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Operating & Maintenance Manual Alert-3 LCD Alarm v1.9 1ST FLOOR 2ND FLOOR 3RD FLOOR ROOM 37 ROOM 12 ROOM 25 MAINTEN EXT 302 4TH FLOOR 5TH FLOOR ROOM 47 ROOM 58 w w w . a m i c o . c o m...
All alarms should not be repaired, or altered without prior written or verbal approval of Amico Corporation or it’s distributors. Failure to comply will void All alarms should not be repaired, or altered without prior written or verbal approval from Amico Corporation all warranty on the alarm.
LCD alarm available in 1 to 8 gases Description of the Alarm SHIPMENT DETAILS When you receive an Alert-3 LCD series alarm from Amico Corporation, the package will consist of three main sections; the Alarm Back Box, Sensors and the Frame/Module Assembly. THE ALARM BACK BOX The Alarm Back Box contains the auto-switchable System Power Supply with an ON/OFF switch, a built-in fuse and terminal blocks (115 to 220 VAC - 50 to 60 Hz).
This module also contains a fail-safe relay that de-energizes when the buzzer is activated. This relay can be used with the “Amico remote buzzer”, for applica- tions requiring a remote audible alarm or a Building Management System.
With a wrench, tighten the nut so that it makes a good seal. Note: Pressure on sensors are not to exceed 250 psi for pressure sensors and 30 inHg for vacuum sensors. Alert-3 sensor operating pressure range: Mid Pressure (2 psi to 99 psi) Oxygen, Medical Air, Nitrous Oxide, Carbon Dioxide...
Attach the LCD module to the back box assembly by using the flat head screws (provided with approval of Amico Corporation or it’s distributors. Failure to comply will void frame in plastic bag) to the hinge located on the back box.
The location of gases displayed on screen is dependant upon which sensor channel each individual gas is connected to. The display below indicates which sensor channel corresponds to what location the gas will be displayed on the LCD screen. P a g e : 4 www.amico.com...
Open) or NC (Normally Closed), using the diagram in Appendix A. See Appendix G for contact rating. Once the sensors are connected and the power has been turned on, use the following steps to setup the LCD Alarm. Amico Pipeline...
Ensure that the screws are securely fastened to keep the LCD alarm closed. Carefully place the front frame over the frame panel. Screw in the screws that were removed in Step 5, part ii. The alarm shall now be ready for use. www.amico.com...
SD Card (location.txt) appears on the LCD Alarm Screen. * If the gas location text does not appear on the screen, repeat step #6. If the problem persists, contact Amico Corporation for further assistance 7.
U = English (NFPA) Nitrous Oxide E = English (CSA/ISO) Nitrogen F = French (CSA/ISO) Carbon Dioxide S = Spanish (NFPA/ISO) Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal Anesthetic Gas Scavenging NOTE: System Each Alert-3 Sensor comes with an A2P-PIPE Instrument Air www.amico.com...
[25.4] [25.4] [31.75] Punched hole for 0.875 [30.48] [22.23] electrical power [19.05] chord ALERT-3 SENSOR #22 Gauge twisted pair 1/2”-14 NPSM [13] 1.88 shielded cable 6”-8” NUMBER OF DISPLAY MODULES [48] [0.1m - 0.2 m] supplied 7 [178] 8 [203]...
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DC power plug not connected Ensure that the DC power plug to the LCD module is firmly in it’ s socket on the LCD module Replace the System Power Supply unit if all the above steps fail to resolve the problem. www.amico.com...
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Connection of the DC power from the LCD module and then cable from system power supply to LCD module is loose reconnect. If audible alarm still persists, replace the System Power Supply unit Faulty push button iii. Replace the LCD module Amico Pipeline...
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(see LCD Display Set-Up on pg. 10) Replace sensors Faulty sensors iii. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING GAS Mid Pressure = 60 psi = 40 psi Vacuum = 32 inHg = 12 inHg High Pressure = 195 psi = 140 psi www.amico.com...
115 to 220 VAC N - Neutral N - Neutral G - Ground G - Ground Ground Ground Toggle Switch Toggle Switch Fuse (1 AMPw) Fuse (1 AMPw) DC Power Cable: Connect to LCD Module DC Power Cable: Connect to Annunciator Module www.amico.com...
NO COM NC 12V GND NO COM NC 12V GND NO COM N NOTE: Relays on the annunciator are fail NO CO safe for Version 3.1 or newer. Relays are not fail safe for Versions 3.0 or older. Amico Pipeline...
WIRING DIAGRAM: LCD DISPLAY MODULE - REMOTE SENSOR # 22 Gauge twisted pair shielded cable 6”-8” [0.1m-0.2m] supplied Black Note: For multiple sensors, a multi-conductor twisted pair cable can be used. Note: For multiple sensors, a multi-conductor twisted pair cable can be used Amico Pipeline...
Amico Corporation warrants its Medical Gas Pipeline Equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment. Within this period Amico will repair or replace any part on site, or at the factory, which is proven to be defective at Amico’s cost.
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