Model MCX-32-N1PModel MCX-32-N4XGas Detection ControllerOperator’s Installation and Instruction ManualCovers all Model MCX-32 Control SystemsDETCON, I
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 4 of 8824VDC input, the Interface PCA can provide a charging voltage for the battery if the c
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 5 of 88connected to the controller.1.4 Programming ConfigurationThe MCX-32 controller can be
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 6 of 882.2 N1P and N1R Enclosure Installation2.2.1 Mounting and Cable InstallationThe Model M
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 7 of 88240VAC that can power up to 32 sensors and any associated I/O modules. The MCX-32 con
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 8 of 882.3 N4X Enclosure Installation2.3.1 Mounting and Cable InstallationCAUTIONThe wall att
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 9 of 88NOTE:The power supply for the MCX-32-N4X controller can power up to a maximum of 32se
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 10 of 88AC Cable Entry PointDrill Hole in Area forAC Cable AccessDrill Hole in Area for Senso
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 11 of 88voltage to the batteries. See Section 5.4.5.6 Power Management Screen for setting up
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 12 of 883.0 I/O ConnectionsThere are two distinct RS-485 ports utilized in the MCX-32 control
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 13 of 88NOTEAnalog sensors used with the MCX-32 must supply 4mA for a zero reading and 20mA
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Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 14 of 884-20mAINPUTCOMMMSDLSDSensor 2Sensor 1Sensor 3Sensor 4Figure 11 Model DA-4 4-20mA Inpu
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 15 of 88The 4-20mA signals from the sensors are communicated by the DA-4 modules to the cont
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 16 of 88NOTEExternal devices attached to the DI4 outputs must require a tool to access their
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 17 of 884-20mAOutputCOMMMSDLSDOutput 4Output 3Output 1Output 2There are four4-20mA outputs o
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 18 of 88The AO-4 module would output a 4-20mA signal on its output 3 (Figure 13) correspondin
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 19 of 883.4 Alarm Relay Outputs (RL-4)There are four (4) Form C Single Pole Double Throw (SP
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 20 of 88the RL4/ALM Station Setup screen (see section 5.4.8). Once the relay modules have bee
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 21 of 88reached (alarm relays) or the sensor is not in fault (fault relay). In energized mod
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 22 of 88NOTE:The male connector must be plugged into the I/O module at one end of the DIN rai
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 23 of 88are set to default, (such as Alarm set points), and may need to be adjusted for prop
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 iiiTable of Contents1.0 Introduction...
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 24 of 88modified on the Channel Details screen for each channel corresponding to the appropri
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 25 of 88Port WTAnalogInputsChannel#ModbusAddress(Decimal)ModbusAddress(Hex)WTAnalogInputsCha
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 26 of 88The CXT Sentinel Slave Controller has the option of employing a Relay Output PCA. The
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 27 of 883.10 SmartWireless® CX Sentinel Sensor StationDetcon offers a SmartWireless® CX Sens
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 28 of 88Table 5 Wireless CX Sensor Station Analog Input Card Modbus™ AddressesPortCXSensorSta
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 29 of 883.11 Remote Monitoring and ControlThe MCX-32 has the ability for remote monitoring a
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 30 of 88These relays may be setup as Energized or De-energized, Silence or Non Silence, and L
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 31 of 884.0 CompactFlash CardThe MCX-32 controller has a feature that allows data logging wh
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 32 of 885.0 Operation5.1 Main Display ScreenThe Main Display screen of the MCX-32 controller
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 33 of 88Figure 25 Model MCX-32 Main Display Screen (Wireless Transceiver Section)Each tab di
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 iv5.4.1 Auto Configure System Screen ...
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 34 of 88Figure 26 Model MCX-32 Main DisplayNOTE:Alarm Reset and Alarm Silence are configurabl
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 35 of 88Figure 27 Channel Details ScreenThe Channel Details screen is used to view or change
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 36 of 88Figure 28 Wireless Transceiver Details ScreenThe Wireless Transceiver Details screen
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 37 of 88Figure 29 Main Menu ScreenNOTE:The COMPACT FLASH menu button only appears if a Compa
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 38 of 88Upon entering the Auto Configure System menu, selecting the ‘Start’ button allows the
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 39 of 88change the values for interval updates of RL4s, AO4s and wireless transceivers. Erro
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 40 of 885.4.2.2 RL4/Alarm Station Diagnostics ScreenThe RL4/Alm Stn Diagnostics menu button w
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 41 of 885.4.2.4 Modbus Timeouts ScreenThe Modbus Timeouts menu button displays four values p
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 42 of 88Figure 36 Update Intervals Screen5.4.2.6 Reset All Counters MenuSelecting the RESET A
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 43 of 88When logged in, selecting the ‘INHIBIT TIME’ field will open a numeric keypad used t
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 vFigure 13 Model AO-4 4-20mA Output Module ...
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 44 of 88individually toggled on or off or they can all be turned on or off for each port by s
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 45 of 88Date, simply select the value and then select ‘ENTER’ on the virtual keypad. The val
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 46 of 88Figure 42 Automatic Screen Switching Screen5.4.5.3 Contrast/Brightness ScreenThe Cont
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 47 of 88Figure 44 Modbus Address Screen5.4.5.5 Calibration ScreenThe Calibrate Screen menu a
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 48 of 88Figure 46 Power Management Screen (No Secondary Supply)The controller has the unique
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 49 of 88Figure 47 Power Management with Battery Charge ‘ON’When the battery feature is selec
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 50 of 885.4.7 Turn ON/OFF WTSThe Turn ON/OFF WTS screen allows selection of the number of act
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 51 of 88To activate an alarm device, simply select the correct Modbus address in the desired
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 52 of 88Figure 51 Auxiliary Relay Configuration Screen5.4.9 Change Password ScreenThe Change
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 53 of 88Figure 53 WT Setup Screen5.4.10.1 Low Battery Alarms ScreenThe Low Battery Alarms me
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 viFigure 65 Channel Description Entry...
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 54 of 88The low battery threshold for these type of transceivers is set at 6.00V from the fac
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 55 of 88When selected, ALARM TEST MODE menu button will simulate alarm conditions by increme
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 56 of 88Figure 57 Compact Flash Screen5.4.12.1 View TWA & Peak ScreenSelecting the VIEW T
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 57 of 88Figure 59 Events Screen5.4.12.3 Backup Configuration ScreenThe BACKUP CONFIGURATION
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 58 of 88Figure 61 Restore Configuration Screen5.4.12.5 Format Compact Flash ScreenThe CF card
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 59 of 885.4.13 About System ScreenThe About System screen displays important information abo
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 60 of 886.0 Controller SetupThe setup of the controller is critical for proper operation. Mod
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 61 of 88Table 6 Input Device Modbus™ Addresses for Port 1PORT CHANNELSERIALSENSORS(Hex)Wirel
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 62 of 88Table 7 Input Device Modbus™ Addresses for Port 2PORT CHANNELSERIALSENSORS(Hex)Wirele
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 63 of 88Table 8 Input Device Configuration Example for Port 1CHANNEL CHANNELSTATUSINPUTDEVIC
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 1 of 881.0 Introduction1.1 DescriptionThe Detcon MCX-32 is a multi-channel gas detection cont
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 64 of 88The RXT with one analog input sensor is assigned Modbus address 01h which corresponds
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 65 of 88The CXTDM sensor is assigned Modbus address 15h which corresponds to Channel 21 for
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 66 of 882. The sensor/device can be input manually by selecting the Device Type. This will op
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 67 of 88Figure 66 Gas/Units EntryChannel (ON/OFF)The Channel field is used to turn the chann
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 68 of 88Analog OutThe Analog Out field is set to ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. Unless there is and AO-4 asso
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 69 of 88select the appropriate field for the alarm. If selecting the alarm set-point, the di
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 70 of 886.2 Wireless Transceiver Channel SetupWhen a wireless transceiver is being added to t
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 71 of 88The Status is read from the transceiver and cannot be changed.WT (ON/OFF)The WT fiel
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 72 of 887.0 Remote DisplayThe Remote Display option affords the ability to connect a remote m
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 73 of 884. A set of terminal blocks labeled “RS-485” is available for connection to the MCX-
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 2 of 88NOTE:Each device in a network (wired or wireless) must have a unique Modbus address.Al
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 74 of 88NOTE:Alarm Reset and Alarm Silence are configurable at the controller only and operat
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 75 of 88Figure 75 Remote Display System Configuration ScreenThe System Configuration Screen
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 76 of 887.2.2.5 Power Management ScreenThe Remote Display has the ability to monitor the volt
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 77 of 888.0 TroubleshootingIf the MCX-32 display does not come on when power is applied to t
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 78 of 882. If I/O Modules are installed in the controller, ensure that the appropriate RS-485
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 79 of 888.1 Wireless Troubleshooting1. COMM ERRa. Verify all devices on a specific port are
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 80 of 889.0 Warranty and Customer SupportDetcon HeadquartersShipping Address: 4055 Technology
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 81 of 8810.0 SpecificationsSystem SpecificationsCapacity: 64 I/O ChannelsSensor Inputs: Anal
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 82 of 8810.1 Hexadecimal TableTable 9 Hexadecimal Conversion TableID#MSDLSDID#MSDLSDID#MSDLSD
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 83 of 8810.2 Remote Display RS-485 Register MapThe Characteristics of the Modbus slave port
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 3 of 881.3 System OperationThe heart of the MCX-32 controller is the backlit touch screen LC
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 84 of 88ModbusRegisterMCX-32Channel DescriptionModbusRegisterMCX-32Channel DescriptionModbusR
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 85 of 88Bit 8Not UsedBit 9Not UsedBit 10Not UsedBit 11Not UsedBit 12Not UsedBit 13Not UsedBi
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 86 of 8811.0 Appendix11.1 MCX-32 IP Address DocumentationThe MCX-32 has been configured for r
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev. 3.2 Page 87 of 88WHAT IS DHCP?The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol th
Model MCX-32Model MCX-32 Instruction Manual Rev.3.2 Page 88 of 88Shipping Address: 4055 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands Texas 77381Mailing Addr
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