Manual

3.5 INSTALLATION
Optimum performance of ambient air/gas sensor devices is directly relative to proper location and installation practice.
3.5.1 Field Wiring Table
(4-20 mA output)
Detcon Model FP-524C combustible gas sensor assemblies require three conductor connection between power sup-
plies and host electronic controllers. Wiring designators are
+
(DC),
–
(DC) , and
mA
(sensor signal). Maximum
single conductor resistance between sensor and controller is 10 ohms. Maximum wire size for termination in the
sensor assembly terminal board is 14 gauge.
AWG Meters Feet
20 240 800
18 360 1200
16 600 2000
14 900 3000
Note 1:
This wiring table is based on stranded tinned copper wire and is designed to serve as a reference only.
Note 2: Shielded cable may be required in installations where cable trays or conduit runs include high voltage
lines or other sources of induced interference.
Note 3: The supply of power must be from an isolating source with over-current protection as follows:
AWG
Over-current Protection AWG Over-current Protection
22 3A 16 10A
20 5A 14 20A
18 7A 12 25A
3.5.2 Sensor Location
Selection of sensor location is critical to the overall safe performance of the product. Five factors play an important
role in selection of sensor locations:
(1) Density of the gas to be detected
(2) Most probable leak sources within the industrial process
(3) Ventilation or prevailing wind conditions
(4) Personnel exposure
(5) Maintenance access
Density
- Placement of sensors relative to the density of the target gas is such that sensors for the detection of
heavier than air gases should be located within 4 feet of grade as these heavy gases will tend to settle in low lying
areas. For gases lighter than air, sensor placement should be 4-8 feet above grade in open areas or in pitched areas
of enclosed spaces.
Leak Sources
- Most probable leak sources within an industrial process include flanges, valves, and tubing connec-
tions of the sealed type where seals may either fail or wear. Other leak sources are best determined by facility engi-
neers with experience in similar processes.
Ventilation
- Normal ventilation or prevailing wind conditions can dictate efficient location of gas sensors in a
manner where the migration of gas clouds is quickly detected.
Personnel Exposure
- The undetected migration of gas clouds should not be allowed to approach concentrated per-
sonnel areas such as control rooms, maintenance or warehouse buildings. A more general and applicable thought
toward selecting sensor location is combining leak source and perimeter protection in the best possible configuration.
Maintenance Access
Consideration should be given to easy access by maintenance personnel as well as the consequences of close prox-
imity to contaminants that may foul the sensor prematurely.
Model FP-524C Combustible Gas Sensor PG.8