INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

f. The earth bonding arrangement must ensure that the maximum 4.3.2 Electrical Installation 4.3.4 Receiver Connections via DX100(M) 4.3.6 Remote Installation Receiver Connections
peak voltage between the unit case earth and any field cable 4.3.6.1 Remote installation via OELD - refer to Section 4.3.3
conductor is less than 350V. Voltages in excess of this can cause 1. Isolate all associated power supplies and ensure that they remain OFF CONTROL
CONTROL
CABINET
CABINET
4.3.6.2 Remote installation via DX100(M)
permanent damage to the unit’s RFI protection filters. during this procedure. CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS

CABLE
CABLESCREEN The earth bonding arrangement must ensure
g. The use of a single, screened cable for each gas detector ensures 2. If the units are to be installed with junction boxes other than Modbus AA
Modbus (TB1/6)
(TB1/6)
SCREEN

that the maximum peak voltage between the LOCAL JUNCTION BOX

maximum screening and minimum crosstalk. Cabling arrangements OELD or DX100(M) junction boxes, ensure that the boxes: Modbus
Modbus B (TB1/5)
B (TB1/5) unit case earth and any field cable conductor
(mounted on Receiver mounting plate)

is less than 350V. Voltages in excess of this CABLE SCREEN

which use a single cable for connecting a number of field devices • have M20 cable gland entries for ATEX / IECEx units, or 3/4 NPT
Modbus
ModbusDrain
Drain
can cause permanent damage to the unit's RFI
EXCEL
EXCEL
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)
Same potential as Excel body and conduit
Use isolating glands where necessary

compromise screening, increase the potential for crosstalk and protection filters. ORANGE (A)

for UL and CSA. CABLE SCREEN

BLUE (B)
RED +24V

prevent implementation of true star earthing.

BLACK (0V)
CABLE SCREEN
WHITE (4-20mA)

• have terminals for 5 wires and an earth. 4-20mA

+24V
+24V(TB2/2)
OUT
4-20mA
(TB2/2)
OUT(TB2/3)
(TB2/3)
Note: The Dx100(M) is housed in a metal
h. Any electrical interference induced onto the 4 - 20mA loop enclosure.

conductors by the installation must be kept below the levels 3. Remove the M20 blanking plugs (if fitted) and attach the Excel
necessary to comply with the general requirements of EN 60079- transmitter and receiver cables to their junction box. Fit the locking 0V0V
(TB2/6)
(TB2/6) DX100(M) JUNCTION
DX100(M) JUNCTIONBOXBOX

29-1 &, IEC 60079-29-1. In practice, this means that rings (if supplied) before terminating the cables in the junction box. EXCEL RECEIVER WIRING
(mounted
CONTROL
CONTROL
CABINET
in a convenient
(mounted and accessible
in a convenient position)
and accessible position)

CABINET
CONNECTIONS

4. Fit approved cable glands to the junction box cable entries, using
INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENT(CLEAN)
peak noise currents induced on the current loop should be no
(CLEAN) CONNECTIONS
EARTH
EARTHSTAR-POINT
STAR-POINT WHITE(4-20mA)
WHITE (4-20mA)TB2/3
TB2/3
CABLE
CABLESCREEN
SCREEN
GREEN/YELLOW
GREEN/YELLOW(EARTH)
sealing washers where necessary to maintain the ingress protection
(EARTH)

greater than ± 0.25mA

Modbus AA
Modbus (TB1/6)
(TB1/6)
Same
Samepotential
potentialasasExcel
Excelbody and
body conduit.
and conduit
Modbus
Modbus B (TB1/5)
B (TB1/5)
BLACK(0V)
BLACK (0V)TB2/5
TB2/5

j. The 0V rail of the control card/control system is directly connected rating. RED(+24Vdc)
RED (+24Vdc)TB2/1
TB2/1
Modbus
ModbusDrain
Drain

5. Fit approved blanking plugs to all unused cable entries.

BLUE(B)
BLUE (B)TB1/3
TB1/2 CABLE SCREEN

to one side of the 4 - 20mA current sensing resistor. Electrical noise

CABLE SCREEN

+24V
+24V(TB2/2)
(TB2/2)
ORANGE(A)
ORANGE (A)TB1/2
TB1/3 4-20mA OUT
4-20mA OUT(TB2/3)
(TB2/3)

on this rail is therefore directly connected to the 4 - 20mA input. 6. Make appropriate electrical connections as shown in the following SAFETY / PROTECTIVE GROUND
SAFETY/PROTECTIVE
GROUND

In order to avoid additional noise being induced on the 0V rail, diagrams.

Where the DX 100(M) is not bonded
Where thesafety/protective
to a local
to
anaexternal
DX100(M) is not bonded
local safety/
earth then
protective earth
safety/protective earth
0V0V
(TB2/6)
(TB2/6)

it should not be commoned with the safety earth/ground, which 4.3.5 Transmitter Connections
then an external safety / protective
needs to be made as shown.
earth needs to be made as shown. INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENT(CLEAN)
EARTH
(CLEAN)
EARTHSTAR-POINT
STAR-POINT

frequently carries a high level of electrical noise. 4.3.3 Receiver Connections via OELD CABLE SCREEN
CABLE SCREEN
GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)

k. All electrical equipment connected to the gas detector should EXCEL

EXCEL CONTROL
CONTROL ORANGE (A) TB1/2
BLUE (B) TB1/3

comply with EN61000-6-3 and EN61000-6-2. TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITTER Honeywell Analytics Junction Box CABINET
CABINET RED (+24V)TB2/1
RED (+24V)
BLACK
TB2/1

(0V)TB2/5
BLACK (0V) TB2/5

WIRING
WIRING JUNCTION
00780-A-0100 BOX CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS WHITE (4-20mA)TB2/3
WHITE (4-20mA) TB2/3

l. The 24V supply should be free from large transients and Green/Yellow (Safety/Protective Ground)

fluctuations. CABLE
SAFETY / PROTECTIVE GROUND
SAFETY/PROTECTIVE
GROUND

CABLESCREEN
Where the DX 100(M) is not bonded
SCREEN Where
toan
the DX100(M)
to a local
a local safety/
external
is not bonded
safety/protective earth then
protective earthearth
safety/protective

m. The field cabling conductors should have sufficient cross sectional

then an external
needs to be madesafety
as/shown.
protective
earth needs to be made as shown.

GREEN/YELLOW
GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)
(EARTH) EARTH
area to ensure that the minimum supply voltage applied to the gas Red (+24 Vdc) Same
Same potential
potential asasExcel
Excelbody
bodyand
andconduit
conduit
EARTH
+24V 4.3.7 Transmitter Connections - Turbo Heating Disabled
+24 Vdc in Black (0 Vdc)
detector is 18V at a current of 420mA. This corresponds to a Field 0 V White (4-20 mA Output)
0V
0V EXCEL
EXCEL Honeywell Analytics Junction Box
CONTROL
CONTROL
CABINET
Wiring RED (+24V) TRANSMITTER CABINET
maximum round loop impedance of 14 ohms for a nominal 24V 4-20 mA Blue (RS-485B)
BLACK (0V)
TRANSMITTER
WIRING
WIRING
part JUNCTION
number 00780-A-0100
BOX CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
Orange (RS-485A)
system supply.
CABLE
CABLESCREEN
SCREEN
n. Receivers should not be installed in close proximity to the antennae GREEN/YELLOW
GREEN/YELLOW (EARTH)
(EARTH) EARTH
EARTH
of high powered radio, radar and satellite communication INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
(CLEAN) Same
Samepotential
potentialas
asExcel
Excelbody
body and
and conduit
conduit
INSTRUMENT +24V
+24V
EARTH STAR-POINT
EARTH STAR-POINT 0V
0V

equipment. BLACK
BLACK(0V)
RED
(0V)
RED(+24V)
(+24V)
OELD
NOTE: FOR DNV VERSIONS, REFER TO THE SEARCHLINE EXCEL TECHNICAL Shows wires reversed to
disable turbo heating
HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INSTALLATION,
INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
INSTRUMENT (CLEAN)
EARTHSTAR-POINT
EARTH STAR-POINT

ALIGNMENT AND COMMISSIONING USING THE MARITIME BRACKET AND The earth bonding arrangement must ensure that the maximum peak voltage between the
Note: Using metal cable glands will connect the screen of the cable to the Excel Body. HARDWARE unit case earth and any field cable conductor is less than 350V. Voltages in excess of this
can cause permanent damage to the unit's RFI protection filters.

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2. Safety 3 necessary to mechanically install the Searchline Excel system units and
3. Mechanical assembly 4 make the necessary electrical connections. Contact Honeywell Analytics:
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3.1 General 4 Technical Handbook (2104M0506) which contains the full safety, Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
3.2 Transmitter 4 installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding instructions. Life Safety Distribution GmbH
3.3 Receiver 4 These procedures assume that consideration of the location and Javastrasse 2
3.4 Adjustable Mountings 5 mounting of the system units has already been taken into account in 8604 Hegnau
accordance with the guidelines in the Technical Handbook.
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4. Installation 6
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identifies the main parts.
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4.3 Electrical Installation 10 (or other junction box) [email protected]

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4.3.1 Electrical Connections 10 Americas
4.3.2 Electrical Installation 12 Honeywell Analytics Inc. 25
4.3.3 Receiver Connections via OELD 12 405 Barclay Blvd.
4.3.4 Receiver Connections via DX100(M) 13 Mounting bracket Lincolnshire, IL 60069
4.3.5 Transmitter Connections 13 Honeywell Analytics USA
4.3.6 Remote Installation Receiver Connections 14 Junction Box
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 2. SAFETY 3. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 4. INSTALLATION
Ensure that you read and understand these instructions BEFORE 3.1 GENERAL 3.4 ADJUSTABLE MOUNTINGS 4.1 GENERAL
handling or operating the equipment. Please pay particular attention to This section details the mechanical assembly information and important
the Safety Warnings. dimensions necessary for installing the system units. Adjustable parts which form Searchline Excel is designed to allow installation to be performed by a
part of the mounting assemblies are also shown. single operator.
WARNINGS Clamp Nut The installation procedure is split into mechanical installation and
NOTE: FOR DNV VERSIONS, REFER TO THE SEARCHLINE EXCEL TECHNICAL
1. The Searchline Excel gas detector is certified for and intended for use in potentially
HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INSTALLATION, ALIGNMENT AND electrical installation. Each unit needs to mounted to a supporting
hazardous areas. Install and use the Searchline Excel gas detector in accordance with
the latest regulations. COMMISSIONING USING THE MARITIME BRACKET AND HARDWARE structure before making the electrical connections. The diagrams show
2. For installations in the UK, the Code of Practice SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND
different ways of orientation for the mountings.
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY
3.2 TRANSMITTER 160mm (SR)
211mm 417 (SR)
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES should be strictly observed. General recommendations are (MR/LR) 433 (MR/LR) 4.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
given in BS EN 60079-14 & IEC 60079-14. Refer to BS EN 60079-29-2
& IEC 60079-29-2 in the UK or the appropriate local or national regulations.
Mounting Bracket This mechanical installation procedure applies to both the receiver and
3. For installations in North America, the national Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or later adjusting screws (2 off)

291 (SR) 353 (MR/LR)

issues should be strictly observed. the transmitter.
Mounting Plate
4. Elsewhere, the appropriate local or national regulations should be used.
Adjustment Clamp 1. Ensure that the equipment to be
5. The Searchline Excel gas detector must be properly earthed to protect against electrical
shock and minimise electrical interference. For electrical installation design
lock screw (2 off) installed is correct for the type
considerations refer to Section 3. of installation required (i.e. short/
6. Operators must be fully aware of the action to be taken if the gas concentration exceeds medium/long range).
an alarm level. Clamp Nut
2. Fit the mounting bracket to the
7. Dismantling or repair of equipment should be carried out in the safe area only.

Approximately 300mm
Pivot Block mounting plate for the unit, as
8. Test gases may be toxic and/or combustible. Refer to Material Safety Sheets for Isolation
appropriate warnings. adjusting screw (2 off) shown. Mounting Kit
Bracket
9. Do not drill holes in any housing as this will invalidate the explosion protection. 3. Fit the mounting plate to the
10. In order to maintain electrical safety, the unit must not be operated in atmospheres with Adjustment Clamp supporting structure in one of the
more than 21% oxygen. lock screw (2 off) following ways:
11. Ensure that the bolts which secure flameproof enclosures are fully tightened. The
securing bolts used are made from a special certified grade of steel. Only bolts supplied
3.3 RECEIVER • by through bolts directly to a flat surface.
by Honeywell Analytics should be fitted for this purpose.
417mm 160mm • by U-bolts (2 off) to a single 150mm diameter pipe/pole.
12. Do not open the enclosure in the presence of an explosive atmosphere.
• by U-bolts (4 off) to two 55mm diameter pipes/poles,
13. The transmitter unit contains high voltages when operational. These are discharged when
the unit is removed from its enclosure. 166mm apart.
14. The conduit and cable glands fitted to Searchline Excel should not be modified. If, Identify the mounting holes using the following diagram and the
however, it becomes necessary to make modifications they must comply with the accompanying table. The subsequent diagrams show the different

291mm
relevant national Codes of Practice.
types of mountings.
15. The irradiance and power emitted by the Searchline Excel transmitters is less than
5 mW/mm2 and 15 mW/mm2 respectively.

Approximately 300mm
Honeywell Analytics Limited reserve the right to change or revise the
information supplied in this document without notice and without
obligation to notify any person or organisation of such revision or
change. If further details are required that do not appear in this
document, contact Honeywell Analytics Limited or one of their agents.
Surface Mounting Single Pipe/Pole Dual Pipes/Poles
3 4 5 6

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

Identity Quan- Size Used For 7. Fit an adjustment clamp to the unit’s pivot block mounting stud 4.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Notes: 1. Drawing is not to scale. tity so that it sits on the stud’s shoulder with the correct orientation as
2. Mounting plate fixing holes are clear. Searchline Excel system shown in the diagram. 4.3.1 Electrical Connections
A 8 ø7.5mm Dual 2’’ pipe or pole mounting, flat
component mounting holes are threaded.
surface mounting 8. Tighten the adjustment clamp’s Mounting All ranges of Searchline Excel comply with the EMC requirements
Stud Stub Lever
Always mount B 8 ø9.5mm Single 6’’ pole, flat surface mounting, grubscrews until they just grip EN50270. In order to maintain compliance with these standards it is
A B A B A B A B plate this Dual 2.5’’ ID pipe the unthreaded part of the unit’s Adjustment essential that the electrical installation of Excel is engineered correctly.
way up mounting stud. Clamp
D1 D D1 G G C 4 M6 tapped 00780-A-0100 junction box mounting Electrical installation standards vary for different countries, companies
9. Fit the unit to the pivot block using and applications and it is the responsibility of the installation design
C C D 3 M6 tapped DVC100(M) junction box mounting.
E E
J J a self-locking clamp nut and washer authority to determine the applicable standards and ensure compliance
G G
H H
D1 2 M6 tapped DVC100(M) MK2 junction box (used in (M12 or M16). with them. When designing electrical installations for Excel,
conjunction with bottom two D holes) Do not fully tighten the nut. Honeywell Analytics Limited recommend that the installation design
K F F K
224
209

E 4 M10 tapped DX100(M) junction box mounting authority considers the following:
H Ensure that the adjustment clamp’s
J F 2 M6 tapped Killark/Akron junction box mounting stub lever is approximately centrally a. The unit cases should not, if possible, be connected to electrically
E
C C
E
positioned between the pivot block’s noisy (dirty) metalwork or conductors. Preferably, the case
G 4 M6 tapped Sun/heat shade mounting
D D
grub screws. Adjust the screws if (internally connected to the green/yellow GND wire) should be
A B A B A B A B H 3 M8 tapped Short range Transmitter and all Receiver required. connected to a low noise instrument (clean) earth. See also para e.
brackets. below. In order to facilitate electrical isolation of the Searchline
15

15
J 3 M10 tapped Medium/Long range Transmitter
10. Fit a suitable junction box, e.g. OELD, Excel from a noisy earth an isolation kit is supplied. This kit should
60x45° 2 POSNS DX100(M) or other suitable type of
49
83
mounting bracket. be fitted as standard unless local regulations forbid this.
133.2
6mm thick junction box, to the mounting plate
181
b. The entire length of the field cabling connected to each unit should
215 stainless steel K 2 M10 tapped XNX Universal Transmitter
249
299.2 plate Note: For information about alternative be fully shielded. This should be connected to a low noise (clean)
380
Mounting Stud types of junction box see Section earth.
5. Tighten the adjustment clamp’s 4.3 Electrical Installation. c. The low noise instrument (clean) earth system should only be
grubscrews until they just grip the Adjustment
Clamp connected to safety earth (usually dirty) at a single point on the
unthreaded part of the mounting stud. 11. Measure the distance (in metres)
3. The mounting plate fixings are not supplied. entire site/installation. This connection should be made in such a
Pivot between the transmitter and receiver
6. Fit the pivot block to the mounting bracket Block manner that it does not introduce noise onto the low noise
units. instrument earth. Star earthing arrangements minimise earth current
4. Fit an adjustment clamp to the unit’s pivot block mounting stud using a clamp nut and spring washer (M12
so that it sits on the stud’s shoulder with the correct orientation as or M16) with the correct orientation as crosstalk.
This distance is required by the
shown in the diagram. shown in the diagram. Do not fully tighten Mounting system commissioning personnel. d. The shields of the field cabling should not be connected such that
the nut. Bracket earth loops are produced, or in a manner that will result in the
Clamp Nut shields carrying large currents from heavy plant or equipment.
Ensure that the adjustment clamp’s and Spring NOTE: FOR DNV VERSIONS, REFER TO THE SEARCHLINE
stub lever is positioned approximately Washer e. Ideally, the field cable shield should be connected to the unit’s
EXCEL TECHNICAL HANDBOOK FOR SPECIAL green/yellow GND wire, providing a single, continuous earth shield.
centrally between the mounting bracket’s INSTRUCTIONS ON THE INSTALLATION, ALIGNMENT
grubscrews. Adjust the screws if required. Mounting This connection must not be allowed to complete an earth loop.
Bracket AND COMMISSIONING USING THE MARITIME BRACKET
Grubscrew AND HARDWARE

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