Vimar By-alarm 01729 User guide

By-alarm
01729
Two-way radio frequency interface
SECURITY
Installer Manual

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1. Radio-frequency interface ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
1.1 Main features of DSSS modulation ………………………………………………………………………… 2
1.2 Technical characteristics ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
2. Installing the radio interface …………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.1 Connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
3. Radio devices ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
4. Features of the radio interface ………………………………………………………………………………… 4
4.1 Amber control LED …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
4.2 Tamperproof protection………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
4.3 Function LEDs ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
5. Configuring the radio interface ………………………………………………………………………………… 6
5.1 Addressing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
6. Supervision ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
6.1 How to program Supervision ………………………………………………………………………………… 7
6.2 Supervision operation ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
7. Signal strength …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
8. DIP-switches and display messages…………………………………………………………………………… 8
8.1 Functions of the DIP-switches ………………………………………………………………………………… 8
8.2 Key to display messages ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9
9. Operations on radio frequency detectors……………………………………………………………………… 9
9.1 Saving ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
9.2 Acquisition of art. 01727.1 and 01728 …………………………………………………………………… 10
9.2.1 Detector art. 01727.1 ……………………………………………………………………………… 10
9.2.2 Detector art. 01728 with separate radio channels………………………………………………… 11
9.3 Acquisition of art. 01726 and 01731……………………………………………………………………… 11
9.4 Selective deletion …………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
9.5 Total deletion………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
11. Operations on remote controls ……………………………………………………………………………… 13
10.1 Saving ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
10.2 Acquisition of the Remote Control ……………………………………………………………………… 13
10.3 Selective deletion ………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
10.4 Total deletion ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
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1. Radio frequency interface
The radio system is based on DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) modulation using various "codes"; the
codes have been chosen so as to have a very low correlation with each other allowing the simultaneous transmis-
sion of different systems guaranteeing correct operation.
The spread spectrum modulation, combined with channel coding, enables the communications to reach uncom-
mon distances for the current industry standards, making installations possible without the need to install repeaters.
1.1 Main features of DSSS modulation
1. resistance to interference: it is possible to sustain communications with a Signal/Noise ratio of less than 1,
that is, with the level of the signal (S) lower than that of the noise (N).
2. type of modulation: it makes radio jamming impossible and is virtually immune to any kind of interference.
3. high cryptographic capacity: inherent in the signal modulation/demodulation technology.
4. full bidirectionality between all the devices: enables minimizing the number of transmissions.
5. transmission power: the ability to reduce the power according to the installation requirements makes it
possible to extend the life of batteries by even up to 5 years.
1.2 Technical characteristics
Radio input lines 8 or 16 with single or double balancing, pro-
grammable in all the modes contemplated by the
control panel
Connections with 4 conductors to one of the RS 485 serial
ports as per control panel Instructions
Power supply 12 V— (+/- 20%)
Absorption with LEDs off: 40 mA max.
with LEDs on: 80 mA max.
Ambient conditions -10°C.. +40°C
The radio interface is the module for expanding the number of zones of the control panels 01700 and 01703
via an RS485 serial link up to 600 m away from the control panel.
The control panel manages the radio interface exactly like the input expansion module 01709 and 01704 with
which it can be combined, thereby allowing wired and wireless expansions to be used in the same control
panel.
- 8 or 16 radio input lines configurable in the same way as the control panel lines.
- Management of remote controls, max 8.
- Collection and differentiated and identified re-addressing to the control panel on an RS485 serial line of the
different signals for alarm, tamper, supervision and low battery coming individually from the radio field.
- Push buttons for protecting against tampering with the enclosure.
- Allowed band frequency 868MHz, radio range 1000 m in a free field.
- Enclosure dimensions: 145 x 110 x 40 mm.
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2. Installing the radio interface
When securing the radio interface and to improve its operation, follow these instructions:
• do not remove the circuits from the plastic enclosure.
• do not install near metal objects and devices that generate radio frequencies (televisions, computers, routers,
hot spots, etc.)
• install at a height of not less than 1.5 m off the ground in a location as central as possible to the position of the
devices.
• install with the terminals facing downwards and the aerial set in a vertical position.
• cable entry must be as far away from the aerial as possible and, therefore, from the bottom side using the holes,
making sure that they do not overlap it.
2.1 Connection
The radio interface with 8 or 16 input lines, in a self-protected plastic enclosure, is connected to the control
panel to one of the branches of the RS485 serial ports like any serial device, following the instructions given in
the control panel installation manual, respecting their abbreviations.
So, 2 conductors carry the power supply positive and negative, and another two the connections A and B
referring to the signals.
For the 12 V- power supply it is necessary to use conductors of at least 0.50 mm2and of 0.22 mm2 for the
signals; the shielding must be connected to the negative terminal on the control panel side and left free on
the interface side.
CN5
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D
EA B
RS 485
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3. Radio devices
01726: By-alarm curtain detector to protect entrances and openings such as doors, windows, covered terraces,
corridors and French doors, 868 MHz radio frequency connection, surface mounting, powered by 1
lithium battery 3 V CR2477 (included).
01727.1: By-alarm magnetic RF contact + shock sensor, 868 MHz radio frequency connection, powered by 1
lithium battery 3 V CR123A (included).
01728: By-alarm passive infrared presence detector, 868 MHz radio frequency connection, 1 input for external
magnetic contact, powered by one 3V CR123 battery (included).
01730: By-alarm remote control with two-way 868 MHz radio frequency connection, powered by one 3V CR2032
battery (included).
01731: By-alarm IP54 curtain radio frequency detector for outdoor use, with dual technology, to protect entrances
and openings such as doors, windows, covered terraces, corridors and French doors, surface mounting,
powered by 1 3 V CR2 lithium battery (supplied).
4. Features of the radio interface
The function of the radio interface is to receive data from multiple devices and send them to the control panel; it
also oversees the supervision of the life of the devices.
4.1 Amber control LED
An amber LED on the interface board, as in the photo above, lets you check the operation of the board.
On steady:
- powered correctly, but with no serial communication.
Flashing with a frequency of 1 s:
- Powered correctly and receiving serial communications, but not sent with the correct address or no program-
ming for that device in the control panel.
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Flashing with a short pulse every second:
- Correct power supply and serial communication.
4.2 Tamperproof protection
The board has 2 push-buttons to protect against enclosure opening and against tearing it off the wall that can
be excluded by closing the relevant jumpers under the push-buttons themselves.
Keying in the Installer Code inhibits every kind of alarm, and thus also all the tamper-proof protections will be
blocked.
When commissioning the control panel, the cut-off jumpers ST1 and ST2 of the tamper-proof protections must
be removed to make the protections active.
4.3 Function LEDs
On the board there are six LEDs and a display that shows the various states of the interface.
During normal operation, the LEDs are off and the display cyclically shows the various associated devices.
In the event of an alarm and/or malfunctioning of a device, the interface will immediately display the number of
the relevant device and one of the LEDs on the left of the display will light up to indicate its cause.
If multiple devices were simultaneously in an alarm and/or fault status, the interface display would cycle through
the states of the various devices concerned.
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The LEDs have the following meanings:
- 1: Red LED -> tamper zone.
- 2: Blue LED -> zone under supervision.
- 3: Amber LED -> battery fault zone.
- 4: Red LED -> zone in alarm status.
- 5: Red LED -> signalling transmission of a data packet from the interface to a device.
- 6: Green LED -> signalling receiving a data packet from a device to the interface.
5. Configuring the radio interface
The radio interface integrates completely, considering the different possibilities, with all the By-alarm control panels
01700 and 01703.
5.1 Addressing
To be recognized, the interfaces connected to the control panel need to be appropriately addressed.
N.B. The address to be associated with the interface must be different from the addresses previously
assigned to other interfaces 01729 or input expansion modules 01709 and 01704. The addresses must
be assigned in a sequential manner, ie assigning ID=1 to the first device, 2 to the second one, and so on.
To address the interfaces carry out the following procedure:
a. Power up the interface; the display will show the symbol --.
b. Set DIP-switch 5 to ON and the display will show (Address).
c. Press the SELECT button to display the currently programmed address.
d. Press the PROG button and the display will show P (programming).
e. Press the SELECT button to change the value of the address (from 01 to 32). The highest address that can
be assigned depends on the type of control panel installed (see the relevant manuals).
f. Press the PROG button to confirm the address, the display will show .
g. At the end, set DIP-switch 5 back to OFF.
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Note: Take care to write down all the IDs assigned to the interfaces 01729 because later on, when configuring
via the keypad or By-alarm Manager software, you will have to associate the same value. Depending on the ID
assigned and the selection for the 8 or 16 radio Inputs, the control panel will assign 8 or 16 zones according to
the numbering that depends on the presence of other interfaces 01729 and input expansion modules 01709-
01704 and the IDs assigned to them.
If the zones supported by the By-alarm control panel are exceeded (24 for 01700 and to 64 for 01703), the
inputs, even if configured, are ignored.
6. Supervision
The supervision mechanism is based on periodically sending data packets from each single device to the radio
interface.
Since the data packet sent from the device also contains a unique identification code, each single transmission is
also interpreted as a survival message.
For obvious reasons, the remote controls are not subject to supervision.
6.1 How to program Supervision
a. Set the DIP-switches 2 and 3to ON and the display will show SU (supervision).
b. Press the SELECT button to display the state of supervision.
c. Press the PROG button to deactivate -NO- or activate -yes- supervision.
d. At the end, set the DIP-switches 2 and 3back to OFF.
6.2 Supervision operation
After the phase of installing the devices, the radio interface starts supervision control.
After each transmission, the device starts a timer lasting 8 or 20 minutes (the duration varies according to the
programming done on the device); when this time elapses, the device sends a survival message and expects
a confirmation message from the radio interface.
If the radio interface does not receive the expected message, the control panel signals the situation of failing
to send the Supervision communication for that device.
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7. Signal strength
To check the strength of the radio signal of each single device during transmission, you can activate this
specific function.
a. Set the DIP-switches 1, 2and 3to ON and the display will show SE (signal).
b. Press the SELECT button to scroll through the installed devices.
Depending on how many LEDs light up, you will be able to assess the strength of the signal received by
the radio interface.
- 4 LEDs: excellent level.
- 3 LEDs: good level.
- 2 LEDs: sufficient level.
- 1 LED: minimum level.
d. At the end, set the DIP-switches 1, 2and 3back to OFF.
8. DIP-switches and display messages
8.1 Functions of the DIP-switches
DIP-
switch
1
DIP-
switch
2
DIP-
switch
3
DIP-
switch
4
DIP-
switch
5
DIP-
switch
6
function
off off off xxx xxx xxx Standard operation
on off off xxx xxx xxx Delete contacts and sensors
off on off xxx xxx xxx Delete Remote Controls
on on off xxx xxx xxx Install contacts and sensors
off off on xxx xxx xxx Install remote controls
off on on xxx xxx xxx Supervision
on on on xxx xxx xxx Signal strength detected
xxx xxx xxx xxx on xxx Interface addressing
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