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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
OmniCare EVC System
Installation & Commissioning Manual
Manual name: OmniCare
Issue: 1
ECR: 2008
Date of issue: October 2007

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  • Page 1 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual Manual name: OmniCare Issue: 1 ECR: 2008 Date of issue: October 2007...
  • Page 2 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S © October 2007 Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited Wealden Industrial Estate Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2JR...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Amendment Record __________________________________ vii Proprietary Notice ___________________________________ vii Safety Information ___________________________________viii Comments_________________________________________viii Technical Description Description _________________________________________1 Technical Specifications_________________________________2 Control Panels- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2...
  • Page 4 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Disabled Refuge Remotes (BVOCECP)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20...
  • Page 5 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Re-addressing Remote Units ____________________________ 67 Fault Finding Fault Finding Remote Units during Commissioning - Overview ___ 69 Description of 0V Continuity Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 70...
  • Page 6 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Resistance Readings when using Repeaters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 89...

  • Page 7: Amendment Record

    Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited. The possession of this manual and the use of the information is, therefore, restricted only to those persons duly authorised by Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited. Do not reproduce, transcribe, store in a retrieval system or translate into any language, any part of this manual without the prior permission of Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S AFETY NFORMATION Personnel who install, maintain or repair this equipment must read the safety information below before starting work.

  • Page 9: Technical Description

    1 Technical Description 1.1 D ESCRIPTION The OmniCare EVC System is a fully addressable Emergency Voice Communication System that allows Disabled Refuge, Fire Telephones, and Disabled Toilet Alarm Remote Units to be connected to just one system. It has been developed in accordance with BS5588, BS5839 part 9 and BS8300:2001 (for the Disabled Toilet Alarm).

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    20mm diameter in top and top/rear Security Lockable glazed door Weight, including batteries 21kg upto 32way, 26kg upto 64way, 37kg upto 128way Temperature Range -10 to +30°C (storage and operating) Humidity Range 95% Non Condensing Figure 1.1 — Typical OmniCare Control Panel OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 11: Disabled Refuge Remote Unit (Bvocecp)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.2.2 Disabled Refuge Remote Unit (BVOCECP) Disabled Refuge Remote Indicators Status, System OK Remote signalling of occupancy Volts-free contact for above door lamps etc.

  • Page 12: Advance Disabled Refuge Remote (Bvoca)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.2.3 Advance Disabled Refuge Remote (BVOCA) Advance Disabled Refuge Remote Indicators 8 High Intensity LEDs Remote Signalling of Occupancy Volt free contact for Above Door lamps etc...

  • Page 13: Fire Telephone Remote Unit (Bvfhl)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.2.4 Fire Telephone Remote Unit (BVFHL) Fire Telephone Remote Indicators System OK Power supply 12 - 40V DC Current consumption...

  • Page 14: Combined Disabled Refuge / Fire Telephone (Bvocrfc)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.2.5 Combined Disabled Refuge / Fire Telephone (BVOCRFC) Combined Disabled Refuge / Fire Telephone Remote Indicators Call Status, System OK...

  • Page 15: Disabled Toilet Alarm (Bvocdta)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.2.6 Disabled Toilet Alarm (BVOCDTA) Disabled Toilet Alarm Power Supply 220-240V AC Output 12V DC Fuse Internal Thermal Alarm Type...

  • Page 16: Control Panel Leds & Switches

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.3 C & S ONTROL ANEL WITCHES Figure 1.7 — Control Panel Main Regions 1.3.1 Zone Select Button & Status LEDs Figure 1.8 —...

  • Page 17: System Status & Fault Leds

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.3.2 System Status & Fault LEDs Figure 1.9 — System Status & Fault LEDs Colour Ident Description Green Mains On...

  • Page 18: All Call" And "Speak" Buttons

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1.3.3 “All Call” and “Speak” Buttons Figure 1.10 — “All Call” and “Speak” Buttons Will illuminate to show the "All" button (2) is being pressed...

  • Page 19: Overview Of System Design Requirements

    2.1 S YSTEM AYOUT The OmniCare EVC System utilises a 4-wire plus screen ring circuit to allow continued operation in the event of a cable break. Cables are sized according to the number of Remote Units and the distance between them. The maximum length of cable...

  • Page 20: Using Slave Control Panels

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Figure 2.1 — Schematic showing Maximum cable lengths Where a greater cable length is required a repeater unit (BVFREPEM) can be installed to extend the cabling a further 200m.

  • Page 21: Cable Selection

    The OmniCare EVC System auto-commissioning feature numbers all the Remote Units consecutively around the loop. When designing the cabling for a OmniCare EVC System installation the following important points should be noted: • The first Remote Unit connected to the “A” connection will automatically be numbered Zone 1.

  • Page 22: Installation Examples

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2.5 I NSTALLATION XAMPLES 2.5.1 Connection Details - up to 16 Remotes The following illustration shows the recommended terminations for a system with up to 16 zones using a single Zone Card.

  • Page 23: Connection Details - Up To 32 Remotes

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2.5.2 Connection Details - up to 32 Remotes The following example shows how to connect up to 32 Remote Units to two Zone Cards.

  • Page 24: Connection Details - Up To 48 Remotes

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2.5.3 Connection Details - up to 48 Remotes Figure 2.4 — Typical Connections - Up to 48 Remotes OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 25: Connection Details - Up To 64 Remotes

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2.5.4 Connection Details - up to 64 Remotes Figure 2.5 — Typical Connections - Up to 64 Remotes For Systems utilising more than 64 Remote Units the Master Control Panel will contain two Termination Panels.

  • Page 26: Complex Configuration Example

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2.5.5 Complex Configuration Example Figure 2.6 — Example Schematic showing Maximum Cable Lengths : The distances shown in Figure 2.6 have been calculated for 1.5sqmm conductors and indicate the maximum overall span length...

  • Page 27: Hardware Installation

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3 Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to terminate the cabling and connect the Remote Units, and how to mount the OmniCare EVC System Master (& Slave) Panels. It is assumed that the cable runs have already been installed according to the System Designer’s specification.

  • Page 28: Installing The Remote Units

    EMOTE NITS A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, • If Power is reversed i.e. 0V and +V swapped.
  • Page 29 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Circuit Cabling for Short Circuits, Open Circuits, shorts to Ground, and Correct Phasing of all conductors. 2. If not already fitted, mount the supplied back box at each Remote Unit location.
  • Page 30 C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 31 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Table 3.2 — Tone Configuration Default Settings JP # Option Reset by either Keyswitch or Control Panel Audio Self Test disabled...

  • Page 32: Advance Refuge Remotes (Bvoca)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.2 Advance Refuge Remotes (BVOCA) Figure 3.3 — Mounting Holes and Knockout Locations 3.2.2.1 Connect Circuit Wiring to Termination Board...
  • Page 33 Figure 3.4 — BVOCA Back Box with Termination Board A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 34 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.2.2 Set Option Jumpers If required, set the option jumpers to the required configuration. These jumpers are shown as item "E" in Figure 3.5.
  • Page 35 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.2.3 Connecting the Remote Unit 1. Connect the 10 way Blue Connector from the Termination Board (item A in Figure 3.5).

  • Page 36: Fire Telephone Remotes (Bvfhl)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.3 Fire Telephone Remotes (BVFHL) Figure 3.6 — Mounting Holes and Knockout Locations If a Flush Mounting Bezel is to be used then the 6 centre-punched holes should be drilled through to allow the Bezel to be fitted.
  • Page 37 Figure 3.7 — BVFHL Enclosure with Termination Board A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 38 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.3.2 Set Option Jumpers If required, set the option jumpers to the required configuration. These are shown as item "B" in Figure 3.8.
  • Page 39 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S : Ensure the four links on the Termination Board (shown in Figure 3.7) are removed as the Remote Unit is now connected to the Circuit Cabling.

  • Page 40: Combined Remotes (Bvocrfc)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.4 Combined Remotes (BVOCRFC) Figure 3.10 — Mounting Holes and Knockout Locations If a Flush Mounting Bezel is to be used then the 6 centre-punched holes should be drilled through to allow the Bezel to be fitted.
  • Page 41 Figure 3.11 — Combined Remote Unit Termination Board A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 42 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.4.2 Set Option Jumpers If required, set the option jumpers to the required configuration. These are shown as items "B" and "F" in Figure 3.12.
  • Page 43 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.4.3 Connecting the Remote Unit 1. Connect the 8 way Blue Connector from the Termination Board (item A in Figure 3.12).

  • Page 44: Disabled Toilet Alarm (Bvocdta)

    3.2.5 Disabled Toilet Alarm (BVOCDTA) The Disabled Toilet Alarm uses a BVFREPEM Repeater to interface with the OmniCare EVC System. Refer to Figure 3.1 on page 20 for details of the mounting holes for the back box of the BVFREPEM.
  • Page 45 A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 46 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.2.5.3 Notes on Configuring BVOCDTA & BVFREPEM The normal configuration for the BVFREPEM when used as an interface for an is SW3 and SW4 "ON"...

  • Page 47: Installing The Control Panel(S)

    NSTALLING THE ONTROL ANEL The OmniCare EVC System uses three different size Control Panels depending on the number of Remote Units in use. 3.3.1 Minicare Control Panels (8, 16, and 32 zone) Figure 3.15 — Mounting Hole Centres & Rear Knockout Positions Figure 3.16 —...
  • Page 48 Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 1. Fit the OmniCare EVC System Control Panel to the wall using suitable fixings. The panel is designed for either surface mounting (using the 4 off 9mm holes shown in Figure 3.15), or it can be flush...

  • Page 49: And 64 Zone Control Panels

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.3.2 48 and 64 Zone Control Panels Figure 3.17 — Mounting Hole Centres & Knockout Positions Figure 3.18 — Top Knockout Positions : The weight of a Control Unit with batteries is 26KG.
  • Page 50 Circuit Cables to the Control Panel at this time. A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...

  • Page 51: Zone Control Panels

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3.3.3 80 - 128 Zone Control Panels Figure 3.19 — Mounting Hole Centres and Knockout Positions : The weight of a Control Unit with batteries is 37KG.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Fire Panel Interface

    Circuit Cables to the Control Panel at this time. A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...
  • Page 53 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Figure 3.21 — Sounder Circuit includes Control Panel and Sounders To ensure correct operation of the Fire Panel interface both JP1 and JP2 must be fitted.
  • Page 54 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 55: Testing & Commissioning

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4 Testing & Commissioning The Commissioning Procedure must be followed: • At first installation to enable the OmniCare EVC System to “learn” about the system configuration, • If a Remote Unit has been added, removed or replaced in an existing system.

  • Page 56: Tools Required

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.2 T OOLS EQUIRED To commission the OmniCare EVC System equipment the following tools will be required: • A small flat-bladed (terminal) screwdriver, • A large Posi-drive screwdriver for internal screws, •...

  • Page 57: Commissioning Procedure

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.4 C OMMISSIONING ROCEDURE 4.4.1 Testing Loop Integrity (Power Cables) A U T I O N Before applying power to a loop ensure the "0V Continuity Check"...

  • Page 58: Testing Loop Integrity (Data Cables)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.4.2 Testing Loop Integrity (Data Cables) 1. Ensure Power Loop Integrity (section 4.4.1) has been checked before attempting the Commissioning Procedure.
  • Page 59 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6. The Red LED in each Zone Switch will then illuminate to show the progress of Power and the Commissioning Code along the Loop to each Remote Unit.
  • Page 60 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S Figure 4.3 — Advance Remote Unit System OK LED The first unit that failed to return a Red indication should display one of the above conditions which will indicate which cable(s) are at fault.
  • Page 61 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 12. As the loop is now continuous, when all the red LEDs are lit (by connected Remote Units) the Master Panel should receive the special code on the “B”...

  • Page 62: Connecting Batteries

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.4.3 Connecting Batteries Connecting the batteries to the Control Panel should only be performed after the wiring checks in Section 4.4.1 and Section 4.4.2 have been completed successfully.

  • Page 63: Functional Testing Remote Units

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.5 F UNCTIONAL ESTING EMOTE NITS 4.5.1 Introduction Remote Units can only be functionally tested after the Control Panel has successfully completed the Commissioning Process.

  • Page 64: Advance Refuge Remote (Bvoca)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 3. Set the Volume on the Remote Unit The volume control (as shown in Figure 3.2 on page 21) sets...

  • Page 65: Fire Telephone Remote Units (Bvfhl)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.5.4 Fire Telephone Remote Units (BVFHL) 1. Open the door and check the “SYSTEM OK” LED is flashing. 2. Lift the Handset at the Remote Unit.

  • Page 66: Combined Remotes (Bvocrfc)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.5.5 Combined Remotes (BVOCRFC) : The Fire Telephone Remote Units are permanently enabled so it is not necessary to activate the Fire Panel Input on the Control Panel to perform a functional check.

  • Page 67: Control Panel Settings

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.6 C ONTROL ANEL ETTINGS 4.6.1 Overview The Master Control Panel must have one button for each Remote Unit on the system, whereas Slave Panels only need buttons for the Remote Units they will be able to communicate with.

  • Page 68: Setting The Offset And Range & Defining The "Master" Switch Panel

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S These jumpers set the Base Address of the first Zone Switch of each Switch Panel. JP1, JP2 and JP3 settings determine if the first switch on the relevant panel is Zone 1, Zone 17, Zone 33, Zone 49 etc.
  • Page 69 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 2. When the LEDs on the Switch Panels start to flash release the All button. If the Fault buzzer sounds press and release the Fault Accept button.

  • Page 70: Fault Relay Operation (Jp2 Pc1234)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.6.3.2 Example 2 - Slave Control Panel operating Remote Units 8 to 18 & 41 to 54 Slave Control Panels only require zone switches for the number of remotes they will be operating.

  • Page 71: Zone Insert Labels

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 4.7 Z NSERT ABELS A Template is provided for labelling the Control Panel buttons. The template gives a choice of pre-printed numbers or blank spaces for installation-specific labelling.
  • Page 72 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 73: Tone Configuration Options

    Options 5.1 I NTRODUCTION The OmniCare Remote Units have a range of features and options that can be enabled or disabled by playing them a unique sequence of tones. This has the advantage that Remote Units can be configured or re- addressed without the need for any tools or removing the Remote Units from their enclosures.

  • Page 74: Overview Of The Tone Generation Software

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 5.2 O VERVIEW OF THE ENERATION OFTWARE Figure 5.1 — Tone Generation Software The Tone Generation Software can be used to configure the Remote Units illustrated.

  • Page 75: Configuring Remote Units

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 5.3 C ONFIGURING EMOTE NITS To configure a Remote Unit using the Tone Generation software use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 76 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 77: Fault Finding

    OMMISSIONING VERVIEW The most common problems experienced while Commissioning a OmniCare EVC System system are Remote Unit(s) that do not respond correctly to the Commissioning Process. Fault Finding should be completed in the order shown below to reduce the time taken to diagnose and repair faults, and minimise the chance of damaging the Remote Units due to cable errors.

  • Page 78: Description Of 0V Continuity Check

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.1.1 Description of 0V Continuity Check Figure 6.1 — Illustration of 0V Continuity Check This should be the first check that is made: •...

  • Page 79: Description Of Loop Integrity Check (Power Cables)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.1.3 Description of Loop Integrity Check (Power Cables) Figure 6.2 — Illustration of Testing the Power Cable Integrity Performing this test next has the following benefits: •...

  • Page 80: Testing Loop Integrity (Data Cables) & Diagnosing Fault Location

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.1.4 Testing Loop Integrity (Data Cables) & Diagnosing Fault Location Figure 6.3 — Illustration of Testing Loop Integrity (Data Cables)

  • Page 81: Fault Finding Procedures For Remote Units

    Remote Units are not all detected then the following procedures can help to identify and locate the fault(s). A U T I O N The OmniCare EVC System Remote Units can be damaged if either of the following situations occur: • If Power is connected across the Data pair, •...

  • Page 82: Test The Loop Integrity (Power Cables)

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.2.3 Test the Loop Integrity (Power Cables) A U T I O N Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting Ring Circuits.

  • Page 83: Diagnosing The Location Of Fault(S) Using Commissioning Process

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S • If the output voltage is less than 22V DC, then check that length of +V cable for short circuits, shorts to earth etc.
  • Page 84 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.2.4.1 Illustration of a Single Remote Unit not Responding Figure 6.4 — Commissioning Open Ended loop on “A” cable Figure 6.5 —...
  • Page 85 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.2.4.2 Illustration of Multiple Remote Units not Responding Figure 6.6 — Commissioning progress using Cable “A” Figure 6.7 — Commissioning progress using Cable “B”...

  • Page 86: Diagnosing The Location Of Fault(S) Using The "System Ok" Leds

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S • Poor Terminations on Remote Units 4 and 7: If the terminations on Remote Units 4 and 7 are loose or poorly made the integrity of the loop will suffer.

  • Page 87: Remote Units Not Found When Cabling Appears Correct

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.2.6 Remote Units not found when Cabling appears Correct If the LEDs on the panel light erratically, or the Commissioning...

  • Page 88: Fault Finding - Normal Operation

    AULT INDING ORMAL PERATION The OmniCare EVC System front panel provides LEDs to show the current status of the unit. The following sections provide basic Fault Finding information should these LEDs show a fault condition. 6.3.1 Remote Unit Fault Indication Figure 6.8 —...

  • Page 89: System Fault Leds

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.3.2 System Fault LEDs Refer to “System Status & Fault LEDs” on page 9 for further information if a System Fault LED is lit.

  • Page 90: Fault Finding - Battery Charger

    AULT INDING ATTERY HARGER : To ensure correct operation of the OmniCare EVC System System, the BATTERIES must always be connected first, BEFORE the MAINS is applied. The Charger may display fault LEDs and not charge the batteries correctly if these power connections are made in the wrong order.

  • Page 91: Battery Condition Monitoring

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 6.4.2 Battery Condition Monitoring The Battery Charger in the OmniCare EVC System system not only charges the batteries, but also monitors the condition of them to detect battery degradation.
  • Page 92 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S OmniCare issue 1...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 7 Maintenance The OmniCare EVC System System has been designed to meet the requirements of BS5839:9:2003, however the standard also provides recommendations for Maintenance and routine testing of the system that should be performed by the user.

  • Page 94: Routine Testing

    OUTINE ESTING 7.2.1 Daily Check - Fault Indicators If the OmniCare EVC System Control Panel is located in a position where the audible fault warning could be unnoticed for more than 24 hours, a special check should be performed each day to confirm that either the “System OK”...

  • Page 95: Maximum Cable Lengths And Resistance Values

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A Addendum A.1 M AXIMUM ABLE ENGTHS AND ESISTANCE VALUES The maximum length cable length between the Control Panel and the First Remote Unit, or between each Remote Unit must not exceed the following distances unless a Repeater Unit is used.

  • Page 96: Approximate Cable Length Calculations

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A.2 A PPROXIMATE ABLE ENGTH ALCULATIONS To assist with on site fault finding the standard CANBUS termination resistors have been replaced with 0.1% high stability resistors from batch 21210 onwards.

  • Page 97: Readings With Local Unit Disconnected

    OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A.2.2 Readings with Local Unit Disconnected A more accurate reading can be obtained by disconnecting the local unit and then measuring the resistance between the CANH and CANL conductors.
  • Page 98 OmniCare EVC System Installation & Commissioning Manual C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A.3 H OW TO ALCULATE ABLE ENGTH To calculate the approximate length of a single cable run between two Remote Units use the following procedure: 1.
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