Gas Controller

4800 Gas Controller
User Guide
Publish Date: April, 2007
Document Version 4.0
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Description.................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Key features............................................................................................................................................ 1
Expandable ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Easy to install and configure .................................................................................................................. 1
Easy to operate ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Communications capabilities.................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup.................................................................................................................... 3
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 3
What is the Installation Process? ................................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking the Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Environment ................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting the Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 4
Main Power Connection ......................................................................................................................... 5
AC Wire Size.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Proper Grounding ................................................................................................................................... 5
Optional DC Power Connection ............................................................................................................. 6
Analog Input Wiring............................................................................................................................... 6
Relay Wiring .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Digital Input Cards ................................................................................................................................. 9
RS-485 Wiring...................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Operation .................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to use the Keypad............................................................................................................................. 13
Key summary ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Light Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 15
How to Enter Text for Names................................................................................................................... 15
Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Viewing the Display ................................................................................................................................. 17
Automatic Alarm Screen ...................................................................................................................... 18
RUN Mode screens............................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4: PROGramming Mode from the Keypad ..................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: PROGramming Mode from the Keypad ..................................................................................... 21
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Display – Selecting a menu item .......................................................................................................... 21
Display – Changing a setting................................................................................................................ 21
Quick Programming Steps........................................................................................................................ 22
Step 1 - Determine how relays are going to be controlled.................................................................... 22
Step 2 – Configure the sensor inputs .................................................................................................... 23
Step 3 – Enter relays into the Relay Lists............................................................................................. 23
Step 4 – Save Programming ................................................................................................................. 24
System Wide Settings............................................................................................................................... 24
Sensor Channel Setting............................................................................................................................. 25
Analog Inputs ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Relay Outputs ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Relay List Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Relay Operations .................................................................................................................................. 29
Chapter 5: Modbus RTU Master .................................................................................................................. 31
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Port 1 Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 31
Initializing the Modbus Master Interface ................................................................................................. 33
Mapping 4800 Channels to Modbus Registers ......................................................................................... 34
Programming Channel Parameters ........................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6: Modbus RTU Slave .................................................................................................................... 36
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Serial Port Settings ................................................................................................................................... 37
Modem Settings........................................................................................................................................ 38
Modbus Slave ID...................................................................................................................................... 38
Register Mapping ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Error Returns ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Chapter 7: PC/Laptop Access....................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 8: Datalogging................................................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 9: Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 46
4800 Programming Sheets............................................................................................................................ 66
Index............................................................................................................................................................. 69
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Chapter 1: Description
Overview
The 4800 Gas Controller monitors, displays, controls and communicates current sensor readings and alarm
conditions for up to 40 wired sensors or up to 72 Modbus-connected sensors. The 4800 is available in
configurations from 8 to 48 analog inputs, 4 to 24 relay outputs and from 8 to 72 Modbus RTU inputs.
Input sensors can be gas sensors or any other sensor that produces a 0-20ma current or 0-10VDC voltage or
a Modbus RTU digital output. All inputs are converted into engineering units for display, status
annunciation
Key features
• Supports common, low and high relays for groups and individual channels
• Relay deactivation based on sensor input or time elapsed since alarm
• Supports wide range of engineering units including ppm, ppb, %vol, %, %lel
• Any sensor can control any relay providing extreme flexibility
• Controls up to 9 local or remote relays from a single alarm condition
• Automatic detection and alarming of open loops, low battery, or power fail
• Event and data recording
• 24 hour battery backup
• Industry-leading 5-year warranty
• Modbus Master and Slave capability
• Voice prompts for programming and review
• Alarm notification to phones, cells, pagers and faxes
• Optional Internet programming and reporting
Expandable
• Simple and affordable plug in cards for sensors, relays, or digital inputs
• Supports 8-48 input sensors
• Relay expansion using 4-channel cards
• Additional expansion through networking
Easy to install and configure

• Five minute setup from keypad or PC connection
• Front panel display and voice prompts
• Works with any manufacturer’s linear 4-20mA or low voltage sensors
• Meets and exceeds specs of virtually all fixed gas controllers
• Quick sensor setup
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Easy to operate
• Bright front-panel LEDs enable rapid on-site diagnosis of warnings and alarms
• Function keys provide quick access to channel readings, alarms, alarm acknowledgement, peak readings,
clearing peaks, disarming unit and more
• Printer port enables data dump of all system settings, states, and programming
• Optional remote access by Internet, phone, or cell phone
Communications capabilities
• Alarm notification via fax, voice, pager
• Daily fax status reports
• Internet monitoring service
• Modbus Master to distributed sensors
• SCADA interface (Modbus Salve)
• Communicate between multiple 4800 Controllers
• Wireless communication
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
Overview
This chapter provides information on installing the 4800 Gas Controller and confirming its initial operation. Performing
a proper installation ensures the correct operation of the 4800 for maximum life.
Please read the entire chapter before starting the installation.
What is the Installation Process?

Installation consists of the following steps:
1. Unpacking the Equipment

2. Mounting the Equipment
3. Connecting the Main Power
4. Connecting the Input and Output Cards
5. Testing the System
Each step is described in detail in the remainder of this chapter.
Unpacking the Equipment

The 4800 Gas Controller is shipped with the following:
• The 4800 in either a NEMA 4X plastic enclosure or metal enclosure,

• A set of I/O cards installed,
• An installed backup battery,
• User Guide, and
• phone cord.
Operating Environment
The 4800 should be installed in an environment that is not subject to shock or vibration. The operating temperature of
the 4800 is -40 to 150ºF (-40 to 66ºC).
If the 4800 is going to be operating at temperatures below the operating temperature, we recommend that controlled
heaters or heat strips be installed to keep the temperature adequately warm. Contact your local distributor,
representative or the factory for additional information
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Mounting the Equipment
The 4800 Gas Controller is available in a NEMA 4X enclosure or panel/flush mount enclosure
• The NEMA 4X enclosure, which can be mounted indoors or outdoors.
NEMA Enclosure
Figure 1- NEMA 4X dimensions
Panel/Flush Mount Enclosure
Figure 2 Panel/Flush Enclosure Mounting Dimensions
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Main Power Connection
The 4800 Gas Controller operates on 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60Hz. There are no selections required by the
user to select the input power. The main AC is connected to the 4800 using the AC terminal block located
inside the unit.
The terminal block is labeled L=Line (black), G=Ground (green or green/yellow), N=Neutral (white)
Figure 3 - AC power wiring
For the NEMA enclosure, you must drill an access hole to bring the wires into the unit. The access hole should be
drilled on either the bottom or side of the enclosure.
WARNING! Ì Be sure to look inside the unit prior to drilling so that you can be sure there is sufficient
clearance for the hole and the fitting that you are using.
AC Wire Size
The AC line wire should be 16 AWG or heavier wire.
Proper Grounding
Elite must be earth-grounded by connecting a true earth ground to the ground terminal designated by the symbol.
NOTE The Ground (green or green/yellow) wire should be made at least 2 inches longer than the
other wires as a safety precaution in the event that the line cord is pulled out of the unit.
The 4800 can be damaged by power surges and lightning through the telephone line and power supply. Although the
4800 has built-in surge protection, we strongly recommend that additional protection be obtained for the unit and for
any electronic equipment that is attached to your power supply and telephone lines. Power surge protection is
especially important if you live in a lightning-prone area.
NOTE Lightning damage is not covered under warranty.
CAUTION a Failure to supply a good earth ground for the AC power causes the 4800’s internal surge and
lightning protection to be ineffective.
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Optional DC Power Connection
For applications where standard AC power is not available, the 4800 can be powered by an external DC power source.
The system operates exactly the same with the exception of the following:
DC power source 4800 Gas Controller operation

15-18 VDC Same as with AC
12-14 VDC Same as with AC except the supplied backup battery is not charged by the 4800
To connect an external 15 to 18 VDC supply, disconnect the wiring harness that attaches the power supply mounted
above the backup battery from the processor board mounted on the hinged door. The easiest way to disconnect this
harness is to unplug the quick disconnect connector from the processor board and then unscrew the three (3) wires from
the plug.
Analog Input Wiring
The analog input board has terminals for up to eight (8) channels to be connected. Each board is equipped with a quick
disconnect socket that allows for easy connection of sensor wires. There are two (2) connections for each sensor, a (+)
and a (-) as labeled on the board bracket.
Inputs to the board may be any of the following for each individual channel:
Unipolar Voltage Current

0 – 1 Volts 0 – 20ma
0 – 5 Volts 4-20ma
1 – 5 Volts
0 – 10 Volts
The current inputs, 0 to 20ma and 4 to 20ma, require a supply of power to operate. You may power these inputs using
the 24VDC supply that is on the side of the analog card or you may connect to an external power supply. The 24VDC
supply can source up to 300ma on each analog input card, however the total available in an entire system is only
500ma.
Each channel of the Analog input cards accept either current or voltage inputs, that are configurable through the
programming. There are no switches or jumpers to set.
NOTE The (-) return on each Analog Input channel is connected to ground. If you are going to daisy-
chain a current loop, then the 4800 connection must be the last in the loop.
Current inputs require power to be supplied to them. The power can originate from the Analog Input card, an external
power source or the sensor itself may have a transmitter.
Each input channel is independent of any other input channel. A fault on one channel does not affect the conversion
result on the other channels.
Industrial Scientific recommends that you use medium-gauge wire (14 to 24 AWG) twisted pair.
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NOTE: The loop resistance is 240 ohms.
The maximum current from the 24VDC
supply on the analog card is 250ma. The
entire Elite can supply 300ma.
Figure 4 - Analog 4-20ma and Voltage connections for analog input cards
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NOTE: The loop resistance is 240
ohms. The maximum current from the
24VDC supply on the analog card is
250ma. The entire Elite can supply
300ma.
Figure 5 - Analog 4-20ma and Voltage connections for analog input cards with separate 24VDC
connector
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Relay Wiring
Each relay output board has terminal connections for four (4) relays. The 4800 can be configured for a maximum of 24
relays, each independently controlled either directly or under alarm conditions.
Each board is equipped with two quick-disconnect sockets that allow for easy connection of sensor wires. There are
three (3) connections for each relay: Normally Open (NO), Common (C) and Normally Closed (NC) as labeled on the
board bracket.
Relay outputs are typically used to control other equipment, lights, horns or visual alarm indicators.
Each relay output board has four (4) Form C Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) relays. Switching capability of each
relay is:
8 Amps at 125 VAC 6 Amps at 277 VAC 5 Amps at 30 VDC
The following diagram shows proper wiring for a relay.
Removable connector
NOTE: top 2 connection points are NOT used
Figure 6 - Relay wiring
Digital Input Cards

The digital input boards are 8 channel modules. Each board is equipped with a quick disconnect plug that allows for
easy connection of sensor wires. There are two (2) connections for each sensor, a (+V) and a (IN) as labeled on the
board bracket.
Inputs to the board may be either: Dry contact, or 0-30VDC signals (0-6VDC is open, 6-30VDC is closed)
24 volts is used to complete the dry contact circuit to provide a means to break down the dielectric buildup on dirty
switch contacts. The +V connection is 24VDC.
Each digital input is designed to monitor a Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) relay or voltage input.
Terminals for all input channels are located on the opposite end of the card from the LEDs. There are separate quick
disconnect connectors for each group of 4 inputs. The channel numbers are located on the metal housing next to each
connector.
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Notice that each connector has two (2) terminals, (IN) and (+V). If all of your inputs are originating from a location
near each other, you can wire all of the (+V) signals together on the Elite connector and take a single (IN) signal to
your sensors. See Figure 8.
If your inputs are widely distributed, we recommend that you use two (2) wires for each input. See Figure 7.
Medium gauge (18 to 22 WG) twisted pair wire such as Beldon #8205 or equivalent is acceptable. You may also use a
multi-conductor cable if all your wiring is in the same panel.
Normally Open
Normally Closed
Figure 7 - Preferred input wiring: two wires per channel.
Daisy-chained wiring using a

common voltage source
Normally Open
Normally Open
Normally Closed
Voltage input: 6-25 VDC
Contact closes to ground. Input

Channel State is set to Normally
Closed.
Figure 8 - Daisy-chained, direct voltage input and contact to ground wiring.
The 24VDC signal (+V) must be daisy-chained to all common points on the sensors that are being monitored to supply
a power signal that can be sensed by the Elite.
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RS-485 Wiring
The 4800 supports RS-485 communication through Port 1. Port 1 can be configured to use either the DB9 RS-232 port
or the RS-485 port through the Options Setup (8). Both are located on the back of the large printed circuit board.
The RS-485 connection is a removable screw-terminal connector.

Open Term
Gnd
B
A
If the 4800 is on the end of the 485 communication line, move the jumper from the Open position to the Term position
to terminate the RS-485 line.
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Chapter 3: Operation
Overview
The 4800 Gas Controller provides real-time display and alarming of gas sensors. Gas sensors are connected to the
4800 as current or voltage signals to 8-channel analog input cards. There can be up to 6 8-channel cards in a system for
48 sensors total. Each sensor has several alarm limits associated with it, each of which can control a separate alarm
relay. The 4800 has 4-channel relay cards to control lights, horns, blowers or other equipment.
The display shows the current status of alarms, sensor readings, peak values, calibration times and all programming
prompts and settings. Programming is performed by pressing keys on the keypad and listening to and viewing the
programming prompts. LEDs are provided for each sensor and relay and indicate the current state of each.
Display
Microphone for recording
voice alarm messages
Keypad
Speaker for voice prompts
LEDs for system status
LEDs for each sensor and

relay
Figure 9 - 4800 Gas Controller Front Panel
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How to use the Keypad
The keypad allows functions to be performed locally by pressing individual keys or sequences
of keys. The keypad is divided into several sections, each with its own color.
The red keys The RED keys are the typical phone-pad keys and are used to enter numbers to navigate through
menus, enter phone numbers, and select various options when programming. Several of the
RED keys are split, where the top of the key has a number or symbol and the bottom of the key
provides a function.
EXAMPLE ¾ 5
SpkrPh
The 5 key has SpkrPh at the bottom, providing access to the Speaker Phone function.
The green keys The GREEN keys provide quick single-key operation for specific functions. Each of the
GREEN keys is split:
• The top of key indicates the operation performed when the system is in RUN mode, and
• The bottom of the key indicates what operation is performed when the system is in
PROGramming mode.
EXAMPLE ¾ Disarm
The Disarm/Bksp key allows you to disarm the system when in RUN mode and erase
Bksp
the previous key entry when in PROGramming mode.

The blue keys The BLUE keys, or Quick Access keys. The bottom row of the display has text above each key
that defines the function that is performed when that F-key is pressed.
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Key summary
Below is a listing of each key in RUN mode and in PROGramming mode.
Key When in RUN mode When in PROGramming mode

1 Puts the 4800 into the PROGramming 1.
PROG
mode
2 At the top level of the menu, puts the 4800

Run
into RUN mode. When not at the top of the
menu, functions like a 2.
3 3 System Status
4 Checks for a dial-tone 4. Phone (optional)
5 Enables the speaker phone 5.

SpkrPh
6 6. Schedules (optional)
RED keys
7 Enables activation/de-activation of 7. Relay List Setup
specified relay lists
8 8. Serial Port, Modbus Master/Slave Setup
9 9. Channel Configuration
0 Speaks and displays status of specified 0.

Status
channels.
* *.
# Completes entry or backs up the menu.

Enter
Ack Acknowledges all unacknowledged Clears any entry made for the specified
Clear
alarms function
Arm Enables call-out of alarms Resets the entry made to the factory default
Reset
value
GREEN keys
Disarm
Disables call-out of alarms Erases the previous key entry
Bksp
Puts the 4800 at the top of the selection

Home
menu
F1 F2 Quick Access key – specific function is

displayed above the key on the display.
BLUE keys F3 F4
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Front Panel Light Indicators
The LEDs associated with the System provide information about the primary power source, battery condition,
telephone line condition, and the mode of the 4800.
System LEDs are located to the left of the keypad. Each LED can have five unique states, which are described in the
table below.
LED Off Solid Green Blinking Solid Red Blinking Red

Green
Primary Power 4800 is off 4800 is being In Bootloader. 4800 is being 4800 is being
powered through Will enter the powered by the powered by the
the Primary Power application in 10 internal backup internal battery.
source (either minutes or by battery, the alarm The alarm
120/240 VAC or pressing the is acknowledged. condition is
15VDC) HOME key unacknowledged
Battery Condition No battery or Battery is fully Battery is being Battery is low. The Battery is low.
connection to charged charged alarm is Alarm is
battery has failed acknowledged. unacknowledged.
Phone Line Status Line OK or Phone Off hook Ring detected Line fault – no dial
channel is disabled tone detected.
4800 Status In RUN mode In PROGramming Disarmed – 4800

mod e does not control
relays or call out
on alarms
How to Enter Text for Names

The 4800 allows the user to enter names for the Site (Unit) and for each channel. Entering names is very similar to
entering names on most cell-phones that are used today.
On the bottom of each key, there are letters and numbers. To select a specific letter or number, press that key the
designated number of times. For example, to enter the letter ‘L’, press the 5 key 3 times.
NOTE The 4800 capitalizes the first letter of each word. All subsequent letters are lower case.
Key to Number of times to press the key

Press 1 2 3 4 5
1 space 1 +
2 A B C 2 .
3 D E F 3 ,
4 G H I 4 -
5 J K L 5 *
6 M N O 6 #
7 P R S 7 /
8 T U V 8 Space
9 W X Y 9 Space
0 Q Z 0 0 @
* Erase
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Operation
The 4800 monitors all sensor inputs and evaluates all alarm conditions when in the RUN MODE. While in this mode,
the 4800 automatically displays all enabled sensor channels. Enabled channels are those that have a green LED shown
on the analog input card.
In addition to the sensor input channels, digital inputs and relays, there are System Channels that are internal to the
4800.
System Channel name Function

channel #
01 Primary Power Monitors the 15VDC power connection to the main processor board.
Alarms when voltage exceeds the Low or High limits.
02 Battery Power Monitors the 12VDC backup battery power.

Alarms when the voltage exceeds the Low or High limits.
03 Phone The 4800 checks the phone line every 2 hours for a dial-tone.
Alarms when there is no dial-tone. A relay can be driven on alarm, but no phone
calls made.
04 Temperature Monitors the on-board temperature in degrees C.

Alarms when the temperature exceeds the Low or High limits.
05 Auxiliary Power Monitors the 24VDC supply voltage for powering current loops.
Alarms when the voltage exceeds the Low or High limits.
06 Communications When Modbus RTU Master or Slave communications are enabled this channel
indicates if there is a communications failure because of:
• Complete loss of communication
• Invalid Modbus ID
• Invalid register number
• Incorrect baud rate
07 Sensor Loop Also known as a Sensor Fault.

Monitors all enabled 4-20ma inputs for detection of an open-loop.
Alarms when the input value on any enabled 4-20ma input drops below the Open
Loop Low Limit set through Options Setup(8) > Analog Scaling(4)
The default level is 0ma.
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The channel numbering and function of each LED is shown below.
SLOT 10 SLOT 20 SLOT 30 SLOT 40 SLOT 50
Analog Analog Analog Analog Relay

Input Input Input Input Output
1 1 1 1 1 Channel 52
2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
Channel 47
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
LED Legend
Off Disabled
Green Normal
Amber Blinking Low Alarm
Amber Solid Low Alarm Acknowledged
Red Blinking High Alarm
Red Solid High Alarm Acknowledged
Figure 10 - Channel numbering
Viewing the Display

If the 4800 is in the RUN MODE and there is no keypad activity for 30 seconds, an automatic scrolling or rotating
display shows the current value of every analog channel that is enabled.
31 - CLO2 Current channel # and name

0.3 ppm Current reading
Ak Lo Alarm states
Peak < > Paus
(Acknowledged and
in Low Alarm)
F1 F2 F3 F4
View Move to Pause

Peak previous on this
for this or next channel
channel channel
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Automatic Alarm Screen
When any channel goes into alarm, the display automatically changes to show the current conditions of those particular
channels.
If any channel goes into alarm, the Alarm

31 LEL NW-section
Screen is automatically displayed. All
11.5 %lel channels that are in alarm are automatically
LO AL shown one at a time.
EXIT Paus
For example, Channel 31 is monitoring an

LEL sensor in the NW section, which is at
11.5 %lel, has exceeded the Low (LO) limit
and is in alarm (AL).
Pressing the Paus ( F4 ) key pauses the

31 LEL NW-section screen on a particular channel of interest.
11.5 %lel
41 NW Light: On
EXIT < > Scrl Displays all relays being controlled and
the relay states.
Press the < or > to move the previous or next

channel.
Press the Scrl ( F4 ) key to return to the

scrolling display of all channels in alarm.
RUN Mode screens

Users can view sensor Data, Peaks, and Calibrations on the screen through the following process:
User Input Display Shows
RUN MODE display

RUN MODE 05/10/03
F1 to go to the View Channel display 08:00:00
SITE ID
F2 to go to the Print Reports display View Prnt Alms Clr
F3 to go to the Channels in Alarm display
F4 to go to the Clear Peaks display
F1 F2 F3 F4
View Channel display

View Channel
F1 to return to the RUN MODE display
Enter Ch# [01-98]:
F4 to go to the Scrolling Sensor display Exit Scrl
Enter a channel number to go to the View Data display.

F1 F2 F3 F4
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View Data
31 - CLO2
F1 to go to View Peaks 0.1 ppm
F2 to move to the previous channel Peak < > Scrl
F3 to move to the next channel
F4 to go to the Scrolling Sensor display
F1 F2 F3 F4
NOTE: If the channel is a Modbus sensor channel there is an 71 – Bldg. X14 O2 44

additional 2-character field in the upper right-hand corner that 19.5%
indicates the seconds after the minute that the last successful Peak < > Scrl
reading from the sensor was performed. This value changes every
time a successful read occurs.
F1 F2 F3 F4
View Peaks
31 – CLO2
F1 to go to the View Cals display Peak: .4 ppm
At: 02/06/03 07:22
F2 to move to the previous channel Cal < > Scrl
F4 to go to the Scrolling Sensor display F1 F2 F3 F4
View Cals
31 – CLO2
F1 to go to the View Data display Cal: 06/12/03 12:00
End: 06/12/03 12:08
F2 to move to the previous channel Data < > Scrl
F4 to go to the Scrolling Sensor display
F1 F2 F3 F4
Scrolling Sensor display

33 – H2S
F1 to go to the RUN MODE display 11 ppm
Lo Alm Ack
F4 to go to the View Data display Exit Paus
Automatically scrolls through all enabled sensor channels.

F1 F2 F3 F4
NOTE: This is displayed automatically when the 4800 has not had
any input for 1 minute.
Clear Peaks
Clear Peaks
F1 to go to the RUN MODE display
Chan #[11-68]:
F4 to clear all peaks Exit All
Enter a specific channel to clear the peaks. F1 F2 F3 F4
NOTE: User is required to confirm clearing any peaks
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RUN MODE 05/10/03
08:00:00
View Prnt Alms Clr
F1 F2 F3 F4
Clear Peaks
Chan # [11-68]:
Exit All
Clear
Peak
F1 F2 F3 F4
31 - CLO2
0.1 ppm
Al Lo
Exit < > Cfg
Alarms
F1 F2 F3 F4
Print Reports
Exit Evt I/O Sys
Print
F1 F2 F3 F4
View Channel
Enter Ch# [01-98]:

Exit Scrl
View
31 - CLO2
F1 F2 F3 F4 0.1 ppm
Peak < > Scrl
F1 F2 F3 F4
F1 31 – CLO2
Peak: .4 ppm
At: 02/06/03 07:22
Data < > Scrl
F1 F2 F3 F4
Figure 11 - RUN mode display options
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Chapter 4: PROGramming Mode from the Keypad
Overview
PROGramming mode allows the user to:
• Change system wide settings
• Name of the unit
• Date/Time
• PROGramming Access Code
• Assign sensors to unused channels
• Change the sensor on a channel
• Change the settings for a sensor
• Low and High limits
• Scaling
• Relays to control
• Name of the channel
• Engineering units
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PROGRAM MODE is entered by pressing the PROG
key while on the RUN mode display.
2
RUN mode is re-entered by pressing the Run
key from the PROGRAM MODE display.
NOTE If an Access Code has been entered, the user is prompted to enter it before PROGramming mode
is entered.
Display – Selecting a menu item
MENU or Sub-Menu
SYSTEM SETUP
Valid selections are
Enter Sel[0-8]: 0 through 8.
Display – Changing a setting
SYSTEM SETUP MENU

Prgm/Run Delay
[1-1440 mins]: 60 Setting to change/view
Valid Values Current setting
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Quick Programming Steps
While there are a large number of options available in the 4800, it is very easy to get the system up and operating if you
first decide on what sensors are being monitored and what relays are going to be controlled.
Step 1 - Determine how relays are going to be controlled

- A single relay for low, single relay for high and single relay for fault
- A separate relay for low and high for each sensor and a separate relay for fault
- Multiple relays for low, high and fault
- etc.
The following table should help in deciding which relays to control for which alarm conditions.
System Channel Relay list Actions

Communication (06)
Sensor Fault (07)
Sensor Channel Low Relay List Actions High Relay List Actions
11 -
12 -
13 -
Relay List Number Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4

1
2
For example,
System Channel Relay List Action

into/out of
Sensor Fault (07) 6 Energize / Deenergize
Sensor Channel Low Relay List Action High Relay List Action
into/out of into/out of
11 – CO Area 1 1 Energize / Deenergize 2 Energize / Deenergize
12 – CL Area 1 1 Energize / Deenergize 2 Energize / Deenergize
13 – CO Area 2 3 Energize / Deenergize 4 Energize / Deenergize
14 – CO Fan - - 5 Energize / Disable– 30
minute duration
Relay Channel Pulse Duration

31, 32, 33, 34 -
41. 42. 43 -
44 1800 seconds
Relay List Number Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4

1 31 - light
2 32 - horn
3 33 - light 41 - DCS
4 34 - horn 42 - DCS
5 43 - fan
6 44 - light
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Step 2 – Configure the sensor inputs
For each sensor input, perform the following actions.
Keystrokes Actions
HOME 1 9 <channel number> - Select the channel to program

UP and DOWN arrows (F2, F3) - Select the sensor type desired.
ENTER key - Accept your selection
ENTER key or new value - Low limit
ENTER key or new value - High limit
ENTER or Lo Alarm Relay List Number - Enter a Relay List number
ENTER or Hi Alarm Relay List Number - Enter a Relay List number
ENTER or 1 to energize, 2 to do nothing - 1 - Energize the relay when in the Low Alarm
ENTER or 0 to deenergize, 2 to do nothing - 0 - Deenergize the relay when back to Normal
ENTER or 1 to energize, 2 to do nothing - 1 - Energize the relay when in the High Alarm
ENTER or 0 to deenergize, 2 to do nothing - 0 - Deenergize the relay when back to Normal
ENTER or 0 or 1 - 0 – Relay stays energized if alarm is acknowledged
1 - Select option 1 for Channel Name
ENTER or 1 to record a channel message - Enter channel message for each sensor channel
ENTER or 1 to enter a channel name - Enter channel name for each sensor channel
(press the F1, F2 and F4 for letters)
ENTER - Enter another channel number if desired
HOME - Entry complete
Step 3 – Enter relays into the Relay Lists

For each Relay List, enter the physical relays into that List.
NOTE Each physical relay is automatically inserted as the first relay in a Relay List of the same
number.
For example, if your system has physical relays 31-34, then relay 31 is in Relay List 31, relay 32
is in Relay List 32, etc.
If you are not going to have more than one relay in a list, you do not have to complete any Relay
Lists – just enter the physical relay number.
Keystrokes Actions
HOME 1 7 - Activate Relays options

2 - Setup Relay Lists
01 - Relay List 1 [11-98]
1 - Relay List Position 1 [1-9]
nn - Enter physical relay number (e.g. 31)
- Enter next position for another relay number if desired
HOME - Entry complete
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Step 4 – Save Programming
Press HOME 2 to save programming into non-volatile memory.
System Wide Settings

These settings affect the overall operation of the system. These settings are typically adjusted during the initial
installation, but can be modified at any time.
NOTE Press the # key to:

• move to the next program setting or
• to move up a level in the menu or
• to accept your entry
PROGramming MODE display

PROGRAM MODE
3
to enter System Setup System Ready
Enter Sel[0-9]:
System Setup display

SYSTEM SETUP
0 – System Identification
1 – Access Code Enter Sel[0-8]:
2 – Ring Count
3 – Date and Time
4 – System Delays
5 – Code Version Number
6 – Reset to System Defaults (Backup/Restore)
7 – Reset Counters
8 – Local Speaker Volume
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Sensor Channel Setting
These settings affect the operation of the channel monitoring a sensor. These settings are typically adjusted during the
initial installation, but can be modified at any time.
When you select a sensor, the High and Low limits, engineering units, display resolution, and relay controls are
automatically set. The following table shows the various sensors and their setting that can be selected.
NOTE Selecting the General sensor type allows you to connect other analog inputs like temperature,
humidity, pressure, etc. to the 4800
Selection Default Range Low High Units Alarm Relay Control

Limit Limit Mode
Name
Into Out of Into Out of
Low Low High High
Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm
0 General 0-100.0 0.00 100.0 <none> 0 on off on off
1 CO 0-999 35.0 70.0 ppm 3 on off on off
2 H2S 0-500 10.0 20.0 ppm 3 on off on off
3 NO 0-999 25.0 50.0 ppm 3 on off on off
4 NH3 0-200 22.00 50.00 ppm 3 on off on off
5 NO2 0-100 1.0 2.0 ppm 3 on off on off
6 SO2 0-100 2.00 4.00 ppm 3 on off on off
7 CL2 0-99.9 0.5 1.0 ppm 3 on off on off
8 HCN 0-30 5.00 10.00 ppm 3 on off on off
9 HCL 0-30 5.00 10.00 ppm 3 on off on off
10 PH3 0-1 0.30 0.60 ppm 3 on off on off
11 CL02 0-2 0.30 0.50 ppm 3 on off on off
12 O2 0-30 19.50 23.50 %vol 0 on off on off
13 H2 0-999 50.0 100.0 ppm 0 on off on off
14 LEL 0-100 10 20 %lel 3 on off on off
15 CO_H2 0-999 35.0 70.0 ppm 3 on off on off
16 ETO 0-999 35.0 70.0 ppm 3 on off on off
17 O3 0-1 .1 .3 ppm 3 on off on off
18 CO2 0-1 .2 .4 % 3 on off on off
NOTE Press the # key to:

• move to the next program setting or
• to move up a level in the menu or
• to accept your entry
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9 CHAN CONFIGURATION
to enter Channel Configuration
Chan Num[01-98]:
Enter either a physical channel number or a Modbus channel
number.
NOTE Channel numbers are 2 digits, the first digit is the SLOT the second digit is the CHANNEL in
the slot.
Analog Inputs
Select a sensor type using the F2 and F3 keys.
Analog Input Chan xx
Sens = <1-CO>
Ç È
Modify the Low and High limits if desired.

Analog Input Chan xx
CO
Low Limit: 35
Modify the Low and High limits if desired.
Enter a Low Alarm Relay List and the state the relay should take
upon entering the Low Alarm area and upon returning to the Low Alarm Relay List
CO
Normal state. List#[0-64]:
Enter a 0 if no relays are to be controlled.
Valid relay states are:

Low Alarm Relay List
0 De-energize the relay Relay Low Alarm State
1 Energize the relay Energized [1-2]: 1
2 Do not change the relays state (disabled)
NOTE: Physical relays are entered into Relay Lists. Each Relay Low Alarm Relay List
List can contain from 1 to 9 physical relays. There are a total of CO
Relay Low Norm State
64 Relay Lists that can be created. Deenergized [0,2]: 0
REPEAT FOR THE HIGH ALARM RELAY LIST
If relays are left on after a sensor has left an alarm condition, the CHAN CONFIGURATION
relay can be de-energized by pressing the Ack key if enabled for
Off on Ack[0-1]:
this channel. To enable this function, enter a 1.
The default is to leave the relays energized [0].
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Modify channel parameters:
Analog Input Chan 11
Selections 0 through 6 allow you to modify the default settings or CO
adjust any settings you desire. Full descriptions of each setting are Enter Sel[0-6]:
found in the Glossary.

0 – Channel Conversion
Input Type [0-5]
Decimal Position [0 to 9] NOTE: To change the Scaling of a channel,
Engineering Units [0-34] modify the Zero and/or Full Scale settings. Enter
Scale Input [0-1] these values with the assumed Decimal Position.
Zero Scale (value at 4ma or 0V)
Full Scale (value at 20ma, 5V or 10V) e.g. If the Decimal Position is 1, a value of 50
Min Counts (786 = 4ma) would be entered as 500, with 1 digit being to the
Max Counts (3931 = 20ma) right of the decimal point.
1 – Channel Message (voice recorded)
Alphanumeric ID (channel name)
2 – Channel Mode [0-6] (limits are under this selection)
3 – Alarm Delay [0-65535 seconds]
4 – Continue alarm notification if return to normal
5 – Telephone List [1-16]
6 – Low and High Relay Lists [0-98]
Relay Outputs
After you have entered a channel number that corresponds to a
Relay Output, you have 4 options: Relay Output Chan xx
Channel Name
0 – Pulse duration for the relay to stay on Enter Sel[0-2]:
1 – Channel message and name

2 – Channel Mode (0-disabled, 1-Status Only (enabled))
0 – Pulse Duration
Relay Output Chan xx
Amount of time the relay is energized until it automatically de- Pulse Duration
energizes. This can be used to keep fans on after a sensor alarm [0-86400 sec]:
event has gone back to normal
1 – Channel Message
Relay Output Chan 11
You can enter a 20 character name to identify the relay channel. Relay ID Messaage:
This is displayed, shown on faxes and status reports to the Internet.
Use the F1 and F2 keys to move up and down the alphabet, use F4
to select the character.
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– Channel Name
Relay Output Chan 11
You can enter a 20 character name to identify the relay channel. Channel Name:
This is displayed, shown on faxes and status reports to the Internet. Chan xx
Use the F1 and F2 keys to move up and down the alphabet, use F4
to select the character.
2 – Channel Mode
Relay Output Chan xx
0 – disables the relay from being used. The LED is turned off. Chan Mode[0-1]: 1
1 – Status Only – enables the relay for use. Green LED indicates Status Only
relay is de-energized, Red LED indicates the relay is energized
Digital Inputs
Modify channel parameters:
Digital Input Chan xx
0 – Channel State Channel Name
0 – Normally Open 1 – Normally Closed Enter Sel[0-6]:
1 – Channel Message (voice recorded)

Channel Name
2 – Channel Mode [0-3]
0 – Disabled 1 – Status Only (no action on alarm)
2 – Call on Alarm 3 – Call on Limit Violation
3 – Alarm Delay [0-65535 seconds]
4 – Continue alarm notification if return to normal
5 – Telephone List [1-16]
6 – Relay [11-98]
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Relay List Setup
When a sensor input goes into a Low or High alarm condition, a list of relays can be controlled. Each list can contain
up to 9 physical relays (located in the same controller or communicated with via Modbus). There are a total of 98
Relay Lists available, numbered 1 to 98.
Using Relay Lists allows the user to define different relay activation combinations once and then reference the Relay
List for several sensor inputs. This is particularly useful for controlling multiple relays (like a light and a contact to a
DCS system) for all sensor inputs.
By default, any physical relays are automatically included in a Relay List using the channel number as the Relay List
number.
For example, if there is a relay card in slot 40, then
Relay List 41 has relay 41 in position 1,
Relay List 42 has relay 42 in position 1,
Relay List 43 has relay 43 in position 1 and
Relay List 44 has relay 44 in position 1.
This makes it easy for the user to reference single relays as they do not have to setup any relay lists.
Relay Lists can be set up at anytime.
Relay Operations
From the Program Mode.
There are 2 main operations available from the Relay function ACTIVATE RELAYS
(Keypad 7). 1) Activate List
2) Setup List
[1-2]:
• Activating/deactivating relays in a Relay List
• Assigning relays to a Relay List
Press 2 to Setup List
Enter the Relay List number that you want to create.

ACTIVATE RELAYS
NOTE: Enter the list number as a 2-digit value (e.g. 02) Relay List Setup
List #[1-98]:
NOTE: The only significance to the List number is to help
identify them.
Each Relay List can have 9 relays. Enter the position within the
List that you want to add/delete a physical relay. ACTIVATE RELAYS
List nn
Relay List Pos
Pos [1-9]:
Enter 00 to delete the current entry.

- or ACTIVATE RELAYS
Enter a physical relay on this unit List nn
• (11-14, 21-24, 31-34, 41-44, 51-54, 61-64) Pos n
Relay#[00-98]:
- or
Enter a Modbus Relay Channel on this unit
- (11 – 98)
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PROGRAM MODE 1
System Ready
Enter Sel[0-9]:
0 – I/O slots report

SYSTEM STATUS
0 1 – channel status
Enter Sel[0-1]:
RUN MODE 05/05/03

2 11:34:54
View Prnt Alms Clr
0 – System ID 5 – Version #
SYSTEM SETUP 1 – Access Code 6 – Reset to defaults
3 2 – Ring Count
3 – Date/Time
7 – Reset Counters
8 – Speaker Volume
Enter Sel[0-8]: 4 – System Delays
0 – Primary Phone List

PHONE SETUP 1 – Secondary Phone List
4 2 – Call in Acknowledge
Redial after Acknowledge Delay
Enter Sel[0-2]: Redial when Busy
Message Repeat
5 SPEAKERPHONE
Phone Num:
6 SCHEDULE SETUP 0 – Status Notification Schedule

1 – Telephone List Schedule
2 – Holiday Calendar
Enter Sel[0-2]:
7 ACTIVATE RELAYS
Relay Chan Num:
0 – Serial Port 1
1 – Serial Port 2
8 OPTIONS SETUP
2 – Serial Port 3
3 – Modbus Master Setup
Enter Sel[0-5]: 4 – Analog Input Setup
5 – Acknowledge input channel
Sensor Type 0 – Conversion 4 – Alarm – rtn to normal

9 CHAN CONFIGURATION Low Limit
High Limit
1 – Names
2 – Mode
5 – Phone list
6 – Relays
Alarm Relays 3 – Alarm Delay
Chan Num[01-98]:
Figure 12 - PROGRAMMing mode functions

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Chapter 5: Modbus RTU Master
Overview
The Modbus Master Interface enables the 4800 Gas Controller to read input values from a Modbus sensor, PLC or
Modbus Slave device and write relay control values to a Modbus sensor, PLC or Modbus Slave device. The
connection uses the serial RS-232 connector or RS-485 connection on the 4800. The protocol is Modbus RTU, where
the 4800 is the Master and the Modbus sensors, PLC or Modbus I/O is the Slave.
The option supports a combination of up to 72 total I/O channels – up to 48 of which can be physical I/O in the 4800.
The I/O in the Modbus Slave can be any combination of analog (holding registers) or digital points (coils).
Values that are read from the Modbus Slave are interpreted by the 4800 the same as if they were physical I/O in the
4800. All the alarm and control logic within the 4800 operate on data coming from Modbus registers.
The communications link between the 4800 and the Modbus slave devices is monitored several times a second. If the
communications link stops functioning after repeated attempts, a Communications Channel (06) alarm is initiated. This
alarm is treated exactly like any other system alarm allowing the system to call out, drive local relay or issue reports.
The RS-232 port is configured as a DTE device

Pin 2 RCV Pin 3 XMT Pin 5 GND
Port 1 Configuration
Port 1 is configured from PROGramming mode through the Options Setup (8).
NOTE Port 1 can be configured as either RS-232 OR RS-485. If it is set to RS-232, then use the DB9
connection, if using RS-485, then use the 3-position removable wiring plug labeled “Gnd-B-A”

OPTIONS SETUP
Press 0 to setup Serial Port 1
Enter Sel [0-4]:
Enter 3 for the Mode – Master.

Port 1 Setup
NOTE: 0 – None, 1 – Debug, 2 – Slave, 3 – Master, 4 - Web
Mode [0-4]: None
Enter the Baud Rate.

Port 1 Setup
NOTE: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
Baud: 9600
31
Press ENTER or enter a new Maximum Idle time in characters.
Port 1 Setup
The Max Idle is the number of character times the 4800 waits after
the last character received until it terminates the message. For Max Idle[1-500]: 10
fastest performance, this should be as short as possible.
NOTE: If it is too short the entire response from the Modbus Slave
device may not be received.
Press ENTER or enter a new Maximum Wait time in characters.

Port 1 Setup
The Max Wait is the number of character times the 4800 waits
after sending a message for any response from the Slave device. Max Wait [500-32000]:
Set the Modbus ID for Serial Port 1.

Port 1 Setup
ID[1-247]:
0 to disable the RS485 and use the RS-232 connection.

1 to enable the RS-485 connection. Port 1 Setup
RS485:[0-1]:
The RS485 On Delay specifies the amount of time the 4800 will
wait between activating the 485 transceiver and transmitting the Port 1 Setup
first character.
RS485 On Delay[0-9]:
1 msec
The RS485 Off Delay specifies the amount of time the 4800 will
wait between sending the last character of a transmission and Port 1 Setup
deactivating the 485 transceiver.
RS485 Off Delay[0-9]:
1 msec
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Initializing the Modbus Master Interface
The Modbus Master Interface is setup by defining the:
• Serial port baud rate – default is 38400
• Modbus Master ID – default is 1
• Defining 4800 I/O slots to be identified as Modbus I/O – default is that no slots are enabled as Modbus I/O
slots.
There are 8 Modbus I/O channels per Slot. You can enable as many slots as you have purchased. For example, if you
purchased a 32-channel Modbus Master configuration, then you can enable any 4 slots which do not have physical I/O
cards attached.
All of these can be defined either through the integral keypad or remotely via a phone.
PROGramming MODE display

PROGRAM MODE
8
to enter Options Setup System Ready
Enter Sel[0-9]:
Options Setup display

OPTIONS SETUP
3
Press Enter Sel[0-4]:
Enter the number of seconds between each request of ALL the

Modbus Slave devices. MODBUS Master Setup
Scan Rate[1-60]:
1 secs
For example, 2 means to read all Slave devices every 2 seconds.
2
Press Run MODBUS Master Setup
Slot Number: 1
Enter the slot number (from 1 through 9) to set as Modbus RTU enabled
channels. Each slot has 8 channels and they can be any input or
output type.
Press 1 to Enable or 0 to Disable the slot.
NOTE: slots with physical I/O cannot be Modbus slots
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Mapping 4800 Channels to Modbus Registers
I/O channels in the 4800 are mapped to Modbus registers by providing three (3) pieces of information:
• Modbus ID – ID of the Modbus Slave
• Register type – which corresponds to Function Code
• Register number – number of the register for the particular Function Code
All of these items are entered in the Channel Configuration ( Function 9) section for each individual channel.
Supported Register Types
4800 Description Type of channel in Modbus

Register the 4800 Function Code
Type
1 Read Coil Status Digital 01

2 Read Input Status Digital 02
3 Read Holding Register Analog 03
4 Read Input Register Analog 04
5 Write Coil Relay 05
Programming Channel Parameters

Programming a Modbus channel requires the mapping information to be entered prior to changing limits, channel
names, etc.
For a Modbus channel, enter Channel Configuration with a 9 :
Enter the Sensor type using F2 and F3 to make your selection

MODBUS I/O Chan 71
0 - General 6 – SO2 10 – PH3 16 – ETO <channel name>
Sens = <0 General>
1 – CO 7 – CL2 11 – CL02 17 – O3 Ç È
2 – H2S 8 – HCN 12 – O2 18 – CO2
3 - NO 9 – HCL 13 – H2
4 – NH3 10 – PH3 14 - LEL
5 – NO2 11 – CL02 15 – CO_H2
Enter the Modbus Slave ID of the sensor

MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
NOTE: Press the RESET key to set the ID back to 0 Slave ID: 0
The default register type is 3 – Read Holding. Press # if this value

is correct or enter the desired register type. MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
IO Reg Type[0-5]: 3
NOTE: 0 to disable Read Holding (AIN)
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Enter the register number.
MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
NOTE: 0 to disable Reg#[0-9999]: 102
Read Holding (AIN)
If the Modbus Sensor has a Calibration register, this can be entered

and automatically read to check if the channel is in Calibration. MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
Cal Reg Type[0-5]: 3
The default is a Holding Register which contains the value of the Read Holding (AIN)
calibration. If the Calibration register is a coil, then a value of 1

indicates the channel is in calibration.
NOTE: 0 to disable
Enter the Calibration register number.

MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
NOTE: 0 to disable Reg#[0-9999]: 105
Read Holding (AIN)
Low Limit – enter a new value if desired

MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
Hi Limit – enter a new value if desired Low Limit:
25.0
Enter a Relay List Number for the Low and High relays.
MODBUS I/O Chan 71
<channel name>
NOTE: If only a single relay is to be controlled, enter the physical Low Alm Relay List
relay number. When the 4800 is set to the factory defaults, a List #[0-98]: 0
Relay List is created for each physical relay, with each list
containing just that physical relay.
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Chapter 6: Modbus RTU Slave
Overview
The Modbus RTU interface allows the 4800 Gas Controller to become a Modbus slave device to communicate with any
product that supports the Modbus master protocol. Typical devices that support the Modbus master protocol are:
• SCADA/HMI packages like: Wonderware, Intellution, Lookout, Bridgeview, FactoryLink, P-CIM, OI-2000
or a host of other products.
The Modbus RTU interface allows the SCADA/HMI software to read and write information into the 4800 from:
• a direct connection via an RS-232 port (port 1, 2, or 3)

• a direct connect to the secondary RS-232 port if the 4800 is also a Modbus Master or,
• over a modem.
The information available to the SCADA/HMI software is:
• Read current analog (sensor) channel values

• Read current relay channel states (energized/de-energized)
• Read current digital channel states (open/closed)
• Read current alarm state for each channel (in/out of alarm)
• Read current alarm acknowledge state (acknowledged/not acknowledged)
• Write relay channel (energize/de-energize)
Radio Direct Modem

Modem Connection
Figure 13 - Modbus RTU Slave connections
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Serial Port Settings
The 4800 is configured to operate with one or more serial port set as follows:
Baud rate: 38400 (2400 to 115200)

Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
Port 1is an RS-232 port configured as a DTE device

Pin 2 RCV Pin 3 XMT Pin 5 GND

OPTIONS SETUP
Press 1 to setup Serial Port 2 Enter Sel [0-4]:
Enter 2 for the Mode – Slave

Serial Port 1 Setup
NOTE: 0 – None, 1 – Debug, 2 – Slave, 3 – Master, 4 – Web
Mode [0-4]: None
NOTE: Ports 2 and 3 only have options 0-2
Enter the Baud Rate.

Serial Port 1 Setup
NOTE: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
Baud: 9600
Press ENTER or enter a new Maximum Idle time in characters.

Serial Port 1 Setup
The Max Idle is the number of character times the 4800 waits after
the last character received until it terminates the message. For Max Idle[1-500]: 10
fastest performance, this should be as short as possible.
NOTE: If it is too short the entire response from the Modbus

Master device may not be received.
Set the Modbus ID for the Serial Port.

Serial Port 1 Setup
ID[1-247]:
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Modem Settings
The 4800 is configured to operate with a modem set as follows:
Init string X2
NOTE The 4800 assumes that the Modbus Master software has relaxed the
character timing to allow for modem delays. The 4800 character
timing is adjustable by Industrial Scientific for any unit, but has not
been made accessible to the user. If adjustments are necessary
please call Industrial Scientific customer service toll-free at 800-
DETECTS.
The default receive timeout delay for a direct serial connection is 20ms and for a modem connection is 200 ms.
Modbus Slave ID
The default Slave ID is 126. This is adjustable from the Options Menu (function 8, option 1, 2 or 3 depending on
which port is going to be used)
Register Mapping
The 4800 Modbus RTU interface supports 2 methods of reading/writing register values.
• Read/write in counts (legacy systems support this method)
• Read/write in unscaled engineering units
The following defines the mapping for values in counts:
0xxxx (R/W) coils (relays in the 4800)

1xxxx (R) input status (digital inputs, alarm state, acknowledge state)
4xxxx (R/W) holding registers (analog inputs, digital totalizers, digital duration
counters)
The Modbus function codes that are supported by the 4800 are:
Function Code Description

1 Read coil status
2 Read input status

3 Read holding register
5 Force a single coil
6 Preset a holding register
15 Force multiple coils
16 Preset multiple holding registers
If a slot is empty, does not have the correct I/O type or a channel is disabled on the 4800, then a ‘0’ will be
returned for that corresponding register.
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The following mapping returns values in unscaled engineering unit values.
Coils (0xxxx) Relays (Read/Write)
All relay types in the gas controller are represented via relay lists, i.e. physical, MODBUS read coil, and
MODBUS write coil.
By default, a physical relay, read coil or write coil channel is assigned to the list having the same
number as that channel. For example, if there is a relay card in slot 4, then relay channel 41 is put into
list number 41, relay channel 42 is put into list 42, and so on.
If a MODBUS write coil is in channel 83, then that channel is put into relay list 83. If a read is done from
these register addresses, a 0 will be returned unless there is a physical relay at the requested address.
A value of ‘1’ indicates the relay is to be energized or is already energized, ‘0’ indicates the de-
energized condition.
Modbus Address 4800 I/O channel

(0)0101-(0)0110 Slot 0, Chan1-8 (N/A) (or relay lists 1-10)
(0)0111-(0)0120 Slot 1, Chan 11-18 (or relay lists 11-20)
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Holding Registers (4xxxx) Analog Inputs or Modbus Sensor Inputs (Read Only)
The following addresses represent scaled analog inputs and scaled MODBUS holding register values
and are accessible via a single register read. They are scaled to the zero and full scale for the given
channel.
Getting the correct reading requires placing the decimal point to match the decimal point parameter for
that channel. The range of values in these registers is –32767 to +32767.
If you know the value will never exceed this range, read from these registers. If the value is too large to
fit in a single register, a value of –9999 is returned. For values larger than this range, use the double
register read method described below.

(4)0101-(4)0108 Slot 0 Analog Input
40101 Primary Power (0-17.2V)
40102 Battery Power (0-17.2V)
40103 Phone Fault (0-good, 1-fault)
40104 4800 Temperature (-20 - +60C)
40105 24VDC Supply (0-33.7V)
40106 Communications (0 – Normal, 1 – alarm)
40107 Sensor Loop (0 – Normal, 1 – alarm)
(4)0109-(4)0116 Slot 10 Analog Input (or Modbus Sensor Input)
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The following addresses represent scaled analog inputs and scaled MODBUS holding register values
and are accessible via double register reads.
They are scaled to the zero and full scale for the given channel. Getting the correct reading requires
placing a decimal point to match the decimal point parameter for that channel. The value for a given
channel is requested by reading two consecutive registers.
A read to an odd register returns the high word of the value.
A read to an even register returns the low word of the value.
The range of the double register is –2147483647 to +2147483647. If you know the value in the register
will never exceed –32767 to +32767, you may read the even register (low word) only, or use the single
register read method described above.
Example: To read the scaled engineering value from slot 3, channel 5, read from MODBUS registers
1057 and 1058.

(0)1001-(0)1016 Slot 0, Chan1-8 (N/A)
(0)1017- (0)1032 Slot 1, Chan 11-18
(0)1033- (0)1048 Slot 2, Chan 21-28
(0)1049 -(0)1064 Slot 3, Chan 31-38
(0)1065- (0)1080 Slot 4, Chan 41-48
(0)1081- (0)1096 Slot 5, Chan 51-58
(0)1097- (0)1112 Slot 6, Chan 61-68
(0)1113 -(0)1128 Slot 7, Chan 71-78
(0)1129 -(0)1144 Slot 8, Chan 81-88
(0)1145- (0)1160 Slot 9, Chan 91-98
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Read Input Status (1xxxx) Alarm State and Acknowledge State
Alarm State – a returned value of ‘1’ indicates the specified channel is in alarm, a return value of ‘0’
indicates the channel is not in alarm.
Acknowledge State - a returned value of ‘1’ indicates the specified channel is in alarm and
acknowledged, a return value of ‘0’ indicates the channel is not acknowledged regardless of
the alarm state.
Alarm State 4800 I/O channel Alarm State

Modbus Address Modbus Address
(0)0101-(0)0108 Slot 0, Chan 1-8 (0)0201-(0)0208
(0)0109-(0)0116 Slot 1, Chan 11-18 (0)0209-(0)0216
(0)0117-(0)0124 Slot 2, Chan 21-28 (0)0217-(0)0224
(0)0125-(0)0132 Slot 3, Chan 31-38 (0)0225-(0)0232
(0)0133-(0)0140 Slot 4, Chan 41-48 (0)0233-(0)0240
(0)0141-(0)0148 Slot 5, Chan 51-58 (0)0241-(0)0248
(0)0149-(0)0156 Slot 6, Chan 61-68 (0)0249-(0)0256
(0)0157-(0)0164 Slot 7, Chan 71-78 (0)0257-(0)0264
(0)0165-(0)0172 Slot 8, Chan 81-88 (0)0265-(0)0272
(0)0173-(0)0180 Slot 9, Chan 91-98 (0)0273-(0)0280
Error Returns
If the 4800 detects an error in the request, then the following standard Modbus exceptions are returned:
Condition Exception returned Exception Code

Register address is out of range or the ILLEGAL_ADDRESS 2
starting address plus the number of registers
exceeds the address range of the 4800.
Number of registers requested is too large, ILLEGAL_VALUE 3

i.e. beyond the range of the 4800
Unsupported function code is received. ILLEGAL_FUNCTION 1
If the slave cannot respond because the SLAVE_DEV_FAILURE 4

response message is too large (too much
data was asked for)
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Chapter 7: PC/Laptop Access
The 4800 Gas Controller can be accessed from a PC or laptop to view the current status of all channels, view the event
log, modify programming, etc.
The connection to the 4800 is via the serial port 1 (DB9), port 2 or port 3.
The serial port must be in the Diagnostics mode, which means it cannot be used
NOTE when the 4800 is also active as a Modbus Master.
Follow these steps to bring up the Diagnostics Menu:
1. Set serial port baud rate PROG 8 0

2. Enable diagnostics port Set the desired port to Debug Mode (1)
3. Connect your serial cable
4. Press the ENTER key “Password:” is displayed
5. Enter the password ISC4800
6. The following menu is displayed
The following is the main menu and Site setup sub-menu as shown in Hyperterminal. (under Accessories >
Communication is Windows)
Password: XXXXXXXXXXX
Industrial Scientific - 4800 Controller

Ver: 4.0.4 03/18/07
00) Show System Config

01) Show Chan Config
02) Show System State
03) Show Chan Data
04) Show Event Log
05) Data Logging
06) Timers
07) Preset Counters
08) Status Reports
09) Activate Relays
10) Site Setup
Cmd => 10
******** Site Setup ********
1) System
2) Channels
3) Relay Lists
4) Comm Ports
5) MBUS Slot Enable
...>
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The following is the Channel Configuration to view or program
Gas Controller v3.0.1

Channel Configuration
Chan# [11-98]: 11
Chan Name: CO
Phone List [1-16]: 1
Call On Return To Normal [0-1]: 0
Alarm Delay (secs) [0-65535]: 3
Type [0-5]: 5 (4-20mA)
Mode [0-6]: 3 (Above a Limit)
Decimal Position [0-5]: 0
Engineering Units [0-34]: 22 (ppm)
Scaling Factor [0-6] 5 (/100)
Zero Scale Sign [0-1]: 1
Zero Scale [0-99999]: 0 (0 )
Full Scale [0-99999]: 999 (999 )
Low Alarm Limit [-1-99999]: 35 (35 )
High Alarm Limit [-1-99999]: 70 (70 )
+Rate of Change Limit [-1-99999]: -1 (disab)
-Rate of Change Limit [-1-99999]: -1 (disab)
Rate of Change Interval (mins) [0-60]: 0
Deenergize Relays On Ack [0-1]: 0
Alm Relay List# [11-99]: 21

Norm to Low Alm Relay State [0-2]: 1 (Energize)
Low Alm to Norm Relay State [0-2]: 0 (Deenergize)
Norm to High Alm Relay State [0-2]: 1 (Energize)
High Alm to Norm Relay State [0-2]: 0 (Deenergize)
Chan# [11-98]:
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Chapter 8: Datalogging
The 4800 Gas Controller can log up to 10,000 separate time-stamped data values. The data is formatted in either a
comma-separated value (CSV) or ASCII tabular format.
When datalogging is enabled, the 4800 logs ALL analog channels that are NOT disabled.
The data can be accessed via a direct serial connection to the RS-232 port when in Diagnostics mode (as discussed in
the previous chapter) or via a modem Hyperterminal or other terminal emulation connection.
The following is the main menu and Show Data Log sub-menu.
Password: XXXXXXXXXXX
Industrial Scientific - 4800 Controller

Ver: 4.0.4 03/18/07
...
05) Data Logging
Cmd => 5
******** Data Logging Option ********

Data Logging: disabled
Max Data Recs: 10000
Tail Index: 0
Head Index: 0
Start: 00:00
Intvl: 0 mins
Next Log: 00:00:00
Log Fmt: CSV
1) Enable Logging
2) Set Start/Interval
3) Show Data Log
4) Clear Data Log
...>
Start Time: 00:00
New Start Time [00:00:00]:
Interval(mins) [0-1440]:
Format [0=ASCII/1=CSV]:
CSV format example
...>
Hit ESC to stop...
1,05/26/04 14:48:00,22,West-CO,20,ppm
2,05/26/04 14:48:00,21,Storage-O2,20.4,%vol
3,05/26/04 14:46:00,22,West-CO,20,ppm
4,05/26/04 14:46:00,21,Storage-O2,20.4,%vol
5,05/26/04 14:44:00,22,West-CO,19,ppm
6,05/26/04 14:44:00,21,Storage-O2,20.5,%vol
7,05/26/04 14:42:00,22,West-CO,20,ppm
1 05/26/04 15:12:00 22 West-CO 20 ppm ASCII format example

2 05/26/04 15:12:00 21 Storage-O2 20.5 %vol
3 05/26/04 15:10:00 22 West-CO 20 ppm
4 05/26/04 15:10:00 21 Storage-O2 20.4 %vol
5 05/26/04 15:08:00 22 West-CO 19 ppm
6 05/26/04 15:08:00 21 Storage-O2 20.4 %vol
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Chapter 9: Glossary
Channel 05 – monitors the 24VDC supply voltage.
24VDC Channel
Pressing the HOME key while a call is in progress will immediately cancel the call.
Abort Phone Call
A 4-digit code that can be entered to prevent any unauthorized personnel from
Access Code
entering the Programming Mode.
When entering Programming Mode, either locally or remotely, the access code
must be entered.
To Change PROG 3 1
Alarms are acknowledged from the keypad by pressing the ACK key.
Acknowledge Alarms
Remotely by pressing the ‘9’ key on the phone when requested to “Please
Acknowledge”
When alarms are acknowledged, any alarm notification call-outs are stopped.
Any channel can be designated to acknowledge alarms when it changes from the
Acknowledge Input Channel
‘normal’ condition to the ‘non-normal’ condition. This channel is defined in the
Options Menu (Function 8, selection 5) in Program Mode.
Shown on the display and in reports. Indicates the channel is in alarm and has been
AK
acknowledged.
Shown on the display and in reports. Indicates the channel is in alarm.

AL
Alarm Code The Elite uses alarm codes on the display, status reports and alphanumeric pager
alarms to indicate the condition of an alarm or input
OP – open on a digital input
CL – closed on a digital input
CM – communication alarm on a Modbus input/output
OL – open-loop condition on an analog input
LO – low limit alarm on an analog input
HI – high limit alarm on an analog input
The amount of consecutive seconds an input needs to exceed a Limit before it goes
Alarm Delay
into alarm. [0-65535 seconds] (default is 3 seconds)
Channel LED blinks green during this time.
To Change PROG 9 <chan num> # # # # 3
A 6-second message can be recorded for the alarm condition for each channel.
Alarm message
This message is spoken when the channel is in alarm and the 4800 calls out or a
user calls-in for status.
To Change PROG 9 <chan num> # # # # 1
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This mode defines a normal region that is below a Low and above a High Limit.
Alarm Mode – Above a Limit
To Set PROG <chan num> # # # # 2 5
This mode defines a normal region that is above a Low and High Limit. The Low
Alarm Mode – Below a Limit
Limit is below the High Limit.
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This mode defines 2 normal operating regions, one above a High Alarm Limit and
Alarm Mode – Inside a Range
one below a Low Alarm Limit.
This mode defines a normal region that is above the Low Limit and below the High
Alarm Mode – Outside a Range
Limit.
When any channel goes into an alarm state, the display is automatically changed to
Alarm Screen
show the current conditions of those channels. The user has the option to Pause on
a channel of interest to view all relays which are being controlled by that channel.
Alarm State When a sensors value exceeds a Low or High Limit, the channel goes into an
Alarm State. When these transitions occur, Relay Lists can be controlled. Specify
what condition you want the relay to assume when these transitions occur.
0 – Deenergized 1 – Energized 2 – No change (disabled)
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See Channel Name
Alphanumeric ID
Amber LED Channels LEDs can be amber, which indicates that the input is in the Low Alarm
region. Blinking indicates in alarm and Not acknowledged, solid indicates in alarm
and acknowledged.
Analog Input Analog inputs are voltage or current inputs that vary over a pre-defined range.
Typically 4-20ma or 1-5V. These signals are connected to Analog Input cards and
programmed to provide values in engineering units.
4800 operates on analog inputs in engineering units, not counts. Since you are
measuring in engineering units, this makes it easier to specify the alarm limits that
you use. You specify the conversion from current (ma) or voltage (V) to
engineering units using the Decimal Position, Zero Scale, Full Scale, and
Engineering Units under the Channel Conversion.
Use the Zero to specify the Engineering Unit value at the lowest input signal being
monitored. The Full Scale is the range of the input signal in Engineering Unit
value. The Digits to the right of the decimal is used to specify the precision of all
the limits, zero, and span.
The sign of the Zero, Full Scale and all Limits can be toggled between + and – by
pressing the (*) key twice.
ARMed mode is signified by a green RUN LED. In this mode the 4800 is
Arm
monitoring all inputs and performing all alarm functions.
A relay list can be activated whenever the 4800 is Disarmed.

Arm/Disarm Relay
Adjustable speaker volume
Audio Settings
0 – Off 1 – Low (default) 2 – Med 3 – High
To Change PROG 3 8
See Reset to System Defaults

Backup
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Battery Backup The standard 12 VDC internal backup battery maintains operating power to the
4800 for a minimum of 24 hours at 86°F in case of primary power loss. The
switchover to battery operation is automatic; no operator intervention or repro-
gramming is required.
An alarm notification call alerts the first available person on the telephone list
specified for the Power Fail Alarm with the message, “Channel 0 is in alarm;
system on battery backup.”
The POWER STATUS indicator on the front panel changes from a steady green
light to a blinking red light, indicating that the system is now on battery power and
the Primary Power alarm has not yet been acknowledged.
If the battery charge drops below a certain level, the message “System battery is
low” is delivered in the System Status report, and the BATTERY STATUS
indicator blinks red, indicating that the Low Battery alarm is active and has not yet
been acknowledged.
While primary power is available, the BATTERY STATUS indicator blinks green
when the internal battery is charging. The battery requires 20 hours to recharge
completely.
If the battery fails to take a charge while the system is operating from primary
power, the System Status report includes the message, “System battery is bad.”
When you hear this message, we strongly recommend that you replace the battery.
Channel 02 – monitors the backup battery voltage. This voltage is typically

Battery Channel
12VDC. Low and High alarm limits can be specified for alarm relay activation or
call outs. The battery is automatically charged when necessary. The Battery LED
indicates if the battery is fully charged (green), being charged (green blinking), or
in alarm (red and red blinking).
The serial port baud rate for communication as a Modbus Master, Slave or a
Baud Rate
diagnostics/programming port.
To Change PROG 8 (1, 2 or 3)
The amount of time to wait after completing this call until the next phone number
Between Call Delay
is dialed. [0-3600 seconds] (default is 30 seconds)
To Change PROG 4 <0/1> <ph list> <ph position> 1
Bksp key Delete the character just entered.
Indicates the channel has an un-acknowledged alarm.

Blinking LEDs
Pressing the CAL key display the start and stop time of the last calibration for that
Cal
channel.
Determines if alarms are acknowledged when a person calls into the 4800.
Call in Acknowledge
0 – Disabled – alarms are not acknowledged on call in
1 – Automatic (default) – all alarms are acknowledged on call in
2 – Acknowledge all – asks if alarms should be acknowledged on call in
3 – Acknowledge specific – asks for which phone list of alarms to acknowledge
To Change PROG 4 2
Available on Digital Inputs only. Alarm conditions can occur based on the total
Call on Limit Violation
elapsed time (Duration) that the Digital Input has been in the non-normal
condition, or based on the total number of times (Totalizer) it has been in the non-
normal condition.
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If enabled (1), the 4800 waits until the phone has been answered before delivering
Call Progress
the alarm message.
If disabled (0), the 4800 calls the number, waits the Call Progress Delay number of
seconds and then delivers the alarm message.
Call Progress Delay Number of seconds the 4800 waits after dialing the last digit of the Phone Number
before the alarm or status message is delivered.
Cancel phone call When a call is in progress, it can be cancelled by pressing the HOME key.
Catalytic bead sensors are typically 0-6V. When connecting, set the Input Type to
Catalytic Bead
0-10V and then adjust the Zero and Full Scale as if the input was a full 10V.
e.g. If the catalytic bead is 0-6V and the range is 0 to 50.0 ppm, then the Zero value
is 0.0 and the Full Scale is 83.3
Channel Conversion Sub-menu to set conversion parameters for an analog input channel.
Input Type, Decimal Position, Zero Scale, Full Scale, Engineering Units
A 6-second message can be recorded for each channel in the Normal and the Alarm
Channel messages
condition. The message is recorded using the Microphone.
To Change PROG <chan num> # # # # 1
Channel Mode Indicates whether the channel is Disabled, Status Only or one of the Alarm modes.
Disabled the LED is out and the channel is not being scanned or
processed
Status Only Digital and Analog - the LED is always green and the
channel is being scanned, but not evaluated for alarms
Relay – the channel is active and can be energized or de-
energized
Call on Alarm Digital – goes into alarm when the channel goes from the
Normal setting to the Non-normal setting (e.g. from Open to
Closed on a Normally Open channel)
Analog - goes into alarm when the value exceeds either the
Low or High Limits.
Alarm Mode 2 Analog – defines a normal region that is below a Low and
above a High Limit. Goes into alarm when the value exceeds
the Low or High Limit. The LED goes Amber when it
exceeds the Low limit and goes Red when it exceeds the
High limit.
Alarm Mode 3 Analog - defines a normal region that is below a Low and
above a High Limit. Goes into Low alarm when the value
falls below the Low limit. Goes into High alarm when the
value exceeds the High limit. The LED goes Amber when
the value falls into the Low limit and goes Red when the
value exceeds the High limit.
Alarm Mode 4 Analog - defines 2 normal operating regions, one above a
High Alarm Limit and one below a Low Alarm Limit. The
LED goes Amber if the value transitions from the lower
Normal region to above the Low limit. The LED goes Red if
the value transitions from the upper Normal region to below
the High limit.
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Names for channels are entered by pressing the number keys from 1 to 5 times.
Channel Name
After pressing the key the desired number of times, the letter selected is displayed.
If the letter is incorrect, press the ‘1’ key 1 time.
To select a specific letter or number, press that key the designated number of times.
For example, to enter the letter ‘L’, press the 5 key 3 times.
Key to Number of times to press the key

Press 1 2 3 4 5
1 space 1 +
2 A B C 2 .
3 D E F 3 ,
4 G H I 4 -
5 J K L 5 *
6 M N O 6 #
7 P R S 7 /
8 T U V 8 _
9 W X Y 9
0 Q Z 0 0 @
* Erases
previous
letter
Clear the current value being entered

Clear key
0 for 12 hour clock, 1 for 24 hour clock
Clock Format
To Change PROG 3 3
Shown on the display and in reports. Indicates there is a Communications error

CM
between the 4800 and a Modbus device.
Confirm that the cable is connected, the baud rate is correct, the Modbus ID and
register number are correct.
Channel 06 – monitors Modbus communication out the serial RS-232 port. If

Communication Channel
communication fails, this channel goes into alarm.
If enabled, the channel must be acknowledged upon its return to the normal
Continue alarm notification if
condition.
return to normal
Pressing the DATA key displays the current value and status of that channel.
Data
Datalogging is an option that can be purchased. This option allows up to 10,000
Datalogging
analog points to be continually logged at a user specified interval from 1 to 1440
minutes. All enabled analog inputs are logged at the same interval. The data can
be retrieved via a direct serial or modem connection.
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Specify the current date and time and the format of the date and time.
Date/Time
The valid formats for the date and time are:
0 mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss (default)
1 yy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss
2 dd.mm.yy hh:mm:ss
3 dd/mm/yy hh:mm:ss
4 dd mm yy hh:mm:ss
To Change PROG 3 3
Specifies a day of the week or a holiday.

Day
1 – Sunday through 7 – Saturday, 8 – Holiday list
Number of digits to the right of the decimal. [0-5]

Decimal Position
To Change PROG <chan num> # # # # 0 0
If enabled, the relays energized for this alarm condition are de-energized when the
De-energize on alarm
alarm is acknowledged. (default is disabled)
acknowledge
If enabled, then the serial port can be connected to a laptop or PC for viewing
Diagnostics port
diagnostics (status, event log, etc.) or for programming.
The laptop/PC should use Hyperterminal or some other terminal emulation
program.
When connected, press the Enter key and the “Password:” prompt is displayed.
The password is “ISC4800”.
A menu of options is displayed.
Any of the 3 serial ports can be used as a diagnostics port.
Digital inputs are dry contacts or wet contacts up to 24VDC that are connected to
Digital Input
Digital Input cards. Digital Input cards are available with either 4 or 8 channels per
card.
The channels are numbered exactly like analog or relay channels, adding the Slot
number to the individual channel on the card.
Alarm conditions for Digital Inputs are determined based on the Channel State –
Normally Open or Normally Closed. When the input transitions out of the Normal
condition, the channel goes into alarm.
When the channel goes into alarm, relays can be activated or deactivated and alarm
call-outs can be performed.
Channel is not scanned or evaluated for alarms. Channel LED is not lighted.
Disabled
Channel Mode is set to 0 to disable the channel.
DISARMed mode is signified by a red blinking RUN LED. In this mode the 4800
Disarm
is monitoring all inputs but will NOT perform any alarm operations including
turning on/off relays or performing alarm call outs.
The 4800 automatically returns to the Armed mode after this length of time.
Disarm to Arm Delay
[1-1440 minutes] (default is 60 minutes)
To Change PROG 3 4 1
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0 – none 12 – million gph 24 - kilowatts
Engineering Units
1 – milliamps 13 – liters per hour 25 - degrees
2 – amps 14 – cubic inches / second 26 – psi
3 – volts 15 – cubic feet / minute 27 – percent
4 – degrees C 16 – cubic feet / hour 28 – pH
5 – degrees F 17 – pounds / hour 29 – Hz
6 – gallons 18 – feet per second 30 – kHz
7 – liters 19 - inches 31 – million gal
8 – pounds 20 - feet 32 - ppb
9 – kilograms 21 -meters 33 - %vol
10 – gallons per minute 22 - ppm 34 - %lel
11 – gallons per hour 23 - watts
Enter (#) key Enter the current entry

Backup one level in the menu
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Event Log The event log stores the 1000 most recent events that have occurred in the Elite.
The information that is stored is alarm conditions, call-outs, and call-ins. All
events are logged with the following information:
• <Date and Time> <Event logged information>
Event Type Event logged

System Alarms
Primary Power Primary power returned to normal
Primary power failure
Alarm acknowledged
Battery Power Battery power low
Battery power returned to normal
Alarm acknowledged
Phone Fault No dial-tone detected
Digital Input Channel Alarm
Mode = Status Only ON

OFF
Mode = Call on Alarm Alarm delay timeout
Return to normal
Alarm acknowledged
Mode = Call on Limit Totalizer alarm
Totalizer alarm cleared

Duration alarm cleared
Duration alarm
Alarm acknowledged
Modbus or Analog Input Channel Alarms
Mode = Call on Alarm Low limit alarm

Low limit alarm cleared
High limit alarm
High limit alarm cleared
Positive rate of change alarm
Negative rate of change alarm
Positive rate of change alarm cleared
Negative rate of change alarm cleared
Alarm acknowledged
Relay Output Channels
Relay energized
Relay de-energized
The full scale engineering unit value for an analog channel.

Full Scale
For example, on a 4-20ma signal, the engineering unit value at 20ma.
Global option The Global option provides a quick method to set all entries to a specific value.
The Global option can be used to set Channel parameters, Phone parameters, and
Telephone List Schedule parameters.
The Global option works for an individual parameter at a time.
* 4
To enable the Global option, you enter prior to entering your new
parameter value. When global is enabled you hear “Global Enabled”. After you
enter your new parameter setting you hear “Global Disabled”.
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Indicates the channel is in the Normal condition and is enabled.
Green LED
Shown on the display and in reports. Indicates the channel has a High alarm.
HI
A 5-digit value that defines the low alarm limit for a channel in engineering units.
High Limit
For example, 00200 would be 20.0 if the Decimal Position is 1.
To Change PROG <chan num> # #
List of up to 20 holidays specified by Month and Day.

Holiday Calendar List
Month is 1 – January through 12 – December, 13 – January next year
Day is the day of the Month
To Change PROG 6 2
HOME key Go to the top of the Programming Menu
Input type 0 – 0 to 1 V 2 – 1 to 5 V 4 – 0 to 20ma

1 – 0 to 5 V 3 – 0 to 10V 5 – 4 to 20ma
See Register Type

IO Register Type
Shown on the display and in reports. Indicates the channel has a Low alarm.
LO
A 5-digit value that defines the low alarm limit for a channel in engineering units.
Low Limit
For example, 00200 would be 20.0 if the Decimal Position is 1.
To Change PROG <chan num> #
Maximum amount of character times the 4800 waits after each character is
Max Idle
received. If this timer expires, the 4800 assumes that transmission packet is
complete.
The maximum amount of time the 4800 waits for a response after it transmits a
Max Wait
message out a serial port.
Maximum Counts The maximum number of counts read from a Modbus Holding Register.
This is only used if the value in the Holding Register is in counts and needs to be
scaled.
Number of times to repeat the alarm message during an alarm call out.
Message Repeat
[1-20] (default is 2)
To Change PROG 4 2
Minimum Counts The minimum number of counts read from a Modbus Holding Register.
This is only used if the value in the Holding Register is in counts and needs to be
scaled.
Modbus ID A value between 1 and 247 to uniquely identify each Slave device.
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Modbus Master The 4800 can act as a Modbus Master through the serial RS-232/RS-485 port.
Only port 1 can be used as a Master. Set the Port Mode to 3, for Master.
When this option is enabled, the Elite acts as a Modbus Master to read/write
registers from one or more Modbus Slave devices.
To define channels, a slot (1-9) must be enabled to be a Modbus Slot. This is
performed through Options Setup selection 3 (MODBUS Master Setup). Enable
one or more slots (cannot contain physical cards).
For each slot enabled, 8 channels are available to be inputs or outputs.
For example, if Slot 7 was enabled, then channels 71 to 78 would be available for
use.
Modbus Slave The 4800 can act as a Modbus Slave through the serial ports 1, 2 or 3 or the phone
connection. This option must be enabled.
All current values in the 4800 can be read from a Modbus Master.
This option is configured in the Option Setup for ports 1, 2 or 3.
Set the Mode = 2 (Slave), Baud rate and Maximum Idle Time.
As a Modbus Master, the 4800 reads/writes to logical channels. These channels are
Modbus Slot
associated with slots, just like physical I/O.
Modem Setup Setup parameters for the modem.
Parameter Range Default

Max Idle 1-32000 milliseconds 850
Max Timeout 1000-32000 milliseconds 8000
ID (Modbus) 1-247 126
Max Idle – maximum amount of time the 4800 waits for another character to be
received after the last one was received.
Max Timeout – maximum amount of time the 4800 waits for a response when it
transmits a message
ID – Modbus Slave ID of the 4800 when it is called from a Modbus Master over a
modem connection
A 6-second message can be recorded for the normal condition for each channel.
Normal message
This message is spoken when the channel status is requested.
Used on Digital Inputs to set the Normal, or not in alarm, condition of the input.
Normally Open/Closed
When the input changes from this normal condition, the channel goes into the
alarm state.
To Change PROG 9 <chan num > 0
If enabled (1), when this call is successfully made, it is not called again for this
Notify Once
alarm condition.
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Open Loop Limit For all Analog Input channels that are 0-20ma or 4-20ma.
Defines a limit that if the input falls below the 4800 will assume the input is an
Open Loop. When an Open Loop condition exists, channel 07 (System Fault) goes
into alarm.
Options Menu See Options Setup
Options Setup This Menu has 8 selections to set the various Options that can be purchased with
the 4800.
Option Number Description

0 Modem Setup
1 Port 1 Setup
2 Port 2 Setup
3 Port 3 Setup
4 Modbus Master Setup
5 Open Loop Limit
Analog Input Scaling Factor
Analog Input Offset Factor
6 Acknowledge Input Channel
Pressing the PEAK key displays the highest (lowest) value since the last time that
Peak
Peaks were cleared.
Channel 03 – monitors the phone line automatically every 2 hours for a dial-tone.
Phone Channel
If no dialtone is detected, the Phone Fault light is turned red and a relay may be
activated.
A number between 1 and 16 to identify a specific list of phone numbers are to be

Phone List Number
used for alarm calls.
By default, each sensor input uses Phone List 1.
A number between 1 and 16 within a specific Phone List. These phone numbers
Phone List Position
are called in order from 1 through 16 until the alarm condition no longer exists or
the alarm is acknowledged.
Menu selection to enter or modify phone numbers to be called when alarm

Phone Setup
conditions exist.
Port Mode For serial ports 1, 2 and 3 the Mode defines how the port is going to be used.
0 – not used 3 – Modbus Master

1 – debug or diagnostics 4 – Web (DiaLogOnline)
2 – Modbus Slave
Enter a starting hour and minute that the Primary Phone List is to be used.
Primary List Start Time
To Change PROG 6 1
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16 lists of phone numbers that are used for alarm calls after the Primary List Start
Primary Phone List
Time has passed.
If no Primary or Secondary List Start Times have been specified, this Primary
Phone List is always used for alarm calls.
If you always want to call the same numbers on alarm conditions, then ONLY
program the Primary Phone List.
Channel 01 – monitors the primary power to the main processor board. This power
Primary Power Channel
is typically 15VDC. Low and High alarm limits can be specified for alarm relay
activation or call outs. The Primary Power LED indicates if the battery is fully
charged (green), being charged (green blinking), or in alarm (red and red blinking).
In this mode the user can make modifications to any and all settings.
PROGRAM Mode
NOTE: RUN mode must be entered after making programming changes for those
changes to be saved permanently.
The 4800 automatically returns to the Run mode after this length of time.
Program to Run Delay
[1-1440 minutes] (default is 60 minutes)
To Change PROG 3 4 0
An amount of time that a relay stays energized. [0 – 86400 seconds] (default is 0)

Pulse Duration
Another condition can override this and de-energize the relay.
To Change PROG <chan num> 0
Positive or Negative. Specifies an alarm limit based on the rate the sensor input is
Rate of Change
changing. Specified as a value over the Rate of Change Period. The maximum
period of time is 60 minutes.
To Change PROG <chan num> # # # # 2 2 2
Specified as 1 to 60 minutes.
Rate of Change Period
To Change PROG <chan num> # # # # 2 2 4
Indicates the channel has a High alarm. If blinking, the alarm is not acknowledged.
Red LED
If solid, the alarm is acknowledged.
When alarms are acknowledged, the 4800 automatically starts the alarm call out
Redial after Ack Delay
sequence after this delay if the current alarm conditions still exist. If other alarms
occur before this delay expires, alarm calls are performed immediately.
To Change PROG 4 2
Redial the same phone number one more time if the number was busy.
Redial when Busy
To Change PROG 4 2
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Register Number A valid Modbus register number from 1 to 9999.
Some PLCs refer to registers as a combination of the Register Type and the
Register Number. For example, a PLC may reference register 40100. In the 4800,
this would be a Read Holding and Register Number 100.
To read a channel from the same 4800 (this unit), the register number is based on
the channel number in the 4800:
4800 Channel # Register Number

System Channels 01 - 08 1-8
Slot 10 11 - 18 9 - 16
Slot 20 21 - 28 17 - 24
Slot 30 31 – 38 25 – 32
Slot 40 41 – 48 33 – 40
Slot 50 51 – 58 41 – 48
Slot 60 61 – 68 49 – 56
Slot 70 71 – 78 57 – 64
Slot 80 81 – 88 65 – 72
Slot 90 91 - 98 73 - 80
Modbus register type of the Slave Modbus device being read.

Register Type
Valid values are:
1 – Read Coil, 2 – Read Input Type, 3 – Read Holding Register,
4 – Read Input Register, 5 – Write Coil
If configuring an input, this is the physical relay or relay list that is to be activated.
Relay channel
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Relay list A list of up to 9 physical relays that can be controlled when any input changes from
the Normal to Non-Normal condition or from the Non-Normal back to the Normal
condition. A relay list consists of:
Relay List Number

Position Physical Relay #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Each physical relay is pre-configured to be the first relay in the List Number that
matches the Physical Relay number. So, if you only need to control a single relay,
you do not need to create a Relay List, it is already configured. For example,
If a Relay Card is in Slot 20

Relay List Position Physical Relay
Number #
21 1 21
22 1 22
23 1 23
24 1 24
Specify if the relay will energize, de-energize or no change (disabled), when the
Relay state from High Alarm
input transitions from the High Alarm.
Relay state from Low Alarm
input transitions from the Low Alarm.
Relay state to High Alarm
input transitions to the High Alarm.
Relay state to Low Alarm
input transitions to the Low Alarm.
Number of minutes until this action is performed again.

Repeat Interval
[0-1440 minutes] (default is 1440 minutes) 0 is never
To Change PROG 6 <ph list> # #
Reset key Reset this entry to the factory default.
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Performing this function erases all user programming and sets the system back to
Reset to System Defaults
the factory settings.
NOTE: This is only written to permanent memory when the 4800 is put into RUN
mode. If you do not want to reset the system, turn the 4800 off before returning to
RUN mode.
To Change PROG 3 6
Hidden underneath this function is a method to Backup and Restore a complete

programmed configuration. Enter ‘9’ then the access code (*42552) to enable this
function.
See Reset to System Defaults

Restore
Specifies the number of phone rings before the 4800 answer the call.
Ring Count
To Change PROG 3 2
Serial Port 1 can be enabled to support being a Modbus Slave or Master over an
RS485
RS-485 communication line. When enabled for RS-485, the DB9 cannot be used.
Specifies in milliseconds that amount of time the 4800 waits after sending the last
RS485 Off Delay
character of a transmission until it turns off the RS485 transceiver (goes to tri-state
condition)
Specifies in milliseconds that amount of time the 4800 waits after turning the
RS485 On Delay
RS485 transceiver on before it transmits the first character of a transmission.
In this mode the 4800 is monitoring all inputs and performing all alarm functions.
RUN Mode
NOTE: This mode must be entered after making programming changes for those
changes to be saved permanently.
On some models of the iTran sensors, the value read via Modbus has more
Scale Input
precision that is desired to be displayed on the 4800. By using the 4 available
scaling factors, the value can be adjusted before being displayed.
The general formula for converting the value read from the iTran (or any other
sensor) before being evaluated for alarms and display is:
Result = (input value – min_counts) * engineering unit range

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count range
Where: engineering unit range = full scale – zero scale

count range = max counts – min counts
For example, on an LEL sensor, the value returned from the sensor will have 2
additional digits of precision. 100 will be returned for an actual value of 1. To
remove these 2 additional digits, the following would be specified:
Zero = 0
Full Scale = 1
Min counts = 0
Max counts = 100
Result = (100 – 0) * 1 / 100 = 1
The 4800 reads all Modbus Slave devices every ‘scan rate’ seconds.
Scan Rate
Pressing the SCRL key rotates the display through all enabled channels.
Scrl
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Enter a starting hour and minute that the Secondary Phone List is to be used.
Secondary List Start Time
16 lists of phone numbers that are used for alarm calls after the Secondary List
Secondary Phone List
Start Time has passed.
If no Secondary List Start Times have been specified, the Primary Phone List is
always used for alarm calls.
If you always want to phone the same numbers on alarm, then ONLY program the
Primary Phone List.
Gas sensor type. Selecting a value automatically sets the name of the channel,
Sensor Type
limits, etc.
Selection Name Low Limit High Limit Units
0 General 0.00 100.0 <none>
1 CO 35.0 70.0 ppm
2 H2S 10.0 20.0 ppm
3 NO 25.0 50.0 ppm
4 NH3 25.00 50.00 ppm
5 NO2 1.0 2.0 ppm
6 SO2 2.00 4.00 ppm
7 CL2 0.5 1.0 ppm
8 HCN 5.00 10.00 ppm
9 HCL 5.00 10.00 ppm
10 PH3 0.30 0.60 ppm
11 CL02 0.30 0.50 ppm
12 O2 19.50 23.50 %vol
13 H2 50.0 100.0 ppm
14 LEL 10 20 %lel
15 CO_H2 35.0 70.0 ppm
16 ETO 35.0 70.0 ppm
17 O3 1 3 ppm
18 CO2 2 4 %
The RS-232 port is a 9-pin connector located on the back of the large processor
Serial Port 1
board. It can be used to communicate with Modbus Slave devices either via direct
connection of using radio modems. It can also be used to program and print reports
from the 4800 when it is enabled as a Diagnostics port.
Serial Port 2 is a pluggable connector located on the back of the large processor
Serial Port 2
board. It can also be used to program and print reports from the 4800 when it is
enabled as a Diagnostics port or as a Modbus Slave port.
Serial Port 3 is a pluggable connector located on the back of the large processor
Serial Port 3
board. It can also be used to program and print reports from the 4800 when it is
enabled as a Diagnostics port or as a Modbus Slave port.
Sign To switch between (+) and (-) when setting numeric values, press the ‘*’ key twice.
Modbus ID number of the Slave device. Each of the 3 serial ports has a separate
Slave ID
Modbus ID.
Modbus uses a Master to initiate communication to a number of Slaves.
The default Slave ID of the 4800 is 126.
I/O in the 4800 are referenced by Slot Number. Each slot contains up to 8
Slot Number
channels.
Physical slots are numbered 1 through 6.
Modbus slots are numbered 1 through 9.
Speaker Volume Adjusts the volume of the local speaker from 0 – Off to 3 – High
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Enter a start hour and minute.
Start Time
Automatic status calls to phone, faxes and modems based on a set time of day and
Status Notification Schedule
a repeat interval.
To Change PROG 6 0
Analog and digital channel is scanned but not evaluated for alarms. Relay channel
Status Only
is active.
System Delays There are 2 System Delays:
Program to Run Mode Delay

Specify the amount of time that must elapse before the 4800 automatically goes
from PROGramming mode to Run mode if the system is inadvertently left in the
PROGramming mode.
Disarm to Arm DelayError! Bookmark not defined.

Specify the amount of time that must elapse before the system goes from Disarm to
Arm status.
Channel 07 – provides a single fault if any enabled analog input channel falls
System Fault Channel
below a pre-defined low limit. This is used to detect open loops generally.
There are 3 parts to the System Identification

System Identification
Voice ID A 6-second user-recorded message that is
spoken through the speaker or vial call-out to
identify the specific 4800.
Numeric ID A 20 digit value that is automatically sent to
pagers on alarms.
Alphanumeric ID A 20 character name that is shown on reports,
faxes and alphanumeric pagers to identify the
specific 4800.
To Change PROG 3 1
Telephone List The 4800 supports a total of 16 phone lists arranged in a priority fashion. Phone
List 1 is the highest priority, 2 is second and so on.
Each input channel references a Telephone List to call when it goes into alarm. If
more than one channel is in alarm at the same time, then the channels which use
the highest priority Telephone List are called first and must be acknowledged
before the next highest priority Telephone List is called.
If a Telephone List has no phone numbers, then no calls are made.

Enter a list number between 1 and 16.
To call a phone or cell phone, simply enter the phone number into the List Position
desired. The phone number can include delays, waiting for a dial-tone and any key
that can be pressed on a telephone keypad. Each phone number can be up to 50
numbers/characters in length. You can program up to 512 telephone numbers
using all 16 lists of 16 numbers and both the Primary and Secondary lists.
Each telephone number can have up to 50 digits, including special characters.

For each telephone number, you can also program Call Delay, Notify Once and
Call Progress settings.
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Provides method to notify different phone numbers based on the time of day and
Telephone List Schedule
day of week. Separate start hours/minutes can be specified for each day and a set
of holidays.
To Change PROG 6 1
A 50-digit number to call upon alarm. The following special key sequences can be
Telephone Number
added to a phone number.
*3 Call to a FAX (F) *5 Call alphanumeric pager (A)

*7 Call a numeric pager (P) *8 Detect dialtone (W)
*9 2 second delay (,) ** * tone
*# # tone
Channel 04 – monitors the temperature inside the 4800 enclosure. Low and High
Temperature Channel
alarm limits can be specified for alarm relay activation or call outs.
Text Messages The 4800 can deliver text messages by calling a cellular access number that uses
the TAP protocol and sending a message in the same format as an Alphanumeric
pager.
All versions of the 4800 can support sending alarm and/or status messages to cell
phones that have text messaging enabled.
Configure the 4800 phone number as follows:

(Access number) A (10-digit cell phone number)
The 'A' is entered by pressing the '*' key followed by the '5' key.
For a list of the access numbers, see the following web-site:
http://www.notepage.net/tap-phone-numbers.htm
Voice ID This is a user-recorded message that identifies the entire 4800 unit. For example,
“Station 45 monitoring system”
Write Holding Allows sending a manually entered analog value to a Modbus Holding register.
Indicates the channel has a Low alarm. If blinking, the alarm is not acknowledged.
Yellow LED
If solid, the alarm is acknowledged.
Zero Scale The scaling value in engineering units that corresponds to the lowest analog
reading.
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4800 Programming Sheets
System Channels
Primary Power (01), Battery (02), Temperature (04), 24VDC (05)
Channel mode (2) 0 – disabled, 1 – status only, 2 – alarm mode 0
Low Limit 00000 – 99999 (assumed decimal position)
High Limit 00000 - 99999
Alarm delay (3) seconds
Relay List (6) 01 - 98
Relay state on Normal to Alarm 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
Relay state on Alarm to Normal
De-energize on Alarm Ack 0 – do NOT de-energize, 1 – de-energize
Communication (06), Sensor Loops (07)

Channel mode (2) 0 – disabled, 1 – status only, 2 – alarm mode 0
Alarm delay (3) seconds
Relay List (6) 01 - 98
Relay state on Alarm to Normal 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
De-energize on Alarm Ack 0 – do NOT de-energize, 1 – de-energize
Sensor (Analog) Channels
Channel Number 11 - 98
Sensor Type
Low Alarm Relay List 01 - 98
High Alarm Relay List 01 -98
De-energize Relays on Alarm Acknowledge 0 – do NOT de-energize, 1 – de-energize
Channel Conversion (0)
Type 0-5
Decimal Position 0-9
Engineering Units 0 - 34
Zero Scale (4ma or 0V reading) +/- 0 – 999,999,999
Full Scale (20ma or 10V reading) +/- 0 – 999,999,999
Min Counts 0 - 65535
Max Counts 0 - 65535
Channel Message (1)
Channel Name
Channel Mode (2) 0-6
Low Limit +/- 0 – 999,999,999
High Limit +/- 0 – 999,999,999
Positive Rate of Change +/- 0 – 999,999,999
Negative Rate of Change +/- 0 – 999,999,999
Rate of Change Period 0 – 60 minutes
Alarm Delay (3) seconds
Continue Notify if Normal (4) 0 – disable, 1 - enable
Telephone List (5) 01 - 16
Low Alarm Relay List (6) 01 - 99
Relay Low Alarm State 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
Relay Low to Normal State 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
High Alarm Relay List 01 - 98
Relay High Alarm State 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
Relay High to Normal State 0 – de-energize, 1 – energize, 2 – no action
Relay Off on Acknowledge 0 – do NOT de-energize, 1 – de-energize
Relay Channels
Channel Number 11 - 98
Pulse Duration(0) seconds
Channel Name (1)
Channel Mode(2) 0 – disable, 1 – status only (enabled)
Relay Lists
Relay List Number 01 -98

Position 1 Relay Channel (1) 01 - 98
Position 2 Relay Channel (2)
Index
24VDC..................................................................6, 10 event log................................................................... 58
Access Code..............................................................22 external DC power source .......................................... 6
acknowledge alarms Front Panel Light Indicators..................................... 15
input channel ........................................................61 full scale ....................................................... 52, 54, 70
alarm code.................................................................49 global option ............................................................ 58
alarm mode 2 ............................................................54 GREEN keys ............................................................ 13
alarm mode 3 ............................................................54 HI 49
alarm mode 4 ............................................................54 high limit ...................................................... 51, 54, 70
alarm state...........................................................51, 70 Home key ................................................................. 14
alphanumeric pager...................................................49 HOME key ............................................................... 54
analog input ................................................................6 Installation.................................................................. 3
offset factor ..........................................................61 LED.................................................................... 12, 15
scaling factor ........................................................61 amber ................................................................... 52
wiring .................................................................7, 8 green .................................................................... 16
arm............................................................................67 Lightning damage....................................................... 5
Arm/Reset key ..........................................................14 Limits ....................................................................... 26
Backing up the menu ................................................14 LO ............................................................................ 49
Backup battery low battery................................................................ 53
"Battery is bad" message ......................................53 low limit ................................................................... 70
battery max idle.................................................................... 60
backup ..................................................................53 max timeout.............................................................. 60
channel .................................................................58 Maximum
Baud Rate ...........................................................32, 34 idle ....................................................................... 33
BLUE keys..........................................................13, 14 wait ...................................................................... 33
Calibration ................................................................36 Modbus
Calibrations...............................................................18 force coil .............................................................. 40
call on limit ...............................................................58 function code ....................................................... 35
call progress ........................................................54, 67 holding register .................................................... 40
delay .....................................................................54 holding registers................................................... 40
cancel phone call.......................................................54 ID 33, 35, 39
cell phone..................................................................67 input status........................................................... 40
channel master ............................................................ 32, 34
analog conversion.....................................52, 54, 70 read coil ............................................................... 40
battery...................................................................58 register number .............................................. 35, 63
mode.....................................................................54 register type ................................................... 35, 63
name .....................................................................70 RTU ..................................................................... 40
names....................................................................15 slave..................................................................... 32
primary power ................................................53, 58 slave ID................................................................ 40
system fault ..........................................................61 Modbus Master......................................................... 60
Channel slot ....................................................................... 60
communications....................................................16 Modbus Slave..................................................... 60, 61
CM............................................................................49 ID 59
communication modem...................................................................... 40
error ......................................................................49 modem setup ...................................................... 60, 61
current inputs ..............................................................6 modify all settings
Data...........................................................................18 for all channels..................................................... 58
datalogging ...............................................................48 for all phone numbers .......................................... 58
DC Power Connection ................................................6 negative rate of change............................................. 70
decimal position............................................52, 54, 70 NEMA 4X .................................................................. 4
Diagnostics mode......................................................46 NEMA enclosure........................................................ 5
DiaLogOnline ...........................................................61 notify once................................................................ 67
digital input.................................................................9 open loop
disabled...............................................................54, 58 limit...................................................................... 61
Disarm/Bksp key.......................................................14 operating temperature................................................. 3
duration limit ............................................................58 Options
earth ground ................................................................5 menu .................................................................... 61
engineering units...........................................52, 54, 70 setup............................................................... 60, 61
Enter key...................................................................14 panel/flush mount....................................................... 4
enter text ...................................................................15 PC
access....................................................................46 on delay................................................................ 33
Peaks.........................................................................18 RUN mode ......................................................... 13, 14
clear ......................................................................19 scrolling.................................................................... 17
Phone ........................................................................16 Sensor Loop ............................................................. 16
phone list.......................................................58, 67, 70 serial port............................................................ 60, 61
schedule................................................................58 Serial Port................................................................. 32
PLC...........................................................................63 sign........................................................................... 66
port mode ............................................................60, 61 Speaker
positive rate of change ..............................................70 volume ................................................................. 25
Power speaker volume......................................................... 66
24VDC .................................................................16 status code
battery...................................................................16 communication .................................................... 49
primary .................................................................16 high alarm ............................................................ 49
power fail ..................................................................53 low alarm ............................................................. 49
primary power channel .......................................53, 58 Status Key ................................................................ 14
Pulse Duration ..........................................................28 status only .......................................................... 54, 58
rate of change............................................................70 surge protection.......................................................... 5
period....................................................................70 switching capability.................................................... 9
positive .................................................................70 system delays ........................................................... 67
RED keys............................................................13, 14 system fault
register number .........................................................63 channel................................................................. 61
register type ..............................................................63 System LEDs............................................................ 15
relay ..........................................................................64 System Setup............................................................ 25
relay XE "relay" list .................................................64 Temperature ............................................................. 16
Relay List............................................................24, 30 terminal block ............................................................ 5
relay output .................................................................9 text entry .................................................................. 15
relay rating ..................................................................9 totalizer .................................................................... 58
RS-232 ..........................................................33, 39, 48 Unpacking the equipment........................................... 3
pinout....................................................................32 voice ID.................................................................... 68
RS-485 ..........................................................11, 33, 60 zero scale...................................................... 52, 54, 70
off delay................................................................33
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Easy to install and configure

Please read the entire chapter before starting the installation.

What is the Installation Process?

1. Unpacking the Equipment

Each step is described in detail in the remainder of this chapter.

Unpacking the Equipment

• The 4800 in either a NEMA 4X plastic enclosure or metal enclosure,

• The NEMA 4X enclosure, which can be mounted indoors or outdoors.

Figure 1- NEMA 4X dimensions

Panel/Flush Mount Enclosure

Figure 2 Panel/Flush Enclosure Mounting Dimensions

Figure 3 - AC power wiring

NOTE  Lightning damage is not covered under warranty.

DC power source 4800 Gas Controller operation

Analog Input Wiring

Unipolar Voltage Current

The following diagram shows proper wiring for a relay.

Figure 6 - Relay wiring

Digital Input Cards

Figure 7 - Preferred input wiring: two wires per channel.

Daisy-chained wiring using a

Voltage input: 6-25 VDC

Contact closes to ground. Input

Figure 8 - Daisy-chained, direct voltage input and contact to ground wiring.

The RS-485 connection is a removable screw-terminal connector.

Speaker for voice prompts

LEDs for system status

LEDs for each sensor and

Figure 9 - 4800 Gas Controller Front Panel

the previous key entry when in PROGramming mode.

Key When in RUN mode When in PROGramming mode

2 At the top level of the menu, puts the 4800

4 Checks for a dial-tone 4. Phone (optional)

5 Enables the speaker phone 5.

8 8. Serial Port, Modbus Master/Slave Setup

0 Speaks and displays status of specified 0.

# Completes entry or backs up the menu.

Puts the 4800 at the top of the selection

F1 F2 Quick Access key – specific function is

LED Off Solid Green Blinking Solid Red Blinking Red

4800 Status In RUN mode In PROGramming Disarmed – 4800

How to Enter Text for Names

Key to Number of times to press the key

System Channel name Function

02 Battery Power Monitors the 12VDC backup battery power.

04 Temperature Monitors the on-board temperature in degrees C.

07 Sensor Loop Also known as a Sensor Fault.

SLOT 10 SLOT 20 SLOT 30 SLOT 40 SLOT 50

Analog Analog Analog Analog Relay

Figure 10 - Channel numbering

Viewing the Display

31 - CLO2 Current channel # and name

View Move to Pause

If any channel goes into alarm, the Alarm

For example, Channel 31 is monitoring an

Pressing the Paus ( F4 ) key pauses the

Press the < or > to move the previous or next

Press the Scrl ( F4 ) key to return to the

RUN Mode screens

User Input Display Shows

NOTE Lightning damage is not covered under warranty.

NOTE Press the # key to:

NOTE Press the # key to: