Band-it 240 DB User manual

BANDIT 240 DB v.206
Introduction - p. 1
INTRODUCTION
By selecting this device, you have acquired advanced active access-prevention technology.
With BANDIT we offer you an affordable system which guarantees operational reliability, top
performance and a discrete design.
More and more private and public buildings are being equipped with a protection system
against burglary. When armed, these systems detect a burglary attempt. The detection is
generally communicated by means of a siren and/or strobe or sometimes an automatic
phone call to an alarm control centre or police station. In real terms these notifications are
satisfying, but the subsequent human intervention often arrives more than 10 minutes
after the event! Burglars are aware of this and use this time to steal the most valuable
things and get away in time.
BANDIT offers a unique and active solution to this problem. For this system is totally capable
of filling a large office, store or other room, within a few seconds, with a non transparent fog.
This fog prevents persons from entering the room for at least 10 minutes after setting off the
alarm, since they cannot see a thing. The ejected fog has a soft mint smell (to avoid possible
fire interpretation by outsiders), it is colourless and leaves no traces. So the fog safely and
quickly disables the vision capabilities of unwanted visitors.
BANDIT is installed in those rooms that contain the most valuable objects; by doing so,
burglary damage is effectively limited to a strict minimum.
Advantages:
- Fills 28 m³ of space per second of fog expulsion.
- Extremely compact and discrete design.
- A system free of maintenance with very high operational reliability (by lack of moving
components).
- The standard integrated “Power saver” and good thermal isolation, maintains a very
low energy consumption, between 30 and 40 W/h, depending on the adjusted fog
expulsion period.
- Continuous control of liquid level. When the level is too low to guarantee a full
expulsion period it will be shown by an LED and an electrical contact will occur. In this
case you’ll have to replace the internal HY-3 pack. The recognition and acceptance of
the new HY-3 pack (such as the resetting of the HY-3 shortage notification), occur
automatically. For recharging, the empty HY-3 pack has to be returned to your BANDIT-
dealer.
- In case of interrupted power supply voltage (230 VAC), operation is guaranteed:
electronics ~24 hours, fog generator ~2 hours.
- The PCB is equipped with 3 dipswitch blocks (with a total of 10 dips). It gives you the
possibility to easily program all elementary adjustments in a rather simple way without
the need of other adjustment devices, such as PC/laptop and/or adjustment links.
- The device is prepared through plug-in connectors, to be extended with a control box
and/or a wireless remote control.
- If mentioned while ordered, the device can be equipped with additional options, such
as: straight ejection mouth, elongated ejection mouth, etc.

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p. 2 - Introduction
- The internal failure check system constantly controls the perfect operation of:
- the internal power fuses and heat fuses
- the power voltage of the 13,2 volt battery
- the communication with the HY-3 pack
- the revs of the internal fan
- the temperature of the heat exchanger and the HY-3 pack.
- the presence of power supply voltage.
- the internal tamper circuit (anti-sabotage circuit).
- The outer case is painted in a scratch resistant dark granite-like paint. As an additional option
while ordering, you can choose between: metal-like cobalt blue, bronze-like holographic
(cameleon) or broken white.
Standards:
- Complies with European CE and EMC Standards.
- Complies with International Standard: IEC 839-1-3
- Approved by the Belgian Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Complies with the British Standard: BS 7939 : 1999
- Complies with the Dutch Standard of the NCP: IOE 03301-M
- Complies with the French Standard of the CNPP: AI 040006
Industrial property:
- BANDIT is a registered trade mark.
- HY-3 is a registered trade mark.
- The BANDIT fog generator process is internationally protected by several patents.
CText and drawings in this document are subjected to author protection.
Copyright: BANDIT NV, B-3660 Opglabbeek, Belgium.
Producer:
BANDIT nv./sa. H. R. Tongeren: 78.324
Nijverheidslaan 1547 : (32) 89 85 85 65
B-3660 Opglabbeek Fax : [phone]
Belgium web : www.bandit.be
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Safety precautions - p. 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Location:
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
- Install the device in such a way to allow a good airflow.
- Only install the appliance as described, i.e. In vertical position, with the text on the
front panel being readable from the floor. The maximum angle of inclination is 15° to
the front and 10° in all other directions.
- System malfunction is possible at ambient temperatures above 50°C. Keep the appliance
away from heat sources such as radiators, heating elements, stoves or other heat
producing devices.
- The appliance is unexpectedly heavy, ~28 kg. It needs to be fixed on a sufficiently solid
surface. Use sufficiently strong fixing materials, preferably our 240 floor or wall mounting,
which are very solid and reliable supports for your unit.
Electrical connection:
- This appliance only operates on 230 VAC / 50 - 60Hz (210-240 VAC) supply voltage with
grounding. Always check the voltage on the rear cover of the device.
- This device has a max. Peak consumption of 3.5 A / 230 VAC. Use only power cable and
grounding of minimum1.5 mm² (preferably flexible with end splices). Use the strain
relief which is ~1 cm beneath the entrance of the power supply input.
- If you detect a strange smell or smoke, the appliance must be switched off immediately
by turning the main supply fuse to “off”.
- In case of doubt, immediately contact your BANDIT dealer or manufacturer, mentioned on
the back cover of this manual.
- There are no repairable components inside the appliance. Leave all repairs to
authorised persons and/or the manufacturer.
- The PCB contains a cooling plate. On all parts and areas beneath and around this cooling
plate, there are uninsulated “dangerous voltage” points. This “dangerous voltage” can
cause electrical shocks.
- For further connection instructions, see page 8.
Cleaning:
- Do not use volatile fluids, such as alcohol, thinner, petrol or spirit to clean the outside
of the appliance. Use a clean, damp cloth.
- The black front textile has to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner with soft brush mouth (dust
signs). The frequency of cleaning depends on the quantity of dust present in the room to be
secured.
Fog ejection control:
- The ejection nozzle is normally about 5°C warmer than the temperature of the environment,
so not warm enough to get burned by. However during fog ejection and the first two minutes
after, this nozzle can reach a temperature up to 120° C . Avoid direct contact with the nozzle
after a fog ejection to prevent skin burns.
- A fog ejection test only should be performed when:
a) All persons in the surrounding area and fire safety personnel have been notified.
b) There is nobody in the immediate surroundings and/or direction of ejection.
- During a fog ejection test, it is prohibited to look towards the direction of the ejection nozzle
from a distance less than 8 metres.
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p. 4 - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptions:
- Dimensions:
- Weight:
- Max. Mains supply failure:
- Reaction time:
- Fog ejection image:
Fog generator:
- Fog ejection capacity:
- Fog ejection pressure:
- Maximum fog ejection period:
- Warm-up time:
- Max./min. Environmental temp.:
- Maximum heat loss:
- Heat exchange capacity:
- Nominal ejected droplet size:
HY-3 pack:
- HY-3 fluid contents:
- Nominal working pressure:
- Maximum allowed internal pressure:
- Construction material:
- Built-in electronics:
Electrical:
- Min./max mains power supply:
- Nominal 12 V low voltage:
- Max peak current at 230 VAC:
- Average power consumption:
- Capacity heating element:
- Inputs:
- Outputs:
- Current back-up:
- Power control:
- Electronics:
270 mm wide x 365 mm high x 255 mm deep.
28 kg.
Fog generator +2 hours and electronics +24 hours.
1 second between alarm signal and fog ejection.
(standard) or
Str (/R0 version)
60° ,
aight ahead
28 m³ filling of space / second with 25 cm eye object.
16 BAR (1.6 Mpa).
18 seconds.
50 minutes from cold condition.
maximum 50°C and minimum 0°C.
40 W/hour.
18 kW/hour.
section 0,0004 mm (full aerosol).
1.4 litre.
16 BAR (1.6 Mpa).
60 BAR (6 Mpa).
rvs 304L and aluminium AlMgS1.
digital temperature sensor and analogue/digital
E²prom memory level.
Tamper switch and control LED.
integrated propellant-expulsion security
direct working 12 V NC valve.
208 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz.
13.1 V DC from 0 tot max. 1 A of load.
3.5 A.
40 W/hour.
750 W.
all inputs are insulated by an opto-coupler.
technical- and tamper outputs are potential free
contacts, guard- and alarm outputs are npn-outputs.
12 V / 2 Ah (sealed lead acid battery).
Pulse width modulator (PWM) through zero cross triac.
Flasch micro-controller, Platina Pt1000 sensor converter,
On board communication with HY-3 pack
On board communication: 6-way connector for
connection to "Control Box" and 5-way plug for
wireless remote control.
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As a professional, you’ll have to consider properly, what would be the most effective place to
install the appliance. Here are some guidelines which can help you with your decision:
þLogically, you’ll place the appliance so that the fog expulsion points in the direction of the
supposed burglary entrance or in the area which contains the most valuable objects.
Should this entrance provide a potential air passage to outside (i.e. a garage door, a
glass frontage which is sensitive for break-in, etc.), You’ll have to prevent the ejection
nozzle being pointed in this direction to avoid the potential fog ejection to be
blown outside. In this case, you’ll have to point the nozzle towards a side wall to break
the ejection pressure. This way, the fog will “cloud out” and only a smale amount of fog
will be blown directly to the outside.
þAvoid the ejected fog forming a oneway trap. The ejected fog is supposed to form a
strong take-away reducing barrier. Burglars are not supposed to be caught. Further, if
there is a false alarm, the chances of trapping innocent persons is greater than catching
burglars in a real burglary!
þDetermine the place in such a way that the ejection nozzle does not point in the direction
of fragile objects. The powerful fog expulsion could blow down these objects.
þThere has to be a free passage area for the ejected fog, of at least 5 to 6 metres before it
bounces against a fog blocking obstacle, i.e. a frontwall. The space of about 6 metres in
front of the ejection nozzle will be the first to be filled out with fog, and this within 2
seconds.
þIf there are already PIR-sensors installed in the
room to be guarded and you don’t want to take
any risks with false triggering because of fog
expulsion, you’ll have to replace these PIR’s
with combi-sensors (PIR/radar). If you have to
install a new installation, use combi-sensors for
volumetric detection in areas where BANDIT
is installed. Radar never detects floating clouds,
but most PIR’s do sporadically...
þMake sure that no burglar can come near the
unit without being detected first by a sensor.
This sensor has to start a fog expulsion,
independently of an eventual entrance delay.
Mounting - p. 5
MOUNTING
The unit is packed in a cardboard box:
39 x 39 x 40 cm which contains:
- BANDIT 240 DB device.
- double sided warning sticker “Burglary...”
- this installation manual.
- "HY-3 grip" tool
Wall with
concealed
wiring or
groove
Ceiling
+ c .
5 m
Appliance slightly
inclined forward ~ 5°,
maximum 15°
Keep a minimum of
25 cm of space at the
left hand side of the
unit,in order to open
the hatch to the
HY-3 pack.
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þMake sure the BANDIT is firmly secured to wall or floor, to prevent a burglar with prior
knowledge from throwing the unit quickly through a window.
Use an optional available BANDIT wallmounting to install the unit against a wall:
There are two kinds of wallmounting: flat or swivel. Use the re-usable mounting help
“Handy boy” to install the unit, as this tool carries the unit and makes it possible that any
person can install the device easily by himself.
- For wallmounting against a solid brick wall, use plugs and screws supplied within
- For wallmounting against a double plaster wall, use special metal plaster-plugs
available in any hardware store.
- For wallmounting against a single layer plaster wall: install the unit only in an inner
corner and order in addition an optional plaster inner corner support plate. Don’t install
the unit with a normal wallmounting against these kind of walls to avoid the device
Falling on the floor after a while, due to its weight.
p. 6 - Mounting
þFor floor mounting, use BANDIT floor mounting. This floor mounting is screwed into the
floor or stuck to it with included double-sided adhesive tape. The device is installed at 6 cm
off the floor to avoid possible damage due to cleaning tools or water.
Hidden mounting of the appliance
þFor installation into a closet, order the device with option /L. This unit is supplied with 4
rubber supports, a 50 mm extended ejection nozzle (a standard closet door has a
thickness of approximately 20 mm) and a heat resistant black metal door rosette (ejection
nozzle passage). This way you can hide the device and at the outside only a little rosette
(dia. ~50) will be visible. Make sure you provide a ventilation grid above and beneath to
avoid too much rising of the temperature in the closet due to BANDIT ‘s heat loss. With
an ambient temperature above 50°C, the unit will activate its technical output [Okout] and
you can expect damage on the internal lead battery. Also available option besides the
regular /L/R60 is the straith ejection mouth option /L /R0.
4 rubber supports on
shelf in a closet
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Do not use any other rosette than the
one supplied with the unit. The supplied
rosette is made of aluminium with a
special heat and steam resistant
coating.
Hole trough closet
door (holesaw)
dia. ~52 mm. max. 24 mm
50 mm
Black rozette
Rozette
assembly nut
M 50 x s. 1.5
F

p. 7 - Mounting
Mounting aid: handy boy.
This optional tool is used to install the device against a wall. It is attached with two pins to
the wall mounting and so it makes a solid shelf.
On this temporary shelf, BANDIT is wired and adjusted. After installation, the two pins
are pulled out, releasing the handy boy, so it can be used again in the next installation.
You’ll save yourself a lot of trouble to keep the device at a working height while connection
works are being performed.
Mounting more than one BANDIT 240 devices in one large room.
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18 metres
35 meter
Example of mounting in a shop of
630 m². Fog image after 8 sec. of
fog expulsion.
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10 metres
18 meter
Example of mounting in a shop of
180 m². Fog image after 8 sec. of
fog expulsion.
The BANDIT 240 has a room filling capacity
of ~28 m³ per second. This corresponds with
~10 m²/sec. The max. surface area which
can be secured with one device is equal to
the max. fog expulsion period = 18 s x 10m²/s
which is 180 m². For larger surfaces, such as:
large shops and office spaces, one has to
install more devices, one device each 170 m²
With normal ceiling height of 2.8 metres. Install the units in such a way that the fog stream of
one device points next to, but not in the direction of the next unit. This way, there is a round
stream of fog throughout the entire place. This guarantees the fastest filling of the room.
While mounting, keep in mind to provide a free passage for the fog stream. After a while, the
store keeper has forgotten about the units and stacks boxes and displays right in front of the
fog ejector of the devices.
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p. 8 - Connection to main power supply
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The BANDIT 240 DB is equipped with simple and yet versatile wiring schemes. This version is
adjustable through internal dip switches. The disadvantage of this system is the restriction of
possible adjustments, while the big advantage is that it can be installed and adjusted without
using PC/laptop or an external adjustment through data or phone connection.
This unit is intended to be connected to an existing alarm system, without taking care
itself of complex tasks.
The built-in electronic system takes care of controlling and securing:
- the fog generator (2 x temperature + frequency control of valve).
- sabotage guard of rear cover, HY-3 pack hatch and optional connected "Control Box".
- control of front- and PCB LED’s.
- read out of inputs and dipswitch adjustments.
- control of tamper-, technical-, guard- and alarm outputs.
- control of internal battery, glass fuses and internal fan.
- digital and analogue communication with the HY-3 pack.
The complete electrical system is accessible by removing the rear cover of BANDIT (unscrewing
4 x M4 cross head screw). The rear cover is tamper secured, so be sure that the unit is not in guard
mode and that the control room (optional) is warned.
Connection to the mains power supply: on the left, beneath the PCB, you’ll find a
3 way terminal block with integrated main fuse. The PCB is marked with “230 VAC supply”.
Connect the left connector strip(N) to the mains neutral (blue wire), the middle one to the
yellow/green earth grounding wire and the right connector strip (L) to the mains phase (brown or
black wire). Switching phase and neutral has no effect to the function of BANDIT .
The unit is secured for mains failures and can be practically seen as an Ohmic power load.
Connect the power cable through the strain relief connector (~1 cm beneath the left entrance in
the metal back frame).
LN
Supply
230 VAC
Power supply
12 VDC
500 mA
+-
F1 4AT
Power supply glass fuse (5 x 20 mm)
F1 = 4 AT (slow)
- For complete PCB (printed circuit board) layout with description of connector strips, see page 9.
- For detailed description of LED functions, see page 21 through 23.
- Preferably use a separate fuse, directly coming
from the main power supply or connect to
existing power circuit of installed controlling alarm
system (BANDIT has a peak current consumption
of 3.5 A for each unit).
- For easy installing, use flexible connection wires
3 x 1.5 mm² with end splices.
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p.9 - PCB layout
PCB layout
LN
N
N
OKout
Grdout
Alout
OKout
Error
COM
Tmpout
Tmp
Grdin Panin
Alin1
Supply
Prim. transfo
Sec. Transfo
Heat exchanger
cartridge 750 W
230 VAC
Power supply
12 V
500 mA
Ta
P+
A+
G+
+Tb
P-
A-
G-
-
6.3AT
1.25AT
Yellow PWM
heating Led
Read
switch
Attention: touchable zone
power supply circuit
Red Leds:
12 V over
input.
Red
White
Green
Blue
Orange
Black
5 way connector
remote control
Red jump
PaninV
GrdinV
F2
F3
F4
6 x Control box
PCB connectors
Technical output
Guard output
Alarm output
Tamperloop
output [Tampout]
Panic input
Alarm input
Guard input
12 V power supply
external use [Supply1]
(max. 500 mA)
Power supply
terminal block with
integrated fuse
(4 AT slow)
ONON ONON
1111
2222
3333
ONON
11223344
Blok A
Blok B
Blok C
500mA
AlinV
Read
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npnnpn
Reset-
switch
Reset
F1 4AT

P. 10 - Inputs
Inputs
opto
Red LED
inv
-+
ground
Schmitt-input
1 K
Aircoil
Scematic display of an input
All inputs are equipped with opto-couplers, which provide a perfect separation between
the internal BANDIT electronics and the “outside world”. This way, all unwanted disturbing
signals, caused by lightning, induction or R.F. tensions, are kept outside.
The device, model 240DB , is equipped with 3 inputs. Unlike other Bandit models, where every
in- and output is free adjustable, in this 240DB model, the function of each input is fixed through
hardware settings in the PCB structure.
You’ll find a detailed description of each input function on the following pages.
Electrical properties of an input:
- polarised (+ and - signs beneath connectors on
PCB.
- secured for possible polarity reverse and equipped
with RC- and LC- filter.
- an input has to be stable for at least 0.2 seconds
before the new situation is accepted.
- the connected voltage can be either from an external
source or from the 12 V BANDIT supply source
itself [Supply].
- the input current with 12 V is ~ 10 mA each input.
- each input is equipped with a schmitt-input, after
the opto-coupler. The trigger voltage is approximately
6 V with hysteresis of + and - 1V. This way,
unreliable input voltages are being avoided
as much as possible.
1
1
5
1
5
1
V =
COM
OKout
Grdout
Alout
Tmpout
Alin Panin
Grdin
Supply
12 V
500 mA
Ta
P+
A+
G+
+Tb
P-
A-
G-
-
After adjustments: check the voltage over
the inputs.
- Consider < 2 V as no volts.
- Consider > 9 V as 12 V .
Voltages between 2 and 9 V are not normal
and will cause problems sooner or later.
12 VDC
Supply 3 x inputs 4 x outputs
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npn npn

P. 11 - Inputs - Guard input
Guard input [Grdin] (G+ / G-)
Through this input BANDIT is told the
alarm system is in ‘guard’ mode.
As long as this message is valid, the unit
also will be in ‘guard’ mode’. Only if
BANDIT is in guard mode, is it possible to
proceed to alarm mode through activating
the alarm input.
Properties of the “guard”mode:
4The red LED "Guard" on the front panel will light up, as long as the unit is in ‘guard’mode.
4Eventual LED-warnings on the front panel such as: failure, HY-3 and power? stay off in all
circumstances. The green OK-LED on the front pannel reamins on. This way, a unit which
is in ‘guard’ mode will never show the outside world, that there might be a possible
technical failure.
Configuring the guard input [Grdin]:
This input can be activated either with 12 V supply or without power supply. Depending on
the position of dipswitch A1, the guard mode will be active with 12 V supply over the input, or
active without power supply over this input.
As long as there is a 12 V supply over this input, the red PCB Led [GrdinV] will be on.
Logical truth chart for the guard input [Grdin]:
Dip A1
ON
Dip A1
OFF
12 V
over
Grdin
No power
supply
over
Grdin
No power
supply
over
Grdin
12 V
over
Grdin
PCB LED
GrdinV
Guard
mode
On
Yes No No Yes
Off Off
On GrdinV LED is on
as long as there is 12 V
over Grdin
The red frontLED "Guard"
is on, as long the guard mode
is active (unit in guard mode).
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FThis guard input [Grdin] is ignored if:
a) there is attached an optional remote control, and
b) channel 1 and/or 2 (through Dip B1and B2) of this remote control is adjusted as guard
input.
So if a channel of the plugged-in remote control is selected as guard input, input [Grdin]
as well as Dip A1 has no function or influence.
See also p 25, Dipblock B and remote control.

P. 12 - Inputs - Alarm input
Alarm input [Alin] (A+ / A-)
Through this input BANDIT is told the
alarm system or burglar
detector generates a burglar report.
If an alarm signal is offered through this input
(start pulse) , while the unit is in guard mode,
the BANDIT immediately will proceed to the
alarm mode (so starts fog ejection).
Properties of the "alarm mode":
4The red LED "Alarm" on the front panel goes on from the moment the alarm mode starts
and goes off as soon as the unit is put out of guard mode (see page 11 "guard mode").
4As soon as the "alarm mode" starts, also the fog expulsion starts (fog ejection time is
adjusted through dipblock C, see page 25). A running fog expulsion can only be interrupted
through deactivating the guard mode([Grdin] not active).
4If a fog expulsion period is terminated , a period of 3 minutes is added as “dead period”. A
new alarm pulse over [Alin1] after these 3 minutes , will start a new fog expulsion period.
See also page 21, under- temperature protection.
Configuration of the alarm input [Alin]:
Depending on the A2 dip switch position, the alarm input will start a fog expulsion with a
negative or positive edge transition (flank). As long as there is 12 V over this input, the red
PCB Led [AlinV] will be on.
Logical truth chart for the alarm input [Alin]:
0
Dip A2
ON
Dip A2
OFF
12 V
over
Alin
No power
supply
over
Alin
No power
supply
over
Alin
12 V
over
Alin
PCB LED
AlinV
Start
alarm
mode
On
Only with
positive
edge of
0 12V
Only with
negative
edge of
12V 0
No No
Off Off
On
ONON
112233
Alin1V LED is on
as long as there is 12 V
over Alin
Extra pulses over
[Alin] during a fog expulsion
have no influence.
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FIf an optional remote control is connected [Alin] will maintain its normal function.
So there can be also triggered a valid alarm pulse through remote control (ch1 and/or 2)
as through [Alin].
Also see page 25, Dip block B and Remote control.

P. 13 - Inputs - Panic input
Panic input [Panin] (P+ / P-)
Through this input BANDIT can be
switched directly to “alarm mode”
(fog expulsion), bypassing guard mode.
Normally this input is used to connect
a panic switch.
Properties of the panic mode:
4The red LED "Alarm" on the front panel will blink,
4as long as the unit is in panic mode.
4As the "panic mode" starts, a fog expulsion will take place (the fog expulsion period can be
adjusted through dip block C, see page 25). A running panic fog expulsion can only be
interrupted by switching off the panic mode ([Panin] not active).
4If the fog expulsion period is terminated and/or interrupted and a new panic mode is
activated through [Panin], a new panic fog expulsion period will start. Also see page 21,
under temperature protection.
Configuration of the panic input [Panin]:
This input can be activated either through 12 V supply or without power supply. Depending on
the position of dip switch A3, the panic mode will be active with 12 V supply or when there is
no power supply over this input.
As long as there is 12 V over this input, the red PCB Led [PaninV] will be on.
Logical truth chart for the panic input [Panin]:
Panin
P+ P-
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Dip A3
ON
Dip A3
OFF
12 V
over
Panin
No power
supply
over
Panin
No power
supply
over
Panin
12 V
over
Panin
PCB LED
PaninV
Panic
mode
On
Yes No No Yes
Off Off
On
ONON
112233
PaninV LED is on
as long as there is 12 V
over Panin
The red frontLED "Alarm"
is blinking, as long as the panic
mode is active.
FThis panic input [Panin] is ignored if:
a) there is connected an optional remote control, and
b) channel 1 and/or 2 (through Dip B1 and/or B2) of this remote control are adjusted as
panic input.
So if channel 1 and/or 2 (ch1 & ch2) of this optional remote control are selected as panic
input, input [Panin] as well as Dip A3 have no influence.
Also see page 25, Dip block B and Remote control.

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P. 14 - Outputs - 12 V supply
Outputs
The unit has a total of 5 outputs:
1. The 12 volt supply output [Supply] (fixed defined). See further this page.
2. The
3. [OKout] is a technical failure output. See page 16.
4. [Grdout] is a npn-transistor output, active with guard mode. See page 17.
5. [Alout] is a npn-transistor output, active in with alarm mode. See page 18.
The properties of the different outputs are described as follows:
on
sabotage loop output [Tmpout] (fixed defined). See page 15.
Output: 12 V supply [Supply]:
231 V
51-61 Hz
15 V
1 A
F1 - F2 - F3 - F4:
Glass fuse 5 x 21 mm
F 4
1.25 AT F3
6.3 AT
U = 13.2 V
I = cut 1.15 A
12 V / 500 mA
[Supply]
12 V / 2 Ah
F2
500 mAT
line filter
Block scheme BANDIT low voltage circuit
The [Supply] output can offer a maximum of 500 mA (restricted by F2). In normal conditions
and with full charged battery under loading current, the voltage is ~13 volt.This voltage is
practically ripple free (10mV ripple) and is used as supply for small external power users,
such as external inner siren, Jumbo-LEDand PIR-sensors. It is also a useful power supply
for external relay contacts, to send back voltage signals to the inputs of the unit.
The presence of this 12 V and the good condition of F2 is continuously being checked through
BANDIT-internal electronics. If a fuse blows, the frontLED "failure" and the red PCB error LED
will blink and the technical output [OKout] switches to rest condition.
As a precaution, make sure the continuous load rate of this output [Supply1] isn’t higher
than ~450 mA.
FIt is important that BANDIT power supply never interferes with the power supply of the
controlling alarm system or with other devices which also have their own power supply.
Also never connect the grounds with each other. This can result in unexpected earthloops
(high potential differences, especially in case of lightning and similar overloads) with all
bad consequences.
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P. 15 - Outputs - sabotage loop
Output: sabotage loop [Tmpout]:
Block scheme BANDIT sabotage loop (tamper)
Tmpout
Ta Tb
N.O.N.O.
N.O.N.O.
N.O.N.O.
N.O.N.O.
N.C.N.C.
OFFOFF
ON.ON.
1.
Internal
tamper
rear cover
2.
Internal
tamper
side hatch HY-3 pack
Control Box
switch
Dip B3
Tamperthread
Control Box
There are two built-in sabotage switches in the appliance (tampers):
1. Through a spring against the rear cover
2. Through a tamper pin, which is built-in in the HY-3 pack , against the side hatch.
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500 mA./
1lt2 vo DC
BANDIT 240 DB v.206
12 V
relay
NO.
NC.
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0V
12V
12V
0V
12V
H-3
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This is a display of the principle, not a real scheme extract
Red
Tmp Led
The output connector [Tmpout] has to be integrated in the sabotage loop of the controlling
alarm system.
The tamper contact [Tmpout] is only closed (red Tmp Led off) if:
a) The rear cover is closed. If you want to perform a tamper loop test while installing:
Push-in the spring of the tamper of rear cover. If the tamper circuit is ok, the red Tmp LED
will go off as long as you keep the tamper spring pushed-in.
b) A HY-3 pack is in the unit and the side hatch is closed.
c) - there isn’t connected an optional"Control Box":
Position dip switch B3 = on (Control Box option not connected).
- there is connected an optional "Control Box" and if there is a confirmation of connection:
Position dip switch B3 = off (Control Box option connected):
The "Control Box" tamper thread correctly connected and not interrupted.
FBy switching the second button on the "Control Box" (sign: ) to on (green LED on
push button is on and "internal failure" frontLED blinks fast), the side hatch can be
opened and the HY-3 pack can be replaced, without interrupting the tamperloop.
For more info concerning the Control Box, see page 24.
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FIf the side hatch and/or the rear cover are being opened while the unit is in guard mode,
it will switch immediately to alarm mode and perform a fog expulsion for the set period.
This "sabotage" fog expulsion can not be interrupted by switching the unit into guard
mode. For more info concerning Control Box, see page 24.

P. 16 - Outputs - Failure output
Output: failure output [OKout]
This is a relay with potential free contacts. They provide a perfect separation between
BANDIT internal electronics and the “outside world”.
0 V
Com.
N.C.
N.O.
12 V
MCU output
Schematic display of a relay output
[Okout].
Relay
12 V /
1 A
Electrical properties of a relay output:
- potential free
- maximum 1 Amp load with 24 V.
- spark suppressors (varistors or run-free diodes) over
contacts, for switching inductive loads
(relay coils, etc.).
- in case of an internal 12 V supply failure (<8 V.) or
the MCU resets or is being reset, this output
will switch to its rest position(COM and NC closed).
This relay contact is represented by 3 terminal connectors [Okout] on the PCB.
COM is the common contact. COM and NO are closed (relay operated) as long as there is no
internal failure detected through BANDIT internal electronics.
As long as internal failure is detected, the [OKout] contact is in rest (COM and NO open) and
the red [OKout] PCB Led will go on (see PCB layout on page 9).
BANDIT-electronics can detect the following internal failures:
4The glass fuse F2 (500 mA of [Supply1]) is interrupted.
4The glass fuse F3 (6.3 A battery fuse) is interrupted.
4There is no battery present or the battery load is too low.
4The environment temperature of the built-in HY-3 pack is above 50°C.
4The temperature of the heat exchanger is too low to admit a fog expulsion. This can mean:
a) the internal over-temperature fuse is interrupted
b) the heat resistance of the heat exchanger is faulty
4The internal fan isn’t functioning correctly.
4The unit is asking more than 7 days for a replacement of the HY-3 pack. This item is no real
failure but an abnormal situation on which the reliability is endangered due to too less
reserve of fog fluid. See also page 26, replacement of HY-3 pack.
4A lack of presence of mains supply for more than 15 minutes (mains or head fuse F1).
4The MCU is measuring abnormal values through the inputs of its sensors.
4An abnormal condition has remained present for more than 3 hours. This abnormal
condition is indicated through the fast blinking of the “Failure” front led. This is: Red jumper
isn’t plugged in and/or one or both “Control Box” switches are still on active
positions ( or ).
As soon as the internal failure is restored, the failure indication will disappear automatically
and the normal situation will be restored: [OKout] enforced (COM and NO closed) and the red
[OKout] Led on the PCB will go off.
A common application for this useful [OKout] output is to connect this output to a
programmable input of the alarm system or an auto-dialer. This way it’s very simple to report
through phone reports or other means of communication to the control rooms
(PAC's) that there may be BANDIT problems.
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P. 17 - Outputs - Guard output
Output: guard output [Grdout]
This output is a npn-transistor output, so not potential free. This transistor output
switches between floating and 0 [Supply].
0 V
12 V
MCU output [Alout]
[Grdout]
Schematic display of the alarm output
[Alout] and guard output [Grdout] Electrical properties of a npn-output:
- not potential free, switches [Supply-] on or off.
- maximum 200mA continuous load at 12 Vdc.
- equipped with run-free diodes to switch small inductive
loads, such as 12 Vdc relays, etc.
- if the MCU resets or is being reset, this output
will switch to floating
-The transistor is a zener-clamp secured DMOS
with in conduction resistance of 1,3 Ohm.
Direct short circuit of. [Supply+] means the transistor
will be broken, return unit to company, out of warranty!
This npn-transistor output is represented on the PCB by print-connectors [Grdout].
The transistor conducts as long as the unit is in guard mode.
The transistor output floats as long as the unit isn’t in guard mode.
A common application for this handy [Grdout] output is to connect this output through a
separating relay with an auto dialer (report the guard mode) or to switch directly a Jumbo-
Led(s).
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[Supply+]
F
Jumbo-LED option
Jumbo-LED is a little waterproof box as big as a box of matches
with integrated 12 V LED of 2 cm diameter. Is used to warn
bypassers an alarm system is in guard mode. Cheap, free of
maintenance and as a preventative warning it is as efficient as
a visible outer siren. For the owner, it is a clear sign that
BANDIT is in guard mode.
Function: as long as BANDIT is in guard mode, this Jumbo-LED
will blink (~ 1 Hz). A maximum of two Jumbo-LED(s)
can be connected on [Grdout] .
12 meter
connection cable
delivered within.
Can be extended
to max.100 meter
.
COM
OKout
Grdout Alout
Tmpout
Alin Panin
Grdin
Supply
12 V
500 mA
Ta
P+
A+
G+
+Tb
P-
A-
G-
0
Blue and black wire
make a closed loop,
which eventually can
be integrated in the
sabotage loop.
Blue
Bla kc
Red
White
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P. 18 - Outputs - Alarmoutput
Output: alarm output [Alout]
This output is a npn-transistor output, so not potential-free. This transistor output
switches between floating and 0 [Supply-].
For properties of a npn-transistor output, see previous page 17.
This npn-transistor output is represented on the PCB by connectors [Alout].
The transistor conducts as soon as the unit switches to alarm mode or to panic
mode.
The transistor output floats if:
a) the panic mode is switched off, or
b) automatically, 3 minutes after the last fog expulsion.
c) the running alarm mode is switched off because the unit’s guard mode has been switched
off through the guard input.
A common application of this handy [Alout] output is to connect this output through a seperated
relay with an auto dialer (to report the alarm condition) or to activate/deactivate directly
an external siren.

P. 19 - Control Box mounting
Control Box
Control box
PCB 6 p plug-in
connector
Red White Green Blue Yellow Black
BANDIT 240 Control Box
3H Y -
test
BANDIT
main PCB
82 mm
27 mm
112 mm
Side housing
alarm central
nut M4
inner side of
alarm central
12 metres
connecting cable
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The "Control Box" is the most used and requested
option which comes with the BANDIT 240DB. It
permits the installer to easily perform unit tests
during the annual inspection and easily open the
side hatch in order to change the HY-3 pack
Installation:
The box has to be installed in an access secured
housing. Normally the "Control Box" is installed in the
housing of an existing alarm panel. The required screws
and nuts are delivered with the box. The box cannot be
opened, the inner electronics and connecting wire are
sealed within. The sealed in connecting wire has a
standard length of 12 metres. If it should be too short to
reach the BANDIT , it can be
extended with a max. of 100
metres, using a standard
6 way alarm wire.
Normally connect colour to
colour (best separately soldered)
and insulated and finished with
a general insulation over the
complete wire. In the packing
of the “Control Box” you’ll find
the mounting screws and
nuts, also a 6 way plug-in
connector with screw connection.
First insert the connecting wire through the input
swivel of the unit. Then strip the strands and connect
to colours identified on the plug.
If explicitly requested
while ordering, the
"Control Box" can be
delivered with
requested length of
the connecting wire
(max 100 meter) and
wire colour (white or
brown). Each extra
meter wire is charged
with 1.71 € + VAT
Slide the male plug on to the 6 way female
connector on the PCB (see p 9, PCB lay-out to locate
control plug-in connector). Switch dip B3 to OFF (0)
and push the read switch (read = update with
dipswitch adjustments).
The wire and signal strains are sabotage secured through
the unit.
Consider well while installing that the person who has access to
the "Control Box", also is in control of the functioning of the
BANDIT fog generator.
If it is not possible to mount the "Control Box" within the inner housing
of an existing alarm installation, you’ll have to install the "Control Box"
in a key and sabotage secured metal box, in a location which can’t be
reached without being detected from at least one burglary detector.
For exact functions of the different switches and LED-bar, see next
page.

BANDIT 240 Control Box
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HY-3
HY-3
test
test
P. 20 - Control Box operation
Operation and function:
- Bistable switch:
- Bistable switch:
- Monostable switch (pulse switch)
- Monostable switch (pulse switch)
- HY-3 pack level LEDbar (dot mode)
With this switch the fog generator is
disconnected (so no fog ejection) Same
function as “Red Jump” on PCB.
With active switch:
- The internal electronics continue to
function as normal, but BANDIT will
always refuse to perform a fog ejection.
- The front LED "internal failure" blinks
fast (~2Hz).
- The red LED on the switch is on.
This switch permits you to put the
controlling alarm system into an alarm
simulation, whereby the BANDIT is also
triggered, but without filling the room with
fog.
If the side hatch (in order to replace the
HY-3 pack) is being opened, the unit will
interrupt the internal sabotage loop. If
this opening is done while the unit is in
guard, the unit is going to perform a fog
ejection. With this switch, you can
prevent this sabotage reaction
With active switch:
- The tamper output stays closed, so no
sabotage notice or fog expulsion while
opening the side hatch.
- The green LED on the switch is on.
- The front LED "internal failure" blinks
fast (~2Hz).
This allows a fog ejection test, each
time this switch is pushed in, BANDIT
will perform a fog ejection for one
second.
If the volume of the ejected fog during
this one second is enough and normal,
you can be sure that it also will be OK
for longer adjusted fog ejection periods.
Before performing a fog ejection test,
see safety precautions on page 3.
This "LED bar" gives the actual usable
percentage of volume of HY-3 liquid in
the HY-3 pack.
As soon as the orange LED is lit, you’ll
have to replace the HY-3 pack. The unit
also will have its red HY-3 LED on the
front panel blinking.
If there is less than 30% of HY-3 liquid
in reserve (30% = ~15 sec. of fog
ejection time available), you’ll have to
replace the HY-3 pack with a filled one.
As long as this switch is
pushed in, the technical output
[OKout] will be in rest (COM and
NO open), so an internal failure
Will be simulated. This way an
internal failure signal by
BANDIT can be checked if it is
treated and transmitted
correctly.
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