Table of Contents
Advertisement
Generic Commissioning instructions
Pre-visit checks
¨
Ensure there are accurate as fitted wiring drawings
available, 2 copies are required.
¨
Any damaged equipment has been noted for
replacement.
¨
Ensure access will be provided to system equipment
installed in the protected premises.
¨
The installer (electrical contractor) will be in
attendance until the installation is proved.
¨
Site contact or representative will be available during
the visit.
¨
Ensure the commissioning tool along with the
associated cables and printer, plus instructions, are
available.
¨
Ensure spare parts are available, such as:
•
MCP glasses
•
MCP test key
•
Printer paper roll
•
Equipment door keys.
6
Points to remember
Earth leads
¨
All earth leads supplied with the system equipment
must be securely fitted to maintain earth continuity.
Parts for later installation
¨
All unused parts should be retained in their respective
container for safe keeping until required.
Loop wiring
¨
The loop cable should have been connected to the
appropriate terminals at each device, as shown in the
installation manual in accordance with the as fitted
wiring drawings.
Enclosure
¨
Access into equipment enclosure is usually by means
of opening an outer door/cover. A panel may also have
an inner door which may also need opening.
Unattended equipment
¨
Where equipment is to be left unattended, then it is
important to close the door /cover for safety.
Copper fingers
¨
Copper fingers are conductive spring like strips fitted
to metal assemblies. They are fitted to shield against
electromagnetic and radio frequency interferences.
Ensure the copper finger strips are intact and no
damage has occurred. Damaged fingers will
reintroduce the gap to let in/out interferences.
Static precaution
¨
The discharge of static electricity can damage or
degrade sensitive electronic components on printed
circuit boards. Anti-static procedures should be
followed when handling static sensitive boards.
&
It is important that anti-static procedures
are NOT carried out on live equipment.
Removal and disconnection
¨
Any disconnection of cables or removal of parts of an
assembly must be restored and replaced.
Battery
¨
To prevent damage to batteries and equipment, the
terminals of the battery must not simultaneously touch
any conductive part of the equipment enclosure.
¨
Sealed lead acid battery can have a useful life of up to
5 years from the date of manufacture, it is strongly
recommended that batteries are replaced after 4 years.
The batteries must be disposed of correctly by
following battery manufacturers recommendations.
Powering up
¨
When equipment is being powered up always connect
the mains supply before the battery supply.
Power-down should be done in reverse order.
&
Arcing may occur when the battery circuit
is connected to mains powered equipment.
4188-856_i2_12/06_Generic Vigilon (Compact + VA) Comms.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
