IDS X Series Installation guide

with Bi-directional Wireless
Installer Training
Firmware Version 2.7x
X16 Stock Code: 860-1-473-X16
X64 Stock Code: 860-1-864-XS
Training Manual

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Contents
Contents ________________________________________________________________________________________________3
X-Series v2.70 Features ___________________________________________________________________________________4
Hardware _______________________________________________________________________________________________5
Entering Data __________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Programming __________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Locations _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Global Settings ________________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Advanced Miscellaneous Settings_________________________________________________________________________ 35
Communication Settings ________________________________________________________________________________ 36
Zone Properties ________________________________________________________________________________________ 40
Auto Arm and Auto Alarm ________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Security Options _______________________________________________________________________________________ 43
Partition Options _______________________________________________________________________________________ 45
Keypad Configuration ___________________________________________________________________________________ 48
X-Series aXess_________________________________________________________________________________________ 51
X-Series Wireless_______________________________________________________________________________________ 53
Reporting Codes _______________________________________________________________________________________ 56
Triggering Outputs _____________________________________________________________________________________ 60
Event Reporting ________________________________________________________________________________________ 68
Appendix _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 74
Contact ID Zone Reporting_______________________________________________________________________________ 75
Location 0 Option 5 Default changes ______________________________________________________________________ 77
Location 0 Option 6 Default changes ______________________________________________________________________ 80
User Menu ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 84
Keypad Key Descriptions ________________________________________________________________________________ 85
Standard User Functions ________________________________________________________________________________ 87
Standard Master User Functions __________________________________________________________________________ 90
Bi-directional Remote Transmitters ________________________________________________________________________ 94
Standard Remote Transmitters ___________________________________________________________________________ 98
X-Series aXess________________________________________________________________________________________ 102
Setting the Time and Date ______________________________________________________________________________ 103
Master Mode menu ____________________________________________________________________________________ 104
Alarm Memory ________________________________________________________________________________________ 105
Partition Menu on LCD keypads _________________________________________________________________________ 105
Trouble conditions_____________________________________________________________________________________ 106
Quick Guide __________________________________________________________________________________________ 107
X-SMS Module________________________________________________________________________________________ 108
Voice Module _________________________________________________________________________________________ 118
Connecting Directly to the X-Series System Board with the Panel Interface Device________________________________ 123

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X-Series v2.70 Features
1. 8 Zone panel expandable up to 64 Zones
2. 8 Partitions
3. 4 Stay profiles per partition
4. 128 User codes
5. User code options to set as Master, Duress, Arm to Disarm (Maids), Arm Only or Disarm Only
6. Auto arm / disarm
a. Per partition
b. By day of week
c. Pre-determined time
d. No movement
7. Four reporting numbers
a. Dual reporting
b. Split reporting
8. Medical Alarm on no movement
9. Maintenance code
a. Siren time and delay
b. Keypad lockout
c. Day light savings
d. No movement auto arm / disarm
e. Auto arm
10. Selectable zone bypass
a. By partition
b. By user code
c. By zone property
11. Dynamic battery test
12. Low battery cut out
13. Improved power supply
14. Programmable zone loop response
15. Up & downloadable via IDSwift2 software
16. Panel firmware upgradable onsite via serial cable and IDSwift2 software
17. Fax defeat to bypass fax / answering machines
18. Optional tamper reporting per zone
19. Non-volatile memory
20. 1000 Event log
21. Voice reporting and DTMF control
22. SMS reporting and control
23. Bi-directional Wireless Detector Integration
24. Multi-Language: English, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek, Italian
25. Monitored Power Supply for Wired Expander modules or Output Expander
26. Output expander
27. IDS aXess integration
This manual incorporates the X8s, X16 & X64 alarm panels. References are to all three
panels and depending on the system you are working on will depend on how to
read/understand the information.
Example: If any zones above 16 are mentioned then X64 is being described.
Training must be done with X64 panels as some of the exercises are not suitable for the X8s or
X16. Any settings involving telephone communication are not available on X8s.

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Hardware
1. Kick Start Jumper
When connecting to a battery, without 16VAC connected, the X-Series alarm
panel will not power up until the kick start jumper has been. This feature has
been included so that if the battery voltage starts fluctuating and goes below
10.5 volts, without AC, the panel switches off, stopping the alarm from
entering any undesirable states that could compromise the integrity of the
system. When AC is applied the alarm will power up automatically.
2. Default Button & 3. Panel Status LED
To default the panel, physically remove power from the unit and hold down the default
button. Replace power whilst still holding the button. Wait until the panel status LED
flashes and then release the button.
The status LED indicates the condition of the operating system.
1. Kick Start
6. Connectors
5. PGM Outputs
3. Status LED
X64/X16 Alarm Panel
7. Onboard
Expander Connector
4. Serial
Out
K/START
2. Default Button
Default Button
Panel Status LED
X8Ss Alarm Panel
Note: The X8S has no dialler
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3. Panel Status LED
The status LED indicates the condition of the operating system.
Off = Not running
Flashing once a second = Normal operation
Flashing fast = Alarm Panel System fault
4. Serial Output
The serial connection on the X-Series alarm panel (Version 2.10 and up) can communicate with any device
that has the IDS Serial Protocol incorporated into it.
The example below is the X-SMS Module connected via the serial output:
X-Series Serial Output
(Note the red wire is closest to the heat sink)
X-SMS Module
NOTE: As from X-Series v2.50 setting J1 is not required,
however in previous X-Series versions it’s used to set serial
mode to reporting or download (IDSwift2)
X-Series panel v2.00 - v2.41 only
J1 Closed to enable serial reporting.
J1 Open to allow IDSwift2 connection.
5. Programmable Outputs
Five positively triggered outputs that can supply 80mA of current.
By default: Output 1 will pulse if a panic or a duress is triggered
Output 2 will pulse if a burglary condition is triggered
Output 3 will latch on when the system is away armed
Output 4 will pulse if a fire condition is triggered
Output 5 will pulse if a medical condition is triggered

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6. X-Series Connectors
The above figure shows how the X-Series connectors are laid out. Each connection will be briefly discussed.
Please note that devices, especially between different manufacturers, may be different and their manuals
should be thoroughly read and understood before attempting installation.
6.1. AC Power
The minimum transformer you can use is a 16V 32VA, but
the recommended transformer is a 16V 40VA transformer.
6.2. TX
The TX connection can supply enough power for radios up to 15 watts.
NOTE: Please use cable with a minimum of 0.5mm copper
core depending on the distance between system and radio
transmitter.
6.3. Aux 12V
The X-Series Alarm Panel can supply 750mA of power to all bus-wired
peripherals, including keypads, expanders and remote receivers, etc.
6.4. Siren
The siren connects directly to the siren output and can drive up to a 30 watt
siren.
Note: The siren must be self-driven, the siren output just supplies 12v DC and not an audio sound
and therefore you cannot use a "standard" speaker.
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6.5. Zones
Devices that are connected to zones are divided into two categories, normally open (NO) or normally
closed (NC).Some devices have both and the installer can select either, depending on their preference.
NOTE: The end of line resistor must be 3K3Ω(Ω= ohm)
For a tamper installation a 12kΩand a 4K7Ω
End of Line 3k3 Ohm resistor 12K & a 4k7 Ohm resistor
6.6. Panic Zone
The dedicated panic zone is end-of-line supervised and for safety reasons, if this
resistor is not detected the system will show 'Not Ready' and will not arm.
NOTE: The dedicated panic zone does not display a zone number if open
or when in alarm condition.
6.7. Telephone Connections
The line coming into the building must go directly to the alarm panel and
then onto any telephones. This will stop any attempt to disrupt
communication by taking the phone off the hook. Not available on the X8s.
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Zones
17 to 24
Zones
25 to 32
Zones
33 to 40
Zones
41 to 48
Zones
49 to 56
Zones
57 to 64
7. Onboard Expander Connection
The number of zones on the X64 and X16 alarm panels can be expanded via zone expanders. Zones 9 to
16 are added by plugging the onboard expander (or plug-in expander) onto the PCB via this connector.
Not available on the X8s.
8 pin connect Standoff mounting hole
8. Keypad Bus
All devices connected to the bus should be connected in a daisy chain formation (one after each other) for
the best results, though the X-Series Panel does not need to be in the beginning or end of the daisy chain.
Note: All X-Series keypad bus devices must be powered from the X-Series panel unless an IDS RS485 Bus
Isolator is used, as described in point 8.6.
8.1. IDS X64 –Wired 8 Zone Expander Module
NOTE: Zone 9 - 16 are reserved for the onboard plug-in expander and cannot be allocated to the
wired bus expander zones, even if the onboard expander is not used.
PGM –12V output
Zones –End of Line Supervised
Tamper –Connects directly to a tamper
switch
12V –Connect to keypad bus
D+ D- –Connect to keypad bus
Dipswitch –ID the expander using
binary as shown below
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Wired Expander Trouble LED
LED: If the LED is ON continuously then there are no errors, however if there are errors it will start pulsing
the error number. These error pulses will be separated by a 1sec pause with the LED OFF.
Pulse error number:
1. Low Battery
2. No activity on the X-Series serial bus
3. No X-Series messages detected
4. No messages for this peripheral detected from X-Series
5. Awaiting tamper change
6. Expander not yet registered on the X-Series
7. Expander tamper violated
Wired 8 Zone Expander Module Example
An example of two wired zone
expanders connected to the X64
with their ID’s set.
Note that they are wired in a daisy
(series) format.
8.2. IDS X64 –8 Zone Smart Expander Module
The IDS X64 –8 Zone Smart Expander Module comes with 4 new connectors which connect to the IDS
Smart Power Supply Module, allowing it to report back to the X-Series alarm panel, in the case of mains
failure, low battery and fuse failure.
The connector labelled A, B, C and Com connect to
the corresponding connectors with the same label
on the Monitored Power Supply.
A –Mains Failure monitoring
B –Low Battery monitoring
C –Fuse Failure monitoring
Com –Common

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8.3. IDS Smart Power Supply Module
The IDS Smart Power Supply Module allows you to add another power
supply with dedicated 750mA auxiliary power output and 500mA battery
charging without losing the ability to monitor failures. The status outputs
connect to an IDS X64 8 Zone Smart Expander Module as shown in this
diagram, which will report back to the X-Series alarm panel.
NOTE: To save you from having to replace the fuse when there is a short or when too much current
is drawn, the IDS Smart Power Supply Module has a resettable fuse. To reset the fuse just turn the
IDS Smart Power Supply Module off for a few seconds and then turn it back on.
The Monitored Power
Supply requires 16V
AC to be connected
to the AC connector.
The Monitored Power
Supply can supply
750mA of power.
Power Supply connectors that
link to IDS X64 to 8 Zone Smart
Expander Module.
A –Mains Failure monitoring
B –Low Battery monitoring
C –Fuse Failure monitoring
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8.4. IDS X-Series Output Expander module
The IDS X-Series alarm panels support two PGM Output Expander Modules. Each Output Expander has
eight programmable normally open relay outputs.
The outputs are programmed by addresses and actions from a defined list of programmable output
events, which will be covered in the programming section of this manual.
The connector labelled A, B, C and Com connect to the corresponding connectors with the
same label on the Monitored Power Supply.
A –Mains Failure monitoring
B –Low Battery monitoring
C –Fuse Failure monitoring
Com –Common
X-Series Output Expander ID and corresponding output addresses:
Output Expander ID1 Output Expander ID2
Outputs 18 - 25 Outputs 26 - 33
Each output is a
normally open 1amp
rated relay
12v DC power supply,
same power source as
keypad bus
X-Series Keypad
bus connections
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8.5. IDS Bus Isolator
The IDS RS485 Bus Isolator protects the X-Series keypad bus from ground loop problems and potential
voltage spikes. IDS recommends using the IDS RS485 Bus Isolator when installing X-Series keypad bus
expanders or receivers in separate buildings or floors. It also allows any X-Series keypad bus device to be
powered from a separate power supply.
8.6. IDS X-Series Keypads
The X-Series panel supports a total of eight keypads which can be either
LCD or LED keypads. They are wired into the X-Series keypad bus as
shown.
The keypad has a programmable output (PGM). The PGM functions
the same as the onboard programmable outputs, except that it
triggers with 5V and not 12V.
The zone works exactly like a normal zone with an end-of-line resistor.
When using the zone it will replace the zone that it has been
programmed as. E.g. if the keypad zone has been programmed as
zone 5, then zone 5 on the panel will be shut down and cannot be
used.
8.7. Keypad Enrollment
All new keypads connected to an X-Series will need to be enrolled. An unregistered LED keypad will have
all LEDs flashing and an LCD keypad will display "Unreg", as shown in the example below.
Simply press the hash # key to enrol a keypad to the X-Series panel. Keypad IDs are assigned to keypads
on enrolment in the order of enrolment, from Keypad ID 1 to Keypad ID 8.
A door contact wired to the keypad zone, and an LED wired to the programmable output.
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DC 12v Power from
Panel or RS485
source.
Separate DC 12v Power
supply, which can also be
used to power X-Series
expanders or keypads on
the 2nd side of the Isolator.
X-Series RS485 bus
source. This is not always
direct from the panel,
could be via X-Series zone
expander or even another
isolator.
Isolated X-Series RS485
bus output. Could be
used to connect to X-
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8.8. Remote Receiver and Connections
The X-Series panels support four remote receivers.
Two remote receivers connected to an
X64 alarm system
Note: The X-Series remote receiver cannot work in a standalone mode, it must be connected to an
X-Series alarm panel.
Dip Switch 7 can used to disabled 3 second panic from Receiver hardware v1.05
Relays are dry contact relays
Bus LED
On - steady communicating
Flashing - no communication
Function LED
Different flashes are
displayed for the mode
that the receiver is in,
stand by, learn, etc.
RX LED
Rx 1
Rx 2
Rx 3
Rx 4
Set the
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9. Wireless Integration
The X-Series Panels supports both IDS Xwave and IDS Xwave2wireless zone expanders. Xwave2only
supported from version 2.7x and higher. (X64 and X16)
LEDs
Tamper Switch
Tamper
Dip switches Dip switches
LEDs
12V DC Outputs 12V DC Outputs
Bus D+ D- Bus D+ D-
Note: You can have the Xwave and Xwave2occupy the same zone range, but you can’t learn an
Xwave detector to an Xwave2expander and vice versa.
9.1. Wireless Zone Expander Bus Connection
X-Series panels can support up to four Xwave wireless expanders and four Xwave2wireless expanders
which are connected onto the RS485 keypad bus. Each expander can support up to 16 wireless devices.
Each expander must have an ID to map the zone numbers.
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9.2. Wireless Expander DIP switch operation
The dipswitch is used to set the device ID on the X-Series bus. This is done in binary the same as was done
for the wired expander save for one difference. That these expanders each cater for 16 zones and not 8 like
the wired expander.
Zones 1 –16 Zones 17 –32 Zones 33 –48 Zones 49 - 64
Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 1&2 Dip 3
Xwave Output configuration
PGM 1= RF Jam PGM 2 = Supervision Loss
Note: When dip switch 5 and 6 are:
OFF the outputs are then programmable.
ON the outputs are by default set to output 1 RF jam and output 2 supervision loss
Xwave2Remote Panic configuration
Put dipswitch 6 up to disable the 3 second any button panic
Default
If all dip-switches are ON during power-up then the unit will default, and delete all learnt wireless detector
serial numbers on the receiver. Please power down after, set appropriate ID and power up to resume normal
operation.
9.3. Wireless Expander LED Operation
Xwave LEDs
There are 3 LEDs on the Xwave board marked:
STATUS: indicates whether it’s connected to the X-Series alarm panel properly. If
the receiver notices X-Series communication then it will stay ON.
RF RX: indicates when the receiver receives a message from a learnt detector.
MODE:indicates current operating errors. If the LED is ON continuously then there
are no errors. If there are errors it will start pulsing the error number. These
error pulses will be separated by a 1sec pause with the LED OFF.
Xwave pulse error number:
1. Wireless receiver module not responding
2. No activity on the X-Series serial bus
3. No X-Series messages detected
4. No messages for this peripheral detected from X-Series
5. Not used
6. Expander not yet registered on the X-Series
7. Expander tamper violated
8. Unsupported DIP address configured

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Xwave2LEDs
There are 4 LEDs on the Xwave2board marked:
Beacon: will flash when the Xwave2Hub is transmitting information.
Network: indicates the bi-directional networks information. The LED will be ON in
normal operation with no errors.
Trouble: indicates troubles with the Hubs connection to the X-Series bus. The LED
will be OFF if there are no troubles. If there are errors it will start pulsing the
error number.
Alert: will flash when the Xwave2Hub receives a message.
Xwave2Network pulse error number:
1. Learn Mode
2. Remote Panic
3. Detector Low Battery
4. Detector Tamper
5. Supervision Loss
6. Low Signal Strength
7. Signal Jam
Xwave2Trouble pulse error number:
1. Dead Keypad Bus
2. Not Registered to Keypad Bus
3. Registered but not receiving messages
4. Invalid dipswitch
9.4. Xwave2I/O Module
The Xwave2 I/O Module is a wireless solution that has two inputs that will supersede the wired zone the
module is taught to and the next consecutive zone. The output will automatically be registered and an
output number assigned to it depending on the zone that it is associated with. (See Output programming)
LED Status
LED1 will light up when powering up and change state when a beacon from the Xwave2Hub is received.
2 Zone Inputs
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10.X-Series aXess
X-Series v2.6x and higher supports an integrated access control system with up to eight doors.
Each door reader can be configured as an access reader, arm/disarm reader or both. Each door is
controlled by either a reader interface, which can support two readers, or a single integrated reader, both
with a push to release button, and a door status input.
All aXess programming can be done from an X-Series LCD Keypad and will be explained in the
programming section of this manual.
In this manual when using the word “door” we are referring to the aXess interface and reader as one
system, which may or may not be connected to a physical door as with an arming only door.
10.1. Interface
The interface is the “brain” of the X-Series aXess control system, all tag information and door permissions
are stored on each interface and therefore does not need to communicate with the X-Series panel to
grant/deny access permissions, this allows readers to continue working in the offline mode, although not
enabled by default.
An interface is required for each access door reader or each arming reader to a maximum of eight
interfaces/doors and is wired to the X-Series Panel RS485 keypad bus.
Note: Only use ‘Remove Missing Devices’ (0*4* in installer programming) if the aXess Interface is being
permanently removed. If the device has just lost communications and reconnects then you will need to
default the aXess Interface before it registers on the panel and this loses all tags. Use IDSwift2 to
download all tag information before replacing any interfaces or removing missing devices.
X-Series keypad
bus connections
Relay output for door trigger.
Supports both Normally
Open (NO) and Normally
Closed (NC) devices
12v DC power input
External inputs;
Alarm is for the Interface tamper
Exit is used for a Push to exit button
Door is used for the door switch.
These are NC inputs and wired to
the interface 0V
aXess Reader
connections
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10.2. Reader
10.3. Reader Feedback
Each aXess reader has three different colour LEDs, Red, Yellow, Green and a beeper to communicate
feedback to users of the system, depending on the type of reader.
Action Description
Arming Only
Access Only
Arming and Access
Factory Reset
All LEDs flash in sync.
Enrol Mode
Red and Green LEDs flash in sync, and Yellow LED flashes out of sync.
Idle
Red LED follows Arm LED, and Green LED
follows Ready LED.
Red LED follows Arm LED and Green LED
follows the relay.
Learn Tag Mode
Red LED follows Arm LED and Green LED flashes.
Access Granted
N/A
Red LED follows Arm LED and Green LED follows Relay.
Beeper sounds once.
Access Denied
N/A
Red LED on for 2 seconds. Beeper sounds 3 times.
Door Forced
Beeper sounds 3 times.
Red LED on for 2 seconds and Beeper sounds 3 times.
Door Left Open
Beeper sounds for 15 seconds.
Tag Held in Field
Yellow LED flashes slowly.
N/A
N/A
Note: Unless otherwise stated the Yellow LED will stay on unless there is a communication issue with the
panel in which case it will flash.
Red –12v power
Black –0v power
White –R1/R2
Yellow –Yellow1/Yellow2 LED
Orange –Red LED
Green –Green LED
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10.4. Wiring
Note: To add a second reader to the same door follow the same wiring as Reader 1, except Reader 2s
white wire goes to R2 and yellow wire goes to Yel 2.
Integrated Reader
The Integrated Reader is wired directly into the X-Series Keypad Bus.
To default the Integrated Reader you must short the Exit Button wires together for 3 seconds on power up.
NB: You cannot power a magnetic lock with the aXess interface or Integrated Reader. Use a Smart PSU to
power the magnetic lock, or use a Smart PSU and Bus Isolator to power the aXess Interface and magnetic
lock.
The X-Series Keypad Bus to the aXess Interface RS485 Bus:
D+ to 485+
D -to 485 -
Red –12v power
Black –0v power
White –Keypad Bus D-
Yellow –Keypad Bus D+
Orange –Normally Closed Output
Brown –Door Switch
Blue –Normally Closed Output
White –Exit Button
White –Exit Button
Purple –Door Switch