GMC 8364

version 3.0

Data sheet

Gas Measuring and Alarm Systems

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GMC 8364
Data sheet version 3.0

Application The analysis unit GMC 8364 in combination with the series Gas monitor,
Exmonitor and Exmess HC3 detectors has the following functions:
● measuring and displaying the current gas concentration at each
measuring point
● monitoring and signalling an excessive gas concentration
● providing alarm outputs.

Detector Controler

Structure The GMC 8364 comprises the following components:

● detectors
● analysis system comprising:
- GMC 8364
- output card DIO-18 or an additional DIO-32 to connect the alarm relays
- up to 4 sensor input cards AI-16 (16 sensors), or one card AI-8
(8 sensors)
- power supply
● selectable devices e.g.:
- ventilators
- warning lights
- warning signs
- horns
- solenoid valves

Product features ● TÜV-type approval in accordance with VDI 2053

„Ventilation equipment for garages and tunnels“
● up to 64 detectors can be connected
● GMC 8364: 16 freely programmable open collector outputs for connection
to alarm relays. Optional extension to 48 outputs using a DIO-32 card
● programmable for various gases
● 3 alarm outputs per measuring channel
● alarm trigger through adjustable mean time values or instantaneous
values
● alarm trigger when values exceed or fall below limits
● alarm trigger test without test gas
● simple operation through clear text readout in backlit alphanumeric
display
● fault monitoring for:
- sensor defects
- computer defects
● automatic indication of service dates
● turning-off of particular measuring points

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Mode of function ● Inputs to GMC 8364

Up to 64 detectors can be connected to one GMC. There are two types of
cards that can be used here.
- AI-8: up to 8 detectors with 4 - 20 mA signal interface
- AI-16: up to 16 detectors with 4 - 20 mA signal interface
Up to 4 AI-16 cards, but no more than one AI-8 can be connected. Both
cards provide 3 connections for every detector:
- supply voltage 21.7 - 27.8 VDC
- GND
- 4 - 20 mA input
Every detector is protected with a 100 mAT fuse.

● Outputs of GMC 8364

All the outputs of the output cards are designed as open collectors. This
means that in operation each output can directly drive the corresponding
relay (24 V types) with the appropriate load. The outputs for computer
defect and sensor fault are permanently defined, all the other outputs can
be freely defined.
- GMC 8364 + DIO-18: 16 outputs freely programmable
- GMC 8364 + DIO-18 + DIO-32: 48 outputs freely programmable
The relays are assigned functions: fail-safe, saving, blinking (warning
lights), drop out after 2 minutes (horn), resettable using reset button.

● Controller - GMC 8364

Mechanically, the controller is a panel with a housing. All the operating
elements are at the front, together with a two-line backlit LCD display for
programming and displaying measured values. LEDs indicate the current
alarm status of all the measuring points.

● Functions of GMC 8364

The system differentiates between programming a measuring point and
programming the detector mode. The maximum 64 measuring points can
be assigned a total of 10 different detector modes. The following
parameters are defined in detector mode: gas to be measured, measuring
range, and three alarm thresholds. In addition it will ask here if the alarm
should be triggered when either exceeding or falling below a level. A
switching hysteresis can also be entered here. Moreover every threshold
with an instantaneous value can be assigned a turn-on delay in the range
of 0 -200 seconds. Thresholds with mean time values (only alarms 1-3)
can be programmed in the range of 1- 60 minutes. Every measuring point
must be assigned a sensor mode. The three alarm levels of every
measuring point can be freely assigned an output (relay). The system will
normally be operated in its basic configuration with three alarm levels. A
fourth instantaneous threshold value can be assigned to the alarm level 3.
This option can be used if alarm level 3 has been programmed as a mean
time value threshold and should be assigned a further instantaneous
triggering value. For test purposes, the alarms can be triggered in the
whole unit without test gas. Individual measuring points can be excluded
from this alarm test through the use of a password. The System data entry
menu is similarly protected with a password. To ensure device security, the
password can be changed at any time by the operator. If desired, the
system can indicate the next service date.

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Block diagram AI-16 (1) Power supply

Detector
1
GMC 8364

Mux
Keyboard

Detector Display
16
LED field

max. 64 detectors
Detector AI-16 (2)

CAN
Computer
Detector AI-16 (3) Bus

AI-16 (4)

Detector
DIO-18 DIO-32
1

Mux
Mux Mux Mux

Detector
16

14 digital inputs 18 digital outputs 32 digital outputs

Technical specifications Type GMC 8364

● GMC 8364
Measuring max. 64 (corresponds to 4 connected AI-16 modules)
channels see technical specifications AI-16 / AI-8 module

Outputs up to 16 / up to 48
see DIO-18 / DIO-32

Alarm levels - 3+1 freely definable alarm levels per channel

- alarm form:
- freely definable mean time values 0 - 60 min.
- alarm trigger with switch-on delay (0-200 sec.)
- every alarm level can be defined as:
- group alarm for several sensors
- memorising / not memorising
- alarm trigger when exceeding / falling below
- switch-on delayed
- blinking
- resettable

Display elements - two-line LCD display

- LEDs for:
- ready
- error
- programming
- alarm 1
- alarm 2
- alarm 3
- horn

Display elements 4 keys for:

- horn and alarm reset
- guidance through menus
- programming

Supply voltage 21.7 - 28 VDC, SELV

Current input approx. 250 mA DC

Operating temp. 0 - +50°C

Storage temp. -10 ... +50°C

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Technical specifications Type AI - 8 AI - 16

● Detector input cards Measuring channels up to 8 up to 16
AI-8 / AI-16
Suitable detectors Exmonitor, Gasmonitor, Exmess HC3

Max distance to detectors see sensor data sheets

Detector interface - input 4 - 20 mA,
shunt 226 ohm to GND
- sensor power supply 21.7 - 27.6 VDC, SELV
- fuse 100 mA
Operating voltage 21.7 - 27.6 VDC, SELV
Current input dependent on the number of used sensors. See
sensor data sheet for current input of sensors
Operating temperature 0 - +50°C

Storage temperature -10 - +50 °C

● Output card DIO-18

Type GMC 8364

Control inputs external reset

Control voltage inputs 21.7 - 27.6 VDC, SELV

Control currents inputs 10 mA DC per used control input

Control outputs - hardware fault

(Open collector) - software fault

16 outputs freely available

Max. load at outputs up to 27.6 VDC, max. 50 mADC

Operating voltage 21.7 - 27.6 VDC, SELV

Current input no. of used control inputs x 10mA

plus the current input per relays

Operating temperature 0 - +50°C

Storage temperature -10 - +50°C

● Output card DIO-32 Type DIO-32

Control outputs 32 freely programmable

(Open collector)

Max. load at outputs up to 27.6 VDC, max. 50 mADC

Operating voltage 21.7 - 27.6 VDC, SELV

Current input 60 mADC

plus current input per relay

Operating temperature 0 - +50°C

Storage temperature -10 - +50°C

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Mechanical specifications
● GMC 8364
Design panel housing

Weight approx. 500 g

Dimensions (H x W x D) 72 x 144 x 148 mm

Mounting cut-out (H x W) 68 x 138 mm

Terminals 1.5 mm2

Enclosure material flame-resistant Noryl

Protection class IP 30

(Cut-out 68 mm)

(Cut-out 138 mm)

● Sensor input cards

AI-8 / AI-16 Type AI - 8 AI - 16

Design suitable for mounting rails

Dimensions (H x W x D) 70 x 156 x 76 mm

Weight approx. 150 g approx. 200g

Terminals 1.5 mm2

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Mechanical specifications
● Output card DIO-18 Weight approx. 180 g

Design suitable for mounting rails

Dimensions (H x W x D) 70 x 156 x 76 mm

Terminals 1.5 mm2

● Output card DIO-32

Weight approx. 230 g

Design suitable for mounting rails

Dimensions (H x W x D) 70 x 156 x 76 mm

Terminals 1.5 mm2

Approval Type approval certificate in accordance with VDI 2053 (Ventilation equipment
for garages und tunnels) in combination with the sensor Gasmonitor CO-500.
Inspection no. 432-987996, TÜV Rheinland.

Safety The following standards guarantee ultimate appliance safety:

● EN 50081-1 01/1992 EMC - emitted interference
● EN 50082-2 02/1995 EMC - interference immunity
● EN 61010-1 03/1994 low voltage guideline
● EN 60439-1 04/1994 low voltage guideline

Equipment ● horns
● warning lights
● warning signs
● warning signs with integrated emergency power supply
● solenoid valves
● power supply
● central emergency power supply unit comprising:
- battery charger
- battery packs with appropriate capacity
● test gas kit

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Service Everything from one source - from project development to the installation of
your new gas alarm unit. Guaranteed by our comprehensive sales and service
network. Call us for the address of your local contact partner. Our after-sales
technicians will be pleased to assist you with hands-on help and advice.

Our sales and service engineers will help you with your measurment and
Custom-made control problems. A wide range of units, appliances, enclosures and
equipment equipment, and many years of experience in the field allow us to develop and
construct a measuring system for your very special requirements.

Bieler + Lang GmbH

Gasmess- und Warnsysteme

Postfach 1129, 77842 Achern

Oberkirchstr. 19-21, 77855 Achern

Telefon (0 78 41) 69 37 - 0
Telefax (0 78 41) 69 37 - 99
e-Mail [email protected]

Internet: www.bieler-lang.de

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