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Gas Detection For Life

Gas detection should not be complicated. The Beacon 110 is gas detection simplified.

The Beacon 110 is a powerful, low cost fixed system controller for one point of gas detection. It is microprocessor controlled,

simple to install and operate, and priced to be the industry's best value single gas detection controller. It is capable of

accepting RKI sensors directly for LEL level combustibles, oxygen, CO2, and toxic gas sensors. The Beacon 110 can also

accept any 4-20 mA transmitter (2 or 3 wire, 24 VDC). Sensors can be mounted directly at the Beacon 110 housing, or

can be wired remote from the controller.

The 10 amp rated relay contacts allow direct control of external alarms and horns. The digital display has backlighting and

simultaneous readout of the gas type and concentration.

The Beacon 110 is also housed in a NEMA 4X rated case for a weather tight seal. This case design complies with lock

out / tag out standards and can be fully secured. An external reset switch allows the alarm to be silenced from outside of

the controller housing. The Beacon 110 ships complete with a wall mounting kit for easy installation.

RKI offers the industry's widest selection of standard and toxic gas detection sensors, all of which can be utilized with the

Beacon 110, providing gas monitoring protection for almost any application.

RKI Instruments, Inc.

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33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587

Single Channel Wall Mount Controller

World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology

www.rkiinstruments.com

Beacon

Features

• Low cost versatile solution

• Compact, weatherproof, NEMA 4X enclosure

• 115/220 VAC or 24 VDC operation

• Long life sensors (2+ years typical)

• Accepts RKI LEL/O

/CO2/toxic direct connect sensors

• Accepts any 4-20 mA transmitter

• Audible alarm with reset button

• Two programmable alarm levels

• Built-in trouble alarm with relay

• Relay rating 10 amps, form C

• Provides 4-20 mA output

• Optional Strobe

Industry Applications

• Petrochemical plants

• Refineries

• Water & wastewater treatment plants

• Pulp & paper mills

• Gas, telephone, & electric utilities

• Parking garages

• Manufacturing facilities

• Steel

• Automotive

• HVAC

•

Phone (800) 754-5165

•

F000-1202/2000

110 Model

™

(510) 441-5656

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Fax (510) 441-5650

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Page 1 The Beacon 110 is also housed in a NEMA 4X rated case for a weather tight seal. This case design complies with lock out / tag out standards and can be fully secured. An external reset switch allows the alarm to be silenced from outside of the controller housing.
Page 2 Beacon 110 Model ™ Physical Dimensions Height: 8.5” 216 mm Width: 7.0” 178 mm Depth: 4.3” 109 mm Enclosure Wall mounting grey fiberglass with hinged cover Conduit Connection 3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 2 provided. 1 for sensor wiring and 1 for power & relay wiring Wiring Termination Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max.
Page 3: Tools Required
§ Press the UP or DOWN button to change from Increase to Decrease RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 4 § Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust from 0 to 60 seconds. § Press the ENTER button to set. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 5: Input Selection
§ Press the ENTER button to set. o 4-20 CAL DONE will be displayed. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 6: Internal Components
Beacon 110 Single Channel Wall Mount Controller Internal Components Optional Strobe Backlit LCD Display Alarm 3 LEDs •  Alarm 1 Simultaneous readout •  Alarm 2 of the gas type and •  Fail concentration PCB Control Switches Compact NEMA-4X •  UP/YES weather resistant • ...
Page 7 Calibration •  Internal amp setup –  Sensor wired directly to controller. –  Gas applied directly to sensor. –  Adjustments made at controller. Calibration Mode •  Press and hold the UP/YES Button to enter the calibration mode menu. •  Press the YES button to proceed.
Page 8 Fresh Air Adjustment •  Confirm that atmosphere is fresh before making fresh air adjustment. •  Apply Zero Air to sensor if atmosphere is suspect. Fresh Air Adjustment •  Allow sensor to stabilize when supplying Zero Air. 3 ...
Page 9 Fresh Air Adjustment •  Press the ENTER button when reading has stabilized and to complete the fresh air adjustment. Fresh Air Adjustment •  If Fresh Air adjustment is successful, PASS will be displayed. If not, FAIL will be displayed. •  Check sensor and test gas.
Page 10: Gas Adjustment
•  The new fresh air setting will be saved in memory. Gas Adjustment •  Upon completion of Air Adjustment, the Beacon 110 will prompt you if you would like to SPAN with Gas. •  Press YES to continue. 5 ...
Page 11 Gas Adjustment •  Assemble calibration kit. •  Attach calibration cup to sensor. Gas Adjustment •  Apply Span gas to detector. 6 ...
Page 12 Gas Adjustment •  Allow reading to stabilize. •  Maximum of two minutes. Gas Adjustment •  Using UP or DOWN button, adjust span to proper setting then press the ENTER button to complete. 7 ...
Page 13 Gas Adjustment •  PASS will be displayed if calibration is successful. Gas Adjustment •  Calibration data will be saved. 8 ...
Page 14 Gas Adjustment •  If the Beacon 110 is set up with a remote amp transmitter, “CAL AT AMP” will be displayed. 9 ...
Page 15 Gas Adjustment •  Calibrate detector as needed. •  DMM, small flat blade screwdriver and calibration kit are required. Select Input Mode •  Press and hold the UP/ YES and DOWN/NO buttons to enter the Select Input mode. •  This allows selection of the proper input type such as: – ...
Page 16 Configuration Mode •  Press and hold the UP/Yes and ENTER buttons to enter the Config Mode. •  This mode is used for setting all internal parameters. •  w ww.rkiinstruments.com Cal 4-20mA Mode •  Press and hold the UP/YES, DOWN/NO and ENTER buttons to enter the Cal 4-20 Mode.
Page 17: Terminal Connections
Input Voltage and Firmware •  Push and hold the DOWN/NO button to view the input voltage and firmware version. •  w ww.rkiinstruments.com Terminal Connections •  Form A contacts for the Fail relay. –  Common & Normally Closed contacts •  Form C contacts for the Alarm-1 and Alarm-2 relays.
Page 18 Questions? 13 ...
Page 19 F018-0712 TWO CHANNEL WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER Beacon™ 200 Model Gas Detection For Life Features • Simultaneous readout on 2 channels • Two alarm levels per channel • D iscrete and common relays • Built in audible alarm • NEMA 4X enclosure • 4-20 mA outputs • Proven, long-life sensors for a wide variety of gases • Accepts any 4-20 mA transmitter input (24 VDC) • Easy to install, operate and expand • CSA, C/US classified Industry Applications • Petrochemical plants • Refineries • Water & wastewater treatment plants • Pulp & paper mills • Gas, telephone, & electric utilities • Parking garages • Manufacturing facilities...
Page 20 Beacon™ 200 Model Physical Dimensions Height: 10.5” (267 mm) Width: 8.5” (216 mm) Depth: 6.3” (158 mm) Enclosure Wall mounting grey polycarbonate with hinged cover Conduit Connection 3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 3 provided. 2 for sensor wiring and 1 for power & relay wiring Wiring Termination Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max Power...
Page 21: Tools Required
§ Apply calibration gas to sensor, adjust span as required. § Press the ENTER button when completed. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 22 200 on while still holding the ENTER button. This will allow you to change the gas type and units of measure for both channels. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 23 Beacon 200 2 Channel Wall Mount Gas Detection Controller www.rkiinstruments.com Beacon 200 Components Backlit LCD Display PCB Control Switches •  ESCAPE 2 Channels •  UP/YES Displayed •  DOWN/NO Simultaneously •  ENTER NEMA-4X weather Alarm LEDs resistant enclosure •  Alarm 1, yellow • ...
Page 24: Alarm Indications
Alarm Indications Condition Cause Visual Indications Audible Indications Alarm 1 §  I ncreasing (decreasing for §  A larm 1 LED on §  P ulsing tone O2) gas reading at or above §  G as reading alternates with Alarm-1 the alarm 1 set point message § ...
Page 25 Entering Cal Program •  Press and hold the UP/YES and ENTER buttons to enter into the Calibration Program www.rkiinstruments.com Beacon 200 Calibration Simultaneously press and hold the UP/YES and ENTER buttons for approximately 5 seconds to enter the CALIBRATION MENU. The display will prompt you as follows: ESCAPE = EXIT NOW ENTER = CONTINUE, press the ENTER button to continue.
Page 26 Beacon 200 Calibration Calibrating a 4-20 mA detector head 1.  Verify that the detector head is in a fresh-air environment. (If necessary, use a zero-emission air cylinder, also known as zero air, to introduce a fresh-air sample when adjusting the zero reading below.) 2. ...
Page 27: Control & Setup Mode
Beacon 200 Calibration Calibrating a Direct Connect Detector 5.  Press the ENTER button to accept the calibration gas concentration and continue. The unit will display the message Expose Detector(s) To Gas. . . when done press ENTER. 6.  It will then alternate between the gas reading and the message APPLYING GAS…...
Page 28 Select Input Mode •  With the Beacon 200 off, press and hold the ENTER button, then while pressing the ENTER button, turn the Beacon 200 on. •  This allows selection of the proper input type such as: –  O2 DIR – ...
Page 29 The form-C (SPDT) relay contacts are rated at 10A, 250V, reducing or eliminating the need for additional slave relays. All features of the Beacon 410 are built into the unit so you never need to purchase or maintain any “add-on” cards or components. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587 •...
Page 30 Beacon™ 410 Model Physical Dimensions Height: 12.5” (318 mm) x Width: 11” (279 mm) x Depth: 6.4” (136 mm) Enclosure NEMA 4X non-metallic for indoor and outdoor locations Conduit Connection 3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 4 provided, for sensor, power, & relay wiring Wiring Termination Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max Power...
Page 31  Press the UP or DN button to set then press ENTER button. o Channel (x) Alarm-3 INC/DEC RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 32  Press the UP or DN button to select Norm Energized or Norm De- Energized, then press the ENTER button. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 33 Select Operation  Set Cal Time Out (displayed) RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 34  Press the ENTER button o View Max Spans RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. * Union City CA 94587 • Phone (510) 441-5656 • (800) 754-5165 • Fax (510) 441-5650 World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 35 Beacon 410A 4 Channel Wall Mount Gas Detection Controller Beacon 410 Features Backlit LED Display PCB Control Switches • ESCAPE 4 Channels • UP/YES Displayed • DOWN/NO Simultaneously • ENTER NEMA-4X weather Alarm LEDs resistant enclosure • Alarm 1, yellow •...
Page 36 Alarm Indications Condition Cause Visual Indications Audible Indications Alarm 1 §Increasing (decreasing for §Alarm 1 LED on §Pulsing Tone O2) gas reading at or above §Gas reading alternates with Alarm-1 the alarm 1 set point message §Strobe (if installed) activates Alarm 2 §Increasing gas reading at or §Alarm 2 LED is on...
Page 37: Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu • Press the ESCAPE and ENTER buttons to enter into Configuration menu. • Press YES to continue. www.rkiinstruments.com Configuration Menu • Select the channel you would like to view. • You can make the channel ACTIVE. www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 38: Channel Parameters
Configuration Menu • If ACTIVE is selected, you can step through all parameters for this channel using the ENTER button. • Adjust parameters using the UP or DOWN button www.rkiinstruments.com Channel Parameters • Parameters include: – Alarm 3 • Alarm 3 LEVEL –...
Page 39: Configuration Mode
Configuration Mode • Channel can be placed in STANDBY mode. • All alarms are off line for this channel. • Sensor may be attached but not active. www.rkiinstruments.com Configuration Mode • The channel can be set to NOT USED. • No sensor or transmitter would be wired to the panel.
Page 40: Calibration Mode
Calibration Mode • Press and hold the UP/YES and ENTER buttons to enter into the calibration mode. • Press YES to continue. www.rkiinstruments.com Calibration Mode • Set Cal Timeout from 5 minutes to 240 minutes. • Press ENTER button to continue. www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 41 Calibration Mode • Perform Air Adjust • Select channel you would like to Air adjust. • You can select any combination of the four sensors attached. www.rkiinstruments.com Calibration Mode • When Perform Gas Adjust is displayed, press the ENTER button to continue. •...
Page 42 Calibration Mode • For 4-20mA transmitters, calibration must be done at the amplifier. www.rkiinstruments.com Calibration Mode • Gas reading will be displayed. www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 43 Calibration Mode • The display will prompt you to apply calibration gas. • Once done with the calibration at the amplifier, press the ENTER button to continue. www.rkiinstruments.com Calibration Mode • To view max spans, press and hold the ENTER button. www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 44 Calibration Mode • Once completed, press the ENTER button to EXIT calibration mode. www.rkiinstruments.com Entering Global Menu • Press and hold the ESCAPE and UP/YES buttons to enter into the global menu. www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 45: Global Menu
Global Menu Settings • Strobe • Relays ABCD Used – No Strobe Installed – Common Alarm – Strobe Installed Relays • Normal Relay – Channel Alarm States: Relays – Norm DE-ENERGIZED • Buzzer Silence – Norm ENERGIZED – Can Silence Buzzer –...
Page 46: Modbus Settings
Entering MODBUS Mode • Press and hold the DOWN/NO and ENTER buttons to enter into the MODBUS menu. • Press YES to proceed. www.rkiinstruments.com Modbus Settings • Modbus Feature • Parity – Enabled – Even – Disabled – None • Modbus Setup –...
Page 47: Input Setup
Input Set up Mode • With the Beacon 410A off, press and hold the ENTER button and turn the Beacon on. • Press the YES button to proceed. www.rkiinstruments.com Input Setup • Select Channel (1- • Gas Setup is displayed. –...
Page 48 Questions? www.rkiinstruments.com...
Page 49 This eliminates the need for costly external relays from the controller to devices. RKI offers the industry’s widest selection of standard and toxic gas detection sensors, which can be utilized with the Beacon™ 800, providing gas monitoring protection for almost any application. RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587 •...
Page 50 Beacon™ 800 Model Physical Dimensions Height: 12.5” 318 mm Width 11.0” 279 mm Depth 6.4” 163 mm Enclosure Wall mounting grey fiberglass with hinged cover. Conduit Connection 3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 4 provided for sensors, power, and relay wiring. Wiring Termination Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max.
Page 51 ALARM-1 OFF DELAY vi. ALARM-1 INCREASING or DECREASING vii. ALARM-1 Relay set as NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED or NORMALLY ENERGIZED viii. ALARM-1 set as SELF RESETTING or LATCHING RKI Instruments, Inc. * 1855 Whipple Road * Hayward CA 94544 * Rev. A...
Page 52: Zero Suppression
ENTER to skip forward without changing the assignment iv. After the last grid entry, press YES to save your settings or NO if you don’t want to. RKI Instruments, Inc. * 1855 Whipple Road * Hayward CA 94544 * Rev. A...
Page 53 Beacon 800 Beacon 800, 8 channel gas detection system www.rkiinstruments.com Beacon 800 Applications •  Petrochemical plants •  Refineries •  Water & wastewater treatment pants •  Pulp & paper mills •  Gas, telephone, & electric utilities •  Parking garages •  Manufacturing facilities • ...
Page 54 Beacon 800 Features Backlit LCD Display PCB Control Switches •  ESCAPE 8 Channels •  UP/YES Displayed •  DOWN/NO Simultaneously •  ENTER NEMA-4X weather Alarm LEDs resistant enclosure •  Alarm 1, yellow •  Alarm 2, orange Accepts any 4-20 •  Alarm 3, red mA transmitter • ...
Page 55 Alarm Indications Condition Cause Visual Indications Audible Indications Alarm 1 §  I ncreasing (decreasing for §  A larm 1 LED on §  S teady tone O2) gas reading at or above §  G as reading alternates with Alarm-1 the alarm 1 set point message § ...
Page 56 Beacon 800 Calibration 1.  Simultaneously press and hold the ESCAPE and ENTER buttons for approximately 5 seconds to enter the Configuration menu. 2.  Press the UP (YES) button to continue. 3.  Press the UP (YES) or DOWN (NO) button until the 2) Enter Calibration Mode message appears on the bottom display screen, then press the ENTER button.
Page 57: Channel Setup Mode
Channel Setup Mode •  Press and hold the ESCAPE and ENTER buttons to enter the Channel Setup Mode www.rkiinstruments.com Calibration Mode •  Press and hold he UP/YES and ENTER buttons to enter the calibration mode www.rkiinstruments.com...
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