Inovonics EE4200H-HSG User manual

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EE4200H-HSG Security Only Serial Receiver
Installation Instructions
1 Overview
The EE4200H-HSG serial receiver is a gateway that uses reliable
frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum technology to decode radio
frequency (RF) transmissions from end devices and high-power repeaters,
then outputs the decoded data to the application controller in a common
serial data format.
1.1 Installing an Inovonics Security 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
Wireless 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
EE7016SK EchoStream®Survey Kit Installation and Operation Manual.
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 EE4200H-HSG Internal Components
Figure 2 EE4200H-HSG serial receiver components
1.5 Operation LEDs
The following LEDs are used to monitor serial receiver operation:
Transmit LED Lit when the serial receiver is transmitting data to the
application controller (Fig. 1F).
Receive LED Lit when the serial receiver is receiving data from the
application controller (Fig. 1G).
Decode LED Lit when the serial receiver is decoding an RF transmission
from another Inovonics Wireless device (Fig. 1H).
1.6 What’s in the Carton
• Two drywall mounting anchors.
• Two 6 x 1/4 mounting screws.
• One frequency band selection jumper.
• Two pieces of mounting tape.
• Three 6 x 1/4 housing screws.
2 Installation and Startup
2.1 Installation Notes
• These products are designed to be maintained by professional
security technicians.
• Products are tested for indoor use.
• All products should be manually tested weekly.
2.2 Connect the Serial Cable
Caution: Long cable runs should not be adjacent to high current power
feeds. Keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimize noise pickup.
Measure voltage at the serial receiver on long cable runs.
1. Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab (Fig. 1A);
separate the housing.
2. Connect a serial cable to either the serial data port (Fig. 1B) or the
serial data terminal (Fig. 1C). Cabling should meet the following
specifications:
• Cable requirements: 4-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned
copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). (Belden
#8205, for example.)
• Maximum cable length: 30.5 meters (100 feet).
3. Route the cabling through either the bottom cabling knockout (Fig. 1D)
or the side cabling knockout (Fig. 1E).
2.3 Enable EchoStream Select
To meet ETSI requirements, Inovonics has developed a new line of EE
868MHz-only products. These new 868MHz-only products are compatible
with older systems that include EchoStream select products. If you are
using any ES products in your current system, you will need to enable
EchoStream select compatibility on this new 868MHz-only product; if you
are not using any EchoStream select products, skip to section 3,
“Specifications”.
To enable EchoStream select compatibility:
4. Place a selection jumper on the enable EchoStream selection pins (Fig.
1).
2.4 Mount the Serial Receiver
Caution: Mount the serial receiver in a location removed from metal. Metal
objects (duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
5. Use the provided 6 x 1/4 mounting screws, drywall anchors and/or tape
to mount the serial receiver in a location accessible for future
maintenance.
6. Close the serial receiver housing.
3 Specifications
Housing dimensions: 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"(162.0 mm x 91.4 mm x 27.9
mm).
Weight: 133 g (4.7 oz).
Power requirement: 11-14 VDC at 100mA.
Radio: Inovonics Wireless EchoStream.
Operating frequency: 868-869 MHz.
Operating environment: -10° to 60°C, (14° to 140°F) up to 90% relative
humidity (non-condensing).
Tamper: Type B, fixed device.
Output power: 25mW.
Firmware revision: 90549, V3.00.
Countries in which Inovonics European products can be distributed:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Note: Specifications and data are subject to change without notice.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
Inovonics may void the installer's authority to operate the equipment as
well as the product warranty.
4 Simplified Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Inovonics declares that the radio equipment type EE4200H-HSG is
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address: www.inovonics.com
5 US Patent Numbers
• 7,154,866.
• 7,554,932.
• 7,746,804.
• Other patents pending.
AHousing release tab BEchoStreamSelectcompatibility
selection pins
CSerial data port DSerial data terminal
EBottom cabling knockout FSide cabling knockout
GTransmit LED HReceive LED
IDecode LED JReset button
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