Falcon Hybrid User manual

HYBRID
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL

V1.1 08 Jul 2021

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1. INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.1 Reporting Options
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2.2 Interfaces
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2.3 Programming
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3. INSTALLATION 8
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2. FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
3.1 Falcon Hybrid Wiring
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3.1.1 Power Supply
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3.1.3 Check AC
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3.1.4 Dry Contact Inputs 10
3.1.5 Contact ID Inputs
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3.1.6 Serial Port
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3.2 Falcon Hybrid Installation
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3.3 GSM Connection and Signal Strength
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3.5 Selecting the Alarm Panel Serial Port Format
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3.6 Indicators and Controls 17
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2.4 Indicators & Controls
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3.1.7 Relay Outputs
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3.1.2 Radio Antenna
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3.4 Changing the Default SIM Card (Dual-SIM)
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APPENDIX A Serial Interface 22
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4.2 PC-based Programmer
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4. PROGRAMMING 20
4.1 Onboard Push-Button
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APPENDIX B Programming Cable & Software 28
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The Falcon Hybrid is a highly-featured GSM and VHF-based unit
which is used for the secure transmission of alarm signals to a
control room.
The Falcon Hybrid will communicate via GPRS messages to the
control room. It will fail-over to VHF messages should the GSM
network fail, or should the device for any reason not be able to
successfully send the messages via GSM.
The Falcon Hybrid has a universal Contact ID interface to alarm
panels as well as a serial interface to some leading panels. It
also has seven dry contact input triggers which can be
programmed to send alarms.
In addition, the Falcon Hybrid has two dry-contact relay outputs
which can be used to command alarm panels and other devices.
These outputs can also be controlled via the MiFalcon mobile
application.
1. INTRODUCTION
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2. FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
2.1 Reporting Options
§Global/dual SIM card operation for enhanced network
reliability
§GPRS reporting to a control room
§VHF radio reporting in the event of GSM failure and jamming
2.2 Interfaces
Ÿ7 Hardwired inputs with positive trip, negative trip or both
ŸDedicated AC Supply monitoring input
Ÿ2 onboard relay outputs which can be controlled by GPRS
ŸContact ID tip and ring telephone interface to all leading
control panels
ŸSerial alarm interface to leading control panels
ŸOver-the-air panel uploading and downloading on the Rhino
and Texecom Premier control panels through the serial
interface
2.3 Programming
ŸFull programming and software updating via a computer serial
port
ŸProgramming over-the-air via GPRS
2.4 Indicators and Controls
ŸStatus and error indication via 7-segment display
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ŸSerial port selection via the onboard push-button
ŸIf the button is held down for more than 10 seconds, the
Falcon Hybrid will send an auto-test message on radio (to test
the VHF range). This is can be used to test the VHF link back
to the control room.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Falcon Hybrid Wiring
Connections to the Falcon Hybrid are shown below:
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3.1.1 Power Supply
The Falcon Hybrid must be connected to a stable 12V DC
(nominal 13.2V) power supply because the Falcon Hybrid draws
large currents (greater than 2A) from the power supply when it
transmits, it must be powered directly from the battery in the
alarm panel.
Use 1mm flex and NOT security cable to power the Falcon
Hybrid.
3.1.2 Radio Antenna
ŸThe Falcon Hybrid is supplied with a screw-in whip antenna
fitted with a PL259 antenna connector
ŸA dipole antenna is available if extra range is required
ŸKeep the antenna straight
ŸAlways mount the antenna vertically
ŸMount the unit as high as possible
ŸMount the unit (especially the antenna) 2m away from
electrical equipment and metal objects
3.1.3 Check AC
The Check AC (CAC) input detects the presence of the AC
supply and is used to check for AC power failure. The CAC line
should be connected to one of the transformer's SECONDARY
terminals. DO NOT connect this line to the mains.
The CAC input will detect AC voltages between 10 and 24V.
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If the CAC line is not connected, the Falcon Hybrid should not
be programmed to send AC Failure or Restoral Signals.
The AC Failure and AC Restore signals have a programmable
delay (default set at 1 minute) in order to prevent false triggers.
3.1.4 Dry Contact Inputs
The dry contact inputs can be used to detect alarms generated
from the outputs of the alarm panel or from other sources.
If the external device generates the alarm by pulling the input to
ground (negative trigger), the pull-up jumper should be inserted
on the input of the Falcon Hybrid.
3.1.5 Contact ID Inputs
The Falcon Hybrid can 'intercept' signals sent by the alarm panel
on its telephone line (Contact ID) interface.
If the Contact ID interface is to be used, the alarm panel's TIP
and RING lines should be connected to the TIP and RING lines
on the Falcon Hybrid.
The alarm panel must be programmed to use its dialer, and the
option for reporting must be set to Contact ID. Refer to the
programming manual of the applicable alarm panel.
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