RKI Instruments Beacon 200 Specifications

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TWO CHANNEL WALL MOUNT CONTROLLER

Gas Detection For Life

Affordable 2 Point Monitor

Beacon™ 200 Model

Features

• Simultaneous readout on 2 channels

• Two alarm levels per channel

• Discrete and common relays

• Built in audible alarm

• NEMA 4X enclosure

• 4-20 mA outputs

• Proven, long-life sensors for a wide variety of gases

• Accepts any 4-20 mA transmitter input (24 VDC)

• Easy to install, operate and expand

• CSA, C/US classified

Industry Applications

• Petrochemical plants

• Refineries

• Water & wastewater treatment plants

• Pulp & paper mills

• Gas, telephone, & electric utilities

• Parking garages

• Manufacturing facilities

• Steel

• Automotive

• HVAC

The Beacon 200 is a powerful, low cost fixed system controller for two points of gas detection. It is

microprocessor controlled, versatile, simple to install and operate, and priced to be the industry’s

most economical two point controller. It is capable of connecting directly to RKI sensors for LEL level
combustibles, oxygen, CO2 and toxic gas sensors. The Beacon 200 can also accept any 4-20 mA
transmitter (2 or 3 wire, 24 VDC). Sensors can be mounted directly at the Beacon 200 housing, or
can be wired remotely from the controller.

The 10 amp rated relays are strong enough to actuate most external alarms and horns without using
slave relays. The digital display has backlighting and simultaneous readout of the gas type and con­centration.

The Beacon 200’s housing is rated NEMA 4X for corrosion resistance and a weather tight seal, and

complies with lock out / tag out standards. An external reset switch allows the alarm to be silenced
from outside of the controller housing. The Beacon 200 comes complete with a wall mounting kit for
easy installation.

RKI offers the industry’s widest selection of standard and toxic gas detection sensors, which can be

utilized with the Beacon 200, providing gas monitoring protection for almost any application.

RKI Instruments, Inc. • 33248 Central Ave. Union City, CA 94587 • Phone [phone] • [phone] • Fax [phone]

World Leader In Gas Detection & Sensor Technology

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Physical

Beacon™ 200 Model

Dimensions

Enclosure Wall mounting grey polycarbonate with hinged cover

Conduit Connection 3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 3 provided. 2 for sensor wiring and 1 for power & relay wiring

Wiring Termination Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max

Power

Controls 4 internal push buttons for setup, programming, and calibration. 1 external push button for alarm reset

Height: 10.5” (267 mm) x Width: 8.5” (216 mm) x Depth: 6.3” (158 mm)

100-240 VAC or 24 VDC standard. Battery backup option available

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)

Enclosure Rating

NEMA-4X enclosure, waterproof, chemical, and weather resistant.

-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.

Inputs

Direct Wired Sensors LEL, Oxygen, and toxic gas sensors. Remote amp required for greater than 500 feet

4-20 mA Sensors

Sampling Methods Accepts diffusion or sample draw heads

Accepts any 4-20 mA transmitter (24 VDC, 2 or 3 wire). A wide variety of RKI/Riken sensors are

available with 4-20 mA signals; (See list of detectable gases.) Wiring distances up to 5,000 feet

Outputs

7 relays - 10 amp rating (at 115 VAC), SPDT isolated contacts. 2 relays for gas alarm levels per channel,

Relays

plus 2 relays for common gas alarm and 1 common relay for malfunction. Relays fully programmable

for: increasing or decreasing alarm, latching or self reset, normally energized or normally de-energized,

time delay for alarm on and alarm off

4-20 mA Signal output, 4-20 mA (into 1,000 ohms impedance maximum), per channel

24 VDC 24 VDC (350 mA max) output provided to operate sample drawing adapters

Display Alphanumeric display with backlighting. 20 characters per line; 4 lines each

Audible

Visual 4 LED’s on the front cover for alarm status indication, pilot, and malfunction

Approvals

Warranty

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Built-in audible alarm, 94 dB, mounted on enclosure

Coded output: pulsing = gas alarm, steady = fail

CSA Certied to CSA C22.2 No. 1010 and ANSI/ISA S82.01

One year material and workmanship

Made in the USA

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