Falcon Fusion User manual

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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 Fusion 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 Fusion 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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3.4 Changing the Default SIM Card
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3.1.2 Antennas
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APPENDIX A Serial Interface 22
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4. PROGRAMMING 20
4.1 Onboard Push-Button
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4.2 PC-based programmer
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APPENDIX B Programming Cable & Software 28
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The Falcon Fusion is a highly-featured GSM- and UHF-based
unit which is used for the secure transmission of alarm signals to
a control room.
The Falcon Fusion will communicate via GSM messages to the
control room. It will fail-over to UHF 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 Fusion 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.
In addition, the Falcon Fusion 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
§UHF radio reporting in the event of GSM failure and jamming.
These refer only to high priority alarms such as burglary,
panic, fire and medical events
§UHF test signals get sent to the control room on power-up
and every 23 hours. The event code sent is E603 (RF periodic
test)
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
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port
ŸProgramming over-the-air via GPRS
2.4 Indicators and Controls
ŸStatus and error indication via a seven segment display
ŸSerial port selection via the onboard push-button
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Falcon Fusion Wiring
Connections to the Falcon Fusion are shown below:
SERIAL CAC 12V GND 1 2 345 6 7C1 C2NO1 TIP RING
- + T R NO2
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3.1.1 Power Supply
The Falcon Fusion must be connected to a stable 12V DC
(nominal 13.2V) power supply. If a battery is available in the
alarm panel, it must preferably be powered directly from the
battery.
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3.1.2 Antennas
The Falcon Fusion is supplied with two antennas. One for GSM
connection (short antenna) and one for UHF connection (long
antenna).
Please install the antennas as per the diagram below:
UHF (long)
antenna here

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.
If the CAC line is not connected, the Falcon Fusion 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 Fusion.
3.1.5 Contact ID Inputs
The Falcon Fusion 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
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and RING lines should be connected to the TIP and RING lines
on the Falcon Fusion.
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.
3.1.6 Serial Port
The Falcon Fusion can receive alarms from the following alarm
panels on its serial port:
Ÿ Rhino 816 and Rhino 68 alarm panels
Ÿ Texecom Premier range (panel uploads and downloads can
also be done)
Ÿ Paradox SP & MG Series
Ÿ Pima
Ÿ IDS805 & IDS X-Series
Ÿ DSC Neo & Power Series
ŸRisco LightSYS 2
3.1.7 Relay Outputs
Two dry-contact relay outputs are available on the Falcon
Fusion. These outputs can be commanded to turn on and off via
the GSM network. The outputs are rated at 24V AC or DC, up to
a maximum current of 5A.
Do not connect the relay outputs to the mains supply.
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3.2 Falcon Fusion Installation
Software version
Connect the Falcon Fusion to the 12V supply, observing polarity.
On start-up, the Falcon Fusion will display its software and
hardware versions, e.g.
3.3 GSM Connection and Signal Strength
The performance of the Falcon Fusion depends on the quality of
its connection to the GSM network.
The Falcon Fusion will send alarms quicker and more reliably if it
has a strong connection to the GSM service provider.
When the Falcon Fusion has powered up, it will start connecting
to the network, displaying its status as it initialises and connects
(see section 3.5 – Indicators and Controls)
When the Falcon Fusion has connected to the GSM network, it
will display the network priority of the network (Global) or the
sim card (Dual sim) it is connected to and the signal strength of
the connection.
For the software version 4.20 and
hardware version F
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Example:
If an adequate signal strength is not obtained:
ŸMove the Falcon Fusion to a more suitable location
ŸFit the Falcon Fusion with a higher gain antenna (available
from FSK)
ŸChange the default sim on dual sim Falcon Fusions
3.4 Changing the Default SIM Card (Applicable to dual SIM Falcon
Fusions only)
The Falcon Fusion has the option of changing the default SIM
card to be used. The default SIM card should be changed to the
one with the highest signal strength.
To do so:
ŸBriefly press the push-button until the Falcon Fusion swaps
SIM cards and restarts using the new SIM card
Global sim:
Connected on network with priority 1;
signal strength 6
Dual sim:
Connected on sim 1; signal strength 6
The minimum signal strength required for good remote connectivity
is 5.
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ŸWait until the Falcon Fusion has re-connected to the GSM
network on the new SIM card and displays the signal strength.
ŸIf the Falcon Fusion displays an error message (E1 or E4), the
selected SIM card is not working and the other one should be
selected
ŸThe minimum signal strength required is 5. Lower than this
signal strength will make it difficult to access the Falcon
Fusion remotely
3.5 Selecting the Alarm Panel Serial Port Format
The alarm panel serial port can be selected via the onboard
push-button (as well as the PC-based programming software).
The following serial port formats are available:
Ÿ Rhino 816 and Rhino 68 alarm panels
ŸTexecom premier range (panel uploads and downloads can
also be done)
Ÿ Paradox SP & MG Series
Ÿ Pima
Ÿ IDS
Ÿ DSC PowerSeries Neo
ŸSherlotronics MB4000
Ÿ DSC PowerSeries
ŸIDS805 FSK Key-Bus

ŸRisco LightSYS 2
Refer to Appendix A
To change the serial port format:
ŸRemove power from the Falcon Fusion
ŸHold down the push-button and re-apply power
ŸPush the button to cycle through the panel serial port settings
until the correct serial port is displayed
ŸLeave the button for 15 seconds. The will Falcon Fusion
remember the new serial port format
See table on next page.
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d DSC Neo Series
S Sherlotronics
DISPLAY SERIAL FORMAT
Pima Hunter Pro
F
Texecom Premier
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P
Rhino
Paradox
r
i IDS
b DSC Power Series
EIDS805 FSK Key-bus
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3.6 Indicators and Controls
The Falcon Fusion has a seven segment display which indicates
the current operating status.
DESCRIPTIONCHARACTER FLASHED STATUS
The communicator is
starting the GSM
modem
Initialising
i
Restarting
r
The communicator is
connecting to the GSM
network
The is communicator
re-starting the GSM
modem
Connected
c (lower case) Connecting
The communicator is
connected to the GSM
network and is ready
to send alarms
C (upper case)
Falcon Fusion Status
DISPLAY SERIAL FORMAT
Risco LightSYS 2
A
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Connecting
to server Sending GPRS alarms
C S
C d
Discon-
necting
from server
All alarms sent,
disconnecting from the
server
DESCRIPTIONCHARACTER FLASHED STATUS
Falcon Fusion Errors
If the Falcon Fusion detects an error it will flash the error code
on the seven segment display.
DESCRIPTIONCHARACTER FLASHED STATUS
E1 SIM card not
found
The communicator
has not detected a
SIM card which
it has been
programmed to
use
The communicator
cannot connect to
the server to send
the alarms
Connection to
server has failed
E4
Falcon Fusion Status (cont.)
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Diagnostics of Error Codes
ERROR
STATE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The SIM card is damaged
Make sure that the chip SIM
is not damaged. If it is
damaged return the unit to
the manufacturer to be
repaired.
No SIM card
Server
connection
failed
The communicator cannot
connect to the server to route
the GPRS message to the
control room
Make sure that the
programming of the Server
GPRS settings are correct.
The GSM network may
be experiencing technical
problems. Contact the
manufacturer.
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4. PROGRAMMING
4.1 Onboard Push-Button
The onboard push-button is used to:
Ÿchange the operation of the serial port (select the alarm
panel). Refer to Section 3.4
ŸSelect the programming mode
ŸTest the UHF signal transmission (hold down for more than 10
seconds). The event code sent is E603 (RF periodic test)
ŸSelect the default sim (only applicable to dual sim Falcon
Fusions)
4.2 PC-based Programmer
Falcon Fusion configuration software utility is a Windows-based
programmer which is used as the primary means of
programming the Falcon Fusion.
The Falcon Fusion programmer requires a PC running Windows
XP or above, with an available USB Port. The FSK USB
programming cable is required to program the Falcon Fusion
(see Appendix B).
To program the unit:
Ÿ Push and hold down the push-button for more than 7 seconds
Ÿ The display will now show Pr to indicate that it is in
programming mode
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