Product Details
The Honeywell XNXXSR1SS, also cataloged as the XNXXSR1SS Smart Sensor Cartridge, operates as a dedicated hardware component for continuous Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) gas detection and toxic gas signal processing within XNX Universal Gas Detector platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | XNXXSR1SS |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard XNX transmitter sensor socket footprint |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Transmitter-supplied loop power |
| Detected Gas | Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) |
| Analog Output Config | User-selectable source, sink, or isolated 4-20 mA |
| Sensor Interface | Factory-calibrated plug-and-play smart cartridge |
| Calibration Type | Automatic calibration with auto-inhibit status |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel-to-Channel Isolation
The smart sensor cartridge interfaces directly with the main XNX transmitter backplane via pre-calibrated digital bus connections. The selectable isolated 4-20 mA analog output stage incorporates internal channel-to-channel galvanic isolation barriers, preventing ground loop potential differentials and noise insertion across long cable runs. The transmitter maintains full 4-20 mA HART protocol communication capability, allowing remote configuration, diagnostic status polling, and continuous toxic gas concentration readout at the host DCS interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the XNXXSR1SS sensor cartridge require field gas calibration immediately upon installation?
A: No, the module arrives factory-calibrated as a plug-and-play assembly, utilizing an automatic calibration sequence with auto-inhibit to prevent false alarm trips during initial replacement.
Q: What analog current signal output modes can be configured on the transmitter host?
A: The transmitter analog output stage supports three selectable wiring modes: current source, current sink, or fully isolated 4-20 mA output configurations.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Isolate loop power to the XNX transmitter enclosure before threading or replacing the sensor cartridge.
- Insert the smart sensor cartridge into the designated transmitter socket, ensuring full engagement of mechanical locking keys.
- Verify that the housing seal engages properly to maintain the overall IP66 ingress protection rating against moisture and dust ingress.
- Ground all cable shield drain wires at the main controller cabinet earth bar to preserve signal integrity against external electromagnetic interference.
Additional Information
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