Barnett Engineering ProTalk Plus B1290 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1  Alarm Reporting Unit Operating Manual www.barnett-engg.com...
  • Page 2  Alarm Reporting Unit Operating Manual Model B1290 215, 7710 5th St. S.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2H 2L9 Phone: (403) 255 9544 Fax: (403) 259 2343 Web: www.barnett-engg.com e-mail: sales@barnett-engg.com November, 2006 Rev. 1.08...
  • Page 3 ACTA/IC Customer Instructions ACTA/IC Customer Instructions The ProTalk Model B1290 ARU meets and exceeds the necessary require- ments for operation and connection to a PSTN telephone line in Canada and the United States. It currently holds the following approvals: 1. FCC part 15, subsection J/A 2.
  • Page 4 7. Repair work must be performed by Barnett Engineering Ltd. 8. This device must not be installed on coin-operated or multi-party tele- phone lines.
  • Page 5 ACTA/IC Customer Instructions such testing indicate the need for changes to the equipment under test, said changes will be demonstrated to comply with Part 68 by testing and evalua- tion and proper notification will be given to the FCC in the form of a modifi- cation filing.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........9 How to Use This Manual .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4. Timer Configuration......36 Rings Before Answering ....36 Interval Timer A .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ....... . 66 Warranty Statement ......71 Specifications .
  • Page 9 List of Tables and Illustrations List of Tables and Illustrations Table 1 - Terminal Block and Plug Connections ....11 Figure 1 - Connector Locations ......12 Figure 2 - Programming Cable Wiring .
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Description Basic Operation The ProTalk Plus model B1290 is a device used to monitor alarms at an un- attended site. If an alarm occurs, such as building intrusion, power failure, high or low temperature or equipment failure, the B1290 automatically di- als out on the telephone line.
  • Page 11: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual How to Use this Manual This manual is organized in such a way that if you want the B1290 to func- tion with its default settings as a simple telephone dialer, you need only read the first two chapters of the manual covering the physical installation, basic programming and operation.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Description The B1290 is housed in metal case with plug-in terminal blocks and jacks for field wiring. Table 1 and Figure 1 show the connection points to the B1290. Figure 3 shows how wiring connections are made to the unit. Table 1: ProTalk Wiring Connections RADIO ALARMS...
  • Page 13: Figure 1 - Connector Locations

    Getting Started RELAYS VOLUME PROGRAM ALARMS BACK SIDE RADIO SERIAL PHONE POWER FRONT SIDE Figure 1 Connector Locations Figure 2 Programming Cable Wiring...
  • Page 14: Figure 3 - Protalk Plus Wiring Diagram

    Getting Started Figure 3 ProTalk Plus Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 15: Power Requirements

    Getting Started Power Requirements The B1290 will operate from a supply of +11.5 VDC to +28 VDC. The typical current requirement is 100 mA plus 10 mA per relay. Each expander uses an additional 60 mA plus 25 mA per relay. Connect power only to one of the two available inputs: the DC inputs on the Radio terminal block or the plug used with an AC adapter.
  • Page 16: Relays

    Getting Started Relays Four form C relay outputs are available, rated for 1.0 A at 30 VDC, or 0.3 A at 120 VAC. Connect external devices to the contacts on the RELAY connec- tor. When connecting to larger loads, connect an interposing relay between the B1290 and the load.
  • Page 17: Expanders

    Getting Started Expanders Expanders are used to increase alarm and relay capacity of the B1290. They come in their own metal cases with all connectors clearly labeled. Ex- panders must be located in close proximity to the master B1290 unit for them to communicate properly.
  • Page 18: Power Up Sequence

    Getting Started The POWER LED lights when the power is on. The expander also has an RX LED which lights when it is being polled by the master B1290, and a RE- SPONSE LED which indicates when it is responding. Power-up Sequence Once the installation is complete, DC power can be connected to the B1290.
  • Page 19: Start Up Programming

    Getting Started Start-up Programming Introduction Now you are ready to begin programming. When the B1290 is initially powered up, it will prompt you to input three parameters which must be entered before it can operate — the voice messages, a list of telephone num- bers and the Acknowledge Code.
  • Page 20: Site Id And Voice Alarm Messages

    Getting Started The B1290 will not work the way you want it to until all three of the re- quired parameters have been entered correctly, so if you hang up in the middle of this procedure, the B1290 will take you back to the beginning of the sequence the next time you come off hook.
  • Page 21: Telephone Numbers

    Getting Started The B1290 will prompt you for the next entry. B1290: Alarm One is... Repeat the above steps to record the alarm message, e.g. power failure. YOU: B1290: beep-beep YOU: Power Failure B1290: Alarm One is Power Failure. Repeat the above steps until you are satisfied with the way the message sounds.
  • Page 22: Acknowledge Code

    Getting Started B1290: beep Details on how directory commands are entered are shown in Program Code 2 Directories. The startup process described here provides only the basic auto-dialer configuration. Enter the phone number using the pushbuttons on your telephone. The entry shown below will result in the B1290 dialing the selected number and then speaking the alarm messages.
  • Page 23 Getting Started B1290: Acknowledge Code is 1234. The B1290 is prompting you to enter an acknowledge code. This is the code you send to the B1290 when it calls you up to announce an alarm, to ac- knowledge that you have received the message. Otherwise the unit will keep on dialing.
  • Page 24: Front Panel

    Front Panel Front Panel The front panel of the B1290 is shown in Figure 5. The description of the front panel indicators will assist you in verifying the correct operation of the unit. RELAYS ALARMS STATUS VOICE TONE HOOK RING ALARMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RELAYS...
  • Page 25 Front Panel Tone The Tone LED is on for the duration of a transmitted DTMF digit or other generated tone. It will also be on when call progress tones are detected on the phone line. It will flash once for each received DTMF digit. Hook The Hook LED comes on whenever the B1290 goes off hook, to dial or an- swer the telephone.
  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Operation This chapter gives a detailed description of exactly how the B1290 will op- erate after the start-up programming has been completed. Parameters which may be altered are pointed out, with reference to the appropriate Program Code section. Alarm Sequence When the B1290 receives an alarm on one of its inputs, it goes off hook and listens for dial tone.
  • Page 27: Telephoning The B1290

    Operation phrase Alarms Acknowledged and return to the “Enter Control Code” level. If no activity occurs for 5 seconds it will hang up. Appending the # digit at the end of the Acknowledge code allows you to acknowledge the alarm for sixty minutes only. After one hour, the B1290 will check the alarm inputs again, and if the same alarm is still present, it will begin the reporting cycle just as if it was a new alarm.
  • Page 28: Error Messages

    Operation B1290: Enter Control Code YOU: B1290: Telephone Format is Directory B YOU: B1290: Telephone Format is Directory C It is also common to enter this code using a DTMF keypad over the radio system when the operators at the site change shift. The B1290 will not allow an empty directory to be selected.
  • Page 29: Program Codes

    Program Codes Program Codes How to Enter the Programming Mode To begin programming, you must hear the prompt Enter Program Code from the B1290. One way to get to this prompt was discussed in the chapter on Getting Started. After you have entered the initial voice messages, tele- phone numbers and an Acknowledge Code, the B1290 will prompt you to begin programming.
  • Page 30: Record Alarm Voices

    Program Codes Program Code 1 ÞÞ: Voices When you enter Program Code 1, you will hear the following prompt: B1290: Enter Voice Code YOU: Record Site ID and alarm messages Record relay messages Erase all messages Exit to Enter Program Code prompt 1ÞÞ: Record Alarm Voices (includes Site ID) Record the voice messages associated with the unit (site ID) and each indi- vidual alarm point.
  • Page 31: Voices

    Program Codes 2ÞÞ: Record Relay Voices Record the voice messages associated with each relay. Note that the mes- sages will only be announced if the relays have been programmed to oper- ate from a string (see Program Code 3, Relay On/Off Codes). When a relay is operated, the B1290 will speak the voice message followed by the word “On”...
  • Page 32 Program Codes B has commands then it will be used. When the Directory Control Code is received again, directory usage advances to the next directory with commands in it. If all four directories have commands in them, then the Directory Control Code will simply advance to the next directory each time it is received.
  • Page 33 Program Codes Voice Answer When Program Code 2 is selected the B1290 responds with the prompt: B1290: Enter Directory YOU: Directory A Directory B Directory C Directory D Help (speaks a summary of commands) Quit If one of the directories is selected a typical response would be: B1290: Directory A, Line One is DIAL 2559544 WAIT 3 SEC VOICE This is the command sequence in the first line of the directory and would re- sult in the B1290 dialing the number 2559544, waiting for 3 seconds and...
  • Page 34: Dtmf Codes

    Program Codes YOU: Delete this line B1290: ‘beep’ if the next line in the directory is empty B1290: Directory A, Line One is DIAL 2559544 DTMF 1234 VOICE if there is another line in the directory. This was the content of line 2 before the current line was removed.
  • Page 35: Acknowledge Code

    Program Codes B1290: Enter DTMF Code YOU: Acknowledge Code Access Code Relay On/Off Codes Alarm On/Off Codes Remote Alarm Input Codes Interrogate Code Directory Control Code Exit to Enter Program Code prompt 1 ÞÞ: Acknowledge Code The Acknowledge Code is sent by the called party to indicate that the alarm message has been received.
  • Page 36: Alarm On/Off Output Codes

    Program Codes B1290: Relay One On Code is ... Relay One Off Code is ... YOU: ( x = 1 to 8 DTMF digits, # = clear ) Default: empty 4 ÞÞ: Alarm On/Off Output Codes These codes are used to control DTMF-operated devices at the receiving end when an alarm is reported.
  • Page 37: Directory Control Code

    Program Codes B1290: Interrogate Code is ... YOU: ( x = 1 to 8 DTMF digits, # = clear ) Default: 5678 7 ÞÞ: Directory Control Code The Directory Control Code is used to call up the B1290 and change the way that the alarms are using the directories.
  • Page 38: Interval Timer A

    Program Codes Interval Timer A If an alarm is not acknowledged after one pass through the directory, this timer determines how often the B1290 will repeat the reporting sequence. B1290: Timer A is 2 minutes YOU: minutes ( x = 1 to 249) Default: 2 minutes Interval Timer B After the Timer A cycle has completed, this timer determines how often...
  • Page 39: Alarm Format

    Program Codes Exit to Enter Program Code prompt 1 ÞÞ: Alarm Input Setup Alarm Format This parameter changes the format of the B1290 alarm inputs to match the output of your monitoring devices in the field. Normally open inputs indi- cate an alarm when the input is grounded, and when the ground signal is removed, the alarm is interpreted as having cleared.
  • Page 40: Alarm Debounce Delay

    Program Codes Alarm Delay (Debounce) This parameter controls the amount of time an alarm must be present be- fore it actually registers as an alarm. This feature is often used to eliminate fleeting alarms, where the device in the field does not present a clean clo- sure to indicate an alarm, but a series of bounces on the contacts.
  • Page 41: Relay On Time

    Program Codes Minutes Next Default: 0 ( seconds) Relay On Time The B1290 has four relays that are turned On with the relay On codes and turned Off with the relay Off codes. The relay timer may be used to turn On a relay for a specified duration and then turn it Off automatically.
  • Page 42: Squelch Polarity

    Program Codes Pulse dialing Next Default: 0 (tone dialing) Squelch Polarity This setting changes the polarity of the signal used to indicate a busy radio channel. B1290: Squelch is … YOU: Busy when the input is low Busy when the input is high Next Default: 0 (transmit on high) Relay Voices...
  • Page 43: Call Progress

    Program Codes YOU: Acknowledge request is not used Acknowledge request is used Next Default: 1 (enabled) Call Progress (Dial Tone Enable) This setting enables or disables the feature where the B1290 monitors the audio activity on the phone line when it places a call. If enabled, Call Prog- ress will cause the B1290 to look for dial tone before dialing, watch for a busy signal on the called line and then wait until the called party speaks be- fore the alarm announcement begins.
  • Page 44: Site Voice Enable

    Program Codes Site Voice Enable This setting enables or disables the announcement of a site ID from the ex- pander unit. If the expander is being used to increase the number of alarms to be reported from a single site, you probably don’t need to announce the site ID again.
  • Page 45 Program Codes XX** YOU: Level setting ( x = 20 to 0 ) Next Default: 0 B1290: Radio Code Two is . . .(Radio Transmit DTMF Level) XX** YOU: Level setting ( x = 20 to 0 ) Next Default: 0 B1290: Radio Code Three is .
  • Page 46: Programming Reference

    Programming Reference Programming Reference The ProTalk Plus is capable of performing many functions other than those set by its default values. If you require these extended capabilities, they are accessed through the program codes. If the default operation of the unit as described in the Getting Started chapter of this manual is sufficient, then you may ignore this section.
  • Page 47: Operation Codes

    Programming Reference 3. Operation Codes These parameters control how the unit operates. When one of these codes is received, the B1290 performs the required function. Acknowledge Code (Program Code 3.1) Access Code (Program Code 3.2) Interrogate Code (Program Code 3.6) Remote Alarm Input Code (Program Code 3.5) Directory Control Code (Program Code 3.7) 4.
  • Page 48: Expander Attachment

    Programming Reference Squelch Polarity (Program Code 6) Radio Warmup (Program Code 2) 7. Expander Attachment When an expander is added to the system, these parameters must be set. They configure the main B1290 unit to accept the expander. The parame- ters within the expander must also be programmed.
  • Page 49: Programming Examples

    Programming Examples Programming Examples Example 1: Reporting Alarms over Radio and Telephone In this example, assume that your company has a mobile radio system which is monitored by field personnel. Radio operators have DTMF pads on their mics so they can acknowledge an alarm from the B1290. They would like to have the alarm reported over the radio system three times with a 2 minute interval between transmissions, then dialed out over the telephone if it is not acknowledged.
  • Page 50 Programming Examples YOU: Next B1290: Directory A, Line Four is... YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #2120 ** YOU: [WAIT]120 (seconds) B1290: Directory A, Line Four is WAIT 120 YOU: Next B1290: Directory A, Line Five is... YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #1 #8 ** YOU: [RADIO] [VOICE] B1290: Directory A, Line Five is RADIO VOICE...
  • Page 51 Programming Examples YOU: Quit B1290: Enter Program Code YOU: Configuration B1290: Answer Rings is 4 YOU: Next B1290: Timer A is 2 minutes 10** YOU: Enter 10 minutes B1290: Timer A is 10 minutes YOU: Next B1290: Timer B is 10 minutes 60** YOU: Enter 60 minutes...
  • Page 52 Programming Examples followed by the message repeated twice. In this case the entry for each of the radio related commands would be: B1290: Directory A, Line One is... #1 #3 #8 #8 ** YOU: [RADIO][ALERT] [VOICE][VOICE] B1290: Directory A, Line One is RADIO ALERT VOICE VOICE Over the telephone, the message will be repeated only once.
  • Page 53: Dialing From Two Different Telephone Directories

    Programming Examples Example 2: Dialing from Two Different Telephone Directories In this example, the B1290 is programmed to telephone whoever is on call if there is an alarm. The company has two groups of employees which take turns being on call alternate weeks. Instead of reprogramming the B1290 directory every week, two directories are programmed.
  • Page 54 Programming Examples YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #0 7664422 #8 ** YOU: [DIAL]7664422 [VOICE] B1290: Directory B, Line One is DIAL VOICE YOU: Next B1290: Directory B, Line Two is... YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #0 7668901 #8 ** YOU: [DIAL]7668901 [VOICE] B1290: Directory B, Line Two is DIAL 7668901 VOICE YOU: Next...
  • Page 55: Different Alarms Dialing Different Numbers

    Programming Examples YOU: Select Configuration B1290: Enter Configuration Code YOU: Select Using Directory B1290: Alarm One is Directory is... YOU: Select Directory A B1290: Alarm One is Directory is A YOU: Next Repeat this for all of the alarms When you wish to dial from the B directory, call up the B1290 and follow these steps: B1290: Enter Control Code YOU:...
  • Page 56: Actuating Relays

    Programming Examples B1290: Enter Configuration Code YOU: Select Using Directory B1290: Alarm One is Directory... YOU: Select Directory A B1290: Alarm One is Directory A YOU: Next B1290: Alarm Two is Directory... YOU: Select Directory A B1290: Alarm Two is Directory A YOU: Next B1290: Alarm Three is Directory A...
  • Page 57 Programming Examples YOU: Bypass Valve B1290: Relay One is Bypass Valve YOU: Next B1290: Relay Two is... YOU: Quit B1290: Enter Voice Code YOU: Quit B1290: Enter Program Code YOU: Select DTMF Codes B1290: Enter DTMF Code YOU: Select Relay On and Off Codes B1290: Relay One On Code is empty 555* YOU:...
  • Page 58: Operating A Radio

    Programming Examples B1290: Relay Timer is seconds YOU: Select minutes for the timebase B1290: Relay Timer is minutes YOU: Next B1290: Relay One On Timer is 00 minutes 10** YOU: Select 10 minutes for the time B1290: Relay One On is 10 minutes YOU: Next B1290: Relay Two On timer is 00 minutes...
  • Page 59: Dialing A Paging Terminal

    Programming Examples #1 #4 08555*14334 #8 ** YOU: [RADIO][2TONE]855.5/1433.4 [VOICE] B1290: Directory A, Line One is RADIO 2 TONE 855.5 Hz 1433.4 Hz VOICE YOU: Next B1290: Directory A, Line Two is... YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #0 2559544 #8 ** YOU: B1290: Directory A, Line Two is DIAL 2559544 VOICE YOU:...
  • Page 60 Programming Examples When an alarm occurs, the B1290 will dial the number of the paging termi- nal, 255-9544; wait for the terminal to answer, wait 4 seconds while the ter- minal is prompting, then send the DTMF string 734 which represents the calling site.
  • Page 61: Announcing Alarms Over A Public Address System

    Programming Examples ber of the B1290. The telephone number would then be displayed on the pager, and the called party would receive the alarm message when he called the B1290 back. The B1290 would have to be programmed to wait some time for an acknowledgment before it continued dialing.
  • Page 62 Programming Examples B1290: Enter Directory YOU: Directory A B1290: Directory A, Line One is... YOU: Change B1290: ‘beep’ #1 #3 #8 #8 YOU: [RADIO][ALERT][VOICE][VOICE] B1290: Directory A, Line One is RADIO ALERT VOICE VOICE YOU: Next B1290: Directory A, Line Two is.. YOU: Quit B1290: Enter Directory...
  • Page 63: Activating An Annunciator Panel

    Programming Examples Example 8: Activating an Annunciator Panel In this system application, a B1290 is used to report alarms from a number of remote locations by turning the lamps of an annunciator panel on and off. Figure 6 shows a system where two remote sites are transmitting DTMF codes to a central site.
  • Page 64: Adding An Expander

    Programming Examples site, the B1290 is programmed to accept remote alarm inputs on alarms 1, 2, and 3, and is connected to a telephone. When one of the remote units is alarmed, it will send its alarm ON output Figure 7 Concentrating Remote Alarms code over the radio.
  • Page 65 Programming Examples B1290: Enter Program Code YOU: Expanders B1290: Expander Number is 0 YOU: Enter 1 for the number of expanders B1290: Expander Number is One YOU: Next B1290: Expander Site Voice is 0 (default is not to announce the expander ID) YOU: Next...
  • Page 66 Programming Examples be programmed; the other parameters have their standard defaults. Not all parameters are accessible in the expander. The following is a list of those which may be programmed: Voices Relay On/Off codes Alarm On/Off codes Remote alarm input codes Alarm format Relay On time Alarm delay (debounce)
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem: I’ve hooked up the B1290 as per the installation instruc- tions but nothing happens. - Use a voltmeter to check that the power supply is properly connected. If an AC adapter is being used, it should have an output of at least 12 volts DC with a center-negative power connector.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting - Check that an alarm is actually present, as indicated by the LEDs on the front panel. In its default condition, the B1290 expects to see a closure to ground at the alarm input. If your alarm inputs are normally closed con- tacts which open on an alarm condition, this parameter may be adjusted us- ing Program Code 5.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting - Check that the B1290 is configured to answer the phone, using Program Code 4. If the number of rings before answering is set to 0, the B1290 will never answer the phone. - Answering the telephone will not occur if the B1290 is engaged in any of these activities: speaking on the radio, in local programming mode and when it is using the phone line to call out.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Problem: Our operators live in an area which has a dial pulse ex- change. How can they acknowledge the B1290 when it calls? - Even though the operators have rotary phones, they can still send tone codes if they have a DTMF pad, purchased separately, which sits by the phone.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Problem: I tried to change the telephone numbers and now the B1290 will not dial out at all. - Check the programming for Directory A to be sure that the correct com- mand sequence is entered. If a Directory Control Code is being used, make sure that the B1290 has not been changed to a directory that disables the alarm reporting.
  • Page 72: Warranty Statement

    (2)Exclusive Warranty: The warranty set forth herein is the only warranty, oral or written, made by Barnett Engineering Ltd. and is in lieu of and re- places all other warranties, expressed or implied, including the warranty of...
  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Alarm Inputs 8, optically isolated, 2mA to operate, ground closure required. Control Outputs 4 independent form C outputs controlled by programmable codes or used as special function outputs. Rated: 1 Amp at 30 Volts Telephone Connection RJ11; tone or pulse line. Programming Connection RJ11;...
  • Page 74: Appendix A - Programmable Features

    Appendix A - Programmable Features Appendix A - Programmable Features Alarm Messages Unique Site ID plus individual messages for each input. Message length is variable Alarm Polarity Selects NO or NC input format Alarm Latch Latches fleeting alarm inputs Alarm Debounce Selects the delay time before a change of state on the input is valid.
  • Page 75 Appendix A - Programmable Features 41 Tone - send a single tone 4Alert - send a beeping tone 4DTMF - send a string of digits 4Answer - monitor the call progress sign- als and wait for the called party to speak before announcing the alarm message.
  • Page 76: Appendix B - Options

    Appendix B - Options Appendix B - Options B1256 AC Adapter B1292 Expander module. Adds 8 inputs and 4 relays. Maximum of 7 expanders Option 004 External power pack with 120 VAC power supply, sealed battery and charger. 12 hour capacity in standby.
  • Page 77: Appendix C - Programming Tree

    Appendix C - Programming Tree Appendix C - Programming Tree The parameters used to program the ProTalk Plus are given as a summary be- low. Where appears, user data is entered Voices Alarms Record Next Quit Relays Record Next Quit #31** Erase Erase...
  • Page 78 Appendix C - Programming Tree Directory help DTMF Codes Acknowledge Change Clear Next Access Change Clear Next Relay On/Off Change Clear Next Alarm On/Off Change Clear Next Remote Alarm Change Clear Next Interrogate Change Clear Next Directory Control Change Clear Next Configuration Rings Before Answer Change...
  • Page 79 Appendix C - Programming Tree Timer B Change Next Times A Change Next I/O Config. Alarm Format NO latched NC latched Next Alarm Timebase Seconds Minutes Next Alarm Debounce Change Next Using Directory Dir A Dir B Dir C Dir D Next Relay Timebase Seconds...
  • Page 80 Appendix C - Programming Tree System Dial Format Tone Pulse Next Squelch Polarity Busy low Busy high Next Relay Voices Next Ack Request Next Dial Tone (Call Progress) Next Expanders. Number of Expanders Change Next Site Voice Enable Next #31** Reset Database Reset Next...
  • Page 81 Appendix C - Programming Tree Radio TX Voice Change Next Radio RX Change Next Phone RX Change Next...
  • Page 82: Appendix D - Mounting

    Appendix D - Mounting Appendix D - Mounting Figure 9 Mounting Detail...

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