MSA ZGARD C Instruction Manual

Controllers

Instruction Manual

THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING, USING OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT. Like any piece
of complex equipment, this product will perform as designed only if installed, used and serviced in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS
DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY COULD
SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to these Products are voided if the
products are not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this user guide. Please
protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this
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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15230

REV 1.2 August 2008 10063483

WARNING

MSA

Permanent Instrument Warranty

1. Warranty- Seller warrants that this product

will be free from mechanical defect or faulty
workmanship for a period of eighteen (18)
months from date of shipment or one (1) year
from installation, whichever occurs first,
provided it is maintained and used in
accordance with Seller’s instructions and/or
recommendations. This warranty does not
apply to expendable or consumable parts
whose normal life expectancy is less than one
(1) year such as, but not limited to, non­rechargeable batteries, filament units, filter,
lamps, fuses etc. The Seller shall be released
from all obligations under this warranty in the
event repairs or modifications are made by
persons other than its own or authorized
service personnel or if the warranty claim
results from physical abuse or misuse of the
product. No agent, employee or representative
of the Seller has any authority to bind the
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warranty concerning the product. Seller makes
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but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties
of manufacturers of such components. THIS

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STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED
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SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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that Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for
breach of the above warranty, for any tortious
conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of
action, shall be the repair and/or replacement
at Seller’s option, of any equipment or parts
thereof, which after examination by Seller is
proven to be defective. Replacement
equipment and/or parts will be provided at no
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Failure of Seller to successfully repair any
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remedy established hereby to fail of its
essential purpose.

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Purchaser specifically understands and agrees
that under no circumstances will seller be liable
to purchaser for economic, special, incidental
or consequential damages or losses of any
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caused by reason of non operation of the
goods. This exclusion is applicable to claims
for breach of warranty, tortuous conduct or any
other cause of action against seller.

General Warnings

WARNING

1. The ZGARD C controllers described
in this manual must be installed,
operated, and maintained in strict
accordance with the labels,
cautions, warnings, instructions,
and within the limitations stated.

2. The ZGARD C controllers must not
be installed in outdoor areas or in
locations where explosive
concentrations of combustible
gases or vapors might occur in the
atmosphere: Class 1, Group A, B,
C, and D areas as defined by the
NEC. Because the controller is not
explosion-proof, it must be located
in non-hazardous areas.

3. Do not paint the ZGARD C
controllers.

4. The only absolute method to assure
the proper overall operation of a
gas detection instrument is to check
it with a known concentration of the
gas for which it has been calibrated.
Consequently, a calibration check
must be included as part of the
installation and as a routine
inspection of the system.

5. Use only genuine MSA replacement
parts when performing any
maintenance procedures provided
in this manual. Failure to do so may
seriously impair instrument
performance. Repair or alteration of
the ZGARD C controllers, beyond
the scope of these maintenance
instructions or by anyone other than
authorized MSA service personnel,
could cause the product to fail to
perform as designed, and persons
who rely on this product for their
safety could sustain serious
personal injury or death.

6. The ZGARD C controllers must be
installed, located and operated in
accordance to all applicable codes.
These codes include, but are not
limited to, the National Fire
Prevention Code and National
Electric Code.

7. Do not exceed the relay contact
ratings listed in this manual.
Otherwise, the relay operation may
fail, which can result in personal
injury or death.

Failure to comply with the above warnings

can result in serious personal injury or

death.

Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2 General Installation Guidelines

Section 3 ZGARD C 1-Channel Controller, General Information, Operating Specifications and Features

Installation and Set-up Display Mode

Relay Function, Setting up the Warning and Alarm Delays

Audible Alarm Device Setting, Warning and Alarm Set-Points

Section 4 ZGARD C 4-Channel Controller, General Information, Operating Specifications and Features

Installation and Set-up Display Mode, Number of Remote Sensor Inputs

Relay Function, Setting up the Warning and Alarm Delays

Audible Alarm Device Setting, Warning and Alarm Set-Points

Alarm Relay Latch Set-up, Analogue Output Adjustment

Section 5 Start-Up Procedure

Section 6 Parts List

Drawings ZGARD C 1-Channel Controller

106956-1A

106956-2A

106957-1A

106957-2A

General Information

Alarm Relay Latch Set-up, Analogue Output Adjustment

Installation Outline for 4-20mA Analog Signal Type sensors

Installation Outline for RS485 Digital Signal Type sensors

ZGARD C 4-Channel Controller

Installation Outline for 4-20mA Analog Signal Type sensors

Installation Outline for RS485 Digital Signal Type sensors

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Section 1

ZGARD C Controllers

General Information

The ZGARD C Controllers are microprocessor-based monitoring systems designed to interface with remote
gas sensors and perform user configured control functions for surveillance, activate ventilation equipment,
personnel alert or alarm indication. The controllers feature audible and visual status indicators with relay
outputs. MSA ZGARD S or GS sensor-transmitters are available to detect a wide variety of gases including
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide and Refrigerants.

The table below provides the distinctive features of the ZGARD C Controllers. This is a quick guide for
determining the functionally, capability and configuration of each controller.

ZGARD C CONTROLLER MODEL 1 CHANNEL

Number of Remote Sensors

Power LED (Green)

Digital Readout

Audible Alarm

Relay Mode, Energized
De-Energized

(Jumper H1-5 IN)

Time Delay

Warning Set Points

Alarm Set Points

Alarm Relay Latching

Optional Analogue Output

1 4

Yes None

1 + 3 digits 1 + 3 digits

Solid ON /

Variable,

(Jumper H1-6)

YES

(Jumper H1-3)

5 min. ON/OFF

OR

0-10 min., Pots

(H1-5 OUT)

Pot (H1-7 IN)

OR

35% FS

(H1-7 OUT)

Pot (H1-8 IN)

OR

50% FS

(H1-8 OUT)

YES

(Jumper H1-9)

4-20mA

(Hi-Select)

4 CHANNEL

Solid ON /

Variable,

(Jumper H1-6)

YES

(Jumper H1-3)

5 min. ON/OFF

(Jumper H1-5 IN)

OR

0-10 min., Pots

(H1-5 OUT)

Pot (H1-7 IN)

OR

35% FS

(H1-7 OUT)

Pot (H1-8 IN)

OR

50% FS

(H1-8 OUT)

YES

(Jumper H1-9)

4-20mA

(Hi-Select)

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Section 2

ZGARD C Controllers
Installation Guidelines

The performance of ZGARD C Controllers is dependent on the appropriate employment of the
associated remote gas sensors. The remote gas sensors should be strategically placed
closest to the areas where the target gases or vapors might occur in the atmosphere. Follow
the recommended guidelines listed below.

Mounting:

• Do not mount the controller to structures subject to vibration and shock, such as piping and piping
supports.

• Do not locate the controller near excessive heat source or in wet and damp locations.

• For proper cooling, allow at least five inches of clearance around all surfaces except for the mounting

surface. Also consider mounting the controller so it can be easily accessed for service and routine
testing.

• Make sure the controller is not blocked; otherwise front panel lights and controls will be obscured from
view.

• The controller has four mounting lugs; securely mount the instrument to a wall or support using

Wiring Connections:

Before putting a ZGARD C controller into operation, determine the capacity, designation and number of remote
gas sensors, and configure the controller according to the required application. Also refer to the ZGARD C
controllers Installation Outline drawings located in the back of this manual, which provides important information
regarding;

appropriate hardware.

• Operating power.

• Number and type of remote sensors.

• Required conductors and wire size.

• Relay wiring connection.

• 4-20mA Output wiring connection.

CAUTION

1. When wiring the controller, disconnect the main power to prevent bodily harm.

2. Do not use the controller power when connecting any external devices to the relay contacts.

3. Use shielded cable for wiring installation. Do not install low voltage signal cable in the same conduit as

the controller’s operating power and or relay wiring.

4. Do not exceed the contact ratings marked on the relays.

5. Make sure that each sensor is given a unique address (Jumper selected), or the ZGARD C controller

may not be able to communicate appropriately.

6. When connecting the remote sensors, make sure that all wiring is correct for the power and signal

leads. Ensure the RS485 bus wiring is not interchanged, or permanent damage to the sensor may

result.

7. Perform all wiring and conduit installation in accordance to the National Electrical Code.

8. The fuse at the input is a SloBlo type fuse and REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH A FUSE WITH THE

SAME RATING.

Failure to follow the above cautions can result in injury or property damage.

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Section 3

ZGARD C 1-Channel Controller

General Information

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Remote Sensor Input 1 only, 4-20mA analogue, 2 or 3wire OR RS485 digital data bus, 4-wire connection
Remote Sensor Power
Network Capacity
Power Requirements
(Optional)
Temperature
LED Readout
Status LED Indicators
Audible Alarm
Pushbutton
Alarm & Warning Set points
Sensor Fail Set point
Time Delays Fixed 5 minutes ON delay for Alarm and 5 minutes OFF delay for Warning or manually

Relay Outputs
Relay Action

Relay Contacts Rating
(Optional) Signal Output

Enclosure
(Optional)
Dimensions
Weight
Certification

Sensor Input: The ZGARD C 1-Channel controller

accepts 1 remote gas sensor. The MSA ZGARD S or
GS, 4-20mA 2 or 3-wire analogue or RS485 type
sensor. The RS485 serial communication sensors are
automatically recognized by the controller and establish
the sensor range and gas code type.

Readout: LED display exhibits the corresponding sensor
gas concentration level.

Warning and Alarm Set Points: The Warning and Alarm
threshold levels are independently adjustable on the
controller and can be set to any value between 0 and
100% Full-Scale (FS).

Delay Function: There are two user jumper selected
methods for setting the ZGARD C 1-Channel controller
warning and alarm delays. The first uses pre­programmed, fixed delays of 5 minutes OFF delay for
warning and 5 minutes ON delay for alarm. The second
allows adjusting of the delays from 0 to 10 minutes using
potentiometers.

Warning and Alarm Scheme: During a Warning event,
the Warning (Amber) LED will turn on and the warning
relay will be activated. No audible alarm is set off at this
time. Once a warning occurrence has been abated, the
associated warning LED will turn off and the warning
relay will be deactivated. If the 5 minute delay feature is
selected, then this action takes place after a 5 minute

24Vdc at 100mA / Input
1 Remote Gas Sensor
Standard 110Vac, 50/60 Hz ± 10% at 0.15 Amps
220Vac, 50/60 Hz ± 10% at 0.10 Amps; 24Vdc ± 10% at 0.5 Amps
Operating: -10° to 40°C (14° to 104°F); Storage: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
1 + 3 Digit LED display exhibits the channel number and gas level, at 2 second intervals
Power, Warning, Alarm and Sensor OK
Electronic device, 93 dB @ 0.3 meters with variable sound selection
Alarm reset and Silence function
Factory set at 35% and 50% Full-Scale, unless otherwise specified (Field Adjustable)
Non-adjustable

adjusted from 0 to10 minutes
Warning Relay, Alarm Relay and Sensor Fail Relay: Form C - SPDT
Alarm Relay Latching or Non-Latching, jumper selected

10 Amps 1/8 H.P., 125Vac, 5 Amps, 30Vdc, 6 Amps 1/8 H.P., 277Vac
4-20mA analogue output

Metal NEMA 1
Fiberglass NEMA 4X design

11.5” H (292 mm) x 10” W (254 mm) x 3.75” D (95 mm)

4.5kg (10 lbs.)
ENTELA (to CSA Standards)

delay period. During an Alarm event, the associated
Alarm (Red) LED will turn on and the alarm relay will be
activated. If the 5 minute delay feature is selected and the
alarm event has prolonged for a period of 5 minutes, then
the alarm relay will be activated and the audible device
will sound. Pressing the reset button on the front panel
will silence the audible device. Once the alarm
occurrence has been abated, the audible device will
silence (if not silenced already by reset button) and the
alarm relay will be deactivated. If any other active
channels reach the alarm state, the audible device will
sound with every new alarm event. Once all of the active
channels have been cleared of alarm events, the audible
device will silence (if not silenced already by reset button)
and the alarm relay will be deactivated.

Sensor Fail: If an analog sensor is used and the input is
between 1mA and 3.5mA, the Sensor OK LED will turn
off and the Sensor Fail Relay will be activated. Any
analog input below 1.0mA causes the controller to ignore
that analog input and treat that sensor as an RS485 type
sensor. If there is a lose of communication between the
controller and the remote gas sensor residing on the
RS485 network, the Sensor Fail Relay will be activated
and the Sensor OK LED will turn off.

Optional 4-20mA Output: The analogue output
continuously represents the signal generated by the
remote sensor output.

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