Barnett Engineering ProTalk LINK Operating Manual

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June 2016
Rev. 3.02

Operating Manual

Hardware

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... 3

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 1

2. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW............................................................. 2

3. M1 INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 6

4. A1 INSTALLATION ............................................................................10

5. D1 INSTALLATION ............................................................................13

6. P1 INSTALLATION ............................................................................16

7. P2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................21

8. T1 INSTALLATION ............................................................................24

9. W1 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................28

10. W2 INSTALLATION .........................................................................33

11. W3 INSTALLATION .........................................................................37

12. SPECIFICATIONS ................................ ................................ .............41

13. HANDSET PROGRAMMING ...........................................................60

14. WARRANTY STATEMENT .............................................................76

15. NOTICES ............................................................................................ 77

INTRODUCTION PAGE 1

1. INTRODUCTION

The ProTalk Link modular alarm reporting system provides a flexible,
effective solution to a wide variety of alarm monitoring situations at an
unattended site. When an alarm condition occurs, such as building
intrusion, power failure or equipment upset, the Link automatically places
calls to inform people of the situation. These calls can be voice, email,
SMS text or paging depending on the selected communication module. In
the case of unanswered voice calls, the Link will continue to dial through
the list of programmed numbers until it successfully reaches someone and
is able to report the alarm.

An effective match between the alarm sources and the communication
channels is easily done with plug together modules. Each system consists
of one Main module and at least one communication module. The choice
of communication module is determined by the type of channel (or
channels) you want to call out on and more than one communication
module can be used in cases where redundancy is required. For low
density alarm counts, the input/output capabilities of a communication
module will be adequate. When the alarm count exceeds this capacity,
one or more of the discrete I/O modules can be used. The PLC module
can be used to communicate directly with a controller without using
individually wired connections.

The ProTalk Link modules plug together to build up the system you want.
Every system has one Main module and one or more expander modules.
Throughout the manual, the modules are referred to in short form in this
way: the B1285-M1 is an M1 module, the B1285-W1 is a W1 and so on.

This manual contains information to help you install and configure a
ProTalk Link alarm reporting system. For basic applications, a Link
system can be programmed with a safety approved Touch-Tone telephone
by following the steps in this manual. For more advanced configurations,
it will be necessary to use the PC programming application supplied with
the unit. For details on programming with a PC, refer to the help files
contained in the LINK.EXE PC application.

The first sections in this manual show you how to install the Link system
hardware followed by a description of the telset programming method.

PAGE 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

2. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

The Link should be installed in a clean, dry indoor location suitable for
electronic equipment.

Caution: Power, telephone lines and antenna cables should be
connected only after the installation is complete.

Each system starts with a Main B1285-M1 module. The appropriate
expander modules are then added to provide the required communications
and I/O functionality. The first expander module is plugged into the Main
module, then the next expander into the first expander and so on. The
ProTalk Link System accepts a maximum of 16 modules (B1285-M1
module + a maximum of 15 expander modules).

Connection of the plug-together modules is shown in Figure 1. Mounting
ears are provided for back panel installation. A desktop arrangement can
be also used where the modules are stacked on top of each other. Each
added module is secured to the previous module with joiner plates
attached to the sides.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW PAGE 3

Figure 1 Module Connection

Every expander requires a unique address set
by the rotary switch located on the top cover
shown in Figure 2. Although the address
setting and the physical location of the
expander in the assembly are not related, the
recommended method is to number the
expanders from 1 upwards as they are
connected together. If there is a PLC
module, it is recommended that any I/O or
communications modules be addressed, starting from 1, then the PLC
module given the next available address.

line up then slide the parts together.

Step 1: Position the expander module over

the main module so the connectors

MAIN MODULE

EXPANDER MODULE

bolts through the joiner plates on each

Step 2: Fasten the two modules together with

MAIN MODULE

EXPANDER MODULE

side.

Figure 2 Address Switch

PAGE 4 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Figure 3 Module Dimensions

Figure 3 shows the dimensions for both Main and expander modules. The
Main module does not have the connector on the bottom nor an address
switch; it is always address 0.

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW PAGE 5

Figure 4 ProTalk LINK in a NEMA enclosure

Figure 4 shows the ProTalk LINK, with three expanders, when it is
mounted in a NEMA enclosure.

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PAGE 6 M1 INSTALLATION

3. M1 INSTALLATION

Figure 5 M1 Module Front Panel

The M1 module controls all of the alarm reporting operations. An
exception exists following a system failure when the communication
modules change to autonomous mode and perform a basic callout (to
announce the system failure). Communications and power to the
expanders is taken through the mating connectors on the top and bottom of
the modules.

Connectors - Power and Signal

Refer to Figure 7 for details of the connector pinouts and Figure 8 for
details of the serial cable required for programming.

Power

Input voltage is connected to the M1 module only. Attach the ground
lead of the external supply to the GND terminal and the positive lead
to the +PWR terminal. Note that the chassis of the Link system is
connected to ground. The Link System requires a power supply
voltage of 10-30 VDC, 2.8A Max. The power supply used should be a
safety approved Class 2 power supply source, current limited using a
3A in-line slow-blow fuse.

Total system power will depend on the number and type of modules
that are in operation. Each module draws a maximum of 150 mA with
all indicators on. The W1 and W2 modules are exceptions drawing 300
mA and 650 mA respectively when transmitting at maximum power
and all indicators on.

Input power is monitored as an analog value by the M1 module and
can be programmed as an alarm.

Local Acknowledge Input

If an external acknowledge pushbutton is to be used with the system it
should be connected between the ACK terminal and ground; do not
apply voltage to the ACK input. The pushbutton must be a normally
open type. The circuit for ACK and PFAIL is shown in Figure 6.

RUN

RX/TX

TONE

VOICE

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SYSTEM

PFAIL

SUPPLY

MAJOR

MINOR

STATUS ALARM OUTPUT GROUP

+PWR

GND

GND

ACK

PFAIL

GND

OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2

USB DB9 TEL

PROGRAM

B1285-M1

M1 INSTALLATION PAGE 7

Figure 6 ACK and PFAIL Input Circuit

Power Fail Input

If a power failure status is available from the external power supply, it
can be connected between the PFAIL input and ground and then used
to generate an alarm. The power fail signal must be a relay contact or
open collector; do not apply voltage to the PFAIL input. In the
programming for this alarm, the normal state can be set for either open
or ground.

Output Relays

If external equipment is to be notified of system status conditions, the
output relays can be used. Each of the two relays can be programmed
to indicate one of these status conditions:

 New alarm exists
 Any alarm exists
 Acknowledge received
 Error condition

Any of the 8 groups can be included in the status for each type.

Connectors - Programming

DB9

This DTE RS232 programming port is used to:

 Transfer configuration data containing the programmed
operating parameters

 Transfer voice data with the user programmed messages
 Transfer vocabulary data containing the 'canned' voices used

by the system

 Upgrade files for flashing new code into the modules
 Monitor current system conditions

PAGE 8 M1 INSTALLATION

USB

The USB port performs the same function as the DB9 port. When a
cable is plugged into this port, the DB9 port is not operational.

TEL

The TEL port accepts a safety approved Touch-Tone telephone and is
used to record the voice messages, interrogate points, acknowledge
alarms and enter control codes. Limited programming functionality is
available through the telset.

Do not plug a telephone line into this port.

Figure 7 M1 Module Connections

Figure 8 M1 DB9 to PC Programming Cable

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 4 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup while the flash memory is being

checked and the system initialized.

 Red when in program mode, either by the local telset or a

connected PC

 Green during normal operations
 Flashing green when in low power mode

M1 INSTALLATION PAGE 9

RX/TX

 Green when a message is sent to an expander on the internal

communications bus.

 Red if the message has to be resent due to a communications

error

 Green/Red flash during PC communications

Tone

 Flashes Green when a DTMF tone has been received.
 Off otherwise

Voice

 Green when speaking
 Red when recording
 Off when idle

2) Alarm
Supply, Power Fail, System, Major, Minor

 Flashing Red with an unacknowledged alarm
 Solid Red with an acknowledged alarm
 Off when idle

3) Output
Two, one for each output

 Red when active
 Off otherwise

4) Group
Eight, one for each group

 Off if the group is disabled
 Green if the group is enabled and there are no alarms in the

group

 Flashing Red if the group is enabled and there is an alarm in

the group

 Flashing Yellow if the alarms in the group are in the process

of being reported

 Solid Red when the alarms have been acknowledged

PAGE 10 A1 INSTALLATION

4. A1 INSTALLATION

Figure 9 A1 Module Front Panel

This module provides a total of 16 analog inputs; 8 using 4-20 mA current
loop signals and 8 using single ended voltage inputs. The voltage inputs
can be configured for +5, +10 or +30 VDC full scale. Each input can be
independently configured for alarm reporting. The front panel shown in
Figure 9 has all of the external connections as well as status indicators
displaying the module state.

Connections

Front panel terminal block connections are shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10 Front Panel - Connections

Current Loop Inputs

The first 8 inputs on the module are the current inputs. Each input has
two terminals for placing it into the current loop. Current flow must be
such that the current source enters the + terminal and exits from the ­terminal. The input can be either at the top of the loop with the +
terminal connected to the loop excitation voltage, or it can be at the
bottom of the loop with the - terminal connected to the return of the
loop excitation supply. Internal impedance is 100 ohms so the drop
across the input is 2 VDC at full scale when 20 mA is flowing. The
maximum common mode voltage that can be placed on the inputs is
+35 VDC. If the loop is not connected or the current flow drops below
4 mA, an open loop alarm can be generated. This alarm can be
selected as either major or minor and is reported for the module and
not for a specific input. A current input circuit is shown in Figure 11.

13

STATUS

RUN

RX/TX

1

+

4

CURRENT INPUT

LOOP

OVER

32

+ + +

4

21 3

5+6+7

+ +

ALARM

5 6 7 8 109 1211

VOLTAGE INPUT

149810 1211 13

1514 16

GND

15 16

GND

GND

GND

B1285-A1

A1 INSTALLATION PAGE 11

Figure 11 A1 Current Input Circuit

Voltage Inputs

Voltage inputs are configured by the programming application to
match the full scale range of the analog input voltage; +5, +10 or +30
VDC. If a voltage greater than the programmed maximum is applied,
the result will be a full scale reading and an over voltage error can be
generated. This alarm can be selected as either major or minor and is
reported for the module and not for a specific input. A voltage input
can withstand a constant voltage of up to +35 VDC regardless of the
programmed range setting. The circuit for a voltage input is shown in
Figure 12.

Figure 12 A1 Voltage Input Circuit

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 2 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

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 Normal operations
 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Over

 Flashing Red when a voltage input is over range
 Off otherwise

Loop

 Flashing Red when a current loop input is open
 Off otherwise

2) Alarm
Sixteen, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Off when idle

D1 INSTALLATION PAGE 13

5. D1 INSTALLATION

Figure 13 D1 Module Front Panel

The D1 module provides a total of 16 digital inputs that can be
independently programmed to operate as one of five different types:

 Standard digital
 Watchdog timer
 Interval timer
 Totalizer
 Accumulator

Each input can be programmed to accept three different signal level
formats:

 Open / Ground
 Open / +Voltage between +5 and +30 VDC
 Ground /+Voltage between +5 and +30 VDC

Clear inputs are used to reset the value of a totalizer or accumulator and
are always associated with a specific digital input. Clear inputs 1 through
4 work with digital inputs 1 through 4 respectively; totalizers or
accumulators derived from other inputs can be reset using DTMF only.
The signal format for each clear input is the same as its associated digital
input. If the format is configured for Ground/+Voltage, the module can be
programmed to generate an alarm when the input is open instead of in
either of the expected states. This alarm can be selected as either major or
minor and is reported for the module and not for a specific input.

RUN1CLEAR

RX/TX

INPUT

31 2 4 5 76 8 109 11

STATUS ALARM

1 2

1312 14 1615

43

CLEAR

GND

GND

GND

GND

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

B1285-D1

PAGE 14 D1 INSTALLATION

Connections

Connection points for the inputs are shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14 D1 Front Panel - Connections

The circuit for the inputs is shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15 D1 Input Circuit

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 2 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

 Normal operations
 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Clear

D1 INSTALLATION PAGE 15

 Green when any clear input is active
 Off when all clear inputs are idle

2) Alarm
Sixteen, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Yellow when there is an error with an input connection
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Green when active as an Interval or Accumulator
 Off when idle

PAGE 16 P1 INSTALLATION

6. P1 INSTALLATION

Figure 16 P1 Module - Front Panel

The P1 module provides connectivity between the Link system and a PLC.
Communications between the P1 module and the PLC can be done using
one of the available ports: the RS232 serial port, the RS485 serial port or,
for Modbus systems, the Ethernet port. Only one of the three ports can be
assigned for PLC communications at a time. The Ethernet port is
available for monitoring the status of the Link system regardless of which
port is selected for PLC communications.

Protocols used by the module are:

 Modbus slave
 Modbus master
 Modbus TCP/IP slave
 Modbus TCP/IP master
 Allen-Bradley DF1 Point-to-Point PLC5 master
 Allen-Bradley DF1 Point-to-Point SLC-500 master.

Figure 17 P1 Module - Connectors

Connectors

RS232

This DTE RS232 serial port connected to the communications port of
the PLC. Either this port or the RS485 port is selected in the
configuration; both do not operate at the same time.

10

RUN

STATUS

PORT

RX/TX

RX/TX

COMM

0 1 32 4 75 6 8 9

ALARM BLOCK

(A)-

LINK ACT

15

ETHERNET

11 12 1413

RS232

(B)+

GND

B1285-P1

RS485

P1 INSTALLATION PAGE 17

RS485

The RS485 port performs the same function as the RS232 port. Either
this port or the RS232 port is selected in the configuration; both do not
operate at the same time.

ETHERNET

Ethernet connectivity with the Link system is available through this
port. TCP/IP communications with the PLC and system monitoring
are done here.

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 4 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

 Normal operations
 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

2) Comm
Port

 Green if the Ethernet port has been selected
 Yellow if the RS232 port has been selected
 Red if the RS485 port has been selected

RX/TX (RS232 and RS485 only)

 Solid Green during initial message poll
 Solid Red during a message retry

3) Alarm Block
Sixteen, one for each of the first 16 blocks of the system

 Flashing Red when any point in a block is in the alarm state
 Solid Red when all alarms in a block are acknowledged
 Off when all points are idle

4) Ethernet Connector
Link

 Illuminated when the cable is connected

Active

 Illuminated when packets are being transferred

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Communications Error Codes

Data Highway and DH-485 Error Codes

00

success

x2

cannot guarantee delivery, link layer

x3

duplicate token holder detected

x4

local port is disconnected

x5

application layer timed out waiting for a response

x6

duplicate node detected

x7

station is off-line

x8

hardware fault

1x

illegal command or format

2x

host has a problem and will not communicate

3x

remote node host is missing, disconnected, or shut down

4x

host could not complete function due to hardware fault

5x

addressing problem or memory protected rungs

6x

function disallowed due to command protection selection

Modbus Error Codes

00

success

01

illegal function

02

illegal data address

03

illegal data value

04

failure in associated device

05

acknowledge long command

06

"busy, rejected message"

07

NAK - negative acknowledge

08

memory parity error

FD

not enough characters

FE

CRC error

FF

no response

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7x

processor is in program mode

8x

compatibility mode file missing or communication zone problem

9x

remote node cannot buffer command

Bx

remote node problem due to download

Cx

cannot execute command due to active IPBs

D1

a field has an illegal value

D2

less levels specified in address than minimum for any address

D3

more levels specified in address than system supports

D4

symbol not found

D5

symbol is of improper format

D6

address doesn't point to something

D7

file wrong size

D8

cannot complete request, situation has changed since the start of the
command

D9

data or file is too large

DA

transaction size plus word address is too large

DB

access denied, improper privilege

DC

condition cannot be generated - resource is not available

DD

condition already exists - resource is already available

DE

command cannot be executed

DF

histogram overflow

E0

no access

E1

illegal data type

E2

invalid parameter or invalid data

E3

address reference exists to deleted area

E4

command execution failure for unknown reason

E5

data conversion error

E6

scanner not able to communicate with 1771 rack adapter

E7

adapter cannot communicate with module

E8

1771 module response was not valid

E9

duplicated label

EA

file is open; another node owns it

EB

another node is the program owner

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FD

not enough characters

FE

CRC error

FF

no response

P2 INSTALLATION PAGE 21

7. P2 INSTALLATION

Figure 188 P2 Module - Front Panel

The P2 module provides connectivity between the Link system and a PLC.
Communications between the P2 module and the PLC can be done using
any the available ports: the RS232 serial port, the RS485 serial port or the
PLC Network Ethernet port. Additionally, the Web/Email Ethernet port is
available for monitoring the status of the Link system or transmitting
emails.

Protocols used by the module for PLC communications are:

 Modbus RTU slave
 Modbus RTU master
 Modbus TCP slave
 Modbus TCP master
 Allen-Bradley DF1 Point-to-Point PLC5 master
 Allen-Bradley DF1 Point-to-Point SLC-500 master.
 EtherNet/IP Adapter

Figure 19 P2 Module - Connectors

Connectors

WEB/EMAIL ETHERNET

This connector is used for connecting the Link system to a network
that has access outside the local environment. A web server is provided

PAGE 22 P2 INSTALLATION

through this port for remote monitoring and emails can be transmitted
through this port to a remote server.

PLC ETHERNET

These two connectors are used for local PLC network connection. Both
connectors are bridged internally so the network can be wired through
either connector or wired in a daisy-chain configuration in one and out
the other. Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP communications with the
PLCs are connected here. Multiple protocols can run at the same time.

RS232

The DTE RS232 serial port connects to the communications port of the
PLC. The protocol used through this port is selected in the
configuration; only one protocol can be assigned to this port.

RS485

The RS485 port performs the same function as the RS232 port. The
protocol used through this port is selected in the configuration; only
one protocol can be assigned to this port.

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 4 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup or when a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

 Normal operations
 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

2) Comm
TCP
Modbus TCP Master

 Solid Red - no response
 Solid Green - valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid response

Modbus TCP Slave

 Solid Red - no message
 Solid Green - valid message
 Solid Yellow – invalid message

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CIP

 Blink Green when an EtherNet/IP message is exchanged

RS232

Modbus RTU Master

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid response

Modbus RTU Slave

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid message

Modbus AB-DFI Master

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid response

RS485

Modbus RTU Master

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid response

Modbus RTU Slave

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid message

Modbus AB-DFI Master

 Solid Red – no response
 Solid Green – valid response
 Solid Yellow – invalid response

3) Alarm Block
Sixteen, one for each of the first 16 blocks of the system

 Flashing Red when any point in a block is in the alarm state
 Solid Red when all alarms in a block are acknowledged
 Off when all points are idle

4) Ethernet Connectors (all)
Link

 Illuminated when the cable is connected

Act

 Illuminated when packets are being transferred

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8. T1 INSTALLATION

Figure 20 T1 Module Front Panel

The T1 module provides callout capability on a telephone line and/or a
mobile radio port. The radio port can also be used to operate a public
address system. In addition to communications functions, this module
also has 8 digital inputs that can be independently programmed to operate
as one of five different types:

 Standard digital
 Watchdog timer
 Interval timer
 Totalizer
 Accumulator

There are also 4 relay outputs that can be used for remote control; these
relays are controlled by incoming DTMF codes.

Connectors

Refer to Figure 21 for details of the connector pinouts.

Figure 21 T1 Module Connections

Inputs

The eight digital inputs operate with a dry relay contact or open
collector to ground as shown in Figure 22. In the open state the input
is pulled high internally and in the ground state it is pulled to ground.

OUTPUTSTATUS

RX/TX

RUN

1

RADIO

MODEM

TONE

HOOK

INPUT

32 4 65 7

21

GND

GND

8

OUTPUT 1

43 65

ALARM

87 1

OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3

2 3 4

OUTPUT 4

TELCO

TXRXPTT

COS

GND

GND

RADIO

B1285-T1

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Relay Outputs

Each of the 4 relays can be configured during programming to provide
remote control outputs that are operated by DTMF codes.

Figure 22 T1 Input Circuit

Telco RJ11

This is the port that connects to a conventional telephone line and is
used by the T1 module to place calls and announce alarm messages.
There is an on-board modem that provides the ability to answer
incoming data calls if a DTMF modem code has first been entered.
The T1 module can be called through this port by the Link
configuration application, allowing configuration settings to be
remotely changed using the PC. A limited amount of programming
can also be done using a Touch-Tone set to call into the module.

Radio Port

Connection to a land mobile base station is through this port. The
signals available are:

TX Audio from the T1 module to the radio
RX Audio from the radio to the T1 module
PTT Ground closure from the T1 module to activate the radio

transmitter

COS Ground closure from the radio to indicate the radio

channel is busy

A public address system can be connected to the module using just the
TX and PTT lines.

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Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 3 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Tone

 Green when a tone is being received
 Red when a tone is being transmitted
 Off when idle

Hook

 Red when ringing on an incoming call
 Green when off hook
 Off when idle

Modem

 Green when modem is waiting for a connection
 Yellow when connected
 Red when disconnected
 Off when idle

Radio

 Green when PTT is active
 Red when the channel is busy
 Off when idle

2) Alarm
Eight, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Green when active as an Interval or Accumulator
 Off when idle

T1 INSTALLATION PAGE 27

3) Output
Four, one for each output

 Red when the relay is in the on state
 Yellow if the relay has failed
 Off otherwise

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9. W1 INSTALLATION

Figure 23 W1 Module Front Panel

The W1 module provides wireless callout capability through an embedded
GSM cell phone. In addition to communications functions, this module
also has 8 digital inputs that can be independently programmed to operate
as one of five different types:

 Standard digital
 Watchdog timer
 Interval timer
 Totalizer
 Accumulator

There are also 4 relay outputs that can be used for remote control; these
relays are controlled by incoming DTMF codes.

For more advanced callout requirements, the module can be configured to
send email messages containing the alarm information. A limited amount
of programming can also be done using a Touch-Tone set locally or by
calling into the module.

This module can also be used to transfer a database to the ProTalk Link if
the internal cell phone is registered with a data plan through the wireless
carrier. See the LINK.EXE pc application’s Help section for details on
using this feature.

Connectors

Refer to Figure 24 below for details of the connector pinouts.

Figure 24 W1 Module Connections

OUTPUT 1

1

RUN

RX/TX

MODE

TONE

GND

GND

STATUS ALARM

431 2

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT

OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 3

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUT

MODEM

RSSI

51 2 3 4 6 7 8

B1285-W1

W1 INSTALLATION PAGE 29

Inputs

The eight digital inputs operate with a dry relay contact or open
collector to ground as shown in Figure 25. In the open state the input
is pulled high internally and in the ground state it is pulled to ground.

Figure 25 W1 Input Circuit

Relay Outputs

Each of the 4 relays can be configured during programming to provide
remote control outputs that are operated by DTMF codes.

Indoor Antenna

Indoor Antenna Installation

For the W1 Link module to
successfully make cellular calls,
there must be adequate signal
strength at its antenna port. The
flex antenna supplied with the
module is suitable for installations
where there is sufficient signal

strength. This configuration is
shown in Figure 26.

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 3 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module

Figure 26 Indoor Antenna

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 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Tone

 Green when a tone is being received
 Red when a tone is being transmitted
 Off when idle

Mode

 Green when connected to the home cellular network
 Yellow when connected to cellular network and roaming
 Red/Green flashing when ringing or call in progress
 Red when status is disconnected
 Off otherwise

Modem

 Green when modem is enabled
 Yellow when the modem has a data connection
 Red when disconnecting
 Off when disconnected

RSSI

 Flashing Red when RSSI is 0 (very poor)
 Red when RSSI is between 1 and 3 (poor)
 Yellow when RSSI is 4 or 5 (marginal)
 Green when RSSI is 6 or greater (good)
 Off for undetectable or unknown RSSI

2) Alarm
Eight, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Green when active as an Interval or Accumulator
 Off when idle

3) Output
Four, one for each output

 Red when the relay is in the on state
 Yellow if the relay has failed
 Off otherwise

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SIM Card Installation

The B1285-W1 utilizes an embedded GSM cell phone module to make
calls. To operate on a wireless network, a valid SIM card (Subscriber
Identity Module) must be obtained from your carrier and installed in this
module. The SIM cardholder is located inside the cell phone module; it is
necessary to remove the top from the B1285-W1 case in order to gain
access to the cell phone module. It is important to observe proper

electrostatic grounding precautions and to disconnect power prior to
performing this procedure.

What you’ll need:

 Phillips screwdriver
 Active SIM card

Installation Steps:

 Separate the W1 module from the connecting unit(s) by removing

the screws from the connector plates on either side of the unit.

 Remove the four black screws holding the lid on.
 Remove the two silver screws on the top of the unit and separate

the lid from the base. Note: there is an aluminum shim around
the DB15 connector that is necessary for assembly. Don’t lose it.

 Position the unit so the front is facing away from you.
 You will see a silver Modem Module on the circuit board. On

the edge closest to you is where you will find the SIM card holder
(Figure 27 below).

 To access the holder, use a fine point object to depress the yellow

eject button.

 Remove the small black holder and place the SIM card in the

holder taking note of the keyed pad.

 Return the holder with the SIM card to the space in the Modem

Module.

 Ensure the aluminum shim is around the DB15 connector.
 Put the lid on and replace the silver screws on the top of the unit.
 Replace the four black screws that secure the lid.
 Reattach the W1 to the connecting units using the connector

plates and remaining screws.

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Figure 27 Rear View of Modem Module

W2 INSTALLATION PAGE 33

10. W2 INSTALLATION

Figure 28 W2 Module Front Panel

The W2 module provides wireless callout capability through an embedded
CDMA cell phone. In addition to communications functions, this module
also has 8 digital inputs that can be independently programmed to operate
as one of five different types:

 Standard digital
 Watchdog timer
 Interval timer
 Totalizer
 Accumulator

There are also 4 relay outputs that can be used for remote control; these
relays are controlled by incoming DTMF codes.

A limited amount of programming can also be done using a safety
approved Touch-Tone telephone locally or by calling into the module.

This module can be used to transfer a database to the ProTalk Link if the
internal cell phone is registered with a data plan through the wireless
carrier. It can also transfer data between the external DB9 connector and

the cell phone’s modem. See the LINK.EXE PC application’s Help

section for details on using these features.

Connectors

Refer to Figure 29 below for details of the connector pin outs.

Figure 29 W2 Module Connections

OUTPUT 1

1

RUN

RX/TX

MODE

TONE

GND

GND

STATUS ALARM

431 2

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT

OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 3

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUT

MODEM

RSSI

51 2 3 4 6 7 8

B1285-W2

DATA

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Inputs

The eight digital inputs operate with a dry relay contact or open
collector to ground as shown in Figure 30. In the open state the input
is pulled high internally and in the ground state it is pulled to ground.

Figure 30 W2 Input Circuit

Relay Outputs

Each of the 4 relays can be configured during programming to provide
remote control outputs that are operated by DTMF codes.

Antenna

Connection of the external antenna is at the SMA female coax
connector.

Indoor Antenna Installation

For the W2 Link module to
successfully make cellular calls,
there must be adequate signal
strength at its antenna port. The
flex antenna supplied with the
module is suitable for installations
where there is sufficient signal
strength. This configuration is

shown in Figure 31.

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 3 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

Figure 31 Indoor Antenna

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RX/TX

 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Tone

 Green when a tone is being received
 Red when a tone is being transmitted
 Off when idle

Mode

 Green when connected to the home cellular network
 Yellow when connected to cellular network and roaming
 Red/Green flashing when ringing or call in progress
 Red when disconnected
 Off otherwise

Modem

 Green when the modem is enabled
 Yellow when the modem has a data connection
 Red when disconnecting
 Off when disconnected

RSSI

 Flashing Red when RSSI is 0 (very poor)
 Red when RSSI is between 1 and 3 (poor)
 Yellow when RSSI is 4 or 5 (marginal)
 Green when RSSI is 6 or greater (good)
 Off for undetectable or unknown RSSI

2) Alarm
Eight, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Green when active as an Interval or Accumulator
 Off when idle

3) Output
Four, one for each output

 Red when the relay is in the on state
 Yellow if the relay has failed
 Off otherwise

CDMA Module Activation

The B1285-W2 utilizes an embedded CDMA cell phone module to make
calls. To operate on a wireless network, a valid MIN (Mobile

PAGE 36 W2 INSTALLATION

Identification Number) and MDN (Mobile Directory Number) must be
obtained from your carrier and programmed into the unit.
For programming instructions, refer to Wireless Module Programming in
the Handset Programming section or to the ProTalk Link PC software and
associated help files.

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11. W3 INSTALLATION

Figure 32 W3 Module Front Panel

The W3 module provides wireless callout capability through an embedded
HSPA cell phone. In addition to communications functions, this module
also has 8 digital inputs that can be independently programmed to operate
as one of five different types:

 Standard digital
 Watchdog timer
 Interval timer
 Totalizer
 Accumulator

There are also 4 relay outputs that can be used for remote control; these
relays are controlled by incoming DTMF codes.

For more advanced callout requirements, the module can be configured to
send email and text messages containing the alarm information and can
also receive text messages containing control codes. A limited amount of
programming can also be done using a Touch-Tone set locally or by
calling into the module.

This module can also be used to transfer a database to the ProTalk Link if
the internal cell phone is registered with a data plan through the wireless
carrier. See the LINK.EXE pc application’s Help section for details on
using this feature.

Connectors

Refer to Figure 33 below for details of the connector pinouts.

Figure 33 W3 Module Connections

OUTPUT 2

STATUS

1

RUN

INPUT

42 3 5 6

MODE

RX/TX

TONE

MODEM

RSSI

OUTPUTALARM

OUTPUT 1

7 8

GND

GND

41 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 32 4

B1285-W3

OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 3 SIM

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Inputs

The eight digital inputs operate with a dry relay contact or open
collector to ground as shown in Figure 34. In the open state the input
is pulled high internally and in the ground state it is pulled to ground.

Figure 34 W3 Input Circuit

Relay Outputs

Each of the 4 relays can be configured during programming to provide
remote control outputs that are operated by DTMF codes.

Indoor Antenna

Indoor Antenna Installation

For the W3 Link module to
successfully make cellular calls, there
must be adequate signal strength at its
antenna port. The flex antenna
supplied with the module is suitable
for installations where there is
sufficient signal strength. This

configuration is shown in Figure 35.

Indicators

The indicators are grouped into 3 sections:

1) Status
Run

 Flashing Red during startup before a database is received

from the main module

 Green during normal operations

RX/TX

Figure 35 Indoor Antenna

W3 INSTALLATION PAGE 39

 Green on receipt of valid message from the main module
 Yellow if the message from the main module has a checksum

error. This indicator times out after 400 msec

Tone

 Green when a tone is being received
 Red when a tone is being transmitted
 Off when idle

Mode

 Green when connected to the home cellular network
 Yellow when connected to cellular network and roaming
 Red/Green flashing when ringing or call in progress
 Red when status is disconnected
 Off otherwise

Modem

 Green when modem is enabled
 Yellow when the modem has a data connection
 Red when disconnecting
 Off when disconnected

RSSI

 Flashing Red when RSSI is 0 (very poor)
 Red when RSSI is between 1 and 3 (poor)
 Yellow when RSSI is 4 or 5 (marginal)
 Green when RSSI is 6 or greater (good)
 Off for undetectable or unknown RSSI

2) Alarm
Eight, one for each input

 Flashing Red when the associated input is in the alarm state
 Red when the associated input is in the alarm state and has

been acknowledged

 Green when active as an Interval or Accumulator
 Off when idle

3) Output
Four, one for each output

 Red when the relay is in the on state
 Yellow if the relay has failed
 Off otherwise

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SIM Card Installation

The B1285-W3 utilizes an embedded HSPA cell phone module to make
calls. To operate on a wireless network, a valid SIM card (Subscriber
Identity Module) must be obtained from your carrier and installed in this
module. The SIM cardholder is located on the front of the case. It is

important to observe proper electrostatic grounding precautions and to
disconnect power prior to performing this procedure.

What you’ll need:

 Fine point object (eg. paper clip)
 Active SIM card

Installation Steps:

 Use a fine point object to depress the yellow eject button.
 Remove the small black holder and place the SIM card in the

holder taking note of the keyed pad.

 Return the holder with the SIM card through the slot in the front

of the case.

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12. SPECIFICATIONS

12.1 Common module specifications

Physical: 8.9 wide x 2.42 high x 4.32 deep
Steel, powder coated matte black
Mounting ears for panel installation

Environmental: -40C to + 60C, 95% humidity, non-condensing
Power: +10 VDC to +30 VDC
Expander output: DB15 female (top of case to additional expander

modules)

Expander input: DB15 male (bottom of case to previous expander

modules) not present on the M1 module

Address Selector: 16 position rotary switch, access from the enclosure top
Not present on the M1 module

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12.2 Detailed module specifications

12.2.1 M1 Module

This module is responsible for the operation of the Link system - consult
the Programming section of this manual or the Help section of the
LINK.EXE PC application for details on how the M1 module operates.

Digital Inputs: 2 total, dedicated as power fail and acknowledge inputs
Input Levels: open / ground closure
Impedance: 20k ohms
Maximum +voltage: +30 VDC

Relay Outputs: 2 total, form C, 1A at 30 VDC
Program Ports: DB9

RS232, DTE 57,600 baud, 1 stop, no parity

Connects to a PC for configuration programming,
code updating and monitoring

USB

USB2
Same function as the DB9 port 1, disables the DB9
when connected to a PC

Telset program port
RJ11

Connects to a DTMF telset for voice programming
and limited configuration programming

Programmable Features

Site Name: This is a string of up to 16 characters usually

representing the location of the Link system. The name
is not used in voice announcements but is used for
messages sent by email and in the Monitor operation that
can be accessed by connecting to the main module with
this application or through the internet if a PLC module
is in the system.

Normally the Site Name will be the same or similar to

the voice message for this point.

Battery Voltage: Internally connected to the primary DC power supply

and can be programmed as an analog alarm.

Maximum signal full scale: +30 VDC only
Decimal maximum: +30.00 only
Decimal minimum: 0 only
Units: Volts

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Power Failure: Connected to external power fail signal and can be

programmed as a digital alarm with ground closure
operation.

Relay Outputs: Each of the two relays can be programmed to indicate

one of these status conditions:

New alarm exists
Any alarm exists
Acknowledge received
Error condition

Any of the 8 groups can be included in the status for
these states.

These relays are not programmable as remote control
outputs.

Major Alarm: This system alarm is the product of ORing all of the

major alarms that can be set in each module. If enabled
it produces the message 'Major alarm' when
annunciated.

Minor Alarm: This system alarm is the product of ORing all of the

minor alarms that can be set in each module. If enabled
it produces the message 'Minor alarm' when
annunciated.

System Alarms: Individual alarms can be set for:
Vocabulary Error - checksum memory error detected

Database Error - checksum memory error detected
User Voice Error - checksum memory error detected
Clock Error - invalid time value

Expander Failure - any configured expander module

is not responding

12.2.2 A1 Module

Analog Inputs: 8 current loop inputs:
Impedance: 100 ohms floating

Maximum common mode voltage: +35 VDC
Operating range: 4-20 mA DC

8 voltage inputs:
Single ended analog voltage referenced to ground

Impedance: 110k ohms to ground
Operating range: programmable for +5, +10
or +30 VDC full scale
Maximum input voltage: +35 VDC

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Programmable features

Input
Calibration: Full scale (current inputs): 20 mA only
Full scale (voltage inputs): +5, +10 or +30 VDC
Decimal maximum +9999
Decimal minimum -9999
Hysteresis 1% to 25%

Delay Time: Millisecond scale 10 to 65530 msec. in 10 msec. steps.
Second scale 1 to 65535 seconds.
Independent on and off delay settings

Major/Minor
Alarm: Current Loop is open
Voltage Input is over range

12.2.3 D1 Module

Digital Inputs: 16 total
Impedance: 250k ohms
Maximum +voltage: +30 VDC
Minimum +voltage: +5 VDC

Clear Inputs: 4 total, function as clear controls for digital inputs that

are programmed as a totalizer or accumulator on inputs
1 to 4 respectively.
Input format is the same as the setting for the associated

digital input
Impedance: 250k ohms
Maximum +voltage: +30 VDC
Minimum +voltage: +5 VDC

Programmable Features

Digital Inputs: Can be standard digital, watchdog, pulse width, totalizer

or accumulator types
Input format:

open / ground closure
open / +voltage
ground / +voltage

Major/Minor
Alarm: Input open with format set for ground / +voltage

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12.2.4 P1 Module

Communications
Ports: RS232 (DTE) DB9
or RS485 (2 wire terminal block), selectable
Ethernet

Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

Ethernet link failure - when the link is lost due to a

network disruption or disconnected cable.

Email undeliverable - indicates that an email

transmission did not reach the STMP server.

Communications
Ports: RS232 or RS485 (selectable)
Stop bit: 1
Parity: even, odd or none
Checksum: CRC or BCC (A-B modes)
CRC (Modbus modes)
Baud rate: 300
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
Ethernet:

IP address: set by system administrator
Subnet mask: set by system administrator
Default gateway: set by system administrator
Email server: set by system administrator
Block
Addressing: Data Type

Type defines the data type for the 16 registers in a
block. For a PLC location Type can be bit, analog or
bit array. For blocks that are occupied with other
Link modules, Type will be defined by the hardware
in that module.

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Unit ID

Each block, consisting of 16 points, is assigned a
Unit ID which is the address of the PLC. In slave
mode all of the Unit ID values will be the same,
changing this value in any block 0 will change all
blocks. In master mode, each block can be assigned
its own Unit ID to allow communications with
multiple PLCs.

Start Address

Each block requires a value that represents the

starting address of 16 sequential PLC registers. In
master mode this address will be the register location
in the PLC. In slave mode, Start is arbitrarily
assigned starting with 1 in the first location in block
0 then in ascending order through the 32 blocks.

12.2.5 P2 Module

Communications
Ports: RS232 (DTE) DB9
RS485 (2 wire terminal block)
Ethernet - Local PLC Network (10base-T)
Ethernet - Remote Web/Email (10base-T)

Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

Email/Web Network failure - when the link is lost

due to a network disruption or disconnected cable.

Email undeliverable - indicates that an email

transmission did not reach the STMP server.

PLC Network failure - when the link is lost due to a

network disruption or disconnected cable.

Communications
Ports: RS232 and RS485
Stop bit: 1
Parity: even, odd or none
Checksum: CRC or BCC (DF1 modes)
CRC (Modbus modes)
Baud rate: 300
1200
2400
4800
9600

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19200
38400
57600
115200
PLC Ethernet Network:
IP address: set by system administrator
Subnet mask: set by system administrator
Default gateway: set by system administrator
Modbus/TCP
Port Number: set by system administrator

Email/Web Server Ethernet Network:
IP address: set by system administrator
Subnet mask: set by system administrator
Default gateway: set by system administrator
DNS server: set by system administrator
Web Server:
Username: set by system administrator
Password: set by system administrator
Port Number: set by system administrator
Email server:
Server Address: set by system administrator
Port Number: set by system administrator
Block
Addressing: Protocol

Each block, consisting of 16 points, is assigned a
protocol and a PLC to communicate with. The
protocol selected can be any of the always available
Ethernet protocols or either of the previously
configured protocols assigned to the RS232 or
RS485 ports.

Data Type

Type defines the data type for the 16 registers in a
block. For a PLC location Type can be bit, analog,
or for some protocols, a bit array. For blocks that are
located on a Link module, Type will be defined by
the hardware in that module.

Unit ID / Station ID

Where the protocol requires, each block is assigned a
Unit ID or Station ID which is the address of the
PLC. In slave mode all of these values will be the
same and is configured in the PLC Comm Settings
section. In master mode, each block can be assigned
its own value to allow communications with multiple
PLCs.

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Start Address

Each block requires a value that represents the

starting address of 16 sequential PLC registers. In
master mode this address will be the register location
in the PLC. In slave mode, the Start Address is
automatically assigned starting with 1 in the first
location in block 0 then in ascending order through
the 32 blocks.

Output Assembly and Data Offset

For the EtherNet/IP protocol, the remote PLC writes

data to an Assembly in the P2 module. The alarms in
a block can be mapped to one of these assemblies
and the assemblies are sized to span several blocks.
The Data Offset value indicates where in the
assembly the block of alarms is located.

12.2.6 T1 module

Digital Inputs: 8 total, ground closure operation
Internally pulled up to +5 VDC
1 M ohm input impedance

Programmable as standard digital, watchdog, pulse

width, totalizer or accumulator types
Relay Outputs: 4 total, form C, 2A at 30 VDC

Programmable as on/off or timed

Latching coils, can be programmed to maintain previous

state on power-up
Telco port: RJ11

Connects to telephone line
Radio port: TX audio: 600 ohms, single ended, capacitively coupled

adjustable -20 dBm to 0 dBm
RX audio: 10K ohms, single ended, capacitively coupled

adjustable -20 dBm to 0 dBm
PTT: open collector, 25 VDC max, 100 mA max
COS: 10K ohms, ground closure

Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

Relay Failure - when the contact position does not

match the coil setting

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No dial tone - when there is no dial tone because the

telco line is not connected or the port has been
damaged

PTT Warmup: The interval between when the PTT signal is asserted to

activate the radio transmitter and the beginning of the

message.
Can be 0 to 65530 msec. in 10 msec. steps.

COS Detect: The Carrier Operated Switch (COS) is a signal that is

generated by the radio receiver to indicate that it is busy.
Disable - not used for busy channel detect

Busy Hi - high level when the receiver is active
Busy Lo - Low level when the receiver is active

Audio Levels: Variable from 0 dBm to -20 dBm.

For the TX controls this setting will be the level that the

audio signal for that type is transmitted at. For the RX

setting it is the level of the signal coming from the

receiver.
TX Tone 2/5 Tone paging, alert tone

TX DTMF DTMF signaling
TX Voice Voice messages
Receive All audio
Rings Before
Answer: 1 to 9 or never

This sets the number of rings that must be detected

before the line is answered

12.2.7 W1 Module

Digital Inputs: 8 total, ground closure operation
Internally pulled up to +5 VDC
1 M ohm input impedance

Programmable as standard digital, watchdog, pulse

width, totalizer or accumulator types
Relay Outputs: 4 total, form C, 2A at 30 VDC

Programmable as on/off or timed

Latching coils, can be programmed to maintain previous

state on power-up
Antenna port: 50 ohms, SMA female

Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

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Relay Failure - when the contact position does not

match the coil setting.

Roaming - indicates abnormal phone behavior since

the Link is presumably installed at a fixed location.

Unknown Cell Status - failure to obtain network

connection so there can be no callout actions.

Low RSSI - insufficient signal strength to reliably

operate the cell phone.

APN server: Access Point Name server. Rogers access point to

obtain an IP address and establish connection to the

internet. For Rogers in Canada the default is "vpn.com".
APN user: Access Point Name user. For Rogers in Canada the

default is "wapuser1".
APN password: Access Point Name password. For Rogers in Canada

the default is "wap".
SMTP server: Rogers wireless email server. For Rogers in Canada the

default is "smtp.rogerswirelessdata.com".
APN SMTP

server: Required to use the SMTP server. For Rogers in Canada

the default is "internet.com".

Account address: This will appear in the "From:" portion of an outgoing

email. It is the address where the outgoing email

containing the current IP address of the wireless port is

sent for a data transfer session.
example: From: [e-mail]

11.2.8 W2 module

Digital Inputs: 8 total, ground closure operation
Internally pulled up to +5 VDC
1 M ohm input impedance

Programmable as standard digital, watchdog, pulse

width, totalizer or accumulator types
Relay Outputs: 4 total, form C, 2A at 30 VDC

Programmable as on/off or timed

Latching coils, can be programmed to maintain previous

state on power-up
Antenna port: 50 ohms, SMA female

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Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

Relay Failure - when the contact position does not

match the coil setting

Roaming - indicates abnormal phone behavior since

the Link is presumably installed at a fixed location

Low RSSI - insufficient signal strength to reliably

operate the cell phone

11.2.9 W3 Module

Digital Inputs: 8 total, ground closure operation
Internally pulled up to +5 VDC
1 M ohm input impedance

Programmable as standard digital, watchdog, pulse

width, totalizer or accumulator types
Relay Outputs: 4 total, form C, 2A at 30 VDC

Programmable as on/off or timed

Latching coils, can be programmed to maintain previous

state on power-up
Antenna port: 50 ohms, SMA female
SIM Card: Mini-SIM 25.00mm (L) x 15.00mm (W) x 0.76mm (H)

Front panel accessible

Programmable Features

Major/Minor
Alarms: Each of these can be either a major or minor alarm:

Relay Failure - when the contact position does not

match the coil setting.

Roaming - indicates abnormal phone behavior since

the Link is presumably installed at a fixed location.

Unknown Cell Status - failure to obtain network

connection so there can be no callout actions.

Low RSSI - insufficient signal strength to reliably

operate the cell phone.

SMTP server: Rogers wireless email server. For Rogers in Canada the

default is "smtp.rogerswirelessdata.com".
APN SMTP

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server: Required to use the SMTP server. For Rogers in Canada

the default is "internet.com".

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12.3 Common alarm specifications

Alarm Name: Alarm name contains up to 16 characters to describe the

alarm. The name is not used in voice announcements,

but is used for messages sent by email, SMS text, in the

Monitor operation (that can be accessed by connecting

to the main module with this application), or through the

internet if a PLC module is in the system. Normally the

Alarm Name will be the same or similar to the voice

message for this point.

Using Group: To enable the alarm it has to be put into one of the 8

groups. Note that the Group that the alarm is assigned

to must also be enabled for alarm reporting.

DTMF TX Code: If one or more DTMF digits are entered in Alarm On

Code, they will be transmitted when a SIGNAL

command in a directory is encountered. A string of up

to 7 digits is allowed.

Alarm Format: When Alarm Format is set for latched, the alarm

condition will remain, even if the input state returns to

normal and can only be cleared when it has been

annunciated and acknowledged. In the case of an analog

input, the first alarm condition that occurs is the one that

is latched. This means that if a high alarm state is

encountered, it will be latched and remain there even if

the reading drops and goes into the low alarm state.

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12.4 Detailed alarm specifications

12.4.1 Hardware digital alarm types

Function: Sets the type of functions that the input will perform and

can be one of these 5 types:

1) Digital Input - standard digital alarm

2) Watchdog - alarms unless refreshed
Watchdog Timer
2 time scales are available for the watchdog timer
Second scale, 66535 seconds maximum
Minutes scale, 66535 minutes maximum

Can be configured to restart the timer by either or

both polarity changes at the input

3) Interval - measures the duration of an input state

2 time scales are available for the interval timer
Second scale, 66535 seconds maximum
Minutes scale, 66535 minutes maximum

Can be configured to measure either polarity at

the input

4) Totalizer - counts input events

5 counting scales are available to place the

decimal point
XXXXX.
XXXX.Y
XXX.YY
XX.YYY

X.YYYY

Can be configured to count either or both polarity

changes at the input, maximum count 65535

5) Accumulator - accumulates total time of input activity
4 time scales are available

Seconds, 66535 seconds maximum
Minutes, 66535 minutes maximum
.1 Hours, 6653.5 hours maximum
Hours, 66535 hours maximum

*only digital and watchdog types generate alarms
Debounce On

Time: When the input level changes from the idle to alarm
state, it must remain in that state for the interval set by
the Debounce On time. If the state returns to idle before
the debounce time has expired, no action takes place.
Two time scales are available for the debounce timer.

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Millisecond scale 10 to 65530 msec. in 10 msec. steps.
Second scale 1 to 65535 seconds.
Independent on and off delay settings for each input.

Debounce Off
Time: Working in reverse to the Debounce On Time, if the
input is in alarm and goes to the idle state it must remain
there for the Debounce Off time before it is considered
to be idle.
Off = On: Sets the Debounce Off time to be equal to the On time

12.4.2 Hardware analog alarm types

Input
Calibration: To make an analog input usable, it needs to be calibrated
by setting the correspondence between the input

readings and the decimal values they represent, as well
as entering the setpoints that will be used for generating
alarms.

Maximum: The two values entered in the maximum setting controls

are the highest output from the instrument and its
corresponding decimal value. The actual values that can
be entered here depend on which module that the analog
input is in. Details on what is allowed for each module
type are shown in the specification for that module.

Minimum: The two values in the minimum setting controls are the

lowest output from the instrument and its corresponding

decimal value.
Alarm
Setpoints: Set point values for high and low alarms are shown in
bars. Set point values can be modified either by moving

the slider or by entering the value in the Set box below

the sliders. Set point values can have up to 4 digits plus

a decimal point making the range between -9999 and

9999. When setpoints need to be annunciated for values

greater than 9999, the Units settings can be used to

express larger numbers. For the high Set point, there is

an associated High Reset value that is determined by the

Hysteresis setting. When the point has exceeded the

high set point and has become an alarm, it must then

drop below the High Reset level before it is considered

to be in the normal state. Similarly, the value must be

above the Low Reset value to return to normal from a

low alarm state.
Hysteresis: 1% to 25%

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Hysteresis is used to determine when the input reading

returns to normal after it is in an alarm condition. The

value shown here is a percentage of the decimal range

(maximum - minimum). For the maximum set point the

hysteresis value is subtracted from that set point and for

the minimum set point it is added to that set point.
Hysteresis is shown as a blue band extending from the

set point. Changing the Hysteresis setting will

automatically adjust the reset values.
Units: There are 3 unit controls that determine the descriptive

phrase that is appended to the reading when it is

annunciated. The first selection is a multiplier (e.g.:

thousand or million); the second selection is a

measurement unit (e.g.: degrees or PSI) and the third

selection is a qualifier (e.g.: per second or per hour). The

options for each selection are listed below:

Prefix Unit Suffix

NONE NONE NONE
THOUSAND CUBIC METERS PER DAY

MILLION CUBIC YARDS PER HOUR
MILLI CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE
CENTI PSI PER SECOND
KILO POUNDS
MEGA METERS
GIGA RPM
GALLON
BARRELS
PARTS PER MILLION
VOLTS
WATTS
AMPS
DEGREES
FEET
GRAMS
INCHES
KPA
LITRES

Delay On Time: This setting is equivalent to debouncing the transition

between the normal and alarm states. When the value

first exceeds a set point, either high or low, the Delay

On Time is started and if the value remains outside of

the set point for the time interval, it will become an

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alarm. If the value drops within the set point before the

timer has expired, the timer is cleared and no action

occurs.
2 time scales are available for the delay timer.

Millisecond scale 10 to 65530 msec. in 10 msec. steps.
Second scale 1 to 65535 seconds.

Independent on and off delay settings.
Delay Off Time: This works in reverse of the Delay On Time where an

analog that is in the alarm state must remain in the non-

alarm region for the Off time before it is considered idle.

In this case the non-alarm region is defined by the

Alarm Reset value.
Off = On: Sets the Delay Off time to be equal to the On time

12.4.3 Hardware relay outputs

For relays in certain modules, the controls shown below

may not be changeable. Details on what settings can be

changed are shown in the specification for each module.

Output Type: Sets whether the relay is On/Off or Timed.
Action On Determines whether the relay is left in the same state as

Power-Up: when the power was removed or if it is reset.
On Code: The DTMF code that turns the relay on. Can be a string

of 1 to 7 digits.
Off Code: The DTMF code that turns the relay off. Can be a string

of 1 to 7 digits.
Interval: For a timed relay type this determines how long it will

remain on after the On Code has been received. Two

time scales are available:
Second scale, 1 to 65535 seconds.

Minute scale, 1 to 65535 minutes.

12.4.4 PLC digital alarm types

Function: Sets the type of functions that the input will perform and

can be one of these 3 types:

1) Digital Input - standard digital alarm

2) Commwatch - alarms if communications with the
PLC is lost

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Slave Mode
Timeout: 1 – 65535 An alarm occurs if the time

interval specified in Timeout is
exceeded. The timer is restarted when
a valid poll is received

Scale: 2 time scales are available, seconds or

minutes

Master Mode
Poll Fail
Count: The number of failed poll attempts
before a commwatch alarm is

triggered

3) Coil Output - Allows a DTMF code to modify the
status of a PLC coil

On Code: The DTMF code that sets the coil to 1.

Can be a string of 1 to 7 digits.

Off Code: The DTMF code that sets the coil to 0.

Can be a string of 1 to 7 digits.

12.4.5 PLC Analog alarm types

Function: Sets the type of functions that the input will perform and

can be one of these 3 types:

1) Analog - Setup and calibration is the same as a
hardware analog input except no
debounce timers are provided. See
section 10.2.3

2) Totalizer - Defines a point that can be used to
announce the value of a PLC integer
memory location. This point type will
not generate an alarm condition

Decimal
Point: 5 scales are available to place the
decimal point
XXXXX.
XXXX.Y
XXX.YY
XX.YYY

X.YYYY

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Units: Totalizers use the same 3 unit

controls that are provided for analog
alarms to supply the descriptive
phrase that is appended to the reading.
See section 10.2.3

3) Commwatch - Analog commwatch alarms operate in
a similar fashion to a digital
commwatch. See section 10.2.5

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13. HANDSET PROGRAMMING

The Link is capable of recording voice messages and limited programming
using a safety approved Touch-Tone telephone, either locally through the
programming port or remotely through a T1, W1, or W2 expander module.
In place of the Enter key or carriage return that you would use to enter
data from a keyboard, the Link interprets the digits ** as the Enter
command. Each entry consists of one or more digits followed by the
** digits. Ensure that no more than one second separates the two *
digits.

To begin a local programming session, lift the handset to your ear. For
a remote session, call the Link system from your telephone set by
calling the landline number that the T1 module is connected to or the
cell phone number the W1, W2 or W3 module is using. Handset
programming is always available locally; access for remote
programming depends on the Security Level setting:

Level 1: The call will be answered with a message containing the

Site ID, any Groups that have alarms, followed by the
prompt "Enter Command Code". An Access Code is not
required.

Level 2: The call will be answered with a message containing

only the Site ID. To advance any further, the caller must
enter the Access Code within 10 seconds.

Level 3: An incoming call results in the Link coming off-hook

with no announcement. To advance any further, the
caller must enter the Access Code within 10 seconds.

The Link has stored voice prompts to guide you through the programming
session. The first message you will hear is "Enter Command Code". At
this time you can interrogate or acknowledge alarms and send control
codes to output points. In the absence of a control code with the Security
Level set to 1, the Link will automatically advance to the programming
section and speak "Enter Program Code".

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Programming Summary

The codes used in the main programming menu are given as a
summary below.

1** Voices (page 50)
2** Directories (page 51)
3** Hardware Configuration (page 53)
5** General Configuration (page 62)
6** Group Configuration (page 64)
7** (not used)
8** Reset Database (page 66)
9** Module Status (page 67)
0** Wireless Module Programming (page 68)
99** Local Handset Callout (page 69)
* ** Query Version (page 70)

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1** Voices

Link: "Enter Voice Code"
You: 0** Playback or record voices for Site Name, then

Groups 1 to 8 then Block 0
1** Playback or record voices for Block 1
2** Playback or record voices for Block 2

  
31** Playback or record voices for Block 31

99** Erase all voices
#** Exit to Main Menu
** Exit to Main Menu

Playback or Record Voices

Link: "Site is" "Ajax Compressor Station"
or "Block 1 {input, output, register, coil}" 1 is

"Low Temperature”

You: 2** Record new voice
** Accept current recording and advance to next

voice

#** Exit to voice menu

Recording:

Link: "beep"
You: "Acme Lift Station" (Recording stops with silence)
Link: "Site is" "Acme Lift Station"

Erase All Voices:

Link: "Enter Empty Code"
You: #31**
Link: "Voices are empty"

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2** Directories

Link: "Enter Directory"
You: 1** Directory 1

2** Directory 2
  

32** Directory 32

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Exit to Main Menu

Directory Line

Refer to the command list that follows for the available
directory entries.

Link: "Directory 1 Line 1 is DIAL 2559544 VOICE"
You: 2** Edit current line

3** Erase current line
4** Insert line
** Next line
#** Exit to Directory Menu

Edit current line

Link: "beep"
You: #0 1234567 #8 **

(new line is DIAL 1234567 VOICE)

Insert new line

Link: "beep"
You: #1 #8 **

(new line is RADIO VOICE)

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Directory Commands

Directory programming requires you to enter a sequence of digits that
corresponds to a directory line in the PC programming. All of the
commands that would appear on that line have to be entered with one
string ending in **. Each command consists of a # digit followed
by the digit representing the command followed by digits representing
the value (if needed). The list below shows the sequence of digits used
to enter the commands and values; the value portion is shown as a
single X and will vary depending on the command it is following.

#0X** DIAL X is the telephone number
#1** RADIO
#2X** WAIT X is the time in seconds, 1 to 255
#3** ALERT
#4X** 2 TONE X is the paging frequencies with an

assumed decimal before the last digit
with a * digit separating them.
12345*6789 will give
the A/B paging tones 1234.5/678.9

#5X** 5 TONE X is the 5 tone paging code with a * digit

used to separate the preamble from the
code. 1*23456 will give the
code 23456 with preamble.

#6** SIGNAL Sends the DTMF Tx code for the alarm.
#7X** DTMF X is the string of DTMF digits
#8** VOICE
#9** ANSWER
X** DIAL X is the telephone number. Special case

where entering only digits automatically
inserts the DIAL command followed by
the VOICE command.

Email and AutoAck commands are not available through handset
programming

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3** Hardware Configuration

Link: "Enter Module Address"
You: 0** Address 0 (Main) Note: The switch uses the

1** Address 1 letters A to F to represent
   the numbers 10 to 15

15** Address 15

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next module

Address 1

Link: "Module Zero is M1"
You: #** Exit to Hardware Configuration

** Exit to Hardware Configuration

Modules can no longer be added or edited through telset programming.

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5** General Configuration

Link: "Acknowledge Timer is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = 30 min, 2 = 60 min,

3 = 120 min, 4 = 120min)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Relay voices are . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = on)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Security Level is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1, 2 or 3)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Access Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter a new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Shift Count is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 8)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Shift Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter a new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Auto Mode Enable is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = on)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Primary Phone Address is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 15 - module address,

0 = none)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Backup Phone Address is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 15 - module address,

0 = none)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

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Link: "Primary Phone Modem Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Backup Phone Modem Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

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6** Group Configuration

Link: "Enter Group Number"
You: 1** Group 1

2** Group 2
  

8** Group 8

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Exit to Main Menu

Link: "Group One is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = on)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Acknowledge Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter a new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Interrogate Code is . . ."
You: X** Enter a new DTMF code

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Short Timer is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 255 min.)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Short Cycles is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 to 9)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Long Timer is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 255 min.)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Acknowledge Request is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = on)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

Link: "Automatic Acknowledge is . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (0 = off, 1 = on)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

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Link: "On Shift One Use Directory . . ."

You: X** Enter new value (1 to 32)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next setting

   repeats for the number set in Shift Count
Link: "On Shift Eight Use Directory . . ."
You: X** Enter new value (1 to 32)

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Exit to Main Menu

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8** Reset Database

Link: "Enter Empty Code"
You: #31**
Link: "Program is Empty"

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9** Module Status

Link: "Enter Module Address"
You: 0** Address 0 (Main) Note: The switch uses the

1** Address 1 letters A to F to represent
   the numbers 10 to 15

15** Address 15

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Next module

Address 1

Link: "Module One is {module type or empty}"

Status (if available)

Link: " Signal Strength is . . ."

Module Status

M1 none
A1 none
D1 none
P1 none
P2 none
T1 none
W1 Signal Strength (0 to 15; 3=poor, 6=good)
W2 Signal Strength (0 to 15; 3=poor, 6=good)
W3 Signal Strength (0 to 15; 3=poor, 6=good)

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0** Wireless Module Programming

The W1 module is a GSM based module that is configured through a
removable SIM module. This program code will only announce the
Mobile Number that is assigned to the installed SIM module.

The W2 module is a CDMA based module that is pre-configured at the
factory except for the assigned Mobile Number. This program code
will allow reading the ESN from the device and then writing the
Mobile Number to it as assigned it by the carrier.

The W3 module is an HSPA based module that is configured through a
removable SIM module. This program code will only announce the
Mobile Number that is assigned to the installed SIM module.

The first device programmed will be the one assigned as the
PRIMARY PHONE device (see General Configuration). After
programming this device, an attempt will be made to program the
BACKUP PHONE device. If this is the same as the PRIMARY
PHONE, the programming will exit. If neither devices are wireless
modules, the Link will announce an error.

Where the PRIMARY and BACKUP PHONE devices are not
wireless modules

Link: "Module Access Error"

For a W1 Module

Link: "Module W1 Mobile Number is . . ."
You: ** Advance to next wireless module

For a W2 Module

Link: " Module W2 ESN is . . ."
You: ** Advance to MIN programming

#** Exit to Main Menu

For a W3 Module

Link: " Module W3 Mobile Number is . . ."
You: ** Advance to the next wireless module

#** Exit to Main Menu

Link: "Mobile number is . . ."
You: X** Enter a new number.

#** Exit to Main Menu
** Advance to the next wireless module

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99** Local Handset Callout

Link: "beep"
You: X** Enter the phone number you want to call
If the system has two callout modules (T1, W1,

W2 and W3) the call will be placed through the

one that is set as primary. Hang-up to end the call.

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* ** Query Version

Link: "Enter Module Address . . ."
You: X** Enter the module address (0 to 15)

You: #** Exit to Main Menu
You: ** Exit to Main Menu

Link: "Module M0 is . . ." (speaks serial number)
You: #** Exit to Query Version

You: ** Next
Link: "Hardware version is . . ."

You: #** Exit to Query Version
You: ** Next

Link: "Firmware version is . . ."
You: #** Exit to Query Version

You: ** Next
Link: "Options are . . ."

You: #** Exit to Query Version
You: ** Exit to Query Version

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14. WARRANTY STATEMENT

Barnett Engineering Ltd. warrants that all equipment supplied shall be
free from defects in material or workmanship at the time of delivery.
Such warranty shall extend from the time of delivery for a period of
one year. Buyer must provide written notice to Barnett Engineering
Ltd. within this prescribed warranty period of any defect. If the defect
is not the result of improper usage, service, maintenance, or installation
and equipment has not been otherwise damaged or modified after
delivery, Barnett Engineering Ltd. shall either replace or repair the
defective part or parts of equipment or replace the equipment or refund
the purchase price at Barnett Engineering Ltd.'s option after return of
such equipment by buyer to Barnett Engineering Ltd.

Shipment to Barnett Engineering Ltd.'s facility shall be borne on
account of buyer.

(1) Consequential Damages: Barnett Engineering Ltd. shall not be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred as a result
of any defect in any equipment sold hereunder and Barnett
Engineering Ltd.'s liability is specifically limited to its obligation
described herein to repair or replace a defective part or parts covered
by this warranty.

(2) Exclusive Warranty: The warranty set forth herein is the only
warranty, oral or written, made by Barnett Engineering Ltd. and is in
lieu of and replaces all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness
for particular purpose.

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15. NOTICES

CSA Certification

The ProTalk Link product has 60950-1 safety certification for Canada
and USA.

Compliance

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference. Should this occur, the user (at his own expense) will
be required to apply whatever measures necessary to correct the
interference.