User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Contacting BW Technologies
- Safety Information - Read First
- Getting Started
- The Personnel Alert Base Station
- Installation
- MODBUS Wiring and Configuration
- Baud Rate and Parity Configuration
- Setting the Dip Switch Addresses
- Alarm Relay Contact Wiring and Configuration
- Wiring DC Power
- Testing Manual Alarms
- Radio Frequency (RF) Optimization
- Setting the Badge ID
- Area System Planning
- Alarms (TBD)
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting (TBD)
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
- Specifications
Personnel Alert: Base Station
User Manual
Conduit Installation
Figure 8. Base Station Installation Front View
Note
Only qualified personnel should perform the conduit
and cable installations.
Install the base station and conduit according to electrical
codes, regulations, and safety standards. Ensure that correct
cabling and seal fitting practices are implemented.
a Warning
Do not remove the base cap. Do not attempt to install
conduit fittings where the base cap is inserted. It is not
compatible with NPT thread.
Note
Conduit attached to the base station must be
grounded to reliable earth ground.
Cable Installation
Note
In classified areas, use only approved hazardous
location cable. Use shielded cable only
Separate cables are required for each base station that is
mounted. Use shielded cable that employs a “drain wire” that
is electrically connected to the cable shield.
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