M070010 Gasmaster III Manual Iss 1

Crowcon Gasmaster
1 to 4 channel gas detection control panel
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
M070010
Issue 1
July 2013
The equipment described in this manual may have mains voltages applied to it.
Ensure correct safety procedures are adopted before working on the equipment.
The equipment described in this manual is designed for the detection of flammable
and/or toxic gases. Detectors may be sited in hazardous areas. Ensure local safety
procedures are adopted before carrying out any maintenance or calibration work.
The equipment described in this manual may be connected to remote alarms and/
or shutdown systems. Ensure that local operating procedures are adopted before
carrying out any maintenance or calibration work.
This product has been tested and found to comply

with the European Directive 2004/108/EC and the EMC
requirements of EN50270. It also complies with the
Council Directive 2006/95/EC relating to electrical safety
and the Low Voltage Directive. It conforms to the CE
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd

2 Blacklands Way, Abingdon
OX14 1DY UK
Tel. +44 (0)1235 557700
Fax. +44 (0)1235 557749
www.crowcon.com
Email: [email protected]
Copyright Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd 2013
All rights are reserved. No part of the document
may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to
another language without the prior written consent of
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd.
Publication number: M070010
First edition: July 2013
GasMaster Contents
Contents
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.2 System Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.1 About Gasmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.3 Detector Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4.4 Changing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.3 Instructions for use as part of an

ATEX approved system . . . . . . . . . 2
4.5 Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . 36
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.7 Service card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.6 Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.8 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.1 Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Adding an input module. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Installing gas and fire detectors . . 6
2.6 Installing output devices . . . . . . . . 6
2.7 Connecting mains power . . . . . . . 6
2.8 Connecting input devices . . . . . . . 7
2.9 Connecting output devices . . . . . 11
Appendix A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Appendix B: Spare Parts and Accessories . . 39
Appendix C: Display characters. . . . . . . . . . 40
Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Regional addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.10 Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.11 Battery back-up times . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Gasmaster Operator Panel . . . . . 17
3.2 Gasmaster start up sequence . . . 19
3.3 How to adjust display contrast . . 19
3.4 How to display Instrument serial
number and system identity . . . . 19
3.5 Using the menu system . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Inhibiting channels . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.7 Using the Control Panel in
Supervisor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.8 In the event of an alarm . . . . . . . 22
3.9 mV channels: Pellistor saver mode22
3.10 In the event of a fault . . . . . . . . 23
3.11 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . 23
4. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.1 Functional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
GasMaster Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 About Gasmaster
Gasmaster is a gas and fire control panel,
designed to monitor remote gas and fire detectors. Gasmaster can also monitor flame detectors
as well as Crowcon's ESU product. The status
of each input is displayed on a large, clear LCD
display, and alarms or faults are indicated by clear
LEDs and an integral sounder.
Relay outputs are provided for alarms and faults,
as well as dedicated outputs for audible visual
alarms. An RS-485 Modbus output is provided for
two-wire transfer of all data to industry-standard
control systems.
Gasmaster logs all alarm and fault events so that
they can be investigated at a later stage using
Gasmaster PC software.
3 provides instructions for day-to-day operation

of Gasmaster as well as detailed information on
system configuration.
Warning
Regular maintenance of any safety system is
essential, and failure to maintain the system
according to these instructions could result
in failures which could lead to harm to plant
and/or personnel or even death. Details of
the requirements for Gasmaster systems are
provided in section 4.
There are separate appendices for systems specification and spare parts identification.
There are two versions of Gasmaster:

Gasmaster 1 - single channel unit for one
gas detector, fire zone or ESU sampling

device.
Gasmaster 4 - four channel unit for one
to four gas detectors, fire zones or ESU

sampling devices.
Gasmaster 1 is identifiable from Gasmaster 4 by

having only a single channel display (see figure
3.2, page 18) and a de-populated terminal PCB.
All operating functions are identical to Gasmater 4.
Gasmaster is designed for simple operation, and
all day-to-day functions can be performed from
the front panel. Please refer to section 3 for
details on display operation.
1.2 About this manual

The manual is divided into sections which detail
procedures for installing, operating and maintaining Gasmaster. Gasmaster is a safety system and
it is essential that all instructions are correctly
followed.
Details of the types of device that can be connected to Gasmaster are shown in section 2,
along with typical connection diagrams. Section
1
Introduction GasMaster
CERTIFIED PRODUCT
NO MODIFICATIONS PERMITTED
WITHOUT APPROVAL OF
AUTHORISED
PERSON
CERTIFIED PRODUCT
NO MODIFICATIONS PERMITTED
HAZARDOUS
AREA
WITHOUT APPROVAL
OF
AUTHORISED PERSON
EXAMPLES OF SAFE AREA APPARATUS
1.3 Instructions
for use as part
SAFE AREA
of
an
ATEX
approved
system
HAZARDOUS AREA
SAFE AREA
CROWCON GASMONITOR SYSTEM

CROWCON GASMASTER SYSTEMS
CROWCON
VORTEX SYSTEMS
CROWCON
GASMONITOR
SYSTEM
CROWCON GASMASTER SYSTEMS
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
INSTALLER
CROWCON VORTEX
SYSTEMS
TO ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT ABOVE
COMPLIES WITH
NOTE
7.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
INSTALLER
TO ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT ABOVE
COMPLIES WITH NOTE 7.
EXAMPLES OF SAFE AREA APPARATUS
ANY SINGLE CHANNEL SHUNT ZENER DIODE SAFETY BARRIER WHICH IS ATEX CERTIFIED
BY BASEEFA OR ANY EC APPROVED CERTIFICATION BODY TO
[Ex ia Ga] IIC HAVING THE FOLLOWING OR LOWER OUTPUT PARAMETERS;
SINGLE
SHUNT
ZENERWATTS.
DIODEOINSAFETY
BARRIER WHICH IS ATEX CERTIFIED
UANY
VOLTS,CHANNEL
I =93mA OAND
P =0.66
ANY SAFETY
O=28
BY BASEEFA
ORTHE
ANYOUTPUT
EC APPROVED
CERTIFICATION
BODYBYTOA RESISTOR
BARRIER
USED
CURRENT
MUST BE LIMITED
[ExSUCH
ia Ga]THAT
IIC HAVING
`R'
I = U /RTHE
O FOLLOWING
O OR LOWER OUTPUT PARAMETERS;
U O=28 VOLTS, I =93mA OAND P =0.66 WATTS. OIN ANY SAFETY
BARRIER USED THE OUTPUT CURRENT MUST BE LIMITED BY A RESISTOR
`R' SUCH THAT I = U /R O
O
Gasmaster is approved according to the 94/9/EC

SAFE AREA APPARATUS
NOTE 7
ATEX Directive when used as part of a system with
SAFE AREA APPARATUS
UNSPECIFIED
EXCEPT THAT
intrinsically safe gas detectors and I.S. barriers. NOTE
IT MUST
7 NOT BE SUPPLIED
FROM,
NOR CONTAIN
UNDER
UNSPECIFIED
EXCEPT THAT
NORMAL
OR ABNORMAL
IT MUST NOT
BE SUPPLIED
Gasmaster has been certified according to EN60079CONDITIONS
A SOURCE
0F
FROM, NOR CONTAIN
UNDER
OPTIONAL SCREEN
POTENTIAL
RESPECT
25:2010 Explosive atmospheres - Intrinsically safe
NORMAL ORWITH
ABNORMAL
TO
EARTH IN EXCESS
OF 0F
CONDITIONS
A
SOURCE
OPTIONAL
SCREEN systems.
electrical
250
VOLTS R.M.S.
POTENTIAL
WITH OR
RESPECT
Certificate reference: Baseefa05Y0090/1

ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS AREA GAS DETECTORS (ONLY 1 DETECTOR PER ZENER BARRIER)
TYPE TXGARD IS+, CERTIFICATION No: BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE
XGARD,
CERTIFICATION
BASEEFA 04ATEX0115,
EITHER AN (ONLY
OXYGEN
OR A TOXICPER
SENSOR
ANY ONE
OF THE
FOLLOWINGNo.
HAZARDOUS
AREA GAS DETECTORS
1 DETECTOR
ZENER BARRIER)
TYPE TXGARD IS,
IS+,CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATIONNo.
No:BASEEFA
BASEEFA03ATEX0063X
08ATEX0069X, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TXGARDCERTIFICATION
IS OXYGEN, CERTIFICATION
BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X
TYPE XGARD,
No. BASEEFANo.
04ATEX0115,
EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE TXGARD IS, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
NOTES:TYPE
TXGARD IS OXYGEN, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X
TABLE 1: CABLE PARAMETERS

GROUP CAPACITANCE
INDUCTANCE
TABLE 1: CABLE PARAMETERS
uF
mH
GROUP
CAPACITANCE
INDUCTANCE
TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X
250
VOLTSIND.C.
TO EARTH
EXCESS OF
250 VOLTS R.M.S. OR
250 VOLTS D.C.
IIC
HAZARDOUS AREA
mH
3.11
TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X
IIB
0.186
9.35
IIC
0.062
3.11
IIA
0.496
24.95
IIB
0.186
9.35
XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 04ATEX0115
Gasmaster must be installed in the safe area only,

but is certified for connection to Intrinsically Safe
gas detectors installed in Zone 0, 1 or 2 hazardareas when connected5. THEby
a AREAsafety
1. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITous
IN THE HAZARDOUS
HAZARDOUS
CABLE MAY BE; barrier.
AREA MUST BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING
1) A SEPARATE CABLE,
NOTES:AN A.C. TEST VOLTAGEInstallation
OF 500 VOLTS R.M.S.
2) INSTALLED AS
A SEPERATELY
SCREENED
CIRCUIT IN A TYPE A
must be in accordance
with
the
instruc1. THE
CIRCUITOFINTHE
THEAPPARATUS
HAZARDOUS
5. THE
HAZARDOUS
AREA CABLE MAY BE;
TOELECTRICAL
EARTH OR FRAME
MULTICORE
CABLE,
AREAONE
MUST
BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING
CABLE, A TYPE B MULTICORE CABLE, FIXED AND
FOR
MINUTE.
OR1)3)A ASEPARATE
CIRCUIT WITHIN
tions
shown
below.
AN A.C.
TEST VOLTAGE
500 VOLTS R.M.S.
2)EFFECTIVELY
INSTALLED AS
A SEPERATELY
SCREENED
CIRCUIT
IN A TYPE
2. THE
CAPACITANCE
ANDOF
INDUCTANCE
OR INDUCTANCE/
PROTECTED
AGAINST
DAMAGE,
PROVIDED
THATA THE
TO
EARTH ORL/R
FRAME
RESISTANCE
RATIOOFOFTHE
THEAPPARATUS
HAZARDOUS AREA
FOR
ONEMUST
MINUTE.
CABLES
NOT EXCEED THE VALUES SHOWN IN
2. THE
CAPACITANCE
AND INDUCTANCE OR INDUCTANCE/
TABLE
1
RESISTANCE
L/R
RATIO
OF
THE
HAZARDOUS
AREA PRODUCT
3. THE INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY
WITH
NATIONAL
CERTIFIED
CABLES MUST NOT
THE
VALUES EN60079-14:2008)
SHOWN IN
REQUIREMENTS
(EG.EXCEED
CODE
PRACTICE
NOOF
MODIFICATIONS
PERMITTED
TABLE 1
4. THE SYSTEM MUST BE MARKED WITH
A DURABLEAPPROVAL
LABEL, NORMALLY
WITHOUT
OF
3. THE INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH NATIONAL
AFFIXED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE PRINCIPAL
ITEM OF ELECTRICAL
AUTHORISED
PERSON
REQUIREMENTS (EG. CODE OF PRACTICE
EN60079-14:2008)
APPARATUS IN THE SYSTEM, OR AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE
4.INTRINSICALLY
THE SYSTEM MUST
BE
MARKED
WITH
A
DURABLE
LABEL,
NORMALLY
SAFE AND NON INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUITS. THIS
AFFIXED ON
OR ADJACENT
TO THE PRINCIPAL
ITEM OF ELECTRICAL
MARKING
SHALL
INCLUDE "BASEEFA
SYSTEM CERTIFICATE
APPARATUS
THE SYSTEM, OR AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE
NUMBER No.IN
Baseefa05Y0090".
INTRINSICALLY SAFE AND NON INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUITS. THIS
MARKING SHALL INCLUDE "BASEEFA SYSTEM CERTIFICATE
NUMBER No. Baseefa05Y0090".
uF
0.062
IIA
IIC
0.496
0.046
24.95
3.09
XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 04ATEX0115
IIB
0.170
9.33
IIC
0.046
3.09
IIA
0.480
24.93
IIB
0.170
9.33
TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
IIA
IIC
0.480
0.009
24.93
4.2
TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
MULTICORE
CABLE,
PEAK
VOLTAGE
OF ANY CIRCUIT CONTAINED WITHIN THE TYPE B
ORMULTICORE
3) A CIRCUITDOES
WITHIN
TYPE B MULTICORE
CABLE,
FIXED
AND
NOTA EXCEED
60 VOLTS.(THE
CABLE
TYPES
EFFECTIVELY
PROTECTED
AGAINST
PROVIDED THAT THE
ARE
AS DEFINED
IN CLAUSE
12.2.2.8DAMAGE,
OF EN60079-14:2008)
PEAK
VOLTAGE
OF ANY
CONTAINED
TYPE B
6. THE BARRIER EARTH
MUSTCIRCUIT
BE CONNECTED
VIAWITHIN
A HIGH THE
INTEGRITY
MULTICORE USING
DOES NOT
EXCEED 60 CONDUCTOR
VOLTS.(THE CABLE
TYPES TO A 4mm
CONNECTION,
AN INSULATED
EQUIVALENT
ARE ASCONDUCTOR,
DEFINED IN CLAUSE
12.2.2.8
EN60079-14:2008)
COPPER
SUCH THAT
THEOF
IMPEDANCE
FROM THE POINT
6.OF
THE
BARRIER EARTH
MUST
BE CONNECTED
VIA AEARTH,
HIGH INTEGRITY
CONNECTION,
TO THE
MAIN
POWER SYSTEM
IS LESS THAN
CONNECTION,
USING AN INSULATED CONDUCTOR EQUIVALENT TO A 4mm
1 OHM.
COPPER CONDUCTOR, SUCH THAT THE IMPEDANCE FROM THE POINT
OF CONNECTION, TO THE MAIN POWER SYSTEM EARTH, IS LESS THAN
1 OHM.
IIB
0.133
12.6
IIC
0.009
4.2
IIA
0.443
33.6
IIB
0.133
12.6
TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X
2
IIA
IIC
0.443
0.024
33.6
4.2
TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X

2
SAFE AREA
ANY SINGLE CHANNEL SHUNT ZENER DIODE SAFETY BARRIER WHICH IS ATEX CERTIFIED
BY BASEEFA OR ANY EC APPROVED CERTIFICATION BODY TO
[Ex ia Ga] IIC HAVING THE FOLLOWING OR LOWER OUTPUT PARAMETERS;
U O=28 VOLTS, I =93mA OAND P =0.66 WATTS. OIN ANY SAFETY
BARRIER USED THE OUTPUT CURRENT MUST BE LIMITED BY A RESISTOR
`R' SUCH THAT I = U /R O
O
OPTIONAL SCREEN
L/R RATIO
uH/OHM
L/R RATIO
uH/OHM
53
200
53
422
200
422
53
200
53
422
200
422
53
200
53
422
200
422
53
IIB
IIC
IIA
IIB
0.148
0.024
0.458
0.148
12.6
4.2
33.6
12.6
200
53
422
200
IIA
0.458
33.6
422
EXAMPLES OF SA
CROWCON
CROWCON
CROWCO
IT IS THE RESPONSI
TO ENSURE THA
COM
SAFE AREA APPARATUS

NOTE 7
UNSPECIFIED EXCEPT THAT
IT MUST NOT BE SUPPLIED
FROM, NOR CONTAIN UNDER
NORMAL OR ABNORMAL
CONDITIONS A SOURCE 0F
POTENTIAL WITH RESPECT
TO EARTH IN EXCESS OF
250 VOLTS R.M.S. OR
250 VOLTS D.C.
TABLE 1: C
GROUP CAPACITA
uF
TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN
ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS AREA GAS DETECTORS (ONLY 1 DETECTOR PER ZENER BARRIER)
TYPE TXGARD IS+, CERTIFICATION No: BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE XGARD, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 04ATEX0115, EITHER AN OXYGEN OR A TOXIC SENSOR
TYPE TXGARD IS, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X
TYPE TXGARD IS OXYGEN, CERTIFICATION No. BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X
NOTES:1. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE HAZARDOUS
AREA MUST BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING
AN A.C. TEST VOLTAGE OF 500 VOLTS R.M.S.
TO EARTH OR FRAME OF THE APPARATUS
FOR ONE MINUTE.
2. THE CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE OR INDUCTANCE/
RESISTANCE L/R RATIO OF THE HAZARDOUS AREA
CABLES MUST NOT EXCEED THE VALUES SHOWN IN
TABLE 1
3. THE INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH NATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS (EG. CODE OF PRACTICE EN60079-14:2008)
4. THE SYSTEM MUST BE MARKED WITH A DURABLE LABEL, NORMALLY
AFFIXED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE PRINCIPAL ITEM OF ELECTRICAL
APPARATUS IN THE SYSTEM, OR AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE
INTRINSICALLY SAFE AND NON INTRINSICALLY SAFE CIRCUITS. THIS
MARKING SHALL INCLUDE "BASEEFA SYSTEM CERTIFICATE
NUMBER No. Baseefa05Y0090".
5. THE HAZARDOUS AREA CABLE MAY BE;

1) A SEPARATE CABLE,
2) INSTALLED AS A SEPERATELY SCREENED CIRCUIT IN A TYPE A
MULTICORE CABLE,
OR 3) A CIRCUIT WITHIN A TYPE B MULTICORE CABLE, FIXED AND
EFFECTIVELY PROTECTED AGAINST DAMAGE, PROVIDED THAT THE
PEAK VOLTAGE OF ANY CIRCUIT CONTAINED WITHIN THE TYPE B
MULTICORE DOES NOT EXCEED 60 VOLTS.(THE CABLE TYPES
ARE AS DEFINED IN CLAUSE 12.2.2.8 OF EN60079-14:2008)
6. THE BARRIER EARTH MUST BE CONNECTED VIA A HIGH INTEGRITY
CONNECTION, USING AN INSULATED CONDUCTOR EQUIVALENT TO A 4mm
COPPER CONDUCTOR, SUCH THAT THE IMPEDANCE FROM THE POINT
OF CONNECTION, TO THE MAIN POWER SYSTEM EARTH, IS LESS THAN
1 OHM.
IIC
0.06
IIB
0.18
IIA
0.49
XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS
IIC
0.04
IIB
0.17
IIA
0.48
TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECT
IIC
0.00
IIB
0.13
IIA
0.44
TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETE

2
IIC
0.02
IIB
0.14
IIA
0.45
GasMaster Installation
2. Installation
Please read this first
Before commencing the installation and commisioning of your Gasmaster system, please read
through the following information which will
guide you through the whole process.
The installation instructions contained in this
section are for a pre-configured Gasmaster.
For instructions on installing and commissioning
gas and fire detectors, please follow the user
manual instructions supplied with the detectors.
Alternatively contact Crowcon for advice.
To complete the installation of your Gasmaster
system you will need to use the Operator panel
and Menu. Full instructions can be found in section III. Operation, you are advised to familiarise
yourself with the operator buttons on the front
panel and the menu structure, see page 25. Some
configuration steps may require you to enter
Supervisor mode. Crowcon advises that personnel
familiar with installing and commisioning gas and
fire detection systems carry out this part.
If you have purchased a Gasmaster 1
Please follow the instructions in this section but
ignore the reference to additional channels.
If you have purchased a non-configured
Gasmaster 4
Please follow the installation instructions for a
pre-configured Gasmaster 4. Additional information on setting-up your Gasmaster system can be
found in section III. Operation.
Step-by-step instructions
The installation and commissioning of your
Gasmaster system is presented in easy to follow
instructions. A summary table of contents detailing a typical sequence of installation steps is
shown below. Depending on your configuration
some or part of each step may be omitted.
Warning: Gasmaster is not certified for use

in hazardous areas, but may be connected
to detectors and/or alarm devices which are
installed in a hazardous area. Instructions for
field devices must be closely observed when
installing a Gasmaster system.
2.1 Before installation
2.2 General
2.3 Mounting
2.4 Cabling requirements
2.5 Installing gas and fire detectors
2.6 Installing output devices
2.7 Connecting mains power
2.8 Connecting input devices
2.8.1 Two wire 4-20mA devices
2.8.2 Three wire 4-20mA devices
2.8.3 mV bridge pellistor detectors.
2.8.4 Heat/smoke detectors
2.8.5 Environmental Sampling Unit
(ESU)
2.8.6 Flame detectors
2.8.7 Remote inhibit and accept/

reset inputs
2.9 Connecting output devices
2.9.1 Audible visual alarms
2.9.2 Common relay connections
2.9.3 Channel relay connections
2.9.4 Analogue outputs
2.9.5 RS485 communications
2.10 Applying power
2.11 Battery back-up time/
power calculations
2.12 Commissioning
2.12.1 Commissioning mV pellistor
detectors
2.12.2 Zero adjustment and calibration
2.12.3 Testing fire channels
2.12.4 Testing ESU channels
Installation GasMaster
2.1 Before installation
Front cover
Before carrying out any installation work,

ensure that local regulations and site procedures are followed. Further advice is available from Crowcon if required.
Gasmaster is intended for use in non hazardous
areas. Gas and fire detectors may be mounted in
potentially flammable atmospheres using appropriate barrier devices where necessary. Check the
equipment to be installed is suitable for the area
classification. Please refer to instrument installation manuals for information on location.
Crowcon recommends the installation of
Gasmaster be carried out by people with experience of installing electrical equipment in potentially hazardous areas.
2.2 General
Display
Display
chassis
Figure 2.1 shows the internal arrangement of a

Gasmaster system. The front cover is removed
by unscrewing the four screws and carefully
disconnecting the two-pole sounder connector
from the display PCB . The front cover can
either be supported by the case using one of the
retaining screws, or removed completely and
placed in a safe location. Two separate chassis
support the display PCB and batteries which supports the display PCB and batteries . The
terminal PCB contains the input modules, and
all of the input and output terminals. The display
PCB is connected to the terminal PCB via a
50-way ribbon connector, and is hinged on the
left side so that it can be moved to provide access
to the detector input terminals. Most terminals
are accessible once the display PCB is moved and
the batteries are removed. If necessary the two
chassis can be removed for easier terminal access.
In order to remove the display chassis, the display
PCB ribbon connector must first be carefully unplugged. Care should be taken when re-fitting
4
Chassis plate
Input
modules
plug in to
terminal
PCB
This section describes how to get started with

a Gasmaster 4 or Gasmaster 1 system that has
been pre-configured for the detectors supplied.
Figures 2.1, 2.2 and 2.5 show the internal structure of Gasmaster.
See the Specification and Inspection Certificate
provided with your system for full details of its
configuration.
Batteries
PCB
Terminal PCB
Gland
knock outs
Optional

comms port
Figure 2.1 Exploded view of Gasmaster
the display PCB so as not to damage the connector or ribbon cable.

Six punched cable gland knock-outs are provided on the top and bottom of the enclosure.
The knock-outs are suitable for M20, 1/2"NPT
or PG13.5 cable glands. To remove Knock-outs,
tap around the edge of the recessed flange using
a small hammer and a screwdriver. The knocks
outs should then come away from the enclosure.
Knock-outs should be removed prior to mounting
Gasmaster and great care must be taken to avoid
damaging internal components.
Power supply
Gasmaster comes fitted with an auto-ranging
power supply suitable for 100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz
operation. This provides a nominal 24 V dc supply
with a maximum power of 60 W. Alternatively
Gasmaster can be powered from an external 24
V dc supply, a maximum 60 W supply is required.
Gasmaster must never be connected to ac
and dc supplies at the same time.
Each detector input is short-circuit protected.

Self-resetting polyfuses are fitted to the 24 V
power supply which will cut power in the event
of a cabling fault, and automatically reset when
the fault is corrected. Detectors with a maximum
consumption of 500 mA may be connected.
Circuit breaker
If the equipment is permanently connected to
a mains supply then a dedicated circuit breaker
must be included in the installation, to comply
with EN 61010-1. The circuit breaker must be
close to Gasmaster, in easy reach of the operator.
It must be marked as the disconnecting device for
the Gasmaster system, and the ON and OFF positions must be clearly marked.
The circuit breaker must comply with the relevant
requirements of IEC60947-1 and IEC60947-3.
The protective earth must not be disconnected
even when the breaker is activated.
Gasmaster should be removed before drilling

the mounting holes.
Nylon bushes suitable for up to 5mm screws are
fitted within the Gasmaster mounting points.
Ensure these bushes are present when mounting
as they are essential to maintain the ingress protection of the enclosure.
278
110
120
77
5
214
Short circuit protection
sounder connector from the display PCB. The

cover should be placed in a secure location. It is
recommended that Gasmaster is positioned by
hand in the desired location, and a pencil used to
mark the mounting hole positions.
288
The Gasmaster power supply contains no user

replaceable fuses.
Mounting holes
Figure 2.3 Dimensional view of Gasmaster with

Batteries
mounting holes shown
2.4 Cabling requirements

Battery connection
diagram
Figure 2.2 Gasmaster chassis plate with display
Cabling to Gasmaster and detectors must be in

accordance with the recognised standards of the
appropriate authority in the country concerned,
and must meet the electrical requirements of the
detector.

PCB board and batteries.
2.3 Mounting
All Gasmaster systems should be installed in a
safe area. Consider location, cabling and earthing
requirements.
Figure 2.3 provides a dimensional view of
Gasmaster. To access the mounting points, first
remove the front cover by unscrewing the fixings
labelled in figure 2.1. Carefully remove the
Explosion-proof (Exd) devices
Crowcon recommends the use of steel wire

armoured (SWA) cable. Suitable explosionproof glands must be used.
Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) devices
Crowcon recommends the use of twisted pair

cable with overall screen and sheath. Suitable
weatherproof glands must be used. I.S. devices must be used with a suitable Zener Barrier
or Galvanic Isolator when used in a hazardous
area.
Fire detectors,
Crowcon recommends the use of twisted-pair

cable, screened with an overall protective
sheath that is fireproof, for example, Pirelli
FP200 or similar. A 1K8 end-of-line resistor
must be fitted to the last detector on each
conventional smoke or heat detector loop.
Alternative cabling techniques, such as steel conduit, may be acceptable provided that appropriate
standards are met.
The minimum acceptable supply voltage measured at the detector and the maximum current
drawn by that detector is different for each
device. Please refer to the relevant Installation,
Operating and Maintenance Instructions provided
with each detector to calculate the maximum
cable distances allowed for different cable types.
The maximum cable distance allowed is dependent upon the installation, for example, whether
Zener Barriers or Galvanic Isolators are required
(for I.S. devices) or not.
8.0
When calculating maximum cable distances for

detectors, assume a minimum supply of 19 V and
a sense resistance of 98 (39 for convential
fire channels).
6.2
Table 1: Typical cable characteristics
op
c.s.a
(mm2)*
4.2
6.0
0.5 (20)
Resistance ( per km)

Cable
39.0
Loop
78.0
1.0 (17)
18.1
36.2
1.5 (15)
12.1
24.2
2.5 (13)
8.0
16.0
Screened cable with the screen terminated

inside the enclosure via a metal tag attached
to the gland.
Screened cable using an EMC gland where
the screen is terminated to the enclosure via
the gland.
For detectors, 4-20 mA outputs and RS485 terminations: screened cable where the
screen is connected to the SCR terminal on
the appropriate terminal strip.
2.5 Installing gas and fire

detectors
Install gas and fire detectors as per instrument
installation manuals, paying attention to location
and cabling requirements. For ESU devices please
refer to installation manual provided.
2.6 Installing output devices

Gasmaster can drive 12 V dc or 24 V dc audible visual alarms directly via the Audible Visual
drive terminals on the terminal PCB. Relays are
provided for switching additional outputs, and
12V dc or 24 V dc 200 mA auxiliary supplies are
available adjacent to each block of relay terminals
for switching low power devices. Section 2.9
provides detailed information on connections to
output devices.
2.7 Connecting mains power

Connect the external power supply using the two
part screw terminals, refer to Figures 2.4 and 2.5.
Gasmaster must be earthed either at the power
connector earth terminal (see Figure 2.4) or using
the stud on top of the enclosure.
*Approximate c.s.a. in awg given in brackets.
Cable lengths should be calculated according to

the equations defined in the detector instructions
sheet and the cable and Gasmaster characteristics
specified above.
There are a number of suitable ways of terminating cables and glands to Gasmaster dependant on
the cable and gland type:
Figure 2.4 Mains connection terminals on terminal
PCB
Pb
CROWCON
Steel wire-armoured (SWA) cable and glands

with electrical termination of the armour to
the enclosure via the gland.
Mains supply
Input modules
Detector input
terminals
Common relay terminals
Pb
CROWCON
Channel
relay
terminals
Display PCB
connector
24 V dc supply.
Analogue
outputs
Link to chassis
on I.S. systems
only.
Link to chassis
on non-I.S.
systems only.
RS-485 Modbus terminals
Audible/Visual
Alarm terminals
Remote inhibit and

accept/reset inputs
Figure 2.5 Terminal PCB layout
2.8 Connecting input devices
4-20 mA Inputs
Gasmaster may be fitted with between one and

four input modules (one only for Gasmaster 1) of
the following types:
Gasmaster provides analogue 4-20 mA inputs

with a sensor supply voltage of 19 to 28 V dc and
measures the signal across a 98 sense resistor.
Inputs can be gas detectors or flame detectors
in 4-20 mA 2-wire sink, or 3-wire sink or source
configurations. Gasmaster will track inputs from
3 to 21.5 mA at which point an 'over-range' fault
will be indicated. Connection details are shown in
section 2.8.1 and 2.8.2.
4-20mA/Fire module for 4-20mA type

detectors, conventional smoke/heat detectors or ESU.

mV Pellistor module for mV bridge type flammable gas detectors.
Details of hardware configurations and link settings can be found in section 2.8.1 to 2.8.6.
Conventional fire detectors

A loop of up to 20 conventional smoke/heat
detectors (for example Apollo Series 65 or Orbis
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Environmental Sampling Unit (ESU)

Each Gasmaster input can monitor a Crowcon
Environmental Sampling Unit (ESU), which enables detection of flammable or toxic gases over
a wide area using a sample draw technique. It
is essential that the sampling device on the ESU
is operating correctly, and Gasmaster provides
this monitoring function to ensure a sample is
being drawn. Gasmaster provides a 2-wire 24
V dc supply to the sampling device. Separate
Gasmaster input channels are required to monitor
the gas detector or detectors fitted to the ESU.
Connection details are shown in section 2.8.5.
I.S. Link Settings
Figure 2.6 Connections for 2 wire detector 4-20mA/Fire

input module
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 show typical wiring configurations for a 2 wire sink I.S.detector with Zener
barrier or Galvanic Isolator. Set the link for the
appropriate channel as shown in each diagram.
2.8.2. Three wire 4-20mA devices

Figure 2.9 shows a typical wiring configuration for
a 3-wire detector. Set the link on the 4-20mA/
Fire input module to SOURCE for a current source
detector, and SINK for a detector configured as
current sink.
Figure 2.6 shows a typical wiring configuration for

a 2-wire current sink detector for safe area use only.
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 show typical wiring configurations for I.S. detectors installed in hazardous areas
using Zener Barriers or Galvanic isolators. Refer also
to section 1.3.
Set the link on the 4-20 mA/Fire input module to
SINK in all cases.
I.S. Link Settings
DETECTOR
2.8.1. Two wire 4-20mA devices
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
Gasmaster
Detector Input
Terminals
Please contact Crowcon for specific wiring

details for Crowcon detectors
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
DETECTOR
mV bridge pellistor detectors

Some flammable gas detectors provide a mV
bridge type signal rather than a 4-20mA signal.
Example Crowcon products are Xgard Type 3 and
Xgard Type 4. The procedure for setting-up these
detectors is different from 4-20mA devices: refer
to section 2.12.1 for detailed instructions on commissioning mV bridge type detectors
Channel Link Settings
devices) can be connected to each Gasmaster

input channel. A fire loop can also comprise
switched devices such as manual alarm call points
or flame detectors, and devices can be mixed
on the same loop provided electrical characteristics are compatible and fire regulations allow.
Switched devices require a 470 series resistor.
Each fire loop must be terminated with a 1K8
end-of-line resistor, which is monitored to provide
indication of open circuit or short circuit faults.
Connection details are shown in section 2.8.3.
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
1K8
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
Gasmaster
Detector Input
Terminals
Figure 2.9 Connections for 3 wire detector 4-20mA/Fire

input module
2.8.3. mV bridge pellistor detectors.

Detectors such as Crowcons Xgard Type 3 or 4
should be connected as shown. Refer to section
2.12.1 for instructions on detector set-up.
Refer to Figure 5.1 on page 37 for wiring details.
Important: to avoid signal interference, it is essential that detector cables do not lay over mV pellistor input modules (hatched area on diagram).
ORBIS
I.S. Link Settings

Hazardous Area
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
Safe Area
Gas Detector
8 7
+
-
2 1
4-20mA Current Sink
Z728
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
I.S. Earth
P&F Z728 Zener Barrier
Crowcon Part Number: C03317
Figure 2.7 Typical connections for 2 wire I.S. detector with Zener barrier, 4-20mA/Fire input module Set channel link
to SINK (see figure 2.5) and configuration to DET4-20 SINK (see Menu System Overview section, page 21 and 29.
Refer to earth connection requirements on Figure 2.5, page 7
I.S. Link Settings
HAZARDOUS AREA
+
OUT IN
COM
-
Detector
+
+
OUT IN
COM
SAFE AREA
2 1
1K8
I.S. Link Settings
Safe Area
1
2
ORBIS Smoke or Heat Detectors
Z728
11
12
13
14
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
PWR
SIG
20-35Vdc
+ supply
I.S. Earth
MTL
P&F 5541
Z728 Zener Barrier
Detector

SOURCE
SINK
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
FIRE
8 7
Hazardous Area
0V
SCR

3
1
PWR
SIG
7
8
15
14
Pepperl& Fuchs
KFD2-STC4-Ex1.H
20-35Vdc
+ supply
0V
SCR
Figure 2.8 Typical connections for 2 wire I.S. detector with Galvanic Isolator, 4-20mA/Fire input module. Set channel
link to SRCE (see figure 2.5) and configuration to DET4-20 SRCE (see Menu System Overview section, page 21 and 29.
2.8.4. Heat/smoke detectors
Conventional fire detectors for safe area use

should be setup according to Figures 2.10 and
2.11. Conventional fire detectors for hazardous
area use should be setup according to Figure 2.12.
Figure 2.11 shows connections for manual alarm
call points.
I.S. Link Settings
Smoke/Heatdetector
COM-
IN+
FAN+
FAN-
Gasmaster
To Fan
2.8.6. Flame detectors

Figure 2.14 shows a typical wiring configuration
for a 4-20 mA 3 wire Flame detector. Set the
detector type link appropriate for the type of
flame detector, refer to Figure 2.5. Do not set
link to FIRE.
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
smoke/heat
detector,
I.S. Link Settings
I.S. Link Settings
+
-
470R
470R
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
Gasmaster
Detector Input
Terminals
Figure 2.11 Connections for manual alarm call points,

4-20mA/Fire input module
2.8.5. Environmental
Sampling
Unit
Hazardous Area
Safe Area
(ESU)
Figure 2.14 Connections for 4-20 mA 3 wire Flame

Link Settings
detector, Channel
4-20mA/Fire
input module
I.S. Link Settings
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
+
-
2 1
8 7
Detector the wiring configuration for

Figure 2.13 Gas
shows
monitoring the ESU sampling device. Gas
detecZ728
tors fitted to the ESU should be cabled separately
to the appropriate input channels on the
Gasmaster4-20mA
or Current
otherSinkcontrol panel. ForI.S.connecEarth
tions, details are shown on the instructions
proP&F Z728 Zener
Barrier
vided with the ESU.
2.8.7. Remote inhibit and accept/reset

PWR
SIG
inputs
OUT IN
COM
-
2 1
OUT IN
COM
Z728
ORBIS Smoke or Heat Detectors

I.S. Earth
P&F Z728 Zener Barrier
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SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
Safe Area
8 7
1K8
0V
Gasmaster hasSCRinputs for the connection of

remote switches to inhibit alarm outputs or accept
and reset alarms. Inputs are activated when pulled
down to 0 V, the open circuit voltage is 5 V dc.
I.S. Link Settings

Hazardous Area
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
DETECTOR
Manual alarm call points
1K8
Input
1,2,3
or 4
SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
IN+
Figure 2.10 Connections for

SOURCE
SINK
FIRE
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
+
SIG
-
Figure 2.13 Connections for ESU sampling device,

L2
L2
ESU SAMPLING DEVICE TERMINAL BOX
1K8
COM-
I.S. Link Settings
PWR
SIG
0V
SCR
Figure 2.12 Connections

for conventional fire
detectors for hazardous
area, 4-20mA/Fire input
module
Refer to earth connection
requirements on Figure 2.5,
page 7
Warning
Crowcon strongly recommends that remote
inhibit switches be key operated only, and that
access to the key should be restricted to authorised personnel. A Gasmaster system that has
been inhibited without other safety precautions
being in place may not provide the protection
for which it was designed. Steps should be taken
to ensure that all appropriate personnel are
aware when a Gasmaster system is inhibited.
Remote ACCEPT/RESET
Close the contact momentarily to accept alarms
and cancel audible alarms. Close the contact
again when the hazard is cleared to reset alarms.
Remote INHIBIT
Closing the contact will inhibit alarms on all input
channels. Channels will remain inhibited until
the contact is opened; the Gasmaster will then
return to its original state (any channels that have
been set to inhibit using the Supervisor menu
will remain inhibited). Figure 2.15 shows wiring
configurations for remote inputs.
Crowcon recommends screened cables for connecting remote switches. The screen should be
terminated at the appropriate SCR terminal.
INHIBIT
ACCEPT/
RESET
0V
INHIBIT
ACCEPT/
RESET
0V
Two separate sounder outputs are provided to

activate on level 1 and level 2 alarms respectively
(terminal AV2 becomes active on alarm level 1;
AV3 becomes active on alarm level 2). If a single
tone sounder is used, connections should be to
terminal AV2 (and the common terminal) only.
Terminal AV1 is intended to drive a visual alarm
and activates on a level 1 alarm.
CONNECTIONS FOR A
0V (-VE) SWITCHED
A/V DEVICE
AUDIBLE VISUAL
ALARM 1
BEACON
+
Link Settings
for 24V Alarm Devices
24V
VAV
12V
SOUNDER
V S1 S2
Figure 2.15 Connections for remote inhibit/accept/reset

inputs
2.9 Connecting output devices

WARNING: After accounting for internal power
consumption, the maximum power available for
input and output devices is 48 W
2.9.1. Audible visual alarms

Figure 2.16 shows a typical wiring diagram for
audible & visual (A/V) alarms, in this example a
two-tone sounder is depicted. The A/V drive from
Gasmaster is capable of providing up to 650mA,
which equates to two general purpose A/V alarm
AV -ve
0V
Gasmaster is compatible with A/V alarms which

require a common 0V supply (+VE switched), or
a common +VE DC supply (0V or -VE switched).
Connect the A/V device to the AV +VE SWITCHING
or AV -VE SWITCHING terminals as appropriate.
24V
VAV
12V
REMOTE I/P
0V
Gasmaster is compatible with 12Vdc or 24Vdc

A/V alarms: refer to Figure 2.16 for link settings.
Link Settings
for 12V Alarm Devices
Global Inhibit
REMOTE I/P
Remote Accept/Reset
devices using xenon type beacons. A greater

number of LED-based beacons may be powered;
contact Crowcon for advice.
VAV
AV3
AV2
AV1
Loop all connections to

a second audible visual
alarm if required.
Figure 2.16 Connections for AV drive
2.9.2. Common relay connections

Double-Pole-Change-Over (DPCO) relays with
contact rating of 250 V ac 8 A (non-inductive),
5 A (inductive) are provided for Alarm 1, Alarm 2
and Fault. Each relay can be set in its non-active
state as energised (Fail safe) or de-energised. It is
common practice to set the Fault relay as Fail Safe
so in the event of power loss, the fault relay will
change state. See Figure 2.5 for Common Relay
terminal location and Figure 2.17 for contact
definitions. Terminals are fitted adjacent to all
relay blocks to provide 12V or 24V dc supplies
for switching low power devices. The dc auxiliary
output terminals may be set to either 12V dc or
24V dc by moving the V AV link. Refer to Figure
11
2.5 on page 7 for details
ESU Channels
Common Alarm and Fault relay configurations can be

set using the User Control Panel and Menu System.
See Section 3 "Operation" on page 17 for details.
If the ESU sampling device slows significantly

causing reduced sample flow the Alarm 1 relay
for that channel will activate. If the sampling
device stops the Alarm 2 relay will activate. The
Common Alarm relays will not activate if the
sampling device slows or stops. If the cable to
the sampling device is open or short-circuited the
Common Fault relay will activate.
POLE 1
NO
Contacts shown
de-energised
(non-inverted)
2.9.4. Analogue outputs
NC
POLE 2
NC
Contacts shown
energised
(inverted)
NO
Figure 2.17 Gasmaster contacts for all relays are

identified on the terminal PCB.
2.9.3. Channel relay connections

Gasmaster 4 provides Double-Pole-Change-Over
(DPCO) relays for each channel. The relays provide
a contact rating of 250 V ac 8 A (non-inductive),
5 A (inductive) for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. Each
relay can be set in its non-active state as energised
(Fail safe) or de-energised. Refer to Figure 2.5 for
location of Channel Relay terminals and Figure
2.17 for contact definitions. Terminals are fitted
adjacent to all relay blocks to provide 12V or 24V
dc supplies for switching low power devices. The
dc auxiliary output terminals may be set to either
12V dc or 24V dc by moving the V AV link. Refer
to Figure2.5 on page 7 for details
Channel Alarm thresholds and configurations can
be set using the User Control Panel and Menu
System. See Section "3. Operation" on page
17 for details.
Fire Channels
Conventional fire channels will activate both Alarm
1 and Alarm 2 relays on the affected channel in the
event of an alarm. The Common Alarm 2 relay only
will activate. 4-20 mA flame detectors will activate
two levels of alarm as per a gas detector.
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Gasmaster provides an analogue output for each

channel which can be set as either 4-20 mA or
1-5 V dc by fitting a link (see Figure 2.18). These
signals can be used to drive PLC/DCS/SCADA
systems or remote displays. 4-20 mA outputs are
current source (resolution 0.1 mA) and can drive
a maximum load of 700 , 1-5 V outputs require
a minimum load of 50 K.
Analogue outputs will function in the following
way:
4-20 mA gas detectors: the output will track the
input from 3 to 21.5 mA, the signal will drop to
0 mA if the input rises above 21.5 mA to signal a
fault. A sensor signal that is greater than 110% of
range is designated by Gasmaster as a fault condition. The signal will be set to 2 mA to indicate
when a channel is inhibited, and 0 mA when a
channel is in fault.
Fire channels: a signal of between 4 and 12 mA
indicates a 'no-fire' condition, 12-20 mA indicates
a fire, 0mA indicates a fault (open or short circuit).
A 2 mA signal indicates that a channel is inhibited.
ESU channels: a signal of between 4 and 12 mA
indicates the sampling device is operating correctly, 12-20 mA indicates a sampling device failure,
0 mA indicates a fault (open or short circuit). A
2 mA signal indicates that a channel is inhibited.
OUTPUT 4
OUTPUT 3
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT 1
SCR
0V
Link: 1-5V
No Link: 4-20mA
SIG
SCR
0V
Link: 1-5V
No Link: 4-20mA
SIG
SCR
0V
Link: 1-5V
No Link: 4-20mA
SIG
SCR
0V
Link: 1-5V
No Link: 4-20mA
SIG
Figure 2.18 Gasmaster analogue output connection

terminals
2.9.5. RS-485 communications

Gasmaster can provide alarm and system information to PLC/DCS/SCADA systems via a two-wire
link using the Modbus RTU protocol (9600 baud,
8 data bits, no parity, 1 or 2 stop bits). Up to 16
Gasmaster systems can be 'multi-dropped' on
a single two-wire link with a maximum cable
length of 1 Km, two-core twisted pair cable is
recommended. Single Gasmaster systems that
are to communicate via the RS-485 link should
have the RS485 TERM link made, which connects
a terminating resistor. For multi-dropped systems
the RS485 TERM link should be removed from all
Gasmasters except the last unit on the line.
A Modbus specification document is available
from Crowcon on request.
485A
485B
SCR
J14
The RS-485 terminals on Gasmaster systems

ordered with the optional local communications
connector will be used for terminating the connector leads. These leads must be removed if a
remote RS-485 serial link is required.
LK2
Apply power to Gasmaster from either the AC or

24 V dc external supplies. Outputs are inhibited
for a preset time after power-up, and the system
will perform a start up sequence testing alarm
indicators and the internal sounder. If after a settling period faults are reported, check the sensor
connections again or refer to "Faults menu" on
page 24.
When power is applied the green Power LED will
illuminate and flash every 5 seconds to indicate
that the system is operational.
If the external supply fails, Gasmaster will continue to operate from its internal batteries and
the Power LED will flash every second. Depending
on configuration, Gasmaster will display either a
Warning (Warning LED lights and the sounder will
beep every 5 seconds) or a fault (the Fault LED
and sounder will activate, and the fault relay will
change state).
Gasmaster should display all channels being
monitored. Allow sensors to settle before commencing calibration, refer to sensor instructions
supplied with detectors for recommended settling
times.
Note: your Gasmaster is supplied pre-configured, refer to the Specification and Inspection
Certificate provided with your system. If no channels are configured, Gasmaster will display the
following screen:
No detectors!
Please configure
RS485
TERM
Figure 2.19 Gasmaster RS-485 terminals
2.10
Once all field cables have been installed, the

batteries can be connected as per the diagram
attached to the chassis plate. (Refer to section
4.4.) Gasmaster will not power up until an external power supply is applied.
Applying power
Before applying power ensure that any

control or shutdown systems to which the
Gasmaster is connected are inhibited.
To configure your system go to page 25.
2.11
Battery back-up times
Gasmaster is fitted with 1.2 Ah batteries to

provide continued operation in the event of a
power loss. Examples of typical back-up times are
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provided below for a system in a non-alarm state,

relays set as de-energised and with the 4-20mA
outputs unused (system current consumption
without detectors is approximately 50mA):
Gasmaster 1
with a toxic gas detector (2-wire): 21 hours
Gasmaster 1
with an oxygen detector (2-wire): 16 hours
Gasmaster 1
with a mV pellistor flammable gas detector:
12 hours
Gasmaster 4
with four toxic gas detectors (2-wire): 10
hours
Gasmaster 4
with four oxygen detectors (2-wire): 4 hours
Gasmaster 4
with four mV pellistor flammable gas
detectors: 3 hours
Gasmaster incorporates protection to prevent
the internal batteries being damaged by being
deeply discharged. When operating from internal
batteries, Gasmaster will display a "Warning battery low" fault message when the battery
voltage drops to 22 V. When the voltage drops
to approximately 20 V, the batteries will be automatically disconnected. The batteries will only be
re-connected when the external power supply is
re-instated, and will take approximately 18 hours
to fully re-charge.
Note: The internal batteries may not be charged
efficiently when Gasmaster is powered from an
external dc supply, and therefore the back-up
function may not work if the external supply fails
Please contact Crowcon for further advice.
2.12
Commissioning
Note: it is strongly recommended that persons

intending to commission a Gasmaster system first
read and understand the Operating instructions
provided in section III. Operation.
When all field devices have been connected and
powered-up, commissioning can commence. Gas
detectors should be calibrated according to their
instructions, fire detectors should be tested using
appropriate tools.
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Alarms should be simulated and actions noted to

ensure that the system operates as intended. All
warning devices should be checked, and interfaces with auxiliary equipment should also be
verified. The test and View menu's are provided
for this purpose (see page 24 on page 27.
2.12.1. Commissioning mV pellistor

detectors
It is essential for these types of detectors that the
correct head voltage and balance is set before
attempting to zero and calibrate the sensor.
To set the head voltage, measure the voltage
across the + and - terminals at the detector and
adjust the HEAD VOLTAGE potentiometer on the
appropriate Gasmaster input module. Check the
detector instructions for voltage settings: 2Vdc is
typical for an Xgard Type 3 or 4 detector.
Allow the sensor to warm-up for 1 hour and then
adjust the amplifier balance as follows: connect a
meter set in the dc mV range to test-points TP12
and TP13 on the Gasmaster mV pellistor input
module. Adjust the BALANCE potentiometer
until the meter reads 300 mV'.
The sensor is now ready for zeroing (having first
checked no flammable gas is present) and calibration.
2.12.2. Zero adjustment and

calibration
Calibration must be carried out separately on
individual gas detectors on Gasmaster. Follow
calibration instructions supplied with each detector. Ensure at all times the local legislation and
codes of practice are complied with.
Allow detectors to stabilise for at least one hour
before commencing calibration. Refer to detector
manual for more information.
Gasmaster provides Zero and Calibration Wizards
to enable you to carry out calibration easily. These
are accessed through the Operator Display Panel
and Menu System. Section III. Operation provides
detailed information on the menu structure and
operator buttons.
Zero adjustment
1. From the normal operating display, press
the Continue
button to enter the
menu system.
2. Use the Up
and Down
buttons as
necessary to select Supervisor and
press Continue .
when Only continue if in clean air! is
7. Press Continue
displayed, ensure the detector has been

correctly zeroed first (i.e. 4 mA)
3. You will be asked to enter a password,

press Continue .
Press Continue
The default password is ZZZ (uppercase), use the Up

and Down
buttons to enter the first character of the
password.
Note: Double click the Up

or Down
button to move to the top or bottom
of the alphabet list. To enter numbers or
lower case characters, continue pressing
the Up
or Down
button.
When you have selected the correct

character, press Continue , the cursor
will move to the next character position.
Continue entering the rest of the password. When you have finished press the
Continue
button twice.
(See 3.7 in section III. Operation for
details of entering text strings).
4. The Zero Wizard offers temporary Inhibit

but you may wish to Inhibit all channels
during the calibration process.

How to set global inhibit:
From the Supervisor menu, scroll down

to Inhibit and press Continue . Select
All and press Continue . Use the Up
or Down
button to set inhibit to
INHIBIT=ON, press Continue
to
accept. Use the Back
button to return
to the Supervisor menu. The Inhibit
icons will appear on the channel display.
How to set channel inhibit:
Channel inhibit can be selected from

the Inhibit menu or within the Zero or
Calibrate menu. Follow the instructions
provided above, selecting the Channel
#n (where n represents the channel
number) in place of All.
5. From the Supervisor menu, use the Up

and Down
buttons to select Zero
by pressing the Continue
button.
6. Select the channel to apply zero. Press
the Continue
button to step through
the Zero Wizard.
to apply Zero now.
Gasmaster will display Pass when

zero is successful or Fail if the
detector zero is out of range.
8. Use the Continue button to Zero other

channels or Back
button to the
Supervisor menu to continue calibration.
Calibration
1. Follow points 1 to 3 above in Zero
adjustment to enter Supervisor mode.
2. Before you commence calibration, ensure
the channels are inhibited prior to applying gas. Channels can be inhibited globally or individually.

Follow the instructions given in step 4 in

Zero Adjustment.
3. From Supervisor menu, scroll down and

select Calibrate.
4. Select the channel to calibrate. Press the
Continue
button to step through the
Calibrate Wizard. Ensure the channels are
inhibited prior to applying gas.
5. The next wizard screen displays the
default calibration gas concentration as
50% of range. If necessary this calibration figure must be adjusted to match the
concentration of the calibration gas used.
Adjust the value using the Up
and
Down
buttons as necessary and press
Continue .
6. When "Apply Gas" is displayed, apply
gas to the detector and press Continue
, allow readings to settle.
7. Press Continue
when the reading on
the appropriate channel is stable, and
the detector has been calibrated according to its instructions.

Gasmaster will display Pass when

successful or Fail if the detector
signal is out of range.
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8. Calibration is complete when Purge

is displayed, remove the gas from the
detector.

Use the Continue

button to calibrate
another channel or Back
button to
exit Supervisor mode and return to the
main display.
9. Ensure that all channel inhibits are

removed after calibration is complete.
2.12.3. Testing fire channels

To test smoke detectors, inhibit the relevant FIRE
channel and use a smoke test aerosol to test each
detector on a loop in turn. The channel display
will indicate FirE when the detector activates.
Each detector on a loop should be reset before
testing the next to ensure that all detectors activate the alarm.
Heat detectors can be tested with a heat-gun
using the same method as described above.
Flame detectors can either provide a signal
using contacts, or a 4-20 mA signal.
A contact type detector will be connected as a
conventional fire loop using 470 series resistors and a 1K8 end of line resistor and will only
indicate FIRE or FAULT. A 4-20 mA detector will be
connected directly as a 4-20 input, and may have
various alarm levels to indicate UV or IR activation
(please refer to the instructions supplied with the
device for details). Flame detectors require a UV or
IR torch (depending on detector type) to simulate
alarms. Inhibit the relevant channel, shine the torch
at the detector and check that FirE is shown on
the Gasmaster display. For 4-20 mA detectors, also
check that the appropriate alarm level is displayed.
2.12.4. Testing ESU channels

To test a channel monitoring an ESU sampling
device, inhibit the channel and manually slow
the device, check that Alarm Level 1 is activated.
Manually stop the device and check that Alarm
Level 2 is activated. If the alarms do not activate
the thresholds may need changing, refer to section
3.10 for details on how to change alarm levels.
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When commissioning is complete ensure

that the system is left fully functional
with no faults present and no channels
inhibited.
GasMaster Operation
3. Operation
Every Gasmaster system is pre-configured by
Crowcon, please refer to the Specification and
Inspection Certificate provided with the product
for configuration details. This section describes
the operation of pre-configured units, and
includes procedures for altering settings.
3.1 Gasmaster Operator Panel

The Operator Panel allows you to communicate
with Gasmaster. Use it to monitor the status of
all attached field devices, determine system settings and configuration of field devices. Figure
3.1 shows the Operator Panel and typical display
under normal, non-alarm monitoring conditions.
Fault LED
Power LED
Alarm LED
Message and
channel reminder
display area
Accept/
Reset
Up
Down
Warning LED
Back
#1=CH4 #2=H2S
#3=O2 #4=Fire
Continue
0 0 LEL
Channel
display area
0 0 V/V
PPM
Channel
number
Figure 3.1 Operator Display Panel and buttons
Gasmaster Display
The User display provides continuous readings
for up to 4 field devices plus a display area for
user messages and channel number summary.
Gasmaster 1 provides display for one field device
plus the message area.
Message display area
In normal, non-alarm condition, the message area
displays the channel numbers and detector types,
e.g. CH4 refers to methane detector, see following example.
#1=CH4 #2=O2
#3=H2S #4=FIRE
In the event of an alarm, this message area will
display the channels in alarm and their location.
See section 3.8 for more information on alarm
conditions.
ALARM: #1=CH4
Boiler room
If more then one channel is in alarm, the
alarm message will cycle through all messages.
In the case of a fault (or warning), brief details

of the fault will be displayed. See section 3.9 for
more information on fault conditions. Detailed
fault and warning messages can be found in section 3.10.
FAULT: =30
Chan #3 over range..
Note: User messages longer then sixteen characters are displayed as scrolling text.
If fault and alarm conditions are present at the
same time, alarm messages take priority.
Channel display area
Gasmaster 4 has a large clear display which shows
all gas levels simultaneously. Gasmaster 1 has a
display for one gas level only, see figure 3.2. The
image below shows details of the channel display
area and icons that are used on Gasmaster.
The # symbol represents the channel number (i.e.

#1 is channel 1).
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Operation GasMaster
triggered, and will remain in a steady 'on'

state when the accept/reset button
is
pressed. The LED bar will flash again if a new
alarm is triggered.
Channel
number
Gas
reading
Fault
Warning
PPB
PPM
Channel
Inhibit
0 0 LEL
0 0 V/V
Operator Panel Buttons

Units
Alarms
Use the five operator buttons to respond to alarm

conditions, examine the status of system settings,
and configure Gasmaster.
ACCEPT/RESET
#1=CH4
1
0 0 LEL
Figure 3.2 User display Gasmaster 1
Display panel LEDs

The LEDs on the Gasmaster Display Panel
indicate the following:
Yellow Fault LED:

Lights when any detector or system fault

is detected (see page 23 for a list of fault
messages). The fault LED operates with the
common fault relay, and can be set as latched
or non-latched dependant on the system configuration.
Yellow Warning LED:

Lights when a warning condition is present

(see page 25 for a list of warning messages).
The warning LED will automatically reset
when the cause is cleared.
Press the Accept/Reset button to mute

the internal sounder and external alarms.
When alarm or fault conditions have
cleared, press Accept/Reset again to
reset the system.
Double-click the Accept/Resetbutton
to exit the menu system and return to
message display.
UP and DOWN
Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll
through menu items.
Press and hold the Up or Down button
to move quickly through the menu items.
Double-click the Up or Down button to
move directly to the top or bottom of
the alpha-numeric characters when configuring text or entering the Supervisor
password
In Supervisor Mode (see section 3.7),
use the Up and Down buttons to change
values or settings.
In normal, non-alarm conditions, press and
hold the Up and Down buttons to adjust
the message display area brightness.
Green Power LED:
CONTINUE
Use the Continue button to display available menus. The menu system can be
accessed during normal channel monitoring, alarm or fault condition. Gasmaster
has four standard menus plus one
advanced menu. See figure 3.4 on page
24 for an overview of Gasmasters Menu
System. The standard and advanced
menus are as follows:
Is normally on when power is present, and

will switch off briefly once every five seconds
to indicate that the system is operational. The
LED will flash on and off every second when
Gasmaster is operating from its batteries due
to power failure.
Red Alarm Bar:

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Will flash when an alarm from any channel is
GasMaster Operation
Faults
Lists the fault conditions present
Warnings
Lists the warning conditions present
View
View current status of relays, outputs,
detector inputs, power supply and configuration
Action
Perform routine operations: tests of control panel or audio visual alarms
Supervisor
Perform password protected supervisor
functions: inhibit channels, calibration,
testing and configuration
Use the Continue button and the Up
and Down buttons, to navigate through
the menu system. Use the Continue
button to select and action menu items,
submenus and wizard menus.
During editing and configuration of
Gasmaster, use the Continue button to
accept changes made to settings.
BACK
Use the Back button to exit the menu
system or cancel actions. Double-click the
Back button to cancel text edits or return
to the main menu.
3.2 Gasmaster start up

sequence
At power up during Gasmaster installation, or
when Gasmaster is restarted, Gasmaster will
initialise the system by performing a self-test. The
start up sequence is shown below:
Display and AVtest
GASMASTERII
= Software version number
...Detecting Gas, Sav
scrolling text
#1=CH4 #2=O2
#3=H2S #4=FIRE
3.3 How to adjust display
contrast
To edit the display contrast press and hold the
Up
button to increase contrast, and Down
to decrease contrast. The contrast level will be
displayed.
Menu contrast
=
+++++......
The menu display contrast is altered independently from the channel display area. Press the
Continue
button whilst still in the Menu
Contrast screen, use the Up
or Down
button to choose Menu Display or Channel Display.
Press Continue
to select. Adjust the display
contrast as described above. Press the Back
button to finish.
3.4 How to display Instrument

serial number and system
identity
The system identity and instrument serial number
can be displayed during normal channel monitoring, alarm or fault conditions.
To display the system identity and instrument
serial number, press and hold the Back button.
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Operation GasMaster
First the Local Service telephone number is displayed followed by the customer identity display.
After 10 seconds the serial number will automatically be displayed on the next screen (for approximately 4 seconds).
The Continue
button can be used to advance
to the next screen. Use the Back
button to
return to the previous screen. The display will
return to the normal operating display when finished.
3.5 Using the menu system

To enter the menu system press the Continue
button. The menu system can be accessed during
normal channel monitoring, alarm or fault condition. The message area will display the following
screen:
MENU:
Faults
Note: if the menu system has been accessed
previously, the menu item displayed will be the
last actioned menu item. For example, if you were
using Supervisor mode the last time, the menu
display will show this:
MENU:
Menu wizards
Wizards are an extension of the menu system to
guide the user through a process such as calibration. A wizard menu will consist of selections,
user prompts and display status conditions during
the process.
The Back
button can be used to return to the
previous screen or abort the wizard. The Down
and Up
buttons are used to alter a selection.
The Continue
button accepts the current
selection and continues to the next step of the
wizard.
Wizards are available for Zero and Calibration
menus in Supervisor menu.
3.6 Inhibiting channels

Inputs can be temporarily inhibited so as not to
cause alarms. This may be necessary when calibrating detectors, or when operations are carried
out close to a sensor which may trigger an alarm
(for example, soldering near a smoke detector).
Input channels can be inhibited individually or
all at once. The 'inhibit' option is available in the
Supervisor Menu, see the Menu System Overview
on page 23 for details on how to access this
function.
When inhibited Gasmaster will:
Display the 'inhibit' symbol
on the
channel display for each affected channel.
Supervisor
Use the Up
and Down
buttons to scroll
through the menu list. To exit the menu press and
hold the Accept/Reset button or press Back
button as many times as necessary.
Illuminate the yellow 'Warning' LED.
In the event of an alarm on an inhibited channel,

Gasmaster will:
Illuminate the Alarm symbol
on the
channel display for the affected channel.
Menu display
The top line of the message area displays the
current menu level. Some menu levels have
submenus and wizards that guide you through
configuration. The lower line displays the menu
item, value or setting.
Use the Up
and Down
buttons to scroll
through the menu list, press Continue
to
select the menu item.
Refer to figure 3.4 on page 24 for an overview of
the menu system.
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Illuminate the red alarm LED bar.

Display the alarm text message for the
affected channel.
Gasmaster will not:
Operate any relays associated with the
affected channel.
Drive external audible visual alarms.

Activate the internal sounder.
If it is necessary to permanently disable a channel, enter Supervisor Mode and set the relevant
GasMaster Operation
lower case characters, continue pressing the Up

or Down
button.
detector Type to Unused (see section 3.10 on

page 23). The channel display will then blank,
and the power supply will be removed from the
detector.
For convenience, after the first character has been entered, the next character
will start from the same point in the
alpha-numeric list. To enter ZZZ use
the Up
and Down
buttons to
enter the first letter, then simply press
Down then Continue, Down then
Continue.
Warning
Crowcon strongly recommends that remote
inhibit switches be key operated only, and
that access to the key should be restricted to
authorised personnel. A Gasmaster system
that has been inhibited without other safety
precautions being in place may not provide
the protection for which it was designed.
Steps should be taken to ensure that all
appropriate personnel are aware when a
Gasmaster system is inhibited.
3.7 Using the Control Panel in

Supervisor Mode
Supervisor mode provides all the functions
required for trained personnel to perform system
installation and configuration of field devices. This
area is a password protected to prevent mis-use
or accidental changes.
From the operator panel, you can select menu
items and associated values to configure relays
and field devices. All the menu items are explained
in section 3.10 on page 23.
When you have selected the correct character, press Continue , the cursor will
move to the next character position.
Continue entering the rest of the password. When you have finished press the
Continue
button twice.
Note: When the Supervisor mode is active the
Warning LED on the control panel will illuminate
How to select values from a list
1. With the menu item selected use the Up
and Down
buttons to scroll
through the available list items. When
the value you require is displayed press
the Continue
button.

You can modify settings by:
Selecting values from a list

Editing numeric values
Editing text strings
How to enter Supervisor mode

1. Press the Continue
the menu system.
button to enter
2. Use the Up
and Down
buttons as
press Continue .
3. You will be asked to enter a password,
press Continue . Use the Up
and
Down
buttons to enter the first character of the password. The default password is ZZZ.
Note: Double click the Up or Down
For example, when configuring the Units

of a channel, the possible settings are:
none, FIRE, PPB, PPM, %LEL and %VOL,
as you scroll through the list the unit
symbol will appear on the display.
Press Continue

to make a selection.
The menu screen will return to the next

menu item in the list.
How to edit values of parameters

1. With the menu item selected press the
Continue
button. Use the Up
and
Down buttons to change the parameter
value. Press Continue
to accept new
value.

The menu screen will return to the next

menu item in the list.
How to edit text string values

1. With the menu item selected press the
Continue
button. A flashing cursor
will appear below the first character of
the text string, you are now in edit
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Operation GasMaster
mode. Use the

Up
and Down
buttons to scroll
through the character values. See
Appendix D for more information
Note: Double click the Up
or Down
lower case characters, continue pressing the Up
or Down
button.

When you have selected the correct

character, press Continue , the cursor
will move to the next character position.
Note: The next character will start from
the last one selected.
If you are editing a current text string,
press Continue to accept a character
you wish to keep.
To delete characters press the Back
button, all characters will be deleted to
the right of the cursor.
provides low and high alarm levels, these levels are

user configurable and can be set as rising or falling.
Fire detectors
Fire detectors in alarm will display FIRE in the
channel display. There is only one level of alarm
for fire channels.
Environmental sampling Units (ESU)
ESU sampling devices that have slowed or stopped
will display ESU. Level 1 means slow, level 2
means stopped
To mute the sounder
Press the Accept/Reset
button on the operator panel (or remote Accept/Reset switch if fitted).
The Alarm LED will stop flashing, but remain lit.
The channel display will show the gas reading.
When alarm conditions have cleared, press the
Accept/Reset
button to clear any latched
alarms.
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If a text string is deleted in error, double-click the Back

button to exit the
menu item. The original text string will
be retained.

Continue entering the rest of the text

string. To finish press the Continue
button once more.
3.8 In the event of an alarm

In the event of an alarm the message display area
will display the channel in alarm and the detectors location (if this information has been pre-set
in the configuration), the Alarm LED will flash,
the internal sounder and any dedicated audible
visual alarms will activate, and any external alarm
apparatus connected through the channel relays
will operate. If more then one channel goes into
alarm, the display will cycle through the channels
in alarm. Channel display area in the Figure 3.3
shows channel #2=CH4 (methane) in alarm condition. The gas reading will cycle back and forth
between the channel type and the gas reading.
Gas detectors
The channel or channels in alarm will display an
alarm symbol and flash alternately with the type
of the detector in the channel display. Gasmaster
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0 0 LEL
Figure 3.3 Example system in alarm
3.9 mV channels: Pellistor saver

mode
In order to protect pellistor-type sensors from
damage when exposed to high gas concentrations, flammable gas detectors connected to a
mV pellistor input module are protected by a
Pellistor Saver mode. If the signal from the sensor exceeds 95%LEL the system removes power
from the sensor. The channel will go into fault
and the display will read Chan #n: pellistor saver
mode, followed by a latched alarm message.
This state latches for 200 seconds, after which it
may be manually reset: power is restored to the
sensor and the pre-set stabilization period is reapplied to allow the sensor to settle. It is advisable
to check that no flammable gas remains in the
area of the detector before re-setting.
Whilst in pellistor saver mode the channel display
will display det and or in sequence to indicate
GasMaster Operation
the sensor has been exposed to an excessive gas

concentration. A horizontal bar sequences top,
middle, bottom while the 200 second timer is
active, and the centre bar only flashes when the
timer is complete and the channel is ready to be
reset.
other confidence checks. Your Gasmaster system

can be configured using the Operator Panel and
Menu System. You will find details of the menu
structure and configuration options over the next
few pages, refer to Figure 3.5 on page 25 for
an overview of the menu structure.
Note: it is strongly recommended that sensors are

re-balanced and re-calibrated after exposure to
high gas concentrations.
To edit your systems configuration you must enter

the Supervisor mode which is password protected
to prevent miss-use or accidental change. (Refer
to section 3.7 for details on entering Supervisor
mode.)
#1=Det
ALARM
Channel #1
For more information on testing your Gasmaster

system, please go to section "Maintenance" on
page 35.
0 0 LE
Figure 3.4
Note: the pellistor saver mode can be disabled

for each channel if required. The Warning LED
will remain active while any channel has pellistor
saver disabled.
Refer to Supervisor menu section for details.
Pellistor saver mode reverts to enabled after
power to the Gasmaster is removed and reapplied.
3.10
In the event of a fault
In the event of a fault the fault LED will illuminate and the internal sounder will activate. The
message area will display FAULT: and fault ID
number. The fault description will appear in the
lower portion of the message area, messages
longer then 16 characters will be scrolled across
the screen.
Gasmaster PC software is available which enables

full system configuration from a PC. An optional
communications port is required if Gasmaster PC
is to be used, contact Crowcon for details.
3.11.1. Re-configuring a channel

Your Gasmaster system is supplied pre-configured, but you may require to re-configure when a
detector is changed or a new detector is added.
This section provides details on configuring channels, refer to page 33 Channels #1 to #4 from
the Supervisor configuration menu.
3.11.2. Limitations
If Gasmaster is used in a manner not specified
in this manual, the protection provided may be
impaired.
Pressing Accept/Reset will clear the fault message from the display. To display a list of all faults
present, use the faults menu.
A list of faults can be found in the "Menu system
overview" on page 24.
3.11
System Configuration
Your Gasmaster system is supplied pre-configured, however, you may wish to configure relay
and alarm settings to suit your requirements or
adjust detector values, carry out calibration and
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Menu system overview GasMaster
Menu system overview

Over the next few pages you will find a detailed
description of the menu system. Use figure 3.4 as
an overall guide to locate menu items.
See "Using the Control Panel in Supervisor Mode"

on page 21 for instructions on how to alter settings.
Gasmaster has five standard menus: Faults, Warnings,

View, Actions and Supervisor. Only the Supervisor
menu allows you to configure Gasmaster.
Note: The display only shows two lines of information at a time. Use the Up
and Down
buttons to see additional menu items or values.
Use Continue to select choices and Back to
exit menu.
This section contains tables that list the menu

items for each menu and the available values.
Faults menu (lists faults present on the system)

Menu Item Values
(as shown on display)
Description
No faults
(end of list)
No faults are present
Faults
Fault codes
Measurement system failure!
Fatal fault, contact Crowcon.
Warning - Battery low
Input supply has failed and internal

4
battery supply has dropped to 22 volts.
Relay power supply fail
Power rail to the relays has failed and 5

relays will no longer operate. Contact
Crowcon
Main supply fail
Main supply has failed and the system 6

is running on batteries
NVM hardware fail
Fatal fault, contact Crowcon.
Loaded default settings
System has returned to standard

configuration settings. Re-configure
using the Supervisor menu.
Common relay fail
Coil fault detected. Contact Crowcon 9, 10, 11
Chan #1 relay fail
Channel relay coil fault detected.

Contact Crowcon.*
12 to 19
ESU #1 stalled!
ESU sampling device has stopped.*
20 to 23
ESU #1 slow!
ESU sampling device has slowed.*
24 to 27
Chan #1 over range
Detector input signal is over 21.5 mA. 28 to 31

Investigate cause at detector taking
necessary precautions as high gas
levels may be present.*
Chan #1 under range
Detector input signal is under 3 mA. 32 to 35

Check detector.* If the 'Interpret
2 mA' command is set to Warning
or Inhibit in the channel configuration,
this fault message will display when
the input signal drops below 1mA.
Chan #n: pellistor saver mode

mV pellistor type detector has been

exposed to gas in excess of 95%LEL.
A 200-second timer will be applied,
after which the fault may be reset
1 or 2
36-39
* #1 denotes the channel number and therefore may read #2, #3 or #4 on Gasmaster.
The fault codes are numbered to relate to a particular channel where appropriate (e.g. fault code 19 means there is a fault
on Channel 4 Level 2 alarm relay).
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GasMaster

Press
CONTINUE
Faults
Warnings
View
Action
Supervisor
Warnings
Menu
Faults Menu
List of faults
present
List of warnings
present
View:
Relay com
stat
Alarm L1 common
Alarm L2 common
Fault common
View:
Relay chan
stat
Alarm L1
(Channels 1 to 4)*
Alarm L2
(Channels 1 to 4)*
View:
Configuration:
Relays common
Alarm L1 common
Alarm L2 common
Common Fault
Note:
* Menu items are hidden for
unused channels
Visible only for 4-20 mA
Sink/SRC
Visible only for Fire conv type
View Menu
Relay com stat
Relay chan stat
Output status
Input status
Supply status
Configuration
View:
Configuration
System
Language
AV drive
Relay common
Channels 1 to 4*
View:
Configuration:
Channels 1 to 4*
Type
Name
Location
Units
Range
Zero suppression
Interpret 2 mA
Stab time
Fire reset time
Alarm 1 (See Supervisor
Alarm 2 configuration)
Action Menu
Supervisor
Menu
Display contrast
Control panel
Audio visual
All Supervisor Menu

options are password
protected, see page 20
for details of this menu
section.
Supervisor:
Test
Relays common
Channels 1 to 4*
Supervisor:
Configuration:
Relay common
Alarm L1 common
Alarm L2 common
Common Fault
Supervisor:
Configuration:
Channels #1 to 4*
Alarm 1 & Alarm 2
Direction
On threshold
Off threshold^
Relay type
Relay drive
Indication^
Password
Inhibit
Pellistor Saver
Zero
Calibrate
Test
Configure
Supervisor:
Configuration
System
Language
AV drive
Relay common
Channels 1 to 4*
Supervisor:
Configuration:
Channels #1
to 4*
Type
Name
Location
Units
Range
Zero suppression
Interpret 2 mA
Stab time
Fire reset time
Alarm 1
Alarm 2
^Not present for Alarm 2
Figure 3.5 Overview of Gasmaster Menu system
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Warnings menu
(lists warnings present on the system)
Menu Item Values

(as shown on display)
Description
Codes
No warnings
(end of list)
No warnings are present.
Warnings
Supervisor mode
System configurations may be changed.
Global inhibit
All input channels are inhibited.
Testing audio visual alarm Audible visual outputs will be driven.
Service/calibration due
Service or calibration interval has expired.
Common relay forced
Common alarm or fault relays are being forced 5, 6, 7

to their 'alarm' state.
Main Supply Fail
Main supply has failed and the system is

running on batteries
Detector #1 stabilising
Detector is currently in its stabilisation or reset 9, 17, 25, 33

period*, (see page 30).
Detector #1 input low
Detector input signal is between 1 and 3 mA.* 10, 18, 26, 3

Only applies when the 'Interpret 2 mA'
command is set to Warning in the channel
configuration.
Detector #1 initiated
inhibit

A 2 mA inhibit signal has been received from a 11, 19, 27, 35

detector.* Only applies when the 'Interpret
2 mA' command is set to Inhibit in the
channel configuration.
Chan #1 inhibited
Input channel is in an inhibit state* .
12, 20, 28, 36
Chan #1 input simulated
Channel input is being forced in Test mode.*
13, 21, 29, 37
Chan #1 output forced
Channel analogue output is being forced in

Test mode.*
14, 28, 30, 38
Chan #1 relay forced
Channel alarm relay is being forced in

Test mode.*
15, 16, 23, 24

31, 32, 39, 40
Chan#1 pellistor saver

disabled

Pellistor saver mode has been disabled, the

sensor may be damaged if exposed to gas
concentrations above 100%LEL.
41,42,43,44
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GasMaster
View menu
Menu Item
(shows system status and configuration, but does not allow changes to be made.)
Values
(as shown on display) Description
Relay com stat Alarm L1 common

Values = No alarm

In alarm
Alarm L2 common
Values = No alarm

In alarm
Fault common
Values = No alarm

In alarm
L1 = Level 1.
L2 = Level 2
The 'values' show the current state of each relay
(relays may be normally energised or de-energised
dependant on configuration):
'No alarm' means the relay is in its normal state.
'In alarm' means the relay is in its alarm or fault
state.
Relay chan stat Alarm L1 #1

Values = No alarm

In alarm
#1 refers to the input channel, use the Down button

to scroll to channels #2, #3, #4 if appropriate.
L1 = Level 1.
L2 = Level 2 (use the down key to view level 2).
'No alarm' means the relay is in its normal state.
'In alarm' means the relay is in its alarm state.
Alarm L2 #1
Values = No alarm

In alarm
Output status
Output #1
Values = 0.0 to 25.5 mA
Input status
Input #1
Values = 0.0 to 66.7 mA,

Supply status Supply

Value = 19.8 to 40 V
Configuration

The 'values' show the current analogue output level
for a channel.
The 'values' show the current signal input level for
a channel.
Indicates the DC supply level from either the internal
PSU or an external DC supply.
See table Supervisor menu :
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Actions menu
(allows basic tests and adjustments.)
Menu Item
Values
Audio visual
Audio Visual:
Test alarm?
Drives Audible Visual alarm terminals to test external

audible visual alarms
Values = Testing beacon

Beacon output becomes active for 3 seconds,
followed by;

Testing alarm L1
Sounder level 1 output becomes active for 3 seconds,

followed by;

Testing alarm L2
Sounder level 2 output becomes active for 3 seconds,
followed by;

Test complete
Outputs de-activate and display returns to the Audio
Visual menu
Control panel
Control Panel:
Press Continue to test LCD display, LED's and internal
Start test?
sounder for 3 seconds. Display returns to Control
Panel menu
Test complete
Display contrast Display:
Values = Menu contrast
Alters the message display area contrast

Channel contrast

Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the contrast

of the LCD
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GasMaster
Supervisor menu (allows system tests to be performed, and configurations to be changed. A pass
word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item
Values
Inhibit
All
Values = Inhibit off

Inhibit on
Inhibits all input channels when selected.

Only whilst in Supervisor mode used for
calibration and test
Channels #1, #2, #3, #4

Values = Inhibit off

Inhibit on
Allows individual channels to be inhibited.

NB: Inhibit persists on exit from Supervisor mode
Pellistor Saver Channels #1, #2, #3, #4

Values = Enabled or Disabled

Protects pellistor-type sensors connected to mV

pellistor input modules from damage when exposed
to high gas concentrations. When enabled, the
system removes power from the sensor for a minimum
200 seconds if the signal exceeds 95%LEL.
Zero
Zero Wizard
Select channel
Values = #1=name

#2=name

#3=name

#4=name
Select channel Inhibit

Values = Inhibit on

Inhibit off
Inhibit option will not be displayed if channels

have already been set to inhibit using the menu
shown above.
User confirmation
Only continue if in clean air!
Reminds the user to check that the detector has been

zeroed and is currently not seeing gas.
Result
Values = Pass
Channel has correctly zeroed

Fail

Use Down button to select the required channel to

zero, then follow wizard instructions.
Input signal was out of acceptable range, re-zero the

detector and check that its output current is 4 mA.
Calibrate
Calibration Wizard
Select channel
Values = #1=name

#2=name

#3=name

#4=name
Cal #1 level
Values = 25% - 100%
Refers to the calibration gas concentration

of range
Use Down button to select the required channel to

calibrate, then follow wizard instructions.
Calibration is only possible with a gas concentration

that is at least 25% of the full range of the sensor.
Use the UP and Down buttons to enter the concentration of the calibration gas (e.g. 50% LEL,10 ppm etc.).
Gasmaster will store the gas value entered so that it
does not need to be adjusted next time the sensor is
calibrated.

Select channel Inhibit

Values = Inhibit on

Inhibit off
Inhibit option will not be displayed if channels have

already been set to inhibit using the Inhibit menu.
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cont. word is required to enter this mode, see section 3.7 for details.)
Menu Item
Values
User action
Apply gas
Apply gas and calibrate the detector.
User confirmation
Continue when reading is
stable
Press Continue when the detector has been

calibrated and is providing the correct output signal.
Calibrate
Calibration Wizard cont.
Result
Value = Pass
Channel has correctly calibrated.

Fail

Input signal was out of acceptable range, re-calibrate

the detector and check that its output current is
proportional to the gas level
User action
Purge gas
Reminds the user to remove the calibration gas and

re-expose the detector to clean air.
Test
Relay common
Forces common level 1, 2 or Fault relays.

L1 = Level 1.
L2 = Level 2
'No alarm' or No fault means the relay is in its
normal state.
'In alarm' or In fault means the relay is in its alarm
or fault state.
Use the Up and Down buttons to change the relay
state, press Back to exit, the relay will return to its
normal state
Use to simulate Relay alarm L1

Alarm L1 common
inputs and
Values = No alarm
outputs for
In alarm
testing and
commissioning Relay alarm L2
purposes.
Alarm L2 common
Values = No alarm
In alarm
Fault
Fault common
Values = No fault
In fault

Channel #1, #2, #3, #4
Sim Input #1
Values = 0.0 - 25.5 mA
0.0 - 66.7 mA
for fire detectors
Force output #1
Values = 0.0 - 25.5 mA
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Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired

channel. The channel warning symbol will show.
Channel alarm relays can be tested as described
above.
When selected, displays the input signal level for the
selected channel (e.g. 4.1 mA).
The channel warning symbol will show.
Use the Up and Down buttons to force the input to
the required level. The reading on the channel display
will change accordingly and alarms will activate at the
preset points.
Use the Accept/Reset button to silence alarms if
necessary. Press Back to exit, the input will return to
its normal state.
When selected, displays the analogue output signal
level for the selected channel (e.g. 4.1 mA).
Use the Up and Down buttons to force the output to
the required level.
GasMaster
Menu Item
Values
Relay alarm L1
Values = No alarm

In alarm
Relay alarm L2
Values = No alarm

In alarm
No alarms will be activated on Gasmaster. Use to test

remote displays.
Press Back to exit, the input will return to its normal
state.
Forces level 1, 2 relays for the selected channel.
Contact orientation will depend on whether the relay
is configured as normally energised or de-energised.
Press Back to exit, the relay will return to its normal
state.
Configure
Use to change
system settings
Select from config sub menus

below
System
ModBus addr
Values = 1 to 254
Required for RS-485 digital communications only,

any address in the range can be chosen. If multiple
units are connected on an addressable loop to a
'Master' controller, each Gasmaster must have a different address.
Serial comms
Values = 9600, 8, N, 1

9600, 8, N, 2
Describes the required RS-485 communications

parameters; Gasmaster is factory set to 2 stop bit.
Identity
Values = 16 character

string
Mains Fail
Values = AS WARNING

AS FAULT
Allows a system name to be entered which will be

shown on the Gasmaster display when the appropriate mode is selected (see section 3.4). Use the Up
and Down buttons to enter required alpha-numeric
characters and press Continue to accept.
Determines whether a main supply fail is treated as a
fault or a warning
Language Language
Values = English (UK)

configurable
The default display language is English. A second

language may be available depending on system
configuration.
AV drive
Determines the operation of beacons connected to

the 'AV1 Drive' terminal.
Beacon type
Values = Latched
Non-latched
Latched means that in an alarm state, the beacon will

continue flashing when the Accept/Reset button is
pressed, and will only stop flashing when the alarm is
cleared and the Accept/Reset button is pressed again.
Non-latched means that the beacon will continue

flashing when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but
stop automatically when non-latching alarms have
reset.
Sounder type
Values = Latched

Non-latched
Determines the operation of sounders connected to

the 'AV2/3 Drive' terminals.
Latched means that in an alarm state, the sounder
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Menu Item
Values

Latch-accept
will continue to operate when the Accept/Reset but

ton is pressed, and will only stop sounding when the

alarm is cleared and the Accept/Reset button is
pressed again.
AV drive cont.

Non-latched means that the sounder will continue to

operate when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but
will silence automatically when the alarm has cleared.

Latch-accept means that in an alarm condition the

sounder will silence when the Accept/Reset button is
pressed.
Relay common Alarm L1 common
Determines the operation of the common alarm and
Type
fault relays.
Alarm 1 type
L1 = Level 1.
Values = Latched
L2 = Level 2
Non-latched

Latched means that in an alarm state, the relay will
Latch-accept
stay
active
when
the
Accept/Reset
button
is
pressed,
Drive
and will only reset when the alarm or fault has cleared
Alarm 1 drive
and the Accept/Reset button is pressed again.
Values = De-energised
Non-latched means that the relay will stay active
Energised
when the Accept/Reset button is pressed, but will
reset automatically when the alarm has cleared.
Latch-accept means that in an alarm or fault condition the relay will reset when the Accept/Reset button
is pressed.

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Alarm L2 common
Type
Alarm 2 type
Values = Latched
Non-latched
Latch-accept
Drive
Alarm 2 drive
Energised
Fault common
Type
Fault type
Values = Latched
Non-latched
Drive
Fault drive
Energised
De-energised means that the relay coil is

not energised in a non-alarm state (normally
de-energised).
Energised means that the relay coil is energised in
a non-alarm state (normally energised or 'fail-safe')
GasMaster
Menu Item
Values
Channels #1
to #4
Press
the Up

and Down
Config Channel
#1
buttons to

Type
cycle
through

Values = Unused
configuration
DET 4-20 SRCE
for
channels #2,

DET 4-20 SINK
#3
and #4.

FIRE 4-20 SRCE
Channels # FIRE 4-20 SINK
1 to #4 Cont. FIRE CONV
ESU
PELLISTOR

Name
Values = 4 character string
Sets the input type for each channel, links on the

terminal PCB must also be set to the appropriate
positions (see section 2.8 for details).
No detector connected
4-20mA current source gas detector
4-20mA current sink gas detector
4-20mA current source flame detector
4-20mA current sink flame detector
Conventional smoke/heat or call points
ESU sampling device
Detector name (e.g. CH4 for methane, O2 for

oxygen, FIRE for smoke/heat detectors)

Location
Values = 32 character string

Optional. Detector location or tag, will be shown

on the message display if an alarm occurs
(e.g. Boiler Room).
Units*
*Options will
Values = None
be shown for

%LEL
4-20 mA input

PPB
channels only

PPM

%VOL

FIRE
E.g. for an ESU channel

For flammable channels
Very low range toxic gas detectors
General toxic gas detectors
Oxygen or other high volume gases
Flame or conventional smoke/heat detectors.

Range*
Values = 0 to 9999.9
*Options will
be shown for
Zero suppression (ZFS)*
4-20 mA input
Values = Enabled
channels only

Disabled

Interpret 2mA*
Values = Fault

Warning

Inhibit

Detector range (e.g. 100 for a flammable detector).

Applies suppression to the first 3% of scale to
prevent small deviations from zero being displayed.
If the Level 1 alarm for a channel is set below 8%
of full scale, the level of suppression is reduced.
Some gas detectors produce a 2 mA signal to
indicate a certain state.
This option determines how Gasmaster interprets
a signal between 1 and 3 mA.

Stab time
Inhibits the input for preset time after Gasmaster is
Values = 0 to 120 seconds
powered-up to prevent false alarms while the sensor
is settling.

Fire reset time**

Values = 0 to 30 seconds
Time for which power is removed from smoke/heat

detectors when the Accept/Reset button is pressed.
Alarm L1 #1, #2, #3, #4

See submenu below
** Option will be shown for conventional fire channels only

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Menu Item
Values
Config channel
Submenu:
Alarm L1 #1
Direction
Values = Rising
Level 1 alarm
Falling
relay

configuration
for each channel
Press the Up
and Down
buttons to
cycle through
configuration
for channels
#2,#3,#4
On threshold
Values = 0.1 to Range

(full scale)
Off threshold
Values = 0.1 to L1 On threshold

(rising alarms)

L1 threshold to full

scale - 0.1 (Falling

alarms
Relay type
Values = Latched

Non-latched

Latch accept
Relay drive

Energised
Indication
Values = Visible

Hidden
Rising alarms required where there is normally no gas.

Falling alarms required where gas should normally be
present (e.g. oxygen).
Level at which the relay will activate.

Level at which the Level 1 relay will reset. Allows
hysteresis for applications such as ventilation control
where the fan should continue to run until the gas
reaches a low level.
Latched means that in an alarm state, the relay will

stay active when the Accept/Reset button is pressed,
and will only reset when the alarm or fault has
cleared and the Accept/Reset key is pressed again.
Non-latched means that the relay will stay active
when the Accept/Reset key is pressed, but will reset
automatically when the alarm has cleared.
Latch-accept means that in an alarm condition
the relay will reset when the Accept/Reset button
is pressed.
De-energised means that the relay coil is not energised in a non-alarm state (normally de-energised).
Energised means that the relay coil is energised
in a non-alarm state (normally energised or
'fail-safe')
Visible means that an alarm will trigger the alarm
LED bar, internal sounder, external audible visual
alarms, and display the alarm message.
Hidden means that an alarm will only cause the
alarm icon
in the channel display to show. No
other audible or visual alarms will activate (used for
ventilation control applications)
A similar menu is available for Level 2 alarm relays, with the exception that the 'Off Threshold' and
'Indication' options are not available.
Alarm L2 #1*
Direction
Threshold
Relay type
Relay drive
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GasMaster Maintenance
4. Maintenance
It is essential that any safety system such
as Gasmaster is routinely checked. Crowcon
offer service contracts to ensure that this
equipment is fully operational at all times.
As a minimum, Crowcon recommend that
systems are calibrated and tested on a sixmonthly basis. Sensors should be changed as
advised in the detector manual.
Note: a calibration due warning message may
be flagged six months after the last service*. The
warning LED will light and the message will
be shown in the "Warnings menu (lists warnings present on the system)" on page 26. This
message can be reset using Gasmaster PC, which
also allows the period after which the message is
displayed to be adjusted.
*Or when the system was last powered-up.
4.1 Functional Testing

Gasmaster allows you to test relays, force inputs
into alarm state, and force analogue outputs to
verify the correct operation of the Gasmaster system and its interfaces with external equipment.
These functions are available in the Supervisor
menu under Test.
Please note that using this function will activate
the appropriate relays, audible visual alarm drives
and analogue outputs. Ensure necessary precautions are taken prior to using test functions.
The options available in Test can be found in section 3.11 on page 30, along with a description of
each function.
enter Supervisor mode and set the relevant detector Type to Unused (see page 33). The channel
display will be no longer shown, and the power
supply will be removed from the detector.
Warning
Crowcon strongly recommends that remote inhibit
switches be key operated only, and that access
to the key should be restricted to authorised
personnel. A Gasmaster system that has been
inhibited without other safety precautions being
in place may not provide the protection for which
it was designed. Steps should be taken to ensure
that all appropriate personnel are aware when a
Gasmaster system is inhibited.
How to perform Inhibit

1. From the normal operating display, press
the Continue
button to enter the
menu system.
2. Use the Up
and Down
buttons as
press Continue .
3. Enter the password (the default password is ZZZ), press Continue .

4. How to set global inhibit:

From the Supervisor menu, scroll down

to Inhibit and press Continue . Select
All and press Continue . Use the Up
or Down
button to set inhibit to
INHIBIT ON, press Continue
to
accept. Use the Back
button to return
to the Supervisor menu. The Inhibit
icons will appear on the channel display.
How to set channel inhibit:
Channel inhibit can be selected from

the Inhibit menu or within the Zero or
Calibrate menu. Follow the instructions
provided above, selecting the Channel
#n (where n represents the channel
number) in place of All.
Ensure all inhibits are removed when

maintenance activities are complete.
4.2 System Inhibit

Inputs can be temporarily inhibited so as not to
cause alarms. This may be necessary when calibrating detectors, or when operations are carried
out close to a sensor which may trigger an alarm
(for example soldering near a smoke detector).
Input channels can be inhibited individually or
all at once. The 'inhibit' option is available in the
Supervisor menu, see section 3.6 on page 20
and the Menu System Overview on page 25 in
the Operation chapter for details of this function.
If it is necessary to permanently disable a channel,
See section 3.7 in Operation for details

on entering Supervisor mode.
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Maintenance GasMaster
4.3 Detector Calibration

Crowcon recommends that you check detectors
routinely to ensure correct calibration and operation.
Gas detectors require recalibration at least every 3
to 6 months. Fire detectors should be tested with
the same frequency. Site procedures may require
more frequent testing. See section 2.12 on page
14 for calibration instructions.
For detailed instructions on the routine functional
testing of detectors, please refer to the relevant
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions provided with each detector.
Warning
When replacing batteries, care should be taken
to ensure cables are re-fitted as shown on the
battery connection diagram. Incorrect fitment
of battery cables may result in a fire and/or
harm to personnel.
4.5 Module Replacement

In the unlikely event of a Gasmaster component failure, Crowcon recommend that repair
should not be undertaken by anyone other than
Crowcon approved personnel. Please contact
Crowcon for details of your nearest service centre.
4.6 Event logging
4.4 Changing Batteries

During routine servicing, it is recommended that
the power be isolated from Gasmaster temporarily to ensure that the back-up batteries are operational. Crowcon recommend that batteries are
changed every two years, and replaced as a pair.
Replacement batteries should be Yuasa UCEL
Y1.2-12, 12 v 1.2 Ah C20 lead-acid type cells.
A 10 A fuse is fitted to the batteries, for replacement part number see Spare Parts and Accessories section.
Batteries
Gasmaster records alarms, faults and display

panel button activities in an Event Log. A maximum of 300 events are logged, after which data
is over-written on a first-in-first-out basis. This
function provides a record of all system activities
which can be uploaded using Gasmaster PC software at any time.
The event log is held in RAM (volatile memory),
so in the event of a complete power failure all
data will be lost.
4.7 Service card

A card is fitted to the inside of the front cover for
logging service activity. It is recommended that
this card be filled in with the dates of services, and
details of any parts replaced.
4.8 Cleaning
Battery
connection
diagram
Figure 4.1 Battery replacement
Batteries should be checked regularly on units

operating over 40C.
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If required, the outside of the Gasmaster case can

be cleaned by gently wiping with a damp cloth
using a mild soap solution only.
GasMaster
Adding an input module
5. Adding an input module

The 4-channel version of Gasmaster may be supplied pre-fitted with between one and four input
modules of the following types:
4-20 mA/Fire module for 4-20 mA type
detectors, conventional smoke/heat detectors or ESU.
mV Pellistor module for mV bridge type
flammable gas detectors.
Systems ordered with fewer than four input
modules can be extended at a later date by fitting
additional modules. The input modules simply
plug-in, it is not necessary to remove power
from the system providing the channel is set as
Unused prior to insertion.
Once the module has been added the channel
can be configured as appropriate to the detector
using the Supervisor menu.
CHANNEL 1
MODULE
CHANNEL 2
MODULE
CHANNEL 3
MODULE
CHANNEL 4
MODULE
+
s
-
PWR (+)
SIG (S)
0V (-)
SCRN
Gasmaster
Detector Input
Terminals
mV pellistor gas detector
Important: to avoid signal

interference, it is essential
that detector cables do
not cover mV pellistor
input modules (hatched
area on diagram).
Figure 5.1 Connections for mV pellistor type detectors. mV Pellistor input module
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Appendix A: Specifications GasMaster
Appendix A: Specifications
Size
Weight
Enclosure material
Ingress protection
Power
Battery back-up
Operating temperature
Humidity
Input: Gas
Fire

Environmental

Sampling Unit control

Remote inhibit

Remote reset
Outputs: Relays
Audible/visual

alarm drive
Analogue

Digital
communications
Communications port
Event logging1
Panel indication
Approvals
Gasmaster 1
288h x 278w x 110d (mm)
4.5 kg
Back-box: cast aluminium
Front cover: fire-retardant ABS plastic.
IP65
100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz 1.3 A or
20-30 V dc, 60 W max.
1.2 Ah batteries fitted internally
-10C to + 50C (14 to 122F).
0 to 95% RH non-condensing
One 2 or 3 wire 4-20 mA gas detector
(sink or source) or mV bridge pellistor
flammable gas detector. Maximum
detector current: 500mA
One loop of up to 20 conventional
smoke/heat detectors or manual call
points, or one flame detector (4-20
mA or digital contact signal).
For use with one Crowcon ESU fan
(ie sampling device changes to fan).
Via normally open contact.
Low alarm, High alarm, Fault.
DPCO contacts rated at
250 V ac, 30 V dc 8 A (non-inductive
load), 5 A (inductive load).
12 V or 24 V dc 650 mA maximum
drive
4-20 mA (current source, max. loop
resistance 700 ) or
1-5 V dc (min. load 50 K).
RS-485 Modbus RTU
9600 Baud
8 Data bits
No parity
2 Stop bits
Optional 3-way connector for PC configuration and event log upload
Time-stamped log of up to 300 alarm,
fault or system intervention activities.
LCD back-lit display shows gas level (in
ppb, ppm, % volume or % LEL units),
and scrolling alphanumeric status
indication.
LEDs for Alarm, Fault, Power and
Warning status indication.
Integral 85 dB sounder.
EN 50270 (EMC), EN 61010-1 (Low
voltage directive)
ATEX EN60079-25:2010 Explosive
atmospheres - Intrinsically safe electrical systems.
Gasmaster 4
288h x 278w x 110d (mm)
4.5 kg
Back-box: cast aluminium
Front cover: fire-retardant ABS plastic.
IP65
100-240 V ac 50-60 Hz 1.3 A or
20-30 V dc, 60 W max.
1.2 Ah batteries fitted internally
-10C to + 50C (14 to 122F).
0 to 95% RH non-condensing
One to four 2 or 3 wire 4-20mA gas
detectors (sink or source) or mV bridge
pellistor flammable gas detectors.
Maximum detector current: 500mA
One to four loops of up to 20 conventional smoke/heat detectors or manual
call points, or one to four flame detectors (4-20 mA or digital contact signal).
For use with one to four Crowcon
ESU fans.
Low alarm and High alarm per channel plus Common Low, High and
Fault.
DPCO contacts rated at 250 V ac, 30 V
dc 8 A (non-inductive load), 5 A (inductive load).
12 V or 24 V dc 650 mA maximum
drive
4-20 mA for each channel (current
source, max. loop resistance 700 )
or 1-5 V dc (min. load 50 K).
RS-485 Modbus TRU
9600 Baud
8 Data bits
No parity
2 Stop bits
Optional 3-way connector for PC configuration and event log upload
Time-stamped log of up to 300 alarm,
fault or system intervention activities.
LCD back-lit display shows gas level
(in ppb, ppm, % volume or % LEL
units) for all channels, and scrolling
alphanumeric status indication. LEDs
for Alarm, Fault, Power and Warning
status indication
Integral 85 dB sounder.
EN 50270 (EMC), EN 61010-1 (Low
voltage directive)
ATEX EN60079-25:2010 Explosive
atmospheres - Intrinsically safe electrical systems.
1Event log access requires Gasmaster PC software and communication port. Event log data is held in non-volatile memory, data
will be lost in the event of a complete system power failure.
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GasMaster
Appendix B: Spare parts and Accessories
Appendix B: Spare Parts and Accessories

Part No.
Description
Comment
E01875
12V 1.2Ah battery
2 required
E07534
Battery fuse assembly
Assembly with fuse, fuse holder and loom
M05897
Service card
Replacement service cards, minimum quantity 10
M07624
Installation, Operation and maintenance

manual
S012016
Display PCB
For all Gasmaster models
S013047
Gasmaster 4 terminal PCB
No links supplied, use links from old PCB
S013046
Gasmaster 1 terminal PCB
No links supplied, use links from old PCB
E07109
Insulated Jumper links
Spare links for PCB's, minimum order quantity 10
S012304
Power supply assembly
Complete with wiring looms
S012205
Sounder assembly
Complete with wiring loom
M04683
Sounder seal
M050067
Gasmaster 4 display label
For front cover
M050068
Gasmaster 1 display label
For front cover
C01929
Communications Kit
Includes Gasmaster PC software, connection lead and

RS485/232 converter.
E07635
Communications port
3-pin connector for fitment to Gasmaster to enable

interface with the Communications Kit. Comes complete
with wiring loom for connection to the RS-485 terminals.
S012303
Front cover assembly for Gasmaster 1
Complete with labels, sounder and seals
S012302
Front cover assembly for Gasmaster 4
Complete with labels, sounder and seals
M01861/2
Flush mounting brackets
For mounting Gasmaster into a panel.
S012207
S012208
mV Pellistor input module
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Appendix C: Display characters GasMaster
Appendix C: Display characters

Message display area characters
Channel display characters
When editing strings of text for passwords,

detector location or system identity, the following
characters are available:
NB: The following characters represent those

which can be shown on the channel display area
to represent detector types.
Group1:
<space> !
Group2:
#$%&
Group3:
*+,-./
Group4:
0123456789
Group5:
:;
Group6:
Group7:

?@
ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
OPQRSTUVWXYZ
Group8: _
Group9:

Z= 2
G=9
dash
underscore
S=5
blank
abcdefghijklmno
pqrstuvwzyz
For some string types the available characters may

be restricted, only the applicable characters will
be shown. For example the detector name (e.g.
gas type) is restricted to groups 4 and 7 (numerals
and upper case) only:
single clicking or holding the Up button
will advance forward through the available groups of characters:
A B C D ... X Y Z 0 1 2 ... 7 8 9 A B C
... etc
single clicking or holding the Down button will advance backwards through the
available groups of characters:
Z Y X W ... C B A 9 8 7 ... 2 1 0 Z Y X ...
etc
double clicking the Up button will jump
forwards to the end of the current group
then on to the start of the following one
etc: Z 0 9 A Z ...
double clicking the Down button will
jump backwards to the start of the current group then on to the end of the
following one etc: A 9 0 Z A ...
b7
b5
Use the Up and Down buttons as described in section 3.7 to select the required characters.
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The following characters cannot be closely represented: K, M, V, W, X
b1
b0 .dp
b3
b2
b6
b4
GasMaster
Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement
This equipment leaves our factory fully tested and
calibrated. If within the warranty period of one year
from Despatch, the equipment is proved to be defective by reason of faulty workmanship or material, we
undertake at our discretion either to repair or replace
it free of charge, subject to the conditions below.
Warranty Procedure
To facilitate efficient processing of any claim, contact
our customer support team on +44 (0)1235 557711
with the following information:
Your contact name, phone number, fax
number and email address.
Description and quantity of goods being
returned, including any accessories.
Instrument serial number(s).
Reason for return.
Obtain a Returns form for identification and traceability purpose. This form may be downloaded from
our website 'www.crowcon.com', along with a
returns label, alternatively we can 'email' you a copy.
Instruments will not be accepted for warranty
without a Crowcon Returns Number ("CRN").
It is essential that the address label is securely
attached to the outer packaging of the returned
goods.
The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the instrument is found to have been altered, modified, dismantled, or tampered with. The warranty does not
cover misuse or abuse of the unit.
faulty items, will be limited to the unexpired warranty

of the original supplied item.
Crowcon reserves the right to determine a reduced
warranty period, or decline a warranty period for any
sensor supplied for use in an environment or for an
application known to carry risk of degradation or
damage to the sensor.
Our liability in respect of defective equipment shall
be limited to the obligations set out in the guarantee
and any extended warranty, condition or statement,
express or implied statutory or otherwise as to the
merchantable quality of our equipment or its fitness
for any particular purpose is excluded except as prohibited by statute. This guarantee shall not affect a
customer's statutory rights.
Crowcon reserves the right to apply a handling and
carriage charge whereby units returned as faulty, are
found to require only normal calibration or servicing,
which the customer then declines to proceed with.
For warranty and technical support enquiries

please contact:
Customer Support
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 557711
Fax: +44 (0) 1235 557722
Any warranty on batteries may be rendered invalid

if the use of an unauthorized charger is proven.
Non-rechargeable batteries are excluded from this
warranty.
Warranty Disclaimer
Crowcon accept no liability for consequential or indirect loss or damage howsoever arising (including any
loss or damage arising out of the use of the instrument) and all liability in respect of any third party is
expressly excluded.
This warranty does not cover the accuracy of the
calibration of the unit or the cosmetic finish of the
product. The unit must be maintained in accordance
with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
The warranty on replacement consumable items
(such as sensors) supplied under warranty to replace
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Regional addresses GasMaster
Regional addresses
UK Office
2 Blacklands Way
Abingdon Business Park
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire
OX14 1DY
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 557700
Fax: +44 (0) 1235 557749
Website: http://www.crowcon.com
USA Office
1455 Jamike Ave.
Erlanger
KY 41018
USA
Tel: +1 859 957 1039 or 1 800 527 6926
Fax: +1 859 957 1044
Rotterdam Office
Vlambloem 129
3068JG, Rotterdam
Netherlands
Tel: +31 10 421 1232
Fax: +31 10 421 0542
Singapore Office
Block 194 Pandan Loop
#06-20 Pantech Industrial Complex
Singapore 128383
Tel: +65 6745 2936
Fax: +65 6745 0467
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Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd (Beijing)

Unit 316, Area 1, Tower B, Chuangxin Building
Hongda North Road, Beijing Economic
Technological Development Area
Beijing, China 100176
Tel: +86 10 6787 0335
Fax: +86 10 67874879
Website: www.crowcon.cn

2 Blacklands Way
Abingdon Business Park
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire
OX14 1DY
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 557700
Fax: +44 (0) 1235 557749

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Crowcon Gasmaster

1 to 4 channel gas detection control panel

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

This product has been tested and found to comply

Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd

4.2 System Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

1.1 About Gasmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

4.3 Detector Calibration . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

4.4 Changing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1.3 Instructions for use as part of an

4.5 Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . 36

4.7 Service card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.6 Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5. Adding an input module. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2.10 Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 provides instructions for day-to-day operation

There are two versions of Gasmaster:

gas detector, fire zone or ESU sampling

to four gas detectors, fire zones or ESU

Gasmaster 1 is identifiable from Gasmaster 4 by

1.2 About this manual

EXAMPLES OF SAFE AREA APPARATUS

CROWCON GASMONITOR SYSTEM

Gasmaster is approved according to the 94/9/EC

Certificate reference: Baseefa05Y0090/1

TABLE 1: CABLE PARAMETERS

TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 08ATEX0069X

Gasmaster must be installed in the safe area only,

XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 04ATEX0115

TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0063X

TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETECTOR - BASEEFA 03ATEX0062X

SAFE AREA APPARATUS

TXGARD IS+ TOXIC OR OXYGEN

5. THE HAZARDOUS AREA CABLE MAY BE;

XGARD TOXIC OR OXYGEN GAS

TXGARD IS TOXIC GAS DETECT

TXGARD IS OXYGEN GAS DETE

Warning: Gasmaster is not certified for use

2.1 Before installation

Before carrying out any installation work,

Figure 2.1 shows the internal arrangement of a

This section describes how to get started with

Figure 2.1 Exploded view of Gasmaster

the display PCB so as not to damage the connector or ribbon cable.

Each detector input is short-circuit protected.

Gasmaster should be removed before drilling

Short circuit protection

sounder connector from the display PCB. The

The Gasmaster power supply contains no user

Figure 2.3 Dimensional view of Gasmaster with

mounting holes shown

2.4 Cabling requirements

Figure 2.2 Gasmaster chassis plate with display

Cabling to Gasmaster and detectors must be in

PCB board and batteries.

Explosion-proof (Exd) devices

Crowcon recommends the use of steel wire