Gas Alarm Systems Controllers and PLC based systems Alarm Handling Complete control at the right time and place Every gas detector consist of a gas sensor and a signal transmitter. In case of a gas leak, the signal from the detector has to be processed into an alarm event. There are various options to handle this part of the safety process adequately. It is a question of site policy, design and space, sound recommendation and the customer s choice. Rack, panel and wall mount alarm units. Local and centralized alarm systems. RS-485 output signals for connection to data acquisition and monitoring systems. Systems which provide maximum flexibility towards the future. Bionics Instrument
PLC Alarm System PLC-system As technology moves on, more sophisticated alarm systems are widely used. When implementing systems with more than twenty five detectors, the use of a PLC-system is worth to consider. Such a compact, software-driven system is simple to expand and allows for quick modifications. User specific functions can easily be programmed. For example functions, which enable the communication with other systems in the facility. Pact Gas Detectors PLC- Local substation Bus-line PLC Central processor SIMS-NX Reliable Bionics Instrument uses PLC-systems made by Siemens, which feature the fail-safe redundant configuration with two parallel operating processors. Combined with an UPS unit the PLC alarm system will continue functioning even if a power failure occurs. Besides, in the event of a forced shutdown both data and programming will be retained within the PLC. Bionics Instrument is convinced of the reliability of a PLC-system for alarm handling and valve shutdown. Others, and not the least, share this trust with us.
Software for PLC Alarm System SIMS-NX Software Sensor Information Management System A PLC-system has lots of advantages. But on its own, it fails to have the possibility of visualisation; it is a blind box. SIMS-NX is designed to monitor and display the signals of a large variety of sensors on pc screens. That makes SIMS-NX the natural partner for a PLC-configuration. The combination is hard to beat when it comes to flexibility, reliability and functionality. TM SIMS-NX Sensor Information Management System PACT Software PACT is used to program the alarm handling procedures of the PLC-system. An user friendly, well structured, interface relates the input signals to the output actions. PACT is the only alarm handling software on the market which allows the user to change the settings real time, during full operation of the PLC. There is no down time required while making adjustments to the system! By using Profibus-DP enabled detectors from the Observer WAD range it is even possible to add new detectors without interrupting the processes in the PLC. Specifications PLC Alarm System PLC alarm system Manufacturers Type of PLC Dual redundancy Data transmission Pact, PLC active control tool Description Compatible with Operating environment Siemens (hardware), Bionics Instrument (Software). Simatic S7-400 series and S7-300 series. Optional. Hardwiring, RS-485 busline, ITF-bus, Profibus-DP. Software package for programming of I/O -functions. Bionics Instrument PLC alarm systems. Microsoft Windows SIMS-NX, Sensor Information Management System Description Can be linked to Operating environment Consists of Software package for data-acquisition & monitoring. Bionics Instrument PLC alarm systems. Controllers. Alarm units: 8CWA, 16CWA. Microsoft Windows Scanner, monitoring and configuration module. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Simatic is a registered trademark of Siemens AG.
Single channel controller cards and housings Single channel alarm card with a direct indication of the gas concentration. With a 4-20mA input signal and an RS-485 output signal (SIMS). Each card has integrated relay contacts for Alarm1, Alarm2 and Error. When placed in one of the belonging housing the cards can be used to create both small and large alarm systems. Specifications Model Input signal 1x 4-20 ma; inp. impedance 100Ω. Available Housings 154 15 162.5 122.5 Output signals 4-20 ma, RS-485 (SIMS Protocol). 167 Isolated output Output relay contacts Buzzer output Indicator Operating conditions Optional plug in module PC-1192. Output: 4-20 ma (500 Ω Imp.) Alarm-1: Alarm-2: Error: N.O., Common, N.C. 30 Vdc, 2A max. N.O., Common, N.C. 30 Vdc, 2A max. N.O., Common 30 Vdc, 2A max. On/off circuit. 24 Vdc, 50 ma, max. Led display. Temperature: 5 C - 40 C. R.H.: 20 % - 80% (non condensing). 4FPO, Panel mount housing. Also available as 1FPO till 12FPO with 1 up till 12 positions for a card. 177.3 101.6 300 482.6 10FRO, 19 rack housing. Also available as 12FRO with 12 positions for a card. 40 162.5 122.5 Fuse 1A. Dimensions 145 (H) x 36 (W) x 143 (D) mm. 225 Weight Approx. 650 grams. 300 Power req. 24-27 Vdc. Max consumption: 10 Watt. 75 BUZZER 6CWA wall mount housing for 6 controllers. 100 Bionics Instrument provides custom made alarm cabinets housing for 1 channel alarm cards. There is a choice from a wide range of cabinets types and dimensions. Bionics Instrument provides stand alone or integrated relay panels which allow for a multiplication of the relay contacts.
Alarm handling explained Alarm controller A controller is used to convert a signal from a gas detector into an actual alarm. It displays the level of the gas monitored and indicates a possible alarm status with red LEDs. In case of an alarm, a buzzer alerts the operator. Free programmable potential free dry output contacts are available for each alarm level. Centralised alarm handling With larger installations the alarm handling often takes place from a central location. Traditionally this is realised with individual alarm indicator controllers located at cabinet housings using 19 racks. More flexibility is obtained by using a PLC based alarm system. More information on this type of system can be found in the section PLC Alarm System in this brochure. Alarm handling within the detector Next to the conventional centralised set up it is more and more common practice to use systems which have the controller functions integrated inside the detectors. With this type of system event decisions can be made directly at the point of detection. Alarm information generated by the detectors can be transmitted conventional (4-20mA) or by means of a bus line to a central alarm system. The information can also be used to operate the local relays contacts which are integrated in the detector. The entire Observer WAD range detectors are equipped with these and yet more extensive alarm functions. More information on the Observer WAD detectors can be found in a separate brochure. Alarm units with free programmable I/O matrix 8CWA and 16CWA These eight and sixteen channel units are the ideal solution for small and medium size gas detection systems which rely on a 4-20mA signal transmission. Every channel has three free programmable alarm levels - alarm 1, alarm 2 and warning. The IP65 protection class allows the units to be deployed in wet and industrial environments. By means of the RS-485 output signal the units can be connected to a central data-acquisition and monitoring system like SIMS-NX. Configuration of the units takes place with In-control TM software.
Specifications 8CWA and 16CWA Model 8CWA 16CWA Input signals 8 x 4-20 ma; input impedance 220 Ω. 16 x 4-20 ma; input impedance 220 Ω. Output signals RS-485 (SIMS Protocol); Isolated / non-isolated optional. Output relay contacts I/O assignment Free programmable: 24x Common: 1x Warning; 1x Alarm1; 1x Alarm2; 1x Error Programmed with In-control TM software. Free programmable: 16x Common: 1x Warning; 1x Alarm1; 1x Alarm2; 1x Error Output relay contacts Buzzer output Reset/accept input Front panel indicators/ controls Connection board indicators Operating conditions Integrated power supply External power supply Programmable: N.O., Common, N.C. Max load: 30 W/ 1A (applicable for all contacts). On/off circuit. On-board buzzer / External connected (24 Vdc, 100 ma max.) selectable. Polarity free contact; normally open. 140x32 dots graphic; blue VF display. Multi colour LED (green, red and orange) for each input. LED (red) for Error status. 6 short-travel push buttons. The status of each relay is visualized by a red LED. Each input signal is visualized by a green LED. Each input signal supply voltage is visualized by a red LED. On-board voltages are visualized by 2 red LED s. Temperature: 5 C 40 C. Relative humidity: 20 % - 80 % (non-condensing). Max. load by external detectors/ devices: 90 Watt. Output voltage for detectors: 24 Vdc. Note: additional cooling will be required when exceeding a 40 Watt load by external detectors/ devices. An external 24 Vdc (± 20% ) power supply must be connected when exceeding a 40 Watt load. Compliance CE, EMC: EN 61000-6-4 and EN 61000-6-2, LVD: EN 60950-1 Weight Dimensions Enclosure Power Approx. 3 kg. Max. 310 (H) x 345 (W) x 145 (D) mm. Wall mounting, material: polycarbonate, colour: smoke Grey (RAL 7035), protection: IP65, flammability: UL-94HB, chemical resistance: good. 100 240 Vac; 47 63 Hz. Max consumption: 40 Watt. 306 mm * 145 mm * 306 mm * * Dimensions shown without cooling kit All rights reserved, 2008 Bionics Instrument, Eur83-ALA-v16 Bionics Instrument Co.,Ltd. Bionics Instrument Europe B.V. PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc. 6-1254-2 Shimizu, Higashiyamato, Tokyo, 207 Japan Tel. : +81-425-61-4856 Fax. : +81-425-65-3950 E-mail : trade@bionics-japan.co.jp Maxwellstraat 7, 1704 SG Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands Tel. : +31-72-5765630 Fax. : +31-72-5721818 E-mail : info@bionics.net 557 Capital Drive, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047, USA Tel. : +1-847-726-6000 Fax: : +1-847-726-6051 Tol Free : +1-888-788-8050 E-mail : pureaire@dls.net www.bionics.net