Detcon 1600-N4X-RD - Manual (Page 5)

1600/6400-N4X-RD
1.0 Description
The Detcon Model 1600-N4X-RD and the 6400-N4X-RD are remote displays for the host Model 1600 and
6400 Control Systems respectively. The 1600-RD is configurable for up to 16 channels and the 6400-RD is
configurable for up to 64 channels. They are read only display devices, which show the visual status of the
Model 1600 and 6400 Controllers (respectively).
The status of gas inputs are displayed on a backlit graphic LCD display that uses a touch-screen user interface.
Typical input status indications include channel number, tag name, gas type, concentration, and alarm/fault
status. Depending on the users preference, the Model 1600/6400-RD can also be programmed to display the
alarm and relay status of the 1600/6400 Controller. The 1600/6400-RD also has onboard data logging to
record all alarm, fault and maintenance incidents.
The remote display is powered by 110/220 VAC. The enclosure is rated for NEMA 4X locations.
A Remote Alarm Reset Switch is mounted on the left side of the enclosure that can be wired to the Model
1600/6400 Controller. This switch provides easy access to the controllers Alarm Reset without having to
access the Model 1600/6400 Controller.
2.0 System Configuration
2.1 Hardware Configurations
The 1600/6400-RD is a “user configurable” read only remote display. Connection to the 1600/6400-RD is
made via a three wire serial interconnect cable to the Model 1600/6400 Controller. The 1600/6400-RD is
treated as another device on the addressable serial loop. See Figure 2 for interconnectivity.
2.2 Programming Configuration
The 1600/6400-RD is normally configured at Detcon based on the application specific information provided
by the customer on the Model 1600/6400 Configuration Form (found in the 1600/6400 Controller Manual).
NOTE: The configuration of the 1600/6400-RD must duplicate that of the Model 1600/6400 Controller
that it is connected to in order to operate properly. This includes all site-specific information pertaining
to:
1) Number of gas channels
2) Range, units and gas type for each channel
3) Alarm level(s) for each gas channel
4) Tag Name for each channel
5) Assignment and set-up information for each relay contact (Optional only if user wants to track relay
out status)
NOTE: the set-up configuration is fully field-programmable and can easily be entered or charged by the
user in the field by following the instructions within this Operators Manual. Modifications to the set-up
configuration are expected to take place at the customer site due to requirements changes and/or system
expansions.
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