FBII Omni-EXP8 Assembly instructions

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Omni-EXP8
Zone Expander
Installation and Setup Guide
What is the Omni-EXP8?
The Omni-EXP8 is an eight-zone expander module for use with Omni Systems. For maximum flexibility, the Omni-EXP8
may be set up using single-ended, zone-doubled, or double-balanced configurations. Mounting information is provided
below; wiring information is provided on the next page.
Mounting the Omni-EXP8
Plastic mounting clips are provided with the Omni-EXP8. These clips must be placed into the
Control Panel PCB (as shown below) prior to mounting the expander board.
Mount the zone expander board onto the control PC board pins as shown in the diagram below.
BOARD
OMNI-EXP 8
HARDWIRE ZONE EXPANDER
Resistor Color Coding
All necessary end-of-line resistors are supplied with the Omni-EXP8. The resistors are color coded as shown below:
Resistor (ohms) Color Coding Application
2.2k Red, Red, Red Standard EOL or Double-Balanced Zone
3.3k Orange, Orange, Red First Zone of Zone Doubled Loop
7.5k†Violet, Green, Red Second Zone of Zone Doubled Loop
† For CE installations, you must use 7.5k resistors for EOL instead of 2.2k resistors

Wiring the Omni-EXP8
Connect zone wiring as shown in the diagrams below.
The following diagram shows the 8 zones (L1-L8), available on the Omni-EXP8, wired as end-of-line:
P2 P3
OMNI-EXP 8
HARDWIRE ZONE EXPANDER
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8
OMNI-EXP8-002-V0
Each zone may be wired in any of the three configurations shown in the following diagram:
2.2k
2.2k
2.2k
2.2k
2.2k
2.2k
TAMPER
CONTACTS
TYPICAL DOUBLE
BALANCED ZONES
TYPICAL CONNECTION
FOR ZONE DOUBLING
7.5k
Z2
3.3k
Z1
STANDARD EOL
2.2k
OMNI-EXP8-003-V0
Note: If this zone expander is being used in EOL CE installations, the following wiring diagram applies using 7.5k
resistors:
P2 P3
OMNI-EXP 8
HARDWIRE ZONE EXPANDER
L1
L2 L3
L4
L5
L6 L7
L8
12
OMNI-EXP8-004-V0
Specifications:
Dimensions: 1.9”H x 3.5”W (48.3mm x 89mm)
Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C
Current Draw: 12mA
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CANADIAN EMISSIONS STATEMENTS
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
INDUSTRY CANADA (ENGLISH)
NOTICE: The Industry Canada Label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by
the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company the right to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five (5.0).
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy; and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Fire Burglary Instruments Inc., a Subsidiary of Pittway Corporation, and Pittway Corporation, its divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates
("Seller") 149 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its products to be in conformance with its own plans and specifications
and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for five years from the date stamp control on
the product, or for products not having a date stamp, for twelve months from the date of original purchase unless the installation
instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply. Seller's obligation shall be limited to
repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for materials or labor, any part that is proved not in compliance with Seller's
specifications or proves defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. Seller shall have no obligation under this
Limited Warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than Seller. For warranty
service, return, transportation prepaid, to the nearest authorized FBII distributor.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. IN NO CASE SHALL
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OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS
OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY ITS OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.
Seller does not represent that the products it sells may not be compromised or circumvented; that the products will prevent any
personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; or that the products will in all cases provide adequate warning
or protection. Customer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm system may only reduce the risk of a burglary,
robbery, or fire without warning, but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury
or property loss as a result. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE ANY WARNING. HOWEVER, IF SELLER IS
HELD LIABLE, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED
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CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AGAINST SELLER.
This warranty replaces any previous warranties and is the only warranty made by Seller on this product. No increase or alteration,
written or verbal, of the obligations of this Limited Warranty is authorized.
REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTROL PANEL WITH WHICH THIS DEVICE IS USED
FOR LIMITATIONS OF THE ENTIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
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