured.
In facilities compliant with the High Pressure Gas Safety Act, an alarm setting below our standard alarm
setpoint (threshold limit value) may trigger a false alarm.

3. This is a safety unit, not a control unit.

The alarm contact output of the monitor must be used for an external alarm lamp/buzzer, while the analog
signal output must be used for an indicator or external recorder. If these outputs are used to control other
units, we shall not be responsible for any malfunctions, etc.

4. Because the contact point of the gas detector sensor is made of porous polymeric membrane, the water
repellency of the membrane is deteriorated by solvents, thus causing an electrolyte leak from its inside.
Do not use solvents near the monitor. If a solvent is used for unavoidable reasons, attach the
recommended filter to the areas such as inlet of the gas detector, etc. while using the solvent and for one
hour after that.

5. For maintenance of the monitor, it must go through a regular maintenance, including replacement and
adjustment of the regular replacement parts as specified in the operating manual. In addition, because this
is a safety unit, it is recommended that a regular maintenance and a calibration are performed every six
months in accordance with the regulations.

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ppm Gas concentration indicated in the unit of one-millionth of the volume
Calibration Find relationship of the readings, display values or setpoints with the actual values
by using the calibration gas, etc.
Maintenance When maintenance is performed on the monitor, the alarm contact is disconnected,
mode and a signal to indicate the maintenance mode status is sent out to the external
output signal. As a result, maintenance can be performed on a single unit of the
monitor.
Initial clear The reading is unstable for seconds after the power is turned on. To prevent
malfunctions for that period, the alarm contact is deactivated. In addition, a signal to
indicate the initial clear status is sent out to the external output.
Zero A function to cut off the influences of environmental changes, interference gases,
suppression etc.
Alarm delay time A function which temporarily suspends activation to prevent a false alarm caused by
noise from its outside.

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