Inovonics EN7290 User manual

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EN7290 EchoStream® Receiver/Interface for
Honeywell VISTA Panels
Installation Instructions
1 Overview
The EN7290 receiver/interface converts Inovonics EchoStream wireless
messages for compatibility with the Honeywell VISTA-128, VISTA-250 and
Safewatch Pro 3000 series panels. The EN7290 receiver/interface
supports up to 512 registered devices.
Note: Because a single device cannot be deleted from the EN7290
receiver/interface once registered, the 512 device limit is provided to allow
for future device replacements.
1.1 Installing an Inovonics Security System
An EchoStream survey kit should be used to establish an EchoStream
system. The EchoStream survey kit measures the signal strength of high-
power repeater and sensor messages to help optimize your EchoStream
system.
Figure 1 Sample EchoStream system
The EchoStream survey kit provides you with two signal strength
measurements: signal level and signal margin.
Signal level
The signal level is the measurement of the overall decibel level of the
message.
Signal margin
The signal margin is the measurement of the decibel level of the message,
minus the decibel level of any interfering signals. Inovonics equipment
should be placed within a facility such that all end-devices produce signal
margin readings of at least 4 decibels.
Both the signal level and signal margin are measured in decibels. Because
signal strength and signal margin are measured on a logarithmic scale, the
difference between a decibel level of 3 (Weak) and a decibel level of 4
(Good) is a much larger difference than it would be on a linear scale.
Note: For more information about the EchoStream survey kit, see the
EN7017 Survey Kit and App Installation and Site Survey Instructions.
Caution: The EchoStream system should be tested regularly to ensure
operation. To test: place the system in test mode, activate an end device,
and ensure an appropriate response.
1.2 RF Signal Propagation
While wood, drywall and glass usually let the RF signals pass, some
materials may inhibit or attenuate radio frequency (RF) signal propagation
by blocking, reflecting, deflecting or absorbing RF signals.
Consider anything between transmitters and repeaters and/or the receiver.
Is there concrete and steel construction? Are there earthen berms or hills?
Are there a lot of trees? Devices should be mounted such that they are
least affected by these elements.
For best results, transmitters and repeaters should be mounted at the
optimal height to achieve line of sight to repeaters and/or the receiver.
Usually this means they will be mounted as high as possible.
Following are some typical obstacles to RF signal propagation:
1.3 Inovonics Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics technical
services:
• E-mail: [email protected].
• Phone: [phone].
Material Affect Recommendation
Metal construction,
including ductwork;
pipes; studs; stucco,
plaster or concrete with
wire mesh; satellite
dishes, metal-lined
rooms such as walk-in
coolers or freezers;
metal siding, safes, etc.
Can reflect,
absorb and/or
disrupt RF
signals.
Perform a site survey
using an Inovonics
wireless survey kit to
verify the RF signal is
acceptable,and,when
necessary, to
determine where to
locate repeaters.
Completely enclosed
metal boxes/enclosures. Can restrict RF signals.
Solar panels, cinder
block walls, windows
with built-in solar tinting.
Can absorb and/
or reflect RF
signals.
Vegetation. Can attenuate
RF signals. The
RF environment
can alter as
trees shed or
sprout leaves.
Add repeaters as
issues arise.
Automobile and truck
traffic. Can disrupt RF signals. Mount Inovonics devices at a height
sufficient to achieve
line of sight above
traffic.
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1.4 EN7290 Receiver/Interface Front Panel
Figure 2 EN7290 receiver/interface front panel
Operation LEDs
Power LED: Off when less than 9.5 VDC is applied to the EN7290 receiver/
interface; lit when the EN7290 receiver/interface is receiving at least 10
VDC.
RF Comms LED: Blinks when the EN7290 receiver/interface is receiving
an RF transmission from a registered Inovonics device or senses a tamper
condition.
Data In LED: Blinks when the EN7290 receiver/interface is receiving data
from the panel.
Data Out LED: Blinks when the EN7290 receiver/interface is sending data
to the panel.
1.5 EN7290 Receiver/Interface Components
Figure 3 EN7290 receiver/interface internal components
1.6 What’s in the Carton
• Five drywall anchors.
• Five mounting screws.
2 Installation and Startup
Caution: Do not remove the printed circuit boards (pcbs) from the housing.
Removing the pcbs from the EN7290 receiver/interface housing can
damage the connector between the two boards, as well as the board
components.
2.1 Installation Notes
• The EN7290 receiver/interface must be mounted in the same room as
the control panel.
• These products are designed to be maintained by professional
security technicians.
• Products are tested for indoor use.
• All products should be manually tested weekly.
3 Select the Frequency Band
EchoStream devices are able to use a range of radio frequencies, and must
be configured for your geographic area. This device ships with a default
frequency range of 902-928 MHz for use in North America. If you are using
the device in North America, skip to 4.1, “Connect the EN7290 Receiver/
Interface to VISTA Panel”; if you are using the device in Australia or New
Zealand, you will need to configure it.
1. Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab; separate the
housing (figure 3, B).
2. Place a selection jumper on the appropriate frequency band selection
pins (figure 3, P).
• Place the jumper on the right two pins, marked AUS, to set the
frequency range to 915-928 MHz for Australia.
• Place the jumper on the left two pins, marked NZ, to set the frequency
range to 921-928 MHz for New Zealand.
Note: Only devices set for use in North America are configured for UL
installations.
3. If the EN7290 receiver/interface is powered on, remove and restore the
power source to reset.
4 Connect the EN7290 Receiver/Interface to
Control Panel
The EN7290 receiver/interface can be connected to Honeywell VISTA-128,
VISTA-250 and Safewatch Pro 3000 series panels.To connect the EN7290
receiver/interface to a Honeywell VISTA panel proceed to Vista-128 or
VISTA-250 panel proceed to “Connect the EN7290 Receiver/Interface to
VISTA Panel” on page 2; to connect the EN7290 receiver/interface to a
Honeywell Safewatch Pro 3000 series panel skip to “Connect the EN7290
Receiver/Interface to Safewatch Pro 3000 Panel” on page 3.
4.1 Connect the EN7290 Receiver/Interface to VISTA
Panel
Note: Use 18 - 22 gauge wire for all cabling, and ensure torque on the
screw terminals is between 2.5 and 3.5 inch-pounds.
1. Referring to Figure 4, connect one end of a length of cabling to the
EN7290 receiver/interface positive (+) screw terminal (figure 3, E);
connect the other end to screw terminal 6 on the VISTA control panel.
2. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
negative (-) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 7
on the VISTA control panel.
3. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
data out (DO) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 8
on the VISTA control panel.
4. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
data in (DI) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 9
on the VISTA control panel.
APower LED BRF Comms
LED CData In LED DData Out LED
AMounting holes BHousing release tab CSide cabling
knockout
DBottom cabling
knockout EEN7290 power/data terminal block FReset button
GDevice address DIP
switches HPower LED IRF comms LED
JData in LED KClear LED LRegistration button
MRegistration LED NHousing tamper
spring and switch ODecode LED
PFrequency band
selection pins QSerial receive LED RSerial transmit LED
SAntenna TData out LED UWall tamper
mounting hole
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Figure 4 EN7290 receiver/interface to VISTA panel cabling
Set EN7290 Receiver/Interface Device Address DIP Switches
for Vista Panel
By default the EN7290 receiver/interface device address is set to an
address of 6.
To set the EN7290 receiver/interface’s device address:
5. The device address DIP switches are shipped with a protective film left
over from the manufacturing process. Remove and discard the
protective film.
6. Referencing Figure 5, set the device address DIP switches to an
unused address (figure 3, G).
Note: Inovonics recommends a device address of 6.
Figure 5 Device address DIP switch settings (6 shown)
Note: Switches 1 and 5 are not used. They should remain in the off
position.
Program EN7290 Receiver/Interface Device Address to the
Vista Panel
The EN7290 receiver/interface device address will need to be programmed
to the control panel.
To program the receiver/interface device address to the control panel.
7. Enter program mode on the control panel.
8. Enter #93.
9. Scroll to Device Prog.
10. Enter the device address chosen in section .
• For example: Using the recommended setting of 06, enter 06.
11. Enter the device type 03 for RF receiver (expander)
• a. House ID = 00
12. Enter 00 to quit.
13. Quit menu mode.
14. Exit program mode.
4.2 Connect the EN7290 Receiver/Interface to
Safewatch Pro 3000 Panel
Note: Use 18 - 22 gauge wire for all cabling, and ensure torque on the
screw terminals is between 2.5 and 3.5 inch-pounds.
1. Referring to Figure 4, connect one end of a length of cabling to the
EN7290 receiver/interface positive (+) screw terminal (figure 3, E);
connect the other end to screw terminal 5 on the Safewatch Pro 3000
control panel.
2. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
negative (-) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 4
on the Safewatch Pro 3000 control panel.
3. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
data out (DO) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 6
on the Safewatch Pro 3000 control panel.
4. Connect one end of a length of cabling to the EN7290 receiver/interface
data in (DI) screw terminal; connect the other end to screw terminal 7
on the Safewatch Pro 3000 control panel.
Figure 6 EN7290 receiver/interface to Safewatch Pro 3000 panel cabling
Set EN7290 Receiver/Interface Device Address DIP Switches
for Safewatch Pro 3000 Panel
By default the EN7290 receiver/interface device address is set to an
address of 6.
To set the EN7290 receiver/interface’s device address for a Safewatch Pro
3000 panel:
5. The device address DIP switches are shipped with a protective film left
over from the manufacturing process. Remove and discard the
protective film.
6. Referencing Figure 7, set all device address DIP switches to the off
position, indicating an address of 0, for the Safewatch Pro 3000 (figure
3, G).
Figure 7 Device address DIP switch settings (0 shown)
5 Register Inovonics Devices
Caution: Either the panel or the panel power supply should have a battery
backup during registration. If power is lost during registration, data can be
lost or corrupted. (See section 8, “Clear All Registered Devices” to clear a
corrupted registration table.)
Note: During the registration process, it is possible for the EN7290
receiver/interface to miss alarm and status messages.
All devices must be registered with the EN7290 receiver/interface as well
as the control panel, and must be registered with the EN7290 receiver/
interface first. You will use each transmitter’s six-digit TXID number for
control panel registration. The TXID number can be found on a label on the
device’s pcb, as shown here:
EN7290
VISTA
Panel
EN7290
Safewatch
Pro 3000
Panel

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Note: There is the small possibility of duplicate TXID numbers occurring on
Inovonics devices. Before registration, make sure every TXID number is
unique. If you find a duplicate TXID, contact Inovonics technical services.
Note: See the VISTA panel documentation for detailed registration
instructions.
To register an Inovonics device to the EN7290 interface/receiver:
1. Toggle the housing tamper switch to ensure the receiver/interface is
ready to enter registration mode (figure 3, N).
2. Referring to Figure 3, “EN7290 receiver/interface internal components”
on page 2, press the registration button (figure 3, L).
• When the EN7290 receiver/interface has entered registration mode,
the registration LED will turn on and stay lit.
Note: If attempting to enter registration when power is too low, the
registration LED will not light.
3. Press the reset button on the device to be registered.
• Upon successful registration, the registration LED will flash five times
quickly and remain on.
• If the device has already been registered, the registration LED will
blink once and then remain on.
4. Repeat step 3 for all devices that need to be registered.
5. When all devices have been registered, press and release the housing
tamper switch (or replace the housing). You can also press the reset
button to exit registration mode (figure 3, F).
• When the EN7290 receiver/interface has exited registration mode, the
registration LED will turn off.
6. When prompted by the Vista panel, enter a leading 0 followed by the six
digit serial number of the Inovonics device.
7. Program the Inovonics devices to the control panel using the following
table.
* Product not UL certified.
6 Enable the Wall Tamper
The wall tamper must be enabled. If the EN7290 receiver/interface is
removed from the wall, the cutout on the back of the housing will detach,
activating a tamper alarm. To enable the wall tamper.
8. Making sure to be careful not to damage the pcb or components, use a
Phillips screwdriver to attach one of the mounting screws to the wall
through the wall tamper mounting hole (figure 3, U).
7 Mount the EN7290 Receiver/Interface
Caution: Mount the receiver/interface and attached components in a
location removed from metal. Metal objects (duct work, wire mesh screens,
boxes) will reduce wireless range.
Note: For UL listed systems containing a UL hold-up switch, the EN7290
must be located within three feet of a system keypad in a location out of
sight from the protected premise.
Model Product Input
Type Loop Number
EN1210* Single input universal
transmitter RF 1
EN1210EOL* Single input universal
transmitter with EOL protection RF 1
EN1210W* Door/window transmitter with
reed switch RF 1 or 2
EN1212* Dual input universal transmitter RF 1 or 2
EN1215EOL Universal transmitter with wall
tamper RF 1
EN1215WEOL Door/window transmitter with
wall tamper and reed switch RF 1 or 2
EN1216* Dual input universal transmitter RF 1 or 2
EN1223S* Single-button, water resistant
pendant transmitter RF 1
EN1223S-60* Single-button, water resistant
pendant transmitter RF 1
TXID number
EN1223D Double-button, water resistant
pendant transmitter RF 1
EN1224* Multiple condition pendant
transmitter BR 1,2,3 or 4
EN1224-ON* Multiple condition on/off
pendant transmitter BR 1,2,3 or 4
EN1233S* Single-button necklace pendant
transmitter RF 1
EN1233D* Double-button necklace
pendant transmitter RF 1
EN1235S* Single-button belt clip
transmitter RF 1
EN1235D* Double-button belt clip
transmitter RF 1
EN1235SF Single-button, fixed position
pendant transmitter RF 1
EN1235DF Double-button, fixed position
pendant transmitter RF 1
EN1236D* Double-button three condition
pendant transmitter RF 1, 2 or 3
EN1238D* Double-button dual condition
pendant transmitter RF 1 or 2
EN1244 Wireless smoke detector RF 1
EN1247* Glassbreak detector transmitter RF 1
EN1249 Billtrap transmitter RF 1
EN1252* Long range dual input universal
transmitter RF 1 or 2
EN1260* Wall mount motion detector RF 1
EN1261HT High-traffic motion detector RF 1
EN1262* Motion detector with pet
immunity* RF 1
EN1265* Ceiling mount motion detector RF 1
EN1751* Water detector RF 1
EN5040-T High power repeater RF 1

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1. Route the cabling through either the side cabling knockout or the
bottom cabling knockout (figure 3, C,D).
• If using the bottom cabling knockout, it will need to be removed from
the housing. Working from the back of the housing so as not to
damage the pcb, use a pair of small diagonal cutters to cut the plastic
ribs holding the knockout in place.
2. Referring to Figure 3, “EN7290 receiver/interface internal components,”
on page 2, mount the EN7290 receiver/interface through the four corner
mounting holes using a Phillips screwdriver and the included mounting
screws (figure 3, A).
• Make sure the screwdriver does not come in contact with the pcbs.
The connector between the two pcbs and/or pcb components can be
damaged.
3. Check that the housing tamper spring is in place and makes contact
with the top of the housing (figure 3, N).
4. Check to make sure the antennae will not be bent or damaged when
closing the housing (figure 3, S).
5. Close the housing.
8 Clear All Registered Devices
Although the number of registered devices is limited by the Honeywell
VISTA panel to either 128 or 250 devices, the EN7290 receiver/interface
supports up to 512 registered devices. The reason for this is that single
devices cannot be deleted from the EN7290 receiver/interface once
registered, so the 512 device limit is provided to allow for future device
replacements.
If the EN7290 receiver/interface ever does reach 512 devices, the
registration LED will flash once and extinguish if the registration button is
pressed.
Although individual devices cannot be deleted, the EN7290 receiver/
interface can be cleared, deleting all registered devices. Registration
information can also be cleared if it is corrupted.
To clear the EN7290 receiver/interface of all registration information:
1. Referring to Figure 3, “EN7290 receiver/interface internal components”
on page 2, press and release the reset button (figure 3, F).
2. Wait one second.
3. Within four seconds:
a. Toggle the housing tamper switch (figure 3, N).
b. Press the registration button three times (figure 3, L).
4. The clear registration LED will begin flashing four times per second.
Within 15 seconds of the clear registration LED beginning to flash,
press and hold the clear registration button until the clear registration
LED lights solid, indicating that registration has been cleared.
• The clear registration button will need to be held for approximately five
seconds.
Note: The clear registration LED will remain lit solid whenever there are no
wireless devices registered, including immediately after it is shipped from
the factory.
9 Specifications
Housing dimensions: 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10" (162.0 mm x 91.4 mm x 27.9
mm).
Weight: 7.2 oz (204g).
Power requirement: 12 VDC at 125 mA.
Operating environment: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) up to 90% relative
humidity (non-condensing).
Receiver type: Frequency hopping spread spectrum.
Operating frequency: 902-928 MHz.
UL listings: UL 365, UL 609, UL 985, UL 1023, ULC/ORD-C1023-74, UL
1610, UL 1076.
Compatible repeater and transmitters for UL installations: EN5040-T,
EN1215EOL, EN1215WEOL, EN1223D, EN1235SF, EN1235DF, EN1244,
EN1249, EN1261HT.
Compatible Honeywell panels: Safewatch Pro 3000 (UL1023 only), VISTA-
128BPT, VISTA-128BPTSIA, VISTA-250BPT, VISTA-128FBP, VISTA-
250FBP, VISTA-128FBPT, VISTA-250FBPT.
10 Television and Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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11 Programming Examples for Wireless Alarm Zones and Receiver Supervision
Note: See the compatible VISTA-128 and VISTA-250 series panel with scheduling programming guide for details.
Description Zone # Zone Type Input Type Input S/N Loop
Intrusion Any 03 perimeter, burglary 03 supervised RF A0nn-nnnn N/A
Holdup Any 06 24 hr. silent alarm 03 supervised RF A0nn-nnnn 1
EN7290 receiver/
interface trouble 8xxa
a.The EN7290 receiver/interface supervision zone # is 8xx, where xx is the EN7290’s two-digit address. For
example, an EN7290 with an address of 6 would report trouble to zone 806.
05 trouble day/alarm night N/A N/A N/A
Repeater tamperb
b.The EN5040-T high-power repeater uses four zones to monitor repeater conditions; one each for tamper, AC loss,
RF jam, and low battery.
Any 05 trouble day/alarm night 03 supervised RF A0nn-nnnn 1
Repeater AC loss Any 08 24 hr. auxiliary 04 unsupervised RF A0nn-nnnn 2
Repeater RF jam Any 08 24 hr. auxiliary 04 unsupervised RF A0nn-nnnn 3
Repeater low battery Any 08 24 hr. auxiliary 04 unsupervised RF Secondary
input S/N +
10000c
c.The repeater low battery is reported from a secondary input serial number created by the EN7290 receiver/
interface. A repeater with an input S/N of 345678 will report a low battery on loop 1 with the input S/N 355678
(345678 + 10000).
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