Greater integration
April 1st 2006

Honeywell Analytics has developed a new data communications module that enables the MDA Scientific Midas range of toxic gas monitors to integrate directly within existing LonWorks data networks.

Equipped with flexible output modules, including 0-22mA analogue, three programmable relays and Ethernet and Modbus/TCP fieldbus digital communications as standard, Midas offers a low-cost, intelligent and fast means to transfer real time data between sensors, control devices, relays alarms and other equipment.

Set-up is quick, with a standard Midas gas transmitter providing all power and two-way communications via a single connection cable. Gas readings, alarms, faults and so on can be transmitted to a central system over the LonWorks protocol.

The resident relays on each Midas can be remotely activated via the central computer, reducing the need for additional wiring associated with local relays to activate alarms or shut down gas valves, and turn on ventilation in an emergency.

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