HART® Output Honeywell XNX Universal Transmitter

Description

The Honeywell XNX Universal Transmitter is a cutting-edge solution designed to offer exceptional versatility and reliability for gas detection across a broad range of industrial applications. Engineered to accommodate Honeywell Analytics gas sensors, this universal transmitter is ideal for detecting flammable, toxic, and oxygen gas hazards in both hazardous and non-hazardous environments.

Key Features

Versatile and Adaptive

• Broad Compatibility: Compatible with all Honeywell Analytics gas sensors, ensuring optimal sensor technology selection for various applications.
• Industry-standard Outputs: Supports all common output signals, including 4-20mA, facilitating seamless integration into existing systems.
• Future-proof: Designed to adapt to evolving output standards, providing long-term value and reliability.
• Configurable Platform: Easily adaptable configuration as site needs evolve, reducing the need for extensive reconfiguration or additional equipment.

Unified Transmitter Platform

• Cost-effective Installation: Simplifies and reduces the costs associated with installation through a unified platform.
• Reduced Training: Minimizes training time and expenses with a consistent and intuitive user interface.
• Decreased Maintenance Costs: Lowers the risk of misinterpreting messages and incorrect settings, reducing maintenance and spare parts inventory costs.

User-Friendly

• Multilingual LCD: Features a backlit, easy-to-read LCD screen displaying text, bar graphs, digits, and icons in multiple languages.
• Flexible Mounting: Offers options for local or remote sensor mounting, accommodating various installation preferences.
• Configurable Output: Provides selectable sink, source, or isolated 4-20mA outputs to suit different wiring needs.
• Remote Diagnostics: Standard HART communications enable remote diagnostics and configuration, enhancing operational efficiency.

Cost-Effective Operations

• Non-intrusive Configuration: Fully configurable via magnetic switches, eliminating the need for hot work permits.
• Hot-swappable Cartridges: Allows for quick replacement of toxic and oxygen sensor cartridges without disrupting operations.
• Serviceable Sensors: Catalytic and infrared sensors are serviceable, with an auto-inhibit feature during maintenance to ensure accurate readings.

Installation-Friendly

• Mounting Options: Comes with integral surface mounting lugs and optional pipe or ceiling mounting brackets for flexible installation.
• Easy Wiring: Features a removable “POD” module for terminal access and removable plug/socket terminal blocks for easier wiring.

Typical Applications

• Offshore Oil Platforms: Ideal for use in harsh marine environments and offshore platforms.
• Oil & Gas Exploration: Suited for exploration and drilling operations in the oil and gas industry.
• Refineries: Provides reliable gas detection in refinery environments.
• Chemical & Petrochemical Plants: Essential for ensuring safety in chemical and petrochemical processing facilities.
• Gas Transmission: Effective for monitoring gas transmission systems.
• Power Stations: Reliable for use in power generation facilities.

Specifications

• Model: XNX Transmitter
• Application: Detection of flammable, toxic, and oxygen gas hazards
• Hazardous Area Rating: Suitable for Zone 1 & 2 or Zone 21 & 22; North American Class I & II Division 1 or 2 areas

Construction

• Material: 5-coat marine finish painted aluminum alloy or 316 stainless steel
• Weight: Aluminum alloy: 2.8kg (6.2lbs); 316 stainless steel: 5kg (11lbs)
• Mounting: Surface mount with integral lugs; optional pipe or ceiling mounting
• Entries: 5 conduit/cable entries; M25 for ATEX/IECEx or ¾”NPT for UL/CSA versions
• Dimensions: 160mm x 197mm x 114mm (6.1″ x 7.8″ x 4.5″)

Environmental

• IP Rating: IP66 (EN60529:1992), NEMA 4X
• Operating Temperature: -40ºC to +65ºC (-40ºF to +149ºF)
• Operating Humidity: 0-99% RH (non-condensing)
• Operating Pressure: 90-110kPa
• Storage Conditions: -40ºC to 75ºC (-40ºF to 167ºF), 0-99% non-condensing

Electrical

• Input Voltage Range: 16 to 32Vdc for EC and mV versions; 18 to 32Vdc for IR version (24Vdc nominal)
• Max Power Consumption: XNX EC (Toxic): 6.2 watts; XNX mV (Catalytic or IR cell): 6.5 watts; XNX IR with Searchpoint Optima Plus: 9.7 watts; XNX IR with Searchline Excel Receiver: 13.2 watts
• Current Output: Fully configurable isolated 4-20mA & HART® output module; supports HART® 6.0 protocol
• 4-20mA Signal Accuracy: +/-1% Full Scale

Functions Supported by HART®

• Gas reading, name, and measurement units
• Signal level and general/device information
• Installation, configuration, calibration status, fault, and alarm history

Certification

• European: ATEX, IECEx
• North American: UL, FM, CSA
• EMC: EN50270:2006, EN61000-6-4:2007
• Performance: ATEX, EN45544, EN50104, EN50271:2010, EN13980, EN60079-29-1; UL 913, UL 1203, CSA 22.2 No. 152; IEC61508 (SIL 2)

Optional Features

• Local IS HART® Port: For hot connection of HC275/375 HART® configurator
• Relay Module: Provides user-configurable relay outputs for gas levels and transmitter status; available with SPCO alarm and fault relays.

The Honeywell XNX Universal Transmitter is your go-to solution for comprehensive and reliable gas detection, offering exceptional flexibility, ease of use, and cost efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications.