INFRA-RED LIGHT CURTAIN

MODEL 840 SERIES CONTROLLER

§ Patented Power Reduction Software, giving extended component life
PRODUCT § ISSUE
New Static Mode Software, for installation with detectors fixed to the lift car
INFORMATION § Light immunity to over 100,000 lux
SHEET § Generates 40 parallel beams with optional 194 criss-cross beams with any
740 series Detector
§ Different Timeout functions
§ Advanced troubleshooting diagnostics using LED display
§ Conforms to CE EMC Industrial Specification

INTRODUCTION

The Model 840 series Controller is used to drive any which is provided for quick relay replacement if
Model 740 Detectors to generate a curtain of infrared necessary.
beams between the lift car doors. It can be
programmed to generate either a 40-beam parallel light All Model 840 versions comply with CE EMC
curtain or an optional 194-beam criss-cross pattern. Industrial Specification.
The very dense 194-beam pattern is capable of picking
up smaller obstructions between the doors and so Model 840 Series Controller Operation
offers extra protection and safety. Refer to beam
patterns shown in Fig 1a and 1b. The Transmitter Detector (TX), which is mounted
on the door or slampost on one side of the lift
Any interruption to the infra-red beams across the lift opening, has an array of eighty infra-red transmitter
door opening activates a relay which, through the diodes. These diodes are connected as pairs which
door operator, can stop or reverse the closure of the effectively produce 40 beams of IR at heights
lift doors. ranging from 18mm to 1800mm above the bottom of
the detector profile. The Receiver Detector (RX),
Note that the sightguards should not be used with the mounted on the other side of the opening, has a
Model 740 series Detectors when 194-beams are complementary array of 40 receiver diodes.
selected.
Each pair of transmitter diodes is illuminated in
The Model 840 Controllers use one of the latest RISC sequence, using a high frequency driver to generate
micro-controllers with innovative software to: control modulated infra-red beams. This virtually eliminates
the detectors, perform self-test checks, measure the interference from any variation in ambient light.
received infra-red signal, update trigger thresholds
and make trigger decisions. With the Pana40 Plus beam pattern, each of the
receiver diodes opposite an active transmitter pair
The Controller’s printed circuit board and metal housing is interrogated. The received signal is then
have been designed to allow easy access and processed before being read by the micro-controller
installation. and compared with an updated trigger threshold
value.
The Controller is normally fitted on top of the lift car. A
pluggable terminal block is provided to allow easy With the Pana194 Plus beam pattern, the receiver
wiring installation and also provides a method to diodes are interrogated in a different sequence, i.e.
remove the supply voltage from the Controller as a with diagonal offsets.
safety precaution. The main trigger relay has a socket

Fig1a 40-beam parallel pattern

Fig 1b: 194-beam criss-cross light curtain pattern
generated by Model 840
generated by Model 840
 ALL VERSIONS 840, 841, 843 COME WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS AS STANDARD

Power Reduction Software Tone Switch

This innovative and patented software gives a
high degree of reliability; and it extends the life
of the detectors.
When the detectors are separated by about
180mm or less for a period of 10 seconds and are
unobstructed, the system will enter sleep mode
operation.
In this mode, the detectors scan every 2 seconds
and the trigger function is inhibited.
If, as a result of a test scan, a triggered beam is
detected or the door is opening, the receiver gain
is set high and normal scanning is resumed
immediately with the trigger function enabled.
Static Mode Software
Where the Pana40 Plus Detectors are fitted to the
lift car or at the back of the car doors on brackets,
the ‘Static Mode Software’ should be selected.
This is achieved by the use of a jumper link in the
Controller. This software ensures that reflections
caused by the movement of the car doors do not
cause unnecessary ‘false’ triggers.
Fail Safe Operation
A Tone switch and beeper are fitted as standard
on the Model 840 Controllers. When the Tone
switch is enabled, the Controller emits an audible
tone whenever the unit is triggered. In the OFF
position, no tone is heard when the unit is
triggered.
If either Detector is unplugged and the Tone switch
is switched on, the Detector emits an intermittent
tone. This is a useful troubleshooting aid for
Service Engineers.
LED Display for Diagnostics
This is provided to give the Service Engineer
information on the Controller’s status. There is a
window in the Controller housing that allows the
display to be viewed without removing the lid
(single character LED display for 840-841, two
single character LED display for 842).
Display Mode Switch
When switched to Normal Mode, the display
shows the status of the Controller. It shows if the
Controller is scanning, triggered or in one of the
timeout states (Figs 2a - 2c).

The Model 840 Controller has been designed to

fail-safe in the event of a system fault or the loss
of the supply voltage and will hold the lift doors
open until the fault is cleared.

System Self Test

The Controllers software continuously checks the

presence of the Detectors and measures the
regulated power supply voltage. If the Controller
senses that a Detector has become unplugged or
the cables are cut it will cause the lift doors to be Fig 2a: Fig 2b: Fig 2c:
held open. Scanning State Triggered State Timeout State

Normal Timeout
If the timeout switch is switched on, this feature
will allow up to 5 non-adjacent obstructed beams
to be ignored after a pre-set time (10-70 seconds),
set by a potentiometer.
Beeper only Timeout
When a beam is broken, the beeper will sound
intermittently for one minute after the timeout period
(10-70 seconds) has expired, regardless of the
beeper switch position.
The relay will remain in its triggered state as long
as the trigger is present.
In addition to the Normal Mode, the unit has a special
Test Mode. When switched on, and with the doors
set apart, the Controller runs a diagnostic check.
Some examples are shown below (Figs 3a - 3c).
The faults are then displayed using a variety of
fault codes.
Model 841
The Model 841 incorporates a mains input voltage
selection switch to select 115V or 230V AC. The
Controller can also be operated from a 11-25V DC
supply.

Fig 3a: Fig 3b: Fig 3c:

Transmitter Board 2 Fault Receiver Board 3 Fault Erased Beam Fault
 THE 843 HAS THESE ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Model 843
• Tele-Monitoring
The Model 843 is fitted with two relays; Relay 1 is The second relay gives the option of connecting
a single pole change-over relay as used in the to a Tele-Monitoring station, connection is made
840/841, and operates in the same way. Relay 2 is through the 12 way terminal block fitted to the
a double pole change-over relay and gives the controller.
option of “Canadian Timeout” or an output to a “Tele-
Monitoring” station. If a system fault occurs the second relay switches
state. This will make or break a connection at the
There is a 12-way terminal block fitted to the Tele-Monitoring station, indicating a system fault,
controller, which makes available connections to i.e. power failure or unplugged detector cables.
the AC power supply, Relay 1 and contacts for
Relay 2. • Voltage Requirements
The Model 843 requires an AC voltage of either
• Canadian Timeout Function 190-265V AC or 98-125V AC there is no DC input.
This timeout is designed to close the doors at a
reduced speed, if the cables becoming unplugged • Display Mode Switch
or any beams are obscured.
When the test mode switch is in the ‘ON’ position
and the system is in the “Canadian Timeout” state,
The timeout pot is factory set to 20 seconds and
the LED display will alternate between ‘n’ and ‘u’
when this has elapsed the trigger is cancelled on
to indicate the “Canadian Timeout” function is
the main relay. The beeper then sounds a fast
active. Example shown below.
intermittent tone for one minute, regardless of the
state of the beeper switch. Once the main trigger
is cancelled the second output relay changes state
to signal the doors to close at a reduced speed. If
this timeout option is required please quote Part
Number 843 005.

“Canadian Timeout”

Please refer to the Ordering Information Table for product part numbers and descriptions

MODEL 840/841/843 SERIES CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension: 202mm x 186mm x 52mm
Weight: 1150g (840/841); 1170g (843)
Packed weight inc cables: 1750g (840/841); 1770g (843)
Extension cable (2 per set): Length4m; Weight 196g
Voltage requirements: 195-265V AC or 93-127V AC or 83-115V AC, depending on Model 840 ordered.
195-265V AC or 93-127V AC, selectable by switch for Model 841.
190-265V AC, or 98-125V AC, for Model 843.
Models 840 & 841 may be supplied with 11-25V DC voltage
Power Consumption: 5VA max with Detectors fitted
Door operator relay: 240V AC 10A
Case material: Steel
Indicators: 13mm (1/2") single character 8-segment LED display showing controller status
or fault code depending on Mode switch position.
Mode: Switched NORMAL/TEST
Trigger duration: 250ms typical
Timeout: Switched ON/OFF 10-70 seconds adjustable by pot (Canadian timeout set
to 20secs also available on Model 843)
Beeper: Switched ON/OFF
Pana40 Plus typical scan time: 45ms (40 beams)
Pana194 Plus typical scan time: 200ms (194 beams)
Operating temperature range: -10ºC a 65 ºC as per BS2011 Pt.2.1 Ab e BS2011 Pt.2.2 Bb
High temperature/high humidity: +55 ºC 6 x 24 hr cycles as per BS2011 Pt.2 Db:1981 variant 2
Vibration: 20-500Hz 1.0g rms 4 hrs 3 axis as per BS2011 Pt.2.1 Fd
EMC compliance to: Emissions to EN 50081 Part 1. Immunity to EN 50082 Part 2
 As a result of our policy of continual improvement, the information in this document is subject to
change without notice and it is intended only as general guidance on product performance and
suitability; this information shall not form part of any contract.

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