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FirstCall™ Medical Gas Alarm
Operating & Maintenance Manual
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product
described. 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
IN599103AV • 12 January 2022
P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com
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  • Page 1 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 IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup and Configuration Login to Settings Keyboard Basics Zone Served Block Gas Badges Settings Menu Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 3 of 40...

  • Page 4: Responsibilities

    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 IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 5: Configuration Of Models

    Example: CAP10-OAV2CW-55 Combo Alarm 10” screen Oxygen, Air, Vacuum, N2O, CO2, WAGD, 55 input signals Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 5 of 40...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Risers are included standard with all area and combination alarm panels. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 7: Wiring For Power

    Hot wire – Strip the insulation and connect the hot Attach the transducer to the DISS fitting. lead to the appropriate terminal block (120V AC). Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 8: Low Voltage Wiring

    SIGNAL wire is always wired into the BOTTOM row. block. There are enough terminal blocks for up to 8 Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Assembly

    Plug wired connectors from terminal blocks into appropriate input blocks in PLC. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 9 of 40...

  • Page 10: Wiring Schematics

    NOTE: The top row of all input terminal blocks (gas All Models of Powerex FirstCall alarm panels must be powered by the life safety branch or critical branch circuits as two separate rows labeled with a legend that...

  • Page 11: Gas Area Alarm Panels

    Area Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 1-4 Gas Area Alarm Panels – AP000A004AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 12: Gas Area Alarm Panels

    Area Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 5-8 Gas Area Alarm Panels – AP000A008AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 13: Digital Input Master Alarm Panel

    Master Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 23 Digital Input Master Alarm Panel – AP000M230AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 14: Digital Input Master Alarm Panel

    Master Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 39 Digital Input Master Alarm Panel – AP000M390AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 15: Digital Input Master Alarm Panel

    Master Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 55 Digital Input Master Alarm Panel – AP000M550AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 •...

  • Page 16: Digital Inputs And 1-4 Gas Combo Alarm Panels

    Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 23 Digital Inputs and 1-4 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C234AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...

  • Page 17: Digital Inputs And 5-6 Gas Combo Alarm Panels

    Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 23 Digital Inputs and 5-6 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C236AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...

  • Page 18: Digital Inputs And 1-4 Gas

    Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 39 Digital Inputs and 1-4 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C394AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...

  • Page 19: Digital Inputs And 5-6 Gas

    Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 39 Digital Inputs and 5-6 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C396AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...
  • Page 20 Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 55 Digital Inputs and 1-4 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C554AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...
  • Page 21 Combo Alarm Panel Wiring Schematic 55 Digital Inputs and 5-6 Gas Combo Alarm Panels – AP000C556AJ NOTE: All Powerex Alarm Panels are compatible with 110-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV •...

  • Page 22: Setup And Configuration

    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 IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 23: Settings Menu

    Medical Air Helium Lab Air “Time”. The alarm history list can be sorted differently Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 23 of 40...

  • Page 24: Master Alarm Settings

    Press the “SETTINGS MENU” button to return to the settings screen or the “HOME” button to return to the home screen. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 25: Source Gas Description

    “NORMAL” will now be yellow and display “MAINTENANCE.” Dry Contact Output Settings Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 25 of 40...

  • Page 26: Change Password

    NFPA 99 2018 edition 5.1.9.4.2, stating that Area SCREEN SAVER” button. Alarm Panels for medical gas systems shall indicate if Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 27: Bacnet Settings

    BACNet explorer. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 28: Alarm Event

    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 IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 29: Silencing The Alarm

    When there are no active alarm conditions, the alarm banner will disappear. A large green box will display “NORMAL”. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    On the main screen, the Green “Normal” bar changes to Yellow “Maintenance.” Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 31: Parts Maintenance List

    Expansion Adapter PE0004102AV Analog Expansion Module PE0004103AV Digital Input and Output Expansion Module PE0004105AV Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 31 of 40...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    “TRANSDUCER SETTINGS” function in the settings menu. Replace sensor if necessary (see replacement part list for part number Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    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 IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...

  • Page 34: Appendix A. Bacnet Object Names

    Gas 3 Mismatch Alarm Transducer Gas Type Mismatch Alarm Status for Gas 3; 0=No Alarm, 1=Alarm Area, Combo Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
  • Page 35 Badge 2 Row 3 Input Alarm Master, Combo Master Alarm Badge 2, Row 3 has an alarm. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
  • Page 36 Badge 5 Row 7 Input Alarm Master, Combo Master Alarm Badge 5, Row 7 has an alarm. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
  • Page 37 Badge 9 Row 5 Input Alarm Master, Combo Master Alarm Badge 9, Row 5 has an alarm. Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com...
  • Page 38 Is Any Alarm Active General Fault Status; 0=No Alarm, 1=Alarm Area, Master, Combo Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA IN599103AV • 12 January 2022 P 1.888.769.7979 • F 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com Page 38 of 40...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 40 (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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