RTK UC625 series User Manual

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UC625 Compact Alarm Annunciator Rev 17

RTK UC625 series Specifications

General

Brand	RTK
Model	UC625 series
Category	Security System
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

General System Overview

Describes the overall physical construction and components of the UC625 annunciator system.

Alarm Card Functionality

Details the function and features of the individual Alarm Cards used in the system.

Reliable Annunciation Features

Explains the system's high reliability through redundancy and ASIC technology.

Supply/Pushbutton/Relay Card (SPR)

Describes the SPR card, which houses power supplies, pushbuttons, and relays.

Power Failure Monitoring System

Explains how the system monitors dual power supplies for operational redundancy.

Serviceability Aspects

Details the ease of access for maintenance and component replacement from the front panel.

Required Tools for Maintenance

Confirms that only basic tools like a screwdriver are needed for maintenance.

Model Number Description and Options

Model Number Option Codes

Lists and defines the optional codes that can be specified to customize the UC625 model.

System Description and Features

General System Build

Details the system's modular build, sizes, and physical framework for panel mounting.

Detailed Alarm Card Functionality

Explains the Alarm Card's role in controlling alarm points via ASIC and DIL switches.

System Reliability Explanation

Highlights the system's reliability due to identical, interchangeable cards and no single point of failure.

Detailed SPR Card Description

Describes the SPR card's integrated pushbuttons and LEDs for system control and status.

Power Supply Monitoring Details

Explains the SPR card's monitoring of dual power supplies for full redundancy.

Front Panel Serviceability

Details convenient front-panel access for servicing all system modules.

Service Maintenance Tools

Confirms that standard tools are sufficient for all maintenance tasks.

Inputs and Outputs

Customer Connection Methods

Describes how system inputs and outputs are connected via plug-able connectors.

Annunciator Input Configuration

Covers the operation from normally open or closed contacts and optional direct powered inputs.

Optically Coupled Input Benefits

Explains the use of optical coupling for improved noise tolerance and voltage source flexibility.

Signal Duplicating Relay Function

Details the function and configuration options for integral signal duplicating relays.

Channel Response Time Settings

Explains how response times for each channel are set using DIL switches.

Common Alarm Group Relay (GP)

Describes the common alarm relay used for indicating local panel alarms to remote equipment.

Reflash Functionality

Explains how the reflash function provides dynamic alarm updates for remote monitoring.

Dual Audible Alarm Feature

Details the standard provision of two integral audible alarms for critical and non-critical signals.

Dual Horn Relays (HNA-HNB)

Describes the dual horn relays for critical and non-critical alarms, with configurable operation.

Dual Power Monitoring Relays

Explains the two integral relays monitoring primary and secondary supply inputs.

Mechanical Details of UC625

Alarm Card Physical Details

Provides physical details of the Alarm Card, including its ISA specification compliance.

SPR Card Physical Characteristics

Describes the SPR card's physical similarity to alarm cards and its integrated controls.

System Assembly Method

Explains how systems are assembled with motherboards and cards based on configuration.

UC625 Unit Dimensions

Presents a table of overall and cut-out dimensions for various UC625 alarm way configurations.

Standard Unit Depth

Specifies the standard depth of all UC625 units.

Alarm Sequences

Sequence Operation Summary

Provides a general overview of alarm indication, mute, and acknowledge functions.

First-up Alarm Sequence Types

Details three sequences (F0, F1, F2) for distinguishing the first alarm in a group.

Automatic Reset Sequence

Explains the sequence where alarms automatically reset after acknowledgment or contact return.

Non-latch Sequence (No Lock-in)

Describes the sequence where alarms reset immediately when the input signal returns to normal.

Reflash Feature Explanation

Explains the function that re-initializes the alarm window upon re-occurrence of an alarm.

Ringback Sequence Operation

Details the sequence providing signals when an alarm returns to normal before reset.

Two Pushbutton Operation Mode

Describes a mode using only Reset and Lamp Test pushbuttons for simplified operation.

Status Only Operation Mode

Explains the mode where LEDs indicate plant machinery status, selectable in pairs.

Option M4 Functionality

Describes Option M4, which adds a combined Lamp/Audible Test function.

Sequence Configuration and Tables

Manual Reset ISA-Sequence M Configuration

Details the configuration for the Manual Reset ISA-M sequence states.

Automatic Reset ISA-Sequence A Configuration

Details the configuration for the Automatic Reset ISA-A sequence states.

Non Lock-in ISA-A-4 Sequence Configuration

Details the configuration for the Non Lock-in ISA-A-4 sequence.

Ringback ISA-R Sequence Configuration

Details the configuration for the Ringback ISA-R sequence.

Automatic Reset First-up ISA-F1A Configuration

Details the configuration for the Automatic Reset First-up ISA-F1A sequence.

Manual Reset First-up ISA-F2M-1 Configuration

Details the configuration for the Manual Reset First-up ISA-F2M-1 sequence.

Status Only ISA-A-4-5-6 Configuration

Details the configuration for the Status Only ISA-A-4-5-6 sequence.

System Features

Input Configuration Options

Explains how alarm inputs can be configured for normally open or normally closed contacts.

Signal Duplicating Relay Function

Describes the integral repeat relays per channel and their configuration options.

Repeat Relay Mode Operation

Details how repeat relays can be set to follow input signals or alarm logic.

System Test Features

Explains the system test function and the option to disable audible alarms during tests.

LED Indication Details

Describes the 8mm super bright LEDs used for visual indication on the annunciator.

Audible Alarm Features

Details the dual integral audible alarms and integral horn relays for critical and non-critical signals.

Auto-Acknowledge Feature

Explains the feature for automatic acknowledgment of alarms after a preset time delay.

Common Alarm Relay and Reflash

Covers the common alarm relay for summary indication and the reflash option for dynamic updates.

Common Alarm Relay Mode of Operation

Details how the common alarm relay can operate as an input follower or logic follower.

Sleep Mode Functionality

Describes the sleep mode for disabling visual and audible outputs to save battery power.

Product Specifications

Optically Coupled Input Specifications

Specifies characteristics of optically coupled inputs, including voltage and resistance.

Output Specifications Summary

Details specifications for visual indicators, audible alarms, and various relay outputs.

Signal Supply Monitor Relay Specification

Describes the signal supply monitor relay provided to indicate loss of field contact voltage.

Pushbutton Specifications

Specifies the functions of the System Test, Acknowledge, Mute, and Reset pushbuttons.

General Product Specifications

Covers general specifications including supply voltage, current, fuses, and environmental conditions.

Installation Guide

Panel Cut-out Dimensions

Provides required panel cut-out dimensions based on the number of alarm ways.

Cabinet Fixing Procedure

Details the method for securing the annunciator unit to the panel using frame clamps.

Channel Numbering Scheme

Explains the numbering scheme for ease of wiring and configuring sequences and legends.

Connection Details and Diagrams

Illustrates terminal connections for inputs, outputs, and expansion on the motherboard.

Power Input Connections

Details the standard universal input power supplies (Supply 1 and 2) and their voltage ranges.

Auxiliary Supply Option

Describes the option for connecting a 24VDC supply to the second power input.

Signal Supply Information

Covers the internal 24VDC signal supply, monitor relay, and optional direct powered input versions.

Earthing Requirements

Emphasizes the requirement for connecting the separate earth stud for safety and EMC compliance.

Remote Pushbutton Wiring

Explains how to connect remote pushbuttons for controlling power failure alarms or all alarms.

Optional Remote Connections

Shows diagrams for optional remote pushbutton and horn connections.

Standard Input Connections

Illustrates standard input connections, including signal supply distribution and terminal assignments.

Powered Inputs @ 24VDC

Details how to wire the unit to accept customer-powered 24VDC inputs.

Higher Voltage Powered Inputs

Describes options for using high voltage signal inputs (48/110/250 VAC/DC).

Sleep Mode Operation

Explains the sleep mode for disabling visual and audible outputs to save battery power.

System DIL Switch Location and Functions

Alarm Card DIL Switch Location

Shows the physical location of the six DIL switches on the Alarm Card.

DIL Switch Functions on Alarm Cards

Details the functions of DIL switches for configuring input response and channel features.

Identifying Card Types

Explains how ASIC versions on Alarm and SPR cards vary based on specified options.

Alarm Card Response Settings (Standard)

Details how SW1 and SW2 set response times (5ms, 25ms, 50ms, 100ms) for standard versions.

Alarm Card Response Settings (M3/M4)

Details how SW1 and SW2 set alternative response times (5ms, 25ms, 200ms, 5S) for M3/M4 options.

Alarm Card Input & Sequence Settings

Explains how SW3 and SW5 configure alarm sequence, input reflash, ringback, and reset modes.

Alarm Card Relay & Horn Settings

Explains how SW4 and SW6 control repeat relays, group relays, and audible alarms.

SPR Card DIL Switch Settings

Shows the location and function of DIL switches (SW5, SW6) and pin headers on the SPR card.

SPR Card Horn, Relay, Pushbutton Settings

Details the functions of SW5 on the SPR card for relays, audibles, and pushbuttons.

Automatic Acknowledge Timer (SPR Card)

Explains how SW6-S1 and SW6-S2 set the automatic acknowledge timer delay.

Internal Horns Disable (SPR Card)

Explains how SW6-S3 and SW6-S4 enable or disable the integral audibles.

Maintenance Procedures

Component Access and Removal

Describes how to access and remove components like legend plates, alarm cards, and SPR cards.

Component Details and Replacement

Provides information on Super-Bright LEDs and general fuse replacement procedures.

Fuse Locations

Shows the physical locations of the signal supply fuse (F1) and the auxiliary supply fuse (F1A).

Expansion Units

Master and Expansion Unit Configurations

Explains how UC625 units can be expanded using a 10-way ribbon connector for master/expansion.

Rear Terminal Views for Expansion

Illustrates rear terminal views for master and expansion units, showing connection details.

Expansion Unit Ribbon Socket

Shows the rear terminal layout and expansion bus connections for UC625 expansion units.

Available Options

Option 00: Horn Disable on System Test

Disables audible alarms during system test operation.

Option 01: Lamp Test Instead of Functional Test

Changes test pushbutton function to steady lamp illumination during press.

Option 02: Ringback Horn Disabled

Permanently disables the ringback audible alarm on channel return to normal.

Option 03: ISA R12 Sequence Interlock

Provides pushbutton interlock for correct sequence operation (alarm, silence, acknowledge, reset).

Option 04: Extended Response Times

Allows selection of extended response times, from 5ms up to 5 seconds.

Option 05: Lamp / Audible Test

Adds horn test functionality to the lamp test pushbutton.

Multiple Option Code System

Specifies how multiple options are indicated using suffix letter M and numbers.