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

    Proper Product Disposal At End Of Life......4 FCC Part 15 Statement ............4 Flexible Configurations ............5 RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Mounting ..6 Drilling Chart & Dimensions ........ 7 DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring ..... 8 6.2.1 Complete RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram .......
  • Page 4 Read Before Installing This Installation Guide is for wiring and installation of the DC-Powered Alarm Bar only. It must be used in conjunction with the RAEPoint User’s Guide for safe calibration and operation. The RAEPoint User’s Guide is available at www.raesystems.com.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    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 DC-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 DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar. Refer to the RAEPoint User’s Guide for testing and operation information (all functions of the RAEPoint DC-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 DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar host...
  • Page 9: Raepoint Dc-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Mounting

    Bar Mounting Make sure that there is approximately 12" (30 cm) of clearance on all sides of the RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar so that the horn’s sound is not attenuated and to ensure clear view of the two visible...
  • Page 10: Drilling Chart & Dimensions

    Drilling Chart & Dimensions When mounting the RAEPoint on a wall, make sure to use heavy-duty steel screws spaced as indicated below. Follow these steps: 1. Locate the RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar on a wall or other flat surface and mark the six holes’...
  • Page 11: Dc-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring

    DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring The RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar already has most wiring done at the factory. It is only necessary to connect the positive and negative DC power supply wires and grounding (according to local requirements). Power and internal grounding wires must be fed through a connector at the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 12: Complete Raepoint Dc-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram

    6.2.1 Complete RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Wiring Diagram The diagram on the next page shows how the RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar is wired. Refer to the diagram on page 12 for power connections.
  • Page 14: Opening The Horn

    6.2.2 Opening The Horn You must remove the cover assembly from the front of the horn in order to connect wires to the terminal block. Unscrew the four M6 screws (5.0mm hex key) holding the cover assembly to the base. Keep these screws in a safe, accessible place;...
  • Page 15: Connecting Power Wiring

    RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar are not shown. Refer to the schematic drawing on page 6.2.19 for comprehensive wiring. Other wires are connected to the RAEPoint and the rest of the Wireless Alarm Bar. Do not alter them or their connections.
  • Page 16: Internal Grounding

    6.2.4 Internal Grounding If internal grounding is required, connect the ground wire’s connector to the location shown in the wiring diagram, and tighten it down using the nut and washer:...
  • Page 17: 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. Screw the ground wire’s connector onto the lug and run it to the appropriate grounding location.
  • Page 18: Raepoint Dc-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Individual Component Specifications

    RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar Individual Component Specifications The RAEPoint DC-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 24 VDC Peak Current 1.5A @ 24 VDC...
  • Page 19 Data rate: 250kbps RAEPoint Alarm Bar Hazardous Location Classification The RAEPoint DC-Powered Wireless Alarm Bar includes multiple components (RAEPoint, two strobe lights, and one horn). The table below shows suitable application based on the components for the combined system. ATEX Ex II 2G IIB T5 Gb -20°...
  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Replacement parts Refer to next page for part numbers and descriptions. SM87HXBA Lights DB1 Horn...
  • Page 21 Part Numbers and Descriptions Item RAE Systems Compo Compo- Number Systems Description nent nent unit Part Quan- of mea- Number tity sure F08- TOP HORN FLARE, 2101-000 DB1 HORN, AC/DC WIRELESS ALARM F08- FLARE SCREW Pack 2102-000 (RED), DB1 HORN...
  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24 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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