SYSTEM METHANE DETECTOR SC-CH4/*

Systemic methane sensor (methane detector) SC-CH4/* is a device intended for continuous measurement of methane
concentrations within the range 0-100 % underground and on the surface of mine in methane and/or coal dust explosion
hazard zones.
In case of version SC-CH4/W with methane high concentration sensor CWx-3 it is a measuring point for percentage
content in demethanation pipelines.
Output signal from the detectors can be, depending on the version
- digital signal FSK,
- voltage signal 0,4 ÷ 2 V or 1÷ 5 V
- frequency coded 5 ÷ 12 kHz.
During measurements the sensor can work only in one selected system, i.e. transmission standard.
Systemic methane detector SC-CH4/* operates in the stand-alone mode and can be supplied from intrinsically safe power
supply unit or intrinsically safe power supply and transmission line of gas detection system.
The sensor is also performing the function of two threshold switch-off device, allowing control of external devices via 2
(galvanically isolated) dwo-states outputs. The sensor is also fitted with one two-state input which can be used for
confirmation of switching-off an external device.
Two alarm thresholds can be set on any value within the range 0÷2 % CH4 for version SC-CH4/* and/or 30÷80 % CH4 for
version SC-CH4/W. Exceeding or decreainge of a given alarm threshold results in activation of alarm that is pulsation of red
diode and change of state of the given detector's output (or outputs).
Green LED indicates operation of the device.

TWO PROGRAMMABLE ALARM THRESHOLDS

CAN WORK IN THREE STANDARDS OF TRANSMISSION

UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS PROTECTION TO CALIBRATION AND CONFIGURATION

ATEX Certificate:
OBAC 10ATEX032X

DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Zakład Produkcji i Montażu Urządzeń Górniczych
tel.: /32/ 323 43 46; e-mail: p1@carbo.com.pl
DG-019-05.07.2009
 TECHNICAL DATA:

Power supply - from intrinsically safe telemetric line Ui=60 V, Ii = 150 mA

- from intrinsically safe power supply unit U= 15 V; I = approx. 35 mA

Versions SC-CH4/n - Basic version

SC-CH4/s - Special version (modified software, different measurement range)

SC-CH4/W - Version for connection of high concentrations of methane detector CWx-3

SC-CH4/IR- Version chamber Infrared

Output signal - frequency 5 ÷ 12 kHz

- digital FSK
- voltage 0,4 ÷ 2 V or 1 ÷ 5 V

Principle of operation - Diffusion - catalytic measurement 0 ÷ 5 % CH4

penetration of gas to the cylinder
head - conductivity measurement 5 ÷ 100 % CH4 or 0 ÷ 100 % CH4

- measurement on the principle of detecting infrared radiation from 0 ÷ 100 % CH4

Accuracy for version SC-CH4/n and SC-CH4/s 0,1 % CH4 (range 0 ÷ 2,5 % CH4)

0,3 % CH4 (range 2,5 ÷ 5 % CH4)

3 % CH4 (range 5 ÷ 100 % CH4)

Accuracy for version SC-CH4/W 3 % CH4 (range 0 ÷ 100 % CH4)

5 % of measured value in range 60 ÷ 100 % CH4

Accuracy for version SC-CH4/IR 0,1 % CH4 (range 0 ÷ 3 % CH4)

5 % of measured value in range 3 ÷ 100 % CH4

Resolution 0,01 % CH4 (range 0 ÷ 5 % CH4)

0,1 % CH4 (range 5 ÷ 100% CH4)

Measuring method continuous

Response time T90 ≤ 3,5 sec. chamber pellistors

≤ 10 sec. chamber infrared
Air flow rate up to 10 m/s

Humidity < 95 % without condensation

Air dustiness max 1000 mg/m3

Impacts and vibrations not permissible

Temperature range
-20 ≤ Tamb ≤ 40 C

Protection level I M1 Ex ia I Ma
II 2G Ex ia II (CH4) T4 Gb

time of activation of alarm

thresholds AL1, AL2 below 1 sec.

Casing protection rating IP54

Dimensions 175 × 80 × 90 mm

Weight 0,9 kg