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65-2666XL-04
M2A-XL Transmitter
Operator's Manual
Part Number: 71-0667
Revision: P1
Released: 3/4/24
RKI Instruments, Inc.
www.rkiinstruments.com

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  • Page 1 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Part Number: 71-0667 Revision: P1 Released: 3/4/24 RKI Instruments, Inc. www.rkiinstruments.com...
  • Page 2 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 • 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Gas Type ............34 4 • 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers ......61 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual • 5...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This chapter briefly describes the 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter. This chapter also describes the 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual (this document). Table 1 at the end of this chapter lists the specifications for the M2A. About the M2A Transmitter The M2A transmitter is a fixed mount, continuous-monitoring detector head.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    M2A and to minimize the risk of personal injury. Be sure to maintain and periodically calibrate the M2A as described in this manual. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 1: Introduction • 7...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Description

    Mounting Hole (2x) Strip Window Magnetic Wand 3/4 NPT Conduit Hub 3/4 NPT Conduit Hub M2A-XL Junction Box Detector Junction Box Oxygen Detector Calibration Adapter/ Splash Guard Figure 1: M2A External Components 8 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9 A ground boss near the top conduit hub provides an external earth ground connection. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 9...
  • Page 10 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Internal Description

    PCB which displays the gas reading and has the control buttons. 3/4 NPT Conduit Opening, Plugged Control PCB Terminal PCB RKI INSTRUMENTS 3/4 NPT Conduit Opening for Wire Entry M2A-XL TRANSMITTER M2A-XL Junction Box Figure 3: M2A Internal Components 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 11...
  • Page 12 4 - 20 mA output signal to another device such as a gas monitoring controller, chart recorder, or programmable controller (PLC). 12 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Modbus installation. See “Chapter 8: RS- 485 Modbus Output” on page 46 for a description of using the M2A in a Modbus system. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 13...
  • Page 14 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Since displaying the Information Screen only requires the use of one switch, the wand may be used to show the Information Screen (see “Information Screen” on page 25). 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 2: Description • 15...
  • Page 16 The alarm 2 LED is on when the M2A is experiencing an alarm 2 condition. • RX & TX LED’s These LED’s indicate data being received (RX) and transmitted (TX) when the M2A’s Modbus output is operating. 16 • Chapter 2: Description 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Installation & Startup

    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 Junction Box 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 17...
  • Page 18 M2A junction box. See the “Chapter 9: Parts List” on page 58 for available tubing. 18 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Wiring The M2A Transmitter

    The detector terminal strip and the alarm 1 relay terminal strip may be removed by grasping them with your fingers if the adjacent terminal strips have been removed. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 19...
  • Page 20 15. If shielded cable is used between the detector junction box and the M2A junction box, connect the cable’s drain wire to an available chassis (earth) ground at the M2A junction box. Do not connect the shield drain wire at the detector junction box. 20 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 21 You will connect the opposite end of the cable’s drain wire at the controller or device. • If the M2A will be wired into a Modbus network, see “Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output” on page 46. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 3: Installation & Startup • 21...
  • Page 22 4. 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. 22 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Start Up

    “Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading.” Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading When the M2A is shipped from RKI Instruments, Inc., it is factory calibrated. If a full calibration is desired at startup, see “Calibration” on page 41.
  • Page 24 ZERO w/Cal Gas?. 5. Press and release the DOWN/NO button. The display will indicate Leaving CAL Mode and the M2A will return to normal operation. 24 • Chapter 3: Installation & Startup 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Operation

    M2A. 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. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Operation • 25...

  • Page 26: 4 - 20 Ma Signal Output Operation

    • Gas reading alternates with ALARM-1 message • A2 LED is on Alarm 2* Increasing gas reading at or above the alarm 2 setpoint • Gas reading alternates with ALARM-2 message 26 • Chapter 4: Operation 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 27 NOTE: If the ENTER button is pressed while the M2A is in an alarm 1 condition, the 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. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Operation • 27...
  • Page 28 • 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. 28 • Chapter 4: Operation 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 29 2. When the input power increases above 10.0 volts, the M2A will begin its warm-up sequence. 3. Verify that the M2A enters normal operation after its warm-up sequence. If necessary, perform a fresh air adjustment. See “Adjusting the Fresh Air Reading” on page 23. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Operation • 29...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Configuration Mode

    Table 5 lists the M2A 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 initiates an alarm 1 condition. (19.5%) 30 • Chapter 5: Configuration Mode 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 31 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 automatically resets the alarm 2 circuit after the alarm 2 condition passes. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 5: Configuration Mode • 31...
  • Page 32 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. 32 • Chapter 5: Configuration Mode 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 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 returns to normal operation. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 5: Configuration Mode • 33...

  • Page 34: Chapter 6: Gas Type Mode

    CAUTION: The target gas is factory set and does not normally need to be changed. The standard setting for the 65-2666XL-04 is oxygen. Gas Type Mode includes a 5-minute time-out feature. If you do not press a button for 5 minutes, the M2A automatically returns to normal operation.
  • Page 35 Use the UP/YES and DOWN/NO buttons to adjust a setting. See “Chapter 5: Configuration Mode” on page 30 for a complete description of Configuration Mode. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 6: Gas Type Mode • 35...
  • Page 36 Since a complete calibration is required, the calibration sequence will proceed without asking if you want to perform certain operations. 36 • Chapter 6: Gas Type Mode 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Maintenance

    PCB and on the bottom of the terminal PCB. 3. If the power difficulties continue, contact RKI for further instruction. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 37...
  • Page 38 • The detector fresh air contact RKI for further signal is low enough instruction. to cause a fail condition. • The detector is malfunctioning. • The terminal or display PCB is malfunctioning. 38 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Calibration Frequency

    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.
  • Page 40 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. 40 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Calibration

    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. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 41...
  • Page 42 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 will continue to display the maximum gas response on the display and retain the response level in its memory. 42 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 43 At the end of the 1 minute period, the REMOVE CAL GAS message will stop appearing and the M2A will return to normal operation. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 43...

  • Page 44: Replacing Components Of The Oxygen Detector

    4. Peel off the hydrophobic membrane. It may be necessary to clean off the detector housing cap face to remove any residue left from the adhesive backed membrane. 5. Install the new membrane in the recess on the face of the detector housing cap. 44 • Chapter 7: Maintenance 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 45 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 41. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 7: Maintenance • 45...

  • Page 46: Chapter 8: Rs-485 Modbus Output

    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 46 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 47 An M2A 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 must still be removed. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 47...
  • Page 48 An M2A 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 must still remain installed. 48 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 49 ID = 3 ID = 4 ID = 127 Up to 128 M2As can be connected without a repeater Figure 13: Multiple M2As in a Two Branch Configuration 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 49...

  • Page 50: Using The M2A In A 4-Wire Modbus System

    If the currently displayed parameter setting is OK, press the ENTER button to proceed to the next parameter. Table 9 lists the M2A Modbus Mode parameters you can set. Table 9 also lists the factory set value for each parameter. 50 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 51 NOTE: All M2As on a Modbus network must be configured with the same baud rate and parity, and each M2A must have a unique slave ID. For an M2A to participate on a network, the ENABLED/DISABLED setting must be set to ENABLE. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 51...

  • Page 52: Supported Modbus Functions

    2 = Normal 3 = Warm-up 4 = Fail 5 = Calibration 6 = Post-Calibration 7 = Low Power 8 = Setup [11] Gas Type Change 0=Not Changed 1=Changed 52 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 53 0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized Alarm 2 Relay Status 0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized Alarm 1 Relay Status 0 = Not Energized 1 = Energized 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 53...
  • Page 54 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. 54 • Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 55 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. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 55...
  • Page 56 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 57 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. 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Chapter 8: RS-485 Modbus Output • 57...

  • Page 58: Chapter 9: Parts List

    Termination and ground jumper 65-1025RK Plug-in oxygen sensor 65-2494RK Oxygen detector 71-0667 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual (this document) 81-0076RK-01 Zero air calibration cylinder, 34 liter steel 81-0076RK-03 Zero air calibration cylinder, 103 liter 81-0078RK-01 Calibration cylinder, 100% nitrogen, 34 liter steel (used for setting oxygen...

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide

    • Enable or Disable Modbus Modbus Mode Press and Hold DOWN/NO and • Slave ID ENTER for 5 • Baud Rate seconds • Parity • Response Delay 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Appendix A: Control Button Quick Reference Guide • 59...

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Plc And Dcs Device Wiring

    Alarm 1 Alarm Device Detector Controller Wiring (PLC, DCS) Alarm 2 Alarm Device Modbus Wiring Typical Alarm Wiring Shown Figure 14: PLC and DCS Device Wiring 60 • Appendix B: PLC and DCS Device Wiring 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers

    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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers • 61...
  • Page 62 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 63 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual Appendix C: Function Code 16 Registers • 63...
  • Page 64 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 65-2666XL-04 M2A-XL Transmitter Operator’s Manual...

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