Detcon MCX-32-N1P Instruction Manual

Model MCX-32-N1PModel MCX-32-N4XGas Detection ControllerOperator’s Installation and Instruction ManualCovers all Model MCX-32 Control SystemsDETCON, I

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 4 of 492.0 Installation (N1P Enclosure)2.1 Mounting and Cable InstallationThe Model MCX-32-N1

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 5 of 4924VDCGROUNDVAC (L1)NEU (L2)I ONC3AWMS1C03240V- 10000I ONC3AWMS1C03240V- 10000I ONC3AW

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 6 of 493.2 Power ConnectionsThe Model MCX-32-N4X controller can be powered by 110/220VAC, 20-

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 7 of 49AB+RS-485 VDCPORT1 OutABRS-485AB+RS-485 VDCPORT2 OutFigure 4 RS-485 Wiring Terminals

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 8 of 494-20mAINPUTCOMMMSDLSDSensor 2Sensor 1Sensor 3Sensor 4Figure 6 Model DA-4 4-20mA Input

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 9 of 49The 4-20mA signals from the sensors are communicated by the DA-4 modules to the contr

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 10 of 49The state of the contact outputs from field devices are communicated by the DI-4 modu

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 11 of 49As an example, assume all 64 channels from the MCX-32 have sensors configured to the

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 12 of 49Details screen.After identifying the correct port and address for the AO-4 module, th

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 13 of 49The MCX-32 controller has been configured to have three separate relay banks (Bank1,

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Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 14 of 49the corresponding relay, once activated, can be deactivated by pressing the Alarm Sil

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 15 of 494.6 Serial Output Gas Sensors (RS-485)Serial output gas sensors can be interfaced di

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 16 of 49labeled NO1, C1, and NC1 for the NO-COMM relay, and NO2, C2, and NC2 for the FAULT re

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 17 of 49files for data logging. Data is recorded onto these files which can then be viewed f

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 18 of 49Figure 14 Model MCX-32 Main Display ScreenAlong the side of the display are a group o

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 19 of 49Figure 15 Channel Details ScreenThe Channel Details screen is used to view or change

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 20 of 49NOTE:The COMPACT FLASH menu button only appears if a CompactFlash card has beensucces

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 21 of 49located at the bottom of the screen, the controller will save the current configurat

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 22 of 49Figure 18 RL-4 Setup ScreenEach RL-4 module consists of four relays. To configure the

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 23 of 49and NC – Normally Closed Contact.) These relays may be setup as Energized or De-ener

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual iiiTable of Contents1.0 Introduction ...

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 24 of 496.3.5 Alarm Test ModeWhen selected, ALARM TEST MODE menu button will simulate alarm c

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 25 of 496.3.7 Modbus Utilities ScreenThe Modbus Utilities screen provides the ability to che

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 26 of 496.3.8 Alarm Inhibit ScreenThe Alarm Inhibit screen allows the user to inhibit alarms

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 27 of 49Figure 27 Power Management ScreenThe controller has the unique ability to provide a

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 28 of 496.3.10 Display Settings ScreenThe Display Settings screen allows the adjustment of th

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 29 of 49user can also page back and forth to different dates by selecting the buttons on the

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 30 of 49stored in these logging files. When selected, a warning window will be displayed (Fig

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 31 of 49the channel is on or off, the life of the sensor, the range of the sensor, the analo

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 32 of 49ReadingThe Reading is read directly from the sensor or I/O Module, and cannot be chan

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 33 of 49Figure 37 Change Range EntryAnalog OutThe Analog Out field is set to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.

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Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 34 of 49Alarm SettingsAll sensors have three alarm settings. These are labeled ‘ALM1’, ‘ALM2’

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 35 of 498.0 Remote DisplayThe Remote Display option affords the ability to connect a remote

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 36 of 494. A set of terminal blocks labeled “RS-485” is available for connection to the MCX-3

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 37 of 49is determined by the settings in the RL4 Setup screen on the main MCX-32 controller.

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 38 of 49Figure 44 Remote Display System Configuration ScreenThe System Configuration Screen p

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 39 of 498.2.2.5 Power Management ScreenThe Remote Display has the ability to monitor the vol

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 40 of 499.0 TroubleshootingIf the MCX-32 display does not come on when power is applied to th

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 41 of 492. If I/O Modules are installed in the controller, ensure that the appropriate RS-48

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 42 of 4910.0Warranty and Customer SupportDetcon HeadquartersShipping Address: 4055 Technology

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 43 of 4911.0SpecificationsCapacityUser ConfigurableUp to 64 4-20mA analog or serial inputsIn

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual vFigure 24 Modbus Utilities...

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 44 of 4911.1 Hexadecimal TableTable 4 Hexadecimal Conversion TableID#SW1SW2ID#SW1SW2ID#SW1SW2

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 45 of 4911.2 Remote Display RS-485 Register MapThe Characteristics of the Modbus slave port

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 46 of 49ModbusRegisterMCX-32Channel DescriptionModbusRegisterMCX-32Channel DescriptionModbusR

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 47 of 49Bit 7Not UsedBit 8Not UsedBit 9Not UsedBit 10Not UsedBit 11Not UsedBit 12Not UsedBit

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 48 of 4911.4 Revision LogRevisionDateChanges madeApproval0.007/20/10Original Release.LU0.108/

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 49 of 49LAN ACCESS:The interface can be then be accessed via any web browser (i.e. Internet

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual viShipping Address: 4055 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands Texas 77381Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067,

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 1 of 491.0 Introduction1.1 DescriptionThe Detcon Model MCX-32 is a multi-channel gas detecti

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.2.3 Page 2 of 49The number of I/O modules supported by the MCX-32 controller will vary depending on th

Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 2.3 Page 3 of 491.2.3 Auxiliary RelaysThe Interface PCA contains two relays that can be configured an