PESV is introducing the KB2160 gas control panel for industrial projects that need to collect detector signals from multiple monitoring points and turn them into a clearer centralized response. Designed for 4-20mA communication, the panel helps project teams organize continuous gas-concentration monitoring across different site locations.
A gas detection system is more than a group of field instruments. It also needs a practical point for visibility, alarm handling, relay linkage, and day-to-day review. The KB2160 gas control panel is positioned for that role, giving integrators and facility teams a way to connect fixed detectors within a defined monitoring architecture.
A Central Point for Distributed Detector Signals
According to the official PESV product page, KB2160 uses 4-20mA signal connection to integrate gas detectors installed at different sites. This is useful where a facility needs more than isolated local indication and wants a central place to review connected detector status and gas-concentration information.
The published capacity is up to 8 channels for the wall-mounted type and up to 80 channels for the cabinet type. That gives engineers two project-scale reference points: a compact panel for smaller installations and a cabinet configuration for larger multi-point monitoring projects. The final layout should still be based on detector quantity, cable routes, maintenance access, and the site's alarm philosophy.
KB2160 Gas Control Panel: Key Published Features
- 4-20mA signal connection
- Three passive relay outputs for each channel
- LCD display with automatic search after power-on
- Audible and visual alarm; 65dB to 115dB at 1m
- CE approval
Alarm and Relay Response Planning
KB2160 lists three passive relay outputs for each channel. These outputs can be considered when the project requires staged alarm actions, such as a local audible and visual signal, ventilation control through an approved interface, or a fault notification path. The published relay capacity is 2A at AC220V; the actual load, relay logic, interposing equipment, and fail-safe behavior should be confirmed by the responsible system designer.
The panel also provides audible and visual alarm. PESV lists an audible alarm range of 65dB to 115dB at one meter. Alarm settings, alarm priority, and response workflows should be documented during commissioning so that an event at a detector point leads to a consistent operational action.
Practical Installation and Site Conditions
The official specification lists AC220V +/- 15%, 50Hz +/- 1% input power, no more than 10W consumption, and DC24V +/- 25% voltage output. Working temperature is listed from -10 to +50 degrees C, humidity up to 95%RH without condensation, and ingress protection at IP54. These values are useful for early installation planning but should be checked against the exact site environment and local electrical requirements.
PESV lists wall-mounted and cabinet-type installation. The published transmission distance is no more than 1000 m, using RVVP3 x 1.5 mm2 or RVVP4 x 1.5 mm2 cable. Cable selection, routing, shielding, segregation, voltage drop, grounding, and termination remain project-specific engineering tasks.
A Better Starting Point for Project Communication
- Number and type of connected gas detectors
- Required monitoring zones and cable distances
- Wall-mounted or cabinet installation preference
- Alarm, relay, ventilation, and shutdown-interface requirements
- Power, enclosure location, and site environment
- Commissioning, test, and maintenance responsibilities
By aligning these details before procurement, a control panel selection becomes part of an integrated gas-safety system rather than a standalone equipment purchase. PESV can help buyers compare gas control panel options, confirm detector-channel needs, and discuss related fixed gas detectors and alarm-system components for the project.
Explore the KB2160 product page, review industrial gas detectors, or contact PESV for project support.