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MINI-GUARD Pro series

MINI-GUARD 008 ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

EIGHT ALARM POINTS

Mini-Guard 008 Alarm Annunciator with pushbuttons
HOUSING ACCORDING
DIN SIZE 144x144mm

SOLID STATE

N.O. OR N.C.
INPUT CONTACTS

WIRE FAIL DETECTION

EASY INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION

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MINI-GUARD 008

Features:
The Mini-Guard 008 Alarm Annunciator
consists of the following functions:

Eight alarm points

DIN size housing 144x144mm
N.O. or N.C. input contacts with
wire fail detection
Individually adjustable time delay
Group repeat output
ISA-A or ISA-F1A (first out) sequence
Individual inhibition of alarm input
Earth fault monitoring
Alarm output in case of open circuit or
short circuit input
Relay contact output in case of supply failure
Detachable terminal strips for field wiring

The solid state Mini-Guard 008 Alarm

Annunciator operates standard on
24Vdc power supply and can optionally
operate on 110/230Vac power supply
when requested.
The Mini-Guard 008 is built on easy
operation and installation.
Mini-Guard 008 Alarm Annunciator without pushbuttons

Functions:
The miniature alarm annunciator MINI-GUARD 008 can be used to monitor and supervise all kinds of machines, engines,
production processes and installations. The unit provides a visual and acoustic warning signal in case of an abnormal
situation. The MINI-GUARD 008 applies the latest technology in integrated circuits and components and is housed in a
standard DIN enclosure (144x144 mm) suitable for flushpanel mounting.
In the standard version the power supply requirements are 24Vdc. Upon request a version suitable for 110Vac or 230Vac
with auto-switching to the 24Vdc supply can be delivered. The unit is equipped with eight alarm circuits accepting a
normally open or a normally closed input contact.
More units can be added to cover the required number of inputs. To overcome several units flashing at different
frequencies a synchronising feature is available. It is also possible to group alarm points to a common output for driving a
common group alarm.
The visual warning consists of a flashing led and a relay contact activates the horn. Each alarm can be delayed; the delay
is individual adjustable between 0 and 50 sec. Test, Stop Horn and Acknowledge pushbuttons can be integrally mounted
on the unit front or remotely positioned. Two alarm sequences are available: ISA norm A or ISA F1A (first out).
A DIP-switch on the printed circuit allows the selection between the two sequences. The other switch allows also a choice
between system test or lamp test function.
The front display of the MINI-GUARD 008 is back lit and three levels of illumination can be chosen. The labels for the
alarm point description are easily interchangeable. The unit provides also a contact output in case of power failure and is
protected against interruption or short circuit of the input connection.The last mentioned feature complies with the
requirements for monitoring of unmanned engine room in accordance with the Classification Register rules.

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Alarm Annunciator

Technical Specification:
Temperature: Inputs: Outputs:
2SHUDWLQJVSHF¶V 0oC to 55oC Open circuit voltage 15Vdc Lamp output;
Max. Temp. Range -20oC to 70oC Short circuit current 7mA Each channel “open collector”
Storage -25oC to 85oC Max. closed contact 24Vdc, max. 100mA resistive load.
impedance 500Ohm
Relative humidity Min. open contact Group output;
Operating 5% to 98% at 55oC impedance 50kOhm Each channel “open collector”
Storage 5% to 98% at 55oC Delay time Adjustable 10ms - 50s 24Vdc, max. 50mA resistive load
(By 230Vac, 15mA)
Vibration Open circuit and short circuit
From 5Hz to 25Hz with a constant detection: Horn relay output;
amplitude of 2mm pp and from 25Hz Normally open contact; Normally open and normally closed
to 100Hz with a constant Resistor of 10K Ohm across contact output, max. 32V, max. 3A
acceleration of 0,7m/s2 Normally closed contact;
Resistor of 10K Ohm in series with Inhibit:
Mounting position: contact. Field selectable by connecting a
any switch to the corresponding
N.O./N.C. operation, open circuit and terminals.
Power supply: short circuit detection:
Standard 24Vdc -20%/+30% Field selectable by connecting the Weight:
Optionally 230Vac +/-10% wires to the corresponding 24Vdc 700gr.
110Vac +/-10% terminals. 230Vac 1150gr.

Power consumption: Alarm sequence: Dimensions:

25VA max. A (ISA1) or FIA (ISAF1A, first out) 144x144x60,5mm
selectable for each channel with
Flash frequency: DIP switches on the front PCB. Panel cut-out:
2Hz, 50% duty cycle 138x138mm
Remote pushbuttons:
Circuit technology: Test, acknowledge and stop horn Fastening screws:
Cmos pushbuttons connected to the Provided with each unit.
corresponding terminals.
Approved by:
Rina; GL; B.V.; LRS; DNV.

32 CHANNEL ALARM SYSTEM

REMOTE GROUP INDICATOR
(With remote group indicator)
SYSTEM EARTH
ON FAULT

STOP HORN ACKNOWLEDGE TEST

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GROUP OUTPUTS GROUP OUTPUTS

GROUP OUTPUTS GROUP OUTPUTS GROUP OUTPUTS

STOP HORN STOP HORN STOP HORN

ACKNOWLEDGE ACKNOWLEDGE ACKNOWLEDGE
TEST TEST TEST
SYSTEM
ON
EARTH
FAULT
LAMP SYNC. SYSTEM
ON
EARTH
FAULT
LAMP SYNC. SYSTEM
ON
EARTH
FAULT
LAMP SYNC. SYSTEM
ON
EARTH
FAULT

STOP HORN ACKNOWLEDGE TEST

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INPUT CHANNELS 1-8 INPUT CHANNELS 9-16 INPUT CHANNELS 17-24 INPUT CHANNELS 25-32

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 Connection Diagram MINI-GUARD Pro series Mini-Guard 008 Alarm Annunciator

ACKNOWLEDGE

RESET
TEST
TO GROUP ALARM UNIT ( O.C. - ACTIVE LOW )
TO OTHER MINIGUARDS TERM. 52
TO OTHER MINIGUARDS TERM. 51
TO OTHER MINIGUARDS TERM. 50

+24VDC
0VDC

COM
NO

NC

COM
CONNECTION DIAGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM

NO
NORMAL CLOSED CONTACT NORMAL OPEN CONTACT

24Vdc POWER SUPPLY

PUSHBUTTONS

POWER FAIL
SHUTDOWN
LAMP SYNC.
TO OTHER MINIGUARDS TERM. 58
FIELD MOUNTED FIELD MOUNTED

FUSE

NO

COM
NC
COM

L SYNC
ACKN.

NO
STOP H
COM S
+24V
GROUP 1

EARTH

TEST
0V
GROUP GROUP GROUP 5
LAMP 1 LAMP
HORN P FAIL
LAMP LAMP 5
INHIBIT 1 INH INH INHIBIT 5
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 5
CONNECTION DIAGRAM A A A A
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
NORMAL CLOSED CONTACT WITH NORMAL OPEN CONTACT WITH IN 1 B B B B IN 5
OPEN AND SHORT CIRCUIT DETECTION OPEN AND SHORT CIRCUIT DETECTION 0VDC OR C C C C C
IN 2 B B B B IN 6
A A A A
INHIBIT 2 INH CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 6 INH INHIBIT 6
LAMP 2 LAMP LAMP LAMP 6
FIELD MOUNTED FIELD MOUNTED GROUP 2 GROUP GROUP GROUP 6
GROUP 3 GROUP GROUP GROUP 7
LAMP 3 LAMP LAMP LAMP 7
INHIBIT 3 INH INH INHIBIT 7
CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 7
A A A A
IN 3 B B B B IN 7
C C C C
IN 4 B B B B IN 8
A A A A
INHIBIT 4 INH CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 8 INH INHIBIT 8
LAMP 4 LAMP LAMP LAMP 8
GROUP 4 GROUP GROUP GROUP 8

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