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Sensors installation and positioning
The BX280-AX control unit belongs to group II and must be installed in a safe area;
Outside the ATEX zone
, however, not in boiler rooms or engine room.
The control unit must be accessible and visible to the user.
The BX280-AX is designed so that it can be mounted into electrical panels.
The Control Unit complete cabinet is an equipment suitable for wall mounting and is powered by 110/240
VAC with IP20 protective rating
When installing, it is good to use the normal care that an electronic equipment requires:
- Install the equipment away from excessive heat sources.
- Avoid liquids coming into contact with the control unit, remembering that its external structure has IP20
protective rating if installed in the electrical panel, it takes the panel protective rating
Control unit installation and positioning
The sensors must be selected with an IP degree depending on the area to be controlled (Kitchens,
Boiler Rooms, Laboratory, etc.) by selecting one of the probes from Beinat from IP30 to ATEX. see
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Position of the detection sensors
You can connect many types of remote probes to this unit. Therefore, they should be positioned at different
heights depending on the type of gas to be detected.
These heights are:
- 30 cm from the lowest point of the floor in order to detect:
Heavy gases (L.P.G. etc.)
- 30 cm from the highest point of the ceiling in order to detect:
light gases (Methane, etc.)
- 160 cm from the lowest point of the floor in order to detect:
volatile gases (CO, etc.)
It is important that the remote sensor must be installed bearing in mind that:
1) The sensors should not be placed near the appliances to be controlled (boilers, burners, industrial
kitchens, etc.) but on the opposite side.
2) The sensors should not be affected by smoke, vapour, moving air, as they could distort their detection.
3) The sensors should not be placed near sources of heat, ventilators or fans.
It is necessary to warn that the sensors of the gas detection probes are perishable components, whose
average duration varies from 5 to 6 years (ask for a possible table) therefore after this
period, they must be replaced.
4) The operation check and the ordinary and/or extraordinary maintenance must be performed at least once
a year.
When the fault LED turns on, the sensor must be replaced by a specialized technician.
PROBE INSTALLATION INFORMATION
30 cm Light Gases
30 cm Heavy Gases
160 cm Volatile Gases
