Satel ABAX 2 ACU-280 User manual

ACU-280
ABAX 2 wireless system controller
Firmware version 6.00 acu-280_en 03/19
SATEL sp. z o.o. • ul. Budowlanych 66 • 80-298 Gdańsk • POLAND
tel. [phone]
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-280 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:
- note,
- caution.

CONTENTS
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................3
2Features ...........................................................................................................................3
3Electronics board..............................................................................................................4
3.1 Terminals...................................................................................................................4
3.2 DIP-switches..............................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Selecting the controller operating mode ................................................................5
3.2.2 Address setting [expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus
control panel] .........................................................................................................5
4Installation of the controller...............................................................................................6
4.1 Selecting a mounting location....................................................................................6
4.2 Preparing the cabling.................................................................................................6
4.3 Installation of enclosure.............................................................................................6
4.4 Setting DIP switches..................................................................................................8
4.5 Connecting the wires .................................................................................................8
4.6 Connecting the power supply and starting the controller ........................................... 9
5Wireless devices supported by the controller ................................................................... 9
5.1 Devices......................................................................................................................9
5.2 Keypads ..................................................................................................................10
5.3 Keyfob .....................................................................................................................10
6Installation of ABAX 2 wireless devices .......................................................................... 10
6.1 Registering devices to the controller........................................................................ 11
6.1.1 Expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus control panel ..11
6.1.1.1 Adding new wireless devices........................................................................13
6.1.1.2 Removing wireless devices ..........................................................................15
6.1.2 Expander of wireless devices for the VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP control
panel....................................................................................................................16
6.1.2.1 Adding new wireless devices........................................................................16
6.1.2.2 Removing wireless devices ..........................................................................17
7Configuring the ABAX 2 system ..................................................................................... 18
7.1 Controller settings.................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Functions................................................................................................................. 20
7.3 Device settings ........................................................................................................21
7.3.1 Configuring devices using the DLOADX program................................................ 23
7.3.2 Configuring devices using the LCD keypad .........................................................25
7.4 Specific character of the operation of wireless devices ...........................................29
7.4.1 Wireless detectors ...............................................................................................29
7.4.2 Wireless sirens ....................................................................................................30
7.4.3 Wireless expanders of hardwired zones and outputs ..........................................30
7.4.4 Wireless 230 V AC controllers .............................................................................31
7.4.5 Radio signal repeater........................................................................................... 31
8APT-200 keyfobs ............................................................................................................31
8.1 Keyfobs in the INTEGRA / INTEGRA Plus system.................................................. 31
8.1.1 Keyfob management using the DLOADX program ..............................................33
8.2 Keyfobs in the VERSA / VERSA Plus / VERSA IP system......................................33
8.2.1 Keyfob management using the DLOADX program ..............................................34
9ABAX 2 Soft program .....................................................................................................35

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9.1 Description of the program ......................................................................................35
9.1.1 Menu bar in the program......................................................................................35
9.1.2 Additional menu ...................................................................................................36
9.2 Establishing connection between the program and the controller............................36
9.3 Status ......................................................................................................................37
9.3.1 Comm. history......................................................................................................39
9.4 Keyfob state.............................................................................................................40
10 Controller firmware update..............................................................................................41
10.1 Updating the firmware of ABAX 2 wireless devices .................................................41
11 Restoring the controller factory settings..........................................................................42
12 Specifications..................................................................................................................42

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1 Introduction
The ACU-280 controller enables expansion of the alarm 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).
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:
– up to 4 INT-KWRL2 keypads,
– up to 6 VERSA-KWRL2 keypads.
Support for APT-200 keyfobs (the number of supported keyfobs depends on the
maximum number of control panel users).
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.
Communication bus for connecting the controller to a SATEL control panel.
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.

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3 Electronics board
Fig. 1. Controller electronics board.
DIP-switches.
LED indicating the status of communication with the control panel:
ON – no communication with the control panel,
flashing – communication with the control panel OK.
tamper switch.
RS-232 port (TTL standard).
3.1 Terminals
+12V - power input.
COM - common ground.
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).

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3.2 DIP-switches
Using the DIP-switches, you can:
define the controller operating mode,
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
Table 1.
3.2.2 Address setting [expander of wireless devices for the INTEGRA /
INTEGRA Plus control panel]
Fig. 3. DIP switches for setting address when the controller is connected to the INTEGRA /
INTEGRA Plus control panel.
Switches 1-5 (Fig. 3) 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
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.

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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.
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.
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
The description below applies to the enclosure in which the ACU-280 controller is sold.
1. Open the controller enclosure (Fig. 4). The enclosure opening tool, shown in the
illustration, is included in the detector delivery set.
2. 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.

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Fig. 4. Opening the enclosure.
Fig. 5. Installation of enclosure base.

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3. Drill holes for wall plugs (anchors) in the wall.
4. Make the cable entry opening at the base. The opening diameter must be larger than
5 mm. The finished opening must not have sharp edges.
5. Run the cables through the prepared opening (power cables, cables connecting the
controller with the control panel or other devices, etc.).
6. Using wall plugs and screws, secure the enclosure base to the wall. The wall plugs
delivered with the device are intended for concrete, brick, etc. For other types of surface
(drywall, styrofoam), use the appropriately selected wall plugs. When installed, the device
must withstand a pull-off force of at least 50 N.
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. 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.
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).
DTM CKM COM +EX 1/2 DT 1/2 CK 1/2
INTEGRA
INTEGRA Plus
+12V COM CKM DTM CKE DTE
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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).