Detcon X40-08-N4X Operator'S Installation And Instruction Manual Download Page 1

 

 
 
 
 

Model X40-08-N4X, Model X40-32-N4X 

Model X40-32-N1P, Model X40-32-N7 

Integrated Alarm and Control System 

 
 

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Operator’s Installation and Instruction Manual 

Covers all Model X40 Control Systems 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

December 10, 2012• Document #3672 • Revision 3.0 

 

DETCON, Inc. 

4055 Technology Forest Blvd., 

The Woodlands, Texas 77381 

Ph.713.559.9200 / Fax 281.298.2868

 

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www.detcon.com

Summary of Contents for X40-08-N4X

Page 1: ...em I n t e g r a t e d A l a r m C o n t r o l S y s t e m Operator s Installation and Instruction Manual Covers all Model X40 Control Systems December 10 2012 Document 3672 Revision 3 0 DETCON Inc 4055 Technology Forest Blvd The Woodlands Texas 77381 Ph 713 559 9200 Fax 281 298 2868 2Hwww detcon com ...

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Page 3: ...losure Installation 13 2 3 N4X Enclosure Installation 15 2 4 N7 Enclosure Installation 19 2 4 1 Wireless Radio Module Wiring 22 2 4 2 Model 100 Terminal Board 24 2 4 3 Transient Protection Board 25 3 I O Connection Installation 27 3 1 Analog 4 20mA Sensor Inputs DA 4 28 3 2 Dry Contact Inputs DI 4 29 3 3 Analog 4 20mA Outputs AO 4 30 3 4 Alarm Relay Outputs RL 4 32 3 5 Serial Output Gas Sensors RS...

Page 4: ...er Mounting and Dimensional View 15 Figure 9 X40 32 N4X Controller Mounting and Dimensional View 16 Figure 10 N4X Protective Earth Connector 16 Figure 11 N4X AC DC Inputs 17 Figure 12 N4X RS 485 Master Port Connections 17 Figure 13 N4X RS 485 Slave Port Connections 18 Figure 14 N4X Antenna Connector 18 Figure 15 N7 Controller Mounting and Dimensional View 19 Figure 16 N7 Controller Assembly w Moun...

Page 5: ...30 Figure 32 Model RL 4 Relay Output Module 32 Figure 33 Modbus Gas Sensor Connections 34 Figure 34 N1P N4X Remote Switch Input 44 Figure 35 N7 Remote Switch Input 44 List of Tables Table 1 X40 Model 100 Terminal Board Connector Plugs 24 Table 2 AO 4 Modbus Addresses 31 Table 3 RL 4 Relay Modbus Addresses 33 Table 4 X40 Register Map 43 ...

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Page 7: ...a hard wire sensor connection The X40 is equipped with an auto configure system to automatically search the Modbus addresses of various Detcon equipment associated with the controller and adds the equipment to the controller without user intervention Remote mounted gas detection sensors include any analog 4 20mA or RS 485 Modbus serial output device such as toxic gas combustible gas or oxygen defi...

Page 8: ...f duplex RS 485 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Communicates directly with Modbus capable sensors and Detconꞌs independently addressable I O modules that operate on 11 5 30VDC Secondary Modbus Interface COMM2 Slave The Modbus slave interface communicates with the remote display or an additional controller 1 4 Secure Digital Card SD Card The X40 controller allows data logging when an SD ...

Page 9: ...rified for correct quantity and type of I O modules to support application site requirements The customer should supply the following site specific information 1 Number of gas channels 2 Detcon sensor model number and I O type Modbus or 4 20mA for each channel 3 Range units and gas type for each channel 4 Alarm level s for each gas channel 5 Device Tag for each channel 6 Assignment and set up info...

Page 10: ... mounted separately by the customer The power supply for the N1P is capable of handling AC inputs from 90 264VAC 50 60Hz without degradation The X40 controller can be powered by an external DC source that meets the input requirements 11 5 30VDC of the unit if AC power is not preferred or available DC power can be used for primary or back up power in the event of an AC power failure RS 485 and powe...

Page 11: ...ition to cause an assigned relay or bank of relay outputs to fire triggering external alarm devices The assigned relay outputs will return to normal state when a gas alarm or a fault condition clears Additionally an external manual switch can be wired to the X40 acting as an acknowledge reset switch Section 1 12 When the X40 is in alarm the display will remain on the channel group with the alarm W...

Page 12: ...is critical for proper operation Modbus addresses must be correct on all the devices connected to the controller before the controller will acknowledge the devices Each wireless sensor must have a unique Modbus address refer to sensor manual for details The number of sensors is determined during auto configure if the addresses on the sensors and modules are set correctly The operator interface of ...

Page 13: ...SET RELAY FUNCTION MAIN MENU INHIBIT ALARM TEST MODE MAIN MENU SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY MENU DISPLAY SETTINGS MODBUS ADDRESS LATCHING Bank1 Y N ENERGIZED Bank1 Y N SILENCEABLE Bank1 Y N LATCHING Bank2 Y N ENERGIZED Bank2 Y N SILENCEABLE Bank2 Y N INHIBIT MODE INHIBIT MODE START STOP ALARM TEST MODE ON OFF BRIGHTNESS BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT CONTRAST Multiple Channels Multiple Channels Multiple Relays F...

Page 14: ...ller I n t e g r a t e d A l a r m C o n t r o l S y s t e m Figure 4 Front Panel User Interface PROG Switch From the Main Display the PROG switch enters into the Main Menu Once inside the Main Menu the PROG switch acts as an Escape switch that moves backwards in the menu flow chart NOTE While in Main Menu mode there are no updates to gas readings and hence no alarms will take place u Up Arrow Swi...

Page 15: ...out period 15 seconds the X40 will resume page cycle protocols based upon the existence of alarms faults Four LED indicators on the front panel show alarm and fault alarm output status The LEDs represent ALM 1 yellow ALM 2 yellow ALM 3 red and FAULT blue NOTE The X40 only cycles through sensor group pages when no alarms faults exist 1 10 1 Sensor Group XX YYY Device Tag XX represents the correspon...

Page 16: ...ve address Status Status message of the AO 4 module COMM ERR Not communicating with module AO 4 MODULE Communicating with module 1 11 Menu Function The X40 controller setup is accomplished through the Main Menu and consists of seven menu items 1 Auto Configure System 2 Set Channel Alarms 3 Set Relay Function 4 Inhibit Alarm Test Mode 5 System Diagnostics 6 Time and Date 7 View TWA Peak Auto Config...

Page 17: ...Panel LEDꞌs External reset switch Relays and Modbus interface Time and Date The Time and Date menu enables the user to effortlessly establish the time and date The time will be displayed as military time 24hrs in hours minutes and seconds The date will be displayed as the month day and two digit year If the time and or date are not correct they can be updated View TWA and Peak The View TWA and Pea...

Page 18: ...using an additional radio to communicate with the designated device This innovative technology is designed to create a robust network that automatically routes around congestion and line of sight obstacles while improving throughput as subscriber device density increases Refer to the Wireless Radio Module instruction manual for detailed information Wireless Radio Module Mounting The wireless radio...

Page 19: ...CAUTION The X40 32 N1P unit can power a maximum of 32 sensors Damage to the power supply may result if the maximum number of sensors is exceeded 1 Provide a panel opening that is 9 25 wide by 7 5 high for the controller 2 Securely mount the X40 32 N1P controller at an indoor location using the mounting dimensions provided in Figure 5 3 5 8 7 7 1 69 12 0 218 0 375 R0 109 Slot Detail I O Modules Qty...

Page 20: ...e supply of power should be from an isolated source with over current protection and an input voltage range between 11 5 30VDC I ON C3A WMS1C03 240V 10000 I ON C3A WMS1C03 240V 10000 O I 5A 24VDC GROUND VAC L1 NEU L2 Figure 6 N1P AC DC Inputs 5 Connect the external Modbus sensors at the RS 485 connections labeled RS 485 Master and A B Shld Figure 7 RS 485 SLAVE A B RS 485 VDC Out A B Figure 7 N1P ...

Page 21: ...hich can power a maximum of 32 sensors Damage to the power supply may result if the maximum number of sensors is exceeded CAUTION The wall attachments must be able to withstand a force four times the weight of the equipment CAUTION The X40 must be mounted in a location that does not impair the operation of the external disconnection device 1 Securely mount the enclosure in accordance with the dime...

Page 22: ...e 11 a Install AC power by connecting the 90 264VAC input wiring to the terminals labeled VAC L1 and NEU L2 b Locate the ground terminal on the pack plate of the N4X enclosure Figure 10 c Remove both nuts and the internal ground conductor d Connect the protective earth conductor to the ground terminal with one lock washer the protective earth conductor a second lock washer on top of the conductor ...

Page 23: ...C Comm Figure 11 b Verify that the conductors used for the DC connection are rated at least 5A and 30VDC per local electrical codes c The DC breaker inside the enclosure of the X40 is provided for disconnection of the power during installation To maintain the safety approval for the X40 the user must install an external disconnect switch or circuit breaker near the X40 so that it can be easily rea...

Page 24: ...on the radio module is installed in the enclosure and an antenna connector is provided on the top of the enclosure Figure 14 Mount the external antenna in an appropriate location with an unobstructed line of sight to the wireless devices Connect the RF cable from the connector on top of the X40 to the antenna Antenna Connection X40 Enclosure Figure 14 N4X Antenna Connector ...

Page 25: ...View 2 Verify that appropriate cable glands are used to maintain the enclosure rating 3 Install the optional mounting plate to a pole Figure 16 as follows a Secure the controller assembly and J Box to the mounting plate using two of the four 3 8 diameter holes located on the top face of the mounting plate if not already attached at the factory NOTE It is highly recommended to install the cable ins...

Page 26: ...e 3 4 male NPT plugs Detcon supplies one 3 4 NPT male plug with each J box enclosure If connections are other than 3 4 NPT use an appropriate male plug of like construction material NOTE Use suitable cord connectors cable glands for cable entering the X40 controller or the transceiver s J Box NOTE The Detcon Warranty does not cover water damage resulting from water leaking into the enclosure 4 Ens...

Page 27: ...output 7 Install AC power and I O connections when the N7 is supplied with a J Box and an AC DC converter as follows a Connect 90 264VAC input wiring to the J3 connector labeled AC IN of the converter board b Connect the J1 connector of the AC DC converter board to the J7 connector of the controller to establish power and I O connections c Interface the I O modules and sensors to the X40 controlle...

Page 28: ...7 Connector 11 5 30VDC RS 485 Customer Supplied Wiring VDC VDC A1 B1 Red Blk Wht Blu VDC VDC A1 B1 Figure 19 N7 DC Power Wiring 2 4 1 Wireless Radio Module Wiring 1 The RS 485 interface is accomplished by connecting the transceiver assembly to the controllerꞌs master and or slave RS 485 Modbus interface X40 Controller Power Modbus RXT 320 Wireless Transceiver Cabling to from Remote RXT Transceiver...

Page 29: ... the other end of the cable to the J2 connector of the Terminal Board located inside the J Box of the transceiver Figure 22 NOTE It is highly recommended to install the cable inside rigid metal conduit to eliminate potential EMI and RFI interference and to maintain a Class I Division I rating PWR GND A2 B2 A1 B1 SW J7 X40 Controller Model 100 Terminal Board J 6 J 7 J 4 J 1 J 5 J 8 L 9 J 2 A I N 1 ...

Page 30: ... Transceiver J9 5 Pin Header Terminal Board Programming J 6 J 7 J 4 J 1 J 5 J 8 L 9 J 2 A I N 1 W B K W B N W B U W G N W V W I R E L E S S A I N 2 M A G N D P W R P O W E R I N S O L A R W I R E L E S S P R O G R A M B A G N D 2 4 V M O D B U S O U T W I R E L E S S 2 4 V G N D A B M O D B U S I N 2 4 V G N D A B S E N S O R P W R G N D S C L S D A S P 1 S P 2 D I S P L A Y J P 1 S W 2 S W 1 T E ...

Page 31: ...wn in Figure 26 NOTE If a wireless radio module is used on both the Modbus master and slave ports on the X40 they must be on different RF channels Refer to the RXT 320 Instruction Manual for more information on setting the RF channel Modbus B White Ground Black Power Red Modbus A Blue m A Y A B m A Y A B m A Y A B I N O U T S E N S O R Modbus B White Ground Black Power Red Modbus A Blue RS 485 VDC...

Page 32: ...odbus A Blue Modbus B White Ground Black Power Red Modbus A Blue Purple White A B RESET White Blue Red Red Red Black Black Black Yellow Purple White Yellow Red Black Black Red Modbus B White Ground Black Power Red Modbus A Blue SLAVE RXT 300 Wireless Transceiver Transceiver X40 Enclosure Transient Protection Module Figure 26 Wiring Diagram to the Slave ...

Page 33: ...tor 4 20mA INPUT COMM M S D L S D 4 20mA INPUT COMM M S D L S D 4 20mA INPUT COMM M S D L S D 4 20mA INPUT COMM M S D L S D End Stop End Stop S B A S B A Figure 27 I O Module Installation 2 Install the first I O module at the end of the DIN rail next to the male connector Ensure that the male connector snaps into place on the side of the module 3 Connect additional modules next to the first module...

Page 34: ...full scale reading The sensors current output should be linear for readings between zero and full scale Sensors that do not meet this requirement must not be used with the X40 4 20mA INPUT COMM M S D L S D 2 Wire 4 20mA Sensor mA _ _ mA 3 Wire 4 20mA Sensor Sensor 4 Sensor 3 Sensor 1 Sensor 2 mA _ _ mA Figure 28 Model DA 4 4 20mA Input Module and 4 20mA Gas Sensor Connections 2 Repeat Step 1 for i...

Page 35: ...rs and run the auto configure in accordance with Section 5 2 1 NOTE The sensors must be powered on and outputting at least 1 8mA to be detected by the auto configure 8 Confirm that the DA 4 module will respond to channel activation with a concentration reading This will verify that the module is properly addressed correctly connected and configured to the controller If the controller does not dete...

Page 36: ... in accordance with Section 5 2 1 7 Confirm that the DI 4 module will respond to channel activation with a either a 4mA or a 20mA reading depending on the state of the contact output from the field device This will verify that the module is properly addressed correctly connected and configured to the controller If the controller does not detect a DI 4 module COMM ERR is displayed for the correspon...

Page 37: ... and provides a 4 20mA output equal to the current concentration reading reported to the controller for the corresponding channels NOTE The AO 4 modules must be connected to the COMM1 port and addressed correctly in the range of A0h A8h 6 Run the auto configure in accordance with Section 5 2 1 7 Confirm operation by applying gas to each sensor and verifying the associated AO 4 output matches the c...

Page 38: ...COMM M S D L S D Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Fault Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 1 Relay 2 There are four relay contact outputs on each RL 4 module NC C NO NC C NO C NC NO C NC NO Fault Device Alarm 2 Device Figure 32 Model RL 4 Relay Output Module 2 Install the RL 4 module on the DIN rail of the controller NOTE The current ratings of the relay contacts 5A 30VDC 5A 250VAC and 5Amp rating should not be exceede...

Page 39: ...M LED message when polled to indicate a proper connection valid communication status and will provide a relay output for the associated channel NOTE The RL 4 modules must be connected to the COMM1 port must be addressed correctly in the range of 80h 8Fh 9 Run the auto configure feature Section 5 2 1 10 Confirm operation by applying gas to each channel and verifying the associated RL 4 output match...

Page 40: ... must have a unique address No two devices on the Modbus network can have the same address 3 Ensure that each serial sensor is assigned a unique Modbus address and within the range 01h 7Fh 4 Connect the sensors in a daisy chained series to the other RS 485 sensors NOTE A serial sensor connected properly to the controller will provide the controller with a continuous reading of the sensor attached ...

Page 41: ...ternal devices are installed correctly before applying power to the controller 2 Apply the desired power option to the X40 The controller will power up once power is applied 3 Verify normal operation once power is applied to the unit The unit will cycle through the following Boot up and display the company name model firmware version and COMM ports available Proceed to poll Modbus addresses of any...

Page 42: ...gnet over the corresponding marker Once in the menus all Modbus polling stops sensor values are not read and alarm outputs are not updated NOTE If the X40 is in alarm when the user enters the menu it will stay in alarm until they exit the menu 2 Upon entering the MAIN MENU the LCD will display the following MAIN MENU AUTO CONFIGURE SYSTEM 3 Use the down arrow v switch to move to the next menu item...

Page 43: ...h is terminated by swiping the ENTER marker which will save the serial sensors When all of the connected sensors are identified swipe ENTER to begin detecting RL4 modules with Modbus address 80h NOTE Once all of the attached sensors are identified swipe the ENTER marker to move on to the next stage RL4 search Each address that is not responding will take an additional two seconds to time out 6 The...

Page 44: ...NTER marker will select the function indicated by the flashing cursor The markers of the up or down arrows will change the value The ENTER marker will save the selected value and return to the flashing cursor 3 If there is more than one channel a swipe of the down arrow marker while the flashing cursor is on ALM3 ASCENDING will scroll the display to the next channel allowing for its configuration ...

Page 45: ...ile the flashing cursor is on LATCHING for Bank1 NOTE By default each sensor found during the auto configuration will be assigned to all eight relay banks This setting can be changed through the utilities menu 3 Repeat Step 2 for the remaining banks containing three alarms and a fault 4 Ensure that all four relay outputs in all eight banks are set up to account for the following three settings Sec...

Page 46: ... they will return to 0 in 5 increments This will continue indefinitely until alarm test mode is turned off 6 Verify that the relays fire according to their configuration as the readings cross their respective alarm set points 5 2 5 System Diagnostics The System Diagnostics menu performs function tests for the following LCD display Panel LEDꞌs External reset switch Relays and Modbus interface Upon ...

Page 47: ...can be changed by swiping over the markers of the up or down arrows 5 Another swipe over the ENTER marker will save the selected value 6 Once the desired values have been set move the arrow prompt to Update Time and swipe the ENTER marker to update the time with the changes entered 7 Swipe the magnet over the marker of the down arrow and verify DATE is selected 8 Swipe the magnet over the ENTER ma...

Page 48: ...5 17 11 23 00 09 17 51 100 The sensor readings are continuously logged to the SD card This data can also be viewed by removing the SD card and inserting it in a laptop using the Detcon Log File Viewer application Refer to the Detcon Log File Viewer instruction manual for detailed information 6 Modbus Communications A Modbus RTU master can poll the slave port on the X40 allowing the Modbus master t...

Page 49: ... Status Channel 22 40043 Status 40012 Reading 40044 Reading Channel 7 40013 Status Channel 23 40045 Status 40014 Reading 40046 Reading Channel 8 40015 Status Channel 24 40047 Status 40016 Reading 40048 Reading Channel 9 40017 Status Channel 25 40049 Status 40018 Reading 40050 Reading Channel 10 40019 Status Channel 26 40051 Status 40020 Reading 40052 Reading Channel 11 40021 Status Channel 27 4005...

Page 50: ...FF Bit 1 1 Alarm 2 ON 0 Alarm 2 OFF Bit 0 1 Alarm 1 ON 0 Alarm 1 OFF 7 Remote Alarm Reset Acknowledge Switch Installation 1 Mount the reset switch on the bottom or side of the NEMA 4X enclosure For the other enclosure types the switch must be mounted externally such as in the bottom of a J Box 2 Connect the Remote Alarm Reset Acknowledge switch to the terminals of the terminal block labeled REMOTE...

Page 51: ...ology Forest Blvd The Woodlands Texas 77381 Mailing Address P O Box 8067 The Woodlands Texas 77387 8067 Phone 713 559 9200 Fax 281 298 2868 www detcon com service detcon com sales detcon com All Technical Service and Repair activities should be handled by the Detcon Service Department via phone fax or email contact information given above RMA numbers should be obtained from the Detcon Service Depa...

Page 52: ...ill assume all liability for the misuse of this equipment by its employees or other contracted personnel All warranties are contingent upon the proper use in the application for which the product was intended and does not cover products which have been modified or repaired without Detcon Inc approval or which have been subjected to neglect accident improper installation or application or on which ...

Page 53: ... 24VDC Power Consumption X40 32 N1P X40 32 N4X Total Power consumption is dependent on number of I O modules number of gas sensors and the type of gas sensors Total power of controller with I O modules and gas sensors not to exceed 180 Watts 7 5A at 24VDC Power Consumption X40 32 N7 Less than 0 5W with alarm LEDs and backlight inactive controller only RFI EMI Protection Complies with EN61326 Elect...

Page 54: ...nsor or device When a sensor or device is added to the controller the information can be added modified in this menu Information to be configured is as follows 1 Slave ID 2 Device Type 3 Analog Input 4 Decimal Point 5 Range 6 Type 7 RL4 Bank 1 Upon entering this menu the LCD will display CHANNEL 1 DATA DECIMAL POINT SLAVE ID RANGE DEVICE TYPE XXX TYPE XXXXXXXXX ANALOG INPUT RL4 BANK XXX 2 A flashi...

Page 55: ...of the sensor NOTE If the range is changed the alarm levels will have to be reset CAUTION The range value must match the range on the sensor for proper operation Type Value The Type value is an alphanumeric string of nine characters and corresponds to the tag that is displayed with the gas concentration value This field is used to define the gas concentration units and the gas type 1 Swipe the mag...

Page 56: ...ll toggle the value between ON and OFF The ENTER marker for RF SLEEP will select the function indicated by the arrow prompt The markers of the up or down arrows will change the value The ENTER marker will save the selected value The sleep timer has a range from zero to five minutes and is set in minutes and seconds 11 2 3 Set Low Battery Alarms The Set Low Battery Alarms menu establishes low batte...

Page 57: ...ver the ENTER marker will save the selected value 3 Ensure that the range of values for the Modbus address is 1 127 in decimal value 11 2 5 CXT Low Battery Threshold CXT sensors offer the option to use non rechargeable batteries If this option is used the low battery alarm is determined by the voltage of the batteries When the battery voltage falls below the threshold the low battery fault will be...

Page 58: ...poll request Inter poll delay is the amount of time in milliseconds the X40 will wait after receiving a poll response from one sensor before it polls the next sensor Ten missed poll responses will result in the sensor being declared in COMM ERR The range of values for the response timeout is 100 1000 milliseconds and 10 255 milliseconds for the inter poll delay The recommended value for the respon...

Page 59: ...f due to inactivity are OFF 10 seconds 30 seconds and 1 to 5 minutes 1 Upon entering this menu the LCD will display DISPLAY SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT CONTRAST 2 These values can be changed by swiping the magnet over the markers of the up or down arrows to move the arrow prompt to the desired function A swipe over The ENTER marker will select the function indicated by the arrow prompt T...

Page 60: ...nt Protection Module 500 005156 000 AC DC Converter 4W 949 005142 200 X40 Drop In Control Assembly Part Number Wireless Accessories 976 000320 316 Wireless 320 Transceiver Radio Module 500 005168 100 Model 100 Terminal Board 897 850800 010 NEMA 7 Aluminum Condulet Base 897 850400 010 NEMA 7 Aluminum Condulet Solid Cover 960 202200 000 Condensation prevention packet For condulet replace annually 80...

Page 61: ...relating to addition of different enclosure types for the X40 Added 4 new menus Auto Configure Low Battery Alarms Time and Date and TWA and Peak Added section relating to SD card LU 1 1 08 10 2011 Made minor clarifications to sections 5 4 2 5 5 7 3 4 7 3 7 7 3 13 and 7 3 15 Modified RL 4 Table 2 LU 2 0 11 14 11 Changed N4X enclosure to include the Drop In Assembly LU 2 1 04 02 12 Updates to termin...

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