QuadGard

Modular 1-4 Channel Gas Detection Control Unit


QuadGard wall-mounted control unit.
Front View


QuadGard wall-mounted control unit.
Internal View

  • 1 - 4 Channel capability
  • Extremely simple operation
  • Fully configurable
  • Continuous readout and self test facilities
  • Password protected
  • Complete control system in one enclosure

 

Specifications
 
QuadGard 1-4 Channel
Gas Detection Control Unit System
   
Format Slim wall-mounting cabinet
Dimensions (w.x.h.x.d) 400mm x 350mm x 90mm
Ingress protection IP54 (IP65 optional)
Cabinet material & finish 1.5 mm thick mild steel,
painted powder white
Weight 10kg approx.
Display 20 character x 2 line backlit
LCD shows gas levels, alarm
status & configuration options
Controls Reset push buttons
Power, Inhibit, Master alarms
(MA1, MA2 & MA3) & Fault
LEDs
A1, A2 & Fault LEDs per channel
Alarm outputs  
Power supply board 4 master alarms relays (fault +
3 common or voted alarms)
Channel boards 3 alarm relays (A1, A2 + configurale fault, A1, A2 or A1/A2)
Alarm options Manual reset or auto reset
Latching or non-latching
Normally energized or energize on alarm
Terminals Phoenix SMKDSP screw terminals
Maximum cable size 1.5mm2 fine strand, 2.5 mm2 solid strand
Cable entries 22 pre-formed 20mm knock-outs
(11 top and bottom)
24V unswitched output Maximum 500mA
Relays  
Type Single-pole changeover
Contact material Silver alloy
Nominal switching capacity 5A 250VAC, 5A 30V DC
Max. switching power 1250VA, 150 W
Max. switching voltage 250VAC, 100V DC
Max. switching current 5A
Min. switching voltage 10 V
Min. switching current 100mA
TüV/VDE rating 5A 250VAC (cos = 1)
3A 250VAC (cos = 0.4)
5A 30V DC
Audible output >70dBA (door closed)
>90dBA (door open)
Analogue output  
Outputs 4-20mA or 0-20mA
Maximum load 500 Ohm
Resolution 0.4% of full scale
Resolution & repeatability
Signal resolution 0.1% of fulll scale
Display resolution Depends on range: minimum
1% of full scale
Repeatability 1% of full scale
Gas ranges, units & names
Measurement ranges 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 0-4, 0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 0-25
0-30, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200, 0-250, 0-300, 0-500, 0-1000, 0-3000, 0-9999
+ 1 user-definable
Measurement units %LEL, %vol, %v/v, ppm, ppb, °C, %RH,
%UEG, %LIE
+ 1 user-definable
Gas names CH4, H2S, CO, O2, Cl2, SO2, NO, NO2, NH3, O3, CO2, CIO2, HCN, HCI, HBr, HF, H2, Br2, H2O2, EO, AsH3, PH3, B2H6, SiH4 + 1 user-definable
Supply voltage 240 V AC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz
120 V AC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz
18-30 V DC
Power consumption (AC) 50 W typical, 100 W maximum
Current consumption (DC) 1.5A typical, 3A maximum
4-20mA input channel board
Head supply voltage 24 V ± 10%
Head supply current 250mA (max.)
Pellistor head channel board
Head current 100-400mA
Head supply voltage 9V (max.)
Max. cable resistance 10 Ohm per core @ 280mA
Input & output connections
Power supply board Mains input, master alarm relay (4off), 24 VDC input/output and remote reset facitlity
Channel boards Measuring head input, alarm relays (3 off), 4-20 mA output
Operating conditions  
Temperature -5 to + 40 °C
Humidity 0-90% RH, non-condensing