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- Page 1 Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Wireless Strobe and/or Siren for Rig Rat III User Manual...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies LP (BW) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years, beginning on the date of shipment to the buyer. This warranty extends only to the sale of new and unused products to the original buyer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Title Page Contacting BW Technologies by Honeywell ..................v Introduction............................1 Getting Started ............................1 Installation ............................. 5 Guidelines ..........................5 Installation Location ....................... 5 Mounting the Remote Alarm....................6 Antenna Location........................6 Antenna Installation ....................... 7 Wiring............................. - Page 4 Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual...
- Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page The Rig Rat III Remtoe Alarm ....................1 The Rig Rat III Remote Alarm ....................2 Internal Components ......................2 Circuit Board .......................... 3 LED Indicator ......................... 4 Switch ............................ 4 Transceiver and Detector Channel Example................. 9 Troubleshooting ........................
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Page 7: Contacting Bw Technologies By Honeywell
Do not attempt to disassemble, adjust, or service the units unless instructions are provided in the manual for that procedure and/or that part is listed as a replacement part. Use only BW parts. ⇒ The remote alarm warranty will be void if the unit is disassembled, adjusted, or serviced by non-BW Technologies by Honeywell personnel. -
Page 9: Introduction
The Rig Rat III Remote Alarm (“the remote alarm”) is a wireless accessory designed to provide remote alarm indications for up to four Rig Rat III Detectors. It is equipped with a 160,000 candlepower strobe and/or a 105 dB siren. -
Page 10: The Rig Rat Iii Remote Alarm
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Table 2. The Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Item Function Antenna Strobe Mounting flange LED indicator Siren Charger port Figure 1. The Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Table 3. Internal Components Item Function... -
Page 11: Circuit Board
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Getting Started Table 4. Circuit Board Item Function Heat sink LED indicator Transceiver Receiver channel A Sync. source switch Receiver channel B Siren alarm indicators Strobe alarm indicators Power switch Fuse (F2) Fuse (F1) Figure 3. Circuit Board... -
Page 12: Led Indicator
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Table 5. LED Indicator Item Function External power LED Receive mode LED Designated detector LED Designated detector LED Designated detector LED Designated detector LED Battery power LED Transmit mode LED Figure 4. LED Indicator Table 6. -
Page 13: Installation
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Installation Installation Guidelines a Caution: Qualified personnel should perform the installation according to applicable electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards. When installing the remote alarm, adhere to the following guidelines: • This system is rated for General Purpose Area installation only. -
Page 14: Mounting The Remote Alarm
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Mounting the Remote Alarm Figure 5. Remote Alarm Dimensions Figure 6. Mounting Requirements Note: As there are a variety of surfaces where the remote alarm can be mounted, retaining screws are not provided. -
Page 15: Antenna Installation
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Installation a Warning: Use extreme caution when working near telephone and electrical power lines. Always mount antennas at least three feet away from power lines. Note: Atmospheric conditions may cause signal loss. Antenna Installation The remote alarm is equipped with a TNC connector for a 5 dBi antenna. Extension cable and higher gain antenna are available when the antenna needs to be separate from the remote alarm. -
Page 16: Setting The Transceiver And Detector Channels
Complete the following instructions in the order presented to configure the controller, detector, and remote alarm: Configuring the Rig Rat III Controller Deactivate the controller. The controller transceiver receives if the detector channel rotary switch is positioned to channel 0. Confirm the detector channel is set to 0. -
Page 17: Transceiver And Detector Channel Example
Detector 3 Detector 4 Figure 8. Transceiver Configuring the Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Deactivate the remote alarm. Using a slot-regular screwdriver, position the A and B rotary switches of the receiver channel to the same combination as the transceiver channel of the controller. - Page 18 Figure 9. Remote Alarm in Master Mode Complete the following instructions in the order presented to configure the controller, detector and remote alarm: Configuring the Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Deactivate the remote alarm. Using a slot-regular screwdriver, position receiver channel A and B rotary switches to any combination ranging from 00 (AB) to 3F (AB).
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Page 19: Operation
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Operation Configuring the Rig Rat III Detector Deactivate the detector. Using a slot-regular screwdriver, position the detector channel rotary switch to the desired channel. The detector channel can be selected from 1 to 4. If multiple (maximum of four) detectors are in use, ensure each channel is different from one another. -
Page 20: Alarms
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Channel 1 to Channel 4: The channel LEDs displays detector status. The channel LEDs identify which detector is transmitting data or which detector has lost communication with the remote alarm. Loss of communication with the detector depends on its transmit time interval and loss of transmission time interval. Refer to the Rig Rat III Detector User Manual. -
Page 21: Battery Life
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Maintenance Battery Life Battery life is also dependant upon the following: • In a line or solar powered situation, the battery provides the backup in the event of a power interruption. Battery Level Refer to Display. -
Page 22: Storage And Transporting
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Insert the new transceiver. Ensure the transceiver’s connectors are aligned with the port. Secure the transceiver to the circuit board with four screws. Attach the cable to the transceiver. Test the system. Refer to System Test. -
Page 23: System Test
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm System Test System Test A system test is recommended when • commissioning the remote alarm, • initially activating the remote alarm, • moving the remote alarm, or • modifying the system. The test ensures the communication path between the controller, remote alarm, and detector(s) is established. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem, follow the solutions listed in the table below. If you still are unable to correct the problem, contact BW Technologies by Honeywell. Table 8. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts And Accessories
Rig Rat III Remote Alarm Replacement Parts and Accessories Specifications Replacement Parts and Accessories Instrument Dimensions : 30.48 x 25.40 x 15.24 cm a Warning (12 x 10 x 6 in.) To avoid personal injury or damage to the remote alarm, use only the specified Weight: 25.00 lb (11.34 kg) - Page 26 Rig Rat III Remote Alarm User Manual...
- Page 27 D5851/1 [English] iERP: 122737 © 2006 BW Technologies, all rights reserved. Printed in Canada. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.