GAI-Tronics 670-002 User Manual
Pub. 42004-162E
GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION
A HUBBELL COMPANY
Model 670-002
24 V DC Explosion-proof Speaker Station
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This manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains
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GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or
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General Information
The GAI-Tronics Model 670-002 24 V dc Explosion-proof Speaker Station provides safe and clear
communications in hazardous areas, even in high-noise situations. This model is NRTL certified for use
in the US and Canada for the following areas: Class I, Div. 1, Groups C and D; Class II, Div. 1, Groups
E, F, and G; and Class III, Div. 1.
The Model 670-002 station enclosure is fabricated from cast aluminum and is suitable for indoor use. If
the station is to be mounted outdoors, it should be housed in a GAI-Tronics Model 10444-003
Weatherproof Non-metallic Enclosure. This enclosure is rated NEMA 4X, and can be purchased
separately.
This installation manual provides instructions on both the placement and mounting of the station. Refer
to Pub. 42004-183, which shows the conduit installation and station wiring details necessary to maintain
the explosion-proof integrity of the station.
WARNING
has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Explosion Hazard – Do not connect or disconnect equipment unless power
Installation
Whether installing an entire system or only an add-on station, consult the 24 V dc system layout diagrams
at the end of this manual. These figures, used in conjunction with the station installation information and
the cable layout guide, should provide all the information necessary to install the Page/Party
These figures do not show an explosion-proof station; however, the basic points of the system layout and
design still apply.
NOTE
separate power feed, the Page/Party
power supply to the other equipment in the Div. 1 area.
A separate power feed is recommended for Page/Party® stations in Div.1 areas. With a
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stations can be shut off for maintenance without disrupting the
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stations.
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In 24-volt systems, plan on several branch lines from the dc source with no more than six stations per
branch. One branch could span up to 4,000 feet for a single station. The Maximum Cable Distance Table
lists the limits. Where two or more stations are listed, the assumption is that they are evenly spaced along
the cable.
The speaker amplifier contains two fuses on the PCBA in the 24 V dc input to protect and isolate the
handset and speaker amplifier circuitry in the event of a failure. Power line wiring to each amplifier or
group of amplifiers should have a fuse or circuit breaker to protect against wiring failures.
If cable with No. 14 AWG power line conductors is used, a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be
installed for each branch line at the point it connects to the battery. Fuse or circuit breaker rating is
determined by the size cable used in the branch. Consult the National Electrical Code (NFPA70) or
Canadian Standards Association (CSA 22.1) for the maximum allowable capacity of the wire used.
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The GAI-Tronics 24 V dc series of Page/Party
system equipment is designed to operate from a 24 volt
dc rechargeable battery. A battery charger can be connected to the battery to maintain the charge.
CAUTION
Under NO condition should this equipment be operated from a battery
charger without the batteries connected .
Most chargers have an unloaded output of 35 to 45 volts that can quickly damage the equipment designed
for nominal 24 volts. To maintain a proper state of battery charge, the voltage across the batteries will be
somewhat greater than 24 volts, but should never exceed 28.8 V dc. Grounding the negative side of the
battery system at only one point is recommended and will ensure hum- and noise-free operation.
Enclosure Pla cement
All GAI-Tronics Page/Party® units are wired in parallel. Good system layout design minimizes the cable
required for each installation. GAI-Tronics multi-conductor cable, designed especially for this
application, is recommended. The number, size, and color-coding of conductors are listed in the
accompanying system connection diagrams.
System layout and power cable length are important considerations when installing Page/Party
equipment. Consult the Maximum Cable Distance table for typical cable lengths. The cable distance
between stations as well as total cable distance must be considered. Cable distance is more strictly
regulated in 24 V dc systems because of the amount of resistance these cables encounter—the longer the
cable distance, the greater the resistance and IR losses (voltage drop) encountered.
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Maximum Cable Distance in Feet*
Number of
Units
No. 14 AWG
Total / Between
No. 12 AWG
Total / Between
No. 10 AWG
Total / Between
No. 8 AWG
Total / Between
1 977 / 977 1,554 / 1,554 2,471 / 2,471 3,931 / 3,931
2 651 / 325 1,037 / 518 1,648 / 824 2,620 / 1,310
3 489 / 163 777 / 259 1,236 / 412 1,966 / 655
4 391 / 98 622 / 155 988 / 247 1,572 / 393
5 325 / 65 518 / 103 823 / 165 1,310 / 262
6 279 / 46 444 / 74 706 / 117 1,123 / 187
9 196 / 21 311 /34 494 / 55 786 / 87
*Based on the following assumptions:
Continuous tone (alarm) signals driving each station’s speaker amp to a maximum of 12 watts.
OTE: If the station is used for speech (audio) signals only, the distances stated above can be
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multiplied by a factor of 2 because speech signals do not have the energy content that a
continuous tone has; therefore, they do not require as much average current and thus less cable IR
drop will result.
GAI-Tronics-supplied cable is used.
Wire resistance (ohms) is the nominal value for the applicable AWG at 1,000 feet of bare copper,
stranded wire @ 20º C (68º F). Wire resistance values used are as follows:
No. 14 AWG = ~2.525 ohms; No. 12 AWG = ~1.588 ohms; No. 10 AWG = ~0.999 ohm; No. 8 AWG = ~0.628 ohm
DC V at cable run’s feed point (Float charge of connected batteries) = ~26.6 V dc
DC V at the last unit in cable run = 21 V dc minimum
Station unit current draw (I) is the same regardless of the unit’s placement along the cable run for
ease of calculation. (1.1 amperes when unit is producing a 12-watt sine wave output.)
Distances reflect a 3% reduction for margin of error.
For conditions other than above, the following formula may be helpful in calculating the approximate
maximum distance for a SINGLE station.
For CONTINUOUS tone applications
For SPEECH operation only
, multiply the above result by a factor of 2.
with minimum distortion:
Example: What is the approximate maximum distance for a single dc station if the voltage feed is 27.5 V
dc and a No. 14 AWG wire is used @ 20º C?
Info:
No. 14 AWG @ 20º C = ~0.002525 ohm per foot 2 for LOOP R
V
FEEDPOINT
= 27.5 V dc
Solution:
(27.5 V – 21 V) / ((2 0.002525 ohm per foot) 1.1 amps)
= 6.5 / 0.005555
= 1,170 feet (for CONTINUOUS TONE
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signal), or up to ~2,340 feet (factor of 2) for SPEECH signals
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