BDS-50

The BDS-50 is a state-of-the-art fixed gas detector designed to provide continuous monitoring and early detection of potentially hazardous combustible and toxic gases in industrial and commercial environments. With advanced sensing technologies and robust features, the BDS-50 ensures the safety of personnel and assets by alerting users to the presence of harmful gases before they reach dangerous levels. The BDS-50 is a truly universal gas detector that allows all sensor types to plug into the detector sensor housing and automatically uploads the sensor parameters to the BDS-50.

The BDS-50 comes standard with dual 4-20 mA analog outputs, programmable (4) relays and Modbus RTU RS-485 which provides seamless integration and or standalone operation. The BDS-50 has a color display, menu driven screens and enhanced user interaction. The BDS-50 is C1/D1 approved for hazardous locations.

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• A universal transmitter for combustible and toxic sensors

• CSA certified for Class 1, Div 1 explosion proof installations

• High resolution TFT color display enhances user interface and readability

• Multiple output options for maximum flexibility and compatibility (included):

– Dual 4-20 mA analog output
– Programmable (4) relays
– Modbus RS-485 RTU

• 2 Year Warranty on transmitter

• User friendly intuitive menus

• Digital Input (remote alarm activation)

• Remote Acknowledge (alarm reset)

• Industrial sensor cartridge design

• Sensor types: Infrared “IR”, Cat-bead and Electrochemical

• Magnetic non-intrusive calibration / interface

• Single and dual channel capability with smart sensor technology

Temperature range

Operating -40C to +60C (-40F to 140F)
See Sensor Temperature limits in BDS-50 Manual

Humidity

IR and Cat-bead Sensor 95%

Electrochemical Sensor 90%

Display

QVGA color TFT 240 x 320 LCD pixel display

Operating Voltage

24 VDC nominal (10 – 30 VDC ) @ 5 watts max
(all relays energized), Reverse Polarity Protection

Cable Entries

2 x 3/4” NPT-conduit

Wiring

3 or 4 wire dependent on configuration

(Single / Dual)

Electromagnetic
Compatibility

EMI / RFI protect / Immunity Tested

Relays

Programmable (4) relays, contacts rated 250 VAC,
30 VDC, 5.0 A max. Resistive, Form “C”

4-20 mA

Current source analog output

(Max loop resistance 750 ohms @ 24 VDC)

RS-485

Modbus RTU / RS-485

Enclosure

Cast Aluminum Enclosure / Stainless Steel Enclosure Sensor Housing

Transmitter

Single Channel = 5.71 (W) x 7.76 (H) x 5.06 (D)

Dimensions Dual Channel = 5.71 (W) x 12.14 (H) x 5.06 (D)

Transmitter
Weight

Single 5 lbs. / 2.27 Kg | Dual 8 Lbs. / 3.63 Kg

IP Rating Cast Aluminum Enclosure: IP65 or IP66 with Weather Guard

Approvals

CSA Approvals (File # 2681264): BDS-50 with the
01-0001001 Sensor Housing
Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D T6
(U.S. and Canada)