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1. Quiescent Current 18mA Max Zone O P Current 200mA 373g PCB44 1 A1rx Surface mount DPA Pull Cord Call Device complete pull cord actuator indicator LED and 2 hand pull anchors 72g Activated Current 12mA PCB45 1 A1rx Surface Mounting Remote DPA Push Button with indicator LED 117g Activated Current 12mA PCB45 1 G1rx Surface Mount Remote DPA Remote Reset Push Button with indicator LED 117g Activated Current 12mA PCB45 1 B1rx Surface Mounting Remote DPA Magnetic Reset is reset with the use of a magnetic key FOB with indicator LED complete with 1 magnetic reset key FOB VMC MFOB 104g Activated Current 12mA PCB45 1 F1rx Surface Mounting Attendant Distress Push Button response Device 117g Activated Current 12mA Must be reset by Attendant Distress Master Reset Device PCB45 1 Dirx Surface Mounting Attendant Distress Resettable Call Point response Device Must be reset by attendant Distress Master Reset Unit PCB Surface Mounting Attendant Distress Master Reset Device push button with key enable reset button and call LED 150g Activated Current 12mA PCB45 1 E1rx Surface Mount Over Door Indicator with internal buzzer and twin red LED illumination 130g Activated Current 29mA PCB45 1 C1rx Surface Mount Over Door Silent Indicator twin red LED with no sounder illumination 130g Activated Current 24mA VENZ2 PCB45 1 C1rx Spare Surface Mounting Double Gang D2. uk If you have a questions about this product please do not hesitate to ring Technical Help 44 0 1928 581098 Printed 17 06 2003 2 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 Table of Contents AUD go 0 nee eee epee ee oan e a eee eee 4 ZU FOAtureS aonn icodes 5 0 KM CONOS A EE T EE N E EE TE A E E E A A EEA AE E EEE 6 40 Technical Descriptor ia 7 A Terminal DescripuonS ss a A E 7 4 1 1 Electronics Control Unit ECU VPA ECU A ai 7 4 2 ECU te mal Sale FUSES ti A a o cele 8 AS Front Mounted LEDS IN BUTTON Sa daa ina 9 LEDS DESCIDUOM seria o tdi nal 9 4 3 1 LED Display Types Quick Look Up Guide a e Roe Re e 9 44 Front Mounted Muley Reset Test BUON a coa 11 AA Muting a Standard Calanda lr dd ed 11 4 4 2 Resetting a Standard Call rar A A A A E 11 44 3 System Sounder LED Testa ii a A Anadis ideas EE 11 duo Internal PEZO BUZZ it A AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA 12 5 instala O data a toa 13 General Installation CONSIGETATIONS turn A A A ia des wi A A 13 5 2 system Capacity and VEN Capacity And Ratings 000000 et sie eenes ace EE TEENA 15 5 9 MOUNTING sANGLPIXING ii A A A A E a 16 o RA 17 5 4 1 General Wiring ANd CONNECtIONS occcccooccnccnocnnccnnnnnonocnnnnnncnnnnnnrnnnnnnrn non Ee EAA nr nn nr EEG Ga Seeds aa rnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrnrrnnrnnnnnnins 17 ad VPA Electronic Conmuol Unit ECU A ee he a a se Ne E a 17 5 4 2 Field Devices Call
3. when activated produces a more urgent alarm to summon other carers Reset Devices which are generally wall mounted and consist of push button devices which are pressed to cancel an alarm activation Reset devices with a key enable can be installed for key holder only reset Warning Devices are generally wall mounted devices which during an alarm activation will alert cares staff of a person requiring attention Warning devices typically have visual and audible element within the same housing but devices with only audible or visual elements may be fitted to a system The VPA 2 Electronic Control Unit ECU is powered by the mains supply an optional battery back up can be installed which allows the VPA 2 system to function during a power outage The Electronics Control Unit ECU has a built in buzzer and three front mounted LED s which are used to indicate the status of the system A green LED indicates the status of the mains power supply an amber LED will display the fault status field devices wiring and power supply and a red LED indicates the presence an alarm activation The VPA 2 is very simple to install and utilises a unique two wire field device wire system making termination and cabling simple and easy The filed device wiring employees End of Line monitoring providing cable integrity verification Printed 17 06 2003 4 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA
4. with three status LED s internal buzzer mute reset button and battery back up option 330x205x80 LxWxH Contents 1 Controller Unit VPA ECU 1 DPA Pull Cord VPA PC 1 Disabled Sticker VPA DS 1 Deep Base Double Gang Surface Back Box 1 Engineer Installation Manual 1 User Manual 1 Accessory Bag Containing 1 Spare 6K8 End of line Resistors 1 Spare 500 mA Fuse Printed 17 06 2003 6 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 4 0 Technical Description This section provides brief technical information about the ECU terminal and functionality 4 1 Terminal Descriptions 4 1 1 Electronics Control Unit ECU VPA ECU The Mains terminals are how the ECU receives its main power source L terminal connects to the Live mains wire N connects to the Neutral mains wire and E is used to connect to the mains earth wire It is good practise to fit a Non switched fused spare fitted N N with a 1A fuse between the ECU and the mains supply Any wiring or termination to mains supply should be in accordance to IEE and or regulations and carried out by a trained and gt E qualified electrician The Field Device terminals are used to connect to the field devices such as Ceiling Pull 5 Es Cords or Over Door Indicators oo LO The Battery Terminals are used to connect the optional external back up batte
5. 0 20 5 5 ECU Field Device Terminals ECU Electronics Control unit Ceiling Mounted Pull Cord Over Door Indicator Printed 17 06 2003 18 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 6 0 Commissioning This section sets out to ensure that the VPA 2 System has been completely tested and ready to hand over for use 6 1 Powering Up Once the system is fully installed and ECU and all field devices are wired the fronts securely fastened the mains power can now be applied to the ECU 1 Apply Mains Power the ECU will perform a basic system test which will test the Front mounted LED s the internal buzzer and also the field audible and visual indication devices The ECU Front mounted LEDs with flash in a sequence starting with the green Power LED then the amber Fault LED and finally the red Call LED will flash After first testing for the presence of the End of Line monitoring resister and that there are no shorts circuits on the field device wiring the field devices will illuminated bleep twice and at the same time the ECU internal buzzer will bleep twice After the system self test has been completed the VPA 2 will return to Normal stand by mode The VPA 2 system is now ready for use 6 2 Testing and Commissioning The entire VPA 2 system should now be thoroughly tested 1 Each call device should be activa
6. 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 2 0 Features e Simple 2 Wire operation for all field devices e Battery Back up Option e Simple Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis e On Board Buzzer e 3 Front Mounted Status LED s e Front Mounted Mute Reset Button e Full Range of Field Devices Available e Engineer Field Test Device Available e Simple Field Device VEN Rating System e System Integrity End of Line Monitoring e Internal Mute Option e Local or Remote Reset Option e Battery Saver Auto Shut Down e Attendant Distress Call Point Option e Master Reset Point With key Switch Enable Printed 17 06 2003 5 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 3 0 Kit Contents VPA 220 Premier System Plastic Surface Mount Call response control unit with three status LED s internal buzzer mute reset button and battery back up option complete with selection of filed accessories 330x205x80 LxWxH Contents 1 Controller Unit VPA ECU 1 DPA Pull Cord VPA PC 1 Remote Rest Button VPA RM 1 Over Door Indicator and Sounder VPA ODI 1 Disabled Sticker VPA DS 1 Deep Base Double Gang Surface Back Box 2 Slim Base Single Gang Surface Back Box 1 Engineer Installation Manual 1 User Manual 1 Accessory Bag Containing 1 6K8 End of line Resistor 1 Spare 500 mA Fuse VPA 200 Standard System Surface Mount Call response control unit
7. IACOMI yeca a da 23 9 0 Accessories andas 24 10 0 SPECICATION S ni 26 10 1 Surface Flush Mount Electronic Control Unit ECU 0 cece ccc eceeeeceeeceeaeeeeaeeeeaeseeaesesaeaesaeseeaeeeeaeeeeaeaeeeaeeneas 26 10 2 Ceiling Mount Call Pul Cord sit tii 27 10 3 O e RUSA MO R OE RE a A E e 27 10 4 Surface Flush Mount Over Door nica a iaa 28 Printed 17 06 2003 3 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 1 0 Description The VPA 2 disabled persons response alarm has been design for applications such as disabled persons dwellings ie disabled persons toilets The requirements of BS8300 have been taken into consideration when designing the VPA 2 The VPA 2 system consists of an Electronic control unit ECU which is connect to all of the field call reset and indicator devices Field devices consist of three types which provide the Electronic Control Unit with the necessary Input and output signals to allow the system to function Call Devices can either be ceiling mounted pull cord devices or wall mounted push button devices are used to generate an alarm activation by a person in distress or requiring attention from a carer When a call devices is activated the system will generate an alarm an indicator LED mounted on the Devices will illuminate Attendant Distress Call Devices are wall mounted push button devices can also be installed to a system and
8. Not illuminated No Call e Flashing 1 Hz Once per Standard Call Activation second 3 Flashing 2 Hz Twice per Attendant Distress Call Activation second Printed 17 06 2003 10 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 4 4 Front Mounted Mute Reset Test Button The front mounted Mute Reset Button has three functions It may be used to mute silence the ECU Electronic Control unit internal buzzer during a Call activation it can Reset a call activation and it can also be used to Test the System LED s and Sounders 4 4 1 Muting a Standard Call During a standard Call activation the internal Buzzer of the ECU Electronic Control Unit can be muted while the buzzer is muted it will continue to produce a short bleep once every 10 seconds as a reminder until the Call has been attended and Reset Muting a call does not Mute Silence the Field Device sounders or indicators To mute a call Press the Mute button momentary about a quarter of a Second The internal ECU buzzer will be muted and the field devices will continue until the ECU is reset 4 4 2 Resetting a Standard Call A standard call can be reset in three ways 1 it can be reset from the ECU via the front mounted Mute Reset button 2 from a remote reset point via the front mount Reset button and 3 b
9. Points and Audible and Visual INdiCators oococcocococcncnccncnccncnnoncnconcnnoncncononconcnnnnnoncnnonnnnoninnnn 17 59 ECU Field Device temida lit 18 UCA SS ION Croce eg vas cece eee eae ee 19 071 PP OWCTING UD darse Taniced areoiattnaseh less ace tniiad abad aa 19 6 2 Testingrand COMMISSIONING escaso rioplatense orient ies 19 E O tawemced Caton xictas 19 7 0 Operation and Functionality ici aci 20 FT Normal Qiiescent Mode teta 20 TASA AAA AI AA AA A IA ETE EETA 20 3 Mute A Callat the DPA ECU ias 20 ESA A O O ee Ce Pee ORR Per ee Ne mer emt OR wate 21 1254 EF INE EGU ai 21 79 2 Frona Remote Reset Fe OMIM ui id linda 21 7 5 3 From A Master Reset Poltica eta ltadua alta lla NA ii 21 7 6 Attendant Distress DAMA MM e ida 21 7 6 1 Attendant Distress Call From Normal Quiescent mode 0 0 00 cece eeceecceceeeeeceeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeaeeaeeeeeennenness 21 71 0 2 DUnng a standard Cal Activation aces A ea 22 7 7 Master Reset a Distress Call or a Standard Call ooccocccccccnccnccncnncnnoncnnnoncnno nano noncnnnnnrn nn nro nnnnrnnrn nr nn rn nr nnn rn nrnnrnrnnnnninnss 22 16 Battery BackUp Standby ModE ha A ace ade oe ecm A A eee 22 7 9 Battery Saver Auto NULL DOWN contas et Ss ae casei eee acc Se ee ac A A A EE 23 8 0 Maintenance and Regular Testing coccocccoccoccconcocccnnnoncccncnnconnonancnnnnaronrrnnnnnnnnnrnnrnnnrnnrnnnrnncnarinans 23 8 T Regular System Testing A AA 23 GZ Battery IRED
10. are device between the ECU and the mains supply fused at 1A 3 Connect the optional back up battery unit be sure to observe correct polarity ie Red to and Black to eee Do not connect any power at this point either Mains or Back Up Battery 5 4 2 Field Devices Call Points and Audible and Visual Indicators Wiring the field devices are very simple due to Ventcroft s DualWire connection system Wire from the ECU to the first Field device and if other devices are required from the first device to the second and from the second to the third etc The only observations or constraints are the connection wire polarity must be from device should be connected to in the next device The filed devices can be placed on the system in any order and can be seen in fig 8 9 10 amp 11 To complete the wiring and installation the End of Line monitoring resister should be placed in the very last device to complete the circuit It should be placed in the empty out terminals The end of line resister should be a 6K8 Q 0 25W 6800 Ohms and is supplied with the kit All Field devices and ECU should now be screwed up and securely and the fronts fastened in place taking care not to trap any wires The system is now ready for commissioning and powering up Printed 17 06 2003 17 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48
11. d Battery Saver Sleep 7 1 Normal Quiescent Mode Normal Quiescent mode is when the DPA system is in standby and waiting to a receive a Call or a Attendant Distress Call from one of the field devices In Normal Quiescent mode the ECU has mains power supplied to it and the Green power LED is illuminated 7 2 Call Mode Call mode is when a Call Device is activated ie by pulling a Ceiling Pull Cord Call Point VPA PC or pressing the Push Button Call Point VPA CB To generate a Call and summon a response activate a call device ie pull the Ceiling Pull Cord Call Point The Red Call LED on the DPA ECU will begin to flash in sympathy with the field Indicator devices some filed devices have built in sounders which will be sounding in sympathy with the visual indicators The Call point s on board LED will also flash in sympathy the visual and audible indicator devices 7 3 Mute A Call at the DPA ECU During a Standard Call activation it is possible to mute the ECU internal sounder This could be desirable if the ECU is mounted in an environment we noise my be a nuisance If the DPA is muted the internal buzzer will be muted but the filed devices will continue until the system is Reset To mute the ECU internal sounder during a call activation press the Mute Reset button on the ECU see Fig 1 the internal buzzer will then be muted The internal sounder w
12. d Mute Reset button for 3 seconds The ECU Front mounted LEDs with flash in a sequence starting with the green Power LED then the amber Fault LED and finally the red Call LED will flash After first testing for the presence of the End of Line monitoring resister and that there are no short circuits on the filed device wiring the fielded devices will bleep twice and the same time as the ECU internal buzzer will bleep twice After the system self test has been completed the VPA 2 will return to Normal stand by mode Printed 17 06 2003 11 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc 4 5 Internal Peizo Buzzer VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 The Internal Peizo buzzer provides audible feedback to the users and engineers and enhance the front mounted LED s Action No Sound Standard Call Attendant x Distress Call Muted Battery Saver Auto Shut Down a 4 VAN A OS lA am O Printed 17 06 2003 Description ECU in quiescent working normally 1 Hz Pulsing Tone On and Off 2 Hz Pulsing Tone On and Off Short Beep Every 10 Seconds Short Beep Every 20 Seconds 12 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 5 Installation This section will cover the Considerations Planning installation and testing process from mounting w
13. e 1A 102 C Non Replaceable The Mains Transformer Thermal Fuse protects the ECU from overheating The chance of this fuse blowing or breaking is very rare and highly unlikely and is circuit protection is mandatory and is non replaceable Printed 17 06 2003 8 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 4 3 Front Mounted LED s and Buttons LED s Description The ECU has 3 front mounted status LED s to provide user feed back The three different coloured LED s enable the user to distinguish and recognise all status conditions of the ECU and system A Green LED shows the state of the power supply a Red LED Ea Ze displays the status of call activations and the orange O G LED displays the fault status of field device or power suppl y faults CALL FAULT POWER The LED s can operate in a number of ways to provide ib the user with the ECU s status and mode The LED s can be constantly illuminated and they can also flash in Medi Teli 2 MUTE RESET a number of ways making easy to respond to Call activations and faults Fig 2 4 3 1 LED Display Types Quick Look Up Guide Display Description 4 3 2 Constantly Illuminated Flashing Once Per Se conds on and Off 1Hz Flashing Twice Per Seconds on and Off 2Hz Slow Blink Once Every 5 Seconds Slow Flashing Once every 20 seconds Not Illuminated Off Gre
14. e Every 5 Seconds Pulse Every 20 Seconds Peizo PCB Mounted 5mA max 1 Khz Tone 1 Hz Pulse 2 hz Pulse Beep Every 10 Seconds Beep Every 20 Seconds 10 Quick Beeps 5 Quick Beeps 1 12 Vdc 10 25mA Shut Down at 25mA gt 25mA lt 1 5mA lt gt 4 5mA lt gt 4 5mA Reverse Short lt gt 3mA lt gt 3mA Reverse Short lt gt 1 2mA 1 12 Vdc 10 200mA Shut Down at 200mA 1 Hz Pulse 2 Hz Pulse 2 Quick Pulses 2 Pulses 2 Pulses VEN20 13 8 Vdc Less than 10 5Vdc 500mA Anti Surge 20mm Glass 500mA Anti Surge 20mm Glass 1A 102 deg C non replaceable Polycarbonate Fire Retardant Polycarbonate Fire Retardant CE IP20 DPA ECU 3 Years from of Manufacture Date of Manufacture Marked On PCB Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 10 2 Ceiling Mount Call Pull Cord Detailed Specifications Power Supply Input Voltage 12Vdc Quiescent Standby Current OmA Maximum Current During Alarm 15 mA dc Max METIA ESE Product Dimensions Dimensions L W H Weight g Packaging Dimensions L W H Weight g Bulk Pack QTY 20 User Operation Pull Cord Response alarm DEI Front Mounted Alarm Call Red Illuminates in sympathy with system VEN Rating VEN 2 Termination 2 Wire in 2 Wire Out Housings Material ABS Colour White AA indent PCB45 1 A1 Compliance European CE Ingression Protec
15. e is given VEN Rating number and the Control Unit that the field devices are being connect to is given a maximum VEN Load Number Simply plan the installation and add up all the VEN ratings of the field devices this number is the total VEN load of the field Devices The total VEN Load of the Field Devices must not be more than the VEN Rating of the ECU Simple DPA Electronic Control Unit Total VEN Load Capacity Description Part Code VEN Max Rating DPA Single Zone ECU VPA ECU 20 Individual Filed Device VEN Load Ratings Description Part Code VEN Load Rating Ceiling Pull Cord VPA PC 1 DPA Remote Reset VPA RB 1 DPA Push Button VPA CB 1 Over door Indicator Silent VPA ODI3 2 Over door Indicator with Standard Sounder VPA ODI 3 Over door Indicator Higher Volume Sounder VPA ODI2 4 Duress Call VPA DCB 1 Master Reset VPA DCRB 1 Magnetic Reset VPA RM 1 Banshee Sounder FS SSW V 4 VEN Examples OOOO OOOO Example 1 1 x Ceiling Pull Cord VEN1 1x1 1 1 x Over Door Indicator VEN3 1x3 3 VEN Load Total 4 Total VEN Capacity 20 VEN Total Load 4 VEN Spare 16 2 2 x Ceiling Pull Cord VEN1 2x1 2 x Over Door Indicator VEN3 2x3 2 X Remote Reset VEN 1 2x1 VEN Load Total 10 Heo Ul NON Total VEN Capacity 20 VEN Total Load 10 VEN Spare 10 Printed 17 06 2003 15 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 5 3 Mountin
16. eep back Box for DPA ECU Spare Single Gang Low Profile Surface Mounting back Box for VFA RDI VPA ODI 24 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc VPA ECU VPA PC VPA CB VPA RB VPA RM VPA DCB VPA DCP VPA DCRB VPA ODI VPA ODI3 VPA DG VPA SB Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 Part Numbers Disabled Persons Toilet Alarm Components DESCRIPTION Part Number Surface Mounting Auxiliary Sounder 9 30V 30mA Slim base FS SSW V Surface Mounting Auxiliary Sounder 9 30V 30mA Deep base FS SSWPW V 4 Core white 100M Premium security cable with strong nylon rip cord CABLE4 Spare Master Reset Enable reset key used with remote reset master reset Elia NREN button E Sold in 5 s and 20 s VPA MREK20 HO Pato JE S dhesive disabled Si lt pala pare adhesive disabled Sign j As Sold in 1 s and 10 s pai Printed 17 06 2003 25 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 10 0 Specifications 10 1 Surface Flush Mount Electronic Control Unit ECU Printed 17 06 2003 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc Detailed Specifications Power Supply Mains Input Voltage Transformer Primary Thermal Fuse Quiescent Standby Current Maximum Overall Supply Current Fault Current with Buzzer Fault Current with Buzzer Muted User Operation Button In Ca
17. en LED Power The Green provides feedback of the state of the Mains power supply and the optional back up battery O Action Constantly Illuminated Slow Blinking Once every 5 seconds 0 2 Hz Slow Flashing Once every 20 seconds 0 02 Hz Not Illuminated Off Printed 17 06 2003 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc Description Mains Power On The Front cover should never be removed while mains is present Shock Hazard Operating on Battery Back Up Mains Supply has failed or not connected Flashing the power LED once every 5 seconds helps preserve battery charge Battery Saver Auto Shutdown When the battery falls below 10 5V the ECU automatically powers down into standby mode no calls can be activated in Battery Saver Mode The Battery is Flattened The ECU is not operating the ECU has no mains power or the optional back up battery may be totally flat or not connected 9 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 4 3 2 Orange LED Fault The Orange Fault Led is indicates general faults present on the system Action Description o Not illuminated No Fault Present Constantly General and Open Circuit Field Device Fault illuminated sg Flashing twice per second Short Circuit Field Device Fault 2Hz 4 3 3 Red LED Call The red call LED provides the user with information about the type of call activated on the system Action Description o
18. esponse alarm Sa Front Mounted Alarm Call Red Illuminates in sympathy with system VEN Rating VEN 2 Termination 2 Wire in 2 Wire Out Housings Material ABS Colour White IN indent PCB45 1 A1 Compliance European CE Ingression Protection Rating IP20 Re Ordering Control Unit VC PC Warranty Period 2 Years from of Manufacture Identification Date of Manufacture Marked On PCB Printed 17 06 2003 28 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc
19. g and Fixing This section deals with the detail of mounting and fixing the ECU and Field devices ECU Electronics Control unit Single Gang Slim Line Back Box Printed 17 06 2003 16 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 5 4 Wiring and Termination 5 4 1 General Wiring and Connections This sections deals with the wiring and connection of the ECU to the mains supply the field devices such as the Ceiling Pull Cords Over Door indicators Remote Reset Units and the optional battery back up battery unit The VPA 2 system is very simple to wire field devices are wired in 2 core cable there are terminals in each device for wiring in and out to the next field device The ECU requires standard mains cable to ie 1 5mm twin and earth to wire it to the mains supply the optional battery back up unit requires a minimum of 1A low voltage 2 core cable or twin and earth type cable 5 4 1 VPA 2 Electronic Control Unit ECU Before making any connections ensure the mains supply is off and isolated 1 Connect the field device cables to the Field Device terminal see fig 3 4 observe correct polarity ie red to and black to 2 Connect the mains supply wires observe the correct polarity ie Red to L Black to N and earth to E Note Before making any connections ensure mains is off It is good practise to utilises a fused sp
20. ill be muted and then only produce a very short bleep once every 10 seconds The Field Devices will continue in alarm until the system is reset Note Only a standard Call can be muted Distress call Mains Fail Battery Saver cannot be muted Printed 17 06 2003 20 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 7 5 Reset A Call A system Call can be reset in several ways either from the ECU it self a Remote Rest Point or from a Key Enabled Master Reset Point 7 5 1 From the ECU The ECU has a front mounted Mute Reset button which can be used to reset VPA 2 System To reset a Call activation press and hold the Mute Reset button for approximately 1 second The call activation will be cleared and the VPA 2 system will return to 7 5 2 From a Remote Reset Point To Reset a system Call from a Remote Reset Point simply press the Reset button momentarily around 0 25 of a second Once the Reset button has been pressed the Field device indicators will illuminate and the filed sounders will be make 2 short bleeps confirmation a positive system reset action 7 5 3 From A Master Reset Point The Master Reset Point is used to either to Reset a Distress Call or a standard Call the master reset has a front mounted key switch and a push button The keys switch provides securit
21. iring to testing of the ECU and the Field Call and Indicator Devices 5 1 General Installation Considerations When planning a Disabled Persons Response Alarm it should be remembered what the purpose of the installation is The positioning of all components should be given careful consideration before mounting for accessibly of the user accessibility for cabling and the type of surface to be mounted too The VPA 2 system devices should only be installed indoors on secure surfaces and away from water or direct steam or condensation For wiring purposes as can be seen in fig 1 the ECU is wired from one to device another in a chain it is there for important to ensure that the position of the ECU and field devices are positioned in such a way that the cable runs are easily from one device to another along as the ECU is at one end of the chain the filed devices can be placed in the chain in any order When mounting the ECU it should be ensured that there is sufficient space for cabling the fused spare and if fitted the optional back up battery unit The fused spare or the battery Back up unit can be mounted in separate locations All devices should be mounted with suitable rawl plugs or screws to ensure a strong and secure installation The ECU can supply in alarm mode a maximum of 200mA and each device will provide a load of between 12mA and 30mA dependant on it type To add up all the currents would be time consuming so Ventcroft created a sy
22. ll Front Mounted In Muted Call In Attendant Distress in Quiescent Front Mounted Mains Green Call Red Fault Yellow Internal Buzzer Type Current Frequency Sounds Number of Zone Circuits Detection Supply Field Device Inputs Detection Mode Monitoring Number of Zone Circuits Sounder Supply Field Device Outputs Alarm Ven Load Rating Battery Input Charging Voltage Deep Discharge Protection F1 Auxiliary F2 Battery F3 Mains Transformer Thermal Fuse Front Cover Back Box European Ingression Protection Rating Control Unit Period Identification Fuses Housing Compliance Re Ordering Warranty Press 0 5 Seconds Press 2 Seconds N A Press 3 Seconds Mains On Battery Back Up Battery Saver Standard Distress Open Circuit Short Circuit Battery Back Up Battery Saver Call Attendant Distress Mute Battery Saver Enter Battery Saver Mains Re Applied Voltage Max Current Protection Short Circuit Open Circuit Call Call Reset Distress Call Master Reset End of Line Voltage Max Current Protection Call Attendant Distress Fault Cleared Reset Master Reset 26 230Vac 50Hz 1A 102 DEG C Non Replaceable 16mA dc Buzzer Muted 250 mA dc Max 26mA 21mA Mute Reset Disabled Master Reset Test Constant Mains Present Pulse Every 5 Seconds Pulse Every 20 Seconds Slow Flashing 1 Hz Rapid Flashing 2 Hz Constant Flashing 1 Hz Puls
23. lt in sounder which will be sounding in sympathy with the visual indicators The Distress Call device on board LED will also flash in sympathy the visual and audible indicators Printed 17 06 2003 21 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 7 6 2 During a Standard Call Activation An Attendant Distress Call To generate a attendant Distress Call and summon an response actuate a Distress Call device ie Surface Flush Mounting Call Button VPA CB On actuating the Distress call device the Red Call LED on the ECU will begin to flash rapidly around 2Hz Twice per second in sympathy with the field Indicator devices some filed devices have built in sounder which will be sounding in sympathy with the visual indicators The Distress Call device on board LED will also flash in sympathy the visual and audible indicators 7 7 Master Reset a Distress Call or a Standard Call The Master Reset Point is used to either reset a Distress Call or a standard Call the master reset has a front mounted key switch and a push button The keys switch provides security the reset button can not Reset the system unless the key switch has been activated Insert the master reset key into the master reset point and turn it clock wise over 90 degrees then simply press the Reset button momentarily arou
24. n Battery Saver Auto Shut Down mode green Power LED with flasher once every 20 seconds The Internal buzzer will bleep once 20 Seconds 8 0 Maintenance and Regular Testing This section details the regular and necessary testing and inspection of the VPA 2 system Its is just as important to provide regular testing and maintenance of the system as it is to install the system correctly 8 1 Regular System Testing The entire system to be tested regularly to ensure the system is always ready for use The testing is simple activate each call device and reset each on in turn Its is recommended that the whole system be tested a minimum of at least once per month but it is desirable to fully test or part the system on a weekly basis 8 2 Battery Replacement Re chargeable batteries need regular maintenance and replacement It is recommended that Sealed lead acid batteries SLA are replaced once every 3 4 years to provide reliable and consistent operation of the VPA during a mains failure Printed 17 06 2003 23 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc 9 0 Accessories Part Numbers Disabled Persons Toilet Alarm Components DESCRIPTION VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 Part Number Printed 17 06 2003 Surface Mount Call response control unit with three status LED s internal buzzer mute reset button 230 Vac mains input and 12V SLA battery back up option
25. nd 0 25 of a second Once the Reset button has been pressed the Field device indicators will illuminate and the filed sounders will be make 2 short bleeps confirmation a positive system reset action 7 8 Battery Back Up Standby Mode Should the mains Fail and an optional Battery Back up battery unit it connected to the system then the ECU will continue to function on the charge of the battery and the Voltage of the battery is above 10 5Vdc When operating on Battery Back Up the green Power LED with flasher once every 5 seconds The Internal buzzer will bleep once Once mains power is reapplied the green Power LED will return being constantly illuminated It may take up to five seconds for the Power LED to change from either constant to flashing or flashing to constant while the ECU adjust to the changing voltages Printed 17 06 2003 22 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 7 9 Battery Saver Auto Shut Down Battery Saver Auto Shut Down is a mode which protects the optional back up battery when the battery become excessively flattened When a battery drops below a critical voltage charge it is possible to damage battery beyond repair this is know as deep discharge When the Back Up Battery falls below 10 5Vdc the ECU automatically shuts down all functions of the VPA 2 system the Field devices will not function When i
26. ry devices o Inthe event of mains failure a back up battery will enable the ECU to continue functioning from the charge of the battery if the mains supply is not returned and the battery is mn flattened the ECU will automatically enter sleep mode to protect the battery is The Switch terminals are used to connect the front mounted Mute Reset switch and E should not used to connect to any other device D O TO FIELD INDICATORS TO BATTERY AND CALL DEVICES BACKUP UNIT BATTERY FUSE A TAKEN FROM FUSED MAINS BATTERY FUSE SPARE FIELO BATTERY DEVICES 12V SLA INPUT ONLY MAINS TRANSFORMER ee j ma fig 1 Fi AUXILIARY FUSE Printed 17 06 2003 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 4 2 ECU Internal Safety Fuses The ECU has 3 internal safety fuses to protect the sensitive electronics from external current overloads short circuits and thermal transformer fuse to conforms regulation to limit any change of overload and fire 4 2 1 F1 Auxiliary 500mA Anti Surge Timed The Auxiliary Fuse protects the ECU circuitry field devices and field device wiring from current overload The field device wiring is protected with electronic current limiting 4 2 2 F2 Battery 500mA Anti Surge Timed The battery fuse protects the ECU battery supply from overload either while charging or in standby 4 2 3 F3 Mains Transformer Thermal Fus
27. stem known as VEN which stands for Ventcroft Equivalent Number for current VEN is very simple the ECU has a total VEN rating of 20 and when adding up the VEN ratings of the field devices it should not exceed the ECU total VEN rating The VEN rating system is discussed in section 5 2 were all product VEN ratings are listed and some working examples are given Printed 17 06 2003 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc ECU Remote Reset Unit O 0 O O O Non Switched Fused Spare Battery Backup Optional Fig 3 13 Ceiling Pull Cord Device Over Door Indicator ASS End Of Line Resistor The End of Line resistor should be placed in the last field device Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM ECU Over Door Indicator il O Non Switched Fused Spare Battery Backup Optional Fig 4 Printed 17 06 2003 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions V148 0 21 doc 14 Remote Reset Unit VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 Ceiling Pull Cord Device ESA End Of Line Resistor The End of Line resistor should be placed in the last field device Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 5 2 System Capacity and VEN Capacity And Ratings The VEN Ventcroft Equivalent Number is a very simple system that allows engineers to calculate the number of field devices that can be connected to the ECU Electronics Control Unit Each Field Devic
28. ted 2 Each Reset point should be tested 3 The ECU muted Reset feature should be tested Once thorough testing has been completed the carers and users should be trained in the use of the system A dedicated User Guide is included in the kit which may be left with the user 6 3 Fault Finding If during the powering up commissioning procedure the yellow fault LED illuminated a wiring fault is present on the system Most faults are very simple to cure in general all that can be wrong with the wiring the filed devices is one of four things 1 An Open Circuit or broken wire 2 A short circuit on the wiring 3 The end of line resister is missing 4 On or more of the field devices may be wire incorrectly or revered Check all wiring and remedy fault on useful fault removal the system will bleep twice and enter nomal stand by operation mode Tip If the a field device is wired in reverse that device and devices connected to it the on board call LED may illuminate Printed 17 06 2003 19 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions Vl48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 7 0 Operation and Functionality This section sets out to detail the operation and functionality of the VPA 2 system Including the different operation modes and how to Activate and Reset the standard Call and attendant Distress Call Alarms how to use the ECU mute facility battery back up mode an
29. tion Rating IP20 Re Ordering Control Unit VC PC Warranty Period Identification 2 Years from of Manufacture Date of Manufacture Marked On PCB 10 3 Surface Flush Mount Remote Reset Detailed Specifications Power Supply Input Voltage 12Vdc Quiescent Standby Current OmA Maximum Current During Alarm 15 mA dc Max MERIPASE Product Dimensions Dimensions L W H Weight g Packaging Dimensions L W H Weight g Bulk Pack QTY User Operation Pull Cord Response alarm D Front Mounted Alarm Call Red Illuminates in sympathy with system VEN Rating VEN 2 Termination 2 Wire in 2 Wire Out Housings Material ABS Colour White TEE indent PCB45 1 A1 Compliance European CE Ingression Protection Rating IP20 Re Ordering Control Unit VC PC Warranty Period Identification Printed 17 06 2003 Doc vpa2 Engineer Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc 2 Years from of Manufacture Date of Manufacture Marked On PCB 27 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 10 4 Surface Flush Mount Over Door Indicator Detailed Specifications Power Supply Input Voltage 12Vdc Quiescent Standby Current OmA Maximum Current During Alarm 15 mA dc Max Weights EEES Product Dimensions Dimensions L W H Weight g Packaging Dimensions L W H Weight g Bulk Pack QTY 20 User Operation Pull Cord R
30. www Ventcroft co uk SECURITY PRODUCTS Disabled Persons Response Alarm 999 O E a ee p ls puureneser y Br e lt lt Engineer Installation Manual Document VI48 0 21 C Protec ting People Printed a 1 Printed 17 06 2003 6 19 PM p r Installation Instructions VI48 0 21 doc VPA 2 Engineer Manual VI48 0 20 Ventcroft Ltd VPA 2 Disabled Person Response WC Engineer Installation Manual First Printed 09 03 03 Document VI48 0 20 Last Revised 16 5 03 Copyright 2003 by Ventrcroft Ltd All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without prior written permission from the publisher Notice of Liability Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual instructions contains accurate and current information However Ventcroft Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the readers as a result of information held herein Trademarks Ventcroft and the Ventcroft logo device are trademarks of Ventcroft Ltd All other trademarks are acknowledged as trademarks of their respective companies Ventcroft Ltd Goddard Road Astmoor Industrial Estate Runcorn Cheshire WAZ 1NQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1928 581098 Fax 44 0 1028 581099 Email sales ventcroft co uk Web protectingpeople co
31. y the reset button can not Reset the system unless the key switch has been activated Insert the master reset key into the master reset point and turn it clock wise over 90 degrees then simply press the Reset button momentarily around 0 25 of a second Once the Reset button has been pressed the Field device indicators will illuminate and the filed sounders will be make 2 short bleeps confirmation a positive system reset action 7 6 Attendant Distress Call Mode The Attendant Distress Call is similar to a standard Call but the speed of the field device indicators and sounders are activated is twice as fast around 2 Hz or twice per second An attendant Distress Call can be generated either from Normal Quiescent Standby or while a standard Call is in progress The Attendant Distress call device is an optional extra and can be either purchased in a kit which includes a Master Reset point part code VPA DCBM or it can be purchased separately part code VPA DCB 7 6 1 Attendant Distress Call From Normal Quiescent mode To generate a attendant Distress Call and summon an response actuate a Distress Call device ie Surface Flush Mounting Call Button VPA CB On actuating the Distress call device the Red Call LED on the ECU will begin to flash rapidly around 2Hz Twice per second in sympathy with the field Indicator devices some filed devices have bui
32. y an optional remote Master Reset point via the front mounted reset button after first enabling the button by turning the enable key 1 ECU Standard Call Reset Press the front mount Mute Reset button for about 1 second The System will be reset and will be returned to Normal quiescent stand by mode The ECU will and the system field devices will bleep twice confirming the system has return to Normal stand by mode 2 Remote Standard Call Reset Press the front mount Reset button for about 1 second The System will be reset and will be returned to Normal quiescent stand by mode The system field devices will bleep twice confirming the system has return to Normal stand by mode 3 Remote Master Reset Insert and turn the Enable key to the Enable position then press the front mount Reset button for about 1 second The System will be reset and will be returned to Normal quiescent stand by mode The system field devices will bleep twice confirming the system has return to Normal stand by mode Remove the Enable key once the Master Reset Operation is complete 4 4 3 System Sounder LED Test The ECU can perform a basic system test which will test the Front mounted Led the internal buzzer and also the field audible and visual indication devices The begin the self test ensure the system is in Normal Quiescent stand by mode then press and hol
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