18
4.3 Control Units
Rack Mounted Unit MEP*R
Less than 6VA

Fault relay:

SPCO, Energises in
fault mode

Alarm relay:

High current SPCO,
Low current DPCO, Energised in
normal mode releases on fault or
alarm
Terminal block on the rear of the
rack unit.
19” rack unit to hold up to 14
controls.
Alarm relay de-energises
Fault relay energises
Alarm relay de-energises
Alarm relay de-energises
Fault relay energises
Free Standing Unit MEP*L
Less than 7VA
Alarm relay
DPCO relay, energised in normal
mode, releases on fault or alarm
Screw terminal in the base of the
case.
IP20 enclosure. Optional DIN rail
mounting or wall mounting.
Alarm relay de-energises
Alarm relay de-energises
Alarm relay de-energises
EN61010-1
1: 220/240V ±10%, 50/60Hz
2: 110/120V ±10%, 50/60Hz
See Table 2.1 for relay ratings
To take wires up to 1.5mm2
See Figure 2.7 for wiring details
Mains input and sensor connections are fully floating with respect to earth.
The earth terminal on the freestanding unit and the rack must be earthed.
Units MEP*L and MEP*R are intrinsically safe.
See table 2.2 for certificate details.
Approximately 11.5V 20mA maximum
-10ºC to 65ºC
The units must be left to warm up for 15 minutes before being exposed
to sub-zero temperatures.
Maximum altitude : 2000m
Maximum humidity : 95%
CAT II (264V a.c. MAX) Pollution 2
CAT III (132V a.c. MAX) Pollution 2
3 LEDs
Green = Normal
Red = Alarm
Amber = Fault
At least one LED should be on at any time.
A fault is indicated if too much, or too little current is taken by the head
amplifier, indicating a short circuit or an open circuit.

a) Test Alarm Simulates the alarm condition by stopping the pulses.

b) Test Fault simulates a short circuit in the cable between control

room and the head amplifier, fault and alarm is indicated.

1-10 seconds. Preset on front panel (20 turns span)
Returns to normal approx. 200ms after alarm is cleared.
BS EN61326: 1998 (Emissions) for Class B Equipment
BSEN61326: 1998 (Immunity) for continuous unmonitored operation in
industrial locations
Supply:
Power consumption:
Output:
Connections:
Earthing:
Intrinsic safety:
Output to Head Amplifier:
Temperature Range:
Housing:
Environment:
Installation Category:
Indicators:
Fault Indication:
Test Switch:
Alarm Delay:
Reset:
E.M.C.
L.V.D.