ABB TOTALFLOW X G4 Series, Startup Manual

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  Does the " " flash (

Totalflow Remote

 Protocol only) in the A8 

annunciator position on the display (default position)? If no, 
1) The 

Protocol

 needs to be selected in the 

Entry Mode

 using 

PCCU32. 

2) The communication’s module in Comm 1 or Comm 2 is missing or 

bad or the module is the wrong type (RS232 or RS485). 

Note:

  Comm 1 and Comm 2 are in opposite locations when compared 

to older electronics boards (2015333) generation 2 and older. 

3)  Inadequate 12 VDC battery voltage. 

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  Insure base radio is working for other locations. 

•

  Verify Station ID and Device ID matches with WinCCU and is the 

only Totalflow device with that ID. 

•

  Verify Baud rate, Stop Bits, Security Code, and Link Establishment 

time are same as CCU. 

•

  Verify WinCCU is using Packet Protocol. XSeries

G4

 devices support 

only DB2 Packet Protocol. 

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  Verify wiring to antenna, to UCI, UCI to Radio for RS485 installation 

or to Radio/Modem for RS232 installation. 

TIP: 

To check for wiring shorts or opens with two or more wire 
connections, use a multimeter set on continuity (resistance). Check 
two wires at a time from one unit to another. If black and white 
wires are to be tested, disconnect both wires at both ends, set one 
probe on black, the other on white. The meter should read OL or 
OFL (over range) if no shorts. Jumper the two wires at the other 
end. The meter should read a low resistance if no opens. This 
method requires only one end of wiring to be tested, no matter how 
far the units are apart. 

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  If a radio is used, verify directional antenna with correct 

frequency range is pointed toward base (

±

  6

°

). The antenna 

should be mounted vertically, with the vanes perpendicular to 

the ground. Verify radio is good, with the same frequencies 

used. 

•

  If a modem is used, verify dial tone on line at the telephone 

company’s termination box by checking Tip and Ring. Check 
wiring from phone company’s box to dial-up modem. If cellular, 
also check for proper Tip & Ring voltage. Insure that the phone 
number is correct in the unit and WinCCU. 

NOTE:

  Telephone companies in the United States typically use a 48 volt 

power supply so the on-hook voltage between the 

Tip

 and 

Ring

wires should be something less than 48 volts. Measuring another 

way, 

Tip

 to ground is approx. zero volts and 

Ring

 to ground is 

approx. –48 volts.