Critical Alarm Enunciator
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1. 1 2 3 4 5 Visit our website at www dpstelecom com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs Introduction Shipping List Specifications Features of the CAE 4 1 Features of the CAE 33 4 2 Features of the CAE 42 Installation 5 1 Tools Needed 5 2 Mounting 5 3 Power Connection 5 4 Alarm Connections 5 4 1 Alarm Inputs 5 4 2 CAE 33 Alarm Output 5 4 3 CAE 42 Alarm Output Operation 6 1 Discrete Alarms 6 2 Voltage Alarms 6 3 3 Digit Voltage Readout 6 4 Test Mode Configuration 7 1 Alarm Input Polarity Settings 7 2 Major Minor Mj Mn Mode 7 3 Voltage Threshold Settings Troubleshooting Technical Support 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 1 Introduction me Ae am eam GE heinera e eat Aen Se Voltage Monitor 23 Ri Voltage Monitor M WG Saa TT VERY HAH DR uc un RE Low ou VERY Lowy cva ke aa TT GC Ges ken sanu a BE Ha CG Hyi 1 i i e wS Ge Ge E wos SEN Z S bs c ua S 8 CRITICAL ALARM SE RG CRITICAL ALARM SE DPS Telecom aon Jo OPS Telecom Supponi 1 555 454 1600 SEREI Supponi 1 555 454 1600 w dpsiele com RE eee dpsiele com FA G PH GAESS RS D FA G PR CAESS C ai Critical Alarm Enunciator 33 Critical Alarm Enunciator 42 The Critical Alarm Enunciator is a local alarm notification device that is available in two models the CAE 33 and the CAE 42 The CAE 33 monitors three discrete alarms and three battery plant l2. 1 820 00862 00 3 Specifications Dimensions 5S H x 4 Wx2 D 12 7 cm x 10 2 cm x 5 1 cm Weight 3 Ibs 1 4 kg Mounting Wall mount Power Input 24 VDC or 48 VDC Current Draw 24VDC unit 550 mA 48 VDC unit 250 mA Fuse 1 Amp GMT Discrete Inputs CAE 33 3 CAE 42 2 3 in Mj Mn Mode Alarm Detection Speed 100 msec Analog Inputs 1 battery plant monitoring input Analog Input Range 24 VDC unit 21 4 VDC to 30 VDC Analog Input Range 48 VDC unit 44 to 56 5 VDC Control Outputs 6 alarm relay outputs CAE 33 3 threshold level alarms 3 alarm relays CAE 42 4 threshold level alarms 2 alarm relays Maximum Current 1 Amp Visual Alarm Display 6 unicolour LEDs voltage readout Speaker output volume 0 85 dB 1 meter Operating Temperature 32 to 140 F 0 60 C Operating Humidity 0 95 noncondensing 4 Features of the CAE 4 1 Features of the CAE 33 3 Digit Voltage Readout Config DIP Switches 1 8 A ken Er db Er n ge age Monitor kis 3 Critical Alarms for HV LED Local Visibility LV1 LED LV2 LED Critical Alarm Indicators Voltage Simulation i Wheel E E Audible Alarm INPUTS Alarm Relays to Reporting Center NOC Speaker ke EC Momentary Voltage Test Mode Support 1 559 454 1600 www dpstele com D PK CAE33 Lem Power Feed Fuse Fuse Alarm Acknowledgement button Volume Control Voltage Simulation wheel Mo
3. IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In no event will DPS be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based on breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort or any other legal theory Damages that DPS will not be responsible for include but are not limited to loss of profits loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services downtime claims of third parties including customers and injury to property The purchaser shall fill out the requested information on the Product Warranty Card and mail the card to DPS This card provides information that helps DPS make product improvements and develop new products For an additional fee DPS may at its option make available by written agreement only an extended warranty providing an additional period of time for the applicability of the standard warranty Technical Support If a purchaser believes that a product is not operating in substantial conformance with DPS published specifications or there appear to be defects in material and workmanship the purchaser should contact our technical support representatives If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone and the product and problem are covered by the warranty the technical support representative will authorize the re
4. pinouts 5 4 2 CAE 33 Alarm Output Alarms are relayed from the CAE via screw lug terminals For each alarm output there is a pin corresponding to normally open NO normally closed NC or common CO High Voltage 1NO 1 ie A K 9 High Voltage 1 CO 2 A Voltage Monitor 122 W High Voltage 1 NC _1 Ee l VW EE Low Voltage 1NO_ 2 i H i ow EE Low Voltage 1CO 1 eng Low Voltage 1NC 2 SE one V Low Voltage 2 NO V Low Voltage 2 CO V Low Voltage 2 NC well ee E H Alarm 1 NO PE 3 Les H g e Alarm 1 CO i CRITICAL ALARM ENUNCIATOR i Alarm 1 NC je DPS Telecom 18 Supper 1 553 454 1600 Alarm 2 NO en ew dpsisia com Alarm 2 CO Alarm 2 NC Alarm 3 NO Alarm 3 CO Alarm 3 NC Fig 5 CAE 33 alarm output screw lug terminal pinouts 5 4 3 CAE 42 Alarm Output Alarms are relayed from the CAE via screw lug terminals For each alarm output there is a pin corresponding to normally open NO normally closed NC or common CO V High Voltage2NO 1 V High Voltage 2 CO SSS Zeg r gt A 4 E EA oe N s a a E A E Voltage Monitor 22 he V High Vol 2N Wi _V High Voltage2NC VERY Hear e ii High Voltage 1 NO woot ov BE High Voltage 1 CO Low vs 7 High Voltage 1 NC ai OPS Telecom Suppor 1 559 454 1600 ALARM Low Voltage 1 NO Ge ann a Low Voltage 1 CO Low Voltage 1 NC Ge V Low Voltage 2 NO 2 e d V Low Voltage 2
5. that the power supply to the unit 1s off Remove the screw lug barrier plug from the bottom panel of the CAE Fora CAE 24VDC unit connect a 24 VDC line to the 24V terminal and a battery ground to the GND terminal of the screw lug For a CAE 48 VDC unit connect a 48 VDC line to the 48V terminal and a battery ground to the GND terminal of the screw lug Seat the barrier screws firmly but be careful not to nick the bare wire Push the plug firmly back into its socket Note that this connection is keyed and the plug must be properly aligned within the socket With the CAE fuse still removed turn on the power supply On a CAE 24VDC unit the voltmeter should read between 21 4 and 30 VDC CAE 48 VDC unit the voltmeter should read between 44 to 56 5 VDC If the reading is outside this range check your power supply Do not power the unit until all connections have been made Insert the fuse to power the CAE 5 4 Alarm Connections Alarm ot Alarm Output Fig 3 Alarm Input and Alarm Output connectors Alarm connections are located on the left side panel of the Critical Alarm Enunciator Alarm Input and Alarm Output are screw lug connectors 5 4 1 Alarm Inputs Alarm inputs are connected to the CAE 33 and CAE 42 via screw lug terminals The Alarm Inputs in the CAE 33 and 42 are identical see Figure 4 for example Alarm 1 Ground Alam 2 Ground Alarm 3 Ground Fig 4 Alarm Input
6. the power pack Speaker Sound The speaker should sound each time an alarm notification occurs If you notice the red light flashing but don t hear sound from the speaker make sure the volume is turned up Acknowledge Button The LOCAL ACK button will stop the LED flashing and the speaker notification each time an alarm is cleared If the LOCAL ACK button does not disable both the alarm and the speaker check the wiring connection to the LOCAL ACK button Fuse Alarm If for any reason the power fuse of the CAE should fail the Fuse Alarm FA LED on the front of the unit will light Remove failed fuse and replace with a new one 9 Technical Support DPS Telecom products are backed by our courteous friendly Technical Support representatives who will give you the best in fast and accurate customer service To help us help you better please take the following steps before calling Technical Support 1 Check the DPS Telecom website You will find answers to many common questions on the DPS Telecom website at http www dpstele com products cae support html Look here first for a fast solution to your problem 2 Prepare relevant information Having important information about your DPS Telecom product in hand when you call will greatly reduce the time it takes to answer your questions If you do not have all of the information when you call our Technical Support representatives can assist you in gathering it Please write the information d
7. will not sound again upon clearing If you select the Mj Mn Major Minor Mode a second dot will appear in the LED voltage readout screen see Figure 10 To select the Mj Mn Mode see Section 7 2 Major Minor Mode 12 BATT VOLTS Fig 10 Second dot indicates Mj Mn Mode You can adjust the voltage alarm thresholds to use the CAE with either VRLA or flooded system battery plants Battery LV1 Low LV2 Low HV1 High HV2 High Type Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Flooded 25 4 224 279 TI 284 VDC RA 48 Flooded VDC VRLA Table A Voltage Threshold settings only available on CAE 42 For instructions on adjusting voltage alarm thresholds see Section 7 3 Voltage Threshold Settings 6 3 3 Digit Voltage Readout BATT VOLTS Fig 11 Voltage readout Test panel The 3 digit voltage readout on the front of the CAE allows for a visual confirmation of the current voltage of the unit without the need to attach an outside voltometer to the unit When powered up the voltage readout will display rLA or Fld to let you know that the unit is in either VRLA or Flooded mode On a CAE 24 VDC the voltage readout can visually display readings between 21 4V and 30 0V On a CAE 48 VDC the voltage readout can visually display readings between 44 0V and 56 5V If the voltage reading should fall outside of this range the closest displayable voltage 21 4 or 30 0 will flash on the display followed by un
8. CO lt D q V Low Voltage 2 NC Alarm 1 NO Alarm 1 CO Alarm 1 NC Alarm 2 NO Alarm 2 CO Alarm 2 NC Fig 6 CAE 42 alarm output screw lug terminal pinouts 10 6 Operation 6 1 Discrete Alarms Discrete Alarm Input Monitored Equipment Discrete Alarm Output Alarm Indicators Alarm Collection Equipment w DN Ges 5 la MT S S Au 3 3 WEL CRITICAL ALARM ENUNCIATOR i d EC Du DPS Telecom E A3 Supper 1 558454 19 Master ben len oron SA Gh I AMP GMT LOCAL AC KOU Fig 7 The CAE receives input from monitored devices provides local notification and relays alarms to existing alarm collection equipment The CAE receives alarm input from monitored devices provides audiovisual notification to local personnel and then relays alarms to your existing alarm collection equipment When the CAE receives an alarm input the LED corresponding to the activated alarm point will FLASH RED and the speaker will sound To acknowledge the alarm and silence the speaker press the LOCAL ACK button on the bottom panel of the unit The alarm LED will turn SOLID RED to indicate that the alarm has been acknowledged The speaker only sounds when an alarm occurs and will not sound again upon clearing The speaker is set at the factory to the maximum volume You may adjust the volume of the alarm with the Volume Control wheel located on the right side of the CAE The input polarity of the discrete alarms
9. ajor Minor FLOODED Table B DIP switch options 15 7 1 Alarm Input Polarity Settings D 5 z Ce RE EEN Si L i Pas n ms A n 3 Alarm 1 Switch Up Normally Closed Switch Down Normally Open Fig 14 DIP switches 1 4 set the discrete alarm inputs for normal or reversed polarity The polarity of the three discrete alarm inputs can be reversed using DIP switches 1 3 The DIP switch numbers match the numbers of the alarms they control so Switch controls Alarm 1 Switch 2 controls Alarm 2 and Switch 3 controls Alarm 3 When the switch is angled DOWN the alarm input is Normally Open This is the DEFAULT setting When the switch 1s angled UP the alarm input is Normally Closed 7 2 Major Minor Mj Mn Mode DIP switch 7 Mj Mn Mode Fig 15 Adjust DIP Switch 7 to select the Mj Mn Mode When switch 7 is Down the Normal mode is selected In Normal mode the CAE 42 can monitor four voltage alarms and two discrete alarms The CAE 33 monitors three voltage alarms and three alarm points The Alarm inputs are echoed 1 to 1 to the Alarm Outputs When switch 7 is UP the Mj Mn mode is selected A second dot will appear in the LED voltage readout screen see Section 6 2 Voltage Alarms for example If there is an alarm the Alarm 1 LED will flash a minor alarm notification If there are two or more alarms then the Alarm 2 LED will flash a major alarm Alarm 1 LED will not flash but it will be on when a m
10. ajor alarm occurs Press the LOCAL ACK acknowledge button to silence the speaker and acknowledge the alarm 16 Alarm Mode CAE 33 LED Flash CAE 42 LED Flash 1 1 Normal Mode 2 2 2 2 3 3 Alarm3 GE a win Mode 21 Minor Mn 22 Major mg Table C Alarm mode visual notification settings 7 3 Voltage Threshold Settings ao to Sie VIHA EZ Switch Up Flooded System Switch Down VRLA Voltage Threshold Selection Switch Fig 16 DIP Switch 8 selects voltage thresholds for different battery plants You can adjust the voltage alarm thresholds to use the CAE with either VRLA or flooded system battery plants using DIP Switch 8 LV2 Low LV1 Low HV1 High HV2 High Ge ype Voltage 2 Voltage 1 Float Voltage 1 Voltage 2 24 ypc L Tode 48 vpe ode Table D Voltage threshold settings only available on CAE 42 When Switch 8 is angled DOWN the VRLA thresholds are selected This is the DEFAULT setting When Switch 8 is angled UP the FLOODED SYSTEM thresholds are selected 17 8 Troubleshooting Alarm Notification If you experience problems with CAE alarm notification test the unit by simulating an alarm Reversing the polarity of the alarm and the associated DIP switches is an easy way to test alarm notification LED Flash Each alarm LED should FLASH RED when an event occurs until the LOCAL ACK button is pressed If the LED does not flash red check the LED light and
11. can be reversed using the configuration DIP switches on the top panel See Section 7 1 Alarm Input Polarity Settings for instructions 11 6 2 Voltage Alarms Voltage Alarm Indicators HIGH HV1 LOW LV1 Fig 8 CAE 33 voltage alarm LEDs The CAE 33 has three voltage alarms High Voltage HV1 Low Voltage LV1 and Very Low Voltage LV2 Whereas the CAE 42 has four voltage alarms High Voltage HV2 High Voltage HV1 Low Voltage LV1 and Very Low Voltage LV2 Voltage Alarm Indicators BATT VOLTS Fig 9 CAE 33 voltage alarm LEDs If the battery voltage reaches the High Voltage level the High Voltage 1 LED will FLASH RED and the ALARM will sound When the LOCAL ACK is pressed the speaker will cease and the LED will light SOLID RED If the battery voltage reaches the Very High Voltage level the High Voltage 2 LED will FLASH RED and the ALARM will sound When the LOCAL ACK is pressed the speaker will cease and the LED will light SOLID RED If the battery voltage drops below the Low Voltage level the Low Voltage LED will FLASH RED and the ALARM will sound When the LOCAL ACK is pressed the speaker will cease and the LED will light SOLID RED If the battery voltage drops below the Very Low Voltage level the Very Low Voltage LED will FLASH RED and the ALARM will sound When the LOCAL ACK 1s pressed the speaker will cease and the LED will light SOLID RED Note The speaker only sounds when an alarm occurs and
12. der bars ____ if the voltage is below 21 4V 44 0V or over bars if the voltage is above 30 0V 56 5V On power up the CAE will display one of two short messages in the voltage readout to let the user know what mode the unit is in The message beings dps cae 33 or 42 1 0f the firmware version and the voltage readout settings see Table B for voltage readout 13 HV1 High HV2 High LV1 Low LV2 Low CAE EE Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Voltage 1 Voltage 2 Battery ype rLA VRLA 27 9 28 4 25 4 22 4 rLA VRLA VDC Fid GE 28 5 29 0 26 0 23 0 Fld Flooded 48 LA VRLA 94 3 94 8 51 8 44 8 rLA VRLA VDC Fld GE 99 9 96 0 53 0 46 0 Fid Flooded Table B Voltage readout settings only available on CAE 42 To display the mode message again press and hold the LOCAL ACK button for three seconds To skip this message hold the LOCAL ACK button before powering up 6 4 Test Mode Your Critical Alarm Enunciator comes equipped with a built in voltage test mode This mode allows testing of threshold crossings to send alarms to the NOC that could not otherwise be tested without running the battery down a great feature for alarm audits SS gt EA ONES Eer SE P Momentary Voltage Test Mode button Voltage Simulation wheel Fig 12 Using the CAE Test mode To begin the test mode press the Momentary Voltage Test Mode button located on the right side of the CAE Rotate the Voltage Simulati
13. ification DPS will endeavor to correct any substantial non conformance with the specifications or substantial defects in material and workmanship with new or used replacement parts All warranty service will be performed at the company s office in Fresno California at no charge to the purchaser other than the cost of shipping to and from DPS which shall be the responsiblity of the purchaser If DPS is unable to repair the product to conform to the warranty DPS will provide at its option one of the following a replacement product or a refund of the purchase price for the non conforming product These remedies are the purchaser s only remedies for breach of warranty Prior to initial use the purchaser shall have determined the suitability of the product for its intended use DPS does not warrant a any product components or parts not manufactured by DPS b defects caused by the purchaser s failure to provide a suitable installation environment for the product c damage caused by use of the product for purposes other than those for which it was designed d damage caused by disasters such as fire flood wind or lightning unless and to the extent that the product specification provides for resistance to a defined disaster e damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modifications f damage during shipment from the purchaser to DPS or g any abuse or misuse by the purchaser THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
14. mc DPS Telecom Your Partners in Network Alarm Moniloring Critical Alarm Enunciator Voltage Monitor SC YET VERY ron pva T EE Low ou EE very Low va stan a apu 2 wen HY N fies Wes aeir eee 6 je DPS Telecom Suppor 1 555 454 1160 we dps telecom ra D PH CAESZ D Critical Alarm Enunciator 33 Critical Alarm Enunciator 42 Visit our website at www dpstelecom com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs December 9 2004 D OC UM04C 09100 Firmware Version 1 0F Revision History December 9 2004 Critical Alarm Enunciator Manual D OC UM04C 09100 released This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied without prior written consent of DPS Telecom All software and manuals are copyrighted by DPS Telecom Said software and manuals may not be reproduced copied transmitted or used to make a derivative work by either mechanical electronic or any other means in whole or in part without prior written consent from DPS Telecom except as required by United States copyright laws 2004 DPS Telecom Notice The material in this manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this manual Contents
15. mentary Voltage Test Mode button Power Feed Fuse Acknowledgement button Volume control Fig 1 The features of the Critical Alarm Enunciator 33 4 2 Features of the CAE 42 Config DIP Switches 1 8 ch Q 3 Digit Voltage Readout iy 1 sasagasaan we ao E EE gt Critical Alarms for HV2 LED Local Visibility HV1 LED LV1 LED LV2 LED Critical Alarm Indicators Voltage Simulation Wheel Audible Alarm Alarm Relays to Speaker Reporting Center NOC Momentary Voltage Test Mode weou dpal Cem D PK CAEA Sie Ge K Power Feed Fuse Fuse Alarm Acknowledgement button Volume Control Momentary Voltage Test Mode butto Power Feed Fuse Acknowledgement button Volume control Fig 2 The features of the Critical Alarm Enunciator 42 5 5 1 Installation Tools Needed To install the Critical Alarm Enunciator you ll need the following tools Wire Strippers Cutter Small Standard No 2 Screwdriver 5 2 Mounting To mount the Critical Alarm Enunciator drive the two included wood mount screws Mount the CAE by attaching the mounting template cutout to the back of the unit and placing the unit on the two wood screws Press the unit back to secure it to the wall 5 3 Power Connection To connect the Critical Alarm Enunciator to a power source follow these steps l Ze Remove the fuse from the bottom panel of the CAE and make sure
16. on Wheel until the readout simulates a High Low or Very Low voltage reading When the appropriate threshold has been achieved an alarm will notify you the test was successful The CAE is factory configured with the volume at maximum Note you will not be able to test HV2 after 23 5 volts or HV1 after 23 2 volts 14 7 Configuration ati sau TIHA C St DIP switch 8 DIP switches 1 3 Select Battery Gleoieieoleeoe Reverse Alarm Plant Voltage Input Polarity Threshold Imm e w DIP switches 4 amp 5 aac tee DIP switch6 Not Used Reserved Factory Pre set Leave in Off Position Fig 13 Configuration DIP switches All user adjustable options on the Critical Alarm Enunciator can be set using the DIP switches on the left side panel of the unit The CAE ships with all DIP switches set in the DOWN or OFF position which represents the default settings for all options When the DIP switches are used to configure the CAE the unit will automatically reboot itself so that the changes take place immediately A scrolling message will appear with most of your new settings in the Voltage Readout LED screen Table B summarizes all of the CAE s DIP switch settings po IP Switches BEE ce Voltage Discrete Alarm Input Page Alarm Threshold Polarity Selection Factory Mode Selection DOWN Alarm Alarm Alarm 3 pre set taut USED VC VRLA Alarm Alarm Alarm 3 change pve ANG ONC NC M
17. ow voltage alarms The CAE 42 monitors two discrete alarms and four voltage alarms All information in this manual applies to all CAE models unless otherwise noted The CAE receives alarm input from monitored devices provides audiovisual notification to local personnel and then relays alarms to your existing alarm collection equipment The CAE provides local notification of alarms through its integrated front panel LED voltage meter 6 alarm notification LEDs and an audible speaker signal The speaker can be silenced by pressing the LOCAL ACK acknowledge button on the bottom of the unit You can reverse the input polarity of the discrete alarms set the voltage thresholds of the voltage alarms and select between Normal and Major Minor Mj Mn alarm modes by using the configuration DIP switches on the top panel of the unit See Section 7 Configuration for instructions on setting the DIP switches 2 Shipping List While unpacking the Critical Alarm Enunciator please make sure that all of the following items are included If some parts are missing or if you ever need to order new parts please refer to the part numbers listed and call DPS Telecom at 800 622 3314 Critical Alarm Enunciator 33 Critical Alarm Enunciator 42 D PK CAE33 12001 D PK CAE42 12001 User Manual One 1 Amp GMT Fuse D OC UM04C 09100 1 741 01000 00 Mounting Template Two Wood Screws D OC CAEMNT 1 000 80750 50 Power Screw Lug Barrier Plug
18. own for easy access Please have ready your User Manual and hardware serial number 3 Have access to troubled equipment Please be at or near your equipment when you call DPS Telecom Technical Support This will help us solve your problem more efficiently 4 Call during Customer Support hours Customer support hours are Monday through Friday from 7 A M to 6 P M Pacific time During these hours Technical Support representatives are on duty in our fully equipped simulation lab Emergency Assistance Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For emergency assistance after hours allow the phone to ring until it is answered with a paging message You will be asked to enter your phone number An on call technical support representative will return your call as soon as possible Warranty DPS Telecom warrants to the original purchaser only that its products a substantially conform to DPS published specifications and b are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software If the purchaser discovers within these periods a failure of the product to substantially conform to the specifications or that the product is not substantially free from defects in material and workmanship the purchaser must promply notify DPS Within reasonable time after not
19. turn of the product for service and provide shipping information If the product is out of warranty repair charges will be quoted All non warranty repairs receive a 90 day warranty We protect your network like your business depends on it Tu DPS Telecom Your Partners in Network Flare PA Gti Learn www dpstelecom com 4955 E Yale Fresno CA 93727 559 454 1600 800 622 3314 559 454 1688 fax
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