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- Page 1 External Power Supply - EPS3AH Installation Guide...
- Page 2 MERICAN NNOVATIONS Bullhorn™ External Power Supply - EPSAH Installation Guide ©American Innovations, Ltd. http://www.amerinnovations.com/ 12211 Technology Blvd • Austin, TX 78727 Phone: 512-249-3400 • Fax: 512-249-3444...
- Page 3 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of American Innovations is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: the American Innovations’ logo, icon, and Bullhorn logo and icon are trademarks of American Innovations, Ltd. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Before You Start ..... . 1 Introduction ........1 Required Tools . -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Before You Start
C h a p t e r 1 Before You Start This guide explains how to install the Bullhorn External Power Supply- EPS3AH. The information is intended for service technicians who are also installing the Bullhorn APM4AMR03. Use this guide in conjunction with the installation instructions provided in the “APM4AMR03 Installation and Configuration Guide”. -
Page 6: Required Tools
The external power supply provides a nominal 12V DC at 0.008A power for up to 15 days without recharging. The Bullhorn solar panel charger maintains the charge on the battery when conditions are suitable. The maximum current available is limited by a fuse to 0.500A. Operating the Bullhorn external power supply beyond this limit will cause the fuse to open. -
Page 7: Getting Technical Support
Innovations (AI) Technical Support in any of the following ways: : 1-512-249-3400 Telephone : fddtechservices@amerinnovations.com Email : 1-512-249-3444 ATTN: Technical Support Department : American Innovations, Ltd. Mail ATTN: Technical Support Dept. 12211 Technology Blvd. Austin, TX 78727 External Power Supply-EPS3AH Installation Guide... - Page 8 Chapter 1. Before You Start...
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Page 9: Chapter 2. Installation
C h a p t e r 2 Installation The information in this chapter explains how to install the Bullhorn external power supply. Mounting the External Power Supply The external power supply should be installed within 3 feet (1 meter) of the APM4AMR03. -
Page 10: Connecting The Transmitter
Connecting the Transmitter Complete the following steps to connect the transmitter to the external power supply: If connected, disconnect the battery cable from the 2-pin connector labeled “Battery” on the interface board. Refer to Figure 2. Do not disconnect wires from the power supply. Note: Solar Panel Input Low Battery Alarm Output... -
Page 11: Connecting Signal Output Wires
Insert the negative (–) transmitter wire in the terminal labeled “Power –”. Secure the terminal using a small screwdriver. Connect the transmitter output signal wires in the “Sensor 1” terminal using the following steps: Insert the positive (+) signal wire in the terminal labeled “Signal +”. - Page 12 Install the “Sensor 1” and “Signal” wires in the “SIG #1” terminal block using the following steps: Insert the “Signal” wire in the terminal position labeled “SIG +”. Secure terminal using a small screwdriver. Insert the “Signal Ground” wire in the terminal position labeled “SIG –”.
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Page 13: Connecting The Low Battery Alarm
Connecting the Low Battery Alarm The low battery alarm is an optional connection. The external power supply includes a battery monitor circuit with an open drain output. The circuit generates a contact closure (logic low) when the battery voltage drops below 11.0V. The normal state is open contact. Complete the following steps to connect the optional low battery alarm to the external power supply and APM4AMR03: Connect the low battery alarm cable in the external power supply... -
Page 14: To Connect The Solar Panel Charger
Connect the “Alarm Output” wire in either the “CHAN 5 +” or “CHAN 6 +” terminal. Complete one of the following steps to connect the “Alarm Ground” wire: If the “Alarm Output” wire is connected in the “CHAN 5 +” terminal, connect “Alarm Ground” in the “CHAN 5 –”... -
Page 15: Reconnecting The Battery
If the APM4AMR03 battery will be charged by the same solar panel charger as the transmitter: Repeat steps 3 through 5 to install another cable in the “Solar Panel” terminal block. Follow the instructions in the “APM4AMR03 Installation and Configuration Guide” to connect the cable in the “Battery Charger”... - Page 16 Chapter 2. Installation...
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Page 17: Appendix A. Wiring Diagrams
A p p e n d i x A Wiring Diagrams 3-Wire Connection Diagram S u p p l y + P o w e r C o m m o n P o w e r – S i g n a l S i g n a l J u m p e r “... - Page 18 Appendix A. Wiring Diagrams...
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Page 19: Appendix B. Technical Specifications
A p p e n d i x B Technical Specifications Environmental (all components) Operating Temperature ..... -30 to +70°C Humidity . - Page 20 Outputs, continued Power 1-4, continued: Maximum current source (fused) ....0.500A Low battery alarm..... . . Open Drain FET On state resistance.
- Page 21 http://www.amerinnovations.com/ 12211 Technology Blvd. • Austin, TX 78727 Phone 512-249-3400 • Fax 512-249-3444 Part No. 122068-000, Rev. 0 • May 17, 2002...
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