Vicon VNCTRL-1, Installation & Operation Manual

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XX176-00-00 Rev 507 VNCTRL-1 Remote Control Panel 

Important Safeguards 

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION 

The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of 

dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock. 

The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence 

of important operating and maintenance instructions. 

1. Read Instructions -

 Read all safety and operating 

instructions before the product is operated. 

2. Retain Instructions -

 Retain all safety and operating 

instructions for future reference. 

3. Heed Warnings -

 Pay attention to all product warnings. 

4. Follow Instructions -

 Follow all operating instructions. 

5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol 

cleaners) 

a) 

For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power 

source, use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

b) For

units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the 

power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not 
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents. 

6. Attachments -

 Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended 

attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury. 

7. Water and Moisture -

 Use only products designed for 

outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or 

moisture. 

8. Accessories -

 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface 

to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting 

accessories. 

9. Ventilation -

 Do not block ventilating slots and openings as 

they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a 

heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by 

Vicon. 

10. Power Sources -

 The product should only be operated 

from the recommended power source. Use only a UL Class 2 

indoor/dry or Class 3 outdoor/wet power supply. 

11. Grounding -

 Only products equipped with a 3-prong 

grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet. 

Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not 

force a plug into a non-grounded outlet. 

12. Power Cord Protection -

 Power supply cords should not 

be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will 

be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the 

cord where it enters the unit. 

13. Outdoor Cable Grounding -

 Use only grounded outdoor 

cables to protect against voltage surges and static charges. 

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

1984, provides information on proper grounding of the lead-in 

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors 

and the requirements of grounding electrodes. 

14. Lightning -

 Disconnect the product from its power source 

and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to 

lightning and power-line surges. 

15. Power Lines -

 Do not locate outside cables over power or 

utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact 

with power lines can be fatal. 

16. Overloading -

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension 

cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock. 

17. Object and Liquid Entry -

 Never probe through, or spill 

liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric 

shock. 

18. Servicing -

 Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. 

19. Damage Requiring Service -

 Obtain service when: 

a) 

The power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 

b)  Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the 

product. 

c) 

The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been 
exposed to water or moisture. 

d)  The product does not operate per the operating 

instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments, 
modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit 
damage and personal injury. 

e) 

The product has been dropped. 

f) 

The product shows a significant change in performance. 

20. Replacement Parts -

 Use only Vicon specified 

replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit 

damage and injury. 

21. Safety Check -

 Request safety checks to be performed 

following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation. 

22. ESD Precaution -

 Take all normal electrostatic discharge 

precautions to avoid component damage during installation and 

operation. 

23. For 230 VAC Devices Only -

 When the disconnect device 

is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the 

power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, 

follow the guidelines below: 

a)  For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily 

accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into 

the site wiring. 

b) 

For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed 

near the unit and be easily accessible.