GDS - Global Detection Systems

GDS - Global Detection Systems

Global Detection Systems Corp. provides a wide range of industrial fixed gas detection systems including toxic, oxygen and combustibles. Application areas include Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Semiconductor, and other industries requiring affordable gas detection solutions in even the most difficult and challenging environments.   GDS Corp. monitors and alarm controllers are truly "state of the art" devices offering unparalleled features and capabilities along with OSHA approved NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) certifications. ANALYZERS CONTROLLERS MONITORS SENSORS ACCESSORIES http://www.gdscorp.com

GDS Product Selection Guide (2MB pdf)

MODELS ANALYZERS Pipeline Stream Analyzer - The Pipeline Stream Analyzer (PSA) is designed to continuously monitor an incoming gas sample for H2S, CO2, combustibles and/or other toxic gases. The PSA has a maximum inlet pressure of 1500 psig (4500 psig available). Solid state, electrochemical or infrared sensors available Input pressure to 4500 psig with membrane filter; additional input filtering may be needed Suitable for hazardous area including Class 1, Div 1 or Div 2 Options include three 5 amp alarm contracts; isolated 4-20 mA and MODBUS RTU Wireless communications options available Security settings allow locking of critical parameters CONTROLLERS C1 Protector 8/16 Ch Display & Alarm Controller - with Modbus Master-Slave RS-485 ports; NRTL certified for Div. 2 potentially hazardous areas and C22.2 No. 152 for LEL combustibles Accepts up to 16 inputs from many sensor types and signal ranges. Inputs may be analog or Modbus® Master port retrieves data via RS-485 data highway CSA approved for Div 2 areas without purge. CE mark 8 channel display mode and option boards allow economical configuration of systems requiring only 8 channels or less Dual Modbus RS-485 serial ports for simultaneous master / slave operation. Optional phone modem 3 alarm levels per channel. Relay Acknowledge feature allows silencing of external audible devices during existing alarms Graphic LCD displays trends, bar graphs and engineering units. Alarm LED’s flash when new and become steady after acknowledged Standard SPDT common alarm relays for HORN, HIGH, WARN & FAULT. Optional discrete channel alarm relays also available Options such as direct sensor inputs, 4-20mA outputs, discrete alarm relays and others are sup-ported via an I2C expansion bus Cal Mode offers pushbutton zero / span calibration for direct sensor interface applications. Authorization Mode allows locking of critical configuration variables Magnetic keypad available for non-intrusive operation in potentially hazardous locations NEMA 4X, Explosion-Proof, panel and rack mount packaging options available C2 Protector 2-Ch Display Gas Detection Controller/Monitor - with serial interface; NRTL certified for Div. 2 potentially hazardous areas and C22.2 No. 152 for LEL combustibles Accepts inputs from one or two local or remote mounted Toxic / LEL sensors or transmitters CSA approved for Div 2 areas without purge. CE mark 3 independent alarm levels per channel. Relay Acknowledge feature allows silencing of external audible devices during existing alarm conditions Graphic LCD readout displays monitored data as bar graphs and engineering units. Alarm LED’s flash when new and become steady after acknowledged Two standard SPDT common alarm relays are configurable for HORN, HIGH, WARN or FAULT alarm conditions. Optional discrete channel alarm relays are also available Options such as Modbus slave RS-485 serial port, 10-BaseT Ethernet, data logging, 4-20mA outputs, discrete alarm relays and others are also supported Modbus slave RS-485 serial port allows interface to Modbus master devices such as PC’s, PLC’s and DCS’s Cal Mode offers pushbutton zero / span calibration for direct sensor interface applications. Authorization Mode allows locking of critical configuration variables Magnetic keypad available for non-intrusive operation in potentially hazardous locations NEMA 4X and Explosion-Proof wall mount packaging options available Potectector HMI - Visualization and Data Logging Software for Gas Detection and Monitoring Applications Expandability - 16 to 160 point monitoring in real time using Windows XP-based personal computer. Desktop or touch-screen options available Interface to C1 or C2 controller via RS-485 MODBUS. Multiple RS-485 channels supported, allowing mixture of home-run and daisy-chained connections for multiple controllers, including wireless Real-time view of any channel includes most recent 15 minute and most recent 24 hour trend graph. 24 hour graph supports zoom, pan, displayed values and auto-range Up to 10 customer-supplied custom plot screens display sensor location and real-time status Detailed record of alarm, maintenance and communication events Alarm 2 color options (Red, Orange, Blue) allows intuitive and rapid recognition of alarm conditions Rig Protector Area Protection System - Portable system designed to continuously monitor ambient conditions for toxic or combustible gas hazards Two to sixteen channels of LEL or toxic monitoring 4-20mA and alarm relay outputs standard; MODBUS slave output available on C1 Choice of catalytic bead or SmartIR infrared sensors for LEL Thirty minute trend (C2) or 24 hour trend (C1) history data Optional Class 1 / Divison 2 rated connectors for hazardous area monitoring MONITORS GASMAX II Single/Dual Channel Gas Monitor - Delivers the latest in gas detection technology. CSA certified for Class 1 Div 1 & 2; Values, bargraph and trend data on highly visible LCD. MODBUS and 4-20mA outputs available. Smart Sensor interface. Toxic/O2, LEL, & dual Toxic/O2 LEL models. LEL channel may accept 4-20mA input with special configuration. “Plug In Smart Sensors” store Cal data, sensor type, range and many other variables. New, or recently calibrated sensor is automatically recognized by the GASMAX/II. CSA certified for Explosion Proof installations Our USB Interface and software allows configuration of “Smart Sensors” via personal computer. Clock / Calendar time & date stamps calibrations and alarm trips for later recall to the LCD. Large graphic LCD displays Value, Units, User Info, Bar-graph and 30-minute trend. Front panel flashing alarm LED indicators are standard equipment. Simple magnetic wand allows one man sensor calibration in hazardous areas without area declassification. Output transmits 1.5mA In Cal signal during calibrations and 2mA during FAULT conditions. Power-Up & Post Cal delay modes lock output at 4mA until sensor stabilizes; preventing false alarm trips. Security mode allows locking of critical parameters. Options include 5 amp HIGH - WARN - FAULT alarm contacts with RS-485 modbus or isolated outputs. GASMAX/EC Two-Wire Gas Monitor - Loop-powered monitor shows values, bargraph and trend data for toxic or oxygen sensors. Flashing alarm LEDs for Alarm1, Alarm 2 and Fault. Smart Sensor interface. 2-Wire 4-20mA Loop Powered. 4-20mA transmits 3mA "In Cal" signal during calibrations and 2mA during FAULT conditions. “Plug In Smart Sensors” store Cal data, sensor type, range and many other variables. New, or recently calibrated sensor is automatically recognized by the GASMAX. Clock / Calendar time & date stamps calibrations and alarm trips for later recall to the LCD. Our USB Interface and software allows configuration of “Smart Sensors” via personal computer. CSA certified for Intrinsically Safe and Explosion Proof installations. Front panel flashing alarm LED indicators are standard equipment. Large graphic LCD displays Value, Units, User Info, Bar-graph and 30-minute trend. Front panel alarm LED indicators are standard equipment. Allows one man sensor calibration in hazardous areas without area declassification. Requires only a simple magnetic wand. No other special electronic devices are needed. "Power-Up" & "Post Cal" Delay Modes lock output at 4mA to allow sensor stabilization and prevent erroneous alarm trips. M1 Gas Monitor - Toxic / Oxygen & Combustibles Gas Detection. CSA C22.2 No. 152 approved Allows non-intrusive "one-man" sensor calibration in hazardous areas without area declassification. Requires only a simple magnetic wand. No other special electronic devices are needed. CSA certified for Div. 1 & 2 Groups B, C, D hazardous areas AND C22.2 No. 152 for LEL Combustible Monitors. "END OF SENSOR LIFE" feature warns when sensors are nearing time for replacement. Offset & gain calibration values may be seen on the LCD for tracking sensor degradation with age. Provides continuous digital readout of the engineering units monitored by the sensor. Universal sensor head accepts "plug-in" sensor modules allowing field replacement of sensors without wiring changes. 4-20mA output sends constant 1.5mA "In Cal" signal during calibration periods. 1 minute "Power-Up" & "Post Cal" Delay Modes lock 4-20mA output at 4mA to allow sensor stabilization and prevent erroneous alarm trips. Standard "Fault Supervision" circuitry continuously monitors for failed sensor or missing sensor. 4-20mA output transmits 0mA during Faults. Standard M1 models include the M1/LEL for catalytic bead LEL sensors, the M1/EC for electrochemical sensors and the M1/mA for 4-20mA inputs. Available options include isolated 4-20mA output, 5 amp form "C" HIGH - WARN - FAULT alarm contacts and RS-485 Modbus® interface. GASMAX II + SMART IR Gas Monitor - GASMAX II with new Smart IR sensor delivers advanced infrared combustible gas detection at lower total cost of ownership. Smart Sensor interface. Low total cost of ownership MTBF 5 years CSA Certified for Explosion Proof installations Large graphic display shows value, units, 30-minute trend Non-intrusive “one person” calibration in hazardous area Power-up and post-cal delay eliminates false alarms Options include 5A alarm contacts and MODBUS out Security settings allow locking of critical parameters GASMAX II PID Gas Monitor - GASMAX II PID Gas Monitor with Photoionization Detector for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Fixed point detection of Volatile Organic Compounds & chlorinated hydrocarbons High Range (0-2000ppm) or Low Range (0-20ppm) options Low sensitivity to changes in atmospheric conditions Sensor refurbishment option extends life of PID sensor Dual channel mode allows simultaneous monitoring of O2 or toxic gas “Plug In Smart Sensors” store Cal data, sensor type, range and many other variables. New, or recently calibrated sensor is automatically recognized by the GASMAX/II. CSA certified for Explosion Proof installations Optional USB Interface and software allows configuration of “Smart Sensors” via personal computer. Clock / Calendar time & date stamps calibrations and alarm trips for later recall to the LCD. Large graphic LCD displays Value, Units, User Info, Bar-graph and 30-minute trend. Front panel flashing alarm LED indicators are standard equipment. Simple magnetic wand allows one man sensor calibration in hazardous areas without area declassification. Output transmits 1.5mA In Cal signal during calibrations and 2mA during FAULT conditions. Power-Up & Post Cal delay modes lock output at 4mA until sensor stabilizes; preventing false alarm trips. Security mode allows locking of critical parameters. Options include 5 amp HIGH - WARN - FAULT alarm contacts with RS-485 modbus or isolated outputs. GASMAX ECx Wireless Gas Monitor - Battery-powered wireless gas monitor for oxygen or toxic gas applications. Shows value in engineering units, 30 minute trend and flashing LED alarms. Smart Sensor interface. Designed for Hazardous Areas (NRTL certification pending) One year continuous use on internal D-cell lithium battery Large graphic display shows value, units, 30-minute trend Built-in 900Mhz license-free wireless radio modem Flashing LEDs indicate A1, A2, Fault, In-Cal, RF Rx & Tx Signal strength indication helps ensure reliable link Plug-in Smart Sensors store calibration & history data Range up to 3000ft, or to 20 miles with high-gain antenna Power-up and post-cal delay eliminates false alarms See GASMAX II or IIx for local relays, backlit display & more GASMAX IIx Wireless Single / Dual Channel Gas Monitor - Single or dual channel wireless gas detector. Values, bargraph and trend data on highly visible LCD. 4-20mA outputs available. Smart Sensor interface Designed for hazardous areas (NRTL certification pending) Built-in 900Mhz license-free wireless radio modem Plug-in Smart Sensors store calibration & history data Signal strength indication helps ensure reliable link Simultaneous monitoring of both toxic / O2 and LEL levels Range up to 3000ft, or to 20 miles with high-gain antenna Large graphic display shows value, units, 30-minute trend Security settings allow locking of critical parameters USB Smart Sensor / Monitor Interface - Program Smart Sensors, Educators and GASMAX monitors with this USB-based interface. Requires PC running Microsoft Windows XP Allows use of our proprietary Windows® software to configure GASMAX Transmitter database menus. Saves time over entering data with magnetic wand. Databases may be saved on PC as .sen files for repeat use. Download files from USB Interface to one of 3 devices: Smart Sensor, Educator, or directly to GASMAX Transmitter. GASMAX Transmitter uploads data from Smart Sensor, Educator or directly from USB Interface. Educator stores 6 different databases and is portable for carrying to locations of already installed GASMAX Transmitters. GASMAX LCD indicates database selected by the rotary switch. SENSORS GDS-48 Universal Remote Sensor - New: Remote Sensor for Catalytic Bead, Smart IR or Toxic / Oxyge. Retrofit superior infrared sensor technology into existing catalytic-bead installations! Replace existing catalytic-bead LEL sensors with Smart IR Infrared - no wiring changes! Remote mount catalytic bead LEL sensors at distances in excess of 1000 ft Remote mount electrochemical toxic or oxygen sensors at distances of 25 ft - For greater distances, see the GDS-49 Remote Sensor Transmitter Field-replaceable catalytic bead LEL, infrared & electrochemical sensors modules Standard stainless steel sensor housing; aluminum housing available for corrosive environments Easy interface to GASMAX / EC, GASMAX II monitors and C1 and C2 Protector series controllers GDS-49 Sensor Transmitter - Two-wire Toxic / Oxygen sensor transmitter converts low level electrochemical sensor output into industry standard 4-20mA current loop Field replaceable toxic / oxygen sensor module. Range & target gas configured on sensor module. Improves system noise immunity because low level sensor signals are protected within the metallic sensor head. Industry standard 4-20mA signal may be transmitted thousands of feet or 2-wires. CSA certified for Division 1 & 2 hazardous areas. May be installed as an intrinsically safe device with a barrier, or, explosion-proof for NEMA 7 installations. Easily interfaced to GDS Corp. 1, 2, 8, or 16 channel receiver / display / alarm products. 2-wire 4-20mA signal is nonpolar with protective "steering diode" interface. Standard "Fault Supervision" circuitry continuously monitors for failed or missing sensor. 4-20mA output transmits <2mA during failures. GDS-IR Infrared Point Gas Detector - Dual wavelength design uses infrared radiation to reliably detect combustible gases No routine calibrations required CSA C22.2 No. 152 Performance certified No regular maintenance Fault indications for all failure states Extremely low cost of ownership Oxygen not required to detect combustible gases 3-wire electrical interface offers easy retrofit into existing catalytic detector installations Incorporates the highly reliable dual wavelength concept based on infrared radiation passing through a volume of gas Fail safe operation of vital functions continue even when transmission is severely reduced by dirt on the optics Optional GASMAX/II offers alarm relays, Modbus® RS-485 or isolated 4-20mA SharpEye Triple-IR Optical Flame Detector - Self-contained, triple spectrum flame detector uses advanced detectors and microprocessor-based decision making to reduce false alarms Triple Spectrum Design Sensitivity Selection User Programmable Configuration Highly Immune to False Alarms Automatic and Manual Built-In Test (BIT) Standard 4-wire Connection 4-20mA sink or source (3-4 wires) configuration RS-485 Interface MTBF Minimum 100,000 Hours 3-Year Warranty FM, CSA, ATEX, Gost R & Gost K Approved Hydrogen Model 20/20H also available ACCESSORIES GDS-51A Loop Isolator - Designed to eliminate problems often encountered when terminating current loops Provides continuous 1500 volt CMV isolation between input and output current loops Provides an isolated current analog output capable of driving 20mA through a 750 W load Derives all operating power from the input current loop Contributes less than 1.75 volts of additional loop voltage drop Requires no calibration High density DIN rail mount enclosure is less than 1 inch wide GDS-54 Loop-Powered Indicator - Adds local calibrated engineering-units display to any 4-20mA current loop circuit Operating power derived from 4-20mA current loop Square root extract option available (GDS-54SR) 2.5 volt max voltage drop on standard unit; 5 volt with square root option Large .6 inch tall 4.5 digit LCD readout Selectable decimal points and polarity sign indicator 2 ranges of ZERO & SPAN adjustment allow calibration in engineering units 3˝ active digits plus a selectable "DUMMY 0" least significant digit provide 4˝ digits of display Panel Mount, Explosion Proof, NEMA 4X or PCB packaging is available GDS-55 Loop-Powered Alarm - Designed to initiate an alarm relay contact closure when the 4-20mA loop current goes above or below a given value Operating power derived from the input current loop. Fail Safe S.P.D.T. Form C, 2 amp max dry contacts. Multi-turn alarm set-point adjustment calibrated by setting millivolt value to correspond to desired alarm trip point. Alarm may be configured to trip on increasing or decreasing signals via DIP switch. Latching or auto-reset action set by DIP switch. 3 values of dead-band available via DIP switch. Contributes less than 7.5 volts of additional loop voltage drop. L.E.D. visual alarm condition indicator. High density DIN rail mount enclosure is less than 1 inch wide. Also available in NEMA 4X and NEMA 7. GDS-56 Loop-Powered Indicator with Totalizer - New: Loop-Powered Indicator with linearization, flashing LEDs for A1, A2 and Fault. GDS-56T adds 10-digit totalizer function. Non-intrusive calibration and setup with magnetic wand Easily adds a large sophisticated graphic LCD readout to any 4-20mA loop. Readout includes E-units, bar-graph & trend Operating power is derived from the 4-20mA current loop. Only 4.0 volts consumed from the loop ST-54T Totalizer option available to display up to 10-digit totals Linearizer table allows entry of square-root and custom curves Magnetic keypad allows non-intrusive operator interface Alarm 1, Alarm 2 & FAIL alarm level adjustable trip points flash LED's during alarm conditions Real Time Clock & Calendar time & date stamps alarm events User defined range, resolution, decimal points, E-units & tag ID NRTL certified Explosion-Proof NEMA 4/7 enclosure. Alternate packaging is available

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