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  • Page 1 Agri-Alert 128 Touch Models: ALERT SYSTEM User manual 890-00584 Version 09 895-00686...
  • Page 2 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assigning the Contacts’ Access level ..................44 Assigning and resetting the Contacts’ PIN ...................44 Assigning a User name and Password for Remote Access ............45 Assigning a User an RFID......................45 Creating and Managing Contact Groups ..................45 Managing Modules ........................46 Configuring Programmable Outputs....................47 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 4 Resetting the Daily Minimum and Maximum ................73 Selecting the Unit of Measure.....................73 Entering the Minimum and Maximum Values for an Input..............73 Viewing Zone Calibration ......................73 Calibrating the Sensor Outputs....................74 Setting the Calibration Zero and Calibration Span ................74 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 5 Test Report Status........................93 Chapter 19 Maintenance..........................95 Inspecting and Cleaning the Controller..................95 Replacing a Fuse ........................95 Inspecting and tightening the connections ...................96 Replacing the Battery ........................96 Resetting Battery Statistics ......................96 Replacing the Coin Battery......................97 Replacing the Internal Fan ......................97 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 6 Appendix S Agri Alert 128 Touch Main System End of Life Disassembly Instructions......145 Appendix T Battery Box End of Life Disassembly Instructions ..............155 Appendix U International Phone Wirings ....................159 Appendix V E-mail Providers........................167 Index ............................. 169 GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ..................173 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Icon List With Meanings

    Battery is at 75 percent Edit Battery is empty Copy icon Battery trouble Paste icon Battery state is unknown Delete icon Access textual help Stay at home arming 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 8 Play recorded message Record button icon Device to activate on high Stop recording alarm Device to activate on low Output alarm Device to activate on Unbypass all zones trouble Bypass all zones Create a partition 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 9 Delete point from curve add a temperature curve Add a curve point Animal inventory Module in trouble Module is off SBI network is off Uploading to module SBI network is in trouble Modules Test Report icon 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 10 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 General Overview

    KPB400 Tightly sealed keypad displaying the main system’s data remotely WM3000 One-way wireless transmitter and receiver equipped with a dry contact Wireless RS-485 Module allowing wireless communication between the main alert system and its modules 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 12: What To Look For When You Receive Your System

    3. Complete and include the Service Form located at the back of this manual. Contact information If you experience trouble with your system, or to get repair or warranty information, please contact GSI Electronics Inc. at 1-877-926-2777 or by e-mail at mtl_techsupport@gsiag.com.

  • Page 13: Terms Of Use

    • The enclosures must be closed and locked before you operate the product • Use only specified replacement parts Telecommunication Advice OEM devices The phone card, model : PCB402 (300-00319) is intended to use only with the Agri Alert 128 Touch. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 14 Notice for Equipment with Line Seize Capability using an RJ31X or RJ38X Jack 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 15: General Safety Precautions And Usage

    Failure to follow the instructions can result in damaged equipment or loss of data or potential problems CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions carefully can result in serious or fatal injury DANGER The following information is of great significance and must be read carefully IMPORTANT: 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 16 • Seek medical advise if a battery or part of it has been swallowed The batteries are supplied by B&B Battery. The models are BC7-12 and BP7-12. These batteries are cer- tified and complied to these standards : 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: General Overview • UL1989 • IEC 61056 • JIS C8702 • GB/T 19639 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 18 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    • 305 mm (12 inches) above the modules to allow opening of the cover. • 305 mm (12 inches) below the modules to leave room for the wiring. • 305 mm (12 inches) between the modules to avoid electromagnetic interference. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 20: Correctly Supporting And Routing Cables

    300 mm (12 inches) from each other to avoid electromagnetic interference. See fol- lowing figure. If low voltage cables cross high voltage cables, ensure they cross at an angle of 90° to minimize electro- magnetic interference. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 21 It is acceptable to use cables in a flexible tube fastened by cable glands at the end of NOTICE the flexible tube. Figure 3-2 Distance between low and high voltage cables 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 22: Grounding The System

    (2 feet) below ground level. NOTE: Refer to your local regulations and practices if an adequate grounding installation isn’t possible. Rod Specifications for Grounding The rod specifications are guidelines only. Refer to your national and local regulations for compliance criteria. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 23 Certification and CSA, TEW type. type UL, 1015 type, 12 AWG, 600 V, 105 °C (221 °F), green/yellow insulated wire. Maximum length 15 meters (50 feet) Suggested cable Beldon # 9912, color code 189, or equivalent 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 24 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Basic Connections

    4. Using the latches at the bottom of each enclosure, open them and remove the punched out fragments. 5. Install the cable glands provided with your system to the bottom of each enclosure. 6. Close the main enclosure and the battery enclosure. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 26: Mounting The Enclosures

    1. Using four of the eight 4.76 millimeters (0.1875 inch) screws, secure the main enclosure to the metal or wooden frame on the wall. 2. Open the battery enclosure and remove the black screw caps covering the mounting holes of the battery enclosure. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 27: Installing And Connecting The Battery In The Battery Enclosure

    SPST disconnecting switch to cut the Hot line with a Neutral circuit case. IMPORTANT: Before plugging the system into an electrical supply, power on your system to make sure the backup battery is functioning correctly. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Battery To The Main Enclosure

    Before You Begin IMPORTANT: The Agri-Alert 128 Touch may not power up when you plug the Battery supply the first time without AC supply. NOTE: Finish your installation before connecting the battery to the battery enclosure.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Battery Temperature Sensor

    Do not use a different battery than the one supplied with your system. See the appendices for specifications. NOTICE Do not use another kind of battery than the lead-acid batteries recommended by GSI Electronics Inc. Although different technologies of lead-acid batteries are available WARNING on the market, the use of other technologies can cause the controller to malfunction, increase the risk of explosion, and increase the risk of fire.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Siren

    This type of connection is not recommended. The inability for the system to make phone calls during an alert may cause the loss of livestock and property. WARNING The following is required to make such a connection. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 31 With this type of connection, the system seizes the phone line if a call is in progress in order to send alerts. This is the recommended type of phone connection. Only the RJ standard is shown below. Consult your telecommunication standard to find an equivalent for your country. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 32 Four wires are used to connect the control module to the phone line. Refer to the local building code and telephone regulations to determine the type and quality of cable required. Figure 4-2 Example of a phone line seizure hookup 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 33: Connecting Modules To The Serial Bus Interface

    NOTE: Only one Base is allowed on a wireless network on the SBI. Adding a second Base would interfere with the first one. If the wireless network is used on the SBI bus, no configuration is needed in the Agri Alert software. IMPORTANT: Turn on all the modules prior to configuring the network. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 34: Serial Bus Interface: How It Works

    The Serial Bus Interface (SBI) is a four cable bus used to both power and communicate with the system’s modules. The ordering of the wires is very important. If the wiring can’t be done in a single chain, you might need to deactivate the end-of-line (EOL) resistor (as shown below) to improve communication. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Basic Connections 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 36: Relay Output Specifications

    A variety of different sensors can be hooked up to the system to monitor various inputs. The terminals used for sensor inputs are numbered Z1, Z2, Z3, etc. on the main board. What You Should Know 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT: Make sure each sensor is connected to the proper COM. False alarms can result if the wires are not properly connected. Use a tightening torque from 0.56N*m (5lbf*in) to 0.79N*m (7lbf*in) to fasten a wire. NOTICE See for more information on sensors. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 38 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Basic Operations

    3. press on the menu to view the system information or to configure setting in edit mode. Arming and Disarming Intruder Zones 1. From the main screen, press on the drop down menu button. 2. Press on the arm or disarm button. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 40: Acknowledging An Alert On-Site Or On The Phone

    5 seconds over the other menus. 1. Press on the notification balloon to read the notification. The last 15 notifications are kept in history. 2. Press on the close button or anywhere on screen to close the notifications. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 41: Logging In

    1. Press on either the filter showing zone type icons or the filter showing zone status icons at the bottom of the main page. 2. Select the filter to be applied. 3. To show all zones, press on the icon. Only the zones fitting the filter criteria are displayed on the main page. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Size Of The Zone Tiles

    1. Navigate to the page where you would like to delete the information. 2. Press on the garbage icon A message prompting you to confirm you want to delete all information on the page is displayed. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 43: Chapter 6 Information Creation And Management

    3. Once you are done creating a partition, navigate using the arrow keys on the top left to create other partitions, modify existing partitions or view existing partitions. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 44: Creating And Managing Contacts

    2. Navigate to the contact whose PIN you want to assign. 3. In edit mode, under the PIN tab, press on the PIN field. 4. Write a four digits number. If you need to reset an existing PIN, press on the Reset PIN button. Note that: 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 45: Assigning A User Name And Password For Remote Access

    Before You Begin NOTE: Contacts must be created before contact groups can be created. NOTE: Contact groups must be created before they can be assigned to a zone. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 46: Managing Modules

    Prior to assigning zones to modules, they need to be assigned and monitored by the system. 1. Press on Menu→System→Module. NOTE: The first module is always the Base input and output card of the Agri-alert 128 Touch. It can’t be deleted or turned off.

  • Page 47: Configuring Programmable Outputs

    3. Once you are done creating the first curve, use the navigation buttons to navigate through existing curves, to create a new curve, or to delete an existing curve. Use the Copy and Paste buttons to create your curves or assign zones to curves rapidly. After You Finish 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 48 Chapter 6: Information Creation and Management When you are done creating your curves and assigning them to zones in edit mode, you can view the zones assigned to a curve by clicking on the Zone tab. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 System Configuration

    2. In edit mode, under the General tab, press on Reset output circuits prot. if the Output circuits protection is tripped. NOTE: When an output protection is tripped, you must turn it on manually after resetting the fuse. Resetting the fuse does not turn the output on. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 50: Configuring Siren Timings

    The number of seconds the unit waits after ending a call before calling the next number Min ring count The number of rings before the unit ends the call Alarm recall delay Delay between the calls once the alert is acknowledged 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 51: Configuring Technical Phone Line Settings

    Tip-ring voltage Changes the Tip-Ring voltage for countries using a lower line voltage DTMF LF and HF Power frequency that makes up the tone. Ranges between -15dBm and -1dBm and increases by increments of 1 dBm 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 52: Setting The Entry Delay

    3. Populate the field address, mask and gateway. 4. If needed, change the DNS server from automatic to manual and fill the DNS 1 field. Add a secon- dary DNS if available. 5. press on the Apply button when you are finished. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 53: Configuring The System To Send E-Mails And Sms Messages

    Reset to default button. This erases all current fields and replaces them with the GSI SMTP server. If you prefer to use your SMTP information, set the following parameters with the help of information pro-...

  • Page 54: Configuring The System To Communicate With The Alarm Central

    Periodic test interval Use the + and - buttons to select the interval between reports 3. Under the System CID tab, change the three digit codes that vary with your alarm central. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 55: Recording The System Name

    Also, the configuration gear turns green to prompt the user to navigate into the Software Info menu. 1. Insert the USB stick into the USB port of the main system. 2. Press on Menu→System→Settings→Software Info to view the current software, firmware, and hardware information. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 56: Accessing The System From A Computer, Tablet Or Phone

    2. Under the File tab, click on the Export files button. A pop-up message is displayed prompting you to enter an e-mail address where the configuration and log files will be sent. 3. Enter your e-mail address, and then press Send. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 57 Chapter 7: System Configuration The files are compressed using the tar.gz format and then e-mailed to the provided address. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 58 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 59: Chapter 8 Zone Configuration

    0 – 5 V input Used with sensors that provide a DC input between 0 and 5 volts. Water meter Used to monitor water consumption based on a dry contact water meter. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 60: Adding A New Zone

    System menu. IMPORTANT: The Agri-Alert 128 Touch system is module number one and has eight inputs (1-8). Other modules must be connected to the system to add more than eight zones.

  • Page 61: Naming The Zone With A Text Label

    System menu. 1. In edit mode, Under the General tab, press on the edit field next to Partition. 2. Press in the circle to the left of the partition of your choice. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 62: Selecting A Module

    IMPORTANT: Before any zone can be configured, all zone modules, contacts and contact groups, parti- tions, temperature curves, and outputs must first be created in the System menu. NOTE: The Agri-Alert 128 Touch system is module number one. It has eight inputs, therefore, inputs 1-8 are associated to the Agri-Alert 128 Touch system.

  • Page 63: Setting The Alert Recognition Time

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab of the zone you are configuring, press on the edit field next to the Recovery button. 2. Set the alert recovery time. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 64: Activating A Device In The Event Of An Alert Or Trouble

    5. If you only select contact groups, and the coverage is not complete for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a red warning message is displayed. If you want a complete coverage for this zone, you might have to edit the group time slot or add a second group. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 65: Receiving A Phone Call When An Alert Is Active

    NOTE: A siren must be installed and connected to your system for this feature to work. In edit mode, under the Action tab of the zone you are configuring, press on the edit field next to siren icon A check mark indicates the siren is enabled. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 66: Enabling The Internal Speaker

    NOTE: The recording stops when it has reached the allowed time of 8 seconds. 3. Press on the play icon to listen to the recording. 4. If the recording is not satisfactory, press the garbage icon to delete the recording and start over. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 67: Chapter 9 Configuring Parameters Specific To A Temperature Zone

    5. Select the starting day for your temperature maturation curve. 6. If you want an age value different than 1, select the Age (days) field to display the input keypad. 7. Select the starting day for your temperature maturation curve. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 68: Setting The High And Low Temperature Thresholds

    1. In edit mode, under the Limits tab, press on the edit field next to the Critical T button. 2. Use the keypad to enter the critical temperature. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 69: Setting The Outdoor Temperature Compensation

    Observe the influence of the outdoor temperature (outdoor temperature offset curve) on the high alert threshold (thickest top line). Also note that the high alert threshold will not go higher than the critical tem- perature setting. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 70: Resetting The Daily Minimum And Maximum

    In status mode, under the General tab in the zone you are configuring, press on the Reset min/ max. The information beside the Max 24h and Min 24h buttons is reset. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 71: Calibrating The Temperature Probe

    Use the +/- button to change between a positive and a negative value. For example, if a probe shows a measurement difference of + 1.3 °F from the actual temperature, you must enter – 1.3 °F to calibrate the probe. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 72 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 73: Chapter 10 Configuring Parameters Specific To A 0-5 Volt Zone Type

    4. Enter the maximum value measured by your input using the keypad. Viewing Zone Calibration In addition to system diagnostics, you can view the zone calibration in the zone itself. In status mode, under the Message tab, press on the Calibration button. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 74: Calibrating The Sensor Outputs

    Calibrating the zero and span errors allow the installer to correct the output of a sensor. A sensor output is viewed as a linear function y = mx + b Sensors that are not calibrated can generate span or zero errors as illustrated in the figures below: 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 75 250 PSI, the input of the system indicates 20 mA. With a 0,000016 mA by PSI, to get 16 mA at 250 PSI, the span must be 4. By adjusting the readings, you are playing with the gain and offset to have readings reflect your sensor’s range. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 76 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 77: Chapter 11 Configuring Parameters Specific To A 4 - 20Ma Zone Type

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab, press in the edit field next to the Min button. 2. Enter the minimum value measured by your input using the keypad. 3. Press in the edit field next to the Max button. 4. Enter the maximum value measured by your input using the keypad. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 78: Calibrating The Sensor Outputs

    Calibrating the zero and span errors allow the installer to correct the output of a sensor. A sensor output is viewed as a linear function y = mx + b Sensors that are not calibrated can generate span or zero errors as illustrated in the figures below: 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 79: Viewing Zone Calibration

    Viewing Zone Calibration In addition to system diagnostics, you can view the zone calibration in the zone itself. In status mode, under the Message tab, press on the Calibration button. Trouble limits, raw and calibrated data is displayed. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 80 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 81: Chapter 12 Configuring Parameters Specific To A Dry Contact Zone

    Viewing Zone Calibration In addition to system diagnostics, you can view the zone calibration in the zone itself. In status mode, under the Message tab, press on the Calibration button. Trouble limits, raw and calibrated data is displayed. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 82: Calibrating The Zone Trouble Thresholds

    In certain installations, you have to adjust the low or high ohm trouble calibration to avoid constant false trouble alerts. In edit mode, under the Calibration tab, enter the desired value in the edit fields next to Low ohm trouble and High ohm trouble. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 83: Chapter 13 Configuring Parameters Specific To An Intrusion Zone

    Viewing Zone Calibration In addition to system diagnostics, you can view the zone calibration in the zone itself. In status mode, under the Message tab, press on the Calibration button. Trouble limits, raw and calibrated data is displayed. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 84 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 85: Chapter 14 Configuring Parameters Specific To A Water Meter Type

    2. Select the zones you want to be line flush zones. NOTE: Only the dry contact zones configured as water meter zones are available for selection. NOTE: If the dry contact is in a trouble state, the water meter zone still records water consumption. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Start Period

    Night period End at: If the Night period is checked, enter the time at which the night period ends NOTE: The night period is used to suspend monitoring of the low limit trouble. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 87: Configuring Parameters Specific To A Pulse Speed Zone Type

    Viewing the Pulses Detected In edit mode, press on the calibration tab. The number of pulses detected is displayed. Selecting the Trouble Thresholds In edit mode, under the Calibration tab, adjust the high and low trouble thresholds. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 88 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 89: Chapter 16 Configuring Parameters Specific To An Aa-Cs Zone Type

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab, press in the edit field next to the Max button. 2. Enter the maximum value measured by your input using the keypad. Viewing Zone Calibration In edit mode, under the Calibration tab, trouble limits, and raw and calibrated data is displayed. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 90 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 91: Chapter 17 Animal Inventory

    7. When the period is over, press the End button to clear all fields for the next period. NOTE: Only the current period can be viewed in the history log. All previous periods can be con- sulted by exporting the log files. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 92 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 93: Chapter 18 Test Report

    • Periodic test report. The controller is calling the contacts to fill a test report. • Periodic test report: Postponed. The test report was suspended because new alarms were trig- gered. When all alarms are acknowledged, the controller will resume the test report. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 94 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 95: Chapter 19 Maintenance

    System→Settings→Status and ID to disable the touchscreen. Do not spray water on the controller or on any of its modules. WARNING Replacing a Fuse Before You Begin Only service personnel is authorized to replace a fuse. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 96: Inspecting And Tightening The Connections

    At some point, the connections must be verified to ensure they are not loose and that the installation is safe. The inspection ensures that no overheating occurs on the tightening connections. GSI Electronics recommends verifying the connections on power and control terminals every 3-12 Months. The torques are stated in the manual where tightening torque is required according to the specific terminal.

  • Page 97: Replacing The Coin Battery

    8. Adjust your date and your hour on your Agri Alert 128 Touch. Replacing the Internal Fan Approximately once a year, the fan needs to be changed. Correctly replacing the internal fan ensures the system functions correctly. What You Should Know 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 98 9. Use a Philip screw driver #2 to screw the fan support in the Agri Alert 128 Touch. 10.Re-install the fan plug to the fan connector on the PCB-391. 11.. Install the red wire to the positive battery terminal. 12.Close the circuit of the main sector voltage to reactivate the controller. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 99: Chapter 20 Troubleshooting

    The disconnected line icon is Make sure the entry line is plugged in the right phone jack of the phone plug-in displayed card. Make sure the plug-in card is properly inserted in the "PHONE CARD" connector. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 100 The relay is assigned to a zone When a relay is assigned to a zone, the phone it is not possible to change its status on the phone (the relay status is related to the zone status). 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 101 The system cannot recognize my Phone compatibility If the AA128 Touch does not recog- password or selection over the nize your selection, try typing your phone choice slower (leave about 1/2 sec- onds between each key). 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 102 Chapter 20: Troubleshooting Configuring Parameters Specific to a Temperature Zone 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 103 IMPORTANT: The system can’t detect that the end user has hung up. it is important to press the 0 once you completed all your interactions with the system. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 104 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 105: Appendix A Led Meanings

    Led active when the 3.3Vdc bus is present Line Seizure Led active when there is Line Seizure Agri Alert 128 Touch top (PCB-400) LED identification Description Led active when the 12Vdc is present Led active when the 5Vdc is present 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 106 Led active when the link is present; Led blinks off during activity USB ON Led active when USB port is available Debug LEDs DBG1 DBG2 DBG3 DBG4 Interface board (PCB-398) Description LED identification 3.3V Led active when the 3.3Vdc bus is present 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 107: Appendix B List Of Terminals In The Main Enclosure And Battery Enclosure

    28 VDC power output for external sensors. Maximum 350 mA. AUX. SUPPLY – SIREN + Outputs to connect a siren. SIREN – RELAY 1 NO Relay 1 output. You can select from a normally open or a normally closed contact. RELAY 1 COM 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 108 Main power supply outputs (through power cable to control module). VDC – BATT + Battery power supply outputs (through power cable to control module). BATT – BATT TEMP + Battery temperature probe outputs (through power cable to control module). BATT TEMP – 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 109: Appendix C Battery Wire Specifications

    Wire specifications for battery connections to the power supply Item Description Certification and type CSA, TEW type, 10 AWG, 600 V, 105 °C (221 °F) UL, 1015 type, 10 AWG, 600 V, 105 °C (221 °F) Maximum length 36 inches 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 110 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 111: Appendix D Low Voltage Cable Specifications

    When extending a cable (see figure below): • solder all joints (2) • use heat shrink tubing • do not connect ground wire, cut it (1) Figure D-1 Soldering the joints when extending a cable 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 112 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 113: Appendix E Technical Specifications

    Height 13- 13/16 inches (35.1 cm) Depth 7 inches (17.8 cm) Weight 5.15 kilograms (11.35 lbs) Sensor inputs 8 inputs, self-configuring for various sensor types Touch screen Size 7 inches (17.8 cm) Type TFT color LCD 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 114 Maximum 20.8mA, 2.5V The load =120 Ohms Dry contact, Intrusion Close contact resistance must be lower than 200 Ohms Open contact resistance must be higher than 100k Ohms The resistance value includes the value of wire resistance 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 115 Dry contact without end of line resistor Max 100Hz, pulse width minimum of 3.2ms Max 100 Ohms (close contact) and min. 100k Ohms (open contact) including the value of the wire resistance AA-CS Model AT1-005-000-FT only 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 116 NOTES 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 117: Appendix F Replacement Parts Specifications

    GSI Electronics part GSI Electronics part Reference mended by the tery model number description manufacturer 112-00010 Coin Battery 3V BAT1 from PCB- Panasonic BR-2032 Fan replacement GSI Electronics part number GSI Electronics part description 135-00009 Internal fan 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 119: Appendix G Safety Characteristics And Certification

    Group 1, class A Class A (2010) FCC part 15, under part B : 2012 Harmonic current IEC61000-3-2: 2006 A1 Class A emissions (2009) A2 (2009) Flickers limitation IEC61000-3-3: 2008 ≤4% on the main sector voltage envelope 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 120 • UL 60950-1 second edition and CAN/CSA-C22.2 no 60950-1 second edition in the section 6. • NSI/TIA-968-B (Telecommunications, Telephone Terminal Equipment, Technical Requirements for Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network, Approved: August 11, 2009 TIA-968- B-1 Addendum 1, June 2012). 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 121 30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F) 95 % (± 3%) Non condensing Storage Non condensing Altitude 7900 Ft. Max (2000 Meters Max) Electromagnetic EN/IEC61326-1 Environment Enclosure Protection IP51, ref : IEC60529 Impact rating (IK) 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 123: Appendix H Ec Declaration Of Conformity (In Accordance With En Iso 17050-1 2004)

    R&TTE (phone circuit) EN 60950-1 Information technology (2006)+A11 (2009)+A12 equipment - Safety - Part (2011) 1: General requirements R&TTE (phone circuit) ES 203 021 parts 1-3 Access and Terminals V2.1.1 (2005-08) (TBR21, TBR15) (AT); Harmonized basic 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 124 GSI Electronic Inc. hereby declares that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. The unit complies with all applicable Essential Requirements of the Directives.

  • Page 125: Appendix I Noise Level

    GSI Electronic Inc. hereby declares that the equipment used inside has the maximum sound level at 21.5dB ± 3 dB in the frequencies range from 20Hz to 20 KHz when the speaker is used by the user on the equipment.
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  • Page 127: Appendix J Fcc Part 68 Compliance Statement

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment (phone card, model : PCB402 (300-00319)), for repair or warranty information, please contact GSI Electronics Inc. at 1-877-926-2777 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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  • Page 129: Appendix K Fcc Part 15 Statement

    (FCC 47-part 15-Subpart B-Class A). GSI Electronic Inc. hereby declares that the equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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  • Page 131: Appendix L Fda Declaration

    15-Subpart B). Electronic controllers are used in a production context and in an industrial context (FCC 47-part 15-Subpart B-Class A). GSI Electronics devices are not used in contact with animal food. Elec- tronic controllers do not manipulate vaccines or drugs.
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  • Page 133: Appendix M Industry Canada Compliance Statement - Cs-03 Part I

    à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas cinq. This product has a Ringer Equivalence Number of 0.1. Ce produit a un indice d’équivalence de la sonn- erie de 0.1. IC number: IC:11880A-PCB402RP002 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 135: Appendix N Industry Canada Compliance Statement - Ices-003

    Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme ICES-003 d'Industrie Canada.. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: • Le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable • Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 137: Appendix O Reduction Of Hazardous Substances

    Parliament regulates the manufacture, the disposal, the recycling of batteries and accumulators in the European Union. GSI Electronics uses Lead-acid battery and Lithium cell button in a light industrial context or industrial context. GSI Electronics encourages the batteries and accumulators recycling.
  • Page 138 Battery will gladly recycle the sealed lead acid batteries for you. Call our customer service prior to ship- ping your batteries to us: 1-323-278-1900 (North America and South America) or email us at sales@- bbbattery.com for details and further arrangement for your recycling needs. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 139: Appendix P Disposal And Recycling Information

    As required by the legislation, products sold in the EU are marked with the "crossed out wheelie bin" symbol. GSI Electronics uses the symbol based on the EN 50419:2005 CENELEC standard. The bottom bar certifies the product concerned was placed on the market after 13th August 2005. Cables or compo- nents and sub-assemblies contained within the in the product will not be marked.
  • Page 140 Grams Packaging material 5,95 2 698,87 23,15 Plastic material 6,525 2 959,69 25,39 Electronic Circuits 2 041,17 17,51 Cables and wires 0,25 113,40 0,97 Metal 1 088,62 9,34 Batteries 4,95 2 245,28 19,26 Paper 589,67 5,06 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 141: Appendix Q Lithium Battery Statement

    The Lithium button cells installed in the circuit boards is classed: UN3091 - Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment. These batteries contain least that 1 gram of Lithium. These batteries can be treated as exempt from UN3091 and shipped as non-dangerous goods. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 143: Appendix R Packaging Characteristics

    International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Mari- time Organization (IMO) requirements. Handling symbols on packaging: the standard is ISO R/780 (Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods). 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 145: Appendix S Agri Alert 128 Touch Main System End Of Life Disassembly Instructions

    2002/96/EC and, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Agri Alert 128 Touch Table S-1 Listing of product disassembly instructions included in this section Description Marketing name (GSI Electronics part number) Master enclosure with the main unit controller AGRI ALERT 128 TOUCH (075-10974, 075-10984) Table S-2 Required tools...
  • Page 146 GSI Elec- Description Item number GSI Elec- Description tronics part tronics part number number 300-00318 PCB-401 : PSU 550-00229 SCREW, #4-40, 12V-28V-SLA 3/8PO CHARGER BOARD 300-00319 PCB-402 : 300-00317 PCB-391 : PHONE AA128 BASEIO MODEM BOARD BOARD 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 147 Item number Description GSI Elec- GSI Elec- tronics part tronics part number number 028-00414 PLASTIC BASE 550-00240 NUT #8-32 AGRI ALERT 128 TOUCH 028-00266 METAL BRACKET MB 550-00230 SCREW, #10- 540-00194 METAL FAN SUPPORT 24, 3/8PO 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 148 Table S-4 Base (cont'd.) 550-00238 DIN RAIL 550-00245 SCREW, #8-32, 1.5PO 135-00010 PANEL MOUNT 540-00196 METAL PLATE POWER BASE AGRI SUPPLY, 85- ALERT 128 264VAC, TOUCH 24VDC, 10A 135-00009 INTERNAL FAN 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 149 VIS, #4-40, 3/ PCB-398 : INTERFACE BOARD Table S-6 Top Item number Description Item number Description GSI Elec- GSI Elec- tronics part tronics part number number 028-00413 550-00237 PLASTIC TOP WASHER M2.5- AGRI ALERT 18.8 128 TOUCH 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 150 ASSEMBLED, AGRI- coin or button style ALERT 128 (065-11079): batteries. PCB-400 (300-00321), item 3 The Lithium coin or button style battery is located on BAT1 none Mercury containing For example, mercury in components lamps, display backlights, 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 151 Locate on the TOP (LCD) than 100 square cm and ASSEMBLED, AGRI- all those back-lighted with ALERT 128 (065-11079) gas discharge lamps. The Item 2 (GSI Elec- tronics part number: 123- 00042, LCD GRAPHC,800X480) none Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) none...
  • Page 152 GSI Electronics does not provide the external electrical cable All plastics used in this product are RoHS compliant and do not contain PBBs or PBDEs...
  • Page 153 135-00010) 3. Use a large flat-head screw driver to unfasten the PANEL MOUNT POWER SUPPLY from the DIN RAIL (item 3, GSI Electronics part number : 550-00238 ) by pulling the lock of the PANEL MOUNT POWER SUPPLY. 4. Remove the PANEL MOUNT POWER SUPPLY from the enclosure.
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  • Page 155: Appendix T Battery Box End Of Life Disassembly Instructions

    2002/96/EC and, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Agri Alert 128 Touch battery box Table T-1 List of product for which disassembly instructions are provided Marketing name (GSI Electronics Part number) Description Auxiliary enclosure with the 12Vdc lead-acid battery for...
  • Page 156 Liquid Crystal Displays With a surface greater (LCD) than 100 square cm and all those back-lighted with gas discharge lamps. none Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) none Capacitors / condensers Containing polychlori- nated biphenyls PCB / 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 157 AA128 (take note that the battery is retained by a Velcro fastener) 3. GSI Electronics does not provide the external electrical cable 4. All plastics used in this product are RoHS compliant and do not contain PBBs or PBDEs 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 158 Printed Circuit Assembly 1. Unlock and open the enclosure cover (item 2) 2. Unscrew with a Philips screw driver #1 and remove the screws (item 7) from the PCB-407 (item 5). 3. Remove the PCB-407 (item 5). 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 159: Appendix U International Phone Wirings

    Tip 1 white/ blue stripe yellow Ring 2 Ring 2 orange/ white stripe Ring 3 green/ blue white stripe The next table gives the Agri Alert 128 Touch wiring (terminal blocks) according to the TIA-1096-A standard. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 160 (not imple- mented in Europe) Tip 3 Tip 2 white/green white/orange stripe stripe Ring 3 Ring 2 green solid orange solid Tip 2 Tip 3 white/orange white/green stripe stripe Ring 1 Ring 1 blue solid blue solid 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 161 RJ31x signal U.S. Bell System color wire Ring 1 Black or grey Ring Green Tip 1 Brown or Yellow The next table gives the Agri Alert 128 Touch wiring (terminal blocks) according to the TIA-1096-A standard. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 162 Blue 6 (Not used) Line A pair 2 Yellow Purple Shunt wire pair 2 Line B pair 2 Orange The next table gives the Agri Alert 128 Touch wiring (terminal blocks) according to the connector F-010. 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 163 The next table gives the BS6312 standard. ± BS6312 Color wire Color wire Color wire number number number signal (Jack) (Plug BT) (Plug non (Jack) (Plug (Plug Name 431A) 631A) not used, Green/ Orange reserved white stripe A-wire Blue/white Yellow stripe 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 164 Black White/blue block posi- stripe Yellow tion J TAE connector The next table gives the TAE connector (DIN 41715). Pin number Name Used for Color of the wire Exchange line a White Exchange line b Brown 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 165 The next table gives the Agri Alert 128 Touch wiring (terminal blocks) according to the connector TAE. Pin number Color of the wire TAE connector (DIN 41715) Agri Alert 128 Touch Terminal Block position J White Brown Terminal Block position 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 167: Appendix V E-Mail Providers

    SSL Enable Username: email address Password: required Host smtp.aol.com Port # Authentification SSL Enable Username: email address Password: required Me.com / icloud.com Host smtp.mail.me.com Port # 25 or 465 Authentification SSL Enable Username: email address Password: required 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
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  • Page 169: Index

    74, 78 call out sequence phone settings..........50 carrier wait time........... 51 date and time chime ..............83 setting cleaning the controller......... 95 display format ..........50 coin battery DC impedance ............ 51 replacement ............ 97 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 170 ........51 gain modules receiver............51 connection ............33 transmit............51 management ........... 46 grounding the system ......... 22 mounting the enclosures........26 hazardous substances........137 navigation help ..............41 main page............42 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 171 ..........63 water meter ............. 86 trouble ............. 55 status ..............93 recording system name system information message accessing ............39 trouble............55 system name trouble ............. 55 modification ............. 55 recovery time ............63 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 172 ............61 trouble thresholds ..........87 zone settings............60 type of contact..........81, 83 zone tiles size ..............42 zone type selection ........59, 62 zones user interface filtering............. 41 language selection .......... 41 895-00686 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 173: Gsi Group, Llc Limited Warranty

    12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or...
  • Page 174 Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com Agri-Alert is a part of GSI, a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Copyright © by GSI Electronics Printed in Canada...

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