NSS PulsON Alarm 4G User guide

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Control panel
PulsON Alarm 4G
Installer’s manual
ALARM SYSTEM
PulsON Alarm 4g v.1.0
EN
NSS Sp. z o.o. ul. Modularna 11 (Hala IV), 02-238 Warszawa
tel. [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
NIP: 521-312-46-74

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5
General information about the system ........................................................................................................ 5
Compatible devices .................................................................................................................................... 5
Purpose of the system ................................................................................................................................ 5
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6
Technical specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6
Mainboard description ................................................................................................................................ 6
Pinout description ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Power supply performance on the motherboard ....................................................................................... 7
Menu navigation ......................................................................................................................................... 8
System programming ................................................................................................................................. 8
Characteristics of bus connections ............................................................................................................ 9
Adding and addressing bus devices .......................................................................................................... 9
System manipulator installation ................................................................................................................. 9
Connection of detection lines ..................................................................................................................... 10
Recognizing faults ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Signal power measurement for GSM and Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 12
Resetting to factory settings ...................................................................................................................... 13
Description of control panel functions ...................................................................................................... 13
System ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
General settings........................................................................................................................................... 13
Parameterization selection ......................................................................................................................... 14
Timers .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Service settings .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Partitions ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Input/output times ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Lines ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Assigning lines to partitions ....................................................................................................................... 18
Types of line parameterization .................................................................................................................... 18
Night line” function ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Method of signaling an alarm from a supervisory line ............................................................................... 18
Zone response time .................................................................................................................................... 18
Blocking capability ..................................................................................................................................... 18
TX transmission delay ................................................................................................................................ 18
BELL delay .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Gong ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Dual fire verification .................................................................................................................................... 19
Alarm verification ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Violation counter ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Violations over time ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Forced arming ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Violation verification .................................................................................................................................... 19
Bell lock ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Manipulators ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Keypad options ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Schedules ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Outputs .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Output type ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Operation time of an output ....................................................................................................................... 23
Partition assignment ................................................................................................................................... 23
Event types depending on Action Type ...................................................................................................... 23
Communication ............................................................................................................................................. 26
GSM ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Monitoring ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Cloud ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
SMS notifications ........................................................................................................................................ 27

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Event groups ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Communication options ............................................................................................................................. 28
Users .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Users ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Access code options .................................................................................................................................. 29
Codes .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Clip............................................................................................................................................................... 30
Monitoring station ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Arming/disarming – users ........................................................................................................................... 31
Arming/disarming – general ........................................................................................................................ 31
Manipulators ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Lines ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Expansion modules .................................................................................................................................... 31
SMS settings ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Diagnostics (PC only) ................................................................................................................................... 31
Update ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Local update ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Remote update ........................................................................................................................................... 29
LOG ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Appendices .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 1 – LCD/C keypad ...................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 2 – LCD/T keypad ....................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix 3 – Manipulator installation ........................................................................................................ 34

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INTRODUCTION
General information about the system
The hybrid alarm system PulsON Alarm 4G is an innovative solution based on modern technologies. The basic
function of the alarm system is to ensure the safety of property and people staying in the protected facility by
informing the user and / or security about a potential threat. The main element of the system is the PulsON Alarm
4G alarm control panel, which continuously controls the operation of all peripheral devices, provides connectivity
with the cloud and an alarm monitoring station. The control panel constantly supervises the detection lines and
key parameters of the system operation.
The PulsON Alarm 4G control panel, the PulsON EXP8 / 1 expansion modules and the PulsON LCD / C and
PulsON LCD / T keypads meet the requirements of the EN-50131 standard for Grade2.
Compatible devices
The PulsON Alarm 4G alarm system, via the communication bus, can work with the following peripheral devices:
Manipulators:
PulsON LCD/C
PulsON LCD/T
Line expansion module:
PulsON EXP8/1
System purpose
The PulsON Alarm 4G alarm system was designed to protect small and medium-sized facilities. The unit is
designed for continuous operation, in rooms with low dustiness, in a neutral environment, with an ambient
temperature of 0°C to + 50°C and a relative air humidity of 5% to 95% without condensation.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical data
PulsON Alarm 4G
Number of lines on the control panel mainboard 8
Maximum number of lines 80
Maximum number of line expansion modules 7
Number of outputs on the control panel board 1+4
Maximum number of outputs 12
Maximum number of subsystems 8
Maximum number of keyboards 8
User codes 101
Wi-Fi module on the control panel board YES
IP module on the control panel board YES
GSM module on the control panel board YES
Table 2
Mainboard description
ikon name Diode color description
Heartbeat Red
The diodes are signaling the correct operation
of the systems (the processor and the systems
responsible for IP and GPRS communication). If the
system is working properly, the LEDs should flash
approximately once per second
Communication Green
The LED signals correct communication on the data
bus. When working properly, the LED is blinking
with a very high frequency
Communication
with SimCom
Yellow (2×)
under the
SimCom module
The diodes are signaling correct communication
with the SimCom module. Yellow LEDs blink
regularly when working properly
Cloud Blue The LED informs that the control panel is connected
to the cloud server
Wi-Fi Ant Antenna WiFi – Icon showing where to connect the WI-FI antenna
GSM Ant Antenna GSM – Icon showing where to connect the GSM antenna

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Signal strength
measurement
section
This section is described in detail in the GSM
and Wi-Fi signal strength test chapter
NON-PROTECTED Funkcja
„non-protected” –
A function designed to protect the battery against
deep discharge
(below 10.5V).
If the jumper is:
•Removed – the battery protection function is active
•Established – the battery protection function is
inactive – in the absence of AC, the battery may
be discharged to extremely low values
DEFAULT Factory settings –
Jumper for restoring the default settings of the
control panel. A description of the restoring
procedure can be found in the section Control panel
reset to factory settings
Table 3
Pinout description
The table below describes all the screw terminals available on the control panel mainboard.
Clamp Description
+ BAT - Battery connector intended to support the control panel operation in case of 230V AC
power failure
AC Main power supply terminal of the control panel. The control panel should be powered
with alternating voltage of 16V, 40VA.
+BELL- (PGM1) Relay output controlling the alarm siren. The mass is displayed at the moment of its
activation. The circuit is supervised.
TMP Control panel tamper terminal, the normal state is shorted to ground.
PGM2-5 Universal transistor outputs, OC type. The mass is displayed at the moment of its activation.
+AUX1- First auxiliary power supply rated 0.5A.
Z1 - Z8 Detection line terminals for connecting detectors.
+AUX2- Second auxiliary power supply, rated 0.5A.
RED, BLK, YEL,
GRN
Communication bus used for communication with keypads and expansion modules.
The RED and BLK terminals are the power supply, the load capacity of the bus devices
power supply circuit is 0.5A. The YEL and GRN terminals are used for data exchange
between the control panel and devices connected to it.
Table 4
Power supply performance on the motherboard
The power supply on the mainboard supplies power to external devices via the AUX outputs, control panel
modules installed on the bus, and to charge the battery. The sum of currents consumed by these devices must
not exceed the power supply capacity. If devices with higher current consumption are used, they should be
supplied from an additional buffer power supply and its status (lack of mains and low battery) should be mon-
itored using inputs in the control panel.
Power supply parameters:
– current efficiency 2,5A
– AUX1 output load capacity 0,5A
– load capacity of the AUX2 output 0,5A
– bus load capacity 0,5A
– low battery status notification 11V
– battery disconnect / system shutdown 10,5V

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MENU NAVIGATION
PulsON LCD/C PulsON LCD/T
To navigate the menu on the main screen and in the user and installer menu, use the navigation arrows on the
buttons 2 (up), 0 (down), 4 (left) and 6 (right), and the buttons (confirm) and (return to the previous screen),
while to move the cursor to the right or left, hold down the 4 (left) or 6 (right) buttons for about 2 seconds. In
order to delete the text, hold down the key for about 2 seconds.
When entering names and descriptions from the keyboard, with keys 2 and 0 (arrows up and down), we change
the size of the letters: key 2 to capital letters, 0 to small letters. Press and hold the button until the letter size
changes.
System programming
The control panel can be programmed by the system installer by means of a keypad or a computer with the
Windows7 or newer operating system installed. Programming requires the Pulson Alarm Configurator program
and a USB cable with a B-type plug.
ATTENTION!
The Pulson Alarm Configurator program only works with Windows operating system.
Programming the system is possible (in accordance with EN50131 Grade2) only after prior authorization for
programming by the system user. The user allows programming by logging in to the keypad and selecting
from the menu the Settings section, then the Allow service option and indicating the time necessary for the
installer / service technician to carry out work on the system. During the service, the installer code allows you
to log into the keypad.
Default access codes:
Main user code: 8888
Installer code: 4321
When the installer is in the installer menu or has an active connection with the configuration program, it is not
possible to operate the system:
• The system does not generate any alarms (including priority ones from the 24h zone and from keypads);
• Schedules are skipped;
• On all keypads, except for the one from which the installer carries out service, the message “programming
in progress” is displayed;
• No partition can be armed (keypad, application, key zone);
• It is not possible to generate any type of alarm in the system (we block the generation of alarms, including
24h alarms, tampers, etc., e.g. if we open a detector or control panel housing).
It is not possible to program the control panel from the keypad and the PC configurator at the same time.
CAUTION!
Each time after changing the control panel settings using AlarmConfiguration or the keypad, it is recommended to
restart the system: wait 10 seconds from making the changes to the control panel, turn off the mains and battery
power, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the control panel power supply again.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF BUS CONNECTIONS
All 4 control panel terminals must be connected to the bus clamps in the extension modules and manipulators.
The cable used for connections should have a minimum cross -section of 0.5 mm2. The maximum length of
the cable used to connect the module to the communication bus is 305 m.
It is not recommended to build buses on a circular topology.
Adding and addressing bus devices
Each device connected to the system bus must be assigned its unique address by means of a DIP switch. Sys-
tem keypads and expander modules have a separate, independent addressing. This means that Manipulator1
and Expander1 can have the same address set by DIP switch and it does not cause any conflict. Devices of
the same type must be assigned different addresses.
Device Address Line range PGM range
Central 1 = ON, 0 = OFF 1-8 1-5
Expander 1 0000 9-16 6
Expander 2 1000 17-24 7
Expander 3 0100 25-32 8
Expander 4 1100 33-40 9
Expander 5 0010 41-48 10
Expander 6 0101 49-56 11
Expander 7 0110 57-64 12
Manipulator 1 0000 65-66 -
Manipulator 2 1000 67-68 -
Manipulator 3 0100 69-70 -
Manipulator 4 1100 71-72 -
Manipulator 5 0010 73-74 -
Manipulator 6 0101 75-76 -
Manipulator 7 0110 77-78 -
Manipulator 8 1110 79-80 -
Table 1
After connecting all devices to the bus, start the Bus scan from the installer menu or the PC program.
ATTENTION!
Setting the same address on similar devices (for example - for two keyboards) or no bus scanning after changing
the addresses of devices on the bus results in the wrong operation of these devices (not taking a valid code, not
performing functions, lack or erroneous display of the system status).
SYSTEM MANIPULATOR INSTALLATION
System manipulators are suitable for surface mounting. The detachable keypad base should be attached with
the screws provided by the manufacturer. The use of other screws may damage the manipulator.
Slide the button keyboard onto the mounted base from the top.
Hook the touch keyboard to the lower or upper hooks in the base and press it into the base’s hooks on the
other side.
In the holes on the side walls of the manipulator’s base, we can screw one locking screw, two screws, or not
screw them in at all.
The touch keypad has a cleaning lock function that locks all buttons on the keypad for 20 seconds. During
this time, it is possible to clean the touch surface of the manipulator without the risk of generating unwanted
events / alarms.
To activate the keypad lock, simultaneously press and hold these buttons for 2 seconds and .

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CAUTION!
The alarm system installation and all adjustments, changes and maintenance activities should be performed only
by suitably qualified installers.
Incorrect installation may cause injury to people and animals, and damage to property, for which the manufacturer
is not responsible.
Connection to the electrical system must be made in accordance with the applicable standards and legal regulations..
Connection of detection lines
In the PulsON Alarm 4G system, there are four types of parameterization of detection lines
• NC
• NO
• EOL (1k, 1.1k, 2.2k, 2.7k, 3.3k, 3.74k, 4.7k, 5.6k, 6.8k, 6.98k, 10k)
• DEOL (1k, 1.1k, 2.2k, 2.7k, 3.3k, 3.74k, 4.7k, 5.6k, 6.8k, 6.98k, 10k)
NC
State Value
Normal // line closed 0Ω
Violation // line open ∞
NO
State Value
Normal // line open ∞
Violation // line closed 0Ω
EOL
State Value
Normal // line closed R1 Ω
Violation // line open ∞
Line fault // Short Circuit 0Ω
DEOL
State Value
Normal // line closed R1 Ω
Violation // line open R1 + R2 Ω
Line fault // line shorted 0Ω
Line tamper // line broken ∞
ALARM
Z COM
ALARM
Z COM
ALARM
Z COM
R1
ALARM
SABOTAŻ
Z COM
R1
R1