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Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 •...
Setup and Configuration Login to Settings Keyboard Basics Zone Served Block Gas Badges Settings Menu Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 3 of 36...
The alarm systems are ETL listed to alarm signals – also customizable UL 1069 and comply with the latest edition of NFPA 99. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Risers are type L copper tubing with lead free brass fitting. Risers require gas specific DISS fitting Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Hot wire – Strip the insulation and connect the hot lead to the appropriate terminal block (120V AC). Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Attach front cover by placing threaded studs on lower flange of cover through the provided hinge holes. Place provided hex nuts over studs and tighten. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
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Plug wired connectors from terminal blocks into appropriate input blocks in PLC. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 9 of 36...
Note:Transducers and transducer wiring are field installed TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 RES RES RES RES GF GAS...
Operating & Maintenance Manual Area Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 5-8 Gas Area Alarm Panels – AP000A008AJ Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 11 of 36...
Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 BLUE BLUE-WHITE...
Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. TRANS. All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 BLUE-WHITE BLUE...
BLUE COM2 BLUE-WHITE GREEN All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS.
BLUE COM2 BLUE-WHITE GREEN All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS.
INPUT BAR 2 (GRAY) BLUE COM2 BLUE-WHITE All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or GREEN critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS.
BLUE (14X) PLC/HMI PLC/HMI INPUT BAR 2 (GRAY) BLUE All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or COM2 critical branch of the essential electrical system as required in NFPA 99 BLUE-WHITE GREEN Note:Transducers and transducer wiring is field installed TRANS.
Text can be added to the black-colored bar underneath the gas to further specify the location where each gas is being used. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Press the “SAVE” button at the bottom to save and input signals available in the Powerex FirstCall™ changes. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Instrument Air This screen is only applicable to Area alarms and Combo alarms. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 23 of 36...
There is also an option to manually add the alarm signal description by Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
The lower right bar on the home screen that is typically Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
20 percent from the normal Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
3. Low – gas pressure less than 20% below nominal. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
To see the specific alarm, press the gas badge that’s in alarm to view the list of alarm conditions. The specific alarm will be highlighted in red. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
On the main screen, the Green “Normal” bar changes to Yellow “Maintenance.” Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Digital Input Only Expansion Module PE0004104AV Digital Input and Output Expansion Module PE0004105AV Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 30 of 36...
Replace sensor if necessary (see replacement part list for part number Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
Front Panel – Large: 14” X 15.4” Transducers: 1.18” Diameter X 2.03” tall (Does not include DISS fitting) Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
General Fault status. A displayed value of G6HiAlarm Gen Fault 0=Normal, 1=Alarm. G7HiAlarm G8HiAlarm Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 33 of 36...
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FirstCall™ Medical Gas Alarm Operating & Maintenance Manual Notes Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599102AV • 15 September 2020 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 34 of 36...
Defect, and Powerex shall replace any Product which it determines to have had a Defect; provided, however, that Powerex may elect, upon return of the Product, to refund to buyer any part of the purchase price of such Products paid to Powerex.
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(b) Powerex will not assume any expense or liability for repairs to products made outside of its plant by third parties. In the event Powerex elects to replace a defective product, costs of installation, labor, service, and all other costs to replace the product shall be the responsibility of Buyer.
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