Model MC600
Introducing the Total
Monitoring Solution for
Hydrocarbon, H2S and
Toxic Gases in
Wastewater Plants
Overview….
• An Introduction to General Monitors
• One Stop Customer Shopping
• 24-Hour Global Service & Support
• MC600 Introduction
– System Capability & Flexibility
– Compatible Field Devices
– Available Gases
– Key Features
– Accessories
– Menu & Programming
– On-line Specifications and Support
– Applications
– Summary & Questions
General Monitors – A Worldwide Leader
• Established in 1961 by Dr. Frank Linville
• Two Manufacturing facilities and R&D
Sites - Lake Forest, CA and Ireland
• The Best Service & Sales Support
• World Class Automated SMT
Manufacturing
• Total Quality Management
• JIT Purchasing & ISO-9001:2000 Status
• Worldwide Distribution Channels
• Advanced Proprietary Catalytic Bead,
MOS, EC Cell and IR Sensor Technology
One Stop Customer Shopping
• S4000/S4100 Series Intelligent Sensors for HC’s and H2S
• Integrated Fire and Gas Detection Systems
• IR400/IR5000 Infrared Point/Open Path Detectors for HC’s
• FL3100 Series Flame Detectors
• Toxic Gas Detectors, both EC Cell and Infrared plus MC600
• Gassonic Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detectors
Global Service Anytime, Anywhere
North America 18 Rep Firms
South America 4 Rep Firms
Pacifica 11 Rep Firms
Middle East 7 Rep Firms
Eurafrica 8 Rep Firms
North American Mining 14 Offices
MC600 Introduction
• The MC600 Multi-Channel
Controller from General Monitors
sets a new industry standard for
flexibility, and economy in toxic
and combustible gas monitoring
systems
• The 6-channel MC600 offers
continuous gas monitoring with
either basic HC and H2S sensors,
Smart and Intelligent Sensors,
IR400/IR7000 Infrared Point Gas
Detectors, TS-Series toxic gas
detectors, Gassonic ultrasonic
gas detectors
MC600 System Capability & Flexibility
Alarm LED’s
Back-lit LCD Display’s
Keypad
RS485 Serial
Optional Sounder Communications output
via Dual Redundant
MODBUS
General Monitors Sensor Inputs
IR400/IR7000 TS-Series S4000/S4100C S4000/S4100T HC/H2S Sensors Gassonic
Compatible Field Devices
• S4000CH/S4100C Intelligent Transmitters
• HC & H2S Sensors
• IR400 Point Infrared Detector
• S4000TH/S4100T Intelligent Transmitters
• IR7000 CO2 Infrared Detector
• TS400/TS420 Toxic Gas Detectors
• TS4000H Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector
• Gassonic Observer/Surveyor Ultrasonic Gas Detectors
Available Toxic and Combustible Gases
• Ammonia 0-50, 0-100 ppm
• Combustible Gases/Vapors 0-100% LEL
• Carbon Monoxide 0-100, 0-500 ppm
• Chlorine 0-10, 0-20 ppm
• Chlorine Dioxide 0-3 ppm
• Hydrogen Sulfide 0-20, 0-50 & 0-100 ppm
• Hydrogen Chloride 0-20 ppm
• Nitric Oxide 0-100 ppm
• Nitrogen Dioxide 0-20 ppm
• Oxygen Deficiency 0-25% by Volume
• Ozone 0-1 ppm
• Sulfur Dioxide 0-20, 0-100 ppm
MC600 Key Features
• Six (6) channels of continuous gas detection
– Will accept General Monitors’ HC sensors, H2S sensors,
S4000CH/TH, S4100C/T, TS-Series, IR400, IR7000, Gassonic
Observer, Gassonic Surveyor gas detectors
– No limits to the combination type of gas detector inputs
• Fiberglass Type 4X enclosure with 316 SS trim
– Excellent resistance to sun, rain and corrosion.
• Six (6) individual displays, one for each input with 2 lines of
8 characters per line
– Detailed information provided per input condition
MC600 Key Features
Ready, Fault, Warn,
Alarm LED’s are Up to six channels
daylight readable so of continuous
you can see what’s monitoring for
going on. combustible, toxic
and oxygen
User-friendly deficiency.
interface panel
allows for setup,
calibration and gas Display Setup
reading functions allows you to adjust
to be performed at the intensity of the
your fingertips. LCD and LED
displays
Optional 95db
sounder can be
integrated into the
system – no need for
external sounder
MC600 Key Features
Dual redundant
Optional
115/230 VAC
MODBUS
communications
power supply
provides complete
– no need for
status and control
external power
capability.
supply
Plug-in signal cards
allow for various
Six 8-amp relays configurations,
are user system expandability
configurable and simplified
with full zoning maintenance.
and voting
capability 8-amp fault relay
provides two user
Removable terminal selectable options
blocks provide ease of – activated/de-
installation and wiring. activated during
setup or cal mode
operation
MC600 Key Features
4 mounting
holes for
Optional simple
remote installation.
connector
Lockable
stainless
steel
latches for
Removable extra
Conduit holes
board makes it security.
can also be
easier to pull in used to mount
wires during detectors
installation directly to unit
MC600 Key Features
• Six (6) SPDT relays at 8 amps for Warn, Low Alarm and High
Alarms. They can be configured for three (3) different
Zoning capabilities
– Many combinations of relay outputs to accommodate alarm
capabilities and direct wiring to external horns or alarm lights
• One (1) fault relay
– Used to indicate all faults
• Dual redundant MODBUS communications
– Allows 2 wire communication of MC600 readings, relay actions,
etc. to PLC’s and DCS systems
MC600 Key Features
• Remaining Sensor life Indication on the HC and H2S direct
input sensors
– Tells the customer when it is time to prepare to replace the
sensors.
• Self-calibration of the HC and H2S direct input sensors
– Allows simple, fast calibration of the sensors.
• Removable terminal blocks
– Allows for easy wiring, installation and maintenance
– No need to re-wire when replacing card
MC600 Accessories
• Optional 115 VAC to 24 VDC
internal power supply
– No need to purchase an external
power supply
• Optional 95 db sounder on the front
panel
– No need for external local horn
• Optional remote location of the
front display
– Allows separation of the electronics in
the field to the display in a control
room, etc. (distance limited)
MC600 Menu Overview
Channel 1
Operation Mode
nn %LEL
(or %vv, ppm)
Gas Type
MODE
Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu
Cal Cal Chck Inhibit Setup StupChck Self Tst
ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET
Enter Enter Self Tst Self Tst
Cal Calchck Card Test Display Test
Password Password
Chan #1-8 Chan #1-8
ENTER ENTER
ENTER ENTER ENTER
RESET ENTER
See Section 5.3 On Self Tests
Inhibit
See Sections See Section Chan #1-8
4.5 and 4.6 4.7 on
on Calibration ENTER
Calibration Checks Channel AC Relay AC Zone AC Mbus AC AC CrdTst AC
FltRly
Setups Setups Setups Setups Setups Setups
RS RS RS RS RS RS
See Section
4.8 on ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
Inhibiting
Alarms See Section 5.2 on the Setup Check Menus
Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup
Channels Relays Zoning CardTest Password FltRelay Modbus Ld Dflts
RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET
ENTER ENTER
ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
See Section 4.9 for Basic Setup Menu Tasks, and Section 5.1 for Advanced Setup Menu Tasks
Wastewater Plant Applications
Raw
Sewage
Grit
1 Chamber
Primary Aeration Secondary Chlorine
Dosing To Outfall or
Clarifier Tanks Clarifier Tertiary
Treatment
8
Effluent
2 3
Pump
7 To COGEN or
Bar ground flares
Screens 4
Sludge
Thickener
1. Raw Sewage Methane
2. Primary Sludge 5 Gas Storage
3. Return Activated Sludge
4. Waste Activated Sludge
5. Thickened Sludge Primary Secondary 6
6. Digested Sludge Digester Digester
7. Chemical Additives
Sludge Disposal
8. Effluent
Gases/Products used by Process Area
Process Area Gases Products
1. Raw Sewage H2S, HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
2. Primary Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
3. Return Activated Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
4. Waste Activated Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
5. Thickened Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
6. Digested Sludge HC, O2 S4000CH/TH, TS-Series
7. Chemical Additives SO2, Cl2 TS-Series
8. Effluent Cl2 TS-Series
Digester Gas Monitoring
Ground Methane (CH4) gas generated
Flare
from anaerobic digesters also
contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
S4000CH Gas Detector resulting from decomposing
sludge. The H2S gas is usually
removed. Methane gas is used
to fuel compressors, boilers
Sludge
and engines. Any unused gas is
then flared off to the
atmosphere. Applications exist
Sludge Digester Tank for Models S4000CH/TH and
IR2100 Infrared Point Gas
Detector because of high O2.
The Model IR5000 is also used
for CH4 detection in large waste
treatment plants.
Gas Flowmeter
Sludge Dewatering
De-watering System
Outgoing Sludge Incoming sludge from waste
Incoming
to Incinerator Sludge treatment facilities contains
hydrogen sulfide and methane
gas. The sludge is transported
through a spiral conveyor into
the de-watering system where
the water is removed. The
outgoing conveyor transports
the remaining solids to an
incinerator. Model S4000TH
Intelligent Sensors are
positioned so that during
operation of the compressor
any escaping H2S will be
Model S4000TH Intelligent Sensors
are positioned both sides detected.
of the compressor
Wet/Dry Wells & Lift Stations
S4000CH/TH and TS4000 Wet wells and dry wells are confined
Manhole spaces which can develop a build-
up of H2S and CH4. This gas
concentration can become explosive
and/or toxic to the level of personnel
danger. Because personnel are
Sewer or Vault
required to service these areas, O2
deficiency monitors are installed to
ensure that oxygen levels do not
drop below the regulated levels
needed to sustain life.
Models TS420/TS4000H,
S4000CH/TH’s can all be used for
these applications.
Chlorine Storage Room - Remote Mounting
Cl2 Gas Pipe
TS4000H Base Unit with
LED Display, Remote
Mounted Outside Cl2
Control Storage Room
Cl2 Ton Containers
Panel
TS4000H
Interface
Module with
J-Box
Landfill Vapor Recovery
Landfills produce Methane
and H2S gas generated
Scrubber Control
Valve
from decomposing
S4000CH Gas Detector materials. The recovered
methane is used to fuel
Gas
Compressor compressors, engines and
co-generation plants.
These facilities provide an
excellent opportunity for
Model S4000CH Intelligent
Sensors to detect the
methane gas.
Landfill Gas
Pipeline
Gas Well
Cogeneration
S4000CH Gas Detector
Many sewage treatment facilities
use Methane generated from
digesters to power electrical
generating plants. This power is
used to run the facilities as a
supplement to purchased power
from utility companies. Model
S4000CH Intelligent Sensors are
used to monitor leaks in the co-
generation building.
Low Cost Per Point Safety
• The MC600 when configured with our Highly Reliable
Combustible Gas, MOS/H2S, Toxic Gas and Ultrasonic Sensors,
provides a breakthrough in economical safety monitoring
systems.
• The result is a high performance, low cost per point safety
monitoring system that is easy to install with long life, reducing
safety system life cycle costs, and offering an attractive return on
investment.
MC600 Summary
• The MC600 meets most plant safety requirements and can be
easily scaled to suit the changing needs of tomorrow
• When configured with our Highly Reliable Combustible
Gas/HC, MOS/H2S, Toxic Gas and Ultrasonic Gas Detectors,
the MC600 provides a breakthrough in economical safety
monitoring systems
• Included in its design criteria are:
– Control and annunciation of a wide range of combustible/toxic gases
– Ease of use
– Advanced non-volatile digital logic microprocessor design
– Modularity for easy access, testing and service
– Ability to withstand rugged environmental environments
– Lowest possible cost of ownership
– CSA and CE Marking approved
QUESTIONS
• Call us at 1-800-330-9161 for any questions
• You can obtain data sheets, interactive demo, brochure,
instruction manual, specifications by visiting the
following websites:
– www.MC600.com
– www.generalmonitors.com
– www.gassonic.com