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MedPlus TotalAlert® Alarm Network Operation and Maintenance Manual (205728)
Glossary of Component Terms
Chapter 1: Introduction
When an alarm occurs, they provide both audible and visual indications to
notify the facility’s staff. When the Area Alarm Network Communications
Board is installed, the Area Alarm Modules also send the location, alarm sta-
tus, and pressure values to the Master Alarm Module where they are dis-
played and the information is stored in memory.
10. Area Alarm Blank Module
—An Area Alarm Blank Module reserves a space
for future Area Alarm Modules to be added.
11. Area Alarm Breakout P.C. Board
—The Area Alarm Breakout P.C. Board
interfaces with transducer wiring, AC power, and an optional auxiliary alarm.
The Area Alarm Breakout P.C. Board is located in the Area Alarm Rough-In.
12. Area Alarm Connector P.C. Board
—The Area Alarm Connector P.C. Board
interfaces between the Area Alarm Modules and the Area Alarm Breakout
P.C. Board by using ribbon cables.
13. Area Alarm Network Communications Board
—The Area Alarm Network
Communications Board provides the same functions as the Area Alarm
Connector P.C. Board, as well as, a connection to the facility’s Ethernet. This
connection provides optional communication to the Master Alarm, which
allows the Master Alarm to monitor the Area Alarm.
14. Local Alarm (Operating Alarm)
—The Local Alarm monitors source equip-
ment and has individual alarm indicators for each input. It is usually located
in the equipment room.
15. Combination Alarm
—The Combination Alarm consists of one of the fol-
lowing: one 30-Point Master Alarm with three Area Alarm Modules, or one
30-Point Master Alarm with six Area Alarm Modules. The 30-Point Master
Alarm with three Area Alarm Modules is the only alarm that cannot commu-
nicate with a building automation system.
16. MedPlus TotalAlert® Alarm Network Conversion Kits
—The MedPlus
TotalAlert® Alarm Network Conversion Kits have some electrical compo-
nents that are designed to mount inside various types and sizes of existing
alarm rough-in boxes (see table 1-16 on page 1–43). A surface-mounted front
panel conceals the rough-in boxes, protects the rough-in box components, and
houses the alarm modules.
The MedPlus TotalAlert® Alarm Network Conversion Kits operate the same
as the original alarm network.
17. Transducer
—Transducers connect to the supply piping with DISS gas-spe-
cific demand valves and transmit the actual line pressure or vacuum to the
appropriate Area Alarm Module. All transducers are pressure tested to NFPA
99 standards and cleaned for oxygen services.
18. Building Automation System (BAS)
—A system used by some facility’s to
track the status of the building’s operating systems.
Summary of Contents for MedPlus TotalAlert
Page 370: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Local Alarm...
Page 371: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Master Alarm...
Page 372: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Master Alarm to Master Alarm...
Page 373: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Area Alarm...
Page 374: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Master Alarm to Three Area Alarm...
Page 375: ...Schematic Wiring Diagram Typical Master Alarm to Six Area Alarm Combination...
