Vigilant QE20 User manual

LT0712
QE20
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL

QE20
Emergency Warning System
Installation Manual
DOCUMENT: LT0712
Issue 1.0 13 June 2023
QE20 is a product of
Johnson Controls
17 Mary Muller Drive
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
Phone : [phone]
Copyright © 2023 Johnson Controls. All Rights Reserved.
All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date and are
subject to change without notice.

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END USER LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Some of the operation of QE20 Emergency Warning System as described in this
manual is dependent on site-specific configuration performed by the field engineer.
If the configuration is not well-designed, then operation may differ from this manual
and compliance to local installation standards may be invalidated.
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AMENDMENT LOG
13 June 2023
1.0
First Release
-W A R N I N G -
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction and Scope....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Description of QE20 .........................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Specifications – QE20 Panel............................................................................................1-5
1.4 Other QE20 & Product Manuals ......................................................................................1-6
1.4.1 VIGILANT QE20 Manuals ..............................................................................................1-6
1.4.2 Other VIGILANT Manuals ..............................................................................................1-7
1.4.3 Third Party Manuals .......................................................................................................1-7
2. Cabinet Installation & Wiring ........................................................................ 2-1
2.1 QE20 Cabinets ..................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Handling & Checking Cabinets .......................................................................................2-1
2.3 Cabinet Installation...........................................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 Requirements of Cabinet Location.................................................................................2-2
2.3.2 Fixing Cabinet to Wall ....................................................................................................2-2
2.3.3 Removal and Refitting of Internal Mounting Frames......................................................2-4
2.3.4 Changing Outer Door Hinge Side...................................................................................2-4
2.4 Mains Wiring .....................................................................................................................2-4
2.4.1 Mains Feed.....................................................................................................................2-4
2.4.2 Turning PSE On and Off ................................................................................................2-5
2.5 PSE Interconnection Wiring ............................................................................................2-5
2.6 Battery Installation & Wiring............................................................................................2-6
2.6.1 Battery Fitting and Wiring ...............................................................................................2-6
2.6.2 Battery Connection and Disconnection ..........................................................................2-6
2.7 Internal 24V DC Distribution ............................................................................................2-7
2.8 Adjacent Cabinet Wiring ..................................................................................................2-7
2.9 Field Wiring .......................................................................................................................2-8
2.10 Remote Cabinet Wiring ....................................................................................................2-8
2.11 Interfacing to Other Systems ..........................................................................................2-8
2.12 Zone, WIP and User Button Labels.................................................................................2-9
3. Site Configuration .......................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Site Configuration.............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Example Site Configuration.............................................................................................3-1
3.3 Circuit Usage Report ........................................................................................................3-2
4. On-Site Programming .................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 What’s Available ...............................................................................................................4-1
5. Placing Into Operation................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Initial Power Up.................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Check Field Wiring Before Connecting to QE20 ...........................................................5-1

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5.3 Commissioning.................................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Fault Finding .....................................................................................................................5-4
6. Spare Parts, Drawings ................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Spare Parts........................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Drawings............................................................................................................................6-2
7. Module Installation......................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Installation Guide For Each QE20 Module .....................................................................7-1

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction and Scope
This manual describes the installation, field wiring, site-programming, placing into
operation, and commissioning of a VIGILANT QE20 Emergency Warning System.
The QE20 is supplied with the requested modules fitted and wired into the
cabinet(s), and a site configuration prepared and programmed into the QE20 based
on the information provided with the order. Depending on the completeness of the
information provided the QE20 may be fully operational, or it could require further
site configuration to match the installation.
ATTENTION
This equipment contains
STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
Use Antistatic Procedures when handling modules.
The QE20 is designed to be installed and commissioned in accordance with AS
1670.4:2018 or NZS 4512:2021.
1.2 Description of QE20
QE20 fulfils the functions of an emergency warning system as defined in AS 4428.16
and an emergency intercommunications system as defined in AS 4428.4. When it is
activated, e.g., from a connected fire alarm system or manually via Manual Call
Points (MCP) located at strategic positions in the premises, it will generate warning
signals to the appropriate areas of the building via loudspeakers. These are
supplemented with Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) – flashing beacons, where needed,
to warn the occupants about the emergency and provide instructions on evacuating
the building. Optional, red warden phones located in strategic positions allow voice
communications between the floor wardens and the building warden, or for fire
brigade personnel to use in an emergency.
QE20 can provide non-emergency functions such as background music, public
address, paging, recorded message generation, and warden phone communications.
QE20 is a modular system, with the specific combination of modules selected to
meet the site requirements – in terms of the number of zones, amplifiers and power
rating, power supplies, field wiring modules, and optional networking. A block
diagram is shown in Figure 1. QE20 is highly configurable and expandable up to 224
emergency zones on the user interface.

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Figure 1 QE20 Block Diagram
The Controller is the brain. It contains the site configuration defining what other
modules are present and how the inputs and outputs of those modules are
organised. It controls the other modules and determines what needs to happen.
Some common audio and digital inputs and outputs are provided by the Controller.
The PSE (Power Supply Equipment) provide a dc power supply for all modules from
either mains power or backup batteries. They also provide battery charging.
The Master User Interface (MUI) and the 8 Zone and 8 WIP Expansion boards
provide the user interface consisting of the LCD and touchscreen, System and All-
Zone controls and indications, plus pushbutton and LED indications for the required
number of zones and WIPs in the system.
The amplifiers provide 100V audio outputs to drive loudspeakers in the emergency
zones. The number of 100V outputs and their power ratings vary with the different
amplifier modules. Local audio inputs and switched 24V GP outputs are available on
all amplifier modules, and some models support separate music or standby amplifier
connections.
The 100V Splitter Module divides the 100V output of an amplifier into 4 separate
100V speaker feeds, each with isolation so that a short circuit fault does not affect
the other outputs.
Each WIP/INPUT module provides 20 circuits that can be used for field wiring to
warden phones (WIP), manual call points (MCP), to alarm sources like a fire panel,
or for general purpose functions. One WIP circuit must be assigned to the master
WIP on the user interface, if fitted.
Relay Output Modules provide 8 outputs for controlling Visual Alarm Devices (VAD)
and 8 relay outputs for general use.
Connection to secondary emergency control panels (SECP), remote equipment
racks or other networked panels is provided by the RS485 Network Module. Copper
wired networking is available directly, or fibre-optic cable is supported with the
addition of a Fibre Network kit.
Each QE20 will be supplied in one or more 19” rack mounting cabinets, with a
Perspex window in the outer doors and the user interface mounted on hinged inner
doors. Behind the inner door the required number of QE20 modules will be mounted
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combination of modules exceeds the capacity of a single cabinet, additional cabinets
will be supplied, and these will need to be located adjacent to the main cabinet.
Figure 2 shows an example front panel view, and Figure 3 an internal view.
Figure 2 Example QE20 Front View

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Figure 3 Example QE20 Internal View

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1.3 Specifications – QE20 Panel
Panel Size:
28U
40U
Double 28U
Double 40U
Height (mm)
1330
1863
1330
1863
Width (mm)
575
575
1150
1150
MECP Depth (mm)
388
388
-
388
SECP Depth (mm)
213
213
213
213
Maximum number of zones with:
25W RMS Amps
28
40
-
80
60W RMS Amps
20
32
-
64
120W RMS Amps
10
16
-
32
240W RMS Amps
5
8
-
16
WIP Zones (max)
56
56
120
120
SECP Zones (max)
56
56
120
120
Number of Zones 224 on front panel – up to 600 internally
Number of Network Nodes 64
Operating Temperature -5C – 45C 10% - 95% RH non-condensing
Cabinets 28U, 40U 19” Rack mounting, body 1.6mm m/s
Depth 388mm Deep, 213mm SECP cabinet
Colour, finish Dulux Titania Ripple, 288 1235Z
Power Supply Mains Supply; 230-240V AC 50Hz; 4.2A per PSE
DC Output per PSE 26V @ 27A peak, non-continuous.
Charging Current 2.5A nominal per PSE
Battery Capacity Up to 150AHr per cabinet (4 x PSE)
Heat Generation (max quies) 28U: 150W; 40U: 250W
Audio Inputs 4 on Controller, 4 per Amplifier Module
Input Type Balanced; transformer / capacitor isolated
Input Level 315mV rms; 1.4V rms max.; 10K input impedance
Common Mode Rejection >33dB
Emergency Speech Mic Noise-cancelling, front panel mounted
Automatic Level Control 30dB dynamic range
Amplifiers 25W, 60W, 120W, 240W (4, 4, 2, 1 per module)
Max Number 56 modules per panel
Output Voltage 100V rms @ 1kHz sine wave
Efficiency >85%
100V Line Supervision 56K/100K EOL Single / Dual Spur
Max Capacitive Load 200nF
Frequency Response 215Hz – 8400Hz (+-3dB)

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Signal To Noise (SNR) >75dB(A)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.25%
Message Storage 200 messages with total of ~120 minutes
Play Capability Any message to any zone output
GP Inputs 20 per WIP/Input; 4 x Controller; 2 x RS485 /Net
4 x MUI
Input Range; EOL 0-30Vdc; 10k, 4 state
GP Outputs 4 x Controller; 2 x RS485 Net; 4 x MUI
Output Current 100mA < 1V on; 30Vdc off; Supervised > 12V
Relay Outputs 2 x Controller, 8/16 x Relay Output Module
Rating NO/NC relay contact; 2A @ 30V dc resistive
Amplifier GP Outputs 4 x Amplifier Module
Output Voltage 24Vdc @ 100mA; Optional load Supervision
Visual Alarm Outputs 8 x Relay Output Module
Rating 24V Dual Polarity 1A max; 2k7 EOL supervised
WIPs 320 WIPs (20 x WIP/Input Module; 16 Modules)
WIP Handset Vigilant FP0938 Compatible
Ring Volume >80 dB(A)
Collocated Input Parallel wired MCP or “Zone manned” pushbutton
Supervision 10k EOL
Wiring 1km of screened cable
FIP Inputs Use WIP/Input Module inputs
High Level Links RZDU, Panel-Link, Computer Port (4100ESi)
Max Inputs 320 WIP/Input; 528 RZDU, Unlimited – Panel-Link;
600 points 4100ESi
1.4 Other QE20 & Product Manuals
1.4.1 VIGILANT QE20 Manuals
LT0711
QE20 Operator Manual
LT0709
QE20 Service Manual
LT0712
QE20 Installation Manual
LT0726
QE20 Design Manual
LT0732
QE20 Fibre Networking User Manual
LT0704
QE20Config User Manual
LT0694
FP2001 27A PSE Install Guide
LT0695
FP2015 Extender Blank Install Guide
LT0696
FP2000 Controller Install Guide
LT0697
FP2002 Relay Output Module Install Guide

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LT0698
FP2003 WIP/INPUT Module Install Guide
LT0700
FP2005 RS485 Networking Module Install Guide
LT0701
FP2006/7/8/9 Amplifier Modules Install Guide
LT0702
FP1187/89 QE20 Hinge Kit Install Guide
LT0703
FP1186 QE20 Module Mounting Frame Install Guide
LT0705
FP2023 2 x 4-way 100V Splitter Module Install Guide
LT0706
FP2010 Master User Interface Install Guide
LT0707
FP2011/12/13 Extender User Interfaces Install Guide
LT0710
FP2014 WIP Tray Install Guide
LT0713
FP2019 Fan Cooling Module Install Guide
LT0714
FP2024/25 Fibre Networking Module Install Guide
LT0715
FP2021/22 8 Zone / 8 WIP Expansion Board Install Guide
LT0716
FP2020 Battery Shelf Install Guide
LT0727
FP2027 Power Distribution Fuse Board Install Guide
LT0728
FP2028 Air Filter Install Guide
LT0738
FP2029 GP Mounting Bracket Install Guide
1.4.2 Other VIGILANT Manuals
LT0114
FP0539 Paging Console Operating and Installation Instructions
LT0229
Panel-Link Intelligent HUB (I-HUB) User’s Manual
LT0529
Panel-Link IP Bridge (PIB) User Manual
LT0346
PC Paging Console Wiring Diagram
LT0564
MX1 Networking Manual
LT0371
PA0688 Microphone Pre-amplifier Module Installation & Operating
FP0938inf
FP0938 WIP Install Sheet
1.4.3 Third Party Manuals
MOXA EDS-405A Ethernet Switch User Manual
Cisco ATA 191 and ATA 192 Analog Telephone Adapter User Guide
Cisco ATA 191 and ATA 192 Analog Telephone Adapter Administration

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2. Cabinet Installation & Wiring
2.1 QE20 Cabinets
The QE20 is supplied in one or more 19” rack mounting cabinets.
•28U for systems up to 56 display zones and containing up to 12 modules
•40U for all other systems.
Deep cabinets will be used for all systems except those that are SECPs.
Cabinet Type
Dimensions (H x W x D)
28U MECP (Deep – 310mm)
1330 x 575 x 388 mm
40U MECP (Deep – 310mm)
1863 x 575 x 388 mm
28U SECP (Shallow – 165mm)
1330 x 575 x 213 mm
40U SECP (Shallow – 165mm)
1863 x 575 x 213 mm
The QE20 could also be supplied as a “Combo” panel, where both a fire alarm
system and the QE20 are installed in a single 40U deep cabinet.
2.2 Handling & Checking Cabinets
Precautions should be taken when handling the QE20 cabinets, as they can be of
significant weight. Suitable lifting equipment may be needed.
On receipt of a QE20 system the following should be checked immediately.
•Any sign of damage to the outside of the packaging of the cabinet(s).
•Any sign of damage to the exterior of the cabinet(s).
•All modules inside the cabinet are firmly retained in their positions.
•The system contains the equipment options requested in the order.
Any sign of damage or loose modules may indicate mishandling during transit and
will need to be raised immediately with the freight company.
Each QE20 will include a package (usually placed in the bottom of the first cabinet)
containing:
•Copies of all the manuals needed.
•A printout of the factory-prepared site configuration. Depending on the amount
and accuracy of the information provided prior to preparation of this
configuration, it may be suitable for field use. Or it may require changes to be
made on-site once the missing information is finalised. Once finished, the site
configuration should become part of the Baseline Data as required by AS
1670.4 and backed up off-site.
•Battery loom sets.
•Cables for interconnecting adjacent cabinets, where provided.
It is recommended the QE20 be powered up on a temporary mains supply and
checked for any unexpected faults before it is installed and field wiring is fitted. Any
faults that cannot be explained should be resolved before installation.

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2.3 Cabinet Installation
2.3.1 Requirements of Cabinet Location
The QE20 cabinets need to be installed in accordance with the applicable installation
standards (e.g., AS 1670.4 or NZS 4512) and any local or site-specific requirements.
In particular, the chosen location needs to:
•Have an ambient noise level of not more than 70 dB(A),
•Not exceed the ambient operating conditions for the QE20,
•Allow all the controls and indications of the QE20 to be within 750 mm and
1850 mm of the floor,
•Have a clearance area of at least 1m in front of and 0.5m to the sides of the
cabinets,
•Not block the air intake grill at the bottom of the cabinet outer door(s) or the
exhaust grill at the top of the cabinet door(s).
•Allow suitable access for the field wiring.
2.3.2 Fixing Cabinet to Wall
Each QE20 cabinet is secured to the wall via mounting dimples containing 6.5mm
holes in the back of the cabinet. 28U cabinets have 6 positions and 40U cabinets
have 8 positions. This is shown in Figure 4 below.
To meet the control and indication mounting height requirements of AS 1670.1 and
AS 1670.4 and maximise the number of zones that can be included in a cabinet, the
top mounting hole of both the 28U and 40U cabinet should be 1751mm from the
floor. Alternatively, a 40U cabinet could be mounted on a plinth 38mm in height. This
will position the top row of buttons / indications just under the 1850mm allowable
height from the floor.
Multiple 40U cabinets can be mounted beside each other without any gaps, and still
allow the doors of the cabinets to be opened at any time.
Two 28U cabinets can be mounted beside each other without a gap, as long as the
outer door on the left-hand cabinet is left hand hinged and the right-hand cabinet is
hinged on the right. Any additional 28U cabinets will need to be spaced at least
26mm apart to allow back-to-back outer doors to be opened simultaneously to 90o.

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Figure 4 QE20 Cabinet Wall Fixing Details

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2.3.3 Removal and Refitting of Internal Mounting Frames
To make mounting of the cabinet and fitting of the field wiring easier it is possible to
remove the internal mounting frames and their modules from the cabinet.
Disconnect the cables that connect to the modules on the frame (first record which
cable connects to which module connector). Undo and remove the two lower M6
fixing screws that secure the mounting frame to the rear wall of the cabinet. Loosen
the top two screws and then lift the mounting frame and its modules off the screws.
Note that a fully loaded frame with many amplifier or PSE modules will be quite
heavy.
To refit the mounting frame, lift the frame into position and locate onto the two top
screws using the keyholes in the frame. Fit and tighten all four screws. Reconnect
the cabling to the modules.
If only 1 or 2 frames are fitted in a 40U cabinet, then there are alternative mounting
positions in the rear wall for the frames. This may make fitting and terminating the
field wiring easier, but will make later expansion more difficult as fitting 3 frames
requires the frames to be in specific positions.
2.3.4 Changing Outer Door Hinge Side
The master cabinet (containing the Master User Interface) is generally supplied with
the outer door hinged on the left-hand side, and any additional cabinet hinged on the
right-hand side, to make a matching pair.
The side the outer door is hinged on may be changed once the cabinet is received,
and also after it is installed.
Remove the screws that hold the top hinge block on to the cabinet body. Lift the door
off the bottom hinge block(s) and place aside. Remove the plastic plugs from the
hinge mounting holes on the opposite side of the cabinet. Remove the remaining
hinge blocks from the cabinet body and refit only the bottom hinge block on to the
holes on the other side of the cabinet. Have the hinge pin/hole pointing upwards and
leave the top hinge block(s) off for now. Fit the plastic plugs into the holes on the
original hinged side. Fit the rotated door onto the hinge block. Fit and secure the
remaining hinge block(s) on to the cabinet body. Check the door hinges freely.
Adjust the hinge blocks if needed.
The hinge side for the inner door is fixed on the left-hand side and cannot be easily
changed.
2.4 Mains Wiring
2.4.1 Mains Feed
Each QE20 cabinet needs to be supplied with a dedicated mains feed direct from a
main switchboard (refer AS/NZS 3000), terminated into the GPO outlet(s) in the back
of the QE20 cabinet.
The cabinet may have up to 4 x 27A power supplies (PSE) fitted, with each PSE
drawing up to 4.2A from the mains supply at full load. The mains supply must have a
suitably rated cable size and circuit breaker at the switchboard. Consideration should
be given to future expansion of the QE20 at the time of selecting and installing the
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cable size for the number of PSE fitted. A circuit breaker rated more than 20A should
not be used.
IMPORTANT. The mains wiring into the GPO must be done by a suitably qualified
electrician. It is recommended the mains lead enter the cabinet via the knockout
behind the GPO.
No. of PSE Fitted
Circuit Breaker Rating
Conductor Size (min)
1
10A
1.5mm2
2
16A
1.5mm2
3
16A
2.5mm2
4
20A
2.5mm2
The mains wiring to the QE20 cabinet is terminated in the single dual-outlet GPO (1-
2 PSE) or two dual-outlet GPOs (3-4 PSE). The GPO terminal capacity is a
maximum of 3 x 2.5mm2conductors, so fitting the incoming mains wire and a wire
across to the other GPO is possible. Connect the incoming earth wire to the earth
terminal on the cabinet body. Do not remove the factory fitted earth wire that
connects each GPO earth terminal to the cabinet.
Multiple cabinets will require individual mains feeds if each cabinet contains or could
contain PSE.
During installation and commissioning the PSE may be plugged into a temporary
mains feed, if the permanent mains wiring is not in place. The temporary feed must
be sufficiently rated to the meet the load currents that may be present during use. It
is suggested that testing be limited to activating no more than one heavily-loaded
zone at a time to avoid overloading the temporary cable.
2.4.2 Turning PSE On and Off
The mains feed to each PSE can be turned on and off via the switch for the
appropriate socket on the mains GPO, or can be totally isolated by removing the
mains lead from the GPO. To totally remove power from a PSE it will also be
necessary to disconnect the battery.
2.5 PSE Interconnection Wiring
During factory assembly the PSE in the same cabinet will have their battery
terminals joined together using a 4-way loom LM0651 if there are 3 or 4 PSE, or a 2-
way loom LM0650 if there are only 1 or 2 PSE fitted. These leads terminate in 2 or 1
“Anderson” type connectors respectively that allow the batteries to be connected and
disconnected.
Each section of the loom connecting to a PSE contains a replaceable 30A fuse
(Littelfuse CAT NO 0287030) to limit the battery current to each PSE and its loads.
The BT- terminal of each the PSE in the cabinet will be linked together so that
synchronisation of battery testing is done.
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2.6 Battery Installation & Wiring
2.6.1 Battery Fitting and Wiring
Each cabinet must have batteries of the required capacity fitted, as the batteries
must be sufficient for the load current of each cabinet. Battery power should not
extend to other cabinets (other than UBus wiring to 8 Zone and 8 WIP Extender
modules).
An SECP (shallow) cabinet has room for two 12V 17AHr batteries.
Each 28U deep cabinet has space for up to 2 x 75AHr batteries.
Each 40U deep cabinet has space for up to four x 80AHr 12V batteries. Two are
mounted in the bottom of the cabinet and, if required, the second two are mounted
on the optional battery shelf (FP2020). Leave 10mm of gap around each battery.
Alternatively, 2 x 100AHr batteries can be fitted, one in the bottom and one on the
optional battery shelf. The battery shelf clips into the 40U cabinet (refer LT0716 for
details). The shelf does not fit into a 28U cabinet.
The QE20 is supplied with pre-made battery leads – LM0652: containing an
“Anderson” connector with red and black leads to M6 lugs and LM0653: a battery
joining lead containing a replaceable 100A fuse (Littelfuse CAT NO 0498100). These
leads can be used with batteries that require M6 or M5 screws. The kit supplied with
each QE20 includes suitable M5 and M6 screws.
+ -+ -
Red
(LM0652) Black (LM0652)
100A
(LM0653)
Connect the black lead of LM0652 to the negative terminal of one battery, and one
end of the LM0653 battery joining lead to the positive terminal. Connect the other
end of the battery joining lead to the negative of the second battery, and the red lead
of LM0652 to the positive terminal.
Do not connect the Anderson connector until the QE20 has been initially powered up
and tested.
Wiring to a remote battery is not permitted.
Cabinets installed to NZS 4512 will require the batteries to be suitably restrained to
provide seismic protection. Batteries less than 75AHr in size should be restrained
using Velcro strips on the bottom of the battery and on the floor of the cabinet.
Batteries of 75 AHr or larger need to be restrained using straps and a bracket.
2.6.2 Battery Connection and Disconnection
The batteries may be disconnected by “breaking apart” the “Anderson” connectors
that are at the ends of the PSE joining lead and the battery lead.
To connect the batteries, mate the matching halves of the “Anderson” connector
together and push into place.