Signum 6

Annunciator
T E C H N I C A L M A N U A L 1131




MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE



Publ. Nr. TIB-1131-GB-0304
Replaces TIB-1131-GB-1103



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1. Index
1. Index...........................................................................................................................................................................2
2. Foreword....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Symbols...............................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Copyright............................................................................................................................................................6
3. Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Before installing the Signum ..............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Inner workings....................................................................................................................................................8
4. Installation.................................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Recommendations for connecting the Signum 6.................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Power supply..................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Working environment ..................................................................................................................................10
4.3 Signum 6 inputs ................................................................................................................................................11
4.3.1 Input contacts ...............................................................................................................................................11
4.3.2 Input contacts, safety....................................................................................................................................11
4.3.3 Lock inputs...................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.4 Lock inputs connecting ................................................................................................................................12
4.3.5 Lock inputs safety ........................................................................................................................................12
4.3.6 Group inputs, use of .....................................................................................................................................13
4.3.7 Group inputs connecting ..............................................................................................................................13
4.3.8 Group inputs safety......................................................................................................................................13
4.3.9 Accept Flash, use of .....................................................................................................................................14
4.3.10 Accept Flash, connecting.........................................................................................................................14
4.3.11 Accept Horn, use off................................................................................................................................14
4.3.12 Accept Horn, connecting .........................................................................................................................14
4.4 Signum 6 outputs ..............................................................................................................................................15
4.4.1 Fail NC output..............................................................................................................................................16
4.4.2 Fail NC connecting ......................................................................................................................................16
4.4.3 Horn NO / NC output...................................................................................................................................17
4.4.4 Horn NO / NC output, connecting ...............................................................................................................17
4.4.5 Output GROUP 1, 2 en 3 .............................................................................................................................18
4.4.6 Output GROUP 1, 2 and 3 connecting.........................................................................................................18
4.5 Inputs general introduction..............................................................................................................................19
4.5.1 Inputs, Normally Open.................................................................................................................................19
4.5.2 Inputs, Normally Closed ..............................................................................................................................19
4.5.3 Inputs safety.................................................................................................................................................20
4.6 Outputs general ................................................................................................................................................21
4.6.1 Outputs Level Normally Energized..............................................................................................................22
4.6.2 Outputs Normally Not Energized.................................................................................................................23
4.6.3 Output Dip Normally Energized ..................................................................................................................24


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4.6.4 Output Dip Normally Not Energized ...........................................................................................................25
4.6.5 Outputs Level & Dip Normally Energized ..................................................................................................26
4.6.6 Output Level & Dip Normally Not Energized.............................................................................................27
4.6.7 Outputs LED copy .......................................................................................................................................28
4.7 Delay times .......................................................................................................................................................29
4.7.1 Delay in........................................................................................................................................................30
4.7.2 Delay out ......................................................................................................................................................31
4.8 Outputs safety ...................................................................................................................................................32
5. Operating Signum 6 ................................................................................................................................................33
5.1 Status ................................................................................................................................................................33
5.2 Alarm................................................................................................................................................................33
6. Configuration Signum 6 .........................................................................................................................................34
6.1 Configuration options off the Signum 6............................................................................................................35
6.2 Simcon 6 Software ............................................................................................................................................36
6.2.1 Simcon 6 Software installation ....................................................................................................................36
6.2.2 Connecting IR interface ...............................................................................................................................36
6.3 Use of Simcon6 Software..................................................................................................................................37
6.4 Simcon software menu bar. ..............................................................................................................................38
6.4.1 File menu......................................................................................................................................................38
6.4.2 Menu option Config.....................................................................................................................................39
6.4.3 Comm...........................................................................................................................................................43
6.4.4 Help..............................................................................................................................................................45
6.5 Signum 6 menu options.....................................................................................................................................46
6.5.1 Putting Signum into menu mode..................................................................................................................46
6.5.2 Get Signum from menu mode ......................................................................................................................46
6.5.3 Menu option factory settings........................................................................................................................47
6.5.4 Menu option Communication.......................................................................................................................47
6.5.5 Download configuration from PC to Signum..............................................................................................47
6.5.6 Upload configuration from Signum to PC...................................................................................................48
6.5.7 Communication from Signum 6 to Signum 6 ..............................................................................................49
6.6 Factory Settings................................................................................................................................................50
7. Simulation................................................................................................................................................................51
8. Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................52
8.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................52
9. Signum 6 error codes ..............................................................................................................................................53
10. Repair procedures...............................................................................................................................................54
10.1 Taking Signum 6 out of service ........................................................................................................................54
10.2 Form for returning Signum 6 ...........................................................................................................................55
11. Technical specifications ......................................................................................................................................56
12. Inputs and outputs on the Signum ....................................................................................................................57


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13. Text card..............................................................................................................................................................57
14. Trouble shooting .................................................................................................................................................58
15. Drawings..............................................................................................................................................................59


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2. Foreword


2.1 General

This manual contains guidelines for installation, operation and maintenance of the Signum 6. This manual
contains important information for the engineering department, equipment operators and your maintenance
department.


For safe and correct operating, please read this manual carefully before operating

For further information you can contact:

VAF CSI Control Systems b.v. Tel.: +31 (0)78 652 16 90
Vierlinghstraat 32, NL-3316 EL Dordrecht Fax : +31 (0)78 618 14 43
Postbus 1145, NL-3300 BC Dordrecht Email: Signum6@csi-nl.com
The Netherlands Internet: www.csi-nl.com
Document version TIB-1131-GB-Rel-V108.doc
Simcon Software Version 1.03

Or with your regional agent


2.2 Symbols
The following symbols are used to call attention to specific types of information.


A warning to use caution! In some instances, personal injury or damage to the instrument or
control system may result if these instructions are not followed correctly.


An explanation or information of interest.




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2.3 Copyright

This Technical Manual is subject to copyright with all rights reserved. While every precaution has been taken
in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Specifications can be
changed without notice. In case of an argument the Dutch language manual will be decisive.




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3. Introduction

3.1 Before installing the Signum

Please ensure that the Signum 6 is suitable for your process environment before mounting the Signum 6.


Never use the Signum 6 with higher or lower voltages and currents than those stated in this
manual.









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3.2 Inner workings

The Signum 6 consists of inputs and outputs which are scanned and controlled by a microprocessor. The
inputs and outputs are galvanic separated by means of a opto-coupler. The microprocessor is separated from
the supply power by means of an isolation barrier. The processor is monitored by means of a watch dog chip.
Self checking of the software and stored configuration is continious. See below.











Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output common
0 V + 24 V dc
Horn common
Horn NC
Horn NO
Fail NC
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Lock 1
Lock 2
ACCEPT FLASH
ACCEPT HORN
Input common
= Isolation barrier
24 Vdc/ 5 Vdc
Group input
Input common
Input common



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4. Installation


4.1 Introduction



Please read this chapter carefully before the Signum 6 is built in.


For installation no special tools are required. Use only tools in good condition.

4.2 Recommendations for connecting the Signum 6

4.2.1 Power supply



Exceeding specifications for the power supply can damage the Signum 6 or cause fire. Do not
connect to an AC supply


The Signum 6 accepts a range of 9-36 Volts DC as power supply. The power consumption is about 3 Watts.
The power is connected by means of a two pin plug. No special measures are needed to condition the power
supply.





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4.2.2 Working environment

The specifications for the working environment of the Signum 6 are given below.

CE Heavy Industrial
Working Temperature -15 to 55 C
Relative Humidity 10 % - 95% (non condensing)
Operating location -200 to 2000 meters above sea level


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4.3 Signum 6 inputs


In this chapter the inputs of the Signum 6 are discussed.

4.3.1 Input contacts

The Signum 6 has 6 inputs. A contact is connected to an input on the back and the input common. One
connection of the contact can be connected to the negative pole of the power supply. The resistance between
the input common and the negative pole of the place where the contact is connected may not exceed 50
ohms. An input situation has to be stable for 50 msecs.

4.3.2 Input contacts, safety


This chapter contains important information for the connection of inputs. Not connecting the
inputs properly can lead to serious injury or equipment damage.


For a safe working situation it is advisable to configure a contact as Normally Closed. When a connection to
the contact is broken, an alarm will still be generated.


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4.3.3 Lock inputs

With LOCK inputs it is possible to suppress certain input channels. This means when a LOCK input is active
an active input will not cause an alarm

4.3.4 Lock inputs connecting

This chapter contains important information for the connection of the LOCK inputs. Not
connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.


One of the sides of the contact is connected to LOCK 1 and /or LOCK 2 the other side to INPUT
COMM or the negative pole of the power supply. The resistance between the input common and the
negative pole of the place where the contact is connected may not exceed 50 ohms. An input situation has to
be stable for 50 msecs.


4.3.5 Lock inputs safety

For acquiring a safe working condition it is advisable to configure the LOCK inputs as Normally Open. This
means when contacts are closed alarm situations are blocked. When a wire is broken or not connected alarm
situations are not blocked.


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4.3.6 Group inputs, use of

The GROUP INPUT can be transferred to one or more outputs. This is done by the wired OR method.

4.3.7 Group inputs connecting


This chapter contains important information for the connection of the LOCK inputs. Not
connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.


One of the sides of the contact is connected to GROUP INPUT the other side to INPUT COMM or on
the negative pole of the power supply. The resistance between the input common and the negative pole of
the place where the contact is connected may not exceed 50 ohms. An input situation has to be stable for 50
msec.

4.3.8 Group inputs safety

For acquiring a safe working condition the GROUP input is configured as Normally Closed (NC). This
means when contacts as closed alarm situations are blocked. When a wire is broken or not connected alarm
situations are not blocked. This setting cant be changed by the user.


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4.3.9 Accept Flash, use of

The flashing of the LEDs can be accepted externally by the input ACCEPT FLASH. When a channel is
not accepted it can not come in alarm again. The ACCEPT FLASH input is implemented as a moment
contact.

4.3.10 Accept Flash, connecting


This chapter contains important information for the connection of the ACCEPT FLASH
inputs. Not connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum
6.


One of the sides of the contact is connected to ACCEPT FLASH the other side to INPUT COMM or on
the negative pole of the power supply. The resistance between the input common and the negative pole of
the place where the contact is connected may not exceed 50 ohms.

4.3.11 Accept Horn, use off


With the input ACCEPT HORN an alarm can be accepted externally. This can only be done when flashing
is already accepted. The ACCEPT HORN is implemented as a moment contact

4.3.12 Accept Horn, connecting


This chapter contains important information for the connection of the ACCEPT HORN
inputs. Not connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum
6.


One of the sides of the contacts is connected to ACCEPT HORN the other side to INPUT COMM or on
the negative pole of the power supply. The resistance between the input common and the negative pole of
the place where the contact is connected may not exceed 50 ohms.


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4.4 Signum 6 outputs


The Signum 6 has 5 outputs: a Fail, Horn and 3 group outputs. In the following chapters these outputs will be
discussed.


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4.4.1 Fail NC output

This is a relay output. This contact is closed during normal operation. This contact opens when the Signum 6
has no power or when an internal error occurs. This output is a Level Normally Energized contact.

4.4.2 Fail NC connecting

This chapter contains important information for the connection of the FAIL NC outputs. Not
connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.


This is a potential free contact this means that both contacts have to be wired and connected. It is allowed to
connect one of the output contacts to the negative pole of the power supply.

Relay specifications:

Unit Value
U
max
Max. 100 Volt AC/DC
I
max
Max. 1 Ampere AC/DC



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4.4.3 Horn NO / NC output

The HORN output is a relay output. When connected between HORN NO and HORN COM the output
will behave as configured. When connected between HORN NC and HORN COM the output will be
inversed. The standard configuration for the HORN output is Level Normally Energized.

4.4.4 Horn NO / NC output, connecting

This chapter contains important information for the connection of the HORN NO/NC output.
Not connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.


This is a potential free contact which means that both contacts have to be wired and connected. It is allowed
to connect one of the output contacts to the negative pole of the power supply.

Relay Specifications:

Unit Value
U
max
Max. 100 Volt AC/DC
I
max
Max. 1 Ampere AC/DC



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4.4.5 Output GROUP 1, 2 en 3

These are open collector outputs. These outputs are controlled by one or more inputs. Dependable of the
configurations this happens when a channel is in status or alarm. This is done by the wired OR method.

4.4.6 Output GROUP 1, 2 and 3 connecting



This chapter contains important information for the connection of the GROUP outputs. Not
connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.

The outputs are galvanicly separated from the unit. The open collector outputs are connected internally and
externally to the OUTPUT COMMON terminal. The connection of AC to the outputs is prohibited.

The specifications of the outputs are given below.

Unit Value
U
max
Max. 36 Volt DC
I
max
Max. 100 mA DC



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4.5 Inputs general introduction


The Signum 6 can interpret inputs as Normally Open and Normally Closed. What this means is explained
in the following chapters.

4.5.1 Inputs, Normally Open
When a contact is configured as Normally Open (NO) a channel will be active or come into alarm when the
contact is closed. In following table this is shown:

Contact Status Alarm
Open Passive No Alarm
Closed Active Alarm

How the Signum 6 behaves is shown in the following table

Channel Configuration
Contact Status Alarm
Open LED off LED off
Closed LED on LED blinks


4.5.2 Inputs, Normally Closed
When a contact is configured as Normally Closed (NC) a channel will become active or go into alarm when
this contact is opened. This is shown in the following table

Contact Status Alarm
Open Active Alarm
Closed Passive No Alarm

How the Signum 6 behaves is shown in the following table

Channel configuration
Contact Status Alarm
Open LED on LED blinks
Closed LED off LED off



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4.5.3 Inputs safety



This chapter contains important information for the configurations of inputs. Not configuring
inputs correctly can lead to serious damage to Signum 6 or material

For acquiring a safe situation it is advised to configure a contact as Normally Closed (NC). When a
connection to a contact is broken an alarm will still be generated because the Signum 6 identifies an open
contact.








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4.6 Outputs general

The Signum 6 knows 7 types of outputs:
1. Level Normally Energized (Level NE)
2. Level Normally Not Energized (Level NNE)
3. Dip Normally Energized (Dip NE)
4. Dip Normally Not Energized (Dip NNE)
5. Level & Dip Normally Energized (Level & Dip NE)
6. Level & Dip Normally Not Energized (Level & Dip NNE)
7. LED copy
These outputs are either implemented as a relay contact or as open collector.


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4.6.1 Outputs Level Normally Energized

NE stands for Normally Energized. In this case the output signal is pulled to the output common (energized)
in case the output is passive (inactive). When the output becomes active the output signal is no longer pulled
to the output common. See picture below.


In this diagram passive means that an output is not set (not activated) and active that an output is logically set
(activated).
Output Open
Output Closed
Passive Active


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4.6.2 Outputs Normally Not Energized

NNE stands for Normally Not Energized. In this case the output signal is not pulled to the output common in
case the output is passive (inactive). When the output becomes active the output signal is pulled to the output
common. See picture below.


In this diagram passive means that an output is not set (not activated) and active that an output is logically set
(activated)
Output Open
Output Closed
Passive Active



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4.6.3 Output Dip Normally Energized

In this case the output signal is pulled to the output common in case the output is passive. When the output
becomes active the output signal will be disconnected from the output common for 500 mSec. See picture
below.


Output Open
Output Closed
Passive Active Passive
Output Closed


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4.6.4 Output Dip Normally Not Energized

In this case the output signal is not pulled to the output common in case the output is passive. When the
output becomes active the output signal will be pulled to the mass for 500 mSec even is the output still active.
See picture below.



Output Open
Passive Active
Output Closed
Passive
Output Open



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4.6.5 Outputs Level & Dip Normally Energized

This option is often used in chained alarm systems. At Level & Dip Normaly Energized (NE) the output is
pulled to the mass in passive status. When a channel becomes active the output will no longer be pulled to
mass. When another channel becomes active the output will be passive for a short time, a dip, and then go
back to the active state. When all the channels have become passive the output will also become passive. The
length of the dip is 500 msec.

Output Level & Dip Normally Energized


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4.6.6 Output Level & Dip Normally Not Energized

This option is often used in chained alarm systems. At Level & Dip Normaly Not Energized (NNE) the
output is not pulled to the mass in passive status. When a channel becomes active the output will be pulled to
the mass. When another channel becomes active the output will be passive for a short time, a dip, and then go
back to the active state. When all the channels have become passive the output will also become passive. The
length of the dip is 500 msec.

Passive Active
Output Closed
Passive
Active
Output Open
Passive
Passive
Passive
Active Active Passive
CH 1
CH 2
OUTPUT
Output Level & Dip Normally Not Energized


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4.6.7 Outputs LED copy

By LED copy the output is passive when all inputs are passive. When one or more inputs are active or when
an alarm is accepted the output will become active. When one or more channels come into alarm the output
will follow the blinking of the LEDs. This is depicted in the drawing below
Channel 1
Channel 2
Output
LED uit LED knipperd LED brandt


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4.7 Delay times

Normally the input or output signals is determined directly. Determining the active or passive state can be
delayed for the in- and outputs.


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4.7.1 Delay in

In case of a delay In there is a delay between activation of a channel and the action assigned to the
activation of the channel, a channel has to be active during the delay time. When a channel becomes passive
before the delay time is passed the time is reset and nothing happens. An action can be a LED that starts to
blink or turns on or off. This is shown in the drawing below. Please note that this applies to an input as well
as an output.


passive passive active
undelayed
Delay time
delayed


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4.7.2 Delay out

By Delay Out there is a delay between the deactivation of a channel and the action assigned to the
deactivation of the channel. This is shown in the drawing below. Please note this applies to an input as well as
an output









passive passive active
undelayed
Delay time
delayed


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4.8 Outputs safety



This chapter contains important safety information for configuring the outputs. Not configuring
outputs correctly can damage the Signum 6 or materials.


When an output is connected to another (alarm) system it is advisable to configure an output as Normally
Energized (NE) and the input of the other system as a Normally Closed input. When a connection is
disconnected an alarm will still be generated. This is because the following system detects an open contact.


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5. Operating Signum 6

5.1 Status
When a channel comes into status the relevant LED will turn on. Also the GROUP output which is assigned
to this channel will become active. No action of the user is required. When a contact becomes passive the
LED will turn off.

5.2 Alarm

When a channel comes into alarm the relevant LED will start blinking and the HORN and GROUP outputs
will be active. The blinking will be stopped by pressing ACCEPT FLASH. You can stop HORN by pressing
STOP HORN.


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6. Configuration Signum 6



This chapter contains important information for configuring the Signum 6. Not configuring the
Signum 6 correctly can lead to serious material or personal injury. For consequences of a bad
configuration VAF CSI Control Systems accepts no liability under any circumstance.


In this chapter the configuration of the Signum 6 is explained step by step. The Signum 6 is delivered with a
standard configuration. To configure the Signum 6 an infrared interface is used in conjunction with a personal
computer. Configuring the Signum 6 by means of buttons is not possible. On the personal computer the
Signum6 program is installed. With the Simcon 6 program you can make the configuration and simulate the
configuration without the need for a Signum 6.


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6.1 Configuration options off the Signum 6


For the user the following items can be configured according the table below. The factory settings are
indicated with an asterisk. The standard configuration for delay times is 0.

Locked
by

Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOCK 1 LOCK 2 Input type Al/ Status Delay in
1 n.a. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
2 Yes n.a. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
3 Yes Yes n.a. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
4 Yes Yes Yes n.a. Yes Yes Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
5 Yes Yes Yes Yes n.a. Yes Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes n.a. Yes Yes * NC | NO * alarm | status 00.0 - 99.0
LOCK 1 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. NC | NO * n.a. 00.0 - 99.0
LOCK 2 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. NC | NO * n.a. 00.0 - 99.0

A channel is locked by the following formula: choice1 OR choice2 OR OR choice
laatste
. This means that if
one or the chosen channels becomes active a channel is locked.
It is possible to give a re-trigger time on input channels. This means when a channel is in alarm and is
accepted and the channel is after the retrigger time still in alarm the channel will go into alarm again

In the table below the configuration possibilities for the output are given.

Copies from
Output Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 Delay time delay type output type
Group 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 00.0-99.0 before | after Level NE | Level NNE | Dip NE | Dip NNE |
Level & Dip NE | Level & Dip NNE | LED
copy
Group 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 00.0-99.0 before | after Level NE | Level NNE | Dip NE | Dip NNE |
Level & Dip NE | Level & Dip NNE | LED
copy
Group 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 00.0-99.0 before | after Level NE | Level NNE | Dip NE | Dip NNE |
Level & Dip NE | Level & Dip NNE | LED
copy
HORN n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. Level NE | Level NNE | Dip NE | Dip NNE

Item Meaning
Yes Possible to configure
n.a. Not possible to configure / meaningful

A group output copies the status of the channels according following formula: choice1 OR choice2 OR
OR choice
last
. This means that is one of the chosen channels becomes active the group output also becomes
active. Delay times can be adjusted with a resolution of 0.1 sec.


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6.2 Simcon 6 Software

For installation and use of the Simcon6 software package the user is assumed familiar with the use of
Microsoft Windows products. The Simcon6 software package is compatible with the following versions
of Microsoft Windows :
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Me
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 95

6.2.1 Simcon 6 Software installation

To use the Simcon6 software package you only have to click on the program symbol. No installation is
necessary. The Simcon6 software package leaves nothing behind on your Personal Computer. Except for of
course configuration files you have saved.


Simcon Program symbol

Please note that small differences with the picture are possible.
6.2.2 Connecting IR interface
The infrared interface is connected to one of your COM ports of your PC. Please consult your manual of your
computer system where the COM ports are localized. You only have to remember on which COM port the
Infrared Interface is connected.


Do not install a driver for the Actisys ACT-IR 220L Plus Infrared dongle. The driver interferes
with the workings of the Simcon 6 software package. If the driver is installed please deactivate
the driver. Or better uninstall the driver.



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6.3 Use of Simcon6 Software

The program is started by double clicking on the program symbol. When the program is started a similar
screen is visible:



In the following chapters the use of the Simcon 6 software package is discussed.


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6.4 Simcon software menu bar.


On the menu bar the following menu options are available:
File
Config
Comm
About

6.4.1 File menu

In the menu File the following options are available:

Save
This is used to save the current configuration. If no name is given a dialog box becomes visible to give a
name to the configuration.
Save As
This is used to save the current configuration with a possibility to give a name to the configuration. A dialog
windows pops up where a name can be given.
Open
This opens an existing configuration file of the Signum6. The configuration can be edited or be downloaded
directly to the Signum 6.
New
This deletes the current configuration and loads the factory settings
Exit
This option ends the Simcon6 program.


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6.4.2 Menu option Config

With the menu option config a dialog box pops up. The comment TAB is at first visible, here you can give
two lines of 64 characters. These two lines are stored in the Signum 6. These lines for example can be used
for you configuration version management.


6.4.2.1 Input TAB

With the input TAB the following configurations are possible:
Locked by
Here a channel can be locked by other channels or inputs. This is done by selecting the proper channels. A
selection means a lock
Function
With function you configure the input configuration. You can choose between NC (Normally Closed) or
Normally Open (NO).
State
Here the behavior of a channel is configured options are Alarm | Status
In Delay
The Delay In time is configured. This is done in a resolution of 0.1 seconds
Re Trigger
The Re trigger time is configured here. Retrigger means that when a channel has come into alarm is
accepted and still is in alarm when the retrigger time has passed the channel will come into alarm again. This
is done in a resolution of seconds.


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6.4.2.2 Horn Tabled

When the HORN TAB is clicked the following screen is visible



With the pull down menu Output Type you can choose from the following HORN types:
Level NE
Level NNE
Dip NE
Dip NNE




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6.4.2.3 Lock tab



With Function you can choose whether the LOCK input is configured as Normally Open (NO) or as
Normally Closed (NC). With Delay you can configure a Delay In on the LOCK channel. This is done
with a resolution of 0.1 seconds. It has a maximum of 99.9 seconds


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6.4.2.4 Output TAB

By clicking on the output TAB a similar screen is visible:


Here the following configuration possibilities are available:
Copy from
One or more channels are copied to an output channel.
Delay type
Here a selection can be made whether the Delay type is After | Before. When Before Delay is selected
the status of the input channel is transferred directly. When After Delay is selected the configured delay
times on the inputs are taken into account.
Output type
The following output types are available:
- Level NE
- Level NNE
- Dip NE
- Dip NNE
- Level & Dip NE
- Level & Dip NNE
- Led copy
With LED copy the options Delay Type and Delay Time are not available and are grayed out.
Delay Time
Here the Delay In and / or Delay Out times are configurable in steps of 0.1 seconds.


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6.4.3 Comm

With this option, the configuration is sent to the Signum 6 it is also possible here to configure on the Com
port on which the infrared interface is available:
Communication
For this option it is necessary that the Signum 6 is in Communication mode. When this option is chosen
a similar dialog box becomes visible:



With the button PC Signum the current configuration is send to the Signum 6. If the Signum 6 cant
establish contact with the Signum 6, a similar dialog box is visible:



If the Signum 6 has received the configuration correctly a following dialog box is visible:




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With the button Signum PC it is possible to upload the configuration stored in the Signum 6 for
storage on disk or editing. If the Signum 6 cant get contact with the Signum 6 a similar dialog box
becomes visible:



When the PC has received the configuration a following dialog box is visible:

If the data was not received please try again. If this fails contact your system administrator. The button
restart restarts the Signum 6. The Signum 6 will behave as described by the last configuration received.
By clicking OK you leave the dialog box: communication with Signum 6


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Comport
With this option the COM on which the infrared interface is connected can be chosen.


6.4.4 Help

In the menu option Help the following choices are available:
Release info
Here information about the releases of the Simcon6 software package is available.
About
Here the version number and contact information can be found.



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6.5 Signum 6 menu options

The following menu options are available on the Signum 6.

1. Return to factory settings
2. Communication mode

First the Signum 6 has to be put from operational mode into menu mode.

After 5 minutes the Signum 6 goes back from a menu option to menu mode. After 10 minutes goes back to
operation mode.

6.5.1 Putting Signum into menu mode
The Signum 6 is set in menu mode in the following way

1. Push STOP HORN and ACCEPT FLASH simultaneously until the MODE LED lights with red,
continuously. It takes about 6 seconds to get into menu mode. The channel LEDs 1 till 6 will turn off.
2. Release both buttons STOP HORN and ACCEPT FLASH. Channel LED 1 will turn on.

6.5.2 Get Signum from menu mode
The Signum 6 can be put back into operation mode in the following way:

1. Repeat pushing ACCEPT FLASH until LED 6 is on.
2. Press STOP HORN

Alternatively you can wait for about 10 minutes.



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6.5.3 Menu option factory settings

It is possible to load the Signum 6 with the factory settings. The procedure is as follows:


1. Put the Signum 6 in menu mode
2. If necessary push on ACCEPT FLASH until LED 1 is on.
3. Push on the button STOP HORN and keep it pushed. The MODE LED will blink with a green
colour and after about 3 seconds it will change to continuous green.
4. Release STOP HORN.
5. Wait until MODE LED is lit with a red color. The factory settings are now in the configuration
memory and the Signum 6 has returned to menu mode.

6.5.4 Menu option Communication
By means of an infrared interface it is possible to configure the Signum 6 or to send configurations stored in
the Signum 6 to a Personal Computer. It is also possible to send a configuration from one Signum to another
Signum.
Put the Signum 6 about 30 cm in front of the infrared interface. The IR transceiver of the Signum 6 is located
on the front of the Signum 6. Take care that the interface and Signum 6 see each other.

6.5.5 Download configuration from PC to Signum

After the configuration is done on the Personal Computer it can be send to the Signum as follows:
1. Put the Signum 6 in menu mode.
2. Push the ACCEPT FLASH repeatly until LED 3 is on. Push then on the STOP HORN button.
3. LED 3 will go off and the MODE LED will light constantly. The POWER LED will blink slower
than normal
4. Select communication from the Comm menu in the Simcon 6 software package.
5. Push in the dialog box Communication with Signum the PC Signum button to send the
configuration
6. You can leave the communication option by pressing STOP HORN.



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6.5.6 Upload configuration from Signum to PC

For uploading the configuration from the Signum 6 to the personal computer the following procedure can be
followed.

1. Put the Signum 6 in menu mode.
2. Push the ACCEPT FLASH repeatly until LED 3 is on. Push then on the STOP HORN button.
3. LED 3 will go off and the MODE LED will light constantly. The POWER LED will blink slower
than normal
4. Select communication from the Comm menu in the Simcon 6 software package.
5. Push in the dialog box Communication with Signum the PC Signum button to send the
configuration
6. You can leave the communication option by pressing STOP HORN.




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6.5.7 Communication from Signum 6 to Signum 6

It is also possible to send the configuration from one Signum to another Signum. Please use the following
scheme.
1. Put both the sending and receiving Signum 6 in menu mode.
2. Push on the transmitting Signum repeatedly on ACCEPT FLASH until LED 2 is on.
3. Push on the transmitting Signum repeatedly on ACCEPT FLASH until LED 3 is on.
4. Press on the receiving Signum 6 on ACCEPT HORN.
5. Press on the transmitting Signum 6 on ACCEPT HORN.
6. When of the 6 input LEDs LED 6 has burned and after that all LEDs have turned off
communication is finished.


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6.6 Factory Settings


The Signum 6 has the following factory settings:

Channel Input configuration Status / Alarm Output configuration
1 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
2 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
3 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
4 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
5 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
6 Normally Closed Alarm n.a.
LOCK 1 Normally Open n.a. n.a.
LOCK 2 Normally Open n.a. n.a.
OUTPUT 1 n.a. n.a. Level NE
OUTPUT 2 n.a. n.a. Level NE
OUTPUT 3 n.a. n.a. Level NE
HORN n.a. n.a. Level NE

All delay times are 0 seconds.

The FAIL output cant be configured by the user and is Normally Energized. The group input is also not by
the user configurable and is configured as Normally Closed.









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7. Simulation

When in the dialog box Config the configuration is O.K. the O.K. button is pressed.
To open or close a switch click on the switch (The mouse pointer changes into a hand). You can see on the
screen the consequences of your configuration. The LEDs on the Signum are self explanatory. The yellow
bulbs on the right are lamps which are going on when an output is energized.


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8. Maintenance

8.1 Introduction

In the Signum 6 there are no components which are serviceable by the user. The front of the Signum 6 may
be cleaned by a soft towel. The use of aggressive detergents may cause irreparable damage.



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9. Signum 6 error codes

The Signum 6 performs self tests continuously. When the Signum 6 finds an error during one of these tests
the MODE LED and POWER LED will blink alternately very fast. The input LEDs will give an error
code (if possible). The error code is given in a binary code. In following the table you can look up the error:

LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 Error Code Meaning
Off On Off On On On 58 SUM error in boot loader
On On Off On On On 59 SUM error in Ident 2 string
Off Off On On On On 60 SUM error in Ident 1 string
On Off On On On On 61 SUM error in configuration
Off On On On On On 62 SUM error in program code

In all cases you have to contact your VAF CSI agent or service department of VAF CSI Control Systems bv
with the reported error code. These errors cant be corrected by the user.



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10. Repair procedures

This chapter describes the procedure in case a Signum 6 has to be taken out for service or repair. When the
Signum 6 is returned to VAF CSI Control Systems Bv or a VAF CSI agent a returning form has to be filled
out as completely as possible to avoid delays. If possible please return the Signum 6 in the original package if
not available an anti-static sealing has to be used.


10.1 Taking Signum 6 out of service


This chapter contains important information for the connection of the FAIL NC outputs. Not
connecting the inputs properly can lead to serious injury or damage to the Signum 6.


The Signum 6 may only be taken out be a competent person. When the Signum 6 doesnt control other
systems the following procedure has to be followed:
1. Remove supply voltage
2. Remove in- and outputs
3. Take Signum 6 out of system

When the Signum 6 controls other systems the procedure is as follows:
1. Take care that systems are controlled in a safe working manner when the Signum 6 is disconnected.
2. Remove supply voltage
3. Remove in- and outputs
4. take Signum 6 out of system




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10.2 Form for returning Signum 6

Sender
Firm : ____________________________ Contact: ______________________________
Street: ____________________________ Department: _________________________________
Zip code: __________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Place: _____________________________ Fax: _____________________________________
Country: ___________________________ Telex: ______________________________________
OrderNr:_______________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Delivery address if different from above
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Reason for sending back


____________________________________________________________________________________

By an error code

Error code : ________


Please describe complaint
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

=================================================






Date and signature: ______________________ Name and position: _________________________



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11. Technical specifications


The Signum 6 has the following technical specifications:

Item Specification
Measurements b x h x d 95 mm x 95 mm x 75 mm
Weight Appr. 264 gram
Operating Temperature 5 C t/m 70 C
Storage Temperature -25 C t/m 75 C
Relative humidity 10 % 95 % non condensing
Height -200 t/m 2000 meter above sea level
Power supply 9 - 36 V. DC
Power use 3 Watt
Inputs Contact. I
source
= 7 mA (max.). Swathing with a
voltage gives unpredictable results
FAIL U
max
= 100 V AC / DC . I
max
= 1 A
HORN U
max
= 100 V AC / DC . I
max
= 1 A
GROUP U
max
= 36 V DC . I
max
= 100 mA



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12. Inputs and outputs on the Signum

In the diagram below the inputs and outputs of the Signum 6 are displayed. For a detailed description of these
inputs and outputs see the relevant chapters.


FAIL NC - 25
26
HORN NO - 23
HORN NC - 22
HORN COM - 21
OUTPUT COM- 20
OUTPUT 3 - 19
OUTPUT 2 - 18
OUTPUT 1 - 17
16 INPUT COM
15 ACCEPT HORN
14 ACCEPT FLASH
13 INPUT COM
Power
9-36 V DC
12 GROUP INPUT
11 LOCK 2
10 LOCK 1
9 INPUT COMM
8 INPUT 6
7 INPUT 5
6 INPUT 4
5 INPUT 3
4 INPUT 2
3 INPUT 1



13. Text card

Channel text can be printed or written on the text card. A fitting text card can be found in the excel sheet
InschuiffrontSignum6.xls. To insert in the text card it is necessary to remove the front of the Signum 6. See
the instructions in the pictures.














Please ensure the notch in the front panel points to the housing of the Signum 6.


First take off front Shove in the text card


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14. Trouble shooting

This chapter deals with possible errors in use with the Signum 6.

Trouble Solution
Backlight of the Signum 6 is functioning. The
Signum 6 doesnt seem to work.
Reverse the connector of the Signum 6.
Signum 6 doesnt work at all. Check the power supply.
Mode and power LED blink alternating fast. Please contact VAF CSI Control Systems bv for
returning the Signum 6. See for further
information the chapter Signum 6 error codes
Group outputs dont work Is the Signum 6 correctly configured ?.
Check of the connections is good.
The Simcon 6 program cant get contact with the
Signum 6.
Is the Signum 6 in communication mode?
Is the driver for the Actisys ACT-IR 200
L-plus installed?. If so deactivate the
driver. Or better deinstall it.
Is there another device in the vicinity
which uses infrared communication?. If
so switch off the device.


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15. Drawings


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WARRANTY CONDITIONS

1. Without prejudice to the restrictions stated hereinafter, the contractor guarantees both the soundness of the
product delivered by him and the quality of the material used and/or delivered for it, insofar as this concerns
faults in the product delivered which do not become apparent during inspection or transfer test, which the
principal shall demonstrate to have arisen within 12 months from delivery in accordance with subarticle 1a,
exclusively or predominantly as a direct consequence of unsoundness of the construction used by the
contractor or as a consequence of faulty finishing or the use of poor materials.
1a. The product shall be deemed to have been delivered when it is ready for inspection (if inspection at the
premises of the contractor has been agreed) and otherwise when it is ready for shipment.
2. Articles 1 and 1a shall equally apply to faults which do not become apparent during inspection or transfer
test which are caused exclusively or predominantly by unsound assembly/installation by the contractor. If
assembly/installation is carried out by the contractor, the guarantee period intended in article 1 shall last 12
months from the day on which assembly/installation is completed by the contractor, with the understanding
that in this case the guarantee period shall end not later than 18 months after delivery in accordance with the
terms of subarticle 1a.
3. Defects covered by the guarantee intended under articles 1, 1a and 2 shall be remedied by the contractor by
repair or replacement of the faulty component either on or off the premises of the contractor, or by shipment
of a replacement component, this remaining at the discretion of the contractor. Subarticle 3a shall equally
apply if repair or replacement takes place at the site where the product has been assembled/installed. All costs
accruing above the single obligation described in the first sentence, such as are not restricted to shipment
costs, travelling and accommodation costs or disassembly or assembly costs insofar as they are not covered
by the agreement, shall be paid by the principal.
3a. If repair or replacement takes place at the site where the product has been assembled/installed, the
principal shall ensure, at his own expense and risk, that:
a. the employees of the contractor shall be able to commence their work as soon as they have arrived at the
erection site and continue to do so during normal working hours, and moreover, if the contractor deems it
necessary, outside the normal working hours, with the proviso that the contractor informs the principal of this
in good time;
b. suitable accomodation and/or all facilities required in accordance with government regulations, the
agreement and common usage, shall be available for the employees of the contractor;
c. the access roads to the erection site shall be suitable for the transport required;
d. the allocated site shall be suitable for storage and assembly;
e. the neccessary lockable storage sites for materials, tools and other goods shall be available;
f. the necessary and usual auxiliary workmen, auxiliary machines, auxiliary tools, materials and working
materials (including process liquids, oils and greases, cleaning and other minor materials, gas, water,
electricity, steam, compressed air, heating, lighting, etc.) and the measurement and testing equipment usual
for in the business operations of the principal, shall be available at the correct place and at the disposal of the
contractor at the correct time and without charge;
g. all necessary safety and precautionary measures shall have been taken and adhered to, and all measures
shall have been taken and adhered to necessary to observe the applicable government regulations in the
context of assembly/installation;
h. the products shipped shall be available at the correct site at the commencement of and during assembly.
4. Defects not covered by the guarantee are those which occur partially or wholly as a result of:
a. non-observance of the operation and maintenance instructions or other than foreseeable normal usage;
b. normal wear and tear;
c. assembly/installation by third parties, including the principal;
d. the application of any government regulation regarding the nature or quality of the material used;
e. materials or goods used in consultation with the principal;
f. materials or goods provided by the principal to the contractor for processing;
g. materials, goods, working methods and constructions insofar as are applied at the express instruction of the
principal, and materials or goods supplied by or on behalf of the principal.
h. components obtained from third parties by the contractor insofar as that party has given no guarantee to the
contractor.


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5. If the principal fails to fulfil any obligation properly or on time ensuing from the agreement concluded
between the principal and the contractor or any agreement connected to it, the contractor shall not be bound
by any of these agreements to any guarantee regardless of how it is referred to. If, without previous written
approval from the contractor, the principal commences disassembly, repair or other work on the product or
allows it to be commenced, then every agreement with regard to guarantee shall be void.
6. Claims regarding defects must be submitted in writing as quickly as possible and not later than 14 days
after the discovery of such. All claims against the contractor regarding faults shall be void if this term is
exceeded. Claims pertaining to the guarantee must be submitted within one year of the valid complaint on
penalty of invalidity.
7. If the contractor replaces components/products under the terms of his guarantee obligations, the replaced
components/products shall become the property of the contractor.
8. Unless otherwise agreed, a guarantee on repair or overhaul work carried out by the contractor or other
services shall only be given on the correctness of the manner in which the commissioned work is carried out,
this for a period of 6 months. This guarantee only covers the single obligation of the contractor to carry out
the work concerned once again in the event of unsound work. In this case, subarticle 3a shall apply equally.
9. No guarantee shall be given regarded the inspection conducted, advice given and similar matters.
10. Alleged failure to comply with his guarantee commitments on the part of the contractor shall not absolve
the principal from his obligations ensuing from any agreement concluded with the contractor.
11. No guarantee shall be given on products which form a part of, or on work and services on, goods older
than 8 years.