Rae RAEPoint Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 Special Servicing Note If the instrument needs to be serviced, contact either: The RAE Systems distributor from whom the instrument was purchased; they will return the instrument on your behalf. The RAE Systems Technical Service Department. Before returning the instrument for service or repair, obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number for proper tracking of your equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting ............... 6 5.1.1 Drilling Chart & Dimensions ......6 RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring ............. 7 5.2.1 Complete RAEPoint Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram ............. 8 5.2.2 Opening The Junction Box ......10 5.2.3 Connecting Power Wiring ....... 11 5.2.4 Internal Grounding ..........
  • Page 4 Read Before Installing This Installation Guide is for wiring and installation of the AC-Powered Alarm Bar only. It must be used in conjunction with the RAEPoint User’s Guide for safe configuration and operation. The RAEPoint User’s Guide is available at www.raesystems.com.
  • Page 5 Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using, maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information As part of a wireless mesh network, the RAEPoint AC- Powered Wireless Alarm Bar communicates with wireless detectors and controllers and can direct any of its five internal relays to trigger audible and visible alarms. Remote alarm notifications are critical for many applications where local device alarms are simply not visible enough or loud enough to alert a wide area.
  • Page 7: Purpose Of This Guide

    Purpose Of This Guide This guide is designed to provide information on installing and wiring the RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar. Refer to the RAEPoint User’s Guide for testing and operation information (all functions of the RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar are controlled through the RAEPoint that is integrated with the horn and strobe lights).
  • Page 8: Flexible Configurations

    Alarm Bar, can be configured for large or small systems, and the network can be expanded or units removed, depending on the facility or facilities being monitored. Simple configuration that uses MeshGuard sensors and a RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar remote Full network, including externally controlled devices...
  • Page 9: Raepoint Ac-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Mounting

    Wireless Alarm Bar so that the horn’s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of the two visible alarm lights. 5.1.1 Drilling Chart & Dimensions When mounting the RAEPoint on a wall, make sure to use heavy-duty steel screws spaced as indicated below.
  • Page 10: Raepoint Ac-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring

    2. Remove the RAEPoint Wireless Alarm Bar. 3. Drill the six holes. 4. Hold the RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar firmly against the wall and insert and tighten the screws. The RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar is now ready for electrical wiring and testing.
  • Page 11: Complete Raepoint Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram

    IMPORTANT! Prior to factory shipment, the RAEPoint is tested. However, the instrument should be tested after installation. 5.2.1 Complete RAEPoint Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram Refer to the diagram on page 9 for power connections. Note: Thermistors are pre-installed in the Junction Box to...
  • Page 13: Opening The Junction Box

    5.2.2 Opening The Junction Box You must remove the cover assembly from the front of the junction box in order to connect wires to the terminal block. Unscrew the junction box’s cover from its base. Before lifting the cover, gently twist the cover clockwise and then counterclockwise to break the seal.
  • Page 14: Connecting Power Wiring

    For clarity, other wires for the RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar are not shown. Other wires are already connected to the RAEPoint and the rest of the Wireless Alarm Bar. Do not alter them or their connections.
  • Page 15: Reassembly

    If external or redundant grounding is required, a lug is located on each light and the horn. There are also two points on the exterior of the RAEPoint (refer to the RAEPoint User’s Guide for details). Screw the ground wire’s connector onto the lug and run it to the appropriate grounding location.
  • Page 16: Raepoint Ac-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Specifications

    RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Specifications The RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar includes the RAEPoint, as specified in the RAEPoint User’s Guide, plus two strobe lights and a horn, as detailed below: Alarm Bar Input Voltage 110 VAC IP Rating...
  • Page 17 Horn Input Voltage 12-28 VDC Peak Current 700mA (24 VDC) Consumption Peak Decibels 100 dBA at 10 feet (3.05m) IP Rating IP-66 LM25 TF Marine-Grade Alloy with ABS Material Flare Certification UL: Class I, Div. 1. Groups C & D Junction Box Input Voltage 110 VAC...
  • Page 18 Hazardous Location Application The RAEPoint AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar includes multiple components (RAEPoint, junction box, two strobe lights, and one horn). The table below shows suitable application based on the components for the combined system. Cl. I Div 2, Group C, D -20°...
  • Page 19 AC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Parts List Item RAE Systems Compo- Compo- Number Systems Description nent nent Part Quan- unit of Number tity measure F08-2101- TOP HORN FLARE, DB1 HORN, AC/DC WIRELESS ALARM BAR F08-2102- FLARE SCREW (RED), pack DB1 HORN (PACK OF...
  • Page 20 F08-2105- RED LENS AND CAST IRON LENS GUARD, XB15 24V, AC WIRELESS ALARM BAR F08-2106- YELLOW LENS AND CAST IRON LENS GUARD, XB15 24V, AC WIRELESS ALARM BAR F08-2107- BLUE LENS AND CAST IRON LENS GUARD, XB15 24V, AC WIRELESS ALARM BAR F08-2108- CAST IRON LENS...
  • Page 21: Technical Support

    Technical Support To contact RAE Systems Technical Support: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific (US) Time Phone (toll-free): +1 888-723-4800 Phone: +1 408-952-8461 Email: tech@raesystems.com RAE Systems Contacts RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA Phone: +1 408.952.8200...
  • Page 22 2904 DC Capelle a/d Ijssel Netherlands Phone: +31 10 4426149 Fax: +31 10 4426148 Email: info@rae.nl Web: www.rae.nl RAE Systems Spain, s.l. Av. Remolar, 31 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain Phone: +34 933 788 352 Fax: +34 933 788 353 Email: info@raespain.com...
  • Page 23 RAE Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. Room 8, 6/F, Hong Leong Plaza 33 Lok Yip Road Fanling, N.T, Hong Kong Phone: +852.2669.0828 Fax: +852.2669.0803 Email: hksales@raesystems.com RAE Systems Japan Marunouchi Nakadori Bldg 6F-617-B, 2-3, Marunouchi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005 Japan Phone: +81-3-6269-9646 Fax: +81-3-6269-9647 Email: jpsales@raesystems.com...

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