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Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade instructions Upgrade Kit Instructions info@gastech.com +61 8 6108 0000 gastech.com HEAD OFFICE SYDNEY OFFICE BRISBANE OFFICE 24 Baretta Road Suite G01, 10 Tilley Lane PO Box 349 Wangara WA 6065 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Cannon Hill Qld 4170...
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade kit. Gastech has built on the foundations of the Velox system to bring you an enhanced vehicle mounted gas detection system. The G-Shield Fire will detect carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN).
WARNING: The Velox system must be removed by an approved person. Incorrect removal can cause injury or death to personnel. Please return these obsolete parts to Gastech for responsible disposal. Figure 1. Velox Sensor Head image. Figure 2. Velox Sensor Bushing image.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 6. Touchscreen display hardware upgrade procedure. The touchscreen display must be configured to operate as a G-Shield Fire device. The Velox PCBA must be carefully removed and the information stored in the touchscreen display must be updated. The touchscreen is reused for the G-Shield Fire and must be retained.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 7. Touchscreen display software upgrade procedure Step 1. Download the Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit software from https://gastech.com/g-shieldfire Select the downloads tab and choose the file 84-1011-01 Software Package.zip Step 2. Unzip the files to a convenient location.
Step 1. Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 8. Update the touchscreen device software Step 1. Select the Upgrade Device Software menu. Figure 10. Touchscreen upgrade device software screen. Step 2. Select the SGD 43-A4.0.2.4064.PPSW file. The file is located in the 84-1011-01 Software Package.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions Update the touchscreen device software continued Step 3. Double-click on the device software file. A pop-up window will appear. Figure 12. Touchscreen software update start screen. Step 4. Click on the Upgrade button. Figure 13. Touchscreen software update under way. Step 5.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 9. Install the G-Shield Fire application software. Step 1. Select the Upload project menu. Figure 15. G-Shield Fire application upload screen. Step 2. Double click on the GShield_Display_V2.0.ppdevproj. Figure 16. G-Shield Fire application file selection. Step 3. Click Yes to upload the G-Shield Fire application.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions Install the G-Shield Fire application software continued. Step 4. Allow the software update to complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable during this time. Figure 18. G-Shield Fire application upload started. Step 5. Allow the system to reboot. Figure 19. G-Shield Fire application upload completed.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 10. Attach the G-Shield Fire PCBA to the Touchscreen. Step 1. Fit the PCBA to the touchscreen. Do not bend any pins on the touchscreen. Figure 20. Attach the PCBA to the touchscreen. Version 3 P/N 761011-02...
Step 2. Use the M25 x 1.5P thread to attach the Sensor Platform to the vehicle. Step 3. Torque the Mounting Nut to between 12 Nm and 20 Nm. Gastech recommends finger tight and 3/4 of one turn. CAUTION: Do not exceed 20 Nm when the Mounting Nut is tightened. Damage can be caused to the gasket.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 12. Sensor Platform Maintenance Step 1. Make sure you replace the G-Pod with a Dummy Plug (P/N 65-2000-00) during maintenance. CAUTION: Do not try to attach the Splash Guard when a Dummy Plug is installed as it will not fit. 13. G-Pod Installation Step 1.
14. Wiring Diagram Figure 26. G-Shield Fire system wiring diagram. Note: J3 and J4 are interchangeable. Gastech recommends inline fuses for both power feeds. Refer to figure 26 for Note: the fuse values. 15. Cable Information Use four core sheathed cable between the touchscreen and the Sensor Platforms. The maximum cable length permitted is 20 m.
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 16. Touchscreen Electrical Connections The touchscreen has 2 inputs for power. VBAT supplies constant power to the Sensor Platforms. VBAT connects internally to VOUT+ on the sensor RS-485 connection. Constant power is necessary for the G-Pods. ACC supplies power to the touchscreen. Figure 27. G-Shield Fire touchscreen PCBA electrical connections..
Velox to G-Shield Fire Upgrade Kit Instructions 17. Sensor Platform Electrical Connections Label Connection Description VOUT+ Positive supply voltage to Sensor Platform Signal A Signal B GND supply voltage to Sensor Platform Figure 29. Touchscreen PCBA Sensor Platform electrical connections. Step 1. Connect the Sensor Platforms in series to the touchscreen.
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