Crow FW2-SIREN2EXT-8/9F User manual

FW2 Siren System
Installation Guide
For RUNNER 2 and SERENITY
FW2-SIREN2EXT -8/9F
FW2-SIREN2CP -8/9F
P/N 7102866_A May 2013

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................2
FW2 SIREN INTRODUCTION TO RUNNER 2 ............................................................2
SIREN UNIT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................3
SETTING THE FW2 SIREN FOR RUNNER 2 CONFIGURATION ................................................3
STEP 1: FW2-TRANSCEIVER – LEARNING & OPERATING MODE FOR
RUNNER 2 ONLY ...................................................................................................................3
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................4
STEP 2: SETTING THE SIREN CONFIGURATION MODE ...........................................................4
STEP 3 :LEARNING THE SIRENS ..............................................................................................6
FUNCTION TESTING AFTER LEARNING .......................................................................................6
SETTING THE FW2 SIREN FOR SERENITY CONFIGURATION ................................................7
SETTING THE FW2 SIREN CONFIGURATION .............................................................................7
LEARN THE FW2 SIREN WITH SERENITY C.P .........................................................8
FUNCTION TESTING AFTER FW2 SIREN LEARNING............................................................... 10
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 11
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER .............................................................................................. 11
INSTALLING THE SIREN UNITS ............................................................................................... 12
MAINTENANCE14
LOW BATTERY INDICATION..................................................................................................... 14
CHANGING THE SIREN BATTERY ............................................................................................. 14
ERASING THE SIREN MEMORY ................................................................................................ 14
ERASING THE TRANSCEIVER MEMORY ................................................................................... 14
SPECIFICATION: SIREN UNIT .............................................................................................. 16
SPECIFICATION: TRANSCEIVER UNIT.................................................................................. 17

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Introduction
General Description
TheFW2SirencanbeassignedinRunner2seriesorSERENITYcontrolpanels.Siren
programminginstructionforRunner2andSERENITYeither,willbedescribedonthenext
pages.FW2SirenforRunner2requirestheFW2‐TRANSinstalledintheRunnerboxwhichis
connectedtotheRunnercommunicationbusconnectoronboard.FortheSERENITY,the
FW2SirencommunicateswithRFmodulewhichispluggedontheSERENITYBoard.
TheFW2SirenunitcanbepoweredbyLithiumBattery3.6V/14Ahorbyexternalpower
supply12V/0.8Aorboth.
FW2 Siren Introduction to RUNNER2
RUNNER 2 contains The FW2-TRANS which is an advanced product that adds support 2way
wireless devices for the "CROW-RUNNER 2" alarm systems.
FW2-TRANS include integrated RF transceiver and an interface with the runner BUS system.
The use of FW2-TRANS will enable the user to get back compatibly with FW 1 way wireless
devices together with the supreme 2way wireless line of devices that uses an advanced
2way RF transceiver combined with an intelligent communication protocol and a unique 24
bit ID number.
FW2-TRANS can be installed in selected runner system case or in an external box while
protected by the on boards tamper
NOTE: For more information on FW2-TRANS please refer to FW2-TRANS document.
Figure1

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Siren Unit Description
PoweredbynonrechargeablebatteryLithium3.6V/14Ahor12VDCorboth,in
thiscasetheBatteryuseasbackup.
AlarmsignalwillactivatethePiezoSirenandthePowerLED.
TheAlarmcanberesetbytheuserbyusingtheControlPanelkeypadsincase
thatitʹsnotresetthetimeout2min/15minaccordingJumperDselection–see
Table1.
Arm/DisarmIndicationbyBeeps/Flash(Jumperselection)‐SeeTable1
Batterytestgenerateevery4hours.
LowBatteryIndicationbyBeeps/Flash(DependsonJumperSelectionofB&C)‐
SeeTable1.
Tamperprotected(CoverandBacktamper).
SignaltransmittedtoTransceiver:Synchronization,Acknowledge,Tamperand
Lowbattery.
TheSirencanbeassignedtoAreaAorAreaBbyjumperselection–SeeTable1
Setting the FW2 Siren for RUNNER 2 configuration
STEP 1:
FW2-TRANSCEIVER – Learning & Operating Mode for
RUNNER 2 only
It is most recommended to perform factory default before first operation;
PressandHoldtheresetpushbutton(seebuttonlocationinFigure1).
Connectthebuscablewhilepressingandholdingtheresetbutton.
Continuetoholdtheresetbuttonforseveralsecondstillledʹswillfinishtoflashred&
greenalternately.
Waituntiltheledʹsstopsflashingandthenremoveyourfingerfromresetbutton.
Thenslidedeviceintosocket.
ForinstallationofExternalTransceiverBoxandreceivingindicationsformwirelessSiren‐the
FW2Transceivershouldbelearnedaswell,pleaseseeandperformthefollowingsteps:
Removethejumper.
LogintotherunnerprogrammingmodeandusetheZONEleveltodefinetheFW2‐
TRANSaswirelessdevice(e.g.P122E1‐16Eoptions1‐‐‐5‐‐‐mustbeON.
EntertoP164E(learnradiodevice)16E(e.g.zone16)andstartthelearningprocess.
WhiletheRunnerbeepsforindicatelearningprocessbegin,pressandreleasethe
ʺLearn/resetʺbuonforonesecondandnoticethechangesovertherunnersystem
(learningmodefinish).
Makesuretoclosethetamperswitchonthetransceiver(inacaseofexternaldevice
only)afterthelearningprocessends.
Notice:zone(16)intheRunnerwillbeusedalsobythewirelessSirenstodisplay
indicationof(lowBattery,tamper,andsupervision).
Note
:
The "learn/reset" push button used also for registered Siren inside the transceiver.

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Physical Description
STEP 2: Setting the Siren Configuration Mode
Figure 2: Siren Description Diagram
TheSirenunitcanbepoweredbyLithiumBattery3.6V/14Ahorbyexternalpower
supply12V/0.8Aorboth,incaseofboththebatteryuseasbackup.
NOTE: refer to table 1 for Jumpers set-up on the next page

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Table 1: Jumpers set-up.
Siren's Jumper's MODE SET-UP
Jumper No. Function if = O (Open) Function if =1 (Close)
ANot in used for RUNNER 2 and
SERENITY control panels
B
NO Flashes with ARM/Disarm
Flashes appear with ARM/Disarm
Arm: 2 Flashes (@LOW BAT 3+3
Flashes)
Disarm: 1 Flash (@LOW BAT 2
Flashes)
C
NO Beeps with ARM/Disarm
Beeps sound with ARM/Disarm
Arm: 2 Beeps(@LOW BAT 3+3
Beeps)
Disarm: 1 Beep (@LOW BAT 2
Beeps)
D2 Min Time out 15 Min Time out
Note:OncontrolpanelmustdisableArm/DisarmchirpsfromOutput‐1forareaA
andareaBifsystemispartitioned
P50E1E:Turnoffoption1.
P52EE1E:Turnoffoption1.
Mnemonic Description
<PROG> PROGRAM key.
<ENTER> Enter key.
Press key or enter parameter
Notes:
The learning between the Transceiver to the Siren Units should be performing
before the installation of the Siren Units.
It's recommended to locate the Siren at least 2 meter distance from the
transceiver during the learning mode.

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STEP 3 : Learning the Sirens
Upto8SirenunitscanbeactivatedbysingleTransceiver.InBUSMode,theseSirenscanbe
dividedtotwogroups(A&B)foractivatingtheirSirens(byreceivingtwoseparateactivation
controls).
Instruction Description
1 Place the Siren Units on a flat
surface
To verify back tamper is closed.
2 Connect Piezo Siren cable
3
Connect battery cable The Siren will beep once and then the LED power will
blink for a period of 30 seconds, please wait to the end
of the blinking before activating or learning.
4 Verfiy Siren Tampers are open Siren tampers must be open during the leaning mode
5
Set Jumpers B and C according
to Table 1
Low Battery indication's beeps and flashes will be "on"
no matter what the status of Mode Jumpers B and C.
6 Transceiver <Learn/Test> On the Transceiver press Learn/Test button.
Green and RED LED on Transceiver starts flashing.
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Siren <Learn> On the Siren press Learn button. Green LED on the
Transceiver turns to solid "ON" for 1 to 3 seconds and
then turns OFF. The Siren is learned by the Transceiver.
8 Close the Siren tampers
Function Testing after learning.
AfterthelearningcompletedandbeforetheinstallationverifythattheSirenUnits
arefunctioningasdefined.
PerformArm/Disarmverifybeep/flashindications.
PerformanAlarm;verifyPiezoandFlashareactivated.
PerformAlarmResetviatheKeypadbyUserpincode.

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Setting the FW2 Siren for SERENITY configuration
Siren(output)LearningprocessinSerenity‐Upto8SirenscanbeenrollingintoSerenity.
ThenextpageswilldescribehowtoconfigureandlearntheFW2SirenwithSerenityC.P.
Recommendation:Beforeyoubeginthelearningprocess,performfactorydefaultsonthe
Sirenyouwishtolearnbypressingonlearningbuttonwhileconnectingthebatteryand
holdthebuttonuntil,theSirenwillcreateafastblinkingfor5secondsfollowed30second
ofslowblinking(BatteryPassivation).
Setting the FW2 Siren configuration
Figure 3: Siren Description Diagram
NOTE: refer to table 2 for Jumpers set-up on the next page
Table 2 : Jumpers set-up.

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Siren's Jumper's MODE SET-UP
Jumper No. Function if = O (Open) Function if =1 (Close)
ANot in used for RUNNER 2 and
SERENITY control panels
B
NO Flashes with ARM/Disarm
Flashes appear with ARM/Disarm
Arm: 2 Flashes (@LOW BAT 3+3
Flashes)
Disarm: 1 Flash (@LOW BAT 2
Flashes)
C
NO Beeps with ARM/Disarm
Beeps sound with ARM/Disarm
Arm: 2 Beeps(@LOW BAT 3+3
Beeps)
Disarm: 1 Beep (@LOW BAT 2
Beeps)
D2 Min Time out 15 Min Time out
Learn the FW2 Siren with SERENITY
Thereare3options
Option1:Using Installer programming mode:
Step1:InsertthebatterytotheSirenwhilepressinglearnbutton‐>TheFW2‐Sirenled
willblinkfor30sec‐>theFW2‐Sirenisnowreadyforuse.
Step2:EntertotheInstallermodeP000000E‐>EnterP64ʹLearnradiooutput’.
Step3:Usethe+,‐keystoSelecttherequiredlearnedoutputnumber
Step4:PresstheEnterkey.
Step5:Pressonthelearningbutton(Siren),thecontrol‐panelwilldisplaythemessage
ʺCompleteʺattheendofthelearningprocess‐>TheSirenledwillblink,for
3sectoindicatethattheFW2‐Sirenwaslearned.
Step6:Totestfunctionalityoftheserenityafterlearningrefertoʺfunctiontesting
afterFW2Sirenlearningʺpage10
NOTE:DuringthelearningprocessortheoperationoftheSirenisrecommendedto
keepadistanceastwometersbetweentheserenityC.PtotheSiren.

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Option2:Using FW2 Serial Number ID via installer mode :
Step1:VerifytheFW2SirenIDserialnumberwhichappearsonthebarcodestickeron
FW2Sirenboard
Step2:EntertoInstallermodeP000000E‐>EnterP64‐>ʹLearnradiooutput’.
Step3:Usethe+,‐keystoSelecttherequiredoutputnumber
Step4:UsethekeypadtoentertheserialnumberoftheFW2‐Siren‐>PresstheEnter
keyandExitfrominstallermode.
Step5:Pressonthelearningbutton(Siren)‐>theSirenledwillblink,for3secto
indicatethattheFW2‐Sirenwaslearned.
Step6:Totestfunctionalityoftheserenityafterlearningrefertoʺfunctiontesting
afterFW2Sirenlearningʺpage10
Option3:Using FW2 Serial Number ID via Easy Serenity PC application :
Step1:RunandlogintoEasySerenityapplication‐>gotoʺchangeconfigurationʺ‐>
insertinstallercode‐>gotoOUTPUTlevel‐>gotoradiooutputlevel‐>select
outputnumberandinserttheIDserialnumberoftheserenitymanuallyinthe
ʺlearnradiooutputʺfield.
Step3:PressontheʹSetconfigurationʹiconintheupperrightcorneroftheʹChange
Configurationʹwindow‐>Exittheprogram.
Step4:InsertthebatteryintotheSiren.
Step5:Pressonthelearningbutton(Siren)‐>theSirenledwillblink,for3secto
indicatethattheFW2‐Sirenwaslearned.
Step6:Totestfunctionalityoftheserenityafterlearningrefertoʺfunctiontesting
afterFW2Sirenlearningʺpage10
NOTE:DuringthelearningprocessortheoperationoftheSirenisrecommendedto
keepadistanceastwometersbetweentheserenityC.PtotheSiren.

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Function Testing after FW2 Siren learning.
Afterthelearningiscompletedandbeforetheinstallation,verifythattheSiren
Unitsarefunctioningasdefined.
Step1:FromSERENITYLCDdisplaypressontheoutputcontrolbutton
Step2:SelectthelearnedoutputnumberandpresstheEnterKeyalternatelyON/OFF
toactivateanddeactivatetheoutputandverifySirenʹsledisstartflashing
andstopped.
Step3:Createanopentamperstatealarmfromtheserenity,verifythattheSerenity
generatestamperalarmmassageontheLCDdisplay,andmovetonext
screenstoverifytheoutputnumber,seeexamplesbelowandattheendofthe
testpresstheusercodetoresetthetamperalarm

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Installation Instructions
Installing the Transceiver
1.
ChooseacentrallocationfortheinstallationoftheTransceivertoinsureradio
coveragetoalltheSirenUnits.
2.
OpentheScrew(SeeFigure‐6)andopenthecover.
3.
Placetheunitontheinstallationsurfaceandmarkoutthefourscrewholes.
4.
Usea6mmbittodrilltheholes.
Figure 5: Transceiver Unit Figure 6: Transceiver Installation
5.
Power‐Offthecontrolpanel.
6.
WiredtheTransceivertotheControlPanel.
7.
Power‐OntheControlPanel.
8.
CheckthefunctionalityofthesystembeforeinstallingtheSirenUnits.

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Installing the Siren Units
ATransceivercancontrolupto8Sirens.Itisrecommendedthattheunitsbe
installedonaflatsurfaceinaprominentlocation.
To install the Siren in each location:
1.
ChoosealocationforeachonefortheinstallationofeachSirenunits.Makesure
thatthereisRadiocoveragetothislocationfromtheTransceiver.
PlacetheSirenUnitshighenoughoffthegroundinordertomakethem
inaccessibletopassers‐byandwellwithinthewirelessrangeofthecluster
Transceiver
2.
RemovethetwopivotscrewsthatsecuretheSirencover.
Figure 7: Siren Unit
3.
RemovetheSirencover.
4.
Placetheunitontheinstallationsurfaceandmarkoutthefourscrewholes.

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Battery
Address Jumpers
12 Volt Connector
PIEZO Siren Connector
Battery Connector
Figure 5: Siren Connectors
Note: The battery shall be Installed/replaced by service man
5.
Usea8mmbittodrilltheholes
Figure 4: Open Siren Unit
6.
Fixtheunitontotheinstallationsurface.
7.
EnsurethatthePiezoSirenisconnectedtothePiezoconnector(asshown
below).
8.
InsertthebatteryintothebatteryclipandconnectittotheBATconnector
(shownabove).
The Siren will beep once and then the LED power will blink for a period of 30 seconds,
please wait to the end of the blinking before activating or learning.

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Note: The battery shall be Installed/replaced by service man
Maintenance
Low Battery Indication
Thebatteryistestedevery4hoursandafterpower‐up.
WhentheSirenbatteryislowmorebeepsareaddedtotheARM/Disarmbeepsinorderto
indicatetheLOWBATconditionoftheSirenunit.WhenArmingtheSirenthereare3beeps,
shortpauseandanother3beepsinsteadoftwobeepsandwhenDisarmingtheSirenthere
willbe3beepsinsteadofone.
ThisLowBatteryindicationʹsbeepsandflasheswillbeʺonʺnomaerwhatthestatusof
ModeJumpersBandC.
InBusModetheLowBatterystatuswillbereportedtotheControlPanelviatheBUSand
willbeindicatedasDeviceʹsLowBatAlarm.
Changing the Siren Battery
To change the Siren battery:
Remove the two pivot screws as shown in
Figureonpage4.
DisconnectthePowerSupplyandreplacethebatterybyfreshone.
VerifyLowBatrestoredandthenconnectthePowersupply.
The Siren will beep once and then the LED power will blink for a period of 30 seconds,
please wait to the end of the blinking before activating or learning.
Erasing the Siren Memory.
IncaseofTransceiverneedtobereplaced,thememoryoftheSirenUnitsshouldbecleared.
TocleartheSirenUnitsmemory,followthenextsteps.
TurnoffthepoweroftheSirenUnits.
PresscontinuouslyontheLearnbuttonandthenpower‐uptheSirenUnit.
KeeppressinguntilthePowerLEDwillblinkfast3times.
ReleasetheLearnButton
Memoryclearcomplete.
Erasing the Transceiver Memory.
IncaseofreplacingorremovingoneSirenUnitfromtheinstallation,thememoryofthe
TransceiverandotherSirensunitsshouldbecleared.
TocleartheTransceivermemory,followthenextsteps:
TurnoffthepoweroftheTransceiver.
PresscontinuouslyonLearnbuttonandthenpower‐uptheTransceiver.
KeeppressinguntiltheBlueLEDwillblinkfast3times.
ReleasetheLearnButton
Memoryclearcomplete.

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Note:Outputmustbeerasedintheserenitytoo.
Commandsyntax:P000000EP64EgotoDeleteradiooutputlevel

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Specification: Siren Unit
FW2-Siren Specification (External Unit) Value
Sound Pressure Level More than 102dB
Siren Tone Yelp
Frequency Range 2700 ±500 Hz
Flash Light Power LED (90 Lumens)
Power Supply Voltage 9V÷15V DC or Battery 3.6V /14Ah Lithium or both.
Current consumption Standby: 110uA ±10uA@ Battery operation
20mA±2mA@12V DC operation..
Alarm: Average: 950mA @ Battery operation.
Max: 1.8A peak@ Battery operation.
Average: 200mA @ 12V DC operation.
Max: 1.2A peak @ 12V DC operation.
Power Supply current limitation Up to 1.8A
Maximum Power Average :4W , Max peak:17W
Siren Alarm Period 2 min/15 min (According the status of Jumper D)
Low Battery Level 2.8V
Low Battery Indication LED Flash @ Arm/Disarm
(According the status of Jumper B&C)
Arm/Disarm Indication LED Flash : Arm-1 Disarm-3
LED Flash with Beeps : Arm-1 Disarm-3
(According the status of Jumper B&C)
Supervision Sync signal every 1 min.
Tamper Switch Normally Closed.
After power up the Tamper will activate only after
the second opening and then Activate the Piezo
for 2 min or till reset by the C.P.
Battery Life > 4 Years (Based on 2 min Piezo operation/month)
Material External Box: P.C. (3mm thick).
Dimensions of unit 317mm x 209mm x 62mm
Weight (Without Battery) 1.2 Kg
Operating temperature range -30oC to +70oC
Case Protection Level IP 43
Plastic PC with UV protection
Conformal coated circuit board

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Specification: Transceiver Unit
Transceiver Specification (Remote) Value
Power Supply 9V-14V DC
Current Consumption Receive:30mA±5mA
Transmit:40mA±5mA
Transmit power < 14dBm
Operating temperature range -10oC to +55oC
Ambient temperature, storage -20oC to +70oC
Inputs IN-1: Trigger Alarm.
IN-2: Trigger Key Arm/Disarm
BUS Connection via Fast Connection or Terminals
Outputs Tamper Out Terminals ,
Dry contacts 12V DC/100mA
Indication Blue LED indicate Rx/TX
Tamper Connected by hardware to TAMP OUT output.
Can be ignored(see Dipswitch 2)
Dipswitch 2 Dip#1: Define the Mode operation
#1 ON: BUS Mode.
#1 OFF: Universal Mode
Dip#2: Define Tamper
#1 ON: With Tamper
#1 OFF: Without Tamper
RF Frequency 8F/9F 868.35MHz / 916.5MHz
RF Range <500m at open space
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