Controller provides 1-6 channels of gas monitoring.

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Microprocessor-based Model MC600 is a modular, multi-channel controller that provides continuous toxic and combustible gas monitoring. Scalable unit can be used as local gas detection system, or networked to provide plant-wide safety system. Dual redundant Modbus communications provide status and control capability. Front panel user interface includes 6 LCD channel displays and keypad for setup, calibration, and gas reading functions as well as ready, alarm, and fault indicators.



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Model MC600 Multi-Channel Controller Provides One to Six Channels of Continuous Toxic and Combustible Gas Monitoring



- Operator-friendly features plus MODBUS communications simplify setup, status and control functions -

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - December 10, 2002 - General Monitors has introduced the Model MC600, a modular multi-channel controller that combines an advanced microprocessor-based design with a new industry standard for flexible and economic toxic and combustible gas monitoring. Offering from one to six channels of continuous gas monitoring, the MC600 is compatible with General Monitors' basic hydrocarbon and H2S sensors, all versions of its combustible and H2S intelligent/smart gas detectors, as well as their Models IR2100, IR7000 infrared detectors and TS-Series toxic gas detectors.

The highly scalable MC600 can be used as either a local gas detection system, or networked to provide a large plant-wide distributed safety system. Designed with dual redundant Modbus communications, the MC600 provides complete status and control capability. Due to its modular design, the MC600 offers easy installation, a long life span, and an attractive return-on-investment. Typical applications include wastewater, chemical and petrochemical plants, utilities, refineries, pulp and paper mills, steel, gas processing and compressor stations.

The unit comes pre-configured from the factory per the customer's requirements, saving installation time with minimum setup required. Removable terminal blocks allow for easy installation and wiring. A front panel user interface includes six independent LCD channel displays and keypad for setup, calibration and gas reading functions as well as ready, alarm and fault indicators. Six user-configurable 8-amp relays with selectable zoning and voting are included.

A corrosion-resistant, rugged Type 4X housing is configured for wall mounting. An optional onboard 115/230 VAC power supply is also available. Signal conditioning boards for H2S/hydrocarbon sensors and a 4-20mA interface for smart detectors are easily installed or removed from plug-in slots. The MC600 is CSA approved with UL approval and CE Marking pending.

Founded in 1961, General Monitors has been a leading-edge manufacturer of combustible gas, toxic gas and flame detection monitoring products of the highest quality. The company has been third-party certified since 1995 to ISO 9001 requirements. Corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, California comprise a modern engineering design center, R&D, manufacturing, sales and service complex. A facility in Galway, Ireland supports the EU with engineering design, R&D and manufacturing. Sales and service offices are maintained in Houston, Texas, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

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