Honeywell X-618 User manual

M_2000061032_EN_3.1
X-618 Public Address and Voice
Alarm System
Installation Manual
M_2000061032_EN_3.2

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Safety Guidelines
Danger
This sign reminds users of “dangerous voltage” on the product.
Caution
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Safety guideline
In order to prevent electric shock, this equipment plug shall not be used
as conductor to extend power supply line.
Do not block the equipment’s ventilation opening or put other equipment
on it.
Safety guideline
Protect this equipment against rainwater or moisture so as to avoid fire or
electric shock.
Safety Precautions
Please carefully read and observe the following precautions before installing, operating or using
this product.
Electricity Utilization Safety
Local electrical safety regulations must be observed for product installation and operation.
The Company shall not be liable for fire or electric shock accidents caused by incorrect
installation and mistake.
Transportation Safety
The product shall be protected against impact, violent vibration or liquid erosion during
transportation, storage and installation.
Environmental Requirements
Do not install the product within the environment of extreme temperature or dust and
mechanical vibration.
This equipment shall be well ventilated and protected against dust, moisture, direct sunshine
and violent during the use. It shall be kept away from radiating objects or heat sources and
well ventilated. The optimum working environment temperature is 5-28ºC and relative humidity
<95%. If the equipment is in operation for a long time and ambient temperature is too high, it is
recommended that effective measures should be taken to reduce temperature.
Requirements on grid power supply voltage by the equipment: AC 100V~ 220V (-15% ~ +10%)
50 ~ 60 Hz or DC 12V/24V. In case of too high, too low voltage or that fluctuating greatly, it is
recommended that AC regulated power supply should be installed.

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As the product is not waterproof, do not expose it to rainwater or liquid environment so as to
avoid damaging it.
Put the equipment on solid level plane or install it on a rack.
Do not put other articles on the equipment top.
Safe Use Precautions
The equipment shall be installed under the direction of professionals.
Please carefully check power supply lines for damage prior to use. The lines must be
connected to the equipment in strict accordance with identifications.
Power supply plugs and sockets shall match each other. Otherwise, suitable sockets must be
provided. Human damage to the sockets shall be prohibited.
Power supply for the equipment shall be provided with sufficient capacity and independent and
reliable grounding lines.
Please ensure the equipment power supply grounding lines interconnected and connected
with the ground. Otherwise, it will cause it abnormal, even damaged.
There are HV lines within it. When turn on the power, do not open the equipment cover without
permission so as to prevent electric shock.
Prior to the first energization to start equipment, please check its external wiring for
correctness so as to avoid damage.
During the energization, please do not touch wiring terminals identified with “lightning” at
random so as to avoid electric shock.
Please do not change equipment connection circuits at random during energization so as to
avoid damage.
In case of failure to the equipment, please ask professional repair personnel to repair it.
Otherwise, the Company shall neither dispose of any problems nor undertake relevant
responsibilities.
Label and User’s Manual
Please pay attention to information on the product label such as type and power supply.
Please carefully read the user’s manual and operate according to the instructions. The user’s
manual is for reference for operation of products of different types. Specific operations of
products of different types are not listed herein. In case of any problem, please contact the
Company.
Please maintain this Manual for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................................i
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................i
Electricity Utilization Safety .................................................................................................................i
Transportation Safety..........................................................................................................................i
Environmental Requirements ..............................................................................................................i
Safe Use Precautions........................................................................................................................ii
Label and User’s Manual....................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................iii
Preface............................................................................................................................................iv
Brief Introduction.......................................................................................................................................iv
Intended Reader.......................................................................................................................................iv
Relevant Documents.................................................................................................................................iv
Use Instructions........................................................................................................................................iv
1System Overview.......................................................................................................................1
2Preparation for Installation.......................................................................................................4
Gathering Information.................................................................................................................................4
Preparing Tools .........................................................................................................................................4
Preparing Auxiliary Materials......................................................................................................................4
Preparing Cables and Auxiliary Equipment..................................................................................................4
Packing List Inspection...............................................................................................................................6
3System Installation....................................................................................................................7
Installation Requirements of Cabinet...........................................................................................................7
Installing the Devices in the Appliance Cabinet ...........................................................................................8
Install the DCS, NRI and DA into the Appliance Cabinet......................................................................8
Installing the X-NPMS in a Cabinet (Optional).....................................................................................9
Connecting the X-618 System Components..............................................................................................10
Connecting the Sound Source Equipment to the DCS or NRI............................................................10
Connecting the DCS to the DA.........................................................................................................11
Connecting the Dry Contacts (Optional)............................................................................................14
Connecting the Noise Detector (Optional).........................................................................................17
Connecting the Loudspeakers..........................................................................................................18
Connecting the DCS and NRI to the NPM.........................................................................................19
Connecting the Power Supply Cables.......................................................................................................19
Connecting DCS and NRI Main and Standby Power Supply Cables ..................................................19
Connecting DA Main and Standby Power Supply Cables ..................................................................21
Connecting NPM Power Supply Cable..............................................................................................21
Connection to Fire Alarm Control Panel ....................................................................................................22
Connecting DCS with Fire Alarm Control Panel through LPI-ModBus ................................................23
Connecting NRI with the Fire Alarm Control Panel through LPI-ModBus............................................23
Connecting NRI with Telephone Interface.................................................................................................24
4Installation Inspection............................................................................................................. 26
Inspection................................................................................................................................................26
Manual Setting.........................................................................................................................................26
Inquiring the device IP......................................................................................................................26
Impedance Calibration.....................................................................................................................26

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System. Please carefully
read this manual prior to system use so as to ensure correct use of the system.
Brief Introduction
This manual describes the appearance, installation, and wiring of the X-618 Public Address and
Voice Alarm System equipment. The manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter 1: System Overview
Describes the X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System structure and product assembly
Chapter 2: Preparation for Installation
Describes preparing to install the X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System
Chapter 3: System Installation
Describes installing the X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System along with related
precautions
Chapter 4: Installation Inspection
Describes inspecting the installation of the X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System and
system commissioning
Intended Reader
This manual is mainly for personnel who are to install, operate, and maintain the X-618
Broadcasting and Voice Alarm System.
Relevant Documents
The following documents can be used as a reference when reading this manual:
X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System Product Description
X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System Configuration Manual
X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System Operation Manual
Use Instructions
All content including figures in this manual are to be used only for reference.
The product may be subject to change from time to time without notice.
Users of this product are recommended to carefully read all warnings and precautions in this
manual.
Carefully read this manual before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
This manual has been reviewed with its accuracy is ensured. In case of any doubt or dispute
of the product description, the final interpretation given by Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co.,
Ltd. shall prevail.
Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. is not liable for any consequences caused by user
mistakes when using the product or user misunderstandings of the manual content.

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1 System Overview
The X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm System provides a complete multiple sound source
public audio management solution. Centralized network management is achieved through the
system software, and all system states are monitored. The X-618 Public Address and Voice Alarm
System is hereby referred to as the “X-618” throughout the remainder of this manual.
The X-618 includes the following product components:
X-DCS2000/EN/X-DCS3000 Digital Integrated System Manager
The X- DCS2000/X-DCS3000 Digital Integrated System Manager is hereinafter referred to as
the “DCS”. When describe specific installation requirement, we mention X-DCS2000/EN or X-
DCS3000.
The DCS is X-618 control equipment designed for expanding the number of loudspeaker
zones, and can support multiple sound source files for broadcasting. The system integrates
with functions such as the sound source file storage system, the network audio broadcasting
system, the loudspeaker zone control system, and the system for monitoring and diagnosing
faults.
X-DA1500/DA2250/DA4125/DA4060 High Efficiency Power Amplifier
The X-DA1500/DA2250/DA4125/DA4060 High Efficiency Power Amplifier is hereinafter
referred to as the “DA” or “X-DA1500/DA2250/DA4125/DA4060”.
In the X-618 system, the DA is used to amplify audio signal power and drive many
broadcasting loudspeakers.
X-NPMI Configurable Network Paging Console
The X-NPMI Programmable Network Paging Console is used to page zones and control
broadcasts for the X-618 on an Ethernet network.
X-NPMS Configurable Network Paging Console
The X-NPMS Programmable Network Paging Console is used to page zones and control
broadcasts for the X-618 on an Ethernet network.
X-NRI Network Resource Interface
The X-NRI Network Resource Interface is hereinafter referred to as the “NRI” or “X-NRI”.
X-NRI is external interface expansion control equipment in X-618. It has many kinds of audio
interfaces and control ports, so it can send the audio and control signal which from the
peripheral equipment through the Ethernet network to the X-618 system.
X-DCS3000 can connect with 8 main amplifier channels and 2 standby amplifier channels.
Following is the connection way of 4 amplifier channels:

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Figure 1 Connection Schematic Diagram of DCS and X-DA1500
Figure 2 Connection Schematic Diagram of DCS and X-DA2250

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Figure 3 Connection Schematic Diagram of DCS and X-DA4125/X-DA4060

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2 Preparation for Installation
Before installing the system, appropriate preparation is required to ensure a smooth installation
process.
Gathering Information
Preparing Tools
Preparing Auxiliary Materials
Preparing Cables and Auxiliary Equipment
Packing List Inspection
Gathering Information
Installation personnel are required to be familiar with functional components of the X-618 product
equipment. It is recommended to first read the product information found in the X-618 Public
Address and Voice Alarm System Product Description.
Preparing Tools
Prepare the following tools before installing the system equipment:
Electrostatic proof wrist band
Electrostatic proof gloves
Wire stripping pliers
Wire cutting pliers
RJ45 crimp tool
Slotted screwdriver (M2)
Phillips screwdriver (P1)
Preparing Auxiliary Materials
Prepare the following auxiliary materials before installing the system equipment:
Insulating tape
Wire buckles
Cable labels
Plastic ties
Preparing Cables and Auxiliary Equipment
Note:
It is recommended to select high quality and professional-grade transmission cables for large scale
loudspeaker systems.
The longer the distance, the thicker the cable must be used, as more power is required to transmit.
Please select appropriate cables according to the distances involved.

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Prepare the following cables and auxiliary equipments before installing the system equipment:
CAT-5 Ethernet cable
Cables are required to be no longer than 100m with diameters of 0.51mm (wire gauge of
24AWG). Shielded twisted pair cables are recommended. If the distance between devices is
less than 30 meter, the cable can be straight through or cross. If the distance between devices
is more than 30 meter, the cable must be cross.
Refer to below table for the Ethernet pin types.
Table 1 RJ45 Cable Pin Definition Descriptions
PIN
Type
Legend
1
TX+
2
TX-
3
RX+
4
No pin
5
No pin
6
RX-
7
No pin
8
No pin
100V audio connection cable
This cable is used to connect the DCS to the DA as well as the DCS to the loudspeakers in the
broadcasting zones. Shielded cables with a cross-section of 1.3mm2 (wire gauge of 16AWG)
are recommended to connect the external sound source devices, such as CD/DVD players
and tuners.
DA standby power supply cable
The DA standby power supply cable specification is required to be the same as that of the
main power supply line.
Power amplifier audio input cable
Audio input cables are provided in the package containing the DA, but the lengths of these
cables are limited. If these cables cannot meet the requirements of the system wiring situation,
users need to obtain or create appropriate cables themselves. Please prepare such audio
input cables with the specifications as listed in below table. This cable should be direct
connection. Table 2 Power Amplifier Input Cable Pin Definition Descriptions
PIN
Type
Legend
1
Balanced positive input of CH2
2
Balanced negative input of CH2
3
DA fault information output
When the DA is working properly, the
output voltage is VCC(12V-24V)
When the DA faults, is protected, or
undergoes self-testing, the output
voltage is GND(0V)
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Balanced positive input of CH1
5
Balanced negative input of CH1

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PIN
Type
Legend
6
GND(0V)
7
VCC(12V-24V, powered by an external
device)
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Self-test port
When the DA output voltage is VCC
(12V-24V), the DA is being self-tested.
When the DA has no input voltage, the
DA is working normally.
Power amplifier output cables
Unshielded cables with a cross-section of 1.3mm2 (wire gauge of 16AWG) are recommended
for the power amplifier output.
XLR audio input cable
Shielded pair cables with a cross-section of 0.3~0.5mm2are recommended for connecting
external audio resource.
Table 3 X-DCS3000 XLR Input Terminal Pin Definition Descriptions
PIN
Type
Legend
1
Grounding wire(Shielded layer of cable)
2
Hot end (Positive)
3
Cold end (Negative)
Dry contact input/output cables and related external equipment (optional)
The necessity of dry contact connections depends on the system situation. If the DCS and
external equipment, such as 3-wire volume controllers and 4-wire volume controllers, must be
connected through dry contacts, this equipment and the appropriate cables must be prepared
beforehand.
Noise detector (optional)
When needing to collect environmental noise and automatically regulate the volume of
broadcasts, a noise detector and appropriate cables must be prepared. For connecting X-
DCS2000/ X-DCS3000 with X-ND100, the maximum cable distance between the DCS and
noise detector is required to be no more than 1000m, and twisted pair cables with a cross-
section of 1.3mm2 (wire gauge of 16AWG) must be used.
Monitoring module cable of end-of-line (optional)
If there is necessary to use monitoring module X-EOL to detect faults of speaker lines, users
need to connect monitoring module with X-DCS3000. The distance between monitoring
module and DCS should be less than 1000m, and twisted pair cables with a cross-section of
1.3mm2 (wire gauge of 16AWG) must be used.
Packing List Inspection
Please check the external packages for intactness before unpacking them for content inspection.
Use the “Packing list” to check the package contents. Contact the carrier or supplier promptly in
case of any package or package content problems.

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3 System Installation
This chapter describes the system equipment installation, cable connections, and relevant
precautions.
Installation Requirements of Cabinet
Installing the Devices in the Appliance Cabinet
Connecting the X-618 System Components
Connecting the Power Supply
Note:
The electricity and power sources must be turned off when performing the following tasks to
avoid electric shocks and damage to the equipment.
Turn off all equipment power supply switches prior to wiring.
Correctly connect the wiring terminals and tighten the screws.
The power supply cables and signal data lines must be separated, and cannot be laid in the
same slot or piping.
For avoiding interfere, speaker lines and power should be separated.
Control signal cables must be positioned away from 100V audio or power supply cables to
avoid signal interference.
Appropriate materials, such as plastic ties, must be used for all connection cables for
reinforcement to avoid looseness. When moving the cables, prevent the power supply cables
from coming in contact with the signal data cables.
Install appropriate electrical cables bushings at the cabinet opening before installing the cables
in the appliance cabinets.
Appropriate materials must be used to block the spaces reserved for the cables at the cabinet
opening if these spaces are not used.
Installation Requirements of Cabinet
Generally, X-618 system needs to be installed in standard 19’ cabinet for use. Grounding wire
inside the cabinet should be well connected to keep system work normally. There are specialized
earth wires at the door and the bottom of cabinet. Please refer to following steps:
The cabinet door shaft contains one yellow screw as shown in identified with marker ①. and
marker ②, represents another grounding terminal in the same position in the cabinet. Connect the
two terminals with a wire.
Connect the grounding screw of all devices in the cabinet to the grounding terminal. For safety
reason, it is recommended to connect an external specified grounding terminal to the one on the
cabinet.

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Figure 4 Schematic Diagram of Cabinet Grounding
All the devices of this system are equipped with a specialized grounding screw, marked with the
icon . After installing in the cabinet, cabinet grounding and device grounding should be
connected by a soft cable with a cross-section of 1.5mm2.
Caution:
To prevent a grounding loop, be careful to not let a short circuit occur over the grounding wires.
During the installation of amplifier, for make sure a better cooling performance, 1U blind disk is
recommended between the amplifier and device.
Before installation, inner space of cabinet should be well arranged based on the actual number and
types of devices. The bottom plate is also need to install, and the rest space can be filled with blind
disk.
Spare list of X-618 includes foot, which is used for desktop installation. Make sure there is no foot
at the bottom of device before installation.
Installing the Devices in the Appliance Cabinet
Install the DCS, NRI and DA into the Appliance Cabinet
This process is described in the following steps:
1. Install the side brackets of DCS, as shown below:
Figure 5 DCS Installation Diagram

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2. Put the DCS into the cabinet and fasten it with screws.
Figure 6 Schematic Diagram of the DCS Bracket Installation
3. Install the side brackets of X-NRI and follow above steps to install in cabinet.
4. Install the side brackets of DA and follow above steps to install in cabinet.
5. Finally fasten them to the cabinet with screws.
Installing the X-NPMS in a Cabinet (Optional)
X-NPMS Configurable Network Paging Console and extend key module X-K4 or X-K8 can be
installed in the cabinet according to customer’s requirements. Before installation, X-NPMS and
extend key module should be installed together first.
The process is described in the following steps:
1. Put the bottom of X-NPMS, extend key module X-K4 and X-K8 up on the clean desk, and
avoid scratch from the sharp items.
2. Use flat cables to connect the devices. Pay attention to the direction.
3. Put the bracket among the devices as shown in below figure, and fix it with standard
configuration screws.

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Figure 7 Installation Diagram of X-NPM and Extend Key Module
HN-PTT (Optional) has to be selected instead of removable gooseneck microphone.
Caution:
Space of 1U (1U=44.45mm) should be reserved for cooling.
Blind disks are recommended to seal up the space in the front of cabinet.
Connecting the X-618 System Components
This section describes the connections between the following X-618 system components:
Connecting the Sound Source Equipment to the DCS or NRI
Connecting the DCS to the DA
Connecting the Dry Contacts (Optional)
Connecting the Noise Detector(Optional)
Connecting the X-EOL(Optional)
Connecting the loudspeaker
Connecting DCS, NRI and NPM
Connecting the Sound Source Equipment to the DCS or NRI
Connect the external sound source equipment to the DCS or NRI appliance as necessary.
The sound source connected to the DCS will be used for broadcasting in this device zones .The
sound source connected to the NRI will be used for broadcasting in the all zones of the X-618
system.
X-DCS2000/X-DCS3000 Connecting to the Sound Source Equipment
For DCS Digital Integrated System Manager, there are 3 local auxiliary audio input interfaces, in
which interface 1 uses RCA port, and interface 2 and 3 use XLR port to input balance or non-
balance signal, like microphone and sound console etc. For audio input 1, use cable to connect
audio output and X-DCS3000 input 1. When connecting input 2 and 3 to the external audio source,
pay attention to the connection of interface pin. If it is necessary to use these 2 ports to input non-
balance signal, short circuit the cool end with grounding wire.

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Figure 8 Diagram of DCS Connecting to the Sound Source Equipment
X-NRI Connecting the Sound Source Equipment
There are 4 auxiliary audio source input interfaces (RCA ports) and 4 balance input interfaces for
X-NRI. Auxiliary audio source input interfaces can connect external audio devices directly. The
operation is the same as operation on DCS. The polarity of signal cable, such as hot end H, cool
end C and grounding G should comply with the one of input audio device when connect balance
input interface with external audio source.
Connecting the DCS to the DA
Two signal cables need to be used when connect DCS and amplifier. Twisted pair cable is used to
connect audio output interface of DCS and audio input interface of amplifier. 100V output interface
of amplifier should connect to 100V input interface of DCS.
There are 2 rows interfaces of audio output interface (control interface) of DCS. Lower interfaces
include 2 audio signals, and upper interfaces include 1 audio signal. The upper interfaces
correspond the even channel of lower interfaces. For example, if the lower channels are 1 and 2,
the upper channel should be 2.
Note:
The DCS can be connected to the power amplifier in the following configurations:
Connect the PA1/2 and PA2 port of the single-channel power amplifier to the DCS control port
using two twisted-pair cables.
Connect the PA1/2 port of the two-channel power amplifier to the DCS control port using one
network cable.
Connect the PA1/2 and PA3/4 port of the four-channel power amplifier to the DCS control port
using two network cables.
The operation steps of connecting DCS to amplifier are as below:
1. Connect control port of amplifier
Connect the DA RJ45 port to the DCS control port using the audio input lines that are included
in the package containing the DA.

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Figure 9 Connection Diagram of Amplifier and Control Port of DCS
2. Connecting the DA audio output to the DCS
a. Strip one end of the prepared audio output cable jacket by 10mm, and feed the cable
through the protective cover of the power amplifier.
Figure 10 Schematic Diagram of a Feeding the Audio Output Cable through the Protective
Terminal Cover
b. Take the end of the cable that was fed through the protective cover of the power amplifier
wiring terminal connect the cable to the power amplifier output wiring terminal (7P green
phoenix tail seating 5.08mm), and tighten the screws. Refer to 0 .
Figure 11 Connecting the Audio Output Cable to the Power Amplifier Input Wiring Terminal
c. Feed the other end of the audio output cable through the DCS protective cover of the
terminal.
d. Connect the end of the cable that was fed through the protective cover of the DCS to the
power amplifier input wiring terminal (4P green phoenix tail seating 5.08mm), and tighten
the screws. Refer to 0.

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e. Insert the power amplifier audio output wiring terminal of the installed audio output cable
into the DA audio output port.
Figure 12 Schematic Diagram of the Audio Output Wiring Terminal Installation
f. Insert the power amplifier input wiring terminal of the installed audio output cable into the
DCS PA audio input port.
Figure 13 Schematic Diagram of X-DCS3000 100V Audio Input Wiring Terminal Installation
g. Carefully check the input and output cables of DCS that connect to amplifier, ensuring the
channels are correct.
h. Cover the power amplifier terminal with the protective terminal cover and tighten the
screws. This same operation applies to the DCS terminal and related protective cover.

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Figure 14 Schematic Diagram of the Protective Audio Input Terminal Cover
The way that connects to standby amplifier is similar with the one to main amplifier. Control
interfaces of standby amplifier should connect to standby ports of DCS. If use the “single standby
amplifier” mode, the control interface of amplifier should connect to standby PA1/2 port of DCS,
and 100V output interface of standby amplifier should connect to standby PA input 1 and 2 ports
(parallel connection) of DCS. If use “double standby amplifier” mode and the standby channels are
2 channels or 4 channels, the control interface of amplifier should connect to standby PA1/2 port of
DCS. When the standby channel is single channel, the control interface of 2 amplifiers should
separately connect to standby PA1/2 port and standby PA 2 port. The output ports of standby
amplifier should connect to standby PA input port of DCS, and the control interface should also
correspond to each other.
Connecting the Dry Contacts (Optional)
This section describes connecting the external equipment or switch through the dry contacts.
DCS Dry Contact Input Preparation
1. Connect the dry contact cable to the dry contact input terminal.
Strip the wire jacket off one end of the prepared dry contact connection cable by about 10mm,
insert the wires into the dry contact wiring terminal (8P green phoenix tail seating 3.81mm),
and tighten the screws. Refer to 0 for more information.
2. Insert the dry contact input wiring terminal of the installed input cable into the DCS dry contact
port.
3. Connect the external dry contact equipment or switch to the other end of the dry contact input
cable.
Figure 15 External Dry Contact or Switch