ViAS SC109 User manual

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SC109 VIAS Controller
1. General Introduction
VIAS (Video IOT Alarm System) is an all-in-one solution for Alarm, Surveillance
and Home Automation. The VIAS solution consists of the SC109 Controller, the
Cloud platform and the U-net wireless sensors. This manual covers only
standalone operation without connection to the VIAS cloud platform.
The VIAS Controller is the central control hub to wirelessly control and monitor
U-net family of accessories. When connected with the VIAS cloud platform on
the internet, the system will send you alerts during events and provide access
to control your smart home system.
Main features:
Home security and Home automation function.
Manage/supervise wireless network of sensor and devices
Alerts security provider of alarm events via SIA-IP
Harddrive compartment for local storage of 24hrs/7days recorded video
Alarm Video verification
Connects to router by Ethernet
Built-in GSM/GPRS as backup connection
Optional 3G/4G LTE connection
Rechargeable backup battery
Tamper protection for housing open and removal from wall
1.1 Product Layout
FRONT
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2. Controller hardware setup
2.1 Internal connection
To access the internal connectors, first remove the wall bracket followed by the
top cover.
1. Remove the wall bracket by removing its bottom screws.
2. Slide open the front covers. For the left cover, lift the clips and pull
downwards; for the right cover, push it upwards.
3. Remove the battery and hard drive to reveal the connectors.
Note: Before installing a SIM card, micro SD card or Harddrive, please
ensure all power is removed from the Controller. This includes the backup
battery well.
Screws
Backup
battery
Hard drive
Micro SD
card
slot
Hard drive
interface
Battery
connector
Ethern
et port
DC jack input
Cable
slot
SIM card
connector
Tamp
er

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2.2 LED definition
Power LED: Shows the power status and also as error indicator.
Color
Meaning
Green
DC power
Red
Battery operation
Orange
Firmware upgrade
Comms LED : shows the type of external connection
Color
Meaning
Green
Connected by Ethernet
Orange
Wi-Fi connection established
Red
2G/3G/4G connection established
Internet LED: Shows status of external connection and RF binding.
Color
Meaning
Green
Connected to server
Red
DHCP error : IP not assigned
Blinking
green
RF binding mode
Status LED : shows alarm status
Color
Meaning
Red
System Arm
Orange
System Partial 1 or 2
Green
System Disarm
2.3 Powering up
1. Connect the Ethernet cable and the provided DC adaptor to the Controller
to power it on.
2. Wait until the Internet LED on the Controller turns green (this may take
some time around 30 secs to be connected at first time.
3. Tuck the cables into the cable slots.
4. Attach back the left cover on the Controller.
5. When the internet is connected on-line, the internet LED turns Green when
connected to server, and there are two leds on Ethernet port. The left one
turns steady orange when Ethernet cable plugged in and the right one will
flashes in green flashes when network data is being transmitted through the
port.
6. If the internet is disconnected, it will send the notification out after 3mins
and it will immediate send notification when it s back to on-line.
Power
Internet
LED
Comms
LED
Status
LED
Ethernet
cable
DC adaptor
cable

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7. Connect the back-up battery to the gateway can ensure the alarm working
during the power is cut off. The duration of power back up last for 12hrs.
The APP will receive the notification when alarm is triggered when 4G
communication is enabled.
2.4 Connection on 4G
Place the SIM card in the slot for the internet to control the system in 4G
connection.
Please turn off the PIN code before insert the SIM card.
The related settings, please refer to APP Gateway configuration> Settings>
Modem.The settings are different from telecom operators.
Please check the information provided from contracted provider.
3. Mounting the Unit
3.1 Attention on choosing the location
Ideally the Controller should be mounted on the wall at 1.5m height. Do not
place the Controller near large electrical appliances, large metallic objects or
devices emitting radio frequency such as routers and microwave oven, as these
may interfere with its RF performance. A minimum clearance of 1m radius
around the Controller is recommended as illustrated below.
3.2 Mounting
1. Before mounting the controller, first secure its wall bracket onto the wall
using the screws provided.
2. Once the wall bracket is firmly secured, place the controller on its wall
bracket and screw the bottom screws to lock it place.
Note: Removing the controller from its wall bracket will trigger a tamper
event, causing any wireless siren to sound.

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4. Account Setup
1. Scan the QR code below to download the iOS/Android app and install it.
2. Start the app and tap SIGN UP (Note 1) to register a new account.
The verification email will be sent to the email address you entered in the
SIGN UP page. Click the link in that verification email to complete the
registration.
3. Return to the log in page and enter the User name and password created
earlier. Tap SIGN IN to enter the Gateway List page.
4. If you forget the password after registration, please use “Forgot Password”
on the log in page. After input the Username, a verification code will be
sent to your email when you press “Forgot Password.”Please input the
verification code and reset with a new password.
5. VIAS Alarm System Overview
In a typical installation, each gateway controls several Partitions, under which
consists of several zones.
One device will be assigned a zone number when
added.
1.
Homepage separate into Partition and Room tab. Concept below
:
More complex configurations can be achieved, for example by creating a
Common zone between Partitions to protect common shared areas such as
lobby, corridors, elevator waiting areas, parking lots, etc..
2.
Room tab:
-
sub-tab Room’: display devices by rooms
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sub-tab Devices’: display all the devices
6. Firmware upgrade
1. The icon for firmware update will show up automatically on top of
dashboard if there is new version of firmware available for the controller.
Press the icon will start performing the update procedure.
2. The power led will be flashing in orange during firmware update.
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3. Please do not power off the gateway during upgrading to avoid the error
occurred in operation.
4. After update is completed, the gateway will be restarted again. Please wait
until 4 leds on the top to light on Green again. This procedure takes around
30 secs. There will be push notification to notify when gateway is back on-
line.
5. For checking the firmware version, please go to Menu>Gateway
Configuration> press the firmware to see the current version.
7. Reset to Factory Default or reboot the Controller
The factory default button can clean the previous settings reset the controller to
original status. The reboot button can restart the controller
Please press the reset button for 10secs then release. The four led indicators
on the top will all goes off for around 30secs then turns on again. Please wait
until 4 leds turn back to light on means the process is completed. There will be
push notification to notify when gateway is back on-line and power on.
10. Specifications
System
Processor
High performance embedded CPU
Indicators LED indicators Power LED, Internet LED,
Comms LED, Status LED
Buttons/
switches
External
Connect button,
Internal (inside
housing)
Reboot button, Reset to factory default button,
Tamper switches
1 x Wall-remove tamper
2 x housing-open tamper
Slots/
Connector
External
USB port
Internal (inside
housing)
DC-jack, RJ45(LAN), 1 SATA connector, SIM
card slot, Micro SD slot
Module slot
1 Mini PCI-E socket
Power
Primary power
DC adaptor 12V, 2A.
Backup power LiPO battery, 7.4V 2500mAh
Sensor &
devices network
Network type
Wireless U-Net 2-way communication
Frequency SC109-1 (EU) : 868MHz
SC109-2 (US) : 923 MHz
4G
(Optional) LTE CAT-1
GSM/GPRS
(Optional) 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Ethernet
1 port 10/100 LAN
Storage
SSD interface
1 port SATA2 for Videos
SD card
Micro SD slot, supports SD-XC format
Protocol by IP
SIA DC09
Operating
environment
Operating
Temperature
-10°till +40°C
Operating
Humidity
Max. 85% RH
Mechanical
Dimension
165.4mm(W) X 61.2mm(D) X 165mm(H)
Weight 596 g (including backup battery, without hard
drive)
Installation Location
For indoor use only
Placement type
Wall mount with bracket, or tabletop
FCC ID
FU5SC109-2
IC
23210-SC1092
** Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
FCC warning:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
Ce matériel est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements rf de ic
énoncés dans un autre environnement.
Ce matériel doit être installéet exploitéàune distance minimale de 20 cm entre
le radiateur et votre corps.
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