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OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR
INDICATION/ALARM UNIT GP-591

FOR USERS

Safety Precautions

1. Read and understand the instructions in this manual before operating this
instrument.
2. Keep manual accessible at all times.
3. This (instrument, monitor, indicator/alarm) cannot be used for any other purpose
than what is specified in this manual..
4. Follow all the instructions in this manual, an deviation will compromise the safety,
quality and performance of this instrument.
5. We accept no responsibility for an accident caused by the user not following the
instructions in this manual.

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

Phone : 81-3-3966-1113
Fax : 81-3-3558-9110 GIII
E-mail : intdept@rikenkeiki.co.jp

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INDEX

１．PRODUCT OUTLINE
１－１． In the beginning …………………………………………… 3
１－２． Application for use ………………………………………… 3
１－３． Identification of each cautional marks ……………………… 3

２．IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR THE SAFETY

２－１． Danger items………………………………………………… 4
２－２． Warning items………………………………………………… 4
２－３． Caution items………………………………………………… 5

３．PRODUCT FUNCTION
３－１． External drawing……………………………………………… 6
３－２． Apperance……………………………………………………. 6
３－３． Panel cut-out dimensions……………………………………. 7
３－４． Name of each part and function……………………………… 8
３－５． Black diagram………………………………………………… 9

４．HOW TO USE
４－１． Before operation……………………………………………… 10
４－２． Mounting/dismounting procedure
４－２－１ Mounting method ……………………………………… 10
４－２－２ Dismounting method…………………………………… 10
４－３． Installation place……………………………………………… 11
４－４． Caution in the system engineering
４－４－１ Stable power used……………………………………… 12
４－４－２ Designing to consider radiation………………………… 12
４－４－３ Lighting measures………………………………………. 12
４－４－４ Alarm contact…………………………………………… 13
４－５． Grounding……………………………………………………… 14
４－６． Wiring……………………………………………………………15

５．OPERATION METHOD
５－１． Start-up……………………………………………………… 16
５－２． Basic performance flow………………………………………. 16
５－３． Start-up method
５－３－１． Power on…………………………………………… 17
５－４． Explanation of performance (Detection mode)
５－４－１． Display action……………………………………… 18
５－４－２． External output action……………………………… 20
５－５． Maintenance and adjustment
５－５－１． Maintenance mode………………………………… 21
５－５－２． Confirmation of alarm level………………………… 22
５－５－３． Change of alarm level……………………………… 22
５－５－４． Confirmation of peak hold level…………………… 23
５－５－５． Alarm test………………………………………… 24
５－６． How to finish operation……………………………………… 25

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６．KIND OF ALARM AND ITS FUNCTION

６－１． Kind of alarm………………………………………………… 26
６－２． Gas alarm
６－２－１． Gas alarm action…………………………………… 26
６－２－２． Counter action at gas alarm………………………… 27
６－２－３． Gas alarm possibility except the case of gas detection
……………………………… 27

７．MAINTENANCE CHECK
７－１． Frequency of maintenance and check items
７－１－１． Daily check…………………………………………・ 28
７－１－２． Regular maintenance check………………………… 28
７－２． Zero adjustment……………………………………………… 28
７－３． Maintenance contract for regular check……………………… 28
７－４． Treatment when operation is stopped or its installation place is moved.
７－４－１． Stop at normal operation……………………………・ 29
７－４－２． Installation when move its place…………………… 29

７－５． Storage or treatment when not use for a long time…………… 29

８．SCRAP OF PRODUCT AND SENSOR……………………………… 29

９．TREATMENT AT ABNORMAL CASE

９－１． Trouble alarm………………………………………………… 30
９－２． Counteraction at trouble alarm………………………………… 30
９－３． Before it is thought to be trouble……………………………… 30
９－４． Trouble shooting……………………………………………… 30

１０．DEFINITION OF WORD………………………………・・・・・・・・・・ 32

１１．LIST OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

１１－１． Specifications………………………………………………… 33
１１－２． Product composition………………………………………… 34

１２．WARRANTY…・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・…………………………… 35

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１．PRODUCT OUTLINE

１－１．In the beginning

First of all, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks for your purchase of our indicator/alarm unit RM-593.
This instruction manual is just a guide book to operate indicator/alarm unit RM-593 of RM-590 series.
Your kind reading of this manual is requested not only for first user but for already experienced staff.

１－２．Application for use

○ This is an exclusive indicator/alarm unit to be used in combination with 3-wire, 4-20mA outputs type
detector head to indicate detected gas concentration for environmental control.

○ This unit outputs 4-20mADC as gas concentration signal.

○ This unit provides 2 relay contacts for outer gas alarm.

１－３．Identification of each cautional marks

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situation.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
CAUTION
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

＊ NOTE This means “ADVICE” at operation.

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２．IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR THE SAFETY

２－１．Danger items

DANGER

This is not a explosion proof unit. Do not use it at hazardous area.

２－２．Warning items

WARNING
・ Detector head
Do not connect other detector head than designated gas detector head.
If connected, you can not detect gas. Furthermore, this unit or other connected unit may be broken.

・ Power source
Before supplying the power, confirm that the power source is a designated voltage.

・ Necessity of protective grounding

Do not cut inside or outside wire for earth, nor disconnect the wire from earth terminal..
In any case, the unit becomes dangerous conditions.

・ Defect of protective function

Do not operate the unit if protective functions such as protective grounding or fuse are seems to be defective.
Also, before operating the unit confirm that there is no defect for protective functions.

・ Fuse
Use the designated rating (current, voltage, type) fuse to prevent fire.
Replacement of fuse shall be done after put off the initial power source and put off the power switch of this unit.
Do not use other fuse than designated one, nor make short circuit for fuse holder.

・ External connections
After making protective grounding firmly, connect to external control circuit or detection objective.

・ Counteraction at gas alarm

When detect high concentration gas than preset alarm level, it is very dangerous.
It is required to take an appropriate measures by customer’s decision.

・ Mounting/dismounting
Locking mechanism may be broken if the unit is mounted into the case with disengagement lever up
position. Make correct procedure for mounting/dismounting..

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２－３．Cautional items

CAUTION

・ Do not use walky-talky near this unit.

When this unit receives the electric waves by walky-talky etc near from the cable, this will effect the reading.
When use the walky-talky, operate it at the place where there is no influence of electric wave ejection.

・ When make power on again, make it after an interval of over 5 seconds.

When make power on within 5 seconds, there may be no normal operation.

・ When operate it not to follow this manual, repair it by other rating parts or modify it on his own, the safety
and quality of products can not be secured. Then, when an accident take place by it, we cannot assure our
responsibility on them.
Take enough consideration for instrumentation to keep safety even if disconnection of power and signal
lines, defect of operation or trouble would be happen due to unexpected reason.
This is an electrical applied instrument.
Be care it may be effected by power noise, electrostatic and electromagnetic noise.
When use under such conditions, make protective treatment for use.

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３．PRODUCT FUNCTION

３－１．External drawing (with single case)

*Refer to the operating instruction manual for multi-unit case when multi-case
is used.

33 12 132 9 36

72
66

３－２．Appearance (with single case)

*Refer to the operating instruction manual for multi-unit case when multi-unit case is used..

Unit

Mounting brackets

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３－３．Panel cut-out dimensions

Dimensions with single case

1. Mounting for 2 steps in vertical and N lines in horizontal

（３６×N－３）＋０．６
０ 138 +10

2. Mounting for 1 step in vertical and N lines in horizontal

66 +0.60

（３６×N－３）＋０．６
０

Required thickness of the panel:1.2～3.2mm

Refer to the instruction manual for multi-unit case if installed the unit to multi-unit case.

CAUTION
Please consult us or with our agent for installation method or installation quantity to avoid
trouble caused by radiating heat.

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３－４．Name of each part and function

*The below pictures show indicator/alarm unit with single case.

③
①

④
⑤
⑦

⑩
⑧

①LED display・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Indicates gas concentration.

②POWER switch・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ON/OFF switch
③Terminal plates・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Connects cables from outside.
For multi-unit case refer to instruction manual for multi-unit case.
④PW/TR light・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Combination light for power and trouble indication.
Steady light : Power ON, normal operation
Flashing : Trouble
⑤AL1 light・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Flashes at gas alarm (1st alarm)
⑥AL2 light・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Flashes at gas alarm (2nd alarm)
Alarm lights change continuous lighting after RESET operation.
⑦SKIP light・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Flashes during maintenance mode.
⑧MODE switch・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Uses at maintenance work.
⑨UP/DOWN switch・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Uses to select items at maintenance mode, increase or decrease reading
at zero and span adjustments, and to increase or decrease reading at
alarm test.
⑩SET switch・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Uses to change for alarm test mode.
This is also used to set the contents of mode during maintenance mode.
⑪Disengagement lever・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Locks the indicator/alarm unit.

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３－５．Block diagram

ＲＭ－５９３
Display part
（ＰＷ／ＴＲ） ＳＫＩＰ （ＡＬ１） （ＡＬ２）
Power supply part
Operation part
POWER INPUT
（ＭＯＤＥ） （ＵＰ） （ＤＯＷＮ） （ＳＥＴ）
(DC24V) Control part

Alarm contact control part

Gas alarm contact（ＡＬ１、ＡＬ２）

Trouble alarm contact
(ＴＲＯＵＢＬＥ)
Amp part
※Standard setting
・Non-exciting
（Non-exciting at normal）
・A-contact
（Contact closes at alarm） 4-20mA
Transmission transmission
part

Detector head (Sensor)

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４．HOW TO USE

４－１．Before operation
Be sure to keep cautional items of use not only for first user but for already experienced staff.
If not keep these cautional items, the unit may be defective and correct gas detection may not be performed.

４－２．Mounting/dismounting procedures

４－２－１ Mounting method

・Open the front cover of this unit.
・Confirm that the power switch is at OFF
・With the disengagement lever at down position, mount into the case.
（Confirm that the edge connector is put in firmly）
・Confirm that the disengagement lever is turned upward when indicator/alarm unit is mounted into
the case firmly.
・After confirmation of lever position, put ON the power switch, and then, close the cover.

４－２－２ Removal of the unit

・Open the front cover of this unit.
・Confirm that the power switch is at OFF.
・Push disengagement lever down to release the lock.
・Pull out the unit from the case.
・Turn the lever upward and close the cover.

CAUTION
Mounting/dismounting of indicator/alarm unit shall be done according to the
above procedures. If not, stopping metal of the unit may be transformed
and the cover can not be closed.

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４－３．Installation place

CAUTION

Do not install at places where direct sun drought or where the temperature is drastically changed.
Keep away the system from direct sun drought or where the temperature of the system is
drastically changed.

Do not install it where vibration or shocks may take place.

The system consists of fine electronics parts.
Install them where to be stable not to crush or fall down.

Keep the system from the equipment which may generate the noise (Unit & cable).

Keep the system from the equipment which may give a high frequency in the surroundings and
install it.
・Do not put the system jointly each. ・Do not wire the cable in parallel nor take access.
.

Do not install it where the detection gas is deposited around.

Do not install and make gas detection at the place where the sample gas is deposited.

Do not install at the place where it is danger for maintenance service such as high voltage
cable, etc.
This unit is required to make maintenance regularly.
Then, do not install at the place where there is danger at maintenance time.

Do not install it where it is unable to make maintenance.

When required to stop the system at maintenance time, unable to maintain if not remove a part of system
or unable to detach the case due to the pipe or rack etc. do not install such place.

System housing that grounding construction is not enough.

Be sure to ground when install.

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４－４．Caution in the system engineering

CAUTION
Unstable power and noise may cause error of performance and alarm.
For the system to use this unit, it is required to make design based on this manual
descriptions.

４－４－１ Stable power used

While the system gets stable at power failure, the external output and alarm contact may be on and
the care for it must be taken. In such case, use the standby battery or take an appropriate action
in the receiver side.
Supply the following power to this unit .

Power voltage DC２４V±１０％

Approx 50msec.
Power failure （For power failure of 50msec, it re-starts）
tolerance time To warrant the continuous operation, install the standby battery
outside.
Do not contact with power involving high power load and high
frequency noise.
Others
According to requirement, use line filter and separate it from
noise source.

４－４－２ Designing to consider radiation

When install the closed self-standing control panel, mount the fans in the upper and lower part.

４－４－３ Lightning measures

There is the problem “Lightning”. When make outdoor wiring of cable at factory or plants etc or
when make a parallel wiring in the same duct with the cable in from outdoor even at the indoor
wiring. If the lightning is a huge generation source, the cable is a reception antenna and there is
Lightning surge
the case that cable connecting instrument is broken. It is impossible to prevent the generation of
lightning. If the cable should put in metal tube or laid in the underground, it is impossible to prevent
the inductive lightning surge generating from the thunder.
There is not the complete countermeasure for it but the following method can be considered.
Make the suitable treatment accordingly.
a) The transmission signal route is arranged for connection by the optical fiber cable etc.
b) Countermeasure by the lighting arrester (Cable safety retainer). There is the way to install
Lightning the lightning arrester just before the field apparatus and the central control station. The
measures position of the lightning arrester installation is at each point of cable laid out from the outdoor
to the indoor. The lightning arrester builds in the circuit to remove the surge voltage to be the
source for the damage of field apparatus (Protection resistor, zero diode etc.) and is designed
to protect the apparatus. But as the signal may be attenuated due to the lightning arrester,
check the action and it is required to use.
Surge noise shall be generated from the thunder lightning or except it.
Grounding
To protect detector from these cause, be sure to make grounding.

＊In the lightning rod, there is the circuit to remove the surge voltage to be a cause of damage from field instruments.
By installing the lightning rod, the signal may be attenuated. When install the lightning rod, it is required to check
the performance in advance.

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４－４－４ Alarm contact
・Alarm contacts shall be used only for external buzzer and alarm light, and do not use it for the
controlling use (such as solenoid valve control etc).

When control the external load, the bad influence may be given to the system according to the load characteristics.
In such case, the following countermeasure shall be taken to stabilize the action and protect the contents.

・Relayed by the low voltage relay and operate by connecting CR circuit (Spark Killer: SK) (Diode etc for DC) suited
for relay coil directly to relay.

・Add CR circuit to the load side of relay on the request.

CAUTION （FOR USE OF NORMALLY-CLOSED CONTACT）

Normally-closed contact (Break contact) at non-existing condition may change to open contact in a
moment due to physical shock.
Whenever alarm signals from gas detectors are used with normally-closed contact, please put
delayed-circuit (for about one second) to receiver side of normally-closed contact to avoid
such phenomenon.

Reference: By the condition of load, CR circuit may be better to install in the contact side but it is required
to put in by checking the action of load.

ＳＫ：Surge absorption filter

C L
SK SK
o o
a
i
l d

Ｖ Ｖ
Alarm contact
Power supply Power supply
Relay
(Low pressure relay)
ＲＭ－５９３

－How to think alarm contacts against inductive load－

The spec for alarm contact of EC-592 is described by the conditions of resistive load.
When use the inductive load for alarm contacts, the very high reverse electromotive voltage may be generated and
the following trouble tends to be produced.

・Contact part of relay is melted adhesively and the contacts can no work.
・High voltage is put inside of indicator/alarm unit and then, electrical parts may be damaged.
・As it is big noise, the trouble action may be taken by the reckless drive of CPU.

Irrespective of inductive load, there is the possibility of unforeseeable noise instruction for contact.
Above trouble may be generated.

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４－５．Grounding
Make grounding with terminal .

WARNING

Be sure to make grounding before putting power ON.

UP

TD1 24V

TD3 AL1
① ①
② ②

POWER
③ ③

AL2
GND TD2 3 4
④ ④

① ①

TR
DETECTOR ② ②

＋4-20- TD4
③ ③

5
④ ④
6
CN3

FG
CN2

Terminal

*The above fig. shows the unit with single case. In case of multiunit case, refer to
instruction manual for multi-unit case.
Be sure to make grounding for safety purpose and to keep stable operation of this unit.

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４－６．Wiring
(In case of single case)
GD-D8DC pump power DC24V
① Detector head
ＴＤ１ ＋
② GD-D8 DC
ＤＣ２４Ｖ±１０％
③
④ - (GND)
1 +
2 -
① 3
② 4
ＴＤ２ ＣＶＶＳ 1.25mm2, 4-core
③ 5
④ 6

①
AL1 : 1st alarm contact output
②
ＴＤ３
③
④ AL2 : 2nd alarm contact output

①
TR : Trouble alarm contact
ＴＤ４ ②
③
４－２０ｍＡ output
④

Earth terminal

Maximum cable length：１．２５ｋｍ with 1.25mm2, 4-core cable.

For multi-unit case, refer to operating instruction for multi-unit case.

CAUTION

・Use CVVS 1.25mm2 cable for connection.

・Do not distribute power cable and signal cable together with power line for motor, etc.
・This unit applies a connector type terminal plate for easy wiring. Be care not to give a high load
to the connector.
・We can not warrant the performance of this unit if undesignated cable is used.

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５．OPERATION METHOD
５－１．Start-up

●Before putting power ON……………

Before putting power ON, keep following caution items. If not, danger for electric shock or damage to the unit
will be happen.

（１）Make grounding.
（２）Check that wirings with outer units are made correctly.
（３）Check that the supply voltage is within a rating.
（４）Relay contact for outer alarm may work during adjustments. Even relay contact works, treat that any
influence will not be given to the outer.
（５）To prevent fire, check that the designated fuse is used.

５－２．Basic performance flow

In normal operation, it is used on detection mode.

Stand-by

Power on

Initial clear (approx. 25sec.)

Detection mode SET switch (Press for about 3 sec.)

Alarm test mode

ＭＯＤＥ switch (Press for about 3 sec.)

Maintenance mode
・Zero adjustment
・Change of alarm levels（ＡＬ１, ＡＬ２）
・Span adjustment

CAUTION
Maintenance mode shall be performed by the specialized
service man. Do not operate it without permission.

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５－３．Start-up method

５－３－１．Power on

Cover

Power switch

1) Before making power on, check that the unit is connected correctly.
2) The power switch can be seen when the front cover is opened.
3) Put the power switch upward to ON and downward to OFF.
4) Put the power switch on, and power light illuminates.
5) Status of initial clear (about 25 sec.) is displayed as “- - - - “.
・ Checking of the system (Self-diagnosis)
・ Output signal: Approx 2.5mA
・ Gas alarm, trouble alarm (light, contact) shut-off.

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５－４．Explanation of performance (Detection mode)

５－４－１．Display action

There are following two kinds of displays.

(1)LED display ：Shows gas concentrations.

(2)LED light ：Shows power/trouble (PW/TR), 1st gas alarm (AL1), 2nd gas alarm (AL2) and maintenance
(SKIP) condition.

* Contents of indications by LED display and LED light are different from the condition of the unit.

Action of LED light

Preparation □：Light off ■：Light on ◎：Flashing

Power ON

Initial clear (Approx 25 sec.)

PW/TR AL2
■ □
Detector mode SKIP AL1
□ □

Only PW/TR light illuminates at detection

mode and LED display shows detected gas PW/TR AL2
concentration. ■ □
SKIP AL1
□ □

Gas alarm condition

When detect gas above AL1, AL2, it

shows gas concentrations and AL1,
AL2 alarm lights flash.
PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
□ ◎

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“-“ mark display
The right 「 -0.00 」 is displayed
when zero level gets down to minus
(-) side at above 10% full scale.
PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
□ □
WARNING
When it shows 「-0.00」, accurate gas reading is impossible
and make zero adjustment.

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５－４－２．External output action

１．4-20mA output version

(1)Signal transmission method : Electric current transmission (Non isolation)

(2)Transmission path : CVVS
(3)Transmission distance : Below 1 km
(4)Resistive load for connection : Below 300Ω
(5)Status signal level
①Detection mode : 4-20mA (Depends on gas concentration)
②Gas alarm : 4-20mA (By indication valve)
③Initial clear : 2.5mA (Fixed)
④Maintenance mode : 2.5mA (Fixed)
⑤Alarm test : 4-20mA (By indication valve)
⑥Trouble alarm : 0.5mA (Fixed)
⑦Point skip : 2.5mA (Fixed)
(6)Power shut-off : 0mA

Relations between 【Gas concentration】 and 【Output】 are shown below.

Output

22mA
20mA

4mA
2.5mA

Gas concentration
0
Full scale

Detection mode
Maintenance mode

CAUTION
4-20mA outputs are already adjusted. If re-adjustment is required after installation,
specialized service man will make re-adjustment.
Do not make this adjustment without permission.

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５－５．Maintenance and adjustment

５－５－１．Maintenance mode

When make each adjustment, make it on maintenance mode.

Press MODE switch for 3 sec.

PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
□ □

Maintenance mode starts

PW/TR AL2
■ □
* Content of menu SKIP AL1
◎ □

- - - -：Unused

Select by UP/DOWN switch

１－２：Confirmation or change of alarm level

Select by UP/DOWN switch

１－３：Regular maintenance mode

Select by UP/DOWN switch

１－A：Confirmation of address
Select by UP/DOWN switch

１－Ｐ：Confirmation of peak hold

CAUTION
Do not operate 「1-3: Regular maintenance mode」 without our permission.
Please contact with our nearest agent or RIKEN KEIKI if it is required.

WARNING
When maintenance mode starts at gas alarm, alarm contact and external output
signal (gas alarm signal) will be cancelled.

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５－５－２．Confirmation of alarm level

This section is used to check preset alarm level.

①Press UP switch in detector mode, and the 1st alarm PW/TR AL2 PW/TR AL2
level (AL1) is shown. ■ □ ■ □
Press DOWN switch in detection mode, and the 2nd SKIP AL1 SKIP AL1
alarm level (AL2) is shown. □ □ □ □

UP switch ON DOWN switch ON

５－５－３．Change of alarm level

This section is used to change alarm levels.

①Press MODE switch for over 3 seconds, and

maintenance mode starts. PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
◎ □

②Select 「1-2」 with UP/DOWN switch.

PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
◎ □
③When press SET switch, 1st alarm level (AL1) can
be checked. When press it again, 2nd alarm level
(AL2) can be checked.
PW/TR AL2 SET PW/TR AL2
■ □ switch ■ ◎
SKIP AL1 SKIP AL1
◎ ◎ ◎ □
④To change alarm levels (AL1, AL2), adjust them with
UP/DOWN switch and then, press SET switch.

⑤To return detection mode, press MODE switch for PW/TR AL2
over 3 seconds. ■ ◎
SKIP mode light turns off which shows detection SKIP AL1
mode. ◎ □

CAUTION
Gas alarm is not triggered except in detection mode. PW/TR AL2
When leave it alone on maintenance mode, this returns to ■ □
detection mode automatically after 10 hours. SKIP AL1
□ □

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５－５－４．Confirmation of peak hold level

The highest reading level is held if gas concentration above preset alarm level in detection mode
is detected.

① Press MODE switch for above 3 seconds to start

maintenance mode.

②Select「１―Ｐ」with UP/DOWN switch.

③Peak hold level can be checked with SET

switch.

④Press SET switch for above 3 seconds to

release peak hold level.

⑤Press SET switch to check whether it is

cancelled or not.

⑥To return detection mode, press MODE switch for

above 3 seconds.
MAINTENANCE light turns off to show detection
mode.

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５－５－５．Alarm test

This section is used to confirm alarm light, alarm buzzer, alarm relay contact and transmission condition to the
outer equipment by giving same gas concentration signal (4-20mA) output.

WARNING
When make alarm test, (transmission test), announce it to respective department beforehand.
Carry it out after making proper treatment (External signal output, alarm contact).

①Press SET switch for above 3 seconds to start alarm

test mode. When it gets to alarm test mode, both
SKIP light and display flash.
PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
◎ □

②Increase the reading with UP switch. When it reaches

the first alarm level, AL1 light flashes and buzzer sounds
(first alarm contact works). When it reaches the second
alarm level, AL2 light flashes and buzzer sounds (2nd alarm PW/TR AL2
contact works). ■ □
SKIP AL1
◎ ◎

PW/TR AL2
■ ◎
SKIP AL1
◎ ◎

③To stop the buzzer sound, press RESET switch.

In this occation, alarm light changes to steady light
and it becomes self reset mode. To decrease
PW/TR AL2
reading below alarm level with DOWN switch, alarm
■ ■
light and alarm contact are cancelled.
SKIP AL1
◎ ■

PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
◎ □

④Press SET switch for above 3 seconds, and it returns

detection mode. SKIP light turns off which shows
detection mode.
PW/TR AL2
■ □
SKIP AL1
□ □
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５－６．How to finish operation

When finish this operation, turn off power switch of this unit and turn off the main power (DC24V).

WARNING
・When finish this operation, do it after making point ship with the upper system
(Centralized system).

・When finish this operation, check the external output and function of outer equipment to be
connected with external alarm contact. Then, judge whether power can be shut off or not.
When alarm contact is set on excitation (option), alarm contact works when make power
(DC24V) off.

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６.KINDS OF ALARM AND PERFORMANCE

６－１．Kinds of alarm
There are two kinds of alarms such as gas alarm and trouble alarm.
・Gas alarm：When detection gas reaches preset alarm level or exceeds it, this starts alarm.
《Latched mode→Self reset after reset operation.》

＊ NOTE
Alarm levels are adjusted at 1/3 (1st alarm) and 2/3 (2nd alarm) of full scale.

・Trouble alarm：Abnormal condition in this unit is detected and gives a trouble alarm.
Except system trouble “E-00”, it is non-latched mode.
When return to normal from trouble condition, it starts again from the action of initial clear
after power on【See section 9. TREATMENT AT ABNORMAL CASE】.

６－２．Gas alarm
６－２－１．Gas alarm action
(1)Display
①Gas concentration
When exceeds detection range (Over scale), LED shows “∩∩∩∩”.
②Power light (Power：Green)
It keeps steady light.
③Alarm light （AL1：Orange）, （AL2：Red）
There two alarm levels. When reading reaches each preset alarm level, or exceeds each preset alarm, level,
this starts flashing and then returns to continuous lighting after reset operation, (Standard).

(2)External output
①4-20mA output
Electric current proportional to gas concentration. In case of over scale, the maximum output is 22mA.
②Alarm contact
When gas concentration reaches preset alarm level or it exceeds preset alarm level, relay contact work.
Alarm relay contact is a latched mode. It returns self-reset mode when gas concentration decreases
below preset level after reset operation.

＊ NOTE
Alarm pattern is shown in the attached sheet.

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６－２－２．Counteraction at gas alarm

Reaction to leak gas

The counteraction at gas alarm shall follow to the client rule and immediate reaction shall be required.
Generally, the following action is taken.

①Confirmation of indication value.

＊ NOTE
Instantaneous gas leak may get lower at confirmation time.
Except gas alarm, it gets alarm condition temporarily by noise or any other accidental conditions.

②Based on gas alarm control concentration, it keeps the safety by keeping away people from the monitoring
area.
③When gas concentration display is continued, close the gas valve and confirm that gas concentration gets
lower enough.
④Suppose that the leak gas is to remain and provide yourself with protection attire and tool away from danger,
go to the leak site and check the gas residual condition by portable gas detector.
⑤After checking that there is no danger, the treatment for gas leak shall be taken.

６－２－３．Gas alarm possibility except the case of gas detection

It may respond to interference gas

For interference gases, contact the nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

It may be caused by drifting due to the change of long time elapsed sensor

Check the reading by daily check and make calibration through authorized service agent whenever necessary.

It may be caused by the noise generated from spherical machine

Revision of installation location, wirings and the addition etc. of noise measure parts between instrument and
detector shall be required. This specific measures shall differ from the condition of each site.

It may receive a temporarily noise such as by thunder lightning etc.

When the cause and effects are understood, the measure for surge according to the condition can be taken.

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７．MAINTENANCE CHECK
This is an important for security and safety. To maintain the security and enhance the reliability of safety,
the reliability of safety, the regular maintenance check for it shall be absolutely necessary.

７－１．Frequency of maintenance and check items.

７－１－１．Daily check

This is the check items carried out by customer.

① Check of PW/TR light.

In normal operation, the light is at on condition.

②Check of LED reading

Check that LED reading is zero (0).
If it is not “0”, check that gas is free around detector head and make zero adjustment at detector head side.

③Alarm test
Check that the alarm light flashes and buzzer sounds.

CAUTION
For the alarm test, refer to “5-5-6 Alarm test.”

７－１－２．Regular maintenance check

The following items shall be checked at regular check.

①Daily check
②Cleaning of this unit
③Adjustments
④Function check
⑤Parts replacement
⑥Others

７－２．Zero adjustment

CAUTION
This indicator/alarm unit is to receive regulated 4-20mA signal. Zero adjustment shall be
done at detector head side.

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７－３．Maintenance contract for regular check

To maintain the safety operation of the unit, it is recommended to keep the maintenance contract with service
agent for regular maintenance, adjustment and overhaul etc including the gas sensitivity adjustment.
For the detail of maintenance contract, contact our nearest service agent or Riken Keiki.

７－４．Treatment when operation is stopped or its installation place is moved.

７－４－１．Stop at normal operation

Make the power switch off on the front panel.

Make the power (DC24V) off at the supply side.

７－４－２．Installation when move its place

When move its place, refer to【4-2. Installation place】 about its moving place. Then, for wiring refer to
【4-5. Caution at wiring】.

CAUTION
When move its installation place, be sure to make gas calibration. The re-adjustment work
including gas calibration shall be requested to contact our service agent or Riken Keiki.

７－５．Storage and treatment when not use for a long time.

This unit shall be stored in the following environment condition.

①Temperature ：0℃～40℃
②Humidity ：10～90%RH (No condensing)
③Environment condition ：To be an environment where there is no generation of gas, solvent and vapor etc.

CAUTION
・When re-use it, be sure to make gas calibration.
・The re-adjustment and parts replacement etc including the gas calibration shall be contacted to
our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

８．SCRAP OF PRODUCTS AND SENSORS

Scrap of products

・Regarding detector complete, treat it in the same as industrial scrap (Non-flammable goods).

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９．TREATMENT AT ABNORMAL CASE

９－１．Trouble alarm

Flashing of PW/TR light

・When PW/TR light is flashing, it is the condition that the following trouble may be caused.
Reseach its cause and take an appropriate action.
・The output from the unit at trouble shall be as follows.
4～20mA output : Fixed at 0.5mA
Trouble alarm contact : Relay contact works.

LED display Trouble content Main cause

Ｅ－００ System trouble Memory trouble in the unit.
Connection trouble Detector head disconnection, sensor disconnection,
Ｅ－０１
of detection head sensor cable disconnection.

９－２．Counteraction at trouble alarm

When any trouble was found on this unit and detector head, contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

９－３．Before it is thought to be trouble

It may be originated from disconnection and short circuit between units.

・Check the wirings including pherical equipment as well as detector head.
・Re-check the detection system and contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

There is the case of electrical line trouble such as shut-off of power.

・This will be treated by the re-check of stand-by battery, electrical line filter, insulation
transformer etc or those addition.

９－４．Trouble shooting

（１）PW/TR light does not illuminate

＜Cause and action＞
・Is it OK with power cable connection?
Connect power cable.
・Is fuse disconnected?
Search the cause of disconnection and replace it after making counter-measures.
・Is power voltage normal?
Supply the rating power voltage.
・Is this power switch turned on?.
Make power switch ON.

（２）Abnormal performance
＜Cause and action＞
・Sudden surge noise can be considered. When recover it, turn off the power and turn on the
power again for re-start of operation.
When such takes place oftentimes, take an appropriate action for noise.

（３）No calibration available

＜Cause and action＞
・Is the calibration gas concentration correct?
Prepare the appropriate calibration gas.
・There is the possibility for sensor sensitivity drop.
The sensor replacement is required.

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（４）PW/TR light flashing

①．System trouble “Ｅ－００”
＜Cause and action＞
・Memory trouble inside of indicator/alarm unit.
Contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.
②．Sensor connection trouble “Ｅ－０１”
＜Cause and action＞
・Non-connection of sensor, contact failure of connector and disconnection of sensor cable.
・Check “whether sensor is connected” or “the sensor cable connector is connected to the
sensor. If can not be recovered, contact our nearest agent or Riken Keiki.

（５）Fuse disconnection
＜Performance＞
・This unit can not work.
＜Cause and action＞
・The trouble of this unit or trouble of external power source can be considered. Search this
cause and after taking its measures, replace the fuse with the designate one.

＊NOTE
The fuse rating for this unit is “250V/1AT”.

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１０．DEFINITION OF WORD
LEL
The abbreviation LEL stands for Lower Explosive Limit of flammable/combustible
gases and vapors.

Lower explosive limit

This represents the lowest concentration which can be ignited by source of ignition,
hence the lowest concentration which can produce and explosion.

Calibration
By using calibration (standard) gas etc, it seeks for instrument reading, display value or set
value and true value.

Maintenance mode
When make maintenance of this unit, shut off the alarm and the output of signal showing the
maintenance mode condition is displayed on the external output signal.
By this, the maintenance is carried out independently on this unit.
Press MODE switch for 3 seconds, and the maintenance mode starts.

Initial clear
The reading will be unstable for a few seconds after power on. In this moment to prevent
the error of running, the alarm contact shall be cut off. Then, signal output showing initial
clear condition is given on external output.

Alarm delay time

To prevent the alarm error by noise intruded from the outside, this is the function to suspend
the running temporarily.

Alarm response time

The time to get an alarm when exposed to gas concentration of 1.6times alarm level.

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１１．PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
１１－１．Specifications

Model designation: GP-591

Detection gas: Combustible gases

Gas concentration display By 4-digit LED(7 segments)
Applicable detector head: Catalytic combustion sensor type detector head
Detection signal: Direct signal form the sensor
Detector head cable: CVVS 4-core or equivalent
Distance to the detector head: Max 1.25km with CVVS (1.25mm2) cable
Output signal: 4-20mADC, non-isolation (Resistive load below 300Ω)
Gas concentration signal: 4-20mADC (Linear up to 22mA)
At trouble: 0.5mADC
At initial clear: 2.5mADC
At maintenance: 2.5mADC

Alarm performance: Latched mode (standard), non latched mode (option) or lock in (option)
1st alarm: Orange light (AL1) flashing (steady light after reset operation).
Relay contact: Non-exciting at normal (exciting at alarm…standard) or exciting at normal
(non-exciting at alarm…option)
Potential free contact 1a (standard) or 1b (option)
2nd alarm: Red light (AL2) flashing (steady light after reset operation).
Relay contact: Non-exciting at normal (exciting at alarm…standard) or exciting at normal
(non-exciting at alarm…option)
Potential free contact 1a (standard) or 1b (option)
Contact rating: 0.5A at 100VAC, 1.5A at 30VDC (Resitive load)

Trouble alarm
Alarm performance : Non-latched mode
Alarm display: Green light (PW/TR) flashing
Relay contact: Non-exciting at normal (exciting at alarm…standard) or exciting at normal
(non-exciting at alarm…option)
Potential free contact 1a (standard) or 1b (option)
Contact rating: 0.5A at 100VAC, 1.5A at 30VDC
Self-diagnostic function: System failure, detector head connection failure, detector head low flow, zero
follower function failure.
Initial clear time: Approx 25 seconds
Several settings: By remote PC (uses exclusive cable)
Operating temp. & humidity: 0-40℃, 10-90%RH (Non-condensing)
Power requirement: 24VDC ± 10%
Applicable power cable: CVV 2-core
Power consumption: Max 10W (with single case) or
(Including detector head) Max 17VA (with multi-unit case)
Structure: Housing type for the case, front identification card type, non-explosion type.
Dimensions & Weight: Approx 36(W) X 72(H) X 134(D) mm, Approx 0.1kg (unit only)
* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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１１－２．Product composition

Standard compositions

・Indicator/alarm unit Model GP-591

・ Operating instruction manual…1 vol.

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12．WARRANTY

RIKEN KEIKI STANDARD WARRANTY

FOR FIXED 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 form 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.

The alarm contact output specified in this system is provide for the use of buzzer and
lamp to be communicated to the other external place than the system installed.
But to secure the safety, there may be the case that the following interlocking
performance shall be made by use of alarm contact output from customers.

1. Stop the gas supply.

2. Stop the action of system which uses gas.
3. Let the cervices exhaust fan operated.
4. Let stop the work of the staffs in the area by the auto paging system and escaped
to the outside from there
5. Let the alarm transmitted to a remote place by auto communication system.
6. Let the alarm transmitted by the lamp and buzzer to this area and that area.
7. Others.

But, we do not assume the responsibility for the secondary damage, which may be
generated by this interlocking action because it is not in our scope of recognition.
Then, we cannot strike the sales contract or the manufacture in the scope to reimburse
this secondary damage.

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 cost, local repair costs, transportation cost, or contingent expenses
incurred without our prior approval.

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