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1. www ventcroft co uk SECURITY PRODUCTS Disabled Persons Response Alarm FAULT POWER User Operation Guide Document 149 0 2 Provecting Feopte VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 Ventcroft Ltd VPA 2 Disabled Person Response WC User Guide First Printed 09 03 03 Document 49 0 2 Revision V0 2 Last Revised 12 4 03 Trademarks Ventcroft and the Ventcroft logo device are trademarks of Ventcroft Ltd All other trademarks are acknowledged as trademarks of their respective companies 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 Ventcroft Ltd Goddard Road Astmoor Industrial Estate Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1NQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1928 581098 Fax 44 0 1928 581099 Email sales ventcroft co uk Web protectingpeople co uk VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 Table of Contents RS ee 4 Z OV Operatingi Modes nu una een riesen AA 5 2 1 Normal Stand By Mode Mains 5 2 2 Battery Back Up Mode Mains off nn 5 2 3 Battery Saver Power Off Re Ree eRe eee Re 5 9 0 IAdieators and OLIN es c
2. The systems visual and audible Warning Devices will be activated and will sound and flash twice per second The Indicator Mounted on the Call Device will illuminate in sympathy with the filed warning devices The red Call LED and internal Buzzer will be activated in sympathy with the field warning devices 4 7 To Generate an Attendant Distress Call while a Call Alarm is progress 1 Locate a push button Attendant Distress device 2 Press the button for around half a second 3 The systems visual and audible Warning Devices will increase in speed and will sound and flash twice per second The Indicator Mounted on the Call Device will illuminate in sympathy with the filed warning devices The red Call LED and internal Buzzer will be activated in sympathy with the field warning devices 4 8 Reset an Attendant Distress Call Alarm using a Remote Master Reset Device 1 Locate a Remote Master Reset Device 2 Insert and turn the enable key clock wise Press the Reset Button for around 1 second The Attendant Distress Call Alarm is Reset All Field devices are silenced 4 The field warning devices and the ECU buzzer will bleep twice 4 9 Reset a Alarm using a Remote Master Reset Device 1 Locate a Remote Master Reset Device Insert and turn the enable key clock wise Press the Reset Button for around 1 second The Call Alarm is Reset All Fiel
3. d devices are silenced 4 The field warning devices and the ECU buzzer will bleep twice N VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 5 0 Routine Testing and Maintenance It is essential that the VPA 2 system is regularly tested and maintained properly to ensure consistent and reliable operation 5 1 Routine Testing It is important that the entire VPA 2 system is regularly tested Once month each Call Alarm device and Attendant Distress Call Alarm Device should be activated to ensure correct operation It is good practise to test the Reset devices regularly to allow easy system resetting when required The ECU Front mounted Reset Mute button can be used to perform a simple self test of the system warning devices See Section 3 5 for details The times mentioned above should be considered as minimum test periods more frequent tests are preferable 5 2 Routine Battery Maintenance If the system has a battery back up unit installed It is important to regularly test it Once every quarter of a year the mains power should be turned off and a Call Alarm activation generated the system Warning Devices should sound and illuminate at similar sound and light level as when then the system is operating from the mains supply The back up batteries should be replaced once every 4 years If the warning devices are less loud or less bright then when the system is operating from the battery back up supply
4. disabled persons dwellings hospitals hotels and is ideal for disabled persons toilets The requirements of BS8300 have been taken into consideration when designing the 2 The VPA 2 system consists of an Electronic control unit ECU which is connected 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 they are used to generate an alarm activation by a person in distress or requiring attention from a carer When a call device is activated the system will generate an alarm an indicator LED mounted on the Device will illuminate Attendant Distress Call Devices are wall mounted push button devices which can also be installed to enhance a system and when activated they produce 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 carers staff of a person requiring attention Warning devices typically have visual and audible element within the same housing devices with only audibl
5. e att 6 3 1 ECU Green Power 6 3 2 ECU AmMber FaulE LED DEE 6 3 3 ECU REG Call LED 22er 6 ECU Inernal Buzzer ER 6 3 5 Field Warning Devices neues no nan pa pole ad 6 AV OSLO en at a ae noi at 7 4 1 Generate Call Alarm Using a Ceiling Pull Cord 7 4 2 Mute a Call Alarm at the 22 ea a anne 7 4 3 Reset a Call Alarm using a Remote Reset Device 7 4 4 Reset a Call Alarm using 222 111140040000 7 D ASS A CC ALES 7 4 6 To Generate an Attendant Distress Call from stand by 8 4 7 To Generate an Attendant Distress Call while a Call Alarm is in progress 8 4 8 Reset an Attendant Distress Call Alarm using a Remote Master Reset Device 8 4 9 Reset a Call Alarm using a Remote Master Reset 8 5 0 Routine Testing and Maintenance 9 5 1 ROULIMNG TestiNg 9 5 2 Routine 9 VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 1 0 Description The VPA 2 disabled persons response alarm has been designed for applications such as
6. e or visual elements may also 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 of an alarm activation The VPA 2 system is very simple to use and operate all the features and operation will be discussed in further detail within this user guide VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 2 0 Operating Modes 2 1 Normal Stand By Mode Mains On Quiescent In Normal operation the VPA 2 system will be in stand by waiting to receive a Call activation The Green power LED will be illuminated indicating the Mains Supply is present and the ECU Electronic Control Unit is in stand by 2 2 Battery Back Up Mode Mains off If a battery back up unit is fitted should the mains fail the back up battery will allow the VPA 2 system to continue to operate During Battery back Up Mode as in Stand by mode the ECU is waiting to receive a call The Green Power LED will flash once every 5 seconds the Amber Fault LED will flash once every 5 seconds Along with the power LED The Internal buzzer w
7. ill bleep once every 5 seconds 2 3 Battery Saver Power Off If the VPA 2 System operates from the battery back up for a significant time it may flatten the battery The ECU will automatically switch of the system into battery saver mode once the battery become flat When operating in battery saver mode the VPA 2 can not receive a call The Green Power LED will flash once every 20 seconds the Amber Fault LED will flash once every 5 seconds Along with the power LED The Internal buzzer will bleep once every 20 seconds VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 3 0 Indicators and Sounders 3 1 ECU Green Power LED The Green Power LED shows the status of the VPA 2 power supply LED Illuminated Mains Supply Present LED flashes once every 5 seconds Mains supply off and operating on battery backup LED Flashers once every 20 seconds Battery Save mode battery flattened LED Off System Completely Dead 3 2 ECU Amber Fault LED The amber Fault LED illuminates to indicate the presence of a fault conditions LED Off System Normal LED Illuminated System Wiring Fault LED flashing once per second System Wiring Fault Short circuit LED flashes once every 5 seconds Mains supply off and operating on battery backup LED Flashers once every 20 seconds Battery Save mode battery flattened 3 3 ECU Red Call LED The Red Call LED indicates the status of any Call Alarm activations present on the VPA 2 system LED Off No Ca
8. ll Alarm Present LED flashing once per second Standard Call Alarm Activation Present LED flashes Twice per second Attendant Distress present 3 4 ECU Internal Buzzer Buzzer Off No Call Alarm Present Buzzer Sounding Once per second Standard Call Alarm Activation Present Buzzer Sounding Twice per second Attendant Distress Call present Buzzer Sounding once every 5 seconds Mains supply off and operating on battery backup Buzzer Sounding once every 20 seconds Battery Save mode battery flattened 3 5 Field Warning Devices Indicators Sounders Off No Call Alarm Present Indicators Sounders activated once per second Standard Call Alarm Activation Present Indicators Sounders activated Twice per second Attendant Distress Call present VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 4 0 Operation The VPA 2 system a very simple to use and operate This section details how it would be used in the normal daily operation how to generate a call how to reset a call how to mute a call 4 1 2 3 A gt ND A GINS gt A ND 1 Generate a Call Alarm Using a Ceiling Pull Cord Device locate ceiling pull cord device Pull on the cord using one of the activation aid handles The Indicator Mounted on the Call Device will illuminate The system visual and audible Warning Devices will be activated and sound and flash once per second The red Call LED and internal Bu
9. or if the mains supply is removed and the system does not function correctly For further detailed information about the VPA 2 System please feel free to visit the web page www protecingpeople co uk dpa 10 VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 11 VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 ALL INFORMATION IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT WITHOUT WARRANTY IN THE INTEREST OF CONTINUAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT VENTCROFT LTD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY PRODUCTS WITH OUT PRIOR NOTICE VENTCROFT AND THE VENTCROFT DEVICE ARE ALL TRADEMARKS OF VENTCROFT LTD VENTCROFT 2002 E amp OE 12
10. zzer will be activated 2 Mute a Call Alarm at the ECU Locate the VAP 2 Electronic Control Unit ECU Briefly press the Mute Reset button for around a quarter of a second The ECU internal buzzer will be muted The ECU Red Call LED will continue to flash The Field audible and Visual Warning Devices will continue to sound and flash in alarm The ECU internal Buzzer will continue to briefly bleep once every 10 seconds until the alarm is reset 3 Reset a Call Alarm using a Remote Reset Device Locate a Remote Reset Device Press the Reset Button for around 1 second The Call Alarm is reset All Field devices are silenced The field warning devices and the ECU buzzer will bleep twice 4 Reset a Call Alarm using ECU Locate the Electronic Control Unit ECU Press the Reset Button briefly for around a quarter of a second The Call Alarm is reset All Field devices are silenced The field warning devices and the ECU buzzer will bleep twice 5 System Test Locate the Electronic Control Unit ECU Press and hold Reset Mute Button for around 2 seconds The Electronic Control Unit will begin the self test sequence The field warning devices and the ECU buzzer will bleep twice VPA 2 User Manual V149 0 2 4 6 To Generate an Attendant Distress Call from stand by mode 1 Locate a push button Attendant Distress Call device 2 Briefly press the button for around half a second 3

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