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STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LTD.
Hermitage Lane Industrial Estate,
Kings Mill Way,
Mansfield,
Nottinghamshire.
NG18 5ER
England
Tel
: 01623 651381
Fax
: 01623 421063
Internet
:www.status-scientific.com
LC Series Control Units
Type 8 Installation and Hardware
Configuration Manual
Date:
18.08.2011.
Issue:
4
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- Page 1 LC Series Control Units Type 8 Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Date: 18.08.2011. Issue: STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LTD. Hermitage Lane Industrial Estate, Kings Mill Way, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 5ER England : 01623 651381 : 01623 421063 Internet :www.status-scientific.com...
- Page 3 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Controller System Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual The LC Controller Manuals The LC Series Environmental Monitoring Systems have a range of manuals covering various aspects of their operation: • LC Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual This manual covers all of the hardware aspects of the LC Controller.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Controller System Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Introduction ..........................1-1 ....................1-3 ICROCONTROLLER ODULE 1.1.1 LCD contrast adjustment ....................1-4 I/O C ........................1-5 IRCUITRY ......................1-6 IELD ONNECTIONS ...................... 1-7 OWER UPPLY ODULE MCU Installation ......................... 2-8 MCU ........................ -
Page 5: Introduction
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual NTRODUCTION The LC Series Control Units that provide facilities to monitor a wide variety of industry standard environmental and other sensors. The LC8 provides up to 8 monitoring channels. - Page 6 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual LC8 main PCB 130254 ISS.2 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 ALARM LEVELS ALARM LEVELS ALARM DELAY ALARM DELAY ALARM HYSTERESIS ALARM HYSTERESIS Display CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SET VOLTAGE SET VOLTAGE connector...
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Page 7: Microcontroller Module
All relays can be configured normally energised or de-energised as required. Latching and non-latching functions can also be selected. The microcontroller module contains all of the software required to communicate with up to 8 detecting channels. The software is common to all LC Series Control Units. TD18_012 Issue:... -
Page 8: Lcd Contrast Adjustment
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 1.1.1 LCD contrast adjustment 128x128 Graphics Module CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 ALARM LEVELS ALARM LEVELS ALARM DELAY ALARM DELAY ALARM HYSTERESIS ALARM HYSTERESIS Display CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SET VOLTAGE SET VOLTAGE... -
Page 9: I/O Circuitry
Situated on each Input Module are 2 single-pole change-over relays, each relay having contacts rated at 5A (240V AC). These relays operate at the alarm levels when enabled. Status Scientific Controls are able to implement modifications to the software to meet a customer’s specific requirement. Contact Status for further information. -
Page 10: Field Connections
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Field Connections Located on the lower half of the main PCB is a number of screw connectors. This is used to provide connections for inputs and outputs for each channel:-... -
Page 11: Power Supply Module
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Power Supply Module The Power Supply is situated on the RHS of the main PCB within the enclosure and provides the power for the whole system. The power supply is a standard item and does not require any modifications regardless of the type and quantity of detector heads being used. -
Page 12: Mcu Installation
Siting the MCU THE LC SERIES CONTROL UNITS MUST BE SITED IN A NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION WHERE THERE IS NO RISK OF THE PRESENCE OF POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE GAS. Either a 100-240VAC 50 Hz supply or a 24V DC supply can be used to power the control unit. -
Page 13: System Wiring
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual System Wiring All connections should be made according to the appropriate sensor or loop diagram for the configuration required. It is advised that ‘Bootlace Ferrules’ or ‘flat blade crimps’ be used for tidy and reliable connections of wires into the Control Unit and Detector Head connectors. -
Page 14: Cable Routing
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Cable Routing Due to the low signal levels generated by gas detectors it is recommended that all wiring to the sensors by segregated away from AC mains or other high voltage/power lines to avoid interference. -
Page 15: Gas Detector Head Installation
ETECTOR NSTALLATION Siting the Detectors Mounting positions for the gas detectors need to be considered individually, Status Scientific Controls will offer advice and assistance with regard to the siting of detectors in varying environments. Some initial points for consideration are: •... -
Page 16: Installation In A Hazardous Areas
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Installation in a Hazardous Areas Where gas detector heads are to be mounted within a potentially explosive atmosphere then electrical safety barriers must be fitted in order to limit the electrical energy that is supplied into the hazardous area. -
Page 17: Hazardous Area Installations Using Safety Barriers
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 3.3.1 Hazardous area installations using Safety Barriers. The following diagrams show how proprietary I.S. barriers can be used (barriers manufactured by MTL are shown). Hazardous area Safe Area MTL 758... - Page 18 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual NPUT ODULE ONFIGURATION The MCU Systems have been designed to cater for almost all requirements of available detector heads. For this reason many of the options available require either software or hardware configuration.
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Page 19: Input Module Configuration
3.3. Status Scientific Controls Gas Detectors Status Scientific Controls design and manufacture a variety of fixed gas detectors. The detector head used for monitoring oxygen or toxic gases (using conventional sensors) requires a 2-wire connection whilst detector heads incorporating infrared sensors or pellistors require a 3-wire connection. - Page 20 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Connection Procedure • Disconnect power from the system. • Remove the terminal cover to gain access to the wiring. • Remove the terminal cover and display module to gain access to the configuration link settings.
- Page 21 Adjust the voltage between terminals 15 & 16, 27 & 28, 39,& 40, 51 & 52 channels 1, 2, 3, 4 to that of the requirements of the FGD3, usually between 5.8 and 7.5V – see the LC Series Software Manual.
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Page 22: Fgd3 Pellistor Gas Detector Head
Adjust the voltage between terminals 15 & 16, 27 & 28, 39,& 40, 51 & 52 channels 1, 2, 3, 4 to that of the requirements of the FGD3, usually between 4.0 and 5.0V – see the LC Series Software Manual. -
Page 23: Fgd4, Fgd9, Fgd10A, Fgd10B Gas Detector Heads
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 4.2.4 FGD4, FGD9, FGD10a, FGD10b Gas Detector Heads LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 ALARM ALARM CHANNEL power TD18_012 Issue: Change Note: 1760 Page 4-6... - Page 24 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Connection Procedure • Disconnect power from the system. • Remove the terminal cover to gain access to the wiring. • Remove the terminal cover and display module to gain access to the configuration switch settings.
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Page 25: Pellistor Only Gas Detectors
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 4.2.5 Pellistor Only Gas detectors Connection Procedure Note: For use in hazardous areas, the pellistors must be housed in an Exd enclosure mounted on an Exe terminal housing. •... -
Page 26: Fgd56-Ir
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 4.2.6 FGD56-IR Connection Procedure Note: For use in hazardous areas, the FGD56-IR must be mounted on an Exe terminal housing. • Configure the links as shown below (i.e. J6,J7 fitted, all others removed) •... -
Page 27: External Powered 4-20 Ma Source
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual 4.2.7 External powered 4-20 mA Source LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 ALARM ALARM CHANNEL 1 +Ve supply Current Loop -Ve supply TD18_012 Issue: Change Note: 1760 Page 4-10... -
Page 28: Analogue Output Configuration
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual Analogue Output Configuration In addition to providing the connections for various connector types, the Input Module can also provide an analogue output. This output mimics the signal detected so that it may be used by external equipment (e.g. -
Page 29: 4-20Ma Current Sink
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual NOTE: Incorrect jumper switch configuration can cause damage to the system. 4.3.2 4-20mA Current Sink LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 ALARM ALARM CHANNEL 1 24vdc Chart recorder The Input Module can also sink current proportional to the detected gas level. -
Page 30: 1-5V Voltage Output
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual NOTE: Incorrect jumper switch configuration can cause damage to the system. 4.3.3 1-5V Voltage Output LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 ALARM ALARM CHANNEL 1 +VE INPUT Chart recorder -VE INPUT The LC Control Unit can provide a voltage output. - Page 31 STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual NOTE: Incorrect link configuration can cause damage to the system. TD18_012 Issue: Change Note: 1760 Page 4-14...
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Page 32: Routine Servicing
It is recommended that the system be calibrated at least once every six months. This can be arranged with Status Scientific Controls as part of a maintenance contract. 4.4.1 Routine Inspection It is advisable to periodically inspect the LC Control Unit Installation: •... -
Page 33: Dimension Details
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual IMENSION ETAILS LC8 Control Unit TD18_012 Issue: Change Note: 1760 Page 5-1... -
Page 34: Specifications
STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS LC Series Controller Installation and Hardware Configuration Manual PECIFICATIONS LC8 Control Unit Type Size (nominal) ‘mm’ 500 x 300 x 80 Weight (approx) Operating Temp -10ºC to +50ºC Storage Temp -20ºC to +50ºC Humidity Range 0 to 95% R.H. Non-condensing...
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