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Release 02/2008 Ver. 2.0 Installation Instructions: ZC-Series Controllers
TAPESWITCH CORPORATION Phone: [phone]
100 Schmitt Boulevard 2 Fax: [phone]
Farmingdale, New York 11735 www.tapeswitch.com
CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION 2
2. PRINCIPLES 3
ZONE SENSING
RESET LOGIC
OUTPUT CONTACTOR
3. APPLICATIONS 4
4. INSTALLATION 5
5. OPERATIONS 6
BASIC OPERATION
DAILY TESTING
SHUTDOWN
LOCKOUT OR TAGOUT
6. SERVICING 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
WARNING:
AUTO Reset models are NOT to be used for
primary safety applications. See additional
cautions inside this manual. Improper
application of an AUTO Reset controller may
result in death or serious injury to personnel.
1. INTRODUCTION
Tapeswitch ZC Series zone controllers are versatile, easy to
install electrical controls, made for industrial applications
and duty. They simplify the interfacing of conventional
sensing switches to industrial systems. Tapeswitch
controllers feature:
- Low voltage DC sensing circuits.
- One, Two, Three, or Four independent sensing zones
for monitoring multiple sensing switches.
- Continuous, independent zone monitoring; no
scanning.
- Multi-sensor interfacing - NO (Normally Open), NC
(Normally Closed), and supervised FAIL-SAFE
(four wire) sensing contacts can all be used.
- Individual zone indicators for easy troubleshooting.
- Hefty load contactor, up to 25 amps. Handles
industrial voltages, up to 600V AC.
- Single Phase or Three Phase load capability.
- A complete, pre-wired package, ready for use in a
heavy steel enclosure. National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA 12).
Tapeswitch controllers are ideal for use with Tapeswitch
ControlMats, Armor Mats, Diamond Plate Mats, CVP style
Control Mats, Controflex ribbon switches, or Tapeswitch
sensing edges. These sensors are frequently in contact with
the ground, or are manually actuated. The controller
provides 24 Vdc for sensor operation, which is considered
non-hazardous in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC), and there are no Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI) or capacitive coupling problems with
direct current.
FAIL-SAFE supervision is an additional feature of
Tapeswitch zone controllers. When properly connected to
a FAIL-SAFE Switch, the load contactor will de-energize
on loss of power to the controller, activation of the sensor, a
short in the sensor or sensor wiring or a break (open) of the
sensor or sensor wiring.