Accutech LC 1200 User manual

LC 1200 Manual
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LC 1200 Manual
800-356-2671 | Accutech | www.accutech-ics.com
Version 1.00 October 12, 2004
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i Preface LC 1200 Manual
FCC STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS
FCC ID/DOC for the LC 1200 unit:
FCC ID: JM7-IGWT-660098
IC: 2683A-660098
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warning (Part 15.21)
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID/DOC for the LC Sensor:
FCC ID: JM7-IGWT-662002
IC: 2683A-662002
Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT:
Keep all Televisions, Computers, X-ray
equipment, etc. at least 10 feet away from
the LC 1200 unit. This includes equipment
located on the other side of walls and doors.
Picture the area around the monitored
zone as a big globe with the receive
antenna as the center. Keep all sources of
interference outside this globe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Do not store LC Sensor(s) within 3 feet
of ANY of the sources of electrical
noise listed on this page. These
sources can induce sensor activation.
This activation can lead to possible
undesirable responses from the
system.
Common Sources of Interference
Include:
 Television Sets
 Computer Monitors
 Medical Monitoring Equipment
 Electric Motors
 Electrical Distribution Panels and
Transformers
 Fluorescent Lighting
 Some Electronic Washers and Dryers
 X-ray and other Imaging Equipment
 Unshielded Computer Cables

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ICS/ACCUTECH LIMITED WARRANTY
Innovative Control Systems, Inc. (ICS) warrants its Accutech™ equipment (Product) against
defect in materials and workmanship under normal use for a minimum of one (1) year and up to
four (4) years depending on contract from the date of product shipment.
Defective equipment will be either repaired or replaced at ICS’ discretion, free of charge to the
Customer during the warranty period. ICS will supply labor depending on contract to repair or
replace defective equipment, free of charge, during the warranty period only if ICS or an ICS-
certified subcontractor hired by ICS installed such equipment.
In addition, ICS warrants its Accutech™ LC 1200 System Tags against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date stamp.
If a Tag fails during the warrant period due to defects in material and workmanship, ICS will
replace the Tag, free of charge, although overnight shipping charges may apply.
Furthermore, the express limited warranty of ICS shall be the sole and exclusive warranty of ICS,
and ICS hereby disclaims all other warranties, express, implied or statutory, including but not
limited, all other implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no
way should ICS be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages. ICS reserves the right
to change such limited warranty from time to time upon thirty (30) days written notice.
ICS assumes no responsibility if any Product shall fail to function during any warranty period by
reason of any one or more of the following causes:
 Abuse or misuse of the Product or failure to operate the Product in accordance with
operating instructions or specifications.
 Improper preventive maintenance of the Product.
 Alteration or modification of the Product not specifically approved in writing by ICS.
 Improper installation, repair, modification, or servicing the Product performed by any
unauthorized service personnel.
 Equipment or cabling damaged by unauthorized personnel knowingly or unknowingly.
 Use or operation of the Product in conjunction with any accessories or auxiliary equipment
not specifically approved in writing by ICS.
 Acts of God, including, but not limited to, natural disaster, fire, explosions, flood, accidents
and the like.
24-hour, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year over the phone technical support at 1-800-356-2671

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How to use this manual
Thank you for purchasing the LC 1200 System.
This manual will aid you in the understanding
and installation of the LC 1200 System.
The manual is arranged to build upon the
information contained in the previous chapter.
The first three chapters will likely be the
chapters you reference most frequently after the
initial installation. They discuss how the system
works, the inside of an LC unit, activating and
deactivating Tags, monitored zones, addressing
alarms, and attaching Tags and bands.
Each chapter thereafter focuses on a particular
component that interfaces with the LC unit in
the order of the required components (Magnetic
Switch or Passive Infrared Reader, and Keypad)
to additional optional components (External
sounders, Magnetic Locks, Elevator and
Automatic Door Deactivation, Timer, and Alert
Panels).
These chapters contain the specifications,
positioning, mounting, and wiring of each
component. You may not have all the
components listed in this manual with your
initial system. However they can easily be added
at a future date as your needs warrant.
Besides basic mounting tools, the only tools
needed for installation are:
 Spanner key/bit
 Small flat screwdriver
 Wire strippers
When mounting, use mounting hardware
appropriate for the component weight and
mounting surface.
The FAQ and Troubleshooting chapter rounds
out the manual. Here you will find solutions to
common questions about the operation of the
system and remedies to common scenarios.

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Contents
Chapter 1: The LC 1200 system
Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
How the system works 1-1
Single vs. Double Conditioning 1-2
Monitored zones 1-2
Perimeter Door application 1-3
Alarms 1-3
Internal vs. External alarms 1-4
Addressing Alarms 1-4
Escorting 1-5
Chapter 2: The LC unit
Specifications 2-1
Positioning 2-1
Mounting 2-3
Wiring 2-3
A Look Inside 2-4
Tamper Switch adjustment 2-7
Tuning 2-8
Chapter 3: Tags & TAD
Overview 3-1
Attaching Tags 3-1
Tag and Band Maintenance 3-2
LED Tag 3-3
The TAD 3-5
Chapter 4: The Magnetic Switch
Specifications 4-1
Positioning 4-1
Mounting 4-2
Wiring 4-3
Double Door Applications 4-3
Perimeter Door Applications 4-3
Chapter 5: Passive Infrared Reader (PIR)
Specifications 5-1
Positioning 5-2
Mounting 5-2
Wiring 5-3
Adjusting the PIR beam angle 5-3
PIR “Masking” 5-5
Chapter 6: The Keypad
Specifications 6-1
Positioning 6-2
Surface Mounting 6-2
Flush Mounting 6-3
Wiring 6-4
Programming 6-6
Chapter 7: Push Button Override (PBO)
Specifications 7-1
Positioning 7-1
Mounting 7-2
Wiring to the Keypad 7-2
Wiring to the LC unit 7-3
Chapter 8: External Sounders
System Sensor sounder 8-1
Multi-Tone Local Alert (MTLA) 8-2
Chapter 9: Magnetic Locks
Operation 9-1
What is Delayed Egress Circuitry? 9-2
3101 Series Magnetic Locks 9-2
3000 Series Magnetic Locks 9-8
Chapter 10: Elevator Deactivation
What to expect 10-1
Working with the Elevator Company 10-1
Specifications 10-1
Positioning 10-2
Mounting 10-2
Wiring 10-3
Summary for the Elevator Company 10-3
Chapter 11: Automatic Door Deactivation
Specifications 11-1
Positioning and Mounting 11-1
Wiring 11-1
Chapter 12: Fire Panel Interface (FPI)
Specifications 12-3
Positioning and Mounting 12-3
Verifying the Fire Alarm Dry Contacts 12-3
Wiring 12-4
Terminals 12-4
Chapter 13: Timer
Specifications 13-1
Positioning and Mounting 13-1
Wiring 13-2
Programming 13-3
Chapter 14: Alert Panels
Staff Alert Panel (SAP) 14-1
Graphic Display Panel (GDP) 14-4
Chapter 15: System Maintenance & Testing
Tag and Band Maintenance 15-1
LC units 15-1
Testing monitored zones 15-1
Chapter 16: FAQ & Troubleshooting
Tag 16-1
Tag Band 16-1
TAD 16-1
System (General) 16-2
System (Maintenance) 16-2
Troubleshooting 16-3
Appendix A: Component Cut Sheets
Glossary G-1
Index I-1

LC 1200 Manual
Chapter 1:
The LC 1200 system (Part # 800121)
IMPORTANT:
No Security System can replace human vigilance. Creating a safe environment requires the
combined efforts of personnel, physicians, security, and patients. Global policies,
procedures, and processes on patient care should be discussed and disseminated. Education,
communication, and coordination are key. No level of security can replace an informed and
knowledgeable staff. Any electronic or physical security system should be considered as a
supplemental deterrent, but by no means an end-all.

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The LC 1200 system
 Overview
 Features
 How the system works
 Single vs. Double Conditioning
 Monitored zones
 Perimeter Door application
 Alarms
 Internal vs. External alarms
 Addressing Alarms
 Escorting
Overview
The LC 1200 system (Part # 800121) is designed
to be a turnkey, patient egress monitoring
system.
The function of the LC 1200 system is to alert
facility personnel of the possible egress of a
monitored resident and can be utilized for
special care residents suffering from wandering
malady or tendencies of straying into
unauthorized areas or leaving a facility.
The LC 1200 system consists of:
 the LC unit (Part # 800121)
 Magnetic Switch (Part # 650514)
(for door applications) or a Passive
Infrared Reader (Part # 300302)
(for hallway and elevator applications)
 a Keypad (Part # 650202).
Additional options for the LC unit are:
 External sounders
(Part # 700216 or 300150)
 Magnetic Locks
(Part # 700218 or 700228)
 Elevator Deactivation (Part # 700027).
 Automatic Door Deactivation
(Part # 700033).
 Timer (Perimeter door function)
(Part # 7000018).
 Staff Alert Panel (Part # 700080).
 Graphic Display Panel (Part # 700050 or
700052).
 Fire Panel Interface (Part # 700013).
Note: Since a facility may have multiple LC
units, from now on the LC 1200 system shall be
simply referred to as an LC unit.
Features
The LC unit comes with the following features:
 Single zone monitoring (Tag Detect)
 Tamper Switch
 Power Loss Supervisor
 Perimeter Door function (Timer)
 Stagger Tuning
How the system works
The LC unit uses a simple but effective concept.
A small unobtrusive Tag is banded to the
resident to be monitored and LC units are placed
at points of egress.
When a Tag enters a monitored area, the system
can automatically:
 sound alarms
 lock doors
 deactivate elevators
 flash lights
 trigger Visual Displays
(e.g., SAPs or GDPs)
Since LC units only react to Tags, the LC unit
does not restrict the movement of other
residents, staff, or visitors.
The LC unit’s range of coverage is determined
by the size of the Tx Activation Field. An LC
unit’s Tx Activation Field can be expanded or
reduced to accommodate the environmental
conditions of virtually any doorway, hallway, or
elevator you wish to monitor.

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Single vs. Double Conditioning
Egress alarms can be set for either single or
double conditioning.
In single conditioning, one event has to happen
(i.e., a Tag being detected in the zone) to
generate an egress alarm.
In double conditioning, two events have to
happen (such as a Tag being detected in the zone
and the door opened or PIR tripped) to generate
an egress alarm.
Double conditioning is achieved when a
Magnetic Switch or Passive Infrared Reader
(PIR) is connected to the LC unit for that zone.
The “Monitored zones” section describes how
single and double conditioning is used in various
zone types.
Monitored zones
 Single Conditioning
 Double Conditioning - Door and Hallway
 Double Conditioning – Door with Lock(s)
 Double Conditioning – Elevator
 Double Conditioning – Automatic Door
Single Conditioning
Single conditioning reacts the same for all
monitored zone types (e.g., door, hallway,
elevator, and automatic door).
With single conditioning, if an active Tag enters
a monitored zone, the system will detect the Tag
and an egress alarm will be generated.
To clear this alarm, remove the Tag from the
zone and enter a valid code into the zone
Keypad.
Double Conditioning – Door and Hallway
In double conditioning, two events have to
happen to generate an egress alarm.
At a door zone, a Tag must be detected in the
zone and the door opened or PIR detection to
generate an egress alarm.
In hallway zones, a Tag must be detected in the
zone and PIR detection to generate an alarm.
To clear this alarm, remove the Tag from the
zone, and enter a valid code into the zone
Keypad.

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Double conditioning – Door with Lock(s)
Notes: Although most locks can be interfaced
with an LC unit, the instructions hereafter are
only applicable to an Accutech supplied 3101
Magnetic Lock.
If an active Tag enters a monitored door zone,
the system will detect the Tag. At that moment
(provided the door is closed, has a Magnetic
Lock(s), and the Lock is unobstructed) the
Magnetic Lock will energize, locking the door.
The Lock will remain locked for as long as the
Tag is in the monitored zone. When the Tag
leaves the monitored zone, the door will unlock
after an adjustable period of time (02-18
seconds; set by potentiometer R43 (Tag Detect
Delay).
Accutech’s 3101 Magnetic Locks also
incorporates Delayed Egress Circuitry that
complies with N.F.P.A. 101 Life Safety Codes
5-2.1.6.1. If engaged, the Lock will release
within 15 seconds (after 1-3 second nuisance
delay) whenever a maintained force (less than 15
pounds required) is applied to the door. An
audible tone enunciates both countdown and
release. When the Lock releases, the red LED
will turn solid green and the Lock alarm will
sound continuously. However, if the door is not
opened and the Tag leaves the zone, the audible
tone will cease and the Lock will return to
normal operation.
The Lock will NOT engage (or will disengage)
when the facility’s Fire Alarm is activated or
power is lost.
Double conditioning - Elevator
Note: The use of Elevator Deactivation with the
LC unit will require a relay board.
Elevator Deactivation Circuitry restricts the
wearer of a Tag from using an elevator. If a Tag
enters a monitored elevator zone, the elevator’s
call button on that floor will be deactivated (Call
buttons on other floors are unaffected and no
one is restricted from coming to the floor).
If the elevator car is en route to the floor when a
Tag approaches the zone, the elevator will arrive
on the floor, the door(s) will open, and the
system will alarm.
When a Tag is in the zone (or approaches the
zone) and the elevator doors are open, the doors
will remain open and an alarm will sound.
Double Conditioning - Automatic Door
If an active Tag enters a monitored automatic
door zone, the system will detect the Tag and the
automatic door operation (motion detector
and/or push paddle) will be disabled. If the door
is manually opened while the Tag is in the zone,
an egress alarm will be generated. When the Tag
leaves the zone, the door will return to normal
operation after an adjustable period of time (02-
18 seconds; set by potentiometer R43 (Tag
Detect Delay).
To clear this alarm, remove the Tag from the
zone, close the door, and enter a valid code into
the zone Keypad.

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Perimeter Door application
If desired, the LC unit can be used as a perimeter
door system. When in this mode, the door would
alarm the instant it was opened. If the door has
Magnetic Locks, the door would remain locked
(Lock energized) at all times and would require
a valid code entered into the Keypad or
activating a PBO to open the door. Delayed
Egress Circuitry would function normally if
3101 Magnetic Locks were used.
To use the LC unit as a perimeter door full time
remove the jumper from P1-1 and P1-2
(Perimeter Door) or to use the LC unit as a
perimeter part time use a Timer.
Alarms
 Egress
 Tamper
 Power Loss Supervisor
 Perimeter Door
The LC unit has the following alarms:
Egress
An Egress alarm occurs whenever a Tag enters
an LC unit’s Tx Activation Field and contacts
P2-3 and P2-4 of the LC unit are open (usually
interfaced with a Magnetic Switch or PIR).
Tamper
A Tamper alarm occurs when the LC unit cover
is removed and the Tamper Switch (S1) is
disengaged. Remember, JP2 (Tone Enable) must
be in place for this alarm to be heard.
Power Loss Supervisor (Optional)
A Power Loss Supervisor alarm occurs when a
charged 9V NiCAD battery is installed and the
LC unit loses power. Remember, JP2 (Tone
Enable) must be in place for this alarm to be
heard.
Note: This battery does not power the LC unit.
When the battery is installed and the power is
applied to the LC unit, the battery is being
trickle-charged constantly. When power is lost
to the LC unit, a Piezo Alert of the LC unit will
sound for as long as the 9-volt battery has
enough power to drive the Piezo.
WARNING:
For the Power Loss Supervise function, use a 9-
volt Ni-Cad (nickel-cadmium) rechargeable
battery ONLY as other types of batteries may
explode or leak causing damage to the LC unit
or injury to the person(s) working on the
equipment.
If a battery is not installed, make sure that the
battery clip cover is in place over the battery
lead terminals. If you have lost the cover, then
be sure to cover the terminals of the battery clip
with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing before
you apply power to the unit. Failure to do so
can result in the terminal leads shorting to
something conductive inside the unit and
causing damage to the LC unit or electric shock.

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Perimeter Door
A Perimeter Door alarm occurs when the LC
unit is in Perimeter Door mode (see page 1-3 for
more information) and the door is opened
(Magnetic Switch open).
Internal vs. External alarms
The LC unit comes with an internal alarm
sounder (a piezo) and the capability of triggering
external sounders.
When jumper JP2 “Tone Enable” is in place, all
four alarm types (Egress, Tamper, Power Loss
Supervisor, and Perimeter) will be announced
through the LC unit’s internal piezo.
Note: The internal peizo’s volume level is
controlled by potentiometer R32 “Volume
Control” (see page 2-5).
A charged 9-volt Ni-Cad rechargeable battery is
also required for the Power Loss Supervisor
alarm.
In addition to the internal piezo, the LC unit is
capable of triggering external sounders (see
Chapter 8: External Sounders). An external
sounder can be positioned away from the zone at
a remote location (such as a hallway intersection
or nurse station) for alarm notification. Note:
External sounders are not silenced by the
removal of jumper JP2 “Tone Enable”.
The internal piezo and an external sounder can
operate simultaneously and will be silenced by a
Keypad reset.
A Staff Alert Panel (SAP) or Graphic Display
Panel (GDP) is another option for remote alarm
notification (see Chapter 14: Alert Panels).
Addressing Alarms
 Egress
 Tamper
 Power Loss Supervisor
 Perimeter Door
Egress
An Egress alarm occurs whenever a Tag enters
an LC unit’s Tx Activation Field and contacts
P2-3 and P2-4 of the LC unit are open (usually
interfaced with a Magnetic Switch or PIR).
When an Egress alarm occurs:
1. Go to the alarm location and take
appropriate action to find the cause of
the alarm.
2. After taking appropriate action, you can
clear the alarm by closing the door and
entering a valid code into the zone
Keypad.
Tamper
A Tamper alarm occurs when the LC unit cover
is removed and the Tamper Switch (S1) is
disengaged.
When a Tamper alarm occurs:
1. Go to the alarm location and take
appropriate action to find the cause of
the alarm.
2. To silence the internal piezo buzzer
while you address the alarm, remove the
LC unit cover and jumper JP2 (Tone
Enable).
3. When finished, replace jumper JP2 and
the LC unit cover, then enter a valid
code into the zone Keypad.

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Power Loss Supervisor
A Power Loss Supervisor alarm occurs when a
charged 9V NiCAD battery is installed and the
LC unit loses power (see page 1-4 for more
information).
When a Power Loss Supervisor alarm occurs:
1. Go to the alarm location and take
appropriate action to find the cause of
the alarm.
2. Check the LC unit connections.
3. Verify the power source is working.
4. To silence the internal piezo buzzer
while you address the alarm, remove the
LC unit cover and remove jumper JP2
(Tone Enable).
5. If you cannot locate an immediate cause
for the alarm. Call your service
technician for further assistance.
Perimeter Door
A Perimeter Door alarm occurs when the LC
unit is in Perimeter Door mode (see page 1-3 for
more information) and the door is opened.
When a Perimeter Door alarm occurs:
1. Go to the alarm location and take
appropriate action to find the cause of
the alarm.
2. When finished close the door, and enter
a valid code into the zone Keypad to
clear the alarm.
Escorting
From time to time, it may be necessary to escort
a monitored resident through a protected zone.
This is done using the Keypad’s Escort function.
The Keypad’s Escort function allows passage of
a monitored resident through that monitored
zone without alarm for a predetermined time
(01-98 seconds; factory default 15 seconds). To
modify the Escort time, see page 6-9.
PLEASE NOTE:
While escorting, be aware of “tailgating.”
Tailgating is the practice of residents
lingering near a monitored zone (usually an
exit point) until an authorized escort passes
through the zone then immediately following
behind through the zone.
To prevent tailgating, be aware of all traffic
near a monitored zone and once you are
through the monitored zone wait until the
escort time has timed-out before proceeding.:
To escort a monitored resident through a
monitored zone, use the following instructions
1. Enter a valid code into the zone’s
Keypad. This will invoke the Keypad’s
Escort function. The Keypad’s green
LED will illuminate.
Note: Depending on the type of zone
you are escorting through, you may have
to leave the resident just out of the Tx
Activation Field while you enter the
Keypad code and then escort them
through.
2. Escort the monitored resident through
the zone.
Note: For slower moving residents, an
alarm may sound if you move too

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slowly and you may have to invoke the
Escort function again. Therefore, take
into consideration the Escort time
duration at that zone. If the door handles
slow moving residents often, consider
extending the Escort time or using a
wheelchair to escort residents.
3. To prevent tailgating, once you are
through the zone wait until the escort
time has timed-out before proceeding.