Connecting a recorder – RKI Instruments 12 VDC Beacon 200 User Manual
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5. Connect the leads from the external alarm device and power to the
alarm terminals as shown in Figure 8.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for additional external alarm devices.
Connecting a Recorder
Perform the following procedure to connect an analog recording device to
the 12 VDC Beacon 200. The output at the recorder output terminals is a 4
- 20 mA signal that is proportional to the detection range of the applicable
detector head.
1. Turn off or unplug power to the 12 VDC Beacon 200.
2. Open the housing door, then place the power switch in the OFF
position. Locate the recorder output terminals on the controller terminal
strip (see Figure 1).
3. Install an appropriately rated cable bushing or conduit in an unused
conduit hub on the bottom of the 12 VDC Beacon 200 housing.
4. Guide the wiring from the recording device through the selected
conduit hub on the 12 VDC Beacon 200.
Beacon 200 Alarm
Terminal Strip
- (N)
+ (H)
CH1-A1
NO NC
C
External Alarm
Device
External Power
Source
Figure 8. Typical External Alarm Wiring