Cooper Security i-On 40 Service manual

Security System
Administrator’s Guide

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© Cooper Security Ltd. 2009
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loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this book.
The contents of this book are subject to change without notice.
Printed and published in the U.K
Part Number 11940859 Issue 1
Warning: Mains voltages are present inside control unit. No user
serviceable parts inside.

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Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................1
Setting, Unsetting and Security Levels...................3
Partitions and Security Levels............................3
24 Hour Alarms...............................................4
Communications.................................................4
Controls and Displays..........................................4
Controls:........................................................5
Displays.........................................................6
Types of User.....................................................7
Access to the System ..........................................7
Proximity Tags................................................8
Remote Controls..............................................9
2. Alarms...........................................................10
Silencing an Alarm............................................10
Remote Reset (aka Anti-Code Reset) ...................11
Speech Messages..............................................12
Acknowledging a Speech Message....................12
3. Alerts (or Why is it Beeping?) .......................13
4. Administration...............................................14
Entering and Leaving the Menu...........................14
Editing Text .....................................................14
Omitting Zones.................................................15
Users ..............................................................16
Editing Existing Users.....................................16
Adding Users ................................................21
Deleting Users ..............................................22
Viewing the Log................................................22
Testing the System ...........................................23
System Configuration........................................24
Switching the Chime On/Off............................25
Setting the Date and Time ..............................25
Programming Outputs....................................26
Programming Remote Controls for Users...........27
Deleting Remote Controls ...............................29
Starting a Call To Downloader .........................29
Redirecting Speech Messages..........................30
Turning Outputs On/Off .....................................31
What System Have I Got?..................................31

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List of Menu Options ......................................... 32

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1. Introduction
The i-on40 is an intruder alarm system intended mainly for use in
larger domestic and medium sized commercial properties.
The heart of the i-on40 system is the control unit and its keypads.
The control unit contains the main wireless receiver, the power
supply and stand-by battery. The stand-by battery can keep the
alarm system going for up to 12 hours if the mains supply fails.
Connected to the control unit by cable are up to four keypads.
Each keypad has a two line display to show you status
information, and various keys for operating the system. The
keypad also contains a speaker to give warning tones when the
system is setting or unsetting.
Users identify themselves to the system by keying in access
codes. If they do not wish to use access codes then the keypads
also contain proximity tag readers, allowing users to identify
themselves by means of small electronic tags that they carry with
them.
To protect an area the control unit can operate a range of
detectors. Detectors can either be connected to the control unit
by wires, or communicate back to the control unit’s receiver using
a small radio transmitter. Figure 1 shows some examples. In
addition to fixed detectors the control unit can also monitor small
portable transmitters that users can employ to start alarms
remotely, for example in the case of a panic alarm.
When the control unit detects an alarm, it can start an external
sounder/strobe unit by sending the appropriate radio signal. In
addition the control unit can also communicate using a variety of
plug on modules. Some modules also provides speech recording
and playback facilities so that the system can send recorded
speech messages to pre-programmed telephone numbers.
The control unit also provides sets of connectors for outputs,
which the installer can use to link the control unit to siren/strobe
units or other equipment.

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1. Two button panic alarm.
2. Two button panic alarm with tilt
switch.
3. Two button panic alarm.
4. Four button remote control.
5. Wireless arming station.
6. Door Contact/Universal Transmitter.
7. Smoke Detector.
8. Passive Infra Red.
9. External siren/strobe.
A
B
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B
C
D
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Figure 1. i-on40 Peripherals
A complete i-on40 system comprises a control unit and up to:
24 fixed wireless alarm detectors
Up to 16 fixed wired alarm detectors
Five external siren/strobe unit (one wired, four radio)
50 portable four button remote controls
50 portable two button panic alarms
50 users.

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Setting, Unsetting and Security
Levels
The majority of alarm systems are intended to detect the
movements of people, and to notify others when people move
into protected areas. Readying the system to start an alarm when
someone moves into a protected area is called “setting” the
system. Disarming the system so that people can move freely is
called “unsetting” the system.
The installer can program the alarm system to give you a choice
of which areas to protect by assigning detectors to different
“security levels”. Each security level is a collection of one or more
detectors that monitors a different area. The highest security level
is called Full Set, and includes all the detectors. There are three
other security levels called Part Set B, C and D. For example, in a
family home Full Set might monitor the whole house and out-
buildings, while Part Set B might monitor just the downstairs
rooms and external doors.
Partitions and Security Levels
At a site where all users have complete access to the whole alarm
system, then the installer can program the i-on40 to provide four
levels of security: Full Set and three different Part Sets. Any user
can put the alarm system into any of the security levels.
If the system is installed at a site where some users must have
restricted access to parts of the alarm system, then the installer
can split the i-on40 electronically into four separate “partitions”.
Users can set and unset each partition completely independently
of all the others. Individual users can be given access to one or
more partitions: if they have no access to a partition then they
can not set or unset that partition. In effect the i-on40 becomes
four separate alarm systems.
In addition each partition can be programmed to set at one of two
security levels: either Full Set or Part Set B. Any user who is
allowed to set a partition can select either of the two security
levels.

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24 Hour Alarms
The control unit can also monitor detectors that are nothing to do
with the movements of people: fire and smoke detectors, flood
sensors, panic alarm buttons, or monitors for machinery (for
example freezers). These are collectively known as “24-hour
alarms” because they can cause an alarm 24 hours a day: it does
not matter whether a user has set or unset the system.
Communications
As well as triggering a sounder during an alarm, the i-on40 can
also be fitted with communication modules that allow the control
unit to send alarm information over the telephone network, the
mobile phone network, or the internet. There are separate
modules for each of these different tasks. Ask your installer what
type of module you have fitted.
As part of the communication capability the installer may also be
able to call into your control unit and program it remotely.
Depending on how your installer has programmed the system you
may receive a phone call from them asking you to give them
access to your alarm system.
Controls and Displays
Figure 2 shows the controls and displays available on the keypad.
1. LCD display .
2. Programming keys.
3. Navigation key
4. Setting and unsetting
keys.
5. Panic Alarm (PA)
keys.
6. Alpha/numeric keys.
7. Set/Unset status
LEDs.
A
B
C
D
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Figure 2. Controls and Displays

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Controls:
A Full Sets the system. (All detectors in use.) In a
partitioned system this key’s function can be programmed
by the installer.
B, C
and D Part Sets the system. (Some of the detectors in use.) In a partitioned system their function can be programmed by
the installer.
Unsets the system.
uIn menus: scroll up. In text editing: move cursor left
nIn menus: scroll down. In text editing: move cursor right.
> If the bottom line of the display shows a “>” at the right
then pressing this key selects the submenu named on that
line.
If the bottom line of the display shows “On” “Off” “Yes”
“No” “I” (for include) “O” (for omit) then pressing this key
changes the value to its opposite.
<Deletes characters when editing names.
Y Press this key to confirm a decision and save any
changes.
X a) Moves the display to a higher level of the menu.
b) Press this key to abandon your decision when the
display shows “Are you sure Y/N?”
Press this key to gain access to the Menu.
1 to 0,
*, # Used to key in access codes. Can also be used to key in text for names, and telephone numbers.
# Used when keying in text: press to change between
capitals or small letters.
Press these keys to start a Panic Alarm. (Press both at the
same time.)

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Displays
The LCD display shows messages and prompts to help guide you
through setting, unsetting, resetting and programming the
system.
When the system is idle (either while
set or unset) the display shows the
“standby screen”, comprising the time
and date:
I-ON40
11:15 20/6/09
(The top line of the display may show the installer’s name
instead of “i-on40”.)
To draw your attention to special events the rim of the navigation
key glows red.
The four LEDs on the right of the programming keys show you
whether the system is set or unset:
In a part setting system, the left hand LED glows when the
system is full set, the other LEDs glow when the system is in
one of the part set states.
In a partitioned system, each LED represents on partition. The
left hand LED is partition 1, and the right hand LED is partition
4. If a LED is glowing continuously the partition is full set. The
LED flashes slowly when the partition is part set.
Note that the installer can disable these LEDs in order to hide the
state of the system (this may be required in order to comply with
local standards).
Detectors or Zones?
When talking about alarm systems, people tend to use the words
“detectors” and “zones” interchangeably. Most of the time this
doesn’t matter, but occasionally it can cause some confusion. In
this book a “detector” is a physical piece of equipment that
signals some event. A “zone” is how the keypad reports the
location of the detector.
The reason for this is that an installer may connect several
detectors together to guard one “zone” (an area of a building for
example). The control unit cannot tell that this has happened, so
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of the time there is only one detector per zone, especially with
radio detectors.
Types of User
The i-on40 provides for five different types of user:
Master User This user can add other users to the system, edit
them, or remove them. There is always (at least) one master
user: User 01. Master users can create all other user types,
including other master users. No user can remove User 01 or
change their type. User 01 and all master users always belong to
all partitions.
Administrator This user is similar to a master user, but is limited
to one or more partitions. Admin users can create, delete or edit
other users (including Admin users) belonging to the same
partition(s) but cannot create or delete Master users. Admin users
can assign other users to any of the partitions that the Admin
user belongs to, but cannot assign users to partitions that the
Admin user does not belong to.
Normal User A normal user is assigned to one or more
partitions. They cannot add or delete other users. A normal user
can change their own access code, switch the Chime function on
and off, and operate any outputs that the installer has made
available. Normal users can set and unset their partitions at any
time.
Guard A guard can only unset a partition in alarm, reset it, and
then set the partition again.
Set Only This type of user can set the partition they are allocated
to, but cannot unset any partition.
For details on how to add and remove users see page 16 .
Access to the System
To operate the system a user must identify themselves, either by
entering an access code on the keypad or by presenting a
proximity tag (see next page) to the front of the keypad.

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Access code and tag act as unique identifiers for each user, and
may be used interchangeably at any time.
When delivered from the factory the control unit recognises just
one user, and this user has Master User privileges (see page ).
This user’s default access code is “1234”, and they do not have
any tag or other device registered to their account.
Cooper Security Limited recommend that you change the
default access code as soon as possible (see page 16).
The installer has a separate access code which they cannot use to
set or unset the alarm system. Neither can they use that code to
change details of other users registered to the system. Similarly,
the Administrator code has no access to any installer
programming menus.
Code Lockout
If a user has problems remembering their code, they may try
keying it in several times. If a user keys in an incorrect code 10
times in a row then the control unit locks all keypads for 90
seconds. Once the 90 seconds is finished then the keypads will
allow users to try again. Note that the system will log the fact that
someone has locked the keypads in this way by recording “Excess
keys”.
Proximity Tags
A proximity tag is a small plastic token with a low powered radio
transmitter inside. Each tag contains a unique identity code.
Inside the keypad is a sensor. When you present the tag within
about 10mm of the front of the keypad, the control unit senses
the presence of the tag and reads its identity code.
If a user presents a tag that the control unit recognises then the
control unit allows the user to access the system in the same way
as if they had keyed in a recognised access code.

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Remote Controls
A remote control is a transmitter that you can attach to a key
ring. The remote control has four buttons and a small LED that
glows when it transmits a signal. Note that the user must hold a
button down for at least two seconds to ensure a transmission.
When delivered from the factory three of the buttons are
dedicated to setting or unsetting the system (see Figure 3).
1. Full Set.
2. Part Set.
3. Not used.
4. Unset.
5. Transmit LED.
A
B
Figure 3. Remote control Buttons.
Each remote control has a unique electronic identity. When you
assign a remote control to a user you teach the identity to the
control unit. You may assign one (and only one) remote control to
each user.

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2. Alarms
The i-on40 normally starts an alarm when it receives an alarm
signal from one of its detectors. In addition, you can start a panic
alarm from the keypad. The table below shows the different kinds
of alarms possible.
Type of
Alarm Signal (see note) Started by:
Intruder Loud warbling
tone from
siren.
Normal alarm or entry route zone
activated when system is set.
24 hour zone activated at any time.
Fire Pulsing tone
from siren. Fire zone activated at any time.
Panic Loud warbling
tone from
siren
PA zone or Panic Alarm transmitter
activated at any time.
Pressed on keypad.
(The installer must enable this
feature on your system.)
Technical Loud warbling
tone from
siren.
Technical alarm zone activated at
any time.
Silencing an Alarm
In an alarm the i-on40 operates the sirens. The sirens run for a
limited time set by the installer (a maximum 15 minutes for
intruder and panic alarms).
If you return to the system while the sirens are running you can
silence the siren as follows:
1. Key in your access code (or
present your tag to the
keypad)

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The siren stops and the screen
shows the first zone to cause
the alarm, for example:
(Press uor nto see the name
of the zone.)
2. Press Y.
The display returns to normal.
Press tick to reset
Burg Z03 Alarm
If you return to the control unit after the sirens have stopped and
key in your access code then the red LEDs around the navigation
keys glow to tell you that an alarm has occurred. Press >to see
information about the alarm. (Press uor nto see the name of
the zone.) Press Yto restore the display to normal.
If you wish to see any other zones that were triggered during the
alarm, look in the log (see page 22).
Remote Reset (aka Anti-Code Reset)
The installer may have programmed your system so that you
cannot reset after an alarm.
The screen will tell you where the
alarm occurred, for example:
Press tick
Burg Z03 Alarm
It will also show a message asking
you to call the alarm company, for
example:
CALL ARC
Quote 1234
The number displayed on the bottom line is a special code
(“1234” is just an example). Note this code down, you will need it
when you talk to the alarm company.
Press Yto clear the message and the display returns to normal.
Call your alarm company and tell them that an alarm has
occurred.
When you talk to the alarm company, they will ask about the
circumstances of the alarm, and also for the code you recorded
from the display. If the alarm company decides that an engineer
does not need to visit you, then they will give you another four
digit code (the “anti-code”).

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Key in the anti-code at the keypad. The system will reset, and
you can carry on using it as before.
Speech Messages
Note: This facility requires fitting a communications module to
your alarm system, ask your installer for more details.
As well as making an audible signal, the installer can program the
i-on40 to send pre-recorded voice messages over the telephone
network. These messages can go to a person nominated to
monitor alarm calls.
Each message has two parts: a Home section that identifies your
system, and an alarm section that gives the nature of the alarm.
The control unit may be programmed to send the speech
message to several telephone numbers.
Acknowledging a Speech Message
If the control unit has Call Acknowledge enabled (ask your
installer), then the person receiving speech messages from the
alarm system can control the link by pressing buttons on their
telephone key pad. The commands available are:
Function Key
End this call (and let the control unit contact
the other destinations for this alarm) ‘5’
Play ‘Home’ and ‘alarm’ message again ‘3’
Clear down (and do not call any of the other
destinations for this alarm). ‘9’
Note: When the called party answers a speech dialler call there is
a six second delay before the control unit starts playing the
home message.

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3. Alerts (or Why is it Beeping?)
From time to time the control unit may detect that there is a
problem with the system. It will try to inform you of this by
starting an alert. During an alert the rim of the navigation pad
glows red, and the keypad will give an short “beep” every few
seconds.
To see the cause of the alert:
1. Make sure the system is unset and that the keypad display
shows the standby screen.
2. Press Y.
The display asks you to key in an access code.
3. Key in a user access code.
The bottom line of the display shows a message describing
the most recent active alert.
4. Either:
Press Yto acknowledge that you have read the alert.
If you press uor nthen the system will show you any other
alerts that may be active. If there are no other alerts the rim
of the navigation pad will glow green and the keypad will
return to its’ standby screen. In addition the keypad will stop
beeping.
OR: Press X. The rim of the navigation pad will stay red and
the system will show the text of the alert the next time you
key in an access code. (The keypad will stop beeping.)
Note: 1. The system will not alert you to short interruptions of
mains power. If the cause of an alert goes away, then the
system will remove the Alert message.
2. The system records all alerts in the log, with the time
when you acknowledged them.

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4. Administration
To make changes to the way your system works you must enter
the Menu. Your degree of access to the Menu depends on what
type of user you are: Master User, Admin User or Normal User.
A Master User has access to all the options of the Menu. A Master
User can add, change, or remove users in any partition, and has
full access to the system options menu.
An Admin user may be limited in the partitions that they can
access.
A Normal user has very limited access to the Menu: they can
change their own access code, switch Chime on or off, and
operate any outputs.
A Guard or a Set Only user have no access to the Menu at all.
Entering and Leaving the Menu
1. Make sure the display shows the standby screen.
2. Press .
3. Key in an access code.
The display shows the first item in a list of options. (See
page 32 for a complete list of options.)
4. Press uor nto scroll through the options available, followed
by >to select (gain access) to an option.
5. Press Yto confirm an option when you have finished making
changes.
6. Press X(if necessary several times) to leave the Menu.
The rest of this chapter describes each of the main options in the
Menu.
Editing Text
For many of the items that you can program, the control unit lets
you assign a 12 character name. To key in text for the name

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press each number key one or more times to obtain the letter you
want (the letters of the alphabet appear on the keys in the same
arrangement as on many mobile phones, see Figure 4.)
Press # to change between capitals and small letters.
The cursor becomes an underline when you type in small letters
and a block when you type in capitals.
Press uto move the cursor left, or nto move the cursor to the
right.
Press <to remove letters to the left of the cursor. Press >to
insert a space.
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5 jkl
3 def
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ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
Space 0
Figure 4. Letters Assigned to Keys
Omitting Zones
You may wish to prevent a zone causing an alarm. For example, if
your garage door is protected by a detector, but you wish to
leave it unlocked for the delivery of a parcel, you may wish to
omit that detector when you set the rest of the alarm system. To
do this the control unit allows you to "Omit" a zone.
1. Enter the Menu and select Omit Zones.
The bottom line of the display shows the first of a list of
zones.

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2. Press uor nto display the zone you wish to omit.
3. Press >to mark the zone for omission.
The character at the end of the line changes to an "O" to
show that the zone will be Omitted.
If you change your mind then press >again so that the end
of the line shows an "I" (for Included).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other zone you wish to omit (or
include).
5. Press Yto store the changes you have made.
The control unit allows you to omit a zone for one
setting/unsetting cycle. You will have to omit the zone again for
the next setting/unsetting cycle.
Users
The control unit can recognise up to 50 individual users. Select
Users in the Menu to add new users, change their details, or to
delete them from the system.
Editing Existing Users
If you wish to change the details for an existing user then:
1. Enter the Menu and select Users - Edit User.
The bottom line of the display shows the first in a list of the
users already programmed into the control unit.
2. Press uor nto display the user you wish to edit, and then
press >.
The bottom line shows one of a list of the options that you
can edit:
Name: Use this option to give the user a 12 character name.
The display will show the name in menus, and in the log
when the user sets, unsets or resets the system.
Type: (Not available for User 01) Master, Admin, Normal,
Guard or Set Only.
Partitions: (Not in a part setting system) Use this option to
assign users to one or more partitions.