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Burk GSC3000 Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 GSC3000 VRC2500 Transmitter Remote Control Systems INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 5 SERIES Includes Instructions for Lynx Software...
  • Page 2 Revision A (August 2004) Copyright © 2004 Burk Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Burk Technology. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .........................1 Contacting Burk Technology...............................1 Unpacking......................................2 VRC2500 ................................2 GSC3000 I/O 8 & I/O 16 unit ..........................3 Voice Interface Unit ..............................3 Command Relay Unit..............................4 Wiring Interface Unit..............................4 Computer Requirements ................................4 System Overview ....................................5 GSC3000 Hardware Components..........................5 VRC2500 Hardware Components...........................5 Lynx Software .................................5...
  • Page 4 Saving & Printing Configurations.............................41 Saving to the I/O Unit ............................41 Saving to an Archive .............................41 Abandoning Changes/Restoring Default Settings....................42 Printing the Unit Configuration..........................42 Calibration.....................................42 Unit Properties.....................................43 Clear Cache ....................................43 CHAPTER 5: VOICE INTERFACE CONFIGURATION ................45 Description....................................45 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 5 Editing Chart Settings ............................72 Saving Your Chart ..............................72 CHAPTER 8: CUSTOM VIEW EDITOR.....................73 Opening a Custom View ................................73 Creating & Editing Custom Views ............................73 Customizing the Standard View..........................73 Tools in the Custom View Editor ..........................74 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 6 Starting & Stopping Macros..............................91 Running Macros as Timed Events ..........................92 Running Macros as Alarm Actions.........................92 Stopping Macros..............................92 Launching Macros with a Voice Interface .......................92 The Macro Editor ..................................92 Opening the Macro Editor ............................92 Startup Macro ..............................92 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 7 Requery Network ..............................1 1 8 Firmware Version ..............................1 1 8 Voice Interface Code Reference .............................1 19 APPENDIX A: UPLOADING FIRMWARE ....................121 APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS & WARRANTY ..................125 APPENDIX C: PINOUTS ........................133 APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING.....................137 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 8 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    We have indicated in the manual where instructions vary depending on which system you are using. The primary difference between the two systems is the ability with the GSC3000 to link multiple I/O units to expand channel capacity without setting up a separate site and a separate communication link. Additionally, the VRC2500 includes an integrated Voice Interface.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    The GSC3000 and VRC25000 transmitter remote control systems are designed to streamline your remote facilities management by providing a single control interface for your equipment while offering flexibility in control points and communication links. This Quick Start guide will take you through each step of installing and connecting to your GSC3000 or w w w w w w .

  • Page 11: Gsc3000 I/O 8 & I/O 16 Unit

    The GSC3000 and VRC25000 transmitter remote control systems are designed to streamline your remote facilities management by providing a single control interface for your equipment while offering flexibility in control points and communication links. This Quick Start guide will take you through each step of installing and connecting to your GSC3000 or w w w w w w .

  • Page 12: Command Relay Unit

    Lynx 5 already contain the latest firmware and are ready to use immediately. If you are upgrading to Lynx 5 from a 1.x-3.x version software, first install Lynx, and then see Appendix A for instructions on uploading the new firmware. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    256 channels of metering, status and command. Note: Regardless of the number of I/O units at your location, the installation is considered one GSC3000 system, or a single site. A site simply refers to an independently linked group of one or more I/O units.

  • Page 14: New In Lynx 5

    When you configure your metering and status channels (see Chapter 4), you can define limits for each channel and set up an alarm to occur when the channel value falls out of tolerance. Both the GSC3000 and VRC2500 feature dial-out capability to report alarms to a computer running Lynx (if dial-up modem present), a numeric pager (dial-up modem required for GSC3000 I/O only), and a voice number (if Voice Interface is present).

  • Page 15: Automatic Functions

    Data Collection & Automatic Logging The GSC3000 and VRC2500 can store site data in onboard memory in the form of captures. Captures are “snapshots” of instantaneous I/O unit conditions that are stored by the I/O unit, downloaded by Lynx, and retained in the database for viewing and logging.

  • Page 16: Important Safety Information

    REMOTE mode. In the Site List, the icon for a unit in local mode appears with a lock ( CONTROLS & CONNECTORS Before you set up your GSC3000 or VRC2500, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the controls and connectors for each unit you ordered. Below are diagrams and descriptions of the VRC2500, GSC3000 I/O unit, Voice Interface, Wiring Interface, and Command Relay.
  • Page 17 The telephone line is not in use. M M i i c c The onboard microphone allows dial-up callers to audibly monitor the remote location. See Chapter 1 1 for more on using the Mic function. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 18: Gsc3000 I/O Unit

    This means that once you save all your configuration data to the I/O – limits, alarms, actions, macros, etc. – the unit can operate without a dedicated computer connection. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 19 C C o o m m m m a a n n d d 9 9 - - 1 1 6 6 Solid-state open collector outputs for channels 9-16, definable as momentary or latching. An I/O 8 unit has connections for commands 1-8 only. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 20 Voice Interface Unit The Voice Interface unit is optional hardware for the GSC3000 that uses a standard telephone line to dial out and alert operators to alarms. The unit uses a text-speech synthesizer to read the text of the alarms and warnings, and allows users to enter a password and take control of the remote site.

  • Page 21: Command Relay Unit

    16 channel capacity). It has no front panel controls. Note: If you are using a GSC3000 I/O 8, connect your metering and status inputs into a single Wiring Interface. C C h h a a n n n n e e l l C C o o n n n n e e c c t t o o r r s s Accepts two-terminal push-on-block connectors to accommodate up to 16 metering or status channels from your site equipment.
  • Page 22 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Software & Site Setup

    (connection method, logging preferences, etc) using a remote connection. Also during initial setup, if you will have multiple GSC3000 I/O units at your site, you need to use Lynx to assign each of them a unique unit number so the GSC3000 system will properly communicate over the G-Bus. For a VRC2500 system you will not need to assign unit numbers.

  • Page 24: Starting Lynx

    Uninstall and reinstall Lynx 5 to re-enter the CD key correctly. Note: The standard Lynx 5 license included with each GSC3000 or VRC2500 unit is for use with one station computer and on one personal computer. To add more licenses, please contact Burk Technology. Registering your copy is intended to be as easy as possible.

  • Page 25: New Site

    P P A A S S S S W W O O R R D D . Otherwise, enter the password previously assigned to the unit. 2. Click Next when you are finished. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 26: Time Zone

    If you change the default greeting to a longer or short message, you may need to add or remove commas to generate a pause that is the correct length. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Backup Connection

    W W e e b b I I n n t t e e r r f f a a c c e e . . The GSC3000 or VRC2500 is connected to a Burk Technology Web Interface (directly or...

  • Page 28: Logging

    When logging multiple sites, you may wish to stagger the Next Log times when you set up each site. 4. Click Next. The Site Wizard will confirm that you have successfully set up the site in Lynx. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Editing Site Settings

    To set the unit number for each I/O unit: 1. Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC serial port directly to COM1 on the I/O unit. 2. From the Tools menu, select Assign Unit Number… CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 30: Creating The G-Bus Network

    3. If you are using a Voice Interface, connect it to the G-Bus network in the same way as an I/O unit. 4. After linking each unit, connect a G-Bus terminator to the unused G-Bus port on the first unit and to the unused G-Bus port on the last unit. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Connecting To Sites

    I/O and Voice Interface configuration option. If you later add additional I/O or Voice Interface units to an existing GSC3000 site, you can configure each unit individually on the bench and then take it to the remote site to install. You can use a dial-up or full-time connection to set up or edit your unit configuration remotely, however changing the unit number must be set via a direct connection.
  • Page 32 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Lynx Software Overview

    The Import/Export Wizard allows you to save your Lynx setup data in a file so that you can duplicate it on another computer without having to manually reenter your configuration. You can also export your history file so that you can recreate logging data another computer. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 34: Site Menu

    Selected Unit expands to allow configuration of unit-level parameters. Some of these functions have toolbar icons for direct access. View Menu Events (page 29) The Event List is where Lynx logs activity related to each monitored site. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Tools Menu

    Launches the Firmware Upload Wizard, allowing you to update or reload firmware to your unit. Assign Unit Number (page 21) This is where you assign the unit number when you are configuring a new GSC3000 I/O unit. Customize Allows you to modify the appearance and behavior of the menu bar and toolbar. You can also set new keyboard shortcuts.

  • Page 36: Help Menu

    Unit Configuration window. Since a Voice Interface does not directly control its own channels, the default view for a Voice Interface also shows a Unit Configuration window shortcut. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Event List: In Detail

    To clear the currently displayed alarms, click the Clear Alarms button in the Alarms window toolbar. This will remove all the alarms from this window, but if logging is set up and enabled for this site, the alarm will remain in the log. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 38: Macro Status: In Detail

    The Captures window shows all captures currently stored on the selected unit. You can print capture data directly from this window, as well as save it to your site log. For more on captures, see page 61. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Status Bar

    Field, a yellow alert icon indicates Lynx has missed one data update, and a red icon indicates Lynx has missed two or more updates. There are similar icons in the Link Quality field to alert you to a weak connection. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 40 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: I/O Unit Configuration

    I/O unit for PC or pager dial-out, you will also set up Site Dialing settings for that unit. If you are using the Voice Interface (optional with the GSC3000 system), you will access its configuration options in the same way as you do an I/O unit. See the next chapter for a description of the available Voice Interface configuration options.

  • Page 42: Opening An Archived Unit Configuration

    Description In the description tab, you can customize the name of the I/O unit using up to 20 characters. Be sure to assign each unit a unique name. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Site Dialing

    N N a a m m e e . . Choose a name (up to 32 characters) for this metering channel. The Voice Interface will speak this name when it reports the value of the channel, and the name will appear on the default view in Lynx. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 44 Second Lower limit. If only one lower limit is needed, use the second lower limit, as the system responds only to the second limit when both are exceeded. Leave the first lower limit set to 0. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 45 Select the I/O unit whose settings you wish to capture. N N o o n n e e Lynx will log the alarm, but no action will be taken to correct the condition. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 46: Status

    To change these colors, right-click the I/O unit in the Site List and select Edit Default View. Then click on the color swatch you would like to change. Muted channels always appear in gray. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Commands

    Timed Events Use the Timed Events tab to schedule activities at your site. The GSC3000 and VRC2500 can perform data captures, commands and macros on the schedule you determine here. Events saved to one I/O can involve actions on any I/O unit at the same site.

  • Page 48: Muting

    A A c c t t i i o o n n . . Click in the Action field, followed by the drop-down arrow that appears. You will see a pop-up dialog that allows you to assign the desired action for the time you just specified. The GSC3000 and VRC2500 can execute a Command, run a Macro, or take a Capture.

  • Page 49: Meter & Status Colors

    Save in Archive from the Configuration window’s File menu. The Save dialog will ask you for a file name for your archive. After entering the file name, click Save. Lynx will notify you when the settings have been successfully archived. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 50: Abandoning Changes/Restoring Default Settings

    3. Click on the metering channel you would like to calibrate, enter the correct metering value at the bottom of the dialog box, and click C C a a l l i i b b r r a a t t e e . GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Unit Properties

    Lynx to download the data the next time you connect to the site. This is a troubleshooting feature not needed for normal use. Unit Properties Window CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 52 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Voice Interface Configuration

    The Voice Interface provides telephone dial-out capability for alarm reporting and dial-in touch-tone control. This feature is integrated on the VRC2500 platform; it is an optional unit that can be added to the GSC3000 system. When you configure a Voice Interface, you will assign its dial-out settings and set up Voice Interface users and passwords (which can be different from users and passwords used for computer access).
  • Page 54 A A l l w w a a y y s s The unit will include this number among its dialing attempts at any hour of the day, every day of the week. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 55: Users

    Audio IN phono jack, the Voice Interface will stop transmitting that audio when the timeout is reached. Note: The audio input timeout duration is accurate to within 60 seconds of the specified setting. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 56: Saving & Printing Configurations

    When you are done configuring all I/O and Voice Interface units, go on to C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 6 6 : : M M o o d d e e m m & & S S i i t t e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n . GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Modem & Site Equipment Connections

    GSC3000 I/O, set DIP-switch 5 to the up position to enable Auto Answer. Leave switch 5 down when the modem is used with a PC, when connected to the Voice Interface in a GSC3000 setup, or to the DIAL- UP port on a VRC2500.

  • Page 58: Connection

    Follow the steps below to connect the US Robotics modem to the system. Refer to C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 1 1 1 1 : : V V o o i i c c e e I I n n t t e e r r f f a a c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n if you are connecting your modem to a Voice Interface in a GSC3000 setup.
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Connecting a Dial-Up Modem to a GSC3000 I/O Connecting a Dial-Up Modem to a VRC2500 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 60: Full-Time Modem Configuration & Connection

    6. Set Serial baud rate to 19200 7. Set modem connection speed to 56000 8. Set DTR to IGNORE DTR 9. Set Carrier Detect to CD Normal 10. Set CTS to CTS On GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 61 CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 62: Connection

    Be sure your modem is correctly installed in Windows and that it is properly functioning before connecting it to your system. Note that a full-time modem needs to be connected to COM1 on a GSC3000 I/O unit or to the FULL-TIME port on a VRC2500 –...
  • Page 63 CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Connecting a Full-Time Modem to a GSC3000 I/O Connecting a Full-Time Modem to a VRC2500 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 64: Connecting A Wiring Interface

    The Wiring Interface uses push-on blocks to simplify the connection of metering and status inputs to your GSC3000 I/O or VRC2500 unit. No soldering is required. To utilize all input channels on a VRC2500 or a GSC3000 I/O 16, you will need two wiring interfaces.
  • Page 65 CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Connecting a Wiring Interface to a GSC3000 I/O Connecting a Wiring Interface to a VRC2500 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 66: Connecting A Command Relay Unit

    The command outputs on the rear panel of the remote control unit are open collector outputs, capable of momentary or latching output. They support a maximum of 30VDC, 250mA. Each Command Relay connects up to eight channels. To fully utilize the command channels on the VRC2500 or GSC3000 I/O 16, use two Command Relays.
  • Page 67 CHAPTER 6: MODEM & SITE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Connecting a Command Relay to a GSC3000 I/O Connecting a Command Relay to a VRC2500 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 68 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Site Data & Reports

    The first method is to log site data directly to Lynx, and the other is to download captures from the VRC2500 or GSC3000 I/O unit(s). Both of these options are described on page 16. If you ever want to change your logging setup, click the Edit Site icon in the standard toolbar and use the Next button to navigate to the Logging page in the Site Wizard.

  • Page 70: Taking Captures

    Lynx has downloaded them. To change how frequently Lynx downloads the captures, click the Edit Site toolbar icon and advance to the logging page of the Site Wizard. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Using The Report Writer

    Choose C C o o n n v v e e r r t t t t i i m m e e t t o o l l o o c c a a l l t t i i m m e e z z o o n n e e to report all times in the time zone local to the computer you are currently using. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 72 Note that the number of columns impacts the number of channel labels that will fit on your report. You can always create separate reports with fewer columns in order to fit longer channel labels on the page without truncating. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 73 N N a a m m e e of the first channel appearing on that page, and/or a a d d d d i i t t i i o o n n a a l l t t e e x x t t specified by you. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 74: Saving Report Settings

    Report Writer toolbar. You can print your report from the preview window by clicking the Print icon, and you can export the report data to an html or text file by clicking the Export icon. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 75: Scheduling Print Jobs

    Excel or Access. Launch the Import/Export wizard from the File Menu. When the wizard starts, you can choose to either Export History or Export Configuration, or you can import a previously saved configuration. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 76: Export History

    I/O and Voice Interface units directly. In order to export unit configurations, you will need to save them as archives (see page 41) and then export your Lynx configuration. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 77: Import Configuration

    New Chart. A blank chart will appear. Click on the Chart Properties icon in the chart toolbar, and enter the chart properties that define the data you would like to appear in your chart and how you wold like it displayed. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 78 Long channel labels will require more space. After setting up all the channels that will appear in your chart, you can always come back here later to adjust the legend width. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 79 M M i i n n V V a a l l u u e e / / M M a a x x V V a a l l u u e e . . The min and max values of the Y-axis determine the value range of the chart. Enter the lowest and the highest values you want shown by the chart. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 80: Editing Chart Settings

    When you are done creating or editing your chart, click OK in th e Chart Properties window. The chart will update to reflect your new settings. Click the Save icon in the Lynx Chart toolbar to save your chart. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 81: Chapter 8: Custom View Editor

    Custom View Editor, and then use the tools in the Custom View Editor to change the standard view. To do this, click New Standard View in the main application File Menu. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 82: Tools In The Custom View Editor

    In the View Name and Category fields, specify a name for the custom view and assign it a category. The name and category will appear in the View List, and are unrelated to the file name you choose when you save the custom view. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 83: Adding, Moving & Deleting Custom View Components

    Editor. To select a component, click on it. To deselect a component, click a blank area in the designer. The properties for the selected component are sorted into different category tabs. Click the tab to display the properties. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 84: General Properties & Click Actions

    T T r r a a n n s s p p a a r r e e n n t t . . Removes the meter background so that background images will show through. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 85: Meter (Linear)

    B B o o r r d d e e r r s s t t y y l l e e . . You can change the type of border around the meter. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 86: Thermometer

    The fill color is for the portion of the thermometer that represents the reading. S S h h o o w w v v a a l l u u e e s s . . Determines whether intermediate values are shown on the meter. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 87: Charts

    A A u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c a a l l l l y y d d e e t t e e r r m m i i n n e e o o f f f f c c o o l l o o r r . . The LED will appear dark without separately defining an off color. O O f f f f c c o o l l o o r r . . Specifies the color of the LED when the condition you specify is false. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 88: Status Label

    U U s s e e T T r r a a n n s s p p a a r r e e n n c c y y M M a a s s k k . . Check the box if you want to select a color to show as transparent (the status picture component’s background color will show through instead). M M a a s s k k C C o o l l o o r r . . Select the transparent color. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 89: Status Sound

    F F o o n n t t c c o o l l o o r r . Changes the color of the caption font. L L E E D D c c o o l l o o r r . . Determines the color of the LED when lit. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 90: Command

    F F i i l l l l S S t t y y l l e e . . Determines how the picture appears within the space assigned to the picture component: centered, stretched or tiled. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 91: Lines

    Otherwise select solid for a uniform, solid fill, or choose any of the other patterns. F F i i l l l l C C o o l l o o r r . . Choose the color for you fill selection. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 92: Label

    When placing components on top of one another, use the transparency options in the Properties window and the Send to Back and Bring to Front features in the Format window to create the desired appearance. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 93: Chapter 9: Sounds, Options & Passwords

    PC and must be set up separately for additional Lynx installations. The following section details each tab in the Options menu. Navigate through the tabs and configure your options as desired, and click O O K K to activate the new changes. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 94: General

    C C o o m m m m a a n n d d A A t t t t e e m m p p t t D D e e l l a a y y . . The number of seconds Lynx will wait before retrying a command that did not execute properly. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 95: Logging

    E E x x e e c c u u t t e e a a W W i i n n d d o o w w s s c c o o m m m m a a n n d d automatically • CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 96: Warnings

    E E x x p p o o r r t t b b e e f f o o r r e e p p u u r r g g i i n n g g box. The default destination of these files is C:\Program Files\Burk Technology\Lynx 4\Exported Data. If you change the default destination directory when you install Lynx, the location of the Exported Data subdirectory will be different.

  • Page 97: Set Time

    This means you can add or remove units from your site without separately changing the password for each one. However, when you change the site password, Lynx uploads the new password to all networked units. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 98: Lynx Users & Passwords

    To change your own user password (available to all users): 1. Log in to Lynx and select Change User Login Password from the File menu. 2. Enter your current password, then your new password, and confirm your new password. 3. Click OK. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 99: Chapter 10: Macros

    These routines are sets of software instructions that you create in Lynx and save to your VRC2500 or GSC3000 I/O units. Macros will run when commanded by a timed event or when the macro is selected as an action for a high limit, low limit, or status change. You can also execute them manually via voice or computer access.

  • Page 100: Running Macros As Timed Events

    Note: Be sure that any macro stored in the number one location will have a desired effect when executed on power- up. If you do not want the unit to run a macro on startup, just leave the first position empty. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 101: Creating & Editing Macros

    This method allows you to save a work-in-progress macro for future editing. To continue working on the macro, open the text file and copy the macro back into the Macro Editor. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 102: Abandoning Changes To A Macro

    Note that when expressions call for a site and unit number, the site will always be ME since the unit is referring to its own site. For a GSC3000, the unit number may be 0-15, and for a VRC2500 the unit number will be ME .
  • Page 103 Assigns new value to 2nd Lower Limit of metering channel (X) MACRO X, Y, Z Executes macro #(Z) located on site (X), unit (Y) MACRO “text string” First line in every macro – names that particular macro CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 104 Warning text message displayed in Lynx alarm window WEND Encloses commands with WHILE statements WHILE [condition] Executes commands that follow the while command and will loop until the WHILE condition is no longer true GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 105: Types Of Macros

    Note: Nested macros do not act as subroutines – they run concurrently with the originating macro. If you need to execute a full macro sequence prior to running another macro, see the sub-procedure on page 110. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 106 E E x x a a m m p p l l e e ALARM “The building is on fire!” [CR] The statement in quotes will appear in the alarm window when this line is executed. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 107 3500 before Macro #2 on Unit 3 executes MACRO ME, 3, 2 [CR] If the above is FALSE, ELSE command 9B on COMMAND ME, 1, 9B [CR] ENDIF [CR] Unit 1 will be issued CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 108 Status channel 12 on this unit is now muted MUTESTATUS(12) [CR] UNMUTEMETER(5) [CR] Metering channel 5 on this unit is now unmuted Status channel 12 on this unit is now unmuted UNMUTESTATUS(12) [CR] GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 109 The global variable on one unit will not affect the global variables on other units in the network. Constants There are constants that cannot have any other value. These constants may be used in any macro or combination and may have other variable’s values set to theirs. HIGH = 1 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 110: Mathematical Statements

    50. If metering channel 3 is LESS THAN END [CR] ELSE [CR] 50, the macro ends. If metering channel 3 is NOT COMMAND ME, ME, 1A [CR] LESS THAN 50 then issue command 1A on this ENDIF [CR] unit. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 111 Parentheses must be in pairs. The computation of the innermost pair is resolved before moving outward to the next computation. The variable Z is now equal to the floating point Z=(METER(1)+METER(2))/35 [CR] value of metering channels 1 and 2 ADDED together, then divided by 35. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 112 Raises variable X to the power of Y. Z=POW(METER(3), METER(2)) [CR] Variable Z is now equal to the floating point value of metering channel 3 raised to the power of the floating point value of metering channel 2. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 113 30th MINUTE of an hour. S S E E C C O O N N D D Returns the current second (0-59). IF SECOND=45 THEN [CR] Executes statement if SECOND equals 45 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 114: Metering Macros

    E E x x a a m m p p l l e e 2 2 Sets the A/D value of metering channel 3 on this METERAD(3)=METERAD(13) [CR] unit to the same value as metering channel 13 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 115 The NewValue is a floating point number and must be within the calibrated A-D range of the given channel. E E x x a a m m p p l l e e Metering channel 16 will now the display METERF(16)=8.321 [CR] the value of 8.321. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 116: Macro Examples

    MACRO EXAMPLES The following pages contain several examples of typical macros. For additional macro examples or further assistance, visit the support section of the Burk Technology web site at www.burk.com. Power Change This example shows a power change and a limit change. First, the macro mutes Meter Channel 2 to prevent any alarms that might be triggered before the new limits are established.
  • Page 117 In order for any commands to be issued, both conditions must be true. Example 2 shows how the same results can be achieved by the use of the “AND” statement in the “IF/THEN” command. Example 1 Example 2 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 118 Macro #7 is paused by the second WHILE statement until Macro #9 changes the global variable to 2. Macro #7 then ends the WHILE statement and ends the macro. Macro #8 Macro #7 Macro #9 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 119 Just in case any other macros dealing with the backup transmitter are running, they are terminated to stop any interference. The macro then ends normally. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
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  • Page 121: Chapter 11: Voice Interface Operation

    Voice Interface Operation When used with a GSC3000, the Voice Interface is an optional unit that provides dial-up telephone access to your site. In a VRC2500, the Voice Interface unit is integrated with the system, but is still shown as a separate unit in the Lynx software.

  • Page 122: Dialing In & Disconnecting

    Connection to Unit 4 Complete. If you enter an I/O unit number that has not been assigned to any unit, or a number higher than 15, the unit will respond, “I/O unit does not exist.” GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 123: Alarm Reporting

    The Voice Interface will not dial this phone number until you enter 1 1 0 0 _ _ # # to resume alarm reporting for that entry. You can disable alarm reporting for as many phone numbers as you wish. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 124: List Channel Labels

    To issue commands to the unit you are connected to, enter 2 2 _ _ _ _ * * for the A command, or 2 2 _ _ _ _ # # for the B command. Fill in the blanks with the two-digit channel number. Valid entries are 201-216 for a GSC3000 I/O 16 or VRC2500, and 201-208 for a GSC3000 I/O 8.

  • Page 125: Cancelling Commands

    Audio Out is active for the period specified in the Audio Input Timeout field, under the Voice Setup tab in Unit Configuration (see page 47). To stop Audio Out prior to the timeout, enter 0 0 8 8 0 0 * * . CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 126: Using The Audio In Connector

    To rescan your site, enter 0 0 4 4 0 0 # # . Firmware Version To report the firmware version currently loaded on the Voice Interface, enter 8 8 0 0 0 0 . GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 127: Voice Interface Code Reference

    Report Remote/Local mode 1 18 040# Requery Network 1 18 Report current I/O unit and security level 1 18 Report security level only 1 18 At dial-in, switches from Voice to Data mode 1 18 CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
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  • Page 129: Appendix A: Uploading Firmware

    A ppendix A: Uploading Firmware The I/O and Voice Interface firmware for the GSC3000 and VRC2500 can be reloaded or updated using the Lynx software and a direct connection to the unit. The systems ship with current firmware already installed, so there is no need to upload firmware prior to using a new unit.
  • Page 130 5. Enter the File Name of the desired firmware version, or click the […] button to browse. By default, firmware files are stored in C:\Program Files\Burk Technology\Lynx 5\Firmware. If you are uploading to an I/O unit (including the I/O component of a VRC2500), use the firmware file starting with IO… If you are uploading to a Voice Interface (including the Voice component of a VRC2500), use the firmware file starting with VI…...
  • Page 131 If you need to erase unit memory without also clearing the firmware, perform step 8 in the uploading firmware instructions. Do not cycle the power while the jumper is engaged, as this will erase the firmware. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
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  • Page 133: Appendix B: Specifications & Warranty

    (nonsampling); 0-10VDC and -5 to 5VDC nominal; 2.44mVDC resolution (12-bit resolution over 10V range); input limits not to exceed -16VDC or 16VDC; sampling rate eight times per second per channel; RFI immunity at 70dB at 1MHz, 140dB at 100MHz, 170dB at 500MHz CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

  • Page 134: System Type

    Metering port (16 channels), and two Command ports (8 channels each). An I/O 8 unit has one Metering/Status port (8 channels of Metering and 8 of Status combined in one port) and one Command port (8 channels). GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 135: Power Requirements

    A A u u d d i i o o I I n n : : 3.5mm stereo jack; line-level 0.0dBm, 600 Ohm active balanced, +10dBm clip point A A u u d d i i o o O O u u t t : : 3.5mm stereo jack; line-level 0.0dBm, 600 Ohm active balanced, +10dBm clip point CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 136 5VDC, fused at 500mA (pin 17 , J1: Command 9–16) 5VDC, fused at 500mA (pin 18, J1: Command 9–16) Supplied Cables: (1) AC power cord (1) DB9F to DB25M serial cable (1) DB9F to DB9F null-modem cable (1) Telephone Cable GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 137 Interconnection Circuit: Standard toll-grade telephone circuit or dedicated two or four-wire interconnection with toll-grade performance; FCC Registered; Automatic answering Supplied Cables: (1) AC power cord (1) G-Bus Cable (1) G-Bus Terminator (1) Telephone Cable CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 138 6 lbs. (2.72kg) – dry Power Requirements: 5VDC, 750mA, supplied by GSC3000 I/O unit Rear Panel Connections: T T e e r r m m i i n n a a l l B B l l o o c c k k : : Accepts three-pin push-on block style connectors; NO, NC, C contacts are provided at terminal...
  • Page 139 Damage in shipping is not the responsibility of Burk Technology. A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment. Materials returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology, 7 Beaver Brook Road, Littleton, MA 01460.
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  • Page 141: Appendix C: Pinouts

    Command 13B 20-35 Command Return Command 10A Command 14A 36-37 Reserved Command 10B Command 14B Command 1 1A Command 15A Command 1 1B Command 15B Command 12A Command 16A Command 12B Command 16B CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
  • Page 142 Status Input 3 28-35 Status Return Metering 4 Status Input 4 36-37 Reserved Metering 5 Status Input 5 Metering 6 Status Input 6 Metering 7 Status Input 7 Metering 8 Status Input 8 GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 143 APPENDIX C: PINOUTS CABLE PINOUTS DB9F-DB9F Null-Modem Cable DB9F-DB25M Serial Cable G-Bus Cable (GSC3000 only) G-Bus Terminator (GSC3000 only) CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...
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  • Page 145: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    A ppendix D: Troubleshooting Some problems experienced by GSC3000 and VRC2500 users are easily resolved in the field. If you encounter difficulty, refer to the following troubleshooting table for suggestions. Before starting, be sure your I/O and Voice Interface units are powered, that your modems are turned on, and that all cables are securely connected to the correct ports.
  • Page 146 When you connect a dial-up modem to a Voice Interface or the DIAL-UP port on the VRC2500, leave auto- answer off to avoid connection conflicts. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 147 Press the Remote/Local button to disables commands for equipment the Remote/Local LED on the return the unit to Remote mode. GSC3000 I/O or VRC2500 is solid maintenance purposes. red. Find the I/O unit with the solid red The unit is in local mode.
  • Page 148 The power LED is lit and the unit Contact Burk Technology customer accepts programming, but the support. Remote/Local LED is off. There is hardware failure. The LEDs are solid Amber in color. Contact Burk Technology customer support. GSC3000 & VRC2500 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 149 (see Appendix A). Remove the jumper and use the Firmware Wizard to upload new firmware. The unit took a voltage surge that Contact Burk Technology customer overloaded the onboard support. protection. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 978-486-3711 • support@burk.com • www.burk.com...

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