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1. Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Router Menu Page refer to 3 2 Router Menu Page Scroll Bar Navigation to additional pages of units One of the Units Displays the Unit Menu Page for this unit refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page 3 4 Router Status Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option L Routers in Domain Page Select a Router L Router Menu Page Select the Router Status Menu Option L Router Status Page Page Description The Router Status Page provides a status summary of the router Comms status Total units Faulty units and the units currently meshed to this router Parameter Fields Comms status This represents the router online offline status Total units Number of units meshed to this router Faulty units The number of units meshed to this router that are currently in fault Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Router Menu Page refer to 3 2 Router Menu Page 6 JhomascBetts Leading the Way Nexus RF lt Area Controller User Guide xs 3 5 Router Details Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option El L Routers in Domain Page Select a Router L Router Menu Page Select the Router Details Menu Option L Router Details Page DomainD Pis iei UM Vae AC E 190808 151 The Router Details
2. Page Description 1 AC E 190508 151 The Routers in Domain page lists the routers that are currently 3 2 ACR 200508 62 configured into the domain 9 routers per page The routers are a 3 ACR 190508 93 displayed in numerical order corresponding to their router ID Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Main Menu Page refer to 1 6 The Main Menu Scroll Bar Navigation to additional pages of routers One of the routers Displays the Router Menu Page for this router refer to 3 2 Router Menu Page Nexus RF Thomas amp Betts Leading the Way 3 2 3 3 Router Menu Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option L Routers in Domain Page Select a Router L Router Menu Page Page Description The Router Menu Page provides a series of functions tools related to the currently selected controller Page Item Function Area Controller User Guide Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Routers in Domain Page refer to 3 1 Routers in Domain Page Units in Router Menu Option Displays the Units in Router Page refer to 3 3 Units in Router Page Channels in Router Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Router Status Menu Option Displays the Router Status Page refer to 3 4 Router Status Page Router Details Menu Option Displays the Router Details Page
3. Chapter 5 details each of the sub pages available via the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option Thomas 8etts Nexus RF Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide R xun ED Chapters 6 through to 7 Chapters 6 and 7 are directed at providing a quick lookup section that details step by step instructions for performing the more common day to day functions of the system The content of each of the chapters is as follows Chapter 6 details instructions for performing the most common fitting related functions Chapter 7 details instructions for performing the most common testing and group related functions In reading this manual you should take the time to work through Chapters 2 through to 5 to familiarize yourself with the various menu pages and functions available Chapters 6 through to 7 should be consulted when help is required on performing a specific configuration activation function Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way CHAPTER 2 Units in Domain Menu Option The Units in Domain Menu Option allows you to view all of the units in the domain The majority of unit related functions are accessed by the sub pages available under the Units in Domain Menu Option The following sections detail the main sub pages and their available functions Units in Domain Page 7 Unit Menu Page 8 Unit Status Page 9 Unit RF Status Page 9 Unit Location Page 10 Unit Details Page 10 Unit Test Page 11 Unit Maintenanc
4. Page Item Function Area Controller User Guide nu Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Unit Menu Page refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page Commission Unit Menu Option Displays the Commission Unit Page allows the SPUID of this unit to be changed Decommission Unit Menu Option Decommissions the unit ie sets its SPUID to 0 Yellow Blink On Menu Option The fitting will go into yellow blink mode Yellow Blink Off Menu Option The fitting will be restored from the yellow blink mode Reset Unit Menu Option Performs a soft reset on the unit Calibrate LDR Menu Option Calibrates the units LDR N A for units without an LDR Set Led Pattern Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way CHAPTER 3 3 Routers in Domain Menu Option The Routers in Domain Menu option allows you to view all of the routers in the domain The majority of router related functions are accessed by the sub pages available under the Routers in Domain Menu Option The following sections detail the main sub pages and their available functions Routers in Domain Page 14 Router Menu Page 15 Units in Router Page 15 Router Status Page 16 Router Details Page 17 Router Location Page 18 3 1 Routers in Domain Page Menu Hierarchy ey Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option L Routers in Domain Page
5. 4 Router Status HE PT 16 3 5 Router Detail Sage EE 17 3 6 Router Location Page ss 18 Tools Menu Option 19 4 1 Tools PAG PE ae a desert el le couts 19 4 2 Delete Tools PAE nn ne in NRA or RET e Use ete rares aadeatastiantis 20 4 3 Tools Delete Unit Page sise 20 4 4 Database Pap Erener aE ttotu n t rra EE iei i t aee 21 4 5 Set Clock Pape c EEEE EPHOE 22 Emergency Light Testing Menu Option 23 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page 23 5 2 Groups in Domain Page E 24 5 3 Group Menu Pape Se A a ee ee es eee LET IE 25 5 4 Unitsan Group Page eet EROR ERR E DE YR O RERE dein aaah 26 5 5 Group Status PASE onse rene o armes een me oranes t eee etes 00 27 5 6 Group Details Pares ucro MU inerte eme NEIN EUR EERRE ae E RO Cor RR ERR RR en 27 5 7 Group Discharge Test Page 28 5 8 Add Units to Group Page oso rone tire it entier de anse tn reste nette REDI ERSE S ERR RR 29 AC Unit Functions 30 Area Controller User Guide ThomascBetts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide Stanilite nexusiX 6 1 Commissioning a New Unit into the System ss 30 6 2 Decommissioning a Unit iiic irn rec ra PR TR EHE e a eR e eR 32 6 3 Deleting a Unit from the System nete reo veteri ra teh d 33 6 4 Viewing Units Details intcr reir re o vet er e e e D ve e ER e eU 34 6 5 Viewing a Units Current Status conuenire pi d D D a de hd ed 34 6 6 Editing Units Location Details 2 ern eri tetti tee n eei teet enda 35 6 7 Changing
6. Blinking all Fittings in a Group 45 Adding Units to a Group 46 Stopping an Active Group Discharge Test 46 7 1 List the Groups in the System The following steps cover the process of listing the groups currently in the system All of the Groups in the system are listed on the Groups in Domain Page Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page all of the groups in the system are displayed on this page 3 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide R xus REZ 7 2 Adding a New Group The following steps cover the process of adding additional groups to the system Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the Add Group Menu Option to display the Add Group Page 3 The next available Group ID will be displayed automatically Enter the name of the new group into the text field provided then select the Next Button to create the new group 4 The display will return to the Groups in Domain Page where the newly create
7. Domain Page The uncommissioned units are displayed in numerical order according to their MAC address Select the unit to be commissioned note the correct unit will be identified by its MAC Address The Unit Menu Page will be displayed for this unit Confirm that the unit MAC address displayed at the top of the Unit Menu Page corresponds to the unit that you plan to commission If it does not select the Back button to return to the Units in Domain Page as described in Step 3 Select the Unit Tools Menu Option to display the Unit Tools Page Select the Commission Unit Menu Option to display the Commission Unit Page Enter the SPUID to which this unit is to be commissioned into the SPUID numeric field and press the Next Button The Commissioning Confirm Page will be displayed requesting that you confirm the SPUID assignment confirm the assignment by selecting the Next Button The display will now indicate that the command has been sent and that the AC is waiting on confirmation that the commissioning command has been successfully completed The time frame for a unit to be commissioned is dependant on several factors including the controller to which the unit is currently meshed and the number of hop counts between the controller and the unit Under the worst case conditions the process should not take in excess of 2 minutes If you do not receive confirmation after 2 minutes it is safe to assume that the commissioning process has failed In this
8. Representatives Backup to USB disk Menu Option Backs up the database to a USB flash stick Load from USB disk Menu Option Loads a previously saved DB from a USB stick to the AC Pet Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide E R xun ED 4 5 Set Clock Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Tools Menu Option L Tools Page Select the Set Clock Menu Option L Set Clock Page Day 1 31 Page Description Month 1 12 ROS The Set Clock Page displays the controllers current date and time Year xx 201000 settings and allows the date and time settings to be edited Hour 0 23 L Second 0 0 ERR Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Tools Page refer to 4 1 Tools Page Any parameter field Allows the AC s current date and time to be edited 22 Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way CHAPTER 5 5 Emergency Light Testing Menu Option The Emergency Light Testing Menu provides a series of functions related to groups and testing the system Emergency Light Testing Page 23 Groups in Domain Page 24 Group Menu Page 25 Units in Group Page 26 Group Status Page 27 Group Details Page 27 Group Discharge Test Page 28 Add Units to Group Page 29 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Page Description The Emergency L
9. Signal Strength NET Displays the unit Network Address and Status Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Group Menu Page refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page Scroll Bar Navigation to additional pages of units One of the units Displays the Unit Menu Page for this unit refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page 2 ThomascBetts RAD Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide xs 5 5 Group Status Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option Groups in Domain Page Select a group Total units L Group Menu Page Select the Group Status Menu Option Units online L Group Status Page Test scheduled 28 02 2008 14 10 Page Description The Group Status Page displays the status of the currently selected group Parameter Fields Total Units The total number of fittings currently allocated to this group Units Online The number of fittings currently allocated to this EL group and are online Test Scheduled The date time of the next scheduled discharge test for this group Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Group Menu Page refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page 5 6 Group Details Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testin
10. a Router L Router Menu Page Select the Router Location Menu Option L Router Location Page Building Position Page Description Pn The Router Location Page displays the location details entered into the system for this router Ried DWG Grid Ref Parameter Fields All of the parameter fields relate to location criteria for the unit DIB CCT Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Router Menu Page refer to 3 2 Router Menu Page Any Parameter Field Displays the Edit Router Location Page allows the location details for this unit to be edited 8 Thomas amp Betts peer Leading the Way CHAPTER 4 4 Tools Menu Option The Tools Menu provides a series of system administration tools Tools Page 19 Delete Tools Page 20 Tools Delete Unit Page 20 Database Page 2 Set Clock Page 22 4 1 Tools Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Tools Menu Option L Tools Page Page Description The Tools Page provides a series of system administration tools HALLE LIS Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Main Menu Page refer to 1 6 The Main Menu Delete Tools Menu Option Displays the Delete Tools Page refer to 4 2 Delete Tools Page Domain Yellow Blink OffMenu Disables the yellow blink mode for all units in the domain Option Change Domain Name Menu Displays the Change Doma
11. case you should press the Back button to return to the Unit Tools Page as in Step 6 and attempt the process again On successful completion of the unit commissioning the screen will display This unit has been commissioned successfully At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe K s REA 6 2 Decommissioning a Unit The following steps cover the process involved with decommissioning a unit ie assigning the unit an SPUID of 0 Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 22 Unit Menu e 2 9 Unit Tools Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to be decommissioned this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Confirm that the unit MAC address displayed at the top of the Unit Menu Page corresponds to the unit that you plan to decommission If it does not select the Back button to return to the Units in Domain Page as described in Step 1 5 Select the Unit Tools Menu Option to display the Unit Tools Menu 6 Select the Decommission Unit Menu Option to initiate the decommissioning process for this unit 7 The Decommissioning SPU Confirm Page is displayed select the Next Button to confirm the decommissioning process 8 At this po
12. currently allocated to the group that are currently operating in yellow blink mode will be returned to normal led operation Add units to this group Menu Option Displays the Add Unit to Group Page refer to 5 8 Add Units to Group Page Stop group discharge test Menu Option This function will stop the currently running discharge test Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide NS R xun REZ 5 4 Units in Group Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option EXIT 10K L Groups in Domain Page Select a group L Group Menu Page Select the Units in Group Menu Option EXIT 2 Offine L Units in Group Page EM 3 Uncommissioned Page Description I oon The Units in Group Page displays a list of all the units that are EH 5 Faut currently allocated to the selected group 9 units per page The BST 6 Test btn fittings are listed in numerical order according to their SPUID Mode Button Options The Mode Button allows the operator to select different display modes for the unit information s SEES vx SPUID Displays the unit SPUID and Status MAC Displays the unit MAC and Status SAM Displays the unit SPUID MAC and Status LOC Displays the unit SPUID and Location GRP Displays the unit SPUID and Group Assignment SIG Displays the unit SPUID MAC System ID and
13. dedicated PC head end The AC incorporates a keypad and LCD Touch screen interface through which an operator can access all of the System s configuration monitoring and reporting functions Every Nexus RF System will have at least one AC and on larger installations several AC s may be used The AC offers identical RF functionality as the Area Controller Routers ACR s but in addition provides an operator interface and battery backup The battery backup enables the AC to be utilized in certain situations as a mobile device for system diagnostic purposes The user interface provided by the AC is very intuitive and once an operator has a basic grasp on the main menu options available it is generally easy locate the general functions of the system It is the aim of this manual to provide an operator with an overview of the available menu s and configuration pages available from the AC Nexus RF Supporting Documents Navigating the AC Menu Pages Screen Saver Mode Sample AC Pages The Status Page The Main Menu How this Manual is Organized 5 BR D D 1 1 Nexus RF Supporting Documents In conjunction to this document you may be interested in referring to the following supporting documents gt Nexus RF System Overview gt Nexus RF WEB Interface Guide Area Controller User Guide Thomas Betts 1 Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe i xus REA 1 2 Navigating the AC Menu Pages The AC can be operated
14. down navigation through a multi screened page 1 3 Screen Saver Mode When an AC has no user input via the keypad USB Keyboard or touch screen for a period of 10 minutes the LCD display will go into its screen saver mode To return the AC to normal operation press the Func Button on the keypad 2 Thomas 8etts Nexus RF Leading the Way 1 4 Sample AC Pages Area Controller User Guide Below are some sample AC pages which highlight the various types of onscreen fields Page Description gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Menu Options 1 5 The Status Page Page Description When the AC is switched on and boots up the Status Page is displayed This page provides an overall summary of the current System state Parameter Fields Total Units The number of units in the Domain Units in maint The number of units in the Maintenance Group Online Units The number of online units in the Domain Units under Test The number of units currently under test Total routers The number of routers in the Domain Total groups The number of groups in the Domain Grps under test The number of groups currently under test Date The systems current date setting Version The version number of the AC firmware Page Item Function Time Fitting Type Domain Name E EJ 0 Uncommissioned Node ID Fitting MAC Fitting SPUID EXIT 1 Offline SPU HW i BE EXIT 20
15. this test Menu Option De schedules the current discharge test schedule ThomascBetts Leading the Way Nexus RF lt Area Controller User Guide xs 5 8 Add Units to Group Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option L Groups in Domain Page Select a group EMIT 9 1 Test Group 1 L Group Menu Page Select the Add Units to this Group BH 7 38HP Menu Option EX 8 4 Test Group 4 L Add Units to Group Page Page Description The Add Units to Group Page displays a list of all the fittings in the domain that are not currently allocated to this group and are online 9 units per page Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Group Menu Page refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page Scroll Bar Navigation to additional pages of units One of the units The selected unit will be removed from its current group and assigned to this group The unit will be removed from this page Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way CHAPTER 6 6 AC Unit Functions This chapter provides step by step instructions for performing the systems unit related functions The starting point for each of the instruction sequences is the Main Menu Page Commissioning a New SPU into the System 30 Decommissioning a 32 Deleting a Unit from the System 33 Viewing a Unit
16. Area Controller User Guide nexus RF Version 1 0 1 June 2010 Contents 6 Introduction 1 1 1 Nexus RF Supporting Documents 1 1 2 Navigating the AC Menu Pages see 2 1 3 Screen Saver Mode uite ord ein ee rr pi podeis o i de 2 1 4 Sample A C Papes epee cee Reenter ee ere em ee eec m ee ced 3 1 5 MPG Status Pa Gs esteem oou scat PSU obese e sae ce 3 1 6 The Mati Menu constet ed are Maine nee er mete ates ic ui ess 4 1 7 How this Manual is Organized ss 4 Units in Domain Menu Option 7 2 1 Units in Domain Page sise 7 2 2 Unt Men PADe RS cea erisia cectgcttsect see secessSecics ies suc cnsceeditaees tects dics tas re rt de en re ete 8 2 3 Unit Status Page i Or ted rt eie p eI tierna is fics ia erster red ber ee eR sles ees 9 2 4 IB BH UNICOIEILTU MODE 9 2 5 Unit Location Page coalescere e RU ote E ERE SURE ER aeaea eL EAN Dore tripes 10 2 6 UmtDetallsPage alot iiti orte tue rU RUM E eu rt er teintes 10 2 7 Unit Test Page outlet rien er ERO EUREN RU DER FRE EUR RDERUER I RU RE ni aider 11 2 8 Unit Maintenance Page nennen nennen treten trennen REEERE EENEI REESS 12 2 9 Unit TOOLS Page cereo qiero a te aire shes CURE PEU REM EDU NER E aree eoruni ens 13 Routers in Domain Menu Option 14 3 1 Routers in Domain Page sise 14 3 2 Router Menu Page oni toe EP eb tees b Het HO er ER DE iD Ex Dri Er ver inde 15 3 3 Units in Router Pages iris de EO RO ERR eed vin averse RERS 15 3
17. CR are identical Unlike an AC the ACR does not have a keypad and touch screen interface GROUP A logical construct allowing a collection of units within the system to be tested at the same time MAINTENANCE GROUP A collection of all the units with either status or test faults RETEST GROUP A special test group that units who require retesting after repair works can be assigned SPU Single Point Unit The term for an emergency light fitting unit that stands alone at a single point and includes its own rechargeable battery and battery charger When normal mains power to it fails it automatically energises its emergency lamp until the power is restored or the battery discharges SPUID This is a purely sequential number applied to a unit as it is commissioned All uncommissioned units will have an SPUID of 0 Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way
18. K Unit type QuickilLegend 3 Yellow blink Unit subtype Maintained 4 Fault Group Hz 5 Test btn Firmware 60K Part number Unit Listing Active Display Mode Units in maint Part desc Total units Online units Units under test Total routers Total groups Grps under test Date Version Parameter Fields Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Main Menu Page refer to 1 6 The Main Menu Total Units Parameter Displays the Units in Domain Page refer to 2 1 Units in Domain Page Units in Maint Parameter Displays the Group Menu Page for the Maintenance Group refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page Online Units Parameter Displays the Online Units in Domain Page displays a list of the online units in the system Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide R xun ED Total Routers Parameter Displays the Routers in Domain Page refer to 3 1 Routers in Domain Page Total Groups Parameter Displays the Groups in Domain Page refer to 5 2 Groups in Domain Page 1 6 The Main Menu Page Description The Main Menu Page is the top level menu for all operator functionality within the system E DILLLLLLL Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Status Page refer to 1 5 The Status Page Units in Domain Menu Optio
19. Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Page Description The Unit Menu Page provides a series of functions tools related to the currently selected unit in this case SPUID 2 MAC 000E Page Item Function wu Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Units in Domain Page refer to 2 1 Units in Domain Page Unit Status Menu Option Displays the Unit Status Page refer to 2 3 Unit Status Page Unit RF Status Menu Option Displays the Unit RF Status Page refer to 2 4 Unit RF Status Page Unit Location Menu Option Displays the Unit Location Page refer to 2 5 Unit Location Page Unit Details Menu Option Displays the Unit Details Page refer to 2 6 Unit Details Page Unit Test Menu Option Displays the Unit Test Page refer to 2 7 Unit Test Page Unit Maintenance Menu Option Displays the Unit Maintenance Page refer to 2 8 Unit Maintenance Page Unit Tools Menu Option Displays the Unit Tools Page refer to 2 9 Unit Tools Page 8 ThomascBetts Leading the Way Nexus RF lt Area Controller User Guide R xun RE 777 2 3 Unit Status Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Status Menu Option L Unit Status Page Page De
20. Page displays the current configuration parameters for the selected router Type AC Parameter Fields Netmask FFSA Domain ID All Nexus RF systems currently run on Domain Be coo OA Router ID The unique router ID for this router MAG 00 D0 6 0001 97 Name The name identifier for this router Version 1 85 143 1 83 2 09 2 01 Type Identifies this router as either an AC or ACR Address The IP address for this router Netmask The network Netmask for this router Gateway The network Gateway address for this router MAC The unique network MAC address for this router Version Identifies the version of software running on this router Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Router Menu Page refer to 3 2 Router Menu Page Any Parameter Field excluding Displays the Edit Router Details Page allows the router Domain ID AC and Version configuration details to be edited Type Parameter Field Displays the Change Router Type Page allows you to set the controller type to either an AC or ACR Version Parameter Field Displays the Router Versions Page for this router lists the versions for all of the firmware processes Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way d Area Controller User Guide xs REV 3 6 Router Location Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option BI L Routers in Domain Page Select
21. a Units Group Assignment 36 6 8 Yellow Blinking a Unit inco enm re tr dert er teh ec con RE EEEa 36 6 9 Calibrating Units EDR 3 3 n eom t rr o HR e RETE a Pe ER ERG 37 6 10 Performing Unit Diagnostic Test niei nr erede re Oe e eii de end 37 6 11 Viewing a Units Test Result History 38 6 12 Viewing a Units Maintenance History Log 38 6 13 Adding a Unit Maintenance History Record 39 7 Group and Testing Related Functions 40 7 1 Lastthe Groups in the System i eem re eee I HH HR niet 40 7 2 Adding New Group ix iiiter ee ER EY D e E E iin Eee RYE Ere ee AERA 41 7 3 Deleting n Existing Gro p ioo mee ree R R E RER 41 7 4 Viewing the Units Assigned to a Group 42 7 5 Viewing a Groups Status sc ei cones va tete ennemie su hae Ruedas 42 7 6 Viewing Editing a Groups Details ss 43 7 7 Scheduling a Group Discharge Test 44 7 8 Performing a Diagnostic Test on a Group 44 7 9 Yellow Blinking all Fittings in a Group 45 7 10 Adding Units t d Group cei ore roi nae er Lee ERE TRAP NE nn o unu exe euo eet 46 7 11 Stopping an Active Group Discharge Test 46 8 Glossary of Terms 47 ii Thomas Betts Nexus RF Leading the Way CHAPTER 1 1 Introduction The Area Controller AC is an essential part of every Nexus RF Emergency Lighting System The AC provides the System user complete operational control of their Nexus RF System without the requirement of a
22. age 5 3 Group Menu Page 5 6 Group Details Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page 3 Select the group for which we want to view the current status this will display the Group Menu Page for this group 4 Select the Group Details Menu Option to display the Group Details Page 5 To edit the Group Name and Group Area Parameters select either parameter to to display the Edit Group Name Page Edit the parameter fields and select the Next Button to save the changes 6 To edit the Test Start Window Parameter select the parameter to display the Edit Group Test Window Page Edit the parameter field and select the Next Button to save the changes 7 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe r s REA 7 7 Scheduling a Group Discharge Test The following steps cover the process of scheduling a discharge test on a group Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page e 5 3 Group Menu Page e 5 7 Group Discharge Test Page Steps Involved 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option to display th
23. btype Parameter Field Displays the Change Unit Sub Type Page allows you to set the unit sub type for this unit to 1 of the following types Any Maintained NON Maintained Sustained or Twin Maintained Group Parameter Field Displays the Change Group Page allows the current group assignment to be changed Part Number Parameter Field Displays the Change Unit Part Number Page allows the current part number to be changed Note the Part number description field will automatically update according to the entered part number 2 7 Unit Test Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Test Menu Option L Unit Test Page Page Description The Unit Test Page provides a series of functions tools related to the testing of the currently selected unit Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Unit Menu Page refer to refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page Diagnostic Test Menu Option Displays the Diagnostic Test Page displays the result of the last diagnostic test and provides a menu option to put the unit into diagnostic test Scheduled Test Menu Option Displays the Scheduled Test Page displays the details for the next scheduled test for this unit Previous Tests Menu Option Displays the Previous Test Page displays the test results history
24. by successive selection of the Back Button 6 5 Viewing a Units Current Status The following steps cover the process involved with displaying a units current status Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 22 Unit Menu e 2 3 Unit Status Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit for which status is to be viewed this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Confirm that the unit MAC address displayed at the top of the Unit Menu Page corresponds to the unit that you are interested in If it does not press the Back button to return to the Units in Domain Page as described in Step 1 5 Select the Unit status Menu Option to display the Unit Status Page the units current status is summarized on this page 6 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button TJhomascBetts inan Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide FxusED 6 6 Editing a Units Location Details The following steps cover the process involved with editing a Units Location Details Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 5 Unit Location Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the S4M mode 3 Select the unit for wh
25. ct the group for which we want stop an active discharge test this will display the Group Menu Page for this group Select the Stop Group Discharge Test Menu Option to stop the active discharge test At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Thomas amp Betts a Leading the Way 8 Glossary of Terms AUSTRALIAN STANDARD NEW ZEALAND STANDARD 2293 AS NZS 2293 The STANDARD that sets out the requirements for the design installation and operation of emergency evacuation lighting systems for buildings Divided into 3 parts Part 1 System design installation and operation Part 2 Inspection and maintenance Part 3 Emergency luminaires and exit signs AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 3000 AS 3000 Electrical installations Buildings structures and premises SAA Wiring Rules The STANDARD that defines the method of installation for the wiring of medium to high voltage electrical installations NEXUS RF Nexus RF is the Thomas amp Betts Emergency Light Monitoring System This product utilizes RF meshing to communicate from each of the controllers to their allocated units AC AREA CCONTROLLER The main controller within a Nexus RF System Unlike an ACR the AC includes a keypad and touch screen interface for performing operational functions ACR AREA CONTROLLER ROUTER The secondary controllers within a Nexus RF System In terms of RF operation the AC and A
26. d group will be listed 5 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button 7 3 Deleting an Existing Group The following steps cover the process of deleting a group from the system Sections Referred To e 4 1 Tools Page e 4 2 Delete Tools Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Tools Menu Option to display the Tools Page 2 Select the Delete Tools Menu Option to display the Delete Tools Page 3 Select the Delete Group Menu Option to display the Delete Group Page This page lists all of the Groups in the domain 4 Select the group to be deleted the AC display will be refreshed with the deleted group removed 5 Additional groups can be deleted by repeating step 4 6 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe K s REA 7 4 Viewing the Units Assigned to a Group The following steps cover the process of viewing a list of units currently assigned to a specific group Sections Referred To 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page 5 2 Groups in Domain Page 5 3 Group Menu Page 5 4 Units in Group Page e e e e Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page 3 Select the group for which we want to view the unit ass
27. e Groups in Domain Page Select the group for which we want to schedule a discharge test this will display the Group Menu Page for this group Select the Schedule Group Discharge Test Menu Option to display the Group Discharge Test Page To schedule a new discharge test or edit the currently configured schedule test date time select any of the parameter fields to display the Edit Group Discharge Test Page Edit the parameter fields as required and select the Next Button to save the changes The AC display will automatically return to the Group Discharge Test Page allowing you to confirm that the discharge test scheduled for this group has been set changed At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Performing a Diagnostic Test on a Group The following steps cover the process of performing a diagnostic test on all fittings currently assigned to a group Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page e 5 3 Group Menu Page Steps Involved 1 2 3 4 5 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page Select the group for which we want to perform a diagnostic test this will display the Group Menu Page for this group Select the Perform Group Diagnostic Test Menu Option to initiate the group diagnostic test At this poin
28. e Page 12 Unit Tools Page 13 2 1 Units in Domain Page Menu Hierarchy lal Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Page Description ET 0 Uncommissioned The Units in Domain Page displays a list of all the units EE 1 Ofine in the domain 9 units per page The units are listed in EMT 20K numerical order according to their SPUID Uncommissioned EXT 3 Yellow blink units have an SPUID of 0 and as such are at the top of the list EXIT 4 Fault they are listed in numeric order according to their MAC EWT 5 Test btn Addresses 60K Mode Button Options PS rok The Mode Button allows the operator to select different display 80K modes for the unit information SPUID Displays the unit SPUID and Status MAC Displays the unit MAC and Status SAM Displays the unit SPUID MAC and Status LOC Displays the unit SPUID and Location GRP Displays the unit SPUID and Group Assignment SIG Displays the unit SPUID MAC System ID and Signal Strength NET Displays the unit Network Address and Status Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Main Menu Page refer to 1 6 The Main Menu Scroll Bar Navigation to additional pages of fittings One of the Units Displays the Unit Menu Page for this fitting refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page 2 2 Unit Menu Page
29. e more efficient process Sections Referred To 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page 5 2 Groups in Domain Page 5 3 Group Menu Page 5 8 Add Units to Group Page Steps Involved 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page Select the group for which we want to add units this will display the Group Menu Page for this group Select the Add Units to this Group Menu to display the Add Units to Group Page This page lists all online units in the domain that are currently not assigned to this group Select the fitting to be assigned to this group the AC display will be refreshed with the assigned fitting removed from the display ie it has been assigned to the group Additional fittings can be assigned to this group by repeating the step 5 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button 7 11 Stopping an Active Group Discharge Test The following steps cover the process of stopping a currently running group discharge test Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page e 5 3 Group Menu Page Steps Involved 1 2 3 4 5 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page Sele
30. e time that has elapsed since the last successful communications between the unit and the controller network Last joined This represents the time that has elapsed since the unit last joined the RF Mesh Network Rejoin cnt This is a count of the number of times this unit has dropped communications with the RF mesh network and consequently rejoined Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide 2 5 2 6 Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Units Menu Page refer to refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page System ID Parameter Field Displays the Change Unit System ID Page allows you to edit the units System ID Direct Links Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives RSSI Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Info Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Unit Location Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Location Menu Option L Unit Location Page Page Description The Unit Location page details the selected units location details Page Item Function Building Position Floor Area DWG Grid Ref D B CCT Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Units Menu Page refer to refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page Any Parameter Field Displays t
31. elect the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option Groups in Domain Page Select a group if Month 1 12 Group Menu Page Select the Schedule Group Discharge Test Menu Option Year xxxx L Group Discharge Test Page Hour 0 23 Page Description The Group Discharge Test Page displays this groups current discharge test scheduling information and allows the group First pass mins testing to be scheduled Parameter Fields Day 1 31 The day of the month for the discharge test Day 1 31 Minute 0 59 Test duration mins Subseq pass mins Month 1 12 The month of the year for the discharge test Year xxxx The year for the discharge test Hour 0 23 The hour of the day for the discharge test Minute 0 59 The minute of the hour for the discharge test Test Duration mins The duration that the test should run for First Pass mins This parameter is not configurable the standard dictates that all new fittings must pass a 120min discharge test Subseq Pass mins This parameter is not configurable the standard dictates that all fittings must pass a 90min discharge test Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Group Menu Page refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page Any parameter field Allows the editing of the groups scheduled test parameters Cancel
32. for this unit Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide NS R xus RE 77 2 8 Unit Maintenance Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Maintenance Menu Option L Unit Maintenance Page Page Description The Unit Maintenance Page allows the operator to review previous unit maintenance history and add new maintenance history records Parameter Fields Unit age The age ofthe fitting Lamp age The age of the current lamp Batt age The age of the current battery Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Unit Menu Page refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page List Unit Maintenance Menu Option Displays the Maintenance History Page displays the maintenance history entries for this unit Add Unit Maintenance Record Menu Displays the Unit Maintenance Add Record Page allows the Option entry of maintenance records for this unit 2 Thomas Betts DOMUS Leading the Way 2 9 Unit Tools Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Tools Menu Option L Unit Tools Page Page Description The Unit Tools Page provides a series of functions tools related to the currently selected fitting
33. g Page Select the List Groups Menu Option Groups in Domain Page Select a group Group Name L Group Menu Page Select the Group Details Menu Option Group Area AccountsL1 L Group Details Page Test start window 60 mins Page Description The Group Details Page displays the selected groups configuration details Parameter Fields Group Name The name of the group Group Area An additional text field available to describe the area served by the group Test Start Window This is the time period after the scheduled diagnostic test date time for which the system will attempt to put fittings belonging to this group into test In particular it is aimed at ensuring that fittings that belong to the group that are temporarily offline go into test once they reconnect to the RF network The default time for this parameter is 60 mins Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Group Menu Page refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page Parameter Fields Group Name or Group Area Displays the Edit Group Name Page allows the group name and group area fields to be edited Field Test Start Window Parameter Displays the Edit Group Test Window Page allows the test start window parameter to be edited 5 7 Group Discharge Test Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page S
34. h it is important to note that an LDR calibration should only be performed on a unit fitted with a new lamp Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 9 Unit Tools Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to have its LDR calibrated this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Tools Menu Option from the Unit Menu Page to display the Unit Tools Page 5 Select the Calibrate LDR Menu Option from the Unit Tools Menu Page to perform the LDR calibration 6 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button 6 10 Performing a Unit Diagnostic Test The following steps cover the process of performing a diagnostic test a 1 minute test on a particular unit Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 7 Unit Test Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the S4M mode 3 Select the unit which is to put into diagnostic test this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Test Menu Option to display the Unit Test Page 5 Select the Diagnostic Test Menu Option to display the Diagnostic Test Page 6 Select the Perform Diagnostic Test Menu Option to init
35. he Enter Unit Location Page allows you to edit the units location details Unit Details Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit Details Menu Option L Unit Details Page Page Description The Unit Details page details the selected unit s configuration details Parameter Fields Node ID Only useful to TNB Service Representatives SPU HW ID This is the units SPUID and MAC Address Unit type This is the unit s type classification Unit subtype This is the units subtype classification Group The group that this unit belongs to Firmware The version of firmware that this unit is running Part number The TNB part number for this unit Node ID SPU HW ID Unit type Unit subtype Group Firmware Part number Part desc JhomascBetts Leading the Way Nexus RF lt Area Controller User Guide R xun ED Part desc A plain English description that is associated with this unit s part number Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Units Menu Page refer to refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page Unit Type Parameter Field Displays the Change Unit Type Page allows you to set the unit type for this unit to 1 of the following types Batten EIM Flood LED Exit Quickfit Legend Quickfit Jumbo Repeater or Spitfire Unit Su
36. history record added this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Maintenance Menu Option to display the Unit Maintenance Page 5 Select the Add Unit Maintenance Record Menu Option to display the Unit Maintenance Add Record Page 6 Select the Change options from the list of 7 items that apply to this maintenance record A green tick will appear next each of the selected Change options Note multiple Change options can be selected for a single maintenance record ie you may have changed the battery and the diffusers 7 Select the parameter field marked as Operator Company Note to display the Maintenance Record Edit Note Page 8 Enter the Operator Company and Note data into the appropriate text edit boxes and select the Next Button to accept the data changes and return the AC to the Unit Maintenance Add Record Page 9 Select the Save Menu Option to save this maintenance history record the AC will return to the Unit Maintenance Page 10 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way CHAPTER 7 7 Group and Testing Related Functions List the Groups in the System 40 Adding a New Group 4 Deleting an Existing Group 41 Viewing the Units Assigned to a Group 42 Viewing a Groups Status 42 Viewing Editing a Groups Details 43 Scheduling a Group Discharge Test 44 Performing a Diagnostic Test on a Group 44 Yellow
37. iate the diagnostic test At this point the selected unit should go into diagnostic test and its icon should reflect this by displaying a red dot 7 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe r s REA 6 11 Viewing a Units Test Result History The following steps cover the process of viewing a particular units test result history including discharge and diagnostic tests Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 7 Unit Test Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to have its test result history reviewed this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Test Menu Option to display the Unit Test Page 5 Select the Previous Tests Menu Option to display the Previous Test Page Each previous test result entry is allocated to a single page with the oldest test result entry being displayed on the first page The scroll bar can be used to move up and down through the units test result history entries 6 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button 6 12 Viewing a Units Maintenance History Log The following steps cover the process of viewing a
38. ich the Location Details are to be edited this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Location Menu Option to display the Unit Location Page 5 Select any one of the location data fields to display the Enter Unit Location Page All of the current location data will be displayed in editable text fields You can now navigate to each of the fields and edit the data as required 6 On completion of editing the location data select the Next Button to confirm the changes The Unit Location Page will be re displayed with your edited location data 7 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe r s REA 6 7 Changing a Units Group Assignment The following steps cover the process involved with changing the group assignment for a unit Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 6 Unit Details Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit for which the group assignment is to be changed this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Details Menu Option to display the Unit Details Page 5 The current group assignment for this unit is displayed on the Unit Details Page Select the Group Parameter to di
39. ight Testing Page provides a series of group related functions Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe R xun RE 77 Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Main Menu Page refer to 1 6 The Main Menu List Groups Menu Option Displays the Groups in Domain Page refer to 5 2 Groups in Domain Page Add Group Menu Option Displays the Add Group Page allows data to be entered to create a new group ie group name and group ID Maintenance Group Menu Displays the Group Menu Page for the Maintenance Group refer to Option 5 3 Group Menu Page Retest Group Menu Option Displays the Group Menu Page for the Retest Group refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page 5 2 Groups in Domain Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option BI L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option Groups in Domain Page 0 Default Group Page Description Lnd 2 Target The Groups in Domain Page lists the groups that are currently configured in the Domain The groups are listed in numeric order according to their Group ID 3 Grace Bros 4 David Jones 5 Hobbyco B Q8 Q8 06 Q8 oA a af g of af a a a a a pt Q8 Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Emergency Light Testing Page refer to 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page Scroll Ba
40. ignment this will display the Group Menu Page for this group 4 Select the Units in Group Menu Option to display the Units in Group Page this page displays all of the units that are currently assigned to this group 5 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button 7 5 Viewing a Groups Status The following steps cover the process of viewing a groups current status This status includes the scheduled test date time for this group and the number of units assigned to this group Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page e 5 3 Group Menu Page e 5 5 Group Status Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page 3 Select the group for which we want to view the current status this will display the Group Menu Page for this group 4 Select the Group Status Menu Option to display the Group Status Page 5 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button 2 ThomascBetts MU Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide xs 7 6 Viewing Editing a Groups Details The following steps cover the process of viewing editing a groups current configuration details Sections Referred To 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page 5 2 Groups in Domain P
41. in Name Page allows the current Option domain name to be edited Database Menu Option Displays the Database Page refer to 4 4 Database Page Set Clock Menu Option Displays the Set Clock Page refer to 4 5 Set Clock Page Firmware Upgrade Menu Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Option Production Testing Menu Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Option Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide Print Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Windows USB Driver Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives 4 2 Delete Tools Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Tools Menu Option L Tools Page Select the Delete Tools Menu Option L Delete Tools Page Page Description The Delete Tools Page provides functions to delete units routers and groups from the system m a Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Tools Page refer to 4 1 Tools Page Delete Unit Menu Option Displays the Tools Delete Unit Page refer to 4 3 Tools Delete Unit Page Delete Channel Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Delete Router Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Delete Group Menu Option Displays the Delete Group Page a group list is provided and groups can be deleted by selecting them 4 3 Tool
42. int you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button 2 Thomas 8etts nee Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide R xun REZ 6 3 Deleting a Unit from the System The following steps cover the process involved with deleting a unit from the system Assumptions Pre requisites It should be noted that deleting a unit from the system only makes sense if it is no longer communicating with the system Deleting a unit from the system that is still communicating will only be temporary as it will rejoin the network as soon as possible and will re appear on the system There are 3 mechanisms for selecting a unit for deletion these are e Viewing a list of all units and selecting the unit to be deleted from this list e Entering the SPUID of the unit to be deleted not the preferred mechanism as the system may well have duplicated SPUID s e Entering the MAC address of the unit to be deleted The following steps only cover the first option where the unit to be deleted is selected from the list of units in the system Sections Referred To e 4 1 Tools Page e 4 2 Delete Tools Page e 43 Tools Delete Unit Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Tools Menu Option to display the Tools Page 2 Select the Delete tools Menu Option to display the Delete Tools Page 3 Select the Delete unit Menu Option to display the Tools Delete Unit Page 4 Select the Delete by List Menu Option this will di
43. n Displays the Units in Domain Page refer to 2 1 Units in Domain Page Routers in Domain Menu Option Displays the Routers in Domain Page refer to 3 1 Routers in Domain Page Tools Menu Option Displays the Tools Page refer to 4 1 Tools Page Commissioning Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service Representatives Emergency Light Testing Menu Option Displays the Emergency Light Testing Page refer to 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page Search Units Menu Option Displays the Search Units Page provides menu options for searching for fittings in the DB by either SPUID MAC or test button press Status Menu Option Displays the Status Page refer to 1 5 The Status Page Reports Menu Option Displays the Report Menu Page provides menu options for the generation of the many systems reports Help Menu Option Displays the Help Menu Page 1 7 How this Manual is Organized Chapters 2 through to 5 The menu page hierarchy of the AC follows a tree type structure with the Main Menu Page being the root Each of the chapters 2 through to 5 look at the sub pages available under the menu options available from the Main Menu Page The content of each of these chapters is as follows Chapter 2 details each of the sub pages available via the Units in Domain Menu Option Chapter 3 details each of the sub pages available via the Routers in Domain Menu Option Chapter 4 details each of the sub pages available via the Tools Menu Option
44. particular units maintenance history log Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 8 Unit Maintenance Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to have its maintenance log reviewed this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Maintenance Menu Option to display the Unit Maintenance Page 5 Select the List Unit Maintenance Menu Option to display the Maintenance History Page Each maintenance history entry is allocated to a single page with the most recent maintenance history entry being displayed on the first page The scroll bar can be used to move up and down through the maintenance history entries 6 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button 3 7homas Betts BORSE Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide R xun REZ 6 13 Adding a Unit Maintenance History Record The following steps cover the process of adding a new maintenance history record to a specific unit Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 8 Unit Maintenance Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to have a maintenance
45. r Navigation to additional pages of groups One of the groups Displays the Group Menu Page for this group refer to 5 3 Group Menu Page 4 Thomas 8etts ee Leading the Way 5 3 Group Menu Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option L Emergency Light Testing Page Select the List Groups Menu Option Groups in Domain Page Select a group L Group Menu Page Page Description The Group Menu Page provides a series of functions tools related to the currently selected group Page Item Function Area Controller User Guide LLLLLLLLI Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Groups in Domain Page refer to 5 2 Groups in Domain Page Units in Group Menu Option Displays the Units in Group Page refer to 5 4 Units in Group Page Group Status Menu Option Displays the Group Status Page refer to 5 5 Group Status Page Group Details Menu Option Displays the Group Details Page refer to 5 6 Group Details Page Schedule Group Discharge Test Menu Option Displays the Group Discharge Test Page refer to 5 7 Group Discharge Test Page Perform Group Diagnostic Test Menu Option Initiates a diagnostic test on all units currently allocated to this group Group Yellow Blink On Menu Option All units currently allocated to the group will go into the yellow blink mode Group Yellow Blink Off Menu Option All units
46. refer to 3 5 Router Details Page Router Location Menu Option Displays the Router Location Page refer to 3 6 Router Location Page Units in Router Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Routers in Domain Menu Option al L Routers in Domain Page Select a Router L Router Menu Page Select the Units in Router Menu Option L Units in Router Page Page Description The Units in Router Page displays a list of all the units in the domain 9 units per page that are associated with this EXIT router The fittings are listed in numerical order according to their SPUID Uncommissioned fittings have an SPUID of 0 and EST as such are at the top of the list they are listed in order of their Ce 6 OK P4 MAC Addresses Mode Button Options EST 0 Uncommissioned BUT 10k EX 20K 3 Yellow blink 4 Fault 5 Test btn 7 OK 8 OK The Mode Button allows the operator to select different display s TIT ec modes for the unit information SPUID Displays the unit SPUID and Status Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide MAC Displays the unit MAC and Status SAM Displays the unit SPUID MAC and Status LOC Displays the unit SPUID and Location GRP Displays the unit SPUID and Group Assignment SIG Displays the unit SPUID MAC System ID and Signal Strength NET Displays the unit Network Address and Status Page Item Function
47. s Delete Unit Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Tools Menu Option L Tools Page Select the Delete Tools Menu Option L Delete Tools Page Select the Delete Unit Menu Option L Tools Delete Unit Page Page Description The Tools Delete Unit Page provides 3 different mechanisms for deleting a fitting from the system fal LL 2 ThomascBetts Leading the Way Nexus RF Area Controller User Guide Fxus ED Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Delete Tools Page refer to 4 2 Delete Tools Page Delete by List Menu Option Displays the Delete Unit by List Page a unit list is displayed and units can be deleted by selecting them Delete by SPUID Menu Displays the Delete by SPUID Page allows the deletion of a unit by Option entering its SPUID Delete by MAC Menu Option Displays the Delete by MAC Page allows the deletion of a unit by entering its MAC address 4 4 Database Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Tools Menu Option L Tools Page Select the Database Menu Option L Database Page Page Description The Database Page provides functions to save and delete the system database to from a USB stick Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Tools Page refer to 4 1 Tools Page Backup to flash Menu Option Reserved for TNB Service
48. s Details 34 Viewing a Units Current Status 34 Editing a Units Location Details 35 Changing a Units Group Assignment 36 Yellow Blinking a 36 Calibrating a Units LDR 37 Performing a Unit Diagnostic Test 37 Viewing a Units Test Result History 38 Viewing a Units Maintenance History Log 38 Adding a Unit Maintenance History Record 39 6 1 Commissioning a New Unit into the System The following steps cover the process of commissioning a new unit into an existing Nexus RF System Assumptions Pre requisites e The unit is brand new with an SPUID of 0 ie it is not commissioned and a System ID of 1 The existing Nexus RF System is configured for System ID 1 The unit has been installed powered up and sufficient time approx 10mins has been allowed for it to join one of the sites existing RF Meshes e The MAC address of the unit has been noted down and a currently unallocated SPUID has been identified Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 9 Unit Tools Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 The Units in Domain Page displays the unit s in numerical order so the uncommissioned units ie Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide Fxus ED a 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SPUID s of 0 will be displayed at the very top of the Units in
49. scription The Unit Status Page displays the status information for the selected unit in this case SPUID 4 MAC 001D Parameter Fields The Parameter Fields displayed vary depending on the state of the fitting the descriptions of the fields currently displayed are as follows Code This is the 32 bit code representation of the fitting status Maint The date and time that this fitting was added to the maintenance group due to a fitting fault or failed test Bit 24 This bit indicates that this fitting failed its last test Bit 26 This bit indicates that the units current status is OK ie no faults Page Item Function Page Item Selected Action Back Button Displays the Unit Menu Page refer to 2 2 Unit Menu Page Code Parameter Field Reserved for TNB Service Representatives 2 4 Unit RF Status Page Menu Hierarchy Main Menu Page Select the Units in Domain Menu Option L Units in Domain Page Select a Unit L Unit Menu Page Select the Unit RF Status Menu Option L Unit RF Status Page System ID Page Description Last seen BOMINES The Unit RF Status page provides status parameters and menu Last joined 2d3h 10m 3458 functions that relate to the selected unit Rejoin ent a Parameter Fields c Directinks System ID This is the units current System ID It is possible to gt RSS select this entry and edit the units System ID Info Last seen This represents th
50. splay the Change Group Page 6 Enter the group ID for this units new group assignment into the New grp ID text field provided and select the Next Button to confirm the change 7 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive presses of the Back Button 6 8 Yellow Blinking a Unit The following steps cover the process involved with enabling a Unit s Yellow Blink Function Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 9 Unit Tools Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit which is to put into yellow blinking mode this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Select the Unit Tools Menu Option from the Unit Menu Page and select the Enter Button to display the Unit Tools Page 5 Select the Yellow Blink On Menu Option to set this unit into yellow blink mode The led on the selected unit should be yellow blinking and the unit icon on the AC should reflect this by displaying a yellow dot 6 Youcan navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button s 7homas Betts PE Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide FxusED 6 9 Calibrating a Units LDR The following steps cover the process of calibrating a units LDR Calibrating a units LDR assigns the current lamp output as the 100 light reference level as suc
51. splay the Delete unit by list Page providing you the list of units in the system 5 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 6 Select the unit to be deleted the unit will be deleted and removed from the Page Additional units can be deleted by selection of these units 7 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selections of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe n us REZ 6 4 Viewing a Units Details The following steps cover the process involved with displaying a unit s details The details available are the fitting type FW version MAC address and group assignment Sections Referred To e 2 1 Units in Domain e 2 2 Unit Menu e 2 6 Unit Details Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Units in Domain Menu Option to display the Units in Domain Page 2 Use the MODE Button to change the AC display to the SAM mode 3 Select the unit for which unit details are to be viewed this will display the Unit Menu Page for this unit 4 Confirm that the unit MAC address displayed at the top of the Unit Menu Page corresponds to the unit that you are interested in If it does not select the Back Button to return to the Units in Domain Page as described in Step 1 5 Select the Unit Details Menu Option to display the Unit Details Page the units details are displayed on this page 6 Atthis point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page
52. t you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Thomas amp Betts PN Leading the Way lt Area Controller User Guide xs 7 9 Yellow Blinking all Fittings in a Group The following steps cover the process of setting all units currently assigned to a group into yellow blink mode Sections Referred To e 5 1 Emergency Light Testing Page e 5 2 Groups in Domain Page e 5 3 Group Menu Page Steps Involved 1 Select the Emergency Light Testing Menu Option to display the Emergency Light Testing Page 2 Select the List Groups Menu Option to display the Groups in Domain Page 3 Select the group for which we want to enable the yellow blinking mode this will display the Group Menu Page for this group 4 Select the Group Yellow Blink On Menu Option to initiate the process of placing all fittings assigned to this group into the yellow blink mode 5 At this point you can navigate back to the Main Menu Page by successive selection of the Back Button Nexus RF Thomas Betts Leading the Way Area Controller User Guide pe n us REA 7 10 Adding Units to a Group The following steps cover the process of removing units from their current group and assigning them to a specific group Individual units can have their group assignment changed by the process detailed in section 6 7 Changing a Units Group Assignment but if you need to assign more than one unit to a specific group this is th
53. using the keypad an externally connected USB keyboard or the touch screen interface The majority of operations can be most easily performed via a combination of the keypad and touch screen interfaces In situations where extensive amounts of data entry are required use of a USB keyboard would be more efficient The menu page hierarchy follows a tree type structure so from any page repeated presses of the lt or Back buttons will return you to the AC s Main Menu and Status Pages All future references in this document with regards to page navigation and menu function activation will be targeted from the perspective that the system is being driven by the touch screen interface Keypad and USB Keyboard Interface The cursor buttons A and V allow navigation up and down through the items on a page The or Enter Button can be used to activate menu or parameter functions The cursor buttons gt and lt allow navigation within editable text and numeric fields The Back Button or lt can be used to navigate from a current page to its parent page The Page UP and Page DOWN buttons allow up down navigation through a multi screened page Touch Screen Interface Menu and parameter functions can be activated by selecting them with the stylus The highlighted menu or parameter function can be activated by selecting the onscreen Next button The onscreen Back button can be used to navigate from a current page to its parent page The scroll bar allows up

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