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Detcon Model 1010A RACK
Panel Mount Control Enclosure
Operators Instruction Manual
July 21, 1997, Document #2472, Revision 1.0
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MODEL 1010A RACK
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POWER FUSE
❏ 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Detcon Model 1010A Rack consists of 3 major assemblies:
1. The NEMA 1 rack mount control enclosure.
2. The single channel digital control modules.
3. The remote mount gas sensor assemblies.
The NEMA 1 control enclosure is detailed in section 1.0 of the manual, the control modules in section 2.0,
and the applicable sensor assemblies in section 3.0.
❏ 1.1 DESCRIPTION
Detcon Model 1010A along with Model 10A digital control modules is designed to serve as a host assembly
for up to ten remote mount gas detection sensor assemblies. The control enclosure is rated NEMA 1 suitable
for installation in non-hazardous locations. The single channel modular design supports application
flexibility wherein multiple function gas detection systems can be configured in any combination up to ten
channels. All control modules are plug-in front panel accessible for easy maintenance and repair. The system
is powered by a removeable 24 VDC power supply assembly mounted inside the host assembly. The power
supply is rated at 57 watts. A power switch and 3 amp fuse are mounted on the front of the power supply
assembly. Auxilary 24 VDC terminals are also provided for battery backup.
Refer to drawing #499.08A for dimensions and mounting detail. Refer to drawing #1215A for field/control
terminals.
Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands, Texas 7381
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands, Texas 77387-8067
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Place jumpers as desired for grouping more
than one channels alarms into zones.
TYPICAL
EACH
CHANNEL
120 VAC IN
L1 L2 GND
AUX DC IN
DC OUT
LOW NORMALLY CLOSED
LOW COMMON
LOW NORMALLY OPEN
HIGH NORMALLY CLOSED
HIGH COMMON
HIGH NORMALLY OPEN
FAULT NORMALLY OPEN
FAULT COMMON
FAULT NORMALLY CLOSED
+ 4-20 MA OUTPUT
COMMON 4-20 MA OUTPUT
+ SIGNAL (MA)
SENSOR
+ TRANSMITTER
– TRANSMITTER
10
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
EXTERNAL RESET
CLOSE TO RESET
DC IN COMMON
DC IN POSITIVE
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MATERIAL
3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
TITLE
10A RACK CONTROLLER TERMINALS
DRN BY
REVISION
TED S.
SCALE
SHEET OF
APPROVED BY
DRAWING NUMBER
DATE
9-11-92
REFERENCE
1215A