Direct Connect Sensor (LEL, H2 Specific) by RKI Instruments
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RKI Instruments Direct Connect series fixed gas sensor (LEL, H2 specific): highly reliable, very cost-effective detection of common gas hazards.
Styles: Add J-Box, Sensor Only.
Key benefits
- Series available for LEL, H2-specific LEL, LEL IR, oxygen, H2S, CO, CO2 and a variety of toxic gases
- LEL, H2, oxygen, H2S, CO2 and CO sensors are explosion-proof with flame arrestors, approved for Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D; optional non-explosion-proof version for oxygen, H2S, CO and CO2 (Class 1, Div. 2)
- Mount directly to controllers as a stand-alone system, or to explosion-proof junction boxes for remote detection
- Toxic sensors (NH3, AsH3, Cl2, ClO2, HCN, PH3, SO2) are electrochemical plug-in types with tool-free field replacement, for Class I, Div. 2
- Indoor or outdoor use; patented water-repellent flame arrestor coating; splash guards available
- Optional stainless steel junction box for corrosive environments
- Designed to interface with RKI Beacon 110, 200 and 410A controllers
- Made in the USA
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Specifications
Explosion Proof Class I, Div. 2 , Groups B, C, D | |||||||||
| LEL General Purpose |
LEL H2 Specific |
O2 Oxygen |
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide |
CO Carbon Monoxide |
CH4 Methane IR |
HC Hydrocarbons IR |
CO2 Carbon Dioxide IR |
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| Sensor With J-Box |
61-1000RK (UL) | 61-1001RK (UL) | 65-2515RK | 65-2427RK-05 | 65-2437RK-05 | 61-1003RK-CH4 61-1006RK-CH4 |
61-1003RK-HC | 61-1004RK-02 61-1004RK-03 61-1004RK-05 61-1004RK-10 |
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| 61-1000RK-05 (CSA) | 61-1001RK-05 (CSA) | ||||||||
| Sensors | Catalytic | Galvanic cell | Electrochemical | Infrared | |||||
| Sensor Only |
61-0140RK (UL) 61-0140RK-05 (CSA) |
LEL H2 – NC-6205-01 (UL) NC-6205-05 (CSA) |
65-2514RK | 65-2428 | 65-2438 | 61-0190RK-CH4 61-0192RK-CH4 |
61-0190RK-HC | 61-0191RK-02 61-0191RK-03 61-0191RK-05 61-0191RK-10 |
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| Measuring Range | 0-100% LEL | 0-25% Vol. | 0-100 ppm | 0-300 ppm | 0-100% LEL 0-100% Vol. |
0-100% LEL | -02 -03 -05 -10 |
0 – 5000ppm 0 – 5.0%Vol. 0 – 50%Vol. 0 – 100%Vol. |
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| Lower Detectable Limit (LDL) | 2% of full scale | 0.1% Vol. | 2% of full scale | ||||||
| Response Time (T-90) |
LEL – 30 Seconds | LEL H2 – 20 Seconds | 90 Seconds | 60 Seconds | 90 Seconds | 30 Seconds | 30 Seconds | 30 Seconds | |
| Accuracy | +/- 5% of full scale (0.5% volume for oxygen) | ||||||||
| Life Expectancy | 2 to 3 years with normal service | 3 to 5 years with normal service | 2 to 3 years with normal service | 5 years plus with normal service | |||||
| Operating Environment | |||||||||
| Location | Indoor or outdoor. Explosion proof for Class I, Groups B, C, and D atmospheres. | ||||||||
| Temperature | -40°F to 167°F -40°C to 75°C |
-4°F to 113°F -20°C to 45°C |
-40°F to 104°F -40°C to 40°C |
23°F to 104°F -5°C to 40°C |
-40°F to 122°F -40°C to 50°C |
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| Humidity | 0 – 99% RH non condensing | ||||||||
| Housing | |||||||||
| Housing J-Box | Cast aluminum, explosion-proof. Optional stainless steel J-box available. | ||||||||
| Sensor | Stainless steel, explosion-proof | ||||||||
| Approvals | 61-1000RK UL | 61-1001RK UL | CSA NRTL | C UL US | |||||
| 61-1000RK-05 CSA | 61-1001RK-05 CSA | ||||||||
| Controllers | Compatible with the following controllers: Beacon 110, Beacon 200, and Beacon 410A | ||||||||
| Warranty | One year materials and workmanship | ||||||||
Toxic Gas Transmitters Class I, Div. 2 | |||||
| O2 Oxygen |
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide |
CO Carbon Monoxide |
Toxics | CO2 Carbon Dioxide |
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| Sensor With J-Box | 65-2497RK *65-2502RK |
65-2498RK | 65-2499RK | See Chart Below | 61-1007RK-02 61-1007RK-03 61-1007RK-05 61-1007RK-10 |
| Sensors | Galvanic cell | Electrochemical | Infrared | ||
| Sensor Only | 65-2494RK *65-2510RK | 65-2495RK | 65-2496RK | See Chart Below | 61-0198RK-02 61-0198RK-03 61-0198RK-05 61-0198RK-10 |
| Measuring Range | 0-25% Vol. | 0-100 ppm | 0-300 ppm | 0 – 5000ppm 0 – 5.0%Vol. 0 – 50%Vol. 0 – 100%Vol. |
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| Lower Detectable Limit (LDL) | 0.1% Vol. | 2% of full scale | |||
| Response Time (T-90) | 20 seconds or less | 35 seconds or less | 60 seconds or less | 30 seconds or less | |
| Accuracy | +/- 5% of full scale (0.5% volume for oxygen) | ||||
| Life Expectancy | 2 years withnormal service | 2 to 3 years with normal service | 5 years plus with normal service |
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| Operating Environment | |||||
| Location | Indoor or outdoor, Class I, Div. 2 | ||||
| Temperature | -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C |
14°F to 104°F -10°C to 40°C |
-40°F to 122°F -40°C to 50°C |
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| Humidity | 0 – 99% RH non condensing | ||||
| Housing | |||||
| Housing J-Box | Cast aluminum, explosion-proof | ||||
| Sensor | Aluminum | ||||
| Controllers | Compatible with the following controllers: Beacon 110, Beacon 200, and Beacon 410A | ||||
| Warranty | One year materials and workmanship | ||||
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Toxic Direct Connect Sensor Ordering Information |
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| Part Number With J-Box | Part Number Without J-box | Gas | Range | Resolution | Sensor type | |
| 65-2301RK-NH3 | 65-2300RK-NH3 | Ammonia (NH3)* | 0 – 75.0 ppm | 0.1 ppm | ESM -01 | |
| 65-2303-NH3-75 | 65-2302-NH3-75 | Ammonia (NH3) | 0 – 75.0 ppm | 0.1 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-NH3-1 | 65-2302-NH3-1 | Ammonia (NH3) | 0 – 100 ppm | 1 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-NH3-2 | 65-2302-NH3-2 | Ammonia (NH3) | 0 – 200 ppm | 1 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-NH3-5 | 65-2302-NH3-5 | Ammonia (NH3) | 0 – 500 ppm | 1 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2301RK-AsH3 | 65-2300RK-AsH3 | Arsine (AsH3) | 0 – 1.50 ppm | 0.01 ppm | ESM -01 | |
| 65-2303-CL2-3 | 65-2302-CL2-3 | Chlorine (Cl2) | 0 – 3.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-CL2-10 | 65-2302-CL2-10 | Chlorine (Cl2) | 0 – 10.0 ppm | 0.1 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-CLO2-1 | 65-2302-CLO2-1 | Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) | 0 – 1.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-CLO2-3 | 65-2302-CLO2-3 | Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) | 0 – 3.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2303-CLO2-5 | 65-2302-CLO2-5 | Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) | 0 – 5.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | CT-7 | |
| 65-2301RK-HCN | 65-2300RK-HCN | Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) | 0 – 15.0 ppm | 0.1 ppm | ESM -01 | |
| 65-2301RK-PH3 | 65-2300RK-PH3 | Phosphine (PH3) | 0 – 1.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | ESM -01 | |
| 65-2301RK-SO2 | 65-2300RK-SO2 | Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | 0 – 6.00 ppm | 0.01 ppm | ESM -01 | |
| * Sensor being phased out, use CT-7 type when possible. | ||||||
Direct Connect Wiring Matrix | ||
| Sensor | Number of Wires to Controller | Maximum Distance to Controller |
| 18 AWG wire min. | ||
| LEL / CO2 / IR | 4 | 500 ft. |
| Oxygen | 2 | 500 ft. |
| H2S | 2 | 500 ft. |
| CO | 2 | 500 ft. |
| Toxics | 2 | 500 ft. |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Product information supplied by the manufacturer (RKI Instruments).
Product codes
- Add J-Box — SKU: 61-1001RK
- Sensor Only — SKU: NC-6205-01
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