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BASIC INSTALLATION RULES
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION.
In the sections that follow, detailed procedures are discussed for each step required to install the
Ovation system. In addition to these specific procedures, there are general rules which will help ensure
that your installation is done correctly and efficiently:
1. GROUND THE SYSTEM.
The Ovation system contains parts which may be damaged by static
discharge. This type of damage is not covered by Sentex's warranty. A proper earth ground
connected to the controller and LIB housings at the grounding points shown in Figures 12 and
14
will significantly reduce the chances of damage or improper operation. The shields in the
cables specified for all remote sensors and controls should also be connected to earth ground
at the point shown in Figure 12.
To be effective, the ground connection must be made by running 12 AWG copper wire to a
good ground point (e.g., an electrical panel, a metallic cold water pipe that runs into the earth,
or a grounding rod at least 10 feet in length that is driven into the earth) within 12 feet of the
system. If you cannot meet these requirements, a ground will be of little value. Even if you
have a good earth ground, you should still try to discharge any static electricity before handling
the circuit boards.
2. PROVIDE POWER FROM A DEDICATED SOURCE
. The outlet(s) into which you plug the
transformers provided, or a DC power supply, should be wired to their own circuit breaker. This
will reduce the line noise introduced into system power and minimize the risk of having other
equipment interrupt system operation. Additionally, each Ovation controller, LIB housing, and
door strike must have their own individual transformer.
3. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE TERMINAL BLOCKS
. The terminal blocks used in the Ovation
system are unpluggable and the pins are soldered into the boards. To connect your wires,
remove the "head" from the correct terminals and open the screws. Insert the wire into the
correct opening on the front and tighten the screw until the wire is held snugly. When you have
made all connections for a given "head," plug it back onto the pins designated for that terminal
block.
Stranded wire must be between 16 and 24 AWG. Solid wire must be between 18 and 24 AWG.
This is the total thickness measurement, so if you are putting two wires in together, the
combined thickness must fall within this range.
NEVER
try to insert more than two wires per
terminal.
4. ENSURE GOOD CONNECTIONS
. A light tug on the wire will tell you if the connection is
secure. When reconnecting system components, make sure all pins are straight on chips,
connectors, and terminal block heads.
5. READ THE MARKINGS CAREFULLY
. The connection points are marked on the boards
clearly. Before making any connection, be sure to read the marking and check it against the
corresponding figure in these instructions so that you understand the connection you are
making.
6. TRAIN YOUR CUSTOMER
. The Ovation system is very simple to program and use once a
short learning period has been completed. However, untrained programmers can cause
serious problems for you and themselves. Ensure your customer has a copy of the manual
Programming and Use Instructions for all Ovation Systems (Doc. No. 6001012) to guide them.
SPEND TIME NOW to train your customer on proper use of the system. It will save you and
them a lot of aggravation and inconvenience later.