Aiphone GFW-VBC User Manual
GFW-VBC.E MANUAL TH 1002
®AIPHONE
4-WIRE BUS VIDEO APARTMENT INTERCOM SYSTEM
G F W“V B C '^ideo expander control unit
INSTALLATION MANUAL
/i\ GFW-VBC is compatible with GF-VBC/A unit only (not GF-VBC).
FEATURES
The GFW-VBC is designed to enlarge video capacity of GF apartment system in
combination with GF-VBC/A and one more GFW-VBC;
Purpose
1. To increase total monitor stations
2. To maximize wiring distance
3. To increase Video trunk lines
Note; Up to two GFW-VBC's (in series) can be installed per system.
Total 150 units GF-IMD(K) expandable to 151~250 units
Max. 150m. Doubled to 300m with one GFW-VBC, tripled
to 450m with two GFW-VBC's
One video trunk line can be divided into 6 trunk lines,
totaling max. 216 video trunk lines.
Standard & expanded capacity
PRECAUTIONS 0 General Prohibitions Prohibitions to subject the unit to water
/^WARNING (Negligence could result in death or serious injury to people)
1. This device is electrical. Wiring must be done by qualified personnel.
2. Do not dismantle or alter the unit. Fire or electric shock could result/
3. Do not connect any power source other than specified to terminals -h0^n the unit. Fire or electric /0^
shock could result. \0y
4. Keep the unit away from water or any other liquid. Fire or electric shock could result.
5. Make sure wires are connected properly before plugging the power supply into an electrical outlet.
6. For DC powered systems, use Aiphone power supply model specified with system. If non-specified
product is used, fire or malfunction could result.
/^CAUTION (Negligence could result in injury to people or damage to property)
1. Do not install or make any wire terminations while power supply is turned on. Unit trouble could result,
2. Mount the unit on wall in-a convenient location, but not where it could be bumped or jarred.
Injury could result. vO/
3. Do not install the unit in any of the following locations, as it may cause the system to malfunction;
- High or extreme cold temperature area:
under direct sunlight, near equipment that varies in temperature, in front of air-conditioner,
inside a refrigerated area, etc.
- Places subject to moisture or humidity extremes, such as bathroom, cellar, greenhouse, etc.
- Places subject to environmental conditions, such as dust, oil, chemicals, salt, etc.
- Places subject to constant vibration or impact.
- Places subject to steam or smoke, such as near heating appliances, cooking surface, etc.
GFW-VBC
Package contents
' GFW-VBC
' INSTALLATION MANUAL
Prohibitions to dismantle the unit
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. The equipment, except the entrance station, is designed for indoor use only. Do not install them outdoors.
2. The system is not operable during a power failure.
3. Keep all wiring at least 30cm, 1' away from AC100 ~ 240V wiring, fluorescent lighting, or dimmer switches.
MOUNTING
Power
switch
^ Green LED lit
Othenwise, cross AC wiring at a 90° angle.
GFW-VBC
Wall
When green LED is not lit, turn off the Power switch on GFW-VBC, and check on wiring and fuse
inside the power supply.
Mounting rail for GFW-VBC;
W-D1N11 available
from Aiphone
Mounting rail
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
[T] Example to maximize wiring distance
8 residences per floor, 32 floors; max. 250 residences
• Distance calculation: From GF-VBC/A or
GFW-VBC to the farthest monitor station;
Max. 150m w/0 0.8mm (500' w/20AWG)
per video trunk line.
Q (D 51m + 80m = 131m
170'+ 260'= 430'
0 + 0 39m + 80m = 119m
128'+ 260'= 388'
A CAUTION
Do not mix both wiring
methods: monitor-to monitor
and homerun to GF-4Z's for
any residential trunk line.
Monitor-toMonitor wiring
Max. 25
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Homerun wiring
1Px2
Expanded Bus lines
Standard Bus lines
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39m(128')
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51m(170')
The height of
each floor is
3m(10').
Distribution 2T
point for AUDIO [M-Q:
When GFW-VBC further extends trunk line;
On the GF-4Z, the GFW-VBC is connected
to, put SW1 to B position (not terminated).
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(*1): Install an add-on power supply when 2nd GF-1MD is installed in each apartment.
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