Quickstart Guide
Model M1 Combustible (LEL) Gas Detector
GDS Corp. 2513 Hwy 646 Santa Fe, Texas 77510 (409) 927-2980 (409) 927-4180 fax
P1
TB1
TB2
RIBBONCABLE
TO CPU ASSY.
VOUT
JP1
1324
U2
U4
U5
RAC
U3
VOLTSBalance
R2 R11
U1
CATALYTIC BEAD SENSORS
M1/LEL I/O PCB FOR
VOUT TEST POINT
Set 2 volts
across A&R
Sensor
Pwr./Sig.
INSTALLATION
Declassify the area to non-hazardous prior to installation by
monitoring for hazardous gases. Orient the sensor housing so
the sensor head is aimed down and mount securely. Use
conduit and installation practices approved for the area’s
classification. When properly installed the M1 is rated for Class
1, DIV 1 & 2 Gr. B, C, D.
M1 WIRING
M1 wiring terminates behind the front display assembly;
removed by loosening the two captive thumbscrews. The M1 is
a 3-wire transmitter with +POWER, +4-20mA and GROUND
terminals on TB2 of the I/O board (at right). M1 power may
range between 19 – 30 volts. The 4-20mA signal sources
output current into loads up to 750 ohms (at nominal 24 VDC
power). Sensor wires attach to TB1 and are typically connected
at the factory unless a 10-0193 remote sensor mounting option
is included. See the M1 manual for wiring to options such as
ALARMS, RS-485 Modbus or ISOLATED 4-20mA.
INITIAL INSTALLATION POTENTIOMETER SETUP
The following procedure is performed at the factory but should be checked again at initial start-up. Uncontrolled
variables such as the remote mounting distance of the sensor (if equipped with this option) and “tinkering” with
potentiometers or jumper positions may require attention. After installation, this procedure should only need
repeating upon replacement of the sensor.
Apply M1 power and confirm 2-volts across TB1-R & A sensor terminals (monitor at SENSOR’s location if a 10-
0193 remote sensor mounting option is included). Use the VOLTS potentiometer R11 to set. Seal R11’s
adjustment screw with a small dollop of RTV or epoxy to prevent an accidental over-voltage condition at the
sensor.
Wait at least one hour for the M1 to stabilize. Place the M1 in CAL-MODE, then UNITY MODE as described in
the next section. SEE NEXT SECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING!
WITH ZERO GAS ON THE SENSOR, adjust BALANCE potentiometer R2 for a 0 reading on the LCD readout
(still attached by ribbon cable). Using the GDS Corp. CAL CUP with barbed hose fitting, apply approximately ½
liter per minute of 50% LEL SPAN gas to the sensor and wait for the reading to stabilize.
DO NOT ADJUST MAGNETIC CONTROLS YET! The M1 must be in UNITY mode to complete this step.
Confirm the LCD reads from 35 – 65 then proceed to ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS. If outside this window, move
JP1’s shorting strip left to increase and right to decrease the reading. Note: Shorting strips may also be
combined on JP1 to provide additional GAIN combinations. For example, shorting strips in both positions 3 & 4
provide higher readings than 3 or 4 alone, but lower than one strip in position 2. JP1 shorting strips are correctly
set when 50% LEL applied to a NEW sensor, in UNITY mode, provide an LCD reading of 35-65.
