Aiphone GF-BC User Manual

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TWO-WIRE BUS APARTMENT SYSTEM
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
This Manual is enclosed in GF-BC, Bus
Control Unit box. Operation Manual is
enclosed in GF-1D Apartment Station box.
Before actually installing the equipment,
the contents of this Manual must be
thoroughly read and understood.
After installation, please keep the
Installation Manual, containing
instructions for wiring & programming,
as well as WARRANTY.
GF-BC
Bus control unit
GF-DA & GF-DP
Speech module & Panel
GF-SW & GF-1 - 4P
Call SW, module & Panel
GF-2F or GF-3F
2- or 3-module Front frame
GF-2B or GF-3B
2- or 3-module Back box
Precautions on Installation & Wiring
A. WARNING (Negligence could result in death or serious injury to people)
A. CAUTION (Negligence could result in injury to people or damage to property)
O General Prohibitions (^) Prohibitions to subject the unit to water
( 5 ) Prohibitions to dismantle the unit
A WARNING
Acaution
1. These devices are electrical. Wiring must be performed by qualified personnel.
2. Do not modify or alter the equipment. (^)
3. Do not connect any power source other than specified to terminals +, -. Doing so may £\)
cause fire or damage the unit. _
4. The equipment must not be exposed to water or any other liquid. (^)
5. Make sure wires are connected properly before plugging the power supply into an electrical outlet. (^)
6. AC outlet must be away from moisture and dust.
1. Do not install or make any wire terminations while power supply is plugged in, or it could cause
electrical shock or damage the unit.
2. Mount the intercom on wall in a convenient location, but not where it could be bumped or jarred.
3. Do not install the unit in any of the following locations, as it may cause the system to malfunction:
- High or extreme cold temperature area:
under direct sunlight, near equipment that varies in temperature, in front of air-conditioner, inside a
refrigerated area, etc.
- Places subject to moisture or humidity extremes. (^)
- Places subject to environmental conditions, such as oil, dust, chemicals, salt, etc.
- Places subject to constant vibration or impact.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. The equipment, except the entrance station, is designed for indoor use only. Do not install them outdoors.
2. The system is not operable during a power failure.
3. In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by, intercom system may be affected by radio
frequency interference.
4. Keep all wiring at least 30cm, 1' away from AC100 ~ 240V wiring, fluorescent lighting, or dimmer switches.
Otherwise, cross AC wiring at a 90° angle.

Aiphone GF-BC Specifications

General

Brand	Aiphone
Model	GF-BC
Category	Intercom System
Language	English

Summary

Precautions on Installation & Wiring

Electrical Safety and General Prohibitions

Covers general prohibitions, electrical safety measures, and wiring rules for system installation.

Installation Location Cautions

Advises against installing in extreme temperatures, moisture, or vibration prone areas to prevent malfunction.

General Precautions

Indoor Use and Power Failure

Specifies indoor use for most equipment and notes system inoperability during power outages.

Wiring Guidelines and Interference

Provides guidelines for wiring proximity to AC lines and managing radio frequency interference.

System Components Overview

Apartment Station Components

Lists components for apartment stations, including the GF-1D and optional doorbell button.

Bus Control Unit and Power Supply

Details the GF-BC control unit and compatible power supplies like PS-24ME.

Entrance Station Components

Describes entrance station parts: front frames, panels, modules, and back boxes.

Mounting Entrance Station

Assembly and Wiring

Instructions for assembling modules into the front frame and connecting them with wires.

Module Interconnection

Details how to connect modules in a daisy-chained manner using plug-in connectors.

GF Entrance Station Mounting & Wiring

Entrance Station Settings

Configuration of DIP switches (SET switches) on the GF-DA Speech Module for entrance stations.

Door Release Timer Settings

Adjusting the door release timer duration from momentary to 20 seconds.

Wiring and Physical Mounting

Steps for connecting wires, mounting brackets, and attaching front frames to back boxes.

Apartment Station Wiring Diagram

System Wiring Connections

Illustrates the wiring connections between apartment stations, the control unit, and power supply.

Light Control and Relay

Wiring for controlling external lights using the MAW-B relay.

GF-BC Mounting and Reset

Guidance on mounting the GF-BC unit and how to reset the system breaker.

Apartment Station Setup

Junction Point and Bus Lines

Explains the junction point for distributing multiple bus lines to apartment stations.

Adjusting Call Tone Volume

Instructions on how to adjust the call tone volume or turn it off.

Apartment Station Mounting

Steps for mounting the apartment station chassis onto an electrical box.

System Programming

Initiating Programming Mode

Pressing the PROGRAM switch on the GF-DA Speech Module to enter programming mode.

Programming Apartment Stations

Steps for lifting handset and pressing call buttons to assign apartment stations.

Correcting Programming Errors

Procedure for clearing and reprogramming a station if an incorrect setting is made.

Technical Precautions and Specifications

Operating Temperature Ranges

Specifies the operating temperature limits for GF entrance station, GF-BC, and GF-1D units.

Installation Environment

Recommendations for protecting the entrance station from weather and filling in name plates.

System Specifications

Details power source, current consumption, wiring types, distances, and station capacities.

Warranty Information

Aiphone's warranty terms for products, covering defects in material and workmanship for one year.