Contents Page 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................1-1 1.1. Construction of the UPS ..............1-1 1.2. Features and Advantages..............1-5 1.3. Rectifier ....................1-8 1.4. Inverter ....................1-10 1.5. Static Switch ..................1-11 1.6. Maintenance Bypass Switch ..............1-12 1.7. Dimension & Drawings ..............1-13 1.8. Front Panel ..................1-20 2.
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5. LCD DISPLAY ....................5-1 5.1. Menu 0 – Main Menu................5-1 5.2. Menu 1 – Select Menu .................5-2 5.3. Menu 2 – Status / Warning Menu............5-3 5.4. Menu 3 – Real Time Data Menu ............5-4 5.5. Menu 4 – Historical Event Menu ............5-5 5.6.
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Appendicies - Additional Data on Options UPSCOM UPSCALL DCMAN Appendices – Additional Data on Other Available Software *** Rups 2000 UPSilon 2000 Net Agent II *** These items are available from Mega System Technologies, Inc.
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CAUTION ! ☆ Hazardous voltage exits inside the UPS (includes the connection terminals). Cable connection and maintenance should be done by professional or qualified personnel. ☆ The UPS has its own internal power source (batteries). The output terminals may be live even when the UPS is not connected to the AC supply.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1. Construction of the UPS General Topology: The UPS system is composed of input breakers, input filter & protection network, rectifier, battery bank, inverter, static switch, bypass breaker, isolation transformer and output filter. The basic topology is shown in the diagram above. Under normal AC mode, energy from the AC source is converted to DC power and supplied to the inverter to charge the batteries to its full capacity all the time, ready to support the output load in case of AC source failure.
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Another important issue is reliability. The prime aim of a UPS is to protect your load. Therefore, the UPS should be much more reliable than the AC source. An unreliable UPS may suffer the problem of frequent break down, even more frequent than AC failure, and the cost of repair may become more than the cost of the unit itself.
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Back-up Mode: Since the batteries are connected directly to the DC bus, when the AC fails, the batteries change immediately from receiver to donor, supplying energy to the inverter instead of receiving energy from the rectifier. The output AC is not interrupted. Therefore, the load connected to the output is protected.
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Maintenance Bypass Mode: In case of UPS maintenance or battery replacement, and where the load cannot be interrupted, the user can turn off the inverter, close the bypass breaker and then open the rectifier and reserve breakers. The AC output will not be interrupted during manual bypass transfer procedure.
1.2. Features and Advantages (a) Reliable input protection: Circuit breakers are placed in each individual input loop to ensure power can continue through another loop in case of breaker trip caused by an abnormal condition in either rectifier or load. (b) Input surge protection: An MOV (surge protector) is added at the input, providing protection to both UPS and the load from any lightning surges, or surges caused by neighboring large loads.
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(g) Plug & Play Modular design: The power circuit is separated into several modules plugged into slots in the UPS, which are easy to pull out, permitting quick maintenance and easier trouble shooting. (h) Cold start function: the UPS can be started without an AC source, that is, can be started with battery power only.
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(n) Intelligent battery test: The batteries are tested after every boost (initiated by battery discharge or by the monthly boost charge cycle). This is done without interrupting the operation of the rectifier, preventing the risk of output AC failure in case of a bad battery. The user is informed of the battery condition, so that action can be taken before the full capacity of the batteries is needed.
1.3 . Rect ifi e r The main function of a rectifier is to convert the AC input to DC power, and supply it to the inverter. The inverter then converts the DC power to AC power for the load. The UPS use the DC power to charge the batteries as well, which is the most efficient method of charging.
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PH ASE SH IFT TRANSFO RMER RECTIFIER O UTPUT BREAK ER INDUCTO R INPUT CAPACITO R 12-PULS E FULL CONTRO L RECTIFIER In order to further improve the power factor and reduce harmonic current drawn by the rectifier, UPS at 100KVA and above, use the 12-pulse full controlled rectifier. The total current harmonic current can be reduced to around 15%, and power factor improved to over 0.8.
1.4. Inverter IGBT INVERTER The inverter is composed of IGBT, inductor, capacitor, snubber, control circuitry and protection circuitry. The inverter converts the DC power from the DC bus to AC power to supply the output load. The UPS uses IGBT technology which switches at frequencies beyond the audible range, therefore producing no audible noise.
Usually, the most frequent failures of the UPS occur at the inverter. Therefore, we have added redundant protection circuitry to protect the inverter. A strong snubber is added to suppress the spikes and noise, oversized, high quality components are used throughout, semi-conductor fuses are provided, and ventilation is maximized.
The transfer action is determined according to the reserve-input voltage and frequency to protect supplying incorrect power to the load. Finally, there is a double check by the CPU as to whether the transfer is successful or not. 1.6. Maintenance Bypass Switch Unlike other UPS, the maintenance bypass switch is already installed inside the UPS for convenience.
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The front panel is located at the front of the PCB holder. It gathers the real time information of the UPS and shows them clearly to the user. It also provides switches for controlling and setting the UPS. Through this panel, the UPS can be not only a stand alone machine supplying the load, but also closely monitored by the user.
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110% LOAD – load connected to the output is over 110% of the UPS rating. 125% LOAD – load connected to the output is over 125% of the UPS rating. 150% LOAD – load connected to the output is over 150% of the UPS rating. RESERVE AC FAIL –...
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OVERLOAD – output is overloaded by over 110%, 125% or 150%. HIGH DC – the LED will light as long as the DC voltage is over 430VDC. BAT LOW – the LED will light as long as the DC voltage is lower than 320VDC.
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EMERGENCY STOP - beep continuously The buzzer will also beep once every time the inverter is switched on or off to acknowledge to the user that his key is valid and accepted. E. Bypass LED: This LED will light when the maintenance bypass breaker is closed. When the maintenance bypass breaker is closed, the inverter cannot be switched on and will stop immediately even when inverter is already running.
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M. Up key: This is a LCD control key. It is for moving the cursor one item upward when items are being selected or for changing the number/character forward when data or parameter of the UPS is being set. N. Down key: This is a LCD control key. It is for moving the cursor one item downward when items are being selected or for changing the number/ character backward when data or parameter of the UPS is being set.
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3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Site & Environment Considerations The main function of the UPS is to provide an safe, clean independent electrical supply to the load so that it is free from any random variations, disturbances or interruptions of the utility Mains. The UPS also provides a constant power supply which is perfectly regulated in both voltage and frequency.
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(e) It is necessary to guarantee the temperature and humidity values of the site into which the UPS will be installed. These should be within the range allowed by the specification. The UPS is capable of continuous normal operation within a temperature range of 0℃(32℉) to 40℃(104℉).
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(h) Walls, ceilings, and floors near the UPS should be preferably constructed of non-combustible materials. A portable fire extinguisher should be accessible nearby in case of hazard. (i) Avoid accumulating combustible materials of any sort in or around the UPS system.
3.2. Unpacking Carefully unpack the UPS, then carefully locate the UPS onto the site which has selected, with all the points in section 3.1 kept in mind. The UPS has had detailed production and QC testing of all the electrical and mechanical characteristics prior to shipment from the factory.
3.3. Cable Selection The following tables list typical information concerning the KVA of the UPS versus the size and rating of the cables. Inadequate cable size or over sized breakers will incur risk of fire or damage of insulation. Therefore, please use the following tables to determine the input circuit breaker rating and the size of cable for input, output and battery connections.
3.4. Terminal Connection Although different sizes of UPS may have slightly different cable connection terminal blocks, all UPS connection terminal alignments falls into one of the following types: RESERVE RECTIFIER BATTERY INPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 3 PHASE INPUT / 3 PHASE OUTPUT TERMINAL WITH TWO SOURCE RECTIFIER &...
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For single phase output UPS, the current is very much larger in single phase terminal, therefore the terminal looks bigger than it is needed. RESERVE RECTIFIER BATTERY INPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 3 PHASE INPUT / 1 PHASE OUTPUT TERMINAL WITH TWO SOURCE RECTIFIER &...
OPERATIONS After all cables have been connected, and power source is available at the input terminals, the UPS is ready to operate. Before turning on any switch or breaker, once again check the following: (a) Check that the input voltage conforms with the UPS’s rated input voltage.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MIMIC DISPLAY UNDER NORMAL OPERATION (d) Push inverter ON switch – To turn on the inverter, the inverter ON switch and the control switch must be pressed simultaneously. The inverter will start working and inverter output will be established in 4 seconds.
(b) Open the battery breaker – If you want to shutdown all the power of the UPS, continue to open the battery breaker. Now the DC bus is only supported by the rectifier. (c) Open the rectifier breaker – Opening the rectifier breaker will further take the power source away from the DC bus, and the DC bus will start to drop slowly.
(d) Close the bypass breaker – The reserve breaker and reserve static switch are still conducting. Therefore, when the maintenance bypass breaker is closed, power will flow through the bypass loop instead of the reserve loop because of the lower impedance of bypass loop.
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(e) Push inverter ON switch – To turn on the inverter, the inverter ON switch and the control switch must be pressed simultaneously. The inverter will start working and inverter output will be established in 4 seconds. The load will automatically be transferred to the inverter 3 seconds later.
LCD DISPLAY The LCD can display much more information than can the LEDs. In order to make the display sharp and readable, the LCD is back-lighted by LEDs. But to further prolong the life of the LEDs, the CPU will cut off power to the LEDs 3 minutes after the last keystroke of UP, DOWN or ENTER is pressed.
Serial number is set by factory for the convenience of maintenance personnel who may need to refer to the serial number of the UPS serviced. The identification number is set only when an external control module is connected to more than one UPS.
The password is a 4 digit number which can be changed upward or downward by the UP(↑) or the DOWN(↓) key, and can be confirmed by the ENTER(←┘) key. The selection will continue if the correct password is entered, or will go back to MENU 0, the MAIN MENU, if no correct password is entered after 3 trials.
The inverter should be shut off under a short circuit condition. Since the CPU will detect a short circuit, and in order to avoid unnecessary tripping and damage to the breaker, the static switch remains connected to the inverter (will not transfer to reserve).
This menu is displayed when the REAL TIME DATA is selected from MENU 1. The cursor (→) is used to select the type of real time data the user wants to view, such as, RECTIFIER DATA, RESERVE DATA, OUTPUT DATA, OTHER DATA etc.
The abnormal conditions that can be displayed are listed below: HIGH DC SHUTDOWN / SHORT CIRCUIT! / FUSE/OVERHEAT / OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN / EMERGENCY STOP / INVERTER ABNORMAL / BYPASS ON SHUTDOWN Also, in the top right corner the screen, the UPS run time is displayed in year/month for the reference of the user or maintenance personnel.
The second item that can be set is the BUZZER ON/OFF. When selected, “BUZZER ON/OFF” will be displayed, where the “ON” will blink if the buzzer status is on, and the “OFF” will blink if the buzzer status is off. The intended status can be changed by UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) key, and is confirmed by ENTER (←┘) key.
< > O T H E R D A T A T E M P E R A T U R E = X X V O L T A G E = X X X V d c D I S C H A R G E C U R R E N T = X X X A The UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) keys have no function in this menu.
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This menu is displayed when the item < BOOST CHARGE > is selected from MENU 5, the PARAMETER SETTING menu. The user can change the charger parameters through this menu. The cursor (→) can be moved upward by the UP (↑) key, and can be moved downward by the DOWN ( ↓...
< > B O O S T C H A R G E S E T T I N G A U T O - B O O S T ( M O N T H ) = 0 4 A U T O - B O O S T ( B A T T L O W ) = 0 4 →...
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This menu is displayed when the item < DATE/TIME > is selected from MENU 5, the PARAMETER SETTING menu. The user can change the YEAR/MONTH/DAY/, HOUR/MINUTE/DAY OF THE WEEK of the real time clock through this menu. Once this menu is opened, the present value in the real time clock will be shown. The cursor ( →...
5.13. Menu 12 – Other Setting Menu < > O T H E R S E T T I N G → T I T L E : X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S /...
INTERFACE CONNECTIONS All interfaces are connected from 3R PCB. See the figure below. 6.1. Dry Contacts 8 terminals of dry contacts are provided. These terminals are normally open (non- conducting). When an event occurs, the terminal will close (conduct). Maximum contact rating is 16A/250VAC(16A/30VDC).
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FAULT – Closed when the UPS encounters a fault condition, such as high dc shutdown, short circuit, fuse/over-heat, overload shutdown, emergency stop, inverter abnormal, bypass on shutdown. The contact is latched until manual reset (off switch) or 30 seconds after the fault condition is removed. SS –...
6.2. External Shutdown 2 pairs of terminals CNR 16 are provided for external shutdown. 10mA is needed for turning on the internal photo-coupler. The user can use this terminal to shutdown the UPS when emergency conditions occur, such as fire, short circuit etc. 6.3.
OPTIONS This chapter supplies a brief introduction to all the options that are available for the 3 Phase UPS. Similar products from other manufacturer will not fit into this UPS. Additionally, the installation of each options needs professional, trained personnel. 7.1.
7.2. Emergency Stop Switch An emergency stop switch is available as an option, installed outside but nearby the UPS, for stopping the UPS output in case of emergency, such as electrical shock, burning of the load or any emergency conditions where one wants to stop the AC output immediately.
7.5. Auto Dialing Module – UPSCALL™ In case abnormal situations occur, UPSCALL will automatically dial specified phone numbers to inform management to take prompt action. The module, with built-in 23A12V battery, consumes power only when in the process of dialing so as to be operated under AC source failure.
REDUNDANCY Redundancy can be roughly divided in two types: serial (hot standby) redundancy and parallel (active) redundancy. The T3UPS series adopts mainly serial redundancy. 8.1. Serial Redundancy ONE TO ONE SERIAL REDUNDANCY Serial (hot standby) redundancy consists of two UPS with one UPS’s (UPS1) connected to the reserve/bypass input of the other UPS (UPS2).
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Both UPSs are running in normal mode under normal conditions. When one of them has a problem, the load will still have protection from the inverter and battery. If UPS1 fails and UPS2 is running normally, the load is unaffected, and supplied from UPS2.
HELP Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution The rectifier breaker is not switch on. Switch on the rectifier (1) AC input is breaker. correct, but rectifier does The input voltage is not correct (out of the Connect the right AC not operate and normal range).
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Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution There is external wiring error of R.S.T Correct the external wiring (4) The voltage phase and N. G., instead of UPS unit system. difference itself,. between NEUTRAL and GROUND has become abnormally high. Other than INVERTER SS LED in left Do trouble shooting (5) The side of the front panel, other LEDs still...
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Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution The fuses positioned behind PCB holder Replace the fuses or install (6) Fans do not have been blown or are not installed them properly. work while properly. UPS is on. Abnormal voltage output in R phase. Refer to PCB LED Detecting Guide and check the 3T PCB of R phase.
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Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution Bypass breaker has been closed (switched Open the bypass breaker. (10) The on). The inverter will restore inverter shuts running automatically. down during operation, The output is short-circuited, including Clear the short circuit at the while the the load itself.
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Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution DC BUS voltage becomes abnormal Take out the P&P module 2 (11) during transferring. DCV value can be and make sure the SCR Transferring read in LCD menu. drive connection is OK. failure between 3P PCB has problem. Refer to PCB LED reserve and Detecting Guide.
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Abnormal Description & Checkpoint Solution CPU inserting error in 3A or 3R PCB Insert the CPU into correct (14) All LED in socket. the front panel light up. Communication cables are connected Correct the wiring. (15) improperly. Communication interface is not Communication software is not installed Reinstall the software.
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Appendices - Additional Data on Options UPSCOM UPSCALL DCMAN...
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UPSCOM UPSCOM is intelligent software providing real-time monitoring of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Frequency Converters. UPSCOM can connect up to 31 systems, with each monitored system able to send a brief status to the monitoring computer. UPSCOM selects one of monitored systems to send detailed data to computer display.
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b. Hide: UPSCOM continues connected to the system but the screen shrinks into the window desktop task row, and can be recovered to full size by clicking the UPSCOM icon in the desktop task row. c. Exit: Stops the communication and exits the program. 3.
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AUTO-DIALING MODULE-UPSCALL In case abnormal situations occur, the UPSCALL automatically dials specified phone numbers to inform emergency personnel to take prompt action. The module comes with built-in 23A12V battery, so as to be operated under AC source failure. The unit consumes power only when in the process of dialing.
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3. EEPROM Board An 8PIN EEPROM board with DB9 connector for parameter storage is provided. The details of the Parameter Setting procedure are shown below. (B) LCD Screen Display The Home Menu of the Receiving Master LCD will be activated when the unit is powered.
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Pressing the ←┘key changes the LCD to Menu 2. Pressing the↑key changes the LCD back to the Home Menu. → 1 . R E A D Menu 2 R E C O R D 2 . D E L E T E R E C O R D 3 .
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P R I O R I T Y : 1 Menu 6 N O . C A L L S : 0 1 Menu 6, the PRIORITY menu, displays the priority of the phone number that the DIALING UNIT chooses to call when abnormal events occur. The priority is set from 1 to ’.
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Menus10 through 14 are parameter setting screens and can be shown only when the EEPROM BOARD is connected with the RECEIVING MASTER. Please refer to the Parameter Setting Procedure below. Menu 10 → 1 . S E N D T E L . 2 .
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S E R I A L N U M B E R Menu 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Menu 13 is accessed when SERIAL NUMBER is selected from Menu 10. In this menu, the serial number of the UPS, to which the dialing unit is connected, is entered.
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3. Connect the DB9 port of EEPROM BOARD to the RECEIVING MASTER. Turn on the power to the RECEIVING MASTER. Menu 10 will be displayed, and be ready for setting. 4. Disconnect the power supply of the RECEIVING MASTER when parameter entry is finished and checked as correct.
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(D) Module Installation 1. Connect either of the RJ11 ports on the rear side of DIALING UNIT to the corresponding plug on the telephone used for outgoing calls (see the pictures below). 2. The USB cable has a USB connector at one end, and 4 individual cables (red, white, green, and black)at the other end.
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RJ11Port USB Port on the rear on the rear DB9 Port RJ11 Port on the back on the back 3. Please refer to Menu 7. The specific meaning of each cable depends on the terminal signal of the Dry Contact to which it is connected. depends on the terminal signal of Dry Contact it connected.
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(E) Module Operation Description 1. When a UPS anomaly occurs, the DIALING UNIT automatically calls out to inform the emergency through specified phone number. The green LED is lit during the dialing process. The yellow LED is illuminated when the call is connected and data is in transit. Once the transmission is completed, the DIALING UNIT consumes no additional power.
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5. If, after 8 rings, emergency personnel have not answered the call, the RECEIVING MASTER will automatically receive the data transmitted from the DIALING UNIT. Once the data is receiving, the LCD will become back-lighted (to draw the attention of personnel), and display the Menu below.
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BATTERY MONITORING MODULE-DCMAN DCMAN is an intelligent module capable of monitoring each individual battery in a UPS battery bank. The unit can identify batteries below specification limits, and cause recharge or auto-repair procedures to be initiated, therefore prolonging battery life expectancy.
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(B) LCD Screen Display The Home Menu is displayed once the MONITORING MASTER is turned on.. Home G R E E T I N G Menu T E X T The LCD displays a greeting that can changed by the user (refer to menu 6). Pressing the↓key will change the LCD to Menu 1.
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→Battery Amount A M O U N T : 1 6 P C S Menu 4 →Charge Voltage V O L T : 2 2 0 V d c →Auto-battery Discharge Cycle C Y C L E : 0 1 D A Y →Auto-fix Function F I X : O N...
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B A T T E R Y A M O U N T Menu 8 Menu 8 is displayed when BATTERY AMOUNT is selected from Menu 6. Here the used inputs the number of batteries to be monitored (maximum 64). The↑or↓ keys are used to choose the numeric characters.
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(C) Module Installation and ID Number Setting 1. MONITORING MASTER can be connected as many as 64 DETECTING UNITs. Either RJ11 port of MONITORING MASTER is connected to the RJ11 input port of the first DETECTING UNIT, using a standard telephone wire w/connectors. RJ11 Port on the rear RJ11Port...
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3. Each DETECTING UNIT is given a unique ID number to clearly identify the incoming signal. Please refer to the following Binary System Table. The ID number should be from 1 to 63, converted into binary. The digital ‘0’ is used to stand for ID number ‘64’.
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