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WARNING: 

  

MAXIMUM CURRENT 30 AMPS OR THE RATING OF THE MAINS CABLE, 
WHICHEVER IS THE LOWEST. 

  

The maximum power rating can be increased by using an external contactor 
controlled  from  the  GA904.  In  this  case  the  maximum  power  rating  will  be 
the contactor power rating. 
 

Items Supplied 

  

The following components are supplied with GA904:  
  
a) Control box – White box marked GA904. 

  

b) Orange beacon warning light. 

  

c)  Microphone  complete  with  10  metres  of  cable  to  connect  to  the  control 
box. 

  

d) Two plastic seals for security (fixed to hinged door when the instrument is 
calibrated). 

  

e) 2  keys for  the Manual/Auto/Override  switch. 

(

NB 

Two keys are supplied 

by Castle Group Ltd with each switch. Duplicates are not kept by or available 
from Castle Group Ltd.)

 

  

f) Microphone mounting clip. 

  

g)  Padlock  (for  added  security). 

(

NB 

Two  keys  are  supplied  by  Castle  Group 

Ltd  with  each  padlock.  Duplicates  are  not  kept  by  or  available  from  Castle 
Group Ltd.)

 

  

Additional Items Required 

  

a)  Mains  cable  to  divert  the  power  supply  to  the  control  box  and  from  the 
control box to the stage. 

  

b) Light duty twin cable (12 volt/200mA for the signal to the beacon) 
  

Mounting the GA904 

  

The white control box can be mounted at any convenient point using screws 
in the holes provided. See figure 3.1. 
It should be borne in mind that: 

  

a)  The  microphone  cable  run  to  the  control  box  should  be  as  short  as 
possible. 

 

b) Reduce expensive mains power cable runs by inserting the control box with 
the shortest possible diversion of stage power. 

  

Summary of Contents for Electronic Orange GA904

Page 1: ...www castlegroup co uk Operating Manual Electronic Orange GA904...

Page 2: ...ics itself If you would like to become a competent person in the eyes of the law then you may like to know more about our Competent Persons training course for Noise at Work Regulations You can visit...

Page 3: ...Do not allow any conductive objects such as wire or metal particles to enter the unit Do not try to disassemble the instrument or attempt any repairs as this will invalidate your warranty Take a note...

Page 4: ...4 Wiring to the Orange Beacon 5 Auxiliary Contact Wiring 5 Power Wiring to the GA904 5 AC DC Power Output Wiring 6 Controls 7 Operating Modes 7 Displays 8 Calibration and Set UP 8 Calibration RV1 8 Tr...

Page 5: ...ntertainment Noise Controller in 1971 since then it has become an industry standard recommended by many Local Authority Environmental Health Officers The GA904 has been developed from the original Noi...

Page 6: ...ause of a cut off is clearly indicated by the Level Microphone and External indicators Installation WARNING THE GA904 SHOULD BE WIRED TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION E...

Page 7: ...by Castle Group Ltd with each switch Duplicates are not kept by or available from Castle Group Ltd f Microphone mounting clip g Padlock for added security NB Two keys are supplied by Castle Group Ltd...

Page 8: ...ver a club bar where shouting customers or applause could be unrepresentative of the overall sound level in the room The microphone should be mounted on a vibration free mounting such as the microphon...

Page 9: ...act feature is not used The link should be removed if a door switch is used Power Wiring to the GA904 No additional items are required if the control box can be conveniently wired into the mains circu...

Page 10: ...Wiring These signals are available for connecting chart recorders tape recorders or external displays etc The connections are as follows J10 1 12 J10 2 0V J10 3 12V J10 4 AC Output J10 5 DC Output J10...

Page 11: ...lay This delay time is user adjustable between 1 to 10 seconds When the power is restored a mute function prevents the unit from a further trip for 20 seconds from the beginning of the trip period Thi...

Page 12: ...ge The beacon will warn the operators when the trip level is approached Calibration and Set Up Although the GA904 will have been calibrated at the factory before despatch it may need slight adjustment...

Page 13: ...uency weighting characteristics Trip Level SW3 This switch is used to set the trip level from 75dB to 112 5dB in 2 5dB increments Warning Level SW4 This switch is a four way slide switch selects when...

Page 14: ...O 80 X X O X 82 5 X X O O 85 X O X X 87 5 X O X O 90 X O O X 92 5 X O O O 95 O X X X 97 5 O X X O 100 O X O X 102 5 O X O O 105 O O X X 107 5 O O X O 110 O O O X 112 5 O O 0 0 O Open Up X Closed Down...

Page 15: ...Page 11 PCB Identification The diagram below shows the position of the following components on the PCB...

Page 16: ...ad OPERATING MODE Manual When tripped unit must be manually reset Auto When tripped unit automatically resets after trip time Override Power output is maintained even during trip condition Manual Auto...

Page 17: ...0 10m Microphone Cable 01ZL1011 20 20m Microphone Cable 01ZL1011 30 30m Microphone Cable 01MK376PXLR Microphone assembly for GA904 70MIS01730 Microphone Stand 01MC1 Microphone Clip 70MIS01510 Plastic...

Page 18: ...nd International Standards An annual calibration is recommended to ensure that these high standards are maintained This is particularly important for cases in which instrument readings are to be used...

Page 19: ...disposal of your product To find the nearest UK waste recycling point in your area enter your postcode in the website www recycle more co uk For more information please contact your local authority th...

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