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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S AGS Merlin 1000S Gas Proving & Isolation Controller Installation, Operation & Maintenance Please read this manual carefully and retain for future use. For specific requirements that may deviate from the information in this guide – contact your supplier.
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At the end of their working life, electrochemical sensors should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Alternatively, they can be securely packaged and returned to AGS clearly marked for disposal. Electrochemical sensors should not be incinerated as this may cause the cell to emit toxic fumes.
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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Installation Typical Application & Location Installation must be carried out by a licenced, insured contractor! Installation must be in accordance with recognised standards in the country concerned, for North America, NEC / CEC regulations should be followed!
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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Circuit Board Connections Overview POWER / LINE IN 110-120V AC Power should be supplied to the [POWER / LINE IN] terminal and fused at 3A. GAS SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT 110-120V AC electrical power supplied from the [VALVE OUT] connector using a 3-core cable can be connected to a gas solenoid valve which can shut the gas supply on alarm status.
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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S WIRING GAS DETECTORS Refer to your gas detector manual for further information! If no detector is being used leave the factory fitted link in! Connecting a Gas Detector i / i-S Connecting a Gas Detector...
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FAN SWITCHES (FS 1 / 2 / 3) These terminals can be connected to a fan switch (supplied separately) which provide power to fans when the emergency shut-off button is pressed. Example of an AGS FS1 given. Rev: 13 08-24...
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CO2 MONITOR & 12VDC Primarily this is used to power the AGS CO2-X but can be used as a power output for external auxiliary devices when there is power at the panel and can be used to create a relay switch with the BMS relay output.
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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Switch Settings – Gas Fill & Prove Time Once the settings have been changed - remove power for 10 seconds. Amount of time the gas valve opens to fill the gas line on power up or reset.
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Installation & Operation Manual Merlin 1000S Operation Initial Power Up Turn the key switch to on position. Testing LED will illuminate whilst the system checks for gas line. Gas-On LED should illuminate if gas proving is successful. LED Indicators •...
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Never paint the device. Paint will seal vents and interfere with the device. Bump Testing (Gas Response Check) All certified test gases supplied by AGS are classified as non-flammable and non-toxic, however, they may contain gas under pressure and may explode if heated to extreme temperatures and cause asphyxiation in high concentrations.
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Stamp/ Signature of the installer: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this document; however, AGS can assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document or their consequences. AGS would greatly appreciate being informed of any errors or omissions that may be found in the content of this document.
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