32 MX43 
 User manual 
 
Connection
 
Refer to chapter 6 on page 35.
 
Configuration
 
Configured via the COM 43 application.
 
 
Note related to manual calibration of the detectors connected to an 8-
analog input module. 
 
 4 -20mA Detectors
 
1. Zero calibration 
Inject standard gas to obtain 4 mA. Place the multimeter between points D and G 
(Figure 22). If the value measured is different from 0.4 V, adjust C. 
2. Sensitivity calibration 
After injecting the gas, place the multimeter between points D and G (Figure 22). If 
the value measured is different from 2.0 V, adjust B. 
Should the adjustment value be different, calculate: 
V= I (mA) x 0.10 (V/mA)
 
Example: If the current is 12 mA, “V” must be equal to 1.2 V. 
 
Bridge Detectors
 
1. Zero calibration 
Inject standard gas to get 4 mA. Place the multimeter between points E and D 
(Figure 22). If the value measured is different from 0.4 V, adjust C. 
2. Sensitivity calibration 
After injecting the gas, place the multimeter between D and G. If the value 
measured is different from 1.6 V, adjust B.
 
Should the adjustment value be different, calculate:
 
V= x (% of range) x 1.6V
 
Example: For a sensitivity of 60%, “V” must be equal to 0.96 V. 
 
4-Analog Output Module
 
Function 
 
This digital module delivers 1 to 4 
independent analog values (4-20 mA 
outputs) opto-isolated from the values 
given by the MX43, capable of being 
independently activated or deactivated:
 
■  Activated: The 4-20mA signal varies 
depending on the input. 
■  Deactivated: The 4-20mA signal is 
blocked at 0 mA, whatever the input 
signal. 
 
 
 
 
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Figure 23: Principle 4-analog output 
module. 
Several analog values may be associated to the same 4-20mA output 
4 analog outputs   
4-20 mA 
2 logic inputs
Digital line 
4 wires