GAI-Tronics ICS User Manual

Pub. 42004-724L2iQG

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

ICS Class I, Div. 2 W eatherproof Page/Party® Station Quic k Installa tion Guide

Important S afety Instructions

This equipmen t is suitable for use in Cla ss I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, Class II Division 2, Groups F, and G, Class III OR non-hazardous locations only.
Combinations of equipment in your system are subject to investi gation by the local Authority Havin g Jurisdiction at the time of installa tion.

Read, follow, and retain instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before operating the unit. Retain in str u ctions for future
reference.

Heed warnings – Adh ere to all warnings on the un it and in the operating instructions.
Attachments – Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer should not be used, as they may cause hazards. Maximum system cable length is not to

exceed two miles.
Servicing – Do not at tempt to service this uni t by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other h azards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.
This permanently connected apparatus m ust have a UL Listed 15-amp circuit breaker incorporated in the electr ical installation of the building.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous. Averttissement –

Risque d’explosion – avant de déconnector l’equipment, couper le courant ou s’assurer que l’emplacement est désigné non dangereux.
USA and Canada Consult the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Canadian Standards Association (CSA 22.1), and local codes for specific requirements regarding

your installation. Class 2 circuit wiring must be performed in accordance with NEC 725.55.

WARNING

In 24 V dc systems, m ost chargers have an unloaded output of 35 to 45 volts that can quickly damage the equipment designed for nominal 24 volts. The maximum
battery voltage should never exceed the maximum specified input voltage.

General Inf ormation and Available Options

This guide covers the installati o n of the ICS Weatherproof Page/Party

In 24 V dc systems: Under NO condition should this equipment be operated from a battery charger without the batteries connected.

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Station. Figure 1 shows configurations wit h the following

options:

 Universal ac or 24 V

dc power

 Single or multi-

party
system, or amplifier
only

 All Call
 SmartSeries
 Alternate page

destination

 Emergenc y party

line (EPL)

 Auxiliary jack
 VLC

Figure 1. ICS Weatherproof Station with available options (AC Version shown)

 RTU

All ICS Stations are wired in parallel. Good system layout design minimizes the cable required. Refer to Pub. 42004-724L2 at the
“Manuals & Specs” link at www.gai-tronics.com

for detailed explanations of the available configuration options and adjustments,

system design information, and warranty.

Mounting and Wiring

Mount the enclosure using the four 0.437-inch (11 mm) diameter holes located on the mounting flanges with 3/8-inch (M8) hardware.
Remove front panel and drill or punch wire entry openings in the rear enclosure. See Figure 2 for suggested locations. There must be

a minimum of ½ inch (12.7 mm) of material between wire entry holes. The recommended entry is via the enclosure bottom to prevent
moisture from dripping onto the terminals. Top entry is not permitted, as the power supply is located at the top of the enclosure.
Basic wiring connections are shown on Figure 3. Use GAI-Tronics 60029 series multi-party cable or 60038 series single party cable
terminated with #6 spade lugs. Torque the terminal block screws to 8–10 in-lbs (0.90–1.13 n-m) when attaching the spade lugs.

GAI-Tronics Corporation 400 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540 USA

610-777-1374  800-492-1212  Fax: [phone]

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ICS Class I, Div. 2 Weatherproof Page/Party

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Available A djustments

Most optional equipment is preconfigured to a default standard at the factor y. The following is a partial list of the available
adjustments and settings that may be nee ded:

Main PCBA VLC Option SmartSeries Option

 Speaker Volume  Speaker Volume  FSK Transmit Level
 Receiver Volume  VLC Override  Address
 T ransmit Level  Test Tone
 Mutual Muting  Page Control

 Remote Signaling  Speaker Impedance

Termination PCBA

Figure 2. Suggested wire entry locations

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