AirTest CN9000 Series Manual

AirTest Model CN9000 Series Sensor Controller
AirTest Model CN9000 Series Sensor Controller
THEORY OF OPERATION
A basi c CN9000 configuration consists of Input/Process/Display combination modules, a 3 relay output module,
a 12 slot interconnect board, and a power supply sized to system requirements. Refer to color image for
component identification.
INPUT MODULE
An input module provides a connection for a sensors data signal and power requirements. Circuitry is provided
to condition the sensor signal for processing. An input module can have any one of a vari e ty of input
specificati o ns to accommodate any sensor signal output type incl u ding temperature, pressure etc. These
signals are then output to other modules via the interconnect board. Because power requirements between
sensors can also vary, input modules can be configured to supply virtually any low voltage power source.
Custom input modules may interface with override switches or keypads.
The basi c input module has connections for 4-20mA input signal using a 100 ohm current sensing load, 12 volt
DC sensor power source and an AC power source (optional).
PROCESS MODULE
A process module can input signals on the interconnect board and perform some form of anal y sis or further
conditioning to the signal and in turn generate and direct an output signal back to the interconnect board to be
used by other modules. Processing can include generation of signals to trip relays, turn on status LED' s or
display comprehensi v e alphanumeri c data on an LCD panel. The basic process module is part of the basi c input
module.
DISPLAY MODULE
A display module can take many forms with the common theme of providing visual information, the most
common being simple LED's.
OUTPUT MODULE
An output module inputs signals from the interconnect board and directs them to output devi c es as required by
the end user. An output module can provide the end user with a simple contact closure or a complex data
stream that can be used by a building management system. The AirTest CN9000 controller is also not limi t ed by
the number and output types per system configuration. Typi c al output modules provide one or more dry contact
relays, LED contact closure indi c ators and wiri n g terminals.
FEATURE MODULE
Feature modules allow intermediate logic processing of system si g nals. These signal s can be any combination
of i n puts from the interconnect board or onboard user wiring terminals. Processed signals can then be output to
the interconnect board for use by other modules and/or to user wiring terminals for connection to external
devi c es.
One example would be a module that processes a high gas concentration l e vel from an input/process module
and makes a dry contact relay closure to power a horn. If a push button is pressed (input through wiring
terminals) the horn is silenced for a user selectable time period.
INTERCONNECT BOARD
This board provides a connection path between modules as well a power. The base interconnect board allows
connection for up to 12 modules of any type. Multiple interconnect boards can be wi r ed together to expand the
system beyond 12 modules.
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