GAI-Tronics ICS Offshore Stations User Manual

Pub. 42004-743L2CQG

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

ICS Off-Shore Page/P arty® Station Quic k Installa tion Guide

Important S afety Instructions

This equipmen t is suitable for use in Cla ss I, Division 2, Group s A, B, C and D, Class II Division 2, Groups F, and G, Clas s III OR non-hazardous locations only.
Combinations of equipment in your system are subject to investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdic tion at the time of installation.

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

Heed warnings – Adh ere to all warnings on the unit 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 unit by yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.
This permanently connected apparatus must have a UL List ed 15-amp circuit breaker incorporated in the elec trical insta llation of the bui lding.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous. Avertissement –

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 725.5 5.

WARNING

In 24 V dc systems, m ost chargers have an un loaded output of 35 to 45 volts that can quickly damage the equipment desi gned for nominal 24 volts . The maximum
battery voltage should never exceed the maximum specifi ed input voltage.

General Inf ormation and Available Options

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

This guide covers the installation of the ICS Off-Shore Page/Party

®

Station. Figure 2 shows configurations with the followin g options:

Figure 1. ICS Off-Shore Station - suggested wire entry locations

 Universal ac or 24 V dc power
 Single or multi-party system
 Amplifier only
 SmartSeries
 Alternate page destination
 Emergenc y party line (EPL)
 Auxiliary jack
 VLC
 RTU

All ICS Stations are wired in parallel. Good system layout design
minimizes the cable required. Refer to Pub. 42004-743L2 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 eight 0.437-inch (11 mm) diameter holes
located on the mounting flanges with 3/8-inch (M8) hardware. The
lower enclosure (junction box) is supplied with a removable gland plate
that can be punched or drilled with wire entry openings. 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
gland plate in the lower enclosure. Top entry is not possible.

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 ring or spade lugs. Torque the terminal block screws
to 10–12 in-lbs. (1.13–1.36 n-m) when attaching the spade lugs.

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Station Quick Installation Guide Page 2 of 3

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 needed:

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

Figure 2. ICS Off-Shore Station with available options

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