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4. NA DNE INDICATES ADDTIONAL LINES ABOVE THOSE SHOWN ON THE SCREEN TO SEE THEM PRESS THE Display Brightness UP BUTTON V INDICATES ADDITIONAL LINES Date Time Display BELOW THOSE SHOWN ON THE BLINKING CURSOR PRESSING THE DOWN BUTTON woves THe General Information DOWN ONE LINE AT ATIME THE UP BUTTON Comms Status MOVES THE CURSOR UP ONE LINE AT ATIME Intensity Change Times SCREEN TO SEE THEM PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON WHEN THE CURSOR IS AT THIS POINT PRESSING ENTER CAUSES A REQUEST TO ENTER THE PASSWORD FOR THE USER MENU Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections Front Panel Button Functions For most menu and screen selections the front panel but tons have the functions discussed in the following list Each screen explanation in this manual discusses the function of the buttons for that screen The functions are as follows 1 The UP or DOWN Button moves the blinking cursor which is in the left most column to the desired line or item choice FIC 121 2 40001 2 The ENTER Button accesses that menu choice 3 The EXIT Button returns the screen to the menu from the screen previously selected from the menu choice 4 V in lower right corner indicates that scroll ing with the DOWN Button reveals additional items 5 in the upper right corner indicates that scroll ing with the UP Button re
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6. 5 15 5 30 Set Construction Mode Screen 5 15 2 91 Screens as ee eee eee PME 5 16 5 32 Alarm Relay Mode Screen 5 16 viii Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 5 33 Logoff Screen 6 1 Controller Component Locations 6 2 Photocell Component ks kd REIR REGERE EERTAGH FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 1X This page is intentionally left blank Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Section 1 Introduction The FTC 121 2 SMART System Monitoring And Reporting Telemetry Controller is a comprehensive tech nical solution for monitoring and controlling your obstruction lighting system System The FTC 121 2 can control either a standard or a dual system A standard system consists of multiple white flashing lights located on one or more structures All of the strobe lights interact with a system controller A dual system consists of a standard system that has been expanded to include a system of red obstruction lights The red lights are operated at night and includes incan descent red marker lights side lights Features include Monitoring diagnosing storing and communicating system events with no human intervention FTC 121 2 Polling continually each light for adequate daytime intensity and checking the photocell for
7. BLK SHIELD OUTER SHIELD FTCA 3360 FLASHHEAD CABLE SHIELD OUTER SHIELD SHIELD VIO gt YEL 5 BLK vio YEL BLK RED ge OTHER BEACON FTCA 3360 BLU IF USED WHT BLK OTHER BEACON ON THIS TIER NOTES 1 2 3 AND 4 MARKER IF USED INTERFACE JUNCTION BOX TYPICAL SEE NOTE 7 TB202 4 AND TB202 5 TURN ON MARKERS TYPICALLY SUPPLIED BY OTHERS 202 6 AND 202 7 SENSE MARKER CURRENT 202 8 AND TB202 9 SENSE MARKER VOLTAGE FTCA RECOMMENDS 14 AWG 600 VOLT MINIMUM TWISTED PAIRS FOR TB202 4 AND TB202 5 THREE PHASE 202 6 AND TB202 7 202 8 AND TB202 9 RUN THESE WIRES IN A CONDUIT WIRING CONDUCTOR GAUGE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE VOLTAGE THE LENGTH OF THE WIRE RUN AND THE NUMBER OF BEACONS CONNECTED USE 400 VOLT AMPERES PER BEACON TO CALCULATE SHOWN THE TOTAL LOAD THEN DETERMINE THE WIRE GAUGE NECESSARY TO PREVENT NOTES PRIMARY POWER THE VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY WIRE RESISTANCE FROM EXCEEDING 5 AT ANY BEACON MSZE AS REQUIRED SEE THE EQUIPMENT LABEL FOR UNIT VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY WHEN LINE 2 IS NEUTRAL FTCA REPLACES F2 BY A JUMPER gt DENOTES WIRE NUT CONNECTION 8 UNUSED WIRES IN EITHER THE POWER CONVERTER OR JUNCTION BOX MUST BE CAPPED WITH WIRE NUTS C2 INDICATES A CAPPED WIRE END PRIMARY POW
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9. Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections Diagnostics Diagnostic screens allow you to access detailed informa tion on the performance of each beacon By pressing the ENTER Button with the cursor at the Diagnostics line in the User Menu you can monitor the following by using the UP and DOWN Buttons otal Flashes Actual Missed Day Flashes Actual FIC 121 2 The total of Day Twi and Night mode flashes The number of flashes with energy inside the programmed thresholds The number of flashes with energy ON THE SCREEN TO SEE THEM PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 4 LINES AT A TIME WHEN THE CURSOR IS AT THIS POINT PRESSING ENTER CAUSES A LOGOFF OF THE SYSTEM MENUS AND DISPLAYS THE FIRST SCREEN SHOWING THE TOWER NAME 50001 Missed The number of flashes with energy outside the programmed thresholds Twi Flashes The total number of twilight mode flashes Actual The number of flashes with energy inside the programmed thresholds Missed The number of flashes with energy outside the programmed thresholds Nite Flashes The total number of white night mode flashes Actual The number of flashes with energy inside the programmed thresholds Missed The number of flashes with energy outside the programmed thresholds outside the programmed thresholds Red Flashes The total number of red night mode The total number of day mode flashes flashes Actual The number of flashes with energy The nu
10. cursor rests when the cursor is within a phone number field After entering all the required numbers press the ENTER Button to move to one position after the last number Here select the lt character with the UP or DOWN Button he ENTER Button at the character causes the controller to accept the number To return to the User Menu from this screen press the EXIT Button while the cursor is to the left of a phone number line Status Call Out Phone Number Selec tion You display the Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen by pressing the ENTER Button with the cursor at the Sta tus Code Phone Numbers line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 The ENTER Button causes the controller to display the screen shown in Figure 5 24 Status Call Out Phone Num bers Screen With this screen you can change the number that the controller uses to call service personnel and notify them of a status code 5 12 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen After you press the ENTER Button the controller dis plays the screen shown in Figure 5 24 Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen which allows you to change the call out phone numbers for status codes PH 1 16154443456 PH 2 16154444567 Figure 5 24 Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen Buttons to Instal Status Call Out Phone Num bers Use the same procedure that is described to install Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers for
11. ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen Revision 2 6 24 2003 5 7 The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Day Energy Screen The example screen shows the current day mode flash energy for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diag nostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items T3B4 Day Energy Latest Limit 10 257 5000 Figure 5 13 Day Energy Screen Button Functions Press the ENTER Button then the UP or DOWN Buttons to select the tier and beacon number you want to view The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Twi Energy Screen The example screen shows the twilight mode flash energy for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items 5 8 Revision 2 6 24 2003 T3B4 5000 3737 500 Twi Energy Limit Latest Limit Figure 5 14 Twi Energy Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Butt
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13. 1 Controller allows you to specify phone numbers for remote alarm notification If an alarm occurs the controller dials the previously specified phone num bers to notify appropriate personnel You set the phone numbers as shown in Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen on Page 5 12 Additionally alarms transfer a set of isolated relay con tacts in the controller The connections to these contacts are available at the terminal strip connections on the back of the FTC 121 1 Controller for application at your dis cretion The connections are TB2 8 TB2 9 and TB2 10 They are labelled respectively CLOSES ON ALM COM and OPENS ON ALM 4 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Alarm Displays Alarm Messages report system conditions that are either failures or may indicate approaching failures The con troller indicates an alarm when a strobe misses three con secutive flashes When an alarm is active the alarm LED on the operation panel is blinking red No corresponding LED is present for status codes Alarm Screens Alarm screens Figures 4 2 to 4 8 provide a convenient method of viewing acknowledging and resetting alarms For alarms you have three stages of response viewing acknowledging and resetting At each stage you have a choice of whether to go further If several alarm messages are present you can view all of them and decide when and in what order to acknowledge or reset them Alarms that have been previously acknowledg
14. 2 CONTROLLER TERMINAL STRIP LEGEND Figure 2 5 FTC 121 2R W Internal Wiring FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 20005 2 8 This page is intentionally left blank Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Section 3 Operation This section of the manual provides general information about the operation of the front panel of the FTC 121 1 System Controller The controller provides a screen on which it displays a series of menus From the menus you select a screen that is either a display screen or a func tion setting screen A display screen shows information A function setting screen allows changing a setting This section presents the initial screens and functions of the controller Sections 4 and 5 provide the screens and menus in the order of their appearance on the front panel of the controller Thus Section 4 provides the screens and functions of the View Menu which is available to any user Section 5 provides the screens and functions of the User Menu which is available to an authorized user by entering a password at the last selection on the View Menu more Menu Functions The FTC 121 1 allows you to view and change some operations of the system Details of menu and screen selection and operation follow in Sections 4 and 5 How ever the following list briefly explains these functions View Menu Alarm displays Show alarms for specific beacons You first acknowledge the presence
15. 3 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 User Table 3 1 Sequential Directory of View and User Screens Continued Main Screen or Menu Line Screen Reference Sub Screen Password Selection User Menu Selections Figure 5 1 Page 5 1 Figure 5 3 Page 5 3 Figure 5 1 Enter Password Screen 5 1 Figure 5 2 Incorrect Password Screen on Page 5 2 Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Diagnostics Displays Figure 5 3 Page 5 3 Figure 5 4 Total Flashes Screen on Page 5 5 Figure 5 5 Day Flashes Screen on Page 5 5 Figure 5 6 Twi Flashes Screen on Page 5 6 Figure 5 7 Nite Flashes Screen on Page 5 6 Figure 5 8 Red Flashes Screen on Page 5 6 Figure 5 9 Internal Temp Screen on Page 5 7 Figure 5 10 Line Voltage Screen on Page 5 7 Figure 5 11 Trig Voltage Screen on Page 5 7 Figure 5 12 Bank Voltage Screen on Page 5 7 Figure 5 13 Day Energy Screen on Page 5 8 Figure 5 14 Twi Energy Screen on Page 5 8 Figure 5 15 Night Energy Screen on Page 5 8 Figure 5 16 Red Energy Screen on Page 5 9 Figure 5 17 Mode Flashes Screen on Page 5 9 Figure 5 18 Mode Triggers Screen on Page 5 9 Figure 5 19 Marker Voltage Screen on Page 5 10 Figure 5 20 Marker Bulbs Screen on Page 5 10 Figure 5 21 Firmware Number and Version Screen on Page 5 10 Set Intensity Change Times Selection Figure 5 22 Page 5 11 Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times S
16. EXIT Button returns the screen to the Manual Int Select line in the View Menu Display Brightness The screen in Figure 4 11 Display Brightness Screen allows you to adjust the brightness of the display on the controller to your preference from BRIGHTEST through BRIGHT and MEDIUM to DIM DISPLAY Display Brightness Selection To adjust display brightness on the controller screen first move the cursor to the Display Brightness line in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 Press the ENTER Button Display Brightness Screen This screen allows you to change the brightness of the display on the controller screen After entering this screen move the cursor to the brightness you want and press the ENTER Button The screen immediately changes to that brightness Brightest Display Bright Display Medium Display Dim Display Figure 4 11 Display Brightness Screen FIC 121 2 Button Functions To change the brightness select the desired brightness by moving the cursor with the UP or DOWN Button then press the ENTER Button You remain in this screen and pressing the ENTER Button again has no effect unless you first select a different brightness The EXIT Button returns the screen to the View Menu Date Time Display The screen shown in Figure 4 12 Date Time Display Screen on Page 4 7 allows you to display the date and time or change them Date Time Display Selection To view or change the date and tim
17. From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Trig Voltage Screen FIC 121 2 The example screen shows the current trigger voltage in the power converter or beacon for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 5 for an explanation of the screen items 4 Trig Voltage 161 V 150 V Latest Limit Figure 5 11 Trig Voltage Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Bank Voltage Screen The example screen shows the current capacitor bank voltage in the power converter or beacon for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items T3B4 Bank Voltage 1077 V 900 V Latest Limit Figure 5 12 Bank Voltage Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin
18. Revision 2 6 24 2003 in the User Menu called Set Intensity Change Times shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Intensity Change Times Selection To display intensity change times move the cursor down to the Int Change Times line shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 Press the ENTER Button Intensity Change Times Display Screen This screen allows you to view the default intensity change times for the structure lights You cannot change the times from this screen but can change them as dis cussed in Section Set Intensity Change Times on Page 5 10 NIGHT TWI TWI DAY 05 00 AM 05 30 AM 04 30 PM 05 00 PM DAY TWI TWI NIGHT Figure 4 13 Intensity Change Times Display Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons only move the cursor The EXIT Button returns the screen to the View Menu General Information The General Information screen in Figure 4 14 General Information Screen on Page 4 9 shows whether the sys tem is a master or slave system the number of strobes or dual white red beacons currently installed and the cur rent software version and revision shown as X X X General Information Selection To display general system information move the cursor in the View Menu with UP or DOWN Button to the Gen eral Information line shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button display the screen in Figure 4 14 Gen e
19. User Menu User Menu The User Menu adds functions available to you from the screen and retains all functions available from the View Menu You access the User Menu from the View Menu by selecting more then entering a password as explained in Accessing the User Menu more Figure 5 3 shows only the additional functions not present in the View Menu NOTE The User Menu reverts back to the View Menu if you have not used the controller for 30 minutes You will then have to enter the password to re enter the User Menu You use the User Menu shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 to perform certain system func tions such as Display diagnostics for each strobe in the structure Display and set the times for the strobes to change intensity when not controlled by the photocell Display and set the phone numbers to be called when status codes occur Set the system to run with or without a PEC Set a new tower name Change the password used to access the menus Set the number of rings before answering for tele phone line computer access to the controller e Set construction mode to modify the lights or add or remove lights from the system Logoff the additional controller menus and reinstate the View Menu only FIC 121 2 Accessing the User Menu more You access the User Menu which allows more extensive information and changes to system settings by selectin
20. arrow shown next to the currently operative selection to the one you select with the UP or DOWN Button The EXIT Button makes the selection operative and returns the display to the User Menu with the cursor next to the Alarm Relay Mode line Logoff The Logoff selection in the User Menu removes all menus from the display except the View Menu and returns the screen to the initial screen shown in Figure 3 2 New Starting Screen on Page 3 6 Logoff Screen The Logoff Screen shown in Figure 5 33 Logoff Screen is the last selection in the User Menu Move the cursor to the logoff selection line and press the ENTER Button to logoff the controller from all menus except the View Menu Change Password Set Number of Rings Set Construction Mode logoff Figure 5 33 Logoff Screen Button Functions FTC 121 2 Press the ENTER Button to log off Press the UP Button to return to the previous menu selections and screens This page is intentionally left blank Section 6 Replaceable and Spare Parts Customer Service To order spare or replacement parts call FTCA Customer Service Customer Service 1 800 821 5825 Telephone 615 261 2000 Controller Parts toto 201 2609 Controller parts are listed in Table 6 1 Controller Replaceable Parts Shipping Address Flash Technology Corporation of America Photocell Part 322 Nichol Mill Lane Franklin TN 37067 The PEC 510 Photocell a single assembly has
21. has been reset press Enter to continue Figure 4 8 Alarm is Reset Screen Button Functions Pressing the ENTER Button twice returns the screen to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Dis play line if the alarm condition has been corrected If it has not been corrected the alarm is redisplayed as shown in Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen on Page 4 4 Graphic Display The Tower Graphic Display screen in Figure 4 9 Graphic Display Screen shows the current status of all installed strobes The screen depicts the tower graphically as lying on its side with the top AOL if any at the right Each col umn on the screen is a tier tier 1 is the left most column Each symbol in a column represents one beacon The strobes are indicated by one of three blinking symbols O X P S or b Revision 2 6 24 2003 4 5 A circle that flashes fills solid at a regular flash rate indicates a properly working beacon no alarms The beacon is not communicating The problem could be in the controller the beacon or the communication cable P A P indicates a failed strobe It has reported an alarm 5 An S indicates Service Mode i An i indicates a strobe in which the trigger has been inhibited and the beacon is no longer flashing Service personnel may invoke this condition Graphic Display Screen The drawing in Figure 4 9 Graphic Display Screen shows 17 installed beacons
22. press the ENTER Button to enter it That letter is displayed in the first position of the tower name and the cursor moves to the second position A name can have up to 20 characters including letters numbers spaces and certain other symbols When you have entered all the letters in the tower name select the lt character and press the ENTER Button This enters the entire name and returns the screen to the User Menu The EXIT Button erases the current character over which the cursor is blinking Holding down the EXIT Button erases all the characters back to the beginning of the line and returns the screen to the User Menu Change Password The User Menu is password protected To change the password you must be in the User Menu and you must know the password In fact it is the password you enter that determines which menu you access Access to the User Menu includes the View Menu Note If you forget your password a service person must work on your unit to select a new password for you To save your self from this costly embarrassment be careful when you change your pass word If you re suddenly interrupted you could lose it in a second If your FTC 121 1 Controller is moni tored at a remote location by FTCA s EAGLE software see Section Remote Monitoring and Control Option Eagle 5 13 Software 1 1 EAGLE must access your controller using the same password that is entered here There Us
23. site grounding system FTC 121 2R Controller Mounting and outline dimensions for the controller are shown in Figure 2 1 FTC 121 2R Controller Mounting and Outline on Page 2 3 FTC 121 2W Controller Mounting and outline dimensions for the controller are shown in Figure 2 2 FTC 121 2W Controller Mounting and Outline on Page 2 4 PEC 510 Photocell Mounting dimensions for the PEC 510 Photocell are shown in Figure 2 3 PEC 510 Photocell Mounting and Outline on Page 2 5 Mount the photocell vertically at the top end of a vertical length of conduit to prevent water from entering and damaging the unit Point the photocell toward the polar sky and ensure that the cell is not struck by artificial light Wiring FTCA wiring diagrams define minimum requirements recommended for satisfactory equipment operation Mini mum requirements may not be enough by themselves to Revision 2 6 24 2003 2 1 comply with local electrical codes It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with all applicable electrical codes All installation wiring should have an insulation rating of 600 volts External Connections Refer to Figures 2 4 and 2 5 The connections on the rear panel have the following functions 2 1 to TB2 2 Connection for the PEC 510 Photo cell TB2 5 to TB2 6 Connections for the Communica tions Link shielded cable or twisted pair to the bea cons e TB2 8 to TB2 10 Alarm relay contacts TB2 8 to T
24. the screen shown in Figure 5 31 Backup Mode Screen Backup Mode Screen The Backup Mode screen allows you to switch between primary and backup flashheads Send Backup Mode ON Send Backup Mode OFF Figure 5 31 Backup Mode Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor to either Send Backup Mode ON or Send Backup Mode OFF The ENTER Button activates the selected mode The EXIT Button returns the display to the User Menu with the cursor next to the Backup Mode line Alarm Relay Mode Use this option to change the operation of the alarm relays between by beacon and by tier In By Beacon mode the alarm relays open when an alarm is detected on indivdual beacons In Beacon Tier Mode the alarm relays open when an alarm is detected on a particular tier Set Alarm Relay Mode Selection To set the Alarm Relay Mode move the cursor in the User Menu to the Alarm Relay Mode line shown in Fig ure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button causes the display 5 16 Revision 2 6 24 2003 of the screen shown in Figure 5 32 Alarm Relay Mode Screen Alarm Relay Mode Screen The Alarm Relay Mode screen allows you to select the operation of the alarm relays By Beacon gt By Tier Figure 5 32 Alarm Relay Mode Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor to either By Beacon or By Biter The ENTER Button moves the small
25. the Diagnostics line Set Intensity Change Times Use this menu option to set or change the times of day when the flash intensity should change between day twi light and night intensity in the absence of PEC control The settings have three different uses The screen Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times Screen is identical to the screen in Figure 4 13 Intensity Change Times Display Screen on Page 4 9 but allows you to change the settings instead of merely viewing them Because the system defaults to these exact times in case of PEC failure it is important to make sure that the set tings remain reasonable as daylight conditions change with the seasons FTC 121 2 Set Intensity Change Times Selection To set the intensity change times with the UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor up or down the User Menu to the Set Intensity Change Times line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button Set Intensity Change Times Screen Pressing the ENTER Button displays the screen shown in Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times Screen to allow you to change the times at which the controller changes the intensity of the beacons 05 00 AM 05 30 AM 04 30 PM 05 00 PM NIGHT TWI TWI DAY DAY TWI TWI NIGHT Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times Screen Button Functions 1 The UP or DOWN Buttons select the changeover time you want to alter After you select the line the ENTER Button selects the hou
26. the part number 1855001 Ordering Parts Table 6 1 Controller Replaceable Parts Part Number Item Description Controller Board 4121 Controller PCB 24121xx Relay Board 4122 Relay PCB 2412201 TB3 Terminal Block 18 position 4901930 TB2 Terminal Block 12 position 4902074 Transformer Power Transformer 74902971 Surge Suppressor Surge Suppressor Board 2865301 F1 Fuse 74900342 Phone Connector Connector Phone 5902017 Switch Board Switch Board 2737301 LED Board Board LED 2742901 This part number may vary according to the specific equipment voltage configuration The part number for the Controller PCB may vary with the specific installation When you order this part call Customer Service The part number varies with types of internal board programming for structure configuration and lighting scheme Be prepared to answer questions about the type number lighting sequence and arrangement of lights on the structure 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 6 1 SWITCH BOARD LED BOARD DISPLAY DISPLAY KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY SURGE SUPPRESSOR RELAY BOARD gt lt 2 rq 120VAC TRANSFORMER SECONDARY 24 CONTROLLER BOARD RJ 11 TB3 TELEPHONE I
27. 6 24 2003 I 1 display screen 4 7 selection 4 7 Day energy 5 4 screen 5 8 flashes 5 3 screen 5 5 Diagnostic screens 5 5 Diagnostic screens summary 5 3 bank voltage 5 4 day energy 5 4 day flashes 5 3 firmware 5 4 flash count 5 3 internal temp 5 4 line voltage 5 4 marker voltage 5 4 mode flashes 5 4 mode triggers 5 4 night energy 5 4 nite flashes 5 3 red energy 5 4 red flashes 5 3 trigger voltage 5 4 twi energy 5 4 twi flashes 5 3 Diagnostics 5 3 Directory of screens 3 2 Display brightness 4 7 brightness screen 4 7 brightness selection 4 7 screens 3 5 Dual system 4 9 defined 1 1 E EAGLE software 1 1 Electrical codes 2 2 Energy day screen 5 8 night screen 5 8 5 9 twi FIC 121 2 screen 5 8 External beacon fail 4 3 F Filter alarm 4 3 Firmware 5 4 number screen 5 10 Flash count 5 3 day screen 5 5 mode screen 5 9 nite screen 5 6 red screen 5 6 total screen 5 5 twi screen 5 6 Front panel button functions 3 5 buttons 3 5 figure 3 4 selections screen view menu 4 1 LED indicators 3 5 FTC 121 1 introduction 1 1 FTC 121 1R figure mounting and outline 2 3 FTC 121 1W figure mounting and outline 2 4 Function setting screens 3 5 G General information 4 9 screen 4 9 selection 4 9 Graphic display 4 6 of structure 4 6 screen 4 6 screens 4 6 Revision 2 6 24 2003 I 2 selection 4 6 I Indicators LED front panel 3 5 Install PEC 5 12 screen 5 13 selection 5 13 Install
28. A Dielectric Company FTC 121 2 System Controller User Manual Flash Technology 332 Nichol Mill Lane Franklin TN 37067 615 261 2000 Front Matter Abstract This manual describes the Operation Installation and Maintenance of the FTC 121 2 System Controller Copyright Copyright 2003 Flash Technology Corporation of America Franklin TN 37067 U S A All rights reserved Reproduction or use of any portion of this manual is prohibited without express written permission from Flash Technology Corporation of America and or its licenser Trademark Acknowledgments Flash Technology Corporation of America is a registered trademark name ElectroFlash is a trademark of Flash Technology Corporation of America AII trademarks and product names mentioned are properties of their respective companies and are recognized and acknowledged as such by Flash Technology Corporation of America Applicable Specification This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for controlling FAA Type L 856 high intensity white obstruction lights L 865 medium intensity obstruction lights and L 864 red obstruction lights described in Advisory Circular 150 5345 43E Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is complete accurate and up to date Flash Tech nology Corporation of America assumes no liability for damages resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the
29. Alarm 4 2 acknowledge 4 2 call out phone numbers screen 5 11 call out phone numbers selection 5 11 conditions 4 3 display 4 2 display selection 4 3 ensure reset 4 5 ext beacon fail 4 3 filter 4 3 handling 4 2 invalid PEC response 4 3 is reset 4 5 marker 4 3 night PEC failure 4 3 not present 3 6 photocell failure 4 3 present and unacknowledged 4 4 remote notification 4 2 reset 4 2 4 4 screens 4 2 specific beacon 4 3 strobe COMM failure 4 3 strobe DAY 4 3 strobe failure 4 3 strobe NITE 4 3 strobe RED 4 3 strobe TWI 4 3 system unacknowledged 4 2 to be acknowledged 4 4 to be reset 4 5 twilight PEC error 4 3 unacknowledged system 4 2 Alarm and status code dial out phone numbers 5 11 viewing 4 2 Antenna obstruction light see AOL AOL 4 6 B Bank voltage 5 4 screen 5 7 Beacon specific alarm 4 3 Brightness display 4 7 Bulbs number of marker screen 5 10 Buttons front panel 3 5 functions 4 1 functions 3 5 Catenary mode 4 9 Codes 2 2 Communications status 4 9 4 10 status screen 4 9 Components location controller 6 2 PEC 6 3 Connection rear panel 2 2 Construction mode 5 15 setting screen 5 15 5 16 selection 5 15 5 16 Control remote 1 1 Controller component locations 6 2 mounting 2 1 parts 6 1 Cursor 3 6 Customer service phone numbers 6 1 Alarm code D phone number 5 11 Damage in shipment 2 1 Alarms and status codes Date FTC 121 2 Revision 2
30. B2 9 close on alarm TB2 9 to TB2 10 open on alarm These contacts are not connected to any inter nal circuits they merely serve as transfer contacts for your external alarm circuitry These contacts are rated at 120VAC 1A e 2 11 to TB2 12 Connection for an FTW 170 Wireless sync unit e TB3 15 to TB3 16 Red System Start Provides contacts that open or close to control the coil on a start relay of an external red system controller e TB3 29 to TB3 30 Provides 24 VAC power for the FTW 170 Wireless Sync unit e TB3 17 to TB3 18 Red system fail input Shorting these contacts indicates normal operation of the exter nal red system Opening the contacts indicates failure and forces the system into white backup operation Typically this input would be connected to the nor mally closed alarm contacts of the external red sys tem TB4 TB5 Beacon alarm contacts 15 that open if a failure is detected on the designated beacon These can be configured through the user interface to alarm either by individual beacon or by tier Installation Checklist Complete the following steps before applying power 1 2 Inspect all equipment for damage Check the equipment that you received against the packing list to ensure completeness Be sure that the voltage and frequency marked on the rear panel of the controller agrees with the service power provided Consult site installation drawings for placement mounting wiring
31. Backup Mode Lote e PA al ae Rats E ea ee 5 16 Backup Mode Selection seen bet Ue e ree Re ek 5 16 Backup Mode Screen not odao ben ree eb eee 5 16 Alarm Relay Mod cesa e ee mede se dee oe ey der 5 16 Set Alarm Relay Mode Selection 5 16 Alarm Relay Mod Screen 4 5 16 Logoff deve es sie as Re E e d Ee See ga 5 16 Logoff Screen iis 04 Mates ERO NEU REIS REIN T REV EIE C Wee E E 5 17 Section 6 Replaceable and Spare Parts 6 1 Customer Service ure e d erede obere toutes 6 1 Ordering srl Pee cee ed See E eue xu Rec ue Reo eee E eer 6 1 Controller Parts edes bee epe ERES Eel 6 1 Photocell Patt ispre sioa Eduensi RES ROR ate S e dE 6 1 INDEX er 6 1 List of Tables Ie hoe xd rs dera encre RE IUS Page 3 1 Sequential Directory of View and User Screens 3 2 3 2 LED Indicators Wear E Eia et 3 5 3 3 Front Panel Button Functions 1 0 3 5 6 1 Controller Replaceable Parts 6 1 List of Figures Figur zii
32. ER CONNECTIONS AT THE POWER CONVERTER AND JUNCTION BOX ARE CONNECTED AS REQUIRED BY A THREE PHASE CONNECTION CHART IN THE INSTALLATION DRAWINGS IN THE REFERENCE MANUAL FOR THAT PARTICULAR POWER CONVERTER OR BEACON TYPE 2575 a 2 8 9 AND 10 ARE FASTEN INNER AND OUTER CABLE SHIELDS TO THE CABLE CONNECTOR GROUND SCREW ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED THESE FLASHHEADS ARE SHOWN AS AN EXAMPLE ONLY YOUR INSTALLATION MAY HAVE INTERNAL RELAY CONTACTS CONTACTS CLOSE TO DIFFERENT FLASHHEADS POWER CONVERTERS OR BEACONS SOME BEACONS HAVE FOR USE BY EXTERNAL START EXTERNAL RED SELF CONTAINED FLASH UNITS CALLED OPTICAL ASSEMBLIES ALARM SYSTEM SYSTEM CONTROLLER 120 VAC CONTACTS SUPPLY POWER FOR A START RELAY CONTACTOR ONLY TELEPHONE RJ11 CONNECTOR PEC 510 PHOTOCELL RESISTIVE PHOTOCELL CLOSES ON ALM OPENS ON ALM WIRELESS SYNC li BELDEN 8719 OR EQUIVALENT SEVERAL CONTROLLERS CAN BE CONNECTED IN A MASTER SLAVE CONFIGURATION THE MASTER CONTROLLER HAS ONLY OUT WIRE CONNECTIONS INTERMEDIATE SLAVE CONTROLLERS HAVE IN AND OUT CONNECTIONS THE LAST SLAVE CONTROLLER HAS ONLY AN IN CONNECTION CONTROLLERS ARE THUS DAISY CHAINED THROUGH THEIR OUT AND IN CONNECTIONS THESE CONNECTIONS ARE UNUSED IN SINGLE CONTROLLER APPLICATIONS FTC 121 2R SYSTEM CONTROLLER BATTERY BACK UP 24
33. Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen Install PEC This function allows you to put the system under normal PEC control or remove the PEC control You may want to remove PEC control to test the system or operate the sys tem while constructing or repairing the lighted structure When the PEC is removed the controller uses preset intensity change times see Section Intensity Change Times on Page 4 8 When the PEC is installed the con troller uses the signals from the PEC to change the inten sity of the beacons The FTC 121 1 Controller normally follows signals from the PEC in determining when to switch the system between day twilight and night intensity See Section Intensity Change Times on Page 4 8 and Section Set Intensity Change Times on Page 5 10 A PEC failure causes the controller to override the PEC signals and changes intensity according to the preset time Install PEC Selection To set the PEC as installed or removed move the cursor to the Install PEC line in the User Menu shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button FTC 121 2 Install PEC Screen The Install PEC Screen allows you to indicate to the con troller whether the PEC is installed The Removed option causes the controller to use the Intensity Change Times displayed in Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times Screen on Page 5 11 PEC Installed PEC Removed Figure 5 25 Install PEC Screen Button
34. Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor to either PEC Installed or PEC Removed The ENTER Button moves the small arrow shown next to the currently operative selection to the one you selected with the UP or DOWN Button The EXIT Button makes the selection operative and returns the display to the User Menu with the cursor next to the Install PEC line Set Tower Name Several situations may require you to change tower name For example Administrative decisions Anew tower A new controller Set Tower Name Selection To change the tower name move the cursor in the User Menu to the Set Tower Name line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The controller then displays the screen shown in Figure 5 26 Set Tower Name Screen Set Tower Name Screen The Set Tower Name screen allows you to change the name of the tower It displays the current name and allows you to enter a new name character by character with the UP and DOWN Buttons and the ENTER But ton FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 When the screen shown in Figure 5 26 Set Tower Name Screen is displayed the cursor is blinking over the first character of the new name to be entered The screen shows this character as Current Tower Name TENNESSEE TOWER Enter New Tower Name A Figure 5 26 Set Tower Name Screen Button Functions he UP or DOWN Buttons select the letter you want then
35. METERS 20003 Figure 2 3 PEC 510 Photocell Mounting and Outline FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 2 5 TYPICAL POWER CONVERTER OR BEACON FTCA RECOMMENDS USING TIMING amp TRIGGER THE TOP FLASHHEAD PCB1 PCB2 BED LIGHTING PROTECTION FOR 222 FH 307 FLASHHEAD ae d ao RED RED FLASHHEAD BLU CABLE CHART ce 50 BLK MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BLK FOR USER S CABLE warwernrenrace e WHT 8 RED 10 AWG BLU 10 AWG 8 BLK 16 AWG 9 10 111213141516 1718 GND WHT 16 AWG alele JE E VIO 16 AWG at SHIELD MIN INSULATION 600V TB202 SHIELD SHIELD SS COLORS FOR REF ONLY WHITE SENSE sic N SENSE RTN FH 204 FLASHHEAD RED a BLU BLU GROUND OUTER SHIELD OTHER TIERS AS INNER SHIELD i BLK _ vo YEL REQUIRED vio YEL BLK OUTER SHIELD WHT wur BIK RED RED OTHER BEACON 1c BLU WET IF USED 1 WHT GND BLK
36. NPUT POWER LINE 3 8466 01D 60001 Figure 6 1 Controller Component Locations 6 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 1 2 60003 Figure 6 2 Photocell Component FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 6 3 6 4 This page is intentionally left blank Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 ADDENDUM FIRMWARE VERSION 4 9 Alarm Mode Screen The Alarm Mode menu selection was added to the user screen as shown below Diagnostics display Set Intensity Change Times INDICATES ADDITIONAL LINES ABOVE THOSE SHOWN ON THE SCREEN TO SEE THEM Alarm Phone Numbers SCREEN OUTLINE A Status Cd Phone Num Install PEC V 4 INDICATES ADDITIONAL LINES BELOW THOSE SHOWN BLINKING ON THE SCREEN TO SEE THEM PRESS THE DOWN BUTTON cursor Set Tower Name Change Password MOVES THE CURSOR DOWN mors sel Number of Rings THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 4 LINES PRESSING THE Set Construction Mode UP BUTTON MOVES THE amu Backup Mode TIME Alarm Relay Mode Alarm Mode NEW MENU ITEM ff WHEN THE CURSCR IS AT THIS POINT PRESSING ENTER CAUSES A LOGOFF OF THE SYSTEM MENUS AND SS DISPLAYS THE FIRST SCREEN SHOWING THE TOWER NAME The Alarm Mode screen allows you to select the
37. The beacon on tier 2 beacon 1 is not communicating The beacon on tier 5 beacon 2 an AOL has reported an alarm The beacon on tier 1 beacon 4 is inhibited All other beacons are functioning correctly Graphic Display Selection Pressing the ENTER Button with the cursor at the Graphic Display line shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 displays a graphic screen that shows the position of the beacons on your tower as described in Figure Graphic Display Screen This dis play matches your tower configuration only if Service Personnel have configured the controller for your particu lar installation Graphic Display Screen The Graphic Display Screen shows the tower configura tion of beacons as though the tower were lying on its side In the tower light configuration shown in Figure 4 9 the AOL light is failing Failures alarms are shown as a An AOL is usually set up as beacon 2 on the top tier In Figure 4 9 the AOL is in Tier 5 Beacon 2 4 6 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Figure 4 9 Graphic Display Screen Button Functions e Any button returns the screen to the View Menu Manual Intensity Select The strobes flash at one of three intensities depending on the light level day twilight or night Normally the FTC 121 1 switches between these intensities according to information from a photocell PEC However Manual Intensity Select allows you to select the intensity of the strobes manually for test
38. ality terminal crimper Hand tools for electrical wiring Access WARNING STOP Before proceeding disconnect the primary power before removing the controller cover FTC 121 2R Controller For the rack mounted controller four screws fasten the front face plate of the controller to the mounting rack To remove the controller you must first disconnect the wires connected to the rear terminals These wires may have enough slack to allow you to slide the controller out from the rack without disconnecting them first However the best procedure would be to disconnect them first to avoid breakage Six screws secure the flat top cover that is fastened over the controller chassis Remove these screws to access the interior of the controller FTC 121 2 FTC 121 2W Controller The wall mounted controller is packaged inside a stain less steel case Latches secure the cover of the case Open the cover for access to the screws that mount the control ler to the inside of the case You may need to loosen the cable clamps that secure the cables at their entry into the underside of the case Mounting Each structure lighting system uses one FTC 121 2 Sys tem Controller and one PEC 510 Photocell Ground the equipment to the site grounding system Verify that ade quate space surrounds the equipment for access during installation maintenance and servicing Do not block air flow around the controller Ground the controller chassis to the
39. and returns the screen to the View Menu at the ALARM Display line Alarm Reset Screen The Alarm Reset Screen shows that the alarm has been acknowledged and allows you to reset the alarm by press ing the ENTER Button The service number shown is that of Flash Technology Generally you should not reset the alarm unless the alarm condition has been corrected Acknowledged For Service call 1 800 821 5825 Reset 2 Y Enter Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button prompts you again to make sure that you really want to reset this alarm as shown in Figure 4 6 Ensure Alarm Reset Screen on Page 4 5 The EXIT Button displays the screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 7 Alarm to be Reset Screen where the alarm is again displayed and you are asked whether you want to now reset it Ensure Alarm Reset Screen FTC 121 2 The Ensure Alarm Reset Screen is an additional prompt to make certain that you really want to reset this alarm Additionally it informs you that you should reset the alarm only after repairs are performed Reset ALARM Only after repairs are performed Y Enter N Exit Figure 4 6 Ensure Alarm Reset Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button displays the Alarm is Reset Screen as shown in Figure 4 8 Alarm is Reset Screen Pressing the ENTER Button resets the alarm if the condition has been corrected If the condition is not corrected the alarm is reinstated and mus
40. as a security measure to help assure that your password is not being viewed by unauthorized personnel as you enter it The cursor moves to the sec ond position If you make a mistake entering a character the EXIT Button backspaces over the character and erases it The EXIT Button can erase the entire line in this way if you hold it down After it erases all the characters back to the first one its last action is to return the screen to the View Menu When you have entered each character in the pass word the screen presents you with that same charac ter as the first candidate for the next letter For example if you select E as the third letter the screen immediately shows an E in the forth place also Then you must use the UP or DOWN Button from that point in the alphabet until you reach the letter you want You can scroll in either direction for any letter because the list of characters is circular without an ending point When you have entered all the characters in the pass word scroll to the lt character and press the ENTER Button If the password was correct the menu structure is expanded to allow access to both the View and User Menus by continuous scrolling with the UP and DOWN Buttons Ifthe password entered was incorrect the screen in Figure 5 2 Incorrect Password Screen appears 5 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Incorrect Password Screen The screen in Figure 5 2 Incorrect Password Screen appears if
41. ation access 2 1 checklist 2 2 figure wiring 2 6 PEC 5 12 tools 2 1 wiring 2 2 Intensity automatic mode 4 6 change time setting 5 10 change times 4 8 selection 4 8 change times display screen 4 8 day night or twilight 4 6 manual selection 4 6 select manual 4 6 selection screen 4 7 set change times screen 5 11 setting change times 5 10 Internal temp 5 4 temperature screen 5 6 wiring 2 7 Introduction FTC 121 1 1 1 operation 3 1 L LED front panel 3 5 indicators 3 5 front panel 3 5 Line voltage screen 5 7 FTC 121 2 Line voltage 5 4 Logoff 5 16 screen 5 17 M Manual intensity select 4 6 selection 4 6 Marker alarm 4 3 bulbs number of screen 5 10 voltage 5 4 screen 5 9 Menu functions summary 3 1 Menus 3 5 defined 3 5 Mode catenary 4 9 flashes 5 4 screen 5 9 normal 4 9 structure operating 4 9 triggers 5 4 screen 5 9 Modem 5 11 Monitoring remote 1 1 Mounting controller 2 1 PEC 2 1 Mounting and outline figure FTC 121 1R 2 3 FTC 121 1W 2 4 PEC 2 5 N Night energy 5 4 screen 5 8 PEC failure 4 3 Nite flashes 5 3 screen 5 6 No alarms present screen 3 6 Normal mode 4 9 Revision 2 6 24 2003 3 marker bulbs 5 4 Diagnostic screens summary marker bulbs 5 4 Number of rings 5 15 selection 5 15 O Opening screens 3 6 Operation introduction 3 1 panel 3 4 figure 3 4 Ordering parts 6 1 P Panel front figure 3 4 Parts controller 6 1 ordering 6 1 substitute use of 1 ii Password c
42. cent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed The number of flashes in the cur Revision 2 6 24 2003 rent operating mode Actual x The actual number of flash attempts Missed x The number of missed flashes Mode Triggers The number of times the trigger has operated in the current mode Actual x The number of actual triggers Missed x The number of missed triggers Marker Voltage The socket voltage of the marker bulbs Latest x The most recent measurement Marker Bulbs The number of marker bulbs cur rently operating Latest x The number operating now Limit x The lower limit alarm thresh old of this tier Firmware The version number of the main circuit board in the controller 2 4990 xx v0 0 Button Functions in the Diagnostic Screens Within a Diagnostics screen the ENTER Button shifts the cursor between the function name and the beacon number When the cursor is on the function name the UP and DOWN Buttons scroll from one function to the next or previous function for a given beacon When the cursor is on the beacon number the UP and DOWN Buttons scroll from one beacon to the next or previous beacon for a given function This arrange ment allows you to compare all beacons for a particu lar function or to examine all functions for a particular beacon EXIT returns the screen to the menu Figures 5 4 to 5 21 are examples of Diagnostic screens NOTE When you enter Diagnostics from the m
43. cle up or down through the installed beacons and show the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Internal Temp Screen The example screen shows the internal temperature of the power converter for the third tier fourth beacon It shows the current temperature See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items FTC 121 2 Internal Temp T3B4 Latest 40 deg C Figure 5 9 Internal Temp Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Line Voltage Screen The example screen shows the current power source input voltage for the beacon at the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items 4 Line Voltage 241 V 230 V Latest Limit Figure 5 10 Line Voltage Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number
44. cle up or down through the installed beacons and shows the values for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Mode Flashes Screen The example screen shows the number of flashes in the current operating mode It also shows the number of missed flashes in that mode The screen shows the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Mode Flashes 4 1312 Actual Missed 0 Figure 5 17 Mode Flashes Screen FTC 121 2 Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and shows the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Mode Triggers Screen The example screen shows the number of times the trig ger in the power converter or beacon has operated in the current operating mode The screen shows the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Mode Triggers T3B4 Actual 1312 Missed 0 Figure 5 18 Mode Triggers Screen Button Functi
45. creen Em Pn ate Bota e Bees 5 7 Trig Voltage Screen sx onn ia eee an tene COR bata ede te Me Coca 5 7 Bank Voltage Screen eue REIR BEIDE 5 7 Day Energy Screen 2 2 9 eR RR nr S de 5 8 TW Energy Screen 22b reb Mes Met ues eese ba a eut e ob etaed 5 8 Night Energy Screen E Mer ee e rre af erc 5 8 Red Energy Screen dum EPIFT 5 9 Mode Flashes Screen Sree dhe pL AAA eii pA 5 9 Mode Triggers Screen orses an sunis IX UR up Wea a ga RUMOR fe te 5 9 Market Voltage Screen ee RS heh BS ede Dg OE ed 5 9 Marker Bulbs Screen ar Ren e 5 10 Firmware Number and Version Screen 5 10 Set Intensity Change Times 5 10 Set Intensity Change Times Selection 5 11 Set Intensity Change Times Screen 5 11 Alarm and Status Code Phone Numbers 5 11 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Selection 5 11 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen 5 11 Status Call Out Phone Number Select
46. creen Pressing any button from the New Starting Screen or from the ALARM Display Selection Screen if no unac knowledged alarms or status codes are present causes the display of the screen shown in Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen There are no ALARM S currently in the system Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen Button Functions e Any button returns the display to the View Menu at the ALARM Display line View and User Menus See Section View Menu on Page 4 for a discussion of the remaining lines in the View Menu See also Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 for a discussion of the selections in the User Menu FTC 121 2 Section 4 Operation View Menu View Menu You use the View Menu shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections to perform certain system housekeeping func tions such as Acknowledge and reset alarms View a graphic display of the lights Select a manual intensity mode Select a display brightness for the screen ALARM Display Display or set the correct date and time for the con troller Display the times that intensity changes should occur for your structure lights Display general system information master or slave type of strobes controller version Status of the communications between the controller and lights Enter a password to view the User or Service menus Graphic Display SCREEN OUTLINE Manual Intensity
47. creen on 5 77 Alarm Out Phone Numbers Selection Figure 5 23 Page 5 12 Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen on Page 5 12 Status Call Out Phone Number Selection Figure 5 24 Page 5 12 Figure 5 24 Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen on Page 5 12 FTC 121 2 Install PEC Selection Figure 5 25 Page 5 13 Figure 5 25 Install PEC Screen on Page 5 13 Set Tower Name Selec tion Figure 5 26 Page 5 13 Figure 5 26 Set Tower Name Screen on Page 5 13 Revision 2 6 24 2003 3 3 Table 3 1 Sequential Directory of View and User Screens Continued Main Screen or Screen Menu Line Reference Sub Screen Figure 5 27 Change Password Type Screen Page 5 14 Change Password Selec tion Figure 5 27 Page 5 14 Figure 5 28 Change Password Screen on Page 5 14 Set Number of Rings Selection Figure 5 29 Set Number of Rings Screen on Page Figure 5 29 Page 5 15 5 15 Set Construction Mode Figure 5 30 Set Construction Mode Screen on Page Figure 5 30 5 15 Selection 5 15 Backup Mode Selection Figure 5 31 Page 5 16 Figure 5 31 Backup Mode Screen on Page 5 16 Set Alarm Relay Mode Figure 5 32 Page 5 16 Figure 5 32 Alarm Relay Mode Screen on Page Selection 5 16 Figure 5 33 Logoff Screen on Page 5 17 Operation Panel left four buttons on the right and an LCD display between them See Figure 3 1 Operation Panel The operation pa
48. daily opera tion Issuing commands to the lighting units and routinely polling them for status information on vital functions Restarting the system and resuming normal operation in the event of an operational disruption for example power line surges Remote Monitoring and Control Option Eagle Software The FTC 121 2 allows the EAGLE software to operate it by computer from a remote location over a telephone line This software runs on Microsoft Windows and interfaces with one or more 121 2 systems by using a modem and a telephone line allowing you to monitor and control your lighting systems from any distance EAGLE allows you to permanently store analyze and print any of the information collected by the FTC 121 2 Controller about your beacons Revision 2 6 24 2003 1 1 1 2 This page is intentionally left blank Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Section 2 Outline Mounting and Installation Unpacking Inspect shipping cartons for signs of damage before open ing Check package contents against the packing list and inspect each item for visible damage Damage claims should be reported promptly to the freight handler Tools The following hand tools are suggested for installation e Phillips head screwdriver 2 Medium 2 3 16 flat blade screwdriver Medium 3 5 16 flat blade screwdriver Medium slip joint pliers e 8 adjustable wrench professional qu
49. details and power phasing Position and mount the controller correctly allowing adequate clearance for air circulation for sliding out the controller from the rack for access to the rear panel wiring and for opening the controller cover Ground the controller chassis Ensure that the photocell is mounted vertically at the top end of a vertical length of conduit to prevent water from entering and damaging the unit Point the photocell toward the horizon of the polar sky and ensure that the cell is not struck by artificial light 2 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 0 0 25x4 6 35 18 375 466 7 19 0 482 6 NOTE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES MILLIMETERS 20001 Figure 2 1 FTC 121 2R Controller Mounting and Outline FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 2 3 FRONT VIEW 19 482 6 4 50 114 3 10 0 254 4 50 114 3 17 8 447 5 16 0 406 4 18 8 478 20 44 11 1 80 44 11 1 NOTE DIMENSIONS IN INCHES MILLIMETERS 25 9658 6 0 153 20002 Figure 2 2 FTC 121 2W Controller Mounting and Outline 2 4 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 g 2 58 65 5 2 275 57 8 1 02 25 9 0 10 2 54 m 3 0 375 9 53 1 92 48 76 0 33 8 38 0 125 3 175 NOTE ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES MILLI
50. e move the cursor to the Date Time Display line shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 and press the ENTER But ton The controller displays the screen in Figure 4 12 Date Time Display Screen on Page 4 7 with the cursor blinking on the second digit of the month Date Time Display Screen This screen shows the system calendar date and clock time at the time that you select the screen When you select the screen the cursor is blinking on the second digit of the month 03 21 97 12 15 PM Figure 4 12 Date Time Display Screen Button Functions To leave this menu option without making any changes and return to the View Menu press the EXIT Button To cycle forward through the date and time digits in the display press the ENTER Button After cycling through the entire display the last pressing of the ENTER Button accepts the values and returns the screen to the View Menu To change any digit in the display use the UP or DOWN Button when the cursor is covering that digit Revision 2 6 24 2003 4 7 The change the time from AM to or to AM place the cursor on the hour digit and press and hold the UP or DOWN Button until the AM or PM changes appropriately Continue to hold the UP or DOWN Button until the hour is set correctly To cycle backward through the date and time digits in the display press the EXIT Button Once you press the ENTER Button on the Date Time Display line in the Vi
51. ed but not reset can be accessed through the View Menu NOTE Unless otherwise indicated you should notify FTCA Service in the case of any alarms The controller notifies FTCA by telephone if the FTCA Service phone number is programmed as an Alarm Call Out phone number Unacknowledged System Alarm Screen To see if any alarms are unacknowledged do the follow ing Press the ENTER Button at the ALARM Display line in the View Menu as shown in Figure 4 2 ALARM Display Selection Screen From the Alarms Present Screen you can enter the View Menu by pressing the EXIT Button once If you press the ENTER Button at this screen you display a screen that asks if you want to acknowledge the alarm as shown in Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen on Page 4 4 If you acknowledge the alarm the controller then prompts you to determine if you want to reset the alarm as shown in Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen on Page 4 4 If all alarms are acknowledged an unreset alarm causes the display of the screen in Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 FTC 121 2 Alarm Conditions Alarm conditions close or open the alarm contacts avail able as connections at TB2 8 TB2 9 and TB2 10 on the rear panel of the controller Conditions causing alarms include Power Restored The strobe lost power Strobe COMM Failure Communication between FTC 121 1 Controller and a beacon repeatedly failed Strobe DAY Alarm A beacon failed
52. een saver function To restore the text press any but ton If you do not operate the controller front panel for a time the screen reverts to the View Menu only You then must reenter the password to see the User Menu However note that to return to only the View Menu display you must logoff from the User Menu see Section Logoff Screen on Page 5 17 Opening Screens Before you access the View Menu or User Menu the con troller displays the opening screen shown in Figure 3 2 New Starting Screen New Starting Screen The first screen to appear with a new controller is shown in Figure 3 2 New Starting Screen This screen displays the tower name which can be changed see Section Set Tower Name Selection on Page 5 13 Alarms Alarms are important to know about Thus the first screen after the New Starting Screen when you press a button shows you whether alarms are present in the sys tem 3 6 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Initial tower Flash Technology name 2100 System L TC 121E Controller Figure 3 2 New Starting Screen Button Functions e Any button displays the next screen which is shown in either Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen or Fig ure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 No Unacknowledged Alarms or Status Codes are Present If no unacknowledged alarms or status codes are present pressing any button displays the screen shown in Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen No Alarms Present S
53. el 280814 tee ER tede ute IO att 3 4 LED Indicators and Front Panel Buttons 3 5 Menus and Screens is dew ale wae ae knee Aa ey C ur RUE 3 5 nce ip SING SIGUEN RS CUR DR eras alate casei at Ke 3 6 SCREEN SAVER d unn nex hot Ree au pee ee 3 6 iv Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Table of Contents cont d Opening Screens ea eles V ep eM eI ened 3 6 New Starting Screen ues Web eb te RCM D eee MESTRE 3 6 Alarms ee ss t 3 6 No Unacknowledged Alarms or Status Codes are 3 6 No Alarms Present Screen 1 3 6 View and User Menus 101 21 2 3 6 Section 4 Operation View 4 1 View Menus obits wits bate ead er ite efe Area wa er UU e ce vox 4 1 Front Panel Button Functions 1 4 1 Handling Alan S p e dior eoe ERE 4 2 Acknowledge or Reset Alarm 4 2 Remote Notification of A
54. ems on Page 4 9 FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Communications Status Screen No Problems The screen shown in Figure 4 15 Communication Status Screen No Problems on Page 4 9 shows that the commu nications path between the FTC 121 1 Controller and the strobe units is functioning properly Note that this screen may indicate proper operation if the tower has no strobes connected and installed by the con troller In this case the controller assumes an empty tower and therefore shows correct communication for that con dition Controller communicating with ALL beacons properly Figure 4 15 Communication Status Screen No Problems Button Functions The ENTER Button or the EXIT Button returns the screen to the View Menu Communications Status Screen Problems The Communications Status screen in Figure 4 16 shows that the communications path between the FTC 121 1 Controller and the strobe units is failing Communications problems exist see ALARM display for details Figure 4 16 Communication Status Screen Problems Button Functions he UP or DOWN Buttons are inactive in this screen The ENTER Button or EXIT Button returns the screen to the View Menu User Menu 4 9 See Section 5 Operation User Menu for a discussion of the items in the User Menu after you enter the correct password to display the User Menu 4 10 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Section 5 Operation
55. en Exit returns the screen to the menu from which that screen was accessed From within a function setting screen Exit usually returns the screen to the display screen from which you entered the func tion setting screen canceling any changes made while in the function setting screen Press Enter to accept the changes or Enter to accept the changes and then Exit to return to the menu screen display screens which present information and func tion setting screens in which settings of various system parameters may be changed given display or function setting screen may be selected FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 3 5 As user two menus concern you the View Menu and User Menu The View Menu gives access to functions largely concerned with viewing and responding to system information rather than changing a system setting You access the User Menu through the View Menu with a password and then access all the functions of the View Menu and the various additional functions of the User Menu The User Menu allows you to change a number of system settings Cursor In menus and function setting screens the cursor is a blinking square light usually in the left most column It denotes the menu choice currently selected or the param eter that may currently be changed The cursor or the blinking light moves directly on top of the value to be changed Screen Saver If you see a rapidly spinning bar cursor it is a scr
56. enu the system returns immediately to the ast Diagnostic screen shown dur ing the previous Diagnostics access even if you have logged off This is con venient if you regularly monitor a partic ular function or beacon However be aware that your scrolling may not be starting at the top of the list for either beacons or functions FTC 121 2 Diagnostics Screens Total Flashes 4 The FTC 121 1 Controller provides internal monitoring of system operation Because it does this it can commu Actual 121 123 nicate the operating parameters by telephone or by using the screen to service personnel for diagnosis and repair Missed 1 The Diagnostic screens are intended for service person Figure 5 4 Total Flashes Screen Button Functions Diagnostics Selection The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin You select the Diagnostic Screens by moving the cursor ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number to the Diagnostics line on the User Menu and pressing the From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or ENTER Button down through the installed beacons and show the count for each beacon position The following sections discuss each Diagnostic Screen in 5s 8 The DOWN Button moves to next screen the order of their appearance The UP Button moves to the previous screen Total Flashes Screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line The examp
57. er Password fore if you want to change your pass f word be sure to coordinate this with the Service Password EAGLE operator so that EAGLE can monitor your system Figure 5 27 Change Password Type Screen Change Password Selection Button Functions Move the cursor with the UP or DOWN Buttons to the The UP or DOWN Button moves the cursor Change Password line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The controller displays the screen shown in Figure 5 27 Change Password Type Screen Change Password Type Screen Change Password Screen After pressing the ENTER Button at the Change Pass word line in the User Menu the controller displays the screen shown in Figure 5 27 Change Password Type Screen This screen displays lines that indicate which password is accessible for change It displays the Service Password only if you have logged into the Service Menu Selecting one of these lines allows you to change the Current USER PSWD associated password by the display of the screen shown in Figure 5 28 Change Password Screen New USER PSWD A The ENTER Button selects password that you want to change and displays the screen shown in Figure 5 26 Change Password Screen The Change Password Screen displays the current pass Word as ten asterisks You may enter a new password of ten characters digits or upper case letters Figure 5 28 Change Password Screen Button Functions T
58. ew Menu the cursor is displayed on the date Press the UP or DOWN Buttons to modify the value and press the ENTER Button to cycle through the other digits on the screen Again press the UP or DOWN Buttons to modify the selected value To save changes cycle through the entire field with the ENTER Button until the screen returns to the View Menu NOTE Pressing the EXIT Button before chang ing anything or pressing any other But ton returns the screen to the View Menu Intensity Change Times The screen shown in Figure 4 13 Intensity Change Times Display Screen on Page 4 6 displays the times that the intensity of the strobes night day or twilight are changed during a 24 hour period as triggered by default settings in case of PEC failure If the system is not cur rently under PEC control for any reason the default times specified in the Figure 5 22 Set Intensity Change Times Screen on Page 5 11 appear here Because the system follows these default times exactly in case of PEC failure it is important to note that the default settings do not advance or regress several minutes each day as the PEC does by following the daylight conditions Thus the PEC should be repaired as soon as possible and in the meantime you may want to adjust the settings peri odically if the repair delay is rather long Note that you cannot change the default settings with this screen You can change the times by using the display line 4 8
59. f Allows logging off all menu systems and Table 3 1 Sequential Directory of View and User Screens Main Screen or Screen Menu Line Reference Sub Screen View New Starting Screen Figure 3 2 Page 3 6 Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen on Page 3 6 Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen on Page 4 4 ALARM p Figure 4 2 Page 4 3 Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen on Page 4 4 Figure 4 6 Ensure Alarm Reset Screen on Page 4 5 Figure 4 7 Alarm to be Reset Screen on Page 4 5 Figure 4 8 Alarm is Reset Screen on Page 4 5 Graphic Display Selec tion Figure 4 9 Page 4 6 Figure 4 9 Graphic Display Screen on Page 4 6 Manual Intensity Selec tion Figure 4 10 Page 4 7 Figure 4 10 Intensity Select Screen on Page 4 7 Display Brightness Selection Figure 4 11 Page 4 7 Figure 4 11 Display Brightness Screen on Page 4 7 Date Time Display Selection Figure 4 12 Page 4 8 Figure 4 12 Date Time Display Screen on Page 4 8 Intensity Change Times Figure 4 13 Intensity Change Times Display Screen Figure 4 13 Page 4 9 Selection on Page 4 9 General Information Figure 4 14 Page 4 9 Figure 4 14 General Information Screen on Page Selection 4 9 Figure 4 15 Communication Status Screen No Problems on Page 4 10 Communications Status Figure 4 15 Page 4 10 Figure 4 16 Communication Status Screen Prob lems on Page 4 10
60. f marker bulbs for the markers operated by the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Marker Bulbs T3B4 Latest 3 Limit 4 Figure 5 20 Marker Bulbs Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the number of markers for each beacon position con nected to markers The DOWN Button moves to the next screen 5 10 Revision 2 6 24 2003 The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Firmware Number and Version Screen The example screen shows the number of the Timing and Trigger Board for a specific power converter or beacon This screen shows the third tier and fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Firmware T3B4 2 4990 12 V2 4 Figure 5 21 Firmware Number and Version Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and display the number for each beacon position The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at
61. g more in the View Menu then entering a password Note that while you use the User Menu you can access all the functions of the View Menu To enter a password see Section Password Selection and Section Enter Password Screen Password Selection To change the password move the cursor in the View Menu to the more line in the screen shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 and press the ENTER Button The screen then displays the screen shown in Figure 5 1 Enter Password Screen Enter Password Screen The Enter Password Screen allows you to enter the pass word required to display the User Menu The initial pass word with a new system is ABCDE To change the password enter the User Menu with ABCDE and see Section Change Password on Page 5 13 Enter Password A Figure 5 1 Enter Password Screen Button Functions Enter the password character by character You may use either letters or numbers The recognized charac ters are A through Z and 0 through 9 You enter a special character lt as the last character of your password added to the end of the password character string This last character allows the controller to accept the password Revision 2 6 24 2003 5 1 Inthe Password screen in Figure 5 1 Enter Password Screen on Page 5 use the UP or DOWN Buttons to select the character you want then press the ENTER Button to enter it The character is replaced by an asterisk
62. ge Wirin bank 8 screen 5 7 figure line installation 2 6 screen 5 7 internal 2 7 marker installation 2 2 END OF DOCUMENT 1 6 Revision 1 2 24 2003 FTC 121 2
63. ght mode Table 3 3 Front Panel Button Functions Button General Function Specific Function Selects the previous menu choice or function or adjusts the These buttons select menu choices from value of a setting upward in a function setting screen menu screen or modify the value of a set ting in a function setting screen Selects the next menu choice or function or adjusts the value of a setting downward in a function setting screen This button functions differently in different From within a display screen the ENTER Button may access a ENTER situations Typically from a menu screen the ENTER Button accesses the selected menu choice which is a display screen or a function setting screen as described in the next column The use of the ENTER Button is described in detail with the specific instances where you use it function setting screen if one is available If there is no func tion setting screen the ENTER Button returns the screen to the menu From within a function setting screen the ENTER Button accepts the current setting and advances to the next function or accepts the current setting of the last function and in most cases exits the screen confirming all changes EXIT This button functions differently in different situations as described in the next column Menus and Screens You can see three types of screens menus from which a From within a display scre
64. h up to 4 beacons per tier for a total of up to 28 beacons Alarm Display Selection Screen If you press the ENTER Button at the initial screen shown in Figure 3 2 New Starting Screen on Page 3 6 and system alarms are present the controller displays the screen shown in Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 Or if alarms are present and you press the ENTER Button with the cursor at the ALARM Display line in the View Menu as shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 the controller displays the Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 Otherwise if you press the ENTER Button without alarms present the controller displays Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen on Page 3 6 ALARM Display Graphic Display Manual Int Select Display Brightness V Figure 4 2 ALARM Display Selection Screen Revision 2 6 24 2003 4 3 Button Functions If no alarms are present the ENTER Button displays Figure 3 3 No Alarms Present Screen on Page 3 6 If alarms are present ENTER Button displays Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen e If alarms are present but unacknowledged the ENTER Button causes the display of Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen e If alarms are present acknowledged but unreset the ENTER Button causes the display of Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen Unacknowledged System Alarms Present Screen If alarms are present unacknowledged or unreset and you press the ENTER Button wi
65. hanging 5 13 password type screen 5 14 selection 5 14 changing screen 5 14 characters 5 1 deleting a character 5 2 enter screen 5 1 entering 5 1 forgetting 5 14 incorrect screen 5 2 notify EAGLE operator 5 14 selection 5 1 use of asterisks 5 2 PEC 5 12 components 6 3 failure 4 3 5 12 figure mounting and outline 2 5 install 5 12 screen 5 13 selection 5 13 mounting 2 1 response FIC 121 2 invalid 4 3 Photocell see PEC Photo electric control see PEC Power restored 4 3 Procomm 5 11 R Rear panel connection 2 2 Red energy 5 4 screen 5 9 flashes 5 3 screen 5 6 Resetting alarms and status codes 4 2 Rings set number of 5 15 set number of screen 5 15 5 Screen alarm call out phone numbers 5 12 alarm display selection 4 3 alarm is reset 4 5 alarm reset 4 4 alarm to be acknowledged 4 4 alarm to be reset 4 5 alarms present 4 4 bank voltage 5 7 change password 5 14 change password type 5 14 communication status no problem 4 10 communication status problems 4 10 date time display 4 8 day energy 5 8 day flashes 5 5 directory 3 2 display brightness 4 7 ensure alarm reset 4 5 enter password 5 1 firmware number 5 10 general information 4 9 graphic display 4 6 incorrect password 5 2 install PEC 5 13 intensity change times 4 9 intensity select 4 7 internal temp 5 7 Revision 2 6 24 2003 1 4 line voltage 5 7 logoff 5 17 marker voltage 5 10 mode flashes 5 9 mode triggers 5 9 new starting 3 6 night energy 5 8 n
66. he UP or DOWN Button changes the letter at the position indicated at the cursor Press the ENTER Button to enter the letter and move the cursor to the next position The letter displayed at the next position is a copy of the one previously entered Press the EXIT Button to delete a character and return to the previous character position If you hold down the EXIT Button the cursor moves backward deleting all the characters and returns you to the screen in Figure 5 27 Change Password Type Screen on Page 5 4 Atone character past the end of the password select the lt character then press the ENTER Button Doing this enters the new password into the control ler The new password is now active but you must log off the system for the new password to be saved for 5 14 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 future use Be certain to record the new password in a safe place Set Number of Rings You can set the number of rings accepted by the internal modem in the controller before it answers a call on the connected telephone line The screen shown in Figure 5 29 Set Number of Rings Screen allows you to change the rings A high number of rings allows the phone line to be used for normal calls also Set Number of Rings Selection The Set Number of Rings Screen allows you to set the number of rings accepted by the controller before it answers a call on the telephone line by a computer using Flash Technology s Eagle Soft
67. information contained herein Flash Technology Corporation of America reserves the right to revise this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision In no event will Flash Technology Corporation of America be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential dam ages arising out of the use of or the inability to use this manual Warranty All components are fully warranted under normal operating conditions for two years Replacement Parts The use of parts not manufactured or supplied by FTCA or unauthorized modification of this equipment voids the warranty and could invalidate the assurance of complying with FAA requirements for controlling high and medium intensity lights as published in Advisory Circular 150 5345 43 Pub No 0594 1211 0003 ii Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 PERSONNEL HAZARD WARNING Dangerous Voltages Dangerous line voltages reside in certain locations in this equipment Although FTCA has incorporated every practical safety precaution exercise extreme caution at all times when you expose circuits and components and when you operate maintain or service this equipment Avoid Touching Live Circuits Avoid touching any component or any part of the circuitry while the equipment is operating Do not change components or make adjustments inside the equipment with power on FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 iii Table of Contents SOC GMO Mess oa
68. ing purposes The system stays in manual mode for only 2 hours and then reverts back to automatic mode When you enter the screen the cursor indicates the mode in which the system currently oper ates The cursor at the first line Auto PEC Control indi cates that the system is under control of the PEC Manual Intensity Selection To change to a manually selected intensity by entering the Intensity Select Screen move the cursor down to the Manual Int Select line in the View Menu shown in Fig ure 4 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 Press the ENTER Button Intensity Select Screen The example screen shown in Figure 4 10 Intensity Select Screen allows you to manually operate the structure in any of three modes assuming that your structure lights are installed to operate in all three The first line Auto PEC control selects automatic mode under control of the photocell PEC Manual Day operates the structure in day mode Manual Twi light operates the structure in twi light mode Manual Night operates the structure in night mode The LED associated with DAY TWILIGHT or NIGHT on the front panel blinks to show that its associated cur rent operating mode is manually selected FTC 121 2 Auto PEC control Manual Day Manual Twi light Manual Night Figure 4 10 Intensity Select Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Button moves the cursor to the mode you require The ENTER Button turns on that mode The
69. ion 5 12 Status Call Out Phone Numbers Screen 5 12 Install PEG bb REO ED S S beu Gates de 5 12 Install PEC Selection y Pan 5 13 Install PEC Screen PRESB EUR SESS ee 5 13 Set Tower Name cse regn re e Rees eran aa etnies a 5 13 Set Tower Name 5 13 Set Tower Screen och bah ded bah Abad Ge te Ge Ge 5 13 Change Password dats ged es aia etree 5 13 Change Password Selection 5 14 Change Password Type Screen 1 5 14 Change Password Screeti os Abe el ED erbege 5 14 Set Number OF Rings 2 sea See ek 5 15 vi Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 Table of Contents cont d Set Number of Rings Selection 5 15 Set Number of Rings Screen 5 15 Construction Mode 22 sx aem eru EU IA eee be Sad es wed As 5 15 Set Construction Mode Selection 5 15 Construction Mode Screen 5 15
70. ite flashes 5 6 no alarms present 3 6 marker bulbs 5 10 red energy 5 9 red flashes 5 6 saver 3 6 set construction mode 5 15 5 16 set intensity change times 5 11 set number of rings 5 15 set tower name 5 13 status call out phone numbers 5 12 total flashes 5 5 trigger voltage 5 7 twi energy 5 8 twi flashes 5 6 user menu selections 5 3 Screens defined 3 5 opening 3 6 Selections figure front panel 4 1 Service menu 3 6 Set tower name 5 13 screen 5 13 selection 5 13 Standard system defined 1 1 Status code call out phone numbers 5 12 call out phone numbers screen 5 12 not present 3 6 phone number 5 11 Strobe COMM failure 4 3 communication failure 4 3 day alarm 4 3 failure 4 3 nite alarm 4 3 power failure 4 3 red alarm 4 3 twi alarm 4 3 Structure display 4 6 operating mode 4 9 T Telephone numbers customer service 6 1 Temperature internal screen 5 6 Time selection 4 7 Time display screen 4 7 Tools for installation 2 1 Total flashes screen 5 5 Tower graphic display 4 6 name setting 5 13 Trigger mode screen 5 9 Trigger voltage 5 4 screen 5 7 Twi energy 5 4 screen 5 8 flashes 5 3 screen 5 6 Twilight PEC error 4 3 U Unpacking 2 1 User password 5 13 User menu 5 1 access 5 1 functions 5 1 selections screen 5 2 5 3 FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 1 5 V screen 5 9 Version number trigger screen 5 10 screen 5 7 View menu 4 1 W Viewing alarms and status codes 4 2 Warranty statement 1 ii Volta
71. larms 1 1 4 2 Alarm Displays sic mee ae tan ORC LO LN a EUN 4 2 Alarm Screens 5e cse Ded up even Mote iin he eae po ee wee ears 4 2 Unacknowledged System Alarm Screen 4 2 Alarm Conditions she po hese E due sepa epyRESQUR OYRRIX 4 3 Specific Beacon Alarm 222222 eine RE 4 3 Alarm Display Selection Screen 4 3 Unacknowledged System Alarms Present Screen 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen 4 4 Alarm Reset Screen Spleen te goed hs tures P Bottoni ate ba deest es bae due deed 4 4 Ensure Alarm Reset Screen 4 5 Alarm to be Reset 5 02 2 4 5 Alarmas Reset Screen o edie Spe ben EN s 4 5 Graphic Display o sus AUD MU SR pu REN RCM Rea Ree 4 6 Graphic Display Screen eres I WES deo tud db due 4 6 Graphic Display Selection 1 4 6 Graphic Display Screen 4 6 Manual Intensity Select rt ee REPRINTS ree Se ee 4 6 Manual Intensity
72. le screen shows the total flash count of day twilight and night mode flashes since installation for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Day Flashes Screen Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items The example screen shows the total day mode flash count since installation for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Day Flashes T3B4 Actual 60 000 Missed 1 Figure 5 5 Day Flashes Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 5 5 Twi Flashes Screen The example screen shows the total twilight mode flash count since installation for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Twi Flashes T3B4 5000 Actual Missed 0 Figure 5 6 Twi Flashes Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the instal
73. led beacons and show the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Nite Flashes Screen The example screen shows the total white night mode flash count since installation for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items T3B4 Night Flashes Actual 56 123 Missed 0 Figure 5 7 Nite Flashes Screen 5 6 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Red Flashes Screen The example screen shows the total red night mode flash count since installation for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Red Flashes T3B4 111812 Actual Missed 0 Figure 5 8 Red Flashes Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cy
74. mber of flashes with energy Missed das TOSTI S esholds inside the programmed thresholds Revision 2 6 24 2003 5 3 5 4 Internal Temp Latest Line Voltage Latest xV Limit xV Trig Voltage Latest xV Limit xV Bank Voltage Latest xV Limit xV Day Energy Latest xV Limit xV Twi Energy Limit x V Latest xV Limit x V Night Energy Limit x V Latest x V Limit xV Red Energy Limit x V Latest xV Limit x V Mode Flashes x deg C The internal temperature of the power converter or beacon The most recent measurement The line voltage of the power source The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed The trigger voltage The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed The capacitor bank voltage The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed A measurement of the flash energy in day mode Limit can be set from the Service Menu The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed A measurement of the flash energy in twilight mode The upper programmed limit allowed The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed A measurement of the flash energy in white night mode The upper programmed limit allowed The most recent measurement The lower programmed limit allowed A measurement of the flash energy in red night mode The upper programmed limit allowed The most re
75. nel located on the front of the FTC 121 1 Controller consists of six LED indicators on the SMART DAYO OPOWER UP Q SYSTEM MONITORING TWILIGHT O ALARM AND REPORTING TELEMETRY DOWN O O EXIT 30001 Figure 3 1 Operation Panel 3 4 Revision 2 6 24 2003 FTC 121 2 DOWN ENTER and EXIT Buttons are described next in Table 3 3 Front Panel Button Functions LED Indicators and Front Panel Buttons The Operation Panel LEDs are described next in Table 3 2 LED Indicators The functions of the front panel UP Table 3 2 LED Indicators Purpose POWER ALARM Steady green Blinking red Indicates that power is on Indicates an alarm condition is present Indicates that the communications link between the controller and the light units is operating correctly If this LED is off an alarm or status code is generated Steady green Steady or blinking yellow Steady yellow when the system is in Day intensity under automatic photocell con ai trol It blinks yellow if the system is in manual Day mode Steady or blinking yellow Steady yellow when the system is in Twilight intensity under automatic photocell TARGAT control It blinks yellow if the system is in manual Twilight mode Steady or blinking yellow Steady yellow when the system is in Night intensity under automatic photocell con trol It blinks yellow if the system is manual Ni
76. of the alarm then you reset the alarm after fixing the problem Graphic display Shows the beacon arrangement in a tower structure Failing beacons are indicated Manual Intensity Select Sets the intensity of the operation to one of three modes regardless of photo cell control night twilight or day Display Brightness Sets the brightness of the dis play screen on the controller FIC 121 2 Date Time Display Shows and allows changing the date and time of the controller s screen display and current operation Intensity Change Times Shows the times at which the controller changes intensity from day to twilight twilight to night and night to day if operating without a PEC These can be changed in the User Menu Communications Status Checks whether the com munications between the controller and the connected beacons is functioning properly e more Allows entering the user password to view the User Menu User Menu Diagnostics Screens that show various operating parameters of the beacons on the tower These are indicated for each beacon e Set Intensity Change Times Changes the times at which the controller changes intensity of operation if the PEC is disconnected e Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Enters the phone numbers of the remote location to which alarms are reported The remote location must have EAGLE Software installed on a PC compatible computer Stat
77. ons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Night Energy Screen The example screen shows the white night mode flash energy for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diag nostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items T3B4 500 270 Night Energy Limit Latest Limit 10 Figure 5 15 Night Energy Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and show the val ues for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line FTC 121 2 Red Energy Screen The example screen shows the red night mode flash energy for the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diag nostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items T3B4 500 Latest 420 Limit 10 Red Energy Limit Figure 5 16 Red Energy Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cy
78. ons in the Mode Triggers Screen The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and shows the count for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line Marker Voltage Screen The example screen shows the socket voltage for the marker lights that are operated by a specific tier on the structure The screen shows the marker socket voltage for the markers operated by the third tier fourth beacon See Section Diagnostics on Page 5 3 for an explanation of the screen items Revision 2 6 24 2003 5 9 Marker Voltage T3B4 Latest 117 V Figure 5 19 Marker Voltage Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button moves the cursor from the begin ning of the top line to the tier and beacon number From there the UP and DOWN Buttons cycle up or down through the installed beacons and shows the value for each beacon position The DOWN Button moves to the next screen The UP Button moves to the previous screen The EXIT Button displays the User Menu with the cursor at the Diagnostics line it Marker Bulbs Screen The example screen shows the number of marker bulbs that are operated by a specific tier on the structure The screen shows the number o
79. operation of the main alarm relay Alm Mode Norm Alm Mode Auto Ack Button Functions e The UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor to either Alm Mode Norm or Alm Mode Auto Ack Addendum FTC121 2 e The ENTER Button moves the small arrow next to the currently operative selection to the one you select with the UP or DOWN Button e The EXIT Button makes the selection operative and returns the display to the User Menu with the cursor next to the Alarm Mode line Operation Alm Mode Norm is the default selection When in this mode the main alarm relay will latch in on any alarm detected by the 121 controller and will require the alarm s to be acknowledged by an operator before resetting This is how the main alarm relay has operated prior to firmware version 4 9 Alm Mode Auto Ack can be selected to change how the main alarm relay operates With this selection the main alarm relay will reset automatically and the alarm will be acknowledged automatically The alarm will still be in the system for viewing and can be reset by the operator For example any beacon alarm or external red alarm that appears and then resets or disappears due to a temporary condition will be automatically acknowledged and the main alarm relay reset to normal condition Other alarms pertaining to the controller i e photocell are not automatically acknowledged Addendum FTC121 2 INDEX A Access to controller 2 1 Acknowledging alarms and status codes 4 2
80. ral Information Screen General Information Screen FTC 121 2 The screen shown in Figure 4 14 provides information about the type of system master or slave or dual operat ing mode the kind of strobes and the version of the soft ware Dual System In a dual system each strobe beacon has a corresponding red beacon A typical dual system tower may have three FTB 225 Beacons on each tier Two of the FTB 225 Bea cons have red FH 307 Flashheads The third beacon con trols a set of three marker lights but does not itself flash Structure Operating Modes The FTC 121 1 has two operating modes normal and cat enary Normal Mode In normal mode all strobe lights flash simultaneously 40 times per minute during daylight Catenary Mode In catenary mode the lights flash sequentially by tiers at 60 flashes per minute Master System White w Red Strobe FTC 121E v x X x Figure 4 14 General Information Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons are inactive in this screen The ENTER Button or EXIT Button returns the screen to the menu Communications Status To display Communications Status move the cursor in the View Menu with UP or DOWN Button to the Comms Status line shown in Figure 4 1 View Menu Selections on Page 4 1 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button displays the screen in Figure 4 15 Com munication Status Screen No Problems on Page 4 9 or Figure 4 16 Communication Status Screen Probl
81. ring and Control Option Eagle Software 1 1 Section 2 Outline Mounting and Installation 2 1 Utnpacking wee a ened IA EUR E eue 2 1 TOOlS teens Het eh eee a 2 1 hos AM 2 1 FIC TAHAR Controller dir medii eat etd ole old ele 2 1 PIC 12122 W Controller ek 2 1 M 2 1 FIC 121 2R Controller Ree bt seb ie 2 1 ETC 121 2W Controller erg tee REESE CERE 2 1 PEC 510 Photocell ue Ree RAN CR TN Re TAG 2 1 biu APR MIC UM 2 2 All installation wiring should have an insulation rating of 600 volts 2 2 External Connections Sea eae EN E OD e ER ER 2 2 Installation Checklist CR Re wee 2 2 Section 3 Operation doe eer sug sells ux 3 1 Menu Functions 2 2 EDAM hs EM DS is 3 1 Dm 3 1 User Menu imme bee Bea oe eo 3 1 Directory of Available Screens 3 2 Operation Pan
82. rs not people To receive phone calls the com puter must have a modem and a communication software package such as Procomm Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Selec tion To set the alarm phone numbers use the UP or DOWN Buttons to move the cursor to the Alarm Phone Numbers line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button causes the controller to display the screen shown in Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Num bers Screen Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen After you press the ENTER Button the controller dis plays the screen shown in Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen on Page 5 12 With this screen you can change the number that the controller uses to call service personnel and notify them of an alarm PH 1 16155551234 PH 2 16155552345 PH 3 PH 4 Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen Buttons to Install Alarm Call Out Phone Num bers Press the ENTER Button to erase the phone number in the line adjacent to the cursor This places the cur sor at the position of the first digit of the phone num ber The UP or DOWN Button changes the number at the cursor position upward or downward The ENTER Button moves the cursor to the next position entering the number entered in the last posi tion If it s not suitable change the number with the UP or DOWN Button then press the ENTER Button The EXIT Button erases the number upon which the
83. rs field 2 The UP or DOWN Buttons adjust the hours 3 When you have reached the desired hour the ENTER Button sets the hours and shifts the cursor to the minutes field 4 UP or DOWN Buttons adjust the minutes and then the ENTER Button sets the minutes This completes the setting for that changeover time 5 The EXIT Button returns the screen to the User Menu NOTE The system can get confused if you enter a time for the next changeover that is earlier than the current system time for example if you were to enter a changeover time from day to twilight mode of 4 30 PM while the system was FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 in day mode and the time was 5 00 PM To avoid this problem change the set tings at mid day or mid night if that s your preference Also when you change any settings make sure that the four settings are stil in the right sequence for example that night doesn t start earlier than evening twi light Alarm and Status Code Phone Numbers Use these menu options to set the phone numbers that the FTC 121 1 dials by modem to notify user and service per sonnel in case of alarm or status code messages You must enter numbers for alarm and status code messages sepa rately A phone number must be at least 7 digits and may not contain dashes as shown in Figure 5 23 Alarm Call Out Phone Numbers Screen on Page 5 12 Also because the communication is by modem use phone numbers of compute
84. s After construction mode is completed the controller has automatically installed all the beacons Set Construction Mode Selection To set Construction Mode move the cursor in the User Menu to the Set Construction Mode line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button causes the display of the screen shown in Figure 5 30 Set Construction Mode Screen Construction Mode Screen The Set Construction Mode screen allows you to turn construction mode on or off for the tower You use this screen while the tower is being constructed Construction ON Construction OFF Figure 5 30 Set Construction Mode Screen Button Functions The UP or DOWN Buttons move the cursor to either Construction ON or Construction OFF The ENTER Button moves the small arrow shown next to the currently operative selection to the one you select with the UP or DOWN Button The EXIT Button makes the selection operative and returns the display to the User Menu with the cursor next to the Set Construction Mode line 5 15 Backup Mode You use Backup Mode to switch between primary and backup flashheads if any of the beacons in the system are equipped with this feature Backup Mode Selection To set Backup Mode move the cursor in the User Menu to the Set Construction Mode line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button causes the display of
85. t be re acknowledged Pressing the EXIT Button twice does not reset the alarm but returns the screen to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Display line Alarm to be Reset Screen The controller displays this screen after you have acknowledged a specific alarm and pressed the ENTER Button at the screen shown in Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen on Page 4 4 Or it displays this screen for acknowledged but unreset alarms if you press the ENTER Button twice at the ALARM Display line in the View Menu TxBx 031997 11 03 AM Strobe COMM Failure Reset Y Enter N Exit Figure 4 7 Alarm to be Reset Screen Button Functions FIC 121 2 The EXIT Button returns the screen to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Display line At this point the alarm is still to be reset but it has been acknowledged The ENTER Button displays the screen shown in Figure 4 6 Ensure Alarm Reset Screen to make cer tain that you really want to now reset the alarm After pressing the ENTER Button the screen shown in Figure 4 8 Alarm is Reset Screen appears Press the ENTER Button twice to return to the ALARM Dis play line in the View Menu If you really did not cor rect the problem you must press the Reset Button twice to return to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Display line A solid alarm returns quickly Alarm is Reset Screen This is an information screen that informs you that you have reset the alarm ALARM
86. th the cursor at the ALARM Display line on the screen the screen displays Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen System ALARMS S press any key for details Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen Button Functions Any button displays an alarm acknowledgment screen similar to the one shown in Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen or Figure 4 7 Alarm to be Reset Screen on Page 4 5 Pressing the EXIT Button at the screen shown in Fig ure 4 4 returns the screen to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Display line Pressing the EXIT Button at the screen shown in Fig ure 4 7 returns the screen to the View Menu with the cursor at the ALARM Display line Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen The Alarm to be Acknowledged screen displays the strobe location as TxBx where Tx is the Tier number and Bx is the Beacon number on that tier The screen displays a brief description of the alarm the one in Figure 4 4 shows Strobe COMM Failure indicating that the control ler is failing to communicate with the strobe The prob 4 4 Revision 2 6 24 2003 lem may be the strobe the controller or the connecting cable T2B1 031997 11 03 AM Strobe COMM Failure Acknowledge Y Enter N Exit Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button acknowledges the alarm and shows the Alarm Reset Screen in Figure 4 5 Alarm Reset Screen The EXIT Button does not acknowledge the alarm
87. to flash in day mode Strobe TWI Alarm A beacon failed to flash in twi light mode Strobe NITE Alarm A beacon failed to flash in white night mode Strobe RED Alarm A beacon failed to flash in red night mode Marker Alarm The number of burned out markers in a tier have exceeded the lower limit alarm threshold for that tier Filter Alarm The filter in a flashhead with a filter actuator mechanism has failed Strobe Failure A strobe has failed to flash three consecutive times Ext Beacon Fail The external red light controller signalled that a red beacon in a dual system has failed Twilight PEC Error The photocell failed to signal the a transition from day to twilight e Night PEC Failure The photocell failed to signal the transition from twilight to night Photocell Failure The photocell failed to change state within a 19 hour period Invalid PEC Response The photocell is operating incorrectly or is connected incorrectly FIC 121 2 Specific Beacon Alarm When a faulty condition involves a particular beacon as opposed to the system as a whole the screen shown in Figure 4 4 Alarm to be Acknowledged Screen on Page 4 4 specifies the beacon and the time of occurrence of the condition Beacons are specified by their tier and their position in the tier For example T2B3 is the third beacon on tier two The FTC 121 1 Controller can operate a sys tem of up to 7 tiers wit
88. us Call Out Phone Numbers Enters the phone numbers of the remote location to which status codes are reported The remote location must have EAGLE Software installed on a PC compatible computer e Install PEC Informs the controller that the PEC is installed or not installed If not installed the control ler uses the default intensity change times previously set Set Tower Name Names the tower for unique iden tification of the installation for service and remote control Change Password Changes the password required to access the User Menu Revision 2 6 24 2003 3 1 Set Number of Rings Sets the number of rings e Backup Mode Switch the system between primary accepted before the internal modem answers a call and backup flashheads if equipped fromthe remote computer To6nton Alarm Relay Mode Alarm relay can be configured to alarm either by beacon or by tier e Set Construction Mode Informs the controller that tower construction is in progress This setting pre vents alarms and status codes while the tower is under construction Directory of Available Screens A directory of available screens and subscreens in Table 3 1 Sequential Directory of View and User Screens on Page 3 2 helps you to locate the menus and screens avail returns the controller to displaying the View Menu able to you The table shows only those screens available only through the View and User Menus Logof
89. veals additional items You enter the User Menu from the View Menu by select ing mOre then entering a password The more Revision 2 6 24 2003 4 1 selection is discussed in Section Accessing the User Menu more on Page 5 1 After the initial screen discussed in Section New Starting Screen on Page 3 6 the first available selection in the View Menu is the ALARM Display If you press a key the controller displays unacknowledged alarms Other wise it tells you that no alarms are present Alarms are discussed next Handling Alarms Handle alarms in a three step process as follows 1 Acknowledge the alarm when you first note the con dition Doing this informs the system that you have seen the alarm and are aware that the condition exists Correct the condition that caused the alarm 3 Reset the alarm only after correcting it Acknowledge or Reset an Alarm To acknowledge and reset an alarm or both press the ENTER Button at the ALARM Display line in the View Menu twice and follow the directions in Section Alarm Displays The opening screen after the ALARM Display line in the View Menu continues to be that shown in Fig ure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 until you reset the alarm If no unacknowledged alarms are present but one or more unreset alarms are present the opening screen remains that shown in Figure 4 3 Alarms Present Screen on Page 4 4 Remote Notification of Alarms The FTC 121
90. vq se e 4 10 FTC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 Table of Contents cont d Section 5 Operation User Menu 5 1 User Menu soon oe ea ean e oe dee See alee nel oan bid 5 1 Accessing the User Menu 1 5 1 Password Selections ee e e FeO wu SAAD Ee den 5 1 Enter Password Screen e Ets 5 1 Incorrect Password Screenc zs EUREN WERE a ARCET 5 2 User Menu Selections 2 2 2 ee e ee a eva ee 5 2 Diagnostics sss orbe Eb debis eA 5 3 Diagnostics Screens assis ec erm E EDU RR ERR SOLIUS 5 5 Diagnostics Selection cre Gi beg eb ded p be obruti 5 5 Total Flashes Screen 2 beehVbSP Rees 5 5 Day Flashes Screen irec iioc troher or bas Dea Ge Sed Seat 5 5 Twi Flashes Screen 2 eee Mes MS ad RR 5 6 Nite Flashes Screen pb ald wea ER UR ERR EROR ED UE NU Kc 5 6 Red Flashes Screen 2 22323 OE re px ae E ER Ged 5 6 Internal Temp Screen 5 6 Line Voltage S
91. ware Move the cursor to the Set Number of Rings line shown in Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 Press the ENTER Button The ENTER Button displays the screen shown in Figure 5 29 Set Number of Rings Screen Set Number of Rings Screen You can set the number of rings before answering for the internal modem of the controller at one to eight rings The screen allows you to change only this single number Use UP DOWN to adjust of rings Press ENTER to set of rings 1 Figure 5 29 Set Number of Rings Screen Button Functions The UP and DOWN Buttons change the number of rings from one to eight The ENTER Button sets the number of rings into the internal modem Construction Mode You use Set Construction Mode to change the installation units or when the tower is being constructed and the bea FIC 121 2 Revision 2 6 24 2003 cons are connected one at a time Changes to the lighting systems could occur during construction These could be for example the photocell strobes power converters or tower light configuration Construction Mode prevents alarms In construction mode when actually building the tower or changing strobes the Graphic Display see Section Graphic Display Screen on Page 4 6 shows new beacons appearing on the screen as they are connected or disap pearing as they are disconnected The controller recognizes the new beacon and adds the beacon to its list of installed beacon
92. you enter the incorrect password You can change the password by using the information described in Section Change Password on Page 5 13 If you have changed the password you must enter the one to which you have changed f you cannot remember the new password and therefore cannot enter the User Menu you must call Flash Technology Customer Service Incorrect entry or format Please refer to user s manual and try again Figure 5 2 Incorrect Password Screen Button Functions The ENTER Button or the EXIT Button return the screen to the more line in the View Menu User Menu Selections The User Menu has ten selections but the screen displays only four lines at a time Thus you must use the UP and DOWN Buttons to move the screen over the selections Figure 5 3 User Menu Selections on Page 5 3 shows you these selections FTC 121 2 Diagnostics display Set Intensity Change Times Alarm Phone Numbers Status Cd Phone Num Install PEC 79 INDICATES ADDITIONAL LINES ABOVE THOSE SHOWN ON THE SCREEN TO SEE THEM PRESS THE UP BUTTON SCREEN OUTLINE V INDICATES ADDITIONAL LINES BELOW THOSE SHOWN BLINKING cursor Set Tower Name PRESSING THE pow euro Change Password CURSOR DOWN ONE LINE ATA TIME Set Number of Rings PRESSING THE UP BUTTON MOVES THE Set Construction Mode CURSOR UP ONE LINE AT A TIME Backup Mode Alarm Relay Mode logoff TY

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