Ax60+ Multi-Gas,

Hard Wired Option

Quick Start Guide

Analox Limited
15 Ellerbeck Court, Stokesley Business Park,
North Yorkshire, TS9 5PT, UK
UK/RoW T: +44 (0)1642 711400 F: +44 (0)1642 713900
US T: (714) 891-4478
W: www.analox.net E: [email protected]

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Safety information
Warnings are used in this Quick Start Guide to indicate potentially hazardous situations which
could result in serious injury or death. Cautions are used to indicate potentially hazardous
situations that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Notes are used to provide
information that is important but not hazard related.
WARNING: READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS QUICK START GUIDE
BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AX60+.

WARNING: DO NOT TEST THE ALARM WHEN IT IS CLOSE TO THE EARS. IT

HAS A HIGH VOLUME SOUNDER WITH A SOUND LEVEL OF 88
DECIBELS AT A DISTANCE OF 3 METRES.

WARNING: DO NOT TEST THE ALARM WHEN IT IS CLOSE TO THE EYES. IT

HAS A HIGH VISIBILITY STROBE LIGHT WITH A LUMINOUS
INTENSITY OF 100 CANDELA.

WARNING: ENSURE YOU PERFORM A RISK ASSESSMENT BEFORE INSTALLING

CO2 SENSORS AND CO2 ALARMS. IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES
OF CO2 LEAKS AND AREAS OF HUMAN OCCUPATION. DO NOT USE
A SINGLE CO2 SENSOR TO COVER MORE THAN 80M3. USE
ADDITIONAL CO2 SENSORS IF AN AREA HAS A COMPLEX SHAPE,
PHYSICAL OBSTACLES, POOR VENTILATION OR ZONES WHERE
CO2 MAY COLLECT.

WARNING: INSTALL CO2 SENSORS AT A HEIGHT OF 12–18" (305–457MM)

ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL. THIS IS BECAUSE CO2 IS HEAVIER THAN
AIR AND MAY COLLECT AT A LOW LEVEL.

WARNING: INSTALL O2 SENSORS AT AVERAGE WORKING HEAD HEIGHT

WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE CENTRAL DISPLAY, SENSOR OR ALARM IF THEY

ARE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY. FIRST DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THEM FROM LIVE HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE.

Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................... 3
2 Installation ............................................................ 5
3 Cabling .................................................................. 6
4 Connection............................................................. 7
5 Operation............................................................. 12
6 Configuration ....................................................... 17

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1 Introduction
This Quick Start Guide explains how to install and use the Ax60+ Hard Wired option. For more
information on operation and maintenance, refer to the Ax60+ User Manual P0159-800. For more
information on servicing and calibration, refer to the Ax60+ Service Manual P0159-803. These
are available to download from http://www.analox.net/
The standard Ax60+ is available as either a Hard Wired or a Quick Connect option. This choice
must be made when placing the order. Hard Wired systems are intended to be integrated with
the building fabric. Quick Connect systems are pre-wired with Cat5e cables fitted with colour-
coded RJ45 connectors for easy installation. Both require the installer to connect the power
supply unit and optional beacon to the Central Display.
The Ax60+ Kiosk option is a more compact solution that offers the convenience of Quick Connect
cabling and does not require a Central Display unit.

1.1 Purpose of the Ax60+

The Ax60+ is a life-safety device to be used for atmosphere monitoring. If a Sensor detects a
potentially dangerous gas level it triggers an appropriate alarm on the Central Display which is
then announced by the Alarms.
The Central Display provides real-time gas readings from each Sensor together with any alarm or
fault indications. The Central Display can be easily interrogated to show detailed information on
the Sensors and Alarms that are connected to it.
An Ax60+ Central Display can be connected to a maximum of four Sensors and a maximum of
eight Alarms. To extend the alarm functions, an optional beacon is available and two alarm-relay
outputs are provided for integration with other systems.
The Central Display is usually installed in a principal location (e.g. a Manager‘s office) and
connected to one or more Sensors fitted in remote areas such as store rooms or service
corridors.
The Sensors send alarm signals to one or more Alarm units in locations where they can be
observed by management or crew. The Central Display monitors the Sensors and displays their
current status and measurements.

1.2 Operation at altitude

The toxic effects of CO2 are dependent on the partial pressure, or the quantity of gas molecules,
not the percentage in the atmosphere; therefore at altitudes above 900 metres (3000 feet)
alarms will operate below the factory calibration point. Please refer to our website
www.analox.net for details of suitable alarm setpoints and calibration procedures at altitude. Note
that this must be performed by an authorised engineer.
NOTE: THE SYSTEM IS SAFE AT ALTITUDE WITH FACTORY CALIBRATION,
HOWEVER IF CONFORMITY MUST BE SHOWN TO A REGULATION
QUOTING PERCENTAGE IN THE ATMOSPHERE THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED
BY PERFORMING A LOCAL CALIBRATION.

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1.3 Ax60+ default alarm settings (CO2)

The Ax60+ has three carbon dioxide alarm settings which are factory set:
• Time-weighted average (TWA) alarm
– triggered by 5000 ppm (0.5%) CO2 over the previous 8 hours. TWA alarm is announced
by the Central Display only.
• High alarm (AL1)
– triggered by 15,000ppm (1.5%) CO2 or higher. High alarm is announced by both the
Central Display and the locally attached Alarm(s) (high-visibility strobe – Slow rate).
• High-high alarm (CO2)
– triggered by 30,000ppm (3%) CO2 or higher. High-high alarm is announced by both the
Central Display and all attached Alarm(s) (high-visibility strobe & sounder – High rate).

1.4 Ax60+ default alarm settings (O2)

The Ax60+ has three oxygen alarm settings which are factory set:
• Low alarm (AL2)
– triggered by 19.5% O2 or lower. Low alarm is announced by both the Central Display and
the locally attached Alarm(s) (high-visibility strobe – Slow rate).
• High-high alarm (AL3)
– triggered by 23% O2 or higher. High-high alarm is announced by both the Central Display
and the locally attached Alarm(s) (high-visibility strobe & sounder – High rate).
• Low-low alarm (AL4)
– triggered by 18% O2 or lower. Low-low alarm is announced by both the Central Display
and the locally attached Alarm(s) (high-visibility strobe & sounder – High rate).

1.5 Package contents

Ax60+ Carbon 1 x Central Display, including:
Dioxide • 1 x power supply unit (PSU), either hard-wired type or plug-in type
Detector depending on the package ordered
(contents may • 1 x PSU securing strip (for plug-in type PSU only)
vary depending • Self-adhesive foam gasket for use in rear-entry cable installations
on the package 1 to 4 x Sensors (depending on the package ordered) each with:
ordered) • Cat5e UTP 24 AWG PVC cable, 15 metres in length
• Self-adhesive foam gasket for use in rear-entry cable installations
1 to 8 x Alarms (depending on the package ordered)
• Cat5e UTP 24 AWG PVC cable, 15 metres in length
• Self-adhesive foam gasket for use in rear-entry cable installations
1 x Quick Start Guide & templates
• 1 x high-visibility optional beacon (if ordered)
1 x Signage pack (If purchased at time of order)
Consumables Cat5e UTP 24 AWG PVC cable, 15 metres in length
(depending on M13 cable glands 5—7mm (nylon), quantity to suit installation
the package) Wall plugs and screws (fixing kits), quantity to suit installation
Tools (to be PZ1 Pozi screwdriver; 3mm flat blade screwdriver
provided by Cat5e cable jacket stripper; 24AWG wire stripper
installer) Drill and drill bits for wall plugs; spirit level, tape measure, ruler
Small hammer, centre punch and pliers for removing knockouts

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2 Installation
CAUTION: SOME ENCLOSURES ARE SUPPLIED UNFASTENED WITH FIXING SCREWS
LOOSE. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS WHEN FASTENING THE LIDS ON.
2.1.1 Central Display
Retain the clear protective film on the fascia until
the installation is complete. Using the supplied
paper template mark out the wall-fixing position
ensuring the Central Display is level. If you are
installing cable through the rear of the enclosure,
remove the knockout then fit a foam gasket over
its aperture to provide a seal against ingress.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
FASCIA AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
(PCB), REMOVE THEM FROM THE ENCLO-
SURE BEFORE REMOVING KNOCKOUT.
Drill holes in the wall then fit wall plugs/dowels.
Fasten the lid of the enclosure to the base then
fix the Central Display in position. Install the
cables in position and cut them to length (HW).
Removing the knockout
To remove the knockout, place the enclosure
face down on a solid, non-slip surface. Tap the
knockout firmly using a hammer and punch. Use
pliers to remove sharp edges from the aperture.
2.1.2 Sensor
Retain the clear protective film on the fascia until
the installation is complete. Using the supplied
paper template mark out the wall-fixing position
ensuring the Sensor is level. (If installing a cable
through the rear, remove the knockout.)
WARNING: CARBON DIOXIDE GAS (CO2)
IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND SHOULD BE
MONITORED FROM A LOW HEIGHT. YOU
SHOULD THEREFORE INSTALL THE CO2
SENSOR AT A HEIGHT OF 12–18" (305–
457MM) ABOVE THE FLOOR LEVEL.
WARNING: OXYGEN (O2) SENSORS
SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT AVERAGE
WORKING HEAD HEIGHT
Drill holes in wall, install wall plugs/dowels then
fit the Sensor. Install the cables in position and
cut them to length (HW).
2.1.3 Alarm

WARNING: LOCATE THE ALARM SO AS

TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCESS
AND EGRESS POINTS AND BUSY AREAS.
Retain the clear protective film on the fascia until
the installation is complete.
Using the supplied paper template mark out the
wall-fixing position ensuring the Alarm is level.
(If installing a cable through the rear, remove
the knockout.)
Drill holes in wall, install wall plugs/dowels then
fit the Sensor. Install the cables in position and
cut them to length (HW).

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3 Cabling
The diagram below illustrates a typical cabling arrangement for the Hard Wired option.

The recommended cable for the Ax60+ is Cat5e UTP 24AWG PVC (see example below).
Cable type Wire colour Abbreviation
Cat5e, UTP, Orange ORG
24AWG, PVC Orange / white ORG/WHT
Brown BRN
Brown / white BRN/WHT
Green / white GRN/WHT
Green GRN
Blue / white BLU/WHT
Blue BLU
If you install cables through walls, remove the knockout and fit a foam gasket to maintain ingress
protection (see below left). If you install cables along wall surfaces, fit cable glands (below right).

CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH BETWEEN THE CENTRAL
DISPLAY AND THE FINAL SENSOR IS NOT MORE THAN 100 METRES.

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4 Connection
4.1 Sensors and Alarms
The recommended cable arrangement for connecting the Sensors and Alarms is shown below. For
the purposes of this example the enclosures have been removed and the cables have been
shortened for convenience. The Central Display is not shown. Note that the different Sensor types
are interchangeable and are connected in the same way.

1) Two Sensors connected 2) Two Alarms connected

together in a daisy-chain together in a daisy-chain

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4.2 Central Display

Sensor Beacon Power Relay 2 Relay 1

(See (See (See NOTE: REFER TO THE AX60+
section section section 0) SERVICE MANUAL FOR
4.2.1) 4.3.1) DETAILS ON CONNECTING
RELAYS 1 & 2.
WARNING: TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY STANDARDS, CIRCUITS CONNECTED TO
RELAYS 1 AND 2 MUST BE PROTECTED WITH
DOUBLE/REINFORCED INSULATION FROM THE MAINS.

4.2.1 Central Display to Sensor

Cable connections from left to right:

GRN/WHT (RS485 A, single cable)
GRN (RS485 B, single cable)
BRN & BRN/WHT (supply negative, two
cables twisted together)
ORG & ORG/WHT (supply positive, two cables
twisted together)
NOTE: THE BLUE AND BLUE/WHITE
CABLES SHOULD BE REMOVED (CUT
OFF).

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4.3 Central Display to power supply unit (PSU)

Two types of PSU are available, to suit different types of installation. One is a plug-in type, the
other is a hard-wired type for connection to a fixed power supply (fused spur).

PSU, plug-in type PSU, hard-wired

(supplied with UK, type (for PSU,
Eu, US and Aust connection to a fixed
Plugs) power supply)

PSU cables are connected to the Central Display via the terminal block labelled ‘ ’. Surplus
cable can either be shortened or stored inside the Central Display enclosure.

WARNING: THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POWER CABLES ARE IDENTIFIED

DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF PSU SUPPLIED. READ
THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE INSTALLING THE PSU CABLE:

Plug-in type PSU cable identification Hard wired type PSU cable identification
Black with stripe: Positive (24V) Black with stripe: Negative (0V)
Black with print: Negative (0V) Black with print: Positive (24V)

4.3.1 Central Display to optional beacon (labelled ‘STROBE’ on the PCB)

Cable connections from left to right:

BLK (0V supply to optional beacon)
RED (24V supply to optional beacon)
CAUTION: CABLE COLOURS BETWEEN
THE CENTRAL DISPLAY AND BEACON
MAY VARY. THE INSTALLER MAY USE
CAT5E CABLE IF PREFERRED, PROVI-
DING TWISTED PAIRS ARE USED.

4.4 Sensor (CO2 example)

NOTE: THE FOUR SCREW TERMINALS AT
THE TOP ARE FOR CONNECTING THE
SENSOR TO THE CENTRAL DISPLAY. ON
THE PCB THESE ARE LABELLED
‘CENTRAL UNIT’ (SEE 4.4.1 BELOW).
NOTE: THE SIX SCREW TERMINALS AT
THE BOTTOM ARE FOR CONNECTING
THE SENSOR TO THE ALARM. ON THE
PCB THESE ARE LABELLED ‘STROBE/
SOUNDER’ (SEE 4.4.2).

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4.4.1 Sensor to Central Display

Cable connections from top to bottom:

ORG & ORG/WHT (supply positive, two cables
twisted together)
BRN & BRN/WHT (supply negative, two cables
twisted together)
GRN (RS485 B, single cable)
GRN/WHT (RS485 A, single cable)
NOTE: THE BLUE AND BLUE/WHITE
CABLES SHOULD BE REMOVED (CUT
OFF).
NOTE: SENSOR 2 CABLE SHOULD BE DAISY-CHAINED FROM SENSOR 1 TERMINALS.

4.4.2 Sensor to Alarm

Cable connections from top to bottom:

ORG & ORG/WHT (supply positive, two cables
twisted together)
BRN & BRN/WHT (supply negative, two cables
twisted together)
GRN/WHT (alarm strobe driver, single cable)
GRN (alarm sounder driver, single cable)
BLU/WHT (fault LED driver, single cable)
NOTE: THE BLUE CABLE SHOULD BE
REMOVED (CUT OFF).

4.4.3 Sensor jumper locations

The image to the left shows the jumper link at
location 1 (Factory default).
Each Sensor PCB contains a SENSOR
LOCATION selector. One jumper link is
provided with each sensor—an example is
shown here on the right:
By default this jumper link is fitted in SENSOR
LOCATION 1.
Each Sensor must be given a different
SENSOR LOCATION by moving its jumper link.
For example, in a two-Sensor system, one
Sensor‘s jumper link must be set to SENSOR
LOCATION 1, and the other Sensor‘s jumper
link must be set to SENSOR LOCATION 2.

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4.5 Alarm
NOTE: ALL ALARMS ASSOCIATED
WITH A COMMON SENSOR SHOULD BE
CONNECTED VIA A DAISY-CHAIN
CABLE ARRANGEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE,
IF SENSOR 1 IS REQUIRED TO DRIVE
TWO ALARMS, ONE CABLE SHOULD BE
CONNECTED BETWEEN SENSOR 1 AND
ALARM 1; AND ONE CABLE SHOULD
BE CONNECTED BETWEEN ALARM 1
AND ALARM 2 (SEE THE EXAMPLE IN
SECTION 4.1).
4.5.1 Alarm to Sensor
Cable connections from top to bottom:
BLU/WHT (fault LED driver, single cable)
GRN (alarm sounder driver, single cable)
GRN/WHT (alarm strobe driver, single cable)
BRN & BRN/WHT (supply negative, two cables
twisted together)
ORG & ORG/WHT (supply positive, two cables
twisted together)
NOTE: THE BLUE CABLE SHOULD BE
REMOVED (CUT OFF).

4.6 Optional beacon

CAUTION: ENSURE THE TERMINAL BLOCK ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BEACON IS
FITTED TO THE 0V AND THE 24V PINS. THEN ENSURE THAT THE POWER
CABLES ARE CONNECTED TO THE 0V AND THE 24V SCREW TERMINALS.

Black cable: 0V supply to Central Display (left) The beacon terminal block. Ensure this
Red cable: 24V supply to Central Display is fitted on the 0V and 24V terminals (right)
4.6.1 Beacon locking mechanism
Note that the beacon has a locking mechanism to discourage tampering. To lock the beacon onto
its base, locate the spigots then twist the beacon clockwise. To unlock the beacon, prise open the
locking clip as shown below and twist the beacon anti-clockwise.

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5 Operation
5.1 Using the Central Display
The Ax60+ Central Display supplies power to the Sensors, Alarms and beacon, and is used to
configure all system functions. The three buttons on the front panel allow access to the operating
software. The three indicator lamps display the system status.

5.1.1 Indicators and buzzer

Power Green indicator lamp. Flashes once per second to indicate that power is on
and the unit is operating.
Fault Yellow indicator lamp. Flashes once per second if there is a fault,
accompanied by a fault message (FLT or COMMS FAULT) and buzzer once per
second.
Alarm Red indicator lamp. Flash rate will vary depending on alarm level and will
be accompanied by an alarm message (TWA, AL1, CO2 etc.) The buzzer will
follow the lamp indicator flash rate.
Buzzer (The Buzzer sounds briefly each time a button is pressed. Sounds continuously
small aperture for five seconds when using the TESTING ALARMS function. It sounds rapidly
on the left of the on and off when an alarm is triggered, or once per second for a fault.
indicators)

5.1.2 Control buttons

To use the button, press it firmly then release it quickly. The buzzer
will sound briefly. Press this button to cancel a menu option or return to
the previous screen.
To use the button, press it firmly then release it quickly. The buzzer
will sound briefly. Press this button to go to the next option on the screen.
To use the button, press it firmly then release it quickly; the
buzzer will sound. A short press is used to select an option or mute an
alarm or fault. A longer press is used to acknowledge the alarm (hold the
button until the buzzer sounds). The alarm clears when the CO2 reduces.
To test the alarms, press and hold down until the buzzer
sounds. Alarms, indicators and sounders operate for five seconds.

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5.2 Sensor
Each Ax60+ Sensor has a green indicator on the bottom left-hand part of the fascia. This is
used to indicate the following conditions:

indicator
Under normal conditions the indicator
flashes once per second to indicate that the
power is on and the unit is operating.
NOTE: THE SENSOR RECEIVES ITS
POWER FROM THE CENTRAL DISPLAY,
VIA THE CONNECTING CAT5E CABLE.
If the indicator is off, this means the
Sensor is either not receiving power from the
Central Display, or the Sensor has a fault.
NOTE: CHECK THE CENTRAL DISPLAY;
IT MAY BE SHOWING A FAULT CODE.
If the indicator lamp is on continuously,
this means that there is potentially a more
serious Sensor fault.
NOTE: CHECK THE CENTRAL DISPLAY;
IT MAY BE SHOWING A FAULT CODE.
If a Sensor is in fault, any Alarms connected
to it will also display a fault status (their
yellow indicator LEDs will flash).
NOTE: FAULT CODES ARE DESCRIBED
IN DETAIL IN THE SERVICE MANUAL.

5.2.1 Sensor hardware settings

In a standard Ax60+ system (not including the Kiosk option) each sensor must have its jumper
link set to a different location e.g. Sensor 1=location 1; Sensor 2=location 2.
The Sensor has a hardware setting that is factory configured for a system with only one Sensor.
If a system includes two, three, or four Sensors then the hardware must be reconfigured by
moving a jumper link ( ) in each Sensor installed in the system.
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE AX60+ SYSTEM FROM THE MAINS
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE OPENING THE CO2 SENSOR ENCLOSURES.
To access the jumper link, open the Sensor enclosure. The printed circuit board (PCB) has a
SENSOR LOCATION selector with one link, factory installed in LOCATION 1.
The image to the right shows the jumper link in
position 1 (Factory default).
For a system with only one Sensor, the jumper
link should be retained in LOCATION 1.
For a system with two Sensors, the first
Sensor’s jumper link should be in LOCATION 1
and the second Sensor’s link in LOCATION 2.
For a system with three Sensors, the first
Sensor’s link should be in LOCATION 1, the
second Sensor’s link in LOCATION 2 and the
third Sensor’s link should be in LOCATION 3.
For a system with four Sensors, the first
Sensor’s jumper link should be in LOCATION 1,
the second Sensor’s link in LOCATION 2, the
third Sensor’s link in LOCATION 3 and the fourth
Sensor’s link should be in LOCATION 4.

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5.3 Alarm
The Ax60+ Alarm has a green indicator and a yellow indicator on the bottom part of the
fascia. These are used to indicate the following conditions:

indicator
Under normal conditions the indicator is
continuously on (not flashing) to indicate that
the power is on and the unit is operating.
NOTE: THE ALARM RECEIVES ITS
POWER FROM ITS CONNECTED
SENSOR, VIA THE CONNECTING
CAT5E CABLE.
If the indicator lamp is off this means
that the Alarm is not receiving power.
indicator
Under normal conditions the yellow
indicator is off.
NOTE: THE FAULT INDICATOR IS NOT
USED TO SHOW FAULTS ON THE
ALARM, IT IS USED TO SHOW FAULTS
ON THE SENSOR CONNECTED TO IT.
If the Fault indicator is flashing it means the
Sensor connected to the Alarm is in fault.
NOTE: FAULT CODES ARE SHOWN ON
THE CENTRAL DISPLAY. FOR FURTHER
DETAILS SEE THE SERVICE MANUAL.

5.4 Powering up
5.4.1 Power-on-self-test (POST)
When you switch on the power supply the Ax60+ performs a power-on-self-test (POST) which
takes about 30 seconds. The results of the POST are displayed on the screen:

Operator input Software response Central Display text Optional display text

Switch on power Displays vendor name Vendor name may vary

supply to Ax60+ (default is Analox Ltd)


No further operator input is required. The power-on-self-test is an automatic process...
Performs a checksum
configuration check


Performs a software
validation check


Checks the CO2 Sensor(s)
have been calibrated

 This displays if no sensors

have been configured

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Operator input Software response Central Display text Optional display text
Confirms top line of LCD
OK, no pixels are missing


Confirms bottom line of
LCD OK, no pixels missing


Confirms buzzer is off and
green LED switches on


Confirms green LED is off
and yellow switches on


Confirms yellow LED is off
and red switches on


Confirms red LED is off
and buzzer switches on


Displays current version
of the software and the
buzzer switches off

Displays unique serial
number of the unit


Wait for Sensors
to warm up...

This screen may display

for a few seconds to show
CO2 Sensor warm-up
status. It is for
information only. It
requires no operator input

CAUTION: EACH SENSOR MUST HAVE ITS JUMPER SET TO A DIFFERENT
LOCATION (E.G. SENSOR 1 = LOCATION 1; SENSOR 2 = LOCATION
2), OTHERWISE THE CENTRAL DISPLAY WILL ANNOUNCE A FAULT.
REFER TO SECTION 5.2.1 FOR JUMPER SETTINGS INFORMATION.

Wait for system Displays system status The example here shows
status screen... screen. Each Sensor is that Sensor 1, a CO2
represented by ‘OK’ in the Sensor, is reading 450
top line. For example, a PPM, which is equal to
system with two Sensors 0.045%. The
displays >OK OK. The ‘>’ concentration is displayed
character identifies which in ppm (parts per million)
Sensor is highlighted by default

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Operator input Software response Central Display text Optional display text
(Sensor 1 is highlighted
by default)
NOTE: THE SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN DISPLAYS UP TO 4 SENSORS. A
SPARE SENSOR LOCATION DISPLAYS AS ‘---’

The bottom line displays

the concentration of gas
measured at the Sensor

Press Displays Sensor 2 details In this example, Sensor 2
(if installed) and the is a carbon dioxide (CO2)
current level of gas Sensor

Press Displays Sensor 3 details In this example, Sensor 3
(if installed) and the is not installed
current level of gas

Press Displays Sensor 4 details In this example, Sensor 4
(if installed) and the is not installed
current level of gas

Press Redisplays the system
status screen

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6 Configuration
6.1 Sensor software settings
The Central Display software is factory configured for a system that has two Sensors. If instead
the system has one, three, or four Sensors, the software must be reconfigured. This is done by
using the Top-level Menu, Central Config, Attached snsrs option. To enter the Top-level menu, press
and hold down + for at least six seconds. Then press the button five times to
display the Top-level menu, Central Config option.
NOTE: THE DEFAULT SETTING IS FOR 2 SENSORS. THIS NUMBER CAN BE CHANGED.

Menu option Operator input Menu sub-option Functional description

Press to go
to Central Menu
Attached snsrs 

Press to go The screen displays the
to Num of sensors? number of Sensors (default
 number is ‘>2’)

Press to choose The screen displays a tick to
another number. Or confirm the number of
press A  sensors is now configured

Press to return to Config. Menu, Attached snsrs

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