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Carbon Monoxide Transmitter                                                             

Installation Manual 

 

 
IN-CMD5B1-01-01  

 

                  May 2, 2017 

 

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Introduction 

The CO Transmitter uses an electrochemical sensor to monitor the CO 
level and outputs a 4-20 mA signal. The standard product features a 2-
wire loop-powered output. Optionally, the device may be configured with 
an alarm relay and operates in 3-wire sourcing mode. 
 

 
Before Installation 

Read these instructions carefully before installing and commissioning the 
CO transmitter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in product 
damage. Do not use in an explosive or hazardous environment, with 
combustible or flammable gases, as a safety or emergency stop device or 
in any other application where failure of the product could result in 
personal injury. Take electrostatic discharge precautions during 
installation and do not exceed the device ratings. 

 

Operation

 

In normal operation the sensor will measure the CO level in the surrounding air and output a proportional value on the 4-20 
mA output. The CO measurement range is 0 to 300 ppm. An optional relay can be used to indicate an alarm condition. The 
trip point for the relay can be programmed to three different settings with an on-board jumper. If the CO level exceeds the 
trip point then the relay is activated. The relay will remain activated until the CO level drops below the (trip level – 
hysteresis) where hysteresis is 3% or 9 ppm. 

 
Start-up 

Verify that the Carbon Monoxide Transmitter is properly wired according to the wiring diagrams and all connections are 
tight. Apply power to the device and the sensor will begin reading the CO level and output the analog signal. 

 
Mounting 

The CO enclosure should be mounted on a flat surface three to five feet from the floor of the area to be controlled. Do not 
mount the sensor near doors, opening windows, supply air diffusers or other known air disturbances. Avoid areas with 
vibrations or rapid temperature changes. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CMD5B1 Series

Page 1: ...tion In normal operation the sensor will measure the CO level in the surrounding air and output a proportional value on the 4 20 mA output The CO measurement range is 0 to 300 ppm An optional relay can be used to indicate an alarm condition The trip point for the relay can be programmed to three different settings with an on board jumper If the CO level exceeds the trip point then the relay is act...

Page 2: ...ll not operate if connected backwards For 3 wire operation of the relay model connect either an AC or DC power supply to POWER and COMMON and the 4 20 mA signal is available on the OUTPUT terminal with respect to COMMON The current output operates in the Active mode and does not require a loop power supply This means the signal current is generated by the transmitter and must not be connected to a...

Page 3: ...tter using the sensor swap method The device may also be calibrated or verified with CO gas if required This requires a field calibration kit consisting of a bottle of gas 250 ppm CO in air for example a tank pressure regulator with flow restrictor and the necessary tubing with a calibration cap to cover to the sensor Calibration can be done at 20 27 C Verification Verification with gas can be don...

Page 4: ... and attach it to the 250 ppm gas bottle and firmly tighten it by hand Moisten the sponge and squeeze out any excess water Place the sponge in the cap so that it will not touch the sensor but does not plug the hole in the side of the cap Attach the cap to the fixture over the sensor Slowly turn the valve knob on the regulator to let the gas begin flowing The regulator will restrict the flow rate t...

Page 5: ...overage 700 m2 7500 ft2 or 15 m 50 ft radius Wiring Connections Screw terminal block 14 to 22 AWG Enclosure 2 8 w x 4 1 h x 1 9 d 71 x 104 x 48 mm 2 Wire Loop Powered Model Power Supply 24 Vdc 20 or 24 Vac 10 non isolated half wave rectified Consumption 20 mA max Output Signal 4 20 mA loop powered Output Drive Capability 550 ohms max 24 Vac dc 3 Wire Relay Model Power Supply 24 Vdc 20 or 24 Vac 10...

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