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Document #9101, Revision A, Hardware version T7, Rev 2C November 7, 2003

Software version 7.1 November 7, 2003 Copyright c 2006

9101E Series

Signal Generator Installation manual

CARRIER CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES KANSAS CITY, MO. 64111

WWW.CARRIERCURRENT.COM

This document is a confidential proprietary document solely for the use of CCT, KII & STR cus-tomers. The information in this document may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without strict written permission from CCT (Carrier Current Technologies), KII (Kennyco Indus-tries, Inc.) or STR (Seasons Time Recorder). For those people who get their ideas from other peoples hard work, learn to think for yourself.

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Table of Contents

• Features 3

• Overview 4

• 9101 Specifications 6

• 120VAC keying schematic 7

• Self provided low voltage 8

keying schematic

• External low voltage AC/DC 8 keying schematic

• Test area overview 9

• Initial start-up 10

• Parts and accessories 11

• Warranty information Last page


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Congratulations!

You have just purchased the latest technology available in time and bell system signal generating equipment. This unit is the culmination of 50-years design, installa-tion and testing of this type of equipment. Those of you using Simplex brand equip-ment will notice a huge difference in quality and serviceability. This state of the art design is a quantum leap into the future for carrier current signal transmission. The following features are included to enhance the operation and service of the unit;

• Variable output adjustment. The signal level may be adjusted at the simple turn of a knob.

• Self diagnostics. LED’s on board monitor and display various functions allowing for quick diagnostics.

• Easily serviced. The most susceptible devices to failure are mounted on replaceable modules or output mod-ules. These can be replaced by removing one screw.

• Universal mounting. This unit can be easily mounted into an existing Simplex, IBM or Stromberg enclo-sure. This will speed installation time to about 30-minutes complete.

• Pluggable frequency cards. Up to 4-frequency cards may be used in this device. The frequencies may be changed by simply exchanging one module for another.

• Offline frequency calibration. The frequency of these modules may be adjusted in the field with the use of our 9001 frequency analyzer. This may be done with the unit off line.

• 1-man signal test (auto-key). The auto-key feature is my favorite as one man may walk the building and check signals while the units keys itself for you.

• Automatic key staggering. We can be used with virtually any master clock as keying is staggered inter-nally within our unit.

• Unused slot protection. This is to stop the keying of any unused frequency slot within our unit.

• Keying time out. We automatically stop keying and shut down after 20-seconds. This will reset after the keying, either automatic or manual, finally stops.

• Flexible keying options. This unit may be keyed by 12-150 vac or 12-150 vdc. The unit also can pro-vide low voltage to key itself.

• Off line when not in use. When not actively keying the unit drops completely off the high voltage line. This prevents most problems due to lightening and surges.

• Energy efficient. Keyed we will draw up to 5 amps but unkeyed we idle at about 100 milli-amps. We are only keyed for approximately 8-seconds per hour. This alone will promote an environmentally sound purchase.


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Overview

The original 1940’s design of the IBM signal generator is still manufactured today by Simplex Time Recorder today although converted to solid state components. The Carrier Current Technologies, 6000 series of intelligent signal generators are the achievement of 50-years of design, manufacturing, installation and service of this type of equipment. Using the newest digital design techniques and components, we have produced a very intelligent product. These units contain 2 microprocessors. One for signal generation and frequency control and the other is for output control only. The 62/6300 series of generators produce true 3-phase signals. All Simplex, IBM and Stromberg signal generators are single phase only. Mechanical motor generators are of course all 3-phase.

All of our intelligent generators are designed to work with our other clock products. They of course also work with all other electronic type clock systems and components available in the past or present.

Our generators can be used with any brand or type of master clock capable of correcting 59th minute synchronous wall clocks. In the old days special master clocks were required to stagger frequency keying. This was required because only one electronic signal could be sent at one instance. Our intelligent 6000 series products sort out simultaneous keys and converts them to staggered keying as needed in the electronic systems. It prioritizes them in this order, “B”, “C”, “D” and “A”. This will allow bells to be programmed on the 58th minute with out any special coding from the master clock. It will also stop clock correction in progress and ring the bell if needed.

The keying voltage needed can be 12 vac or dc to 120 vac or dc. It can also provide its own low voltage keying power for dry contact usage at the master.

Poorly designed master clocks have control switches that are non momentary. If you ring the bell it rings until you shut it off. This has caused many generators to burn up over the years. Our intelligent generators look to see if the signal keying time exceeds 20 seconds and then shuts down if this is the case. When the master stops keying the generator will then reset. Our units also protect themselves by not allowing unused frequencies to be keyed.


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Continued

Auto-key is a must for single person installation and testing. By switching the 6000 series generator into the auto-key position, you put the unit into a mode that causes the yellow LED to flash and the generator to key the frequency in the “A” slot for 3-seconds every 30-seconds. This will not alter the time on wall clocks that are op-erating properly and will allow the service person or installer to walk the building tak-ing signal readings or adjusting devices as needed.

Signal level output control is accomplished with a coded switch that functions from “0” through “F”. “0” is no voltage and “F” being maximum. The microprocessor senses the position of this switch and adjust the level accordingly. Frequency adjustment or testing of frequency modules can be done with a special cable between the 9001 signal level meter and the generator. This is a direct read of the keyed frequency and not a read from the power line.

The three output modules, one for each phase except the 61/9100 series which has only one, are replaceable by removing one screw and simply unplugging it. These are available from your local dealer or direct from Carrier Current Technolo-gies.

Case adapters allow for simple installation of our high quality units into the mounting cases of all other manufactures. Some installations require wings while oth-ers require mounting adapter plates. If you tell us what you are replacing we can sug-gest the correct adapter for the job.

Other manufactures require large wire sizes on the output terminal strips of their signal generators. That is not a requirement for our equipment. We are con-cerned with signal voltage and not signal current. After all it is signal voltage and not signal current that will trip the receiver. 12-Gauge stranded is more than large enough to handle coupling into the power system through a high voltage fused disconnect. Another requirement was proximity to the service entrance transformer for electrical power. Signal propagation is always better with several hundred wire feet between the generator and the service entrance transformer. This is especially true of delta type power systems.


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Model Specifications, differences and uses. 9101

Operating voltage: 120 vac Operating current (keyed): 1.5-amps max Operating current (idle): 100 ma Operating power (keyed): 150-watts max Operating power (idle): 12-watts Output frequency range: 2 Khz.— 19 Khz. Frequency channels: 4 Keying voltage: 12 vac/vdc—150 vac/vdc Keying current: 10 ma. Output 60-cycle voltage (phase to phase): 120 vac max Output 60-cycle current (keyed): 3-amps max Output 60-cycle current (idle): 0-amps Phase drive: Single-phase RMS output at 2 Khz.: 12 vac Duty cycle: intermittent Coupling capacity: 12.5 mfd single phase Max building feed: 35 Kva +/- Description: Phase to ground 120vac. The 9101is a single phase transmitter that is meant to drive a test area only where all of the devices are on 1 phase.

Output Connections

Output connections may be lust a power cord that you plug into your test area.


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Typical wiring for 120vac keying from master

This will be the most common connection that you will encounter. Keep in mind that wherever you get your PFB you will need the corresponding neutral. The important thing to remember here is that “K” needs to be neutral in relation to wherever PFB comes from. If you measure from “K” to ground and you read more than 0.5 volts ac then your “K” is not really neutral.


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Typical wiring for self powered low voltage

keying

This feature will provide the master clock with 12 vac @ about 50 ma for keying purposes only. To use this feature you must install the jumper for self powered low voltage keying which is found on the main PC board in the center at the top. It is a berg type pin.

Typical wiring for low voltage keying

This is a good method of powering the unit when no existing 120 vac keying wires are present. This unit will key on ordinary phone wire at 12 vac with about 5000’ of 22 gauge wire. Make sure if you use dc that the negative lead is attached to “K” and the positive leads connect to the keying terminals.


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The test area power in the case below is powered from some other source than the transmitter. That means if the test area looked like the picture, then the plug strip

would be powered from the wall. Ideally the 9101 should not be powered from the plug strip. It would be most efficient if it could be on a whole different breaker. Not a whole different breaker panel, but just a different breaker on another phase.


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Initial start up

Now that all connections are verified you are ready to turn on the 120 vac power to power the transmitter. The power switch is located in the upper left hand corner of the large (main) PC board. After the power switch is turned on all of the green lights

will illuminate on the main board. No yellow or red lights should be on at all. If all indications are within tolerance turn the power switch off. Insert your frequency modules as needed into the slots on the main PC board. Remember that the frequency in A-channel will “Auto-key” and that the components face to the right. If you plug it in backwards just turn it around, no harm will be done.

Set the output power level to “0” . This is important! Make and find mistakes at the lowest power settings to keep the resulting damage to a minimum. Turn the power back on and the unit

should react as before. You now may press the A-channel button labeled “Key A”. You will hear the relays react and will see several yellow lights. The phase drive lights should illuminate in both red and green at the same time making a kind of orange color. When you finish keying they should go out

completely. If they either stay on or light only red or green then you will need to troubleshoot this unit. You now are ready to turn on the output voltage or high voltage. Stand off to one side when you do this. This will save your face in case anything should decide to leave the enclosure suddenly. In the case of your test area this will probably involve just plugging the output into your test area. With all power on, the unit should check out the same as before. Press the “Key A” button for 3 seconds and this will put the high voltage across the capacitor and supply minimum signal to the test area. Please keep in mind that this unit is current sensitive. The unit will begin to shut down at about 1.5 amps. You may now turn the “Power Output” switch clockwise to position “1”. Press the “Key A” button and you should see the output LED’s react by turning red and green at the same time. The output LED’s may blink slowly. You should be able to read the minimum output voltage at this time. Don’t be surprised if you read signal at “0” also.


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You will need to turn the power up until the LED’s stay on solid. Adjust the power unkeyed only. Now plug in your signal level meter such as the Carrier Current Technologies brand model 9001 into a local outlet. You will see some voltage at the

frequency being keyed. Optimally you would like to see at least 1.0 volts of signal everywhere you need signal while keeping the input current below 1.00 amps. You may need to increase this by turning the “Power Output” switch clockwise. Remember you need to balance your output signal with your input current. Important!!! 100% on

the switch may be more or less than 100% current capacity. This means that when you see 1.50 amps, that is 100%, period. If you still need more signal, then you may need to upgrade to the model 6101. With the signal now at the required level flip the “Auto-Key” switch to the up position. The yellow light will begin to flash. Now you may take your signal level meter and walk the test area plugging into areas that should be receiving signal. The transmitter will send out a 3-second pulse every 30-seconds. This is what allows the 1-man test feature. You may need to adjust your signal up or down after this. I generally find that the signal will increase as you get away from the transmitter. NOTE: The auto-key feature will only send the frequency in the A-slot. If you require testing of another frequency you will need to move that frequency to the A-slot for testing.

Installation parts, equipment and accessories

6001D-frequency Pluggable frequency card (specify frequency needed) 6001D-Var Pluggable variable frequency card (testing only) 6005 New mounting enclosure pre drilled and ready 6006 IBM 611 case adapter with cables 6007 Simplex 611 case adapter with cables 6008 Simplex 2850/6850 case adapter 6009 Simplex 640 case adapter 6300DT01 61/62/6300 troubleshooting & repair manual. 60-0189-04 4-amp TR-style fuse (61/6200) 60-0189-05 5-amp TR-style fuse (6300) 63-0257-02 61/62/6300 style FET module 9001A Digital signal level meter / signal generator combination unit DVM Nothing helps more than a good quality digital volt meter.


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9101E Two-year limited warranty Carrier Current Technologies (“CCT”) and/or Kennyco Industries, Inc. (“KII”) warrants that the transmitter products described in this manual against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2-years from the date of original purchase from CCT or an authorized distributor. This warranty may be ex-tended or reduced in writing by an officer of this company only. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of CCT and/or KII’s responsibilities under this warranty are listed below. A. This warranty will not cover any product which has been subjected to abuse, acci-

dent, neglect, or has had our serial tag removed or altered, or which was installed, connected, adjusted or repaired in a way not found in CCT literature.

B. This warranty will be void if the equipment is damaged due to repair from any per-son or company not authorized by CCT.

C. This warranty does not include dealer labor cost, shipping cost and other normally expendable items.

D. The sole responsibility of KII and CCT under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of this product at our discretion.

E. If this product must be shipped for warranty service, pack it well. We will not as-sume any responsibility for damage in shipping. All packages must be sent pre-paid.

F. Warranty Disclaimer / Limitation of Liability: Except only the limited express war-ranty set forth above, the products are sold with no expressed or implied warranties of any kind, and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and are hereby expressly disclaimed. No warranties are given with re-spect to products purchased other than from KII and or CCT or an authorized resel-ler and any such products are purchased “as is, with all faults”. In no event will KII or CCT be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or coincidental damages arising out of or in connection with the delivery, use or inability to use, or perform-ance of this product. In the event any limited remedy given herein shall be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose, KII and CCT’s maximum liability shall be to refund the purchase price upon return of the product.

G. Proof of purchase from KII , CCT and or an authorized dealer will be required for service of this product.

H. This warranty grants specific legal rights. Additional legal rights, which vary by loca-tion, may also apply.

I. Should you have any problems that arise from this product during warranty or from any authorized dealer or reseller please contact KII or CCT at the address below.

Carrier Current Technologies

3150 Mercier, Suite 520 Kansas City, Mo. 64111

816-753-4660 fax 816-753-8304 800-874-7445 or Ken’s cell 816-678-4413

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