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1. _ Angelus ___TOD Angelus Clapper Time __ 30mSec __ 60mSec __ 90mSec ___120mSec Bell Delay __1 5Sec __2 0Sec _ 25Sec __ 3 0Sec Ring Type ___ SINGLE __ DOUBLE Manual PB SINGLE __ DOUBLE __25Peal ___ Angelus ____Funeral Toll BELL 2 Bell Function Ring Time 1 Ring Time 2 Ring Time 3 Ring Time 4 Ring Time 5 Ring Time 6 TOD Chime _ Disable _ Noon _ 9 123 6 __ Every 9 6 Disable two _ Angelus __TOD Angelus Clapper Time __ 30mSec _ 60mSec __ 90mSec ___120mSec Bell Delay __1 5Sec __20Sec _ 25Sec __ 3 0Sec Ring Type SINGLE __ DOUBLE Manual PB SINGLE __ DOUBLE __25Peal ___ Angelus ____Funeral Toll BELL 3 Bell Function Ring Time 1 Ring Time 2 Ring Time 3 Ring Time 4 Ring Time 5 Ring Time 6 TOD Chime __ Disable _ Noon __9 12 3 6 _ Every 9 6 Disable two _ Angelus __TOD Angelus Clapper Time __ 30mSec _ 60mSec ___90mSec ___120mSec Bell Delay __1 5Sec __20Sec _ 25Sec __ 3 0Sec Ring Type SINGLE __ DOUBLE Manual PB SINGLE __ DOUBLE __25Peal ___ Angelus Funeral Toll2. linkage bar to the plunger position the solenoid frame on the 2x4 platform so the plunger gap is one inch This positions the linkage for installation of the plunger stop bracket bumper Position the stop bracket obumper on the 2x4 directly in front of the plunger This bracket oumper cushions the rebound of the clapper strike Mark the bracket holes on the platform Remove the cotter pin and slide the solenoid frame and linkage out of the way to gain vertical access for screw mounting the stop bracket bumper DORMEYER PRODUCTS pms o Install the plunger stop bracket to capture the plunger at 1 inch Flat washers are used on the screws mounting the solenoid base Mounting the Magnetic Solenoid Reposition the solenoid and reinstall the cotter pin this time inserting a hex nut spacer on each side of the drilled linkage bar to center it on the pin Pull the solenoid plunger in until the clapper is pressed against the side of the bell Position the solenoid for a 1 16 gap using the supplied shim a S amp S 1 16 shim must fit loosely for proper solenoid gap adjustment Install a flat washer and screw in the center of each oblong slot on rear of the solenoid s frame Tighten them down where it is still possible to slide it Verify the minimum gap by placing the supplied 1 16 shim between the rear of the plunger and the laminated face of the solenoid Adjust if necessary Slightly tighten the rear screws to secure the posit
3. the Solenoid Most clappers have a protrusion a hook or some means to fasten a rope or chain to them The linkage hinge is drilled for 114 or 2 U Clamps Use the one best suited for the protrusion on your clapper Additional spacers on the U bolt allow it to close to less than 14 Position the U Clamp around the protrusion with the drilled linkage bar facing in the direction of the desired clapper movement Hand tighten the U Clamp nuts Adjust the rotation of the linkage to line up directly in the center of the 2x4 mounting platform Slightly tighten the clamp Position the solenoid and insert the cotter pin through the plunger s holes and the drilled linkage bar For now put the hex nut spacers in your pocket With nothing tied down tight verify the clapper movement with the stroke of the solenoid Pull back on the plunger to ring the bell and then let it relax The full stroke should be about 1 inch If all looks good tighten both U Clamp nuts securely Use Loctite or Gorilla glue on the clamp s threads Verify that the solenoid position is centered on the 2x4 mounting platform If your clapper does not have a protrusion refer to the simple clapper modification options described on page 11 Wu 0 NOV 00 He DUTY CONI 2 Es EF 5E Clapper and linkage connection using the Hex Standoff protrusion Install Plunger Stop Bracket Bumper With the clapper hanging vertical and with the cotter pin inserted to connect the drilled
4. to the daytime TOD chime that rings on the hour The chime rings the bell the number of times that corresponds to the hour of the day Just like a clock chime Change TOD Chime OK Disable Press the right button to increment to each type of TOD Chime Press left button to disable the Time Of Day Chime Change TOD Chime OK Noon Only Press the right button to increment to next type of TOD Chime Press the left button to ring the bell at 12 Noon only every day Change TOD Chime OK 9 12 3 6 Press the right button to increment to next type of TOD Chime Press the left button to ring the bell at 9AM Noon 3PM and 6PM every day Change TOD Chime OK Every 9 6 Press the right button to increment to the next type of TOD Chime Press the left button to ring the TOD Bell Chime EVERY hour on the hour from 9AM to 6PM every day Change TOD Chime OK Angelus Press the right button to increment to the next type of TOD Chime Press the left button to ring bell with the Angelus ring pattern at 12 Noon and 6PM every day Change TOD Chime OK TOD Angelus Press the right button to increment to the next type of TOD Chime Press the left button to ring the TOD Bell Chime at 9AM to 5PM and the Angelus Ring at Noon and 6PM every day This completes the TOD Chime selections for the PCBR The Bell Timing Settings allows the 3 Bell PCBR to accommodate various characteristics of bells including clapper size bell size and material and most import
5. 3 Bell Programmable Church Bell Ringer 3 Bell PCBR Plus and 3 Bell PCBR User s Manual Church Bell Ministry Using Technology to Glorify GOD General Description of the 3 Bell Programmable Church Bell Ringer The 3 Bell PCBR system provides weekly scheduled control of bell ringing operations at your church The 3 Bell PCBR provides automated control for the 3 bells utilized in the Catholic three bell tower The large bell called the DeProfundis is usually used for the Funeral Toll ring when applicable The middle sized bell or Angelus bell used for the Call to Pray It rings at 12 Noon and 6PM daily The third and small bell is used for announcement of a service or Time of Day Chime or just ringing Actually the 3 Bell PCBR allows any of the bells to perform any of the described tasks Each bell has six weekly programmable Ring Times to ring your church s bells for one minute with a selectable SINGLE Dong Dong or DOUBLE Ding Dong ring pattern that will make your bells sound like the day they were installed An optional daily Time of Day Clock Chime can ring on the hour from 9AM to 6PM or at 9AM 12PM 3PM and 6PM or Noon only or an Angelus Ring at Noon and 6PM The 3 Bell PCBR s Sermon Saver software disables the TOD Clock Chime for two hours after any Ring Time has been activated There are no setting limitations for the six Ring Time Settings They can activate the bell for one minute ANY time of the week EVERY wee
6. PCBR Box standard 18 AWG 2 conductor lamp cord wire can be spliced with that supplied The connectors that plug into the 3 Bell PCBR Box have screw terminals and can be loosened wires removed and reused Performing this minor surgery eliminates two electrical splice connections The wiring connections from the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box to the Manual Pushbuttons are implemented in a similar fashion on the LEFT side when view from the front of the PCBR Box The six connections are paired up to coincide with the three solenoid pairs on the other connector This assures Bell 1 Manual Pushbutton will ring Bell 1 As indicated earlier when wiring the solenoids there is no polarity to keep track of with the manual pushbuttons pairs either See the table on the previous page to verify your wiring assignments LEFT side connector shown for the 3 Manual Pushbuttons Insert the connectors until they lock click in place When splicing the wires to lengthen them there is no polarity of the 2 conductors so they cannot become reversed Be sure to properly insulate the splice connection using electrical tape or shrink tubing because 120 VAC pulses are present on the wire to the solenoid If using staples to route the wires be sure they are insulated and be careful not to pinch the wires from pounding in too far The Manual Ring Pushbutton Input cable connector plugs into the LEFT side of the PCBR Box It only goes in one way Do not connect this cable
7. ant of all the bell s resonance The table below shows typical settings for various bell configurations Table showing typical Bell Timing Settings Clapper Size Clapper Time Bell Delay Under 2 Diameter 30 milliSeconds 1 5 or 2 Seconds 2 to 3 5 Diameter 60 milliseconds 2 or 2 5 Seconds 3 5 to 5 Diameter 60 milliseconds 2 5 or 3 Seconds over 5 Diameter 90 milliseconds 3 Seconds Note With large bells if the Bell Delay Time is set too short the fuse can blow If this occurs increase the Bell Delay Time Set Bell Timing Yes Bell 1 No Press the right pushbutton if the bell timing is correct Press the left pushbutton if the bell timing characteristics require new settings The clapper timing determines the solenoid activation period The larger the mass of the clapper the longer the time required to move it The solenoid activation period should be set as short as possible If set for too long a period the clapper will remain pressed against the bell by the solenoid while it is trying to ring The result is a muffled sounding ring The best setting is as short as possible that allows the clapper to make reliable contact The four clapper timing selections available are 30 mSec 60 mSec 90 mSec and 150 mSec Set Clapper Time Yes Bell 1 No Press the right pushbutton if the clapper time is correct Press the left pushbutton to change the Clapper Time setting Set Clapper Time OK 60 mSec Pr
8. button to change the Ring Time Ring Type Set Ring Type OK SINGLE Press the right pushbutton to sequence through the two ring types Press the left pushbutton to enter the SINGLE Ring Type Dong Dong Set Ring Type OK DOUBLE Press the right pushbutton to continue to sequence through the two types SINGLE or DOUBLE Press the left pushbutton to enter the DOUBLE Ring Type Ding Dong This completes the Ring Time Ring Type setting for the PCBR The Manual Ring Pushbutton can be selected to ring your bell on demand in five different ways Each pushbutton activation can initiate a SINGLE ring dong dong a DOUBLE ring ding dong a 25 ring peal with a ring determined by the Ring Time Type selection ding dong or dong dong an Angelus Ring or a Funeral Toll Ring Set Manual Ring Yes Bell 1 No Press the right pushbutton if the Manual Ring selection is correct Press the left pushbutton to sequence through the five Manual Ring Selections Set Manual Ring OK SINGLE Press the right pushbutton to sequence through each of the five Manual Pushbutton Ring settings Press the left pushbutton to select a SINGLE ring Dong Dong for the Manual Pushbutton Set Manual Ring OK DOUBLE Press the right pushbutton to sequence through each of the five Manual Pushbutton Ring settings Press the left pushbutton to select a DOUBLE ring Ding Dong for the Manual Pushbutton Set Manual Ring OK 25 Ring Peal P
9. e clapper against the bell The bigger the clapper the longer the time required to get it going Ideally this activation time would terminate at the instant the clapper strikes the bell Realistically four selections are available in the programming menu Pick the one for your clapper size that does not hold the clapper against the bell This can be identified by a muffled sounding ring Set too short yields an intermittent ring While on the subject of clappers what if my clapper does not have a protrusion which connects to the solenoid linkage Many do not No problem If your installation team can drill and tap a 5 16 18 threaded hole about 1 deep at the very bottom of the clapper the supplied threaded stud and hex standoff can be installed to accommodate a strong linkage connection If this is not an alternative no problem An inexpensive alternative that can be applied in all cases requires only a hand drill and a drill bit This approach uses a hickory handle sledge hammer whose mass is selected to be similar to the original clapper The handle length can be cut to fit the radius required for your bell size and a wood screw hook eye can connect through the pin or bolt used to hang it in the bell A pilot hole drilled 1 1 2 deep into the soft spot on the hammer end can fasten the with a lag bolt the supplied hex standoff to the new clapper for the linkage attachment The cost for this alternate clapper is less than 10 and the bel
10. ess the right pushbutton to sequence through the four Clapper Time settings Press the left pushbutton to enter the desired value The bell delay timing is determined by how long the bell resonates after being struck by the clapper This is more a personal judgment rather than an operational setting like the clapper timing was In general the bigger the bell the longer the delay time Four bell delay timing selections available are 1 5 Seconds 2 Seconds 2 5 Seconds and 3 Seconds Set Bell Delay Yes Bell 1 No Press the right pushbutton if the bell delay time is correct Press the left pushbutton to change the Bell Delay Time setting Set Bell Delay OK 2 5 Sec Press the right pushbutton to sequence through the four settings Pess the left pushbutton to enter the desired value This completes setting the Bell Timing for Bell 1 Depending on the size of the bell or just personal taste the Ring Time Ring Type may desire adjustment This selection determines the type of ring single or double used for the six weekly ring time settings Smaller bells have a ding dong type of sound when pulled with a rope The PCBR Box can simulate this ring using a DOUBLE ring selection Large bells when pulled with the rope just go dong dong dong This ring type can be selected using the SINGLE ring selection Set Ring Type Yes Bell 1 No Press the right pushbutton if the Ring Time Ring Type is correct Press the left push
11. ettings TOD Clock Chime Every 9 6 Nxt The bell TOD Daily Chime is set to ring every hour from 9 AM to 6PM every day of the week The bell timing settings are displayed next These settings include the clapper pulse time and the delay time between rings Clapper Time is 60 mSec Nxt This Clapper Time is set to activate the solenoid for 60 milliseconds Bell Delay Time 2 5 Seconds Nxt This Bell Delay Time is set for a 2 5 second delay between rings The six weekly Ring Times can be selected for a SINGLE ring Dong Dong or a DOUBLE ring Ding Dong Ring Time Type SINGLE Nxt The six programmed ring times will ring with a SINGLE Dong Dong ring pattern The Ring setting for the Manual Pushbutton has five selections They include Single Ring Double Ring 25 Ring Peal Angelus Ring and the Funeral Toll Manual Pushbutton 25 Ring Peal Nxt This Manual Pushbutton is selected for a 25 Ring Peal ring pattern The Time Zone is Eastern Nxt For the PCBR Plus the Time Zone is identified This completes the VIEW SETTINGS category of the Menu The clock calendar display will return to the LCD To ENTER the SET RING TIMES for Bell 1 submenu press the left pushbutton until the confirmation BEEP is sounded Step through each prompt and enter your desired day and time Note the day after Saturday is None Select None to disable a particular Ring Time The selected Ring Times will ring your bell for one minute ever
12. ion Install a flat washer and screw in the front mounting holes of the solenoid frame Verify the 1 16 gap and tighten all four screws securely When the clapper hits the bell the plunger must be at least 1 16 from bottoming out to the frame This will maximize the strike force of the clapper to the bell and the life of the solenoid If the solenoid bottoms out a secondary impact sound can be heard detracting from the natural sound of the bell Verify that all four solenoid mounting screws are secure Install the clapper return spring on the opposite side from the solenoid Since the U Clamp is probably wider than the clapper protrusion the return spring clip can be usually connected down through the U bolt Stretch the spring about 1 inch and terminate it with a screw mounted on the 2x4 platform Using your fingers squeeze the solenoid to ring the bell verify that the movement to the bell and its return are smooth and the clapper return is cushioned by the rubber bumper If the movement looks good bend the long end of the cotter pin to secure a long maintenance free life Connect the solenoid to the PCBR Box using the supplied wire with quick connect terminals for the solenoid coil Verify the Installation of the Moving Parts You should be able to simulate the solenoid action Push the plunger in as though the magnetic coil was energized The bell should sound as the plunger approaches the bottom of its stroke A minimum 1 16 gap sho
13. k The 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box consists of a power supply a Rabbit 2000 Embedded Computer a 2 Line LCD Display an atomic clock radio receiver WWVB and peripheral circuits that operate the solenoids mounted in the bell tower These solenoids provide a mechanical impulse to move a bell clapper into the side of the bell Three manual remote doorbell pushbuttons activate the 3 Bell PCBR Plus for non scheduled rings The LCD Display provides complete softkey prompting using the two pushbuttons on the front of the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box Accordingly programming can be accomplished in minutes Programmed settings and the Quartz TOD Clock operation are maintained during power outages The 3 Bell PCBR Box is identical to the 3 Bell PCBR Plus with the exception of the atomic clock radio receiver functions including automatic Spring and Fall time changes and TOD accuracy updated to the second daily 3 Bell Programmable Church Bell Ringer Features Six fully programmable weekly scheduled Ring Times ring each bell for one minute 18 total all bells 3 Bell PCBR Plus has an atomic clock radio receiver that automatically sets itself daily to the exact time and provides set forward and set back daylight savings time adjustments 3 Bell PCBR utilizes a Quartz Time of Day Clock with accuracy within 1 minute per month Single Dong Dong or Twin Ding Dong ring cycles for Ring Times that sounds like a conventional rope bell Daytime 9 to 6 o clock Time of Da
14. l sounds just fine CAUTION DO NOT GET FINGERS BETWEEN MOVING PARTS The solenoid force can cause serious injury Wiring the 3 Bell PCBR Plus System Pass the three wire pairs attached to the solenoids through the flooring of the bell tower in a manner that can accommodate connection to the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box This can usually be accomplished by passing the wires down through the same hole in the bell tower floor that the rope passed through The rope will no longer be needed It should be removed or someone may pull on it and change the tilt position of the bell Since this would reduce the solenoid efficiency the possibility must be avoided Strip the wires 1 and insert them one at a time into the plug Using a small flat blade screwdriver terminate the solenoid pairs as shown in the table below Plug the solenoid cable connector into the RIGHT side of the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box It lines up only one way Manual Pushbutton Inputs and Solenoid Outputs 0 5 Volts DC Pulsed 120 Volts AC Left Side Connector for Right Side Connector for 3 Manual Pushbuttons 3 Solenoid Outputs pin 1 PB Input 1 pin 1 Solenoid 1 Out pin 2 Ground pin 2 AC Neutral pin 3 PB Input 2 pin 3 Solenoid 2 Out pin 4 Ground pin 4 AC Neutral pin 5 PB Input 3 pin 5 Solenoid 3 Out pin 6 Ground pin 6 AC Neutral If the provided wire 30 ft is not long enough to reach the desired mounting location of the 3 Bell
15. mper Now reinsert the cotter pin but this time include the fork of the steel connecting strap along with the drilled linkage bar Push the pin through as far a possible Adjust the front solenoid plunger gap using the 1 16 shim as before After verifying the one inch stroke and the 1 16 gap tighten down the front solenoid using flat washers with each screw Position the rear solenoid and insert the cotter pin through the plunger hole then through a hex nut spacer then through the steel connecting strap then through another hex nut spacer and finally through the other hole Adjust the rear solenoid gap using the shim as before After verifying the one inch stroke and the 1 16 gap on the rear solenoid tighten it down using flat washers with each screw A template is supplied to assist in positioning the solenoid pair but use it as a guide only Use your fingers as before squeeze the rear solenoid to ring the bell Verify the movement of both solenoids and the bell clapper The motion should be smooth and the clapper return is cushioned by the rubber bumper If the movement looks good bend the long end of both cotter pins Push in the quick connect terminals to both solenoids to connect them to the PCBR Box A PVC Solenoid Cover is used for outdoor installations The PCBR Box controls the clapper movement by user programmable settings for the appropriate solenoid activation time to accelerate the clapper into the bell but not hold th
16. ons down until the confirmation BEEP is sounded This entry sets the Calendar Date and the Time Of Day Clock The RIGHT Pushbutton selects the value and the LEFT Pushbutton enters the data into the computer Set Clock Time Yes Hold Yes For the PCBR press both buttons and hold them down to Set the Date and Time Set Year 09 47 OK Year 2011 The first prompt sets the YEAR Press the right pushbutton to increment the year to the desired value Press OK to enter Set Month OK Aug The next prompt sets the MONTH Press the right pushbutton to increment the month to the desired value Press OK to enter Set Day of Month OK Day 17 The next prompt sets the DAY Press the right pushbutton to increment the day to the desired value Press OK to enter Set Hour 0 23 OK Hour 21 The next prompt sets the HOUR Press the right pushbutton to increment the hour to the desired value Press OK to enter Set Minutes 0 59 OK Minute 39 The next prompt sets the Minutes Press the right pushbutton to increment the minutes to the desired value Press OK to enter As a reminder to avoid entering a submenu allow the Date and TOD Clock to return the LCD display after the submenu item is displayed The 3 Bell PCBR Plus synchronizes with the Atomic Clock every day at 5AM if a valid data packet is received This is indicated in the upper left corner of the LCD with an asterisk The normal display on the 3 Bell PCBR Plus i
17. ress the right pushbutton to sequence through each of the five Manual Pushbutton Ring settings Press the left pushbutton to select 25 Ring PEAL about 1 minute for the Manual Pushbutton Set Manual Ring OK Angelus Press the right pushbutton to sequence through each of the five Manual Pushbutton Ring settings Press the left pushbutton to select an ANGELUS Ring for the Manual Pushbutton Set Manual Ring OK Funeral Toll Press the right pushbutton to sequence through each of the five Manual Pushbutton Ring settings Press the left pushbutton to select the FUNERAL TOLL Ring for the Manual Pushbutton After this last selection is prompted the display indicates Bell Type Settings are complete and the Date and TOD Clock returns to the LCD display Congratulations All program steps have been completed for Bell 1 Bell 2 and Bell 3 require programming the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Using the Bell Programming Schedule Chart for these bells as before follow the prompts for programming bell 2 and bell 3 Be aware that only one bell should be selected to ring a Daily Time Of Day Chime TOD Chime Accordingly two of the bells TOD Chimes should be disabled The shortcoming of not following this advisement is a TOD Chime conflict If all three bells were enabled they would ALL announce the hourly chime in order from Bell 1 to Bell 3 Not good Calendar and Time Of Day Clock Setup To ENTER the SETUP TOD CLOCK submenu for the 3 Bell PCBR Plu
18. s The TOD Clock Calendar LCD Display will return However the next time both pushbuttons are pressed simultaneously the Program Bell 2 Menu is displayed If both buttons are held down Bell 2 Programming can be performed This is repeated for Bell 3 Program Bell 2 Yes Bell 2 Yes The second Top Level Menu provides entry for Bell 2 settings Program Bell 3 Yes Bell 3 Yes The third Top Level Menu provides entry for Bell 3 settings Setup TOD Clock Yes Hold Yes The fourth and last Top Level Menu provides entry for TOD Clock To ENTER the VIEW SETTINGS for Bell 1 press the Yes or left button down until the confirmation BEEP is sounded This submenu section shows all user programmed settings for Bell 1 View Settings Yes Bell 1 No Press the Yes or left pushbutton to Sequence through each current User Setting for Bell 1 Press No to go to the next menu step This submenu selection allows inspection of Bell 1 user settings only no programming is performed in this submenu category The weekly Ring Times are displayed first Pressing the right pushbutton will increment each of the six Ring Time settings Ring Time 1 is Sun 9 50 Nxt Ring Time 1 is shown with setting to ring Bell 1 Sunday morning at 9 50 Press the right pushbutton or NEXT to show the next User Settings The next display shows the TOD Clock Chime for Bell 1 Press the right pushbutton or NEXT to show the next User S
19. s push both buttons to get the TOD prompt then hold the two pushbuttons down until the confirmation BEEP is sounded This submenu entry sets the Time Zone Radio Setup and Manual Setting of the Calendar Date and the Time Of Day Clock Setup The Clock Yes Hold Yes As before the RIGHT Pushbutton selects the value and the LEFT Pushbutton enters the desired data into the computer The first menu prompt provides entry for Changing the Time Zones The 3 Bell PCBR Plus supports the time zones for continental US and Canada namely Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific Change Time Zone Yes No Press the left pushbutton to set or change the Time Zone Press the right pushbutton to increment to the next TOD Clock menu selection Change Time Zone OK Eastern Press the right pushbutton to increment to the next time zone Press the left pushbutton to set or change the Time Zone The next menu prompt provides an Atomic Clock Radio Receiver Broadcast Signal Indicator The WWYVB transmitter is centrally located in Fort Collins Colorado to allow radio reception from coast to coast The signal frequency of 60KHz is at the very bottom of the radio frequency spectrum to allow long distance reception but is corrupted by the sun and other radio interference during the day Accordingly the most available signal occurs after midnight The 3 Bell PCBR Plus has an external antenna that can be pointed to optimize signal reception The be
20. s swivel mechanisms etc However the concept described is the same The following installation sequence should provide an acceptable solution regardless of minor variations encountered It is advisable to examine all three of your bell s installation before attempting the actual 3 Bell PCBR installation Things to be looking for include the three bell s frames for subframe attachment the clapper bottoms for linkage attachments and the rope pulley mechanisms for fastening down the bells This can allow for a more exact material and installation assessment and prevent climbing up into the church bell tower more than one time Create the Subframe for Mounting the Solenoid Components The first task is to install a 2x4 that runs perpendicular to the bell s rotation axis and is located 1 inch below the bell s clapper In other words the clapper will swing directly in line with our 2x4 This will serve as the mounting platform for the solenoid assembly This can usually be accomplished by positioning two 2x4 cross members opposite each other mounted to the bell s frame ends With the tall dimension or 4 mounted vertical to the frame ends a pair of very rigid and strong cross members is accomplished These 2x4s are mounted parallel to the bell rotation axis at the appropriate height so that a 2x4 positioned on top of them will be 1 inch below the clapper The lengths of these boards are determined by your particular bell installation Fastener
21. s the bell doesn t move just the clapper This is our bell tower installation task Read through the following installation steps to become familiar with how this can be accomplished for each of your three bells Materials Supplied with the 3 Bell PCBR Plus amp 3 Bell PCBR Kits 1 each 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box or 3 Bell PCBR Box 4 each Solenoids with 30 feet of wire for each bell 3 each Solenoid Linkage 1 Double Linkage 3 each Pushbuttons and 30 feet of wire for each 3 each Clapper Return Spring and bendable clip 6 each 12 Perforated Steel Strap with U clamp 3 each Plunger Stop Bracket Bumpers 40 each 1 Power Driver Screw plunger stop brackets tie down straps solenoids and springs 16 each 8 Flat Washer solenoids 4 each Ye Black Wood Screw mounts PCBR Box to wall 1 each 1 16 shim minimum solenoid gap 3 each 3 8 16 X1 3 4 Threaded Hex Standoff Clapper 3 each 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Threaded Stud Clapper Materials required but not Supplied with the PCBR System 10 dabs Loctite or Gorilla Glue for machine threads 6 each 2 x4 x8 planks probably cut in half 48 each Power Driver Screws or Nails for the 2x4 attachments Tools required for Installation Power Driver with Phillips Head Bit or Claw Hammer Phillips Head Screw Driver Power Driver Screws Ve Hex Wrench Introduce Yourself to Your Church Bells Probably every bell installation is a little different due to varying mounting frames rope pulley
22. s for mounting these boards could be power driver screws or nails Lets summarize We should have a rigid mounting board that is in line with the swing of the bell s clapper and located about 1 inch below it Refer to the photo on page 4 Our subframe 2x4s are those that are unpainted Anchor Down the Bell for a 1 Clapper Stroke Rotate the bell until the inside surface is 1 inch from the clapper The direction of rotation will determine which side of the clapper that the solenoid will be mounted If access is easier on one side take the better choice Once this is determined fasten down the bell position with the 1 inch distance as above This can probably be best accommodated using the rope pulley or linkage that was used for ringing the bell manually The rope or chain should be completely disabled The rotation mechanism can usually be employed to hard mount the bell position using the supplied U clamp and perforated steel straps As necessary power driver screws or nails can be used to anchor the straps to the bell frame Dab Loctite or Gorilla Glue on the U clamp threads to maintain a tight mechanical connection It is important that the bell position be held solid to maintain the appropriate solenoid travel or stroke to maximize the clapper ring force Connect the rope wheel clamp to the perforated steel straps to anchor the bell in position to the frame Use Loctite or Gorilla glue on the clamp s threads Connect the Clapper to
23. s the Date and the Time Of Day If the TOD Clock is not displayed as above the PCBR is in one of the Programming Modes and the bell will not ring as expected When programming is complete the values selected are stored in nonvolatile FLASH memory and will be maintained during a power outage In addition the replaceable coin type battery maintains accurate Time OF Day Clock operation Routine Maintenance consist of Battery Replacement The Time of Day Clock circuitry has continued operation when the power cord is disconnected or a power outage occurs Even though the bell will not ring under these conditions to eliminate any maintenance to the 3 Bell PCBR Plus the clock hardware continues to tick away with the same accuracy as with the 120 VAC power applied The 3 Bell PCBR Plus is equipped with a 3 volt 20mm 165 mAHT coin battery Panasonic CR2025 It is located under the front cover of the PCBR and can be accessed by removing the four screws holding it in place Be sure to remove the power cord prior to any internal replacement service Church Bell Ministry http churchbellministry com Dave Smith email davessmith embarqmail com 1900 Glen Echo Road Jonesborough Tn 37659 ph 423 926 3685 cell 423 747 0585 Write down your Settings for Data Entry and for future reference BELL 1 Bell Function Ring Time 1 Ring Time 2 Ring Time 3 Ring Time 4 Ring Time 5 Ring Time 6 TOD Chime __ Disable _ Noon __9 12 3 6 _ Every 9 6 Disable two
24. st way to aim the antenna is with a compass and a map of the US to best recognized where you are with respect to Colorado The antenna should be rotated so that the flat of the antenna not the end is positioned toward Colorado Note that there is no antenna front or back The antenna is designed to rotate to the left or to the right just under 90 degrees to allow optimized positioning Setup Receiver Yes No Press the Left Pushbutton to Setup the Receiver Press the Right Pushbutton to move on to the next TOD Clock menu selection Signal Strength BSI gt gt gt gt gt gt Quit Press and hold the Right Pushbutton until the confirming beep is heard to exit the Signal Strength Indicator Unfortunately the Broadcast Signal Indicator BSI will probably not show any bars during the daytime hours Even during the evening results will vary depending on weather disturbances between you and Fort Collins Colorado In some cases metal structural building materials that can cause shielding of the signal can adversely affect reception Do not mount the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box in the basement The next menu prompt provides for manually setting the Time Of Day Clock on the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Press Yes to adjust This operation is the same as for the 3 Bell PCBR clock setting sequence as shown below Manual Clock Set Yes No To ENTER the SET TOD CLOCK submenu for the PCBR push both buttons to get the TOD prompt then hold the two pushbutt
25. to the Solenoid output connector that is located on the RIGHT side of the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box Plug the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Box into a standard 120vac outlet The display will show the Software Release Revision Rx x and Initialize the atomic clock radio receiver The Date and Time will appear in the LCD Display Press the Manual Ring Pushbutton Wow Did you hear it Try it again lII bet it sounds great Considerations locating and mounting the 3 Bell PCBR Box e Installation could be the most straight forward in the same location where the rope was located The mounting flange provides easy installation on a beam or wall below or near the bell tower It should be mounted high enough to be out of reach of children e Mount the 3 Bell PCBR Box out of any heavy traffic areas e The 3 Bell PCBR Box should be positioned to allow easy viewing of the 2 line LCD display The replaceable coin battery will need occasional access too e Installation location could include the PA Audio Booth if the location is suitable Many PA Booths have ports to the attic to run microphone and speaker cables maybe a solenoid e The 3 Bell PCBR Plus should not be mounted in the basement due to radio wave attenuation Installation Notes Programming the 3 Bell PCBR and the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Programming the 3 Bell PCBR is fast and easy using the two pushbuttons on the front panel When the menu is selected the function of each Pushbutton is shown in the displa
26. uld be realized Release the plunger and allow the clapper to return on its own The clapper movement should be smooth and non binding in any way It should stop right at vertical from the plunger stop bracket bumper If the movement and travel look good this completes the Bell 1 portion of the 3 Bell PCBR Plus installation Large bells often have a spring damper that interferes with the clapper travel See the webpage application note on this item If the fuse is replaced it must be replaced with a 4 Amp Slo Blo only The Slo Blo feature allows the solenoid pulses to exceed the 4 amp rating but prevents overload if a fault occurs Repeat the preceding installation steps for Bells 2 and 3 The BIG bell s clapper linkage attaches to two solenoids using a steel connecting strap One solenoid box is marked as FRONT The plunger receiver on this one has been spread minutely to accommodate the forked end of the steel connecting strap Insert the cotter pin into the plunger hole and through the drilled linkage bar as on the bell before Position the solenoid frame on the 2x4 platform so the plunger gap is one inch This positions the linkage for installation of the plunger stop bracket oumper Position the stop bracket bumper on the 2x4 directly in front of the plunger Mark the bracket holes on the platform Remove the cotter pin and slide the solenoid frame and linkage out of the way to gain vertical access for screw mounting the stop bracket obu
27. y The following items can be programmed into the PCBR e Setting of up to Six Ring Times for each bell that activate each bell for one minute on a weekly schedule For the 3 Bell PCBR Plus Time Zone selection Radio Receiver Setup pointing antenna For the 3 Bell PCBR Setting of Time of Day Clock and Calendar Date Select Time of Day Clock Daytime Chime Setting of Timing Characteristics for each of the three bell sizes Select the ring functions of the three Manual Pushbuttons The TOD Clock is set at the factory and the default settings of the PCBR do not activate the bell solenoid until the user programming has been accomplished The normal display of the PCBR shows the date and time There is a 3 Bell Programming Reference Sheet printed on the back page of this manual Make a copy for a worksheet to write down expected programming settings for your bells The three circuits and software functions of the 3 Bell PCBR are fully replicated and do not require specific wiring to a specific bell For example the Funeral Toll ring can operate on all three bells even though the Big Bell usually carries that function According it is necessary for the user to define the bell assignments and select and or disable the programmed functions of each As a caution when given this flexibility only enable ONE bell for the TOD Chime The other two bell s TOD Chime must be disabled To ENTER the PROGRAMMING MENU push both buttons simultaneousl
28. y To enter each submenu hold the two pushbuttons down until the LCD display changes to the Name of menu item and the confirmation BEEP is sounded The LCD display will show the first of four categories of the programming menu To skip entering this or the other submenu levels press both pushbuttons but do not hold them down Each time both pushbuttons are pressed the submenu is indexed to the next programming category The Top Level Programming Menu categories are e Program Bell 1 Provides entry into the programming steps for Bell 1 e Program Bell 2 Provides entry into the programming steps for Bell 2 e Program Bell 3 Provides entry into the programming steps for Bell 3 e Setup the TOD Clock Sets the time and date Setup the Clock PCBR Plus Sets Time Zone Program Bell 1 Yes Bell 1 Yes Push both buttons simultaneously To enter each submenu hold the two pushbuttons down until the LCD display changes to the next menu item and the confirmation BEEP is sounded This push two buttons and hold sequence allows the user to enter each of the four TOP LEVEL Menus and provides some small amount of security from someone entering by just pushing a button Note If you hold the buttons down too long unexpected entries or jumps in the menu will occur because of the slew data entry method used in the 3 Bell PCBRs Press both pushbuttons simultaneously but then release them before the two second time window expire
29. y Clock Chime with five optional schedules and ring patterns Sermon Saver disables TOD Chime for next 2 chimes after a Ring Time is activated User settings are stored in Flash memory for memory retention and battery backup maintains TOD Clock accuracy during power outage Fuse current and thermal protected solid state solenoid driver output circuitry for maintenance free reliable long life Three Manual Pushbutton inputs for non scheduled bell ringing events Each can be selected for 1 Single Ring 2 Double Ring 3 25 ring Peal 4 Angelus Ring 5 Funeral Toll Ring 2 Line LCD display provides menu prompting for two button programming that can be completed in minutes Completely self contained 120vac very low power less than 2w 250w during bell strike Replaceable coin type battery Installation of the 3 Bell Programmable Church Bell Ringer The installation of the 3 Bell Programmable Church Bell Ringer is not difficult once the mechanical concept is understood Due to gravity the bell s clapper will hang straight up and down A powerful electric solenoid can be attached with linkage to the bottom of the clapper Accordingly the clapper can be pulled with a good jolt for the stroke length of the solenoid This maximum stroke is about 1 inch If the bell is rotated on its axis until the side of the bell is about one inch from the clapper then fastened down tightly the powerful mechanical strike can be realized In other word
30. y week at the selected day and time Set Ring Times Yes Bell 1 No Press Yes or the left button and hold it down until the confirmation BEEP is sounded to Set the 6 Ring Times Set Ring Time 1 Yes Bell 1 No Press YES to enter settings for Ring Time 1 Press NO to increment to the next Ring Time setting Set Ring Time 1 OK Sun Press the right pushbutton to increment each day of the week The day after Saturday is NONE Press OK to enter Set Ring Time 1 OK Hour 10 Press the right button to increment HOUR Press OK to enter Set Ring Time 1 OK Minute 50 Press the right button to increment MINUTE Press OK to enter Repeat this sequence for each of up to 6 desired weekly ring times To ENTER the SET RING TYPE submenu press the left pushbutton until the confirmation BEEP is sounded These program settings include daily TOD Clock chime options the clapper stroke timing bell delay timing single or double ring option and selecting the function of the manual pushbutton Set TOD Chime Yes Bell 1 No Press Yes or the left button and hold it down until the confirmation BEEP is sounded to select the Ring Type The six TOD Clock Chime selections are shown below 1 Disable 2 12 Noon Only 3 9AM 12 Noon 3PM amp 6PM 4 Every hour from 9AM 6PM 5 Angelus Ring at 12 Noon and 6PM 6 TOD Every hour 9AM 5PM and Angelus at 12 Noon and 6PM The first selection provides changes to be made
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