The MX43 gas detection control panel can monitor up to 32 detectors on 4 to 8 lines. It has both analog and digital capabilities. Key features include a graphic display, onboard relays, data logging functionality, and cost savings through efficient wiring installation. The MX43 can monitor both gas levels and system operations, displaying readings and alarm events on its screen. It provides flexible and versatile control of gas detection systems.
The MX43 gas detection control panel can monitor up to 32 detectors on 4 to 8 lines. It has both analog and digital capabilities. Key features include a graphic display, onboard relays, data logging functionality, and cost savings through efficient wiring installation. The MX43 can monitor both gas levels and system operations, displaying readings and alarm events on its screen. It provides flexible and versatile control of gas detection systems.
The MX43 gas detection control panel can monitor up to 32 detectors on 4 to 8 lines. It has both analog and digital capabilities. Key features include a graphic display, onboard relays, data logging functionality, and cost savings through efficient wiring installation. The MX43 can monitor both gas levels and system operations, displaying readings and alarm events on its screen. It provides flexible and versatile control of gas detection systems.
The MX43 gas detection control panel can monitor up to 32 detectors on 4 to 8 lines. It has both analog and digital capabilities. Key features include a graphic display, onboard relays, data logging functionality, and cost savings through efficient wiring installation. The MX43 can monitor both gas levels and system operations, displaying readings and alarm events on its screen. It provides flexible and versatile control of gas detection systems.
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www.oldhamgas.com Controller presentation The MX 43 is an analog and digital controller designed for the continuous measurement and control of the gases present in the atmosphere and for 4-20 mA or digital contact signal. Large graphic display
Front panel Smart keys make LEDs allow embedded menus a quick simple to use and basic overview of the installation.
MX 43 manages both digital lines and analog The MX 43 digital technology allows up to 32 detectors to be channels, and covers all needs for a wide variety of distributed on 8 lines for increased cost savings. applications.
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1 Measurement range, gas and detector tag
1 Up to 16 detectors can be displayed simultaneously 2 Detector address 3 Current value with unit and detected gas Data-logging 4 Averaged value on the last 8 hours By default, the MX 43 can store up to 512 alarm events, 5 Bar graph with alarm thresholds 512 fault events and 512 system events. 6 Detector status (OK, OFF, fault) 7 MX 43 status information Gas alarms 4 64/64
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Gas compressor AL2 ON 01 13 10 18:22:19
3 Gas compressor AL1 OFF Calibration Curve 01 13 10 18:22:31
Gas compressor AL2 OFF 01 13 10 18:22:31
Simplified procedure that enables time savings 1 2
(i.e. non-intrusive and one‑man calibration).
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Gas compressor OLC T100 L02M01 previous Next Last Delete ESC page page page 50 Detector 3 %LEL
1 Detector tag 14:43:51 Zoom 1 2 Event 5 3 Date and time of events appearance or clearance Zero 2 Span 4 Page number (up to 64 pages) 0 End Gas: 50%LEL 4 07/30/10 The USB option enables gas Zoom - Zoom + measurements to be saved at a sampling rate of 2 seconds to 15 1 Calibration curve minutes while events are saved 2 Cursors for span settings when they happen. 3 Measured value The 4 Gb USB drive provides 4 Calibration gas value more than 2 years of storage in 5 Detector selection, zeroing and spanning most of configurations. The USB option also delivers the ability to Alarm mode save and restore configuration and firmware files. 0-100% LEL methane
Gas compressor L02M01 COM 43 configuration software
Menu Curve Compressor A-3 detector detector detectors NAND = = Alarm 1 = OR Compressor A-1 AND NOR Alarm 1 OR NAND VOTING Compressor A-2
Reverse video in alarm conditions for immediate Alarm 1
Compressor A-3
identification of the concerned detector. OK Cancel
Current value with unit and detected gas 1 Simple relay programming Averaged value on the last 8 hours 2 Up to 5 embedded functions: OR, AND, NOR, NAND, VOTING Detector status (OK, OFF, fault) 3 Several timers available MX 43 status information 4 Advanced management of audible alarms Detector in alarm (acknowledgment, reactivation, evacuation) GAS DETECTION CONTROL PANEL
Modules Different modules can be connected to the controller:
4 or 8-relay module 16-logic-input module
4 or 8-programmable- Addressable module
relay module can be of 16 logic input for located closer to the recovery of digital actuators for cost information such as savings. fire or intrusion alarms, emergency stop, limit switch activation, etc.
8-analog-input module 4-analog-output module
This module enables Addressable 4- analog-
standard analog output module which transmitters (gas or flame delivers 4 analog 4-20mA detectors for instance) to signal outputs (detector be connected on a digital output copy, min, max, line for cost savings. average of a group of detectors) for connection to a datalogger, a PLC, a Building Management System (BMS), etc. Configuration example SPECIFICATIONS Model MX 43 gas detection control panel Dimensions (wall-mounted version) 370 x 299 x 109 mm (14.6 x 11.8 x 4.3 inches) Dimensions (rack) 19", 4U ; 482.8 x 177 x 192.5 mm (19.1 x 7 x 7.6 inches) Ingress protection IP55 (wall-mounted), IP31 (rack) Cable entries (wall-mounted 12 M16 cable glands, 4 to 8 mm² (8 to 11 AWG) outer diameter cable version) 6 M20 cable glands, 6 to 12 mm² (7 to 9 AWG) outer diameter cable Display LCD back-lit display + smart keys Display in video inverse in case of fault Customizable by user (display 1 to 16 channels simultaneously, fixed or scrolling, on events...) Bar graph with alarm threshold Visual indicators 7 LEDs per line 1 LED fault indicator 1 LED fault indicator Buttons 5 smart keys 1 audible alarm accept/reset button Operating use Operating temperature - 20°C to +50°C Storage temperature -20°C to +50°C Humidity 5 to 95% RH Power 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz or 21-28 Vdc, 112 W max Battery Embedded back up power supply in option (0.6 Ah) Consumption 500 mA min (without module) Measurement lines Digital lines 8 maximum RS-485 communication, proprietary protocol, 9600 Baud 2 twisted shielded-pair cable Analog channels 8 maximum 0-23 mA analog signal input (4 to 20 mA reserved for measurement) 120 Ohm load resistance 2 or 3-core shielded cable Voltage (typical) 21 to 28Vdc Maximum current output per line 1.2 A (1.5 A intermittently) Maximum current output in total 2.4 A permanent (3.2 A intermittently) Alarms Per channel alarm levels (A1, A2, A3, Overscale, Underscale) + Fault 5 Non-ambiguity reading option for combustible gases monitoring Programmable thresholds On instantenous ou averaged values, rising or falling alarms, manual or automatic acknowledgement On-board relays 5 fully programmable alarm relays 1 fault relay (non-configurable) Dry contact relay DPCO relays with contact rating of 250 Vca 2 A (inductive) Digital outputs RS-485 Modbus RTU serial link Approvals EMC ccording to EN50270 A ATEX EN50271 and metrological performances according to EN60079-29-1 Low Voltage Directive According to EN61010 CSA Pending MTBF 20 years (4 lines, powered with 24 Vdc) 17 years (8 lines, powered with 24 Vdc) MED According to Marine Equiment Directive 96/98/EC. Fulfills the EMC requirements for installation in General Power Distribution Zone and/or Deck Zone. Our fixed detector range
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