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MEDICAL MONITORING,
AL ARM AND CONTROL
SYSTEMS
International Edition

Technology for a Better Future

Company Overview

Genstar Technologies Company, Inc. (GENTEC®), founded in1969, is a global industry leader
in the manufacturing of welding apparatus, pressure regulators, and gas control systems.

It is GENTEC®’s mission to provide customers with high quality, value-added products and
services that surpass the strictest safety standards. All GENTEC® products are manufactured
in an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facility by our experienced and dedicated workforce,
using exquisite craftsmanship in conjunction with computerized automation, stringent quality
control, and advanced test equipment.

Additionally, as a total system solution provider,

GENTEC® offers technical support, on-site evaluation,
and design/ implementation. GENTEC® engineers
examine all customer requirements in order to develop
and recommend
the best customer
-specific solutions.

The company takes great pride in fostering a strong relationship with each
and every customer. Today, GENTEC® sells its products through a vast dis-
tribution network which extends to thousands of customers worldwide.
Table of Contents
System Diagram 1

MEDICAL GAS PIPELINE PRODUCTS

GUMACSTM Overview 2

Medical Gas Area Alarm 3-4

Medical Gas Master Alarm 5-6

Medical Gas Combination Alarm 7-8

Advanced Applications 9-11

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System Diagram

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GUMACSTM Overview

Gentec Universal Monitoring, Alarm and Control SystemTM is a highly modular system utilizing the most advanced tech-
nologies in electronics and software. The modular design can implement limitless configurations to meet different monitoring/
control requirements. Future expansion can be achieved through upgradable firmware, software, and additional panels.

GUMACSTM alarm series complies with the latest edition of NFPA 99 and optionally for HTM 02-01. GUMACSTM alarm
series have built-in networking capability and can be implemented to standard RS-485 and Ethernet network systems.

Furthermore, GUMACSTM alarm series accept all 4-20 mA and voltage signals, and can monitor customized readings or
alarm conditions such as humidity, temperature, concentration levels, and flow rates in addition to typical pressure readings.
With these versatilities, GUMACSTM alarm series are often applied to industrial, laboratories, and other applications.

Customized Software
Implementation of an intelligent monitoring system with networking capability like the GUMACSTM is made easy with
Object Visual Lab®, the interactive software generating package. Having a strong working relationship with Object Visual
Lab®, Gentec is able to provide customized software to complement GUMACSTM alarm systems when advanced monitor-
ing/control requirements are involved. In addition, trend data can be collected and saved for later analysis to help facilitat-
ing future projects.

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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Area Alarm

Area Alarm with Local Sensors

GUMACSTM Series Area Alarm is CE marked and NFPA 99 compliant. Designed to accept a variety of input signals,
GUMACSTM Series Area Alarm is often used to monitor pressure, flow rate, temperature, humidity, concentration, and other
safety indexes. If needed, GUMACSTM Series Area Alarm can also offer relay switch output control capability.

Built-in RS485 communication port allows each GUMACSTM Series alarm to be networked for remote monitoring. The
physical data will be processed and displayed on site by the area alarms. In addition, GUMACSTM System Console can
request data from the slave modules, the area alarms and master alarms.

Key Features
• Modular system configuration
• 1 to 16 input channels available
• Pressure units are customizable (Psig, kPa, Bar, MPa, inHg, and mmHg )
• Can be used to monitor pressure, flow rate, temperature, humidity,
concentration, and other safety indexes
• High/low alarm limits and silence time are customizable
• Built-in RS-485 communication port for networking
• Accept 4-20 mA current inputs and single-ended voltage signals
• One contact switch output per input channel
• Displays error message when pressure transducer is not connected
• Compact size with large four-digit LED numerical displays
• Dual color LEDs for system statuses
• All parameters can be field adjustable
• Labels can be customized upon request
• Alarm volume is adjustable

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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Area Alarm

Electrical and Physical Specifications

Mechanical
Front Panel Injection Molded Plastic (PCABS, V0 Flame Rated)
Case Body Metal Alloy
Overall:
Physical Dimension
1~4 Channel: 300mm x 135mm x 107mm 5~6 Channel: 300mm x 175mm x 107mm
(Width x Height x Depth )
7~8 Channel: 300mm x 215mm x 107mm

Wall Opening (Depth beneath the wall is 95mm) 5~6 Channel: 272mm x 165mm
(Width x Height) 1~4 Channel: 272mm x 125mm 7~8 Channel: 272mm x 205mm

Electrical

Power Requirements Input: 100~240 VAC, 0.5 A Maximum

Input Type: (1) Single-ended, voltage (2) Differential, voltage

(3) 4~20 mA current supplying 15 VDC (4) 4~20 mA current not supplying 15 VDC
Analog Input Working Range: ±10 VDC/4~20 mA
Safe Range: ±14 VDC/0~28 mA Maximum
Resolution: 14 bit or 1% of sensor full range
Channels: 1 output per 1 input channel
Relay Output
Range: 0.15 A at 48 VDC/1 A at 30 VDC/0.5 A at 120 VAC
Buzzer Adjustable Intensity
Communication
RS-485 Port 9600/19200 baud, standard (8-bit data, no parity, 1 stop bit)

Dimensions

Ordering Information

BAA - R - 03 - OVA

Area Alarm Sensor Type Number of Gas Type

L: Local Sensor Numerical Channels O: Oxygen
R: Remote Sensor (01 to 16 Normally) V: Vacuum
A: Medical Air
I: Instrument Air
N: Nitrogen
2: Nitrous Oxide
C: Carbon Dioxide
Example: W: WAGD Vacuum
BAA - R - 03 - OVA indicates an area alarm (remote sensor) for oxygen, vacuum, and medical air .
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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Master Alarm

Master Alarm (up to 32 inputs)

GUMACSTM Series Master Alarm is CE marked and NFPA 99 compliant. It is used to monitor the operation conditions of
source equipments such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, and/or manifold systems, etc. GUMACSTM Series Master Alarm
can also offer relay switch output control capability when required.

Built-in RS485 communication port allows each GUMACSTM Series alarm to be networked for remote monitoring. The
physical data will be processed and displayed on site by the master alarm. In addition, GUMACSTM System Console can
request data from the slave modules, the area alarms and master alarms.

Although not done conventionally, GUMACSTM Series Master Alarm can be used as an Area Alarms Monitoring Center.
When connected, the working conditions of the area alarms will be displayed on the Area Alarms Monitoring Center. This
would be a good solution for a medium-sized central monitoring project.

Key Features
• Can expand up to 64 TTL or contact switch inputs
• Can offer up to 48 switch output capability
• Built-in RS-485 communication port for networking
• Can be upgraded to a combination alarm if numerical displays are required
• Accept both normally open (N/O) and normally closed (N/C) switches
• High/low alarm limits and silence time are customizable
• Can be used to monitor the conditions of area alarms
• Labels can be customized upon request
• Alarm volume is adjustable

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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Master Alarm

Electrical and Physical Specifications

Mechanical
Front Panel Injection Molded Plastic (PCABS, V0 Flame Rated)
Case Body Metal Alloy
Overall:
Physical Dimension
1~16 Channel: 300mm x 135mm x 107mm 17~32 Channel: 300mm x 215mm x 107mm
(Width x Height x Depth )
33~48 Channel: 300mm x 295mm x 107mm 49~64 Channel: 300mm x 375mm x 107mm
(Depth beneath the wall is 95mm)
Wall Opening
1~16 Channel: 272mm x 125mm 17~32 Channel: 272mm x 205mm
(Width x Height)
33~48 Channel: 300mm x 285mm 49~64 Channel: 300mm x 365mm
Electrical
Power Requirements Input: 100~240 VAC, 0.5 A Maximum
Input Type: (1) Single-ended, voltage (2) Differential, voltage
(3) 4~20 mA current supplying 15 VDC (4) 4~20 mA current not supplying 15 VDC
Analog Input Working Range: ±10 VDC/4~20 mA
(for first module) Channels: 16 Maximum
Safe Range: ±14 VDC/0~28 mA Maximum
Resolution: 14 bit or 1% of sensor full range
5 VDC, -2.6 mA per Channel Maximum
Digital Output Number of Channels: 16 Maximum
(for one expansion module) Omron G2R-1, G2R-14, G2R-1A, G2R1A4 or
Grayhill 70-OAC5, 70-ODC5, and Compatibles
5 VDC, 24 mA per Channel Maximum
Digital Input
Number of Channels: 16 Maximum
(for one expansion module)
Grayhill: 70-IAC5, 70IDC5 , and Compatibles
Numerical Display Resolution: Large 7-segment, four-digits LED
Communication
RS-485 and RS-232 Port 9600/19200 baud, standard (8-bit data, no parity, 1 stop bit)

Dimensions

Ordering Information

BMA - 01 - 00

Master Alarm Number of Digital Input Number of Digital Output

01: 1~16 Digital Inputs 00: 0 Digital Outputs
02: 17~32 Digital Inputs 01: 1~16 Digital Outputs
03: 33~48 Digital Inputs 02: 17~32 Digital Outputs
04: 49~64 Digital Inputs 03: 33~48 Digital Outputs

Example:
BMA - 01 - 00 indicates a master alarm for 1~16 input channels .

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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Combination Alarm

Flexibility of Module Placement GUMACSTM Series Combination Alarm

GUMACSTM Series Combination Alarm is CE marked and NFPA 99 compliant. Integrating the numerical display functions
and master alarm functions, the combination alarm is sometimes more preferable. It can be used to monitor the operational
conditions of source equipment and other numerical safety indexes. GUMACSTM Series Combination Alarm can also offer
relay switch output control capability when required.

Built-in RS485 communication port allows each GUMACSTM Series alarm to be networked for remote monitoring. The
physical data will be processed and displayed on site by the combination alarm. In addition, GUMACSTM System Console
can request data from the slave modules, area alarms and master alarms.

Key Features
• Can be expanded to handle up to 64 TTL or contact switch inputs and 48 TTL or relay (contact switch) outputs
• Built-in RS-485 communication port for networking
• High/low alarm limits and silence time are customizable
• Relative positions of modules can be adjusted to meet the space requirements or limitations
• Displays error message when pressure transducer is not connected
• Labels can be customized upon request
• Alarm volume is adjustable

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GUMACSTM Series Medical Gas Combination Alarm

Electrical and Physical Specifications

Mechanical

Front Panel Injection Molded Plastic (PCABS, V0 Flame Rated)

Case Body Metal Alloy
Physical Dimension Customized
Wall Mounting Hole Customized

Electrical

Power Requirements Input: 100~240 VAC, 0.5 A Maximum

Input Type: (1) Single-ended, voltage
(2) Differential, voltage
(3) 4~20 mA current supplying 15 VDC
Analog Input (4) 4~20 mA current not supplying 15 VDC
(for first module) Working Range: ±10 VDC/4~20 mA
Channels: 16 Maximum
Safe Range: ±14 VDC/0~28 mA Maximum
Resolution: 14 bit or 1% of sensor full range
Digital Output 5 VDC, -2.6 mA per Channel Maximum Omron G2R-1, G2R-14, G2R-1A, G2R1A4 or
(for one expansion module) Number of Channels: 16 Maximum Grayhill 70-OAC5, 70-ODC5, and Compatibles
Digital Input 5 VDC, 24 mA per Channel Maximum
Grayhill: 70-IAC5, 70IDC5 , and Compatibles
(for one expansion module) Number of Channels: 16 Maximum
Numerical Display Resolution: Large 7-segment, four-digits LED

Wiring

Analog Input, I/O, and RS-485: PCB mounted screw terminal connections
Termination AC Power: 3 pin AC power connections

Communication

RS-485 and RS-232 Port 9600/19200 baud, standard (8-bit data, no parity, 1 stop bit)

Ordering Information

EMA - R - 02 - OV - 01 - 00

Combination Number of
Alarm Numerical Channels Number of Digital Input
Gas Type 01: 1~16 Digital Inputs
Sensor Type O: Oxygen 02: 17~32 Digital Inputs
L: Local Sensor V: Vacuum 03: 33~48 Digital Inputs
R: Remote Sensor A: Medical Air 04: 49~64 Digital Inputs
I: Instrument Air Number of Digital Output
N: Nitrogen 00: 0 Digital Outputs
2: Nitrous Oxide 01: 1~16 Digital Outputs
C: Carbon Dioxide 02: 17~32 Digital Outputs
W: WAGD Vacuum 03: 33~48 Digital Outputs

Example:
EMA - R - 02 - OV - 01 - 00 indicates a combination alarm (remote sensor) with 2 numerical channels (oxygen, vacuum), 1~16 digital input channels, and
0 digital output.

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Advanced Applications

Master Alarm
Upper Network/
PC/Internet
RS485
2-gas Area Alarm Network

Intelligent Alarm/Control Station/

3-gas Area Alarm
Logs-Keeping/
Shared folder
4-gas Area Alarm

GUMACSTM System Console

GUMACSTM System Console is a powerful industrial PC-based system. As a station host, Intelligent Alarm/Control Sta-
tion (IACS) can be expanded to monitor a great number of analog/digital inputs and provide output control capabilities. With
Gentec customized software, IACS can easily meet or exceed customer’s monitoring requirements. In addition, trend data
can be collected and saved for later analysis to help facilitate future projects.

As a network master of Intelligent Alarm/Control Network (IACN), GUMACSTM System Console can manage a variety
of GUMACSTM Series alarms and other devices. All digital and analog inputs are first processed locally and then sent to the
System Console via the RS-485 network in order. More complicated computing, data logging, trend analyzing, and intel-
ligent decision making tasks are carried out by the System Console. It is also possible to deliver the information to upper
network.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
• High performance industrial PC with flat panel display
• Analog and digital inputs
• Analog and digital output capabilities
• Built-in RS-485, RS-232, and Ethernet ports

EXPANSION OPTIONS:
• Touch panel, voice mail, fax transmission
• Additional digital and analog IO expansion modules
• Customized system software
• Connect to upper level hospital network and Internet

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Advanced Applications

MASTER ALARM
MONITORING COMPUTER
DATA PROCESSING
COMPUTER
MASTER ALARM
ETHERNET

RS485

MASTER ALARM
ETHERNET

RS485
AREA ALARM

AREA ALARM
OPTIONAL AREA ALARM
ACCESSORIES MONITORING COMPUTER

Gentec Central Monitoring System

• Quality control and quality assurance

• Trend data analyzing helps decision making, thus improving efficiency of operations management
• Can be integrated into existing hospital management system

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Advanced Applications

e-Hospital Solution

Medical Gas Source Equipment Monitoring

INTERNET

Medical Gas and Vacuum Monitoring

Master Alarm Area Alarm

Fax, Voicemail

Hospital Server
Database, HL7

Humidity and Temperature Monitoring

Air Quality Monitoring Nurse Call Monitoring

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Appendix

Medical Gas Alarm Systems Provides:

“Visual Indications” to indicate normal functions of the pipeline system.

“Visual Indications and Audible Indications” to WARN that the routine replacement of cylinders or other engineer-

ing action is required.

“Visual and Audible Emergency Alarms” to inform that abnormal conditions have occurred which may require

urgent action by the user. This alarm condition will require a rapid response by the various departments’ staff.

(HTM 02-01)

Master Alarms shall monitor the operations and conditions of the supply source, the reserve source (if any), and the

pressure in the main lines of each medical gas pipeline systems.

Area Alarms shall monitor all medical gas, vacuum, and piped WAGD systems in Level 1 and Level 2 health care

facilities.

Level 1 Medical Piped Gas and Vacuum Systems

“Systems serving occupancies where interruption of the piped medical gas and vacuum system would place patients

in imminent danger of morbidity or mortality.”

Level 2 Medical Piped Gas and Vacuum Systems

“Systems serving occupancies where interruption of the piped medical gas and vacuum system would place patients

at manageable risk of morbidity or mortality.”

Medical gas alarms are required at Level 1 and Level 2 healthcare facilities.

(NFPA 99, 2005)

Related Regulations:
NFPA 99 (National Fire Protection Association)

HTM 2022, HTM02-01 (Health Technical Memorandum)

ISO 7396-1, ISO 7396-2

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