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Hazard Warning PERSONNEL HAZARD WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGES Dangerous line voltages reside in certain locations in this equipment. Also, this equipment may generate dangerous voltages. Although FTCA has incorporated every practical safety precaution, exercise extreme caution at all times when you expose circuits and compo- nents, and when you operate, maintain, or service this equipment.
Section 1 — FTB 312-3 Introduction and Operation System FTS 316 Systems An FTS 316 System combines an FTB 312-3 Sys- tem with a 24VDC battery and DC-to-AC inverter The ElectroFlash FTB 312-3 and FTS 316-2 or ™ for continued operation if the main power fails.
Flash Rate: 24VDC battery power to be applied to the Day (White) 40 flashes per minute power inverter. The power inverter Night (Red) 20 flashes per minute changes the 24VDC to 120VAC ±5% at 60 Default Night (White backup) 40 flashes per min.
‡ Twin Flashheads: During the day, the FTB 312-3T or FTB 312-3TA System operates an FH 308 Flash- head (white). At night, it operates an FH 307T Flashhead (red). NOTE - Contact Rating: All alarm connections are electrically isolated contacts rated at 120V 1A.
MKR ALM — Marker alarm; on when marker alarm occurs (a marker or markers are out). FAN — Not used. I 10 SYNC — Flashes when flash control output is on. Flashes regularly during normal flashing opera- tion of the power converter. CONF — Confirm; Flashes after each valid flash.
Table 1-3 PCB1 24740xx Jumper and Switch Settings Jumper Jumper or Switch Description † Switch Label INT RED Uncut (all models). RES PEC Cut in all models to allow usage of a resistive photocell. ALRMON2 Uncut. NOBACK Cut to disable white light backup for failure of the red flashhead. Installation dependent. FAILCLOSE Uncut.
MKR ALM — On when marker alarm occurs (a marker or markers are out). I 12 FAN — Not used. SYNC — Flashes when flash control output is on. Flashes regularly during normal flashing opera- tion of the power converter. I 11 CONF —...
Function System White Connections between TB1-7, and TB1-6 or TB1-8 signal the alarm for improper flash intensity or no flash at Alarm/ all. The normally open (NO) contacts close and the normally closed (NC) contacts open. Connections between TB1-10, and TB1-9 or TB1-11 signal the alarm under the following conditions: Alarm/ •...
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Table 1-6 Alarm Functions (Continued) Alarm/ Function System “A” models signal a photocell error between TB1-14 and TB1-17. Error/ “A” The error occurs when a photocell has failed to switch state from day to night or night to day within a 19-hour period.
Flashhead Mounting and outline dimensions for the flash- Power Converter head are shown in Figure 2-2. Protect the flash- Quick-release latches secure the cover. When you head from lightning strikes. The flashhead may release these you can open the cover for internal be mounted to painted or unpainted surfaces.
• Red Light Fixtures Use a lightning rod extended above the flash- head to protect it when it is mounted at the Obtain outline, clearance and mounting details uppermost part of the structure. for L-810 markers from separate drawings pro- vided by FTCA (or others).
Each marker lamp draws 116 Securing the Cable watts. Night operation of each power converter Use the following method for securing the flash- requires 250 volt-amperes. See Specifications in head cable to a skeletal structure: Section 1. 1. Run the cable along one of the tower legs and A typical installation has three power converters wrap one full turn of two-inch Scotchrap™...
FTS 316-2 and FTS 316-3 DC Back-Up • Mount the power converter away from radio frequency interference (RFI). Power Source Use the installation drawings in this manual in 4. Flashhead Mounting Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-12 or site installation • Ensure that the flashhead lens can be drawings.
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8. Flashhead Wiring 11. Alarm Wiring • If external alarm detection circuit • Protect the top flashhead against light- responds to closed contacts, ensure that ning strikes. they are wired to the contacts on TB1 that • Ground the flashhead. close on alarm.
FIV1100MO Figure 2-4 Inverter Mounting and Outline FTB 312 and FTS 316 Revision13 — 02-20-2001...
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NOTES: SUPPLY LIGHTNING FH 306 FLASHHEAD 7. JUNCTION BOX FOR DISTRIBUTION WIRING TO MARKERS PROTECTION FOR THE 1. THE AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR GAUGE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE TYPICALLY FURNISHED BY OTHERS AND LOCATED AS CLOSE AS TOP FLASHHEAD VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POSSIBLE TO THE POWER CONVERTER.
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8. FTCA RECOMMENDS #12 AWG AS THE MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR NOTES: SIZE FROM TB5 TO THE JUNCTION BOX. USE LARGER 1. THE AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE CONDUCTORS FOR THE BRANCH FROM THE JUNCTION BOX SUPPLY LIGHTNING VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF TO THE MARKER FIXTURES, IF REQUIRED.
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FH 308 FLASHHEAD SUPPLY LIGHTNING NOTES: 7. JUNCTION BOX FOR DISTRIBUTION WIRING TO MARKERS PROTECTION FOR THE 1. THE AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE TYPICALLY FURNISHED BY OTHERS AND LOCATED AS CLOSE AS TOP FLASHHEAD VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POSSIBLE TO THE POWER CONVERTER.
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NOTES: 1. THE AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE 8. FTCA RECOMMENDS #12 AWG AS THE MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF SIZE FROM TB5 TO THE JUNCTION BOX. USE LARGER SUPPLY LIGHTNING POWER CONVERTERS, AND THE NUMBER OF L-810 MARKER LIGHTS CONDUCTORS FOR THE BRANCH FROM THE JUNCTION BOX FH 306 FLASHHEAD...
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NOTES: 1. AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE VOLTAGE, FH 306 FLASHHEAD FH 306 FLASHHEAD THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POWER CONVERTERS AND NUMBER OF L-810 MARKER LIGHTS SERVED. USE 250 VA PER POWER CONVERTER PLUS 116 VA FOR EACH L-810 MARKER LIGHT.
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FH 307T FLASHHEAD FH 308 FLASHHEAD FH 307T FLASHHEAD FH 308 FLASHHEAD NOTES: 1. AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR GAUGE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POWER CONVERTERS, AND NUMBER OF L-810 MARKER LIGHTS SERVED. USE 250 VA PER POWER CONVERTER PLUS 116VA FOR EACH L-810 MARKER LIGHT.
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FH 306 FLASHHEAD FH 306 FLASHHEAD NOTES: 1. AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE VOLTAGE, THE DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POWER CONVERTERS AND NUMBER OF L-810 MARKER LIGHTS SERVED. USE 250 VA PER POWER CONVERTER PLUS 116 VA FOR EACH L-810 MARKER LIGHT.
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NOTES: FH 306 FLASHHEAD FH 306 FLASHHEAD DC INPUT WIRE CHART 1. AC INPUT POWER CONDUCTOR SIZE DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE VOLTAGE, THE FOR FIV 2000 AND DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE, THE NUMBER OF POWER CONVERTERS AND NUMBER OF L-810 MARKER LIGHTS SERVED. USE 250 VA PER POWER CONVERTER PLUS 116VA FOR THREE POWER EACH L-810 MARKER LIGHT.
2. Verify that all drain holes are clear. the remaining lights to flash all the lights at the 3. Check terminal blocks and relays for evidence same time. PCB1 in each power converter gener- of corrosion and electrical arcing.
The presence of radio frequency interference (RFI) can cause a light to flash intermittently, at Power Converter Component Testing the wrong rate, or at the wrong intensity. RFI can enter the light by any wire to or from the unit. For...
Before concluding that a faulty flashtube is Sense Module (PCB4) responsible for an inadequate flash, first rule out Replace this circuit board with one known to be in other possible causes such as weak or absent dis- good condition.
is the photocell, or its wiring, or troubleshoot some cases, you may have to place some wires on the component before you fasten it the circuits in the erroneously operating in place, then replace the remaining wires. power converter. 5. Reconnect all wires. Most components are relatively easy to access for removal.
Input Power Module Replacement 1. Replace the K2 relay in the reverse sequence Removal of that of removal. 1. Remove all accessible wires and cable connec- tors attached to the Input Power Module and 2. Verify that wiring matches the Information to T1 located under the Input Power Module.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the screws holding 2. Verify that wiring matches the Information the HV rectifier board to the terminal block Card and restore the wire routing to its origi- TB3. Slide the circuit board out from under nal state.
Refer to any figure Removal in Section 2 that shows multiple-unit installation. 1. At the trigger wire post adjacent to the flash- You connect the first unit; the designated master tube, remove the large diameter wire coming unit, from terminals TB1-1 and TB1-2 directly to from the trigger transformer.
That is, this last flash- 2. Disconnect TB1-4 and TB1-5 on each power head connected to the last power converter in a converter. multiple-unit installation does not have associ- 3. Operate the intensity control switch on each ated markers.
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May be difficult to see. • Associated red markers are on. • CONF LED (I 5) “flashes” on after each strobe flash. May be difficult to see. Setup to Check Response — LEDs and Structure Lights Default Night Operation Perform this procedure for Responses after three flash cycles: •...
The CONF (confirm) LED (I 11) “flashes” on • • The associated red incandescent after each strobe flash. May be difficult to markers are off. see in bright daylight. Setup to Check Normal Nighttime Opera- Response —...
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The DAY ERR LED (I 7) is on. The SYNC LED (I 6) flicks on regu- cover from the PEC. flash in day mode. Verify that they occur as • 2) Set the intensity select compared to those in Check Normal Daytime larly.
Continuing with our example, Effective troubleshooting begins with careful assume that the light fails to flash during the day observations of operating behavior, often leading (No in column 1) and at night (No in column 2).
In Day Mode: all lights at the same time. Normally, all units on • It ignores the master/slave interconnect line a structure have backup enabled. Should a flash- (sync and back-up signals). head fail in AUTO night operation, the power con- •...
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Table 4-3 FIV 1100 and FIV 2000 Inverter Major Replaceable Parts Unit Description Part Number FIV 1100 & FIV 2000 Power Transfer Relay 4900493 FIV 1100 & FIV 2000 Thermostat 4902589 FIV 1100 DC to AC Inverter 4802583 FIV 2000 DC to AC Inverter 4802584 FIV 1100 &...
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T3 3-3 Testing each unit on PCB3 of multiple units 3-8 testing 3-3 Tools removal 3-6 for installation 2-1 testing 3-3 Topmost flashhead 1-6 T101 Troubleshooting removal 3-7 failing unit at night 3-15 testing 3-3 FIV 3-14 T102 guide removal 3-7 selecting 3-12 system 3-14 removal 3-6...
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