2.2.3  Hydran 201Ci-1 One Channel Controller 
The Hydran 201Ci-1  (Figure 2-3 below)  is  a  full one-channel controller.  When used 
with the Hydran 201Ti Intelligent Transmitter, the combination is called a Hydran 201R 
Model i (see the picture on the front cover of this manual).  It uses a heated Type NEMA 
4X instrument cabinet and contains a single electronic circuit board.  The digital/analog 
board  handles  communications  tasks  and  provides  display,  alarm  and  analog  output 
functions. 
 
Figure 2-3: Hydran 201Ci-1 One-Channel Controller 
Two  terminal  block  stripes  are  provided  for  easy  connection  of:  ac  power;  alarm 
contacts (Gas High, Gas High-High and System Fail); configurable isolated analog output; 
and isolated supervisory link to the Hydran 201Ti Intelligent Transmitter. Connectors are 
used for communications: RS-232 or USB to a computer or optional modem, and RS-485 
to other Hydran 201Ci Controllers. 
A  large  LED  digital  display  shows  the  gas  concentration  in  ppm.    Two  gas  alarm 
indicators are mounted on the front door. 
The H201Ci-1 is described in detail in Section 4.2. 
 
2.2.4  Hydran Host Software 
General Electric’s Hydran Host software provides a simple interface between one or 
more  Hydran  201Ti  Intelligent  Transmitters  and  an  IBM  PC  (or  compatible),  through  a 
standard  USB  communication  port  (Type  B  connector).    Optional  modems  allow  the 
communication to be carried over public telephone lines.