Pagetek MK3 Installation & User Manual
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1. Installation Installation must only be undertaken by an Approved contractor who shall ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with IEE Wiring Regulations For mains powered equipment a readily accessible isolating fuse or switched socket must be located within 1 metre of the equipment No User Serviceable Parts Alteration or modification to any part of this equipment without the prior written consent of the manufacturer will invalidate all Approvals and Warranties attaching to the equipment Further liability for the operation of the equipment under the applicable law will pass to the user who will absolve the manufacturer of any further responsibility for it s correct operation and use This product complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Copies of the Declaration of Conformity covering this product can be obtained from Scope at Quantum House Steamer Quay Totnes TQ9 5AL United Kingdom Do not discard At end of life this equipment must be sent to an authorised waste treatment centre Contact Scope at the above address for further details Scope Communications UK Ltd 2011 All Rights Reserved kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version System Overview The Scope PageTek PT5AC amp PT10AC are mains powered programmable radio paging systems which can be used to transmit both text and numeric2. cope Pagetek MK3 10 5 Zone Paging Transmitter Mains Version Installation amp User Manual PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version PREFACE Important Installation Information It is the purchasers responsibility to determine the suitability of this equipment and its derivatives for any given application Scope cannot give specific advice in this manual as each use will require independent evaluation Scope has wherever possible employed extra safeguards to monitor the system s performance Certain system installations operational requirements or budgets may however limit the effectiveness of these safeguards Again the suitability of the system for any given application must therefore be decided by the installer and their customer relative to the application and risk Good working practice dictates that a suitable system installation log must be generated together with a record of the dates when the system has been manually checked with the aid of signal strength meters etc enabling the system performance to be compared with the original installation data Scope has no control of the use and application of the frequencies issued by OFCOM Some equipment that is licensed may have greater protection than other equipment which is operated on a WT Act License Exempt basis The supply of this equipment is governed by our standard terms and conditions of sale which can be found on the reverse of all order ackn
3. State 3 If your system has been configured for Dry Contact operation ensure that no voltage is present on the input cables Also check that cable runs are not excessive preferably less than 10 metres and are not in close proximity to other mains or telecoms cabling 4 Check that the pagers are at least 3 metres from the transmitter and aerial Under certain conditions it is possible to flood the pager receivers and corrupt the data received 5 Check that the pagers have the battery installed with the correct polarity and are correctly powered up 6 Check that the red power indicator on the base of the chassis is lit If not isolate the power and check the mains plug fuse 7 Check that the green TX indicator lights for the duration of the transmission If not go back to the cabling and re check the terminal connections 8 Check that the aerial is correctly installed PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version Other Antennas The range and performance of this equipment can be improved by the addition of more efficient antennas These can be installed either inside or outside the building and are connected to the transmitter with 50 OHM coaxial cable The centre fed half wave dipole antenna measuring approximately 12 inches from tip to tip will provide excellent all round local signalling This can be mounted either inside or outside a building Two versions are available 1 a light duty antenna suitable for sheltered
4. messages direct to pocket pagers carried by individuals or entire groups The unit is supplied with either 5 or 10 inputs which can be hardware configured to accept either dry contact no voltage or voltage 5 18V dc triggers Each input is pre programmed as either N O Normally Open N C Normally Closed or C S Change of State Triggering any of the inputs zones will result in a pre programmed message up to 80 characters being transmitted to the selected pager or group of pagers The unit can be programmed to repeat transmit 1 5 repeat transmissions or until reset if required In addition the trigger filter time can be defined between 100 milliseconds and 25 seconds period for which the zone must remain in the active state before triggering One input IN9 can be configured as a Reset to clear any current transmission cycles This can also be used as an Arm Disarm facility for the alarm inputs Various other parameters can be programmed to suit specific user requirements The Configuration Data sheets accompanying your system will detail how all the various parameters have been set It is vital that you retain this information in a safe place as you will need to quote the unit s serial number in the unlikely event that you experience any problems You will also need this information to order more pagers these must be matched to the identity of your system For advanced users who wish to program the unit themselves a Programm
5. 2 using either N O or N C terminal and the Common terminal The relay is energised when external supply is present and drops out when power is lost Relay max contact rating is 1A 60V dc and must not be exceeded 9 Replace the cover and re tighten the four retaining screws 10 Finally after checking all connections connect the mains cable supplied to a suitable isolated fused spur or switched wall outlet With mains power correctly applied the red LED on the base of the unit will light and a Pagetek Reset message will be sent to the pager s to indicate successful initialisation 11 The system is now active and will transmit the pre programmed message for each of the zones when triggered Repeat transmissions and other programmed parameters e g battery low message will be identified on the Configuration Data sheet s supplied with the system PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version Installation WARNING Isolate mains supply before removing cover The circuit boards contain static sensitive components Care should be taken to avoid contact wherever possible and anti static precautions should be observed during installation Diagram 1 Case Top Panel View ee Connector for Aerial 0000 3000 2000 2000 000 O 1680 39 pooo Case Securing Screws slacken to remove cover Case Bottom Panel View Green Red FAS O Serial No Label L De Entry Poin
6. Hz SRD better than 200nW 4 5 KHz deviation 512 or 1200 ETS EN 300 224 0891 ETS EN 301 489 5 or 10 dry contact voltage inputs configurable Open Collector siren output 1A max Relay output for Power Fail indication USB port for programming function only 328 L x 190 W x 75 D max Scope s policy is one of continuous development and specifications are subject to change without prior notice PTMK3AC Issue 1
7. N3 wr 2 gt E a CIN y res a C en ce FSi z a u e JOE a a E ae o Oo o o o D2 ov g ap a E OOO D CNB J az O Bt u TX PWR Zune CN9 Pa PWR IN PWR_IN PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version Section 2 System Operation Confirmation of power connection is by way of the red PWR indicator on the base of the chassis Confirmation of transmit is by way of the momentary green TX indicator on the base of the chassis When any zone is changed to it s active state the pre programmed message for that zone will be transmitted to the pager s Repeat transmissions can be programmed for added security these will be detailed on the Configuration Data sheets provided with your system Where the system has been configured for voltage input volts present an open input no volts a closed input The siren output is an open collector type switching to ground It may be used to switch up to 24V dc 1A max Note that if it is used to switch a relay a suitable diode must be connected across the relay coil stripe towards positive side of coil Problems and Fault Finding 1 Check that the input cables are connected to the active zones For a 5 zone unit these are the lowermost terminal blocks on the main PCB see Diagram 2 2 Check the Configuration Data sheet supplied with the system to confirm the active trigger state of each input i e Normally Open Normally Closed or Change of
8. able screws Check that the chassis plate does not bend and that the screws do not snag or pinch any of the internal cables 5 Connect the antenna to the unit via the BNC connector located at the top of the housing If the antenna is an external antenna or an antenna which is separate from the transmitter unit itself ensure that the previous criteria covered under the section headed Siting of the Hardware have been strictly adhered to also see section headed Other Antennas 6 Connect the input cables to the zone terminals Unless the unit has been specifically configured for voltage input these should be simple dry no voltage contacts only i e isolated switch or relay contacts If configured for voltage input 5 18V dc the jumper link beside the relevant terminal must be positioned nearest the V symbol marked on the circuit board see Diagram 2 If in doubt check with Scope before proceeding incorrect connection may cause permanent damage 7 If the unit is supplied with a sealed lead acid battery insert the supplied fuse 2A AS type into the holder and screw together the two halves Plug the lead into the BATT connector CN17 on the PT10 board as shown on Diagram 2 The battery will now be in circuit and the unit will power up NOTE only use fuse rating amp type supplied 8 A relay output is provided to indicate loss of external mains power If required connection can be made to J14 terminal block see Diagram
9. e covering a considerable area with just a quarter wave antenna connected directly to the unit For coverage of very large sites or where exceptionally difficult operating conditions exist it may be advantageous to install an external antenna Installing the transmitter on the second or third floor of a building will more often than not boost overall range However horizontal range is not always required as much as propagation through a multi storey building Here it may be more useful to use a small external antenna mounted outside the building at half the building height Sometimes range is required more in one direction than in the other moving the aerial to one side of the building can PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version provide a bias in the required direction which may overcome the range difficulties See section Other Antennas Important coaxial feeds which are longer than 5 metres must employ low loss 50 ohm coax We normally do not recommend feeds of more than 15 metres for standard applications However we suggest you contact our technical department where other considerations may prove this to be impractical A further consideration that must be taken into account is the length and location of the dry contact cables To avoid interference and possible false triggering cable runs should be kept to a minimum ideally less than 10 metres and should be isolated from other cabling e g mains telecoms PC netwo
10. environments internal installation LUHFDP 2 aheavy duty stainless unit with optional mounting hardware for more arduous applications UHFDP Pre terminated coaxial feeder cables are available for 5 10 or 15 metre requirements Note High frequencies can equate to high power losses Always use quality cable RG58 is only acceptable on cable runs of up to 5 metres We recommend RG213 or equivalent on greater lengths If in doubt consult your dealer subject to license conditions specifically mounting height and Effective Radiated Power ERP Service Information For all Service enquiries call 01803 860740 Record your system details here for quick reference Date supplied Serial Number of the unit Transmitter frequency Mhz Number of pagers supplied with the system System base ID number Transmitter baud rate For information on individual pager types refer to the appropriate pager manual PTMK3AC Issue 1 Mains Input Mains Power Consumption System Operating Voltage System Power Consumption Transmitter Power output Frequency Range Channel Spacing Adjacent Channel TX Baud Rate Radio Standards Notified Body No EMC Standards General Ports Footprint mm excluding aerial Pagetek MK3 Mains Version System Specification 230V 50Hz 6W max 13 8V dc less than 300uA micro Amp standby 300mA transmit 500mW max 450 470 MHz 25 KHz On Site Paging or 12 5K
11. ing Kit must be purchased This provides a Windows based application running on a PC s USB port allowing all functions to be programmed and stored in the system s secure non volatile memory Full details can be found in the PT10 Pro Configuration Utility provided on CD with the Programming Kit Note This system requires a valid OFCOM licence for operation in the UK It is the user s responsibility to apply for a radio licence on form OF W432 Business Radio Light Licence Application Form available online at https secure ofcom org uk busrad The relevant clauses on the OF W432 form should be completed as follows Section A Purpose Select A new Business Radio Simple Site Licence Section C You will need to enter your national grid reference This can be obtained from an Ordnance survey map GPS unit or from various websites One example is www freemaptools com convert postcode to ngr htm Further information Scope Sales team 01803 860700 OFCOM 020 7981 3131 or 0300 123 1000 Section 1 Installation The information contained in this Section is intended for use by authorised system installation engineers only Other personnel should not undertake installation of this equipment under any circumstances Siting of the hardware Before locating the hardware in any given location it is important to take into account the range of operation that you require The standard transmitter can quite easily provide ranges of up to a mile or mor
12. owledgements proforma invoices delivery notes price lists and invoices Alternatively these can be provided on request Faxed proforma invoices and quotations refer to conditions available upon request Important Safety Information Scope products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to general safety practices The following requirements should be observed at all times Do NOT subject this equipment to Mechanical shock Excessive humidity or moisture Extremes of temperature Corrosive liquids This equipment is designed for indoor use unless expressly stated otherwise and must not be used in classified Hazardous Areas including areas containing explosive or flammable vapours unless express authorisation has been given in writing by the manufacturer If in doubt consult your local product dealer for further information Do not obstruct any slots or openings in the product These are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating Only use a damp cloth for cleaning not liquid or aerosol based cleaners and ensure that any power is removed from the unit prior to beginning the cleaning operation PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version Preface Important Safety Information Removal of covers from the equipment must only be undertaken by authorised service personnel who must ensure that power is isolated prior to removal
13. rks etc Some major points to consider when installing equipment 1 Never install antennas near or adjacent to telephone public address or data communication lines or overhead power cables 2 Avoid where ever possible running antenna coax alongside other cables 3 Avoid mounting the transmitter in the immediate vicinity of telephone exchanges or computer equipment 4 Always use 50 ohm coaxial cable between the antenna and the transmitter If cable runs exceed 5 metres always use low loss 50 ohm cable such as RG213 or UR67 Coaxial cable intended for TV Satellite or CCTV installations is normally 75 OHM and therefore totally unsuitable for any transmitter installation manufactured by Scope 5 Also remember that the performance of the system will be affected by the type of material the unit is mounted on and its surroundings The following is a list of materials that this transmitter will be adversely affected by if mounted on or if mounted in close proximity to a Foil back plasterboard b Metal mesh or wire reinforced glass c Metal sheeting large mirrors or suspended ceilings d Lift shafts All of the above can reflect radio waves and thereby reduce the capability of the transmitter to perform its desired functions 6 The circuit boards within this equipment may be harmed by Electrostatic Discharge ESD Installers should ensure that both themselves and the system s chassis are grounded before beginning any installa
14. tion and should ensure that adequate anti static procedures are adhered to at all times 7 Warning Never transmit without an aerial attached to the transmitter 8 Warning Carefully check the Installation section in this manual covering terminal connections prior to installation Damage caused by incorrect connection is the responsibility of the installer PTMK3AC Issue 1 Pagetek MK3 Mains Version Installation The following procedure must be adhered to when installing the PageTek paging system Ensure you have taken into consideration all of the above information before selecting the location for your transmitter If in doubt please feel free to telephone the technical helpline on 01803 860710 1 Remove the cover from the PageTek transmitter unit by slackening the four Pozi head screws located at the top and bottom of the unit see Diagram 1 2 Carefully lift off the cover and set aside 3 The transmitter should be fixed to an even wall surface using suitable screws fitted through the three holes provided in the chassis plate Hold the chassis up to the chosen location and with the aid of a pencil mark the position of the mounting holes Warning Do not use the chassis plate as a template for drilling the holes into the wall Hammer drills vibrating through the chassis may irreparably damage the quartz crystals on the printed circuit boards 4 Place the PageTek transmitter over the mounting holes and secure the unit with suit
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