STI Alert Point Troubleshooting guide

Alert
Point
Installation Guide
& User Manual

Installation Guide
Introduction 2
Box Contents & Key Components 3
Specifications 3
Alert Point Installation 4
Removal of the Front Cover 6
User Manual
Programmable Features 8
Other Features 9
Installing a 12-30 VDC Power Supply 10
Installing External Sounders 11
Installing External Strobes / Beacons 12
Installing External Detectors 13
Networking the Alert Point 14
Networking Features 16
Troubleshooting 17
PCB Terminal Diagram 18
Using an Alert Point as a Manual Call Point (MCP) 18
DIL switch settings - Programmable Features
Contents Page
Introduction
The Alert Point is an aesthetically pleasing, robust and fully featured stand alone alarm
system. Powered with a 9 VDC alkaline battery, the Alert Point includes an integral
sounder and resettable call point.
Manufactured from tough polycarbonate, the Alert Point is designed for use in
industrial as well as commercial or retail applications.
Quick and easy to install and providing protection within minutes, the Alert Point is
an ideal solution for establishments that have a requirement for a simple but effective
alarm system. They may include: industrial/temporary buildings, warehouses,
portacabins, churches, car parks, small offices and holiday parks etc. Where an EN54
fire system is decommissioned on a construction site, the Alert Point is ideal as a
temporary system for raising an alarm in the event of an emergency.
Available in a variety of colours, the Alert Point can be used for a wide range of
applications such as fire, intruder, panic, evacuation, assist or general alarm. It also
incorporates a tamper switch to prevent unauthorised removal or misuse.
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Box Contents & Key Components
Contents
1. Reversible Mounting Plate (x1)
2. Chassis (x1)
3. Front Cover (x1)
4. Installation Kit (x1)
Master Key
Switch Cylinder
Operating Element
1. Reversible Mounting Plate
Integral Sounder
9V DC Battery
Tamper Switch
3. Front Cover
2. Chassis
Specifications
Power source 9 VDC battery (supplied) or 12-30 VDC
Standby current 45µA
Alarm current 28mA low volume / 32mA high volume
Operating temperature 0ºC to 49ºC
Sounder output (at 1 metre) 95 dB – 102 dB
Sounder tones 7
Tamper tone 1
Network >2 Alert Points spaced less than 50m apart
Reset Key
Master Key
4. Installation Kit
1” Screws (x4)
Rawlplugs (x4)
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Alert Point Installation
The reversible mounting plate can be
installed in any orientation; depending on
the required conduit entry and exit points.
Mark the 4 fixing points (as shown) and
install using the screws and Rawl plugs
provided.
Pilot point x2
Pilot point x1
Step 1. Install the Reversible Mounting Plate
Fixing Points x4
Step 2. Attaching the chassis
Attach by pushing the chassis over the 4 fixing clips on the mounting plate (highlighted).
Fixing clip
Step 3. Consult the User Manual for other programmable features
(Programmable Features page 8 & DIL switch settings page 19)
Step 4. Attach front cover
Detail
Line up each end using the channels located on the raised conduit sections
(see detail). Push evenly until the cover locks into place via 4 raised mounting
clips situated on each corner.
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Alert Point Installation
Step 5. Turn the unit `ON’
Horizontal position - ‘0FF’. Vertical position - ‘ON’.
Using the Master Key, turn the Key Switch Cylinder to the Vertical position. The
LED will flash green when turned ‘ON’ – unit in ;standby condition.’
Step 6. Test
A warning indicator drops into view, the
unit will alarm and the LED will turn red
when the Alert point is activated.
Step 7. Reset the unit
A quick turn of the key and the
Alert Point is reset, returning to
‘standby condition’ and is ready
for use straight away.
Depress the operating element.
Simply insert the reset
key into the bottom of
the Alert Point.
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Removal of the front cover
Using the 2 pips on the reset key provided, push firmly into each of the 4 corner
clips individually, releasing them, whilst at the same time gently pulling the cover
away from the remainder of the unit.
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User Manual

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Programmable Features
Settings
1. Integral Sounder Tones: DIL Switch No SW1 - SW3
The Alert Point has seven different selectable alarm tones ranging from
95 dB to 102 dB, along with a prefixed tamper tone.
2. External Power Provided (12-30 VDC): DIL Switch No SW4
This setting allows the unit to be run from an external
power source.
3. Relay Setting: DIL Switch No SW5
When part of a network, this setting allows the option of sending a triggering
signal via the relay to an alarm panel, either:
• Relay is only triggered on the activated unit
• Relay sends triggering signal even when another unit is activated.
4. External Sounder/Strobe Trigger: DIL Switch No SW6
This setting allows the option of sending a triggering signal to externally fitted
sounders, along with strobes/beacons.
5. Internal & External Sounder Timer Options: DIL Switch No SW7 & SW8
4 alarm durations are available and can be selected by changing the DIL switch
settings. These are: continuous, 30 seconds, 3 minutes and 20 minutes.
If any duration period other than `continuous’ is used, the alarm will silence after the
selected time has elapsed. The LED will continue to flash red until the unit is reset using the reset key.
6. External Strobe Timer Options: DIL Switch No SW9 & SW10
4 strobe durations are available and can be selected by changing the DIL switch
settings. These are: continuous, 30 seconds, 3 minutes and 20 minutes.
If any duration period other than ‘continuous’ is used, the strobe will cease flashing. The Alert
Point will still need to be reset, the LED will still flash red until this has been done.
7. Key Switch – Manual or Auto Reset: DIL Switch No SW11
This allows the user greater control if misuse becomes a major factor.
Auto reset: The Alert Point will fully reset after activation when using the reset key.
Manual: Even if the Alert Point is reset after activation using the reset key, all
sounders and strobes will continue to run until the unit is reset using the master
key switch.
8. Networking the Alert: DIL Switch No SW12
If this switch is ‘ON’ the Alert Point expects to be connected to another Alert
Point otherwise a fault is indicated. If the switch is ‘OFF’ the Alert Point will not
expect to be connected to another Alert Point.
Note: DIL Switch settings are shown on page 19
PCB Layout
DIL Switch
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Other Features
Integral sounder volume: The Alert Point has 2 volume settings – High and Low: this
is determined by the position of the jumper connector configuration show below.
High: Jumper between centre pin and bottom pin (factory setting)
Low: Jumper between centre pin and top pin
Note: Silencing the Alert Point is possible by not having the jumper fitted, but no
sound will be produced by the integral sounder during alarm, fault or tamper conditions.
Low battery check: The Alert Point monitors the output power of the 9 VDC battery
in 16 minute cycles. If the battery falls below the
recommended power level the unit will display a fault, emitting
a periodic single beep.
Battery life: The working life of the 9 VDC battery under normal `standby’
condition is a minimum of 15 months: it is recommended that
this battery is replaced at least every 15 months.
Battery back up: When the Alert Point is powered by a 12-30 VDC power
supply, the 9 VDC battery will become a backup if the external
power is lost. The unit will display a fault until the external
power has been restored.
PCB Layout
Jumper connector
Bottom Pin
To adjust the volume setting, lift
off the jumper connector and then
place over and push onto the
selected pins
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Installing External 12-30 VDC Power Supply
Alarm Condition: If the unit is activated in the event of an emergency (depression of
the operating element) it will immediately emit an alarm tone for the duration selected,
an activation flag will drop into view and the LED will flash red every 8 seconds until the
unit is reset.
Resetting Unit:
1. DIL switch settings: changes will only take effect when the unit has been powered
back up using the master key switch.
2. Silencing Alarm : If the operating element has been depressed the reset Key is to
be used to reset the unit, returning it to Standby Mode.
Note: the master key switch can be used to silence the alarm but this will turn the unit ‘OFF’
and the alarm will continue to sound when the unit is turned back `ON’.
Power Loss: In the event of any loss of power, the LED will turn red and emit a short
beep every 90 seconds. The unit will still run safely using the 9 VDC battery as a back
up. As soon as power is restored the unit will automatically return to the `standby’
condition.
Low or No Battery: If the unit is reset but the battery is at low power or not attached a
fault will be indicated – the LED will turn red and the unit will emit a short single
beep every 90 seconds.
The unit automatically checks for low battery status every 16 minutes, during this
period if the battery falls into low battery condition (or is disconnected in the presence
of an external power source), the LED will turn red and emit a short beep every 90
seconds upon detection at the end of any 16 minute cycle. The battery will either need
replacing or reconnecting and the unit reset before it will return to a standby condition.
Step 1. Ensure that the unit is switched ‘OFF’.
Step 2. Insert the external power wires into the correct terminals.
Step 3. Connect the 9 VDC battery. The battery must be fitted as it
will become a backup if there is a power failure.
Step 4. DIL switch SW4 – should be `ON’ (external power required).
Step 5. Turn the unit `ON’ using the master key switch.
Step 6. The LED will illuminate to a constant green indicating that the unit is functioning correctly.
External Power +
External Power -
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