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PD154-158 VIGILANTE II ALARM ANNUNCIATORS
   
   


Applications Alarm Sequences Front Panel

Mounting Dimensions Connections Specifications

Message Labels Ordering Information Documentation

ALARM ANNUNCIATORS

Model PD154 / 4-Point

Model PD158 / 8-Point

PD154 vigilante alarm annunciator 4 channel
pd158 vigilante alarm annunciator 8 channel
pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators approvals

KEY FEATURES


  • 8 Field Selectable Sequences
  • All Common ISA Sequences Including First-Out
  • Switch, Transistor, and Logic Level Inputs
  • 4 or 8-Point Monitoring
  • Free Custom Message Labels
  • Type 4X, NEMA 4X, IP65 Front
  • Universal Power Supply 85-265 VAC
  • 12-36 VDC/12-24 VAC Power Option
  • Built-In 85 dB Horn
  • 2 SPDT Relays for Alarm Activated Devices
  • 24 VDC Isolated Power Supply (AC Models)
  • Multiple-Unit First-Out Indication
  • Silence, Acknowledge, and Reset Functions
  • Sunlight Readable Indication
  • Shallow Depth 1/8 DIN Case





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APPLICATIONS



Level Monitoring with Level Switches



pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators applications level monitoring with level switches

  The Vigilante II is ideal for tank level switch monitoring.
  • Up to 8 Individually Labeled Level Switch Inputs
  • 24 VDC Level Switch Power Supply
  • Relays for External Horns and Light Alarms
  • NEMA 4X Mounting Enclosures
  • Sunlight Readable Indication
 

Temp Monitoring with Trident Meters



pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators applications temp monitoring with trident meters

Connect PD765 Trident alarm relays to the Vigilante II for temperature alarm monitoring.

 
  • First-Out Indication for Heating/Cooling Systems
  • Multiple Unit First-Out Indication
  • Remote Silence, Acknowledge, and Reset
  • Internal 85 dB Horn
  • Fail-Safe Relays for Critical Applications
 

First-Out Alarm Indication



The Vigilante II can be programmed for multiple sequences with first-out alarm indication. This feature indicates the first point of failure of a system when multiple alarms occur.


Multiple Unit First-Out Alarm Indication



pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators multiple unit first-out alarm indication

Multiple Unit First-Out Indication

  If multiple Vigilante II annunciators are connected for multiple unit first-out indication, only one input from all connected devices will display as a first-out alarm.  

ALARM SEQUENCES



The Vigilante II Alarm Annunciator can be programmed for all common ISA sequences including A, F1A, F2A, F3A, M, F1M. Selectable ISA -1 (Silence Button), -4 (No Lock-In), and horn disable options. Two popular sequences are
detailed below. Click here for a complete list of sequences


ISA Alarm Sequence A



Acknowledgement and Automatic Reset

Momentary Alarm

Maintained Alarm

Condition LED Horn

Normal



Off


Off


Alert



Flash


On


Normal



Flash


On


User Acknowledged


Acknowledge



Off


Off

Condition LED Horn

Normal


Off


Off


Alert



Flash


On


User Acknowledged



Acknowledge

Steady Off
Normal


Off


Off



ISA Alarm Sequence F2A



First-Out Alarm Indication with Acknowledgement and Automatic Reset

Momentary Alarm

Maintained Alarm

Condition LED Horn
 
1st Pt


Next Pt

 

Normal


Off


Off

Off

Alert



Flash


Steady

On

Normal


Flash Steady On

User Acknowledged


Ack

Off Off Off
Condition LED Horn


1st Pt


Next Pt

 

Normal



Off


Off

Off

Alert


Flash


Steady

On

User Acknowledged


Ack



Steady


Steady

Off

Normal

Off Off Off


FRONT PANEL




Button



Description
Silence Horn


Acknowledge Alarm

Reset Inputs

LED



Description



Point Status Indicators


Indicates power is on

LED Test: Press and release the SILENCE and ACK pushbuttons to flash the channel indicator LEDs for a LED function test.

Full Function Test: Press and hold the SILENCE and ACK pushbuttons for 3 seconds to initiate a full function test.

External Connections: All three pushbuttons may be activated remotely via rear terminal connections.


MOUNTING DIMENSIONS



pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators mounting dimensions



CONNECTIONS



PD158 connections for 85-265 VAC powered model.
pd154 and pd158 vigilante alarm annunciators connections

MESSAGE LABELS



Alarm message labels for the alarm annunciator may be factory printed at no charge, or field printed using a laser printer with clear self-adhesive labels.
Factory printed message labels may be ordered at any time by completing the following form.


SPECIFICATIONS



Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C.

General


Display: PD154; Four red LED channel indicators. PD158; Eight red LED channel indicators. One green LED power indicator.
Alarm Messages: Custom printed adhesive clear labels.
Area: PD154, 1.25" x .60" (32 mm x 15 mm), 4 messages PD158, 1.25" x .25" (32 mm x 6 mm), 8 messages
User specified size and length, up to 4 lines (PD154) or 2 lines (PD158) of 14 characters of size 9 pt fonts.
Programming Methods: Rear 4-position switch for sequence selection and horn operation. Three front panel pushbuttons for NO/NC input selection, sequence option, and operation.
Audible Alarm: 85 dB internal horn.
Noise Filter: 40 ms debounce on inputs and external pushbuttons.
Shared First-Out Systems: 1 ms unit-to-unit delay. Maximum of 200 units in the shared first-out system.
Non-Volatile Memory: All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory for a minimum of ten years if power is lost.
Power Options: 85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 90-265 VDC, 20 W max; or 12-36 VDC, 12-24 VAC, 6 W max.
Fuse: Required external fuse: UL Recognized, 5 A max, slow blow. Up to 6 annunciators may share one 5 A fuse
Isolated Power Supply: 24 VDC ± 10% @ 200 mA max Standard on 85-265 VAC powered units only.
Isolation: 4 kV input/output-to-power line.
Overvoltage Category: Installation Overvoltage Category II: Local level with smaller transient overvoltages than Installation Overvoltage Category III.
Environmental: Operating temperature range: -40 to 65°C.
Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C. Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing.
Connections: Removable screw terminal blocks accept 12 to 22 AWG wire.
Enclosure: 1/8 DIN, high impact plastic, UL 94V-0, front color: black
Mounting: 1/8 DIN panel cutout required. Two panel mounting brackets included.
Tightening Torque: Screw terminal connectors: Gray: 4.5 lb-in (0.5 Nm). Green: 5 lb-in (0.5 Nm)
Overall Dimensions: 4.68" x 2.45" x 4.19" (62 mm x 119 mm x 106 mm) (H x W x D)
Weight: 9.6 oz (272 g)
UL File Number: E160849; 508 Industrial Control Equipment
Warranty: 3 years parts & labor
Extended Warranty: 1 or 2 years, refer to the Price List for details.

Inputs


Input Types: NO or NC switches: No external excitation required.
Open collector transistor: Open circuit voltage approx. 3.3 VDC.
Logic Levels: LOW = 0 to 0.9 VDC, HIGH = 2.4 to 28 VDC
Update Rate: 41 ms following alarm state; 1 ms for alarm state clear.
Sequences: Input follower, ISA Sequences A, F1A, F2A, F3A, M, F1M, and F3M per ISA Standard ISA-18.1-1979 R2004.
Sequence Options: A, F1A, F2A, F3A, M, F1M, F2M, and input follower with selectable options -1 (silence pushbutton), -4 (no lock-in), and -6 (no horn) per ISA Standard ISA-18.1-1979 R2004

Relays


Rating: 2 SPDT (Form C); rated 3 A @ 30 VDC or 3A @ 250 VAC resistive load; 1/14 HP @ 125/250 VAC for inductive loads.
Electrical Noise Suppression: A suppressor (snubber) should be connected to each relay contact switching inductive loads to prevent disruption to the microprocessor's operation. Recommended suppressor value: 0.01 µF/470 Ω, 250 VAC (PDX6901).
Relay Operation: Relay 1: Alarm state until alarm is acknowledged. Relay 2: Alarm state if any channel indicating alarm condition.
Fail-Safe Operation: Programmable independent for each relay.
Note: In fail-safe mode, relay coil is energized in non-alarm condition. In case of power failure, relay will go to alarm state.

ORDERING INFORMATION



Products


Model Description Price

QuickShip Program Eligible ProductBlue dot denotes item as a Quick Ship product

PD154-6R2-1QuickShip Program Eligible Product        Vigilante II 4-Point Alarm Annunciator; Powered from 85-265 VAC        $299.00
PD154-7R2-0        Vigilante II 4-Point Alarm Annunciator; Powered from 12-36 VDC        $399.00
PD158-6R2-1QuickShip Program Eligible Product        Vigilante II 8-Point Alarm Annunciator; Powered from 85-265 VAC        $399.00
PD158-7R2-0        Vigilante II 8-Point Annunciator; Powered from 12-36 VDC        $499.00
  

Enclosures


Model Description Price
PDA2411        Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 2 Meter (Any Type)        $274.00
PDA2414        Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type D + 1 Type A, B, C or E Meter        $274.00
PDA2501-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 1 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanner        $174.00
PDA2502-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 2 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $214.00
PDA2503-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 3 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $329.00
PDA2504-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 4 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $349.00
PDA2505-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 5 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $369.00
PDA2506-V        Plastic NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 6 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $389.00
PDA2522        Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type D + 1 Type C Meter        $344.00
PDA2601-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 1 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanner        $464.00
PDA2602-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 2 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $519.00
PDA2603-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 3 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $724.00
PDA2604-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 4 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $749.00
PDA2605-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 5 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $799.00
PDA2606-V        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Vertical Enclosure for 6 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciators or Minimux® II Scanners        $854.00
PDA2622        Stainless Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type D + 1 Type C Meter        $499.00
PDA2701-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 1 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanner        $239.00
PDA2702-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 2 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $334.00
PDA2703-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 3 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $349.00
PDA2704-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 4 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $439.00
PDA2705-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 5 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $494.00
PDA2706-V        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for Vertical Enclosure for 6 Vigilante II Alarm Annuciator or Minimux® II Scanners        $544.00
PDA2722        Steel NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type D + 1 Type C Meter        $329.00
PDA2801        Low-Cost Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type C Meter        $94.00
PDA2811        Low-Cost Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Meter (Type A, B, C or E)        $114.00
PDA2812        Low-Cost Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 2 Meters (Any type)        $159.00
PDA2821        Low-Cost Plastic NEMA 4X Enclosure for 1 Type D Meter + 1 Type A, B, C or E Meter        $179.00

DOCUMENTATION


PD154-PD158: Instruction Manual
PD154-PD158: Data Sheet
Message Labels: Information & Ordering Form
Vigilante Alarm Full Sequence Descriptions

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