Climax Technology Co VCM Users manual

VCM – Valve Control Machine

IDENTIFYING THE PARTS

TOP VIEW:

1) Red LED
This Red LED is used for indicating different operation

status of VCM.

- When the LED is OFF, the system is in Normal
operation mode.

- When the LED is ON, the system is in Learn Mode for
additing/deleting devices or motor.

- When the LED is Flashing in duty cycle, the device is
out-of-order.

- When the LED is Flashing quickly, the VCM is
transmitting signals.

REAR VIEW

2) DC Jack

3) Rock Switch (3 way)

<NOTE>
" The up and down direction is marked by arrow indication on the side of VCM plastic cover.

4) Red Tack Switch

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For connecting the DC 6V 2A power adaptor.

This Rock Switch is used to manually open/close the
valve control. When the switch is slid either upward
or downward and released, it will automatically return
to central position.

- Slide UPWARDS: to Open the Valve control

- In Central position: Valve control is in Stand-by mode

- Slide DOWNWARDS: to Close the Valve control

This Red Tack Switch is used for Device or Motor Learning, Removing Fault Device and Resetting
the System to Factory Default.

a) With 1 press only
it will transmit a test signal to Dialer; Red LED flashes quickly during the transmission.

¾ for one-way radio transmission: beep once
¾ for two-way radio transmission: beep once only if the panel receives confirmation from VCM

b) Press and hold for 5 secs:
for entering Device learning process
c) Press and hold for 10 secs:
for entering Motor learning process
d) Press and hold for 15 secs:

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clears LED Fault Indicator and Remove Faulty Sensor
e) Hold the button while plug in power adaptor within 3 secs:
resets VCM to factory default settings

5) Buzzer

6) Mounting Brackets

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SIDE VIEW

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7) Valve Handle Adaptor
The Valve Handle Adaptor enables the VCM to secure a firm grip on the Valve Handle, to turn

clockwise or anti-clockwise for opening or shutting off the Valve.
Different types of Valve Handle Adaptors are provided to fit different types of Valve Handles.

INSIDE VIEW

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8) Switch Block
When VCM cover is opened, you can see a switch block set which consists of 2 DIP Switches

marked as 1 & 2 . When DIP Switch is situated on top, it is in “ON” position. The function of
each DIP switch is stated as below:

a) DIP Switch 1

slide to ON position:

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♦ for CTC-1042 with 2-way radio communication

- slide to OFF position:

♦ for CTC-1040 with one-way radio communication

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♦ Operate VCM as a stand-alone system

b) DIP Switch 2

- slide to ON position: (reserved)

- slide to OFF position: (reserved)

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THE POWER SUPPLY

VCM is powered by an AC adaptor connecting to a wall socket. Be sure to use only an adaptor with the
appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent component damage. A DC 6V output and 2A adaptor is generally
used to power the VCM.

♦ APPLYING THE POWER ADAPTOR:

The power adaptor is applied to the VCM at factory before shipment. User is simply required to plug
in the adaptor to wall socket.

Step 1. From under the VCM, locate the AC adaptor connected to VCM.
Step 2. Plut the AC adaptor to wall socket.

♦ BACKUP BATTERY:

The VCM uses 1.5V x 4 alkaline batteries as its backup power source. The battery life lasts for
approximately 1 year before complete exhaustion.

<NOTE>

" The adaptor is used for daily operation, it provides power and at the same time charges the

battery. The rechargeable battery serves as a backup power source.

" The VCM can detect if the power is low. Low Battery status operates at a threshold of 5.6V.

The VCM will recognize Low Battery condition if the operating voltage <5.6V continues for 24
hours.

" In low battery status, a warning beep will be delivered every 45 secs until battery comes to

complete exhaustion.

INSTALLATION

Step 1. Fix bracket to the base of VCM and screw tightly.

Step 2. Position the bracket in alignment with pipe, then fasten them by using the screws, firmly but not

tightly so that they can still be moved or slided if necessary.

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Step 3. Mount the Valve Handle Adaptor onto the “shaft” of VCM and screw tightly on the flat side of

“shaft”.

Valve Handle Adaptor

<NOTE:>

" When mounting the Valve Handle Adaptor on “shaft”, please take care not to push right till

the end of the “shaft”, a small gap (about 1mm) should be left so that the Valve Handle
Adaptor does not touch the plastic case. Future tooling will be revised to overcome this
drawback.

Step 4. After checking to make sure that Valve Handle Adaptor is well fitted, and bracket position is correct,

tighten all the screws.

Step 5. Open the cover of VCM by unscrewing the top fixing screws.

Step 6. Insert the 4 batteries, taking care to respect correct polarity as indicated on battery compartment.

Step 7. Select the required position for the DIP Switch

ON – for working with CTC-1042 dialer (two-way radio communication)

OFF – for working with CTC-1040 dialer (one-way radio communication) or to operate VCM as

stand alone system.

Step 8. Close the VCM cover taking care to ensure that VCM LED lens is positioned directly over the LED of

the main board.

Step 9. Screw back the fixing screws.
Step 10. Plug in the power adaptor to wall socket.

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