Alpha Communications® AlphaLinQ™ 100 Series Visual Nurse Call System APPLICATION: The AlphaLinQ™ Visual Nurse Call System is designed for Nursing Home or individual ward use. The nurse call system provides audible and visual indication of all calls originating in the system, including both calls of normal (routine) and emergency priorities.
Table of Contents System Operating Instructions 2 System Operating Principle 7 System Installation 8 Master Station(s) VPS101 and VPS102 Call Stations The EPS155, EPS337, EPS339, VSS110, VDS150 Signaling Stations and The EPS156 Code Call Station The VDS150 Duty Station CDL101LED Corridor Dome Light CDL102LED Corridor Dome/Zone Light The AC152 Power and Control Unit AlphaLinQ™ 100 Series Master Station VPS101, VPS102 and VSS110 The EPS155, EPS337 and EPS339 Emergency Stations and The EPS156 Code Call S
System Operating Instructions This section provides complete operating instruction for all AlphaLinQ™ functions, as well as reference drawings for use in locating and describing all controls. System operators must read the following operating instructions concerning system equipment and the terms used in conjunction with the equipment. Master Station(s) Figure 1 Typical AlphaLinQ™ 100 Series Master Station (16 Point Capacity Shown) 1. Call Lamp: Indicates incoming call when illuminated.
only be canceled from point of origin. Code calls are indicated by these simultaneous signals: • • • Rapid Flashing of the associated station selector LED, which indicates origin of call. Rapid Flashing of CALL lamp at Master Station(s). Rapid pulsing audible tone. What to do if a Master Station Functions Improperly If the AlphaLinQ™ Master Station fails to operate as described, contact qualified service personnel.
The EPS155, EPS337, EPS339, VSS110, VDS150 Signaling Stations and The EPS156 Code Call Station Refer to Figure 3 for locations, names, and functions of controls and indicators. Call a Nurse: Pull the call cord, slide the call/cancel switch down, or press the call/cancel button. The CALL PLACED lamp will flash. Wait for the nurse. Cancel a Call: Push the call/cancel switch up, press the call/cancel button, or twist the push button. The CALL PLACED lamp will go off.
The VDS150 Duty Station Refer to Figure 3 for locations, names, and functions of controls and indicators. Code Calls: Code calls are indicated by a rapidly flashing CALL PLACED lamp and a rapidly pulsing audible tone. The audible tone signal cannot be silenced by the TONE OFF switch. Emergency Calls: Emergency calls are indicated by a flashing CALL PLACED lamp and a pulsing audible tone. The audible tone signal cannot be silenced by the TONE OFF switch.
Concurrent Code, Emergency and Routine Calls: If an emergency and routine call are placed in the same zone at the same time, the red light(s) connected to the emergency station from which a call was placed will flash (rapidly if the call is a code call), while the white light(s) associated with the routine call will maintain a steady illumination. If a Code call and Emergency call occur concurrently, the code (rapid flashing) will take priority.
System Operating Principle Each system uses a series of common conductors to carry the operating and signaling voltage to the various units. In addition, each station capable of calling the master station has individual conductors between it and the master to give the station its own identity. When a call station is activated, switching circuits operate to light various call lights and to energize system call tone. All calls must be reset at the point of origin.
System Installation Installation Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read the following instructions concerning system equipment and determine installation methods before proceeding. Determine equipment location. Install wiring. Install housing. Check wires. Connect equipment. Check connections Equipment Locations AlphaLinQ™ 100 Series Master Stations: Locate master stations within easy reach of operating personnel. Do not exceed operating temperature of 10° C–30° C.
• 1 cond. #22 selective for each EPS155/EPS337/EPS339 Station not used in conjunction with a call station. • 4 cond. #22 to one VDS150 Duty Station. Use 4 cond. #18 if feeding more than one duty station. Install a maximum of 4 duty stations per AC152 Control Unit. If more are needed, call factory for wiring information. Station Wiring Layout AlphaLinQ™ Master Station(s): Run cable or conduit directly from the master station to the AC152 Power & Control Unit and the CEC152 Junction Box.
Figure 4 Master Station Housing Chart and Wall Cut-Out Details Master Station FLUSH Housings Model Number Modules Outer Dimensions Frame UPG2 2 (2x1) 4.40”W X 8.35”H X 1.58”D 112mm W x 212mm H x 40mm D MT2x UPG3 3 (3x1) 4.40”W X 12.28”H X 1.58”D 112mm W x 312mm H x 40mm D MT3x UPG4 4 (4x1) 4.40”W X 16.22”H X 1.58”D 112mm W x 412mm H x 40mm D MT4x UPG4/2 4 (2x2) 8.35”W X 8.35”H X 1.58”D 212mm W x 212mm H x 40mm D MT4/2x UPG6/2 6 (3x2) 8.35”W X 12.28”H X 1.
Figure 5 Ring & Back Box for Call, Emergency, Code & Duty Stations, and Corridor & Zone Lights Figure 6 SS106 Transformer Installation Install ring with panel mounting holes at top and bottom, as shown. VPS101, VPS102, VSS110 Call Stations, EPS155/EPS337/EPS339 Emergency Station, EPS156 Code Call Stations: Install single gang ring (or single gang ring and double gang box) as shown in Figure 5 for each call and emergency station in the system. Ring and back box must be UL® listed.
Wire Connections Use crimp-style connectors for all wire connections. Do not use wire nuts. AlphaLinQ Master Station™: No internal wiring is necessary for the AlphaLinQ™ Master Station unless you have multiple ELM116 modules and the common connections need to be jumped. VPS101, VPS102, VSS110 Call Stations: Connect wires as shown in Figures 8-9. EPS155/EPS337/EPS339 Emergency Stations: Connect wires as shown in Figures 8-9. VDS150 Duty Stations: Connect wires as shown in Figures 8-9.
System Checkout and Testing VPS101, VSS110, VPS102 Call Stations Test call stations one at a time. Initiate a call on each station. Press the button on the end of the call cord for VPS101 and VPS102 Call Stations. Press the call button for VSS110 Call Stations. Check for operation of the following signals: • The CALL PLACED lamp on the call station should be illuminated. • The CDL101LED and/or CDL102LED Corridor Light near the room entrance should be illuminated.
System Maintenance Instructions Most of the equipment and parts used in the AlphaLinQ™ Nurse Call System are not user serviceable and cannot be replaced or repaired by the end user. Equipment must be repaired by qualified service personnel only. Parts that are user serviceable are listed in the following section and their replacement explained. FZ151 In-Line Fuse Holder The only user serviceable part is a 4A, 125 VAC fuse (1.25”×0.25”). 1. 2. Disconnect power to the associated SS106 transformer.
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