An ISO 9001: 2000 COMPANY

Unit No. 34 & 37, IInd Floor, 'A' Building,

Crescent Industrial Co-op Society Ltd.,
KanjurMarg(E), Mumbai - 400042
Tel : (022) - 25777098 /99
Fax; (022) -25784626
e- mail : alans @vsnl. net
web : www.alanindia.net
 USER'S NOTICE

Alan Electronic Systems Pvt. Ltd., reserves all right

to make any improvement in the products described in

this manual at any time and without any notice. Any part

of this manual should not be reproduced, copied,

translated or transmitted in any form or by means without

the prior written permission of Alan Electronic Systems

Pvt. Ltd. Information in this manual is intended to be

accurate and reliable. However Alan Electronic Systems

Pvt. Ltd. assumes no responsibility neither for its use nor

for any infringement of rights of third parties which may

result from its use.

 WARRANTY

The Product MP - Series ( Micro - Controller

based Annunciator) is backed up by Alan's warranty
against all manufacturing defects at our works for 18
months from the date of supply or 12 months from the
date of installation, which ever is earlier.
 CONTENTS

Sr.No. Topic Page No.

1. General 1

2. Features 1

3. Technical Specifications 3

4. Construction 5

5. Tests Carried Out 6

6. Installation And Commissioning 7

7. Testing Flow Chart 13

8. Functional Block Diagram 14

9. Dimensional Details 15

10. Ordering Information 20

 GENERAL

The world is going through automation in each

and every field. Any manufacturing controlling system
requires centralized monitoring. Annunciator is one of
the equipments among these systems. After studying
numerous site requirements, Alan Electronic Systems
Pvt. Ltd, have developed and perfected the Annunciator
with latest technology. The user friendly design fulfills
the expectations and demands of the customer.

FEATURES
SALIENT FEATURES
1. Micro-controller based logic.
2. Built in watchdog monitoring design to ensure failsafe
working.
3. Asthetically designed light in weight, with compact
enclosure.
4. Facia windows with long life super bright LEDs.
5. Three operating sequences in single card.
6. Synchronisation of window flashing in group Annun
-ciation.
7. Reliable Membrane type push buttons for Test,
Silence, Accept, and Reset functions.
8. Standard Modules :- 1, 2 ,4, 6, 8, 11, 15, 19 and 23
Windows and any custom built Systems.
9. NO / NC, T / NT , M / N / S Sequence Selection by
DIP Switch at site.
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 ALAN'S SPECIAL FEATURES
1. Easily replaceable window legends.
2. Wide Input Voltage range. i.e. 88 - 350V AC / DC
or 18 - 90V DC.
3. Detection of momentary fault, which may occur
while performing “ Operational Test ”.
4. “Operational test” does not affect the status of the
fault condition, existed before commencing Operation
Test.
5. Online selection settings can be performed.
6. To differentiate Trip and Non Trip faults from facia
itself, "RED"LEDs for Trip and "YELLOW" LEDs
for Non Trip can be provided.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

SITE SELECTABLE FEATURES

1. Three operating sequences can selected at the site by
DIP Switch.
2. Selectable " NO " or " NC " fault contacts for every
channel by DIP Switch.
3. Trip or Non Trip selection for every channel by DIP
Switch.
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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Supply Voltage Lower range 18 - 90 VDC.

Higher range 88 - 320V AC/DC.

Number of windows 1,2,4, 6, 8, 11, 15,19 and 23 way

standard modules & any custom
built systems.

Power consumption Less than0.5W per window.

Response time 10 milli seconds. (Minimum)

Flashing rate 100 flashes / Minute. ( Fast )

50 flashes / Minute. (Slow)

Fault input contacts The field contacts provided to

sense the fault input should be
potential free. It can be either
" NO " or " NC " type.

External push buttons Terminal connectors are

provided to connect external
push buttons.

Audible output Potential free relay contacts for

Trip and Non Trip Alarm. ( For
External Hooter / Buzzer / Bell.)
Optional relay contacts for ring
back alarm & Dome light facility.
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Relay contact rating 5 Amps at 230V AC.

Standard sequences 1. Manual Reset (M)

2. Manual Reset +
Repeat Alarm (N)
3. Auto Reset or Self Reset (S).

Optional sequences 1. Ring Back (R)

2. First out (F1, F2 & F3)
(Please refer our operational
sequence chart for more details.)

Max. Operating Temp. 600C

Window dimensions. Window 1- 50mm x 30mm
Window 2- 72mm x 34mm
Window 3- 72mm x 56mm
(Optional).
Legends Negative photo film or
Engravable copper clads.
Push buttons Membrane type built in push
buttons for ‘Operation Test”,
“Acknowledge”, “Silence ”
and “Reset” Functions..

Type tests Please refer “Tests carried out”

on the next page.

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 CONSTRUCTION
FRONT FACIA
Customer has choice of two sizes of windows
depending upon their facia description. It is made of
ABS plastic and illuminated by group of super bright
LEDs. LEDs have long life ( 108 hours ). Thus reduces
replacement cost of bulbs and also maintenance.
CONTROL CARD
All type of selections and Micro - Controller are
situated on this card. Sequence selection, NO/NC fault
contacts selection, Trip and Non-Trip audible selection
are provided by DIP Switch selection.
POWER SUPPLY UNITE
Power Supply Unit is available in two ranges.
A) 88-320 V AC/DC
B) 18-90V DC. These power supplies are designed
to work in extreme conditions.
FAULT SENSING TERMINEL
The fault or event sensing terminals provided,
depending upon number of channels at rear side.
PUSH BUTTONS
The built in membrane type Push buttons is
applicable only for Single Module. In multi-module Ann
-unciation the external push buttons are made common
to control whole annunciation system. Terminals for exte
-rnal Push buttons are provided on rear side.
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 AUDIO ALARM
One ‘NO’ type potential free relay contacts each
for actuating the external hooter for Trip and Non Trip
audible alarm. For Trip AT-AT and for Non-Trip AN-AN
legend is marked. ‘NO’ type potential free relay contacts
for Ring back (R) and Dome light facility are optional.

TESTS CARRIED OUT

ELECTRICAL
1. The equipment has been tested for High Voltage Test
2 KV AC between all terminals to body for 1 minute
as per IS 3231.
2. As per IS 8686 / 77 the equipment has been tested for
5 KV AC impulse test.
3. As per IS 8686 / 77 IEC 255 PART A/CLASS III
the Equipment has been tested for High frequency
disturbance test :-Longitudinal 2.5 KV and transverse
1KV test.
4. Power supply unit is tested for Over Voltage, Under
Voltage and short circuit protection.
5. Heat run test for 16 hours.

MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Thermal shock test at 700 C for 30 minutes.
2. Accelerated ageing test for 72 hrs. at 90 0C as per
IS 9000/III/Sec 3/77.
3. As per IS 9000/79 damp heat test for 48 hrs, at 400C
at 95% RH..
4. As per IS 9000/7/64 bump test, 100 bumps / axes
about 1 bump per second.
5. Humidity test up to 95% RH.
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 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
1. Check for physical damage to the pack.
2. Check for physical damage to the unit.
3. Check number of Points / Windows, legend, power
supply marked on unit as per purchase order details.
4. Check all accessories such as mounting clamps ,
Operating manual. Also the optional accessories such
as Hooter, Buzzers, Bells etc.
5. Connect input supply as per mentioned on the unit.
6. Fault inputs are adjusted internally as per requirement
for NO or NC fault contacts.
7. Switch "ON" the supply to the unit after ensuring its
connections are as per Wiring Diagram. Initially do
not connect anything to the fault input terminals. If
the fault inputs are selected for NC type contacts,
then the corresponding windows will start flashing
and the hooter contact will close. If the fault inputs
are selected for " NO " type contacts, power supply
indication LED will glow. By pressing “Operational
Test” push button the window will start flashing and
the Audio contacts will close.
8. Now check the operating sequence as per the individu
-al sequence chart as shown in the following pages..
Push Button Details

TEST - Operation Test

MUTE - Silence
AKN - Accept
RST - Reset
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 SEQUENCE : Manual Reset "M"

Push
Field Fault Buttons Facia Audio
Condition Condition Operation (Window) Alarm
Normal Open --------- OFF OFF
Abnormal Close --------- Flashing ON
-------- Close Silence Flashing OFF
-------- Close Accept Steady ON OFF
Close Reset Steady ON OFF
------- Open Reset OFF OFF

SEQUENCE : Manual Reset+Repeat Alarm "N"

Push
Field Fault Facia Audio
Buttons
Condition Condition Operation (Window) Alarm

Normal Open --------- OFF OFF

Abnormal Close --------- Flashing ON
-------- ------- Silence Flashing OFF
-------- ------- Accept Steady ON OFF
Close Reset Flashing ON
-------- ------- Silence & Flashing OFF
------- Accept Steady ON OFF
------- Open Reset OFF OFF

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 SEQUENCE : Self Reset or Auto Reset "S"
Push
Field Fault Facia Audio
Buttons
Condition Condition Operation (Window) Alarm

Normal Open --------- OFF OFF

Abnormal Close --------- Flashing ON
-------- ------- Silence Flashing OFF
-------- Close Accept Steady ON OFF
------- Open ------- OFF OFF

SEQUENCE : Ring Back "R" (OPTIONAL)

Push
Field Fault Facia Audio
Buttons
Condition Condition Operation (Window) Alarm

Normal Open --------- OFF OFF

Abnormal Close --------- Flashing ON
-------- Close Silence Flashing OFF
-------- Close Accept Steady ON OFF

------- Open ------- Slow

Flashing ON

------- ------- Reset OFF OFF

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 SPECIAL SEQUENCE "F1, F2, F3" : First Out

Push
Field Fault Facia Audio
Buttons
Condition Condition (Window) Alarm
Operation
Normal Open ------ OFF OFF

Abnormal ------ ------ ------ ------

First Fault Close ------ Fast Flashing ON

Subsequent Close Slow Flashing

Fault (F1)
------ Steady ON ------
(F2)
OFF Condition
(F3)

------ ------ Silence Same As OFF

Above

------ ------ Accept Steady ON OFF

Subsequent ------ Fast Flashing

------- ------ Accept Both OFF

Steady ON

------- Both Open Reset OFF OFF

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9. Now initiate individual faults by either shorting
the fault input terminals or by DIP Switch selection.
On doing so every corresponding window should
flash and audio should get ON. Proceed further as
per sequences selected.

10. To change the legends, remove the window cover

from front side gently by using thumb as shown
in the diagram on the next page.

11. Then use mounting clamps provided with the unit

for mounting the unit on the control panel.

12. Connect the NO type push buttons externally.

13. Connect various fault contact cables to the input

terminals of the unit.

14. Connect the input supply wires and switch on the

supply.

15. Now check the functioning of the unit by pressing

“Operational test”,“Silence”,“Accept” and “Reset”
push buttons sequentially.

16. Now the unit is ready for operation.

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 TESTING FLOW CHART

Switch ON Input Supply

Check Power on LED status

Steady On condition

Not Glowing
Press Test PB
Check External fuse

All Audio
No No
Windows relay
Flashing Closed
Switch
OFF the
Press Mute PB Supply
Is and
No replace
Fuse
O.K the Fuse
All with same
Windows No No Alarm Rating
OFF Yes
Flashing

Press Accept PB

All
Windows No
Steady Consult Alan
ON
Yes
Press Reset PB
Assumption
NO - Fault Contacts
All
No Manual Reset (M) Seq.
Windows
Off
Note: Power "ON" LED is available only in
Yes Built in Push Button Module.
AKN = MUTE + AKN.
End
(i.e. When Unit is Acknowledged Mute
operation will also take place.)
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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 DIMENSIONAL DETAILS

MP 03 SERIES

1 WAY
92
96

96
W1
92
PWR
S A ON
R O
ALAN ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

ELEVATION CUTOUT

2 WAY 1CX2R
92
96

W1
96 W2 92
PWR
S A R O
ON

ALAN ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

ELEVATION CUTOUT

4 WAY (2CX2R)
96 92

MP- 03

W1 W2
92
96
ALAN PWR ON

W3 W4
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 8 WAY (2CX4R)

144 138
ALAN MP-SERIES

W1 W2
W3 W4
144 138
W5 W6
W7 W8

ELEVATION CUTOUT

12 WAY (3CX4R)
172 168

W1 W2 W3
W4 W5 W6
144 138
W7 W8 W9
W10 W11 W12

ELEVATION CUTOUT

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 DIMENSIONAL DETAILS

MP 02 SERIES
6 WAY (3CX3R)
265 230
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3
165 W4 W5 W6 135
PWR
MUTE AKN RST TEST
ON

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8 WAY (3CX3R)
265 230
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3
135
165 W4 W5 W6
PWR

W7 W8 MUTE AKN
ON
RST TEST

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11 WAY (3CX4R)

MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3
W4 W5 W6
W7 W8 W9
PWR

W10 W11 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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 15 WAY (4CX4R)
342 307
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4
W5 W6 W7 W8
205 175
W9 W10 W11 W12
PWR

W13 W14 W15 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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19 WAY (5CX4R)
342 307
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4
W5 W6 W7 W8
W9 W10 W11 W12 245 215
W13 W14 W15 W16
PWR

W17 W18 W19 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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23 WAY (6Cx4R)
342 307
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4
W5 W6 W7 W8
W9 W10 W11 W12
285 255
W13 W14 W15 W16
W17 W18 W19 W20
PWR

W21 W22 W23 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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 29 WAY (6CX5R)
500
ALAN ALAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PVT.LTD MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6

W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12

235 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18

W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24

PWR

W25 W26 W27 W28 W29 MUTE AKN

ON
RES TEST

CUTOUT
ELEVATION
35 WAY (6CX6R)
500 467
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12
W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18
275 250
W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24
W25 W26 W27 W28 W29 W30
PWR

W31 W32 W33 W34 W35 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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47 WAY (8CX6R)
651 621
MP- SERIES

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16
W17 W18 W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24
275
W25 W26 W27 W28 W29 W30 W31 W32
W33 W34 W35 W36 W37 W38 W39 W40
PWR

W41 W42 W43 W44 W45 W46 W47 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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63 WAY (8CX8R)
651
MP- SERIES
621
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16
W17 W18 W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24
W25 W26 W27 W28 W29 W30 W31 W32
355
W33 W34 W35 W36 W37 W38 W39 W40
W41 W42 W43 W44 W45 W46 W47 W48
W49 W50 W51 W52 W53 W54 W55 W56
PWR

W57 W58 W59 W60 W61 W62 W63 MUTE AKN

ON
RST TEST

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