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

to make any improvement

right

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

Topic

Sr.No.

Page No.

1.

General

2.

Features

3.

Technical Specifications

4.

Construction

5.

Tests Carried Out

6.

Installation And Commissioning

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.
2

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.
3

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.
5

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.
6

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
MUTE
AKN
RST

Operation Test
Silence
Accept
Reset
7

SEQUENCE : Manual Reset "M"

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

-------

Open
Close
Close
Close
Close
Open

----------------Silence
Accept
Reset
Reset

OFF
Flashing
Flashing
Steady ON
Steady ON
OFF

OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

SEQUENCE : Manual Reset+Repeat Alarm "N"

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

Open
Close
------------Close
------------Open

--------OFF
--------Flashing
Silence
Flashing
Accept Steady ON
Reset
Flashing
Silence & Flashing
Accept Steady ON
Reset
OFF
8

OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

SEQUENCE : Self Reset or Auto Reset "S"

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

---------

OFF

OFF

Close
Close

---------

Flashing

ON

Silence

Flashing

OFF

--------

Close

Accept

Steady ON

OFF

-------

Open

-------

Slow
Flashing

ON

-------

-------

Reset

OFF

OFF

Normal
Abnormal
--------

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

Push
Field
Fault
Buttons
Condition Condition
Operation

Facia
(Window)

Audio
Alarm

Normal

Open

------

OFF

OFF

Abnormal

------

------

------

------

First Fault

Close

------

Fast Flashing

ON

Subsequent
Fault

Close

Slow Flashing
(F1)
------

Steady ON
(F2)

------

OFF Condition
(F3)
------

------

Silence

Same As
Above

OFF

------

------

Accept

Steady ON

OFF

Subsequent

------

-------

------

Accept

Both
Steady ON

OFF

-------

Both Open

Reset

OFF

OFF

Fast Flashing

10

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.

11

Push
Up

Pull
Towards

BU
C

HH
TR OLZ
IP

12

TESTING FLOW CHART

Switch ON Input Supply
Check Power on LED status
Steady On condition
Not Glowing

Press Test PB

Check External fuse

All
Windows
Flashing

No No

Audio
relay
Closed

Press Mute PB

All
Windows
Flashing

Is
Fuse
O.K
No No

Alarm
OFF

Yes

No

Switch
OFF the
Supply
and
replace
the Fuse
with same
Rating

Press Accept PB
All
Windows
Steady
ON

No

Consult Alan

Yes
Press Reset PB
All
Windows
Off
Yes
End

Assumption
NO - Fault Contacts
Manual Reset (M) Seq.

No

Note: Power "ON" LED is available only in

Built in Push Button Module.
AKN = MUTE + AKN.
(i.e. When Unit is Acknowledged Mute
operation will also take place.)
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

14

DIMENSIONAL DETAILS
MP 03 SERIES
1 WAY
92

96

W1

96

92

PWR

ON

ALAN

ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

2 WAY 1CX2R
92

96

W1
W2

96

92

PWR

R
ON

ALAN ALARM ANNUNCIATOR

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

4 WAY (2CX2R)
92

96
MP- 03

W1
ALAN

W3

W2
92

PWR ON

W4

ALAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PVT.LTD.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION
15

96

8 WAY (2CX4R)
138

144
MP-SERIES

ALAN

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

138

144

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

12 WAY (3CX4R)
168

172

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W9

W10

W11

W12

138

144

ELEVATION

CUTOUT

16

DIMENSIONAL DETAILS
MP 02 SERIES
6 WAY (3CX3R)
265

230
MP- SERIES

165

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

135

PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

ALAN Alan

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

8 WAY (3CX3R)
230

265
MP- SERIES

165

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

ALAN Alan

135

PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

11 WAY (3CX4R)
MP- SERIES

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W10

W11

ALAN Alan

W9
PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

ELEVATION

17

CUTOUT

15 WAY (4CX4R)
307

342
MP- SERIES

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W9

W10

W11

W13

W14

W15

ALAN Alan

W12

205

175

PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

19 WAY (5CX4R)
307

342
MP- SERIES

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W9

W10

W11

W12

W13

W14

W15

W16

W19

PWR

W17
ALAN Alan

W18

MUTE AKN

215

245

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

23 WAY (6Cx4R)
342

307
MP- SERIES

W1

W2

W3

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W9

W10

W11

W12

W13

W14

W15

W16

W17

W18

W19

W21

W22

W23

ALAN Alan

255

285

W20
PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

16

29 WAY (6CX5R)
500
ALAN

235

MP- SERIES

ALAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PVT.LTD

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

PWR

MUTE AKN

ON

RES TEST

CUTOUT

ELEVATION
35 WAY (6CX6R)
500

467
MP- SERIES

W1

275

W2

W3

W4

W5

W10

W11

W6

W7

W8

W13

W14

W15

W16

W17

W18

W19

W20

W21

W22

W23

W24

W26

W27

W28

W29

W30

W35

PWR

W25
W31
ALAN Alan

W9

W32

W33

W34

W12

MUTE AKN

250

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

ELEVATION

CUTOUT

47 WAY (8CX6R)
651

621
MP- SERIES

275

W1

W2

W3

W5

W6

W7

W12

W13

W14

W15

W8

W9

W10

W17

W18

W19

W20

W21

W22

W23

W24

W25

W26

W27

W28

W29

W30

W31

W32

W33

W34

W35

W36

W37

W38

W39

W41

W42

W43

W44

W45

W46

W47

ALAN Alan

W11

W4

W16

W40
PWR

MUTE AKN

RST TEST
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

CUTOUT

ELEVATION

63 WAY (8CX8R)
651
MP- SERIES

355

W1

W2

W3
W11

W4

W5

W6

W7

W8

W12

W13

W14

W15

W16

W9

W10

W17

W18

W19

W20

W21

W22

W23

W25

W26

W27

W28

W29

W30

W31

W32

W33

W34

W35

W36

W37

W38

W39

W40

W42

W43

W44

W45

W46

W47

W49

W50

W51

W52

W53

W54

W55

W57

W58

W59

W60

W61

W62

W63

W41

ALAN Alan

621

W24

W48
W56
PWR

RST TEST

MUTE AKN
ON

Electronic Systems(P) Ltd.

ELEVATION

19

CUTOUT