Vimar By-alarm 01700 User guide

Installer Manual
By-alarm
01700
24 zone 230 V~ 50/60 Hz control panel
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
1. By-alarm burglar alarm system ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
1.1 System layout ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
1.2 System logic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
2. Control unit 01700 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
2.1 Technical characteristics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
2.2 Control unit board …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
3. Preconfiguring the control unit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
3.1 Default settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
3.2 Connections to make ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
3.3 Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
4. Installation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
4.1 Assembly …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
4.2 Device preventing removal of control unit ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
4.3 Periodic maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
4.4 Regulatory compliance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
4.5 Certification coverage ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
5. Power supply unit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
5.1 Cable entry ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
5.2 Fuses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
5.3 Control unit earth connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
5.4 Batteries …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
5.5 Operating current …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
5.6 Criteria for sizing the system ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
6. Connecting the devices …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
6.1 RS 485 serial link …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
6.2 Connecting 4-wire devices ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
6.3 Connecting 5-wire devices ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
7. Inputs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
7.1 Control unit ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
7.2 Input expansion modules and radio frequency interface ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
7.3 Addressing the input expansion modules and radio frequency interfaces …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
8. Outputs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
8.1 Relay 1 output ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
8.2 Relay 2 output ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
8.3 CN10 connector …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
9. PSTN communicator 01708 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
9.1 PSTN communicator 01708 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
9.2 Inserting the board in the control unit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
10. Voice synthesis module 01713.EN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
10.1 Voice synthesis module 01713.EN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
10.2 Inserting the module in the control unit ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
10.3 Recording synthesis messages ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
11. GSM transmitter/receiver module 01706 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
11.1 GSM module 01706 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
11.2 Inserting the module in the control unit ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
11.3 Inserting the GSM module in the control unit …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
11.4 Connecting the aerial……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
11.5 Installing the SIM ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
12. Connector 20478-19478-14478………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
12.1 General information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
12.2 Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
12.3 Connections ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
12.4 Addressing the connectors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28

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13. Control unit hardware reset ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
13.1 Reset button …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
13.2 DIP-switch SW1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
13.3 Resetting the Codes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
13.4 General reset …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
14. Setting the English language ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
15. Interfacing with the By-me system ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
15.1 Connection diagram ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
15.2 Integrating with the By-me system ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
15.3 Local and remote maintenance via the By-alarm Manager software ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
ANNEX ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
I. Wiring ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33

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1. By-alarm burglar alarm system
1.1 System layout
The By-alarm system consists of a 24-zone control unit (art. 01700) to which are directly connected the wired detectors and the outdoor and indoor sirens; the connec-
tors, keypads and any wired or radio expansion modules are instead connected via the specific RS485 bus.
The RS485 bus of the By-alarm system is built to the RS485 electrical standard and is NOT compatible with the By-me bus. The burglar alarm system can in any
case be interfaced with the By-me system (for full details, please refer to chapter 15).
The system is star wired to the control unit that, for the wired inputs, acts as a star centre.
The control unit is equipped with:
• wired inputs (zones 1-8) that let you connect the wired detectors directly to the inputs.
• an RS485 bus to which the following can be connected:
- LED backlit keypad with display (art. 01705)
- 4-input expansion module (art. 01709)
- 8-input expansion module (art. 01704)
CAUTION:The 8-input expansion module 01704 is compatible with the control unit 01700 having rmware version 1.2 or later; before installing the device,
use the keyboard 01705 to check the rmware version of the control unit in the system. Alternatively, check that the tracking code shown on the label of the
control unit on which you are installing the device is equal to or greater than XXXXXXXXXX1.02.
- 4-output expansion module (art. 01710)
- Isolated interface (art. 01711)
- Flush-mounting connector (art. 20478-19478-14478)
- Radio frequency interface (art. 01729)
• connection interfaces to install the following additional modules:
- GSM transmitter/receiver module (art. 01706)
- PSTN communicator (art. 01708)
- Voice synthesis module (art. 01713.EN)
- Interface to Ethernet network (art. 01712)
• connector for programming via PC with By-alarm Manager software through the interfaces and cables (art. 01725)
The control unit is equipped with two relays:
- Relay 1 (dual changeover, of which one potential free and one connected to the 12 V of the power supply) is typically used to command the self-powered outdoor siren
(terminals +S, EXT) and, when fitted, the indoor siren (terminals +S, INT).
- Relay 2 (single changeover, potential free) can be freely programmed depending on the needs of each individual case. Typically it can be associated with the system on/
off status (SET terminal).
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RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES
01720 Detector
8 INPUTS
FOR WIRED
DETECTORS
max 100 m
max 100 m max 100 m
max 100 m max 100 m
max 100 m
max 100 m
01731 RF DT detector
CONTROL UNIT
CONTROL UNIT
INSTALLATION TOPOLOGY
LINEAR: up to 1000 m
(sum of all parts of the laid Bus cables)
STAR: up to 600 m
(sum of all parts of the laid Bus cables)
01730 Remote control
01727 RF Sensor
01728 RF detector
RS485 bus
Wired connection
for alarms/tamper/
masking
Power supply 12 Vdc
01723 Detector
01720 Detector
01700 Control unit
01705 Keypad
01715 Siren for outdoor use
19496.B Siren for indoor use
19478.B Connector/Shutter
01718 Key
to transponder
max 1000 m with linear wiring (in/out)
max 600 m with star wiring
01721 DetectorElectric lock
01709 Module input
expansion units
max 100 m
01710 Module output
expansion units
19386.B Control light
01729 Interface
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The inputs are expandable up to 24 using the input expansion modules (art. 01709 and 01704) or via the radio frequency interface (art. 01729) to be connected to the
RS485 bus of the control unit.
The freely programmable outputs are expandable up to 24 using the output expansion module (art. 01710) to be connected to the RS485 bus of the control unit.
When conguring, each bus device must be assigned an ID address; these addresses must be assigned sequentially for each device category, ie:
• Keypads 01705 -> ID= from 1 to n
• Connectors 20478-19478-14478 -> ID= from 1 to n
• 4-input expansion modules 01709, 8-input expansion modules 01704 and radio frequency interfaces 01729 -> ID = from 1 to n
The 4-input expansion modules, 8-input expansion modules 01704 and the radio frequency interface belong to the products for input expansion and so the ad-
dresses assigned to the devices of this type connected on the RS485 bus must be sequential and correlated (for full details see par. 7.3).
• 4-output expansion modules 01710 -> ID = from 1 to n
During configuration, you must assign ID=1 to the first device in each category and then continuing sequentially.
Example of addressing a system with control unit 01700:
■2 keypads 01705 -> ID keypad 1=1, ID keypad 2=2.
■3 connectors 20478-19478-14478 -> ID connector 1=1, ID connector 2=2, ID connector 3=3.
■1 4-input expansion module 01709 -> ID=1.
■1 radio interface 01729 configured with 8 inputs -> ID=2.
■1 4-output expansion module 01710 -> ID=1.
Addressing is also performed with the By-alarm Manager software via the Devices menu by selecting the appropriate device category.
1.2 System logic
Area:
The Area is a set of zones (detectors) of the system.
The control unit can manage up to 8 different areas.
Within each area, 3 connection modes (partitioning) are then defined: ON, INT and PAR.
The zones belonging to the area are thus assigned to one or more connection modes.
The system allows a given area to be connected in one (and only one) of the ON, INT or PAR modes; once an area is connected using one of these
modes, it can only be disconnected.
Example:
Suppose you have a system consisting of a few zones of outdoor detectors (e.g. volumetric detectors for the garden), some zones with perimeter detectors (such
as contacts for windows/roller shutters) and finally a day zone and a night zone with indoor volumetric detectors (e.g. dual technology detectors (art. 20479-
19479-14479)).
You define a single area (in this case it can be considered as the system itself) with the three connection modes:
• ON = all zones (total connection)
• INT = zones with outdoor detectors and perimeter detectors
• PAR = zones with outdoor detectors, perimeter and volumetric detectors for the day zone.
When leaving home you put the area into ON mode (total connection).
When you are at home and you want to protect the outdoor setting you put the area into INT mode (outdoor and perimeter detectors).
When it's bedtime you put the area into PAR mode so as to be able to move about freely in the night zone while the external, perimeter and volumetric detectors of
the day zone are all active.
In each case, when the area is connected using any mode, it can only be totally disconnected.
The control unit lines can also be programmed as external arming inputs, both total and partial. The control unit accepts "pulse" commands, that affect the control
unit both as regards external arming performed by unbalancing the lines programmed as arming inputs and for those performed by the weekly scheduler inte-
grated in the control unit.
Pulse command.
Momentary unbalancing of a programmed line in one of the arming modes will cause the control unit to switch on; a subsequent momentary unbalancing will bring
it back into the OFF state. With this type of command you can control switching on from various points (for example: switch on with the keypad and off with an
external command or the scheduler) independently.
In this way any external switch-on command can be used, such as card readers or radio transmitters that will need to have the same level of performance as the
control unit and need to be installed with the decoding board inside the control unit enclosure.
By appropriately programming the active outputs, you can control external circuit test signals indicating the bypassed zone and system armed signals indicating an
alarm.
User management:
Each user is recognised by the system through a 4 to 6 digit PIN set during the system installation phase.
You can accurately define the operations that can be carried out by each user (for example ON/INT/PAR connection, disconnection) and the areas in which actions
can be performed. A zone can belong to more than one area.
The possibility to create several areas, by defining the connection mode (flexible with respect to the zones), and the timely management of user rights make for an
extremely flexible system.
Several areas can in fact be used to:
- Manage parts of the system separately using one single control unit; you can configure 2 areas with different zones and define the users who can control any
given area.
- Increase the connection modes: more than one area can be defined with the same zones (or zone subsets) and with different connection modes; this increases
the total connection modes that are available and that can therefore be linked to the various users.
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2. Control unit 01700
Microprocessor control unit with 8 input lines, expandable to 24 zones, management with the keypad 01705 and with connector 20478-19478-14478, designed for con-
necting to PSTN communicator 01708 and installing the voice synthesis module 01713.EN and the GSM transmitter/receiver module mod. 01706. The backlit display
allows the user to communicate easily and directly with regard to all system management functions.
The PSTN communicator 01708 can manage digital communications of all events, both alarm and technical events, to computers and control centres; the voice synthe-
sis module 01713.EN lets you send all communications, both alarm and technical ones, by voice, combining pre-recorded messages.
The programming can be done in the following ways:
• via pc equipped with By-alarm Manager software that connects directly to the control unit using the interfaces and cables 01725;
• using the facilitated menus of the keypad 01705;
• with two-way connection over the phone line (this requires the By-me Web Server being installed in the system).
CAUTION: The control unit is supplied already preconfigured for an initial coverage of 6 zones as illustrated in Chapter 3.
2.1 Technical characteristics
Input lines • 8, expandable to 24, with single, double or triple balance (with detector masking recognition)
• 1 tamper-proof protection line
Areas • inputs that can be linked to 8 AREAS
Keypads • up to 4 can be connected over bus RS485
• direct signalling via LED of the power supply status, system status and circuit test
Connectors: • No. 4 connectors 20478-19478-14478 that can be connected over bus RS485
Outputs • No. 2 separately programmable alarm relays, one of which with 2 positive safety exchanges
Input modules
• input expansion module 01709 with 4 input lines of single, double or triple balance (with detector masking recognition). The maxi-
mum number of modules 01709 that can be installed is 4 (valid data if there are no 8-input expansion modules 01704 and radio
frequency interface 01729).
• input expansion module 01704 with 8 input lines of single, double or triple balance (with detector masking recognition). The maxi-
mum number of modules 01704 that can be installed is 2 (valid data if there are no 4-input expansion modules 01709 and radio
frequency interface 01729).
• radio frequency interface 01729 with 8 or 16 radio zones of single or double balance with management of detector supervision,
programmable using the same modes as the standard zones. The maximum number of interfaces 01729 that can be installed is 1 in
the case of 16-channel configuration and 2 in the case of 8-channel configuration (valid data if there are no input expansion modules
01709 and 01704).
Output modules • output expansion module 01710 with 4 outputs with programmable voltage free exchange relay (3 A 24 V). The maximum number of
modules 01710 that can installed is 6.
Macro
• No. 20 macro-instructions with 10 commands each, which can be activated via:
- zone displacement and alarm, system event
- programmable time switch
- user RFA function
Codes
• 50 User Codes with programmable function limitation
• 50 Emergency Codes
• 1 Installation Code
Activation
• 3 activation modes for each Area (ON, INT, and PAR)
• the possibility of external activations with proximity reader in 3 modes for each Area
• by User Telemanagement, guided by voice menu or SMS via the By-phone and By-web apps
• via hourly/weekly programmable time switch in the 3 modes for each Area
Clock
• weekly clock with 32 daily operations and exclusion management
• possibility of switching on and off, code and keypad restriction, macro activation
• time and status activation of active outputs
Telephone
• 16 phone numbers for communication with protocols:
- SIA for communications with standard SIA receivers
- SIA for communications with standard CONTACT receivers
• voice synthesis module 01713.EN with voice protocol for automatic communication, allowing for all alarm and control unit functions
to be sent to private Users
• transmitter/receiver module 01706 for automatic communications that enables sending all the protocols over a GSM network and,
via SMS text messages, all the alarm and control functions of the control unit
Programming • using the keypad with simplified menus and error management
• via computer with interactive connection via the By-alarm Manager software for Windows operating systems.
Power supply unit • 13.8 Vdc 1.5 A actual total with low battery charge and mains voltage failure signalling
Battery that can be
housed
• 12 Vdc 7 Ah or 12 Vdc 18Ah flammability class UL94-HB
Environmental cond. • -10..+40°C
Enclosure • Dimensions: 322 x 350 x 115 mm. - Weight: 3.5 kg.
Degree of safety • 2 (EN 50131-3, EN 50131-6)
Ambient class • II (EN 50131-3, EN 50131-6)
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2.2 Control unit board
CN2
CN4
CN3
F5
SW1
PB1
1
CN1
LD1
1
20
20
CN5
CN2
1
20
1
1
10
3.15A 250V
20
1
ON
2 3 4 5 6
OFF
SW1
1
ON
2 3 4
OFF
TAMPER
+S
EXT +S INT
12V
RELÈ 2ALLARME RELÈ 1
T T NC NO C NC NO C
BATTERIA
F4
3.15A 250V
F3
3.15A 250V
F2
3.15A 250V
F1
3.15A 250V
L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1L7L8
12V 12V
LINEE 1 - 4
ANTENNA
LINEE 5 - 8
D
EA B
RS 485
A B C D E F
CN3
CN1
CN2
CN4
CN5
S1
S2
A: Self-powering battery terminals.
B: Tamper-proof line.
C: Output RELAY 1. Positive safety relays, with double exchange, with 1A capacity each. A voltage free exchange is provided at the output where C is the
common, NC is the normally closed exchange and NO is the normally open one; the other one is provided already polarized for connecting the self-
powered sirens and the optional non-self-powered internal sirens.
-/+: power supply for recharging the batteries of the self-powered sirens; the positive is protected by the 3.15A 250V fuse F3.
+S ext: command positive for the self-powered sirens; it constantly provides a positive which fails in the event of an alarm and is protected by the
3.15A 250V fuse F4.
+S int: power supply positive for the optional non-self-powered sirens; it provides a positive in the event of an alarm and is protected by the 3.15A
250V fuse F4.
D: Output RELAY 2. N on-positive safety relay, with exchange with 1A capacity. The voltage-free exchange is provided at the output where C is the common, NC is the
normally closed exchange and NO is the normally open one.
E: Input lines configurable individually or with double or triple balancing; there are also the 12 Vdc power supply outputs for any detectors.
F: RS485 bus line.
• CN1 CN2: Connectors for GSM transmitter/receiver module 01706
• CN3: Connector for configuration interface 01725 or for Ethernet (LAN) network interface for remote supervision/control over IP 01712 combined with
the web server 01945-01946.
• CN4: Connector for voice synthesis module 01713.EN
• CN5: Connector for PSTN communicator 01708
• S1: Tear-proof bypassing
• S2: Opening bypassing
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3. Preconfiguring the control unit
The control unit 01700 is supplied already pre-configured for an initial coverage of 6 zones (expandable to 24) to make a basic system; the devices for constructing and
commissioning this basic system are as follows:
•1 keypad with display art. 01705;
•2 dual-technology surface-mounting detectors with anti-masking and anti-crawl detection art. 01721;
•4 flush-mounting magnetic contacts art. 01820;
• 1 siren for outdoor use art. 01715.
CAUTION: Where there is a need for any configuration other than the default one, use the keypad 01705 or the By-alarm Manager software to view the parameter
menu to change the settings according to the relevant installation requirements.
3.1 Default settings
The control unit is configured as follows:
• Configured areas: Area 1
• Name assigned to Area 1: Dwelling
• Zones into which Area 1 has been divided: 6
• Devices linked to zones and their configuration:
Zone No. Zone name Linked detector Type of balancing and resistors Detection modes
1Entrance door Magnetic contact art. 01820 Single - 3k3 Ω Delayed (in 30 s, out 30 s)
2Window 1 Magnetic contact art. 01820 Single - 3k3 Ω Instant
3Window 2 Magnetic contact art. 01820 Single - 3k3 Ω Instant
4Window 3 Magnetic contact art. 01820 Single - 3k3 Ω Instant
5 - - - -
6 - - - -
7Day sensor Detector art. 01721 Triple - 3k3, 4k7, 15k Ω Instant
8Night sensor Detector art. 01721 Triple - 3k3, 4k7, 15k Ω Instant
• Relay 2 of the control unit: System status (Area 1 on)
• Installer code: 123456 (to change the configuration)
• User code: code 1=111111 (with "administrator" profile)
3.2 Connections to make
The following figures illustrate how to connect the devices for constructing the basic system.
SIREN FOR OUTDOOR USE 01715
T TCM BT + –
TAMPER
+S
EXT +S INT
12V
RELÈ 2ALLARME RELÈ 1
T T NC NO C NC NO C
L4 L3 L2 L1
12V 12V
LINEE 1 - 4
3k3 Ω
01700 01715
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MAGNETIC CONTACTS 01820
Single balancing is achieved by inserting a 3k3 Ωresistor in series with the contact.
TAMPER
+S
EXT +S INT
12V
RELÈ 2ALLARME RELÈ 1
T T NC NO C NC NO C L4
L3 L2 L1
12V 12V
LINEE 1 - 4
3k3 Ω
3k3 Ω
3k3 Ω
3k3 Ω
DUAL TECHNOLOGY DETECTORS 01721
Triple balancing is accomplished by inserting the jumpers linked to the 3k3, 4k7 and 15k resistors on the detector.
12 V SET
EOL DEOL TEOL
TAMPER ALARM MASK
TAMPER
+S
EXT +S INT
12V
RELÈ 2ALLARME RELÈ 1
T T NC NO C NC NO C
L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1L7L8
12V 12V
LINEE 1 - 4 LINEE 5 - 8
TAMPER
2K2 8K2 12K 15K 1K 2K2 3K3 4K7 5K6 6K8 1K 2K2 3K3 4K7 5K6 6K8 TEOL
J1
ALARM MASK
12 V SET
EOL DEOL TEOL
TAMPER ALARM MASK
TAMPER
2K2 8K2 12K 15K 1K 2K2 3K3 4K7 5K6 6K8 1K 2K2 3K3 4K7 5K6 6K8 TEOL
J1
ALARM MASK
3.3 Operation
The control unit's default configuration provides for the following connection modes:
• ON = Total system activation.
• INT = Activation of zones 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• PAR = Activation of zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.
01700 01721
01700
01820
01820
01820
01820
01721
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4. Installation
4.1 Assembly
Fix the metal box to the wall using 4 screws attached to the 6 mm diameter wall plugs in the holes at the top and bottom corners of the rear wall of the box.
4.2 Control unit tear-proof device*
To activate the tear-proof device use the spring supplied and a plug with screw.
Screw the screw in leaving a distance of approximately 10 mm between the wall and the screw head, as shown in the figure.
Slide the spring onto the tear-proof button and fit the metal box to the wall; then remove the jumper S1.
* N.B.: For Grade 2 devices (EN 50131-3) the tear-proof function is optional.
4.3 Periodic maintenance
Periodic maintenance is required for the installed battery in compliance with the above tables.
When suitably programmed, the control unit can communicate the need to change the battery.
If the control unit has not been programmed to send communications relating to battery status, check the state of the battery charge once a year.
4.4 Compliance with regulations
EN 50131-3, EN 50131-6, EN 50131-10, EN 50136-2.
Direttiva BT. Direttiva EMC
Norme EN 60950-1, EN 50130-4, EN 61000-6-3
4.5 Certification coverage
The IMQ security systems certification covers all the items of the burglar alarm system except for the following devices:
- Radio frequency interface 01729
- Interface to Ethernet network 01712
IMPORTANT: For the IMQ security systems certification not to elapse, it is necessary to ensure that all the system's devices are protected against tampering:
- see the relevant instructions for the detectors;
- for the expansion modules (art. 01709-01704-01710) and the isolated By-alarm interface (art. 01711), install the boards inside boxes equipped with anti-
tamper and tear-proof devices such as the metal casing of the control unit (art. 01700) or of the additional power supply unit (art. 01717) or in the tear-proof
box (art. 01714);
- if the system requires using additional power supply units (art. 01830), they must be installed in boxes equipped with anti-tamper and tear-proof devices
and the input equipped with 3.3 kΩ balancing resistors must be taken to a line of the control unit or to a suitably configured input expansion module (art.
01709 or 01704).
- for articles 01706 and 01708, the periodic communication must take place every 25 hours. To this end, program the SELF-TEST PERIOD parameter
(Controls/Power Supply menu of the keypad 01705) to a value of 25 and then select the phone numbers for receiving the communication (Phone/Linked
events/Self-test menu of the keypad 01705). For further details, please see the control unit programming manual.
Installation
approx. 10 mm
Insertion of the
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5. Power supply unit
The control unit's power supply unit is stabilized on 13.8 V dc and delivers a current of 1.5 A.
Technical characteristics of the power supply unit
Mains power supply 230 V~ (+10% -15%) 50 Hz
Stabilised voltage rated 13.8 V dc (± 2%)
Control unit absorption from the mains at 230 V~ -15% with no load 51 mA
maximum 225 mA
Control unit absorption from the mains at 230 V~ +10% with no load 75 mA
maximum 240 mA
Control unit absorption at 12 V dc maximum 82 mA
5.1 Cable entry
The mains power supply cables must enter through the hole nearest to the 230 V~ connection terminal block, to which they must be fixed without having been consoli-
dated by soldering and they must have been inserted in advance into an additional sheath in order to ensure double insulation.
The connection to the electric mains must comply with the national plant engineering regulations and, in particular, in harmony with current standards, there must be an
overcurrent circuit breaker with a high breaking capacity (1500 A) upstream of the connection to the control unit.
If other holes are used for routing the cables, it is necessary to use
cable outlets or junction fittings for pipe or sheath constructed with materials of flammability class HB or higher.
5.2 Fuses
Input fuse 230V~: T 315mA-250V. Located directly on the mains voltage terminals.
F1: F3.15A - 250V ALTERNATING INPUT
F2: F3.15A - 250V BATTERY POLARITY REVERSAL
F3: F3.15A - 250V POWER SUPPLY FOR THE DETECTORS AND SIREN
F4: F3.15A - 250V COMMAND OF SIREN FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE
F5: F3.15A - 250V RS485 BUS LINE POWER SUPPLY
5.3 Control unit earth connection
For the earth connection you need to use the specific terminal located under the transformer by the connection of its mains power supply; the cover should also be
earthed, using the Faston terminal.
Caution: correct earthing protects the control unit and all its devices from faults caused by electrical and atmospheric discharges and in particular ensures the integrity
of the telecommunications network.
EARTH CONNECTION
5.4 Batteries
• The batteries used must be the 12 V sealed lead acid type with a minimum flammability class of V2.
• Suitable batteries: 12 Vdc 7.2 Ah or 12 Vdc 18 Ah.
• The cables for connecting the battery are designed for Faston connectors. For the screw connection, the Faston connector must be cut and eyelet terminals must
be fixed to the ends of the cables.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH ONE OF THE WRONG TYPE. DISCARD USED BATTERIES BY FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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WARNING:
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5.5 Operating current
The operating current and autonomy in compliance with EN50131 for external loads (guaranteed system autonomy 12h) depends on the battery for self-powering the
control unit, according to the table below.
Table 1 - Available current for systems complying to EN50131
Internal battery of 7.2 Ah Available current for powering the system 500 mA
Internal battery of 18 Ah Available current for powering the system 500 mA
The maximum operating current for external loads is given in the following table and the maximum time for charging the battery to 80% capacity is 29 hours.
Table 2 - Available current for non-compliant systems
Internal battery of 7.2 Ah Available current for powering the system 1,120 mA
Current for recharging battery 277 mA
Internal battery of 18 Ah Available current for powering the system 550 mA
Current for recharging battery 847 mA
Caution: To guarantee compliance to EN50131 standard, it is necessary to keep to the values given in table 1.
Failure to observe the above requirements invalidates the type approval.
IMPORTANT: If the previous requirements are not met it is possible to add to the system an additional power supply unit (art. 01717) equipped with an
internal battery that enables redistributing the power supply for the devices and thus making the system compliant with EN50131.
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5.6 Criteria for sizing the system
This subsection illustrates the flowchart with the criteria to follow for correctly sizing the system in relation to the desired autonomy and the consumption of the devices
in the By-alarm system.
NOYES
NO
YES
7.2Ah 18Ah
Must the system
comply with EN50131?
Size of Autonomy
of Battery ?
Available current for expansion
modules and detectors
< 1120mA
Available current for expansion
modules and detectors < 500mA
Calculation of necessary current
to power the system in case
of maximum absorption
Add an additional power
supply unit 01717 to the system
Available current increases
by another 1200mA for each
additional power supply unit
Available current increases
by another 550mA for each
additional power supply unit
Size of Autonomy
of Battery 01717 ?
Available current >
Necessary current ?
START
END
Available current for expansion
modules and detectors
< 550mA
7.2Ah 18Ah
CAUTION: To size the system correctly you must always consider the maximum consumption; this condition varies according to the number of devices in the
system and the conguration made.
Generally, you should pay attention to the condition of total connection and alarm activated.
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Table 3 - Devices in the By-alarm system and their consumption
Article Description Notes Absorption
01704 8-input expansion module 18 mA
01705 LED backlit By-alarm keypad with display Display on 105 mA
Stand-by 16 mA
01706 GSM transmitter/receiver module On a call 350 mA
Stand-by 60 mA
01708 PSTN communicator In operation 70 mA
01709 4-input expansion module 18 mA
01710 4-output expansion module
Max 83 mA
Each active output increases
the consumption by the value
indicated alongside
17 mA
To outputs that are not active 15 mA
01711 Isolated By-alarm interface 25 mA
01712 By-alarm interface to the Ethernet network 190 mA
01713.EN Voice synthesis module 10 mA
01715 By-alarm siren for outdoor use
In an alarm condition (current sup-
plied by the external battery) 1.5 A
While charging the battery 60 mA
Stand-by 30 mA
01720 Dual technology By-alarm detector, anti-masking detection, PET immune Max 40 mA
Stand-by 30 mA
01721 Dual technology By-alarm detector, anti-masking and anti-crawl detection Max 40 mA
Stand-by 30 mA
01722 Dual technology By-alarm curtain detector Max 40 mA
Stand-by -
01723 By-alarm dual technology IP54 curtain detector for outdoor use Max 70 mA
Stand-by 60 mA
01724 By-alarm water detector 3.5 mA
01729 By-alarm radio frequency interface Max with LEDs on 80 mA
Max with LEDs off 40 mA
20478-19478-14478 By-alarm connector/partitioning
In the phase of reading 42 mA
With LEDs off 20 mA
20479-19479-14479 By-alarm passive infrared and microwave presence detector Max 28 mA
Stand-by 15 mA
20496-19496-14496 By-alarm siren for indoor use In an alarm condition 110 mA
Stand-by 18 mA
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6. Connecting the devices
6.1 RS 485 serial link
The control unit is equipped with a serial port for connecting the RS485 bus of the devices such as, for instance, the keypads and the input and output expansion
modules.
The RS 485 serial link uses the following connection signals:
• Serial power supply + and - at 12 V dc SELV
• Differential signals A and B
• DE direction enabling signal
The DE signal is only needed when the isolated By-alarm interface is inserted in the system for regenerating the RS485 bus signal (art. 01711); in this regard, note
the difference between the 4-wire bus (+,-, A and B) and the 5-wire bus (+, -, A, B and DE).
IMPORTANT: Do NOT connect the RS485 bus of the By-alarm system to that of the By-me system. An accidental connection could dam-
age the system.
• The wiring of the RS485 bus can be made with free topology and you can then make all the relevant shunting, however it is recommended to make a direct
connection wherever possible.
• The maximum permissible length of the wiring is 600 m (the sum of all the lengths of bus laid out) or 1000 m if using the direct connection.
• The isolator/repeater module art. 01711 lets you expand the RS485 bus to get another 600 m of cable to use for the wiring.
EXAMPLE OF WIRING TOPOLOGY
Direct wiring (in-out) max 1000 m Star wiring max 600 m
N.B. Even if the RS485 bus lets you make any kind of topological combination, it is advisable to use those with direct wiring as they provide a higher level
of transmission performance.
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6.2 Connecting 4-wire devices
The various devices can be connected either on the RS485 bus or in parallel with the conductors, respecting the abbreviations on the terminals of the control unit and
of the devices, ie:
• + with +
• - with -
• A with A
• B with B
The 12 V dc power supply requires using 0.50 mm2conductors and the signals A and B 0.22 mm2; the shielding must be connected to the negative terminal on the
control unit side.
For the wiring, it is necessary to use halogen-free shielded cables suitable for installation with Category 1 power cables (U0 = 400 V). The VIMAR connection cable
articles to use for the RS 485 serial link and the wired connection of the devices are as follows:
• art. 01733 (2x0.50 mm2+2x0.22 mm2)
• art. 01734 (2x0.50 mm2+4x0.22 mm2)
IMPORTANT: The cable shield must be connected only at the end of the control unit or of the additional power supply and connected to the negative
terminal of the supply voltage. The connection cables for the By-alarm system are compliant for routing with the power supply cables of the mains voltage;
however, we recommend you to lay the connection cables in a dedicated raceway and avoid laying in parallel with the power supply cables and particularly
with cables of inverters and loads such as pumps, burners, ballasts, motors, etc., especially for long distances.
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RS 485
6.3 Connecting 5-wire devices
For connecting the 5-wire devices, the same requirements as for connecting the 4-wire devices apply, except for the following:
• The maximum length of wiring for the DE signal is 2 m for all devices except for the keypad (art. 01705) where the maximum length is 600 m.
• The various DE signals of the devices must NOT be connected together but must only be connected to the relevant terminal of the isolated By-alarm interface
that can accommodate at most 6 of them.
• It is not possible to connect other devices with a 4-wire connection in the 5-wire stretches of bus.
For all the details, please see the Annex in this manual on wiring.
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7. Inputs
7.1 Control unit
The control unit 01700 has 8 input lines, which can be configured individually for single, double and triple balancing. With double balancing it is possible, for each line
and with only two wires, to have separate detection of the alarm and of tampering; whereas, with triple balancing it is possible to detect masking of the detectors as well.
Each input line corresponds to one zone of the system.
In the same terminal block there are the 12 V dc power supply outputs of any detectors; both outputs are protected by a fuse F3 - 3.15A 250V.
Pay attention not to exceed the maximum absorption contemplated for each single power supply terminal.
L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1L7L8
12V 12V
LINEE 1 - 4 LINEE 5 - 8
For the wiring of the wired detectors, it is necessary to use halogen-free shielded cables suitable for installation with Category 1 power cables (U0 = 400 V). The VIMAR
connection cable codes to use for the wired connection of the devices are as follows:
• art. 01732 (2x0.22 mm2)
• art. 01733 (2x0.50 mm2+2x0.22 mm2)
• art. 01734 (2x0.50 mm2+4x0.22 mm2)
• art. 01735 (2x0.50 mm2+6x0.22 mm2)
• IMPORTANT: The cable shield must be connected only at the end of the control unit or of the additional power supply and connected to the negative terminal of the
supply voltage. The connection cables for the By-alarm system are compliant for routing with the power supply cables of the mains voltage; however, we recom-
mend you to lay the connection cables in a dedicated raceway and avoid laying in parallel with the power supply cables and particularly with cables of inverters
and loads such as pumps, burners, ballasts, motors, etc., especially for long distances.
• The wiring of the detectors/contacts to the inputs, both directly in the control unit and in the expansion modules, must not exceed 100 m in a residential setting
and 50 m in an industrial one.
CAUTION: We do not recommend connecting multiple contacts in series because you would lose the ability to distinguish the contact that may be open or tam-
pered with. This recommendation applies all the more to detectors because, in addition to managing alarm signalling, they also signal tampering and anti-masking
(double or triple input balancing) and this cannot occur if the devices are connected in series on the same input.
• IMPORTANT: The balancing resistors, if not already tted, must be located in the enclosure of the wired detector.
7.1.1 Anti-tampering
The terminals of the anti-tampering line of the control unit are marked TT. This line is dedicated to anti-tampering for various components in the system (sirens for indoor
and outdoor use, etc.) and must be balanced with a 3.3 kΩ resistor (orange, orange, red).
TAMPER
12V
T T
3.3 kΩ
N.B.: • the anti-tampering line cannot be bypassed via the keypad and, so, must always have the balancing resistor.
• the push-buttons protecting against opening and against tearing the control unit off the wall that are located on the board can be temporarily bypassed by closing
the respective jumpers alongside the buttons.
• if multiple devices are connected to the same tamper panel line, all the N.C. contacts must be connected in series and there must only be one balancing resistor
of 3.3 kΩ or the sum of the resistors of the single devices must be equal to that value.
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Caution:
• Keying in the Installer Code inhibits every alarm, therefore also all the tamper-proof protections will be blocked.
• Bypassing a line via the keypad bypasses the zone's alarm detection function but not the related tamper-proof protection
7.1.2 Single balancing
When programming the line for single balancing, you need to connect a 3.3 kΩ resistor (orange, orange, red) in series with the normally closed contact. The single bal-
ancing configuration manages two different types of alarm and needs a line of the control unit and of the tamper input of the control unit itself; in the case of a tamper
alarm, the warning will be generic and it will not be possible to distinguish which device has generated it.
ALARMTAMPER
To the Tamper input of
the control panel
To the alarm input of
the control panel
3.3 kΩ 3.3 kΩ
7.1.3 Double balancing
When programming the line for double balancing, two resistors must be connected, one of 3.3 kΩ (orange, orange, red) in series with the line and the other of 4.7 kΩ
(yellow, purple, red) in parallel with the alarm contact. This configuration manages two different types of alarm and needs just one line of the control unit; in the case of a
tamper alarm, it will be possible to identify the device that generated it.
ALARMTAMPER
To the alarm input of
the control panel
3.3 kΩ
4.7 kΩ
7.1.4 Triple balancing
If the detector is equipped with a masking detection output, it is possible to have the control unit recognize this status too; three resistors must be connected, one of
3.3 kΩ that detects tampering (orange, orange, red) in series with the line, another of 4.7 kΩ (yellow, purple, red) in parallel with the alarm contact and another of 15
kΩ (brown, green, orange) in parallel with the anti-masking contact. This configuration occupies just one line of the control unit and manages three different types of
alarm.
ALARMTAMPER MASKING
3.3 kΩ
4.7 kΩ15 kΩ
To the alarm input of
the control panel
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7.2 Input expansion modules and radio frequency interface
• The input expansion modules 01709 and 01704 are connected to the control unit via the RS485 bus; this enables increasing the number of wired inputs above the 8
present in the control unit.
The modules 01709 and 01704 are respectively equipped with 4 and 8 inputs that are individually configurable for single, double and triple balancing. For the wired
connection between the input expansion modules and the detectors, the same considerations given in subsection 7.1 apply.
• The radio frequency interface 01729 is connected to the control unit via the RS485 bus; this enables integrating within the system all the radio devices such as the
detectors 01727 and 01728 and the remote control 01730.
Each interface 01729, depending upon how it is configured, can have 8 or 16 inputs.
7.3 Addressing the input expansion modules and radio frequency interfaces
Since both the input expansion modules and the radio frequency interfaces belong to the category of devices that occupy the wired zones that can be managed
by the control unit (up to 24), it is necessary to address the lines correctly in relation to the number of modules 01709, 01704 and interfaces 01729 installed in the
system.
To address the lines correctly, bear in mind the following:
• There are 8 control unit input lines and therefore the addresses from 1 to 8 are exclusive of these lines (even if some of them are not used).
• The addresses assigned to the input lines of module 01709 or 01704 or interface 01729 thus start from 9 upwards.
• The input lines of modules 01709 or 01704 or the interface 01729 must always have different addresses.
• The addresses of the input lines of modules 01709, 01704 and interface 01729 that are not used must in any case be counted.
• The total addresses of the input lines can reach up to 24.
ADDRESS EXAMPLES
1) Suppose you have a system containing the control unit 01700 to which are connected in succession:
- 1 input expansion module 01709;
- 1 radio interface 01729 configured with 8 inputs.
The addresses to assign will be the following:
- ID=1 for module 01709 whose input lines will be 9-10-11-12
- ID=2 for radio interface 01729 whose input lines will be 13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20
2) Suppose you have a system containing the control unit 01700 to which are connected in succession:
- 1 input expansion module 01704;
- 1 radio interface 01729 configured with 8 inputs.
The addresses to assign will be the following:
- ID=1 for module 01704 whose input lines will be 9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16
- ID=2 for radio interface 01729 whose input lines will be-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24
3) Suppose you have a system containing the control unit 01700 to which are connected in succession:
- 1 input expansion module 01704;
- 1 input expansion module 01709.
The addresses to assign will be the following:
- ID=1 for module 01704 whose input lines will be 9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16
- ID=1 for module 01709 whose input lines will be 17-18-19-20
4) Suppose you have a system containing the control unit 01700 to which are connected in succession:
- 1 radio interface 01729 configured with 16 inputs;
The addresses to assign will be the following:
- ID=1 for radio interface 01729 whose input lines will be 9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24.
CAUTION: The assigned ID addresses are also those to which reference must be made when the By-alarm Manager software or keypad 01705 are used. For
example, if an interface 01729 has been assigned ID=1 and an input expansion module 01709 ID=2, when you enter the menu CONFIGURATION- BUS PRO-
GRAMMING of the keypad you need to key in bus address “1” for the interface 01729 and "2" for the input expansion module 01709.
Inputs