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OPERATIONS
MANUAL
n.FORM I/O Expander
(RACK MOUNT)
Document Number: 200-0009 Rev B

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL n.FORM I/O Expander (RACK MOUNT) Document Number: 200-0009 Rev B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    table of contents INTRODUCTION FEATURES & CAPABILITIES WIRING General I/O Configuring The System Using The System TEST PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTICE In the event of trouble, please contact: Name: Address: Phone Number:...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK- DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. THERE ARE NO SERVICABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 System: G8320 n.FORM I/O Expander - In-building mass notification system accessory G8320. - Class B wiring: MUTE MASKING IN, FAULT STATUS OUT - At least one UPS and batteries should be used to provide secondary power supply for emergency purposes and be installed in the same rack as the G8320.
  • Page 5 - Use a listed Rack with the following minimum ventilation openings: Fully perforated Front and Back door that has a minimum 90% of the surface area provided with perforated openings. Top Enclosure of the rack shall be provided with a ventilation openings that cover a minimum surface are equal to 40% of the overall top enclosure surface area.
  • Page 6 FORM I/O Expander User Manual Lencore’s n.FORM I/O Expander Rack unit includes 12 supervised digital inputs and 3 relay outputs. The unit can be added to an existing nform rack system. The unit is connected in series with the system’s data cable with a Data In and Data Out port.
  • Page 7 1. RESET Button “Using the System” for detailed The Reset button is used to make a information. hardware reset for servicing purposes. 4. Buttons 2. Protocessor LEDs The buttons are used to make a number The Protocessor LED’s display the status of adjustments to the system without of the Protocessor.
  • Page 8 6. Protocessor Connect an Ethernet cable to access the 12. Data In/Out Protocessor. Connect an OP Data Out to the I/O (not supervised) expander Data In. Connect the I/O expander Data Out to the next OP Data 7. Aux Relays (supervised) The relays are general purpose relays.

  • Page 9: Wiring

    Wiring...

  • Page 10: General I/O

    The system will be usable in approximately 10 seconds. 2. Connect a network cable to the unit’s Protocessor input. The Protocessor is the network server. The Protocessor is pre-loaded with Lencore’s System Manager. System Manager allows adjustment to the masking characteristics.
  • Page 11 1. Wire an OP Data Out to the I/O Expander Data In. Wire the I/O Expander Data Out to the next OP Data In. See the installation and operations manual for the n.FORM Rack OP for further wiring of OPs.

  • Page 12: Configuring The System

    Front Panel Buttons: The buttons allow the user to make a number of adjustments to the inputs without using a computer. A selection can be made by continually pressing and releasing the switch. The display shows operational data: The upper left part of the display displays the Function. The lower left displays the mute status. The lower right displays fault # or I/O setup.
  • Page 13 Options and Functions: Function Option Action Faults None Select I/O Setup None Select Voltages None Select-View Only Neuron Version None View Only Operation Examples: Faults: Press the FUNC button until “Faults” is displayed. Press the SEL button until the curser is on the value to change (Clear, Mute, Fault number). Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the fault list.

  • Page 14: Using The System

    Using the System System Reset In the unlikely event of the unit locking-up, pressing the Reset button will cause the unit to re-boot. Front Panel Indicators Neuron activity The Neuron is a specialized internal microprocessor. The LEDs labeled TX and RX indicate Neuron activity. These LEDs will be flickering under normal operation.
  • Page 15 PWR/SER A green PWR (Power) LED indicates that the internal power supplies are operating. The SER (Serial) LED is on when the serial connection is in use. Inputs The INPUTS LEDs are indicators for system inputs. All inputs are for general use. A blinking input LED indicates a fault has occurred.
  • Page 16 Protocessor The Protocessor LEDs indicate the state of the Protocessor. The ERR LED will go on solid 15 seconds after power up. It will turn off after 5 seconds. A steady red light will indicate there is a system error on the unit. The RUN LED will start flashing 20 seconds after power indicating normal operation.

  • Page 17: Test Procedure

    Testing Procedure Equipment should only be tested by qualified trained personnel. These instructions are meant as a guide to what testing should take place; it is not an instruction on how to complete the testing. Refer to the Operations, System Manager, and Configurator manuals for detailed information. Testing should be performed monthly or more frequently if necessary.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Procedure

    Maintenance Procedure Equipment should only be inspected and maintained by qualified trained personnel. These instructions are meant as a guide to what actions should take place; it is not an instruction on how to complete the activities. Maintenance should be performed monthly or more frequently if necessary. 1.

  • Page 19: Notice

    NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control and Communication Units for Mass Notification Systems, UL2572, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.
  • Page 20 Revision Revision Revision Level Date Description of Revision Author 8/30/18 Initial Release M. Cook M. Cook 9/18/18 Added various text for UL864...
  • Page 21 Woodbury, NY 11797 516-682-9292 info@lencore.com www.lencore.com The information contained herein is proprietary to Lencore Acoustics Corp. and copyright protected. No part of this manual can be © copied, used or distributed without prior authorization from Lencore Acoustics Corp. Copyright 2018...