Model 1010-N4X

Model 1010-N4X-SS
NEMA 4X Control Enclosures

Operator’s Installation and Instruction Manual

Covers 1010-N4X and 1010-N4X-BBU
In epoxy molded and stainless steel enclosures

DETCON, Inc.
3200 Research Forest Dr.,
The Woodlands, Texas 77387
Ph.281.367.4100 / Fax 281.298.2868
www.detcon.com

July 22, 2011 • Document # 2865 • Revision 2.1

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board (AARB)................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Remote Alarm Reset ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.0 Installation................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Alarm and Fault Jumpers ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Start Up ................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.0 Maintenance & Repair ............................................................................................................................ 7
4.0 Spare Parts List........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.0 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Appendix C ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Revision History............................................................................................................................................. 10

Table of Figures
Figure 1 Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board ................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 2 Mounting the 1010-N4X Enclosure....................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3 Mounting the 1010-N4X stainless Steel Enclosure ............................................................................... 4
Figure 4 Motherboard Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5 Backplane Configuration Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 6 Power Supply Wiring............................................................................................................................. 7

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Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands Texas 77381
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands Texas 77387-8067
Phone: 888.367.4286, 281.367.4100 • Fax: 281.292.2860 • www.detcon.com • sales@detcon.com
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1.0 Introduction
Detcon Model 1010-N4X Gas Detection System consists of 3 major assemblies:
1. The 1010-N4X Fiberglass or Stainless Steel control enclosure.
2. The Model 10 single channel digital control modules.
3. The remote mount gas sensor assemblies.

The NEMA 4X control enclosure is detailed in this manual; the Model 10 Control Modules are detailed in the
Detcon Model 10 Operators Installation and Instruction Manual, and applicable sensor assemblies in their
corresponding Operators Installation and Instruction Manual.

1.1 Description
Detcon Model 1010-N4X and 1010-N4X-SS control enclosure, along with Model 10 Control Modules, is
designed to serve as a host assembly for up to ten remote mount 4-20mA gas detection sensors. The control
enclosure is rated NEMA 4X, which is by definition rain tight and therefore suitable for outdoor location in
electrically non-hazardous environments. All control modules are plug-in front panel accessible for easy
maintenance and repair. The unit is powered by 110~240VAC unless otherwise specified at the time of order.

Discrete output terminal strips located on the controller motherboard are provided for sensor terminations. 4-
20mA outputs for remote recording devices and an RS-485 serial ModBus™ output are also located on the
motherboard. VDC power in, and remote alarm reset terminations are also provided on the Motherboard.

Form-C relay outputs from each Control Module are provided for Alarm 1, Alarm 2, and Fault conditions.
These relay outputs can be configured as discrete or zoned as determined by jumpers located between the
channels on the motherboard and the relay settings determined by the dipswitches on the Model 10 Control
Modules.

1.2 Specifications
Electrical Classification
NEMA 4X
Dimensions
16 “H x 14''W x 9”'D
Capacity
10 single channels
Power Input
110~240VAC/24VDC
Power Consumption
<5 watts per channel (includes gas sensor and control modules; Does not include annunciators.)
Outputs
Discrete Analog 4-20mA DC
Serial RS-485 Modbus™
Discrete or zoned alarm relays (Alarm 1, Alarm 2, and Fault located on associated Mod 10 Control
Modules. See the appropriate Mod 10 Control Module Manual for more information.)
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +75°C
Battery Backup (If applicable)
2ea. 12V 2.9Ah batteries in series; ½ hour minimum operating time
Low Voltage Cut-off Board
Warranty
One year

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1.3 Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board (AARB)

An Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board is included with each Detcon Model 1010-N4X. The board is mounted on
the bottom quadrant of the motherboard. The AARB (Figure 1) consists of four interposing relays (contacts
are rated 10Amp @ 120VAC and 8Amp @ 30VDC) with 24VDC coils. The AARB can be configured for
Form-C dry contacts (common, normally open and normally closed), AC power, or DC power.

D4 K4 J5
I/O
C
NC 4
NO
D3 K3 J6
+4 C
+3 NC 3
+2 NO
+1 C
D2 K2 J7
NC 2
NO
C
NC 1
D1 K1 J8
NO

3.35
2.85

I/O

C
NC 4
NO
+4 C
+3 NC 3
3 2.5 +2 NO
+1 C
NC 2
NO
C
1
NC

NO

Figure 1 Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board

An ‘IN/OUT’ termination is provided for applying AC or DC power to any one of the interposing relays. A
gold plated jumper tab is used to apply the power option to the corresponding relay(s). The 4 relays may be
used in any combination of Form-C dry contacts, DC outputs, and AC outputs. The terminations labeled
“ALM COIL PWR” (P20) located on the lower left of the motherboard are used to power the relay coils on the
AARB. Terminals P1+4, P1+3, P1+2, and P1+1 on the AARB provide for various relay logic setups through
the Form-C dry contact terminals of each Model 10 Control Module. P1-COM on the AARB should be wired
directly back to P20-2 (ALM COIL PWR (-)) on the motherboard.

The terminations labeled “ALM PWR” located on the left of the 1010-N4X motherboard can be used to
provide power to the In/Out termination on the AARB (AARB P2-IN/OUT). Alarm power terminations for
AC (P18) come directly from the AC input terminals (P16) on the 1010-N4X motherboard. The DC power
terminations at P18 come directly from the VDC IN Terminals (P15).

NOTE: DC power used to drive alarms must be obtained through a remote DC power source. The
remote DC power source should be terminated at P15 labeled “VDC IN” located on the 1010-N4X
motherboard. Terminal Block P15 (VDC IN) functions as an alternative DC power source used to power

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the 1010-N4X and as power for DC alarms. The 1010-N4X power supply is not designed to provide
power for alarm devices.

NOTE: If the Battery Option is installed (1010-N4X-BBU), the batteries are connected to P5 (VDC IN).
Do not use the DC output of “ALM POWER” (P18-1 and P18-2). The Batteries are not designed to
provide power for alarm devices.

Mounting hardware is provided on the 1010-N4X motherboard for two additional Auxiliary Alarm Relay
Boards.

1.4 Remote Alarm Reset

A remote mounted normally open momentary switch may be used to reset the alarms of all Model 10
controllers. “ALM RESET” (P14-1 and P14-2) provides a set of terminals to connect the switch across every
Model 10 Controller (Figure 4). The reset function is effective when the Model 10’s respective alarms have
been programmed in the latching position and alarm conditions have passed. Each Model 10 controller also
has its own discrete alarm reset switch, discussed further in the Model 10 Controller Manual.

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2.0 Installation
1. Securely mount the 1010-N4X Enclosure in accordance with Figure 2 or Figure 3.

16" Mounting Bracket

Ø0.3"
12" 10"

Circuit
Breaker

3 AMP

MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10

ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2
ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1
FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT

ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM
RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET
TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST

16.75" 17.85"

Detcon Inc.
Gas Detection Control System

www.detcon.com Houston Texas

Figure 2 Mounting the 1010-N4X Enclosure

14.25"
13" 9"

MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10 MODEL 10

ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2 ALM 2
ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1 ALM 1
FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT

ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM

16.5"
RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET
TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST

17.25"

18.25"

Ø0.3"

Figure 3 Mounting the 1010-N4X stainless Steel Enclosure

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2. Refer to installation and wiring detail of remote mount sensor assemblies as detailed in the Sensor
Instruction Manual. Terminate field wiring from sensors on the 1010-N4X motherboard. Terminals
are labeled “Sensor” (mA, + and –, Figure 4).

3. If applicable, terminate the discrete 4-20mA outputs to external device(s). Terminals are labeled “4-
20 Out” (+ and –, Figure 4).

BRKR
1
2
P1
PS DC
+ 1
- 2 D1 6A 50V
D2 6A 50V
P2
PS VAC
1 L1
2 N
3 GND
P3

ALM RESET
1
A1 C1 A1-NO A1 C1 A2-COM
2 A2 C2 A1-NC A2 C2 A2-NC
P14 A3 C3 A1-COM A3 C3 A2-NO
VDC IN A4 C4 -- A4 C4 FLT-COM
A5 C5 485-A A5 C5 FLT-NC
+ 1 A6 C6 RST A6 C6 FLT-NO
- 2 A7 C7 485-S A7 C7 4-20 OUT
P15 A8 C8 485-B A8 C8 4-20 IN
A9 C9 -- A9 C9 --
VAC IN A10 C10 XM- A10 C10 XM+
L1 1 A11 C11 XM- A11 C11 XM+
N 2 A12 C12 XM- A12 C12 XM+
A13 C13 -- A13 C13 --
GND 3 A14 C14 VDC- A14 C14 VDC+
P16 A15 C15 VDC- A15 C15 VDC+
RS-485 A16 C16 VDC- A16 C16 VDC+
A(+) 1
CH1 CH2-CH6
B(-) 2
Shld 3
P17
RS-485
ALM POWER Shield CH1 CH2-CH10
P11 P12-P20
P18 + 1 to Gnd
ALM2 SENSOR

+ 1 1
- 2
2 Typical 2
L1 3 Jumpers
mA 3 3
P19 N 4 Tie to A
Chassis NC 4 4
GND 5 B
NO 5 5
C
COM 6 6
ALM COIL D
NC 7 7
ALM 1

+ 1 E
NO 8 8
- 2 Earth F
Ground COM 9 9
P20 G
10 10
FAULT

NC
H
NO 11 11
I
COM 12 12
+ 13 JP1-JP5 13
OUT
4-20

14 14

Figure 4 Motherboard Wiring Diagram

4. If applicable, terminate the RS-485 serial output to external device(s). Terminals are labeled “RS-
485” (A+, B–, and Shield, Figure 4). If applicable, terminate RS-485 Shield to Earth Ground via the
jumper tab located to the left of the RS-485 terminals. Place the jumper on the bottom 2 contacts to tie
RS-485 shield to Earth Ground or place the jumper tab on the top two terminals for storage.

5. If applicable a Remote Reset Switch can be utilized by connecting a Momentary, Normally-Open

Switch to P4 (ALM RESET).

6. Earth Ground can be connected to the ground point located in the lower left quadrant of the
motherboard.

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7. If applicable, connect a 24VDC source or standby battery to the terminal strip labeled “VDC IN” (P5+
and –) on the Motherboard (Figure 4).

NOTE: If the unit has the Battery Backup Option installed (1010-N4X-BBU), do not connect an external
power source to P15.

8. Connect 110/220VAC input wiring to the terminals labeled “VAC IN”; P16-1 (L), P16-2 (N), and
P16-GND Ground (Figure 4). The Power Supply will accept input voltages from 100 to 240VAC,
50/60Hz.

2.1 Alarm and Fault Jumpers

A bank of jumpers is provided between each channel for use in setting up alarm and fault schemes. These
jumpers can be installed or removed to create discrete or zoned alarm/fault schemes in conjuncture with the
Model 10 Control Module relay settings. With all of the jumpers installed on the motherboard, the relays on
the Control Modules are placed in parallel with each other. (I.E. All of the Alarm 1 relays are in parallel, all
of the Alarm 2 relays are in parallel, and all of the Fault Relays are in parallel.) In this configuration, the
normally open (“NO”) contacts of the relays would be used to generate an alarm or fault condition, as contact
closure on any Control Module would create continuity between the “COM” contact and the “NO” contact
output for that alarm or fault. A scheme for alarms should be conceived before power is applied to the unit,
and the unit should be set up accordingly. For aid in setting up an appropriate alarm/fault scheme, contact
Detcon Customer Service.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6
+
ALM2 SENSOR

1 1 1 1 1 1
- 2 2 2 2 2 2
mA 3 3 3 3 3 3
NC 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4
NO 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5 B 5
C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6 C 6
NC 7 D 7 D 7 D 7 D 7 D 7
Alarm 2 Jumper positions
ALM 1

NO 9 E 9 E 9 E 9 E 9 E 9
A, B, anc C.
C 9 F 9 F 9 F 9 F 9 F 9
NC 10 G 10 G 10 G 10 G 10 G 10
FAULT

Alarm 1 Jumper positions

NO 11 H 11 H 11 H 11 H 11 H 11
D, E, and F.
C 12 I 12 I 12 I 12 I 12 I 12
+ 13 JP1 13 JP2 13 JP3 13 JP4 13 JP5 13
OUT
4-20

Fault Jumper positions

- 14 14 14 14 14 14
G, H, and I.

Figure 5 Backplane Configuration Jumpers

2.2 Start Up
Upon completion of all field wiring: Apply power to the 1010-N4X by setting the 3Amp Circuit Breaker (the
Circuit Breaker is also a Power Switch, labeled ‘3Amp’) on the front on the Card Cage. Note that each Model
10 controller digital display illuminates.

NOTE: Varying readings may occur during sensor warm-up. A 10 second alarm delay will occur on
power up. Refer to the applicable Sensor Instruction Manual for additional sensor start-up details.

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3.0 Maintenance & Repair

The Detcon Model 1010-N4X’s modular design allows for minimum ‘down-time’ during maintenance and/or
repair.

Model 10 Control Modules

A Model 10 control module may be changed by simply loosening its mounting screw and sliding the module
out of its card cage. See the Model 10 Instruction Manual for more information on the Model 10 controllers.
Circuit Breaker/Power Switch

If the 3Amp Circuit Breaker/Power Switch should trip due to a high current or over voltage, the circuit breaker
can be reset by pushing the breaker in (‘ON’). If the breaker trips again, a problem has occurred that will need
to be alleviated before power can be restored.

NOTE: The circuit Breaker/Power Switch does not remove VAC from the Power Supply or the
Motherboard. If power is to be completely removed from the unit, the VAC must be disconnected from
the source.

NOTE: On units with Battery Backup installed (1010-N4X-BBU), the Circuit Breaker will remove
power from the Unit, but does not disconnect the Battery circuit from the Motherboard or the Low
Voltage Cutoff Board. The Batteries must be unplugged as well as disconnecting the VAC from the
source to remove power completely from the unit.

J1
2
BRKR + 7
RED 1 RED
RED P11 2
Power Supply + 6
BLACK
1 - 5
PS - 4
GREEN
GND 3
Circuit Breaker P/N 360-SWS150-024 BLACK
L1 2
WHITE
N 1
PS VAC
L1 1
+ 1
2
P12 - 2 N
GND 3
PS DC
P13
Power Supply Wiring - without Battery Backup

Circuit Breaker
RED

J1
P11 BRKR + 7
RED 1 RED
BLACK
RED Power Supply + 6
BLACK
2 - 5
PS - 4
GREEN
GND 3
P/N 360-SWS150-024 BLACK
1 2 1N4001 L1 2
P2 N 1
WHITE
PS VAC
RED L1 1
Low-Voltage + 1
2
P12 - 2 BLACK
N
Cut-off (LV) PS DC
GND 3
P/N 500-505000-000 P13
Note:
1 2 3 4 1N4001 diode added
P1 to charge batteries

RED Power Supply Wiring - With Battery Backup

Figure 6 Power Supply Wiring

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Power Supply

Replacement of the power supply is accomplished by, removing the 10 screws that secure the 1010-N4X face
plate, disconnecting all wiring to/from the power supply, and removing the three screws holding the power
supply bracket to the Motherboard. Remove the four screws that hold the power supply bracket to the power
supply and reassembly with the new power supply. (Figure 6) Power Supply wiring is different between units
with and units without the battery backup option; attention should be paid to the correct wiring scheme for the
unit being worked on.

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4.0 Spare Parts List

Part # Description
224 Gold plated jumper tab
320-228861-103 3Amp Circuit Breaker/Power Switch
360-SWS150-024 150 watt, 24 VDC switching power supply
500-502600-000 Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board
500-505000-000 Low Voltage Cut-off PCB (Battery Backup Units only)
344-400000-000 12V 7Ah Battery (Battery Backup Units only)

5.0 Warranty
Detcon Inc., as manufacturer, warrants under intended normal use each new Model 1010-N4X NEMA 4X
control enclosure to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. The warranty
period begins from the date of shipment to the original purchaser and ends one year thereafter. All warranties
and service policies are FOB the Detcon Inc. facility located in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Appendix C
Revision History

Revision Date Changes made Approval

2.0 05/27/10 Updated to Word, removed irrelevant Common Alarm Section B. Masi
2.1 07/22/11 Updated drawings to remove reference to common alarm LU

Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands Texas 77381
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands Texas 77387-8067
Phone: 888.367.4286, 281.367.4100 • Fax: 281.292.2860 • www.detcon.com • sales@detcon.com
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