GDS 95/TX User manual

GDS Corp.
2513 Hwy 646 Santa Fe, Texas 77510
409-927-2980 409-927-4180 (Fax) www.gdscorp.com
Operation and Maintenance
Manual
95/TX Wireless Alarm Station & Repeater

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CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY. READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
OR SERVICING.
ATTENTION: POUR DES RAISONS DE SÉCURITÉ, CET ÉQUIPEMENT DOIT ÊTRE UTILISÉ, ENTRETENU ET
RÉPARÉ UNIQUEMENT PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ. ÉTUDIER LE MANUE D’INSTRUCTIONS EN ENTIER
AVANT D’UTILISER, D’ENTRETENIR OU DE RÉPARER L’ÉQUIPEMENT.
REVISION ISTORY
Revision 1.0 3/1/14 Initial Release
Copyright © 2014 GDS Corp. All Rights Reserved
P/N 1200-0739-01

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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INFORMATION _______________________________________________ 5
FOR YOUR SAFETY __________________________________________________________________ 5
WARRANTY _______________________________________________________________________ 5
IF YOU AVE QUESTIONS ____________________________________________________________ 5
2 GDS CORP WIRELESS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ________________________________ 6
GDS Corp Wireless Devices ___________________________________________________________ 7
Key Features_______________________________________________________________________ 8
3 95/TX HARDWARE ___________________________________________________ 9
4 INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________ 11
Choosing a Location ________________________________________________________________ 11
Power and Signal Wiring ____________________________________________________________ 13
Antenna selection _________________________________________________________________ 14
5 SETUP OPERATION ________________________________________________ 17
User Interface ____________________________________________________________________ 17
Network Setup ____________________________________________________________________ 18
Channel Setup ____________________________________________________________________ 19
Alarm Device Setup ________________________________________________________________ 19
6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ___________________________________________ 20
7 USER MENUS ______________________________________________________ 21
8 SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 26
9 SPARE PARTS ______________________________________________________ 27
10 DRAWINGS AND DIMENSIONS ______________________________________ 28
11 NETWORK SETTINGS ______________________________________________ 31
12 WIRELESS SYSTEM SETUP CHECKLIST _________________________________ 32
13 WIRELESS RANGE CALCULATIONS ____________________________________ 33

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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 2-1: GDS CORP WIRELESS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM .......................................................................... 6
FIGURE 3-1: 95/TX SINGLE ENCLOSURE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................. 9
FIGURE 3-2: 95/TX ALARM STATION / REPEATER WIT LOCAL STROBE & ORN .......................................... 9
FIGURE 3-3: 95/TX ALARM STATION / REPEATER WIT RATED ORN & STROBE ....................................... 10
FIGURE 3-4: 95/TX WIT REMOTE LIG T STACK (PRELIMINARY) ................................................................ 10
FIGURE 4-1: DC POWER INPUT WIRING ....................................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 4-2: AC POWER INPUT WIRING ....................................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 4-3: 95/TX ALARM RELAY CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 4-4: YAGI DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA .................................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 5-1: 95/TX DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 7-1: 95/TX MAIN MENU TREE .......................................................................................................... 21
FIGURE 7-2: C ANNEL CONFIGURATION MENU .......................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 7-3: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU ............................................................................................. 23
FIGURE 7-4: COMMUNICATIONS MENU ...................................................................................................... 24
FIGURE 7-5: SYSTEM SECURITY MENU ......................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 7-6: TEC NICIANS ONLY MENU ....................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 9-1: 95/TX SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................................. 27
FIGURE 10-1: 95/TX DIMENSIONS (DC, STROBE ONLY) ................................................................................ 28
FIGURE 10-2: 95/TX DIMENSIONS (AC, NR ORN + STROBE) ....................................................................... 29
FIGURE 10-3: 95/TX DIMENSIONS (XP ORN + STROBE) .............................................................................. 30
FIGURE 11-1: GDS CORP NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 31
FIGURE 12-1: STEP-BY-STEP WIRELESS SETUP C ECKLIST ............................................................................ 32
FIGURE 13-1: RF TRANSMISSION MARGIN ................................................................................................... 33
FIGURE 13-2: RF TRANSMISSION ZONE ........................................................................................................ 34

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1SAFETY INFORMATION
Important – Read Before Installation
Users should have a detailed understanding of 95/TX operating and maintenance instructions. Use the
95/TX only as specified in this manual or detection of gases and the resulting protection provided may be
impaired. Read the following WARNINGS prior to use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
•The 95/TX wireless alarm station described in this manual must be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with information contained herein. Installation in any hazardous area
must comply with all applicable restrictions, requirements and guidelines for said hazardous
areas. It is the end user customer’s final decision to ensure that the 95/TX is suitable for the
intended use.
•Do not operate the 95/TX if its enclosure is damaged or cracked or has missing components.
Make sure the cover, internal PCB’s and field wiring are securely in place before applying power.
•Do not expose the 95/TX to electrical shock or continuous severe mechanical shock. Protect the
95/TX and related assemblies from dripping liquids and high power sprays.
•Periodically test for correct operation
•Use only for applications described within this manual.
WARRANTY
GDS Corp. hardware products carry a 2-year limited repair or replacement warranty on electronics and
workmanship. GDS Corp. reserves the right to void warranty claims based on evidence of misuse, abuse,
or the misapplication of a specific sensor in an environment known to adversely affect sensor life.
Warranty period starts on date of shipment from GDS Corp.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Please contact us at:
GDS Corp
2513 FM 646 Road North, Santa Fe, Texas, 77510
409-927-2980 (Office), 409-927-4180 (Fax)
[e-mail]
www.gdscorp.com