GAI-Tronics ICS Hazardous Area Page User Manual
Pub. 42004-723L2G
GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION
A HUBBELL COMPANY
Industrial Communications System
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Hazardous Area Page/Par ty
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
General Information .......................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation ......................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................ 2
Mounting the Enclosure ......................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Entries ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Field Wiring ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Speaker Jumper Impedance Configuration ......................................................................................... 8
Station
Settings and Adjustments ................................................................................................................9
Opening the Station ................................................................................................................................ 9
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Speaker Mute ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Speaker Gain Setting........................................................................................................................................... 10
Level Adjustments ................................................................................................................................ 11
Transmit Level .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Receiver Volume ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Speaker Volume .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Attach the Front Cover ........................................................................................................................ 11
Operation .......................................................................................................................................11
Options ...........................................................................................................................................12
ICS SmartSeries .................................................................................................................................... 12
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Opening the Station ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Setting the Address ......................................................................................................................................... 13
ALS Minimum Level ..................................................................................................................................... 13
ALS Offset Level ........................................................................................................................................... 13
SmartSeries VLC Level .................................................................................................................................. 14
Speaker Impedance Supervision ..................................................................................................................... 14
FSK Signal Gain ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Attaching the Front Cover .............................................................................................................................. 15
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Paging with ADVANCE Head End ................................................................................................................ 15
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Paging without ADVANCE Head End ........................................................................................................... 15
Station Time-out Features .............................................................................................................................. 16
All Call Paging Utilizing a Merge/Isolate Cabinet ......................................................................................... 16
Emergency Party Line (EPL) ......................................................................................................................... 17
Paging with Alternate Page Destination Utilizing ADVANCE Head End ..................................................... 17
VLC ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Opening the Station ........................................................................................................................................ 19
50 kHz Alignment .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Speaker Mute .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Audio Alignment ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Page Disable Control ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Remote Output Switching (Available with RTU Only) ................................................................................. 20
Attaching the Front Cover .............................................................................................................................. 20
RTU ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
With SmartSeries PCBA and ADVANCE Head End..................................................................................... 21
With VLC PCBA ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Opening the Station ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Field Wiring ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Attaching the Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 22
Non-supervised Output Wiring Configuration ............................................................................................... 22
Supervised Output Wiring Configurations with SmartSeries Option ............................................................. 23
Input 1 or 2 Wiring Configuration with the SmartSeries Option .................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................25
Opening the Station .............................................................................................................................. 25
Jumper Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 25
P4 Standard Jumper Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 25
Attaching the Front Cover ................................................................................................................... 29
Specifications ................................................................................................................................29
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GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION
Industrial Communications System
Hazardous Area Page/Par ty
General Information
Product Overview
The GAI-Tronics Industrial
Communications System
(ICS) Page/Party
modular industrial
communications system that
can include from two to
possibly hundreds of stations.
stations are wired in
All
parallel and additional stations
can be added to the system at
any time.
®
is a
A HUBBELL COMPANY
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Station
The standard configuration of
the ICS Hazardous Area
Page/Party
outdoor, multi-party,
®
station is an
Figure 1. ICS Hazardous Area Station Front Panel with all options
handset/speaker amplifier
station using ac power. They are constructed of cast aluminum and are extremely weatherproof and
corrosion-resistant. A number of options are available to add to station capabilities. See Features and
Options below for more details.
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The ICS Page/Party
series Page/Party
Page/Party
®
systems.
Hazardous Area station is similar to and compatible with existing GAI-Tronics 700
®
systems. ICS hazardous area Page/Party® stations can replace or be added to existing
Fea tures
Provides one-way page announcements over system speakers
Includes a high efficiency (>80%) Class D paging amplifier to provide up to 30 watts of speaker
output
Provides full-duplex party line communication
Includes universal ac power supply with power factor correction
Field upgradeable options
Durable cast aluminum
enclosure
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Options
Single party line operation
Speaker amplifier only (no handset)
Alternate page destination
Emergency page line (EPL)
Multiple hazardous area approvals
PVC or Hytrel handset cords in 6-, 15-, or 25-foot lengths
Conformal coating for PCBA
24 V dc power
Volume Level Control (VLC) technology for alternate page volume
SmartSeries technology featuring Ambient Level Sensing (ALS) and available remote monitoring
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) operation
All Call
Installation
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read, follow, and retain instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read and
followed before operating the unit. Retain instructions for future reference.
2. Heed warnings – Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
3. Attachments – Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer should not be used, as
they may cause hazards.
4. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
5. This permanently connected apparatus must have a UL Listed 15-amp circuit breaker incorporated in
the electrical installation of the building.
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
from a battery charger without the batteries connected.
In 24 V dc systems: Under NO condition should this equipment be operated
In 24 V dc systems, most 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.
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These enclosures must be installed by trained, qualified and
competent personnel. Installation must comply with state and
national regulations, as well as safety practices for this type of
equipment.
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WARNING
Do not install this equipment in
hazardous areas other than those indicated on the
approval listing in the “Specifications” section of this
manual. Such installation may cause a safety hazard and
consequent injury or property damage.
The mounting location must be flat and provide proper
clearance, rigidity and strength to support the enclosure and all
contained devices. The enclosures are equipped with factoryinstalled hinges. The enclosures should be mounted with
hinges on the left.
WARNING
Do not mount the enclosure with
hinges on the top or bottom side.
Securely fasten the enclosure to the mounting location, using
3/8-inch (10mm) diameter steel mounting bolts and washers,
or washer head bolts.
WARNING
Do not disconnect equipment while energized.
Insure proper grounding to protective earthing.
Figure 2. ICS Hazardous Area Multi-
Party Station
Inspect and clean the machined flange flame joint surfaces of both the cover and box. Surfaces must be
smooth, free of nicks, scratches, dirt or any foreign particle build-up that would prevent a proper seal.
Surfaces must seat fully against each other to provide a proper explosion-proof joint. Clean surfaces by
wiping with a clean lint-free cloth.
Apply a light coat of Killark “LUBG” lubricant to flange surfaces and close the cover. Install and tighten
all cover bolts to 30 ft.-lbs. Make certain no cover bolts are omitted. Use only those bolts supplied with
the enclosure.
When installing an add-on station, consult the appropriate system layout diagrams. These figures, when
used in conjunction with the station installation information and cable layout guide, should provide all the
information necessary to install additional Page/Party stations.
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Mounting the Enclosure
NOTE: The mounting surface must be able to support the weight of the aluminum enclosure. See the
Specification section for the weights and dimensions of the unit.
Figure 3. Enclosure Mounting Details
The enclosure must be securely fastened with 3/8-inch (10mm) diameter steel mounting bolts located on
all four mounting feet. Stainless steel hardware is recommended in outdoor applications.
N
OTE: Refer to the Killark Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Data Sheet enclosed with the unit
for additional information.
The suggested mounting height for all station enclosures is 48 inches (1219 mm) to the bottom of the
enclosure.
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Cable Entries
Refer to Figure 4 for the standard NPT conduit entries, and Figure 5 for the standard metric cable gland
entries. Ensure any unused openings are sealed with proper fittings per local standards. All metric cable
entry devices and blanking elements shall be certified in type of explosion protection flameproof
enclosure “d” with an IP66 rating, suitable for conditions of use and correctly installed. Use field wiring
suitable for the ambient temperature. Any conduit NPT plugs (blanking elements) will need to be
explosion-proof with a Type 4X rating.
Figure 4. Standard NPT Conduit Entries
Figure 5. Standard Metric Cable Gland Entries
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Field Wiring
The ICS Page/Party® Station provides terminal blocks for field wiring. Each connection for the system
cable has two terminals for daisy-chain wiring. Attach #6 spade lugs to the wires before attachment to the
terminal blocks for the most secure connection. Torque the terminal block screws to 8–10 in-lbs.
(0.90–1.13 n-m) when attaching the spade lugs.
The terminal blocks on the Termination PCBA are labeled to coincide with the color code used on GAITronics 60029 series multi-party cable or 60038 series single party cable. Refer to Figure 6 for a sample
wiring diagram.
In certain circumstances where paging audio induces feedback, muting the speakers of two or more
stations during a page, referred to as mutual muting, can eliminate such feedback problems. This function
is enabled by connecting the spare orange wire between stations to terminal block TB4-2 or TB5-2.
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Figure 6. Typical Page/Party
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ICS Station Wiring Diagram
After all adjustments have been completed, inspect and clean the machined flange joint surfaces of both
the cover and box. Surfaces must be smooth, free of nicks, scratches, dirt or any foreign particle build-up
that would prevent a proper seal. Surfaces must seat fully against each other to provide a proper
explosion-proof joint. Clean surfaces by wiping with a clean lint-free cloth.
Apply a light coat of Killark “LUBG” lubricant to flange surfaces and close the cover. Install and tighten
all cover bolts to 30 ft.-lbs. Make certain no cover bolts are omitted. Use only those bolts supplied with
the enclosure.
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Speaker Jumper Impedance Configuration
Configure speaker jumpers P15 and P16 for the appropriate impedance for either 8-ohm or 16-ohm
speakers as shown in Figure 7 below.
Figure 7. Speaker Jumper Impedance Configuration Options for 8-ohm or 16-ohm Speakers
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Settings and Adjustments
Opening the Station
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WARNING
Before performing any of the following settings and adjustments, remove all
power from the station.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect the equipment
from the supply circuit before making any adjustments to the amplifier’s handset level.
Remove all cover bolts from the enclosure. Swing the front door open to access the internal PCBAs.
Figure 8. ICS Hazardous Area Station (AC Version shown) – Interior View
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