GAI-Tronics DEX-203 Manual

Hazardous area driller’s intercom stations

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Confidentiality Notice .....................................................................................................................1
General Information .......................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements and Limitations ................................................................................................. 1
Features and Functions .......................................................................................................................... 2
Available Models..................................................................................................................................... 2
Description of Major Components ........................................................................................................ 2
Installation ......................................................................................................................................3
General Information............................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Conduit Installation ................................................................................................................................ 5
Field Wire Installation............................................................................................................................ 6
Power........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Model DEX-203 ...................................................................................................................................................7
Model DEX-103 ...................................................................................................................................................7
Auxiliary Devices .................................................................................................................................... 8
System Interconnection .......................................................................................................................... 9
Operation.......................................................................................................................................10
Intercom Communication Modes ........................................................................................................ 10
Volume Control ..................................................................................................................................................11
Paging .................................................................................................................................................................11
Alarms and Music ...............................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................12
General Information............................................................................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................................................................................13
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Summary of Contents for GAI-Tronics DEX-203

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Volume Control ..............................11 Paging .................................11 Alarms and Music ...............................11 Maintenance..........................12 General Information..........................12 Troubleshooting ............................ 12 Specifications ..........................13 GAI-Tronics Corporation 400 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540 USA 610-777-1374 800-492-1212 Fax: 610-796-5954 ISIT WWW TRONICS COM FOR PRODUCT LITERATURE AND MANUALS...
  • Page 2: Model Dex-103 And Dex-203

    Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system. This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any third party.
  • Page 3: Features And Functions

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 2 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Features and Functions • • 120-240 V ac and 24 V dc models Factory sealed • • IP56 rated enclosure Suitable for Zone 1 & 2 Hazardous Areas •...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 3 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Installation General Information WARNING Always remove power to this station and any associated equipment before beginning any installation. Install equipment without modification and according to all applicable local and national electrical codes.
  • Page 5 Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 4 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Figure 2. Driller’s Intercom Outline f:\standard ioms - current release\42004 instr. manuals\42004-692l2c.doc 11/10...
  • Page 6: Mounting

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 5 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Mounting The station consists of two enclosures that are connected by a union. The mounting location must be a flat, vertical surface that provides proper clearance, rigidity and strength to support the station.
  • Page 7: Field Wire Installation

    : All field wiring is to be completed in the termination enclosure (bottom enclosure) only. Figure 4. Model DEX-103 Installation Diagram (See note below.) Figure 5. Model DEX-203 Installation Diagram (See note below.) : Consult the National Electrical Codes and local codes for the specific requirements regarding your installation.
  • Page 8: Power

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 7 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Power A separate power feed is recommended for stations in Div. 1 areas so that the stations can be de-energized for maintenance without disrupting the power supply to the other equipment in the Div. 1 area. Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 for wiring details.
  • Page 9: Auxiliary Devices

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 8 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Auxiliary Devices Terminal block TB1 is provided for connection of the speaker, system cable, footswitch, and beacon. This terminal block accepts a 4.0-0.5 mm wire. Refer to Table 2 for the recommended conductor sizes.
  • Page 10: System Interconnection

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 9 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS System Interconnection Refer to Figure 6 for a typical system wiring diagram. Consult the central switch manual for further details on equipment connections to the central switch.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 10 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Operation The Driller’s Intercom stations can be operated in hands-free, switched-duplex mode when the conditions permit. If the conditions are not acceptable, the user can switch to simplex mode by depressing the T button.
  • Page 12: Volume Control

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 11 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Volume Control The master volume level adjustments for this station can be configured in the Central. Refer to the “Volume Configuration” section of the Central Switch manual for details.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    TATIONS Maintenance General Information If you experience additional problems, please contact the GAI-Tronics Field Service Department at 1-800-492-1212 and follow the voice prompts. In order to ensure explosion-proof integrity, repairs to this equipment are to be made ONLY by the GAI-Tronics Field Service Department and/or factory-authorized personnel.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Pub.: 42004-692L2C DEX-103 DEX-203 D ’ Page 13 of 13 ODEL RILLER NTERCOM TATIONS Specifications Power input (120 V ac) ..Voltage ............. 108/132 V ac range, 50/60 Hz Power consumed ............ 23 VA, 10 watts (nominal) 52 VA, 50 watts (maximum) Power input (240 V ac) ..
  • Page 15: Return Policy

    Warranty Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document.

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