MetCam Technical Manual
Document P/N A1604870010
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Industry standard 4-20 mA warning and alarm output
Standard GigE long distance interface with control room
Optional Wi-Fi interface
MetCam is an ONVIF "S" compatible server
Automatic incidence recording to internal memory
Withstands harsh environments, IP66 compliant
Self-calibrated, low cost of ownership.
Approved for hazardous areas / explosive atmospheres, Zone 1 and or Class I, Div.1
Emissions monitoring
Provides situational awareness video stream
3.3
Intended Use
The herein considered instruments MetCam models A160100xxx0 are an explosion-proof gas imager for stationary,
continuous monitoring of Methane in a suitable atmosphere.
The gas imager converts the signal measured by the built-in detector components to a stepped 4 to 20 mA analogue
signal output.
The gas detector is designed to operate as a stand-alone unit directly connected to a control unit.
3.4
Limitations on Use
MetCam does not comply with gas measurement performance standards (e.g. IEC 60079-29-1 or IEC 60079-29-4) and
should only be considered as a supplementary detection device for total risk reduction.
The limitations of this technology must be assessed with respect to their ability or inability to determine the concentration
of gas. Therefore, the hazard potential should be clearly understood in a safety system.
MetCam operation depends on the external environmental conditions and, as such, could experience occasional down-
time. Down-time periods are reported by MetCam on the video stream and on the 4-20 mA output.
CI Systems produces MetCam as a safety device strictly for professional use.
As such, it is the responsibility of the user to:
Abide by local laws and regulations pertaining to the use of MetCam (including, without limitation, relating to the
installation and positioning of cameras, treatment of recordings and protection of privacy).
CI Systems does not take any responsibility for the way in which the video produced by MetCam is used or
consequences of the use of the said video.
Use sufficient IT protection to prevent unlawful and/or unauthorized access to MetCam data and interface.
Upgrade MetCam software, when upgrades are made available, to maintain the highest possible performance.
3.5
Approvals/Certification/Type Marking
A MetCam nameplate example, including full certification details:
