The B-Scoutmaster is used exclusively with the i-TunneL® B-Scout controllers, which are normally located within the luminaires and connected via the RS-485 networks.
Receiving data from the tunnel entrance photometers, the B-ScoutMaster commands the B-Scout controllers to switch or dim the lighting into the appropriate pattern in accordance with the lighting design. Automatic monitoring of fuses and lamps, and the inclusion of lamp fail compensation, cascade switching and lamp life equalisation routines ensure that the tunnel lighting performs in the most efficient and reliable manner possible.
The unit comes in a stand alone enclosure which can be wall mounted, providing an attractive and functional control centre which is fully self contained*. Sealed to IP54, the unit has a glass front door with access to the 17” high resolution colour touch screen and an industrial metal keyboard and trackball.
* With the exception of the remote devices such as photometers and B-Scouts etc.
Key Features
Part of the internationally renowned i-TunneL® lighting control and monitoring system, the B-ScoutMaster forms the centralised command centre for the entire tunnel lighting installation. Refined and developed over many years, the B-ScoutMaster provides the most extensive yet user friendly digital tunnel control available today. With its in-house designed and developed software and formed in an attractive yet functional enclosure, the B-ScoutMaster is designed specifically for tunnel applications and offers the most versatile and dynamic arrangement available. Coupled to the extensive list of projects where the system has been successfully employed, the i-TunneL® B-Scout system is considered by many to be the industry standard for modern tunnel lighting control.
Features & Benefits
- The system offers significantly reduced installation, infrastructure and labour costs
- Designed and manufactured in the UK with third party certification
- Operates with a wide variety of tunnel lighting applications (without modification)
- User friendly controls via 17” H/R touch screen and keyboard
- Variety of input and output options
- Industrial grade computer incorporating Intel® Pentium® M processor technology
- Connects directly to RS-485 bus networks
- Can control up to 4,000 B-Scout controllers over a 4.8km distance.
- Provides cascade switching reducing inrush currents
- Lamp fail compensation and lamp life equalisation routines employed
- Provides auxiliary power to photometers and connects directly to the 4-20mA signal
- Internal components mainly plug-and-play for fast replacement
- Bespoke software alterations prepared in-house for project specific requirements
- SCADA interfacing prepared in conjunction with the specific tunnel SCADA provider
- MasterLink™ remote control software available if no SCADA present (via ADSL line)
- Full technical support available direct from the system designers and field engineering team
- Complete system including luminaires, B-Scout controllers, B-ScoutMaster, software etc. designed, supplied and guaranteed by one company.
Example Topology
The topology below shows a typical installation, however there are many arrangements that can be accommodated by the system. Please contact WRTL i-TunneL® for assistance.
Connections
The B-ScoutMaster is provided with a removable gland plate including 12 No. 20mm and 4 No. 25mm knockouts, allowing access to the termination chamber, where the appropriate connections can be made to the clearly labelled termination panel – see below:
Software Application
The B-ScoutMaster is a menu-driven Windows® based application that provides a user-friendly software interface for monitoring and controlling a network of B-Scout units. Whilst the extent of the available options and settings is vast, most of the set-up and commissioning work is carried out off-site by WRTL personnel. The complete set of lighting databases and system configuration is fully prepared to agreed parameters prior to delivery.
Options
- Project-specific bespoke software additions and alterations by in-house developers
- SCADA interface development
- Purpose built UPS available in matching housing
- Loop-back bus facility for fully redundant data-bus requirements
Technical Data
General
Supply | 230VAC from isolatable supply fused at 10A (preferred from i-TunneL® UPS) |
Power Consumption | Nominally < 200W (plus the auxiliary output supplies) |
Graphical User Interface | 17” high resolution touch screen |
Keyboard | Industrial stainless steel IP67 sealed unit with trackball mouse |
Sealing | IP54 |
Temperature | -0oC to +45oC |
Mounting | Via 6No. wall mount brackets (supplied) |
Cable Access | Via removable gland plate with 12No. 20mm and 4 No. 25mm knockouts |
Connections | Via labelled termination panel |
Operator Access | Operator access via front glass door lockable with 2 No. ½ turn tamper proof panel locks |
Internal Engineer Access to Terminations | Internal door lockable via barrel lock and key. Components behind further screw fixed panel |
Control | Up to 4,000 B-Scout controllers |
Weight | 76kg Approx |
Termination Panel
Supply | Live, neutral and earth connection with internal fuse and double pole switch |
Auxiliary Power Supplies | 10 No. Live, Neutral and Earth terminals fused at 0.5A each (for photometers, photocells, wash-wipes etc) |
Inputs | 6 No. 230VAC (for external monitoring such as direct Fireman switch connection) |
Outputs | 6 No. 230VAC fused at 1A ea. 1 No. VFC fused at 1A (used for remote control – e.g. fault alarms and wash-wipe control) |
Photometer | 2 No. 4-20mA current loop connections |
External Communications | 1 No. Ethernet 1 No. RS-232 1 No. RS-485 1 No. PSTN |
RS-485 Network | 4 No. RS-485 data-bus outputs 4 No. RS-485 data-bus inputs (used to close the network loop for fully redundant systems) |
Dimensions & Range
Type No. | Description |
IT-B-SCOUTMASTER-V4 | B-ScoutMaster RS-485 Control & monitoring unit in wall mount housing |
IMPORTANT – Provide sufficient room around the enclosure to allow the doors to open easily, to enable maintenance of the fans and for cable access to the underside.
Associated Products
IT-B-SCOUT1 B-Scout1 single channel C&M RS-485 unit
IT-B-SM UPS 2KVA B-ScoutMaster 2KVA UPS in matching wall mount housing
IT-RS485-TSS1CS RS-485 Single pair trunk bus cable
IT-TLS 420SW Tunnel photometer with wash wipe
IT-MASTERLINK Remote access software for up to 12No. B-ScoutMasters
Data sheet
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