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
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
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Recognized faults
The system monitors the system parameters on an ongoing basis. If any irregularities are detected, information
about the trouble is displayed on the keypad, and an appropriate reporting code is sent to the alarm monitoring
station.
Fault Cause Solution
Bus fault
Bus line interrupted or loose in the termi-
nals. Short circuit in the bus line. Incorrect
addressing of the manipulators. Failure to
scan the bus.
Check the connection and continuity
of the bus cables. Check the addres-
sing or verify detection of keypads and
expanders in the installer. Enable bus
scan. Check which keyboard or module
is causing the problem.
AUX1 failure
A short circuit or overload in the power cord
of the devices connected to the output No.1.
Disconnect devices connected to the
output and check if voltage appears. If so,
remove the cause of the short circuit or
overload. Look for the device that causes
the output to short-circuit. Replace cable,
correct connections.
AUX2 failure
A short circuit or overload in the power cord
of the devices connected to the output No.2.
Disconnect devices connected to the
output and check if voltage appears. If so,
remove the cause of the short circuit or
overload. Look for the device that causes
the output to short-circuit. Replace cable,
correct connections.
BELL output
malfunction
A broken or loose cable in the Bell termi-
nals connected to the device output. No 2.2
kOhm resistor on the device connected to
the output. Faulty device connected to the
output. Defective output relay.
Replace cable, correct connections.
Connect a 2.2 kOhm resistor in the de-
vice connected to the output. Check that
the device is functional. Check the output
relay: connect the computer to the con-
trol panel with the AlarmConfiguration
program and enable / disable the BELL
output in the Diagnostics / Outputs tab.
Time Loss
The control panel did not have the time up-
date from the NTP server within two days. No
connection to the server. The server’s IP ad-
dress has changed. Wrong IP configuration
of the Wi-Fi modem. Freezing of the router.
Check that the NTP server is specified.
Change the NTP server. Check internet
connections. Change time server. Restart
the control panel. Check if the control
panel has access to the Internet. Check
the router and Wi-Fi coverage. Check the
Ethernet cable.
Battery missing
Battery voltage is below 10.7V. The battery
has been disconnected. No battery. Return
at a voltage of 11.5V.
Connect a battery with a voltage higher
than 10.5V. Check that the connectors at
the battery and the control panel board
are properly connected. Check the mes-
sage after a few charging hours.
Low battery
voltage
The battery was discharged below 11.2V.
Return at 12V.
The battery is discharged or damaged.
Connect the 230V power supply. If the
facility’s power was turned off before,
check the battery voltage after a few
hours of charging. Change the battery
charging current setting to 0.7A. If the
fault persists, replace the battery with
a new one.
No AC
There is no voltage at the AC terminals. Bro-
ken track on the control panel board. The
transformer is not working. Blown fuse in
transformer. Power failure in the building.
Check if there is 230V power supply
in the building and at the transformer
input. Check the fuse in the transfor-
mer housing. Check the voltage at the
transformer output. Replace fuse and /
or transformer.
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Line fault
The EOL or DEOL line is shorted to ground.
Wrong type of line parameterization or re-
sistance in installer programming selected.
Check connections at the control panel
and in the detector. Check the cable.
Change the line parameterization set-
tings.
Lack of activity
The zone has not been violated within the
set time interval, which means a long-term
absence of people in the vicinity of the de-
tector or a faulty device connected to the
line. Broken wire in case of NO line.
Check the device connected to the de-
tection line. Check the correctness of
connections in the device and in the PBX.
For the NO line, check the cable for pa-
tency. Verify the programmed time of
inactivity.
Bus voltage low
Bus voltage low. Too many bus powered
devices. Bus too long.
Check the efficiency of the control panel
power supply. Use additional buffer po-
wer supplies. Increase the cross-section
of the bus wires.
Service mode
The need for periodic inspection / mainte-
nance of the system. The interval is program-
med by the installer.
Perform a periodic inspection of the sys-
tem. Disable the periodic review message
in AlarmConfiguration.
Service fault
Triggering fault or tamper 5 times within
2 hours.
Find out what caused the service fault.
Correct the fault. Restart the control pa-
nel. Reset the time in System / Service
Settings / Time Reset.
No GSM / GPRS
coverage fault No coverage on the GSM module.
Connect the GSM 900MHz / 1800MHz
antenna. Reposition the antenna. Restart
the control panel.
Keyboard lock A wrong code was entered three times (this
is not a fault).
Wait 90 seconds and enter the correct
code.
Table 5
To delete the defects indicated by the system, log in to the keyboard with the user code or installer, with the
ok key to enter the menu, select the Fault Review screen and delete faults by pressing the OK key for several
seconds. The faults will be deleted, but will be displayed again if the issue causing their occurrence has not
been resolved.
ATTENTION!
With the fault of the monitoring station, re -attempt to make a connection takes place every 20 minutes. By using
the options for deleting faults, (user menu/defects review/deletion of faults OK key) you can delete the connection
fault and then the control panel will try to connect to the monitoring station immediately.
MEASUREMENT GSM and Wi-Fi signal strength test
On the motherboard there is a section used to measure the strength of the WiFi and GSM signal.
To measure the signal strength, use the switch located in the “signal strength” field above the
control panel memory backup battery to select the signal you want to measure - Wi-Fi or
GSM . A blue LED will light up when an option is selected.
The signal strength will be presented on the LEDs next to the icon symbolizing range ,
according to the table below.
Signal strength LEDs Description
Nearly 100% Green and yellow LEDs
are on continuously
75% Green LED flashes, the yellow
LED is on continuously
50% The yellow LED
is on continuously
25% The yellow LED flashes
No coverage No LED is on
Table 6
Figure 2
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In parallel with the signal force using the LED on the control panel, after pressing the switch on the board,
signal strength and access to services is shown in decibels on the cental panel manipulators. The -64 dB to
-78 dB signal is about 50% of the range. Below the value -82 dB, the signal is weak (less than 25%) and this
may cause the lack of connection to the GSM network. Value -115 dB or larger and the inscription „No Service”
prevents the control panel from connecting to the GSM network.
Each time after removing the SIM card from the socket, restart the control panel (turn off the network and bat-
tery power for a while). Putting the SIM card on the working control panel does not log in to the GSM network.
ATTENTION!
The Wi-Fi control module only supports the frequency of 2.4 GHz.
The Wi-Fi module requires the use of a separate antenna with the U.FL IPX connector. The Wi-Fi antenna is inde-
pendent of the antenna to the GPRS module. Antenna for Wi-Fi should be purchased separately.
Reset the control panel to factory settings
The control panel can be reset to factory settings using the “Default” jumper on the main board. To restore
factory settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Disconnect the AC power and the battery
2. Put the “Default” jumper
3. Connect the AC power and wait about 20 seconds
4. Disconnect AC power and remove the “Default” jumper
5. Connect the battery and apply AC power
6. The control panel is ready for operation
ATTENTION!
If the „Deleting settings to remove users” option in the control panel is enabled, all users of the system will be
permanently deleted when performing the above procedure.
If the „Reset lock to factory settings” option is enabled, the control panel reset by means of the on-board jumper
will not be possible.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
The PulsON alarm system software has been designed in such a way as to give the installer the greatest possible
configuration possibilities, so that he can adapt the system to the object specification and customer expectations.
Below is a list of all options that have been implemented in the alarm system.
The chapters in the manual reflect the arrangement of the options in the installer menu as well as in the “Alarm-
Configuration”.
BUS SCANNING
Start scanning
After connecting the modules, even before programming the control panel, scan the system devices.
List of modules
After scanning the bus, you can check the keyboard and expanders in the system here.
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SYSTEM
The System section contains all the control panel parameters that define the operation of the entire system.
General settings
Compliance with the norm EN-50131:Grade2
Enabling EN-50131 compliance will change the following settings:
1. Quick arming – OFF
2. Allow arming in fault time – OFF
3. Time to enter – maximum 45s
4. Presentation of partition status – OFF
5. Allow the site without asking the user – OFF
Default: NO
Quick arming
If the function is enabled, holding a closed padlock on the keypad will arm all partitions
assigned to the keypad without entering the user code.
Default: NO
WARNING!
When this option is enabled, the system does not comply with the requirements de-
scribed in the EN50131 standard in the scope of Grade2.
Lock possible
The function determines whether it is possible to bypass (temporarily disarm) zones
in the system for the time of supervision. Defining which zones will be blockable is
performed in the „Zones” section in installer programming.
Default: YES
Wrong code – information to ARC
If the function is enabled, entering an incorrect code 3 times on the keypad will result
in sending information about the event to the ARC.
Default: NO
Wrong code – keypad lock
If the function is enabled, entering an incorrect code on the keypad three times will
activate the keypad lock. The keypad lock lasts 90 seconds. Only after the blocking
time has elapsed, it is possible to enter the correct code.
Default: YES
BELL signaling when arming / disarming
If the function is enabled, the system will indicate arming the system with one short
beep on the BELL output, disarming with two beeps and with alarm in memory, disar-
ming with three double beeps.
Default: NO
Loud panic alarm
If enabled, using the panic button on the system keypad will trigger a loud alarm. Default: NO
Quiet exit delay countdown when arming in night mode
If the function is enabled, when arming the partition in night mode, the keypad will not
signal the exit delay countdown with the built-in buzzer.
Default: YES
Factory reset lockout
If the function is enabled, it will not be possible to restore the factory default settings
of the system using a jumper on the control panel board.
Default: NO
Factory reset removes users
Disabling the function preserves the users and their rights in the event of a system
reset to factory settings.
Default: YES
Allow arming during trouble
Enabling the function allows the system to be armed during any trouble. Default: NO
WARNING!
When this option is enabled, the system does not comply with the requirements described
in the EN50131 standard in the scope of Grade2.
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Parameterization selection
EOL resistor
The value of the EOL resistor used in the EOL line configuration
(with a single resistor).
• Normal condition = EOL
• Alarm = ∞
• Fault = 0Ω
1k, 1.1k, 2.2k, 2.7k,
3.3k, 3.74k, 4.7k,
5.6k, 6.8k, 6.98k, 10k
(2,2k by default)
DEOL resistor
The value of EOL resistors used in the DEOL line configuration
(with a double resistor).
• Normal condition = 1xEOL
• Alarm = 2xEOL
• Tamper = ∞
• Line Fault = 0Ω
1k, 1.1k, 2.2k, 2.7k,
3.3k, 3.74k, 4.7k,
5.6k, 6.8k, 6.98k, 10k
(2,2k by default)
Custom line response time
A parameter that specifies the custom line response time. Range 1ms-600ms Range 1-600
milliseconds.
(domyślnie 30ms)
Battery charging current
Parameter specifying the maximum current that can be consumed
by the charging battery.
0.36A, 0.7A, 1.6A
(0.36A by default)
Clocks
BELL signaling time
A parameter that defines the cut-off time of the BELL output (siren output)
in the event of an alarm.
Range 0-120 minutes.
(default is 4 minutes)
AC loss delay
A parameter specifying the delay in sending information on AC power failure to the
monitoring station
Range 0-120 minutes.
(default 60 minutes)
Line stabilization time
A parameter that defines the time from recovery of the control panel voltage until
detector operation stabilization. During this time, alarms from all zones will not be
generated.
Zakres 0-255 sekund.
(domyślnie 10 s)
Smartline timezone
After a single violation of a zone with the „intelligent” partition option enabled, it does
not generate an alarm, the system starts counting the verification time. If another line
is violated with the „intelligent” option on, only then an alarm event is generated.
Range 0-255 seconds.
(default 10 s)
Sequential detection timezone
After violation of a zone with sequential detection, the partition goes into alarm,
the verification time starts counting down, but does not send an event to the ARC. If
another violation occurs within the programmed time, the event is only sent
to the ARC.
Range 0-255 seconds.
(default 0 s)
Time zone
A parameter that allows you to select a time zone corresponding to the location of
the control panel.
Default is UTC + 1
Summertime
This function enables automatic switching of the control panel clock to summer time.
NTP server
Time synchronization server address.
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Sabotage sound
The function defines how the tamper of the alarm system will be signaled.
• Silent Just a silent alarm
• Bell Activation of the output defined as BELL
• Buzzer Buzzer only activation in manipulators
• Bell ibuzzer Activation of the output defined as BELL
and Buzzer in keypads
BELL-Armed, Buzzer-Disarmed Depending on the arming of the system
• BELL – armed,
Silent – disarmed
Depending on the arming of the system
Cichy,
• Bell,
• Buzzer,
• Bell i buzzer,
• BELL-Armed,
buzzer-disarmed
• BELL – armed,
Silent – disarmed
(by default “BELL-
Armed, Buzzer-
Disarmed”)
Service settings
It is possible to remind the user of the necessity to carry out periodic service visits for maintenance and test
the system by the installer.
The service visit interval determines the time after which information will be genera-
ted in the system (in the form of a service fault).
Options:
• Off
• 6 months
• 12 months
• 24 months
(disabled
by default)
PARTITIONS
Partitions are logically separated parts of the secured object that are subject to arming at different times or
situations than the other partitions in this object. In relation to the system, a partition is defined by zones,
outputs, keypads and users assigned to it. Partitions can be separate parts or optionally have common parts.
Activate partitioning
The alarm system can be divided into 8 independent partitions. In order to enable partitioning, in the installer
menu, next to the selected partition, switch the “Active” option to YES.
CAUTION!
If we divide the system into several partitions, and then turn off some partitions, be sure to remove / deselect all
lines that were originally assigned to these partitions. To do this, first include these partitions in AlarmConfiguration,
uncheck any marked zones assigned to these partitions, and then disable unused partitions again. This is necessary
for the correct handling of active partitions.
Choosing the communication path
Each partition can send alarm signals to one or more monitoring stations (maximum 8). To enable monitoring to
the monitoring station, select the ARC (monitoring station) to which alarm signals are to be sent and configure
the connection to the station in the communication-monitoring section.
Entry / exit times
Entry time 1
Entry time 1 is a parameter closely related to the Delayed 1 zone and defines the time that the system user has
to enter the premises (disarming the system). If the entry delay time ends without disarming, an alarm will be
generated.
Entry time 2
Entry time 2 is a parameter closely related to the Delay 2 zone type and defines the time that the system user
has to enter the premises (disarming the system). If the entry delay time ends without disarming, an alarm will
be generated.
Exit time 1
A parameter that specifies the time that the user has to exit the site. The exit delay time is assigned to the keypad.
Exit time 2
A parameter that specifies the time that the user has to exit the site. The exit delay time is assigned to the keypad.
Special exit time
Time for exit counted down when using a key type zone or a mobile application to arm.
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LINES
Line reaction types
Line reaction types define how the line will behave. There are 22 different line types available in the system.
To be able to program zone related functions, first select the zone reaction type (for an Unused zone, zone
programming is not possible).
Not used
The unused zones in the system should be programmed as unused zones. This type of zone is not visible in
the system, its violation does not cause any system reaction.
Delayed 1
Violation of the zone Delayed 1 when arming the partition starts the entry delay 1 countdown – if the system is
not disarmed during the entry delay, an alarm event will be triggered.
Delayed 2
Violation of the Delay 2 zone while arming the partition starts the Entry delay 2 countdown – if the system is not
disarmed during the entry delay, an alarm event will be triggered.
Internal
An internal zone becomes delayed if a delay zone is first violated. Otherwise, it works like an instant zone when
armed.
Immediate
When armed, the zone immediately triggers an alarm.
24h fire
Violation of this line will trigger an immediate loud alarm: BELL output (switchable 3 seconds / 3 seconds),
signaling on all keypads, a fire icon is displayed next to the appropriate partition in the mobile application, the
zone violation is recorded in the event log. (See also: Dual Fire Verification).
24h break-in
Violation of this line will immediately trigger a continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all keypads, the Shield icon
will appear in the mobile application, the line violation is recorded in the event log.
24h gas
Violation of this line will trigger signaling on all keypads (fast signaling every 1 second) and an entry in the event
log about gas detection. There is no information in the mobile application.
24h CO2
Violation of this line will trigger signaling on all keypads (fast signaling every 1 second) and an entry in the event
log about the detection of carbon monoxide. There is no information in the mobile application.
24h temperature
Violation of this line will immediately trigger a continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all keypads, and an entry in
the event log about exceeding the temperature, if the temperature exceeds the threshold programmed in the
temperature detector.
24h flood
Violation of this line will immediately trigger a continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all keypads, and an entry in
the event log about flooding.
24h tamper
Violation of this zone will result in an immediate triggering of the continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all keypads,
and an entry in the event log. Attention! Violation of this type of zone when the control panel is in the service
mode does not cause any system reaction and can be used to carry out service work without triggering alarms.
24h no alarm
Violation of the zone does not trigger an alarm, only an entry is added to the event log. Information about the
violation of this line is not sent to the mobile application.
24h definable
Function being prepared for future use.
Output control
The zone does not generate any alarm event, its violation is not recorded in the event log. The line serves only
to control the PGM output. When programming, a line of this type must be associated with an Output (the Line
tracking event type and the line number).
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Momentary key on / off
A momentary violation of NC, NO and EOL zones causes alternate arming / disarming of the partition to which
the zone is assigned.
Permanent switch on / off
Violation of the zone causes permanent arming / disarming of the partition to which the zone is assigned. NC
and EOL zone: closed = system disarmed; violated, in tamper or in trouble = system armed. For NO lines: closed
= system armed; zone open = system disarmed.
Momentary key arming
A momentary violation of NC, NO and EOL zones will arm the partition to which the zone has been assigned.
Momentary key to disarm
A momentary violation of NC, NO and EOL zones will disarm the partition to which the zone has been assigned.
24h panic
Violation of this zone will result in an immediate triggering of the continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all key-
pads, and an entry in the event log.
24h burglary
Violation of this zone will result in an immediate triggering of the continuous BELL alarm, signaling on all key-
pads, and an entry in the event log.
Assigning Zones to Partitions
Possibility to assign a line to a given partition / subsystem. A zone can be assigned to several partitions. In this
way, we create a common zone.
CAUTION!
If we divide the system into several partitions, and then turn off some partitions, be sure to remove / deselect all
lines that were originally assigned to these partitions. To do this, first include these partitions in AlarmConfiguration,
uncheck any marked zones assigned to these partitions, and then disable unused partitions again. This is necessary
for the correct handling of active partitions.
Types of line parameterization
Defining the type of line parameterization. The types are available as described on pages 10 and 11.
“Night line” function
Zones with “night” function enabled will be automatically blocked during arming in night mode.
Signaling an alarm from a detection line
Silent
Violation of a zone with the Silent signaling function selected does not cause a loud alarm. Information about
the alarm is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting code is sent to the monitoring stations.
Bell
Violation of a zone with the BELL signaling function selected causes a loud alarm. Information about the alarm
is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting code is sent to the monitoring stations.
Buzzer
Violation of a zone with the Buzzer signaling function selected will generate acoustic signaling only on key-
pads. Information about the alarm is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting code is sent to
the monitoring stations.
Bell andBuzzer
Violation of a zone with a selected Bell and Buzzer signaling function generates a loud alarm and triggers acous-
tic signaling in keypads. Information about the alarm is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting
code is sent to the monitoring stations.
Bell arming / buzzer disarming
Violation of a zone with the Bell signaling function selected – arming / buzzer – disarming generates a loud
alarm during supervision, and in the case of a disarmed system, it only triggers acoustic signaling in keypads.
Information about the alarm is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting code is sent to the
monitoring stations.
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Buzzer arming / silent disarming
Violation of a zone with the selected signaling function Buzzer arming / silent disarming, in the case of a system
in supervision, triggers acoustic signaling in keypads, and in the case of a disarmed system, it does not trigger
any sound signals. Information about the alarm is recorded in the event log and the appropriate reporting code
is sent to the monitoring stations.
Line response time
Fast
Line response time 100ms.
Slow
Line response time 400ms.
User time
The response time is defined in the System / General / Custom zone response time tab.
Lockable
The option determines whether the zone can be bypassed while arming by the user.
Transmission delay (TX)
Time of delay of transmission to the monitoring station, expressed in seconds. If the alarm is cleared during
this time (disarming the partition to which the zone is assigned), the system will not send information about the
alarm to the ARC.
BELL delay
BELL output delay time, expressed in seconds.
Gong
If this option is enabled, each violation of a zone with the gong function enabled will generate a beep on the
keypad, if the gong function has also been enabled in the keypad settings.
For the user to enable / disable the gong sound, in the Keypad options tab, the function Enabling / disabling
the gong function should be assigned to the function key F1-F6.
Double fire verification
Fire alarm verification function - if an alarm from the 24h fire zone is detected, the voltage on the power supply output
of the smoke detectors will be removed for 3 seconds, if after restarting the detectors, they re-detect the threat,
a loud alarm will be immediately generated and the event reporting code will be sent to the monitoring stations.
Alarm verification
Defining the method of alarm verification.
Sequential detection
A violation of a zone with the “sequential detection” option turned on during the supervision period generates
an alarm, but information about the alarm is not sent to the ARC. Only the next violation of the line with the
sequential detection on will cause the appropriate reporting code to be sent to the ARC. (See also: Sequential
Detection Timezone on the System Tab).
Multiple violations
The first violation of a line during the supervision with the “multiple violations” option enabled does not generate
an alarm, only the next violation of the same line generates an alarm. The option is related to the “Counter of
violations” and “Violations in time” parameters.
Intelligent line
After a single violation of a zone with the “intelligent” partition enabled, no alarm is generated, the system starts
counting the verification time. If another line is violated with the “intelligent” option on, only then an alarm event
is generated. (See also: Intellizone Timezone on the System Tab).
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Violations Counter
The option determines how many line violations are needed to generate an alarm - this option is related to the
“Violations during time periods” parameter.
Violations during time periods
The option defines the time in which a line violation must occur in order to trigger a loud alarm - the option is
related to the “Violations counter” parameter.
Force Arming
The option defines whether it is possible to arm the system when a detector line is violated.
Violation Verification
The function makes it possible to detect possible damage or malfunction of the detector. If the detector is not
violated within the defined time period, the system will generate a trouble.
Violation Verification – Time
Parameter related to the function “ Violation Verification“.
Violation Verification – Days
Parameter related to the function “ Violation Verification“.
Bell Lock
A parameter that defines after how many alarms from a given line will be blocked from triggering the loud signaling.
TX Lock
A parameter that defines after how many alarms from a given line the transmission to ARC will be blocked (this
option protects the ARC against sending a large number of alarm events from damaged detectors).
MANIPULATORS
Settings
Name
Keypad name – the programmed name will be displayed in the system log, mobile application, etc.
Assigning to subsystems
The partitions assigned to the keypad will be displayed on the keypad screen - if this option is enabled.
Buzzer -> Bell
If enabled, the buzzer on the keypad will mimic the operation of the Bell output (siren output).
Gong
If the function is enabled, each violation of a zone with the “gong” function on will trigger a short buzzer signal
in the keypad. In order for the user to enable / disable the gong sound, one of the function keys (F1-F6) must
be programmed in the keypad options as “Enable / disable the gong function”.
Assignment of exit times to the keypad
Choosing which exit delay time (set in the Partitions tab) will be counted down when individual partitions are
armed.
Manipulator options
Fire button active
If the function is enabled – the keypad fire alarm button is active.
Panic button active
If the function is enabled, the panic alarm button on the keypad is active.
Medical button active
If the function is enabled, the medical alarm button on the keypad is active.
Function buttons
The keypad has 6 function buttons, which are designed to make it easier for the user to operate the system.
The function buttons make it easy to start the most frequently used functions in the system. They are a kind of
keyboard shortcuts which trigger a specific reaction of the system in accordance with the settings programmed
by the installer.
To recall the action assigned to a function button, press and hold for 1 second the button with the f symbol and
the number of the function button 1-6.
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