Manual
65-2504RK Oxygen Transmitter • 9
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide describes symptoms, probable causes, and recommended 
action for problems you may encounter with the oxygen transmitter.
NOTE: This troubleshooting guide describes transmitter problems only. See the 
controller instruction manual for problems you may encounter with the 
controller.
Table 2:Troubleshooting the Oxygen Transmitter
Condition Symptom(s) Probable Causes Recommended Action
Fail Condition • Controller indicates a 
fail condition.
• The transmitter wiring 
is disconnected or 
misconnected.
• The transmitter is 
malfunctioning.
1. Verify that the transmitter wiring is 
correct and secure.
2. Calibrate the transmitter.
3. If the fail condition continues, replace 
the oxygen sensor.
4. If the fail condition continues, contact 
RKI for further instruction.
Slow or No 
Response/
Difficult or 
Unable to 
Calibrate
• Transmitter responds 
slowly or does not 
respond to response 
test.
• Unable to accurately 
set the fresh air or 
zero reading during 
calibration.
• Transmitter requires 
frequent calibration.
Note: Under “normal” 
circumstances, the 
transmitter requires 
calibration once every 
three months.
Some applications may 
require a more frequent 
calibration schedule.
• The calibration cylinder 
is low, out-dated, or 
defective.
• The transmitter is 
malfunctioning.
1. Verify that the calibration cylinder 
contains an adequate supply of a 
fresh test sample.
2. If the calibration/response difficulties 
continue, replace the oxygen sensor.
3. If the calibration/response difficulties 
continue, contact RKI for further 
instruction.










