Beacon 800

Beacon 410 Gas Controller

  • Eight Channel Wall Mount Controller

    Gas detection should not be complicated. The Beacon 800 is gas detection simplified.

    The Beacon 800 is a versatile, low cost fixed system controller for one to eight points of gas detection. It is microprocessor controlled and is 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 85-264 VAC. It is simple to operate and comes complete with a wall mount installation kit.

    The 2 large digital displays have backlighting and easily identify 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. This case design complies with lock out / tag out standards and can be fully secured. An external reset switch allows alarms to be silenced from outside the controller housing. The bottom mounted wiring hubs allow for easy wiring.

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

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Features

  • 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

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

Specifications

Physical

Dimensions Height: 12.5" 318 mm, Width 11.0" 279 mm, Depth 6.4" 163 mm
Enclosure NEMA 4X non-metallic for indoor and outdoor locations
Conduit
Connection
3/4” NPT conduit hubs, 4 provided, for sensor, power, & relay wiring
Wiring
Termination
Screw type terminal block, 14 gauge max
Power
115 VAC & 220 VAC, or 24 VDC nominal, battery backup option available
Controls
Display PCB Control Switches:
  • UP/YES push button switch
  • DOWN/NO push button switch
  • ESCAPE push button switch
  • ENTER push button switch
  • External reset switch
  • On/Off toggle switch

Environmental

Operating Temp -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Temp -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Enclosure
Rating
NEMA-4X enclosure, chemical and weather resistant. Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.

Inputs

4-20 mA Sensors 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. Wiring distances up to 8,000 feet
Sampling Methods Diffusion and sample draw heads available

Outputs

Relays Two programmable Form-C (C, NO, NC) relays per channel, plus three common relays (Fail, Alarm-1 and Alarm-2). Beacon 410 has additional programmable relays. Beacon 800 has optional 4 relay expansion board.
4-20 mA Signal output, 4-20 mA (maximum load impedance 500 ohms), per channel
Display 4 x 20 backlit LCD display (two for Beacon 800)
Audible Built-in audible alarm, 94 dB, mounted on enclosure Coded output: pulsing = gas alarm, steady = fail
Visual 1. Alarm LED’s (on Display PCB) For fail and alarm conditions
2. Green Pilot LED to indicate AC power connected (on Display PCB)
3. An optional 24 VDC NEMA 4X strobe mounted to top of case (Beacon 410 only).

Approvals

CSA Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 1010 and ANSI/ISA S82.01

Warranty

One year materials and workmanship