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GPS Sync
GPS Sync allows the FTS 370 system to
wirelessly synchronize with other lighting
systems without regard to distance. GPS
Delay adds the flexibility to synchronize
with lighting systems from other
manufacturers by adding an adjustable
delay (0 - 3000 ms) to the flash output.
Catenary
Catenary lighting systems require three
levels (tiers) of lights. Therefore, a
minimum of three SC 370 power and
control units and associated flashheads are
required for catenary operation. Catenary
position programming is located in the
Local Tower Configuration menu. At
least one unit must be programmed for
each of the following positions: top,
middle and bottom.
Note: The catenary flash pattern is:
middle - top - bottom.
Dry Contacts
Dry contact monitoring is available
regardless of any additional method
selected to monitor the system. The
options available in the Dry Contacts
submenu are: Combined and Separate.
Selecting the Combined option allows dry
contact information from subordinate units
to be sent to System 1. The corresponding
dry contact alarm on System 1 will be
activated. This method is typically
selected when the monitoring system has a
limited number of inputs available.
Selecting the Separate option localizes the
alarm to the affected unit. Each alarm
point in the system can be monitored
individually. This is the preferred method
when using dry contacts to monitor the
system.
Photodiode Alarm Disarm
Photodiode Alarm Disarm inhibits the
system’s 19 hour mode timer from
generating a photodiode alarm. This
feature is particularly useful in areas that
are prone to periods of light or darkness
that would exceed the 19 hour mode timer.
To activate this feature, select “ON” in the
menu.
Note: The 19 hour mode timer is
intended to provide notification of a
possible failure in the system. The
disarm feature should only be activated
if the system is installed in a location
prone to conditions previously
described. Verify that the photodiode is
installed and functioning correctly
before selecting this option.
Auxiliary Input
The Auxiliary Input allows an external
device, such as a radar system, to inhibit
the output of the beacon. Control via the
Auxiliary Input is limited to systems
consisting of a single SC 370 power and
control unit. Connections for the Auxiliary
Input are discussed in Section 1 “P2
Auxiliary Input” and shown in Figures 2-
22 – 2-31. A description of each Auxiliary
Input menu option is described in the
following bullet points:
Help provides a description of the
Auxiliary Input menu.
Command Status indicates the current
mode (On or Off) being commanded by
the external control device.
Control Type sets the type of input for the
external control device. Options in the
Control Type menu are: Disabled
(external control not activated), Modbus
(See Appendix A) and Dry Contact
(contact closure required to inhibit light
output).
Confirm Output Configuration allows any
alarm contact to be “reassigned” to
indicate that the system is operating
normally while the flash is inhibited.
Heartbeat used only when Auxiliary
Input is controlled by Modbus to
provide a fail-safe in the event of a
communications failure between the
SC 370 and the external control
device.
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