Sentrol ZX300 Assembly instructions

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Installation/
Programming
SENTROL ZX300/ZX310
Expandable Security System Control

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ZX300/ZX310 Wiring Diagram......................................................................................5
Control Board Terminal Descriptions.........................................................................6
Zone Wiring....................................................................................................................7
Class ‘B’ End-Of-Line Resistor Supervised Zones ......................................................7
Non-Supervised Closed Circuit Loop (No EOL Resistor Supervision)........................7
ZXEX08 Zone Expander Module............................................................................. ... 7
Wireless Devices ..........................................................................................................8
Control Station Addressing and Supervision............................................................9
SSD, LCD, and VFD Control Stations......................................................................... 9
ICON Control Stations..................................................................................................9
LED Control Stations..............................................................................................9
Unsupervised and Supervised Control Stations..................................................... 9
Control Station Troubleshooting ..............................................................................10
12 VDC Outputs .........................................................................................................11
Operating the System ................................................................................................13
Powering Up The Control ...........................................................................................13
Testing ...............................................................................................................13
Installer Arming and Disarming ..................................................................................13
Trouble Conditions .....................................................................................................13
Clearing Trouble Messages .......................................................................................13
Installer on Premises..................................................................................................13
Programming the Control.................................................................................................14
Introduction ...............................................................................................................14
Local Programming ....................................................................................................14
Programming Zone Names....................................................................................... 14
Installer Level Programming .....................................................................................15
Menu Options .............................................................................................................15
Program Function Map....................................................................................15
Entering a New Value at a Location................................................................15
Programming the Account Code and Telephone Number Digits....................16
Additional Programming Notes .......................................................................16
Program User Codes.......................................................................................16
Restore Factory Defaults ................................................................................16
Hours Until Next Comm Test...........................................................................17
Program RF Data............................................................................................17
Programming RF Zone Devices Into the RF Gateway ...................................17
Programming RF User Devices Into the RF Gateway....................................18
Programming RF Devices Into the Control Panel...........................................18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications And Features .....................................................................................19
List of Compatible Accessories................................................................................22
SIA and Contact ID Formats......................................................................................23
Agency Requirements ...............................................................................................25
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Rules................................................27
FCC Compliance.........................................................................................................30

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FIGURE 1 Suggested UL Household Burglar Alarm and/or Fire (ƒƒ) Alarm Hookup
ZX300/ZX310 Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM
7167-1459:114

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Two-Wire
Smoke Terminal
Connect a 16.5 VAC 15 VA UL Class II transformer minimum using 18 gauge
minimum 2 conductor wire. Do not exceed 50 feet.
(+)12 VDC. Combined alarm current should not exceed 1.0 amps.
Overcurrent protected at 1.35 amps (PTC2). A 1500 Ohm EOL resistor
(CR854) must be connected between the Bell and Neg terminals; otherwise
a bell output fault will occur.
BLACK WIRE - (-)12 VDC. Negative connection for Control Stations, ODM,
RF receiver, zone expander, motion detectors, bell output, and other devices.
RED WIRE - (+)12 VDC 500 mA continuous power connection for Control
Stations, ODM, zone expander, and RF Gateway. Overcurrent protected at
1.35 amps (PTC1). CAUTION: Use the KP+12V and the +12V AUX
terminals when calculating total current drain.
GREEN WIRE - Connection for Control Stations, zone expander, ODM and RF
receiver. Use 22 gauge wire up to 1000 ft. Use 18 gauge wire up to 2000 ft.
WHITE WIRE - Connection for Control Stations, zone expander, ODM and RF
receiver. Use 22 gauge wire up to 1000 ft. Use 18 gauge wire up to 2000 ft.
Each loop requires a 1500 Ohm end-of-line resistor (P/N CR854). A common
negative is shared among all zones. The need for end-of-line resistors may be
eliminated on all Burglar defined zones through programming.
Current limited 100 mA terminal. Connection for two-wire/four-wire smoke
detectors, glass break detectors, and devices requiring resettable power. The
maximum series loop resistance for a two-wire smoke loop is 20 ohms. The
maximum Alarm Impedance is 500 ohms.
(+)12 VDC 500 mA continuous power. Overcurrent protected at 1.35
amps (PTC1). Used for powering motion detectors, CO detectors, and other
accessories. CAUTION: Use the KP+12V and the +12V AUX terminals when
calculating total current drain.
TERMINAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Control Board Terminal Descriptions
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
AC
BELL
NEG
KP+12V
GREEN
DATA
WHITE
DATA
2WS
+12V AUX
AC Input
Supervised Bell Output
(power-limited)
Common Negative
Keypad Power
(power-limited)
Local Data Bus In
Local Data Bus Out
Zone Inputs
Auxiliary Power
(power-limited)
NEG
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
NEG
Zone 5
Zone 6
NEG
Zone 7
Zone 8

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Class ‘B’ End-of-Line Resistor
Supervised Zones
A Class ‘B’ zone must be supervised with a 1500
Ohm1/2Wattend-of-line resistor(P/NCR854). This
resistor should be installed in series at the furthest
point from the control. This configuration must be
used whenever both Form A and Form B devices
are connected and provides a high degree of pro-
tection against compromise or tampering. The con-
trol monitors the voltage level across the zone and
uses the zone voltage levels in Table 1 to determine
whether the zone is normal, open, or shorted. The
operation of a zone is programmable (see Program-
ming Record Book). Maximum total loop wire and
contact resistance (not including EOLs) must not
exceed 100 Ohms for the loop to function prop-
erly. The 1500 Ohm EOL resistor is optional for
Form A connections but is required for Form B.
Zone Wiring
ZONE WIRING
Non-Supervised Closed Circuit
Loop (No EOL Resistor
Supervision)
The EOL resistor is not required on Burglar zones.
Aconventionalclosed circuit loopmaybe connected
directly to a zone and the zone will have either a
short or an open condition. See Programming
Record Book for programming an unsupervised
zone. Fire zones may not be installed as unsuper-
vised.OnlyBurglar definedzonesmay bewirednon-
supervised.
ZXEX08 Zone Expander Module
This module provides an additional 8 zones (zones
9-16)fortheZX300/ZX310 control.These zones are
wired the same as the 8 on-board zones and the
JP1 jumper must be in place.
Mount the module in a ZX310 enclosure as shown
in the ZXEX08 insert using the screws and stand-
offs provided. For mounting with the ZX300 or in a
remote location, use a suitable enclosure, like the
EB1511.
Connect the module to the ZX300/ZX310 local data
bus using either the "quick connection" or the data
bus terminals on the module. The "Active" LED
flashestoindicate the moduleiscommunicating with
the control.
NOTEONLY BURGLAR DEFINED ZONES MAY
Zone Open Infinite Ohms 9.75 - 13.85 V
Zone Normal 1500 Ohms 2.82 - 9.74 V
Zone Shorted 0 Ohms 0.00 - 2.81 V
CONDITION NOMINAL LOOP RESISTANCE VOLTAGE READING
Table 1 Zone Troubleshooting Chart
1500Ω1/2W
Primary Zone
Normally
Open
Normally
Closed
Figure 2 Zone Wiring
NOTE
For UL Listed systems, EOL Supervision is required.

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The ZX300/ZX310 provides an option for including
Wireless(orRF) Devices. TheRFDevices may con-
sist of RF Zone Devices (Universals, Door Con-
tacts,Glassbreaks,PIRsand SmokeDetectors)and
RF User Devices (Handhelds). These RF Devices
require that an RF Gateway be attached to the sys-
tem. The ZX300/ZX310 is compatible with either a
model4710or 4720 RFGatewaywhich areULlisted
for household fire and burglary and commercial fire.
If a 4720 RF Gateway is used, it must be set to ad-
dress ‘1’. Refer to the RF Gateway instructions for
address selection.
• 4710 RF Gateway - provides up to 8 RF Zone
Devices and up to 8 RF User Devices. It can
only provide for zones 9-16.
• 4720 RF Gateway - provides up to 16 RF Zone
Devices and up to 8 RF User Devices. It can
provide for zones 1-16.
MounttheRFGateway asdescribedinthe RFGate-
way instructions. Wire the local data bus to the ter-
minals: +12V - RED; DATA A - GREEN; DATA B -
WHITE; NEG - BLACK. Set Address switch. Rein-
stall the cover.
See Installer Level Programming - Programming RF
Data Into the RF Gateway.An RF User Device must
be mapped to a valid user passcode by program-
ming.
The RF Gateway and RF Zone Devices should be
temporarily mounted in their desired locations until
theyhavebeentested with theControlPanel. These
devices may need to be re-oriented or moved to
achieve optimal reception. After testing has been
completed, they should be permanently mounted.
To test the Received Signal Strength of each RF
Zone Device, use Test 6 - RF Signal Strength Test.
From the Control Station press the “8” key, followed
by the Installer Code (9632) and then press the “6”
key. Next press the RF Zone Device Number (1-16).
The Control Station will display and sound the Re-
WIRELESS DEVICES
Wireless Devices
ceived Signal Strength of the last transmission sent
by the RF Zone Device. See results below:
Strong Signal (5 Control Station beeps): a strong or
high level RF signal was measured by the receiver
for that location of the transmitter. This is a good
location for the transmitter and receiver.
Acceptable (3 Control Station beeps): a normal or
acceptable level of RF signal was measured by the
receiver for that location of the transmitter. This is a
good location for the transmitter and receiver.
Low Signal (1 Control Station beep): a low or not
acceptable level of RF signal was measured by the
receiver for that location of the transmitter. Make
multipletesttransmissions,makingsure thatobstruc-
tions between the transmitter and receiver are nor-
mal but minimized (hands away from units, metal
ladders away from receiver, etc.) during these tests.
The transmitter and/or receiver will need to be relo-
cated to obtain ACCEPTABLE level readings.
No Signal (1 long Control Station beep): no RF sig-
nal or an extremely low RF signal was measured by
the receiver for that location of the transmitter. Bring
the transmitter to the RF Gateway and activate the
transmitter. The red LED on the RF Gateway should
blink. If it does not, then the transmitter is not work-
ing. If the red LED does blink, but the signal strength
is still NO SIGNAL, then a programming error ex-
ists. Check the programming of the zone in the RF
Gateway. If the signal strength is STRONG or AC-
CEPTABLE,thenthe transmitter and/or receiverwill
need to be relocated to obtain ACCEPTABLE level
readings. Be sure to power down the control to clear
out all signal strength levels before testing the trans-
mitter at its new location.
After testing has been completed, the RF Gateway
andRFZoneDevicesshouldbepermanentlymounted.
NOTE
Series 4000 RF Gateways and transmitters
whicharenotULlabeledarenot allowedin
UL Certificated installations.

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All LCD Control Stations are shipped from the fac-
tory as Control Station #1 (#3 for Icon Control Sta-
tions) and supervised. They may be set to other ad-
dresses and to unsupervised as described below.
SSD, LCD, and VFD Control
Stations
These Control Stations have a four position DIP
switch on the circuit board to set the address and
supervision. To change the Control Station to unsu-
pervised, move DIP switch 4 to the ON position. To
change the address, the DIP switch setting must be
positioned according to Figure 3.
ICON Control Stations
These Control Stations have two jumpers on the cir-
cuit board to set the address and supervision. To
change the address of Control Station #3 to Control
Station #4, remove JP2 (see Figure 4).To change a
Control Station to unsupervised, remove JP1 (see
Figure 4).
Control Station Addressing and
Supervision
CONTROL STATION ADDRESSING AND SUPERVISION
Figure 3 Control Station DIP Switch Settings
LED Control Stations
These Control Stations have two jumpers on the cir-
cuit board to set the address and supervision. To
change the address of Control Station #1 to Control
Station #2, remove JP2 (see Figure 4).To change a
Control Station to unsupervised, remove JP1 (see
Figure 4).
Supervised and
Unsupervised Control
Stations
A supervised Control Station is reported as missing
when the system fails to get any response from it.
If more than one supervised Control Station is set to
aparticularaddress,then none ofthoseControl Sta-
tions will function properly. Only one supervised
Control Station may be used at an address.
An unsupervised Control Station can be removed
from the system without the system detecting that it
is missing. The advantage of an unsupervised Con-
trol Station is that a system can have as many Con-
trol Stations as the power supply can support. Mul-
tiple unsupervised Control Stations may be used at
any address. When unsupervised SSD, LCD, and
VFD Control Stations are used, they must be set to
address3or4. By addingadditionalpowersupplies,
liketheHCP12SULC,ControlStations maybe added
up to a total of 18 bus devices on the system.
For UL listed systems, unsupervised Control Sta-
tions are not allowed.
If an unsupervised Control Station is set to the same
address as a supervised Control Station, then the
unsupervised Control Station will not function. Do
not mix a supervised Control Station with unsu-
pervised Control Stations at the same address.
Figure 4 LED & ICON Control Station Jumpers
JP1
JP2
Remove JP1 to unsupervise
Remove JP2 for keypad 2 (LED) or
keypad 4 (ICON)

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Control Station Troubleshooting
CONTROL STATION TROUBLESHOOTING
No Control Station display or LEDs Black or Red Wire removed or cut
No response from key presses Green Wire removed or cut
Two supervised Control Stations at the same address
LEDs flash and may display White Wire removed or cut
“No Communication From Control” code Green/White Wires reversed
Green & White Wires shorted together
SYMPTOM CONDITION
If a Control Station is incorrectly wired, it will not accept key-
stroke entries. The following symptoms may appear:
from Common Negative to GRN DATA ~ 9.3 VDC
from Common Negative to WHT DATA ~ 10.7 VDC
from Common Negative to KP+12V ~13.8 VDC
The nominal voltage at the control (with a single Control
Station connected) should measure as follows:
TERMINAL VOLTAGE