Bogen BCAL-2 Series Installation Manual
Bogen BCAL-2 Series Installation Manual

Bogen BCAL-2 Series Installation Manual

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Installation Manual V5
BCAL-2 Series Wireless Clock
201.934.8500 P.
201.934.9832 F.
www.bogen.com

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual V5 BCAL-2 Series Wireless Clock 201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com BCAL-2 Series Wireless Clock Table of Contents Table of Contents—2 Wall Mount Installation —3 Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (wired applications)—4 Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (wired applications)—5 Wall Mount Installation Square Clock (wireless, battery operated applications)—6 Wall Mount Installation Square Clock (wireless, battery operated applications)—7...
  • Page 3: Wall Mount Installation -3

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Wall Mount Installation 24 Volt/110 volt options shown in diagrams 12” Clock 16” Clock 1. Connect the wiring as shown on the wiring diagram (110V or 24V ONLY). 2. Mount both plastic anchors in the wall.
  • Page 4: Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (Wired Applications)-4

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (wired applications)
  • Page 5: Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (Wired Applications)-5

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Wall Mount Installation - Square Clock (wired applications) Separate the front of the clock from the back case - Locate the four (4) tabs (two (2) on the left side and two (2) on the right side of the clock) and disengage those tabs by pressing down on them with a flathead screw driver no further than 1/4 inch.
  • Page 6: Wall Mount Installation Square Clock (Wireless, Battery Operated Applications)-6

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Wall Mount Installation Square Clock (wireless, battery operated applications)
  • Page 7: Wall Mount Installation Square Clock (Wireless, Battery Operated Applications)-7

    Insert batteries - Take the front of the clock and locate the battery pack attached to the movement. Pop off the cover and insert two (2) D-cell batteries (Bogen recommends the use of Duracell Procell). After the batteries are secured, the clock should begin to find the correct time.
  • Page 8: Metal Double Mount Installation -8

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Metal Double Mount Installation 1. Screw the mounting bracket to the double gang box using four (4) inner holes on mounting bracket, or mount the mounting bracket directly to the wall or ceiling using the four (4) outer holes.
  • Page 9: Plastic Double Mount Installation -9

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Plastic Double Mount Installation...
  • Page 10: Plastic Double Mount Installation-10

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Plastic Double Mount Installation *For metal mounting bracket: Use anchor that can support 50 lbs with a maximum screw size of 10/1.5” Install metal mounting bracket - First, remove the metal mounting bracket from the inside of the double mount base by unscrewing the two (2) 6-32 x 1/2”...
  • Page 11: Plastic Double Mount Installation-11

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Plastic Double Mount Installation Plug and secure wiring to clock - Loosen and slip excess wiring through provided wire clamp (comes attached to each clock adaptor) and tighten the clamp. After securing excess wiring, plug the jack at the end of the wiring into the appropriate jack on the back of the clock. If using IP clocks, wiring will not be supplied with the clocks - the installer will be responsible for supplying all Ethernet wiring.
  • Page 12: Square Double Mount Installation -12

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Square Double Mount Installation...
  • Page 13: Square Double Mount Installation -13

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Square Double Mount Installation...
  • Page 14: Square Double Mount Installation -14

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Square Double Mount Installation Snap and screw base to metal mounting bracket - Snap the base to the metal mounting bracket by first making contact with the lip in the upper side of the base and the metal mounting bracket. When the base has been snapped onto the bracket, take the two (2) 6-32 x 1/2”...
  • Page 15: Wiring Information -15

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Wiring Information The Bogen BCAL-2 Series clock can be powered by 2 “D” cell batteries, 24 volts AC, 110 volts AC, or 220 volts AC.
  • Page 16: Operational Instructions-16

    Normal Mode/Economy Mode The BCAL-2 Series clocks have two different modes in which they will operate. Normal mode allows the clock to transmit/receive every two (2) hours. This mode will allow the clock to have a 5 year battery life (provided good reception). Economical mode allows the clock to transmit/receive every four (4) hours.
  • Page 17: Installation Option #1-17

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Installation Option #1 There is a main high powered transceiver in the building and high powered transceivers or repeaters as needed to cover the entire premise. In this option, the system does not depend on the clock for transmission.
  • Page 18: Installation Option #2 Continued-18

    In order to install the clock, simply remove the battery cover, and install two (2) D cell batteries (recommended battery type: Duracell PROCELL; can be purchased through Bogen (Part # E-DBATT)). After installation of the battery, replace the battery cover and the clock should start correcting within five (5) minutes.
  • Page 19: Installation Option #3-19

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Installation Option #3 There is at least one high powered transceiver in the building in order to cover the entire premises. The power (24V or 110V) operated clocks are used as transceivers/repeaters. Clock Operational Overview (Power Operation 24V or 110V Version) The clock enables its receiver for 10 minutes upon power up and during normal operation every minute.
  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions-20

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Support Frequently Asked Questions What battery size do I use for the wireless clock? The batteries required are two (2) “D” cell battery. The recommended battery type is “Duracell: Procell [D] size”. Will the clock cause interference with any of my other wireless devices? No, the BCAL Series wireless clock works on 915 - 928 MHz frequency-hopping technology.
  • Page 21 Then go to the clock that isn’t working and press the Transmit/Receive switch twice. The second hand will go to 4 notifying the user it is looking for the signal. This should get the signal to the clock. If the clock does not correct, call Bogen technical support. What happens if the clock shows the wrong time? Move the clock to Diagnostic #1 in order to find the last time that it received the signal.
  • Page 22: Overview - Diagnostic -22

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Diagnostic Testing Overview - Diagnostic The number of times that the switch is pressed will determine the diagnostic mode. After determining the diagnostic mode, the LED between the two (2) switches will start flashing a green light. The number of flashes will display the diagnostic number.
  • Page 23: Diagnostic #2-23

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic #2 This diagnostic will determine the quality of the time signal. In order to enter Diagnostic #2 mode, push the Diagnostic Switch twice which is indicated by the green LED flashing twice with a three (3) second break.
  • Page 24: Diagnostic #4-24

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic #4 This diagnostic will test the battery level of the clock. In order to enter Diagnostic #4 mode, push the Diagnostic Switch four (4) times which is indicated by the LED flashing four times every three seconds.
  • Page 25: Fcc Wants You To Know-25

    201.934.8500 P. 201.934.9832 F. www.bogen.com FCC Wants You to Know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.

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