Reach PP5099 User manual

Loop Interface Manual
PP5099 Revision 1
Hub Firmware 1.0.3

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Table of Contents
REACH User Manual Introduction 3
Technical Specification 3
Warnings and limitations 3
Suitability 4
Building Considerations 4
Wireless Considerations 4
Wiring Considerations 4
Apollo Protocol Support & Panel Compatibility 4
Surveying 5
Installing the REACH Loop Interface 6
User Interface 8
PCBA Diagram 8
Display Symbols & Status LEDs 9
Commissioning - First Time Setup 10
Time & Date 10
RF Channel Selection 10
System ID 11
Hub Loop Address 11
Device Menu 12
Add Device - Pairing Products to the Loop Interface 12
Modify Device 14
Loop Address 15
Device-Specific Settings 15
About 16
Replace Device 16
Remove Device 18
Hub Settings 19
Critical Settings 19
Password 20
External Jamming 20
Tamper 20
About 20
Tone Period (S) 21
System Status 22
Device Event Log 22
View Device Status 22
Device Link Quality 23
Background Noise 24
Config. Mode 24
Appendix 1: REACH / XPander RF Channel Map 25
Appendix 2: Device XP95 Device Codes 25
Appendix 3: Device Analogue Values 26
Appendix 4: Event Log Messages 27

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Introduction
Technical Specification
Warnings and Limitations
REACH Wireless®
User Manual
REACH Wireless is Apollo’s range of hybrid-wireless fire alarm products. It oers a range of wireless alterna-
tives to many fire safety products and is designed to solve challenging installation scenarios for structures with
restricted or complex access and installation conditions such as listed buildings, out-buildings & temporary
structures where wired installation or long site downtime is not possible.
REACH provides flexibility and ease in system design and provides the confidence of a well-known name in fire
safety solutions.
The purpose of this manual is to provide detailed instruction for the installation and commissioning of a REACH
Wireless system, beyond the basic fit and wiring of the Quick Start Guides that are included with the product
and are available at apollo-fire.co.uk.
Our devices use high quality electronic components and plastic materials that are highly resistant to
environmental deterioration. However, after 10 years of continuous operation, it is advisable to replace the
devices in order to minimize the risk of reduced performance caused by external factors.
Ensure that this device is only used with compatible control panels.
Detection systems must be checked, serviced and maintained on a regular basis to confirm correct operation.
Smoke sensors may respond dierently to various kinds of smoke particles, thus application advice should be
sought for special risks.
Sensors cannot respond correctly if barriers exist between them and the fire location and may be aected by
special environmental conditions.
Refer to and follow national codes of practice and other internationally recognized fire engineering standards.
Appropriate risk assessment should be carried out initially to determine correct design criteria and updated
periodically.
Use only in REACH Wireless fire detection and alarm systems.
Specification Value
Power Supply Voltage Range (from intelligent loop) from 17 Vdc to 48 Vdc (35 Vdc + 13 V pulses)
Typical Current Load 40 mA (regardless of the power supply voltage)
Wireless Frequency Band 868 MHz
Radiated Power Value 14 dBm (25 mW)
Number of Wireless Channels 66
Wireless Communication Range** 200 m in open space
Maximum Number of Linked Child Devices 32
Short-Circuit Protection Specification Acronym Min. Typical Max. Unit Notes
Line Voltage - 17 24 48 V 35 Vdc + 13 V pulses
Maximum Rated Continuous Current with the Switch
Closed Ic max* - - 1 A
Maximum Rater Switching Current Is max* - - 3 A
Leakage Current with the Switch Open IL
* - - 33 mA
Series Impedance with the Switch Closed Zc- - 0.10 Ω
Voltage at which the Device Isolates Vso 12.5 - 15 V
Voltage at which the Device Reconnects Vco 12.8 - 19.1 V

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Suitability
Building Considerations
The following should be considered when considering REACH Wireless for a building. Each of the below items will neg-
atively impact signal strength or consistency. This does not necessarily prevent REACH from being a viable solution, but
should be considered during the up-front site survey to help plan the system layout:
• Thick, solid walls e.g. historic buildings
• Large amounts of metal in the structure such as steel girders, metal wire mesh, HVAC systems etc.
• Cabling – especially heavy gauge or high current
Wireless Considerations
Be aware of other wireless equipment in the installation area that operates within the same 868Mhz band. If possible,
avoid using the same 868Mhz channels as these devices to avoid communication issues.
If installing near an Apollo XPander system, please also be aware that RF channel frequencies are not aligned across
these systems, so selecting dierent channel numbers may still result in clashes. Please refer to the RF channel loop-up
sheet (appendix 1) to compare.
A 2m minimum distance must be kept between all REACH Wireless products to prevent signal loss.
Wiring Considerations
Apply mandatory codes of practice and standards of your country.
• Don’t install wireless devices in the vicinity of large electrical equipment, fluorescent light fixtures, computers or their
power and network cabling.
• Don’t install wireless devices in the vicinity of large metal objects, structures or metal ceiling structures.
• Do ensure that all REACH products adhere to a minimum installation distance of 2 meters between each other.
• Do install the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface at a height of at least 2 - 2.5 meters from the floor, fixed flat on the wall.
Apollo Protocol Support & Panel Compatibility
REACH Wireless is a hybrid wireless solution, meaning it must be connected to a wired loop to function and cannot operate
as a standalone solution.
The RW1700-030APO loop interface acts as the wireless panel for the Reach Wireless products. It is the primary device in
the system and acts as the parent or host of the wireless network. The RW1700-030APO loop-interface must be connect-
ed to the wired addressable loop in order to communicate with the wired loop’s control panel and in order to power on. It
will act as the bridge between the wired and wireless network, translating communications between the wired panel and
wireless devices and vice versa.
REACH communicates using the Apollo XP95 protocol natively, meaning it is compatible with Discovery and CoreProtocol
loops as a legacy device. Its XP95 communication is designed to mimic Apollo’s legacy wireless solution, XPander, for
maximum compatibility with panels. Fire panel features and technical specifications vary, so please refer to the panel’s
compatibility list to check for REACH Wireless support.

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Surveying
As REACH is a wireless solution, it is imperative that potential installations sites are surveyed for suitability ahead of
system installation. This protects against additional installation costs or failure due to unforeseen issues with the environ-
ment or building structure.
REACH Wireless products interface with an Apollo XP95 wired loop, via the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface, so it is impor-
tant to identify up-front potential locations to either break into an existing wired loop or where to run a new loop to.
Ideal locations for the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface should be as central as possible to where the other REACH Wire-
less devices will be located, in order to maximize the circumference of available wireless range. This is not always possi-
ble, for example in a building extension, where the existing wired loop will only run to the boundary of where the products
will be installed (such as in the graphic below).
Performing a survey requires use of RW1800-060APO Reach Survey Kit. This survey kit contains a battery-powered hub
and mock detector, that can be used to test the signal strength of each product install location, for each potential install
location of the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface.
Instructions of how to perform the survey are available in the Survey Kit’s manual PP5098.
While surveying, consider that a 2m minimum distance must be kept between all REACH Wireless devices to prevent signal loss.
The results of the survey should be recorded in the ocial REACH Survey Sheet available from apollo-fire.co.uk. This is
critical as it will inform key decisions such as RF Channel when it comes to installation and will be requested by Apollo if
support is required during or after installation.

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Installation
Prior to installation, a site survey must have been completed and the ocial REACH Survey Sheet (available from
apollo-fire.co.uk) must be available. Installing the REACH Loop Interface: Included equipment 1 x Loop Interface Module
4 x Screws (wall plugs not provided)
The Translator Module is IP65 rated, suitable for
external mounting. The back box must be installed
on the wall as flat as possible to retain IP rating, to
prevent distortion of the housing and the ingress of
contamination and/or moisture.
Start by removing the top and bottom front plastic
covers that cover the white plastic screws.
Using a flat-headed screwdriver, unscrew all four
screws and remove the lid from the back box.
Be careful to use an appropriate-sized screwdriver
head, as failure to do so may deform the screw head.
Remove the electronic PCB assembly from the back-box by
un-screwing the two Philips screws below the display, then
sliding the PCB up and out.
This is to prevent damage to the PCB while drilling through the
mounting and wiring knock-outs.
Using a suitable-sized drill bit (4mm), drill the
pre-defined mounting points in the four corners of
the back-box.
While it is possible to mount the product using the inner
four mounding points which provide pivot adjustment,
these will prevent the product from retaining its IP65
protection.
Determine which of the 20mm knock-outs would best suit
your wiring in to the addressable loop.
Ensure that only the top knock-outs are used, not the bottom
ones as the loop terminals are located at the top of the PCB
and the radios are at the bottom. Passing the loop cables
near the radios may reduce signal strength.
Once selected, drill through while considering the cable
gland that you are going to use.
In order to maintain the IP rating of the product, use IP67 cable
glands.

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Fix the back-box to the wall using wall plugs and
round-headed Phillips screws in all of the fixing holes.
Note: Screws and wall plugs are not provided.
Ensure that multiple RW1700-030APO Loop Interface units
are installed with a minimum distance of at least 2 meters
between them.
Install with a minimum height from the floor of 2-2.5 me-
ters.
Re-insert the PCB into the mounted back-box using
the two Phillips screws.
Bring the addressable loop wires in through the
cable gland and wire into the loop-in/loop-out termi-
nals as-per the wiring diagram.
Ensure that the loop is powered-o before wiring in
the product.
Note: The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface includes
a built-in bi-directional isolator (based on an Apollo
20C isolator). This automatically opens when the loop
voltage falls below a fixed threshold to prevent a loop
crash or abnormal current consumption.
When wired into the loop and after ensuring that cables are
in the correct terminals, power the loop back on.
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface should power
up, showing a flashing green LED and the REACH
Wireless logo on the LCD screen. If this does not hap-
pen, re-check the installation steps.
After the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface starts-up,
it will present the First-Time-Setup wizard. See the
Commissioning instructions to continue with the sys-
tem setup. After finishing commissioning, re-install
the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface lid by re-install-
ing the four plastic screws and push-clicking the top
and bottom plastic covers back in place.

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User Interface
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface’s embedded
user interface is used to configure the REACH instal-
lation.
The user-interface consists of:
• Arrow Keys: Up/Down/Left/Right
• Back
• Enter
Radio
Transmission
Module
Radio
Transmission
Module
USB Micro B -
Debug Port
Jumper Pins
- Debug Only Loop-Out Loop-In Serial Port
- unused
Tamper
Spring
• USB Micro B Debug Port: Used for internal debugging only
• Jumper Pins: Used for internal debugging only. Do not move or re-move these jumpers as it may cause
the Loop Interface to become partially or fully unresponsive. These should remain as shown above
• Loop-Out / Loop-In port: See Installation section for wiring diagram
• Serial Port: Reserved for future use
• Radio Transmission Modules: Used to communicate with REACH Wireless Devices

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Display Symbols & Status LEDs
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface’s LCD screen features status symbols to provid feedback.
Fault Type Description Display Symbol Status LED
- The loop interface (Hub) is energized and in normal operation. - Steady Green
-
The loop interface is in configuration mode.
In this mode, the loop interface does not communicate with the
fire alarm control panel.
- Steady Blue
-
The loop interface is looking for its paired wireless devices.
This normally happens when the loop interface has been
de-energized / re-booted.
To see the current status of paired devices, use the system
status menu.
- Flashing Blue
Battery Fault The battery of one or more devices is low/empty. -
Link Fault No connection from one or more devices in. Fault LED Blink-
ing
Tamper Fault One or more devices give a tamper message.
Hub- Fault LED
Blinking
Device - Fault
LED Steady
General Fault A general fault is present in the system, loop interface or
element.
Hub- Fault LED
Blinking
Device - Fault
LED Steady
Fire Alarm There is an active fire alarm on one or more elements. -
USB Connection There is communication with the computer (via the USB debug
port). -
RF Communica-
tion Jamming Noise on RF communication channels in-use. Yellow Fault LED Blinking
Start-Up Displays during device power-up. Normal operation.
Yellow Fault LED
Blinking 1s ON /
2s OFF
Isolator Isolators active. Yellow Fault LED
Steady ON
Bridge Fault Communication error between internal microprocessors
(hardware error).
LCD Message:
‘Interface Fault’

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Commissioning
First Time Setup
Note: the commissioning steps assume that this is the first power-on and therefore the first-time-setup wizard will
be shown. These settings are critical for a system setup. If first-time-setup does not show, all of the same settings are
available in the ‘Hub Settings’ menu and should be set according to the following instructions.
Note: The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface features a tamper protection spring-loaded button that will be triggered while
the front cover is not installed. This will show on the LCD display as a tamper fault during setup, as well as analogue
value of ‘4’ on the fire panel once the system is released, until the front-cover is re-installed.
Before getting started, please ensure that:
- RW1700-030APO Loop Interface is physically installed, connected to the wired addressable loop and
powered-on.
- The ocial Apollo REACH Survey Sheet (available from Apollo-Fire.co.uk) that was used for the survey is
available, with the RF channel pair and product install locations listed.
- All products intended to be installed are available.
Time & Date
The date and time is used for local log events.
It is important to set accurately to aid with
troubleshooting if required.
It is set in the following format:
Day / Month / Year --- Hour : Minutes
Use the arrow keys to change values
Press ‘Enter’ to confirm and proceed.
[FIRST TIME SETUP]
DATE & TIME
18/02/2020 10:14
RF Channel Selection
This information should be already determined in the Survey Sheet that, from the survey carried out ahead of the system
installation. If this is not available or a survey has not taken place, follow the surveying steps.
REACH oers 22 RF channel pair options. Each pair
consists of a primary and secondary communication
channel, in accordance with EN54-25, with 1Mhz
separation between them.
If you are installing multiple Hubs in the same area,
select the dierent RF channel pairs for each Loop-
Interface to avoid communication interruptions.
RF channels should be assigned in the order that
they appeared in the background channel scan, as
per of the survey, which should be already recorded
and available in the survey sheet.
Use the arrow keys to change values
Press ‘Enter’ to confirm and proceed.
[FIRST TIME SETUP]
RF CHANNEL SELECTION
1/37

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The system ID number a number is used to identify
communications between the Loop-Interface and the
device they are paired with when present in the same
area and operating on the same RF channels. This
will not prevent communication interruptions but will
mitigate communication errors and corruption.
Best practice is to use a unique System ID value for
every Hub device in the area.
System ID is a value between 1 and 254 and is
randomized by default (for the above reasons).
Use the arrow keys to change values.
Note: Every digit can be scrolled individually to speed
up selection.
Press ‘Enter’ to confirm and proceed.
[FIRST TIME SETUP]
SYSTEM ID SELECTION
165
Record the selected value in the REACH Commissioning Sheet (available from apollo-fire.co.uk).
If installing multiple Loop-Interfaces in the same site, ensure this value is dierent for each, even when using dierent
RF Channel pairs for each Loop-Interface as well.
Hub Loop Address
This is the address that the RW1700-030APO Loop
Interface will use on the wired addressable loop.
As RW1700-030APO Loop Interface is an XP95
device, valid addresses are between 1 and 126.
Use the arrow keys to change values.
Press ‘Enter’ to confirm and proceed.
[FIRST TIME SETUP]
HUB LOOP ADDRESS
001
Note: Although the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface is wired-in to the loop and powered-on, it will not announce itself
to the panel at the address set until setup is complete and the system is released. Each time the Loop-Interface is in
configuration mode, it and all associated wireless devices will stop responding to the panel until configuration mode is
exited again.
Note: The recommended Hub address would be the beginning of a large, free address block on the addressable loop.
This is because when pairing REACH devices to the Loop-Interface, the first product will be auto-assigned as [Hub
Address +1], then [Last Assigned Address +1]. These addresses can be changed manually before the system is released.
This is the final step in the first-time setup process. After proceeding from this screen, the Configuration Mode
menu will be presented.
From here, REACH Wireless devices can be paired with the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface to continue the
commissioning stage. When complete, the ‘Exit’ option can be used to save the setup configuration and release
the system and then the Loop-Interface front-cover can be re-installed. This is a critical step to make the system
functional.
Additional RW1700-030APO Loop Interface settings will also be available from this menu, however, most of them
are only required to assist in problem-solving. Most installations will avoid the need to utilize these if they have
been properly surveyed and the installation instructions have been followed correctly. In the event that problems
do occur, the Apollo technical support team are available to assist and may recommend changing some of these
settings.

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Device Menu
Add Device - Pairing Products to the Loop-
Interface
Note: In order to pair products to your REACH system,
the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface must be in
Configuration Mode. If you have just completed the
first-time setup process, you will be navigated to the
Configuration Mode menu automatically. If the system
has been released, select ‘Configuration Mode’ on the
Main Menu and enter the password.
Note: The default password is 0002, but this can be
changed in the ‘Hub Settings’ menu.
[CONFIG.MODE MENU]
HUB SETTINGS
DEVICE MENU
EXIT
To begin pairing products to the RW1700-030APO
Loop Interface:
From the [CONFIG. MODE MENU] navigate to DEVICE
MENU.
In the [DEVICE MENU], select ADD DEVICE.
[DEVICE MENU]
ADD DEVICE
MODIFY DEVICE
REPLACE DEVICE
The [ADD DEVICE PROCESS] screen will appear.
While this screen is displayed, the RW1700-030APO
Loop Interface is scanning for REACH products that
have been placed into pairing mode.
Each REACH product contains a pairing switch.
Locate this switch by referring to that individual
product’s quick-start guide. It is typically located in
the battery compartment.
By default, this switch should be in the ‘ON’ position.
Ensure that it is in this position before batteries are
inserted.
[ADD DEVICE PROCESS]
MOVE DEVICE SWITCH
FROM ‘ON’ TO ‘1’
[SEARCHING]
Insert the batteries by lining up the polarity +/- symbols of the CR123 batteries included with the product, with the
+/- symbols on the product. Lower both batteries on one side, then push down on the other side in parallel. The
device LEDs should flash three times to confirm power-up.
Note: The battery polarity (+/-) symbols may be on the battery terminals, printed on the PCBA, applied with a label or be
part of the plastic molding.
Note: Both batteries must be inserted at the exact same time to avoid the product waking and reporting a missing or
dead battery. This will show as a fault on the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD display and will take up-to several
minutes to clear.

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With both batteries inserted into the product
correctly, move the pairing switch from the ‘ON’
position to the ‘1’ position.
Note: Ensure that the device had time to power-up after
battery insertion (LED should flash three times). If the
pairing switch is moved too soon, the device won’t be
found. In this case, set the switch back to ‘ON’, remove
then re-insert the batteries and move the pairing
switch again.
Once the switch is moved, the RW1700-030APO Loop
Interface LCD should display ‘DEVICE FOUND’.
Note: At this step, the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface
is writing critical settings to the device via the pairing
RF channel, then waiting for the device to reboot and
communicate back on the RF Channel Pair configured
during setup and with the correct System ID code.
Once the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface receives
a response from device being paired, it will read the
attributes of that device and confirm on the LCD what
type of product it is.
At this stage, the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface
will also automatically assign a loop address to that
product.
The [ADD DEVICE PROCESS] will pause at this
point to allow you to record the loop address of the
product.
To pair another product, select NEXT.
To finish pairing products, select EXIT.
[ADD DEVICE PROCESS]
DEVICE FOUND
WAITING FOR RESPONSE
[PAIRING]
[ADD DEVICE PROCESS]
DEVICE TYPE:OPT DET
PAIRED TO ADDRESS 254
EXIT NEXT
Note: The first product will be auto-assigned as [Hub Address +1], then [Last Assigned Address +1] for each subsequent
product paired. These addresses can be changed manually before the system is released.
Note: Although the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface is wired-in to the loop and powered-on, it will not announce itself
or paired devices to the panel at the addresses set until setup is complete and the system is released. Each time the
Loop-Interface is in configuration mode, it and all associated wireless devices will stop responding to the panel until
configuration mode is exited again.
Note: REACH Heat Detector will ask which operating mode should be set, ‘ROR’ rate-of-rise or ‘HT’ static. Refer to the
product datasheet for details.
Note: REACH Open-Area AV products will ask whether a ‘beacon’ is present, as well as a sounder. This does not change
product operation but will prevent it from being correctly labelled in the Hub menu.

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Modify Device
It is possible to change the settings of REACH Wireless devices that have been paired to the RW1700-030APO Loop
Interface, via the LCD display. This cannot be done via the wired fire panel as REACH is an XP95 protocol device.
The [MODIFY DEVICE] function will allow you to view device loop address, device settings (if available) and the
unique device ID (shown on the device’s label).
To modify the settings of a REACH device, on the
RW1700-030APO Loop Interface:
From the [CONFIG. MODE MENU] navigate to DEVICE
MENU.
[CONFIG.MODE MENU]
HUB SETTINGS
DEVICE MENU
EXIT
[DEVICE MENU]
ADD DEVICE
MODIFY DEVICE
REMOVE DEVICE In the [DEVICE MENU], select MODIFY DEVICE.
Select the loop address of the device you wish to
view/modify.
Note: Once a device setting has been changed, you
must select SAVE & EXIT before leaving the [MODIFY
DEVICE] menu. This is located below the ABOUT menu
option.
[SELECT LOOP ADDRESS]
ADDRESS: 2
DETECTOR
2H8G004S

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Loop Address
This screen is used to change the address of the
device on the addressable loop.
This can be set to any value between 1 and 126.
Addresses assigned to other REACH devices paired
to the loop-interface will be skipped in this list, as
they are not available (unless changed first).
The Loop-Interface is not aware of other devices on
the addressable loop, so please refer to the fire panel
for a full list of available addresses.
Use the up/down arrows to change the loop
address.
Press ‘Enter’ to confirm.
[MODIFY DEVICE]
LOOP ADDRESS
OPT.CH.SENS
ABOUT
SELECT LOOP ADDRESS
002
Device-Specific Settings
This option will show in the [DEVICE MENU] as a
dierent entry for certain device types.
An Optical Detector shows OP. CH. SENS which sets
the detector’s sensitivity mode.
Detector Sensitivity Modes that can be selected:
• High Sensitivity - suitable for clean
environments
• Medium Sensitivity - Standard sensitivity,
suitable for most standard applications
• Low Sensitivity - Low sensitivity, suitable
for contaminated environments or where
disturbances are expected such as shower
fumes.
[MODIFY DEVICE]
LOOP ADDRESS
OPT.CH.SENS
ABOUT

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A Heat Detector shows SUBTYPE which sets the detector’s operating mode, ‘ROR’ rate-of-rise or ‘HT’ static. Refer to
the product datasheet for details.
An Open-Area AV product shows SUBTYPE which sets whether the device is a ‘sounder’ or is a ‘sounder beacon’.
An Heat Output Module shows:
• OUTPUT CH. ENABLE determines whether voltage (configurable) is applied to port A when the Output
Module is sent a command to activate. It doesn’t when disabled.
• OUTPUT CH. SUPERVISED which supervises the presence of a 10K EOL resistor connected to output port A,
when enabled. It is not supervised when disabled.
• OUTPUT CH. VOLTAGE sets the voltage to be output on port A. This is configurable to 12V nominal or 24V
nominal.
• RELAY CH. ENABLE determines whether the relay contact (port B) is activated when the Output Module is
sent a command to activate. It doesn’t when disabled.
• RELAY SUPERVISED which supervises the presence of a 10K EOL resistor connected to output port B, when
enabled. It is not supervised when disabled.
About
The about menu displays information about the device.
Unique ID
This is the unique identifier assigned to the device and can be found on the device menu. This
can be used to locate the correct physical device if the loop-address has been changed from
what was assigned on the commissioning sheet.
Type
The device type code (not aligned with Apollo Protocol type code). This tells you what kind of
device it is. For example:
- Detector
- Sounder
- Output Module
Subtype
More specific descriptor, additional to the (Type). E.g.
- (Detector) Optical
- (Sounder) VAD
RF Address The wireless address number assigned to the device. Maximum of 32 per Loop-Interface.
Firmware Version The firmware version of the device. Can be useful when calling Apollo technical support.
Production Lot The month and year that the device was manufactured. If there is an issue with the device,
Apollo may ask for this information.
Replace Device
The replace device menu can be used to replace a REACH device that is faulty with another REACH device of the
same type, whilst retaining the device settings.
Note: Device settings that the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface can program on the device will be retained, however,
some device settings can only be modified physically on the device. Ensure that these are matched when replacing
devices e.g. Wall AV product DIP switches for tone and volume.

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To replace a device:
From the [CONFIG. MODE] menu, select DEVICE MENU.
In the [DEVICE MENU], select REPLACE DEVICE.
[DEVICE MENU]
ADD DEVICE
MODIFY DEVICE
REPLACE DEVICE
[SELECT LOOP ADDRESS]
ADDRESS: 2
DETECTOR
2H8G004S
Select the device to be replaced by navigating through the
assigned device loop addresses using the up and down
arrows.
The device type and unique device ID for the device
assigned to each address will be displayed. Match these
identifiers to the physical device to be replaced.
Note: The unique ID can be found on the product label.
Select the product to be replaced by pressing the enter
button.
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD will instruct
you to remove the batteries of the device selected,
then confirm.
Note: By default, ABORT will be selected. This is to avoid
accidental un-pairing. Use the arrow keys to select
‘DONE’ instead to proceed.
[REPLACE DEVICE]
REMOVE DEVICE
BATTERIES
DONE ABORT
REPLACE: 002
MOVE DEVICE SWITCH FROM
‘ON’ TO ‘1’
PRESS BACK TO EXIT
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD will instruct you
to set the new device into pairing mode. Follow the same
steps as in the ‘Add Device’ section to successfully prepare
the new device.
Note: Once the device switch is moved on the new device, the
RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD should find the device
and will show multiple screens with the pairing progress. This
is essentially the same as the ‘Add Device’ process.
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD will inform you
of whether the replacement was successful or not. If not, it
will ask you to repeat steps.

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Remove Device
The remove device menu can be used to ‘un-pair’
devices from the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface.
To remove a device:
From the [CONFIG. MODE] menu, select DEVICE MENU.
In the [DEVICE MENU], select REMOVE DEVICE.
[DEVICE MENU]
ADD DEVICE
MODIFY DEVICE
REMOVE DEVICE
[SELECT LOOP ADDRESS]
ADDRESS: 2
DETECTOR
2H8G004S
Select the device to be removed by navigating through the
assigned device loop addresses using the up and down
arrows.
The device type and unique device ID for the device
assigned to each address will be displayed. Match these
identifiers to the physical device to be removed.
Note: The unique ID can be found on the product label.
Select the product to be replaced by pressing the enter
button.
The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD will instruct
you to remove the batteries of the device selected,
then confirm.
Note: By default, ABORT will be selected. This is to avoid
accidental un-pairing. Use the arrow keys to select
‘DONE’ instead to proceed.
[REPLACE DEVICE]
REMOVE DEVICE
BATTERIES
DONE ABORT
[REMOVE DEVICE]
DELETE DEVICE 2
YES NO
You will be asked to confirm that the device should be un-
paired.
Note: By default, NO will be selected. This is to avoid
accidental un-pairing. Use the arrow keys to select ‘YES’
instead to proceed.

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The RW1700-030APO Loop Interface LCD will inform
you that the device was removed. The loop address it
occupied will be displayed here for your convenience.
[REMOVE DEVICE]
DEVICE 002 DELETED
PRESS BACK TO EXIT
Hub Settings
The Hub Settings menu is where REACH system settings are held, including critical settings that are set during
the first-time-setup process. Most settings in this menu are only required to assist in problem-solving. Most
installations will avoid the need to utilize these if they have been properly surveyed and the installation instructions
have been followed correctly. In the event that problems do occur, the Apollo technical support team are available
to assist and may recommend changing some of these settings.
Note: Before leaving the Hub settings menu, any
changes will only be saved if either:
• SAVE & EXIT is selected at the bottom of the [HUB
SETTINGS] menu
• When using the ‘back’ button to exit the menu, the
Hub will ask whether you wish to SAVE or EXIT. EXIT
is selected by default to prevent accidental changes.
[HUB SETTINGS]
SETTINGS CHANGES MADE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO:
EXIT SAVE
Critical Settings
For instruction on these settings, view the First-Time-
Setup section at the beginning of the manual.
Settings in this menu are not applied immediately,
they are applied when leaving the menu.
Some of these settings are fundamental to the system
operation and modifying them will initiate a factory
reset whereby all settings on the RW1700-030APO
Loop Interface will be dissolved and all paired devices
will be un-paired.
[DATE & TIME]
RF CHANNELS
SYSTEM ID CODE
HUB LOOP ADDRESS

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Password
This menu is used to change the password required to
make changes to the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface
settings. This password is used to enter Configuration
Mode.
Note: It is important to set this during initial system
setup for increased security, otherwise the default
password will be used. The default password is 0002.
[PASSWORD]
0002
MIN 0 MAX 9999
External Jamming
If the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface is regularly attempting to communicate with paired REACH products and is
unable to due to other communication on the same RF channel, it will alert the user to this problem in one of two
ways:
1. DISPLAY ONLY will display an icon on the LCD screen
2. GENERATE FAULT will report a fault to the addressable fire panel via an analogue value.
By default, this will only be displayed on the LCD screen which will not be visible when installed.
Tamper
The tamper option can be used to enable or disable
the tamper fault on the RW1700-030APO Loop
Interface.
This is not a global setting for every REACH device
that is connected to the RW1700-030APO Loop
Interface. It will only aect the Loop Interface itself.
When enabled, the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface
will report an analogue value of 4 (see appendix 3) to
the fire panel.
[TAMPER]
DISABLE
ENABLE
About
The about screen displays attributes of the RW1700-030APO Loop Interface.
The firmware version and production lot may be requested by Apollo in the event that support is required.
Unique ID The unique identifier of the Loop
Interface
Type Network Device
Firmware Version 1.0.3
Production Lot Month / Year