PTOE-0280

Released: 10/09/09

RIKEN PORTABLE HC/O2 DETECTOR

MODEL ＲＸ－４１５

OPERATION MANUAL

(PT0-028)

Precaution in operation

・After reading this manual well, start to operate this instrument.

・Keep this manual where to carry out easily
・When take out this manual by use of construction work, be sure to put it
where it was.
・Do not use this instrument for no other than given purpose.
・When operate this instrument without using this manual or repair it by use of
no other parts than the genuine one, the safety and quality of products could
not be guaranteed. When any accident should take place by those irregular
method, we cannot assume the responsibility for it.

2-7-6 Azusawa, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8744, Japan

Phone : +81-3-3966-1113
Fax : +81-3-3558-9110
E-mail : [email protected]
Web site : http://www.rikenkeiki.co.jp/english/
 In the beginning

It is of our great pleasure to purchase Riken portable HC/O2 gas indicator model RX-415 this
time. This instrument is an explosion-proof type portable gas indicator which is designed to
measure the presence of crude vapors in an inert gas or in air such as HC gas, vapors and
methane gas and O2.
This instruction manual is a guide book for operation of Riken portable HC/O2 gas indicator
model RX-415. It is kindly requested to read and understand this content by experienced users
as well as beginners. The following headline shall be shown to carry out the safety and effective
work in this instruction manual.

Model RX-415 is approved by certificate number:

Baseefa 05ATEX0101

Danger
This means that it gives the serious harm to the human life, body or material directly such as
touching high voltage.

Warning
This means that it gives the serious harm to the human body or material if do not perform the
operation according to the instruction manual.

Caution
This means that it gives the slight harm to the human body or material if do not perform the
operation according to the instruction manual.

＊ Note
This means the advice in the operation.

Model RX-415 consists of two type according to the kind of gases below ;

For HC gas use : Model RX-415 (TYPE HC)

HC : 0-100%LEL/0-100vol%
O2 : 0-25vol%
For CH4 gas use : Model RX-415 (TYPE CH4)
CH4 : 0-100%LEL/0-100vol%
O2 : 0-25vol%

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 Contents
Page

１．Caution in operation (for your safety)・・・・ 3

２．Name of each part・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4

３．Operation
３－１．Check item before operation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
３－２．Preparation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
３－３．Start-up procedure・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
３－４．Check of the flowmonitor・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
３－５．Zero adjustment・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
３－６．Measurement・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
３－７．Stop of pump operation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12
３－８．Measurement completion・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13

４．Alarm function
４－１．Kind of alarm and alarm function・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
４－２．Countermeasure at alarm ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15

５．Maintenance check
５－１．Battery replacement・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16
５－２．Gas calibration・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17
５－３．Filter replacement・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22
５－４．O2 sensor replacement・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23
５－５．Daily check and regular maintenance check ・・・・・・・ 24
５－６．Replacement of parts・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 24
５－７．Storage and disposal
when the instrument is not used for a long time・・・・・・ 24

６．Scrap of instrument・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 25
７．Troubleshooting・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26

８．Definition of words・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27
９．Specifications
９－１．Specifications・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・28
９－２．Accessories (Common for HC and CH4)・・・・・・・・・・ 30

１０．Detection principle
１０－１．NDIR method (Non-Dispersive Infrared)・・・・・・・・ 31
１０－２．GALVANIC CELL method・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・31

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 1. Caution in operation ( for your safety )

Keep the following items below to maintain the function of instrument and for safety.

Warning
・Do not modify or alter the circuit or structure etc.
After modifying and altering the instrument, the function can not be maintained
any longer.
・As this is explosion-proof type instrument, make the battery replacement at
non-hazardous-zone. The replacement at hazardous zone will be beyond the
scope of explosion-proof concept.
・As this is explosion-proof type instrument, be sure to operate with carrying case on.

Warning
・Sensor life can be excessively reduced under the condition where acid gas and
solvent gas are existing. In this case, make measurement as quickly as possible.
After measurement, make sensor cleaning by introducing fresh air.

Caution
・Do not fall or crush it.
As this is a fine instrument, the function may not be maintained if high impulse or
shock is given.
・Do not splash water directly.
As this is not drip-proof structure, it will be a cause for trouble if water is splashed
directly.
・Do not give the electrical noise during operation by strong walkie-talkie wave etc.
When give the electrical noise to the instrument, it will be a cause to damage the
instrument.
・When the temperature in air is changed drastically, it may affect the reading of
the instrument.
・When it is in dew or condensed, the normal measurement can not be carried out.
・For internal filter and filter tube, be sure to operate it with them on by all means.

＊ Note
・When measure the gas contains water, suck it after removing water.
・When measure high temperature gas, make measurement after the instrument
accustom itself to its temperature.

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 2. Name of each part
⑤ ④ ③ ② ⑨ ⑩ ①

⑥ ⑪

⑦ ⑧

① Power/Enter switch
This is used for the confirmation of power ON, OFF/input.

② PUMP/(+) switch
This is used for pump Switch ON/OFF and to increase the input value.

③ ZERO/(-) switch
This is used for zero adjustment and decrease the input value.

④ PEAK switch
This is used when desired to show the peak value.

⑤ BATT/ESC switch
This is used when desired to show the battery voltage and cancel the input.

⑥ Gas outlet
This is the outlet to exhaust sample gas out.

⑦ Calibration gas name plate

This shows the calibration gas name.

⑧ Display unit (LCD display with back light)

This displays gas concentration.

⑨ Alarm lamp
This flickers and lights on at trouble alarm time.

⑩ Photo sensor window

This is for automatic back-lights of display unit by detecting that it gets dark around.

⑪ Gas inlet
This is a measuring gas inlet.

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 ⑫
⑮

⑫ Carrying case

⑬ Junction tube (20m)

⑭ Gas sampling probe + Sampling tube (1m)

⑮ Filter tube with the flowmonitor

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 3. Operation

３－１．Check item before operation

Instrument :
・Check that there is no damage on the display unit.
Filter tube with the flowmonitor :
・Check the dirt of cotton and when it gets dirty, replace the cotton with new one. (See 5-3)
・When the water drops are deposited, drain it out.
・Check that there is no crack or damage.
・Check that there is no looseness on the nipple mounting.
Gas sampling tube :
・Check that there is no break or twist of it.

３－2．Preparation
(1) Mount the battery into the instrument. (See 5-1)
(2) Put the instrument into the carrying case.
(3) Connect the junction tube, the filter tube with the flowmonitor and the gas sampling tube with
the gas inlet of the instrument in turn.

Gas inlet Filter tube with the flowmonitor

Junction tube Spiral tube

Gas sampling tube

As there are two types of head tubes for the instrument, use it according to the each environment.

Standard specification Gas sampling junction tube (30m) + Sampling tube Bar type (1m)
Optional specification Gas sampling junction tube (30m) + Sampling tube Floating type (1m)
（ ※ Gas sampling junction tube and sampling tube (Bar type/Float type) is optional
accessories）
・Connection between gas sampling junction tube and model RX-415.
By holding knurling part with fingers, pull it to the arrow mark. ⇒
Plug in to the arrow mark ← with its condition. Release the fingers holding the knurling part and
press in. Then, locked after ticking sound.

Knurling part Junction tube

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 ・Connection between gas sampling junction tube and sampling tube 3.
By holding the socket of gas sampling junction tube and the plug of sampling tube by fingers
and plug in to the arrow mark until it gets a ticking sound.

Plug Socket

Sampling tube
Gas sampling relay tube

Warning
・As this is used in dangerous zone, be sure to use it with carrying case.

Caution
・Be sure to plug in the gas sampling tube and junction tube.
If not surely connected, the accurate measurement cannot be carried out.
・Be sure to mount the filter tube with the flowmonitor.
If measure without filter, it will be a cause of trouble by sucking dust, water
and oil etc.

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３－３．Start-up procedure
Hold pressing power switch for 5 seconds and the power will turn on. Via battery check,
filter probe connection check and sensor connection check, the gas detection will start.
The sequence performance until the gas detection starts is as follows :

Hold pressing power switch for 5 seconds

↓
１００．０ｖｏｌ％ ２５．０％ At pump connection fail.
＊ Note
Approx. 5 sec. ↓ ① At power on, check that
ＢＡＴＴ． ：Ｅ －－－｜－－ Ｆ At battery power shortage. the buzzer and pump
Approx. 5 sec. ↓ ② sound.
ＰＲＥＰＡＲＡＴＩＯＮ
Approx. 5 sec. ↓
ＰＲＯＢＥ／ＦＩＬＴＥＲ ＯＫ？
After checking tube/filter, press ＥＮＴＥＲ .
↓
ＳＥＮＳＯＲ ＣＨＥＣＫ At sensor connection fail.
Approx. 5 sec. ↓ ③
ＳＥＮＳＯＲ ＣＨＥＣＫ ＯＫ
Approx. 5 sec. ↓
ＷＡＲＭＩＮＧ ＵＰ ３０ｓｅｃ
30 sec. ↓
Countdown
ＳＴＡＮＤ ＢＹ ＯＫ
↓
Approx. 5 sec.
０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％
Detection starts.

① Display, performance at pump connection failure. (See 3.)

ＦＡＩＬ ＰＵＭＰ （Lamp : Light-on, Buzzer : Continuous）

② Display, performance at power voltage shortage. (See 3. and 5-1)

ＲＥＰＬＡＣＥ ＢＡＴＴＥＲＹ （Lamp : Light-on, Buzzer : Continuous）

③ Display, performance at sensor connection failure. (See 3.)

In case of HC sensor connection failure
ＦＡＩＬ ＳＥＮＳＯＲ ＨＣ （Lamp : Light-on, Buzzer : Continuous）
In case of O2 sensor connection failure
ＦＡＩＬ ＳＥＮＳＯＲ Ｏ２ （Lamp : Light-on, Buzzer : Continuous）
In case of HC sensor/O2 sensor connection failure
ＦＡＩＬ ＳＥＮＳＯＲ （Lamp : Light-on, Buzzer : Continuous）

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３－４．Check of the flowmonitor
When turn on power, the pump starts working. Check that it works properly by the flowmonitor
(float) of filter tube with the flowmonitor.
Float

When sucking properly (Can see the float)

Float

Not sucking properly (Cannot see the float)

３－５．Zero adjustment
Make zero adjustment by removing the gas sampling tube. After the detection starts, see the
flowmonitor and check that the air is sucked properly. Then, check that the reading gets stable
and make zero adjustment by sucking the fresh air into instrument.
The operation procedure is shown below.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas display）

↓
ＨＯＬＤ ＺＥＲＯ ＫＥＹ Hold pressing ＺＥＲＯ for approx. 3 sec.
↓
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＦＲＥＳＨ ＡＩＲ After checking that fresh air is sucked into instrument
↓ and then, press ＥＮＴＥＲ switch.
ＡＤＪＵＳＴＩＮＧ ＺＥＲＯ
Zero calibration failure
Approx. 5 sec. ↓ ①
ＺＥＲＯ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ
Approx. 5 sec. ↓
０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas display）

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 ① Display, performance at zero calibration failure (See 3.)
In case of HC zero cal. failure
ＦＡＩＬ ＺＥＲＯ ＨＣ／

In case of O2 zero cal. failure

ＦＡＩＬ ＺＥＲＯ ／Ｏ２

In case of HC/O2 zero cal. failure

ＦＡＩＬ ＺＥＲＯ ＨＣ／Ｏ２

Caution
When make zero adjustment, do it after having fresh air sucked into instrument
for over 1 minute.
If zero point is adjusted under presence of gas, the accurate detection can not be
carried out, and oxygen deficiency accident may be occurred.

＊ Note
・When desired to cancel the pre-operation, press ESC switch but after
confirmed, it can not be cancelled.

３－６．Measurement
(1) Move the sampling tube end towards measuring point and draw gas.
-Take care not to bend and twist sampling tube.
-Check that it is drawn properly by the flowmonitor.
-Set the sampling tube end at the point of measurement, take into account the length of
sampling tube, and read out the gas concentration after getting stable of gas reading.

Danger
・There may be the oxygen deficiency at gas outlet point due to the inert gas.
Do not breathe at all.
・There may be the exhaust of high density gas (Above LEL).
Do not approach the fire to it.

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 Warning
・When the temperature is drastically changed at next detection point, in order to
make accurate measurement, wait until the instrument accustom itself to its
temperature (approx 10 min.). Then, start measurement after air calibration.

Warning
・When measure O2 in inert gas, confirm that CO2 density of sucked air is under
15%. If over 15% of CO2 is introduced, that may decrease the sensor life.
(See 8. Caution in operation)

Caution
・Do not let water or oil sucked into instrument. If it should be sucked, the pump
or sensor shall be failed.
・When measure, check the running sound of pump and the flowmonitors.
It cannot be measured at stop of pump operation.
・When the measuring gas is except calibration gas, the display reading will show
at slightly high or slightly low side position.
・Do not block the gas outlet because the display reading may show the slightly
high position.

＊ Note
・When suck high density gas above LEL, the hang-up phenomenon takes place
from the adsorption of it to the gas sampling tube and filter tube.
①When use the range of vol%, use it as it is.
②When make zero adjustment, remove the gas sampling tube and let fresh
air sucked into instrument.
③When measure by %LEL range, clean the gas sampling tube by air and try
to measure after the display reading goes down zero.

(2) Battery voltage

By pressing BATT switch while in operation, the battery voltage at present can be confirmed.
The battery voltage will return to the gas concentration reading if there is no input of this
switch “ON” for 20 seconds.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas display）

ＢＡＴＴ

ＢＡＴＴ．
：Ｅ －－－｜－－ Ｆ （Battery voltage display）
ＢＡＴＴ

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(3) Read-out of peak value
When press PEAK switch in operation, this shows the peak value (Max point of reading for HC,
Minimum point of reading for O2）from the power switch “ON” up to now.
Then press PEAK switch again, the peak model is cancelled and returns to the measurement
mode. Then if there is no input of peak for about 20 seconds, this shall return to the
measurement mode. When hold pressing ESC switch for 3 seconds in the peak display, the
peak value will be cleared.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display）

ＰＥＡＫ ↓
Ｐ ８０．０％ＬＥＬ １９．５％ （Peak value display）
ＥＳＣ． 3 sec.
ＰＥＡＫ
Ｐ ０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ (Peak value cleared)
ＰＥＡＫ （Reading value when peak value cleared）

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display）

３－７．Stop of pump operation

When transfer the sampling point or stop measurement temporarily, it can stop the running of
pump only.
When stop pump running, the battery consumption can be cut by about 40% as compared with
the pump running time. All except pump work and then, no warming-up time is required if
re-operate the pump.

＊ Note
・When do not measure for some time, turn off the power.
As all except pump work, the battery will be consumed if leave the pump operation
stopped.

(1) Pump running display

＜Pump running on＞
This displays gas reading while in pump running.
０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Pump running）

＜Pump power off＞

The following message shows while in pump work stopping.
ＰＵＭＰ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＦＦ （Pump stop operation）

(2) Operating procedure

Pump : Running on → stop

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Pump running）

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 ↓
ＨＯＬＤ ＰＵＭＰ ＫＥＹ Press ＰＵＭＰ for about 3 sec.
↓
ＰＵＭＰ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＦＦ (Pump stop operation)
Release PUMP switch after pump off.

Pump：Stop → Operation

ＰＵＭＰ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＦＦ Pump power off

↓
ＨＯＬＤ ＰＵＭＰ ＫＥＹ Press ＰＵＭＰ for about 3 sec.
↓
ＰＵＭＰ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＮ Display for about 5 sec. Release PUMP switch
↓ after pump running.
０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Pump running）

３－８．Measurement completion
(1) Treatment after measurement
Roll up the sampling tube in a round bundle so that any bent or twist can not be made carefully.
Make air cleaning for minimum 5 seconds until the reading comes nearby to zero point under
condition that the sampling tube is connected with instrument by sucking fresh air.

(2) Power OFF

While pressing the power switch for about 5 seconds, the power will be off.
While pressing the power switch off, the buzzer will sound for about 15 times.

Caution
・Do not forget to do air cleaning.
When neglect the air cleaning, the following will take place and will be a cause
for trouble.
①If water, oil and mist are left and condensed in dust, much of water and oil
shall be sucked into instrument at the next measurement time.
②As HC vapors may be absorbed completely, there will be a trouble for next
time measurement.

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 4. Alarm function

４－１．Kind of alarm and alarm function

Trouble alarm is provided for this instrument.
Each alarm is provided with buzzer, lamp and display.

Trouble alarm and alarm pattern

Lamp Buzzer

System error ON Continuous " SYSTEM ERROR "

Battery power shortage ON Continuous "REPLACE BATTERY"

Power ON " FAIL SENSOR "
Sensor disconnection ON Continuous " FAIL SENSOR HC "
" FAIL SENSOR O2 "
Pump disconnection ON Continuous " FAIL PUMP "

Low battery warning Flicker Intermittent “B” flicker at left end

Low battery alarm ON Continuous "REPLACE BATTERY"

Measurement " FAIL ZERO HC/ "

ZERO cal. failure OFF No sound " FAIL ZERO /O2"
" FAIL ZERO HC/O2"
" FAIL SPAN HC/ "
SPAN failure OFF No sound " FAIL SPAN /O2 "
" FAIL SPAN HC/O2 "

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４－２．Countermeasure at alarm

(1)System error (“SYSTEM ERROR”)

When receive an excessive noise, this error may appear.

(2)When the low battery alarm is given, replace 4 pcs of batteries with new ones according to the
procedure of “5-1. Battery replacement.”

(3)Sensor connection error

When give an excessive shock or impulse to the instrument such as dropping or throwing etc.
and use for a long period, such display may appear.
Carry out the daily check or regular check (See 5. Maintenance check).

(4)Pump connection error (“FAIL PUMP”)

When give an excessive shock or impulse to the instrument such as dropping or throwing etc.
and use for a long period, such display may appear.
Carry out the daily check or regular check (See 5. Maintenance check).

(5)Zero cal. error (“FAIL ZERO HC/O2”)

Under the condition that zero gas (air) is not sucked correctly or water and oil etc are sucked into
instrument, such display may appear. Check whether there is any damage or any sign of water
or oil etc suction in the sampling tube or filter tube with the flowmonitor etc. If any error could not
be found, let zero gas (air) sucked into instrument correctly and make zero adjustment (See 3-5.
Zero adjustment).

(6)SPAN failure (“FAIL SPAN HC/O2”)

Under the condition that zero gas (air) is not sucked correctly or water and oil etc are sucked into
instrument, such display may appear. Check whether there is any damage or any sign of water
or oil etc suction in the sampling tube or filter tube with the flowmonitor etc. If any error could not
be found, let calibration gas sucked into instrument correctly and make span adjustment. (See 5.
Maintenance check).

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 5. Maintenance check

For this correct operation, follow the following procedure.

As this is safety instrument. Be sure to make the regular maintenance. If any trouble
should take place, contact the nearest agent or Riken Keiki Co., Ltd.

５－１．Battery replacement

Warning
・Battery replacement shall be done at non-hazardous zone by all means.
・Be sure to use the genuine batteries.
When make battery replacement, replace all 4 pcs batteries with new ones.

(1) Check that the power OFF.

When the power is ON, do it after power OFF.

Battery cover

(2) Remove the carrying case from the instrument.

(3) Open the battery cover by turning the screw on the bottom of instrument counterclockwise
with minus screwdriver or coin etc.

(4) Remove 4 pcs batteries and put the new ones where they were by taking care of polarity.

＊ NOTE
When remove battery, remove it from the polarity of (+). When put it, it is easy to
replace the battery from the polarity of (-).

(5) When finish the replacement of batteries, put the battery cover in the reverse way.

Warning
・Tight up the battery cover for sure.

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(6) The following battery types are the only battery types that may be used.

1. Duracell Ultra MN1400

2. Panasonic LR14 (G)
3. Toshiba LR14

５－２．Gas calibration

The measuring range of model RX-415 is dual expanded scale of 0-100%LEL and 0-100vol%
for HC, and 0-25vol% for O2. Then, the gas calibration for all ranges is required.

(1) Prepare the calibration gas (both for low density gas and high density gas) and sampling bag.

(2) Remove the filter tube and gas sampling tubes from the instrument. Then, arrange to connect
sampling bag from the gas inlet of instrument.

(3) Turn on the power and make zero adjustment.

(4) Put the calibration gas＊１ sampling bag and make gas calibration in the following procedure.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display） ＊１：Calibration gas

↓ ｉ－Ｃ４Ｈ１０
ＨＯＬＤ ＳＰＡＮ ＫＥＹ Press ＰＵＭＰ and ＺＥＲＯ ７０～８０％ＬＥＬ
↓ for 3 sec simultaneously. Air-balance or N2-bal.
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ ＨＣ Supply cal. gas from the gas
inlet and press ＥＮＴＥＲ
When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ
ＥＮＴＥＲ ＥＳＣ
To O2 calibration.

％ＬＥＬ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Wait until gas reading gets stable.

When there is almost no difference between gas
display and calibration gas value, it does not need
gas calibration adjustment. Then press ESC switch
ＥＳＣ and make it end.
To O2 calibration.

％ＬＥＬ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Adjust the gas reading to the calibration value.

By pressing －, ＋ switch, adjust the gas reading to the
value of canned gas and press ENTER switch.
But when press ENTER without pressing －, ＋ switch,
①will appear. This means that calibration proceeds without
setting the calibration gas value.
When do not make gas calibration, press ESC switch.

Gas cal. error

①

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 ＨＣ ＳＰＡＮ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ Gas calibration is completed.
↓
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ Ｏ２ Supply calibration gas from the gas inlet.
When perform gas calibration, press ＥＮＴＥＲ.
ＥＳＣ When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ.
Completion of gas cal.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display）

①Display and function in gas calibration error. (See 3)

ＦＡＩＬ ＳＰＡＮ ＨＣ／

Danger
・Do not approach the fire at the time of gas calibration at all.
For gas calibration, use the high density gas.

＊ Note
・Before gas calibration, confirm that the indication value is “0.0%LEL” after fresh air
is sucked. Be sure to make zero adjustment when the value is not “0.0%LEL”.
End even though “0.0%LEL” is displayed, if it is flickered, zero point is deviated.
Make zero adjustment.

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(5) Put the calibration gas＊２ to sampling bag and make gas calibration in the following procedure.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display） ＊２：Calibration gas

↓ ｉ－Ｃ４Ｈ１０
ＨＯＬＤ ＳＰＡＮ ＫＥＹ Press ＰＵＭＰ and ＺＥＲＯ ７０～８０ｖｏｌ％
↓ for 3 sec. simultaneously. Air-balance or N2-bal.
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ ＨＣ Supply cal. gas from the gas
inlet and press ＥＮＴＥＲ
When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ.
ＥＮＴＥＲ ＥＳＣ
To O2 calibration.

ｖｏｌ％ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Wait until gas reading gets stable.

When there is almost no difference between gas
display and calibration gas value, it does not need
gas calibration adjustment. Then, press ESC switch
ＥＳＣ and make it end.
To O2 calibration

ｖｏｌ％ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Adjust the gas reading to the calibration value.

By pressing －, ＋ switch, adjust the gas reading to the
value of canned gas and press ENTER switch.
But when press ENTER without pressing －, ＋ switch,
①will appear. This means that calibration proceeds without
setting the calibration gas value.
When do not make gas calibration, press ESC switch.

Gas cal. error

①

ＨＣ ＳＰＡＮ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ Gas calibration is completed.

↓
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ Ｏ２ Supply calibration gas from the gas inlet.
When perform gas calibration, press ＥＮＴＥＲ.
ＥＳＣ When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ.
Completion of gas cal.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display）

①Display and function in gas calibration error.

ＦＡＩＬ ＳＰＡＮ ＨＣ／

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(６) Put the calibration gas＊３ to sampling bag and make gas calibration in the following procedure.

０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display） ＊３：Calibration gas

↓ N2 : Over 99.5vol%
ＨＯＬＤ ＳＰＡＮ ＫＥＹ Press ＰＵＭＰ and ＺＥＲＯ
↓ for 3 sec. simultaneously.
ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ ＨＣ
When perform gas calibration, press ＥＮＴＥＲ.
ＥＳＣ When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ.
To O2 calibration.

ＡＰＰＬＹ ＧＡＳ Ｏ２ Supply calibration gas from the gas inlet

and press ＥＮＴＥＲ
When stop gas calibration, press ＥＳＣ.
ＥＮＴＥＲ ＥＳＣ
Gas calibration ends → Return to gas density display.

％ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Wait until gas reading gets stable.

When there is almost no difference between gas
display and calibration gas value, it does not need
gas calibration adjustment. Then, press ESC switch
ＥＳＣ and make it end.
Gas calibration ends → Return to gas density display.

％ ＡＤＪ＞－／＋ Adjust the gas reading to the calibration value.

By pressing －, ＋ switch, adjust the gas reading to the
value of canned gas and press ENTER switch.
But when press ENTER without pressing －, ＋ switch,
①will appear. This means that calibration proceeds without
setting the calibration gas value.
When do not make gas calibration, press ESC switch.

Gas cal. error

②

Ｏ２ ＳＰＡＮ ＳＥＴ ＯＫ Gas calibration is completed.

↓
０．０％ＬＥＬ ２０．９％ （Gas density display）

②Display and function in gas calibration error.

ＦＡＩＬ ＳＰＡＮ ／Ｏ２

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 Gas sampling bag

Instrument

Gas inlet

Caution
・Do not supply the calibration gas directly by plugging in the gas inlet from the
canned gas. Because the inside of instrument may be damaged.
・Be sure to make calibration by both high density gas and low density gas.
If neglect this calibration, the accurate measurement cannot be assured.

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５－３．Filter replacement

Check the filter (Cotton) in the filter tube with the flowmonitor before measurement and if it is
dirty, replace it with new one.

(1) By turning the knurling part of the filter tube with the flowmonitor, open the filter tube with
the flowmonitor.

(2) Take out the cotton filter in the filter tube with the flowmonitor by use of tweezers etc.

(3) Put the new cotton filter so that it can be even in the filter tube with the flowmonitor and close
knurling part in the reverse procedure.

Knurling

Caution
・Do not put much of cotton filter.
If put in too much, the flow rate gets down and the accurate measurement cannot
be carried out.

＊ Note
・Make this filter replacement in every month.

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５－４．O2 sensor replacement

If the following phenomenon would be occurred, replace the sensor with new one. Sensor type
is “OS-B3”.

＜Phenomenon＞
①When “Calibration error” is displayed, even though the air calibration is performed by fresh air.
②When the indication value can not be decreased even though human exhalation is introduced.
When the indication is unstable. When it takes long time to get the stable indication.

Caution
・Sensor life depends on utility condition and utility frequency.
Refrain to use the instrument under the condition that there is much dust, pressure
alternation, excessive high/low temperature/humidity. These condition may
decrease sensor life.

Replacement procedure
(1)Remove the switch side cover by taking off 4 pcs of screws. (See D-1)
(2)Pull out the connector from O2 sensor.
(3)After removal of mounting screws and plate, O2 sensor can be taken off. (See D-2)
(4)Take out spare O2 sensor from the case and take off cupper wire from connector.
Then, connect O2 sensor to the instrument.
(5)Sensor shall be installed in direction as D-2 by mounting screw (2pcs) and plate.
(6)Put the cover back and mount 4 pcs of screws. Sensor replacement is completed.

D-2

D-1

O2 sensor connector

Mounting plate and screws

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５－５．Daily check and regular maintenance check

(1)Daily check
・Are there any damage on switches, lamp, display and panel?
・Pump suction work check (Is pump suction sound normal? Can any trouble sound be heard?)
・Battery voltage check.
(2)Regular maintenance check
We recommend calibrating the instrument at least once a year.
The calibration can be done either on board or ashore.

５－６．Replacement of parts

As the following parts have its own end, it must be replaced regularly.
When replace, contact the nearest agent or Riken Keiki Co., Ltd.

Pump : Approx. 2 years (Depends on use frequency)

Internal filter : Approx. 1 year (Depends on use frequency)
Sensor : Approx. 5 years

５－７．Storage and disposal when the instrument is not used for a long time.

Storage under following conditions.

Temperature : 5 – 35 ℃
Humidity : 30 – 80RH
Place : Gas and solvent vapor are not existed.

Storage the instrument in the box where it was.

When there is no storage box, storage in vinyl and etc.
Storage the instrument indoor escaping from direct sunshine.
Take off the batteries when do not use for over 1 month.

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 6. Scrap of instrument

When scrap the instrument, treat it in compliance with the local regulations of industrial waste
(incombustible). For scrap of O2 sensor, contact the nearest agent or Riken Keiki Co., Ltd.

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 7. Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting does not mention the possible cause of all malfunction but simply shows it to
help the cause research of probable malfunction.
Trouble Cause Treatment
Power can not be on ・Empty batteries ・Put batteries in correct way by
seeing the battery replacement.
(See 5-1.)
・Batteries are consumed up.

・Wrong polarity of battery

・Time shortage to press Power ・Hold pressing for approx. 5 sec.

switch (Until displayed)

No pump running ・No measurement and pump ・Make re-operation of pump

stops funning (Display comment) (See 2-6)

No pump suction ・The pipe of IN, OUT of filter or ・Check the clog of filter pipe or
tube etc may be removed or twist etc and treat it correctly
clogged. (See 5-3 and 2-5)
Zero and span adjust- ・Is sensor life period in valid? ・The validity of sensor is expired.
ment for O2 is not Replace it to new one.
available.
Zero “0.0”%LEL of ・Zero point is deviated. ・Check that there is gas free
gas display is flickering around and make zero adjust.
(See 2-4)
“100.0vol%” ・Zero point or gas sensitivity is １．Make zero adjustment.
flickering deviated. (See 2-4)

２．When not adjusted to reading

value, make gas calibration.
(See 5-2)

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 8. Definition of words

%LEL
When define the Lower Explosion Limit of combustible gas as 100%.
Methane ：100%LEL = 5.0vol%
Iso-butane ：100%LEL = 1.8vol%

Vol%
This is the unit shown by percentage for how much a special material (or gas) in a volume is
occupied in that volume.

Combustible gas
The lower limit of Explosive Limit (Explosive limit when mixed with air) is to be below 10%.
The difference between upper and lower limits is to be above 20%.

HC gas
General name of hydrocarbon.
This instrument displays it by converting through iso-butane gas density.

in Air
The atmosphere of –10～+40 , below 90%RH in an atmospheric pressure (0113hPa)

Hang-up phenomenon
This is the phenomenon to show slightly higher reading than the actual one by the influence
residual gas for some while though fresh air is supplied after high density gas was sucked
into instrument.

Oxygen deficiency
Phenomenon that may cause human health disorder.

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 9. Specifications

9－１．Specifications

MODEL ： ＲＸ－４１５ （ＴＹＰＥ ＨＣ）

Detection
Galvanic cell NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared method)
principle

Detection
Oxygen (O2) HC
gas

Calibration
Oxygen Iso-butane
gas

Measurable 0-25vol% 0-100%LEL / 0-100vol% [Dual auto range]

range (0.1vol%) (0.5%LEL) / (0.5vol%)
Within±0.7vol% ±5% of full scale (0-100%LEL)
Increment (Follow to JIS ±5% of full scale (0-100vol%)
T-8201) (Under same condition)
Within 20 sec.
Response Within 30 sec. (T90, When sucked from gas inlet)
(T90,When sucked
time Within 2 min. (T90, When sucked from end of 30m tube)
from gas inlet)

Sampling Suction pump

Suction rate Over 300ml / min.

Ambient temp/
-10℃～40℃ / below 90%RH (Non-condensing)
Humidity

Power
Alkaline batteries (Size C) 4 pcs
source

Continuous
Approx. 40 hours (No alarm / No light at 20℃)
operation time

Explosion
EExdiaⅡBT3
proof

Dimension/
Approx. 200(W) x 80(H) x 142(D)mm / Approx. 2.0kg (Batt. included)
weight

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MODEL ： ＲＸ－４１５ （ＴＹＰＥ ＣＨ４）

Detection
Galvanic cell NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared method)
principle

Detection gas Oxygen (O2) CH4

Calibration
Oxygen Methane
gas

Measurable 0-25vol% 0-100%LEL / 0-100vol% [Dual auto range]

range (0.1vol%) (0.5%LEL) / (0.5vol%)
Within±0.7% ±5% of full scale (0-100%LEL)
Increment (Follow to JIS ±5% of full scale (0-100vol%)
T-8201) (Under same condition)
Within 20 sec.
Response Within 30 sec. (T90, When sucked from gas inlet)
(T90,When sucked
time Within 2 min. (T90, When sucked from end of 30m tube)
from gas inlet)

Sampling Suction pump

Suction rate Over 300ml / min.

Ambient temp/
-10℃～40℃ / below 90%RH (Non-condensing)
Humidity

Power
Alkaline batteries (size C) 4 pcs
source

Continuous
Approx. 40 hours (No alarm / No light at 20℃)
operation time

Explosion
EExdiaⅡBT3
proof

Dimension/
Approx. 200(W) x 80(H) x 142(D)mm / Approx. 2.0kg (Batt. included)
weight

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9－２．Accessories (Common for HC and CH4)
Ordering Information

(1) Standard accessories

Description Parts number
① Alkaline batteries (Size C) 4pcs
2753200490
② Filter tube with the flowmonitor and connection line with coupling 1pce
4126918220
③ Junction tube 1pce
0914013070
④ Spiral sampling tube (1m) 1pce
0914007240
⑤ Gas sampling probe 1pce
0904017880
⑥ Carrying case with shoulder strap 1pce
4775957210
⑦ Operation manual

⑧ Test report

(2) Optional accessories

Description Parts number
① Sampling bag 1 litter (Green) 0904010380
(Orange) 0904010450
② Absorbent cotton
1879001110
③ Metal storage box
4000272690
④ Gas sampling tube 30m Black (with stick probe or float probe)
Gas sampling tube 20m Black (with stick probe or float probe)
Gas sampling tube 10m Black (with stick probe or float probe)
Gas sampling tube 29m Orange + Junction tube 1m Orange
(with stick probe or float probe)

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 10. Detection principle

１0－１．NDIR method (Non-Dispersive Infrared)

Model RX-415 is based on NDIR method (Non-Dispersive Infrared) and this structure is shown
below.

The infrared beam emitted from the light source passes through the measuring cell, and optical
band pass filter which can pass the absorption wave of measuring gas and attains to the infrared
sensor. The amount of infrared attaining to the infrared sensor through the measuring cell and will
decrease according to its density.
The variable amount of infrared is measured by the infrared sensor and it is displayed as gas
concentration.
Then, there is no sensitivity against CO2 and CO etc which have the different absorption wave
from the measuring gas. Then there is no sensitivity against N2 and H2 etc which cannot absorb
infrared. As compared with the conventional catalytic combustion method, there is no poisoning
material to be absorbed and almost no sensitivity drop on this detection principle.

Light source Measuring cell

Band-pass Infrared
filter sensor Amp.

Measuring gas

１0－２．GALVANIC CELL method

Galvanic cell consists of a lead anode and a gold cathode in electrolyte covered by a membrane.
When oxygen enters into the gold cathode, a current which is directly proportional to the oxygen
concentration will be produced, and amplified current will produce a reading on a meter in percent
oxygen.

Membrane

Gold electrode
(Cathode)
Solution

Lead electrode
(Anode)
Lead wire

Thermistor
Out put

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 RIKEN KEIKI STANDARD WARRANTY
GAS DETECTION INSTRUMENTS

RIKEN KEIKI CO., LTD. warrants gas alarm equipment manufactured and sold by us to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment from RIKEN KEIKI
CO., LTD. Any parts found defective within that period will be repaired or replaced, at our option, free
of charge, F.O.B. Factory. This warranty does not apply to those items which by their nature are
subject to deterioration or consumption in normal service, and which must be cleaned, repaired or
replaced on a routine basis. Such items may include:

a) Lamp bulbs and fuses

b) Pump diaphragms and valves
c) Absorbent cartridges
d) Filter elements
e) Batteries

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

THIS WARRNTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES
ON THE PART OF RIKEN KEIKI CO., LTD. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL RIKEN
KEIKI CO., LTD. BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE
OF ANY KIND CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR FAILURE OF ITS PRODUCT TO
FUNCTION OR OPERATE PROPERLY.

This warranty covers instruments and parts sold (to users) only by authorized distributors, dealers and
representatives as appointed by RIKEN KEIKI CO., LTD.

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

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