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BACHARACH MGS-401 User Manual 

 

 

1.3

 

General Safety Statements 

 

WARNING: 

Read this manual carefully before using the device. The device will perform as designed 

only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, it 

could fail to perform as designed. 

 

 

WARNING

: Make sure any personnel who will be installing, using, or maintaining this device have 

access to the user manual. If electronic access to the user manual is not possible, print a copy of the 

manual and keep it in an accessible location near the device.

  

Failure to obey the following guidelines and/or incorrect installation, operation, servicing, or 

maintenance of the device can cause incorrect operation of the device, and personnel who rely on 

this product for their safety can sustain serious personal injury or death.

 

 

WARNING:

 Install, operate, and maintain the device in strict accordance with its labels, cautions, 

warnings, instructions, and stated limitations.  
The device contains no replaceable or serviceable parts. Repair or alteration of the system beyond 

the scope of these instructions or by anyone other than authorized personnel can cause incorrect 

operation of the device.  
The device is intended for indoor use only. Do not use the device for outdoor applications.  
Make sure the device is not located in areas that contain a flammable mixture of gas and air. 

Otherwise, an explosion can occur.  
The device is not intrinsically safe. Do not use the device in areas classified as hazardous or locations 

where explosive concentrations of combustible gases or vapors can occur.  

DO NOT

 continue to use this equipment if there are any symptoms of damage or improper function. 

In the case of such an occurrence, de-energize the power supply and contact a qualified repair 

technician or the nearest MSA Bacharach Service Center.  
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death.  

 

2.

 

Product Description 

2.1

 

Product Overview 

The MGS-401 Entrance Monitor is used to display the gas concentration in compressor rooms to 

ensure concentrations are known before workers enter the space.   
The MGS-401 can display up to (4) different diffusion gas detectors on a single 3.5” LCD screen and 

communication is done through a digital Modbus network.  In addition, the MGS-401 can be used on 

larger compressor room networks with multiple doors.  The IP54 enclosure ensures environmental 

protection for indoor or outdoor applications at temperatures of -20

o

C – 50

o

C. 

The MGS-401 is powered by 24VAC/DC and includes a 10A, 24VAC/DC relay to connect to ventilation, 

a silence pushbutton, and a forced alarm input.  The instrument also includes a perimeter strobe and 

+85dB audible alarm for notification of personnel. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BACHARACH MGS-401

Page 1: ...BACHARACH MGS 401 Entrance Monitor for Commercial Industrial Applications FixedGasDetection P N 1100 2527 Revision 1 0 User Manual...

Page 2: ...arach com SERVICE POLICY MSA Bacharach Inc maintains a service facility at the factory Some MSA Bacharach distributors agents may also have repairfacilities however MSA Bacharach assumes no liability...

Page 3: ...s of this manual for important information on the operation and maintenance of the instrument 1 2 Conventions 1 2 1 Iconography Alert Icon Description WARNING Potentially hazardous situation which if...

Page 4: ...r applications Make sure the device is not located in areas that contain a flammable mixture of gas and air Otherwise an explosion can occur The device is not intrinsically safe Do not use the device...

Page 5: ...Entrance Monitor is but one piece of a complete gas detection system MGS 400 Series Gas detectors in the monitored area can signal via digital bus relays and or audible and visual output The digital M...

Page 6: ...ltitude 6560 ft 2000 M Communications RS485 Modbus RTU Client for Gas Detectors RS485 Modbus RTU Server for BMS Visual Audible Signals Integrated high output visual strobe Integrated high output audib...

Page 7: ...01 User Manual 2 4 Front Panel Figure 2 4 Front Panel Layout Front Panel Description 1 Integrated visual alarm in bezel 2 Controller Power Fault LEDS 3 Mute alarm button 4 80dB Alarm 5 NPT Cable Gland...

Page 8: ...igure 2 5 MGS 401 Under Lid Connections and Configuration Component Description 1 24VAC DC Input Output 2 Modbus to Gas Detectors 3 Modbus to BMS 4 Remote Silence Alarm Input 5 Forced Alarm Input 6 Au...

Page 9: ...he area where the MGS family gas detection instrument s is installed Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death 3 2 Preliminary Inspection The MGS 401 Entrance Monit...

Page 10: ...r conductors used to supply mains meet all local electrical safety codes Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death Locate the 24VAC DC power input terminal block It...

Page 11: ...y be connected is a normally open connection The pushbutton in a remote location is used for personnel to silence the audible alarm momentarily with visual alarms still activated The audible alarm wil...

Page 12: ...ed to configure the BMS Modbus Server settings when use with higher level controls Please refer to Modbus best practice when making these choices It is important ALL of the following instrument settin...

Page 13: ...bus Termination Please refer to Modbus best practice when making these choice The default is Not Enabled or OFF 2 Bank 2 Switches 2 and 3 are used to configure the number of sensors the MGS 401 is exp...

Page 14: ...6 Hex Head screws in and X pattern from top left to lower right upper right to lower left and then the remaining center top and bottom screws Torque all screws to 15 to 20 lbf in 1 5 to 2 0 Nm 5 Powe...

Page 15: ...system the MGS 401 Entrance Monitor will display that information on the LCD and respond with audible and visual alarms configured relay response and other countermeasures that are connected or config...

Page 16: ...ing the Silence button on the MGS 401 front panel 3 consecutive times within 3 seconds The System screen will show some of the configuration of the MGS401 In addition it will display any MGS 401 Fault...

Page 17: ...BACHARACH MGS 401 User Manual 7 Modbus Map...

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Page 19: ...mpanied by an RMA Pack the equipment securely in its original packing if possible as MSA Bacharach cannot be held responsible for any damage incurredduring shipping to our facility Location Contact In...

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