Satel ABAX 2 ACU-220 User manual

ACU-220
ABAX 2 wireless system controller
Firmware version 6.00 acu-220_en 03/19
SATEL sp. z o.o. • ul. Budowlanych 66 • 80-298 Gdańsk • POLAND
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www.satel.eu

IMPORTANT
The device should be installed by qualified personnel.
Prior to installation, please read carefully this manual in order to avoid mistakes that can lead
to malfunction or even damage to the equipment.
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
Changes, modifications or repairs not authorized by the manufacturer shall void your rights
under the warranty.
The rating plate of the device is located on the enclosure base.
SATEL aims to continually improve the quality of its products, which may result in changes in
their technical specifications and software. Current information about the changes being
introduced is available on our website.
Please visit us at:
http://www.satel.eu
Hereby, SATEL sp. z o.o. declares that the radio equipment type ACU-220 is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
is available at the following internet address: www.satel.eu/ce
The following symbols may be used in this manual:
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- caution.

CONTENTS
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
2Features ...........................................................................................................................3
3Electronics board..............................................................................................................4
3.1 Terminals...................................................................................................................5
3.2 DIP-switches..............................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Selecting the controller operating mode ................................................................6
3.2.2 Selecting the transmitting antenna ........................................................................6
3.2.3 Address setting [expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus
control panel] .........................................................................................................6
3.3 Outputs indicating problems in the ABAX 2 system...................................................7
3.4 Control inputs [universal module of wireless devices] ...............................................7
3.5 Programmable outputs [universal module of wireless devices] ................................. 8
4Installation of the controller...............................................................................................8
4.1 Selecting a mounting location....................................................................................8
4.2 Preparing the cabling.................................................................................................9
4.3 Installation of enclosure.............................................................................................9
4.4 Setting DIP switches................................................................................................10
4.5 Connecting the wires ...............................................................................................10
4.5.1 Expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels............................10
4.5.2 Universal module of wireless devices .................................................................. 11
4.6 Connecting the power supply and starting the controller ......................................... 11
5ABAX 2 Soft program .....................................................................................................11
5.1 Description of the program ...................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 Menu bar in the program .....................................................................................11
5.1.2 Additional menu................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Establishing connection between the program and the controller ...........................12
5.3 Configuration ...........................................................................................................13
5.4 Devices.................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Status ......................................................................................................................15
5.5.1 Graphs.................................................................................................................17
5.5.2 Comm. history ..................................................................................................... 18
5.6 Keyfobs ...................................................................................................................19
5.6.1 Keyfob state......................................................................................................... 20
6Wireless devices supported by the controller ................................................................. 21
6.1 Devices.................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Keypads ..................................................................................................................22
6.3 Keyfob .....................................................................................................................22
7Installation of ABAX 2 wireless devices .......................................................................... 22
7.1 Registering devices to the controller........................................................................ 22
7.1.1 Expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus control panel ..23
7.1.1.1 Adding new wireless devices........................................................................25
7.1.1.2 Removing wireless devices ..........................................................................27
7.1.2 Expander of wireless devices for the VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP control
panel....................................................................................................................27
7.1.2.1 Adding new wireless devices........................................................................28
7.1.2.2 Removing wireless devices ..........................................................................29
7.1.3 Universal module of wireless devices .................................................................. 30

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7.1.3.1 Adding new wireless devices........................................................................30
7.1.3.2 Removing wireless devices ..........................................................................30
8Configuring the ABAX 2 system......................................................................................31
8.1 Expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels................................31
8.1.1 Controller settings................................................................................................31
8.1.2 Functions .............................................................................................................33
8.1.3 Device settings ....................................................................................................33
8.1.3.1 Configuring devices using the DLOADX program.........................................36
8.1.3.2 Configuring devices using the LCD keypad ..................................................38
8.1.4 Specific character of the operation of wireless devices........................................42
8.1.4.1 Wireless detectors ........................................................................................42
8.1.4.2 Wireless sirens .............................................................................................43
8.1.4.3 Wireless expanders of hardwired zones and outputs ...................................43
8.1.4.4 Wireless 230 V AC controllers ......................................................................44
8.1.4.5 Radio signal repeater....................................................................................44
8.2 Universal module of wireless devices ......................................................................44
8.2.1 Configuring devices using the ABAX 2 Soft program...........................................44
8.2.2 Specific character of the operation of wireless devices........................................47
8.2.2.1 Wireless detectors ........................................................................................47
8.2.2.2 Wireless sirens .............................................................................................47
8.2.2.3 Wireless expanders of hardwired zones and outputs ...................................48
8.2.2.4 Wireless 230 V AC controllers ......................................................................48
8.2.2.5 Radio signal repeater....................................................................................48
9APT-200 keyfobs ............................................................................................................48
9.1 Expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels................................48
9.1.1 Keyfobs in the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus system ..............................................48
9.1.1.1 Keyfob management using the DLOADX program .......................................50
9.1.2 Keyfobs in the VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP system ..................................51
9.1.2.1 Keyfob management using the DLOADX program .......................................51
9.2 Universal module of wireless devices ......................................................................52
9.2.1 Keyfob management............................................................................................52
9.2.1.1 Adding a keyfob............................................................................................53
9.2.1.2 Assigning an output to keyfob button (combination of buttons) ....................53
9.2.1.3 Assigning zones to LEDs..............................................................................53
9.2.1.4 Removing a keyfob .......................................................................................53
10 Controller firmware update..............................................................................................53
10.1 Updating the firmware of ABAX 2 wireless devices .................................................54
11 Restoring the controller factory settings..........................................................................54
12 Specifications..................................................................................................................54

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1 Introduction
The ACU-220 controller enables expansion of the alarm system or automation system by
adding the ABAX 2 wireless devices. It can work as:
expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels:
– INTEGRA and INTEGRA Plus (firmware version 1.19 or newer),
– VERSA, VERSA Plus and VERSA IP (firmware version 1.09 or newer).
universal module of wireless devices.
The controller does not support the ABAX wireless devices.
The ABAX 2 system offers two-way communication. All transmissions are acknowledged,
which ensures that the information has been received and makes it possible to check the
presence of devices in the system in real time. Configuration of settings, testing and updating
of the firmware of wireless devices are carried out via radio and, consequently, do not require
removal of their enclosure.
2 Features
Support for up to 48 ABAX 2 wireless devices (the number of supported devices depends
on the configuration).
Support for ABAX 2 wireless keypads: [expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm
control panels]
– up to 4 INT-KWRL2 keypads,
– up to 6 VERSA-KWRL2 keypads.
Support for APT-200 keyfobs:
– expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels – the number of
supported keyfobs depends on the maximum number of control panel users,
– universal module of wireless devices – up to 256 keyfobs.
AES standard encrypted two-way radio communication in the 868 MHz frequency band.
Transmission channel diversity – 4 channels for automatic selection of the one that will
enable transmission without interference with other signals in the 868 MHz frequency
band.
Antenna diversification – automatic selection of the antenna that will be used for receiving
transmission, depending on the level of received radio signal.
4 OC type outputs indicating problems in the ABAX 2 system:
– device tamper,
– no communication with the wireless device,
– jamming radio communication,
– wireless device power supply trouble.
4 inputs to control operation of wireless devices. [universal module of wireless devices]
8 OC type outputs: [universal module of wireless devices]
– indication of the status of wireless devices (e.g. alarm from detector, siren signal
triggered, etc.),
– keyfob control option.
Ability to work with any alarm system or automation system thanks to the inputs and
outputs. [universal module of wireless devices]

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Communication bus for connecting the controller to a SATEL control panel. [expander of
wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels]
Controller firmware update capability.
Ability to remotely update the firmware of wireless devices (except for the ASD-250
wireless smoke detector).
Tamper protection against enclosure opening.
Tamper input.
3 Electronics board
Fig. 1. Controller electronics board.
antenna 2 (printed on the electronics board and designated as AN2).
DIP-switches.

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LEDs indicating the state of outputs:
OFF – open,
ON – shorted to common ground.
antenna 1 (printed on the electronics board and designated as AN1).
tamper switch.
LED indicating the status of communication with the control panel:
ON – no communication with the control panel,
flashing – communication with the control panel OK.
RS-232 port (TTL standard).
3.1 Terminals
TPR - OC type output indicating tamper of the controller or any wireless device.
CON - OC type output indicating loss of communication with wireless devices.
JAM - OC type output indicating jamming of radio communication.
LBA - OC type output indicating problems with power supply of wireless devices:
low battery in a battery-operated device,
AC mains loss (ACX-220 expander supplied from a power supply unit
connected to the APS connector / ARU-200 radio signal repeater),
low battery or missing battery (ACX-220 expander supplied from
a power supply unit connected to the APS connector / ARU-200 radio
signal repeater),
overload of the power supply unit connected to the APS connector of
ACX-220 expander.
OUT1…OUT8 - OC type output indicating the status of wireless devices or controlled with
keyfobs.
AR1…AR4 - input for controlling operation of wireless devices.
COM - common ground.
+12V - power input.
CKM - keypad bus clock.
DTM - keypad bus data.
CKE - expander bus clock.
DTE - expander bus data.
A RS485 B - terminals provided for future applications (RS-485).
TMP - tamper input (NC). Connected in parallel with the tamper switch.
If the controller is installed in the enclosure in which tamper switch is open, and the
enclosure tamper switch is not to be connected to the tamper input, connect the TMP
terminal to the COM terminal of the controller.
3.2 DIP-switches
Using the DIP-switches, you can:
define the controller operating mode,
select the transmitting antenna,

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set the controller address (operating mode: expander of wireless devices for the
INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus control panel).
3.2.1 Selecting the controller operating mode
Fig. 2. Switches defining the controller operating mode.
Switches 9 and 10 (Fig. 2) define the controller operating mode – see Table 1.
DIP-switch
Controller operating mode 9 10
Expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus
control panel OFF OFF
Expander of wireless devices for the VERSA / VERSA Plus /
VERSA IP control panel OFF ON
ON OFF
Universal module of wireless devices ON ON
Table 1.
3.2.2 Selecting the transmitting antenna
Fig. 3. Switch defining which antenna will be used for transmitting.
Switch 8 (Fig. 3) defines the antenna that will be used for transmitting:
OFF position – antenna 1 (AN1),
ON position – antenna 2 (AN2).
Thus you can select the antenna whose polarization is consistent with that of the antennas in
wireless devices installed in the system. This contributes to the quality of the radio signal.
Test the antennas to make sure which of them ensures better communication with the
wireless devices registered in the controller.
3.2.3 Address setting [expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA /
INTEGRA Plus control panel]
Switches 1-5 (Fig. 4) are used to set the address when the controller is connected to the
INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus control panel (in the other operating modes, the settings of

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switches 1-5 are irrelevant). Numerical value is assigned to each switch. In OFF position, the
value is 0. Numerical values assigned to individual switches in ON position are presented in
Table 2. The sum of numerical values assigned to switches 1-5 constitutes the address set in
the device. The address must be different than that set in the other devices connected to the
expander bus of the control panel.
Fig. 4. DIP switches for setting address when the controller is connected to the INTEGRA /
INTEGRA Plus control panel.
DIP-switch 1 2 3 4 5
Number 1 2 4 8 16
Table 2.
If the controller is to be connected to the control panel to which an ABAX 2 / ABAX
controller is already connected, it is recommended that the address to be set in the
new controller be higher than that in the controller already connected to the control
panel.
3.3 Outputs indicating problems in the ABAX 2 system
If the controller is used as an expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control
panels, information about problems is sent to the control panel via the communication
bus. The outputs are for auxiliary purposes only.
The 4 OC type outputs – TPR, CON, JAM and LBA – provide information about problems in
the ABAX 2 system. You can program these outputs as NO (normally open) or NC (normally
closed).
The outputs can be connected to the control panel zones or they can be used to control the
operation of signaling devices.
3.4 Control inputs [universal module of wireless devices]
The 4 inputs (AR1...AR4) control the operation of wireless devices. Depending on the type of
device, the input:
wireless detectors – controls the operating mode:
– input activated – active mode,
– input in normal state – passive mode.
wireless sirens – controls signaling:
– input activated – signaling enabled,
– input in normal state – signaling disabled.
expanders of wired zones/outputs – controls expander outputs:
– input activated – output turned on,

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– input in normal state – output turned off.
wireless 230 V AC controllers – controls the relay (230 V AC power supply):
– input activated – relay turned on (power on),
– input in normal state – relay turned off (power off).
For each wireless device registered to the controller, indicate the control input. For some
devices (ASP-200 and ASP-215 sirens, ACX-210 and ACX-220 expanders, ASW-210
controller), which take up two or more positions on the list of devices, the control input must
be indicated for each position. One input can control any number of devices.
You can program the control inputs as NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed).
To the control inputs, you can connect e.g. outputs of the control panel or another device.
3.5 Programmable outputs [universal module of wireless devices]
8 OC type outputs (OUT1…OUT8) can indicate the status of wireless devices, or can be
controlled with keyfobs. Depending on the type of wireless device, the output is turned on
when:
alarm occurs (wireless detector),
signaling is triggered (wireless siren),
230 V AC mains is lost (ARU-200 radio signal repeater),
battery trouble occurs (ARU-200 radio signal repeater),
expander input is activated (expander of wired zones/outputs),
ASW-200 or ASW-210 controller relay is turned on / ASW-200 controller button is pressed
/ ASW-210 controller input is activated.
Each wireless device must be assigned to an output. If the device occupies two or more
positions on the device list, each position must be assigned to an output. You can assign any
number of devices to one output.
Each keyfob button can control one output.
You can program the outputs as NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed).
The outputs can be connected, for example, to the control panel zones, or they can be used
to control operation of automation devices.
4 Installation of the controller
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
Be careful during installation to avoid damage to the components located on the
controller electronics board.
4.1 Selecting a mounting location
The controller should be installed indoors, in spaces with normal air humidity. Prior to
installation you should plan the arrangement of all ABAX 2 wireless devices which are to be
operated by the controller. Select the installation place so that these devices are located
within the controller operating range. Remember that thick walls, metal partitions, etc. will
reduce the range of the radio signal. It is recommended that the controller be mounted high
above the floor. This will allow you to get a better range of radio communication and avoid
the risk of the controller being accidentally covered by people moving around the premises.
Installing the device in close vicinity of electrical systems is not recommended, since it can
adversely affect the range of radio signal.

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Several ABAX 2 / ABAX wireless system controllers can work within each other's range. The
number of wireless devices working within each other's operating range depends on the
frequency of periodical communication. The higher the frequency of communication, the
lesser number of devices can work within each other's range.
4.2 Preparing the cabling
Run the cables to be used to connect the controller to the control panel or other devices to
the controller's installation location. For power cables, use flexible conductors with cross-
sectional area of 0.5-0.75 mm2. Do not lay the cables in immediate vicinity of the low-voltage
electrical network wires, especially those used for supplying the high-power equipment (such
as electric motors).
4.3 Installation of enclosure
Fig. 5. Opening the OPU-1A enclosure.
The ACU-220 controller is sold complete with the OPU-1A enclosure.
1. Loosen the screws locking the enclosure cover and remove the cover (Fig. 5).
2. Remove the fastening screws of electronics board and remove the electronics board.
3. Place the enclosure base against the wall and mark location of the mounting holes. Set
the enclosure so that the cable entry opening is situated at the bottom of the enclosure or
at the base.
4. Drill holes for wall plugs (anchors) in the wall.
5. Make the cable entry opening at the base. The opening diameter must be larger than
10 mm. The finished opening must not have sharp edges.
6. Run the cables through the prepared opening (power cables, cables connecting the
controller with the control panel or other devices, etc.).
7. Using wall plugs and screws, secure the enclosure base to the wall. Proper wall plugs
must be selected for the type of mounting surface (different for concrete or brick wall,
different for plaster wall, etc.). When installed, the device must withstand a pull-off force of
at least 50 N.

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8. Using screws, install the electronics board in the enclosure.
4.4 Setting DIP switches
Using the DIP switches (see “DIP-switches” p. 5):
1. Define the controller operating mode (switches 9 and 10).
2. Select the transmitting antenna (switch 8).
3. Set the controller's address if the controller is to be connected to the INTEGRA /
INTEGRA Plus control panel (switches 1-5).
4.5 Connecting the wires
Protect the wiring against contact with sharp edges or else they can damage the
insulation of cables.
4.5.1 Expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control panels
Depending on the control panel to which the controller is to be connected:
INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus: connect the CKM, DTM, CKE, DTE and COM terminals to the
corresponding terminals of the control panel communication buses (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6. Method of connecting the controller to the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus control panel.
VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP: connect the CKE, DTE and COM terminals to the
corresponding terminals of the control panel communication bus (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7. Method of connecting the controller to the VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP control
panel.

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If you use the twisted-pair type of cable, remember that the DTM and CKM / CKE and DTE
(clock and data) signals must not be sent through one pair of twisted conductors. The
conductors must be run in one cable.
Optionally, you can connect signaling devices to the outputs indicating problems in the
ABAX 2 system.
4.5.2 Universal module of wireless devices
1. Connect the control input terminals to the control panel outputs or other device(s) that are
to control the operation of wireless devices.
2. Connect the terminals of programmable outputs to the control panel zones or other
device(s) that are to be controlled by the module.
3. Connect the terminals of outputs indicating problems in the ABAX 2 system to the control
panel outputs or other device(s) to which the information about problems is to be sent.
4.6 Connecting the power supply and starting the controller
1. Connect the power cables to the +12V and COM terminals. The controller may be
powered directly from the control panel or from a power supply unit with current limitation
up to 3 A.
2. Replace the cover and then lock it with the screws.
3. Turn the power on. The LED indicator should come on.
If the controller works as expander of wireless devices for SATEL alarm control
panels, run the identification function in the control panel (see the control panel
installer manual). The controller will be identified as ACU-100.
5 ABAX 2 Soft program
The ABAX 2 Soft program enables configuration and diagnostics of the wireless system
when the controller works as universal module of wireless devices. The program can also be
used for diagnostics of the system, when the controller works as expander for a SATEL
control panel.
You can download the ABAX 2 Soft program from www.satel.eu website.
5.1 Description of the program
5.1.1 Menu bar in the program
The menu bar is displayed in the top part of the program window.
Fig. 8. ABAX 2 Soft program: menu bar.
type of controller and firmware version.
number of the computer port used for communication with the RS-232 (TTL) port of the
controller.

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When the ABAX 2 system is running in the test mode, the “TEST MODE” information is
displayed on the menu bar (after the firmware version).
Buttons
click to establish connection to the controller. The button is displayed when the
program is not connected to the controller.
click to finish connection to the controller. The button is displayed when the program
is connected to the controller.
click to read data from the controller.
click to write data to the controller.
click to display additional menu.
5.1.2 Additional menu
The additional menu is displayed after you click on .
Open – click to open the controller data file.
Save – click to write the controller data to file.
Configuration – click to open the “Connection” window.
About – click to display information about the program.
“Connection” window
Fig. 9. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Connection” window.
Port RS-232 – computer COM port to be used for communication with the RS-232 (TTL) port
of the controller.
OK – click to confirm the changes.
Cancel – click to close window without saving changes.
5.2 Establishing connection between the program and the controller
1. Connect the controller RS-232 (TTL) port with the computer port using the USB-RS
converter offered by SATEL.
2. Select the computer COM port to be used for communication with the controller (see
““Connection” window” p. 12).
3. Click on the menu bar.
4. After connection is established, information about the controller type and firmware version
as well as the button will be displayed on the program menu bar.

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5.3 Configuration
Fig. 10. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Configuration” tab.
Controller info
Module type – controller type.
Version – firmware version of the controller.
Serial number – serial number of the controller.
Communication period – define the time intervals at which wireless devices are to
communicate with the controller. Periodical communication can take place every 12, 24 or
36 seconds. During periodical communication, the devices inform the controller about their
status, and the controller sends commands to the devices (switches the detectors into
active/passive mode, starts/ends test mode, changes configuration of the devices, etc.).
The communication period has effect on the level of energy consumption by wireless
devices: the less frequent is the communication, the lower is the energy consumption. For
the battery-operated devices it means longer battery life. Moreover, when the
communication takes place less frequently, more wireless devices can work within each
other's operating range.
If you enable the “ECO” option for a wireless device, periodical communication
between that device and the controller will take place every 3 minutes (the
“Communication period” parameter will have no effect on the device operation).
Some information and commands need to be sent immediately. Therefore, additional
communication takes place when the device reports tamper, when the detector reports
alarm, etc.
Inputs
See “Control inputs” p. 7.
NO/NC – input type. You can select NO (activated when shorted to common ground) or NC
(activated when opened). Click twice on the field to change the type.

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Outputs
See “Outputs indicating problems in the ABAX 2 system” p. 7.
NO/NC – output type. You can select NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed). Click
twice on the field to change the type.
Programmable outputs
See “Programmable outputs” p. 8.
NO/NC – output type. You can select NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed). Click
twice on the field to change the type.
Operating time – the time during which the output is turned on. Operating time shorter than
2 minutes can be programmed to 1 second accuracy. A longer operating time is rounded
up to full minutes.
No automatic update of wireless devices firmware – if this option is enabled, firmware of
the wireless devices registered to the controller is not updated automatically (see
“Updating the firmware of ABAX 2 wireless devices” p. 54).
5.4 Devices
Fig. 11. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Devices” tab.
Name – individual device name (up to 16 characters). You can enter a name that will make it
easier to figure out the location or intended purpose of the device.
S/N – serial number of the device.
Type – type of the wireless device. If the device takes up more than 1 position on the list, the
“^” character is displayed in consecutive positions.
Output – controller output indicating the device status (see “Programmable outputs” p. 8). In
the column, you can enter the number of output from 1 to 8.
Input – controller input for the control of wireless device (see “Control inputs” p. 7). In the
column, you can enter the number of input (from 1 to 4) or letter “z” (detector always
active). The “Always active” option is available for most wireless detectors. It enables the
detector to be switched into the active mode permanently (see “Wireless detectors” p. 47).
ARU – parameter available for the wireless device, if the ARU-200 radio signal repeater is
registered to the controller. It defines whether the device is to communicate with the
controller directly or via the selected ARU-200 radio signal repeater (a few ARU-200 radio

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signal repeaters can be registered to the controller). Leave this field blank if the device is
to communicate directly with the controller. If the device is to communicate with the
controller via the radio signal repeater, enter the number of position occupied by the radio
signal repeater on the list of wireless devices (the radio signal repeater takes up two
positions on the device list – enter the number of the first of them).
Filter – the number of consecutive communication periods without connection between the
device and the controller after which loss of communication with the device will be
reported. You can enter values from 0 to 255. Entering 0 disables the check for device
presence in the system.
If the system is to meet the EN50131 requirements for Grade 2, loss of communication
with the device must be reported within 20 minutes at the latest. Therefore, when
entering the number take into account the frequency of periodical communication
(“Communication period” parameter or “ECO” option).
Configuration – for some devices, you can configure additional parameters and options (see
“Configuring devices using the ABAX 2 Soft program” p. 44).
Temp.corr. – you can correct the temperature information sent by the device by up to
±3.5°C.
ECO – if this option is enabled, periodical communication with the device takes place every
3 minutes. Thus the battery life can be extended up to four times.
Remember that with the “ECO” option enabled for:
detector – delay between the change of control input state and switch-over of the
detector operating mode (active/passive) can be up to three minutes,
ASP-215 siren – delay in starting / stopping the signaling can be up to three minutes.
Buttons
click to add new device (see “Adding new wireless devices” p. 30).
click to remove selected device (see “Removing wireless devices” p. 30).
5.5 Status
Controller status
Inputs
Information about the state of controller inputs:
[green] – input in normal state.
[red] – input activated.
Jamming
Information about radio communication jamming:
[yellow] – communication is jammed,
[gray] – communication was jammed.
Level – level of radio communication jamming signal.
Count – number of radio communication jamming cases.

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Fig. 12. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Status” tab.
Power supply
Information about current voltage of the controller power supply.
DIP-switches
Graphic information about setting of DIP-switches.
Outputs
Information about the state of controller outputs:
[blank] – output in normal state.
[red] – output active.
Devices status
Name – individual device name.
Type – device type. If the device takes up more than 1 position on the list, the “^” character is
displayed in successive positions.
S/N – serial number of the device.
Act. – [green] icon indicates that:
detector: working in active mode,
another device: running.
State – [red] icon indicates that:
detector: alarm,
siren: signaling triggered,
expander of wired zones/outputs: input activated,
ASW-200 controller: button pressed / relay turned on (230 V AC power ON),
ASW-210 controller: input activated / relay turned on (230 V AC power ON).
TMP – tamper information:
[red] – tamper,

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[gray] – tamper memory.
Comm. – information about radio communication between the device and the controller:
[green] – communication OK,
[yellow] – no communication for the time defined by the “Communication period” /
“ECO” and “Filter” parameters,
[gray] – trouble memory.
Pow. – information about the state of device power supply:
[green] – power supply OK,
[yellow] – power trouble (e.g. low battery),
[gray] – power trouble memory.
RSSI ACU – level of the radio signal received from the device by the controller. Presented as
percentage or in power units (dBm). Click twice on the column to change the way of
presentation.
RSSI dev. – level of the radio signal received by the device from the controller. Presented as
percentage or in power units (dBm). Click twice on the column to change the way of
presentation.
Pow.volt. – value of the supply voltage.
Temperature – temperature registered by the temperature sensor in the device.
Work time – work time of the device. The time is counted from the moment of the device
being registered to the controller, or restart of the device.
Version – firmware version of the device and build date. The orange font indicates that
a new firmware version is available (see “Updating the firmware of ABAX 2 wireless
devices” p. 54). The [yellow] icon displayed in the field means that the firmware update
attempts have failed.
Progr. – percentage value indicating progress of the device firmware update.
Receiv. – the [black] icon indicates that the controller has just received a transmission
from the device.
Buttons
click to clear trouble memory / restart the process of device firmware update.
click to start the test mode in the ABAX 2 system.
click to end the test mode in the ABAX 2 system.
click to refresh information about the supported devices.
click to display the graphs window (see “Graphs”).
5.5.1 Graphs
Presented in the form of graphs are radio signal levels on four channels used by the ABAX 2
system. They allow you to check whether other radio devices that may interfere with
communication are working on this channel and what is the radio noise level. If there are any
undesired radio signals which are comparable to or stronger than the signals from the
ABAX 2 system, they will interfere with the system operation. This may result in a periodic
loss of communication as well as quicker draining of the battery in wireless devices.

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Fig. 13. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Graphs” window.
5.5.2 Comm. history
Fig. 14. ABAX 2 Soft program: “Comm. history” tab.
Wireless device – select a device from the list to display the graph showing the history of
communication of that device with the controller.
The program collects data on communication history only when it is running.