Description

Monitoring Distribution Units act as the backbone of XD, each receiving data from multiple in-line or parallel sensors and sending it back to the connected MCU. MDUs can be linked together to create a modular monitoring system at any shape or scale. Each MDU has an additional relay output to support PLC-enabled actions or serve as an added layer of redundancy.

Install one XD-LIN-MDU for each Linear sensor string that is needed.  Connects to MCU via Ethernet, PoE Ethernet or RS-485. Each MDU can manage up to 3,200 feet of digital leak sense rope. Linear sensor circuits include precision leak distance location on each rope segment and support up to 5 branching paths per MDU. All downstream sensors are powered by the MDU, no local power supplies or batteries are required.

Technical resources for this product are to be released shortly.

Technical Specifications

Communication Ports

  • Ethernet Port: 1000BaseT Ethernet port, RJ45, to MCU/Switch
  • EIA-485 Port: Two ports for daisy chaining with automatic bus termination. Supports 9600/19200/38400/57600/76800 baud (selectable); No parity (selectable), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
  • Console: Serial console port for administrative access

Power

  • PoE+: Supports power from PoE+ switch port
  • External DC Supply: Optional DC power supplies (DIN rail and wall plug) support power

XD2 Bus

  • XD2 Bus Output: 2-pin pluggable screw terminal for proprietary XD2 Bus, carrying field power and communications to up to 32 Linear MSUs
  • XD2 Bus Connection: Use XD-LIN-LDR-15. Connect stripped wires to the LIN-MDU and the connector end to the first LIN-MSU or LIN-JMP jumper cable
  • XD2 Bus Jumpers: For non-sensing cable segments, only use Parameter Product XD-LIN-JMP-xx
  • Maximum Bus Length: 3,200 feet (total of LIN-ROPE and LIN-JMP lengths) per LIN-MDU

Relay Outputs

  • 2 Form C Relays, 1 for Alarm, 1 for Fault; 5A @ 30VDC or 10A @ 250VAC

Security

  • MDUs connected via Ethernet communicate with MCU via encrypted MQTT interface

Operating Environment

  • Temperature: 41° to 140°F (5° to 60°C)
  • Humidity: 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing
  • Altitude: 10,000ft (3048m) max
  • Storage Temperature: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)

Enclosure

  • IP40 rating

Dimensions

  • 6.25”W x 7.5”H x 1.5”D (159mm W x 191mm H x 25mm D)

Weight

  • 0.77 lbs. (0.35 kg)

Mounting

  • DIN rail, magnetic (magnets optional), screws, zip ties, adhesive

Certifications

  • CE; UKCA; cTUVus: conforms to UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1; certified to CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1; RoHS compliant
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