Carbon Monoxide Detector and Controller

CM-21A
Low maintenance, no periodic calibration needed
SPDT fan relay switches 5 amps
Automatic ventilation controller
Dual relays: fan (SPDT) & alarm (N.O.)
Lights reflect system status
Micro computer controlled
Long life (7 to 10 years) Solid state sensor
CM-21A is very specific to carbon monoxide (CO), avoids nuisance alarms.
CM-21A provides CO detection and automatic exhaust fan control for automotive
maintenance facilities, enclosed parking garages, warehouses with forklifts, etc.
CM-21A meets the requirements of the Uniform Building Code for enclosed garages.
CM-21A Meets or exceeds UL 2034 standard and OSHA standards for CO exposure.
Fan relay activates at 35 ppm of CO averaged over 5 minutes. 25 ppm is selectable.
Alarm relay activates at 100 ppm of CO after 30 minutes or 200 ppm after 10 minutes.
5 amp SPDT fan relay controls starters of exhaust fans.
1/2 amp N.O. alarm relay connects to warning devices or control panels.
CM-21A mounts on a standard 4x4 electrical box and becomes cover for the box.
Supervised system: any internal detector problem will cause the fan relay to activate.
Optional calibration kit is available. One screw allows access for calibration.

Specifications: Carbon monoxide exposure: ppm CO vs time

Power: 3 watts from 12 to 24 VAC or VDC 200 ppm 100 ppm 50 ppm 35 ppm
Current: 12 V - 0.25 amps, 24 V - 0.12 amps CO CO CO CO1
Shipping Weight: 1 pound
Size: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/8 in. CM-21A 5 min. 5 min. 5 min. 5 min.
Color: gray Fan Relay
Connections: 7 each #20 wires, 6 inches long CM-21A 10 min. 30 min. none none
Mounting box: (not included) 4x4 electric
Alarm Relay
Fan relay: 5 amp, 240 VAC, pilot duty, SPDT
Fan relay actuation: 35 or 25 ppm CO after 5 min. UL 2034 Std. 35 min. 90 min. no std. no std.
Alarm relay: 0.5 amp 200 V, 10 VA
Alarm relay actuation: 100 ppm CO after 30 min. OSHA Std. no std. no std. 8 hr TWA no std.
200 ppm CO after 10 UBC Std. 60 min. no std. 8 hr TWA no std.
min.
Operating Environ: 0 to 125 F, 10 to 90 % RH 1. This response is jumper-selectable at 25 ppm; see
Repeatability: 10% at 50 ppm calibration point CM-21A Operating and Installation Instructions.
Linearity: 10%

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CM-21A Relay
24 vac coil

SPDT fan
ALARM
RELAY

RELAY
exhaust fan

POWER
12/24V
Controls
(transformer
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damper
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Typical multiple CM-21A installation

INSTALLATION NOTES
1. One sensor per 5000 square feet (approximately). CM-21A CM-21A CM-21A
2. Mount CM-21A four to five feet above the floor.

SPDT fan

SPDT fan

SPDT fan
ALARM

ALARM

ALARM
RELAY

RELAY

RELAY
RELAY

RELAY

RELAY
3. See applicable building code for fan size vs air
POWER

POWER

POWER
12/24V

12/24V

12/24V
changes per periods of time.
4. Make sure there are air inlets to provide
adequate air flow throughout the building.
5. CM-21A fan relays are dry contact &
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24 VAC
Typical layout in parking garage Air Inlet
POWER
Transformer door, damper
exhaust fan
louver

Relay
MAIN FAN
POWER (starter)
coil

controls
24 vac
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space sensors equally

exhaust fans

exhaust fan Air Inlet

door, damper
24 vac
louver
remote alarm

Typical Connection to Alarm Control Panel exhaust fan

1. CM-21A can be used with 12vdc or Alarm Control Panel
CM-21A
12 or 24 vdc power

24vdc N.O. (fire) panels.

battery backed up
auxiliary functions
such as dialers.

SPDT fan
initiating circuit

2. Alarm panel provides battery

ALARM
RELAY

RELAY

backed up power to CM-21A.

N.O. (fire)

POWER
12/24V

3. CM-21A dry contact fan relay can RELAY

coil

use panel power or fan power: check 12 or 24

ratings. vdc coil
4. Match fan relay contacts to fan
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MAIN FAN
5. Alarm Control Panels are available with many POWER
features & can control other devices such as smoke
detectors, fire detectors & burglar alarms.