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MX43 Gas Controller

Description

Features

  • Analog and digital controller.
  • 4 or 8 lines / 16 to 32 detectors max.
  • Highly versatile controller
  • Cost savings on wiring installations

Specifications

General Specifications

Dimensions (wall-mount): 370 x 299 x 109 mm
Dimensions (rack) 482.8 x 177 x 192.5 mm
Ingress protection IP55 (wall-mount), IP31 (rack)
Cable entries (wall-mount):

 

 12 M16 cable glands, 4 to 8 mm² (8 to 11 AWG) outer diameter cable
6 M20 cable glands, 6 to 12 mm² (7 to 9 AWG) outer diameter cable
Display:

 

 LCD back-lit display + smart keys
Display in video inverse in case of fault
Customizable by user (display 1 to 16 channels simultaneously, fixed or scrolling, on events…)
Bar graph with alarm threshold
Visual indicators: 7 LEDs per line, 1 LED fault indicator
Buttons: 5 smart keys, 1 audible alarm accept/reset button
Operating Environment: Temp: -20°C to +50°C, Humidity 5 – 95%RH
Power Supply: 100-240 vAC 50-60 Hz or 21-28 vDC, 112 W max
Optional Battery: Embedded back up power supply in option (0.6 Ah)
Consumption: 500 mA min (without module)

Monitored Channels

Digital lines:

 

 8 maximum
RS-485 communication, proprietary protocol, 9600 Baud
2 twisted shielded-pair cable
Analog channels:

 

 8 maximum
0-23 mA analog signal input (4 to 20 mA reserved for measurement) 120 Ohm load resistance
2 or 3-core shielded cable
Voltage (typical): 21 to 28 vDC
Max current output per line: 500 mA
Max current output in total: 2.4 A permanent (3.2 A intermittently)

Alarms

Per channel:

 

 5 alarm levels (A1, A2, A3, Overscale, Underscale) + Fault
Non-ambiguity reading option for combustible gases monitoring
Programmable thresholds:
 On latest or averaged values, rising or falling alarms, manual or automatic acknowledgement
On-board relays:

 

 5 fully programmable alarm relays
1 fault relay (non-configurable)
Dry contact relay
DPCO relays with contact rating of 250 vAC, 2 A (inductive)
Digital outputs: RS-485 Modbus RTU serial link