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Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx
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Revised 2017 Apr 25
Filename: 3367405E Digital Gas Monitor 1dbx Series User Manual.Docx
Copyright ©, 2014 Jan 20, AMC
The Armstrong Monitoring Corporation
215 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E 7K3
Tel: (613) 225-9531 • Fax: (613) 225-6965 • Canada & U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-465-5777
E-mail: gas@armstrongmonitoring.com • Internet:
www.armstrongmonitoring.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Filename: 3367405E Digital Gas Monitor 1dbx Series User Manual.Docx Copyright ©, 2014 Jan 20, AMC The Armstrong Monitoring Corporation 215 Colonnade Road South, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2E 7K3 Tel: (613) 225-9531 • Fax: (613) 225-6965 • Canada & U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-465-5777 E-mail: gas@armstrongmonitoring.com •...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ........................6  1.1  OVERVIEW ........................6  1.2  SAFETY CONVENTIONS ....................6  1.3  OTHER DOCUMENTS ....................6  2 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................... 7  2.1  WARRANTY ........................7  2.2  LIABILITY ........................7  2.3 ...
  • Page 4 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual APPENDIX A.3 ALARM.LOG Format ................... 114  APPENDIX A.4 SYSTEM.LOG Format ................. 116  APPENDIX A.5 ADMIN.LOG Format ..................117  APPENDIX A.6 SECURITY. LOG Format ................119  APPENDIX A.7 COMM.LOG Format ..................119  APPENDIX A.8 PRINT.LOG Format ..................120  APPENDIX A.9 ZONE.CSV format ..................
  • Page 5 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Table 4-8: USB Standard A-Type Connector Pin-out ..............26  Table 4-9 Wiring between Relay and Monitor Connectors ............28  Table 4-10: Audio Alarm and Terminal Block Pin-out ..............29  Table 4-11: Fail Relay Terminal Block and Pin-out ..............30  Table 4-12: Integral Analog Output and Terminal Block Pin-out ..........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Refer to the following documents for additional and amplifying information when using and interfacing with the AMC-1DBx Digital Monitor: 1. AMC Manager User Manual 2. AMC-1DBx BAS Interface User Manual 3. AMC400 Series User Manual 4. AMC-1DMB Modular Box Series User Manual These additional manuals may be requested from Armstrong Monitoring Corp.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 WARRANTY The Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, The Armstrong Monitoring Corporation (AMC) will repair or replace components that prove to be defective in the opinion of AMC.

  • Page 8: Glossary

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Service Department contact information: Web: www.armstrongmonitoring.com North America toll free: 1 (800) 465-5777 2.5 GLOSSARY Term Description BACnet Building Automation and Control networks. BACnet is a communications protocol for building automation and control networks. It is an ASHRAE, ANSI, and ISO standard protocol.
  • Page 9 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Parity A parity bit is a bit that is added to ensure that the number of bits with the value one in a set of bits is even or odd. Parity bits are used as the simplest form of error detecting code.

  • Page 10: Product Information

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3 PRODUCT INFORMATION The following information is provided for the AMC-1DBx Series Digital Monitor. The Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series consists of several optional assemblies. The product information for those assemblies, if provided, is found in the following sections: 5.

  • Page 11: Amc-1Dps Power Supply

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3.2 AMC-1DPS Power Supply Part Number __________________ Serial # __________________ Warranty Period 1 year Model/Type Specific AMC-1DPS-7A 120VAC Power Requirement 5.3A 60Hz 4A 120V Input Fuse Slow Blow 10A 120V Output Fuse Slow Blow Secondary Power 24VDC 7A 304.8mm L x 304.8mm W x 101.6 mm H...

  • Page 12: Amc-1Da-Rpt4 4 Port Repeater

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3.3 AMC-1DA-RPT4 4 Port Repeater Part Number __________________ Serial # __________________ Warranty Period. ……….. 1 year Power Requirement….. 9 – 30VDC 30 mA Input Fuse……………… None Enclosure Nema 1 (Metal) wall mount, with conduit knockouts Dimensions 305mm L x 305mm W...

  • Page 13: Amc-1Da-Rpt Single Port Repeater

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3.4 AMC-1DA-RPT Single Port Repeater Part Number __________________ Serial # __________________ Warranty Period. ……….. 1 year Power Requirement….. 9 – 30VDC 30 mA Input Fuse……………… None Enclosure Nema 1 (Metal) wall mount, with conduit knockouts Dimensions 203 mm L x 203 mm W...

  • Page 14: Amc-1D-8R Rs-485 8-Relays, 2-Analog Outputs

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3.5 AMC-1D-8R RS-485 8-Relays, 2-Analog Outputs Part Number __________________ Serial # __________________ Warranty Period. ……….. 1 year Power Requirement….. 24VDC None Input Fuse……………… Enclosure Nema 1 (Metal) wall mount, with conduit knockouts 254mm L x 254mm W Dimensions x 127mm H...

  • Page 15: Product Description

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This section provides a general product description about the AMC-1DBx gas monitor. 4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Gas Monitor AMC-1DBx provides for the power and monitoring of attached sensors. Initially, communications with sensors digital highways...

  • Page 16: Figure 4-1: Typical System Network Diagram

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Figure 4-1: Typical System Network Diagram Figure 4-2: Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Front Cover shows a view of the AMC-1DBx Digital Monitor front cover. Monitor Features 4.1.1 FEATURE DESCRIPTION 1. System Status 1 x Green SYSTEM LED: Power indicator representing power supply health.
  • Page 17 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4. ETHERNET 1 x Green LED to indicate Link Activity 1 x Green/Red LED to indicate Link Speed (10/100) Collision 5. Display A QVGA LCD with backlight used to display menu system operation. 6. DOWN Pushbutton Editing pushbuttons used to scroll through the current menus, select parameters, and increment or decrement selected parameter options or values.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-2: Digital Monitor Amc-1Dbx Front Cover

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 12. SILENCE Pushbutton When pressed, this pushbutton silences the audible alarm indication resulting from all active sensor alarms for an individual, adjustable, preset length of time within the range of 0 to 60 minutes or infinite. Set its value to “0” to disable the acknowledge feature.
  • Page 19 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual PCBA POWER ENTRY CHASSIS GROUND RS-232 NC COM NO SYSTEM FAIL TO BUZZER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCH AUDIO ALARM 2COM 1COM BT-H1 BATTERY FOR REAL TIME CLOCK ANALOG OUTPUTS CABLE SHIELD CABLE SHIELD GROUND GROUND SIGNAL3 SIGNAL4...

  • Page 20: Figure 4-3: Digital Monitor Components

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Figure 4-3: Digital Monitor Components 4.1.2.1 System Configuration DIP Switch The functionality for the supplied dipswitch is identified in Table 4-1. Table 4-1: System Configuration DIP Switch Functionality Switch Function Normal Position Description OFF to disable audio alarm Audio Disable OFF to disable all sensor activation delays Delay Disable...
  • Page 21 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual connection detail of the buzzer and annunciator. The buzzer can be activated for the following reasons:  System or Device (Sensor/Relay/Analog Output) Failure,  Sensor or Zone Sensor Alarm,  Power-up Data Base Checking, ...

  • Page 22: Figure 4-5 Downstream Rs-485 Interfaces

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Table 4-2 RS-485 driver IC Interface IC Location To Building Automation J175 To MODBUS 1 J176 To MODBUS 2 J177 To MODBUS 3 J178 To MODBUS 4 J179 The four downstream RS-485 interfaces are provided on dual-row, 5-pin terminal blocks. Pins on the upper row are wired in parallel to the lower row to facilitate placing the monitor in the middle of the bus, thereby requiring two wires per connection.

  • Page 23: Figure 4-6 Bas Rs-485 Interface

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Table 4-3: Dual-Row 5-Pin Terminal Block Pin-out Signal Terminal Block Pin # Cable Shield RS-485 A Signal RS-485 B Signal Ground Power The BAS RS-485 interface is provided on a dual-row, 4-pin terminal block. Pins on the upper row are wired in parallel to the lower row to facilitate placing the monitor in the middle of the bus, thereby requiring two wires per connection.

  • Page 24: Table 4-5: Rs-485 Field Configuration

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4.1.2.3 Termination For each RS-485 interface, field configuration is provided. See Table 4-5. Table 4-5: RS-485 Field Configuration Interface Strap Strap Position Location Not at End of Bus End of Bus end of bus DC Termination AC Termination To Building Automation...

  • Page 25: Figure 4-7 Ethernet / Usb Connector

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4.1.2.6 Ethernet A 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection is provided by the monitor. The Ethernet cable is terminated in an RJ-45 connector which is provided. The connector is mounted so that the cable is parallel to the PCB assembly. The connector is mounted along the bottom edge of the printed circuit board.

  • Page 26: Table 4-8: Usb Standard A-Type Connector Pin-Out

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual will support USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 devices. Up to 500 mA is available on this interface for powering external devices. Refer to Figure 4-3: Digital Monitor Components for the location of the USB connector. It is a hybrid connector and also has an Ethernet interface integrated into it.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-8 Battery And Battery Holder For Real-Time Clock

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Figure 4-8 Battery and Battery Holder for Real-Time Clock 4.1.2.9 Relays The monitor is capable of supporting up to 16 relays within the enclosure for controlling HVAC devices. Additional relays are available with remote devices. The relays are connected to the monitor through 8 pin plugs.

  • Page 28: Table 4-9 Wiring Between Relay And Monitor Connectors

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The wiring between the Digital Monitor PCB and the relay is summarized in Table 4-9 Wiring between Relay and Monitor Connectors. Table 4-9 Wiring between Relay and Monitor Connectors Coil Coil Coil Coil Relay Connector Relay Connector Positive Negative...

  • Page 29: Figure 4-10 External Annunciator Connector

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4.1.2.10 External Buzzer and Annunciator An off-board audio alarm is provided with a buzzer located on the side of the enclosure. Facilities are provided to drive a secondary audio alarm. The audio alarms are activated with on-board relay drivers.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-11 System Fault Connector

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4.1.2.11 System Fail Relay A fault relay is provided on the monitor. The fault relay is a normally energized relay. A power failure will place it in the state which indicates a fault. The software places this relay in the active state (de-energized) upon a failure being detected from any of the sensor/transmitters.

  • Page 31: Table 4-12: Integral Analog Output And Terminal Block Pin-Out

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual An analog output can be configured for two ranges; 4-20mA or 0-20mA. These ranges are with reference to current mode, but also determine the full range operation for voltage mode. The 0-20mA range will give full range for voltage mode. In voltage mode the integral analog output will swing from 0 to 10 volts when configured for full range.

  • Page 32: Figure 4-12 Integral Analog Output Terminal Block

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Figure 4-12 Integral Analog Output Terminal Block The analog output is configured for either voltage or current by the use of a dip switch. Table 4-13: Analog Output and Voltage vs Current Switches Channel Switch Analog Output 1 SW12 Analog Output 2 SW14...
  • Page 33 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  120VAC o Isolation provided by transformer for industrial controls.  24VDC o No Isolation is provided between power inputs and feeds to transmitters. The switch/circuit breaker is installed on the DIN rail, the right-hand side, within the enclosure.

  • Page 34: Installation

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 5 INSTALLATION Follow the guidelines in this section for proper locations and installation of the Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx. In addition to these instructions, ensure installation is compliant with local building and electrical codes. This section covers topics related to installation location, mounting, cable selection, wiring instructions and monitor function programming for the following products: ...

  • Page 35: Figure 5-1: Location Of Mounting Holes For Amc-1Dbx Digital Monitor

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 241 mm (9.500") 327 mm (12.875") Ø 9.5 mm (Ø 0.375") 4 HOLES Figure 5-1: Location of Mounting Holes for AMC-1DBx Digital Monitor AMC-1DPS/MBx 5.1.2 Figure 5-2: Location of Mounting Holes for AMC-1DPS/MBx...

  • Page 36: Figure 5-3: Location Of Mounting Holes For Amc-1Da-Rpt4

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual AMC-1DA-RPT4 5.1.3 245 mm (9.65") 330 mm (12.996") Ø9.5 mm (Ø0.375") 4 HOLES Figure 5-3: Location of Mounting Holes for AMC-1DA-RPT4 AMC-1DA-RPT 5.1.4 140 mm (5.5") 225 mm (8.875") Ø9.5 mm (Ø0.375") 4 HOLES Figure 5-4: Location of Mounting Holes for AMC-1DA-RPT...

  • Page 37: Wiring

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual AMC-1D-8R 5.1.5 245 mm (9.65") 330 mm (12.996") Ø9.5 mm (Ø0.375") 4 HOLES Figure 5-5: Location of Mounting Holes for AMC-1D-8R TRANSMITTER/SENSOR MOUNTING 5.1.6 Mount the sensor/transmitter on a solid, non-vibrating surface or structure in an area where the ambient concentration of gas is not directly affected by the presence of clean air supply, ventilation systems, or blockage by surrounding articles and sources of interference gases.

  • Page 38: Table 5-1 Maximum Number Of Sensor On A String Limited By Drop Out Voltage

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual resettable fuse (PTC). See Figure 5-6 Example of 120VAC Powered Digital Monitor. An additional addendum covers expansion of 120VAC Digital Monitors when MODBUS current requirements exceed 1A. Note that the preferred Monitor to be used when the present or future system requirements need more than 1A is the 24VDC AMC-1DB1-2XXXXX Digital Monitor.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-6 Example Of 120Vac Powered Digital Monitor

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual DIGITAL MONITOR 120VAC AMC-1DB1-XXXXX MAIN PCB BOARD DISPLAY SW12 SW14 SW11 SW13 TO RELAYS 13 TO 16 ANA1 ANA2 ANA3 ANA4 TO MODBUS2 TO MODBUS3 TO MODBUS4 4x ANALOG 2x AUDIO TO RELAYS 9 TO 12 TO BAS TO MODBUS1 OUTPUT...
  • Page 40 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Power Supply Wiring 5.2.2 A minimum of one AMC-1DPS-7A 24VDC Power Supply is required to power both the 24VDC AMC-1DB1-2XXXXX Digital Monitor and all the MODBUS devices (Digital Transmitters, etc). Note that the Digital Transmitters are powered from the Power supply and NOT the Digital Monitor.

  • Page 41: Figure 5-7 Example Of 24Vdc Powered Digital Monitor

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual DIGITAL MONITOR AMC-1DB1-2XXXXX AMC-IDPS-7A 24VDC 7A POWER SUPPLY MAIN PCB BOARD DISPLAY 1. See AMC-1DBX Digital Monitor Wiring Details below SW12 SW14 SW11 SW13 TO RELAYS 13 TO 16 ANA1 ANA2 ANA3 ANA4 4x ANALOG 2x AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 42: Figure 5-8 Relay Terminal Connections

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  AMC-1DA-RPT Single Port Repeater  AMC-1DA-RPT4 4 Port Repeater  AMC-1D-8R (RS-485 8-Relays, 2-Analog Outputs)  AMC-1DMBx Modular Box Series Devices o AMC-1DMB-PS-R, power supply with repeater/isolator o AMC-1DMB-AI, 8CH Analog In o AMC-1DMB-RL, 8CH Relay Module ...

  • Page 43: Alarms

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  the monitor communication  power supply wiring A cable is used to connect the RS-485 signals from the digital monitor to digital transmitters in a bus topology. It is required that shielded, twisted pair, cable, 120 ohm impedance is used for the communications wiring.

  • Page 44: Table 5-3: Audio Alarm Operation

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual the zone representing the peak or average gas concentration for the assigned sensors. This gas concentration is pre-scale based on gas type. Please refer to APPENDIX A GAS TYPES FULL SCALE AND ALARM VALUES for specific fixed pre-scale values. Enable Audio Cadence 5.3.1 The AMC-1DBx Gas Monitor supports two modes for Audible Alarms;...

  • Page 45: Operation And Calibration

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 6 OPERATION AND CALIBRATION This section provides information about the operation and calibration procedures for the Gas Monitor AMC-1DBx. 6.1 OPERATION The Gas Monitor AMC-1DBx provides the power and monitoring functionality for attached sensors. It communicates with the sensors via digital highways employing RS-485\MODBUS, and can access a maximum of 988 sensors/transmitters (4 interfaces x 247 MODBUS addresses per interface).

  • Page 46: Lcd

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The USB Port with a USB storage device can create and append log files for the following states:  Sensor,  Relay,  Alarm,  System,  Administration,  Security,  Communication,  Zone Summary. Note: For optimal USB performances please use a USB drive which is a type that utilizes its own separate power supply.
  • Page 47 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver> Display Log Sensor3 Good, No Alarms Remote MODBUS:1 Admin. Enabled MODBUS Address:003 Instance:1 Uniqueness:OK Gas Match:YES Gas Label:CO Gas:CO/AMC411 Rev/Ver S/W:1C H/W 1D S/N:0 Number of Alarms:2 Alarm1 Relay:9 Delay:0s Alarm2 Relay:10 Delay:0s Alarm3 Relay: Not Used Fail Relay:4 Delay:0s...

  • Page 48: Leds

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 6.3 LEDS The user interface consists of 9 product LEDs, 4 power supply LEDs, and 3 Self-Test indicators. Nine of the product LEDS are present on Front Panel and also the monitor board itself. These include: ...

  • Page 49: Fault Led

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Additionally the system LED will turn off and remain off if any subsystem problem occurs. The USB subsystem problem can be corrected by removing the USB media. This media maybe corrupted. If any subsystem fault occurs it must be reported to qualified technician.
  • Page 50 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Annunciator will be activated as a Pulse or Continuous defined by the Option Audio Cadence configuration. Alarm2 LED 6.3.4 The Alarm2 LED is illuminated when a sensor has equaled or exceeded its sensor ALARM2 threshold. When Alarm2 LED is illuminated and the Audible Alarms are set for All Alarms &...

  • Page 51: External Buzzer And Annunciator Control

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 24V POWER SUPPLY LEDS 6.3.10 There are four 24V Power Supply LEDS, one for each MODBUS channel. Each channel will be illuminated if the fuse associated with that channel is not open. Self-Test LEDs (D1-D3) 6.3.11 These LEDs will light during various self-test operations and should not be stay illuminated for more that 15 seconds.

  • Page 52: Amc Manager Pc Application

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual and are fixed in the monitor’s system. Please refer to the table GAS TYPES FULL SCALE AND ALARM VALUES for specific fixed pre-scale values. A gas type like NO2 which has a highest alarm point set to 3ppm will be pre-scale by 3.3.

  • Page 53: Bacnet-Ip/Mstp Interface

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Relay Configuration Sensor Configuration Analog Out Configuration 1DMBx Part Reference choices Part Reference choices Part Reference choices Modular 1DBx 1DBx 1DBx Manager Manager Manager Monitor User Monitor User Monitor User Application Application Application Interface Interface Interface AMC-...
  • Page 54 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual USB Storage Device, Display (LCD), Printer Port, Console (Remote Telnet over Ethernet). The logging through USB storage device creates and appends specific information to following files: SENSOR.LOG, RELAY.LOG, ALARM.LOG, SYSTEM.LOG, ADMIN.LOG, SECURITY.LOG, COMM.LOG. PRINT.LOG. The log file can be viewed by removing and installing the USB storage device in a PC or by using FTP or BACnet.

  • Page 55: Usb Firmware Upgrade

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual When logging to Printer Port is enabled all possible information items can be concurrently streamed to the printer port along with default printer data. This streaming to printer port is only available when the Option Serial menu item is configured for Printer.

  • Page 56: Ftp Firmware Upgrade

    Ethernet IP Port or BAS RS485 interface. BACnet-IP/MSTP can transfer the latest Firmware image files to the system. User can obtain latest Firmware image files from Armstrong Monitoring. Please refer to the supplementary AMC-1DBx BAS Interface User Manual for details.
  • Page 57 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual This section contains a procedure for saving database on to USB storage device and a procedure for restoring the database from the USB port. In order to save the Database using USB storage device: 1.

  • Page 58: Database From Ftp

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4. Upon success when Display (LCD) logs are enabled; the Display Log middle area will indicate: Database Restore from USB c:\... Monitor database save complete The AMC-1DB.ADF file on the USB storage device will be renamed to  AMC-1DB.ADF_RESTORED{_YEAR_MON_DAY_HOUR_MINUTE} 5.

  • Page 59: Changing Password

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Four pushbuttons are provided, labeled BACK, UP, DOWN and ENTER.  BACK Pushbutton Moves to the previous highest menu level or exits setup mode from the top level of the setup menu.  UP, DOWN Pushbutton Scrolls through the current menus, selects parameters, increments or decrements selected parameter options or values.
  • Page 60 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 5. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Select Relay menu item is displayed. 6. Continue pressing the DOWN pushbutton until the Change Password screen is displayed. 7. Press ENTER. The New Password screen is displayed. 8.

  • Page 61: Menu Options

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual ADDITIONAL BUTTONS 6.15.4 Four additional buttons are provided on the front panel of the Gas Monitor AMC-1DBx.  TEST Pushbutton While pressed, this pushbutton causes continuous activation of all relay outputs (energized or de-energized, depending on configuration), activation of the system fail relay output (to the de-energized state), and continuous activation of the audio alarm (if enabled).
  • Page 62 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Get System Info. Allows operational status and statistics to be viewed for various Subsystems. Set Options Allows configuration of the system-wide configuration items. Set Interface Allows configuration of the monitor digital interfaces and includes the following submenu items: ...
  • Page 63 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual GET SENSOR STATUS 6.15.7 The Get Sensor status display allows you to view operational status and statistics about the sensor in question. It is available when system is running with Option/Menu Display Mode set for Disp All Data or through the logged out menu; Get Sensor Status. The bottom two-line display is employed to navigate to the sensor status window.
  • Page 64 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The Set Options screen is displayed 2. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Select Sensor screen is displayed. 3. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Select Relay screen is displayed. 4. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Get Sensor Status screen is displayed. Get Sensor Status Press ENTER and navigate to the sensor number and press another ENTER to display sensor information.
  • Page 65 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver> Display Log Relay: 17 Status Remote MODBUS:1 Admin. Enabled MODBUS Address:100 Instance:1 Type: AMC-1D8R --------------------------------- Relay√017 Alarms 001 DeEnergized AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver> Display Log Relay: 1 Status Local Relay Admin. Enabled LOCAL Instance:13 --------------------------------- Relay√001 Alarms 000...
  • Page 66 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 3. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Select Relay screen is displayed. 4. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Get Sensor Status screen is displayed. 5. Press the DOWN pushbutton. The Get Relay Status screen is displayed. Get Relay Status Press ENTER and navigate to the relay number and another ENTER to display relay information.
  • Page 67 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver> Display Log Analog Port: 1 Status Remote MODBUS:1 Admin. Enabled MODBUS Address: 100 Instance:1 Analog Uniqueness:Okay Status: Available Found: AMC-1DRM8 w 8 A-Out --------------------------------- A-Out√001 Level:0% GET RS485 STATUS 6.15.10 The Get RS485 status menu allows you to view operational status and statistics about the interface in question before having to log into the monitor.
  • Page 68 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual bad CRCs. Additionally communication errors are counted. The middle RS485 area is similar to the following: AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver> Display Log MODBUS1 RS485 Statistics: Transaction Total:93746 Good:93746, Bad:0 RTU Pkt(s) TX:93756,RX:93756 CRC(s): Good:93756,Bad:0 Timeout(s):0 RX Communication Error(s):0 Gap(s):0,Bad Length(s):0...
  • Page 69 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 9. Press ENTER to navigate to the ethernet information. The bottom two lines of the display will show the Ethernet MAC. The middle Ethernet Status area contains other statistics and information including the IP Address, Subnet MASK, IP Router address and BACnet UDP.
  • Page 70 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual GET SYSTEM INFO. 6.15.12 The Get System Info menu allows you to view information about the system status and application license. To access the Get System Info screen 1. At the Log In screen, press the DOWN pushbutton. The Set Options screen is displayed 2.
  • Page 71 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual EXIT SETUP 6.15.13 The Exit Setup menu allows you to exit from the monitor setup. To access the Exit Setup screen 1. At the Log In screen, press the DOWN pushbutton. The Set Options screen is displayed 2.

  • Page 72: Figure 6-1: Select Sensor Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Select Sensor Select Sensor Number Set Sensor Admin State Select Sensor Label Set Interface Remote Local/RS-485 Port (1-4) Set Part Reference (Auto Detect...) Local Set Sensor Address (1-246) Set Instance Select Location Label (Optional) Select Engineering Units Set Full Scale Set Zero Scale...

  • Page 73: Table 6-1: Select Sensor Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The submenu items listed have various choices selectable with Up and Down pushbuttons. Choice is selectable by the Enter pushbutton, which advances you to the next item. The Previous pushbutton moves you up the hierarchy. The √...
  • Page 74 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Set Location Label Shows the setting of the location label. Location Label√S#001 (Optional) (If option configured from Option menu)  Eng. Units √S#001 Set Engineering Shows the setting of the engineering Units units.(PPM, PPB, %LEL,) ...

  • Page 75: Figure 6-2: Select Relay Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SELECT RELAY 6.15.15 The Select Relay menu provides access to menu items which configure the system relays. See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2: Select Relay Menu...

  • Page 76: Table 6-2: Select Relay Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual To access the Select Relay menu 1. Log into the gas monitor. 2. At the Log In screen, press ENTER. 3. Enter the valid 4-character password. 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5.
  • Page 77 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  Relay Type √R#001 Set Relay Type Shows the setting for the type of relay. Non-latching (Blank; Latching/Non-latching)  Ackn to Reset √R#001 Enable Acknowledge Allows the acknowledgement to reset to Reset the relay. (No/Yes)

  • Page 78: Figure 6-3: Select Zone Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SELECT ZONE 6.15.16 The Select Zone menu (Figure 6-3) creates the following associations:  Between sensors and analog outputs  Between sensors and multiple relays  Between time of day and relays Figure 6-3: Select Zone Menu...

  • Page 79: Table 6-3: Select Zone Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual To access the Select Zone menu 1. Log into the gas monitor. 2. At the Log In screen, press ENTER. 3. Enter the valid 4-character password. 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5.
  • Page 80 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Timed Action Z#001 Timed Action Shows the selection of the relays Enable Relay action. (Enable/Disable)  Select Sensor Shows the selection of the sensors Zone Sensors Z#001 ID001 for:001 @ S987 associated to the defined zone. Up ...

  • Page 81: Figure 6-4: Set Options Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SET OPTIONS 6.15.17 Configuration items which are used system-wide are configured from the Set Options Menu. See Figure 6-4: Set Options Menu Figure 6-4: Set Options Menu...

  • Page 82: Table 6-4: Set Options Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual To access the Set Options submenu 1. Log into the gas monitor. 2. At the Log In screen, press ENTER. 3. Enter the valid 4-character password. 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5.
  • Page 83 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Alarm Hysteresis Alarm Hysteresis Shows the selection of the alarm 2.5 %FS hysteresis. (0.0 %FS to 5.0 % FS)  Enable Dew Point Shows the selection to enable the alarm Enable Dew Point Alm Alarm dew point.
  • Page 84 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  gas units to be added to the sensor configuration menu. Modify Unit Label Allows the modification of the unit label. Modify Unit Label #1 ENG1 (Unit ENG1 through ENG9 can be  changed to a 4-character custom unit)

  • Page 85: Figure 6-5: Set Interface (Rs-485) Menu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SET INTERFACE 6.15.18 The Set Interface menu is the top level menu item used to configure the digital interfaces for the monitor. See Figure 6-5. From this top level you can navigate to configuration menus for the following interfaces: ...

  • Page 86: Table 6-5: Set Interface Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual To access the Set Interface menu 1. Log into the gas monitor. 2. At the Log In screen, press ENTER. 3. Enter the valid 4-character password. 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5.

  • Page 87: Figure 6-6: Set Ip Configuration Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SET IP CONFIGURATION 6.15.19 The AMC-1DBx digital monitor contains one 10/100baseT Ethernet power. The monitor supports the IP protocol over this interface. The IP protocol is required to support BACnet/IP, MODBUS TCP, web and telnet services. The IP protocol requires the following configuration items to enable successful communications: ...

  • Page 88: Table 6-6: Set Ip Configuration Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Table 6-6 describes the items found in the Set IP Configuration submenu. Table 6-6: Set IP Configuration Submenu SUBMENU DESCRIPTION DISPLAY IP Configuration Allows the selection of the IP address. IP Configuration Set IP Address (Set IP Address, Set Net Mask, Set ...

  • Page 89: Figure 6-7: Set Bacnet Configuration Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SET BACnet CONFIGURATION 6.15.20 The AMC-1DBx digital monitor supports BACnet or EthernetIP and RS-485. In order to support BACnet, the following site-specific attributes require configuration:  Set BACnet Device Name  Set BACnet Device ID ...

  • Page 90: Table 6-7: Set Bacnet Configuration Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5. Press the DOWN pushbutton until the Set Interface submenu is displayed. 6. Configure the Set Interface submenu items as necessary. Once the configuration of the Set Interface submenu items has been completed, the IP Configuration submenu is displayed.

  • Page 91: Figure 6-8: Set Modbus Configuration

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Master Device. Set BAC IP Shows the selection of the BAC IP Time BAC IP TimetoLive 00060 seconds TimetoLive to Live setting (0-65535 seconds).  SET MODBUS CONFIGURATION 6.15.21 The monitor provides a single RS-485 port which interfaces to management systems such as BAS, DCS or PLC.

  • Page 92: Table 6-8: Set Modbus Configuration Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Table 6-8 describes the items found in the Set MODBUS Configuration submenu. Table 6-8: Set MODBUS Configuration Submenu SUBMENU DESCRIPTION DISPLAY Set MODBUS Allows the setting of the MODBUS MODBUS BAS Slave Address device. (Slave Address, Protocol,...

  • Page 93: Figure 6-9: Set Analog Outputs

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual SET ANALOG OUTPUTS 6.15.22 The Set Analog Outputs menu shown in Figure 6-9 provides access to the items which configure the system analog outputs. The Analog Outputs require the following items to be configured for correct operation: ...

  • Page 94: Table 6-9: Analog Out Submenu

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual To access the Analog Out submenu 1. Log into the gas monitor. 2. At the Log In screen, press ENTER. 3. Enter the valid 4-character password. 4. Press ENTER. The Select Sensor menu item is displayed. 5.
  • Page 95 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  Part Reference part reference. (Auto Detect, BCO8, AMC-1D8R AMC-1DRM2, AMC-1DRM8, AMC-1DRM4) AOut Address √O#001 Analog Output Shows the setting of the analog output Address address. (1-247)  Analog Output Shows the setting of the analog output AOut R Inst.√O#001 Instance instance.
  • Page 96 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual MONITOR COMMISSIONING AND INSTALLATION SCENARIOS 6.15.23 6.15.23.1 System Startup System startup begins at powering on the monitor and continues until the monitor is in communications with the downstream peripherals and the upstream peers and masters. Item Remarks 1.
  • Page 97 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual database and self-test will be performed data base storage device, if any test fails:  FAULT LED will remain lit with other combinations of D1-D3 and ALARM1-3 LEDs. The monitor will reboot over and over. ...
  • Page 98 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  Coverage – ensure it will physically monitor the intended area.  Airflow – ensure it is not mounted under any air intake ducts.  Wiring – the RS-485 wiring is a bus. Long stubs are not permitted.
  • Page 99 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual information for the new transmitter into the monitor database. new transmitter into  the monitor database. Use AMC Manager as an alternative when configuring the monitor from the front panel. Set the monitor’s appropriate RS-485 Interfaces to “Admin Enable”...
  • Page 100 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 6.15.23.4 Zone Operation The Zone programming allows a group of sensors to be applied to a dedicated set of Alarm/Fail relays. This group could be located on a single floor of an underground parking facility where the group of sensors controls the same ventilation component.

  • Page 101: Preventive Maintenance

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 7 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE This section covers all preventive maintenance aspects of the Gas Monitor AMC-1DBx. First, a description of general maintenance is provided followed by a verification of operation 7.1 GENERAL The monitor unit should be brushed or wiped clean, once a year or more, of any dust or dirt, depending on the accumulation.

  • Page 102: Installation Tips And Tricks

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual 8 INSTALLATION TIPS AND TRICKS 8.1 CABLING  The Communications Cable must have the following characteristics; o Shielded, twisted pair, 14-26AWG o Characteristic Impedance:120ohms o Low Capacitance: ~13pf/ft conductor to conductor and ~ 23pf/ft conductor to shield ...
  • Page 103 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  Use a separate, dedicated, noise free, 15 amp power circuit, with an appropriately labeled circuit breaker.

  • Page 104: Appendix A Gas Types Full Scale And Alarm Values

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual APPENDIX A GAS TYPES FULL SCALE AND ALARM VALUES The values in the following table are the default values applied in the sensor configuration when a specific gas label is initially selected. Use this table to help determine whether to change the sensor configuration from its default configuration to meet a specific application.

  • Page 105: Appendix B General Log Items

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual APPENDIX B GENERAL LOG ITEMS This appendix describes the log items for Sensor, Relay, Alarm, Security, Administration, Communication and System. Once enabled messages assigned to its group will be logged on a file in the USB Storage device.
  • Page 106 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Additional task messages and monitor information are also displayed in system log file or LCD display upon startup (some details provide later): TELNET_Server created TELNET_TASK created DB_RESTORE_USB_TASK created No USB Restore DB File MONITOR_TASK created AMC-1DB Gas Monitor <Ver>...
  • Page 107 F/W version. The F/W can be upgraded to the FLASH device from the USB Storage device, please check Armstrong Monitoring for latest available F/W. Additionally the MAC: and SN messages will appear at system start up. These items are fixed in the FLASH device.
  • Page 108 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual MB2 TA(s) T:0,G:0,B:0 MB3 TA(s) T:0,G:0,B:0 MB4 TA(s) T:0,G:0,B:0 MB1 TA(s) T:445,G:445,B:0. When USB system logging is enabled the system status is logged every minute as follows: Monitor F/W Rev: <Ver> Monitor S/N:1DB-130001 Monitor DB ID:0002 Up Time:55h Audio Mode:All Alarms &...
  • Page 109 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual  USB Stick Ejected from Menu  USB Device Unplugged The above “USB Device Plugged In” or “USB Device Unplugged” messages will appear when USB storage device is inserted or removed. The “USB Stick Ejected from Menu” message will appear when the USB device is un-mounted through the menu;...
  • Page 110 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Could not create SYSTEM_LOG_TASK Could not create ADMIN_LOG_TASK Could not create SECURITY_LOG_TASK Could not create COMM_LOG_TASK Could not create PRT_LOG_TASK Could not create TELNET_TASK Could not create NETSETUP_TASK Could not create LCD_DISPLAY_TASK Could not create LCD_TIME_TASK Could not create DB_RESTORE_USB_TASK Could not create DB_RESTORE_USB_TASK Could not create MONITOR_TASK...
  • Page 111 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual FLASH_IOCTL_GET_BLOCK_MAP failed. Monitor Image Save Compare failed BAD IP:<IP Address> In Use BAD BACnet ID <ID> In Use BACnet Abort: <Reason> BACnet Reject: <Reason> Watch-dog disabled by USER ENTER_PB at start-up Watch-dog disabled compiled time definition Watch-dog not kicked;...

  • Page 112: Appendix A.1 Sensor.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Couldn't set I2C DAC Bus address I2C DAC not available Bad parameters for Do_MAS_Modbus_sensors Bad parameters for Do_MAS_Modbus_relays Bad parameters for Do_MAS_Modbus_analog_outs UE_ISR In ISR: <0 or 1> ,PC: 0x<Address> and SR: 0x<Status Register> UE_ISR TIME <Year,Month,Day Hour:Minute:Second>...

  • Page 113: Appendix A.2 Relay.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Sensor <MB Channel #>:<MB Address> Inst:<Instance #> <Device Name> Bad Read Fault Sensor <MB Channel #>:<MB Address> Inst:<Instance #> <Device Name> Bad Registration Fault Sensor <MB Channel #>:<MB Address> Inst:<Instance #> <Device Name> Bad TEMP Read Fault Sensor <MB Channel #>:<MB Address>...

  • Page 114: Appendix A.3 Alarm.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Relay <MB Channel #>:<MB Address>:<Remote Instance #> Bad Read Fault Relay <MB Channel #>:<MB Address>:<Remote Instance #> Bad Registration Fault Relay <MB Channel #>:<MB Address>:<Remote Instance #> Bad Device Product Type Fault Relay <MB Channel #>:<MB Address>:<Remote Instance #> Bad <Device Name> Product Type Fault. The Relay Local messages will appear once a minute to display the state of all local integral relays.
  • Page 115 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Sensor Alarm. In some cases the buzzer cleared reason is log on a separate line as follows: System Failure Cleared Sensor Alarm Cleared Device Failure Cleared Test Pushbutton Cleared Data Base Failure Cleared Cleared Data Base Good. The Alarm LED message will appear when front panel LEDs are activated or cleared.

  • Page 116: Appendix A.4 System.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual Other possible Alarm log file messages: Dew Point Alarm ambient temperature Sensor:<Sensor #> Active Dew Point Alarm surface temperature Sensor:<Sensor #> Active Dew Point Alarm relative Humidity Sensor:<Sensor #> Active. Additionally the Alarm log tracks detail of the DIP Switch User Options when change is detected: DIP Switch Language:<English or French>...

  • Page 117: Appendix A.5 Admin.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual DB_SAVE_TASK created UPGRADE_FW_TASK created NETSETUP_TASK created MODBUS1_TASK created MODBUS2_TASK created MODBUS3_TASK created MODBUS4_TASK created SLV_MODBUS_TASK created MODBUS_RX_LED_TASK created MODBUS_TX_LED_TASK created MODBUS_UPDATE_TASK created MONITOR_SWITCH_TASK created MONITOR_SCOM_TASK created DB_SAVE_USB_TASK created ZONE_SCHEDULING_TASK created SHELL2_TASK created USB_MFS_TASK created. Additionally the following FLASH Upgrade messages can be displayed when 10Aquila.elf.csum and 10Aquila.elf.bin file are detected on USB storage upon start up (Some of the messages only occur during a fault situation):...
  • Page 118 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The ADMIN.LOG file messages can appear in the USB Storage device when the menu item Log File>Admin is enabled. The Data Base Changed messages are logged when Data base is changed from various sources: AMC Manager, Menu BAS.

  • Page 119: Appendix A.6 Security. Log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual DIP Switch Post Run Time:<Disabled or Enabled> DIP Switch Calibration Mode:<Disabled or Enabled> DIP Switch Minimum Run Time:<Disabled or Enabled> DIP Switch Zero Buffer:<Disabled or Enabled> DIP Switch Sensor Delay:<Disabled or Enabled> DIP Switch Audio:<Disabled or Enabled>. APPENDIX A.6 SECURITY.

  • Page 120: Appendix A.8 Print.log Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual MB<Channel #> CRCs G:<Count>,B: <Count> MB<Channel #> TO:<Count>,dtim:<Count> MB<Channel #> CE:<Count>,Gap:<Count>,Len:<Count> MB<Channel #> Char(s) TX:<Count>,RX:<Count>. The following MODBUS exception messages appear in the communication log file when they occur and indicate problem(s) in the system which should be addressed: MB<MB Channel #>:<MB Address>...
  • Page 121 Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual The sensor level is a value between 0-4000mV simulating 0-20mA into 200ohm load. A value of 4000mV represents full span gas concentration and 800 represents no gas concentration at 4mA and 0 represents a failed sensor at 0mA.

  • Page 122: Appendix A.9 Zone.csv Format

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual <Sensor988 10x Span>, The 10x Span is a string of the 10 times full scale span number (ie.1000, 0100). APPENDIX A.9 ZONE.CSV format The ZONE.CSV file will appear in the USB Storage device, there is no enable for ZONE.CSV file. It will be created if a USB device if inserted into monitor.

  • Page 123: Appendix C Wiring Diagram

    Digital Monitor AMC-1DBx Series User Manual APPENDIX C WIRING DIAGRAM The following details using a 24VDC power supply to power an additional lane of transmitters.  120VAC DIGITAL MONITOR AMC-1DBX MAIN PCB BOARD DISPLAY INPUT OUTPUT FUSE FUSE WITH SPARE FUSE WITH SPARE FUSE SW12 SW14 SW11 SW13 TO RELAYS 13 TO 16 ANA4 ANA1 ANA2 ANA3 4x ANALOG...

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