Cooper Security i-on Series User manual

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About this Guide
This manual applies to software used in the i-onEX range of control units with
version 4.00 software.
This guide contains a detailed description of programming an i-onEX system
using the Installer Menu.
Other i-onEX Publications
To install, connect and start up an i-onEX control unit please read the
Installation Guide appropriate for the control unit.
If you need to add or administer users (and their remote controls, HUA buttons
and proximity tags) then you must enter the User Menu. This is described in
detail in the i-on40 & i-onEX Administrator’s Guide.
If you wish to program an i-on160EX from a PC or laptop please read i-on
Range Web Server Setup Guide first.
A Note about screen displays
Some of the keypad screen displays in this book show the standby screen,
which shows the type of control unit on the top line. Although the book shows
―i-on160EX‖, the text will be different if you are using another control unit.
Terminology
With the introduction of BS8243 and PD6662:2010, Cooper Security have
changed the name ―panic alarm‖ to ―hold up alarm‖ and ―PA‖ to ―HUA‖.
Conventions
Some i-on control units do not share all the programming feature available in
the Installer Menu. Where necessary the following symbols show which control
unit a feature applies to: 16 30 40 50 160. If there are no symbols then
the feature applies across all i-on control units.

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What’s New in Release 4?
This version of the i-on Engineering Guide describes the Installation Menu for
Release 4 software. This section outlines the main changes that have been
introduced since Release 3.
The Engineering Guide now contains programming information for the i-on16,
i-on40 and i-on50EX, as well as for the i-on30EX and i-on160EX. Please note
that certain options do not apply to all control units.
Release 4 software on the i-on16 and i-on40 brings their Installer Menu
structure in line with the Installer Menu of the i-onEX range.
As a result of DD243 being superseded by BS8243, several changes have been
made to the handling of confirmed alarms. (See below for more details.)
Also, to help maintain consistency with the standards, Cooper Security have
changed the name they use for ―Panic Alarm‖. Throughout the manual this is
now known as a Hold Up Alarm (HUA), and a PA device is now a Hold Up
Device (HUD).
Here are the main changes in detail:
This Guide introduces the Installer programming required for the FOB-2W-4B.
Installers can no longer make changes to the system from the web browser
while the system is set.
An installer can now transfer an Installer menu session from one keypad to
another without leaving the Installer Menu.
In Installer Menu –Detectors/Devices:
Three new zone types have been added: Lock Set, Exit Terminate and
Tamper Return.
When Editing a device (for example, using the Wired Expanders –Edit
Expander option) pressing ―*‖ on the keypad starts a continuous tone on
the selected device so that you can locate it. Pressing ―#‖ stops the tone.
In Installer Menu –Outputs:
Seven new output types have been added: Courtesy Light, Installer on
Site, Duress Code, HUA Confirm, Lock Set Unlocked, Burg Confirm timer,
and HUA Confirm timer.
In Installer Menu - Partitions/Setting Options:
Two new setting options have been added: Lock Set and Exit Terminate.
In Installer Menu - System Options:
In the i-on16 and i-on40, the Installer can now set time and date. (The i-
onEX control units could do this since Release 3.)
The Installer can enable/disable the Duress user type from the Installer
Menu (see the changes to the User Menu, below).
The Confirmation menu has been reorganised: The new Confirmation
Mode option allows you to choose between DD243, BS8243 or Basic
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BS8243 Confirmation now supports confirmed Hold Up Alarms and offers
a new option ―HUA confirmation time‖.
European versions of Release 4 do not offer DD243 and BS8243
Confirmation options. (This also means that European versions of
Release 4 do not offer confirmed hold up alarm.)
UK versions of Release 4 do not offer language options or different
country defaults.
In European versions of Release 4 the Country Defaults option no longer
exists. You now choose your country when using the Factory Defaults
option.
There is now a programmable Alarm Abort Delay time.
Jamming and Supervision responses can now be programmed for Fault
or Tamper.
There is a new option: Unset Comms, to allow control of amount of
amount of communications taking place while an alarm system is unset.
The Installer can select either closed circuit or fully supervised loop for
the tamper return on the control unit.
In Installer Menu –Test:
You can now test Fast Format channels individually.
The About option now shows whether the control unit is partitioned or
part setting (does not apply to i-on16).
There are also some changes to the User Menu:
A new user type is available in the User Menu: Duress.
The Master User must now enable remote access for Downloader or web
server.
Other Changes
Release 4 also sees the introduction of the FOB-2W-4B, a two-way key fob.
i-on40 with release 4 can only use WAMs as repeaters, not as radio outputs.

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Contents
About this Guide ...................................................................................ii
Other i-onEX Publications..........................................................................................ii
A Note about screen displays ....................................................................................ii
Terminology ............................................................................................................ii
What‘s New in Release 4?...................................................................... iii
Introduction......................................................................................... 1
System Design..................................................................................... 1
The Control Unit................................................................................... 1
Case ..................................................................................................................... 1
Printed Circuit Board ............................................................................................... 2
Bus Connections ..................................................................................................... 2
Zone Connections ................................................................................................... 2
Output Connections ................................................................................................ 2
Keypads ................................................................................................................ 4
Expanders.............................................................................................................. 5
Communications ..................................................................................................... 5
Programming the System ........................................................................................ 6
Part Setting or Partitioned System ............................................................................ 6
System Security Grade ............................................................................................ 6
System Capacities .................................................................................................. 8
Basic Programming Procedures ......................................................... 10
Programming Before Installation ...........................................................10
Built-in Web Server................................................................................................10
Entering and Leaving the Installer Menu.................................................10
From a Keypad ......................................................................................................10
From a Web Browser ..............................................................................................10
To Enter the Installer Menu:....................................................................................11
Transferring to Another Keypad ...............................................................................12
To leave the Installer Menu at any time:...................................................................12
Important! Saving Changes.....................................................................................13
Defaulting the System .........................................................................14
Restoring Factory Defaults ......................................................................................14
Defaulting Access Codes .........................................................................................16
Editing Text ........................................................................................18
Resetting a System After an Alarm ........................................................19
The System Bus (i-on EX Control Units Only) ..................................... 20
Device Addressing on the Bus ...............................................................20
Bus Device Addresses.............................................................................................21
Detector Connection Point Addresses .......................................................................22
Output Numbering .................................................................................................23
Other Radio Device Addressing ................................................................................24
Other Devices Connected to the Control Unit .............................................................24
Bus Scanning and Re-configuring.............................................................................24
Zone Numbering .................................................................................25
Mapping Zones to Device Connections ......................................................................25
Adding/Removing Expanders and Zone Numbering ....................................................27
Zone 000 ..............................................................................................................27
Processing Priority .................................................................................................28
Tampers and the Bus ...........................................................................28
Installer Menu.................................................................................... 29
Installer Menu Options....................................................................... 40
Detectors/Devices ...............................................................................40
Detectors..............................................................................................................40
Expanders.............................................................................................................49

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Wired Keypads ......................................................................................................52
Radio Keypads.......................................................................................................55
External Sirens ......................................................................................................57
Info Modules .........................................................................................................58
WAMs...................................................................................................................59
Outputs..............................................................................................59
Bell and Strobe......................................................................................................60
Wired Outputs .......................................................................................................60
Control Unit Plug-By Outputs...................................................................................60
Radio Outputs .......................................................................................................61
Output Types ........................................................................................................61
Programming User Defined Outputs .........................................................................68
―Setting Options‖ and ―Partitions‖ Menus................................................69
Part Setting or Partitioned System?..........................................................................69
Options ................................................................................................................71
Full Set Link ..........................................................................................................76
Calendar Set .........................................................................................................77
System Options...................................................................................80
Wired Zone Type ...................................................................................................80
User Access ..........................................................................................................81
User Reset ............................................................................................................82
Confirmation (EUR Variants) ...................................................................................83
Confirmation (UK Variants) .....................................................................................84
Profiles .................................................................................................................87
Masking................................................................................................................87
Mask Override .......................................................................................................89
Language..............................................................................................................89
Restore Defaults ....................................................................................................89
Installer Name.......................................................................................................91
Installer Code........................................................................................................91
Keypad Text..........................................................................................................91
Remote Needs Entry ..............................................................................................91
HUA Response.......................................................................................................92
Auto Rearm...........................................................................................................92
Panel Loudspeaker .................................................................................................92
Entry Alarm Delay..................................................................................................93
Abort Time............................................................................................................93
Supervision ...........................................................................................................93
Jamming ..............................................................................................................94
Force Set ..............................................................................................................94
Tamper Omit.........................................................................................................95
CSID Code (Anti-Code Reset) ..................................................................................95
Silence Alerts ........................................................................................................95
Mains Fail Delay ....................................................................................................95
Battery 2 ..............................................................................................................97
Set Time and Date .................................................................................................97
Panel Tamper Return..............................................................................................97
Communications .................................................................................97
ARC Reporting .......................................................................................................98
Unset Comms......................................................................................................107
Speech Dialler .....................................................................................................107
SMS ...................................................................................................................110
Line Fail Response ............................................................................................... 113
Line Fail Delay.....................................................................................................113
IP Network (Own) ................................................................................................ 114
Downloading .......................................................................................................115
Test................................................................................................. 119
Sirens and Sounders ............................................................................................ 119

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Wired Keypad......................................................................................................120
Radio Keypads.....................................................................................................120
Expanders........................................................................................................... 120
Walk test ............................................................................................................ 121
Zone Resistances ................................................................................................. 122
Signal Strengths ..................................................................................................123
Outputs .............................................................................................................. 123
Remotes .............................................................................................................124
User Hold Up Alarms ............................................................................................ 125
Prox Tags ........................................................................................................... 125
ARC Reporting .....................................................................................................125
Speech Dialler .....................................................................................................126
PSU Current ........................................................................................................ 126
Battery(s) ........................................................................................................... 126
Locate Bus Device................................................................................................ 127
View Log .......................................................................................... 127
How the Log Displays User Identities...................................................................... 127
Downloader and the Log ....................................................................................... 128
Logging Tamper Events ........................................................................................ 128
About .............................................................................................. 128
Panel.................................................................................................................. 128
Expanders........................................................................................................... 128
Keypads .............................................................................................................128
PSU ...................................................................................................................128
Comms............................................................................................................... 129
Zone Mapping .....................................................................................................129
Step By Step Programming Procedures............................................ 130
Addressing Keypads and Expanders on the Bus ..................................... 130
To Manually Default The Bus Address Of An Expander ..............................................130
To Manually Default The Bus Address Of A Keypad................................................... 131
To Add An Expander Or Keypad To The Bus: ........................................................... 131
To Delete A Keypad or Expander From The Bus: ...................................................... 133
Expanders ........................................................................................ 134
To Disable or Enable an Expander:......................................................................... 134
To Replace an Expander: ......................................................................................136
Naming Wired and Radio Expanders ....................................................................... 138
Assigning Wired and Radio Expanders to Partitions .................................................. 139
Changing the Wiring Type of Wired Expanders......................................................... 140
Editing Zones.................................................................................... 141
Learning radio detectors ....................................................................................... 141
Deleting individual radio detectors ......................................................................... 143
Deleting all radio detectors ...................................................................................144
Changing Zone Names, Type, Attributes and Partitions .............................................145
Keypads ........................................................................................... 146
Naming a Wired Keypad .......................................................................................146
Assigning a Wired keypad to Partitions ................................................................... 147
Adding a Radio Keypad......................................................................................... 149
Deleting a Radio Keypad .......................................................................................150
Naming a Radio Keypad........................................................................................151
Assigning a Radio Keypad to Partitions ................................................................... 152
Naming and Programming Quick Set Keys .............................................................. 153
Sirens .............................................................................................. 155
Adding a Radio Siren ............................................................................................155
Allocating Sirens To Partitions ............................................................................... 157
Deleting a Radio Siren ..........................................................................................158
WAMs .............................................................................................. 160
Adding a WAM ..................................................................................................... 160
Naming a WAM ....................................................................................................161

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Deleting a WAM ................................................................................................... 162
Outputs............................................................................................ 163
Adding Radio Outputs...........................................................................................163
Giving a Radio Output a Type:............................................................................... 165
Naming a Radio Output ........................................................................................167
Giving a Wired Output a Type: ..............................................................................168
Naming a Wired Output ........................................................................................170
Changing the Polarity of a Wired Output: ................................................................ 172
Calendar Set..................................................................................... 173
To add an exception:............................................................................................ 173
To add an event: ................................................................................................. 175
To edit an event: .................................................................................................177
To delete an event:..............................................................................................178
System Options................................................................................. 179
Programming Anti-Code Reset............................................................................... 179
Testing ............................................................................................ 181
To start testing.................................................................................................... 181
To walk test ........................................................................................................ 182
Testing a Remote Control: .................................................................................... 185
Testing a Radio Hold Up Alarm: ............................................................................. 185
Testing a Proximity Tag: .......................................................................................186
Sending a Test Call to an ARC Number: ..................................................................186
Sending a Test Call to a Speech Dialler Number: ..................................................... 187
Log.................................................................................................. 188
Viewing the Log ................................................................................................... 188
About .............................................................................................. 188
Finding The Current Panel Software and Language Version ....................................... 188
Seeing Which Communications Module Is Currently Installed: ...................................189
Finding IP Network Information For The Built-In Ethernet Port: .................................190
Appendix I: ARC Communication Formats ........................................ 192
Fast Format ...................................................................................... 192
Contact ID........................................................................................ 192
SIA 1, SIA 2, SIA 3 and Extended SIA 3............................................... 192
Appendix II: Programming a Common Area ..................................... 194
Installation and Programming ............................................................. 194
Zone Programming .............................................................................................. 195
Partition and Other Programming ................................................................................195
User Programming ...............................................................................................196
User Operation .................................................................................... 196
To set: ................................................................................................................ 196
To Unset: ........................................................................................................... 196
Appendix III: Using A WAM As A Repeater....................................... 198
Introduction...................................................................................... 198
Before You Begin............................................................................... 198
Teach the Expander the Identity of the WAM ........................................ 200
At The Keypad: ................................................................................................... 200
On the WAM: ...................................................................................................... 200
At the Keypad .....................................................................................................201
Teach the WAM the Identity of the Detectors ........................................ 201
Deleting Devices ............................................................................... 203
Appendix IV: Programming a 762 or 768/769 as an Output Module 204
Introduction...................................................................................... 204
Before You Begin .................................................................................................204
Set Up the 762 or 768/769................................................................. 204
Enter Programming Mode .....................................................................................204

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Set the Channels to Output Module Mode................................................................ 204
Disable Infra-red learning ..................................................................................... 205
Set to manual learn ............................................................................................. 205
Select channel .....................................................................................................206
Teach the Control Unit to the 762r or 768r/769r ................................... 206
At the Keypad: .................................................................................................... 206
At the 762r (or 768r/769r).................................................................................... 207
At the Keypad .....................................................................................................208
Appendix V: Changing i-rk01 From Four to Six Digit Access Codes... 209
Index ............................................................................................... 210

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Introduction
System Design
The i-on range of control units for hybrid wired/wirefree alarm systems are
intended for, domestic, commercial or industrial use. The range is designed to
support a wide spread of alarm system sizes. To increase the size of the alarm
system the i-onEX control units allow the Installer to connect expanders and
keypads to a single ―data bus‖ which carries all the data between the control
unit and its peripherals.
The control unit PCB provides connections for wired zones and a number of
outputs. The Expanders provide connections to either extra wired zones and
outputs, or radio detectors and radio outputs. Both wired and radio devices can
exist in the same alarm system. The single bus cable also allows the installer
to connect keypads, output modules or extra power supplies wherever they are
needed.
The Control Unit
Case
All i-on control units are housed in an individual case that provides space for
the control unit‘s PCB, power supply and one or more backup batteries. The
cases are designed for vertical mounting on a wall, and provide three or more
fixing points.
The i-on160EX and i-on50EX cases are made of coated steel and can be butted
up to side walls or a ceiling without blocking the opening or closing of its lid.
The case lid is fixed by a single screw, and can be hung from the case back
when open. The back of the case provides pre-cut holes for cable access, and
stands off from the mounting surface to allow cables to pass behind.
The i-on30EX case is also made of coated steel, and has an ―all-over‖ lid fixed
on by a two screws.
The i-on16 and i-on40 cases are made from ABS plastic.
Battery Backup
The i-on160EX case provides space for two 17Ah backup batteries. Each
battery has its own connector on the control unit PCB, and is charged by the
control unit while mains power is present.
It is possible to run the system with a single backup battery (although the
resulting standby time may not meet the Grade 2 or Grade 3 requirements). If
you chose to use a single battery, then you should connect the battery to
connector ―BATT1‖ and program the control unit to suppress alerts that Battery
2 is missing, see page 95.
The i-on50EX provides space and a connector for one 17Ah battery.
The i-on16, i-on30EX and i-on40 provide space and connectors for one 7Ah
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Back tamper/Lid tamper. In the i-on160EX, i-on50EX i-on40 and i-on16 the
back of the case provides a plastic shrouded slot through which the Installer
can fit the combined back tamper/lid tamper switch. This switch is mounted on
a metal blade that slides through the slot and touches the mounting surface.
Once fitted and connected to the PCB, removing the lid or prising the case
from the wall activates the switch.
In the i-on16 and i-on30EX the lid tamper is a switch mounted on the main
PCB.
Printed Circuit Board
All of the control unit functions and connectors are provided by a single PCB. In
the i-on160EX a plastic PCB carrier holds the PCB within the case.
Bus Connections
30 50 160.
The i-on EX range of control units provide connectors for one four-wire bus
cable. All keypads, expanders and other equipment connect to the same bus.
The cable can be run as one single line, or as a three or four armed star
branched at the control unit. See the relevant Installation Guide for details of
bus configuration, maximum bus length and cabling type.
Zone Connections
The control unit itself provides the following connections for wired zones:
Control Unit
CC Zones
FSL Zones
i-on40
8
16
i-onEX
5
10
These zones can be either all Closed Circuit (CC) or all Fully Supervised Loop
(FSL). The Installer can select the zone wiring type during initial
commissioning, or at any time after. Note that the Installer can make the
wiring type of expanders either CC or FSL, independent of the wiring type of
the zones on an i-onEX control unit. Note that there are no wired zones on the
i-on16 control unit.
Output Connections
Transistor Outputs
The control unit provides connectors for programmable transistor outputs
which can be used to control external equipment. The outputs are normally
switched negative, from 12V to 0V on activation. In this mode each output can
sink up to 500mA from a dc source.
The installer can program these outputs to be switched positive (from 0V to
12V on activation). In this mode the outputs can deliver up to 500mA to an
external load.
See page 8 for the number of transistor outputs available on each control unit.

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Relay Outputs
40 50 160.
The i-on40, i-on50EX and i-on160EX control unit also provide sets of
connectors for relay outputs, providing voltage free changeover contacts. Relay
outputs are programmable by the Installer.
See page 8 for the number of relay outputs available on each control unit.
Digital Communicator Outputs (Plug-by Outputs)
30 40 50 160.
A set of pins on the control unit PCB provide programmable outputs designed
to control a separate digital communicator.
By default each output is switched negative (switched from +12V to 0V when
active). When at 0V each communicator output can sink up to 100mA.
The installer can program these outputs to be switched positive when active
(switched from 0V to +12V). When at +12V each output can provide up to
50mA to an external load.
See page 8 for the number of relay outputs available on each control unit.
USB Port
30 40 50 160.
The USB port allows an Installer to program the control unit through a USB
cable from a PC to the control unit. The PC must be running Cooper Security‘s
i-on Downloader.
The USB port also allows an Installer to apply software updates to the control
unit or, in European versions, install alternate language text files for the
keypad display. To do this the Installer must run Cooper Security‘s i-on
Updater software on the connected PC.
The Downloader and i-on Updater software is available to registered users
from the Touchpoint pages on www.coopersecurity.co.uk.
Ethernet Port
40 50 160.
The Ethernet port also allows a local connection to a PC. The Ethernet
connection is designed to allow an Installer to program the control unit through
a series of web pages presented by a built-in web server running on the
control unit. Cooper Security recommend that you use Internet Explorer 8 or
higher to browse the pages.
External Bell/Strobe Outputs
30 50 160.
The control unit has one external bell output to drive standard Self-Activating
Bell (SAB) or Self-Contained Bell (SCB) modules, and one output to activate a
strobe. Expanders also provide connectors for additional external sounders.
See the Installation Guide for each product for details of maximum current
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Auxilliary Tamper
50 160.
The i-on50EX and i-on160EX control units also provide ―Aux Tamper‖ terminals
for connecting the tamper wiring of any external device (other than keypads
and expanders) that needs tamper protection.
Extension Loudspeaker Connectors
If required the Installer can connect 16 Ohm extension loudspeakers to
increase the audibility of setting and unsetting tones. Each expander also
provides connectors for one 16 Ohm extension loudspeaker. Note that you
must not connect another loudspeaker in parallel to the same connectors.
Keypads
The i-on control units with Release 4 software can use i-kp01 keypads with
keypad firmware version 2.00 and above.
The keypad has a two line by 20 character backlit LCD display and a built in
proximity tag (prox tag) reader. All keypads connect directly to the system
bus.
Users can set and unset the system or partitions from the keypad, either by
keying-in access codes or presenting a prox tag (providing the keypad has a
prox tag reader).
Provided that they are in separate partitions, the control unit can respond to
several keypads in use at the same time. Within a partition, the control unit
responds to just one keypad at a time. The number of simultaneous keypad
sessions each control unit can handle at any one time is:
i-on160EX five
i-on50EX five
i-on30EX two
i-on40 four
1-on16 one
In a part setting system (one not using partitions) the control unit responds to
just one keypad at a time.
The Installer can also program the system from any keypad.
Engineering Keypad
30 50 160
An Engineering Keypad is a modified i-kp01 that can be plugged into a
dedicated connector on the control unit PCB or any of the expanders. An
Engineering Keypad does not need to be addressed, and will always be
recognised by the control unit as an Engineering Keypad.
You can use an Engineering Keypad to program the system without being tied
to any of the installed keypads. If you wish to move an Engineering keypad
from one connection point to another then you can do so without removing
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Expanders
30 50 160
Wired Expander
The EXP-W10 wired expander provides connections for:
Either 10 FSL zones or five CCL zones.
One loudspeaker
Four wired programmable outputs
Radio Expander
The EXP-R10 radio expander provides 10 channels for radio
detectors. The EXP-R30 provides 30 channels for radio
detectors on an i-on160EX or i-on50EX. When fitted to an i-
on30EX the EXP-R30 provides 20 channels. In addition each
radio expander provides channels for: two radio keypads,
two external radio sounders and two Wireless Accessory
Modules (WAMs) (Note that the i-on30EX supports only one
WAM.). Each radio expander also provides wired connections
for a Loudspeaker. The maximum number of expanders,
detectors, keypads and WAMs depends on control unit type,
see page 8.
Note: The total number of radio detectors that can be
handled by an i-onEX control unit depends partly on
the density of radio transmitters within a given volume.
If there are more than 30 transmitters within 10
meters radius of an expander then some mutual
jamming may occur. Please read “Guidance Notes For
Radio Alarm System” available from
www.coopersecurity.co.uk.
Remote Power
Supply
The EXP-PSU remote power supply provides extra power and
more space for standby batteries for larger alarm systems.
The EXP-PSU also provides connections for either 10 FSL
zones or five CCL zones, a loudspeaker and four wired
programmable outputs.
The EXP-PSU connects to the system bus, and
communicates with the control unit in the same way as a
wired expander.
Communications
Each of the i-on range of control units provide sockets for a single plug-on
communication module. The available modules are:
i-dig02
A PSTN module that allows the control unit to report alarm information
using standard protocols such as Fast Format and Contact ID. This
module also allows remote maintenance over the PSTN and sending SMS
messages.
i-sd02
A speech dialler and public switched telephone network (PSTN)
module that allows the control unit to send recorded speech
messages and also report alarm information using standard protocols
such as Fast Format and Contact ID. This module also allows remote
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i-gsm02
A GSM module that allows speech messaging, alarm reporting and
SMS text messaging over the mobile phone network.
To ensure that the i-on16, i-on30EX, i-on40, i-on50EX and i-on160EX comply
with EN50131 you must fit a suitable communicator.
The i-on30EXD also has a built-in digital communicator. Note that this
communicator is disabled if you fit a plug-on module.
Programming the System
As an installer you can program the system in any of three separate ways:
a) From the keypad.
b) 30 40 50 160 From a PC or laptop connected to the control unit either
over the PSTN or via the USB port, using i-on Downloader software.
c) 40 50 160 From a PC or laptop connected to the control unit via
Ethernet cable, and using a web browser (IE 8 recommended). This option
is not available on the i-on30EX.
This manual describes programming the control unit from the keypad. The
settings and options provided through the web server or i-on Downloader have
the same functionality as those provided through the keypad.
Part Setting or Partitioned System
An i-on control unit offers two basic ways of behaving as an alarm system:
Part Set Mode. In Part Set Mode the control unit can set in one of four ways:
either Full set or three varieties of Part Set. In Full Set the control unit pays
attention to all detectors. In each of the three Part Sets, the control unit
ignores all detectors that do not have the appropriate Part Set attribute
enabled (see page 47 ).
Partition Mode. 30 40 50 160 In Partition Mode the control unit
provides the equivalent of a set of smaller, independent alarm systems. Each
system is a ―Partition‖ of the whole. You can allocate any set of zones to each
Partition. Each zone can also belong to more than one Partition. Each Partition
can have a Full Set level and one Part Set level. During programming the
installer can allocate keypads, sounders or outputs to any of the partitions.
The i-on160EX supports 20 partitions, the i-on50EX supports five, and the i-
on30EX and i-on40 support four partitions.
System Security Grade
All i-on control units are suitable for use in systems conforming to Security
Grade 2 requirements.
The i-on50EX and i-on160EX can be used in either Security Grade 2 or 3 alarm
systems.
50 160 During initial power up (and if you reset a system to factory
defaults) the i-on50EX and i-on160EX control units provide an opportunity for
you to set various system options in one step in order to program the system
for either Security Grade 2 or Security Grade 3.

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Grade 2
The system uses four digit user codes, turns Masking OFF, defaults
User Reset –Tampers to ―yes‖, and ensures that ―Tampers‖are
communicated as ―Alarms‖.
Grade 3
The system uses six digit user codes, turns Masking ON, defaults
User Reset –Zone Tampers and User Reset –Zone Alarms to
Installer. The system communicates tampers as tampers, and also
defaults the Omittable zone attribute to ―No‖.
You can override any of the settings by selecting individual options in other
parts of the Installer Menu. Note that if you do so then the system may no
longer comply with the selected Grade.
User Codes
When using four digit access codes, the default Installer code is ―7890‖ and the
default User 001 (User 01) code is ―1234‖.
When using six digit access codes the default Installer code is ―567890‖, and
the default User 001 (User 01) code is ―123456‖.

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System Capacities
Main Software Differences
i-on16
i-on30EX
i-on40
i-on50EX
i-on160EX
Max No Zones
16
30
40
50
160
Users:
16
50
50
100
500
Part Sets (In part set mode)
3
3
3
3
3
Partitions: (see Note 3)
n/a
4
4
5
20
Bus devices: (see Note 1)
None
10
None
20
45
Max No Wired Outputs (non
plug-by)
4
30
4
50
160
Max No Radio Outputs (see
Note 5)
4
30
4
50
160
Radio sounders: (see Note 2)
2
4
4
5
20
Radio Keypads: (see Note 2)
2
4
4
5
20
WAMs: (see Note 2)
0
1
2
5
20
Mandatory log events
250
250
750
500
1,500
Non-mandatory log events
15
100
250
250
500
Calendar Set events
0
0
0
5
20
Calendar Set Exceptions
0
0
0
30
30
EN 50131 Security Grade
2
2
2
2 or 3
2 or 3
Web Server
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
ARD
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main Hardware Differences
i-on16
i-on30
i-on40
i-on50
i-on160
Wired zones on control unit
(see Note 4)
None
10
16
10
10
Networks (Bus)
None
1
None
1
1
Dedicated Sounder / strobe
outputs on board
No
Yes,
1+1
No
Yes, 1+1
Yes, 1+1
Panel Outputs (Relay)
0
0
2
1
2
Panel Outputs Transistor
4
1
2
2
2
Plug-by outputs
0
12
12
16
16
Ethernet port
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Batteries
1*7Ah
1*7Ah
1*7Ah
1*17Ah
2*17Ah
On Board Loudspeaker Ports
1
1
1
1
2
Power Available
1.0A
1.0A
1.5A
1.5A
3A
Control unit case
Plastic
Steel
Plastic
Steel
Steel
Notes:
1. Shared between expanders and keypads.

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2. Two per expander for i-onEX control units.
3. In partition mode. Each partition has one part set.
4. i-on40: Either 16 in FSL mode OR eight in 4-wire CC mode. The
remainder are radio zone.
5. i-on16 and i-on40 have four wired outputs and four radio outputs. All –
EX control units have radio outputs provided by EXP-R10/EXP-R30
expanders and 762r, 768r or 769r receivers.

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Basic Programming Procedures
Programming Before Installation
If you prefer, you can program the control unit before installing the system in
its final location. You will need to temporarily connect a keypad to the control
unit.
It is possible to operate the control unit from battery power (or a 12Vdc
supply) without connecting the unit to a mains supply. However, in order to
start the control unit processor running you must briefly short the Kick Start
pins together after connecting the battery.
When programming the system while it is running on battery only, remember
to leave the Installer Menu before removing power. If you do not do so all your
changes will be lost, see Important! Saving Changes on page 13.
Built-in Web Server
40 50 160
If you wish to program an i-on40, i-on50EX or i-on160EX control unit from a
laptop or PC you can do this by connecting the control unit to your PC via
Ethernet. You will need a CAT 5 patch cable and a laptop or PC with a standard
web browser (preferably IE8 or above). See the separate publication i-on
Range Web Server Set Up Guide for instructions on how to set up your
PC/laptop and the control unit.
Note that the Master User of the system must enable remote access before you
can use this facility. They must enter User Menu –System Options –Facilities
On/Off –Remote Access and set that option to ―On‖. If remote access is denied
the Master User can still start a call out to i-on Downloader.
Entering and Leaving the Installer Menu
From a Keypad
When you enter the Installer Menu from a keypad, the alarm system is
effectively disabled. While the system is in Installer Menu:
Any other user trying to set the system from a keypad will see the message
―Installer on Site‖.
All HUAs (including radio HUAs), fire alarm zones, 24 hour zones and
tampers are disabled.
Note that you cannot enter the Installer menu if any partition is set.
From a Web Browser
If you are using the web browser interface from a PC to enter the Installer
Menu on an i-on160EX, i-on50EX or i-on40 then the alarm system is still
active. If a user sets the system while you are logged in then the web browser
will display a message at the top of the screen and you will be unable to make
any changes to the control unit. The control unit will not allow you to log in if a