AGS CO2-X Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Monitor Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: AGS

Table of Contents

Introduction
Important Warning Statements
Installation
Operation
General Maintenance
General Specification
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**AGS CO2-X Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Monitor

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Introduction

Please read this manual carefully and retain for future use.
The Merlin CO2-X is designed to monitor carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air and temperature.
The monitor has a digital traffic light style display indicating the carbon dioxide levels and temperature in the area.
When CO2 gas or temperature reaches alarm state – this device is able to automatically drive ventilation reducing CO2 and/or temperature.

The information contained within this manual should be referenced for typical installation and operation only.
For specific requirements that may deviate from the information in this manual – contact your supplier.

Important Warning Statements

Please take the time to thoroughly read this user’s guide which should be retained for future reference.
The expected lifetime of the gas sensor elements is 10 years upon initial power up.
The device will display a message to indicate its end of life and should immediately be replaced.
It is recommended that this device be commissioned upon installation and serviced annually.
Do not apply lighter gas or other aerosols to the device – this will cause extreme damage.
High concentrations of alcohol found in many products may damage, deteriorate or affect the gas sensing elements.
This device is designed to monitor carbon dioxide gas and temperature only. It is NOT designed to detect smoke, fire or other gases and should NOT be used as such.
Never ignore your device when in alarm.
This device requires a continual supply of electrical power – it will not work without power.
This device should not be used to substitute proper installation, use and/or maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
This device does not prevent dangerous gasses from occurring or accumulating.
Actuation of your alarm indicates the presence of dangerous levels of CO2 or high temperature.
This unit may not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a doctor/physician.
Your product should reach you in perfect condition, if you suspect it is damaged, contact your supplier.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Warranty coverage: The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase.

The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product only. Warranty disclaimers: Any implied warranties arising out of this sale, including but not limited to the implied warranties of description, merchantability and intended operational purpose, are limited in duration to the above warranty period. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of use of this product or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, or costs, or expenses incurred by the consumer or any other user of this product, whether due to a breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise. The manufacturer shall have no liability for any personal injury, property damage or any special, incidental, contingent or consequential damage of any kind resulting from gas leakage, fire or explosion. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. Warranty Performance: During the above warranty period, your product will be replaced with a comparable product if the defective product is returned together with proof of purchase date. The replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for six months – whichever is the greatest.

Information on waste disposal for consumers of electrical & electronic equipment.

When this product has reached the end of its life, it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronics Equipment (WEEE). Any WEEE marked products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the materials used. Please contact your supplier or local authority for details of recycling schemes in your area.
Alternatively, AGS products can be securely packaged and returned clearly marked for disposal.

Installation

Typical Location & Positioning

Consider the coverage required and function of the area. Emphasis should be placed on airflow patterns and correct placement, not perceived detecting ranges. The target gas will only be identified when contact is made with the sensing element itself. Your monitor should be installed in populated areas that risk high concentrations of CO2 gas or varied temperatures e.g. educational and government buildings including laboratories and commercial kitchens.

Take in to account the design of the airflow within the zone area. Avoid conditions such as; condensation; vibration; extreme temperatures and draft zones. Avoid conditions of any other environmental factors that could potentially impede the accuracy and operation of the detectors such as; condensation; vibration; extreme temperatures, pressure, presence of other gases, electromagnetic interference and draft zones. Avoid positioning near draft areas (windows and door entrances). Where possible, monitors must be fixed in such a position as to allow natural air circulation. These recommended heights may vary based on airflow and temperature conditions in addition to the proposed application and location.

Laboratories/educational buildings: Seated head height
Commercial kitchens: 1700mm (5.6ft) from ground level
Multiple monitors may be required to adequately protect property and/or persons!

Access & Mounting

The monitors are designed for surface mounting and must be installed by a licensed, insured contractor or competent person. A deeper back enclosure is supplied to accommodate wiring where required.
Carefully remove the rear cover from the unit by releasing the two latching clips located at the bottom of the case. To do this – use a small flat head screwdriver.

Using the rear cover – mark the screw holes to the wall and ensure the wall surface is flat to prevent base distortion.

There are two pre-fractured areas for cable entry provided on the inside of the rear cover, which may be cut away as required. After executing the mounting and the connections – replace the rear cover ensuring the two clips are latched. Make a note of the installation date on the label located on the side of the unit.

Board Overview

Wiring your CO2-X

GAS VALVE INPUT
It is possible for your CO2-X to receive a signal from a gas solenoid valve via Live & Neutral terminals on our merlin panels when wired parallel. To receive a signal you must ensure that you configure the CO2-X to Natural or Mechanical ventilation mode – see settings for ventilation types.

When gas is supplied/in use – the CO2-X will receive a signal from the gas valve and display the [GAS IN USE] message. The CO2- X will configure itself automatically to operate in ‘Kitchen’ mode until the gas supply is turned off – see ‘Settings’ for configuration.

Recommended for teaching areas with gas appliances such as laboratories and food technology rooms.

CO2 ALARM (Not a mains output)
This terminal can also connect to a building management system (BMS) or to a Merlin panel to send an alarm signal upon alarm levels of CO2. This terminal can also switch the Live (energise/ de-energise) a gas valve upon alarm levels of carbon dioxide.
CO2 PRE-ALARM
This relay can send a signal to a Building Management System (BMS) or Merlin panel when CO2 reaches pre-alarm level.
FAN ENABLE
This relay output can be connected to a fan switch which can energise fans via a signal. This relay will switch on a fan from the current CO2 level only, by current temperature only or by the status of both (whichever is greatest) as follows: N/C: >600ppm / >23°C (73.4°F) N/O: <550ppm / <22°C (71.6°F) These levels cannot be altered.
0-10V ANALOGUE OUTPUT 1 & OUTPUT 2
These connections are used to regulate external fan speed controllers (supplied separately). Connect direct to fan speed controllers or via your Merlin panel [0- 10V] terminal if available. Minimum voltage output can be configured in settings menu from zero to 5 volts.
0-10V output can be driven by the status of current CO2 level only, by current temperature only or by the status of both levels (whichever is greatest).
12-24V (AC or DC) POWER
To power the CO2-X with 12-24v power – this should be supplied to the [12-24V POWER INPUT] connector (+ / -).
This connection can be either AC or DC.

Configuration Settings

There is a settings switch on the CO2-X board. Switch it on to prompt the on- screen menu. Navigate the menu using the buttons on the board. When changes have been made – turn the settings switch off.

[SEL.] button

Scroll through functions (highlighted red).
Change the desired setting when highlighted.

[OK] button

Highlights setting (red).
Press to save desired setting.

Configuration

NAT. – Natural Ventilation Mode (Recommended for buildings without mechanical ventilation).

Pre Alarm: >1300ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Alarm: >1500ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 1300ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 1500ppm
0-10V Analogue Output: Linear Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 1500ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 1499ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/ 80.4°F

MECH. – Mechanical Ventilation Mode (Recommended for buildings with mechanical ventilation).

Pre Alarm: >800ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Alarm: >1000ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 800ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 1000ppm
0-10V Analogue Output: Linear Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 1000ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 999ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/ 80.4°F

KITCH. – Kitchen/Gas in Use Ventilation Mode (Recommended for kitchen environments).

Pre Alarm: >1500ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Alarm: >2800ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 2800ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 4500ppm
0-10V Analogue Output: Linear Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 2800ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 2799ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/ 80.4°F
Buzzer / Mute from: >2800ppm

MIN 0-10 OUT 1
Analogue output minimum voltage.
Select: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 volt/s
MIN 0-10 OUT 2
Analogue output minimum voltage.
Select: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 volt/s
0-10V OUT 1
0-10V analogue output energized by.
Select: CO2 / TEMPERATURE / DUAL
0-10V OUT 2
0-10V analogue output energized by.
Select: CO2 / TEMPERATURE / DUAL
BUZZER
Kitchen Vent Type Mode
CO2 >2800ppm Only. Select:
ON – 3 beeps every 15 seconds
10MINS – 3 beeps every 10 minutes
OFF
TEMP. UNITS
Temperature measurement
Select: °C Celsius / °F Fahrenheit
BOOST (MIN.)
Analogue outputs at optimum voltage (10V) for number of minutes. Boost can be activated only if analogue outputs are set to either CO2 or DUAL mode only.
Select: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 minute/s
FAN ENABLE
Fan switch is energized by.
CO2 (ON >600ppm OFF <550ppm)
TEMPERATURE (ON >23°C OFF <22°C)
DUAL (Whichever is greatest)
BRIGHTNESS
Brightness of the screen display. Select:
LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH
SCREEN SAVER
ON – screen will switch off until temperature or CO2 levels reach pre alarm/ alarm status.
OFF – screen constantly on.
TEMP. ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the temperature display by up to ± 5°C or 9°F in increments of 0.1°
LINEAR 0-10V
OFF – default settings as in the configuration above
ON – linear 0-10V output
If MIN 0-10 OUT will be set for 0 (menu page 1), then 0-10 V output will be linear for: Temperature from 0-50 °C
CO2 from 400 to 5000 ppm
If MIN 0-10 OUT will be set for 5 (menu page 1), then 5-10 V output will be linear for: Temperature from 0-50 °C
CO2 from 400 to 5000 ppm
FACTORY RESET
Return to default condition.
YES / NO

Factory Set Condition

VENT. TYPE	KITCH.	BUZZER	ON	SCREEN SAVER	OFF
MIN 0-10 OUT 1	1	TEMP. UNITS	°C	TEMP. ADJUSTMENT	0.0°C/F
MIN 0-10 OUT 2	1	BOOST (MIN.)	1	LINEAR 0-10V	OFF
0-10V OUT 1	TEMP	FAN ENABLE	CO2
0-10V OUT 2	CO2	BRIGHTNESS	MED	FACTORY RESET

Operation

On connecting power, the CO2-X monitor enters a stabilization phase for approximately 60 seconds – during this period, your device not yet ready for operation.

a. CARBON DIOXIDE READING
Current CO2 gas level in parts per million (ppm).
b. 0-10V ANALOGUE OUTPUT LEVEL
0-10V analogue outputs one and two.
c. FLAME ICON
Appears only when the CO2-X receives a signal from a gas valve and gas supply is open/on and set to Natural or Mechanical Ventilation Type mode.
d. BOOST ON
Message appears when BOOST is activated – press and hold the touch button (f) for three (3) seconds. The analogue outputs will run at optimum voltage (10V) for a pre-set number of minutes. Boost can only be activated if either analogue outputs is set to CO2 or DUAL mode only.
e. MUTE
Message appears when the touch button (f) is pressed. The audible alarm buzzer must be set to on or every 10 minutes and can only occur when gas is in use or KITCH. Ventilation mode is selected and when CO2 levels rise above 2800ppm.
f. VENTILATION MODE
Displayed under normal operation. K (Kitchen) / M (Mechanical) / N (Natural). The mode determines the configuration and alarm levels.
g. TOUCH BUTTON
To activate Boost or Mute feature and to view the screen for 10 seconds during screen saver mode.
h. TEMPERATURE READING
i. GAS IN USE MESSAGE
Appears only when the CO2-X receives a signal from a gas valve and gas supply is open/on.
When the gas valve is closed, this message is not displayed.
Appears with Flame Icon.
j. BLANK – see K.
(Natural or Mechanical mode), this is left blank when the current CO2 reading is below 550ppm.
In kitchen ventilation mode – this is constantly left blank.
k. AVERAGE CO2
The monitor will display the average CO2 reading over periods of 8 hours and appear only when current CO2 levels reach or exceed 600ppm.
Natural or Mechanical ventilation type modes only.

Traffic Light Indicator

Your CO2-X displays both current CO2 and temperature levels in a traffic light style indication.

Alarms & Configuration

NAT. – Natural Ventilation Mode (N)
Green: <1300ppm <23 °C/ 73.4°F
Yellow: >1300ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Red: >1500ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 1300ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 1500ppm
0-10V Analogue Output Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 1500ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 1499ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/80.4°F
MECH. – Mechanical Ventilation Mode (M)
Green: <800ppm <23 °C/ 73.4°F
Yellow: >800ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Red: >1000ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 800ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 1000ppm
0-10V Analogue Output Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 1000ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 999ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/80.4°F
KITCH. – Kitchen/Gas in Use Ventilation Mode (K) Default
Green: <1500ppm <23 °C/ 73.4°F
Yellow: >1500ppm >23 °C/ 73.4°F
Red: >2800ppm >25 °C/ 77.0°F
CO2 Pre-alarm relay switch: 2800ppm
CO2 Alarm relay switch: 4500ppm
0-10V Analogue Output Progression.
Min output (1-5V) from 600ppm 23 °C/ 73.4°F
Max output (10V) from 2800ppm 27 °C/ 80.6°F
Boost from: 400 – 2799ppm 0°C/32°F – 26.9°C/80.4°F
Buzzer alarm/ Mute from: >2800ppm

The alarm thresholds and configuration will depend on which ventilation mode your CO2 TFT has been set.
There is no audio alarm for high temperatures.

Screen Saver Mode

If the screen saver mode is switched on (see settings), the CO2-X monitor screen will switch off when both CO2 and Temperature levels are at safe levels (green). No readings or messages will be visible during this time. The screen will exit screen the saver mode when either the CO2 or Temperature changes status (yellow or red).
To view the screen during this mode, press the touch button, the screen will be visible for 10 seconds.

End of Operational Life (EOL)

This message indicates that the CO2-X monitor has reached its expected operational lifecycle.
No gas or temperature levels will be displayed. The expected lifetime is 10 years.
Contact your supplier and replace the unit immediately.
The expected lifecycle of 10 years may vary depending on environmental conditions.

General Maintenance

Cleaning

Keep your detector in good working order follow these basic principles;

Carefully remove any accumulated dust from the outer enclosure using a slightly damp cloth.
Never use detergents or solvents to clean your device – this may permenantly or temporarily damage the gas sensing elements.
Never spray air fresheners, hair spray, paint or other aerosols near the device.
Never paint the device. Paint will seal vents and interfere with the device.

High concentrations of alcohol found in many products may damage, deteriorate or affect the gas sensing elements – such as; wine; deodorants; stain removers; thinners etc.

Auto-Calibration

Our CO2 sensors are designed to automatically recalibrate using background CO2 levels ±100ppm.
For maintenance purposes, the device should be exposed to fresh air intermittently to aid with this process.
Inaccuracies that do not resolve over a 24 hour period may require temporary removal of the device, from site, for an extended exposure to fresh air.

Testing your CO2-X

The aim of the test is to make sure the CO2-X is working at its optimum by briefly exposing a level of carbon dioxide to send the device into an alarm state ensuring all system outputs/relays activate then it is working safely.
If the system fails to operate as intended in an alarm state, the device must not be used until a full inspection and service has been conducted.
To do this, simply breathe near or into the device. To increase reaction time, cover the escape vents.
If in doubt, contact your supplier.

General Specification

General

Product:| CO2-X
Indicators (1.8” TFT Screen)| Green (Safe), Yellow (Special State) & Red (Alarm). Detected CO2 Level. Time Weighted Average CO2 Level (TWA). Temperature. Mute. Ventilation Boost Active. End of Life.
Screen Brightness| Low – Medium – High (Plus Screen Saver)
Mounting| Wall Mounting
Electrical
Max. Power Consumption| 2.16W
Power Voltage Input Range| 110-120V AC 50-60Hz or

12-24V AC/ DC (Nominal 24V AC/DC Max)

(Pre alarm relay)

| Alarm: 2 (Latching relay)| *EOL

(Years)

NDIR. Intelligent Infrared CO2 Module. ABC Logic Auto Calibration
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)| 400-5000ppm| 1| ±100ppm| <90s| ****

Kitchen

| ****

▲2800ppm

| ****

▲4500ppm

| 10

Natural

| ****

▲1300ppm

| ****

▲1500ppm

Mechanical

| ****

▲800ppm

| ****

▲1000ppm

▲ Rising Alarm
*EOL – Expected Operational Life

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