Gas Detector Control Panel - 1 to 8 Channel Type MCU3 - For Use With Remote Fixed Gas Detector Heads Or Other Environmental Sensors.
Features
Can be used with the full range of Status Scientific Controls fixed gas detector heads - certified types require use of an integral safety barrier.
Graphical display with backlight with the ability to display trend data in graphical form.
Menu selection via push buttons on front panel.
Integral audible alarm.
Integral sealed lead-acid standby battery.
Integral safety barrier option for each channel.
3 control relays per channel providing LOW, MEDIUM & HIGH alarm level contact outputs for each channel.
Common alarm relay contact outputs providing LOW, MEDIUM & HIGH alarms plus FAULT conditions on any channel to power external equipment.
Lockable door.
Water and dust proof to IP66.
Compatible with industry standard gas detectors and other sensors.
For installation only in non-explosive atmospheres.
Description
Although primarily designed for use with the Status Scientific Controls range of fixed gas detectors, the MCU3 Monitoring and Control Unit provides facilities to accept up to 8 individual inputs from various types of monitoring instruments or transducers. A graphical display is provided to show the status of each channel, display graphs and enable configuration of the unit (e.g. set the alarm levels, program the output relay voting etc.). The unit can be programmed on-site by the user using the password protected configuration facility. Each monitoring channel provides relay contact outputs together with 4 to 20mA and voltage outputs. Data logging of each channel is provided as standard.
Internal Safety Barrier
For applications where the gas detector head (or other sensor type) is sited in a potentially explosive atmosphere, a safety barrier must be fitted in order to limit the maximum voltage and current under a fault condition (e.g. short circuit) such that an incendive spark cannot be created. Where suitable*, the internal safety barrier shown above may be fitted within the control unit. This can either be fitted at the time of manufacture (where requested) or at a later time if the system is extended by the installation of additional detectors.
*Note that some installations may neccessitate the use of external barriers sited at the safe area/hazardous area interface - see the accessories page.
Stock No. SS301 - MCU3 1- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS302 - MCU3 2- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS303 - MCU3 3- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS304 - MCU3 4- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS305 - MCU3 5- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS306 - MCU3 6- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS307 - MCU3 7- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS308- MCU3 8- Channel Control Unit
Stock No. SS322 - MCU3 8 Channel Enclosure Only
Stock No. SS503- Internal Safety Barrier (one per channel)
