Visonic ioXpander User manual

ioXpander-12x4 Module
Installation Guide
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1. Introduction
This installation guide provides the basic instructions for Visonic’s ioXpander-12x4 Module installation scenarios. A
new addition to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 control panel, the ioXpander-12x4 Module is a wired input/output expander
that communicates with the PowerMaster-33 E G2 through the ioXpander-8 module.
ioXpander-12x4 Module Features:
12 wired inputs that enable to connect to 12 H/W zones
4 relay outputs.
Siren output (SRN) and Strobe output (STR)
Front and back cover tamper switches for improved tamper protection
RS-485 bus to communicate with the panel
The ioXpander-12x4 Module is supported by the PowerMaster-33 E G2 only
1.1 Terminology:
Abbreviation
Definition
NO / NC
Normally Open / Normally Closed
EOL/DEOL
End of Line / Double EOL
HW-Zone
Hard wired zone
ioXpander-8
Expander and bus controller on the PowerMaster-33 E G2
PGM
Programmable Relay Output
PCB
Printed circuit board
2. General Guidelines
1. Keep away from all heat sources.
2. Do not expose to air drafts.
3. Do not install outdoors.
4. Avoid direct sunshine.
5. Keep wiring away from power cables.
6. Mount on solid stable surfaces.
IMPORTANT: The ioXpander-12x4 Module MUST BE POWERED
DOWN while wiring the I/Os and when connecting to the RS-485 bus.
This will prevent accidental damage to the device.

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3. Installing the ioXpander-12x4 Module
The ioXpander-12x4 Module enclosure provides tamper detection and accessible wiring cavities.
1. To open the front cover: remove screws on the
sides, place fingers in the opening grove of each
side and the push the cover upward.
3. Remove the securing screw and push the
tab to release the PCB with the interface.
2. Release the protective cover snap and remove
the cover.
4. Knockouts provide cable accessibility when
mounting on gang boxes or over hollow
panels. Use a cutter or screwdriver to open
knockouts. Insert screws through rear cover
into the wall or ceiling. Note: make sure the
trunking knockouts align with the holes.

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5. Mount to wall. To mount onto a wall, insert
screws through the corners holes of the base.
Note: drill mounting holes first. To thread wires
from the side, open the wire holes from any
direction (there is one on each side of the box),
and thread the wires through the holes. Wrap
any excess wire around the PCB.
7. Assemble the protective cover by placing it
over the interface and snapping it into place.
6. Snap the PCB back into place and make sure
the tamper cap is in place. Thread the cables
inside the box through the cable cavities and
connect as needed to the terminal blocks.
8. Place the top cover and secure it with
screws on both sides
.
Tamper Cap

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4. Configuration
The PowerMaster-33 E G2 can support up to 4 ioXpander-12x4 Modules for a total of 48 wired zones.
Every ioXpander-12x4 Module is connected and registered to the ioXpander-8 module using a RS-485 bus
(230000 bps).
The ioXpander-12x4 has two LEDs
Green
Power - Lights continuously when powered.
Red
When the ioXpander-12x4 is connected, registered, and communicating with the
PowerMaster-33 E G2 the red LED is off. Otherwise, it blinks every second.
4.1 Inputs:
Every HW-Zone that connects to a ioXpander-12x4 Module must be enrolled in the PowerMaster-33 E G2. Each
ioXpander-12x4 Module can connect up to 12 HW Zones. For more information refer to section 6: “Enrollment
Process.”
Configure each HW-zone wiring type setting: EOL/NO/NC based on the type of sensor wired to the zone input (see
below).
Note: Each HW-Zone reports 3 possible states: Normal, Alarm, or Tamper. Both Line Cut and Line Short are
reported as Tamper (see below). Regarding the wired zones, the control panel classifies the events according to the
resistance it measures as shown in the tables below.
NC–If the Wiring Type is End of Line
If Wiring Type is NC
If Wiring Type is NO
Condition
Zone Resistance
Tamper/Short Circuit
0 ÷ 1.76 kΩ
Normal
1.77 kΩ ÷ 2.64 kΩ
Tamper
2.65 kΩ ÷ 3.52 kΩ
Alarm
3.53 kΩ ÷ 5.26Ω
Tamper/Open Circuit
5.27 kΩ ÷ oc
When there is NO ALARM - the Panel
detects 2.2K ohm between Zx and
GND.
When there is ALARM - the Panel
detects 4.4K ohm between Zx and
GND.
When there is TAMPER or cut circuit
the Panel detects: ∞ ohm. When the
line is short circuited the panel detects
0 between Zx and GND.
Condition
Zone Resistance
Normal
0 –1.76 kΩ
Invalid Level
1.77 kΩ – 2.64 kΩ
Invalid Level
2.65 kΩ – 3.52 kΩ
Invalid Level
3.53 kΩ –5.26 kΩ
Alarm
5.27 kΩ – ∞
When there is NO ALARM - the
Panel detects 0 ohm (short
circuit) between Zx and GND.
When there is ALARM - the
Panel detects: ∞ ohm (cut circuit)
between Zx and GND.
When there is TAMPER - N/A
Zone Resistance
Condition
0 –1.76 kΩ
Alarm
1.77 kΩ – 2.64 kΩ
Invalid Level
2.65 kΩ – 3.52 kΩ
Invalid Level
3.53 kΩ – 5.26 kΩ
Invalid level
5.27 kΩ – ∞
Normal
When there is NO ALARM -
the Panel detects: ∞ ohm (cut
circuit) between Zx and GND.
When there is ALARM - the
Panel detects: 0 ohm (short
circuit) between Zx and GND.
When there is TAMPER - N/A
G
tamper switch orwithoutDetector
arming key (DEOL)
H
Detectors with tamper switch or
arming key’s tamper (DEOL)
J
Wired zones
K
GND

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4.2 Outputs:
The PowerMaster-33 E G2 supports up to 16 outputs. The first 8 outputs are reserved for the ioXpander-8 Module.
The other 8 outputs (PGM9 –PGM16) can be distributed among the ioXpander-12x4 Module. The installer needs to
enroll each PGM output to the required output pin of the required ioXpander-12x4 Module. For more information
refer to section 6: “Enrollment Process.”
4.3 Siren and Strobe Outputs:
The ioXpander-12x4 Module has built-in Siren and Strobe outputs. There is NO NEED TO ENROLL these outputs.
The Siren and Strobe outputs automatically activate when their functions are enabled in the PowerMaster-33 E G2.
The installer can choose to leave these outputs unconnected.

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5. Connecting the ioXpander-12x4 Module
5.1 Wiring:
Power should be wired using < 22 AWG. Data should be wired using 26 AWG (Cat 5).
The wired detector should be installed at least 2 meters away from the control panel.
The Panel that connects to the ioXpander-12x4 Module should be wired as a bus configuration.
Use only a power supply that is safety approved for IEC/EN 60950-1 as a limited power source (LPS) with a
rated voltage of 12Vdc and rated current of __1__a max.
Both the CP and PS that are used for powering the ioXpander-12x4 Module must be EN 50131-6 certified.
The loads that can connect to the relay outputs must be limited to a maximum of 12 VDC, 8A or 24 VDC, 4A!
Example of ioXpander-12x4 Modules connected to external power supply with 12 hour backup battery.
5.2 Termination:
Each end of the RS-485 bus must be terminated with a 100 Ohm resistor.

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5.3 ioXpander-12x4 Module Circuit Board:

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6. Enrollment Process
Refer to the KP-250 PG2 Installer Guide and follow the procedure under Programming.
A general description of the procedure is as follows:
Note: Steps 1-5 describe the enrollment of the ioXpander-12x4 Module device.
6.1 Step 1
On the KP-250 keypad enter the Installer menu, select “02: Zone/Devices.”
6.2 Step 2
Select “ADD NEW DEVICE.”
6.3 Step 3
6.3.1 Enroll the ioXpander-12x4 using one of the following options:
Connect the ioXpander-12x4 Module to the ioXpander-8 module.
Power on the ioXpander-12x4 Module.
Remove the ioXpander-12x4 Module front cover to release a tamper switch then replace the cover to reset the
tampers.
6.3.2 Wait until the red LED stops blinking (up to 10 seconds) and only the green LED is on. The following is
displayed:
“DEVICE ENROLLED” “E0x:Expander IOV” “ID NO. 441-xxxx” (“441” are always the first 3 digits for any
ioXpander-12x4 Module)
6.4 Step 4 –Pre-enroll process (optional to Step 3)
Enter the device ID, “441-xxxx”as it appears on the ioXpander-12x4 Module's back casing and press <OK>. The
following is displayed:
"ID ACCEPTED" "E0x:Expander IOV" "ID NO. 441-xxxx"
After connecting the ioXpander-12x4 Module to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 and exiting the Installer Mode, the
ioXpander-12x4 Module enrolls into the system.
6.5 Step 5 (optional: to change a specific ioXpander-12x4 Module’s ID)
Select the desired ioXpander-12x4 Module number: E01...E04 and press <OK>.
Note: The ioXpander-12x4 Module has no Location or Device Settings that need programming.
Note: Only after the ioXpander-12x4 Module is enrolled can its Inputs (Step 6) and Outputs (Step 7) be enrolled.
6.6 Step 6 - Pre-enroll an HW-Zone to a ioXpander-12x4 Module's Input
To define a HW-Zone onto a ioXpander-12x4 Module:
6.6.1 On the Keypad, select the “ADD NEW DEVICE” menu.
6.6.2 Enter the following 7 digits code: "052-0xyy". The following is displayed:
"ID ACCEPTED" "Zxx:Wired Sensor" "ID NO. 052-0xyy"
052
HW-Zone on a ioXpander-12x4 Module
0x
The requested ioXpander-12x4 Module's number (01…04)
yy
The requested ioXpander-12x4 Module's Input number (01…12)
The installer may change the pre-programmed HW-Zone number (only) at this point using Next/Back buttons and
then pressing OK.
The Input “yy”of ioXpander-12x4 Module number 0x is now associated to HW-Zone Zxx.

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6.6.3
Configure the HW-Zone settings (Location, Zone Type, SET CHIME, DEV SETTINGS: WIRING TYPE) like every
other HW-Zone (for more information consult the KP-250 PG2 Installer Guide).
6.7 Step 7 - Pre-enroll PGM Output to a ioXpander-12x4 Module's Output
To define a PGM Output onto a ioXpander-12x4 Module:
6.7.1 Select “ADD NEW DEVICE.”
6.7.2 Enter the following 7 digits code: "072-0x0y". The following is displayed:
"ID ACCEPTED" "Pxx:PGM on HwExp" "ID NO. 072-0x0y”
072
PGM Output on a ioXpander-12x4 Module
0x
The requested ioXpander-12x4 Module's number (01…04)
0y
The requested ioXpander-12x4 Module's Output number (01…04)
Note: Pxx may be P09-P16 (PGM9-PGM16). PGM1-PGM8 are reserved for the ioXpander-8 module.
The installer may change the pre-programmed PGM Output number (only) at this point using Next/Back buttons and
then pressing OK.
Output “0y”of ioXpander-12x4 Module number “0x”is now associated (attached) to PGM Output Pxx.
Note: The PGM Output has no Device Settings that need programming.
The Installer may configure the PGM Outputs in the Menu: "05:OUTPUTS" "PGM OUTPUTS" "PGM on
HwExpndrs" "E0x:Expander IOV" "Pxx:PGM PIN #0y", (for more information consult the KP-250 PG2 Installer
Guide).
6.8 Cautions-
If an enrolled ioXpander-12x4 Module does NOT communicate with the PowerMaster-33 E G2 (whether it is
powered OFF, not connected, or for any other reason), the following is displayed on the KP-250 screen:
"Expander IOV E0x MISSING", it must be deleted at once by the Installer.
Every ioXpander-12x4 Module connected to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 must be enrolled.
Whenever deleting a ioXpander-12x4 Module, all its defined HW Zones and PGM Outputs are also deleted.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4 -5
(optional)
Step 6 - 7
Enter the Installer
menu and select
“02: Zone/Devices”
Select “ADD NEW
DEVICE”
Enroll the device or Enter the
device ID
Pre-enroll the
device
Configure the
ioXpander-12x4
Module
Outputs and
Inputs
“02: Zone/Devices” ADD NEW DEVICES ENROLL NOW ENTR ID:XXX-XXXX OUTPUTS Connect to ioXpander-8 INPUT
ZONES Or
Power On
OrRelease and Reset Tamper

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7. Product Specifications
Electrical
Power Requirements
12VDC (Normal), 10.8VDC (Min.), 15VDC (Max)
Output Power
12VDC, 500mA (Max)
Circuit Board
Device Interfaces
1 - four position terminal block RS-485 data bus & power; 11 - three-position removable terminal blocks; 1 two
position output terminal block; 4 - Relay Outputs/LEDs; 1 - Power LED; 1 - Status LED
Outputs
4 Relays NO/NC contact; 1 Siren output (sink), 1 Strobe output (sink)
Input
12 Inputs
Buzzer
Beeps intermittently (in a sequence of 1 second ON, 1 second OFF) when the Installer is locating the ioXpander-
12x4 Module (in the "Find Me" Menu).
LED Status Indicators
Green: Power LED - Lights continuously when powered
Red: When the ioXpander-12x4 Module is connected, registered, and communicating with the ioXpander-8 the
red LED is off. Otherwise, it blinks every second.
Tamper Protection
Open Double Tamper front and rear, if either breaks alarm will activate.
Power Relays
SRU-S-112L (TV-5); 12 VDC, 8A or 24 VDC, 4A
RS-485 Bus
Data Rate
230Kbit/sec
Bus Backbone
26AWG (Cat 5)
DC
< 22 AWG
Bus Length
500M/1640Ft: Max.
Termination
100 Ohm Termination: The RS-485 Bus needs to be terminated at both ends with a 100 Ohm resistor
Operating
Environment
Temp: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 159°F) Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Physical
Weight
670 grams (23.57 ounces)
Construction
ABS plastic
Dimensions (H x W x
D)
230 x 199 x 47mm (90.625 x 7.83 x 1.84 inches)
Regulatory
EN 50131-3 Grade 2, Class II
Warranty
1-year limited warranty
Product offerings and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Important Shipment Information: The ioXpander-12x4 Module PGM Terminal Blocks are labeled in two different ways. There is no difference in
their functionality. The only difference is how the PGM’s PCBs are labeled.
W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration
For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it.
If you are discarding this product and not returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier.
This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste - Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

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8. Compliance with Standards & Warranty
This device complies with EN 50131-3 Grade 2, Class II
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