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Alarm 1 Condition

This section describes the audible and visual indications for an alarm 1 
condition and suggests response to an alarm 1 condition.

Alarm 1 Condition Indications

When the gas reading of an active channel reaches the alarm 1 setpoint, 
the Beacon 200 senses an alarm 1 condition. The Beacon 200 alerts you to 
an alarm 1 condition as follows:

The ALARM 1 light turns on.

The gas reading in alarm 1 condition flashes and alternates with the 
ALARM-1 message.

The buzzer sounds a pulsing tone.

The common alarm 1 relay energizes.

The applicable alarm 1 channel relay energizes.

Responding to an Alarm 1 Condition

This section suggests response to an alarm 1 condition.

 1. Follow your established procedure for a low level combustible or toxic 

gas condition or a decreasing oxygen content condition.

 2. Oxygen alarms are self-resetting and will automatically clear when the 

oxygen rises above the alarm 1 setpoint.

 3. Alarms for all other gas types are latching. After the gas reading falls 

below the alarm 1 setpoint, press the reset switch to reset the alarm 1 
circuit. Resetting the alarm 1 circuit silences the buzzer, turns off the 
ALARM 1 light, resets the channel display, and de-energizes the 
common and channel alarm 1 relays.

NOTE: To silence the buzzer while in an alarm 1 condition, press the 

reset switch.

You cannot de-energize the alarm 1 relays until the gas reading 
falls below (above for oxygen) the alarm 1 setpoint.

Содержание Beacon 200

Страница 1: ...www rkiinstruments com Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0059RK Revision F Released 3 31 16 ...

Страница 2: ...ment costs local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS INC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVE...

Страница 3: ...on and Start Up 16 Overview 16 Mounting the Beacon 200 Gas Monitor 16 Wiring the Beacon 200 Gas Monitor 19 Starting Up the Beacon 200 Gas Monitor 26 Chapter 4 Operation 27 Overview 27 Normal Operation 27 Recorder Output Operation 28 Alarm Indications 29 Viewing Resetting Min Max Readings 34 Chapter 5 Channel Control and Setup Program 35 Overview 35 Enable Disable Channel s Menu 36 Configure Channe...

Страница 4: ...put Setup Program 40 Overview 40 Setting Up a New Channel or Changing an Existing Channel 41 Chapter 7 Maintenance 44 Overview 44 Calibration Program 44 Replacing the Fuses 50 Preventive Maintenance 51 Troubleshooting 52 Parts List 53 ...

Страница 5: ...een simultaneously displays the gas readings of the active channel or channels Both direct connect internal amplifier type detector heads and 4 20 mA transmitter remote amplifier type detector heads may be used with the Beacon 200 The Beacon 200 includes audible and visual alarms that warn you of hazardous gas conditions The alarm circuit includes two levels of gas alarms The fail circuit alerts y...

Страница 6: ...tart up operate and maintain the Beacon 200 The Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Operator s Manual uses the following conventions for notes cautions and warnings NOTE Describes additional or critical information CAUTION Describes potential damage to equipment WARNING Describes potential danger that can result in injury or death I Caution refer to accompanying documentation Vac AC voltage Vdc DC voltage ...

Страница 7: ...with lexan window NEMA 4X Dimensions 10 5 in H x 8 5 in W x 6 25 in D 267 mm H x 216 mm W x 158 mm D Weight 8 lbs Environmental Conditions For indoor or outdoor locations Type 4X 2000m max altitude 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F max ambient Maximum humidity of 80 relative Mains supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding 10 of nominal DC supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding 10 8 of nominal Overvolta...

Страница 8: ...visible through windows in the housing door Four mounting feet are attached to the back of the housing one at each corner The mounting feet allow you to install the housing to a vertical surface Three conduit hubs on the bottom of the housing are for external wiring connections CAUTION To avoid electrical interference do not route detector head and power wiring through the same conduit hub Reset S...

Страница 9: ...lures Internal Description This section describes the internal components of the Beacon 200 Power Switch AC Fuses Controller Terminal Strip Buzzer Alarm Terminal Strip Alarm Relays see Figure 3 DC Fuse Display PCB see Figure 2 Main PCB Reset Switch 3 4 Conduit Hub 3X Detector Transmitter Terminal Strip Channel 2 Detector Transmitter Terminal Strip Channel 1 Power Supply AC In Terminal Strip Figure...

Страница 10: ...am buttons Display The display simultaneously indicates the channel number current gas reading measuring unit and target gas of all active channels The display also indicates messages settings and other data when you are operating the instrument programs ESCAPE Button UP YES Button ENTER Button DOWN NO Button Button Repeater Buzzer Display Screen FAIL Light PILOT Light Display Cable Connector J1 D...

Страница 11: ...ur program buttons that allow you to enter the instrument programs navigate through the programs update instrument and channel settings and save changes to the program settings When a program button is pressed a buzzer located on the display PCB beeps The program buttons are near the right edge of the display PCB see Figure 2 Table 2 Beacon 200 Program Button Functions Button Function ESCAPE Moves...

Страница 12: ... 2 Alarm Terminal Strip The alarm terminal strip is located along the bottom edge of the main circuit board see Figure 1 This 21 point terminal strips facilitates wiring connections to external alarm devices horn strobe etc Terminals are provided for individual channel as well as common alarm relay contacts Controller Terminal Strip The 10 point controller terminal strip is near the lower right ed...

Страница 13: ...NE or normally de energized NDE settings for each channel in the Channel Control and Setup program This section describes the default setting normally de energized The alarm 1 and alarm 2 common relays are factory set as NDE and the fail common relay is factory set as NE The alarm 1 alarm 2 and fail common relays NE NDE settings are not user adjustable Channel Relays The four channel relays are ab...

Страница 14: ...power in the event of a short circuit or other electrical fault which causes a high current draw in the Beacon 200 They are housed in vertical fuse holders and are held in the holder by a quarter turn cover They are labelled as F2 top fuse and F3 bottom fuse on the PCB silk screen and are rated to 3 A 250 V 1 4 x 1 1 4 fast acting DC Fuse The fuse located to the left of the power switch is the DC ...

Страница 15: ...itch is on NOTE The DC power input has no on off switch and is not affected by the position of this switch Power Supply The power supply is mounted to the power supply mounting plate which is located behind the display PCB The power supply mounting plate is mounted to the main PCB with four standoffs The power supply receives the AC input from the external power source and converts it to a DC volt...

Страница 16: ...m any mounting procedures Perform the following procedure to install the Beacon 200 at the mounting site 1 Select the mounting site When you select the mounting site consider the following factors Is an AC or DC power source available Is there enough room to open the housing door and make wiring connections through the conduit hubs at the bottom of the housing Are the display screen and status lig...

Страница 17: ...g surface see Figure 4 6 Each of the door clamps has a feature for locking device installation A locking device that requires a tool to unlock must be installed in each door clamp Mounting Feet 4X Ø 38 x 50 slot 4X 41 6 00 8 50 ALARM 2 PILOT FAIL RESET BEACON 200 GAS MONITOR ALARM 1 10 50 10 94 3 4 Conduit Hub 3 80 Figure 4 Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Outline and Mounting Dimensions ...

Страница 18: ...n be wired to C h1 o r Ch2 a t a tim e S ee d ete ctor head wiring d iagr am for specifi c wiring BUZ RESET RESET C H2 A2 Typical Alarm Relay T ermin al Strip W iring BAT AC In T erminal Strip W irin g CH 1 OUT Line H ot Neutral B lac k LEL Detect or Contact R ating o f 10 Am ps at 115 220 V Resistiv e or 10A 30V R esistive f or E ach Set of A larm R elay C ontacts N O N C C R W G B G reen FB 4 20...

Страница 19: ...AWG wire For 115 VAC connection select wire that is rated to a minimum of 80 C 0 75 A and 150V For 220 VAC connection select wire that is rated to a minimum of 80 C 0 5 A and 250 V When selecting wire be sure to meet the local electrical code A certified switch or circuit breaker must also be installed in the AC line For 115 VAC connection the switch or circuit breaker must be rated to 115 VAC 50 ...

Страница 20: ...he line hot and neutral AC wires to the AC power terminal strip as shown in Figure 6 7 Connect the ground wire to the unused crimp terminal that is factory installed at the base of the ground stud a Remove all installed connections from conduit hubs and power supply b Remove the bottom lug c Crimp the ground wire to the lug d Reinstall the lug e Reinstall all of the other ground connections from c...

Страница 21: ...switch in the OFF position Locate the DC power terminals on the controller terminal strip see Figure 1 They are labelled BAT and BAT 3 Install an appropriately rated cable bushing or conduit to one of the unused conduit hubs on the bottom of the Beacon 200 housing 4 Guide a DC power cord or wires through the selected conduit hub CAUTION Do not route power and detector head wiring through the same ...

Страница 22: ... The alarm terminal strip includes terminals for channel alarms and common alarms Channel alarms are activated by one particular channel Common alarms are activated by either of the two channels The example used in this procedure describes connecting an external alarm device to one of the channel alarm terminals the channel 1 alarm 1 terminals 1 Turn off or disconnect mains power to the Beacon 200...

Страница 23: ...t terminals is a 4 20 mA signal that is proportional to the detection range of the applicable detector head 1 Turn off or disconnect mains power to the Beacon 200 2 Open the housing door then place the power switch in the OFF position Locate the recorder output terminals on the controller terminal strip see Figure 1 3 Install an appropriately rated cable bushing or conduit in an unused conduit hub...

Страница 24: ...hub on the bottom of the Beacon 200 housing 5 Route the wires in conduit or shielded cable from the detector head through the selected conduit hub into the Beacon 200 See Table 5 below for wire size and distance guidelines Unshielded twisted pair cable in conduit or shielded twisted pair cable is recommended for all the direct connect detector heads For the LEL detector pair the R B wires and the ...

Страница 25: ...ee the transmitter s instruction manual for instructions on how to connect wires to the transmitter 4 Install an appropriately rated cable bushing or conduit in an unused conduit hub on the bottom of the Beacon 200 housing 5 Route the wires from the transmitter through the selected conduit hub into the Beacon 200 6 Connect the wires from the transmitter to the appropriate detector transmitter term...

Страница 26: ...ION Do not route power and transmitter wiring through the same conduit hub The power wiring may disrupt the transmission of the transmitter s signal to the Beacon 200 AMP PREAMP OXYGEN S LEL R W G B 2 Wire 4 20 ma Transmitter 24 VDC FB 4 20 mA OXYGEN 2 Wire Connection S AMP PREAMP 3 Wire 4 20 ma Transmitter 3 Wire Connection 24 VDC FB 4 20 mA DC GROUND LEL R W G B Figure 10 Generic 4 to 20 mA Tran...

Страница 27: ...t the Beacon 200 s power switch is in the OFF position 4 Turn on or connect mains power to the Beacon 200 5 Place the Beacon 200 s power switch in the ON position RKI INSTRUMENTS BEACON 200 appears on the display for a few seconds then WARMING UP appears for each active channel The warm up period will last for one minute NOTE To prevent unwanted alarms during warm up the alarm circuits are not act...

Страница 28: ...d as follows The start up procedure is complete The Beacon 200 is not indicating an alarm 1 alarm 2 or fail condition The Beacon 200 is not running the Channel Control Setup or Calibration Programs During normal operation the Beacon 200 simultaneously displays the current gas reading unit of measure and target gas for each active channel The PILOT light is on during normal operation indicating tha...

Страница 29: ...oxygen channels the output will be 17 4 mA while in WARMUP If the Beacon 200 is being powered by a battery and is in low battery alarm the recorder output for each channel will be 0 mA When a channel is added or a channel type changed the display will indicate NEEDS CALIBRATION for that channel when the Beacon 200 is first turned on and will continue to indicate this until the channel is calibrate...

Страница 30: ...are not user adjustable Table 6 Visual and Audible Alarm Indications Condition Cause Visual Indication s Audible Indication Alarm 11 Increasing decreasing for O2 gas reading at or above the alarm 1 setpoint ALARM 1 light is on Gas reading flashes and alternates with ALARM 1 message Pulsing tone Alarm 21 Increasing gas reading at or above the alarm 2 setpoint ALARM 2 light is on Gas reading flashes...

Страница 31: ...larm 1 Condition This section suggests response to an alarm 1 condition 1 Follow your established procedure for a low level combustible or toxic gas condition or a decreasing oxygen content condition 2 Oxygen alarms are self resetting and will automatically clear when the oxygen rises above the alarm 1 setpoint 3 Alarms for all other gas types are latching After the gas reading falls below the ala...

Страница 32: ...re for a high level combustible or toxic gas condition or an increasing oxygen content condition 2 Oxygen alarms are self resetting and will automatically clear when the oxygen rises above the alarm 2 setpoint 3 Alarms for all other gas types are latching After the gas reading falls below the alarm 2 setpoint press the reset switch to reset the alarm circuit Resetting the alarm circuit turns off t...

Страница 33: ...Responding to a Fail Condition This section suggests response to a fail condition 1 Verify that the detector head wiring to the Beacon 200 is correctly and securely connected 2 Verify that the detector head s detector is correctly and securely connected 3 See the troubleshooting guide in the detector head instruction manual Low Battery Condition This section describes the audible and visual indica...

Страница 34: ...r source disconnect primary DC power at the Beacon 200 then connect a 24 VDC backup battery 2 Determine and correct the cause of primary DC power loss When the DC power source rises above 22 0 volts the Beacon 200 begins the warm up process If DC power is the backup power source 1 Replace or recharge the 24 VDC backup battery to resume backup power capability 2 Determine and correct the cause of p...

Страница 35: ...maximum is on the right side of the display for each channel 3 Press and release the reset switch button to exit the min max screen The display will indicate To RESET Min MAX values Press and HOLD RESET Button for 10 seconds and then return to normal operation To return to normal operation without resetting the minimum and maximum readings do not press the reset switch button and allow the unit to...

Страница 36: ...out the active channels enter a warm up period just as they do when the unit is first turned on If you are installing a new system the channels have been setup at the factory for the ordered detector heads Use the Channel Control Setup Program only if you want to disable or enable a channel delete a channel or change channel settings If a channel is being added or a channel is being changed from o...

Страница 37: ...lay the setting you want then press the ENTER button to select the setting The table below describes the three available settings 7 Press the ESCAPE button then press the DOWN NO button to return to normal operation Table 8 Beacon 200 Channel Usage Settings Setting Description CHANNEL ENABLED The Beacon 200 displays gas readings and initiates gas and channel failure alarms when appropriate Use thi...

Страница 38: ...t to set parameters then press the ENTER button 5 Press the UP YES button until the parameter you want to set appears on the display screen The screen will display the current setting and ask if it is OK Table 9 lists the parameters you can set for a channel Table 9 also lists the factory set value for each parameter NOTE Use the ESCAPE button to go back to a previously displayed parameter 6 If th...

Страница 39: ...ay is de energized in normal operation and energizes when an alarm 1 condition is initiated If set as NORMALLY ENERGIZED the channel s alarm 1 relay is energized in normal operation and de energizes when an alarm 1 condition is initiated ALARM 1 Relay reset SELF RESETTING for oxygen LATCHING for all other channel types If set as LATCHING you must press the RESET button to reset the alarm 1 circuit...

Страница 40: ...ESETTING for oxygen LATCHING for all other channel types If set as LATCHING you must press the RESET button to reset the alarm 2 circuit after the alarm 2 condition passes If set as SELF RESETTING the Beacon 200 automatically resets the alarm 2 circuit after the alarm 2 condition passes NOISE FILTER 3 The noise filter feature helps smooth out jumpy or noisy signals from the detector head You can s...

Страница 41: ...t channel To enter the Input Setup Program the Beacon 200 must first be off While the Beacon 200 is off press and hold the ENTER button then turn on the Beacon 200 with the ON OFF switch The Input Setup Program menu includes a 5 minute time out feature If you do not press a button for 5 minutes the Beacon 200 automatically begins normal operation NOTE If the Beacon 200 enters normal operation beca...

Страница 42: ...O button and continue with step 6 Table 10 Beacon 200 Detector Head Types Detector Head Type Description 4 20 mA Amp S A 4 20 mA detector head is connected to the Beacon 200 with 2 or 3 wires depending on the detector head model using the AMP PREAMP S and terminals on a detector head terminal strip All calibration adjustments are made at the detector head PreAmp S A PreAmp detector head is connect...

Страница 43: ...heet for the detector head to determine the correct units and gas type When the desired units and gas type appears press the ENTER button to accept the choice The full scale screen appears One of the choices is User Will Specify If the desired units and gas type setting is not in the list this setting will allow you to enter a 10 character units and gas type setting With this choice displayed pres...

Страница 44: ...eed to the select full scale screen Use the UP YES and DOWN NO buttons to select a full scale setting then press ENTER to accept it The save screen appears 11 To save the settings press the UP YES button and the settings will be saved The display will return to the first screen of the Input Setup Program If you do not want to save the settings press the DOWN NO button The display will return to th...

Страница 45: ...n calibrating the active channel s there are three possible detector head combinations Direct connect detector head s only If one or two direct connect detector heads are active then all calibration adjustments are made at the Beacon 200 after calibration gas is applied at the detector s 4 20 mA transmitter detector head s only If one or two 4 20 mA transmitter detector heads are active then all c...

Страница 46: ...oint in the calibration program the ESCAPE button may be used to either return to the previous screen or abort a process Select Cal Gas Concentration for Channel 2 Calibrate Channel 1 Y N Calibration Timeout Selection ENTER Normal Operation Apply Gas to Ch 1 Ch 2 Detectors Air Adjust Channel 2 If Installed Press Enter to Adjust Span Span Channel 2 Y N If Installed Select Cal Gas Concentration for ...

Страница 47: ...one Calibrate Channel 1 Y N Calibration Timeout Selection ENTER Calibrate at Detector Head s Calibration Program Enter ENTER ESCAPE ESCAPE Calibrate Channel 2 Y N If Installed Normal Operation Figure 12 4 20 mA Transmitter Detector Head s Only ...

Страница 48: ...d Air Adjust Channel 2 Press Enter When Done Select Cal Gas Concentration for Channel 2 Apply Gas to Ch 2 Detector Press Enter to Adjust Span Yes No Yes Calibrate Channel 1 Y N Transmitter Calibrate Channel 1 at Detector Head Press Enter When Done Press Enter to Adjust Span Direct Connect Air Adjust Channel 1 Select Cal Gas Concentration for Channel 1 Apply Gas to Ch 1 Detector Figure 13 4 20 mA D...

Страница 49: ...e UP YES and DOWN NO buttons Make sure you have allotted enough time to perform the calibration procedure Consider the type of detector head s installed and the distance from the Beacon 200 when determining the time required NOTE If you do not accept a Time out setting and stay at this screen or press ESCAPE and do not press control buttons again then the Beacon 200 will exit the Calibration Progr...

Страница 50: ...on manual for instructions on how to adjust the zero reading fresh air reading for oxygen 5 Apply calibration gas to the detector head s detector and adjust the detector head s span reading zero reading for oxygen See the detector head s instruction manual for instructions on how to adjust the span reading zero reading for oxygen 6 Press the ENTER button to indicate that you are done with calibrat...

Страница 51: ...If you press the DOWN NO button the unit will return to the first calibration program screen which asks if you want to continue or escape from the Calibration Program 5 If you pressed the UP YES button the display will prompt you for the span gas zero gas for an oxygen channel concentration that will be used Adjust the displayed concentration up or down as needed using the UP YES and DOWN NO butto...

Страница 52: ...returning to normal operation for the gas reading to return to normal levels to avoid false alarms The alarm circuits are active when the Beacon 200 returns to normal operation Replacing the Fuses The Beacon 200 includes three fuses one DC and two AC fuses The replacement DC fuse must be rated to 6 A 250 V and 1 4 x 1 1 4 fast acting The replacement AC fuses must be rated to 3 A 250 V 1 4 x 1 1 4 ...

Страница 53: ...rn the holder 1 4 turn clockwise to secure it in the socket 8 Turn on or connect mains power to the Beacon 200 9 Place the Beacon 200 s power switch in the ON position then verify that the PILOT light is on 10 Close and secure the housing door Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance of the Beacon 200 consists of daily monthly and quarterly procedures to ensure that the detector head is opera...

Страница 54: ...y of the applicable AC or DC fuse 4 Verify that the display cable is connected The display ribbon cable plugs into connectors on the top edge of the display board labeled J1 and on the top edge of the main circuit board also labelled J1 5 If the power difficulties continue contact RKI for further instruction Frequent or Suspect Alarms The Beacon 200 alerts you to frequent or suspect alarms The det...

Страница 55: ...instruction Buzzer not Working The buzzer does not sound an audible alarm during alarm conditions The buzzer sounds weak or broken The buzzer is disconnected or misconnected The buzzer is malfunctioning 1 Verify that the wiring to the BUZ and BUZ terminals of the controller terminal strip is correct and secure 2 If the buzzer difficulties continue contact RKI for further instruction Reset Switch n...

Страница 56: ...for the Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Table 12 Parts List Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Part No Description 18 0107RK Conduit Hub 3 4 in 43 0440RK Reset Switch 43 4165RK AC Fuse 1 4 x 1 1 4 fast acting 3A 250 V 43 4170RK DC Fuse 1 4 x 1 1 4 fast acting 6A 250 V 52 1016RK Buzzer 71 0059RK Beacon 200 Gas Monitor Operator s Manual this document ...

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