RKI Instruments, Beacon 800

From RKI Instruments,

The Beacon 800, a versatile, low cost fixed system controller for up to eight points of gas detection. Microprocessor controlled and capable of accepting up to 8 separate 4-20 mA sensor transmitters which can be either 2 or 3 wire. The Beacon 800 can be powered by either 24 VDC, or from 85 up to 264 VAC. Simple to operate and comes complete with a wall mount installation kit.

Two large digital displays feature backlighting easy identification of both the gas type and the gas concentration for all 8 channels simultaneously. The Beacon 800 is housed in a NEMA 4X rated case for a weather tight seal. Case design complies with lock out / tag out standards and can be fully secured. The external reset switch allows alarms to be silenced from outside the controller housing. Bottom mounted wiring hubs allow for easy wiring.

Featuring 3 amp rated relays, the Beacon 800 can be wired directly to a variety of devices like alarm horns, buzzers, or lights; eliminating the need for costly external slave relays from the controller to devices. RKI provides the industry's widest selection of standard and toxic gas detection sensors for utilizization with the Beacon 800, providing gas monitoring protection for almost any application.

Features Include:

• Capable of up to 8 separate channels
• Digital display of all 8 channels simultaneously
• Compact, weatherproof, NEMA 4X enclosure
• 85 to 264 VAC or 24 VDC operation
• Long life sensors (2+ years typical)
• Accepts any 4-20 mA transmitter
• Audible alarm with reset button
• Two programmable alarm levels per channel
• Common alarm and fail relays
• Relay rating 3 amps, form C
• Low cost versatile solution

Applications include:

• Petrochemical plants
• Refineries
• Water & wastewater treatment pants
• Pulp & paper mills
• Gas, telephone, & electric utilities
• Parking garages
• Manufacturing facilities
• Steel
• Automotive
• HVAC