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Installation Guide

Issue 6 07/2017 
MAN0558_EMEAI 
2104M0510
© 2017 Honeywell Analytics

Searchline Excel 
Open Path Infrared Gas Detector

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Please Note:
While every effort has been made to ensure 
accuracy in this publication, no responsibility 
can be accepted for errors or omissions. 
Data may change, as well as legislation and 
you are strongly advised to obtain copies 
of the most recently issued regulations, 
standards and guidelines. This publication is 
not intended to form the basis of a contract.

This guide provides the installation personnel with the basic information 

necessary to mechanically install the Searchline Excel system units and 

make the necessary electrical connections.
This guide is not intended to replace the associated Searchline Excel 

Technical Handbook (2104M0506) which contains the full safety, 

installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding instructions.

These procedures assume that consideration of the location and 

mounting of the system units has already been taken into account in 

accordance with the guidelines in the Technical Handbook.

The following diagram shows a typical system configuration and 

identifies the main parts.

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction 

2

2. Safety   

3

3.  Mechanical assembly 

4

 

3.1 General 

4

 

3.2 Transmitter 

4

 

3.3 Receiver 

4

 

3.4 Adjustable Mountings 

5

4. Installation 

6

 

4.1 General 

6

 

4.2 Mechanical Installation 

6

 

4.3 Electrical Installation 

10

 

 

4.3.1 Electrical  Connections 

10

 

 

4.3.2 Electrical  Installation 

12

 

 

4.3.3 Receiver Connections via OELD 

12

 

 

4.3.4 Receiver Connections via DX100(M) 

13

 

 

4.3.5 Transmitter  Connections 

13

 

 

4.3.6 Remote Installation Receiver Connections 

14

 

 

4.3.7 Transmitter Connections - Turbo Heating Disabled 

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INSTALLATION

f.  The earth bonding arrangement must ensure that the maximum 

 

peak voltage between the unit case earth and any field cable

 

 

conductor is less than 350V. Voltages in excess of this can cause 

 

permanent damage to the unit’s RFI protection filters.

g.  The use of a single, screened cable for each gas detector ensures  

 

maximum screening and minimum crosstalk. Cabling arrangements  

 

which use a single cable for connecting a number of field devices  

 

compromise screening, increase the potential for crosstalk and    

 

prevent implementation of true star earthing.

h.  Any electrical interference induced onto the 4 - 20mA loop 

 

conductors by the installation must be kept below the levels 

 

necessary to comply with the general requirements of EN 60079- 

 

29-1 &, IEC 60079-29-1. In practice, this means that 

 

peak noise currents induced on the current loop should be no 

 

greater than ± 0.25mA

j.  The 0V rail of the control card/control system is directly connected 

 

to one side of the 4 - 20mA current sensing resistor. Electrical noise 

 

on this rail is therefore directly connected to the 4 - 20mA input.  

 

In order to avoid additional noise being induced on the 0V rail, 

 

it should not be commoned with the safety earth/ground, which 

 

frequently carries a high level of electrical noise.

k.  All electrical equipment connected to the gas detector should 

 

comply with EN61000-6-3 and EN61000-6-2.

l.  The 24V supply should be free from large transients and  

 

 

fluctuations.

m. The field cabling conductors should have sufficient cross sectional

 

   area to ensure that the minimum supply voltage applied to the gas 

 

detector is 18V at a current of 420mA. This corresponds to a 

 

maximum round loop impedance of 14 ohms for a nominal 24V 

 

system supply.

n.  Receivers should not be installed in close proximity to the antennae 

 

of high powered radio, radar and satellite communication 

 equipment. 

4.3.3 Receiver Connections via OELD

4.3.2 Electrical Installation

1.  Isolate all associated power supplies and ensure that they remain OFF 

during this procedure.

2.  If the units are to be installed with junction boxes other than  

OELD or DX100(M) junction boxes, ensure that the boxes:

 

•  have M20 cable gland entries for ATEX / IECEx units, or 3/4 NPT 

for UL and CSA.

 

•  have terminals for 5 wires and an earth.

3.  Remove the M20 blanking plugs (if fitted) and attach the Excel 

transmitter and receiver cables to their junction box. Fit the locking 

rings (if supplied) before terminating the cables in the junction box.

4.  Fit approved cable glands to the junction box cable entries, using 

sealing washers where necessary to maintain the ingress protection 

rating.

5.  Fit approved blanking plugs to all unused cable entries.
6.  Make appropriate electrical connections as shown in the following 

diagrams.

4.3.4 Receiver Connections via DX100(M)

4.3.7 Transmitter Connections - Turbo Heating Disabled

4.3.6 Remote Installation Receiver Connections

The earth bonding arrangement must ensure 

that the maximum peak voltage between the 

unit case earth and any field cable conductor 

is less than 350V.  Voltages in excess of this 

can cause permanent damage to the unit's RFI 

protection filters.

Note: The Dx100(M) is housed in a metal 

enclosure.

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

4-20mA OUT (TB2/3)

0V (TB2/6)

+24V (TB2/2)

BLACK (0V) TB2/5

RED (+24Vdc) TB2/1

BLUE (B) TB1/3

ORANGE (A) TB1/2

EXCEL RECEIVER WIRING

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)

EARTH STAR-POINT

Modbus A (TB1/6)

Modbus B (TB1/5)

Modbus Drain

CABLE SCREEN

SAFETY / PROTECTIVE
GROUND

Where the DX100(M) is not bonded 
to a local safety/ protective earth 
then an external safety / protective 
earth needs to be made as shown.

GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)
Same potential as Excel body and conduit.

WHITE (4-20mA) TB2/3

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

CABLE SCREEN

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)

EARTH STAR-POINT

Modbus B (TB1/5)

Modbus A (TB1/6)

Modbus Drain

+24V (TB2/2)

4-20mA OUT (TB2/3)

0V (TB2/6)

BLACK (0V) TB2/5

RED (+24Vdc) TB2/1

BLUE (B) TB1/2

ORANGE (A) TB1/3

WHITE (4-20mA) TB2/3

GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)
Same potential as Excel body and conduit

SAFETY/PROTECTIVE GROUND

Where the DX 100(M) is not bonded
to a local safety/protective earth then
an external safety/protective earth
needs to be made as shown.

Note: Using metal cable glands will connect the screen of the cable to the Excel Body.

OELD or DX100(M)  

(or other junction box)

Mounting plate

Mounting bracket

Pivot block

Receiver

Flexible conduit

Monitored 

path

5 - 200m

Honeywell Analytics 

Junction Box  

00780-A-0100 (or 

other junction box)

Transmitter

4.3.5 Transmitter Connections

CONTROL 
CABINET 
CONNECTIONS

0V

+24V 

EARTH

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
EARTH STAR-POINT

RED (+24V)
BLACK (0V)

EXCEL
TRANSMITTER
WIRING

JUNCTION BOX

GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)

Same potential as Excel body and conduit

EXCEL
TRANSMITTER
WIRING

GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)

Same potential as Excel body and conduit

RED (+24V)
BLACK (0V)

Honeywell Analytics Junction Box 

00780-A-0100

CABLE SCREEN

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

EARTH
+24V
0V

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
EARTH STAR-POINT

The earth bonding arrangement must ensure that the maximum peak voltage between the 

unit case earth and any field cable conductor is less than 350V.  Voltages in excess of this 

can cause permanent damage to the unit's RFI protection filters.

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CONTROL 
CABINET 
CONNECTIONS

0V

+24V 

EARTH

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
EARTH STAR-POINT

GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)

Same potential as Excel body and conduit

BLACK (0V)
RED (+24V)

EXCEL
TRANSMITTER
WIRING

JUNCTION BOX

Shows wires reversed to 
disable turbo heating

EXCEL
TRANSMITTER
WIRING

GREEN/YELLOW  (EARTH)

Same potential as Excel body and conduit

BLACK (0V)
RED (+24V)

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

CABLE  SCREEN

EARTH
+24V
0V

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
EARTH STAR-POINT

Honeywell Analytics Junction Box 

part number 00780-A-0100

OELD Operating Instructions 

Green/Yellow (Safety/Protective Ground)

Red (+24 Vdc)

Black (0 Vdc)

White (4-20 mA Output)

0 V

+24 Vdc in

4-20 mA

OELD

Field 

Wiring

Blue (RS-485B)

Orange (RS-485A)

4.3.6.1  Remote installation via OELD - refer to Section 4.3.3

EXCEL

RECEIVER

ORANGE (A) TB1/2

RED (+24V) TB2/1

BLACK (0V) TB2/5

WHITE (4-20mA) TB2/3

DX100(M) JUNCTION BOX

(mounted in a convenient and accessible position)

CABLE SCREEN

SAFETY / PROTECTIVE

GROUND

Where the DX100(M) is not bonded 

to a local safety/ protective earth 

then an external safety / protective 

earth needs to be made as shown.

LOCAL JUNCTION BOX

(mounted on Receiver mounting plate)

WHITE (4-20mA)

BLACK (0V)

RED +24V

BLUE (B)

ORANGE (A)

GREEN/YELLOW  (EARTH)

Same potential as Excel body and conduit

Use isolating glands where necessary

EXCEL

RECEIVER

DX100(M) JUNCTION BOX

(mounted in a convenient and accessible position)

CABLE  SCREEN
GREEN/YELLOW  (EARTH)

BLUE (B) TB1/3

RED (+24V) TB2/1

BLACK (0V) TB2/5

WHITE (4-20mA) TB2/3

SAFETY/PROTECTIVE GROUND

Where the DX 100(M) is not bonded

to a local safety/protective earth then

an external safety/protective earth

needs to be made as shown.

CABLE  SCREEN

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

4-20mA OUT (TB2/3)

0V (TB2/6)

+24V (TB2/2)

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)

EARTH STAR-POINT

Modbus A (TB1/6)

Modbus B (TB1/5)

Modbus Drain

CABLE SCREEN

CONTROL
CABINET
CONNECTIONS

CABLE SCREEN

CABLE SCREEN

INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)

EARTH STAR-POINT

Modbus B (TB1/5)

Modbus A (TB1/6)

Modbus Drain

+24V (TB2/2)

4-20mA OUT (TB2/3)

0V (TB2/6)

4.3.6.2  Remote installation via DX100(M)

NOTE: FOR DNV VERSIONS, REFER TO THE SEARCHLINE EXCEL TECHNICAL 

HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INSTALLATION, 

ALIGNMENT AND COMMISSIONING USING THE MARITIME BRACKET AND 

HARDWARE

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