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An all-pole Switch / Circuit Breaker with a separation of 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical supply spur feeding the unit, and this must be suitably marked to prevent inadvertant or accidental useage. viii Care2 issue 9...
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Care should be taken to ensure tools or jewelery etc are prevented from causing a Short Circuit. AUT ION L EC T RO STATIC ENSITIVE EVIC ES This product contains Electro-static Sensitive Devices. Observe the relevant precautions for the protection of ESDs when handling this equipment. Care2 issue 9...
Fire & Emergency Telephones are supplied in different styles to suit any installation. The Care2 system is radial (or “Star Wired”) to each Outstation with Power & Audio transmitted on a single pair of conductors. Each Care2 Console can address four Outstations by default, and this can be increased to a maximum of 16 Outstations by fitting additional Expansion Kits.
Internal Memory Card SD (SDSC) 1GB Max Figure 1.1 — Typical Care2 Console The Care2 Console can be rack mounted using the C2CRM Rack Mounting kit and is 7U high, although 2U must be left above to allow for terminations.
-10 to +30°C (storage and operating) / 95% Non Condensing Internal Memory Card SD (SDSC) 1GB Max Figure 1.2 — Typical Care2 Network Expansion Panel Each Network Expansion Panel can connect to 16 Outstations, and upto 15 Network Expansion Panels (and one Master Console) can be networked together to allow upto 256 Remote Units.
Bezel Cutout (W x H x D) 136mm x 136mm (10mm radius) Knockouts 20mm and 25mm diameter in sides of backbox Weight 0.75 Kg Temperature Range -10 to +40°C (storage and operating) Figure 1.3 — Typical Care2 Disabled Refuge Remotes Care2 issue 9...
Bezel Cutout (W x H x D) 136mm x 336mm x 80mm Knockouts 1 x 20mm diameter in top of backbox Weight 2.2 Kg Temperature Range -10 to +40°C (storage and operating) Figure 1.4 — Typical Care2 Fire & Emergency Telephones Care2 issue 9...
25mm deep single gang flush box or "round cornered" plastic surface box is required Ceiling Pull Cord Supplied with its own surface mount enclosure Temperature Range -10 to +40°C (storage and operating) Figure 1.5 — Disabled Toilet Alarm Components (DTA Kit) Care2 issue 9...
CHEMATIC IAGRAMS Figure 1.8 — Simplified Care2 Schematic Diagram A mixture of Outstations can be fitted to the Care2 Console as shown in Figure 1.8. The system is “Star Wired” with each Outstation connected using its own pair of wires.
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Figure 1.9 — Typical Network Schematic Diagram : Each Console (and NEP) can have a maximum 16 Outstations attached. Upto 15 NEPs can be networked together (or 14 using a Master & a Slave Consoles) to allow upto 256 Outstations. Care2 issue 9...
Ensure all four mounting points are used to mount the console securely to the wall / surface. Figure 2.1 — Console Mounting Holes A R N I N G Ensure the wall / surface is strong enough to support the weight of the console (14Kg including batteries). Care2 issue 9...
The Console can contain upto four C2CEK4 Line Cards, with each Line Card connecting up to Four Outstations. The Care2 Outstations are “Star Wired” to the console, with each Outstation having its own pair of conductors. Figure 2.2 — Line Card Site Wiring Connections The termination blocks on the Line Card are “Cage Clamp”...
Figure 2.4 — Remove 4 x Front Panel Screws 3. Carefully open the hinged door. 4. Disconnect and isolate the battery backup supply. 5. Carefully undo the M4x8 screw holding the cable loom (the screw will be held captive by the cable tie base). Care2 issue 9...
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Line Card and the “Downlink” connector on the new Line Card. Figure 2.7 — New C2CEK4 Line Card Installed and Connected The New Line Card is now installed and ready for connection to the Site Cabling (shown in Figure 2.2). Care2 issue 9...
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Figure 2.8 — Console with Three Line Cards Fitted Figure 2.9 — Console with Four Line Cards Fitted : Before the new C2CEK4 Line cards can be used the Device Detection procedure must be followed. See section 4.4 on page 43 for details. Care2 issue 9...
C2CFPE I NSTALLING NTERFACE As supplied the Care2 system is permanently active and all DRS Refuge Remotes are able to make calls all the time. The C2CFPE Fire Panel Interface card enables the DRS Refuge Remotes to be active only when a Fire Panel is active.
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PANEL connection on the Front Panel board. Figure 2.14 — C2CFPE Connection to Front Panel 8. Secure the green and yellow cables to the existing loom using the cable ties provided. Figure 2.15 — Recommended cable tie positions Care2 issue 9...
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: In a Networked System with a Master and a Slave console BOTH must have a C2CFPE module fitted. The Fire Panel connections (and Remote Enable Switch if required) must be connected to both the Master and Slave consoles. Care2 issue 9...
2. Remove the 4 off M3x10 screws securing the front door of the Console. Figure 2.19 — Remove 4 x Front Panel Screws 3. Carefully open the hinged door. 4. Disconnect and isolate the battery backup supply. Care2 issue 9...
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7. Move the WHITE RJ45 cable from the Line Card to the DOWNLINK connector on the network card. Figure 2.22 — Network Downlink Connection 8. Fit the short RED RJ45 between the Network Card UPLINK connector and the Line Card DOWNLINK connector. Care2 issue 9...
3. Perform the Internal Device Detection Procedure (refer to Section 4.4 on page 43) and ensure it is successful. : Network Communication bewtween Panels may fail and Faults may not be reported correctly if the Network Address is not set. Care2 issue 9...
Cables (a Data pair and an Audio pair) between the Master Console and each Network Expansion Panel. The maximum cable distance between each Console is 500m. : Ensure the Network Address has been Manually Set on all Network Panels - refer to Section 2.4.1 for details. Care2 issue 9...
: In a Networked System with a Master and a Slave console both will have a C2CN module fitted. The Fire Panel connections (and Remote Enable Switch if required) must be connected to both the Master and Slave consoles. Care2 issue 9...
2.5.1 External Call Settings using BVOCCA If a BVOCCA Call Alert Module is used, P15 must be set to N/O and P16 set to +24V. The connections to the C2CN and C2CFPE are shown below: Figure 2.29 — BVOCCA Connection details Care2 issue 9...
The termination blocks on the DRS unit are “Cage Clamp” terminals to enable quick and secure connections. The Loop Amplifier output is an audio feed that can be used as an input to a separate Induction Loop amplifier. Care2 issue 9...
Figure 2.32 — Mounting Holes for Fire / Stewards Telephone 2.7.2 Connection Details Figure 2.33 — Site Wiring Connections for Fire / Stewards Telephone The termination blocks on the DRS unit are “Cage Clamp” terminals to enable quick and secure connections. Care2 issue 9...
2.8 DTAKIT (D ISABLED OILET LARM 2.8.1 Mounting Details Figure 2.34 — DTAKIT Installation Instructions : The Over Door Light (DTAODL) and Reset Point (DTARP) should be installed in suitable back boxes. Back Boxes are not supplied. Care2 issue 9...
Fire Rated two core cable. The connections between the Over Door Light, the Reset Panel and the Ceiling Pull Cord should be wired using suitable Security Alarm Cable. Figure 2.35 — DTAKIT Connection Details Care2 issue 9...
This resistor must be fitted to enable the Console to detect and monitor the jack socket. : If multiple jack sockets are connected in a daisy chain arrangement then the termination resistor MUST ONLY be fitted to the final unit. Care2 issue 9...
The Encoder is used to scroll through the menu to Make or Answer Calls (see section 6.1 on page 71), make Configuration changes (see section 4.6 on page 49) and accept faults (see section 7.1 on page 79). Care2 issue 9...
Press & Hold Press & Release Release Device Detection System Reset 3.4 B ATTERY ONNECT AINS OWER NAVAILABLE If Mains power is not available press SW1 (Battery Connect) on the internal PSU to power the Console from batteries. Care2 issue 9...
Call / Accept Press once to make a call or accept an incoming call (Button) Figure 3.5 — DRS Internal Gain Control The Gain Control is adjusted during Commissioning to ensure the volume level is suitable for the installation. Care2 issue 9...
The Status LED illuminates to show the unit is powered and ready for use. The LED will extinguish when the door is opened. 3.7 R OAMING ANDSET NCLOSURE Figure 3.7 — Roaming Handset Status LEDs The Handset Status LEDs indicate each handset is powered and ready for use. Care2 issue 9...
3. Apply Power using either Mains or the internal Batteries. 4. Clear Device Assignments (see Section 7.6 on page 81). 5. While the Control Panel is booting up, initiate the Internal Device Detection procedure (see Section 4.4 on page 43) and ensure it is successful. Care2 issue 9...
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See section 4.6 on page 49 for details on changing the Console Handset. 8. For Networked Systems: Repeat steps (1) to (7) for each Console on the network. Note: Do not connect the site Network Cables to the C2CN at this time. Care2 issue 9...
The Master and Slave Consoles are toggled using this option. 4.2.3 "NEP" Console Figure 4.3 — Icon Indicating "NEP" Console : This option is automatically selected if "CH Type": None is entered into the Console configuration and a Handset is not detected. Care2 issue 9...
Apply Power using either Mains or the internal Batteries. 11. Clear Device Assignments (see Section 7.6 on page 81). 12. Initiate the Internal Device Detection procedure (see Section 4.4 on page 43) and ensure it is successful. Care2 issue 9...
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22) to the network card. 15. Repeat steps (1) to (14) for the Slave & all NEP Consoles. Note: Perform a System Reset on the MASTER Control Panel after all other panels are configured and connected. Care2 issue 9...
8. Select the “Connect and SAVE ALL Config Data to Console” (see Section 5.3.4 on page 69). 9. Clear Device Assignments (see Section 7.6 on page 81). 10. Initiate the Internal Device Detection procedure (see Section 4.4 on page 43) and ensure it is successful. Care2 issue 9...
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8. Select the “Connect and SAVE ALL Config Data to Console” (see Section 5.3.4 on page 69). 9. Repeat steps (1) to (6) for the Slave & all NEP Consoles. 10. Clear Device Assignments (see Section 7.6 on page 81). Care2 issue 9...
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22) to the network card. 13. Repeat steps (1) to (12) for the Slave & all NEP Consoles. Note: Perform a System Reset on the MASTER Control Panel after all other panels are configured and connected. Care2 issue 9...
To perform the Device Detection Procedure, press & hold SW1, press & release SW2, then release SW1. 3. The Front Panel Display should indicate the system is in Device Detection Mode as shown in Figure 4.5. Figure 4.5 — LCD Display showing Device Detection Care2 issue 9...
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Procedure after checking all Connections. : The C2CN Network card must be DISCONNECTED from theSite Network Cabling before starting the Internal Device Detection procedure. The C2CN may not be correctly detected if the Site Network Cabling is left connected. Care2 issue 9...
Main Menu as shown in Figure 4.9. Figure 4.9 — Display showing Main Menu 3. Press the encoder to select the “System” option. Figure 4.10 — Enter PIN number The system will ask for a PIN number. The default PIN is 5555. Care2 issue 9...
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which console is to be selected. Consoles with configuration information are shown with a "+". Figure 4.13 — Console Selection Option (Shown on Master Console Only) Figure 4.14 — Typical Line Parameters Menu (Local Console selected) Care2 issue 9...
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If a new Outstation is found the Console will store the data in the Line Parameters menu. If a previously detected Outstation is not found then the (Manually Selected) Auto Assign process will replace the outstation type with “N/A”. Care2 issue 9...
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If any Remote Units are missing from the list then the connections between the Console and the Remote Unit(s) should be checked for continuity. The Auto Assign Procedure should then be repeated. 11. When complete select “Exit” to return to the System Menu. Care2 issue 9...
Roaming Telephone Jack Socket Roaming Telephone Enclosure Disable Refuge with Firephone (Future Use) 3. Scroll up or down to highlight the Icon suitable for the Remote Unit in use. 4. Press the Encoder to store the correct Icon. Care2 issue 9...
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“Save and Exit” is displayed. Figure 4.19 — Save and Exit Outstation 1 Parameters Press the Encoder to save the changes made. : To Exit without saving the changes select "Exit Without Save" and press the encoder. Care2 issue 9...
2. Scroll down until the name is selected and press the encoder. Figure 4.21 — Current Name of Line 1 Highlighted Scroll up and down to change each character in turn and press the encoder to move onto the next character. Figure 4.22 — Renaming Line 1 Care2 issue 9...
Figure 4.24 — ASCII Character Set showing Character Order Figure 4.24 shows the order of the characters when the encoder is turned Clockwise. The “DEL” character (when selected) allows the operator to go back a single character to change it. Care2 issue 9...
Figure 4.27 — Parameters for Line 2 4. Scroll down until EOLz OC (End Of Line Impedance Open Circuit) value is shown, and press the encoder. The default value for a single Roaming Handset is 400uA. Care2 issue 9...
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6. When the EOL Value is correct for the number of handsets in use press the encoder. 7. Scroll down to “Save and Exit”. 8. Press the encoder to save the changes and exit the Line 2 Menu. Care2 issue 9...
CH EOLz SC 1 >46400uA Threshold for Short Circuit Handset Fault Restore Defaults Restore All System Settings to Default Values Exit Exit System Parameters Menu ** This setting must be set to N-Closed when a Fire Panel Interface is required Care2 issue 9...
: If power is completely removed (i.e.both Mains and 24V Battery Supply are disconnected) the RTC will stop running. When power is restored the RTC will re-start, however it will require re- setting to the current time. Care2 issue 9...
5 SD and IP Configuration 5.1 C ONFIGURATION VERVIEW The Configuration settings for Care2 are stored within each Console on an SD (SDSC) Card (maximum capacity 1GB). : Only SD Cards correctly formatted by a Console can be used to ...
Local Console Options Settings for the Local Console Load Default Values Load Default options for Handset Monitoring Set to Current RTC Load Real Time Clock settings from the PC RTC Settings Real Time Clock Settings (Factory Preset) Care2 issue 9...
1. Select Console 1 from the Dropdown Menu on the ConsoleAddress page. This ensures that Console #1is at the top of the list on the LineSetups page. Figure 5.3 — Selecting Console #1 on the ConsoleAddress Page 2. Switch to the LineSetups page. Care2 issue 9...
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7. Repeat steps (3) to (6) for each Outstation on the system, including those connected to all other Consoles. 8. When all outstations have been entered into the Configurator it is strongly suggested to save the Excel Spreadsheet to a known location. Care2 issue 9...
: The Console Address (shown in Figure 5.8) is used to determine the address of the Console in a Networked System. This should be set BEFORE saving the data to the relevant SD Card. Figure 5.8 — Selecting Console #1 on the ConsoleAddress Page Care2 issue 9...
Press the “Clear Log Table” to clear the data being displayed. Figure 5.9 — Typical Fault Log 5.2.8 “OutstationSummary” Page The OutstationSummary Page of the Configurator shows the operator the Outstations that are set up on the System. Figure 5.10 — Typical OutstationSummary Page Care2 issue 9...
Configuration for the relevant Network Adaptor on the PC. The Alternate IP Configuration allows the PC to connect to the Care2 Consoles using a specific configuration, without making any changes to the existing TCP/IP Configuration. The following sections give basic instructions on setting this alternate Configuration using Windows XP and Windows 7.
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4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties will be displayed, with the “General” tab showing. Select the “Alternate Configuration” tab. Figure 5.14 — Internet Protocol Properties, General Settings Displayed 5. In the Alternative Configuration Tab select “User configured” and enter the following details: Care2 issue 9...
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IP address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask:255.255.252.0 Note this is NOT the auto setting Default Gateway: 192.168.2.254 Figure 5.15 — User Configured Alternate Configuration 6. Select OK and the Properties box will close. Close the Local Area Connection Dialog box. Care2 issue 9...
Select “Properties” as shown below. Figure 5.18 — Local Area Network Connection Status 5. The Local Area Connection Properties will then be displayed. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and then select Properties (don’t un-check the tick). Care2 issue 9...
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7. In the Alternative Configuration Tab select “User configured” and enter the following details: IP address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask:255.255.252.0 (Note this is NOT the auto setting) Default Gateway: 192.168.2.254 Un-check the “Validate settings, if changed, upon exit” box. Care2 issue 9...
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Figure 5.21 — User Configured Alternate Configuration 8. Select OK and the Properties box will close. Close the Local Area Connection Dialog box. Note: The Windows Network Diagnostics window may appear, simply press "Close the troubleshooter" as the network settings cannot be checked. Care2 issue 9...
Local Console Options Settings for the Local Console Load Default Values Load Default options for Handset Monitoring Set to Current RTC Load Real Time Clock settings from the PC RTC Settings Real Time Clock Settings (Factory Preset) Care2 issue 9...
The IP Logs page is almost identical to the SD Card version as described in Section 5.2.7. 5.3.7 IP Configuration OutstationSummary Page The IP OutstationSummary page is almost identical to the SD Card version as described in Section 5.2.8. Care2 issue 9...
Figure 6.1 — LCD Display showing a Single Incoming Call Open the Handset Door and pick up the handset. Press the Encoder to accept the call and speak to the caller. Figure 6.2 — LCD Display showing Outstation 3 Busy (In Conversation) Care2 issue 9...
Figure 6.4 — LCD DIsplay showing Answered and Waiting Calls : The Console Incoming Call LED & Sounder are silenced while a Call is in Progress. New Calls are shown on the LCD Display but will not sound the Incoming Call Sounder. Care2 issue 9...
Outstations at the same time. The LCD Display change to show multiple Busy Outstations. Figure 6.6 — LCD Display showing Multiple Busy Remote Units. : The "All Answer" feature creates a "Conference Call" between all active Outstations and the Console. Care2 issue 9...
“Directory” menu. Figure 6.8 — LCD Display showing Outstation 3 is being Reset : Calls can only be ended while "Busy" (in conversation). It is not possible to end calls that are on "Hold". Care2 issue 9...
However, it is also possible to reset Accepted DTA Calls at the Console using a “Long Encoder Press” if “DTA Resetable” is set to Active in the System Parameters menu. Refer to Section 4.9.1 on page 55 for details. Care2 issue 9...
It is possible to Call All Outstations that are capable of receiving calls. Open the Handset Door and pick up the Handset. Scroll up until “All Call” is highlighted and press the encoder. The LCD Display will show when each Outstation answers. Care2 issue 9...
ALL WHEN THE CURRENT “H ” ALL IS ON After placing the current call on Hold (as shown in Figure 6.7) scroll down to the “CALL” option and press the encoder. Follow the instructions detailed in Section 6.6. Care2 issue 9...
“Fault Repeat” entry of the “System Parameters” menu (shown in Section 4.9.1 on page 55). 7.3 A UTOMATIC AULT LEARANCE The Care2 Console will automatically clear accepted faults if they are remedied. Care2 issue 9...
Scroll down and select the “Maintenance” menu and navigate to the “Fault History Log” page. Scroll up or down to for the required entry and press the encoder. The Location, Type of Fault and the Date stamp will be displayed. Care2 issue 9...
RI - Reset Instruction - Reset by code (Console or System Reset) TO - Time Out - Processor watchdog caused reset CM - Configuration Mistake - Internal Firmware Error BOR - Brown Out Restart - Internal Power Supply fault. Care2 issue 9...
A Data Fault has been detected on the network or the Data Network Loop is no longer intact due to an open or short circuit. 7.7.9 Deep Discharge (Low Voltage) Protection The Internal Power Supply will disconnect the batteries if they discharge below 21V. Care2 issue 9...
7.8.2 Routine Testing 7.8.2.1 Daily Check - Fault Indicators If the Care2 Console is located in a position where the audible fault warning could be unnoticed for more than 24 hours, a special check should be performed each day to confirm that either the “System Healthy”...
The “Competent Person” must have suitable knowledge and equipment to be able to check the system. Baldwin Boxall can perform these Inspections under a Service Agreement. : The result of this inspection and any outstanding defects will be reported to the "Responsible Person".
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Still beeps after hanging on the control panel. How do i stop the beeps?