Garrett PD 6500i User Manual page 20

2.3.2 CAse 2
Description:
• All detectors are PD 6500i s. (See Figure 2–8.)
• Detectors are connected to different AC-Line Phases or operating from battery back-up.
PD-6500i
Master
CH1
Figure 2-8
Procedure:
1. Switch units off and disconnect PD 6500i s from power line.
2. Open access door of detection unit.
3. Remove the three screws that hold controller cover. (See Figure 2-9.)
4. Use synchronization wire (18 to 24-gauge, 2 conductor) between units; connect to pins
1 and 2 as shown in Figure 2-10 and on inside of controller cover. Connector block is a plug
in and may be removed to facilitate connection of the wires.
5. With the exception of the end units, the SH1 jumper, located on the controller board
assembly must be removed. (See Figure 2-10.)
6. Replace cover and reconnect power.
7. Set the end unit (i.e., first or last in a series of PD 6500i s) synchronization to MASTER
CHANNEL 1 and make sure it is always connected to either AC power or battery power.
8. Set all other units synchronize to SLAVE.
9. Set the remaining units alternately to CHANNEL 2 and CHANNEL 1 as shown.
10. Repeat alternating pattern of channels 1 and 2 for any additional PD 6500i s.
Figure 2-9
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PD 6500i User MANUAL
PD-6500i
2"
(5 cm)
min.
Slave
CH2
Screws
Controller
Cover
Synchronization wires
10 ft. (3m)
min.
Figure 2-10
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PD-6500i
PD-6500i
2"
(5 cm)
min.
Slave Slave
CH1 CH2
Remove
SH1
SH1
Jumper
PN 1532010 REV F1