RKI Instruments GX-6000 User Manual

105 • Troubleshooting GX-6000 Operator’s Manual
• The unit indicates
flow failure and
does not recover
when RESET is
pressed and
released.
• The probe tube is
clogged.
• The hydrophobic filter disk
in the probe is dirty.
• The sample hose has a
kink or obstruction.
• The pump is
malfunctioning.
1. Inspect the probe tube for any
obstructions.
2. Inspect the hydrophobic filter disk
in the probe and replace if
necessary.
3. Inspect the sample hose for kinks
or obstructions and replace if
necessary.
4. Attempt to set the low flow
setpoint as described in
“Adjusting the Low Flow
Setpoint” on page 170.
5. If difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• Auto calibration or
single calibration
fails.
• The auto calibration
values may not match the
cylinder gas
concentrations (auto
calibration only).
• The charcoal filter is
saturated causing an
elevated CO reading.
• The sample gas is not
reaching the sensors
because of a bad
connection.
• The calibration cylinder
may be out of gas or is
outdated.
• For PID sensors, the lamp
may need to be cleaned.
• For PID sensors, the
electrode stack may need
to be replaced.
• The sensor for the
affected channel(s) may
need replacement.
1. Check all calibration tubing for
leaks or for any bad connections.
2. Make sure the GX-6000 has
been properly set up for
calibration.
3. Change the charcoal filter.
4. Verify that the calibration cylinder
contains an adequate supply of
fresh test sample.
5. Clean the PID sensor’s lamp.
6. Replace the PID sensor’s
electrode stack.
7. If the fail condition continues,
replace the sensor(s).
8. If the difficulties continue, contact
RKI Instruments, Inc. for further
instruction.
• Heart symbol at
the top of the
screen becomes
steadily on or
disappears
• A microprocessor error
has occurred.
• Contact RKI Instruments, Inc. for
further instruction.
• Instrument does
not go into low
flow alarm when
inlet is plugged.
• Sensor gasket is not
seated properly.
• Turn the instrument off and
remove the flow chamber. Ensure
that the sensor gasket’s flow
fitting connections are facing up
and that the gasket is secured
under the gasket aligning tabs.
Table 13: Troubleshooting the GX-6000
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

RKI Instruments GX-6000 Specifications

General

Brand	RKI Instruments
Model	GX-6000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English