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65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0646 Revision: P1 Released: 11/20/23 RKI Instruments, Inc. www.rkiinstruments.com...
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For most applications, typical calibration frequencies are between 3 and 6 months but can be more often or less often based on your usage. 2 • 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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We do not assume 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. Warranty covers parts and labor performed at RKI Instruments, Inc. only, and does not cover field labor or shipment of parts back to RKI.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This chapter briefly describes the 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter. This chapter also describes the 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the specifications for the M2A-XL. About the M2A-XL Transmitter The M2A-XL transmitter is a fixed mount, continuous-monitoring detector head.
M2A-XL and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the M2A- XL as described in this manual. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 1: Introduction • 7...
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An O-ring seals the interface between the junction box cover and the junction box base. A locking set screw on the junction box cover allows you to secure the junction box cover and prevent it from being removed. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 9...
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The sensor is secured within the detector assembly by the housing cap. Through a series of chemical and electrical reactions, the sensor produces an electrical output that corresponds to the detection range of the transmitter. 10 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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S terminal is used if you want to connect the 4 - 20 mA output signal to another device such as a gas monitoring controller, chart recorder, or programmable controller (PLC). 12 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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Modbus installation. See “Chapter 8: RS- 485 Modbus Output” on page 45 for a description of using the M2A-XL in a Modbus system. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 13...
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The push button switches are located along the bottom edge of the control PCB (see Figure 5). The UP/YES button is on the left, the DOWN/NO button is in the middle, and the ENTER button is on the right. 14 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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The alarm 2 LED is on when the M2A-XL is experiencing an alarm 2 condition. • RX & TX LED’s These LED’s indicate data being received (RX) and transmitted (TX) when the M2A-XL’s Modbus output is operating. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 15...
Mount the detector junction box with the detector facing down as shown in Figure 7. 3/4 NPT 4.86 5.66 Conduit Port, 2.82 3/4 NPT Plugged Conduit Port Ø 0.25, 2X 1.00 Figure 6: Outline & Mounting Dimensions, M2A-XL Junction Box 16 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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M2A-XL junction box. See the “Chapter 9: Parts List” on page 57 for available tubing. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 17...
A conduit seal, which is normally required to maintain the junction box’s hazardous location rating, will also help to prevent water from entering through the top port. 18 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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(for Groups C and D environments) Oxygen Detector Calibration Adapter/Splash Guard Figure 8: Wiring the Detector to the M2A-XL 15. Reinstall the detector terminal strip into its socket. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 19...
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Table 3: Wire Size for PWR/SIG Connections Max Distance to Max Distance to Max Distance to Controller Controller w/16 Gauge Controller w/14 Gauge w/18 Gauge Wire Wire Wire 2,500 ft. 5,000 ft. 8,000 ft. 20 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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6. Make controller, device, and relay connections as appropriate. If shielded cable is used for the PWR/SIG connections, connect the cable shield’s drain wire to an available chassis ground at the gas monitoring controller, recording device, or programmable controller. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 21...
“Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading.” Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading When the M2A-XL is shipped from RKI Instruments, Inc., it is factory calibrated. If a full calibration is desired at startup, see “Calibration” on page 40. Verify that the M2A-XL is in a fresh air environment (environment known to be free of combustible or toxic gas vapors and of normal oxygen content, 20.9%).
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ZERO w/Cal Gas?. 5. Press and release the DOWN/NO button. The display will indicate Leaving CAL Mode and the M2A-XL will return to normal operation. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 23...
M2A-XL. 3. Release the DOWN/NO button when you are done viewing the Information Screen. The display will return to the normal operation screen within a couple of seconds. 24 • Chapter 4: Operation 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
• Gas reading alternates with ALARM-1 message Alarm 2 Increasing gas reading at or above the • A2 LED is on alarm 2 setpoint • Gas reading alternates with ALARM-2 message 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Operation • 25...
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A1 LED will flash but all other indications will remain unchanged. You cannot de-energize the alarm 1 relay until the gas reading falls below the alarm 1 setpoint. 26 • Chapter 4: Operation 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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• The fail relay de-energizes. NOTE: The fail alarm has a 30 second delay. Responding to a Fail Condition 1. Verify that the detector wiring is correctly and securely connected. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Operation • 27...
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2. When the input power increases above 10.0 volts, the M2A-XL will begin its warm-up sequence. 3. Verify that the M2A-XL enters normal operation after its warm-up sequence. If necessary, perform a fresh air adjustment. See “Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading” on page 22. 28 • Chapter 4: Operation 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
Table 5 lists the M2A-XL parameters you can set. Table 5 also lists the factory set value for each parameter. Table 5: Configuration Parameters Parameter Description (Factory Set Value) ALARM-1 (level) The gas reading at which the M2A-XL initiates an alarm 1 condi- (19.5%) tion. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 5: Configuration Mode • 29...
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If set as LATCH, you must press the ENTER button to reset the (LATCH) alarm 2 circuit after the alarm 2 condition passes. If set as SELF-RST, the M2A-XL automatically resets the alarm 2 circuit after the alarm 2 condition passes. 30 • Chapter 5: Configuration Mode 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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If set to Disabled, the Auto Zero function is turned off. 4. When you have scrolled through all the adjustable parameters, SAVE IT? YES/NO appears on the display. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 5: Configuration Mode • 31...
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If you wish to save the adjustments made, press and release the UP/YES button. Config Saved is indicated on the display for a few seconds and the M2A-XL returns to normal operation. 32 • Chapter 5: Configuration Mode 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
CAUTION: The target gas is factory set and does not normally need to be changed. The standard setting for the 65-2643XL0504SS is oxygen. Gas Type Mode includes a 5-minute time-out feature. If you do not press a button for 5 minutes, the M2A-XL automatically returns to normal operation.
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Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to adjust a setting. See “Chapter 5: Configuration Mode” on page 29 for a complete description of Configuration Mode. 34 • Chapter 6: Gas Type Mode 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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Since a complete calibration is required, the calibration sequence will proceed without asking if you want to perform certain operations. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 6: Gas Type Mode • 35...
PCB and on the bottom of the terminal PCB. 3. If the power difficulties continue, contact RKI for further instruction. 36 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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5. If the fail condition continues, air signal is low contact RKI for further enough to cause a instruction. fail condition. • The detector is malfunctioning. • The terminal or display PCB is malfunctioning. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 37...
Although there is no particular calibration frequency that is correct for all applications, a calibration frequency of every 3 to 6 months is adequate for most oxygen transmitter applications. Unless experience in a particular application dictates otherwise, RKI Instruments, Inc. recommends a calibration frequency of every 3 months.
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10. Add 1 minute to the length of time determined in Step 6. This is the response time for the detector. When performing a fresh air adjustment or zero adjustment, gas must be applied for this length of time. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 39...
Touching the glass and removing the wand is the same as pressing and releasing a button. Touching the glass and keeping the wand in place is the same as pressing and holding a button. 40 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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9. Unscrew the zero air cylinder from the fixed flow regulator. Leave the calibration adapter/ splash guard’s flexible tubing connected to the regulator. The M2A-XL will continue to display the maximum gas response on the display and retain the response level in its memory. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 41...
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At the end of the 1 minute period, the REMOVE CAL GAS message will stop appearing and the M2A-XL will return to normal operation. 42 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
4. Disconnect the detector leads from the terminal block in the detector junction box. Note the position of the color-coded leads as you remove them. 5. Unscrew the detector from the detector junction box. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 43...
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CAUTION: Allow the replacement detector to warm up for 5 minutes before you continue with the next step. 11. Calibrate the replacement detector as described in “Calibration” on page 40. 44 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
The MODBUS terminal strip is located on the terminal PCB (see Figure 4 on page 12). The following signals are available at the Modbus terminal strip: Table 8: Modbus Terminal Strip Signals Modbus Terminal Label (RS-485 Modbus Signal Name Name) Common 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 45...
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An M2A-XL can be wired into an existing M2 Modbus system. The shape of the terminal PCB will be different but the wiring connections are identical and the ground jumper on the M2A-XL must still be removed. 46 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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An M2A-XL can be wired into an existing M2 Modbus system. The shape of the terminal PCB will be different but the wiring connections are identical and the ground jumper on the M2A-XL must still remain installed. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 47...
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ID = 3 ID = 4 ID = 127 Up to 128 M2As can be connected without a repeater Figure 13: Multiple M2A-XLs in a Two Branch Configuration 48 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
If the currently displayed parameter setting is OK, press the ENTER button to proceed to the next parameter. Table 9 lists the M2A-XL Modbus Mode parameters you can set. Table 9 also lists the factory set value for each parameter. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 49...
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M2A-XL must have a unique slave ID. For an M2A-XL to participate on a network, the ENABLED/DISABLED setting must be set to ENABLE. 50 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized Alarm 2 Relay Status 0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized Alarm 1 Relay Status 0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized 52 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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Register 26 is the alarm 1 ON delay. Integer values are in seconds. Register 27 Register 27 is the alarm 1 OFF delay. Integer values are in seconds. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 53...
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Register 36 is calibration month (upper byte) and day (lower byte). This is zero based (e.g. January=0 and the 1st=0). Register 37 Register 37 is the calibration year. 54 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
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Function Code 16, Register 21, that value is automatically copied to Function Code 03, Register 40. The M2A firmware looks to Function Code 03, Register 40 for the remote configuration setting. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 55...
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Function Code 16, Register 21, that value is automatically copied to Function Code 03, Register 40. The M2A firmware looks to Function Code 03, Register 40 for the remote configuration setting. 56 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
• If the M2A-XL will be wired into a Modbus network, see “Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output” on page 45. 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Appendix B: PLC and DCS Device Wiring • 59...
Value must be an integer. Any decimals are omitted. The decimal point location is the same as specified in Register 1 of Function Code 03. Register 8 Register 8 is the alarm 2 trigger. 0=Decreasing 1=Increasing 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers • 61...
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Integer value is in seconds (0-60 in 5 second increments). Register 15 Register 15 is the calibration timeout. Value is in minutes (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30). 62 • Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter...
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This register can be used to clear those flags. Table 17: Register 19, Clear Change Flags Bit(s) Value & Field [15:2] Unused Write “1” to this bit to clear “Gas Type Changed” flag 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers • 63...
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Function Code 16, Register 21, that value is automatically copied to Function Code 03, Register 40. The M2A firmware looks to Function Code 03, Register 40 for the remote configuration setting. 64 • Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers 65-2643XL0504SS M2A-XL Transmitter...
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