RKI’s Model EC-500 is an indoor monitor that detects Carbon Monoxide (CO) with a range of 0-150 ppm. It’s a sleek low profile design which lends itself to laboratory or commercial applications. The EC-500 comes ready to operate with a simple wall mount bracket and 10 foot power cord. If Carbon Monoxide is present, the user is notified by an audible alarm tone and multicolored LED display.
The EC-500 uses a fast responding low-cost plug-in style electrochemical sensor. This long life sensor is field-replaceable with no special tools required.
Features
Compact, wall mounting design
Highly visible 3 color LED digital display
Power cable can enter from any direction
Stores alarm summary data
Built in audible and visual alarms
115 VAC operation
Relay outputs for annunciation of alarms
Low cost plugin electrochemical sensor
Applications
Iron and steel industry
Laboratories
Boiler rooms
Garages
Vehicle service areas
Engine testing
Shipping / receiving docks
Multi-occupancy residences
Specifications
Model
EC-500
Measuring Gas
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Sampling Method
Diffusion
Physical
Dimensions
95(W) x 135(H) x 35(D)mm
Weight
Approx. 420g (Approx. 220g in case of DC 24V version)
Display
3 digits, 3 color LED (Green, Orange, Red) Normal: Green
Mounting
Wall mounting type (by using accessory mounting plate or mount at one switch box) Cable inlet: Up, down and left/right, or rear side
Environmental
Operating Temp
0-40ºC (0 to 104ºF)
Relative Humidity
below 90% RH (non-condensing)
Sensors
Sensor Types
Electrochemical
Measuring Ranges
0-150ppm (1ppm / digit)
Outputs
Type of Alarms
Gas alarm: 2 level alarm (Latched mode / cancelled by reset switch) Trouble alarm: Sensor connection trouble (Non-latched mode)
Preset Alarm Levels
1st: 50 ppm, 2nd: 100 ppm
Relays
AL1 / AL2 Form A common, contact capacity: 125V 1A (Resistive load)
Visual
1st Alarm: Flashing orange LED with gas display AL1 LED orange color flashing, intermitted buzzer sound
2nd Alarm: Flashing red LED gas display AL2 LED red color flashing, intermittent buzzer sound
Trouble Alarm: Red flashing display “D-**” (**shows error No), short intermittent buzzer sound
Power
AC 115V 50/60Hz, Power consumption: Max 3.5VA, Power cable: 3m accessory (standard)
Option: (DC 24V, Power consumption: MAX 2.0 W<Special version>)
Warranty
One year materials and workmanship.
Carbon Monoxide and it's reaction / poisoning to humans
CO (ppm)
Human reaction and poisoning
100
No noticeable effect after breathing in for a few hours.
200
Sight headache is felt after breathing for about 1.5 hours.
400-500
A headache, nausea and dizziness etc. are caused after breathing around 1 hour.
500-1,000
Loss of consciousness breathing about 1 to 1.5 hours.
1,500-2,000
A headache, dizziness, nausea will be severe after breathing for about 30 min. to 1 hour and a sense will be lost.
10,000
Immediate death
LV: 5.0 ppm (Japan industrial hygiene society recommendation) 25 ppm (ACGIH recommendation in USA)
* Specifications subject to change without notice.