Ziton ZR4ST-3 User manual

ZR4ST-3 SURVEY KIT
USER GUIDE
CONVENTIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATOR
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Contents
Start 3
Introduction 4
About The Survey Kit 5
Survey Kit Overview 6
Signal Surveyor Features 7
Using the Signal Surveyor 7
Signal Surveyor Battery Replacement 8
Device Survey Tool Features 8
Device Survey Tool Battery Replacement 8
Using the Device Survey Tool 9
Survey Results Explained 9
Ziton RLM Survey 10
Ziton RLM Survey Objectives 11
Typical Ziton RLM System Overview 11
Ziton RLM Survey Guidelines 11-13
Step By Step Guide - Ziton System Survey 14
Ziton RLM Survey Form 15
Ziton Hub/RCC Survey 16
Ziton Hub/RCC Survey Objectives 17
Typical Ziton Hub/RCC System Overview 17
Hub/RCC System Survey Guidelines 17-18
Step By Step Guide - Hub/RCC to RCC Surveying 19
Hub/RCC to RCC Survey Form 20-21
Step By Step Guide - Ziton Device to RCC Surveying 22
Ziton Device to RCC Survey Form 23
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Introduction
This manual provides a guide to using the Ziton 868MHz wireless survey kit.
The wireless survey kit should be used to determine the Ziton equipment requirements for
the site, to ensure that full wireless site coverage for the areas concerned is achieved, with the
required signal strengths for reliable communication.
Each site will have a level of background noise, that may aect the signals on site. Under
EN54-25 (Fire detection and re alarm systems components using radio links). The minimum
signal headroom must be checked, to ensure reliable communication. This is essential to
ensure immunity against site attenuation, caused by environmental changes and other
electrical equipment.
The survey will create the foot print for the installed system, specifying the nal positions for
the devices and wireless infrastructure.
The Ziton wireless survey kit has been designed so that it can survey both Ziton and Ziton
Radio Loop Module (RLM) systems.
All wireless communication is bi-directional and utilises the 868MHz frequency.
It is recommended that the survey results are recorded for future reference. The survey kit
automatically calculates the required headroom (signal level above background interference),
then displays the results. The results are displayed together with Pass or Fail conrmation.
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About The Survey Kit
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Survey Kit Overview
Pole Mounted Survey Tool (1 per kit)
This part of the survey equipment when
used in conjunction with the Signal
Surveyor Unit, identies accurate signal
strength information between the two
points. Since wireless devices and RCCs both
communicate using the same 868MHz
wireless protocol, the process for device to
RCC/RLM surveys is the same as RCC to
Hub/RCC surveys.
Signal Surveyor (1 per kit)
This part of the survey equipment is used to
communicate with the Device Survey Tool.
This unit will be located in the position of
the proposed Hub, RCC or RLM.
Device Survey Pole (4 per Kit)
The survey poles are used for connection
into the Device Survey Tool. This allows
results to be taken from device locations
which are out of reach.
Note: to ensure optimum surveying accuracy,
it is recommended that minimum two polls
are used with the Survey Tool.
Signal Surveyor mains charger
(provided separately)
The mains charger is used for connection
into the Signal Surveyor units for
re-charging the devices on board battery.
12 VOLT
BATTERY
CHARGER
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Signal Surveyor Features
Charger
connection
On / O
switch
Carry
handle
LCD display
Power, transmit
and receive LEDs
Using the Signal Surveyor
Once switched on, the Signal Surveyor’s display will show the current background interference
level. To achieve the maximum signal distance the background level should be as low as
possible. This level is shown between 000 and 100. If the background levels are high, try
repositioning the unit. Then turn o and back on again. This will re-show the background level
for the new position.
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018 019 BG RSSI
BG RSSI Recommendation
21-100 High Level Must Re-position Unit
11-20 Medium Try Re-positioning Unit
0-10 Low Continue with survey
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Setting up comms
Surveyor Vxx.xx
LCD
display
On / O
switch
Survey pole
attachment
Green LED signal
pass indicator
Yellow LED signal
fail indicator
Depress
switch to
initiate test
signal
Battery
compartment
Battery
cover
Device Survey Tool Features
Device Survey Tool Battery Replacement
The device Survey Tool requires 4 x AA (LR6 Alkaline 1.5V) batteries. Please ensure batteries are
installed in the correct polarity as shown above.
Signal Surveyor Battery Replacement
The Signal Surveyor’s mains charger can be left connected if necessary, during the survey
process. The rated charging voltage is between 100 – 230Vac +/- 10%; 0.3A at 45-65Hz.
Should the internal battery require replacement, correct polarity must be observed as marked
on the battery (Y4-6 6V, 4Ah C20) red wire = positive, black wire = negative.
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Whether undertaking a Ziton RLM or Ziton Hub/RCC survey, a level of 24dB or above is
required as a pass result.
>45dB >45dB Pass
BG = 0dB
>45dB >45dB Pass
100% 98% 0001
Incoming
signal level
in dB
Background
Level in dB
Outgoing
signal
level in dB
Pass / Fail
result
Surveyor
Battery
level
Device
Battery
level
Number of
tests
conducted
Alternating to
Incoming
signal
success rate
Outgoing
signal
success rate
Using the Device Survey Tool
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>45dB >45dB Pass
BG = 0dB
With the Device Survey Tool switched on, depress the rear switch to initiate a signal. After a few
seconds results will be displayed and a high pass or a at fail tone will be heard.
LED signal indication is also shown on the device, a Green LED indicates a Pass and the Yellow
LED indicates a Fail.
Note; the battery icons shown above (bottom right of
display), will alternate with a test number also shown.
The background levels are taken into account prior to displaying the events on the units. If the
required device position fails to pass the test then a further RLM/RCC position will need to be
found closer to the device and the survey repeated. Every device position should be recorded
along with the received signal levels.
Survey Results Explained
The gures shown are explained as follows:-
>21dB >21dB Fail
BG = 7dB
>45dB >45dB Pass
BG = 0dB
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RLM Survey
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Ziton RLM Survey Guidelines
Before you start surveying the premises there are a number of points to take into consideration
that will aid the survey. These are as follows:-
1. Identify where the RLM is to be installed on the loop cabling. This is the starting point of the
wireless infrastructure and where you should position your Signal Surveyor.
Typical Ziton RLM System Overview
31 Devices per RLM31 Devices per RLM
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
DISABLED
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDER DELAY
SOUNDER FAULT /
DISABLED
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTH FAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEM FAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
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Ziton RLM Survey Objectives
Identify all Ziton RLM positions.
Prove all wireless device communications are above 24dB and indicate a pass.
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3. Remember to achieve maximum signal range, the RLM should be installed 600mm away from
metal objects and other equipment and 2 metres from electrical equipment. This allows free
space around the RLM’s internal aerials.
600mm AWAY
FROM METAL *
2m AWAY FROM
OTHER ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
2m AWAY FROM
OTHER ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
2m AWAY FROM
OTHER ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
2. Remember when choosing a location, the RLMs require a loop in and out cable connection
and a maximum of ve RLMs per loop are allowed.
Max 2 RLMs
per loop
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
DISABLED
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT /
DISABLED
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTH FAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
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LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
RLM
Position
4. Consider positioning your RLMs centrally, giving as much 360 degree coverage as possible.
5. Remember, the RLMs can each accommodate a maximum of 31 wireless devices.
Max 31 devices
per RLM
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
POWER
FAU LT
LOOPINTERFACE
ISOLATOR
ACTIVE
!
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SURVEYOR
DEVICE
LOCAL- REMOTE PASS/ FAIL
SIGNALQUALIT Y % REMOTE - LOCAL
BATTERY
>31dB >31dB Pass
100% 98% 0001
SURVEYOR
DEVICE
LOCAL - REMOTE PASS / FAIL
SIGNAL QUALITY % REMOTE - LOCAL
BATTERY
Setting up comms
Surveyor Vxx.xx
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Step By Step Guide - Ziton System Survey
Surveyor
in RLM
position
Step 1.
Position the Signal Surveyor in the proposed RLM location.
Step 2.
Turn on the Signal Surveyor.
Step 3.
Record the background level displayed, for future reference.
Refer to the Using the Signal Surveyor section for more
information.
Step 4.
Turn on the Device Survey Tool.
Step 5.
Position the Device Survey Tool against the wall or ceiling in
the positions of the proposed Wireless device.
Step 6.
Record the signal level.
Step 7.
Repeat Steps 5-6 for all device positions associated with the
RLM position.
Steps
5 to 6
Note: a Ziton RLM Survey Form is supplied on page 15.
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Ziton RLM Survey Form
Site Customer name
Survey date Company
Surveyor name
RLM number Background Level
Device No Signal Level Pass Fail Comments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
dB %
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Ziton RLM Survey Form
Site Customer name
Survey date Company
Surveyor name
RLM number Background Level
Hub/RCC Survey
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Ziton Hub/RCC System Survey Guidelines
Before you start surveying the premises there are a number of points to take into consideration
that will aid the survey. These are as follows:-
1. The Radio Hub and all RCCs must have a valid communication path (pass result).
Control Panel
Radio
Hub
RCC 1
RCC 3
RCC 2
RCC 4 RCC 5 RCC 6
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass Pass Pass
Control
Panel
Radio
Hub
RCC
RCC
RCC
RCC RCC RCC
Hop 1
Hop 1
Hop 2
Hop 2 Hop 3 Hop 4
31 Devices per RCC
31 Devices per RCC
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
POWER
FAULT
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
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Ziton Hub/RCC Survey Objectives
Identify Hub and all RCC positions.
Prove all Hub/RCC wireless communications are above 24dB and indicate a pass.
Prove all wireless device communications are above 24dB and indicate a pass.
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4. A maximum of 4 Hops can be achieved between RCCs to the Hub location.
5. Remember, the RCCs can each accommodate a maximum of 31 wireless devices.
Max 31 devices
per RCC
Control
Panel
Radio
Hub RCC RCC RCC RCC
Hop 1 Hop 2 Hop 3 Hop 4
RCC
2. All Devices must have valid communication to an RCC (Pass Result).
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RadioDetector Base
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
Pass
Pass
Pass
3. Maximum 31 RCCs.
Control
Panel
Radio
Hub RCC RCC
Pass RCC
Pass
Max 31 RCCs
RCC
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RadioDetectorBase
PRESSHERETO
LOGON
IDENT
POWER
FAULT
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
SUPPLY TEST DISABLE FAULT ALARM
SOUNDERDELAY
SOUNDERFAULT/
SUPPLYFAULT
EARTHFAULT
LOWBATTERY
SYSTEMFAULT
SOUNDER
START/STOP
PANEL
SILENCE
RESET
F1 F2
F3 F4
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAU LT
!
!
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SURVEYOR
DEVICE
LOCAL- REMOTE PASS/ FAIL
SIGNALQUALIT Y % REMOTE - LOCAL
BATTERY
>31dB >31dB Pass
100% 98% 0001
SURVEYOR
DEVICE
LOCAL - REMOTE PASS / FAIL
SIGNAL QUALITY % REMOTE - LOCAL
BATTERY
Setting up comms
Surveyor Vxx.xx
CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2
RSSI/dB
START
LOCAL - REMOTE
Step By Step Guide - Ziton Hub/RCC to RCC Surveying
Surveyor
in Hub
position
Step 1.
Position the Signal Surveyor in the proposed Radio Hub
location.
Step 2.
Turn on the Signal Surveyor.
Step 3.
Record the background level displayed, for future reference.
Refer to the Using the Signal Surveyor section for more
information.
Step 4.
Turn on the Device Survey Tool.
Step 5.
Position the Device Survey Tool against the wall in the
positions of the proposed RCC position.
Step 6.
Record the signal level.
Step 7.
Repeat Steps 5-6 for all RCC positions as required. Steps
5 to 6
Note: a Hub/RCC to RCC Survey Form is supplied on page 20.
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Note: the Surveyor Unit can be moved to an identied
RCC location to further expand the coverage. Up to
four hops from an RCC to the Hub can be achieved.
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Ziton Hub/RCC to RCC Survey Form
Site Customer name
Survey date Company
Surveyor name
Fire Panel and Radio Hub.
Location
EXAMPLE
RCC
Location
Comms Path Talks to: Hub dB % Pass Fail
Signal Level
Background Level
RCC
Location
Comms Path Talks to: dB % Pass Fail
Signal Level
Background Level
31 31 100 98
7 7
Main Corridor
1
RCC
Location
Comms Path Talks to: dB % Pass Fail
Signal Level
Background Level
RCC
Location
Comms Path Talks to: dB % Pass Fail
Signal Level
Background Level
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