MCU4 Monitoring and Control Unit - 1 To 16 Channel Control Unit
Our PST owned brand, Status Scientific Controls have manufactured a range of high quality single and multi-channel gas detector control panels which are used throughout the world in various different industries.
16 Channel Control Panels
Although primarily designed for use with the Status Scientific Controls range of fixed gas detectors, the MCU4 Monitoring and Control Unit provides facilities to accept up to 16 individual inputs from various types of monitoring instruments or transducers.
- Large LED backlit full-graphics display of all sixteen channels
- Data logging and event data logging as standard
- 4 master alarm relays, 3 channel relays
- Fully configurable relays
- Full calibration menu via external push buttons
- Built in battery back up
Size (nominal) ‘mm’: 249 x 268 x 200(MCU1), 475 x 300 x 208(MCU3), 475 x 538 x 208 (MCU4)
Weight (approx): 4Kg (MCU1), 16Kg (MCU3), 30Kg (MCU4)
Operating Temperature: -10ºC to +50ºC
Storage Temperature: -20ºC to +50ºC
Humidity Range: 0 to 95% R.H. Non-condensing
Input Voltage: 24V DC, or 120/230V AC 50/60 Hz Tolerance ± 10%
Environmental Rating IP65
Display: Backlit 240 x 64 dot Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (x2 for MCU4)
Keyboard: 8 button multifunction keypad (x2 for MCU4)
LED Indications:
- Red Indicates alarm condition
- Green Indicates power ON (flashes when powered from int. batteries)
- Yellow Indicates fault condition
Number of channels: 16 max
Signal Inputs 16 Max:
- 4-20mA Current Loop from 24V source
- 4-20mA Current Loop sink to 0V
- 3-Wire Pellistor Systems
- DC Voltage Input
Analogue Output: 4-20mA Current source proportional to detected signal. 4-20mA Current sink proportional to detected signal. 1-5V Voltage output proportional to detected signal.
Channel relays, 3 per channel: 1 relay assigned to each alarm level (low, medium and high)
Contacts: Double Pole Changeover Contacts (voltage free)
Rating: 5A 240V AC
2 – Common Outputs: Output one for external audible alarm (200mA maximum)
Output two for external visual alarm (200mA maximum)
External Reset: Connection for normally open switch contacts (5V max present at terminals).
4 – Common Relays (MCU3/4):
- 1 Relay assigned to each alarm level (low, medium, high)
- 1 Relay designated as fault relay
- Double Pole Changeover Contacts (voltage free)
- 8A 240V AC
Batteries: Sealed lead acid battery type 2 x 12V 1.2Ahr
