Apex Digital AIC400 Series User manual

AIC400 Series
Alarm Annunciator
User Manual
(Ver. 4.2 / May 2019)
3-350 John Street, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 5W6
Phone: [phone] APEX (2739)
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AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
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Display
Each 24mm x 22mm window is equipped with a
supper bright, Multi-color, low power consumption
LED. The standard system comes with three LED
colors (Red, Green and Yellow), called RGY set.
Di󰀨erent states of each LED can be set to one of
these colors via the ALCON software just in a few
seconds. This advanced feature allows the user to
assign a specic color to each LED state according
to the project requirements.
Beside the 24mm x 22mm windows, system has
eight additional full color LEDs to monitor the
System status. Three of these LEDs are to indicate
the ‘System Ready’ and ‘Power Supplies Status’.
The other ve LEDs can be congured to monitor
other parameters.
User can also set the brightness of the LEDs in a
range of 10% to 100%. This feature can help to
reduce the system power consumption signicantly
and it is very important for a longer hold up when
using standby batteries.
The Alarm Labels are eld-congurable easily by
printing on translucent lm.
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Size Variety
The AIC400 Annunciators come in various sizes from
4 to 48 windows. Each unit has also eight RGB LEDs
to monitor the system status such as Power Failure,
System Ready, Common Alarm, ...
The AIC400 can be expanded up to 10 units to cover
higher number of alarm points.
Inputs
The AIC400 supports all input types (Dry Contact,
Wet Inputs, Normally-Closed, Normally-Open).
Each input is optically isolated up to 2000VAC.
All inputs are bi-polar and can accept AC and DC
signals in a wide range of voltages including “24V”,
“48V”, “90V to 180V” , “150V to 250V”, ...
The system Response Time is selectable from 1ms
to 1sec.
Field Programmable
The majority of system parameters are programmable
via the USB port using the ALCON software:
The following parameters are congurable for each
individual channel:
- LED color of each window
- Input setting (Normally Open / Normally Close)
- Alarm Sequence
- Alarm Group (Critical/Non-critical)
- Auxiliary Relay’s function
The following parameters are congurable for all
channels in common:
- Common Relays function
- System Response Time
- Brightness of the LEDs
- Integral Audible volume
- Auto Mute timer
- Common Alarm Reashing enable/disable
The type of Inputs (Dry contact or Wet Contact) are
congurable by manufacturer at the time of order.
Technical Specication:
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SCADA/DCS/PLC/...
Control Pushbuttons
The standard AIC400 comes with six integral
pushbuttons including Acknowledge, Reset, Function/
Lamp Test, Mute and two congurable buttons to
control the operation. System also supports four
external pushbuttons (Acknowledge, Reset, Function/
Lamp Test and Mute).
Adjustable light and sound
The LEDs’ brightness and the integral Audible volume
are adjustable from 10% to 100% by the built-in
pushbuttons and via the ALCON software as well.
Common Output Relays
The AIC400 supports up to four common relays.
Each relay provides the user with a pair of potential
free NO and NC contacts to be used with 3’rd party
devices. Contacts are rated at 1A@24VDC or
0.5A@ 120VAC.
The common relays function can be set through the
ALCON software. Each relay can be assigned to a
variety of functions such as:
- System Ready Alarm
- Group 1 Horn
- Group 2 Horn
- Group 1 Common Alarm
- Group 2 Common Alarm
- All Groups Common Alarm
- First-up
- Ringback
- Power Supply 1 Alarm
- Power Supply 2 Alarm
- Redundant Power Supply Alarm
Auxiliary Relays (Repeat Relays)
Each alarm point can be equipped with an individual
auxiliary relay to provide the user with a potential free
contact per alarm point for use with 3rd party devices.
Both NO and NC contacts are available at the same
time.
These auxiliary relays can be congured to operate in
accordance with one of the following functions.
- Input Follow (Repeat): The state of each relay will
change each time there is a status change to the
associated input signal.
- Output Follow (Repeat): The state of each relay
follows the LED status.
The auxiliary relays function can be set through the
ALCON software.
Redundant Power Supply (option)
The AIC400 can be equipped with integral redundant
power supplies even with di󰀨erent voltage levels in
order to reach the maximum level of availability and
reliability.
For example:
Power supply 1: 100-260VAC/DC
Power supply 2: 24VDC
Each power supply has its own indicator on front
panel. An output relay can be assigned to each or
both power supplies to monitor the power supplies
health.
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Communication (optional)
In addition to the above option, the standard AIC400 can be connected directly to a laptop or PC thorough USB
port for system conguration and also to receive/send the virtual Alarms and control signals such as Acknowl-
edge or Reset.
AIC400 supports bi-directional communication with other devices such as SCADA, DCS, PLC,...
Various protocols such as Modbus Serial, Modbus TCP, DNP3 Serial, DNP3 Ethernet , BACnet MS/TP, BAC-
net IP, AB EtherNet IP, Allen Bradley EtherNet, AB DF1, and many other protocols are supported.
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Mounting
Panel Mount (standard)
Rack-mount (optional)
Wall-mount (optional)
Environment
- Operating temperature: -20 to 60ºC
- Storage temperature: -20 to 80°C
- Humidity 0-95% RH, non condensing
Protection
- Front Panel: IP41
- Enclosure: IP20
Connections
All connections are via pluggable heavy-duty
connectors suitable for 28-16AWG conductors rated
at 8A@300V
Model Number Description
Model #: AIC4xx
AIC4 32 V1 VU Vn RGY X1 P
RGY is the standard LED Color set
(See page 2 for special options)
Auxiliary Relay
X0: Without
X1: With
Signal Voltage
V0: Dry Contact
V1: 24VAC/DC
V2: 48VAC/DC
V3: 125VAC/DC
V4: 250VAC/DC
V5: Others (Specify)
B1
Integral Audible
B0: Without
B1: Buzzer
B2: Vocal
Serial Communication
C0: Without
C1: With (Non-Isolated)
C2: With (Isolated)
No. of Alarm
Points
(channels)
04, 08, 12, 16,
20, 24, 28, 32,
36, 40, 44, 48
C0 E0
Event Recorder
E0: Without
E1: With
Power Supply #2
Vn: Not Applicable
V1: 24VDC
V2: 48VDC
VU:100-260VAC/DC
V5: Others (Specify)
Mounting
P: Panel-mount
(Standard)
R: Rack-mount
W: Wall-mount
Power Supply #1
V1: 24VDC
V2: 48VDC
VU:100-260VAC/DC
V5: Others (Specify)
Alarm Sequences
All the standard alarm sequences are supported by
the AIC400 as dened in the ISA S18.1/1979
including:
- Manual Reset (M)
- Automatic Reset (A)
- Automatic Reset First Out (F3A)
- Automatic Reset First Out (F1A)
- Manual Reset First Out (F2M-1)
- Ringback (R)
- No Lock In
You can see the ow charts of these sequences at the
end of this document.
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Expandability (option)
The AIC400 can be expanded up to 10 units to cover
higher numbers of alarm points.
Auto Mute Timer
The AIC400 has an Auto Mute Timer for unmanned
applications. This feature mutes the internal buzzer
and horn output relay automatically after a preset
time.
Event Recording (optional)
In order to track the sequence of events in a process,
the AIC400 can be supplied with integral Event
Recording option with up to 1ms resolution and
Accuracy.
Built-in Buzzer
The standard system is supplied with an integral
buzzer programmed with two di󰀨erent tones for
Critical and Non-critical alarms. System can also
support the second integral buzzer and four external
horns for di󰀨erent applications.
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Input
Connector 1
Input
Connector 2
Input
Connector 12
Aux. Relay
Output
Connector 1
PS1 PS2
USB
AIC400 Front View
Window
address:
1
Window
address:
2
Window
address:
3
Window
address:
4
Window
address:
45
Window
address:
46
Window
address:
47
Window
address:
48
Power Source 1
status indicator
Power Source 2
status indicator
Group1 Horn
Indicator
Group2 Horn
Indicator
System Ready
indicator
Spare
Indicator
Built-in
Pushbuttons
Alarm
windows/
indicators
Front Panel
Mounting
Screws
Group1 Common
Alarm Indicator
Group2 Common
Alarm Indicator
Input 1
Input 2
Common
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Common
Input 7
Input 8
Input -
Input -
Common
Input -
Input -
Input -
Input -
Common
Input -
Input -
Input 45
Input 46
Common
Input 47
Input 48
Acknowledge
Reset
Pushbutton
Common
Mute
Test Common
Relays
Output
Relay 1
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
External Pushbuttons
Aux. Relay
Output
Connector 12
Aux. Relay
Output
Connector 2
Output 1
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output 2Output 3
Output 4
Output 5
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output 6Output 7
Output 8
Output -
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output -Output -
Output -
Output -
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output -Output -
Output -
Output 45
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output 46Output 47
Output 48
AIC400 Rear View
Output
Relay 2
Output
Relay 3
Output
Relay 4
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Alarm Labels
1-48
B
Any wiring diagram, system conguration and alarm labeling should refer to a proper channel numbering
as shown above.
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AAlarm Windows/Indicators:
Each 24mm x 22mm window is equipped with a supper bright, Multi-color LED. The standard system
supports Red, Green and Yellow (RGY set) LED colors. User can assign a color to each LED state
according to the application requirement for Normal and Abnormal conditions as shown below. The color
of each LED can be set via the Alcon software.
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
OFF
GREEN
YELLOW
GREEN
RED
RED
RED
GREEN
OFF OFF
RED
GREEN
GREEN
RED


















LED Color/Status
while
NORMAL
LED Color/Status
while
ABNORMAL
BAlarm Labels:
The Alarm Labels are eld-congurable easily by printing on translucent lm. This lm will be placed
behind the front panel. Number of characters of each window are shown above for di󰀨erent font sizes.
FONT4
FONT141
FONT141
FONT141
FONT141
22mm
24mm
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FONT111
FONT1111Z
FONT1111Z
FONT1111Z
FONT1111Z
22mm
24mm
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
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FONT12X
FONT121211
FONT121211
FONT121211
FONT121211
22mm
24mm
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FONT121211
FONT121211
FONT12
FONT1212
FONT1212
FONT1212
FONT1212
22mm
24mm
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FONT3
FONT13X
FONT13X
FONT13X
FONT13X
22mm
24mm



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Size 14 Size 13
Size 10 Size 11
Size 12
FONT12X
22mm
24mm
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Size 9
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
FONT9999999
CSystem Ready Indicator:
When the entire system is functioning properly, this LED goes On and O󰀨 smoothly. A common Relay can
also be assigned to this indicator to be wired to a 3rd party devices.
Power Indicators:
These two LEDs show the availability and health of power supplies 1 & 2. A common Relay can also be
assigned to these indicators as power failure alarm to a 3rd party device.
Group 1 & Group 2 Alarm Indicators:
These two LEDs show the status of the Alarm Horn of each group. A common Relay can also be assigned
to these indicators to be wired to external horns or 3rd party devices.
Group 1 & Group 2 Common Alarm Indicators:
These two LEDs show the status of Common Alarm Horn of each group. A common Relay can also be
assigned to these indicators to be wired to external horns or 3rd party devices.
Spare Indicator:
Not in service in this unit.
J
Built-in Pushbuttons:
There are six pusbuttons available on the front panel. “Acknowledge”, “Reset” and “Mute” are the standard
buttons to control the alarm process. “Test” button is also available for system function and lamp testing.
There are also two additional buttons “F1” and “F2” for additional functions including:
Brightness Control: The LEDs’ light can be set from 10 to 100 percent. To set the brightness, press and
hold the F1 button and at the same time, press the Test button continuously to reach to the suitable light.
Internal Buzzer volume control: The volume of the buzzer can be set from 10 to 100 percent. To set the
volume, press and hold the F1 button and at the same time, press the Mute button continuously to reach to
the suitable volume.
K
Front Panel Mounting Screws:
The Front Panel will be secured with easy to use screws with no need to any tools.
L
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
D
E
F
G
H
I
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AC or DC
Power Supply 1
F
Fuse 1
+-+-
PS 1 PS 2
F
Fuse 2
AC or DC
Power Supply 2
~/+
~/-
~/-
~/+
AC or DC
Power Supply 1
F
Fuse 1
+-+-
PS 1 PS 2
~/+
~/-
With integral redundant power supplies option, system accepts two di󰀨erent supplies from two di󰀨erent
power sources. The voltage of these two can di󰀨er and should be specied at the time of order. The power
supply redundancy feature provides the maximum system availability as the failure of one power source
will not a󰀨ect the system operation.
Two LEDs on the front panel, monitor the availability and health of the power sources. System provides a
“Power Failure Alarm” when either sources are not functioning properly. Also, an output relay can be
assigned to this “Power Failure Alarm” in order to send alarm signal to a third party device.
The wiring of the two power sources must be arranged as appears in the diagram below. An external
protective FUSE is mandatory for each power supply.
The standard AIC400 is designed to accept Nominal 24VDC (22V to 26V) power supply.
Other voltages including 90-260VAC/DC (Universal) can be also selected at the time of order.
Integral redundant power supplies are also available as an option at the time of order. There are two power
indicator LEDs to show the status of each power supply.
There are two power connectors on the back of the unit. PS1 is the main power connector when only one
single power supply is in use as shown below. An external protective FUSE is mandatory for each power
supply.
Power Supply Wiring
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Inputs are optically isolated up to 2000VAC. These Inputs are arranged in groups of four with one common
connection per group. Connectors 1 to 4 are assigned to each Input and the fth connector is assigned to the
common of theses Inputs.
System can be ordered to accept Dry Contact (voltage free) or Powered (wet) Inputs.
The Inputs’ type and the voltage level should be specied at the time of placing the order. Here are the
available options:
V0: Dry Contact Inputs (The Annunciator feeds 24VDC to input contacts internally)
V1: 24V (AC/DC) Inputs
V2: 48V (AC/DC) Inputs
V3: 90V to 180V (AC/DC) Inputs
V3: 150V to 250V (AC/DC) Inputs
V5: Other Voltages (to be specied)
Each Input can be set individually as Normally Open or Normally Closed via the ALCON software.
Alarm Inputs
Input Connectors
Input
Connector 1
Input
Connector 2
Input
Connector 12
Input 1
Input 2
Common
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Common
Input 7
Input 8
Input 45
Input 46
Common
Input 47
Input 48
The wiring diagram of Dry Contact and Powered Inputs are shown on the next page.
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Note:
1- It is VERY IMPORTANT to make sure that the Inputs’ type and voltage level are in accordance to the
Annunciator model number and specication. Otherwise, system will be damaged.
2- Improper wiring of inputs will damage the system..
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In 1
In 2
In 3
In 4
C 1
Power supply
AC/DC
No Polarity
In 1
In 2
In 3
In 4
C 1
Typical wiring of
Dry Contact
Inputs
Typical wiring of
Powered (wet)
Inputs
Input Connectors
Alarm Inputs Wiring Diagram
The wiring diagram of Dry Contact and Powered Inputs are shown below.
F
Notes:
- For powered (wet) Inputs, the common of the Inputs must be protected by an external Fuse.
- All inputs are bi-polar and can accept AC or DC voltages with no polarity restrictions.
- To minimize the e󰀨ects of induced voltages, it is recommended to run the Inputs cables separately
from circuits carrying heavy currents and/or high voltages.
- Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) Inputs are both supported and are Field Selectable by
the ALCON software
- Response Time is Field Selectable by the ALCON software. The default response time is 20ms
In 1
In 2
In 3
In 4
C 1
In 45
In 46
In 47
In 48
C 12
Power supply
AC/DC
No Polarity
In 5
In 6
In 7
In 8
C 2 F
Overall wiring of
Powered (wet)
Inputs
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Input Connectors
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Output
Connector 1
The function of each relay can be set
individually by the ALCON software to
operate as:
- System Ready Alarm
- Group 1 Horn
- Group 2 Horn
- Group 1 Common Alarm
- Group 2 Common Alarm
- All Groups Common Alarm
- First-up
- Ringback
- Power Supply 1 Alarm
- Power Supply 2 Alarm
- Redundant Power Supply Alarm
Common Relay Outputs
Form C
Relay 1
Com.
NO
NC
Inside the Annunciator
Common Relay 1
(Dry Contact)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Form C
Relay 2
Form C
Relay 3
Form C
Relay 4
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
The AIC400 provides up to four common relays. The contact rating of each relay is 1A@ 24VDC or
0.5A@ 125VAC.
Both Normally Open and Normally Closed contacts of these relays are available at the same time.
Common Relays and Auxiliary Relays
Output 1
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output 2Output 3
Output 4
Output
Connector 12
Output 45
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Output 46Output 47
Output 48
Auxiliary Relays Connectors
Common Relays Connectors
Common
Relays
Common
Relay 1
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Com.
NO
NC
Common
Relay 2
Common
Relay 3
Common
Relay 4
AIC400 Series Alarm Annunciator
Common Relay 2
(Dry Contact)
Common Relay 3
(Dry Contact)
Common Relay 4
(Dry Contact)
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