INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
This section covers the physical installation of the system. It primarily focuses on the parts that are required and how they
should be connected together.
NOTE:
Do not connect the mains power or the batteries at this stage; commissioning the system is covered in the next
section of this manual. Installation should always be performed in accordance with a system plan.
CONTROL PANEL
The control panel should not be located where access to the internal components are restricted and where the unit is
exposed to high levels of temperature, moisture, vibration and shock.
Any metal swarf could damage the PCBs. If any metal is present when the system is powered up, it is recommended that
all PCBs are removed from their box whilst the box is being installed. Make a note of the positions of the PCBs before
powering up the system
MAINS POWER CONNECTION
All panels must be earthed. The LIVE connection must be made to the fused input on the power supply module and will
have a Black or Brown wire leading into the power supply unit. The connection with a Blue wire leading into the power
supply unit is the NEUTRAL. The Yellow/Green wire is the EARTH.
REPEATER PANELS
Repeater Panels can be used. There are two options available:
1.
The Chameleon Display (isolated panel repeater):
Specific panel “extra display”.
2.
The Chameleon Repeater (system network repeater):
Used interleaved with the closed communications loop.
It's a full featured “global” system repeater. It occupies an address on the network and behaves like a network
panel but without devices plugged.
Both repeaters don’t have a dedicated power supply. Each NODE+, is able to supply power to four repeaters. For more
units an external power source must be added.
They should not be located where access to the internal components are restricted and where the unit is exposed to high
levels of temperature, moisture, vibration and shock.
Avoid placing repeaters in direct sunlight as this may impair reading of the LCD display.
Any metal swarf could damage the PCBs. If any metal is present when the system is powered up, it is recommended that
all PCBs are removed from their box whilst the box is being installed. Make a note of the positions of the PCBs before
powering up the system.
PANEL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRO-STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESD)
TAKE SUITABLE ESD PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING OR
INSTALLING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS.
WARNING:
Observe ESD precautions when handling the PCBs.
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