Detcon RXT-300 - Manual (Page 7)

RXT-300 SmartWireless™
RXT-300 Wireless IM Rev. 2.0 Page 1 of 41
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Description
The RXT-300 SmartWireless™ Transceiver is the foundation for the Detcon family of wireless products.
Each RXT-300 comes with an internal multi-channel controller function that allows for monitoring and
generating alarms in an industrial detection system. Communication between RXT-300s occurs wirelessly
using the internal IEEE 801.15.4 radio. Detcon products using the RXT-300 have been also designed for low
power operation and can be powered using Detcon battery packs and solar panels. Since these units are both
wireless and can be set up to be battery/solar powered, they become very mobile and can be deployed without
installing a costly wiring infrastructure.
Several features have been incorporated in the RXT-300 design allowing the customer to create a robust
wireless gas detection and alarm system.
• Internal multi-channel controller – No external controller required to manage system
• Wireless Mesh Network – multiple paths of communication between RXT-300s
• Any RXT-300 can become master of the wireless network – no single point of failure
• Each RXT-300 processes local and network data and determines alarms independently
• Alarm Zones allows grouping of RXT-300s/Sensors to specific Alarm Stations
• Up to four sensors per RXT-300
• Up to two 4-20mA sensors per RXT-300
• Up to four fully configurable Alarm Outputs per RXT-300
• Can add multiple HMI (Human Machine Interface) Panels for monitoring of network
• Low power design for extended operation on battery
• Wireless Network sleep available to further reduce power consumption
• Battery Life monitoring for one SmartWireless™ Battery Pack
• Maximum 32 RXT-300s and/or 32 Sensors per Network
• Operates with a wide DC input range from 7-30VDC
• Class 1 Div 1; Groups D, C
Detection systems normally consist of a controller, sensors and alarm stations with each placed at different
locations based upon the needs of the customer. These would then be wired together to complete the system
installation and provide communication throughout the system. When using the RXT-300 SmartWireless™
Transceiver, the RXT-300 would be installed at each location and communication between devices would
occur wirelessly. Figure 1 shows an example of a possible system configuration.