GAI-Tronics ICS Offshore Stations - Manual

Pub. 42004-743L2CQG
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ICS Off-Shore Page/Party ® Station Quick Installation Guide
Important Safety Instructions
This equipment is suitable for use in Class 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 investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 – Adhere 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 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.
This permanently connected apparatus must have a UL Listed 15-amp circuit breaker incorporated in the electrical 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. 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 725.55.
WARNING
In 24 V dc systems: Under NO condition should this equipment be operated from a battery charger without the batteries connected.
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.
General Information and Available Options
This guide covers the installation of the ICS Off-Shore Page/Party ®
Station. Figure 2 shows configurations with the following options:
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Universal ac or 24 V dc power
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Single or multi-party system
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Amplifier only
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SmartSeries
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Alternate page destination
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Emergency party line (EPL)
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Auxiliary jack
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VLC
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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.
Figure 1. ICS Off-Shore Station - suggested wire entry locations