Scantronic i-on Series User manual

i-on Series
Security System
Installation Manual
for i-on Compact, i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2SM and i-onG3MM
Issue 1
Control unit software version 6.0.xx

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About this Manual
This manual explains:
The architecture and components of i-on alarm systems.
System limits, such as the maximum number of zones and bus devices per control
unit.
How to plan the installation of an i-on alarm system.
How to install an i-on control unit. Note: this information is also available in the
installation instructions provided with each control unit.
This manual does not cover:
The configuration (programming) of control units –this is covered in the Configuration
Guide.
How to install devices other than the control unit –this is covered in the installation
instructions provided with each device.
Other Publications
The following additional publications are available:
i-on Series User Guide (for i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2SM and i-onG3MM) and
i-on Compact User Guide –These provides an overview of the i-on intrusion system,
including system components, key features and typical day-to-day tasks for end
users.
i-on Series Administration and User Manual –This provides detailed information
about how to set and unset the system, manage alarms and use the User menu
options.
Installation Instructions –Included in the packaging of each hardware device (such
as a control unit, module or sensor) are concise installation instructions that explain
how to install that device.
i-on Series Configuration Guide –This gives full details of how to configure
(program) i-on control units. It covers all options in the Installer menu.
SecureConnect™Installer Guide –This provides an overview of SecureConnect,
explains how to set up the system and describes how to manage control units using
the SecureConnect web portal.

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Contents
About this Manual............................................................................................................. ii
Other Publications............................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................6
About the i-on range of control units.................................................................................6
Summary of features ....................................................................................................6
System bus ......................................................................................................................9
Bus address..................................................................................................................9
Part-setting and partitioned modes...................................................................................9
Part-setting mode .........................................................................................................9
Partitioned mode.........................................................................................................10
Grade 2 or grade 3 compliance......................................................................................10
Supported hardware devices..........................................................................................11
Keypads......................................................................................................................11
Detectors (zones) .......................................................................................................13
Expanders ..................................................................................................................14
Communicators...........................................................................................................15
Output devices............................................................................................................16
Sounders....................................................................................................................16
Cameras.....................................................................................................................17
Remote power supplies..............................................................................................17
Remote controls..........................................................................................................17
WiFi module................................................................................................................17
Other supported radio devices....................................................................................18
About SecureConnect....................................................................................................18
Updating Firmware.........................................................................................................18
Chapter 2: Planning the Installation............................................................19
Choosing the installation locations.................................................................................19
Control unit.................................................................................................................19
Radio devices.............................................................................................................19
Keypads and proximity readers ..................................................................................19
External sirens............................................................................................................20
Checking power availability............................................................................................20
i-on Compact ..............................................................................................................20
i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2SM and i-onG3MM..........................................................20
Detector (zone) wiring types...........................................................................................22
Fully Supervised Loop (FSL) ......................................................................................22
4-wire CC....................................................................................................................23
2-wire CC....................................................................................................................23
Checking cable requirements.........................................................................................23
Standard cable type....................................................................................................23
Screened cable...........................................................................................................23
Cable segregation.......................................................................................................24
Mains cable routing.....................................................................................................24
Cable length and configuration (star or daisy chain)...................................................24
Bus termination...........................................................................................................24
Voltage drop...............................................................................................................25
Using remote power supplies.........................................................................................26

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Chapter 3: Installing i-on Control Units......................................................27
Safety Information..........................................................................................................27
Pre-Installation Requirements........................................................................................27
i-on Compact Installation Instructions.............................................................................27
Step 1: Install cables...................................................................................................29
Step 2: Open the control unit......................................................................................29
Step 3: Mount the control unit.....................................................................................29
Step 4: Connect wiring and optional modules.............................................................30
Step 5: Connect the battery........................................................................................30
Step 6: Close the lid, switch on and configure the system..........................................30
Step 7: Install additional devices.................................................................................30
i-on30R+/40H+ Installation Instructions..........................................................................31
Step 1: Install cables...................................................................................................31
Step 2: Remove the lid of the control unit...................................................................32
Step 3: Fit the tamper switch and shroud ...................................................................32
Step 4: Mount the control unit.....................................................................................32
Step 5: Connect all wired devices...............................................................................32
Step 6: Connect the battery........................................................................................33
Step 7: Connect the mains cable................................................................................33
Step 8: Re-fit the lid, switch on and configure the system ..........................................33
i-onG2SM Installation Instructions..................................................................................34
Step 1: Remove the lid of the control unit...................................................................34
Step 2: Mount the control unit.....................................................................................34
Step 3: Connect all wired devices...............................................................................35
Step 4: Connect the battery........................................................................................35
Step 5: Connect the mains cable................................................................................35
Step 6: Re-fit the lid, switch on and configure the system ..........................................35
i-onG3MM Installation Instructions.................................................................................36
Step 1: Remove the lid of the control unit...................................................................37
Step 2: Fit the feet and tamper sleeve........................................................................37
Step 3: Fit the tamper switch and shroud ...................................................................37
Step 4: Mount the control unit.....................................................................................37
Step 5: Fit the PCB.....................................................................................................38
Step 6: Connect all wired devices...............................................................................38
Step 7: Connect the battery........................................................................................38
Step 8: Connect the mains cable................................................................................39
Step 9: Re-fit the lid, switch on and configure the system ..........................................39
Overview of PCB links, connectors and LEDs................................................................40
aSD card slot.........................................................................................................40
bReset codes link..................................................................................................40
cEngineer keypad port ..........................................................................................40
dPlug-by communicator ports................................................................................40
eBus devices.........................................................................................................40
fWired outputs ......................................................................................................41
gLoudspeaker connections....................................................................................41
hSiren/strobe connections.....................................................................................41
iWired zone connections......................................................................................41
jNetwork port........................................................................................................42
kKick-start link.......................................................................................................42
lPlug-on module connector...................................................................................42
mAuxiliary tamper terminals ...................................................................................42

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nRS485 bus termination link..................................................................................43
oLEDs....................................................................................................................43
p16.5VAC input .....................................................................................................43
qExternal DC input ................................................................................................43
rWiFi module power..............................................................................................43
sMini-B USB port...................................................................................................43
Appendix A: Alarms Transmission System ...............................................44
Overview........................................................................................................................44
GSM and PSTN transmissions.......................................................................................44
Mode of operation.......................................................................................................44
Transmission monitoring.............................................................................................44
Internet transmissions....................................................................................................45
Mode of operation.......................................................................................................45
Transmission monitoring: single-path connection.......................................................46
Transmission monitoring: dual-path connection .........................................................47
Appendix B: System Maintenance ..............................................................48
Inspections.....................................................................................................................48
Replacing or removing devices......................................................................................48
Removing a plug-on module.......................................................................................48
Removing a bus device permanently..........................................................................48
Replacing a bus device...............................................................................................49
Using LEDs for diagnostics............................................................................................49
Appendix C: Specifications..........................................................................50

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Chapter 1: Introduction
About the i-on range of control units
The i-on range of control units have been designed to satisfy the most demanding
requirements of alarm-systems professionals for domestic, commercial and industrial
applications. The control units are flexible, easy to install and robust. The i-on range
supports wired, wirefree or hybrid applications.
The modular approach of i-on alarm systems allows the design to match site requirements
and maximise cost-efficiency.
Five different models of control unit are available for different sizes and types of
application:
i-on Compact.This is a radio (wire-free) solution for domestic applications. The i-on
Compact has a built-in keypad and supports up to 20 radio zones (detectors).
i-on30R+. This provides on-board support for 30 radio zones, and supports a system
maximum of 60 zones. Any combination of radio and wired zones can be used. The
i-on30R+ uses a plastic enclosure.
i-on40H+. This provides on-board support for 30 radio zones and 10 wired zones, and
supports a system maximum of 80 zones. The i-on40H+ uses a plastic enclosure.
i-onG2SM. This provides on-board support for 10 wired zones, and supports a system
maximum of 50 zones. The i-onG2SM is compliant with grade 2 (as are all control
units in the range), and uses a Small Metal (SM) enclosure.
i-onG3MM. This provides on-board support for 10 wired zones, and supports a
system maximum of 200 zones. The i-onG3MM is grade compliant, and uses a
Medium Metal (MM) enclosure.
Summary of features
The i-on range of control units feature:
Grade 2 compliance for all control units; grade 3 compliance for the i-onG3MM.
A bus for connection to devices such as wired keypads and expanders (not i-on
Compact). Expanders provide additional zones up to the system maximum shown in
Table 1.
An on-board radio transceiver (not i-onG2SM and i-onG3MM), which has a range of
up to 500m and supports devices such as radio detectors, Scantronic radio
siren/strobe units and radio outputs.
Sockets for an optional plug-on communicator (required for grade 2/3).
Terminals for a plug-by communicator (depending on the control unit).
Cloud access using the freely-available SecureConnect™ application. SecureConnect
provides web access for installers to configure the system, allows users to operate the
system remotely from a mobile app, and carries out background tasks such as to send
alarm notifications by email or over the internet to an ARC.

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An Ethernet port for optional use of the web interface, network cameras and
SecureConnect™.
The ability to configure the system using:
oA standard keypad on the bus (not i-on Compact).
oA engineer keypad connected directly to the engineer keypad port (not i-on
Compact).
oThe control unit’s built-in web interface, optionally via SecureConnect.
A micro-SD card for local mass storage of images from network cameras, and for
updating system firmware.
Support for multiple partitions (not i-on Compact).
On-board outputs and wired zones (depending on the control unit).
On-board connections for a wired siren/strobe unit (not i-on Compact).
On-board connections for an external loudspeaker (not i-on Compact).
Table 1 specifies the features and system limits for each control unit.
Table 1: Overview of features
Feature
i-on Compact
i-on30R+
i-on40H+
i-onG2SM
i-onG3MM
EN 50131 security grade
2
2
2
2
3
Zones
Max on-board radio zones
20
30
30
0
0
Max on-board wired zones (Note 6)
0
0
10
10
10
Max zones on expanders, keypads, etc.
0
30
40
40
190
Max wired and radio zones (system wide)
20
60
80
50
200
Bus
RS485 Buses
0
1
1
1
2
Max bus devices (Note 8)
0
20
20
20
50
Outputs
Max on-board radio outputs
20
10
10
0
0
On-board transistor outputs
0
2
2
1
2
On-board relay outputs
0
0
2
0
2
Max outputs on expanders, keypads, etc.
0
30
40
50
200
On-board plug-by outputs
0
0
12
12
16
On-board siren\strobe connections
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Max custom outputs
0
4
4
5
20
Max outputs (system wide) (Note 5)
20
30
40
50
200
Ports
Ethernet port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plug-on module port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB port
Yes
No
No
No
No
On-board loudspeaker connections
0
1
1
1
1
Micro SD card slot
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Devices
Max wired keypads (Note 2)
0
20
20
20
50
Max i-rk01 and KEY-RAS radio keypads (Note 3)
2
4
4
5
20
Max external radio siren\strobe units (Note 4)
2
4
4
5
20
Max network cameras
2
4
4
5
20

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Max internal radio sounders (Note 4)
2
4
4
5
20
Max Wireless Access Modules
2
4
4
5
20
Case
Control unit case
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Metal
Metal
Battery (Note 7)
1 (2.2Ah)
1 (7Ah)
1 (7Ah)
1 (7Ah)
1 (17Ah)
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
0.5A
1.0A
1.0A
1.0A
2.0A
PSU current reserved for battery charging
100mA
180mA
180mA
180mA
750mA
Back and lid tamper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Software
Users
20
30
50
50
200
Part sets (including per partition in partitioned mode)
3
3
3
3
3
Max partitions (see Note 1)
0
4
4
5
20
Mandatory log events
250
750
750
750
1500
Non-mandatory log events
50
250
250
750
1500
Calendar set events
0
10
10
10
50
Calendar set exceptions
0
30
30
30
30
Max shunt groups
0
4
4
5
20
Max simultaneous keypad sessions
1
4
4
5
10
Web interface
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SecureConnect and web browser interface
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Firmware update via web interface, cloud auto update,
or SD card
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Firmware update via USB port
Yes
No
No
No
No
Multilanguage support (-EU variant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Note 1: Each partition can have three part-set levels. Partitions are not available for i-on
Compact.
Note 2: The maximum number of wired keypads is the same as the maximum number of
bus devices, but decreases by one for each expander or KEY-RKPZ that is added. A
KEY-RKPZ is a radio keypad that uses a KEY-RKBS base station wired to the bus. Up to
two KEY-RKPZ keypads can connect to the same base station, but this feature cannot be
used to increase the total number of keypads beyond the limit shown in Table 1.
Note 3: The maximum number of i-rk01 and KEY-RAS radio keypads is in addition to the
maximum number of wired keypads.
Note 4: The maximum number of external radio siren/strobe units is in addition to the
maximum number of internal radio sounders.
Note 5: The system-wide maximum number of outputs includes on-board radio outputs,
on-board relay and transistor outputs and outputs provided by expanders, keypads and
other peripherals. It does not include plug-by outputs.
Note 6: The maximum number of on-board zones is for Fully-Supervised Loop (FSL) or
2-wire Closed Circuit (CC) wiring. If 4-wire CC wiring is used, the maximum number of
on-board zones is halved, unless an optional ADP-10CC board is fitted.
Note 7: The maximum sizes of batteries are given. A battery is supplied only for i-on
Compact.
Note 8: The i-onG3MM has two busses. The limit of 50 devices is the combined total of all
devices on both busses. You cannot connect 50 devices to each bus.

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System bus
All control units except the i-on Compact have a system bus to connect devices such as
wired keypads, expanders, remote power supplies and base stations (for KEY-RKPZ
keypads). The i-onG3MM has two busses. The bus architecture allows the system to be
easily expanded to accommodate additional devices if the need arises.
Devices can connect to a bus using a "daisy chain" or star layout, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure
1.
Daisy chain and star connections
Bus address
Each device has a unique bus address. A device obtains its address from the control unit
either during the commissioning stage of a new installation, or when the installer adds the
device from the Installer menu. The control unit assigns the lowest-available address.
Each device stores its address in non-volatile memory.
For the i-onG3MM, the address is unique across both busses, so unlike previous-
generation i-on systems, the same address does not exist in both busses. The system As
an installer, you have complete flexibility to add a device to either bus. A benefit of the two-
bus i-onG3MM is that if there is a cable fault on one bus, it does not affect the other bus.
Part-setting and partitioned modes
All control units except i-on Compact offer part-setting and partitioned modes. The i-on
Compact offers part-setting mode only.
Part-setting mode
In part-setting mode, the control unit can set in one of four ways: either full set or one of
three part sets (part set B, C or D). Each zone can belong to one or more part sets (using
the Part Set attribute). When the system is full set, the control unit sets all zones,
irrespective of the part set they belong to. When part set, the control unit sets only those
zones that belong to the part set.
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Partitioned mode
In partition mode, the control unit provides the equivalent of a set of smaller, independent
alarm systems known as “partitions”. You can allocate one or more zones to each
partition. Each partition can have a full-set level and up to three part-set levels. During
system configuration, you can allocate keypads, sirens, sounders or outputs to any of the
partitions.
The fact that each zone can belong to more than one partition may produce unexpected
results for users of the system. When designing a system, note that a zone will only be
armed when ALL of the partitions that it belongs to are set. If a user unsets any of the
partitions that a zone belongs to, the control unit will unset that zone.
Table 1 specifies the number of partitions supported by each control unit.
For partitioned systems, users can use more than one keypad at the same time, provided
that they are in separate partitions. Within each partition, the control unit responds to just
one keypad at a time. The number of simultaneous keypad sessions each control unit can
handle at any one time is shown in Table 1.
Grade 2 or grade 3 compliance
All of the control units are suitable for use in systems conforming to security grade 2
requirements.
The i-onG3MM can be used in either security grade 2 or 3 alarm systems. During initial
power up (and if you reset a system to factory defaults), you can choose grade 2 or 3,
which automatically sets various system options for either grade 2 or grade 3 compliance.
Grade 2: The system uses four-digit user codes, turns masking off, sets System
Options –User Options –User Reset –Zone Tampers to Yes, and communicates
tampers as alarms.
If you install any radio devices, this will limit approval to grade 2 in the partition in
which they are used. For a part-setting system, the whole system will be limited to
grade 2.
For grade 2, you must fit at least an ATS2 communicator (for example the COM-SD-
PSTN).
Grade 3: The system uses six-digit user codes, turns masking on, sets System
Options –User Options –User Reset –Zone Tampers to No. The system
communicates tampers as tampers.
For grade 3, you must use the plug-by communicator outputs to connect the control
unit to an ATS4 communicator. The communicator must be able to transmit a mains-
fail condition.
Note: If the system uses radio HUDs, and no other radio transmitters, the system can
be approved as grade 3, provided the rest of the system meets grade 3 standards.
You can override any of the settings by selecting individual options in other parts of the
Installer Menu. Note that if you do so, the system may no longer comply with the selected
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Supported hardware devices
This section gives an overview of the purpose of each type of additional hardware device.
Keypads
Keypads are used by installers to configure the system, and by users to set or unset the
system.
The i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2Sm and i-onG3MM can use radio keypads, or wired
keypads connected to the system bus. The i-on Compact has a built-in keypad, and can
also use radio keypads.
The various types of keypad are described in the following sections. Table 1 specifies the
number of keypads supported by each control unit. Table 2 on page 12 shows the features
supported by each type of keypad.
Note: Do not install internal and external proximity readers closer than one meter to any
other type of proximity reader, otherwise the devices may not work correctly.
Wired keypads
Wired keypads (not available for i-on Compact) connect to the bus. There are several
different models of wired keypads that offer different styling and features:
KEY-K01 A wired keypad only.
i-kp01 A wired keypad with built-in proximity reader.
KEY-KP01 A wired keypad, with a built-in proximity reader, and terminals for a
KEY-EP external proximity reader.
KEY-KPZ01 A wired keypad, with built-in proximity reader, two on-board zones, one
programmable output, and terminals for a KEY-EP external proximity
reader.
KEY-FKPZ A wired flush-mount keypad, with built-in proximity reader, two on-board
zones, one programmable output, terminals for an external loudspeaker,
and terminals for a KEY-EP external proximity reader. The keypad is
available in a range of colours and finishes.
Radio keypads
i-RK01 A one-way battery-powered radio keypad for setting/unsetting, with a built-
in proximity reader. This keypad communicates directly to a control unit
that has built-in radio communications, or to a radio expander.
KEY-RKPZ A two-way battery-powered radio keypad, with built-in proximity reader,
LCD display and two on-board zones. This keypad communicates over a
radio link to a base station connected to the bus, which acts as a
communications bridge between the keypad and the control unit.
You can use a KEY-RKPZ in the same way as a wired keypad to configure
the system, set or unset the system, etc.
KEY-RAS A two-way radio keypad that can be used to set/unset the system, display
the current set/unset status, and to sound entry, exit and alarm tones. The
keypad also features a built-in proximity reader, and can be powered by
batteries or from an external DC supply. This keypad communicates
directly to a control unit that has built-in radio communications, or to a
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Summary of keypad features
Table 2: Keypad features
Feature
KEY-K01
i-kp01
KEY-KP01
KEY-KPZ01
KEY-FKPZ
i-RK01
KEY-RKPZ
KEY-RAS
i-on Compact keypad
Wired keypad
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
-
Radio keypad
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Built-in proximity reader
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
KEY-EP external proximity reader terminals
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Zones
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
-
Outputs
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
-
Loudspeakers
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
-
Two-line by 20-character backlit LCD
display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Illuminated four-way switch (the “navigation
key”), which is used to navigate through
menus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
LEDs behind the navigation key to show the
fault status of the system
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Numeric keypad for entering access codes
and keying in text
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dedicated A, B, C and D keys, which can be
programmed to set individual partitions or
part sets (as applicable), or allocated to
control outputs.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keys for “yes”, “no” functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Unset key
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hold-Up Alarm (HUA) keys
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
User menu key and an automatic timeout
from the user menu
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Internal sounder to give setting tones, alarm
sounds, etc
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Backlit keys
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engineering keypad
An engineering keypad (not available for i-on Compact) is a modified wired keypad that
can be plugged into a dedicated connector on the control unit or on any expander. You
can use an engineer keypad to configure the system, rather than a keypad on the bus. An
engineer keypad does not need an address.
Before opening the control unit and plugging in an engineering keypad, enter your installer
code at another standard keypad. Once you have plugged in the engineering keypad,
other keypads are deactivated.
You cannot exit the Installer menu from an engineer keypad, so after you have finished,
you will need to disconnect the engineer keypad and exit the Installer menu from a
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KEY-EP external proximity tag reader
A KEY-EP external proximity tag reader can connect to a KEY-KP01, KEY-KPZ01 or
KEY-FKPZ keypad to enable the system to be to set or unset externally.
Many keypads also include an internal proximity tag reader.
Detectors (zones)
Detectors are the physical devices that detect alarm conditions. A zone is the lowest-level
item within the intrusion system that can be set or unset.
Note: Although it is possible to connect detectors in series and therefore to have more
than one detector in the same zone, it is not normal practice. Instead, there is normally
only one detector per zone and for this reason, detectors are often referred to as "zones"
within the intrusion system.
Table 1 shows the number of zones supported by each control unit.
Wired detectors
Wired detectors can connect (using standard alarm cable) to some models of control unit
(see Table 1), wired expanders, keypads and remote power supplies, as described in the
previous sections.
Please refer to page 22 for details of the different wiring methods you can use for wired
detectors.
Note: If 4-wire CC wiring is used, this may reduce the available number of zones; see
page 23.
All wired detectors with contacts that open and close are supported, as there is no protocol
involved.
Radio detectors
Radio detectors can communicate directly to control units that have built-in radio
communications, or to radio expanders. Table 1 specifies the number of radio zones that
each control unit supports.
The following radio detectors are supported:
DET-RDC Slimline door contact
DET-REXT-PIR30 External perimeter PIR
DET-REXT-IR50/100 Barrier detectors
DET-RS Shock or movement detector
XCELR PIR
XCELRPT Pet-tolerant PIR
DET-RDT Combined microwave and PIR detector
720rEUR-00 Smoke detector
DET-RSMOKE Smoke Detector
705REUR-00 Hand-held dual-channel transmitter
706rEUR-00 10mW tilt switch and personal attack transmitter.
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713rEUR-00 Pet-tolerant PIR
714rEUR-00 PIR
726rEUR-50 Long-range hand-held personal attack transmitter
726rEUR-60 Short-range hand-held personal attack transmitter
734rEUR-00 CC door contact - white
734rEUR-01 FSL door contact - white
734rEUR-05 CC door contact - brown
734rEUR-06 FSL door contact - brown
738rEUR-00 Spyder shock sensor –white
738rEUR-04 Spyder shock sensor –brown
DET-RDCS Spyder shock sensor and door contact combined
739rEUR-00 Sentrol glass-break without tamper
DET-RWATER Flood detector
DET-RARB Request-for-assistance button
703R Universal transmitter
Expanders
Expanders provide additional connections for zones, outputs and loudspeakers, up to the
limits specified in Table 1 (not available for i-on Compact).
Wired expanders
Wired expanders connect directly to the bus. The EXP-W10 is supported, which provides
connections for:
Ten FSL, 4-wire CC or 2-wire CC zones.
One wired loudspeaker.
Four wired programmable outputs
Note: Previous-generation EXP-W10 expanders allow only five 4-wire CC zones. The new
EXP-W10 is displayed as "EXP-WCC" in the menus.
Radio expanders
Radio expanders communicate directly to the control unit. EXP-R10 and EXP-R30 radio
expanders are supported. The EXP-R10 provides 10 zones for radio detectors, and the
EXP-R30 provides 30. Each radio expander also supports:
Two i-RK01 or KEY-RAS radio keypads.
Two external radio sirens.
Two internal radio sounders.
Two Wireless Accessory Modules (WAMs).
One wired loudspeaker.
The maximum number of expanders, detectors, keypads and WAMs on a system depends
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Note: The maximum number of radio detectors also depends partly on the density of radio
transmitters within a given volume. Radio expanders must be at least 1 metre apart.
Communicators
Plug-by (digital communicator)
All control units except i-on Compact and i-on30R+ include a built-in plug-by
communicator, which allows the system to communicate externally to an alarms-receiving
site using a separate digital communicator (purchased separately).
Table 1 shows the number of plug-by outputs available on each control unit. By default,
the outputs are switched negative (from 12Vdc to 0V) when active. You can program these
outputs to be switched positive (from 0V to 12Vdc) when active.
Note: SIA IP (SIA over the network) is available by connecting the control unit to the
internet and configuring SIP IP communications in SecureConnect.
Plug-on modules
All control units can also communicate externally using a plug-on module. the following
plug-on modules are supported:
COM-SD-PSTN A speech dialler and PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
module. This allows control units to report alarm conditions over a
wired telephone network using standard ARC protocols (FF, SIA or
CID), recorded speech messages or SMS texts.
COM-SD-GSM A speech dialler and GSM (Global System for Mobile
communication) module. This allows control units to report alarm
conditions over a 2G mobile phone network using standard ARC
protocols (FF, SIA or CID), recorded speech messages or SMS
texts.
A SIM card is required. Preferably, a "pay-as-you-go" tariff should
not be used.
Note: The use of GSM for ARC communication is not
recommended, as the networks often distort the audio tones, which
can cause the communication to fail. If you use GSM and
experience difficulties, try a different format (such as Contact ID).
Alternatively, IP communications via an optional COM-DATA-4G
plug-on module will provide a more robust and reliable solution.
COM-DATA-4G The COM-DATA-4G module allows a control unit to access the
SecureConnect service over the internet using LTE and GSM (4G
and 2G) mobile phone networks.
A SIM card is required that supports 4G and 2G data. A data
allowance of 250MB per month should be sufficient to cover normal
activity in a typical installation. Preferably, a "pay-as-you-go" tariff
should not be used.
The COM-SD-GSM and COM-DATA-4G have a built-in antenna, which is suitable in most
cases. If the location of the control unit has poor signal strength, an external antenna
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Output devices
Devices such as indicators, lighting systems or third-party equipment can be switched on
or off using "outputs" available from the i-on system. You can configure outputs in the
Installer menu to control the external devices when, for example there is an alarm in a
specified zone, mains is disconnected or a combination of specified conditions occur.
The following types of output are available:
Wired outputs. These are available on some control units, keypads, expanders and
remote power supplies, depending on the model used. Table 1 shows the number of
wired outputs available on each control unit. There are two types of wired output:
oTransistor (open collector) –By default, these are switched negative (from 12Vdc
to 0V) when active; you can program them to be switched positive (from 0V to
12Vdc).
oRelay –These provide voltage-free changeover contacts. You connect one side
of the external device to the C (Common) terminal, and the other to either NO
(Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed) side of the relay, depending on the
application.
Radio outputs. These connect directly to a control unit that has built-in radio
communications, or to a radio expander.
Dedicated outputs on the control unit for a siren/strobe unit (not available for i-on
Compact) –see the next section.
Plug-by outputs (not available for i-on Compact or i-on30R+), used for communicating
alarms to an Alarms Receiving Centre (ARC); see page 15.
Sounders
Sounders indicate alarms, entry tones, exit tones and other conditions. A sounder is built
into the i-on Compact control unit and into all types of keypad except the i-RK01. There
are various types of additional sounders, as described next.
External wired siren/strobe units
All control units except i-on Compact provide connections to drive a standard wired
siren/strobe unit in Self-Activating Bell (SAB) or Self-Contained Bell (SCB) mode.
Expanders also provide connectors for additional external wired sounders.
The following external wired siren/strobe units are supported:
SDR-WEXT-G2 Wired Grade 2 Siren.
SDR-WEXT-G3 Wired Grade 3 Siren.
Third-party units With compatible connections.
External radio sirens/strobes
Radio siren/strobe units can communicate directly to control units that have built-in radio
communications, or to radio expanders. Table 1 specifies the number of external radio
siren/strobe units that each type of control unit can support.
The following external radio siren/strobe units are supported:
760ES External radio sounder.
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Internal radio sounders
SND-RINT internal radio sounders are intended for use in areas that are out of audio
range of keypads, but where users need to hear system sounds.
Internal radio sounders can communicate directly to control units that have built-in radio
communications, or to radio expanders. Table 1 specifies the number of internal radio
sounders that each type of control unit can support.
Loudspeakers
Control units (except i-on Compact), expanders and remote power supplies have
connections for a loudspeaker, which you may want to use to increase the volume or
location of setting and unsetting tones. The loudspeaker must have an impedance of 16
Ohms. You must not connect two loudspeakers in parallel to the same port.
Cameras
You can configure the system to store images from a network camera when an alarm
occurs. The following network cameras are supported:
CAM-INT-00 Internal box camera wired/Wi-Fi.
CAM-EXT-00 External bullet camera wired/Wi-Fi.
A micro-SD card is required to store the camera images.
Remote power supplies
The EXP-PSU remote power supply is supported, which provides:
Extra power and more space for standby batteries in larger alarm systems.
Connections for either 10 FSL zones, five 4-wire CC zones, or 10 2-wire CC zones.
A loudspeaker output.
Four wired programmable outputs.
16 plug-by outputs.
The EXP-PSU connects to the system bus (see page 26), and communicates with the
control unit in the same way as a wired expander.
Remote controls
A remote control allows the system to be set or unset using a keyfob (similar to a device
for locking/unlocking a vehicle).
The following devices are supported:
i-FB01 Remote control.
FOB-2W 2-Way remote control.
WiFi module
An i-wifi01 module allows any i-on control unit to connect wirelessly to the network. The
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Other supported radio devices
The following radio devices are also supported:
DET-RSURV01 Radio Site Survey Tool.
770REUR-00 Wireless Accessory Module (WAM).
762REUR-00 Radio receiver.
768REUR-00 Radio receiver.
About SecureConnect
Any i-on control unit can connect to the internet to access the SecureConnect service. The
key features of SecureConnect include the following:
SecureConnect enables installers to remotely configure, manage and monitor multiple
control units using a web browser over the internet.
Users can remotely operate their alarm system using the SecureConnect app.
The SecureConnect service can keep the time at control units automatically updated,
send emails (including camera images) automatically when events occur, and report
alarms to an Alarms Receiving Centre (ARC) over the internet.
Updating Firmware
You can upgrade the control unit's firmware in one of several different ways:
Over the internet − When you enter the Installer menu, you are prompted whether to
upgrade the firmware if Level 4 Update is enabled in the Installer and User menus.
Via an SD card − If the firmware is loaded in an INSTALL folder on the SD card, you
can upgrade the firmware using the Panel Upgrade option.
Using the control unit's web interface.
For i-on Compact, by connecting the mini-USB port to a Windows computer that is
installed with the i-on Update Utility software. For European versions, the utility also
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Chapter 2: Planning the Installation
Choosing the installation locations
When planning the installation, consider the following recommendations concerning the
locations of where to install the control unit and other devices.
Control unit
The control unit must be located:
Within the protected area (but not in an entry or exit zone).
Upright (battery at the bottom for all except i-on Compact) on a wall or other flat
surface to discourage tamper attempts from the rear.
Out of sight of potential intruders.
Ideally, more than 2 metres from the floor.
Where maximum cable distances will not be exceeded (see page 24).
Radio devices
Carry out a radio survey using the DET-RSURV01 Survey Tool to confirm that there will be
sufficient signal strength between the planned location of radio devices and the control unit
or radio expanders.
Do not locate any radio device, control unit (with built-in radio capability), or radio
expander:
Near to any source of electromagnetic or radio interference.
Within 1 metre of high-voltage cables, metal pipes, computers, photocopiers, or other
electrical or electronic equipment.
In a location where maximum radio range will be exceeded.
In a metal enclosure or close to large metal structures.
Keypads and proximity readers
Keypads and proximity readers should be located at a convenient height.
Keypads must be within the area protected by the intrusion system and ideally out of sight
of potential intruders.
Proximity readers or any keypad containing a proximity reader must not be located:
Within 1 metre of another proximity reader (including one located within another
keypad).
Behind a door, coat rack or other covering.

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External sirens
These must be located out of reach of intruders and vandals, but must be easily visible for
maximum deterrence.
Checking power availability
EN50131-1 or PD6662 Grade 2 requires the backup battery to be able to power the
system for at least 12 hours. Grade 3 requires the backup battery to power the system for
at least 30 hours. In both cases, the duration must including two 15-minute periods in
alarm.
i-on Compact
For an i-on Compact, the backup battery (when fully charged) meets the requirements of
EN50131-1 or PD6662 Grade 2.
Note: The 12Vdc output in an i-on Compact is not backed up by the battery. Therefore, a
WiFi module powered by the 12Vdc output will not operate during a mains power failure.
i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2SM and i-onG3MM
For these control units, you must make sure that:
a) The control unit's power supply will have sufficient capacity to power all connected
devices. The i-on30R+, i-on40H+, i-onG2SM have a 1.0A power supply, of which
180mA is reserved for battery charging. The i-onG3MM has a 2.0A power supply, of
which 750mA is reserved for battery charging.
b) The backup battery can provide sufficient power in the event of a mains failure.
If there is insufficient power available from the control unit or backup battery, consider the
use of remote power supplies (see pages 17 and 26).
When considering the power drawn, include the control unit's PCB and all peripherals
powered by the control unit, including any output devices (12V and 14.4V), plug-on/plug-by
communicator, bus devices and wired detectors.
Table 3 gives a summary of the current consumed by the i-on control unit PCBs and
popular peripheral devices.
Table 3: Current Consumptions
Device
Current Consumption (In Alarm)
i-on30R+ PCB
Quiescent: 80mA
In alarm: 90mA
i-on40H+ PCB
Quiescent: 90mA
In alarm: 110mA
i-onG2SM PCB
Quiescent: 90mA
In alarm: 110mA
i-onG3MM PCB
Quiescent: 100mA
In alarm: 150mA
COM-SD-PSTN
Quiescent: 20mA
In alarm: 30mA
COM-SD-GSM
Quiescent: 15 mA