Bacharach GDX-150 User manual

GDX-150 Sensor Transmitter
Installation Instruction 5600-9000
Rev. 2 – February 2011
1. Overview
These instructions describe how to wire the GDX-150
transmitter to a Bacharach GDA-400 or GDA-1600
controller.
The GDX-150 is a sensor transmitter that provides a
4-20 mA output signal based on the concentration of gas
detected. The 4-20 mA interface is convenient for use
with Bacharach’s GDA-400 and GDA-1600 controllers
as well as other devices.
Please review the GDA-400 manual (5700-9000) or the
GDA-1600 manual (5700-9001) for a more detailed
description of its 4-20 mA interface and for instructions
on properly configuring the controller.
Figure 1: GDX-150 Ammonia Transmitter
2. Installation
2.1. Items Required
GDX-150 transmitter
GDA-400 or GDA-1600 controller with 4-20 mA input(s)
2.2. Installation Procedure
1. The GDX-150 has three wires exiting the rear of the housing (one green, two white). These wires
should be connected to one channel of the controller’s 4-20 mA input module (5700-0014 for
GDA-400; 5700-0006 for GDA-1600). The green wire is the ground wire and should be connected
to the common terminal.
2. The white wires provide power to the transmitter and the 4-20 mA signal to the controller.
Connect one of the wires to the power terminal and the other to the signal terminal.
NOTE: The polarity of the two white wires is irrelevant.
3. Once all connections are made refer to the controller’s user manual for properly configuring the
GDX-150 to operate with the controller.
Figure 2: Components of the GDX-150
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GDX-150 Sensor Transmitter
3. Specifications
Category Description
Product Type GDX-150 transmitter for low level continuous monitoring of ammonia in
ambient environments
Coverage Single sensor, 40-foot diameter
Detector Type Electro-chemical, field replaceable
Sensitivity 1 ppm
Measuring Range 0-500 ppm
Accuracy ±15% of full scale, ±1 count (whichever is greater) of reading from 0-500 ppm
Long term Drift <10% per 6 months
Linearity <10% of full scale
Temperature Drift <0.1% per degree C over temperature range
Housing 316 stainless, suitable for Class 1, Div 1 and 2, Gr. B, C, D
¾ inch NPT threading
Calibration Through GDA-400 or GDA-1600 controllers
Response Time T50 <30 s , T90 <90s
4-20 output Signal 2-wire, 4-20 mA current sink. Max output = 25 mA
Operating Temp -20 – 50 °C (-4 - 122 °F)
Ambient Humidity 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Power 9 – 36 VDC, 250 mA (@ 24 VDC)
Certification Intrinsically safe with use of an IS barrier
Warranty 2 years from date of shipment, consumables not included
4. Accessories and Replacement Parts
Part Number Description
5600-0004 Calibration Cup/Sample Draw Adaptor
5600-0003 Splash Guard/Remote Cal-Cup
0024-7059 Calibration Kit – Regulator, Tubing and Carrying Case (no gas included)
0051-3160 NH3Calibration Gas, 25 ppm, 58 Liter
0051-7131 Zero Grade Air, 103 Liter
5600-5003 NH3Replacement Sensor
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