Crowcon Gasmaster

1 to 4 channel gas detection control panel

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

M070010
Issue 2
October 2014
The equipment described in this manual may have mains voltages applied to it.
Ensure correct safety procedures are adopted before working on the equipment.
The equipment described in this manual is designed for the detection of flammable
and/or toxic gases. Detectors may be sited in hazardous areas. Ensure local safety
procedures are adopted before carrying out any maintenance or calibration work.
The equipment described in this manual may be connected to remote alarms and/
or shutdown systems. Ensure that local operating procedures are adopted before
carrying out any maintenance or calibration work.

This product has been tested and found to comply

with the European Directive 2004/108/EC and the EMC
requirements of EN50270. It also complies with the
Council Directive 2006/95/EC relating to electrical safety
and the Low Voltage Directive. It conforms to the CE
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.

Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd

172 Brook Drive, Milton Park,
Abingdon OX14 4SD UK
Tel. +44 (0)1235 557700
Fax. +44 (0)1235 557749
www.crowcon.com
Email: sales@crowcon.com

© Copyright Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd 2014

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Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4SD, England Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd.
Publication number: M070010
second edition: October 2014
Crowcon Gasmaster Contents

Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4.2 System Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.1 About Gasmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4.3 Detector Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2 About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4.4 Changing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.3 Instructions for use as part of an 4.5 Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . 36
ATEX approved system . . . . . . . . . 2 4.6 Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4.7 Service card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4.8 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.1 Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5. Adding an input module . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . 5 Appendix B: Spare Parts and Accessories . 39
2.5 Installing gas and fire detectors . . . 6
Appendix C: Display characters . . . . . . . . . 40
2.6 Installing output devices . . . . . . . . 6
2.7 Connecting mains power . . . . . . . 6 Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.8 Connecting input devices . . . . . . . 7
Regional addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.9 Connecting output devices . . . . . 11
2.10 Applying power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.11 Battery back-up times . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Gasmaster Operator Panel. . . . . . 17
3.2 Gasmaster start up sequence . . . 19
3.3 How to adjust display contrast . . 19
3.4 How to display Instrument serial
number and system identity . . . . 19
3.5 Using the menu system . . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Inhibiting channels . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.7 Using the Control Panel in
Supervisor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.8 In the event of an alarm . . . . . . . 22
3.9 mV channels: Pellistor saver mode22
3.10 In the event of a fault . . . . . . . . . 23
3.11 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . 23

4. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.1 Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Crowcon Gasmaster Introduction

1. Introduction

1.1 About Gasmaster 3 provides instructions for day-to-day operation

of Gasmaster as well as detailed information on
Gasmaster is a gas and fire control panel,
system configuration.
designed to monitor remote gas and fire detec-
tors. Gasmaster can also monitor flame detectors
as well as Crowcon's ESU product. The status Warning
of each input is displayed on a large, clear LCD Regular maintenance of any safety system is
display, and alarms or faults are indicated by clear essential, and failure to maintain the system
LEDs and an integral sounder. according to these instructions could result
in failures which could lead to harm to plant
Relay outputs are provided for alarms and faults,
and/or personnel or even death. Details of
as well as dedicated outputs for audible visual
the requirements for Gasmaster systems are
alarms. An RS-485 Modbus output is provided for
provided in section 4.
two-wire transfer of all data to industry-standard
control systems.
There are separate appendices for systems specifi-
Gasmaster logs all alarm and fault events so that
cation and spare parts identification.
they can be investigated at a later stage using
Gasmaster PC software.
There are two versions of Gasmaster:
 Gasmaster 1 - single channel unit for one
gas detector, fire zone or ESU sampling
device.
 Gasmaster 4 - four channel unit for one
to four gas detectors, fire zones or ESU
sampling devices.
Gasmaster 1 is identifiable from Gasmaster 4 by
having only a single channel display (see figure
3.2, page 18) and a de-populated terminal PCB.
All operating functions are identical to Gasmater 4.
Gasmaster is designed for simple operation, and
all day-to-day functions can be performed from
the front panel. Please refer to section 3 for
details on display operation.

1.2 About this manual

The manual is divided into sections which detail
procedures for installing, operating and maintain-
ing Gasmaster. Gasmaster is a safety system and
it is essential that all instructions are correctly
followed.
Details of the types of device that can be con-
nected to Gasmaster are shown in section 2,
along with typical connection diagrams. Section

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1.3 Instructions for use as part EXAMPLES OF SAFE AREA APPARATUS

of an ATEX approved system CROWCON GASMONITOR SYSTEM

CROWCON GASMASTER SYSTEMS
CROWCON VORTEX SYSTEMS
Gasmaster is approved according to the 94/9/EC
ATEX Directive when used as part of a system with IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER
TO ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT ABOVE
intrinsically safe gas detectors and I.S. barriers. COMPLIES WITH NOTE 7.

Gasmaster has been certified according to EN60079- TABLE 1: CABLE PARAMETERS

25:2010 Explosive atmospheres - Intrinsically safe GROUP CAPACITANCE INDUCTANCE L/R RATIO
electrical systems. uF mH uH/OHM
TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X

IIC 0.062 3.11 53

Certificate reference: Baseefa05Y0090/1
IIB 0.186 9.35 200
IIA 0.496 24.95 422
Gasmaster must be installed in the safe area only, XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 04ATEX0115

but is certified for connection to Intrinsically Safe gas IIC 0.046 3.09 53
detectors installed in Zone 0, 1 or 2 hazardous areas IIB 0.170 9.33 200

when connected by a safety barrier. Installation IIA 0.480 24.93 422

TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
must be in accordance with the instructions shown IIC 0.009 4.2 53
below. IIB 0.133 12.6 200
IIA 0.443 33.6 422
TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X

CERTIFIED PRODUCT IIC 0.024 4.2 53

NO MODIFICATIONS PERMITTED
WITHOUT APPROVAL OF IIB 0.148 12.6 200
AUTHORISED PERSON IIA 0.458 33.6 422
HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA
ANY SINGLE CHANNEL SHUNT ZENER DIODE SAFETY BARRIER WHICH IS ATEX CERTIFIED
BY BASEEFA OR ANY EC APPROVED CERTIFICATION BODY TO
[Ex ia Ga] IIC HAVING THE FOLLOWING OR LOWER OUTPUT PARAMETERS;
U O=28 VOLTS, I =93mA OAND P =0.66 WATTS. OIN ANY SAFETY
BARRIER USED THE OUTPUT CURRENT MUST BE LIMITED BY A RESISTOR SAFE AREA APPARATUS
`R' SUCH THAT I = U /R O O
NOTE 7
UNSPECIFIED EXCEPT THAT
IT MUST NOT BE SUPPLIED
FROM, NOR CONTAIN UNDER
NORMAL OR ABNORMAL
OPTIONAL SCREEN CONDITIONS A SOURCE 0F
POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT
TO EARTH IN EXCESS OF
250 VOLTS R.M.S. OR
250 VOLTS D.C.

ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS AREA GAS DETECTORS (ONLY 1 DETECTOR PER ZENER BARRIER)
TYPE TXGARD IS+, CERTIFICATION No: BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE XGARD, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 04ATEX0115, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE TXGARD IS, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
TYPE TXGARD IS OXYGEN, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X

NOTES:-
1. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE HAZARDOUS 5. THE HAZARDOUS AREA CABLE MAY BE;
AREA MUST BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING 1) A SEPARATE CABLE,
AN A.C. TEST VOLTAGE OF 500 VOLTS R.M.S. 2) INSTALLED AS A SEPERATELY SCREENED CIRCUIT IN A TYPE A
TO EARTH OR FRAME OF THE APPARATUS MULTICORE CABLE,
FOR ONE MINUTE. OR 3) A CIRCUIT WITHIN A TYPE B MULTICORE CABLE, FIXED AND
2. THE CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE OR INDUCTANCE/ EFFECTIVELY PROTECTED AGAINST DAMAGE, PROVIDED THAT THE
RESISTANCE L/R RATIO OF THE HAZARDOUS AREA PEAK VOLTAGE OF ANY CIRCUIT CONTAINED WITHIN THE TYPE B
CABLES MUST NOT EXCEED THE VALUES SHOWN IN MULTICORE DOES NOT EXCEED 60 VOLTS.(THE CABLE TYPES
TABLE 1 ARE AS DEFINED IN CLAUSE 12.2.2.8 OF EN60079-14:2008)
3. THE INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH NATIONAL 6. THE BARRIER EARTH MUST BE CONNECTED VIA A HIGH INTEGRITY
REQUIREMENTS (EG. CODE OF PRACTICE EN60079-14:2008) CONNECTION, USING AN INSULATED CONDUCTOR EQUIVALENT TO A 4mm
4. THE SYSTEM MUST BE MARKED WITH A DURABLE LABEL, NORMALLY COPPER CONDUCTOR, SUCH THAT THE IMPEDANCE FROM THE POINT
AFFIXED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE PRINCIPAL ITEM OF ELECTRICAL OF CONNECTION, TO THE MAIN POWER SYSTEM EARTH, IS LESS THAN
APPARATUS IN THE SYSTEM, OR AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE 1 OHM.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE AND NON INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUITS. THIS
MARKING SHALL INCLUDE "BASEEFA SYSTEM CERTIFICATE
NUMBER No. Baseefa05Y0090".

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2. Installation

Please read this first

Before commencing the installation and com- Warning: Gasmaster is not certified for use
misioning of your Gasmaster system, please read in hazardous areas, but may be connected
through the following information which will to detectors and/or alarm devices which are
guide you through the whole process. installed in a hazardous area. Instructions for
field devices must be closely observed when
The installation instructions contained in this installing a Gasmaster system.
section are for a pre-configured Gasmaster.
For instructions on installing and commissioning
gas and fire detectors, please follow the user 2.1 Before installation
manual instructions supplied with the detectors. 2.2 General
Alternatively contact Crowcon for advice. 2.3 Mounting
2.4 Cabling requirements
To complete the installation of your Gasmaster
system you will need to use the Operator panel 2.5 Installing gas and fire detectors
and Menu. Full instructions can be found in sec- 2.6 Installing output devices
tion III. Operation, you are advised to familiarise 2.7 Connecting mains power
yourself with the operator buttons on the front
2.8 Connecting input devices
panel and the menu structure, see page 25. Some
configuration steps may require you to enter 2.8.1 Two wire 4-20mA devices
Supervisor mode. Crowcon advises that personnel 2.8.2 Three wire 4-20mA devices
familiar with installing and commisioning gas and 2.8.3 mV bridge pellistor detectors.
fire detection systems carry out this part. 2.8.4 Heat/smoke detectors
If you have purchased a Gasmaster 1 2.8.5 Environmental Sampling Unit
(ESU)
Please follow the instructions in this section but
ignore the reference to additional channels. 2.8.6 Flame detectors
2.8.7 Remote inhibit and accept/
If you have purchased a non-configured reset inputs
Gasmaster 4 2.9 Connecting output devices
Please follow the installation instructions for a 2.9.1 Audible visual alarms
pre-configured Gasmaster 4. Additional informa- 2.9.2 Common relay connections
tion on setting-up your Gasmaster system can be
found in section III. Operation. 2.9.3 Channel relay connections
2.9.4 Analogue outputs
Step-by-step instructions 2.9.5 RS485 communications
The installation and commissioning of your 2.10 Applying power
Gasmaster system is presented in easy to follow
2.11 Battery back-up time/
instructions. A summary table of contents detail- power calculations
ing a typical sequence of installation steps is
shown below. Depending on your configuration 2.12 Commissioning
some or part of each step may be omitted. 2.12.1 Commissioning mV pellistor
detectors
Note: two batteries are shipped separately from 2.12.2 Zero adjustment and calibration
the main unit to prevent potential damage dur-
2.12.3 Testing fire channels
ing transit. These should be installed as shown
in section 2.2. 2.12.4 Testing ESU channels

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2.1 Before installation 

 Front cover
Before carrying out any installation work,
ensure that local regulations and site proce-
dures are followed. Further advice is avail-
able from Crowcon if required.

Gasmaster is intended for use in non hazardous

areas. Gas and fire detectors may be mounted in
potentially flammable atmospheres using appro-  Display  Batteries
priate barrier devices where necessary. Check the PCB
equipment to be installed is suitable for the area
 Display
classification. Please refer to instrument installa- chassis
tion manuals for information on location.
  Chassis plate
Crowcon recommends the installation of
Gasmaster be carried out by people with experi- Input
ence of installing electrical equipment in poten- modules
plug in to
tially hazardous areas. terminal  Terminal PCB
PCB
2.2 General
This section describes how to get started with a
Gasmaster 4 or Gasmaster 1 system that has been
pre-configured for the detectors supplied. Figures
2.1, 2.2 and 2.5 show the internal structure of
 Gland  Optional
Gasmaster. comms port
knock outs
See the Specification and Inspection Certificate Figure 2.1 Exploded view of Gasmaster
provided with your system for full details of its
configuration. PCB so as not to damage the connector or ribbon
cable.
Figure 2.1 shows the internal arrangement of a
Gasmaster system. The front cover  is removed Six punched cable gland knock-outs are pro-
by unscrewing the four screws  and carefully vided on the top and bottom of the enclosure.
disconnecting the two-pole sounder connector The knock-outs are suitable for M20, 1/2"NPT
from the display PCB . The front cover can either or PG13.5 cable glands. To remove Knock-outs,
be supported by the case using one of the retain- tap around the edge of the recessed flange using
ing screws, or removed completely and placed in a small hammer and a screwdriver. The knocks
a safe location. Two separate chassis support the outs should then come away from the enclosure.
display PCB and batteries which supports the Knock-outs should be removed prior to mounting
display PCB  and batteries . The terminal PCB Gasmaster and great care must be taken to avoid
 contains the input modules, and all of the input damaging internal components.
and output terminals. The display PCB  is con-
Power supply
nected to the terminal PCB  via a 50-way ribbon
connector, and is hinged on the left side so that it Gasmaster comes fitted with an auto-ranging
can be moved to provide access to the detector power supply suitable for 100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz
input terminals. Most terminals are accessible operation. This provides a nominal 24 V dc supply
once the display PCB is moved and the batteries with a maximum power of 60 W. Alternatively
are removed. If necessary the two chassis can be Gasmaster can be powered from an external 24
removed for easier terminal access. In order to V dc supply, a maximum 60 W supply is required.
remove the display chassis, the display PCB ribbon Gasmaster must never be connected to ac
connector must first be carefully un-plugged. and dc supplies at the same time.
Care should be taken when re-fitting the display

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The Gasmaster power supply contains no user sounder connector from the display PCB. The
replaceable fuses. cover should be placed in a secure location. It is
recommended that Gasmaster is positioned by
Short circuit protection hand in the desired location, and a pencil used to
Each detector input is short-circuit protected. mark the mounting hole positions.
Self-resetting ‘polyfuses’ are fitted to the 24 V
power supply which will cut power in the event Gasmaster should be removed before drilling
of a cabling fault, and automatically reset when the mounting holes.
the fault is corrected. Detectors with a maximum Nylon bushes suitable for up to 5mm screws are
consumption of 500 mA may be connected. fitted within the Gasmaster mounting points.
Circuit breaker Ensure these bushes are present when mounting
as they are essential to maintain the ingress pro-
If the equipment is permanently connected to tection of the enclosure.
a mains supply then a dedicated circuit breaker
must be included in the installation, to comply 278
110
with EN 61010-1. The circuit breaker must be 120
77
close to Gasmaster, in easy reach of the operator. 5
It must be marked as the disconnecting device for
the Gasmaster system, and the ON and OFF posi-
tions must be clearly marked.

The circuit breaker must comply with the relevant

214
288

requirements of IEC60947-1 and IEC60947-3.

The protective earth must not be disconnected
even when the breaker is activated.

Mounting holes

Figure 2.3 Dimensional view of Gasmaster with

Batteries
mounting holes shown

2.4 Cabling requirements

Cabling to Gasmaster and detectors must be in
Battery connection
diagram
accordance with the recognised standards of the
appropriate authority in the country concerned,
and must meet the electrical requirements of the
detector.

 Explosion-proof (Exd) devices

Figure 2.2 Gasmaster chassis plate with display PCB Crowcon recommends the use of steel wire
board and batteries. armoured (SWA) cable. Suitable explosion-
proof glands must be used.
2.3 Mounting  Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) devices
All Gasmaster systems should be installed in a Crowcon recommends the use of twisted pair
safe area. Consider location, cabling and earthing cable with overall screen and sheath. Suitable
requirements. weatherproof glands must be used. I.S. devic-
es must be used with a suitable Zener Barrier
Figure 2.3 provides a dimensional view of or Galvanic Isolator when used in a hazardous
Gasmaster. To access the mounting points, first area.
remove the front cover by unscrewing the fixings
labelled  in figure 2.1. Carefully remove the

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 Fire detectors, – Screened cable with the screen terminated

Crowcon recommends the use of twisted-pair inside the enclosure via a metal tag attached
cable, screened with an overall protective to the gland.
sheath that is fireproof, for example, Pirelli – Screened cable using an EMC gland where
FP200 or similar. A 1K8 end-of-line resistor the screen is terminated to the enclosure via
must be fitted to the last detector on each the gland.
conventional smoke or heat detector loop.
– For detectors, 4-20 mA outputs and RS-485
Alternative cabling techniques, such as steel con- terminations: screened cable where the
duit, may be acceptable provided that appropriate screen is connected to the SCR terminal on
standards are met. the appropriate terminal strip.
The minimum acceptable supply voltage meas- 2.5 Installing gas and fire
ured at the detector and the maximum current detectors
drawn by that detector is different for each
device. Please refer to the relevant Installation, Install gas and fire detectors as per instrument
Operating and Maintenance Instructions provided installation manuals, paying attention to location
with each detector to calculate the maximum and cabling requirements. For ESU devices please
cable distances allowed for different cable types. refer to installation manual provided.
The maximum cable distance allowed is depend-
ent upon the installation, for example, whether 2.6 Installing output devices
Zener Barriers or Galvanic Isolators are required Gasmaster can drive 12 V dc or 24 V dc audi-
(for I.S. devices) or not. ble visual alarms directly via the Audible Visual
drive terminals on the terminal PCB. Relays are
When calculating maximum cable distances for
provided for switching additional outputs, and
detectors, assume a minimum supply of 19 V and
12 V dc or 24 V dc 200 mA auxiliary supplies are
a sense resistance of 98 Ω (39 Ω for convential
available adjacent to each block of relay terminals
fire channels).
for switching low power devices. Section 2.9
Table 1: Typical cable characteristics provides detailed information on connections to
output devices.
c.s.a Resistance (Ω per km)
(mm2)*
Cable Loop 2.7 Connecting mains power
0.5 (20) 39.0 78.0 Connect the external power supply using the two
part screw terminals, refer to Figures 2.4 and 2.5.
1.0 (17) 18.1 36.2
Gasmaster must be earthed either at the power
1.5 (15) 12.1 24.2 connector earth terminal (see Figure 2.4) or using
the stud on top of the enclosure.
2.5 (13) 8.0 16.0
*Approximate c.s.a. in awg given in brackets.
Cable lengths should be calculated according to
the equations defined in the detector instructions
sheet and the cable and Gasmaster characteristics
specified above.

There are a number of suitable ways of terminat-

ing cables and glands to Gasmaster dependant on
the cable and gland type:

– Steel wire-armoured (SWA) cable and glands

with electrical termination of the armour to
CROWCON

Figure 2.4 Mains connection terminals on terminal PCB

the enclosure via the gland.
Pb

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Mains supply Input modules Detector input Common relay terminals

terminals

CROWCON
Pb

Display PCB Channel

connector relay
terminals
+

Link to chassis
on non-I.S.
systems only.

Link to chassis
+

on I.S. systems +
only.
+

+
+

24 V dc supply. Analogue RS-485 Modbus terminals Audible/Visual Remote inhibit and

outputs Alarm terminals accept/reset inputs

Figure 2.5 Terminal PCB layout

2.8 Connecting input devices 4-20 mA Inputs

Gasmaster may be fitted with between one and Gasmaster provides analogue 4-20 mA inputs
four input modules (one only for Gasmaster 1) of with a sensor supply voltage of 19 to 28 V dc and
the following types: measures the signal across a 98 Ω sense resistor.
Inputs can be gas detectors or flame detectors
•฀ 4-20mA/Fire module for 4-20mA type in 4-20 mA 2-wire sink, or 3-wire sink or source
detectors, conventional smoke/heat detec- configurations. Gasmaster will track inputs from
tors or ESU. 3 to 21.5 mA at which point an 'over-range' fault
will be indicated. Connection details are shown in
•฀ mV฀Pellistor฀module฀for฀mV฀bridge฀type฀flam- section 2.8.1 and 2.8.2.
mable gas detectors.
Conventional fire detectors
Details of hardware configurations and link set-
tings can be found in section 2.8.1 to 2.8.6. A loop of up to 20 conventional smoke/heat
detectors (for example Apollo Series 65 or Orbis

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devices’) can be connected to each Gasmaster I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings
input channel. A fire loop can also comprise SOURCE
switched devices such as manual alarm call points SINK
FIRE
or flame detectors, and devices can be mixed DETECTOR
PWR
on the same loop provided electrical character- +
- SIG
istics are compatible and fire regulations allow. 0V
SCR
Switched devices require a 470 Ω series resistor.
Each fire loop must be terminated with a 1K8
end-of-line resistor, which is monitored to provide Gasmaster
Detector Input
indication of open circuit or short circuit faults. Terminals
Connection details are shown in section 2.8.3.
Figure 2.6 Connections for 2 wire detector 4-20mA/Fire
Environmental Sampling Unit (ESU) input module
Each Gasmaster input can monitor a Crowcon
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 show typical wiring configura-
Environmental Sampling Unit (ESU), which ena-
tions for a 2 wire sink I.S.detector with Zener
bles detection of flammable or toxic gases over
barrier or Galvanic Isolator. Set the link for the
a wide area using a sample draw technique. It
appropriate channel as shown in each diagram.
is essential that the sampling device on the ESU
is operating correctly, and Gasmaster provides
this monitoring function to ensure a sample is 2.8.2. Three wire 4-20mA devices
being drawn. Gasmaster provides a 2-wire 24 Figure 2.9 shows a typical wiring configuration
V dc supply to the sampling device. Separate for a 3-wire detector. Set the link on the 4-20 mA/
Gasmaster input channels are required to monitor Fire input module to SOURCE for a current source
the gas detector or detectors fitted to the ESU. detector, and SINK for a detector configured as
Connection details are shown in section 2.8.5. current sink.
mV bridge pellistor detectors I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings

Some flammable gas detectors provide a mV SOURCE

SINK
bridge type signal rather than a 4-20mA signal. DETECTOR
FIRE
Example Crowcon products are Xgard Type 3 and +
PWR
Xgard Type 4. The procedure for setting-up these S
- SIG
0V
detectors is different from 4-20mA devices: refer SCR
O
to section 2.12.1 for detailed instructions on com-
missioning mV bridge type detectors
Gasmaster
Detector Input
Please contact Crowcon for specific wiring Terminals
details for Crowcon detectors
Figure 2.9 Connections for 3 wire detector 4-20mA/Fire
input module
2.8.1. Two wire 4-20mA devices
Figure 2.6 shows a typical wiring configuration 2.8.3. mV bridge pellistor detectors.
for a 2-wire current sink detector for safe area
use only. Detectors such as Crowcon’s Xgard Type 3 or 4
should be connected as shown. Refer to section
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 show typical wiring configura- 2.12.1 for instructions on detector set-up.
tions for I.S. detectors installed in hazardous areas
Refer to Figure 5.1 on page 37 for wiring details.
using Zener Barriers or Galvanic isolators. Refer
also to section 1.3. Warning: Ensure the ‘Head Voltage’ potentiom-
eter is set fully anti-clockwise before connecting
Set the link on the 4-20 mA/Fire input module to and powering mV pellistor type detectors for the
SINK in all cases. first time (or when fitting a new/replacement mV
module). This will ensure the voltage supplied to

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I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings

Hazardous Area Safe Area SOURCE

SINK
FIRE
Gas Detector
PWR
- SIG
0V

8 7
2 1
+ Z728
SCR

4-20mA Current Sink

I.S. Earth

P&F Z728 Zener Barrier

Crowcon Part Number: C03317

Figure 2.7 Typical connections for 2 wire I.S. detector with Zener barrier, 4-20mA/Fire input module Set channel link
to SINK (see figure 2.5) and configuration to DET4-20 SINK (see Menu System Overview section, page 25 and 33.
Refer to earth connection requirements on Figure 2.5, page 7 I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings
I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings
Hazardous Area Safe Area
SOURCE
SINK
HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA FIRE

Detector
Z728
– 1 11 PWR
+ 2 12 SIG
0V
ORBIS Smoke or Heat Detectors 13 – 20-35Vdc SCR
14
I.S. Earth + supply
MTL
5541
P&F Z728 Zener Barrier
Crowcon Part Number: C03317
Detector

– 3 7 PWR
+ 1 8 SIG
0V
15 – 20-35Vdc SCR
14 + supply
Pepperl& Fuchs
KFD2-STC4-Ex1.H

Figure 2.8 Typical connections for 2 wire I.S. detector with Galvanic Isolator, 4-20mA/Fire input module. Set channel
link to SRCE (see figure 2.5) and configuration to DET4-20 SRCE (see Menu System Overview section, page 25 and 33.

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the sensor is set to minimum and avoid potentially tions, details are shown on the instructions pro-
burning-out the pellistor by applying excessive vided with the ESU.
voltage.
Channel Link Settings

I.S. Link Settings SOURCE

2.8.4. Heat/smoke detectors ESU SAMPLING DEVICE TERMINAL BOX SINK
FIRE

PWR
Conventional fire detectors for safe area use +
SIG
-
SIG
0V
Input
1,2,3
or 4
should be setup according to Figures 2.10 and FAN+
SCR
FAN-
2.11. Conventional fire detectors for hazardous Gasmaster

area use should be setup according to Figure 2.12. To Fan

Figure 2.13 Connections for ESU sampling device,

Figure 2.11 shows connections for manual alarm
4-20mA/Fire input module
call points.
I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings 2.8.6. Flame detectors
Smoke/Heatdetector
SOURCE
SINK
Figure 2.14 shows a typical wiring configuration
FIRE for a 4-20 mA 3 wire Flame detector. Set the
detector type link appropriate for the type of
COM- IN+ COM- IN+ PWR flame detector, refer to Figure 2.5. Do not set
1K8

SIG
0V
link to FIRE.
L2 L2
SCR
I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings

SOURCE
SINK
Figure 2.10 Connections for smoke/heat detector, DETECTOR
FIRE
4-20mA/Fire input module +
PWR
I.S. Link Settings S
- SIG
0V
Manual alarm call points SCR

PWR
1K8 SIG Gasmaster
470R 470R 0V Detector Input
SCR
I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings Terminals

Hazardous Area
Figure 2.11 Connections for manual alarm call points,
Safe Area Figure 2.14 Connections for 4-20 mA 3 wire Flame
4-20mA/Fire input module detector, 4-20mA/Fire input module
Gas Detector

2.8.5. Environmental Sampling Unit

- 2.8.7. Remote inhibit and accept/
Z728
+
(ESU) reset inputs
Figure 2.134-20mA
shows
Currentthe
Sink wiring configuration for
Gasmaster has inputs for the connection of
monitoring the ESU sampling device. Gas detec-
I.S. Earth remote switches to inhibit alarm outputs or
tors fitted to the ESU should be cabled
P&F Z728 Zener Barrier
separately
Crowcon Part Number: C03317
accept and reset alarms. Inputs are activated
to the appropriate input channels on the when pulled down to 0 V, the open circuit volt-
Gasmaster or other control panel. For connec- age is 5 V dc.

I.S. Link Settings Channel Link Settings Figure 2.12 Connections

Hazardous Area Safe Area SOURCE for conventional fire
SINK
FIRE
detectors for hazardous
area, 4-20mA/Fire input
PWR
+ + + + SIG module
OUT IN OUT IN 0V
8 7
2 1

1K8 Z728
COM
-
COM
-
SCR Refer to earth connection
requirements on Figure 2.5,
ORBIS Smoke or Heat Detectors
page 7
I.S. Earth

P&F Z728 Zener Barrier

Crowcon Part Number: C03317

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Warning devices using xenon type beacons. A greater

Crowcon strongly recommends that remote number of LED-based beacons may be powered;
inhibit switches be key operated only, and that contact Crowcon for advice.
access to the key should be restricted to author-
Gasmaster is compatible with 12 V dc or 24 V
ised personnel. A Gasmaster system that has
dc A/V alarms (Gasmaster can be set for 12v or
been inhibited without other safety precautions
24V output; not both): refer to Figure 2.16 for
being in place may not provide the protection
link settings.
for which it was designed. Steps should be
taken to ensure that all appropriate personnel Gasmaster is compatible with A/V alarms which
are aware when a Gasmaster system is inhibited. require a common 0V supply (+VE switched), or
a common +VE DC supply (0V or ‘-VE’ switched).
Remote ACCEPT/RESET Connect the A/V device to the ‘AV +VE SWITCHING’
Close the contact momentarily to accept alarms or ‘AV -VE SWITCHING’ terminals as appropriate.
and cancel audible alarms. Close the contact
Two separate sounder outputs are provided to
again when the hazard is cleared to reset alarms.
activate on level 1 and level 2 alarms respectively
Remote INHIBIT (terminal AV2 becomes active on alarm level 1;
AV3 becomes active on alarm level 2). If a single
Closing the contact will inhibit alarms on all input
tone sounder is used, connections should be to
channels. Channels will remain inhibited until
terminal AV2 (and the common terminal) only.
the contact is opened; the Gasmaster will then
The sounder will activate on alarm level 1.
return to its original state (any channels that have
been set to inhibit using the Supervisor menu Terminal AV1 is intended to drive a visual alarm
will remain inhibited). Figure 2.15 shows wiring and activates on a level 1 alarm.
configurations for remote inputs. CONNECTIONS FOR A AUDIBLE VISUAL
0V (-VE) SWITCHED ALARM 1
A/V DEVICE
Crowcon recommends screened cables for con- BEACON

necting remote switches. The screen should be -

terminated at the appropriate ‘SCR’ terminal. Link Settings
for 24V Alarm Devices
+

24V
Remote Accept/Reset Global Inhibit VAV SOUNDER
12V

0V 0V
REMOTE I/P

REMOTE I/P

Link Settings V S1 S2
INHIBIT INHIBIT for 12V Alarm Devices
ACCEPT/ ACCEPT/ 24V VAV Loop all connections to
RESET RESET
AV -ve

VAV AV3 a second audible visual

0V 0V 12V AV2 alarm if required.
AV1

Figure 2.16 Connections for AV drive

Figure 2.15 Connections for remote inhibit/accept/reset
inputs
2.9.2. Common relay connections
2.9 Connecting output devices Double-Pole-Change-Over (DPCO) relays with
WARNING: After accounting for internal power contact rating of 250 V ac 8 A (non-inductive),
consumption, the maximum power available for 5 A (inductive) are provided for Alarm 1, Alarm 2
input and output devices is 48 W and Fault. Each relay can be set in its non-active
state as energised (Fail safe) or de-energised. It is
common practice to set the Fault relay as Fail Safe
2.9.1. Audible visual alarms so in the event of power loss, the fault relay will
Figure 2.16 shows a typical wiring diagram for change state. See Figure 2.5 for Common Relay
audible & visual (A/V) alarms, in this example a terminal location and Figure 2.17 for contact
two-tone sounder is depicted. The A/V drive from definitions. Terminals are fitted adjacent to all
Gasmaster is capable of providing up to 650mA, relay blocks to provide 12 V or 24 V dc supplies
which equates to two general purpose A/V alarm for switching low power devices. The dc auxiliary

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output terminals may be set to either 12 V dc or not activate). 4-20 mA flame detectors will activate
24 V dc by moving the ‘V AV’ link. Refer to Figure two levels of alarm as per a gas detector.
2.5 on page 7 for details
The Channel Alarm 1 relay will operate as ‘non-
Common Alarm and Fault relay configurations can be latching’; this is not configurable. The Channel
set using the User Control Panel and Menu System. Alarm 2 and Common Alarm 2 relays can be
See Section 3 "Operation" on page 17 for details. configured as ‘latching’, ‘non-latching’ or ‘latch-
ing acceptable’.
NO
ESU Channels
POLE 1

Contacts shown
de-energised If the ESU sampling device slows significantly
C
(non-inverted) causing reduced sample flow the Alarm 1 relay
for that channel will activate. If the sampling
NC device stops the Alarm 2 relay will activate. The
Common Alarm relays will not activate if the
sampling device slows or stops. If the cable to
NC the sampling device is open or short-circuited the
Common Fault relay will activate.
POLE 2

Contacts shown
C energised 2.9.4. Analogue outputs
(inverted)
Gasmaster provides an analogue output for each
NO channel which can be set as either 4-20 mA or
1-5 V dc by fitting a link (see Figure 2.18). These
Figure 2.17 Gasmaster contacts for all relays are
signals can be used to drive PLC/DCS/SCADA
identified on the terminal PCB.
systems or remote displays. 4-20 mA outputs are
current source (resolution 0.1 mA) and can drive
2.9.3. Channel relay connections a maximum load of 700 Ω, 1-5 V outputs require
Gasmaster 4 provides Double-Pole-Change-Over a minimum load of 50 KΩ.
(DPCO) relays for each channel. The relays provide Analogue outputs will function in the following
a contact rating of 250 V ac 8 A (non-inductive), way:
5 A (inductive) for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. Each
relay can be set in its non-active state as energised 4-20 mA gas detectors: the output will track the
(Fail safe) or de-energised. Refer to Figure 2.5 for input from 3 to 21.5 mA, the signal will drop to
location of Channel Relay terminals and Figure 0 mA if the input rises above 21.5 mA to signal a
2.17 for contact definitions. Terminals are fitted fault. A sensor signal that is greater than 110% of
adjacent to all relay blocks to provide 12 V or 24 V range is designated by Gasmaster as a fault con-
dc supplies for switching low power devices. The dition. The signal will be set to 2 mA to indicate
dc auxiliary output terminals may be set to either when a channel is inhibited, and 0 mA when a
12 V dc or 24 V dc by moving the ‘V AV’ link. Refer channel is in fault.
to Figure 2.5 on page 7 for details
Fire channels: a signal of between 4 and 12 mA
Channel Alarm thresholds and configurations can indicates a 'no-fire' condition, 12-20 mA indicates
be set using the User Control Panel and Menu a fire, 0mA indicates a fault (open or short circuit).
System. See Section "3. Operation" on page A 2 mA signal indicates that a channel is inhibited.
17 for details. ESU channels: a signal of between 4 and 12 mA
indicates the sampling device is operating correct-
Fire Channels
ly, 12-20 mA indicates a sampling device failure,
Conventional fire channels will activate both Alarm 0 mA indicates a fault (open or short circuit). A
1 and Alarm 2 relays on the affected channel in 2 mA signal indicates that a channel is inhibited.
the event of an alarm. The Common Alarm 2 relay
will also activate (the Common Alarm 1 relay will mV Pellistor channels: the output will rise between
4mA and 19.2mA according to the 0-95%LEL

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input signal. If the ‘pellistor saver’ function is

J14
485A LK2
enabled, at 95%LEL (this value is adjustable) gas 485B
RS485
TERM
concentration the channel will enter ‘pellistor SCR
saver’ mode (refer to section 3.9); the channel will
go into fault and the analogue output signal will Figure 2.19 Gasmaster RS-485 terminals
be set to 0mA.
2.10 Applying power
If the ‘pellistor saver’ function is disabled the ana-
logue output will rise to a maximum of 25.8mA; Before applying power ensure that any
the %LEL indication will depend on the gain levels control or shutdown systems to which the
set for the sensor. Gasmaster is connected are inhibited.

Once all field cables have been installed, the

SCR
OUTPUT 1

batteries can be connected as per the diagram

0V Link: 1-5V attached to the chassis plate. (Refer to section
SIG No Link: 4-20mA 4.4.) Gasmaster will not power up until an exter-
SCR nal power supply is applied.
OUTPUT 2

0V
Link: 1-5V
SIG No Link: 4-20mA
Apply power to Gasmaster from either the AC or
SCR 24 V dc external supplies. Outputs are inhibited
OUTPUT 3

0V
for a preset time after power-up, and the system
Link: 1-5V will perform a start up sequence testing alarm
SIG No Link: 4-20mA
indicators and the internal sounder. If after a set-
SCR
OUTPUT 4

tling period faults are reported, check the sensor

0V
Link: 1-5V connections again or refer to "Faults menu (lists
SIG No Link: 4-20mA faults present on the system)" on page 24.
Figure 2.18 Gasmaster analogue output connection
terminals
When power is applied the green Power LED will
illuminate and flash every 5 seconds to indicate
that the system is operational.
2.9.5. RS-485 communications
Gasmaster can provide alarm and system informa- If the external supply fails, Gasmaster will con-
tion to PLC/DCS/SCADA systems via a two-wire tinue to operate from its internal batteries and
link using the Modbus RTU protocol (9600 baud, the Power LED will flash every second. Depending
8 data bits, no parity, 1 or 2 stop bits). Up to 16 on configuration, Gasmaster will display either a
Gasmaster systems can be 'multi-dropped' on Warning (Warning LED lights and the sounder will
a single two-wire link with a maximum cable beep every 5 seconds) or a fault (the Fault LED
length of 1 Km, two-core twisted pair cable is and sounder will activate, and the fault relay will
recommended. Single Gasmaster systems that change state).
are to communicate via the RS-485 link should Gasmaster should display all channels being
have the RS485 TERM link made, which connects monitored. Allow sensors to settle before com-
a terminating resistor. For multi-dropped systems mencing calibration, refer to sensor instructions
the RS485 TERM link should be removed from all supplied with detectors for recommended settling
Gasmasters except the last unit on the line. times.
A Modbus specification document is available Note: your Gasmaster is supplied pre-config-
from Crowcon on request. ured, refer to the Specification and Inspection
Certificate provided with your system. If no chan-
The RS-485 terminals on Gasmaster systems
nels are configured, Gasmaster will display the
ordered with the optional local communications
following screen:
connector will be used for terminating the con-
nector leads. These leads must be removed if a
remote RS-485 serial link is required.

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2.12 Commissioning
No detectors! Note: it is strongly recommended that persons
intending to commission a Gasmaster system first
Please configure read and understand the Operating instructions
provided in section III. Operation.

To configure your system go to page 25. When all field devices have been connected and
powered-up, commissioning can commence. Gas
2.11 Battery back-up times detectors should be calibrated according to their
instructions, fire detectors should be tested using
Gasmaster is fitted with 1.2 Ah batteries to appropriate tools.
provide continued operation in the event of a
power loss. Examples of typical back-up times are Alarms should be simulated and actions noted to
provided below for a system in a non-alarm state, ensure that the system operates as intended. All
relays set as de-energised and with the 4-20mA warning devices should be checked, and inter-
outputs unused (system current consumption faces with auxiliary equipment should also be
without detectors is approximately 50mA): verified. The Test and View menu's are provided
for this purpose (see page 30 and on page 27).
Gasmaster 1
with a toxic gas detector (2-wire): 21 hours
2.12.1. Commissioning mV pellistor
Gasmaster 1
detectors
with an oxygen detector (2-wire): 16 hours
It is essential for these types of detectors that the
Gasmaster 1
correct ‘head voltage’ and balance is set before
with a mV pellistor flammable gas detector: attempting to zero and calibrate the sensor.
12 hours
Gasmaster 4 To set the head voltage, measure the voltage
with four toxic gas detectors (2-wire): 10 across the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ terminals at the detector and
hours adjust the ‘HEAD VOLTAGE’ potentiometer on the
appropriate Gasmaster input module. Check the
Gasmaster 4
detector instructions for voltage settings: 2 V dc is
with four oxygen detectors (2-wire): 4 hours typical for an Xgard Type 3 or 4 detector.
Gasmaster 4
with four mV pellistor flammable gas Allow the sensor to warm-up for 1 hour and then
detectors: 3 hours adjust the amplifier balance as follows: connect a
Gasmaster incorporates protection to prevent meter set in the dc mV range to test-points TP12
the internal batteries being damaged by being and TP13 on the Gasmaster mV pellistor input
deeply discharged. When operating from internal module. Adjust the ‘BALANCE’ potentiometer
batteries, Gasmaster will display a "Warning - until the meter reads ‘300 mV'.
battery low" fault message when the battery The sensor is now ready for zeroing (having
voltage drops to 22 V. When the voltage drops first checked no flammable gas is present) and
to approximately 20 V, the batteries will be auto- calibration.
matically disconnected. The batteries will only be
re-connected when the external power supply is Note: for some gas types or pellistor types in may be
re-instated, and will take approximately 18 hours necessary to change amplifier gain settings. These
to fully re-charge. procedures are explained on technical note FGM3-
001 which can be downloaded from the Partners
Note: The internal batteries may not be charged section of the Crowcon website. Alternatively con-
efficiently when Gasmaster is powered from an tact customersupport@crowcon.com.
external dc supply, and therefore the back-up
function may not work if the external supply fails
Please contact Crowcon for further advice.

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2.12.2. Zero adjustment and From the Supervisor menu, scroll down
calibration to Inhibit and press Continue . Select
All and press Continue . Use the Up
Calibration must be carried out separately on
or Down button to set inhibit to
individual gas detectors on Gasmaster. Follow
INHIBIT=ON, press Continue to
calibration instructions supplied with each detec-
accept. Use the Back button to return
tor. Ensure at all times the local legislation and
to the Supervisor menu. The Inhibit
codes of practice are complied with.
icons will appear on the channel display.
Allow detectors to stabilise for at least one hour
How to set channel inhibit:
before commencing calibration. Refer to detector
manual for more information. Channel inhibit can be selected from
the Inhibit menu or within the Zero or
Gasmaster provides Zero and Calibration Wizards
Calibrate menu. Follow the instructions
to enable you to carry out calibration easily. These
provided above, selecting the Channel
are accessed through the Operator Display Panel
#n (where n represents the channel
and Menu System. Section III. Operation provides
number) in place of All.
detailed information on the menu structure and
operator buttons. 5. From the Supervisor menu, use the Up
and Down buttons to select Zero
Zero adjustment by pressing the Continue button.
1. From the normal operating display, press 6. Select the channel to apply zero. Press
the Continue button to enter the the Continue button to step through
menu system. the Zero Wizard.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons as 7. Press Continue
when ‘…Only con-
necessary to select Supervisor and tinue if in clean air!…’ is
press Continue . displayed, ensure the detector has been
3. You will be asked to enter a password, correctly zeroed first (i.e. 4 mA)
press Continue . Press Continue to apply Zero now.
The default password is ZZZ (upper- Gasmaster will display ‘Pass’ when
case), use the Up and Down but- zero is successful or ‘Fail’ if the
tons to enter the first character of the detector zero is out of range.
password.
8. Use the Continue button to Zero other
Note: Double click the Up or Down channels or Back button to the
button to move to the top or bottom Supervisor menu to continue calibration.
of the alphabet list. To enter numbers or
lower case characters, continue pressing
the Up or Down button. Calibration
When you have selected the correct 1. Follow points 1 to 3 above in Zero
character, press Continue , the cursor adjustment to enter Supervisor mode.
will move to the next character position. 2. Before you commence calibration, ensure
Continue entering the rest of the pass- the channels are inhibited prior to apply-
word. When you have finished press the ing gas. Channels can be inhibited glob-
Continue button twice. ally or individually.
(See 3.7 in section III. Operation for Follow the instructions given in step 4 in
details of entering text strings). Zero Adjustment.
4. The Zero Wizard offers temporary Inhibit 3. From Supervisor menu, scroll down and
but you may wish to Inhibit all channels select Calibrate.
during the calibration process.
4. Select the channel to calibrate. Press the
How to set global inhibit: Continue button to step through the

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Calibrate Wizard. Ensure the channels are connected directly as a 4-20 input, and may have
inhibited prior to applying gas. various alarm levels to indicate UV or IR activation
(please refer to the instructions supplied with the
5. The next wizard screen displays the
device for details). Flame detectors require a UV or
default calibration gas concentration as
IR torch (depending on detector type) to simulate
50% of range. If necessary this calibra-
alarms. Inhibit the relevant channel, shine the torch
tion figure must be adjusted to match the
at the detector and check that FirE is shown on
concentration of the calibration gas used.
the Gasmaster display. For 4-20 mA detectors, also
Adjust the value using the Up and
check that the appropriate alarm level is displayed.
Down buttons as necessary and press
Continue .
2.12.4. Testing ESU channels
6. When "Apply Gas" is displayed, apply
gas to the detector and press Continue To test a channel monitoring an ESU sampling
, allow readings to settle. device, inhibit the channel and manually slow
the device, check that Alarm Level 1 is activated.
7. Press Continue when the reading on Manually stop the device and check that Alarm
the appropriate channel is stable, and Level 2 is activated. If the alarms do not activate
the detector has been calibrated accord- the thresholds may need changing, refer to section
ing to its instructions. 3.10 for details on how to change alarm levels.
Gasmaster will display ‘Pass’ when
When commissioning is complete ensure
successful or ‘Fail’ if the detector
that the system is left fully functional
signal is out of range.
with no faults present and no channels
8. Calibration is complete when ‘Purge’ inhibited.
is displayed, remove the gas from the
detector.
Use the Continue button to calibrate
another channel or Back button to
exit Supervisor mode and return to the
main display.
9. Ensure that all channel inhibits are
removed after calibration is complete.

2.12.3. Testing fire channels

To test smoke detectors, inhibit the relevant FIRE
channel and use a smoke test aerosol to test each
detector on a loop in turn. The channel display
will indicate FirE when the detector activates.
Each detector on a loop should be reset before
testing the next to ensure that all detectors acti-
vate the alarm.

Heat detectors can be tested with a heat-gun

using the same method as described above.

Flame detectors can either provide a signal

using contacts, or a 4-20 mA signal.

A contact type detector will be connected as a

conventional fire loop using 470 Ω series resis-
tors and a 1K8 end of line resistor and will only
indicate FIRE or FAULT. A 4-20 mA detector will be

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3. Operation
Every Gasmaster system is pre-configured by
Crowcon, please refer to the Specification and #1=CH4 #2=O2
Inspection Certificate provided with the product
for configuration details. This section describes
the operation of pre-configured units, and
#3=H2S #4=FIRE
includes procedures for altering settings.
In the event of an alarm, this message area will
3.1 Gasmaster Operator Panel display the channels in alarm and their location.
The Operator Panel allows you to communicate See section 3.8 for more information on alarm
with Gasmaster. Use it to monitor the status of conditions.
all attached field devices, determine system set-
tings and configuration of field devices. Figure
3.1 shows the Operator Panel and typical display ALARM: #1=CH4
under normal, non-alarm monitoring conditions.
Power LED Alarm LED
Boiler room
Fault LED Warning LED

Message and
Accept/ channel reminder
If more then one channel is in alarm, the
Reset display area alarm message will cycle through all mes-
Up Back sages.
#1=CH4 #2=H2S
Down #3=O2 #4=Fire Continue In the case of a fault (or warning), brief details
1

of the fault will be displayed. See section 3.9 for

2
0 0 LEL

more information on fault conditions. Detailed

fault and warning messages can be found in sec-
Channel 3
0 0 V/V

Channel
tion 3.10.
display area number
PPM

FAULT: =30

Chan #3 over range..

Figure 3.1 Operator Display Panel and buttons

Note: User messages longer then sixteen char-

Gasmaster Display acters are displayed as scrolling text.
The User display provides continuous readings
for up to 4 field devices plus a display area for If fault and alarm conditions are present at the
user messages and channel number summary. same time, alarm messages take priority.
Gasmaster 1 provides display for one field device Channel display area
plus the message area.
Gasmaster 4 has a large clear display which shows
Message display area all gas levels simultaneously. Gasmaster 1 has a
In normal, non-alarm condition, the message area display for one gas level only, see figure 3.2. The
displays the channel numbers and detector types, image below shows details of the channel display
e.g. CH4 refers to methane detector, see follow- area and icons that are used on Gasmaster.
ing example.
The # symbol represents the channel number (i.e.
#1 is channel 1).

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triggered, and will remain in a steady 'on'

Gas Channel state when the accept/reset button is
reading number pressed. The LED bar will flash again if a new
Fault 2 alarm is triggered.
Warning
PPB
Channel PPM Operator Panel Buttons
Inhibit 0 0 LEL
0 0 V/V Units Use the five operator buttons to respond to alarm
Alarms conditions, examine the status of system settings,
and configure Gasmaster.

ACCEPT/RESET
Press the Accept/Reset button to mute
#1=CH4
the internal sounder and external alarms.
1
When alarm or fault conditions have
0 0 LEL cleared, press Accept/Reset again to
reset the system.
Double-click the Accept/Reset button
to exit the menu system and return to
4

message display.

Figure 3.2 User display Gasmaster 1 UP and DOWN

Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll
Display panel LEDs through menu items.
The LEDs on the Gasmaster Display Panel Press and hold the Up or Down button
indicate the following: to move quickly through the menu items.
Yellow Fault LED: Double-click the Up or Down button to
Lights when any detector or system fault move directly to the top or bottom of
is detected (see page 24 for a list of fault the alpha-numeric characters when con-
messages). The fault LED operates with the figuring text or entering the Supervisor
common fault relay, and can be set as latched password
or non-latched dependant on the system con- In Supervisor Mode (see section 3.7),
figuration. use the Up and Down buttons to change
Yellow Warning LED: values or settings.
Lights when a warning condition is present In normal, non-alarm conditions, press and
(see page 26 for a list of warning messages). hold the Up and Down buttons to adjust
The warning LED will automatically reset the message display area brightness.
when the cause is cleared.
Green Power LED: CONTINUE
Is normally on when power is present, and Use the Continue button to display avail-
will switch off briefly once every five seconds able menus. The menu system can be
to indicate that the system is operational. The accessed during normal channel monitor-
LED will flash on and off every second when ing, alarm or fault condition. Gasmaster
Gasmaster is operating from its batteries due has four standard menus plus one
to power failure. advanced menu. See figure 3.5 on page
25 for an overview of Gasmaster’s Menu
Red Alarm Bar:
System. The standard and advanced
Will flash when an alarm from any channel is menus are as follows:

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 Faults
Lists the fault conditions present GASMASTERII
 Warnings
Lists the warning conditions present = Software version number
 View
View current status of relays, outputs,
detector inputs, power supply and con-
figuration
...Detecting Gas, Sav
 Action scrolling text
Perform routine operations: tests of con-
trol panel or audio visual alarms
 Supervisor
#1=CH4 #2=O2
Perform password protected supervisor
functions: inhibit channels, calibration, #3=H2S #4=FIRE
testing and configuration
Use the Continue button and the Up 3.3 How to adjust display
and Down buttons, to navigate through
the menu system. Use the Continue contrast
button to select and action menu items, To edit the display contrast press and hold the
submenus and wizard menus. Up button to increase contrast, and Down
to decrease contrast. The contrast level will be
During editing and configuration of displayed.
Gasmaster, use the Continue button to
accept changes made to settings. Menu contrast
BACK =
Use the Back button to exit the menu
system or cancel actions. Double-click the +++++......
Back button to cancel text edits or return
The menu display contrast is altered indepen-
to the main menu.
dently from the channel display area. Press the
3.2 Gasmaster start up Continue button whilst still in the Menu
Contrast screen, use the Up or Down but-
sequence ton to choose Menu Display or Channel Display.
At power up during Gasmaster installation, or Press Continue to select. Adjust the display
when Gasmaster is restarted, Gasmaster will contrast as described above. Press the Back
initialise the system by performing a self-test. The button to finish.
start up sequence is shown below:
3.4 How to display Instrument
serial number and system
identity
Display and AV test
The system identity and instrument serial number
can be displayed during normal channel monitor-
ing, alarm or fault conditions.
To display the system identity and instrument
serial number, press and hold the Back button.

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First the Local Service telephone number is dis- Menu wizards

played followed by the customer identity display. Wizards are an extension of the menu system to
After 10 seconds the serial number will automati- guide the user through a process such as calibra-
cally be displayed on the next screen (for approxi- tion. A wizard menu will consist of selections,
mately 4 seconds). user prompts and display status conditions during
The Continue button can be used to advance to the process.
the next screen. Use the Back button to return The Back button can be used to return to the
to the previous screen. The display will return to the previous screen or abort the wizard. The Down
normal operating display when finished. and Up buttons are used to alter a selection.
The Continue button accepts the current
3.5 Using the menu system selection and continues to the next step of the
To enter the menu system press the Continue wizard.
button. The menu system can be accessed during
normal channel monitoring, alarm or fault condi- Wizards are available for Zero and Calibration
tion. The message area will display the following menus in Supervisor menu.
screen:
3.6 Inhibiting channels
MENU: Inputs can be temporarily inhibited so as not to
cause alarms. This may be necessary when calibrat-
ing detectors, or when operations are carried out
Faults
close to a sensor which may trigger an alarm (for
example, soldering near a smoke detector). Input
Note: if the menu system has been accessed channels can be inhibited individually or all at once.
previously, the menu item displayed will be the The 'inhibit' option is available in the Supervisor
last actioned menu item. For example, if you were Menu, see the Menu System Overview on page 25
using Supervisor mode the last time, the menu for details on how to access this function.
display will show this:
When inhibited Gasmaster will:
MENU:  Display the 'inhibit' symbol on the
channel display for each affected chan-
Supervisor nel.
 Illuminate the yellow 'Warning' LED.
Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll
through the menu list. To exit the menu press and In the event of an alarm on an inhibited channel,
hold the Accept/Reset button or press Back Gasmaster will:
button as many times as necessary.  Illuminate the Alarm symbol on the
Menu display channel display for the affected channel.
The top line of the message area displays the
 Illuminate the red alarm LED bar.
current menu level. Some menu levels have  Display the alarm text message for the
submenus and wizards that guide you through affected channel.
configuration. The lower line displays the menu Gasmaster will not:
item, value or setting.
 Operate any relays associated with the
Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll affected channel.
through the menu list, press Continue to
select the menu item.
 Drive external audible visual alarms.
 Activate the internal sounder.
Refer to figure 3.5 on page 25 for an overview of
If it is necessary to permanently disable a chan-
the menu system.
nel, enter Supervisor Mode and set the relevant
detector Type to Unused (see section 3.10 on page

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23). The channel display will then blank, and the For convenience, after the first charac-
power supply will be removed from the detector. ter has been entered, the next character
will start from the same point in the
Warning alpha-numeric list. To enter ‘ZZZ’ use
Crowcon strongly recommends that remote the Up and Down buttons to
inhibit switches be key operated only, and enter the first letter, then simply press
that access to the key should be restricted to Down then Continue, Down then
authorised personnel. A Gasmaster system Continue.
that has been inhibited without other safety
precautions being in place may not provide When you have selected the correct char-
the protection for which it was designed. acter, press Continue , the cursor will
Steps should be taken to ensure that all move to the next character position.
appropriate personnel are aware when a Continue entering the rest of the pass-
Gasmaster system is inhibited. word. When you have finished press the
Continue button twice.
3.7 Using the Control Panel in Note: When the Supervisor mode is active the
Supervisor Mode Warning LED on the control panel will illuminate

Supervisor mode provides all the functions How to select values from a list
required for trained personnel to perform system 1. With the menu item selected use the Up
installation and configuration of field devices. This and Down buttons to scroll
area is a password protected to prevent mis-use through the available list items. When
or accidental changes. the value you require is displayed press
From the operator panel, you can select menu the Continue button.
items and associated values to configure relays For example, when configuring the Units
and field devices. All the menu items are explained of a channel, the possible settings are:
in section 3.10 on page 23. none, FIRE, PPB, PPM, %LEL and %VOL,
as you scroll through the list the unit
You can modify settings by: symbol will appear on the display.
 Selecting values from a list Press Continue to make a selection.
 Editing numeric values The menu screen will return to the next
 Editing text strings menu item in the list.
How to enter Supervisor mode How to edit values of parameters
1. Press the Continue button to enter 1. With the menu item selected press the
the menu system. Continue button. Use the Up and
Down buttons to change the parameter
2. Use the Up and Down buttons as
value. Press Continue to accept new
necessary to select Supervisor and
value.
press Continue .
The menu screen will return to the next
3. You will be asked to enter a password,
menu item in the list.
press Continue . Use the Up and
Down buttons to enter the first char- How to edit text string values
acter of the password. The default pass- 1. With the menu item selected press the
word is ZZZ. Continue button. A flashing cursor
Note: Double click the Up or Down will appear below the first character of
button to move to the top or bottom the text string, you are now in edit mode.
of the alphabet list. To enter numbers or Use the Up and Down buttons to
lower case characters, continue press- scroll through the character values. See
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Note: Double click the Up or Down Note: pressing the Accept/Reset button to clear
button to move to the top or bottom alarms from conventional fire detectors removes
of the alphabet list. To enter numbers or power from the smoke/heat detector for 2 sec-
lower case characters, continue press- onds to reset the device (this ‘fire reset time’ is
ing the Up or Down button. adjustable; see page 33). A 2-second ‘stabilisation
When you have selected the correct time’ is also re-applied to provide time for the
character, press Continue , the cursor detector to settle; the channel warning triangle
will move to the next character position. will show and alarms and relays will remain active
during this stabilisation period.
Note: The next character will start from
the last one selected. Environmental sampling Units (ESU)
If you are editing a current text string, ESU sampling devices that have slowed or
press Continue to accept a character stopped will display ESU. Level 1 means slow,
you wish to keep. level 2 means stopped
To delete characters press the Back
To mute the sounder
button, all characters will be deleted to
the right of the cursor. Press the Accept/Reset button on the opera-
tor panel (or remote Accept/Reset switch if fitted).
If a text string is deleted in error, dou-
The Alarm LED will stop flashing, but remain lit.
ble-click the Back button to exit the
The channel display will show the gas reading.
menu item. The original text string will
be retained. When alarm conditions have cleared, press the
Continue entering the rest of the text Accept/Reset button to clear any latched alarms.
string. To finish press the Continue 2
button once more.

3.8 In the event of an alarm

In the event of an alarm the message display area 0 0 LEL

will display the channel in alarm and the detec-

tors location (if this information has been pre-set
in the configuration), the Alarm LED will flash, Figure 3.3 Example system in alarm
the internal sounder and any dedicated audible
visual alarms will activate, and any external alarm 3.9 mV channels: Pellistor saver
apparatus connected through the channel relays
will operate. If more then one channel goes into
mode
alarm, the display will cycle through the channels In order to protect pellistor-type sensors from
in alarm. Channel display area in the Figure 3.3 damage when exposed to high gas concentra-
shows channel #2=CH4 (methane) in alarm con- tions, flammable gas detectors connected to a
dition. The gas reading will cycle back and forth mV pellistor input module are protected by a
between the channel type and the gas reading. ‘Pellistor Saver’ mode. If the signal from the sen-
sor exceeds 95%LEL the system removes power
Gas detectors from the sensor. The channel will go into fault and
The channel or channels in alarm will display an the message “Chan #n: pellistor saver mode” will
alarm symbol and flash alternately with the type be shown in the Faults menu.
of the detector in the channel display. Gasmaster
provides low and high alarm levels, these levels are This state latches for 200 seconds, after which it
user configurable and can be set as rising or falling. may be manually reset: power is restored to the
sensor and the pre-set stabilization period is re-
Fire detectors applied to allow the sensor to settle. Alarm relays
Fire detectors in alarm will display FIRE in the will remain active during this stabilisation period. It
channel display. There is only one level of alarm is advisable to check that no flammable gas remains
for fire channels. in the area of the detector before re-setting.

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Whilst in pellistor saver mode the channel display 3.10 In the event of a fault
will display ‘or’ to indicate the sensor has been
exposed to an excessive gas concentration. A hor- In the event of a fault the fault LED will illuminate
izontal bar sequences top, middle, bottom while and the internal sounder will activate. The message
the 200 second timer is active, and the centre bar area will display FAULT: and fault ID number. The
only flashes when the timer is complete and the fault description will appear in the lower portion of
channel is ready to be reset. the message area, messages longer then 16 char-
acters will be scrolled across the screen.
ALARM #1=Det
Pressing Accept/Reset will clear the fault message
Channel #1 from the display. To display a list of all faults pre-
2
sent, use the faults menu.
A list of faults can be found in the "Menu system
0 0 LE L
overview" on page 24.

3.11 System Configuration

Figure 3.4 Your Gasmaster system is supplied pre-config-
ured, however, you may wish to configure relay
Note: it is strongly recommended that sensors and alarm settings to suit your requirements or
are re-balanced and re-calibrated after exposure adjust detector values, carry out calibration and
to high gas concentrations. other confidence checks. Your Gasmaster system
Note: the pellistor saver mode can be disabled can be configured using the Operator Panel and
for each channel if required. The ‘Warning’ LED Menu System. You will find details of the menu
will remain active while any channel has pellis- structure and configuration options over the next
tor saver disabled; after 15 minutes the pellistor few pages, refer to Figure 3.5 on page 25 for
saver function will automatically be re-enabled an overview of the menu structure.
(it can also be re-enabled at any time using the To edit your systems configuration you must enter
Supervisor menu). the Supervisor mode which is password protected
Functions where Pellistor Saver mode will be to prevent miss-use or accidental change. (Refer to
disabled: section 3.7 for details on entering Supervisor mode.)

•฀ When฀ the฀ Pellistor฀ Saver฀ mode฀ is฀ set฀ to฀ For more information on testing your Gasmaster
‘Disabled’ manually. system, please go to section "Maintenance" on
page 35.
•฀ When฀ the฀ channel฀ is฀ in฀ ‘Inhibit’฀ state฀ (note:฀
when using the Calibration function Pellistor Gasmaster PC software is available which enables
Saver will be enabled if the channel is not full system configuration from a PC. An optional
inhibited). Note: the channel will remain in communications port is required if Gasmaster PC
Pellistor Saver Disabled mode until it is manu- is to be used, contact Crowcon for details.
ally re-enabled or the 15-minute time-out
period has lapsed. 3.11.1. Re-configuring a channel
Your Gasmaster system is supplied pre-config-
•฀ When฀ the฀ ‘Sim฀ input’฀ function฀ is฀ used฀ to฀
ured, but you may require to re-configure when a
ramp-up the channel gas reading. Note: the
detector is changed or a new detector is added.
channel will remain in Pellistor Saver Disabled
This section provides details on configuring chan-
mode until it is manually re-enabled or the
nels, refer to page 33 ‘Channels #1 to #4’ from
15-minute time-out period has lapsed.
the Supervisor configuration menu.
Pellistor Saver mode reverts to ‘enabled’ after
power to the Gasmaster is removed and re-applied. 3.11.2. Limitations
If Gasmaster is used in a manner not specified in this
Refer to Supervisor menu section for details on
manual, the protection provided may be impaired.
enabling/disabling the Pellistor saver mode.

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Menu system overview

Over the next few pages you will find a detailed See "Using the Control Panel in Supervisor Mode"
description of the menu system. Use figure 3.4 as on page 21 for instructions on how to alter set-
an overall guide to locate menu items. tings.
Gasmaster has five standard menus: Faults, Note: The display only shows two lines of infor-
Warnings, View, Actions and Supervisor. Only the mation at a time. Use the Up and Down
Supervisor menu allows you to configure Gasmaster. buttons to see additional menu items or values.
This section contains tables that list the menu Use Continue to select choices and Back to
items for each menu and the available values. exit menu.

Faults menu (lists faults present on the system)

Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description Fault codes
No faults (end of list) No faults are present
Faults Measurement system failure! Fatal fault, contact Crowcon. 1 or 2
Warning - Battery low Input supply has failed and internal 4
battery supply has dropped to 22 volts.
Relay power supply fail Power rail to the relays has failed and 5
relays will no longer operate. Contact
Crowcon
Main supply fail Main supply has failed and the system 6
is running on batteries
NVM hardware fail Fatal fault, contact Crowcon. 7
Loaded default settings System has returned to standard 8
configuration settings. Re-configure
using the Supervisor menu.
Common relay fail Coil fault detected. Contact Crowcon 9, 10, 11
Chan #1 relay fail Channel relay coil fault detected. 12 to 19
Contact Crowcon.*
ESU #1 stalled! ESU sampling device has stopped.* 20 to 23
ESU #1 slow! ESU sampling device has slowed.* 24 to 27
Chan #1 over range Detector input signal is over 21.5 mA. 28 to 31
Investigate cause at detector taking
necessary precautions as high gas
levels may be present.*
Chan #1 under range Detector input signal is under 3 mA. 32 to 35
Check detector.* If the 'Interpret
2 mA' command is set to Warning
or Inhibit in the channel configuration,
this fault message will display when
the input signal drops below 1mA.
Chan #n: pellistor saver mode mV pellistor type detector has been 36-39
exposed to gas in excess of 95%LEL.
A 200-second timer will be applied,
after which the fault may be reset
* #1 denotes the channel number and therefore may read #2, #3 or #4 on Gasmaster.
The fault codes are numbered to relate to a particular channel where appropriate (e.g. fault code 19 means there is a fault
on Channel 4 Level 2 alarm relay).

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Press
CONTINUE

Faults
Warnings
View
Action
Supervisor

Faults Menu Warnings View Menu Action Menu Supervisor

List of faults Menu Relay com stat Display contrast Menu
present List of warnings Relay chan stat Control panel Password
present Output status Audio visual Inhibit
Input status Pellistor Saver
Supply status Zero
Configuration Calibrate
View: All Supervisor Menu
Relay com stat options are password Test
Alarm L1 common protected, see page 20 Configure
for details of this menu
Alarm L2 common View: section.
Fault common Configuration
System
Language
Supervisor: Supervisor:
AV drive
Test Configuration
View: Relay common
Relays common System
Relay chan stat Channels 1 to 4*
Channels 1 to 4* Language
Alarm L1 AV drive
(Channels 1 to 4)* Relay common
Alarm L2 Channels 1 to 4*
(Channels 1 to 4)*
Supervisor:
Configuration:
Relay common
Alarm L1 common Supervisor:
View: Configuration:
Alarm L2 common
View: Configuration: Channels #1 to
Common Fault
Configuration: Channels 1 to 4* 4*
Relays common Type Type
Alarm L1 common Name Name
Alarm L2 common Location Supervisor: Location
Common Fault Units† Configuration: Units†
Range† Channels #1 to 4* Range†
Zero suppression† Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 Zero suppression†
Interpret 2 mA† Direction Interpret 2 mA†
Note:
Stab time On threshold Stab time
* Menu items are hidden for
Fire reset time‡ Off threshold^ Fire reset time‡
unused channels
† Visible only for 4-20 mA
Alarm 1 (See Supervisor Relay type Alarm 1
Alarm 2 configuration) Relay drive Alarm 2
Sink/SRC
‡ Visible only for Fire conv type Indication^
^Not present for Alarm 2

Figure 3.5 Overview of Gasmaster Menu system

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Warnings menu (lists warnings present on the system)

Menu Item Values Description Codes

(as shown on display)

No warnings (end of list) No warnings are present.

Warnings Supervisor mode System configurations may be changed. 1
Global inhibit All input channels are inhibited. 2
Testing audio visual alarm Audible visual outputs will be driven. 3
Service/calibration due Service or calibration interval has expired. 4
Common relay forced Common alarm or fault relays are being forced 5, 6, 7
to their 'alarm' state.
Main Supply Fail Main supply has failed and the system is 8
running on batteries
Detector #1 stabilising Detector is currently in its stabilisation or reset 9, 17, 25, 33
period*, (see page 30).
Detector #1 input low Detector input signal is between 1 and 3 mA.* 10, 18, 26, 3
Only applies when the 'Interpret 2 mA'
command is set to Warning in the channel
configuration.
Detector #1 initiated A 2 mA inhibit signal has been received from a 11, 19, 27, 35
inhibit detector.* Only applies when the 'Interpret
2 mA' command is set to Inhibit in the
channel configuration.
Chan #1 inhibited Input channel is in an inhibit state* . 12, 20, 28, 36
Chan #1 input simulated Channel input is being forced in Test mode.* 13, 21, 29, 37
Chan #1 output forced Channel analogue output is being forced in 14, 28, 30, 38
Test mode.*
Chan #1 relay forced Channel alarm relay is being forced in 15, 16, 23, 24
Test mode.* 31, 32, 39, 40
Chan#1 pellistor saver Pellistor saver mode has been disabled, the 41,42,43,44
disabled sensor may be damaged if exposed to gas
concentrations above 100%LEL.

* #1 denotes the channel number and therefore may read #2, #3 or #4 on Gasmaster.

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View menu (shows system status and configuration, but does not allow changes to be made.)

Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Relay com stat Alarm L1 common L1 = Level 1.

Values = No alarm L2 = Level 2
In alarm The 'values' show the current state of each relay
Alarm L2 common (relays may be normally energised or de-energised
Values = No alarm dependant on configuration):
In alarm
'No alarm' means the relay is in its normal state.
Fault common
Values = No alarm 'In alarm' means the relay is in its alarm or fault state.
In alarm
Relay chan stat Alarm L1 #1 #1 refers to the input channel, use the Down button
Values = No alarm to scroll to channels #2, #3, #4 if appropriate.
In alarm L1 = Level 1.
Alarm L2 #1 L2 = Level 2 (use the down key to view level 2).
Values = No alarm The 'values' show the current state of each relay
In alarm (relays may be normally energised or de-energised
dependant on configuration):
'No alarm' means the relay is in its normal state.
'In alarm' means the relay is in its alarm state.

Output status Output #1 #1 refers to the input channel, use the Down button
Values = 0.0 to 25.5 mA to scroll to channels #2, #3, #4 if appropriate.
The 'values' show the current analogue output level
for a channel.
Input status Input #1 #1 refers to the input channel, use the Down button
Values = 0.0 to 66.7 mA, to scroll to channels #2, #3, #4 if appropriate.
The 'values' show the current signal input level for
a channel.
Supply status Supply Indicates the DC supply level from either the internal
Value = 19.8 to 40 V PSU or an external DC supply.
Configuration See table Supervisor menu :
* #1 denotes the channel number and therefore may read #2, #3 or #4 on Gasmaster.

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Actions menu (allows basic tests and adjustments.)

Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Audio visual Audio Visual: Drives Audible Visual alarm terminals to test external
Test alarm? audible visual alarms
Values = Testing beacon Beacon output becomes active for 3 seconds,
followed by;
Testing alarm L1 Sounder level 1 output becomes active for 3 seconds,
followed by;
Testing alarm L2 Sounder level 2 output becomes active for 3 seconds,
followed by;
Test complete Outputs de-activate and display returns to the Audio
Visual menu
Control panel Control Panel: Press Continue to test LCD display, LED's and internal
Start test? sounder for 3 seconds. Display returns to Control
Panel menu
Test complete
Display contrast Display:
Values = Menu contrast Alters the message display area contrast
Channel contrast
Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the contrast
of the LCD

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Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)

Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Inhibit All Inhibits all input channels when selected.

Values = Inhibit off Only whilst in Supervisor mode used for
Inhibit on calibration and test
Channels #1, #2, #3, #4 Allows individual channels to be inhibited.
Values = Inhibit off NB: Inhibit persists on exit from Supervisor mode
Inhibit on
Pellistor Saver Channels #1, #2, #3, #4 Protects pellistor-type sensors connected to mV
Values = Enabled or Disabled pellistor input modules from damage when exposed
to high gas concentrations. When enabled, the
system removes power from the sensor for a minimum
200 seconds if the signal exceeds 95%LEL.
Zero Zero Wizard
Select channel Use Down button to select the required channel to
Values = #1=name zero, then follow wizard instructions.
#2=name
#3=name
#4=name
Select channel Inhibit Inhibit option will not be displayed if channels
Values = Inhibit on have already been set to inhibit using the menu
Inhibit off shown above.
User confirmation Reminds the user to check that the detector has been
Only continue if in clean air! zeroed and is currently not seeing gas.
Result
Values = Pass Channel has correctly zeroed
Fail Input signal was out of acceptable range, re-zero the
detector and check that its output current is 4 mA.
Calibrate Calibration Wizard
Select channel Use Down button to select the required channel to
Values = #1=name calibrate, then follow wizard instructions.
#2=name
#3=name
#4=name
Cal #1 level
Values = 25% - 100% Refers to the calibration gas concentration
of range
Calibration is only possible with a gas concentration
that is at least 25% of the full range of the sensor.
Use the UP and Down buttons to enter the concentra-
tion of the calibration gas (e.g. 50% LEL,10 ppm etc.).
Gasmaster will store the gas value entered so that it
does not need to be adjusted next time the sensor is
calibrated.
Select channel Inhibit Inhibit option will not be displayed if channels have
Values = Inhibit on already been set to inhibit using the Inhibit menu.
Inhibit off

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Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

User action Apply gas and calibrate the detector.

Apply gas
User confirmation Press Continue when the detector has been
Continue when reading is calibrated and is providing the correct output signal.
stable
Calibrate Calibration Wizard cont.
Result
Value = Pass Channel has correctly calibrated.
Fail Input signal was out of acceptable range, re-calibrate
the detector and check that its output current is
proportional to the gas level
User action Reminds the user to remove the calibration gas and
Purge gas re-expose the detector to clean air.
Test Relay common Forces common level 1, 2 or Fault relays.
Use to simulate Relay alarm L1 L1 = Level 1.
inputs and Alarm L1 common L2 = Level 2
outputs for Values = No alarm The 'values' show the current state of each relay
testing and In alarm (relays may be normally energised or de-energised
commissioning Relay alarm L2 dependant on configuration):
purposes. Alarm L2 common 'No alarm' or ‘No fault’ means the relay is in its
Values = No alarm normal state.
In alarm 'In alarm' or ‘In fault’ means the relay is in its alarm
Fault or fault state.
Fault common Use the Up and Down buttons to change the relay
Values = No fault state, press Back to exit, the relay will return to its
In fault normal state
Channel #1, #2, #3, #4 Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired
channel. The channel warning symbol  will show.
Channel alarm relays can be tested as described
above.
Sim Input #1 When selected, displays the input signal level for the
Values = 0.0 - 25.5 mA selected channel (e.g. 4.1 mA).
0.0 - 66.7 mA The channel warning symbol  will show.
for fire detectors Use the Up and Down buttons to force the input to
the required level. The reading on the channel display
will change accordingly and alarms will activate at the
preset points.
Use the Accept/Reset button to silence alarms if
necessary. Press Back to exit, the input will return to
its normal state.

Force output #1 When selected, displays the analogue output signal

Values = 0.0 - 25.5 mA level for the selected channel (e.g. 4.1 mA).
The channel warning symbol will show.
Use the Up and Down buttons to force the output to
the required level.

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Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

No alarms will be activated on Gasmaster. Use to test

remote displays.
Press Back to exit, the input will return to its normal
state.
Relay alarm L1 Forces level 1, 2 relays for the selected channel.
Values = No alarm The channel warning symbol  will show.
In alarm Contact orientation will depend on whether the relay
Relay alarm L2 is configured as normally energised or de-energised.
Values = No alarm Press Back to exit, the relay will return to its normal
In alarm state.
Configure Select from config sub menus
Use to change below
system settings
System ModBus addr Required for RS-485 digital communications only,
Values = 1 to 254 any address in the range can be chosen. If multiple
units are connected on an addressable loop to a
'Master' controller, each Gasmaster must have a dif-
ferent address.
Serial comms Describes the required RS-485 communications
Values = 9600, 8, N, 1 parameters; Gasmaster is factory set to 2 stop bit.
9600, 8, N, 2

Identity Allows a system name to be entered which will be

Values = 16 character shown on the Gasmaster display when the appropri-
string ate mode is selected (see section 3.4). Use the Up
and Down buttons to enter required alpha-numeric
characters and press Continue to accept.
Mains Fail
Values = AS WARNING Determines whether a main supply fail is treated as a
AS FAULT fault or a warning
Language Language The default display language is English. A second
Values = English (UK) language may be available depending on system
configurable configuration.
AV drive Beacon type Determines the operation of beacons connected to
Values = Latched the 'AV1 Drive' terminal.
Non-latched Latched means that in an alarm state, the beacon will
continue flashing when the Accept/Reset button is
pressed, and will only stop flashing when the alarm is
cleared and the Accept/Reset button is pressed again.
Non-latched means that the beacon will continue
flashing when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but
stop automatically when non-latching alarms have
reset.
Sounder type Determines the operation of sounders connected to
Values = Latched the 'AV2/3 Drive' terminals.
Non-latched Latched means that in an alarm state, the sounder

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Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Latch-accept will continue to operate when the Accept/Reset but

ton is pressed, and will only stop sounding when the
alarm is cleared and the Accept/Reset button is
pressed again.
AV drive cont. Non-latched means that the sounder will continue to
operate when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but
will silence automatically when the alarm has cleared.
Latch-accept means that in an alarm condition the
sounder will silence when the Accept/Reset button is
pressed.
Relay common Alarm L1 common Determines the operation of the common alarm and
Type fault relays.
Alarm 1 type L1 = Level 1.
Values = Latched
L2 = Level 2
Non-latched
Latch-accept Latched means that in an alarm state, the relay will
Drive stay active when the Accept/Reset button is pressed,
Alarm 1 drive and will only reset when the alarm or fault has
Values = De-energised cleared and the Accept/Reset button is pressed again.
Energised Non-latched means that the relay will stay active
when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but will
reset automatically when the alarm has cleared.
Latch-accept means that in an alarm or fault condi-
tion the relay will reset when the Accept/Reset button
is pressed.

Alarm L2 common De-energised means that the relay coil is

Type not energised in a non-alarm state (normally
Alarm 2 type de-energised).
Values = Latched Energised means that the relay coil is energised in
Non-latched a non-alarm state (normally energised or 'fail-safe')
Latch-accept
Drive
Alarm 2 drive
Values = De-energised
Energised
Fault common
Type
Fault type
Values = Latched
Non-latched
Drive
Fault drive
Values = De-energised
Energised

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Crowcon Gasmaster Menu system overview

Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)

Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Channels #1 Sets the input type for each channel, links on the
to #4 terminal PCB must also be set to the appropriate
Press the Up positions (see section 2.8 for details).
and Down
Config Channel
#1 buttons to Type
cycle through Values = Unused No detector connected
configuration DET 4-20 SRCE 4-20mA current source gas detector
for channels #2, DET 4-20 SINK 4-20mA current sink gas detector
#3 and #4. FIRE 4-20 SRCE 4-20mA current source flame detector
Channels # FIRE 4-20 SINK 4-20mA current sink flame detector
1 to #4 Cont. FIRE CONV Conventional smoke/heat or call points
ESU ESU sampling device
PELLISTOR mV Pellistor input modules and detectors only

Name Detector name (e.g. CH4 for methane, O2 for

Values = 4 character string oxygen, FIRE for smoke/heat detectors)
Location Optional. Detector location or tag, will be shown
Values = 32 character string on the message display if an alarm occurs
(e.g. Boiler Room).
*Options will Units*
be shown for Values = None E.g. for an ESU channel
4-20 mA input %LEL For flammable channels
channels only PPB Very low range toxic gas detectors
PPM General toxic gas detectors
%VOL Oxygen or other high volume gases
FIRE Flame or conventional smoke/heat detectors.
Range*
*Options will Values = 0 to 9999.9 Detector range (e.g. 100 for a flammable detector).
be shown for Zero suppression (ZFS)*
4-20 mA input Values = Enabled Applies suppression to the first 3% of scale to
channels only Disabled prevent small deviations from zero being displayed.
If the Level 1 alarm for a channel is set below 8%
of full scale, the level of suppression is reduced.
Interpret 2mA*
Values = Fault Some gas detectors produce a 2 mA signal to
Warning indicate a certain state.
Inhibit This option determines how Gasmaster interprets
a signal between 1 and 3 mA.
Stab time Inhibits the input for preset time after Gasmaster is
Values = 0 to 120 seconds powered-up to prevent false alarms while the sensor
is settling.
Fire reset time** Time for which power is removed from smoke/heat
Values = 0 to 30 seconds detectors when the Accept/Reset button is pressed.
Alarm L1 #1, #2, #3, #4
See submenu below
** Option will be shown for conventional fire channels only

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Menu system overview Crowcon Gasmaster

Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item Values (as shown on display) Description

Config channel
Submenu:
Alarm L1 #1 Direction
Values = Rising Rising alarms required where there is normally no gas.
Level 1 alarm Falling Falling alarms required where gas should normally be
relay present (e.g. oxygen).
configuration
for each channel
Press the Up On threshold
and Down Values = 0.1 to Range Level at which the relay will activate.
buttons to (full scale)
cycle through Off threshold Level at which the Level 1 relay will reset. Allows
configuration Values = 0.1 to L1 On threshold hysteresis for applications such as ventilation control
for channels (rising alarms) where the fan should continue to run until the gas
#2,#3,#4 L1 threshold to full reaches a low level.
scale - 0.1 (Falling
alarms
Relay type Latched means that in an alarm state, the relay will
Values = Latched stay active when the Accept/Reset button is pressed,
Non-latched and will only reset when the alarm or fault has
Latch accept cleared and the Accept/Reset key is pressed again.
Relay drive Non-latched means that the relay will stay active
Values = De-energised when the Accept/Reset key is pressed, but will reset
Energised automatically when the alarm has cleared.
Indication Latch-accept means that in an alarm condition
Values = Visible the relay will reset when the Accept/Reset button
Hidden is pressed.
De-energised means that the relay coil is not ener-
gised in a non-alarm state (normally de-energised).
Energised means that the relay coil is energised
in a non-alarm state (normally energised or
'fail-safe')
Visible means that an alarm will trigger the alarm
LED bar, internal sounder, external audible visual
alarms, and display the alarm message.
Hidden means that an alarm will only cause the
alarm icon in the channel display to show. No
other audible or visual alarms will activate (used for
ventilation control applications)
A similar menu is available for Level 2 alarm relays, with the exception that the 'Off Threshold' and
'Indication' options are not available.
Alarm L2 #1* Direction
Threshold
Relay type
Relay drive
* #1 denotes the channel number and therefore may read #2, #3 or #4 on Gasmaster.

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Crowcon Gasmaster Maintenance

4. Maintenance
It is essential that any safety system such enter Supervisor mode and set the relevant detec-
as Gasmaster is routinely checked. Crowcon tor Type to Unused (see page 33). The channel
offer service contracts to ensure that this display will be no longer shown, and the power
equipment is fully operational at all times. supply will be removed from the detector.
As a minimum, Crowcon recommend that Warning
systems are calibrated and tested on a six- Crowcon strongly recommends that remote inhibit
monthly basis. Sensors should be changed as switches be key operated only, and that access
advised in the detector manual. to the key should be restricted to authorised
Note: a ‘calibration due’ warning message may personnel. A Gasmaster system that has been
be flagged six months after the last service*. The inhibited without other safety precautions being
warning LED  will light and the message will in place may not provide the protection for which
be shown in the "Warnings menu (lists warn- it was designed. Steps should be taken to ensure
ings present on the system)" on page 26. This that all appropriate personnel are aware when a
message can be reset using Gasmaster PC, which Gasmaster system is inhibited.
also allows the period after which the message is
displayed to be adjusted. How to perform Inhibit
*Or when the system was last powered-up.
1. From the normal operating display, press
the Continue button to enter the
4.1 Functional Testing menu system.
Gasmaster allows you to test relays, force inputs
2. Use the Up and Down buttons as
into alarm state, and force analogue outputs to
necessary to select Supervisor and
verify the correct operation of the Gasmaster sys-
press Continue .
tem and its interfaces with external equipment.
These functions are available in the Supervisor 3. Enter the password (the default pass-
menu under Test. word is ZZZ), press Continue .
Please note that using this function will activate See section 3.7 in Operation for details
the appropriate relays, audible visual alarm drives on entering Supervisor mode.
and analogue outputs. Ensure necessary precau- 4. How to set global inhibit:
tions are taken prior to using test functions.
From the Supervisor menu, scroll down
The options available in Test can be found in sec- to Inhibit and press Continue . Select
tion 3.11 on page 23, along with a description All and press Continue . Use the Up
of each function. or Down button to set inhibit to
INHIBIT ON, press Continue to
4.2 System Inhibit accept. Use the Back button to return
Inputs can be temporarily inhibited so as not to to the Supervisor menu. The Inhibit
cause alarms. This may be necessary when cali- icons will appear on the channel display.
brating detectors, or when operations are carried How to set channel inhibit:
out close to a sensor which may trigger an alarm
(for example soldering near a smoke detector). Channel inhibit can be selected from
Input channels can be inhibited individually or the Inhibit menu or within the Zero or
all at once. The 'inhibit' option is available in the Calibrate menu. Follow the instructions
Supervisor menu, see section 3.6 on page 20 provided above, selecting the Channel
and the Menu System Overview on page 25 in #n (where n represents the channel
the Operation chapter for details of this function. number) in place of All.
Ensure all inhibits are removed when
If it is necessary to permanently disable a channel, maintenance activities are complete.

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Maintenance Crowcon Gasmaster

4.3 Detector Calibration Warning

Crowcon recommends that you check detectors When replacing batteries, care should be taken
routinely to ensure correct calibration and opera- to ensure cables are re-fitted as shown on the
tion. battery connection diagram. Incorrect fitment
of battery cables may result in a fire and/or
Gas detectors require recalibration at least every 3 harm to personnel.
to 6 months. Fire detectors should be tested with
the same frequency. Site procedures may require
more frequent testing. See section 2.12 on page
4.5 Module Replacement
14 for calibration instructions. In the unlikely event of a Gasmaster compo-
nent failure, Crowcon recommend that repair
For detailed instructions on the routine functional
should not be undertaken by anyone other than
testing of detectors, please refer to the relevant
Crowcon approved personnel. Please contact
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instruc-
Crowcon for details of your nearest service centre.
tions provided with each detector.
4.6 Event logging
4.4 Changing Batteries
Gasmaster records alarms, faults and display
During routine servicing, it is recommended that
panel button activities in an Event Log. A maxi-
the power be isolated from Gasmaster temporar-
mum of 300 events are logged, after which data
ily to ensure that the back-up batteries are opera-
is over-written on a first-in-first-out basis. This
tional. Crowcon recommend that batteries are
function provides a record of all system activities
changed every two years, and replaced as a pair.
which can be uploaded using Gasmaster PC soft-
Replacement batteries should be Yuasa UCEL ware at any time.
Y1.2-12, 12 v 1.2 Ah C20 lead-acid type cells.
The event log is held in RAM (volatile memory),
A 10 A fuse is fitted to the batteries, for replace- so in the event of a complete power failure all
ment part number see Spare Parts and Acces- data will be lost.
sories section.
4.7 Service card
A card is fitted to the inside of the front cover for
logging service activity. It is recommended that
this card be filled in with the dates of services, and
Batteries details of any parts replaced.

4.8 Cleaning
If required, the outside of the Gasmaster case can
Battery
connection
be cleaned by gently wiping with a damp cloth
diagram using a mild soap solution only.

Figure 4.1 Battery replacement

Batteries should be checked regularly on units

operating over 40ºC.

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GasMaster Adding an input module

5. Adding an input module

The 4-channel version of Gasmaster may be sup-

plied pre-fitted with between one and four input
modules of the following types:
•฀ 4-20฀ mA/Fire฀ module฀ for฀ 4-20฀ mA฀ type฀
detectors, conventional smoke/heat detec-
tors or ESU.

•฀ mV฀ Pellistor฀ module฀ for฀ mV฀ bridge฀ type฀

flammable gas detectors.
Systems ordered with fewer than four input
modules can be extended at a later date by fitting
additional modules. The input modules simply
plug-in, it is not necessary to remove power
from the system providing the channel is set as
‘Unused’ prior to insertion.
Once the module has been added the channel
can be configured as appropriate to the detector
using the Supervisor menu.

CHANNEL 1
MODULE

CHANNEL 2
MODULE

+ PWR (+)
CHANNEL 3 s
MODULE SIG (S)
- 0V (-)
CHANNEL 4 SCRN
MODULE Gasmaster
Detector Input
Terminals

mV pellistor gas detector

Important: to avoid signal

interference, it is essential
that detector cables do
not cover mV pellistor
input modules (hatched
area on diagram).

Figure 5.1 Connections for mV pellistor type detectors. mV Pellistor input module

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Appendix A: Specifications Crowcon Gasmaster

Appendix A: Specifications
Gasmaster 1 Gasmaster 4
Size 288h x 278w x 110d (mm) 288h x 278w x 110d (mm)
Weight 4.5 kg 4.5 kg
Enclosure material Back-box: cast aluminium Back-box: cast aluminium
Front cover: fire-retardant ABS plastic. Front cover: fire-retardant ABS plastic.
Ingress protection IP65 IP65
Power 100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz 1.3 A or 100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz 1.3 A or
20-30 V dc, 60 W max. 20-30 V dc, 60 W max.
Battery back-up 1.2 Ah batteries fitted internally 1.2 Ah batteries fitted internally
Operating temperature -10ºC to + 50ºC (14 to 122ºF). -10ºC to + 50ºC (14 to 122ºF).
Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
Input: Gas One 2 or 3 wire 4-20 mA gas detector One to four 2 or 3 wire 4-20 mA gas
(sink or source) or mV bridge pellistor detectors (sink or source) or mV bridge
flammable gas detector. Maximum pellistor flammable gas detectors.
detector current: 500 mA Maximum detector current: 500 mA
Fire One loop of up to 20 conventional One to four loops of up to 20 conven-
smoke/heat detectors or manual call tional smoke/heat detectors or manual
points, or one flame detector (4-20 call points, or one to four flame detec-
mA or digital contact signal). tors (4-20 mA or digital contact signal).
Environmental For use with one Crowcon ESU fan For use with one to four Crowcon
Sampling Unit control (ie ‘sampling device’ changes to ‘fan’). ESU fans.
Remote inhibit Via normally open contact. Via normally open contact.
Remote reset Via normally open contact. Via normally open contact.
Outputs: Relays Low alarm, High alarm, Fault. Low alarm and High alarm per chan-
DPCO contacts rated at nel plus Common Low, High and
250 V ac, 30 V dc 8 A (non-inductive Fault.
load), 5 A (inductive load). DPCO contacts rated at 250 V ac, 30 V
dc 8 A (non-inductive load), 5 A (induc-
tive load).
Audible/visual 12 V or 24 V dc 650 mA maximum 12 V or 24 V dc 650 mA maximum
alarm drive drive drive
Analogue 4-20 mA (current source, max. loop 4-20 mA for each channel (current
resistance 700 Ω) or source, max. loop resistance 700 Ω)
1-5 V dc (min. load 50 KΩ). or 1-5 V dc (min. load 50 KΩ).
Digital RS-485 Modbus RTU RS-485 Modbus TRU
communications 9600 Baud 9600 Baud
8 Data bits 8 Data bits
No parity No parity
2 Stop bits 2 Stop bits
Communications port Optional 3-way connector for PC con- Optional 3-way connector for PC con-
figuration and event log upload figuration and event log upload
Time-stamped log of up to 300 alarm, Time-stamped log of up to 300 alarm,
Event logging1
fault or system intervention activities. fault or system intervention activities.
Panel indication LCD back-lit display shows gas level (in LCD back-lit display shows gas level
ppb, ppm, % volume or % LEL units), (in ppb, ppm, % volume or % LEL
and scrolling alphanumeric status units) for all channels, and scrolling
indication. alphanumeric status indication. LEDs
LEDs for Alarm, Fault, Power and for Alarm, Fault, Power and Warning
Warning status indication. status indication
Integral 85 dB sounder. Integral 85 dB sounder.
Approvals EN 50270 (EMC), EN 61010-1 (Low EN 50270 (EMC), EN 61010-1 (Low
voltage directive) voltage directive)
ATEX EN60079-25:2010 Explosive ATEX EN60079-25:2010 Explosive
atmospheres - Intrinsically safe electri- atmospheres - Intrinsically safe electri-
cal systems. cal systems.
1Event log access requires Gasmaster PC software and communication port. Event log data is held in non-volatile memory, data
will be lost in the event of a complete system power failure.

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Crowcon Gasmaster Appendix B: Spare parts and Accessories

Appendix B: Spare Parts and Accessories

Part No. Description Comment

E01875 12V 1.2Ah battery 2 required
E07534 Battery fuse assembly Assembly with fuse, fuse holder and loom
M05897 Service card Replacement service cards, minimum quantity 10
M07624 Installation, Operation and maintenance
manual
S012016 Display PCB For all Gasmaster models
S013047 Gasmaster 4 terminal PCB No links supplied, use links from old PCB
S013046 Gasmaster 1 terminal PCB No links supplied, use links from old PCB
E07109 Insulated Jumper links Spare links for PCB's, minimum order quantity 10
S012304 Power supply assembly Complete with wiring looms
S012205 Sounder assembly Complete with wiring loom
M04683 Sounder seal
M050067 Gasmaster 4 display label For front cover
M050068 Gasmaster 1 display label For front cover
C01929 Communications Kit Includes Gasmaster PC software, connection lead and
RS485/232 converter.
E07635 Communications port 3-pin connector for fitment to Gasmaster to enable
interface with the Communications Kit. Comes complete
with wiring loom for connection to the RS-485 terminals.
S012303 Front cover assembly for Gasmaster 1 Complete with labels, sounder and seals
S012302 Front cover assembly for Gasmaster 4 Complete with labels, sounder and seals
M01861/2 Flush mounting brackets For mounting Gasmaster into a panel.
S012207 4-20mA/Fire input module
S012208 mV Pellistor input module

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Appendix C: Display characters Crowcon Gasmaster

Appendix C: Display characters

Message display area characters Channel display characters

When editing strings of text for passwords, NB: The following characters represent those
detector location or system identity, the following which can be shown on the channel display area
characters are available: to represent detector types.
Group1: <space> ! The following characters cannot be closely repre-
Group2: #$%& sented: K, M, V, W, X
Group3: *+,-./
0 A K U b7
Group4: 0123456789 b5
b1
b3

Group5: :; 1 B L V
b6 b2

b0 .dp b4
Group6: ?@ 2 C M W

Group7: ABCDEFGHIJKLMN 3 D N X
OPQRSTUVWXYZ
Group8: _ 4 E O Y

Group9: abcdefghijklmno 5 F P Z= 2

pqrstuvwzyz
6 G=9 Q dash

Use the Up and Down buttons as described in sec-

tion 3.7 to select the required characters. 7 H R underscore

For some string types the available characters may 8 I S=5 ?

be restricted, only the applicable characters will

be shown. For example the detector name (e.g. 9 J T blank

gas type) is restricted to groups 4 and 7 (numerals

and upper case) only:
single clicking or holding the Up button
will advance forward through the avail-
able groups of characters:
A B C D ... X Y Z 0 1 2 ... 7 8 9 A B C ... etc
single clicking or holding the Down but-
ton will advance backwards through the
available groups of characters:
Z Y X W ... C B A 9 8 7 ... 2 1 0 Z Y X ... etc
double clicking the Up button will jump
forwards to the end of the current group
then on to the start of the following one
etc: Z 0 9 A Z ...
double clicking the Down button will
jump backwards to the start of the cur-
rent group then on to the end of the
following one etc: A 9 0 Z A ...

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Crowcon Gasmaster Warranty Statement

Warranty Statement

This equipment leaves our factory fully tested and faulty items, will be limited to the unexpired warranty
calibrated. If within the warranty period of one year of the original supplied item.
from Despatch, the equipment is proved to be defec-
Crowcon reserves the right to determine a reduced
tive by reason of faulty workmanship or material, we
warranty period, or decline a warranty period for any
undertake at our discretion either to repair or replace
sensor supplied for use in an environment or for an
it free of charge, subject to the conditions below.
application known to carry risk of degradation or
Warranty Procedure damage to the sensor.
To facilitate efficient processing of any claim, contact Our liability in respect of defective equipment shall
our customer support team on +44 (0)1235 557711 be limited to the obligations set out in the guarantee
with the following information: and any extended warranty, condition or statement,
Your contact name, phone number, fax express or implied statutory or otherwise as to the
number and email address. merchantable quality of our equipment or its fitness
Description and quantity of goods being for any particular purpose is excluded except as pro-
returned, including any accessories. hibited by statute. This guarantee shall not affect a
Instrument serial number(s). customer's statutory rights.
Reason for return. Crowcon reserves the right to apply a handling and
Obtain a Returns form for identification and trace- carriage charge whereby units returned as faulty, are
ability purpose. This form may be downloaded from found to require only normal calibration or servicing,
our website 'www.crowcon.com', along with a which the customer then declines to proceed with.
returns label, alternatively we can 'email' you a copy. For warranty and technical support enquiries
Instruments will not be accepted for warranty please contact:
without a Crowcon Returns Number ("CRN").
It is essential that the address label is securely
Customer Support
attached to the outer packaging of the returned Tel: +44 (0) 1235 557711
goods. Fax: +44 (0) 1235 557722
Email: customersupport@crowcon.com
The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the instru-
ment is found to have been altered, modified, dis-
mantled, or tampered with. The warranty does not
cover misuse or abuse of the unit.
Any warranty on batteries may be rendered invalid
if the use of an unauthorized charger is proven.
Non-rechargeable batteries are excluded from this
warranty.
Warranty Disclaimer
Crowcon accept no liability for consequential or indi-
rect loss or damage howsoever arising (including any
loss or damage arising out of the use of the instru-
ment) and all liability in respect of any third party is
expressly excluded.
This warranty does not cover the accuracy of the
calibration of the unit or the cosmetic finish of the
product. The unit must be maintained in accordance
with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
The warranty on replacement consumable items
(such as sensors) supplied under warranty to replace

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Regional addresses Crowcon Gasmaster

Regional addresses

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