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Strike Guard Lightning Warning System

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DEC 2013

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Summary of Contents for Strike Guard

Page 1: ...Strike Guard LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM USER S GUIDE Strike Guard Lightning Warning System 1 DEC 2013 ...

Page 2: ...OP PERFORMANCE AND LONGEST LIFE FROM THE STRIKE GUARD LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM 22 SECTION 7 LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM QUICK REFERENCE INSTALLATION GUIDE AND CHECKLIST 24 SECTION 8 CONNECTING EQUIPMENT TO THE LIGHTNING DATA RECEIVER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND CHECKLIST 27 SECTION 9 STRIKE VIEW SOFTWARE QUICK REFERENCE INSTALLATION GUIDE AND CHECKLIST 29 SECTION 10 DIAGRAMS 32 Strike Guard Lightning W...

Page 3: ...d sales please contact Wxline LLC or a local representative Wxline LLC 3924 North Calle Casita Tucson Arizona 85718 USA Tel 520 615 9999 Toll Free 800 615 0340 Fax 520 615 0030 Email info wxline com Strike Guard Lightning Warning System 3 DEC 2013 ...

Page 4: ...itoring and maintenance for each unique facility Wxline LLC makes no warranty of any kind express or implied except that the goods sold under this agreement shall be of the standard quality of Wxline LLC and the buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from the use of the goods whether used singly or in combination with other goods Wxline LLC neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assu...

Page 5: ...g proof fiber optic link 5 Performs a periodic self test of Sensor functions including battery charge level and transmits confidence messages to the Lightning Data Receiver to ensure that a healthy Sensor and viable communications link are available The Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver 1 Receives the serial data transmissions from the Strike Guard Lightning Sensor and decodes the lightning and...

Page 6: ...ction and make sure that the Sensor is stored in the upside down position with the glass diffuser pointing down Battery power is switched off when the Sensor is turned upside down D UNPACKING AND CONTENTS OF THIS PACKAGE Carefully unpack the carton containing the Strike Guard Lightning Warning System components Save the smaller inner boxes and custom foam protection in case the product is returned...

Page 7: ...d be handled carefully to avoid damaging the exposed fiber optic transmitter and receiver devices TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU MIGHT NEED FOR INSTALLATION 1 7 16 inch hex nut driver 2 1 2 inch open end wrench 3 3 8 inch hex socket wrench or nut driver 4 1 4 inch electric or battery powered drill 5 Suitable bit for drilling pilot holes for inch lag bolts and suitable bit to drill access hole for fiber c...

Page 8: ...e the lever of the Lightning Data Receiver power switch to the ON position and note that the blue External Power LED on the front panel flashes about once every two seconds One or more of the status LEDs typically flash red These are normal indications 5 With the Sensor connected to the Lightning Data Receiver and with the Lightning Data Receiver turned ON turn the Sensor OFF by holding it and tur...

Page 9: ...edures as outlined in the Strike View Software User s Guide or in the Quick Reference Guide in Section 9 of this guide Once the computer is restarted after installation initiate the Strike View Software application Connect the fiber optic cable supplied with Strike View Software between the blue FIBER OUT port of the Lightning Data Receiver and the black FIBER IN port of the RS 232 to Fiber optic ...

Page 10: ...nted HVAC equipment 5 The Sensor mounting site should be at least 10 ft 3 m away from any chimney or roof mounted exhaust fan or vent 6 The Sensor mounting site must be as far as possible from outdoor light fixtures The Sensor should never be mounted so that an outdoor light fixture directly illuminates or shines on the Sensor 7 The Sensor mounting site should be secure and free from casual human ...

Page 11: ...rees to ensure proper operation of the Sensor 3 Use a inch nut driver to tighten the six collar bolts on the tripod three on the top collar and three on the bottom collar against the mast to secure it in the tripod and double check that the mast is approximately vertical and completely secure against vibration and loosening After the mast is verified to be roughly vertical and after the six collar...

Page 12: ...ensor and Strike View Software ensure that 1 Strike View Software has been loaded and is running on a computer 2 The fiber optic Converter is properly mounted and the fiber optic cable is properly secured in the black receiver device on the fiber optic Converter 3 A status change is indicated on the Strike View main screen when Sensor is powered up 4 The Sensor is now communicating with the Receiv...

Page 13: ... running on commercial AC power When there is a failure of commercial AC power or when the DC power supply used with the LDR fails or is disconnected the LDR will instantly revert to running on internal batteries at which time the POWER LED will blink red An LDR with fresh alkaline C cells will run for hundreds of hours LOW BATTERY INDICATION AND PROTECTION FEATURES The 4 alkaline C cells used for...

Page 14: ...ment are powered from the same AC power outlet Use an AC power plug strip if necessary to ensure operation of the LDR and external equipment from the same AC power outlet NOTE Because the LDR has internal battery backup it is not necessary to run it from an uninterruptible power supply Only use the power supply provided with the LDR Contact your distributor if the blue External Power LED on the fr...

Page 15: ...g warning settings Always turn the power switch OFF and remove the external power cord to the LDR before opening the LDR For equipment and personal safety turn the power switch OFF and remove the external power connector before 1 Changing batteries 2 Changing jumper settings 3 Connecting wires to the control connector Damage or electronic upset may occur if equipment is serviced when powered To pr...

Page 16: ...ed by a timer that is re triggered i e extended in time by the detection of any lightning within range of the Sensor The nominal minimum Caution Time Interval is approximately 35 minutes For example if only one lightning message of the CAUTION category is received then the front panel Caution LED will flash for approximately 35 minutes The Caution Time Interval is fixed and is set to always be lon...

Page 17: ...tact closure signaling of external equipment until a certain number one two four or eight flashes occur in the selected Alarm Category 8 4 NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HUMAN SAFETY 2 O 1 FACTORY SETTING Setting this jumper to a count higher than one will typically delay the announcement of hazardous conditions and will reduce the time that people have to secure activities and seek safe shelter The Flash Co...

Page 18: ...iliary relay with the same time interval as the main relay FACTORY SETTING G CONNECTIONS TO THE CONTROL CONNECTOR CONTROL CONNECTOR FOR CONTACT CLOSURE SIGNALING OF EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT J202 control connector contact assignments as viewed from the component side of the printed circuit board with typical QPS and WAVE Siren System wiring QPS WAVE SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM RELAY MAIN RELAY K200 AUX RELAY K...

Page 19: ...mon alkaline C cell batteries just like those used in consumer products like flashlights and portable radios Alkaline C cells are available at most drug grocery and hardware stores Batteries should be changed soon after the LDR shows the Battery Low condition on the front panel or every 2 years whichever comes first Do not confuse the Sensor Battery Low indication with the Receiver Battery Low ind...

Page 20: ...l terminals are oriented towards the same end of the LDR and the battery polarity is indicated in the molding on the battery holders as well as in the white silk screen legend on the printed circuit board artwork When each battery is properly oriented push each battery into place until it seats If an LDR is stored for more than 2 years install fresh batteries before use With fresh batteries expect...

Page 21: ...ces the enclosure and diffuser can build up a film of dirt salt and organic matter that obscures good viewing through the diffuser In cleaning do not use any type of abrasive material and do not use organic solvents such as alcohol as they may affect and degrade the diffuser and the diffuser seal Inspect the exposed length of fiber optic cable for kinks bends and crushing damage Replace the entire...

Page 22: ...rned to the factory for complete factory recertification involving recalibration refurbishment and installation of any upgrades Critical measurement and safety equipment such as the Strike Guard Lightning Warning System must be periodically serviced and certified to ensure proper operation Procedures included in the factory recertification of the Sensor are the following 1 Thorough cleaning of the...

Page 23: ...e cover carefully and place it face down board up upon a soft surface In the designated office environment level and affix the back plate of the LDR against a wall with the serial number label facing upwards Locate the LDR as close to equipment to be controlled as possible to minimize the length of control and bond wiring STEP 3 Assemble the power supply for the LDR Connect the output connector of...

Page 24: ...king indicating that the entire communication link is working STEP 9 Select a proper mounting place for the Sensor at which the Sensor has a relatively unobstructed view of the sky Minimize background noise by not mounting the Sensor near transmitting antennas electric motors and outdoor light fixtures Ensure that the location selected is well within the length of fiber optic cable supplied or ava...

Page 25: ...t valid immediately after power up of the LDR STEP 13 Fasten the Sensor to the mast using the two saddle brackets 20 bolts and flat washers Uniformly tighten the two mounting bolts using a 7 16 inch nut driver preferred or a short hex wrench Use of mounting hardware not supplied by the factory may damage the Sensor enclosure Over tightening the 20 mounting bolts may deform the saddle brackets STEP...

Page 26: ...control connector contact assignments as viewed from the component side of the printed circuit board with typical Siren System wiring QPS WAVE SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM RELAY MAIN RELAY K200 AUX RELAY K201 CONTACT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FUNCTION NC NO C NC NO C GND WAVE SIREN Orange White Green White Orange Blue QPS SIREN Green Red Black Black NC NORMALLY CLOSED NO NORMALLY OPEN C COMMON CONTACT WAVE protectiv...

Page 27: ...Data Receiver may change state momentarily when Receiver power is turned on and off resulting in undesirable or improper control functions To prevent improper lightning warning function and improper control signaling the Receiver should be powered continuously except for periods of routine maintenance The on board batteries will reliably maintain relay states during failures of commercial power 15...

Page 28: ...mputer for use with Strike View meets the minimum hardware requirements indicated in the manual and that it has an available RS 232 serial or USB port USB port connections require a USB to RS 232 Adapter available from Wxline STEP 2 To connect the computer to the Lightning Data Receiver first remove any protective caps on the fiber optic cable supplied Connect the fiber optic cable supplied with S...

Page 29: ... a sheet of white paper held near the opening of the blue fiber optic transmitter on the Converter If red light pulses are not seen in the test above select a different serial COM port and repeat the previous test until you get a positive result COM port settings are modified by selecting the COM Port button in Strike View Simulator Settings right of the Data Mode pull down menu Note the COM port ...

Page 30: ... to the LDR and then to the Converter connected to the computer The Lightning Warning System must be fully installed and working and the Lightning Data Receiver must be powered and ON in order to function as a fiber optic repeater for Strike View No Lightning Detected Mode remains in effect provided that no data is sent from the Strike Guard Receiver except routine Sensor Status information If lig...

Page 31: ...formation in this User s Guide Diagrams include Strike Guard WAVE Siren Drawing Strike Guard WAVE Siren Sequencers Drawing Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver Diagram Receiver Board Addendum 1 Strike View LAN Single Strike View LAN Multi Strike Guard Lightning Warning System 31 DEC 2013 ...

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