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5. Install the output devices. See section 5.4.
6. Connect the RS485 port to external equipment, as required.
7. If battery backup is installed, insert the battery connector at the top right of the Power
Monitoring Module (see Figure 11). This connects the system to the battery backup. If
the battery has enough charge, power-up may occur at this point (see step 8).
8. Connect to the power. The system does a lamp test and audible alarm test. After this
test, it is normal for fault conditions to occur because devices are not yet connected.
Press ACCEPT/RESET to silence the audible alarm.
9. Connect the system to a PC and configure the system using VortexPC. See VortexPC
Help for instructions on how to do this.
10. Configure the Quad Channel Input Module switches. See section 4.4.2 for details.
Instructions for removing and mounting modules on the DIN Rail are in section 7.8.
11. Connect and power up the detectors one at a time by inserting the terminal plugs into
the sockets at the top and bottom of the Quad Channel Input Modules. The wiring
diagram is shown in Figure 18, Appendix B
12. Calibrate each detector according to the instructions supplied with the devices.
Calibrate the channels on the Quad Channel Input Module, as described in section 3.8.
13. Write the detector locations on the label inside the enclosure or cabinet.
14. Configure the Relay Output Module switches. See section 4.5 for details. Instructions
for removing and mounting modules on the DIN Rail are in section 7.8.
15. Connect and power up the output devices one at a time. Attach them to the Relay
Output Modules, as shown in the wiring diagram in Figure 19, Appendix B.
16. Ensure that the display is cycling through the channels by pressing the RUN button.
3.5 Building a Vortex system
This section provides instructions on building and installing a Vortex system inside your own
cabinet or racking.
3.5.1 Building the system
1. Assemble the Bus PCB in the DIN Rail, and mount the DIN Rail in the casing. If you
are using two DIN Rails, mount them so that they can be connected by the
interconnection ribbon cable, which is the ribbon cable with two 10-way connectors.
2. Configure the Quad Channel Input Module switches. See section 4.4.2 for details.
3. Configure the Relay Output Module switches. See section 4.5 for details.
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4. Assemble the modules on the Bus Rail(s). To reduce interference with the input
channels when switching heavy loads, the Relay Output Modules should be on the
right of the Quad Channel Input Modules. The Node Controller Module should be at
the left, as in Figure 1. Instructions for mounting and removing modules on the DIN
Rail are in section 7.8.
5. IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. If the system is Vortex DIN, Vortex Panel or Vortex
Rack and does not use the 5-way cable assembly from the power monitor module to
the standard vortex mains power supply unit, then the cable assembly should be
removed according to section 4.7.2. Mount the Power Monitoring Module on the DIN
Rail according to section 4.7.3.
6. Ensure the power supply is correct for the system (see section 4.3 and Table 16). The
Mains Power Supply Unit, if fitted, must be appropriately earthed. If your Mains
Power Supply Unit has a voltage switch, ensure it is on the correct setting for your
mains supply.
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