GAI-Tronics 1090 User manual

Doc. No. 502-20-0122-001 Iss1. October 2007 (CN22148)
Installation and User Guide
Hands-free telephones
1090/1099 models
Vandal Resistant (VR) and Help Point
GAI-TRONICS

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CONTENTS
1. Safety and Care Information....................................................................... 3
2. Product Description .................................................................................... 3
2.1. Changes from previous versions.................................................. 4
3. Operation / Testing ..................................................................................... 4
3.1. Making a Call ............................................................................... 4
3.2. Answering calls ............................................................................ 4
3.3. Ending the Call............................................................................. 5
3.4. Call timer ...................................................................................... 5
4. SMART features ......................................................................................... 5
5. Installation .................................................................................................. 5
5.1. General ........................................................................................ 5
5.2. Wall/Pole Mounting ...................................................................... 6
5.3. Flush mounting............................................................................. 9
6. Connections ............................................................................................. 10
6.1. Standard Connections................................................................ 10
6.2. Supplementary Power supply..................................................... 10
6.3. Optional relay outputs ................................................................ 11
6.4. Optional external inputs.............................................................. 11
7. Programming and Option Settings............................................................ 12
7.1. Quick Programming Guide (using a tone phone). ...................... 12
7.2. Further programming options ..................................................... 13
7.3. TMA............................................................................................ 13
8. Aftercare................................................................................................... 14
9. Technical Specifications ........................................................................... 15
10. CE Declaration ......................................................................................... 19

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1. Safety and Care Information
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The safety of the user/installer relies on the isolation of the telephone
network and not on the earthing of the case
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Please read these instructions thoroughly before starting installation.
These products must be installed by competent personnel familiar with
telephone installation.
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Telephone network voltages can be hazardous. Take adequate
precautions when opening the case or installing. If in doubt, disconnect
the telephone line elsewhere before accessing the line connections.
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For increased protection against lightning transients, attach a local
earth to the main terminal block (see section 6.1)
2. Product Description
FRONTPLATE
MICROPHONE
SPEAKER
LED
REAR
ENCLOSURE
STAINLESS STEEL
CALL BUTTONS
This manual describes Help Point and VR (Vandal Resistant) ranges of
hands-free telephone products. These units offer high degrees of resistance
to weather and abuse, having only a microphone, speaker and one or more
metal buttons mounted on a flat, metal faceplate, in place of a traditional
handset and keypad. Main features include:
•4mm thick aluminium faceplate
•Waterproof speaker, protected by stainless steel mesh

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•Sensitive microphone, protected by semi porous membrane and
aluminium grille
•Stainless steel auto-dial button(s)
•Call status LED
•Auto-dial numbers are remotely programmable
•Line powered operation (optional supplementary power supply available)
•Optional cast aluminium rear enclosure
•Optional induction loop for the hearing impaired.
•Optional isolated input for power supply
•Optional relay outputs (2)
•Optional logic inputs (4)
2.1. Changes from previous versions
This manual describes an updated range of products introduced in December
2007. For those familiar with GAI-Tronics’ products, the list of new or
changed features is as follows:
•New terminal layout (section 6).
•Increased lightning protection (section 9).
•Compliance with railway EMC standards (section 9)
•Optional additional relay outputs and logic inputs (section 6.3 & 6.4)
•Optional isolated input for power supply (section 6.2)
•Improved clear-down mechanisms (section 3.3)
•RoHS compliant
For the full list of product features, please see the specifications in section 9.
3. Operation / Testing
3.1. Making a Call
To make a call, press the required button and wait for connection. The unit
will seize the line and then automatically dial the pre-programmed number.
3.2. Answering calls
To receive a call, press any button when ringing is heard.

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3.3. Ending the Call
There is no direct way for a user to end a call from the unit. The unit will close
down and release the line on receipt of the following signals, usually when the
remote party clears:
•Line polarity reversal
•A line break (sometimes referred to as a “k break”).
•Receipt of exchange call progress tones (see section 9 for specification)
3.4. Call timer
The phone has a programmable call timer that can limit the maximum call
duration.
When ON, the timer forces the phone back off line after the preset time. This
prevents the line remaining tied if the neither party ends the call. The timer is
factory-set to 7mins by default, but can be set to any value (up to 2¾hrs) or
disabled. See section 7.2.1.
4. SMART features
This family of products has a wide range of intelligent features including:
•Monitoring of faults and health status
•Remote programming of auto-dial numbers and configuration parameters
•Alternate day / night autodial numbers
•Call logs for calls made to and from the telephones
These features are all available over standard, 2 wire telephone lines with no
external power required at the phone.
To use these features, GAI-Tronics provide a Telephone Management
Application (TMA) available separately, see section 7.3.
5. Installation
5.1. General
IMPORTANT
All possible measures must be taken to ensure water, fluid or dust
does not contaminate the internal components of the telephone whilst
unpacking, preparing and installing the telephone in inclement weather
conditions or by negligence.
Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty.
These telephones are supplied without connection leads – cabling to the
telephone network must be supplied and installed by the installer. Because of
this, extra precautions must be observed: installers must ensure that they
have the permission of the owner of the PABX or telephone network to which
the telephone is to be connected, and that installation is carried out by

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competent personnel. Where the telephone faceplate is mounted into an
enclosure or recess other than the standard GAI-Tronics backbox, then
additional care must be taken that wiring and proximity to conducting surfaces
complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive - 1999/5/EC.
Contact GAI-Tronics if installation service is required.
From a mounting and installation point of view, VR and Help Point products
are identical.
5.2. Wall/Pole Mounting
When wall or pole mounted, VR and Help Point units must be fitted inside a
dedicated rear enclosure.
Before mounting the telephone, check the cable routing and requirements. If
glands are required, fit them to the case as follows:
1. Remove the RED blanking plug leaving the other (usually BLACK) in
place.
Only fit a second gland if a separate cable is required to the phone (for
example for an additional hook contact).
2. Select the appropriate sized gland:
Use the smaller gland for cables
diameters 4 - 7mm.
Use the larger gland for cable
diameters 8 - 13mm.
3. From the outside of the case, insert
the selected gland into the threaded

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cable entry hole and tighten, so that its sealing washer is compressed
against the enclosure surface.
4. Proceed with chosen mounting method below
5.2.1 Wall mounting
1. Using a suitable tool, punch out the 4 holes in the rear enclosure,
taking care not to damage or dislodge the plastic bushes. Only four
of the eight holes are required - the outer ones are recommended.
The inner holes are provided to be compatible with older-style
mounting posts, and should be left intact if not used. If the inner
holes are used they must be fitted with the supplied plastic bushes.
WARNING:.An unsafe condition could occur (and your warranty will be
invalidated) if :-
1. Any fixing hole made in the rear enclosure is left unused.
2. Any additional holes are drilled into the telephone enclosure.
3. Plastic bushes are not used on all fixing holes.
2. Mark the wall with hole centres based on the dimensions shown
(145 x 270mm). If necessary offer the rear enclosure up to the wall
to check alignment. Do not use the enclosure as a template for
drilling.
3. Drill holes in the wall on the marked positions. Select appropriate
screws, wall plugs etc., for the type of wall, bearing in mind that the
weight of the complete phone is around 5kg.
IMPORTANT:USE ONLY countersunk-headed fixing screws. Check
that screws seat properly in the plastic bushes to ensure a
watertight seal. Do not use excessive tightening force, as this may
crack the case.
4. Ensure that all four plastic flanged bushes are in place and the rear
enclosure is screwed tightly to the surface to prevent any water
ingress through the punched holes.
5. Complete the installation by making the appropriate connections
(section 6) and re-fitting the face plate.

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5.2.2 Pole mounting
Kit No 100-02-0208-001
This accessory is for mounting GAI-Tronics telephones on to the side of
round poles of 100mm to 200mm diameter, or on to square or
rectangular section uprights of 100mm to 150mm across the mounting
surface.
NOTE:
Banding straps (large scale worm-drive clamps) are not included in this
kit and must be obtained separately. For details of where banding can
be obtained, refer to GAI-Tronics.
1. After punching through the flanged bushes in the rear enclosure (as
described in WALL MOUNTING), attach the pole mounting clamp
assemblies to the rear enclosure using the M6 x 25 screws
provided. Tighten to a torque of 4.5Nm max.
Note: only use the outer four holes, and ensure that the screws seat
properly in the plastic bushes to avoid water ingress.
2. Ensuring that the glands are at the bottom, pass a proprietary
banding strap round each of the pole mounting clamps and the
support pole. Tighten securely.
3. Continue the installation by making the appropriate connections
(section 6) and re-fitting the face plate.
4. Re-tighten the straps firmly and trim off any excess band material.
For security the driving head of the band may also be sawn off.

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5.3. Flush mounting
To flush-mount the telephone to a wall:
1. Prepare a recess (at least 50mm deep) in the wall according to the
dimensions shown.
2. Mark the wall with hole centres based on the dimensions shown
(155 x 326mm). If necessary offer the faceplate up to the wall to
check alignment. Do not use the telephone as a template for
drilling.
3. Drill holes in the wall at the marked positions. Select appropriate
screws, wall plugs etc., for the type of wall, bearing in mind that the
weight of the complete phone is around 1.5kg.
4. Route the cable to within the recess, and make connections to the
telephone as shown in section 6.
Secure the telephone to the wall taking care not to trap any wires. Note
that the gasket on the rear of the faceplate is intended to make a
weather seal when compressed against a smooth surface. Do not rely
on this gasket to keep water out if mounting directly to rough surfaces
such as brickwork – in these cases use additional sealant around the
edges to ensure a weatherproof seal.

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6. Connections
6.1. Standard Connections
Connect the telephone line A and B to the main terminal block CON1 as
shown.
The centre earth terminal is intended as an optional connection to a local
earth for the purpose of enhanced protection from lightning transients, and is
not required in terms of user safety from the telephone network.
Note: Conductor sizes to be 0.5mm-2.5mm
2
(flexible cable); 0.5-4.0mm
2
(solid cable) The terminal block can be disconnected from the circuit board
for easier installation
Cabling must not infringe European Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC.
6.2. Supplementary Power supply
GAI-Tronics hands-free telephones can be equipped with a supplementary
power supply, required to power the induction loop (if fitted), external relays (if
fitted) and generally to provide increased audio output level.
The standard telephone does not require this supplementary supply for
normal operation, but note that ringing on exchanges with low ring voltages
(<40Vac) may be unreliable without a supplementary supply.
The supplementary power input is provided on CON1A as shown and must be
an earth-free isolated supply of 12V dc (250mA min) to suit the power
requirements of the required peripherals, suitable for connection to a TNV-3
circuit.
Note: A common supply cannot be used for multiple telephones unless the
unit is equipped with an isolated power supply input. This is available as an
option if specifically ordered. Contact GAI-Tronics for details.
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