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
• IR2100/IR5000 Infrared Point/Open Path Detectors for HC’s
• FL3100 Series Flame Detectors
• Toxic Gas Detectors, both EC Cell and Infrared plus MC600
• G-Series Portable Gas 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, IR2100/IR7000
Infrared Point Gas Detectors, as
well as our proven TS-Series
toxic 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

IR2100/IR7000 TS-Series S4000/S4100C S4000/S4100T HC/H2S Sensors

 Compatible Field Devices

• S4000C/S4100T Intelligent Transmitters

• HC & H2S Sensors
• S104/S106A HC Smart Sensors
• IR2100 Point Infrared Detector
• S4000C/S4100T Intelligent Transmitters
• S214/S216A H2S Smart Sensors
• IR7000 CO2 Infrared Detector
• TS400/TS420 Toxic Gas Detectors
• TS4000 Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector
 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 ppm
 MC600 Key Features

• Six (6) channels of continuous gas detection

– Will accept General Monitors’ HC sensors, H2S sensors,
S4000C/T, S4100C/T, S104/S106A, S214/216A, TS-Series,
IR2100 and IR7000 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 allows
reading functions to you to adjust the
be performed at your intensity of the LCD
fingertips. and LED displays

Optional 95db
sounder can be
integrated into the
system – no need for
external sounder
 MC600 Key Features

Dual redundant
Optional
MODBUS
115/230 VAC
communications
power supply –
provides complete
no need for
external power status and control
capability.
supply
Plug-in signal cards
allow for various
Six 8-amp relays configurations, system
are user expandability and
configurable with simplified maintenance.
full zoning and
voting capability
8-amp fault relay
provides two user
Removable terminal blocks selectable options –
provide ease of installation activated/de-
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 extra
Removable security.
Conduit holes
board makes it can also be used
easier to pull in to mount
wires during detectors directly
installation 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 H 2S direct input

sensors
– Tells the customer when it is time to prepare to replace the
sensors.

• Self-calibration of the HC and H 2S 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
FltRly AC
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
 Engineering Spec’s – www.MC600.com
General Description
• Model MC600 is a microprocessor-
based wall-mounted controller that
provides continuous gas detection for
up to six channels of General
Monitors’ HC, MOS or analog sensor
inputs. Local alarm indication is
provided as well as seven discrete
relays. Dual RS-485 serial
communication utilizes MODBUS
protocol. Signal conditioning cards
shall be plug-in type for maximum
configuration flexibility.

• Engineering Specifications can be

downloaded in Microsoft Word format
from www.mc600.com
 Wastewater Plant Applications
Raw
Sewage
Grit
1 Chamber
Primary Aeration Secondary Chlorine
Dosing To Outfall or
Clarifier Tanks Clarifier
Tertiary
Treatment

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
8. Effluent Sludge Disposal
 Gases/Products used by Process Area

Process Area Gases Products

• Raw Sewage H2S, HC, O2 S4000C/T, TS-Series

• Primary Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000C/T, TS-Series
• Return Activated Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000C/T, TS-Series
• Waste Activated Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000C/T, TS-Series
• Thickened Sludge H2S, HC, O2 S4000C/T, TS-Series
• Digested Sludge HC, O2 S4000CT, TS-Series
• Chemical Additives SO2, Cl2 TS-Series
• Effluent Cl2 TS-Series
 Digester Gas Monitoring

Ground Methane (CH4) gas generated

Flare
from anaerobic digesters also
contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
S4000C Gas Detector
resulting from decomposing
sludge. The H2S gas is usually
removed. Methane gas is used to
Sludge fuel compressors, boilers and
engines. Any unused gas is then
flared off to the atmosphere.
Applications exist for Models
Digester Tank
Sludge S4000C/T 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 S4000T
Intelligent Sensors are
positioned so that during
operation of the compressor any
escaping H2S will be detected.
Model S4000T Intelligent Sensors
are positioned both sides
of the compressor
 Wet/Dry Wells & Lift Stations

S4000C/T 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 required to service these
Sewer or Vault areas, O2 deficiency monitors are
installed to ensure that oxygen levels
do not drop below the regulated levels
needed to sustain life.

Models TS420/TS4000, S4000C/T’s

can all be used for these applications.
 Chlorine Storage Room - Remote Mounting

Cl2 Gas Pipe

TS4000 Base Unit with

LED Display, Remote
Mounted Outside Cl2
Control Storage Room
Cl2 Ton Containers
Panel

TS4000
Interface
Module with J-
Box
 Landfill Vapor Recovery

Landfills produce Methane

and H2S gas generated from
Scrubber Control
Valve decomposing materials. The
S4000C Gas Detector
recovered methane is used
Gas
to fuel compressors, engines
Compressor and co-generation plants.

These facilities provide an

excellent opportunity for
Model S4000C Intelligent
Sensors to detect the
methane gas.

Landfill Gas
Pipeline

Gas Well
Cogeneration
S4000C 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
S4000C 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 or TS-Series Toxic Gas 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 or TS-Series Toxic Gas Sensors, 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 – UL pending
 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.gmigasandflame.com
– www.gmitoxics.com
– www.gmiportables.com