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Pub. 42004-460B
G A I - T R O N I C S ®
A H U B B E L L C O M P A N Y
Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX
Zone 1 RigCom Stations
Confidentiality Notice
This manual is provided solely as an operational, installation, and maintenance guide and contains
sensitive business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics.
GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or
system. This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any
third party.

General Information

GAI-Tronics Model 400-003 (120 V ac) and 400-004 (230 V ac) IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations are
designed for common-talk, or master/slave communication system operation in IEC/ATEX Zone 1
hazardous locations.
The unit provides push-to-call, release-to-listen operation, and has a local on/off volume-control switch to
activate and control the volume level for each station independently.
Models 400-003 and 400-004 have three M20 threaded entry holes for system, power, loudspeaker and
optional remote microphone and footswitch connection.
The Models 400-003 and 400-004 are designed to operate with other 400 Series RigCom stations, and
GAI-Tronics EZ Page Series of non-hazardous area rated equipment.
Figure 1. Model 400-003/400-004 RigCom Station
GAI-TRONICS 3030 KUTZTOWN RD. READING, PA 19605 USA
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  • Page 1: General Information

    This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any third party. General Information GAI-Tronics Model 400-003 (120 V ac) and 400-004 (230 V ac) IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations are designed for common-talk, or master/slave communication system operation in IEC/ATEX Zone 1 hazardous locations.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 2 of 16 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read, follow, and retain instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before operating the unit. Retain instructions for future reference.
  • Page 3 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 3 of 16 WARNING Insure proper grounding to protective earthing. Do not disconnect equipment while energized. Inspect and clean the machined flange flame joint surfaces of both the cover and box. Surfaces must be smooth, free of nicks, scratches, dirt or any foreign particle build-up that would prevent a proper seal.

  • Page 4: Hardware Configuration

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 4 of 16 Hardware Configuration External The enclosure contains a push-to-call push button, an on-off/volume-control switch and applicable approval labeling. There are twelve 5/16-18  1.25-inch cover mounting bolts located around the perimeter of the enclosure.

  • Page 5: Station Wiring

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 5 of 16 Wiring Station Wiring While supporting the front cover, remove the 12 cover bolts on the enclosure flange. Pull the front cover far enough away to expose the internal connections and disconnect any wiring between the front cover and rear enclosure.
  • Page 6 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 6 of 16 Figure 4. RigCom Station PCBA - Model 400-003 PCBA shown (with Model 400-004 difference shown in pull out) f:\standard ioms - current release\42004 instr. manuals\42004-460b.doc...

  • Page 7: System Line Balance

    Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6. The junction box must be suitable for the applicable hazardous location in which it is located. Figure 5. System cable wiring less than 1219m/4,000 feet in length (Model 400-003 stations shown) Figure 6. Master/Slave System cable wiring greater than 1219m/4,000 feet in length (Model 400-003 stations shown) f:\standard ioms - current release\42004 instr.
  • Page 8 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 8 of 16 System Wiring The maximum line length for the complete system, while still maintaining maximum output signal, is 4.5 km/15,000 feet for a system with less than ten stations using 1 mm wiring, with stations spaced equidistantly, and one station in the call mode at a time.

  • Page 9: Field Installation Interface

    OTES 1. Either 120 V ac power or 12 V dc may be connected to the Model 400-003 RigCom. Under no circumstances should ac and dc power be connected to the 400-003 station.
  • Page 10 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 10 of 16 TB4 - Audio and Low Voltage Control Terminal Block The following is a list of connections for the low voltage control and audio signal terminal block, TB4: Name Pin No.
  • Page 11 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 11 of 16 P3 - Balanced / Unbalanced Jumper Jumper P3 allows the installer to configure the unit for balanced or unbalanced audio connections. If the header is installed in the BAL position, the assembly is configured for a balanced audio input signal operation.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 12 of 16 Operation The operator has access to an on-off/volume-control switch and the push-to-call push button. The on-off/volume-control switch allows the operator to turn the unit on or off and adjust the volume level in the listen mode.

  • Page 13: Master/Slave System

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 13 of 16 Master/Slave System In the Master/Slave configuration, a Master station controls the call-listen function of the Slave units through external control wiring. When the Master’s push-to-call is not activated, the Slave stations are in call mode allowing the Master to monitor the Slave’s audio.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Regular inspection and a good preventive maintenance program will increase the reliability of your GAI-Tronics station. The GAI-Tronics Field Service Department can formulate a service contract suited to your facility’s specific need for preventive maintenance.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 15 of 16 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem with station Review installation, ensuring that you correctly followed all steps. performance Check all terminations on the board. Speaker volume too low.
  • Page 16 Pub. 42004-460B Model 400-003 & 400-004 IEC/ATEX Zone 1 RigCom Stations Page 16 of 16 Station Construction/finish ..................Cast aluminum/Tumblast finish Mounting ..............Wall or column, four 11-mm mounting feet with slots Connections...................... Plug-in style terminal blocks Conduit entries ................. Bottom – three M20  1.5 tapped holes Dimensions ...........

  • Page 17: Warranty

    Warranty Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document.

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