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Agri-Alert 128 Touch
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ALERT SYSTEM
890–00583
User Guide
895–00677
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If an alarm occurs while viewing or editing a zone, a popup message alerts you, but the information you were entering is not lost. To restore lost menu options, acknowledge the alert, then navigate back to the menu using the menu button on the main screen.

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  • Page 1 Agri-Alert 128 Touch Models: ALERT SYSTEM 890–00583 User Guide 895–00677 Version 00 BRAND OF 895–00677...
  • Page 2 All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Activating a device in the Event of an Alert or Trouble ..............35 Receiving a Phone Call When an Alert is Active ................36 Receiving an E-mail When an Alert is Active ................36 Enabling the Siren ........................36 Enabling the Internal Speaker.....................37 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 4 Selecting a Zone Type .......................58 Setting the Alert Recognition Time ....................59 Setting the Alert Recovery Time....................59 Resetting the Daily Minimum and Maximum.................60 Choosing the Type of End of Line Resistor...................60 Selecting the Type of Contact in the Dry Contact Zone..............60 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 5 Appendix A List of Terminals in the Main Enclosure and Battery Enclosure..........73 Appendix B Wiring Diagram with Terminals ....................75 Appendix C Technical Specifications......................79 Appendix D Safety Characteristics and Certification...................81 Index ............................85 GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty....................89 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 6 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 General Overview

    KPB-400 Tightly sealed keypad displaying the main system’s data remotely WM3000 One-way wireless transmitter and receiver equipped with a dry contact Wireless module Module allowing wireless communication between the main alert system and its modules 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 8: What To Look For When You Receive Your System

    Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating properly Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, perform safe installations, and repair products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and service procedures. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 9: Telecommunication Information

    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 sonnerie de 0.1. IC number: IC:11880A-PCB402RP002 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 10 If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone com- pany or a qualified installer. OEM devices The phone card, model : PCB402 (300-00319) is intended to use only with the AA128 Touch. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 11 Notice for Equipment with Line Seize Capability using an RJ31X or RJ38X Jack 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 12: General Safety Precautions And Usage

    Electrostatic discharge prevention Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 13 Call our customer service prior to shipping 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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 14 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Navigation Through the User Interface Understanding the logic behind navigating through the user interface is useful in optimizing the use of your system. The Agri-Alert 128 Touch’s user interface is intuitive with menus no more than two levels deep. The main page The main page is the first page you see when the system is powered on.
  • Page 16 Menu allowing you to modify general settings such as language, time and date, and units of measure The viewing and editing windows Whether configuring a zone tile, entering contact information or viewing diagnostics, you find the same information and the same layout throughout the user interface. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 17: Accessing Help On The User Interface

    2. Click on the pencil icon to change into edit mode. 3. Click on the white space next to the field you want to modify. A numeric or alphanumeric keypad is displayed depending on the parameter value you are modifying. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 18 4. Click on the to cancel your entry, or click on the to save your entry. The modified value is displayed in the white space next to the parameter. Figure 2-5 Example of a typical edit screen 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    As soon as an alert is set off, the screen displays a popup prompting you to acknowledge the alert. If nobody is on site to acknowledge the alert, the dial out sequence begins after the set amount of time. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time Parameters

    1. Navigate to the page where you would like to delete the information. 2. Click on the garbage icon A message prompting you to confirm you want to delete all information on the page is displayed. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Language Displayed On The User Interface

    1. Navigate to the page where you would like to delete the information. 2. Click on the garbage icon A message prompting you to confirm you want to delete all information on the page is displayed. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 22: Call Sequence: How It Works

    If new alerts are detected during a call sequence, the entire call sequence restarts. If phone groups are activated, the system uses the same call sequence procedure but only selects the phone numbers included in the phone group 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Information Creation And Management

    1. Click on Menu→System→Contacts. 2. In edit mode, under the Security tab, click on the edit field next to the Access level button. 3. Enter the desired access level and enter a password. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 24: Creating And Managing Contacts

    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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 25: Creating And Managing Temperature Curves

    1. Click on Menu→System→Contacts. 2. Look under the History tab for a list of all actions performed by the contact. 3. Use the arrows to scroll down if need be. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 26 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Zone Configuration

    Table 5-2 List of the zone settings for each zone type Setting Indoor Outdoor Intrusion 4 - 20 0 - 5 Temp. Contact Detection Temp. Input Input Zone Text Label Partition Selection Module Selection Input Selection Zone Type 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 28 Alert Siren Internal Speaker Zone Audio Label Temperature Setpoint Temperature Maturation Curve Outdoor Temperature Compensation Cal. Zero (Zero calibration) Cal. Span (Calibration span) NOTE: All fields marked with an * on the user interface must be populated. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 29: Chapter 6 Configuring A Temperature Zone

    Zones in a partition can also be bypassed and activated collectively. What You Should Know NOTE: In order to be available for assignment, a partition must be created. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Module

    2. Select a zone type from the list. Once a zone type has been selected, the configuration page displays the appropriate settings. NOTE: The outdoor temperature zone type is not available if it has already been assigned to a zone. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 31: Setting The Alert Recognition Time

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab of the zone you are configuring, click on the edit field next to the Recovery button. 2. Set the alert recovery time. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 32: Activating The Temperature Curve

    5. Click on the edit field next to the Low Offset to display the input keypad and enter the low offset value. 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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 33: Setting The High And Low Temperature Thresholds

    1. In edit mode, under the Limits tab, click on the edit field next to the Critical T button. 2. Use the keypad to enter the critical temperature. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 34: Setting The Outdoor Temperature Compensation

    An indoor temperature reading curve is added to show when alerts are set off. The low alert threshold (thickest bottom line) is not influenced by the outdoor temperature compensation feature settings. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 35: Activating A Device In The Event Of An Alert Or Trouble

    To do so, a programmable output must be activated in the zone. 1. In edit mode, under the Action tab, click on the edit field next to the event type you want the device’s output linked to. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 36: 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, click on the edit field next to siren icon A check mark indicates the siren is enabled. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 37: Enabling The Internal Speaker

    In status mode, under the General tab in the zone you are configuring, click on the Reset min/max. The information beside the Max 24h and Min 24h buttons is reset. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 38: 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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 39: Chapter 7 Configuring A 4 - 20Ma Zone Type

    Zones in a partition can also be bypassed and activated collectively. What You Should Know NOTE: In order to be available for assignment, a partition must be created. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 40: Selecting A Module

    2. Select a zone type from the list. Once a zone type has been selected, the configuration page displays the appropriate settings. NOTE: The outdoor temperature zone type is not available if it has already been assigned to a zone. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 41: Setting The Alert Recognition Time

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab of the zone you are configuring, click on the edit field next to the Recovery button. 2. Set the alert recovery time. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 42: Resetting The Daily Minimum And Maximum

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab, click in the edit field next to the Min button. 2. Enter the minimum value measured by your input using the keypad. 3. Click in the edit field next to the Max button. 4. Enter the maximum value measured by your input using the keypad. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 43: Activating A Device In The Event Of An Alert Or Trouble

    If you install a siren, you can chose to make it sound or not when an alert is set off in a zone. Before You Begin NOTE: A siren must be installed and connected to your system for this feature to work. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 44: Enabling The Internal Speaker

    3. Measure the output once more while at its maximum stimulation. The output should read 5 volts. If it doesn’t, perform the following equation: Maximum value of the input / (value generated by the sensor - the offset) For example, 5 volts / (6 volts - 0,4 volts) = 0.89 span. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 45: Setting The Calibration Zero And Calibration Span

    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: 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 46: 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, click on the Calibration button. Trouble limits, raw and calibrated data is displayed. The green LED lights when the Calibration button is enabled 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Configuring A 0-5 Volt Zone Type

    Zones in a partition can also be bypassed and activated collectively. What You Should Know NOTE: In order to be available for assignment, a partition must be created. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Module

    2. Select a zone type from the list. Once a zone type has been selected, the configuration page displays the appropriate settings. NOTE: The outdoor temperature zone type is not available if it has already been assigned to a zone. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 49: Resetting The Daily Minimum And Maximum

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab of the zone you are configuring, click on the edit field next to the Recovery button. 2. Set the alert recovery time. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Unit Of Measure

    1. In edit mode, under the Action tab, click on the edit field next to the event type you want the device’s output linked to. A list of available outputs is displayed. NOTE: Only the previously configured outputs are displayed. 2. Click in the box to the left of the chosen output. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 51: 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, click on the edit field next to siren icon A check mark indicates the siren is enabled. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 52: Enabling The Internal Speaker

    2. If the reading isn’t 0, enter the the value with an inverted sign in the appropriate field. This becomes the b value in our equation. 3. Measure the output once more while at its maximum stimulation. The output should read 5 volts. If it doesn’t, perform the following equation: 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 53: Setting The Calibration Zero And Calibration Span

    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: 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 54 Chapter 8: Configuring a 0-5 Volt Zone Type 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 55 250 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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 56 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 57: Chapter 9 Configuring A Dry Contact Zone

    NOTE: In order to be available for assignment, a partition must be created. 1. In edit mode, Under the General tab, click on the edit field next to Partition. 2. Click in the circle to the left of the partition of your choice. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 58: Selecting A Module

    2. Select a zone type from the list. Once a zone type has been selected, the configuration page displays the appropriate settings. NOTE: The outdoor temperature zone type is not available if it has already been assigned to a zone. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 59: Setting The Alert Recognition Time

    1. In edit mode, under the General tab of the zone you are configuring, click on the edit field next to the Recovery button. 2. Set the alert recovery time. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 60: Resetting The Daily Minimum And Maximum

    Selecting the Type of Contact in the Dry Contact Zone 1. In edit mode, under the General tab, click on the edit field next to the Contact button. 2. Select the contact type used for the zone. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 61: Activating A Device In The Event Of An Alert Or Trouble

    If you install a siren, you can chose to make it sound or not when an alert is set off in a zone. Before You Begin NOTE: A siren must be installed and connected to your system for this feature to work. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 62: Enabling The Internal Speaker

    In addition to system diagnostics, you can view the zone calibration in the zone itself. In status mode, under the Message tab, click on the Calibration button. Trouble limits, raw and calibrated data is displayed. The green LED lights when the Calibration button is enabled 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 63: 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. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 64 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 65: Chapter 10 Maintenance

    GSI Electronics part Refer- Fuse recommended by the Recommended number description ence manufacturer fuse model 127–00031 Fuse 2.5A slowblow F27- Bel Fuse 5HT 2.5-R 5X20MM 250V Bel Fuse 127–00032 Fuse 1A slowblow F29- 5HT 1-R 5X20MM 250V 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 66: Replacing A Fuse

    5. Install the new battery in the battery box. Ensure that the new battery is fastened correctly in the bat- tery box. 6. Install the black wire to the negative battery terminal. 7. Install the red wire to the positive battery terminal. 8. Close the circuit of the main sector voltage to reactivate the controller. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 67: Chapter 11 Tests

    3. Click on Start auto test to start the testing of all tests that are configured. A list of the ongoing tests are displayed on the right hand side of the page. 4. Click on Stop auto test to end the testing. 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 68 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 69: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

    The recharge is suspended That is not a problem. The system automatically stops charging the battery when the battery's temperature gets too high. The No battery icon is displayed Make sure a battery is connected to the controller . 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 70 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). 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 71 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). 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 72 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 73: Appendix A List Of Terminals In The Main Enclosure And Battery Enclosure

    12 VDC power output for external sensors. Maximum 750 mA. 12 VDC – AUX. SUPPLY + 28 VDC power output for external sensors. Maximum 350 mA. AUX. SUPPLY – SIREN + Outputs to connect a siren. SIREN – 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 74 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 – 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 75: Appendix B Wiring Diagram With Terminals

    Wiring Diagram with Terminals 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 76 Appendix B: Wiring Diagram with Terminals Wiring diagram with a DPST disconnect switch 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 77 Appendix B: Wiring Diagram with Terminals Wiring diagram with a SPST disconnect switch 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 78 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 79: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    Description Enclosure material Flame retardant ABS Dimensions Width 11 inches (28 cm) Height 9-7/8 inches (25 cm) Depth 5 inches (12.7 cm) Weight 5.15 kilograms (11.35 lbs) Sensor inputs 8 inputs, self-configuring for various sensor types 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 80 SBI are not used. Average battery When the siren, the 12 VDC out- 20 minutes capacity with high load puts and the SBI are used. Average lifespan 3 years Battery weight 2.2 kilograms (4.85 lbs) 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 81: Appendix D Safety Characteristics And Certification

    ± 8 kV air ± 4 kV contact Performance A (B) immunity test 2008 Electrical fast transient/ EN 61000-4-4 : ±2kV/5kHz on the main sector ±1kV/5kHz on the I/ burst immunity test 2012 O >3m Performance A (B) 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 82 30 to 40 °C (86 to 104 °F) 95 % (± 3%) Non condensing Non condensing Storage Altitude 7900 Ft. Max (2000 Meters Max) Electromagnetic EN/IEC61326-1 Environment Enclosure Protection IP51, ref : IEC60529 Impact rating (IK) 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 83 Certification logos and Definition Electrical safety approval in North America of the sealed lead-acid battery Electrical safety approval of the product in North America : Canada and USA European conformity Recycling information...

  • Page 85: Index

    41, 49, 59 general help ............17 alert recovery time ......31, 41, 49, 59 dry contact ........... 60 input (sensor) selection....30, 40, 48, 58 module selection......30, 40, 48, 58 hardware partition selection......29, 39, 47, 57 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 86 ............38 temperature threshold......... 33 temperature zone parameter values activation temperature curve ......32 modification ............. 17 outdoor temperature compensation ....34 partition selection .......29, 39, 47, 57 testing partitions communication with contacts ......67 creation system 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 87 60 zone audio name........37, 44, 52, 62 user interface zone name .........29, 39, 47, 57 language selection .......... 21 zone settings............27 navigation ............15 zone type selection ......27, 30, 40, 48, 58 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...
  • Page 88 NOTES 895–00677 Agri-Alert 128 Touch...

  • Page 89: Gsi Group, Llc Limited Warranty

    GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 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.
  • Page 90 This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. 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...

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