INSTALLATION MANUAL
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1. CAUTION If the reading on the return cables is less than 22V DC then power is not being fed along the loop Investigate the V loop wiring before proceeding 5 Repeat the Loop Integrity Check for each Loop 24 BVCRnnM issue 5 BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 5 2 Control Panel Commissioning Process 1 Ensure Loop Integrity section 4 5 1 has been checked on all circuits before attempting the Commissioning Process 2 At the Control Panel press and hold the SPEAK button then press and release the RESET button located between the Processor Restart and the Remote Fault LEDs as shown in Figure 4 2 then release the SPEAK Button Figure 4 2 Reset and Speak Buttons Reset Button no ident Speak Button Releasing the RESET button while the SPEAK button is still pressed initiates the Commissioning Process The Master Panel sends a special Commissioning code along the ring to communicate with the Remote Units The Panel indicates it is Commissioning by toggling the LEDs in the Button 16 of the relevant set of zone buttons For an 8 Zone system the LEDs are shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Commissioning Process LEDs 3 The Red LED in each Zone Switch will illuminate to show the progress of Power and the Commissioning Code along the Loop to each Remote Unit BVCRnnM issue 5 25 VIGIL Commu2. Call and Speak Buttons 5 Handset Speak Button 5 Overview of System Design Requirements System Layout Using Slave Control Panels 8 Cable Selection 9 Cabling Instructions 9 Installation Examples 10 16 Zone Single Circuit System 10 32 Zone Dual Circuit System 32 Zone Dual Circuit System with Slave Panel 12 28 Zone Dual Circuit System with Slave Panel on Zones 1 12 Only 13 Hardware Installation Tools Required 5 Installing and Connecting the Remote Units 6 Installing and Connecting the Control Panel s 19 Testing amp Commissioning Overview of the Commissioning Procedure 21 Tools Required 22 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD IN M M Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO Initial Cabling Checks 22 Control Panel Jumper Settings 23 Zone Address Settings JP1 2 PCI233 23 Fault Relay Operation JP2 PCI234 23 Single Master Panel System 24 Testing Loop Integrity Power Cables 24 Control Panel Commissioning Process 25 Connecting Batteries Single Master System 28 Automatic Power Checking Yellow LED on Zone 16 Flashing 28 Master amp Slave Panel s System 29 Testing Loop Integrity 29
3. BALDWIN MM C O BOXALL UNICATIONS VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual Manual name BVCRnnM Issue 5 ECR 1706 Date of issue April 2007 VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN M M Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO April 2007 Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited Wealden Industrial Estate Farningham Road Jarvis Brook Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2JR UK Telephone 44 0 1892 664422 Facsimile 44 0 1892 663146 Email mail baldwinboxall co uk Website http www baldwinboxall co uk CE This equipment has been designed and manufactured to conform to the following EC Standards EN55103 1 Environment Classification El EMC EN55103 2 Environment Classification E5 Safety EN60065 Failure to use the equipment in the manner described in the product literature will invalidate the conformity A Declaration of Conformity statement to the above standards and a list of auxiliary equipment used for compliance verification is available on request ii BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M B XA LL VIGIL CommuniCare CO N 5 UNICATION Installation amp Commissioning Manual Amendment Record 5 Proprietary Notice 5 Safety Information 6 Comments 6 Technical Description Description Technical Specification Control Panel LEDs amp Switches 3 Zone Select Button amp Status LEDs 3 System Status amp Fault LEDs 4
4. VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 2 3 CABLE SELECTION The ring circuit must be cabled in a 4 core with screen fire rated cable Soft skin type is recommended MICC can be used but identification of the individual conductors for correct phasing of conductor pairs which is essential to prevent damage to the equipment can be difficult with this type of cable The conductor cross sectional area must be chosen depending on the length of cable runs and the number of Remote Units on each circuit Please contact the Baldwin Boxall Technical Sales team on 44 0 1892 664422 for free advice and assistance with cabling design and choice of cable 2 4 CABLING INSTRUCTIONS The VIGIL CommuniCare auto commissioning feature numbers all the Remote Units and allocates zone buttons automatically When designing the cabling for a VIGIL CommuniCare installation the following important points should be noted The first Remote Unit connected to the connection Loop 1 will automatically be numbered Zone 1 This Zone will use the Top Left button on the VIGIL CommuniCare Master Control Panel Zones are then consecutively numbered from the B connection of the Master Unit up to the maximum of 16 The corresponding buttons are allocated Left to Right Top to Bottom on the Master Panel with Zone 16 being Bottom Right The first Remote Unit connected to the D connection on Loop 2 will always star
5. static Sensitive Devices when handling this equipment Notes are statements that are useful to the user in the context of a particular section of the manual e g NOTE Do not speak into the microphone until the Speak Now LED is UN illuminated COMMENTS Comments regarding the content of this manual are welcome and should be addressed to mail baldwinboxall co uk 6 BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual Technical Description DESCRIPTION VIGIL CommuniCare is a communication system designed especially for use within a building that contains Refuge Areas The system enables Fire Officers Building Management to keep in contact throughout an emergency situation with disabled people who are kept from danger in Refuge Areas until it is possible to move them to safety In the event of a fire or emergency situation staff will evacuate wheelchair bound people to designated places of safety Refuge Areas Staff then activate the Refuge Area Remote Unit which lights a Refuge Occupied indicator on the Fire Officer or Building Manager Control Panel s They use a press to talk handset to communicate with each Refuge Area on an individual basis to relay instructions or to reassure the occupants Each activated refuge system has auto listening facility to monitor activity in the Refuge Area which will operate an indicator on the control panel s As each disabled pe
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7. BOXALL MUN 5 CARERE ee a 1 Fit the VIGIL CommuniCare Control Panel to the wall using suitable fixings The panel is designed for either surface mounting using the 4 off 9mm holes shown in Figure 3 3 or it can be flush mounted using the optional bezel 2 Fit suitable glands and prepare the Circuit Cables for termination i e ensure sufficient length is available and label each conductor but do not connect the Circuit Cables to the Control Panel at this time CAUTION The VIGIL CommuniCare Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur If Power is connected across the Data pair If Power is reversed i e OV and V swapped For these reasons it is recommended to leave the Circuit Cables disconnected from the Control Panel s until the System is to be Commissioned 20 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 Testing amp Commissioning The Commissioning Procedure must be followed At first installation to enable the VIGIL CommuniCare to learn about the system configuration If a Remote Unit has been added to an existing system If a Remote Unit has been replaced in an existing system NOTE If Baldwin Boxall are contracted to perform the Commission on a new installation please contact Technical Sales to confirm the required configuration i e Remotes connected panels connected etc 4 OVERVIEW OF THE COMMI
8. CABLE LENGTHS AND RESISTANCE VALUES The maximum length cable length between the Control Panel and the First Remote Unit and between each Remote Unit must not exceed the following distances unless a Repeater Unit is used MICC lightweight 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 150m MICC heavyweight 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 200m FP200 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 200m FP Plus 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 200m The following table states nominal resistance values for the different types of cable normally encountered Table Resistance Values for Different Cable Types Cable Type per KM DCO per single link FP200 1 0mm 18 10 3 620 FP200 5mm 12 10 2 420 FP200 2 5mm 48 1 0mm 17 20 LW 2 580 HW 3 440 1 5mm 1 40 LW 1 71Q HW 2 280 2 5mm LW 1 020 1 360 BVCRnnM issue 5 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 52 BALDWIN BOXALL COMMUNICATIONS A 2 HOW TO CALCULATE CABLE LENGTH To calculate the approximate length of a single cable run between two Remote Units use the following procedure 1 Disconnect both ends of the relevant cable from the Remote Units Using a DVM select the Resistance range Connect both probes together and note the resistance reading shown 3 Temporarily link two of the conductors together at one end of the c
9. Disabled BVCRnnM issue 5 33 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD I N Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO 4 8 ZONE INSERT LABELS A Template is provided for labelling the Control Panel buttons The template gives a choice of pre printed numbers or blank spaces for installation specific labelling The Zone Insert Template is also available to download as a Word file from ww w baldwinboxall co uk The template should be cut into strips for insertion behind the Control Panel button overlay Slide the strips cut from the Zone Insert template under the membrane at the positions shown in the picture They can be inserted from either side Figure 4 5 Zone Label Insert positions 34 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare CA NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 Fault Finding 5 FAULT FINDING REMOTE UNITS DURING COMMISSIONING OVERVIEW The most common problems experienced while Commissioning a VIGIL CommuniCare system are Remote Unit s that do not respond correctly to the Commissioning Process Fault Finding should be completed in the order shown below to reduce the time taken to diagnose and repair faults and minimise the chance of damaging the Remote Units due to cable errors 1 Perform a Continuity Check Check Remote Unit Terminations Test the Loop Integrity Power Cables Test the Loop Integrity Data Cables amp Diagnose fault location s ON C1 A WU N If
10. OV cable is the only cable that should have continuity around the loop 5 2 2 Check Terminations on Remote Units The maj ority of problems encountered during commissioning are due to poor loose or incorrect terminations on Remote Units BVCRnnM issue 5 39 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM 5 2 3 Test the Loop Integrity Power Cables CAUTION Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Ring Circuits 1 At the Master Panel connect one end of the first ring circuit to the terminations refer to Figure 2 2 on page 10 Ensure the unconnected cables on the other end of the ring are suitably positioned to prevent short circuits NOTE If the connections are also made during commissioning the panel will automatically route data and power around the ring This makes diagnosis of any cable faults much more difficult 2 Connect the Mains Power but do not connect the batteries 3 Press the FAULT ACCEPT button to accept the faults and silence the buzzer 4 Using a voltmeter check the voltage across the V and OV terminals on the B circuit is approximately 30V DC Wait for 10 seconds and then check the return voltage on the and OV cables A circuit is higher than 22V DC VERA NOTE The actual return voltage depends on the number of Remote Units and the cable length of the loop CAUTION If t
11. Power Checking routine to finish as described in section 4 5 4 On the Master Panel the Green System OK LED should now illuminate 9 Lift the handset press amp release the ALL button and then replace the handset NOTE The Control Panels will not operate on Batteries until the Mains DN Power has been applied BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 7 FUNCTIONAL TESTING REMOTE UNITS 4 7 1 Introduction The Remote Units can only be tested after the Control Panel has successfully completed the Commissioning Process On the Remote Unit ensure the System LED is flashing Figure 4 4 Rear View of BVCREFU Remote Unit D n IE DET dy ga COMTALTR BALDWIN BOXA 1 TORCE seus a coim Cable Termination Block under removable bracket Removable Bracket securing screw Jumper for controlling external equipment NO or NC Vox sens Voice Activated and Call on 2nd Press options m qu gt Speaker volume control 4 7 2 Remote Unit Functional Test 1 Rotate the key to the vertical position and then press the PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED button The OCCUPIED LED on the Remote Unit will illuminate The associated red LED on the Control Panel s will also light 31 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual
12. Power to the Master Panel and press RESET Ensure the Yellow Power Checking LED on the Master Panel as described in section 4 5 4 extinguishes before the 50 second time out If the LED does not extinguish then the Cabling and Terminations between the last Remote Unit and the Slave Panel should be examined 29 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM 30 N BOXALL M NICATIONS U 4 6 3 Connecting Batteries Master amp Slave Panels Connecting the batteries to the Control Panels should only be performed after the wiring checks in Section 4 6 1 and Section 4 6 2 have been completed successfully NOTE If this procedure is not followed the Control Panel s may display UN a Charger Fault 1 Disconnect the Mains Power from the Master Panel and all Slave Panel s 2 Connect the Batteries to each Slave Panel NOTE THE BATTERIES MUST BE CONNECTED BEFORE UN THE MAINS POWER 3 Re connect the Mains Power to each Slave Panel 4 Press the RESET button to remove the PROCESSOR RESTART fault LED on each Slave Panel On the Slave Panels the Green System OK LEDs should now illuminate 5 Connect the Batteries to the Master Panel NOTE THE BATTERIES MUST BE CONNECTED BEFORE UN THE MAINS POWER 6 Re connect the Mains Power to the Master Panel 7 Press the RESET button to remove the PROCESSOR RESTART fault LED on the Master Panel 8 Wait for the
13. Remote Unit if the Loop is intact If the Loop is damaged or incomplete the Power Checking will stop after 50 seconds and allow the system to be used 28 BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 6 MASTER amp SLAVE PANEL S SYSTEM 4 6 Testing Loop Integrity CAUTION Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Loop Circuits ls If possible the Slave Panel s should be linked out of the Loop connect the ends of the loop cables together i e Cable A to Cable B V Cable A OV to Cable B OV etc and not connecting them to the Slave Panel This creates a continuous copper loop but should be done in such a way that no cable run exceeds the maximum distance described in section 2 1 on page 7 The Integrity of each Loop should then be checked by following the instructions in section 4 3 Initial Cabling Checks on page 22 and section 4 5 1 Testing Loop Integrity Power Cables on page 24 4 6 2 Commissioning Master amp Slave Panels 1 Each Loop should be Commissioned by following the instructions in section 4 5 2 Control Panel Commissioning Process on page 25 Once the Loop s have been successfully checked remove the Mains from the Master Panel Connect the Loop s to the Slave Panel s Apply Mains Power to the Slave Panel s and press RESET Apply Mains
14. and the Charger will be turned off 2 If batteries are detected the charger will attempt to charge them to a nominal 27 6VDC and then stop charging 3 The battery voltage is then monitored to assess the condition of the batteries 4 The charging process repeats every 6 hours If the charging voltage needs to be checked pressing the RESET button will force the charger to start charging again NOTE If the batteries are in a fully charged state the Charger will only operate for a few seconds after pressing the RESET button 46 BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M B O XA LL VIGIL CommuniCare CO NIC 5 UNICATION Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 4 2 Battery Condition Monitoring The Battery Charger in the VIGIL CommuniCare system not only charges the batteries but also monitors the condition of them to detect battery de gradation If the charger runs continuously for more than 24 hours i e batteries have not reached 27 6 V DC within 24 hours then the Charger Fault LED will be illuminated NOTE Serviceable batteries should reach 27 6V DC within 24 hours If the battery voltage falls to 24 0V DC within 6 minutes of the charger finishing i e battery voltage drops from 27 6V DC to 24 0V DC then the Charger Fault LED will be illuminated NOTE Serviceable batteries should hold charge for longer than 6 minutes The Battery High LED illuminates at 28VDC The Battery Low
15. install the VIGIL CommuniCare equipment the following tools will be required Tools for fixing the control panel on or flush with a vertical surface A small flat bladed terminal screwdriver A large Posi drive screwdriver for removing replacing internal screws A pair of wire cutters strippers appropriate for the type of cable used Ferules and ferruling tool for dressing the ends of cables if stranded conductors are used Digital Multimeter for voltage and continuity tests VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN BOXALL Installation amp Commissioning Manual COMMUNICATIONS 3 2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE REMOTE UNITS CAUTION The VIGIL CommuniCare Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur If Power is connected across the Data pair If Power is reversed i e OV and V swapped To prevent damage to the Remote Units ensure the Control Panels s are not connected to the Circuit Cabling Figure 3 1 Rear View of BVCREFU Remote Unit l l BALDWIN BOXA 1 CE BVCREFU Cable Termination Block under removable bracket Removable Bracket securing screw Jumper for controlling external equipment NO or NC Vox sens Voice Activated and Call on 2nd Press options Speaker volume control gt 1 If possible before connecting the Remote Units check the Circuit Cabling for Short Circuits Open Circuits shorts to Ground and Correct Pha
16. switch will enable a Call See tables below and on next page 32 BVCRnnM issue 5 4 7 3 2 4 7 3 3 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual Table 4 1 Remote Unit DIL Switch settings Enabled Max Sens 4 OFF Enabled Min Sens 1 FF Disabled Sens 3 Disabled Sens 2 Default settings Min Sens 1 and Call On Second Push Enabled Audio Self Test Option Each Remote Unit can be configured to automatically emit a brief test beep to check its audio circuits at regular intervals The audio test is enabled or disabled by briefly occupying the remote unit then resetting it e g push the PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED button and then turn the Keyswitch to RESET When the test is enabled an ascending series of notes will be heard when disabled the series of notes is descending Direct Call If the above process is repeated then the Remote Unit is configured to call the control panel when the PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED button is pushed for the first time When this feature is enabled two high pitch beeps will be heard and when disabled two low pitch beeps will be heard Table 4 2 Enable Audio Test and Direct Call options Sequence of button presses Audio Single Test Push PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED then RESET Enabled Disabled Beep Beep PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED then RESET Enabled Enabled PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED then RESET Disabled Enabled Boop Boop PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED then RESET Disabled
17. to the Remote Units due to incorrect wiring DO NOT connect any cables to the Control Panel until the 0V Continuity Check has been successfully completed 4 Ensure there is a reading of 15002 between the CAN and CAN L cables on each loop This check ensures the CAN bus cables are connected to the nearest Remote Unit but does not determine if the cables are swapped NOTE For further information on diagnosing faults refer to Fault IN Finding on page 35 22 BVCRnnM issue 5 OXALL VIGIL CommuniCare CA NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 4 CONTROL PANEL JUMPER SETTINGS Figure 4 1 Expanded View of Jumper Locations P1 P2 and JP3 PCI334 on 1233 There are four jumpers with the Control that are system specific 4 4 1 Zone Address Settings JP JP2 PCI233 These jumpers set the Base Address of the first Zone Switch The hardware can potentially communicate with up to 64 Remote Units with four switch panels controlling up to 16 zones each JP1 JP2 and JP3 settings determine if the first switch on the relevant panel is Zone 1 Zone 17 Zone 33 or Zone 49 The Default settings for these switches is Zones 1 16 as shown on the PCB silk screen legend 4 4 2 Fault Relay Operation JP2 PC1234 Set the jumper to determine the required Fault Relay state The Fault Relay can be set for contact closure on fault NO or contact opening on fault NC BVCRnnM issue 5 23 VI
18. BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M BVCRnnM issue 5 BOX LL N 5 U I CATION After Commissioning a 32 Zone system one loop has no audio Operation and Maintenance Instructions VIGIL CommuniCare Operation and Maintenance Manual Addendum Maximum Cable Lengths and Resistance values How to Calculate Cable Length VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 49 5 52 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual BVCRnnM issue 5 XA LL VIGIL CommuniCare C Installation amp Commissioning Manual AMENDMENT RECORD Page Number s Nature of Amendment Date of Affected Number Amendment 1679 Improved illustrations Jan 2006 A 1687 Change of filename Feb 2006 5 1 1706 Clarified Commissioning Process May 2006 CA 1775 Reduced charger fault Voltage to 24 0V April 2007 PROPRIETARY NOTICE data and information contained within this manual is of a proprietary nature with the exclusive title to the same held by Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited The possession of this manual and the use of the information is therefore restricted only to those persons duly authorised by Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited Do not reproduce transcribe store in a retrieval system or translate into any language any part of this manual without the prior permission of Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited In the interest of continual product development Baldwin Boxal
19. COM N BOXALL MUN 5 U ICATION 2 Wait four seconds then make a noise or press the PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED button again The Remote Unit will ring and a buzzer will sound at the Control Panel s Check that when the handset is lifted communication can be established 3 Set the VOLUME on the Remote Unit The volume control item E in Figure 4 4 sets the level of Control Panel speech reproduced at the Remote Unit and should be adjusted to allow speech to be clearly understood 4 Set VOX sensitivity on the Remote Unit The VOX sensitivity item D in Figure 4 4 controls how loud a sound needs to be for the Remote Unit to detect it This control should be adjusted so that the Remote Unit responds to Loud speech but is insensitive to the normal background noise in the refuge e g it should not be activated by Air Conditioning or other background noise 5 De occupy the unit by turning the key to the RESET position then back to vertical 6 If required refer to Section 4 7 3 to configure the Special Features of the Remote Unit 4 7 3 Configure Special Functions of Remote Unit 4 7 3 Voice Activated and Call On Second Press The Call function operates in two modes selected by the internal switches SW1 and SW2 Mode Voice activated Vox The Call is activated by noise sensitivity settings are shown in Table 4 1 Mode 2 Call on second push After the room is occupied a second push on the PRESS WHEN OCCUPIED
20. Commissioning Master amp Slave Panels 29 Connecting Batteries Master amp Slave Panels 30 Functional Testing Remote Units 3l Introduction 3l Remote Unit Functional Test 3l Configure Special Functions of Remote Unit 32 Zone Insert Labels 34 Fault Finding Fault Finding Remote Units during Commissioning Overview 35 Description of OV Continuity Check 36 Check Terminations on Remote Units 36 Description of Loop Integrity Check Power Cables 37 Testing Loop Integrity Data Cables amp Diagnosing Fault Location 38 Fault Finding Procedures for Remote Units 39 Perform a OV Continuity Check 39 Check Terminations on Remote Units 39 Test the Loop Integrity Power Cables 40 Diagnosing the Location of Fault s 41 Remote Units not found when Cabling appears Correct 44 Fault Finding Normal Operation 45 Remote Unit Fault Indication 45 System Fault LEDs 45 Fault Finding Battery Charger 46 Battery Charger Normal Operation 46 Battery Condition Monitoring 47 Fault Finding General 47
21. Commissioning Manual CO BOXALL UNICATIONS 2 5 3 32 Zone Dual Circuit System with Slave Panel In this example both the Master and Slave panels can communicate with all 32 Remote Units as the Slave is connected to both Loop 1 and Loop 2 Figure 2 4 32 Zone Dual Circuit System with Slave Panel pum E mam i e i Cd 12 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN BOXALL COMMUNICATIONS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 2 5 4 28 Zone Dual Circuit System with Slave Panel on Zones 1 12 Only In this example the Slave Panel can only communicate with Zones 1 12 as it only connected to Loop 1 Figure 2 5 21 ig tig HA L9 9 Ux 4 4 ci z fe ci 24 NOTE Even though Loop 1 consists of only 12 Zones Loop 2 will always UN start at Zone 17 There will be 4 unused buttons on the Master Console BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 14 BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 B X LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 3 Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to terminate the cabling and connect the BVCREFU Remote Units and how to mount the VIGIL CommuniCare Master amp Slave Panels It is assumed that the cable runs have already been installed according to the System Designer s specification 3 1 TOOLS REQUIRED To
22. GIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM 4 5 SINGLE MASTER PANEL SYSTEM 4 5 1 Testing Loop Integrity Power Cables CAUTION Before applying power to a loop ensure the OV Continuity Check described in Section 4 3 has been successfully completed Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Loop Cables It is recommended to test each ring of the system individually so initially ensure all circuits are disconnected from the Panel 1 At the Master Panel connect one end of the first loop circuit to the terminations refer to Figure 2 2 on page 10 Ensure the unconnected cables on the other end of the loop are suitably positioned to prevent short circuits NOTE If the connections are also made during commissioning the DN panel will automatically route data and power around the ring This makes diagnosis of any cable faults much more difficult 2 Connect the Mains Power but do not connect the batteries 3 Press the FAULT ACCEPT button to accept the faults and silence the buzzer 4 Using a voltmeter check the voltage across the V and OV terminals on the B circuit is approximately 30V DC Wait for 10 seconds and then check the return voltage on the and OV cables A circuit is higher than 22V DC NOTE The actual return voltage depends on the number of Remote Units DN and the cable length of the loop
23. LED illuminates at 20VDC If the Battery HIGH and Battery LOW LEDs are both illuminated then the Batteries are disconnected NOTE If Batteries are reconnected while Mains is still connected and their voltage is less than 20V DC the charger will not restart Battery disconnect occurs at 20VDC if running on batteries 5 5 FAULT FINDING GENERAL 5 5 1 After Commissioning a 32 Zone system one loop has no audio If using a 32 zone VIGIL CommuniCare system and only 16 of the zones have audio check the jumpers 1 2 and 3 as described in Section 4 5 2 on page page 25 It is likely that one set of jumpers is set incorrectly BVCRnnM issue 5 47 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 48 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 6 Operation and Maintenance Instructions 6 1 VIGIL COMMUNICARE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Please refer to the VIGIL CommuniCare Operation and Maintenance Manual The Operation and Maintenance Manual contains Operating Instructions for the Control Panels and Remote Units The manual also includes the recommended Maintenance Procedures required to maintain the system in accordance with BS 5839 9 2003 BVCRnnM issue 5 49 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 50 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual A Addendum A MAXIMUM
24. Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Ring Circuits 26 8 Reconnect the Mains Power and initiate the commissioning process again SPEAK and RESET buttons BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 9 10 11 12 13 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual As the loop is now continuous when all the red LEDs are lit by connected Remote Units the Master Panel should receive the special code on the A terminals and the flashing LEDs on button 16 should extinguish If the LEDs do not extinguish then there is wiring fault between the last remote and the A terminals The wiring checks for the ring are complete when the flashing LEDs on button 16 extinguish The Master Panel will return to normal operating conditions and will start to monitor the Remote Units NOTE The Red LEDs in the Zone Switches will slowly extinguish as the DN monitoring process checks each Remote Unit It may take a few seconds for all the Red LEDs to extinguish When all the red LEDs on the Control Panel have extinguished lift the handset and press amp release the ALL button and then replace the handset If applicable repeat the Commissioning Process step 4 to step 11 for the remaining loop noting that the loop should be connected to the D terminals first and returning on the terminals The wiring checks for the loops are completed when the fla
25. SSIONING PROCEDURE A brief description of the Commissioning Procedure is as follows Check basic Loop Integrity using a multimeter Configure jumpers on each Master amp Slave panel Run the Commissioning Process on the Master Panel to check the wiring of each Loop and identify Remote Units Connect Batteries amp Mains Power Check operation of each Remote Unit BVCRnnM issue 5 21 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD Installation amp Commissioning Manual 4 2 TOOLS REQUIRED To commission the VIGIL CommuniCare equipment the following tools will be required A small flat bladed terminal screwdriver e A large Posi drive screwdriver for removing replacing internal screws Digital Multimeter for voltage and continuity tests 4 3 INITIAL CABLING CHECKS Before connecting any circuit cables to the Control Panel s the following initial cable checks should be performed 1 Ensure all Remote Units are connected to the circuit s to be checked 2 Ensure that there are no shorts to earth on any of the cables 3 Ensure the OV cable has continuity between the two ends of each circuit The OV cable is the only conductor that should have continuity around the circuit NOTE If a Slave Control Panel is fitted the circuit then to enable DN continuity the two OV cables entering the Slave Panel will have to be temporarily linked together CAUTION The OV Continuity Check is important to prevent damage
26. able Measure the resistance of the of the two conductors and note the reading Remove the temporary link Subtract the resistance of the meter noted in step 2 from the resistance of the conductors noted in step 3 Divide the result by 2 to give the resistance of a single conductor Identify the type of cable in use and refer to Table A 1 to find the maximum resistance for a single cable run of the stated cable type Note the value given Compare the calculated resistance gained in step 5 with the stated maximum If the calculated value is less than the stated maximum then the cable run is likely to be OK and less than the maximum distance allowed If the calculated value is close to or higher than the stated maximum then it is likely that the cable run is too long and a Repeater Unit will be required NOTE Cable manufacturers state a maximum value for resistance DN In reality the actual resistance of d length of cable may be less As a result calculating cable length using resistance will give the SHORTEST distance If the calculated result is close to the maximum stated value then it is likely the cable run is longer than permitted BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 53 BALDWIN BOXALL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Wealden Industrial Estate Farningham Road Jarvis Brook Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2 R UK Tel 44 0
27. an be used to locate faulty connections or wiring Only the CAN and CAN L terminations need to be checked since the other connections have been checked previously Refer to Section 5 2 4 for details 38 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 2 FAULT FINDING PROCEDURES FOR REMOTE UNITS If during Commissioning an Open Ended loop i e only connected at the B or D termination on the Control Panel the Remote Units are not all detected then the following procedures can help to identity and locate the fault s CAUTION The VIGIL CommuniCare Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur If Power is connected across the Data pair If Power is reversed i e OV and V swapped 5 2 1 Perform a OV Continuity Check With the mains and one end of the Loop disconnected at the Control Panel ensure the OV cable has continuity around the loop between the A and ends of the circuit NOTE If a Slave Control Panel is fitted in the circuit then to enable continuity the two OV cables entering the Slave Panel will have to be temporarily linked together If the OV cable does not have continuity around the loop then this should be investigated and resolved before attempting to Commission the system again It may be necessary to check the continuity of the loop point to point to locate the fault NOTE The
28. ce between units not to exceed 200m FP200 5 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 200m FP Plus 5 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 200m N NOTE Each ring circuit can have a maximum of 16 Remote Units VIGIL CommuniCare BALD IN MM Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO Figure 2 1 Schematic showing Maximum cable lengths 200m MAX 200m depending on depending on cable type cable type BVC BVC VIGIL CommuniCare Master Control 200m MAX Panel depending on cable type 200m MAX depending on cable type Where a greater cable length is required a repeater unit can be installed to extend the cabling a further 200m Using a repeater unit does not affect the number of modules that can be fitted on each loop 2 2 USING SLAVE CONTROL PANELS If required Slave Control Panels can be added to enable the system to be monitored from multiple locations However there are three restrictions on the use and connection of Slave panels Only One Slave panel can be connected to each loop The Slave will only be able to monitor and communicate with Remote Units on the loop s that it is connected to The Slave will only report faults on the loop s that it is connected to For further information on Slave Control Panels refer to Installation Examples on page 10 of this manual 8 BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5
29. een in this example Remote Units 3 amp 4 and between 7 amp 8 should be checked 5 2 5 Remote Units not found when Cabling 44 appears Correct If the LEDs on the panel light erratically or the Commissioning Process repeatedly fails when all cabling appears to be correct then perform the following procedure Press and release the RESET button on the panel NOTE After pressing the RESET button the System will not operate until the Yellow LED in button 16 stops flashing This is an automatic Power Checking facility described in Section 4 5 4 on page 26 Lift the Handset and press the ALL button for one second Replace the Handset and then initiate the Commissioning Process again press and hold SPEAK and then press RESET button but press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds before releasing it This procedure removes power from the Remote Units and deletes any false data that may be stored in them BVCRnnM issue 5 BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 3 FAULT FINDING NORMAL OPERATION The VIGIL CommuniCare front panel provides LEDs to show the current status of the unit The following sections provide basic Fault Finding information should these LEDs show a fault condition 5 3 1 Remote Unit Fault Indication Figure 5 8 Zone Fault LED Zone Fault Indicator If the yellow LED by a Zone switch on the Control Panel button is f
30. f the cable from the control panel 3 Connect the A or end of the cable to the B or D termination on the control panel 4 Run the Commissioning Process again to locate the failure point nearest to the A or C end of the cable The following Examples shown in Figure 5 4 Figure 5 7 illustrate the progress of the Commissioning Code along the loop In the First examples Figure 5 4 amp Figure 5 5 a single Remote Unit has failed so limiting the progress of the code to that location In the Second set of examples Figure 5 6 amp Figure 5 7 there are two separate faults that prevent a series of Remote Units from operating In both examples by reversing the loop and connecting the A cable to the B termination the location of the fault s can be more easily determined BVCRnnM issue 5 41 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 2 4 1 42 BALDWIN BOXALL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration of a Single Remote Unit not Responding On Cable B if Remote Unit 5 is not working the Commissioning Code will reach Zone 4 Remotes 4 and then fail gt LOOP 1 A amp B On Cable A if Remote Unit 5 is not working the Commissioning Code will reach Zones 2 and 3 Remotes 8 7 and 6 and then fail LOOP 1 A amp B ui a 87 sla laca Code Progress Examining the SYSTEM OK indicator on the Remote Unit in q
31. he reading on the return cables is less than 22V DC then power is not being fed along the loop Investigate the circuit wiring before proceeding 5 To locate a power fault walk around the loop and check the SYSTEM indicators on the Remote Units The first unit that does not have a FLASHING SYSTEM OK indicator has not received power 6 Check the terminations on that Remote Unit to ensure the V connection is made correctly and is secure 7 Measure the voltage on the V OUTPUT of the PREVIOUS Remote Unit on the loop 40 BVCRnnM issue 5 LL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual Ifthe output voltage is less than 22V DC then check that length of V cable for short circuits shorts to earth etc If the output voltage is greater than 22V DC then there is an open circuit fault in the V cable between the two Remote Units 5 2 4 Diagnosing the Location of Fault s If the OV and Power Continuity checks are both OK then the next step is to reverse the loop and connect the cables to the termination point This will indicate how far down the loop the fault s are located 1 Run the Commissioning Process to locate the failure point nearest to the or D end of the cable CAUTION Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Ring Circuits 2 Disconnect the B or D end o
32. l Communications Limited reserves the right to make changes to product specification without notice or liability Use of Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited products as critical components in life support systems is not authorised except with express written approval from Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited BVCRnnM issue 5 5 VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN M M Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel who install maintain or repair this equipment must read the safety information below before starting work Voltages in excess of 30 Volts RMS or 50 Volts DC are considered Hazardous and in certain circumstances can be lethal If Functional Testing Maintenance or Repair is to be completed with the Mains Power and or battery backup connected then this should only be undertaken by personnel who are fully aware of the danger involved and who have taken adequate precautions and training This Manual contains Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings describe potential threats to health or life e g WARNING Before attempting to remove this component ensure the Mains Power Supply and Battery Backup have been disconnected Cautions describe potential threats to the equipment e g CAUTION Notice must be taken of all cautions If a Caution is ignored the equipment may be damaged CAUTION ELECTRO STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES Observe the relevant precautions for the protection of Electro
33. lashing then there is a fault with that Remote Unit or the cabling to it With a cabling fault is it is normal for two adjacent Remote Units to indicate a fault as they are each connected to one end of the same cable 5 3 2 System Fault LEDs Refer to System Status amp Fault LEDs on page 4 for further information if a System Fault LED is lit BVCRnnM issue 5 45 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM N BOXALL MUN 5 U ICATION 5 4 FAULT FINDING BATTERY CHARGER NOTE ensure correct operation of the VIGIL CommuniCare System the BATTERIES must always be connected first BEFORE the MAINS 1s applied The Charger may display fault LEDs and not charge the batteries correctly if these power connections are made in the wrong order The battery charger used in the VIGIL CommuniCare system is not a Float Charger It is a Cyclic Constant Current charger that not only charges the batteries but also constantly monitors the condition of the batteries The Battery Charger and Monitoring Conditions are described in the following sections 5 4 1 Battery Charger Normal Operation The Battery Charger initialises when Mains Power is applied or after the RESET button is pressed and operates as follows 1 The charger will check to see if batteries are connected If batteries are not found both the Battery HIGH and Battery LOW Fault LEDs will be illuminated
34. majority of problems encountered during commissioning are due to loose poor or incorrect terminations on Remote Units that impair the integrity of the ring 5 For controlling external equipment e g over door indicators set the jumper item C in Figure 3 1 to either NO or NC as required 6 Refit the retaining bracket over the blue termination block and replace the screw 7 Connect the green and yellow safety earth lead to the earth terminal in the back box 8 Fit the Remote Unit to the back box using four screws 9 Insert one of the keys into the keyswitch and set it clockwise to the RESET position This ensures the Remote Unit cannot be occupied during the Commissioning process 18 BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M GO U I CATION 3 3 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CONTROL PANEL S Figure 3 3 Control Panel Box Hole Centres amp Rear Knockout Positions n E g g f 9 g g E 00 rl OOO Wie 1900 290 0 Figure 3 4 Control Panel Box Top Knockout Positions e e e e e 5 SL 00 OOO 1900 NOTE The weight ofa Control Unit with batteries is 20KG IN Ensure the wall or mounting point is of sufficient strength to support the weight of the unit BVCRnnM issue 5 BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare N 5 Installation amp Commissioning Manual VIGIL CommuniCare BALD Installation amp Commissioning Manual N
35. niCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual BALD N BOXALL M N 5 U ICATION 4 If the total number of illuminated LEDs is the same as the number of Remote Units on the ring then there are no wiring faults except possibly between the last Unit and the Control panel If this is the case then proceed to step 7 5 If fewer LEDs light than the number of Units on the ring repeat the Commissioning process from step 2 NOTE It is not necessary to remove power to restart the Commissioining UN Process 6 If the point at which the red LEDs stop is the same go to the last red Unit or walk the ring from the B connection looking at each Remote Unit SYSTEM OK indicator The Remote Unit System OK indicator will display the current status of the unit SYSTEM OK Indicator is ON Commissioning Code has been received SYSTEM OK Indicator is The unit has power but has not FLASHING received Commissioning Code SYSTEM OK Indicator is NOT LIT The first unit that failed to return a Red indication should display one of the above conditions which will indicate which cable s are at fault NOTE For further information on diagnosing faults refer to Fault IN Finding on page 35 7 When the total number of illuminated LEDs is the same as the number of Remote Units on the ring disconnect the Mains Power and connect the other end of the ring to the A terminals on the Control Panel CAUTION Ensure Mains
36. ons Power supply 12 40V DC Dimensions W x H x D 34mm x 134mm x 64mm Bezel dimensions 1 54mm x 154mm lOmm radius Bezel cut out dimensions 3mm x 136mm 10mm radius 20mm and 25mm diameter in sides of back box Temperature Range 10 to 40 storage and operating Humidity Range 9576 Non Condensing 2 BVCRnnM issue 5 BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare N NS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 1 3 CONTROL PANEL LEDS amp SWITCHES Figure 1 1 Control Panel Main Regions Remote Zone Select Buttons amp Status Indicators _ 3 pi LE System Status amp All Call and Speak Handset Fault Indicators Buttons Speak Button 1 3 1 Zone Select Button amp Status LEDs Figure 1 2 Zone Select Button amp Status LEDs Space for Zone Ident Label Refuge Area Occupied LED RED Fault detected on Remote Unit YELLOW Press button to select relevant Zone BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD I Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM 1 3 2 System Status amp Fault LEDs Figure 1 3 System Status amp Fault LEDs Manson OMM D e BATTERY HIGH EATERY LOW x Mains supply Connected and Healthy Battery High Battery Voltage too High Overcharged 3 Yellow Battery Voltage too Low Faulty battery Charger Fault Will illuminate if the batteries are unable to hold their charge or if they are not fully cha
37. required the approximate cable lengths between Remote Units can be checked using the procedure on page 51 The following sub sections contain a brief description of each of the steps to explain why the check is made and the benefits of fault finding in the order shown BVCRnnM issue 5 35 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD IN MM Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO 5 1 1 Description of OV Continuity Check Figure 5 1 Illustration of OV Continuity Check jg _ Teti T nine 03 V V Dasim CANH IE 4 E Fri This should be the first check that is made No Power is required so there is no risk of damaging Remote Units t ensures a continuous copper link along the length of the loop After successfully completing the check Power can be safely applied to the loop Checking the cable ensures that power cables are not transposed to V and vice versa and also that the cable is not connected to CAN H or CAN L Successfully completing this test reduces the scope of further wiring faults from 4 wires to 3 wires Refer to Section 5 2 1 for details 5 1 2 Check Terminations on Remote Units The majority of faults are due to loose poor or incorrect terminations on Remote Units 36 BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare CO N C 5 UNICATION Installation amp Commissioning Man
38. rged after 24 Hours charging Reset ail must be Here to clear a ee fault LE Common Fault Will flash and a buzzer will sound when a Fault is detected until Fault Accept 12 is pressed After a fault is accepted the buzzer is silenced and the LEDs remain illuminated until the fault is cleared Yellow Processor Restart Will illuminate if the Reset Switch 9 needs to be Reset Button Hidden Switch with no that enables the Yellow Handset Fault Will illuminate if a fault is detected with the Control System OK OK Illuminates when no lIluminates when no faults are detected are detected 12 E Test en ee Test Press to check all front panel LEDs and Fault Accept Button buzzer operation Fault Accept Press to accept a fault and silence the fault buzzer NOTE If both the Battery High and Battery Low fault LEDs are IN lit then the batteries are not connected 4 BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN M M BOX LL VIGIL CommuniCare CO N 5 UNICATION Installation amp Commissioning Manual 1 3 3 All Call and Speak Buttons 1 4 All Call and Buttons Will illuminate to show the All button 2 has been pressed 2 Press to Press to speak to All Occupied Remote Units to All Occupied Remote Units Indicates speech level si a Will illuminate to show either the Speak button on the panel 5 or the Speak button on the Hand
39. rson is moved to safety the system can be reset via a key operated switch on the Refuge Area Remote Unit The system has two main components the Main Control Panel and the Refuge Area Remote Units VIGIL CommuniCare BALD 1 Installation amp Commissioning Manual COM N BOXALL MUN 5 U ICATION The Main Control Panel is available in three options 8 16 and 32 way and is normally wall mounted within a permanently manned main Control Room Slave Control Panels can be added to the system for control of local zones of Refuge Area Remote Units and repeater units are available to extend the cabling distance between the Refuge Area Remote Units 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Control Unit handset Full duplex with Refuge Handset option Power supply 230V AC autoswitching battery backed with built in batteries amp charger Power Power consumption VA Power consumption VA IOVA IVA per remote connected Dimensions W x H x D 410mm x 290mm x 200mm 8 32 Way Bezel dimensions 46l mm x 340mm Bezel cut out dimensions 420mm x 300mm 20mm diameter in top and top rear Weight including batteries 20kg 32 way unit Temperature Range 10 to 30 C storage and operating Humidity Range 95 Non Condensing Remote signalling of occupancy Volts free contact for above door lamps etc Front Panel Controls Occupied call and reset switch Internal Controls Speaker Volume VOX sensitivity amp Call Opti
40. set has been pressed Press to speak to the Selected Occupied Remote Unit NOTE The Speech Level Indicator 3 is permanently live even when IN the Handset is not picked up or in use This is due to continuous monitoring of the microphone capsule 1 3 4 Handset Speak Button Figure 1 5 Handset Speak Button Handset Speak Button This button operates the Speak function to enable communication to the selected Remote Unit This is the same as the Speak button on the control panel BVCRnnM issue 5 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual BVCRnnM issue 5 BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual Overview of System Design Requirements This section assists the system designer to define the system layout the type and conductor size of the cabling and the interconnections between equipment SYSTEM LAYOUT VIGIL CommuniCare utilises a 4 wire plus screen ring circuit to allow continued operation in the event of a cable break Each ring circuit can have a maximum of 16 Remote Units Cables are sized according to the number of Remote Units and the distance between them The maximum length of cable between each Remote Unit and between the Control Panel and the first and last Remote Unit on each circuit must be as follows MICC lightweight 4 core Distance between units not to exceed 150m MICC heavyweight 4 core Distan
41. shing LEDs on each button 16 have extinguished 27 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD N BOXALL M NICATIONS Installation amp Commissioning Manual COMMU 4 5 3 Connecting Batteries Single Master System Connecting the batteries to the Master Panel should only be performed after the wiring checks in Section 4 5 1 have been completed successfully NOTE If this procedure is not followed the Control Panel may display DN Charger Fault 1 Disconnect the Mains Power from the Master Panel 2 Connect the Batteries to the Master Panel NOTE THE BATTERIES MUST BE CONNECTED BEFORE UN THE MAINS POWER 3 Re connect the Mains Power to the Master Panel 4 Press the RESET button to remove the PROCESSOR RESTART fault LED 5 Wait for the Power Checking routine to finish as described in section 4 5 4 6 Lift the handset press amp release the ALL button and then replace the handset The Green System OK LED should now illuminate NOTE The Control Panel will not operate on Batteries until the Mains IN Power has been applied 4 5 4 Automatic Power Checking Yellow LED on Zone 16 Flashing After pressing and releasing the RESET button on the Master Panel the Yellow LEDs on Zone 16 buttons will begin to flash This is due to a Power Checking routine that ensures all Remote Units are powered before allowing the system to be used The delay before the System is active is approximately 0 5 seconds per
42. sing of all conductors BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare COMMUNICATIONS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 2 If not already fitted mount the supplied back box at each Remote Unit location Figure 3 2 Back Box Mounting Holes Dimensions and Gland Positions 41 0 oo E i fi p 2 8 o o T m 113 0 33 0 0 0 23 0 D 66 5 66 5 A e 133 0 33 0 3 8 amp Ta A 20mm FTA B 30mm 304 B 8 al T Je WP 41 0 3 At the rear of the Remote Unit remove the screw item B in Figure 3 1 to release the bracket retaining the blue termination block 4 Terminate all cables at the termination block according to the system designer s specifications and the diagram on the Remote Unit rear panel CAUTION The VIGIL CommuniCare Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur If Power is connected accros the Data pair If Power is reversed i e OV and V swapped BVCRnnM issue 5 17 VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN M M BOXALL Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO NICA S U TION NOTE It is important to ensure each connection to the termination block is made correctly the screw terminals are tightened sufficiently and the blue connector block is pushed fully into the housing The
43. t at number 17 regardless of the number of Remote Units on Zone 1 If it is required that certain Zones are adjacent to each other on the Master Panel then the relevant Remote Units must be cabled consecutively on the loop VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 2 5 INSTALLATION EXAMPLES 2 5 1 16 Zone Single Circuit System The following illustration shows the recommended terminations for a 16 zone Single Circuit system Figure 2 2 l6 Zone Single Circuit System 9000000000906 BVCREFU N REMOTE UNIT 16 BVCREF REMOTE UNIT 1 N fa casi PLNI j Tu CCAR non NEC E i 2 cemucchomm BVCREFU _ BVCREFU REMOTE UNIT BVCREFU Ul REMOTE UNIT 15 REMOTE UNIT 2 14 NOTE lt is recommended to connect each Remote Unit IN from the preceeding unit on A and OUT to the next unit Although this is not required for the system to operate correctly applying this convention aids fault finding if wiring faults are encountered during commissioning BVCRnnM issue 5 BALDWIN BOXALL VIGIL CommuniCare UNICATIONS Installation amp Commissioning Manual 2 5 2 32 Zone Dual Circuit System Figure 2 3 32 Zone Dual Circuit System d BVCRnnM issue 5 Il VIGIL CommuniCare BALDWIN M M Installation amp
44. ual 5 1 3 Description of Loop Integrity Check Power Cables Figure 5 2 Illustration of Testing the Power Cable Integrity 2559 CAN H 50956555 CANL EEEREN BRA LS i Performing this test next has the following benefits Since the check has proved the integrity of the loop power can be safely applied without the risk of damaging Remote Units This check ensures the continuity of the V cabling using the Remote Unit s power switching feature Remote Units test the next V cable for short circuits before switching the power to the next Remote Fither the Front Panel LEDs on the Remote Units or the Commissioning Process can be used to diagnose the location of any faults Successfully completing this test reduces the scope of further wiring faults from 3 wires to 2 wires with the remaining cables being data only Refer to Section 5 2 3 for details BVCRnnM issue 5 37 VIGIL CommuniCare BALD IN MM Installation amp Commissioning Manual CO 5 1 4 Testing Loop Integrity Data Cables amp Diagnosing Fault Location Figure 5 3 Illustration of Testing Loop Integrity Data Cables iz CAN L Performing this check after the OV and Power checks has the following benefits The previous checks have made sure the Remote Units have Power and that the Loop is intact The Commissioning Process c
45. uestion will provide guidance to the nature of the fault BVCRnnM issue 5 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual 5 2 4 2 Illustration of Multiple Remote Units not Responding Figure 5 6 Commissioning progress using Cable fault on cable B means the Commissioning Code will reach Zone 3 Remotes 2 and 3 and then fail fala 0770 LOOP 1 A amp B Another fault on the A cable means the Commissioning Code will only reach Zone Remote 8 and then fail The faults in this example could be due to one or a combination of the following issues BVCRnnM issue 5 43 VIGIL CommuniCare Installation amp Commissioning Manual Poor Terminations on Remote Units 4 and 7 If the terminations on Remote Units 4 and 7 are loose or poorly made the integrity of the loop will suffer CAN H and CAN L cables reversed If the CAN H and CAN L cables have been swapped in this example between Remote Units 3 and 4 and then swapped back further around the loop between Remote Units 7 and 8 this would result in losing Remote Units 4 5 6 and 7 If this is the case the SYSTEM indicators on Remote Units 4 5 6 and 7 would be flashing whereas the indicators on Remote Units 1 2 3 or 8 would be ON There could be two separate cable faults These faults could be open circuit connections shorts to earth etc The cabling betw
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