Sentinel 16
Series 7800 16 Channel Controller
and Area Monitor
Scott Instruments has designed the Sentinel 16
Graphic/Display Alarm Controller to centralize
the display and alarm processing functions in
critical multi-point gas monitoring applications.
It’s modular design integrates easily with up to
16 gas transmitters and is available in NEMA-
4X, 7 or custom enclosure. As a user’s needs
grow, Sentinel 16’s drop in I/O boards make
upgrading a Sentinel 16 in the field quick and
inexpensive.
A Comprehensive Operational
Interface
The Sentinel 16’s graphic LCD displays any of 3
different user selected screens for tracking gas
concentration:
• Bar graph and numerical value of all active
channels simultaneously
• 24 hour trend screen (per channel)
• Combination 10 minute trend and bargraph
(per channel)
Configuration and setup of the Sentinel 16 is
made easy and intuitive using the 5 simple
function buttons, Built-in programming flexibility
allows the Sentinel 16 to conform to the needs
of a wide variety of applications. Alarm LED’s
indicate three levels of alarm status for every
channel monitored.
Flexible Alarm and Relay
Configurations
Sentinel 16 comes equipped with common
relays for HORN, ALARM, WARN, and FAULT.
For operation of additional auxiliary alarm and
safety devices, up to 3 discrete relays per
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channel are available with the addition of
optional drop-in discrete relay boards.
Programmable alarms include On/Off delays,
rising and falling operation, and can be
operationally “zoned” in accordance to each
facility’s needs. An optional built-in horn or
horn-light stack provides additional local
annunciation of alarm conditions.
Full Analog & Digital I/O
Capability
Depending on the specific configuration chosen,
the Sentinel 16 can accept three different types
of signals in any combination:
• 4-20 ma from two, three or four wire
transmitters
• Up to 12 direct outputs from a catalytic
bead sensor
• RS-485 from a Scott Instruments MODBUS
transmitter
Standard with the Sentinel 16 is the ability to
retransmit a RS-485 MODBUS RTU signal in
both master and slave configurations. This
allows up to 128 Sentinel 16’s to be multi-
dropped onto a single data highway for
interrogation by another MODBUS master.
They may also be cascaded by connecting one
unit’s master port to another’s slave port. In
addition, optional 4-20ma output boards allow
communication with remote PLC’s, DCS’, or
other control devices.
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• Inputs include 4-20 mA, direct
catalytic bead sensor, and
MODBUS RS-485.
• Flexible outputs include
common and individual relays,
acknowledgeable horn relay,
and 4-20 mA re-transmission
(optional).
• Built-in local horn and lights
(optional).
• Bright alarm LED’s and full
function display for at-a-glance
system status.
• Configurable with economical 8
channel input and output boards
– allows a less expensive
system to be purchased initially
and upgraded in the future.
• Trending Screen providing
graphical view of alarm events
SPECIFICATIONS Ordering Information
Standard 7800 provides up to 16 MODBUS inputs and common DPDT 5A
Display __________________ 128x240 pixel graphic LCD relays for alarm, warn, and horn and fault relay. Power supply for up to
sixteen transmitters
with backlight. Displays bar
graph, trends, and 7800-A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H
engineering units. 52 discrete A: Enclosure
LED’s indicate alarm status 1: Fiberglass NEMA-4X wall mount enclosure.
for 3 alarms per 16 channels 2: Panel
and common relays 3: NEMA-7 Explosion-proof wall mount enclosure
Input Power _____________ switch selectable 88-132 OR B: Input-Analog (4-20mA)
176-264 VAC power supply 1: None
47-63 Hz 60 Watts or 20-30 2: 8 points
VDC (24 VDC nominal) 3: 16 points
Inputs __________________ Modbus RTU RS-485 C: Input - Catalytic Bead and Analog 4-20 mA.
1: None (Specify catalytic bead type to be used)
[Optional] 4-20 mA 2: 6 points
[Optional] Catalytic Bead 3: 12 points
Direct Input D: Output – Relay
Outputs Standard: _______ RS-485 Modbus RTU/Master 1: Common
and Slave 8: (8) relays
16: (16) relays
Optional: ________________ 4-20 mA - 750 ohms at 24
24: (24) relays
VDC. Outputs are self- 32: (32) relays
powered. DC power cannot 40: (40) relays
be provided by the receiving
E: Output - Analog
device. 1: None
Relay Outputs ___________ All relays configurable as 2: (8) Outputs
failsafe/nonfailsafe and 3: (16) Outputs
latching/nonlatching F: Auxillary Board Enclosure (Blind Cover)
SPDT 5A at 30 Vdc or 120/250 1: None
VAC 2: Fiberglass NEMA-4X wall mount enclosure.
3: NEMA-7 Explosion-proof wall mount enclosure
Common: ________ 2 ea. Alarm (Low/High)
G: Local Annunciator
2 ea. Alarm (Low Low/High
1: None
High) 2: Piezo Electric Buzzer (90db)
1 ea. Fail 3: 2 Light (amber/red) w/ horn stack
2 ea. Horn H: Special Option
Individual ________ [Optional] Maximum of 3 per 1: None
Channel 2: Z-Purge

Repeatability ____________ ± 0.5 % full scale

Linearity ________________ ± 0.5 % full scale
Operating Temperature ___ -20° to +55°C (-4° to 130°F)
Dimensions _____________ 12.4”w x 16.0”h x 8.6”d
(31.5 mm x 41mm x 22mm)
Weight __________________ 25 lbs., Typical (11 Kg)
Enclosure Rating ________ NEMA 4X (options A:1 -see Optional blind board
ordering info) enclosure is
NEMA 7 (option A:3 -see identical
ordering info) (no window)

Warranty ________________ 1 year

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