AES 7707 Installation, Operation, And Programming Manual

Part No. 40-7707 Rev. 3a 10/23/2017

AES 7707 RF Subscriber

Installation, Operation and Programming

Manual

AES Corporation

285 Newbury Street
Peabody, MA 01960 USA
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.aes-corp.com

Copyright © 2017 AES Corp. All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents

1. Safety Considerations .......................................................................................................... 7

2. Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8

3. Pre-Installation .................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Equipment List ................................................................................................................9

3.2 Mounting ........................................................................................................................9

Subscriber Location ...................................................................................................9

Antenna Selection and Location ...............................................................................9

3.3 Requirements .................................................................................................................9

Environmental ...........................................................................................................9

Electrical Supply ......................................................................................................10

Wiring Specifications ...............................................................................................10

Power Options ........................................................................................................10

Battery Size .............................................................................................................10

4. Installation ......................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 7707 Installation ...........................................................................................................11

4.2 Enclosure Installation ...................................................................................................13

Water Damage Prevention......................................................................................13

Mounting the Enclosure ..........................................................................................13

Removing the 7794A IntelliPro ...............................................................................14

Removing the Zone Input Board .............................................................................14

Removing the Mainboard .......................................................................................14

5. Wiring ................................................................................................................................ 15

5.1 Primary Power Wiring ...................................................................................................15

Plug-In Transformer ................................................................................................15

Earth Ground Connection .......................................................................................15

5.2 Secondary Power Wiring ..............................................................................................16

Battery Connection .................................................................................................16

Battery Replacement ..............................................................................................16

Battery Only Restart ................................................................................................16

Battery Supervision .................................................................................................16

Low Battery Voltage Cutoff .....................................................................................17

Discharge/Recharge ................................................................................................17

6. External Antenna ............................................................................................................... 17

6.1 Antenna Selection .........................................................................................................17

6.2 Coaxial Cable and Connector Selection ........................................................................17

6.3 Antenna Location ..........................................................................................................17

6.4 Antenna Installation .....................................................................................................17

6.5 Antenna and Surge Suppressor Grounding ..................................................................18

7. System Configuration......................................................................................................... 19

7.1 Compatible Device List .................................................................................................19

Zone Input ...............................................................................................................19

Digital Dialer Interface ............................................................................................19

Compatible Device Installation and Field Wiring Connections ...............................19

7.2 System Configuration Diagram .....................................................................................20

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7.3 System Communication Configuration .........................................................................20

7.4 Trouble Output .............................................................................................................23

8. Programming ..................................................................................................................... 23

8.1 Programming Options (UL Notice to Users) .................................................................23

8.2 Programming Interface .................................................................................................25

8.3 Logging In ......................................................................................................................25

8.4 Configuration Interface .................................................................................................25

Navigation ...............................................................................................................25

Making Configuration Changes ...............................................................................26

Saving Configuration Changes .................................................................................26

8.5 View 7707 Subscriber Software Version .......................................................................26

8.6 View 7794A IntelliPro Software Version .......................................................................26

8.7 Change Login Password ................................................................................................27

8.8 Subscriber Configuration ..............................................................................................27

Subscriber ID ...........................................................................................................27

Event Reporting Route ............................................................................................27

8.9 Radio Configuration ......................................................................................................28

8.10 Central Receiver Configuration .....................................................................................28

8.11 Advanced Configuration ...............................................................................................29

8.12 Zone Input Configuration ..............................................................................................30

8.13 Restoral .........................................................................................................................31

7794A IntelliPro Configuration................................................................................31

8.14 Status LED Indicators ....................................................................................................32

8.15 LCD Front Panel Display System Messages ...................................................................33

Display Operation ...................................................................................................33

System Status Display and 7707 Version Number ..................................................33

Unit ID and Serial Number ......................................................................................34

Link Layer and NetCon ............................................................................................34

Route Table .............................................................................................................34

Zone Input Configuration ........................................................................................35

Network Connectivity Status ..................................................................................35

Battery and AC Power Status ..................................................................................35

Ground Fault and Battery Charger Status ...............................................................35

7794A IntelliPro Software Version ..........................................................................35

8.16 Off-Normal Operation...................................................................................................36

Fault Display ............................................................................................................36

8.17 Disable On Board Buzzer ...............................................................................................36

8.18 Subscriber Status Check ................................................................................................37

General ....................................................................................................................37

Routing Table ..........................................................................................................37

Hardware ................................................................................................................37

8.19 Tools 37

Text Message ..........................................................................................................38

Alarm History ..........................................................................................................38

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RF Traffic .................................................................................................................38

IP Traffic ..................................................................................................................38

RF Antenna Test ......................................................................................................38

Ping .........................................................................................................................38

System Activity Log .................................................................................................38

8.20 IP Configuration ............................................................................................................38

IP Address – DHCP ...................................................................................................38

IP Address – Static ...................................................................................................38

9. System Settings ................................................................................................................. 39

9.1 Product License .............................................................................................................39

9.2 Change Password ..........................................................................................................39

9.3 Add User .......................................................................................................................39

9.4 Buzzer – Onboard Subscriber .......................................................................................39

9.5 Uploading/Downloading Settings .................................................................................39

Download Current Settings .....................................................................................39

Upload Preconfigured Settings ...............................................................................39

Reset to Default Configuration ...............................................................................39

9.6 System Firmware Update .............................................................................................40

Upgrading ................................................................................................................40

Download Support Files ..........................................................................................40

Restart System ........................................................................................................40

10. Flexible Power Option ....................................................................................................... 40

11. Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 43

11.1 AES Mesh Network .......................................................................................................43

11.2 Compatible Receiver .....................................................................................................43

12. Testing ............................................................................................................................... 43

13. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 44

14. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 44

15. Repair Information ............................................................................................................ 44

16. Battery Replacement Instructions ...................................................................................... 44

17. AES Model 7740 Annunciator Installation Instructions ...................................................... 44

17.1 Out of the Box ...............................................................................................................44

17.2 Installation Instructions ................................................................................................44

18. AES Corp. Contact Information .......................................................................................... 45

19. Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 46

List of Tables

Table 1. Battery Size Requirements ..................................................................................10

Table 2. Installation Tasks .................................................................................................11

Table 3. Limitations in Programming Features and Options ............................................23

Table 4. System Status LED Indicators ..............................................................................32

Table 5. ALM LED Blink Patterns .......................................................................................33

Table 6. Faults and Alarms with Off-Normal Operation ...................................................36

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Enclosure Mounting – Hole Location and Sizes ..................................................14

Figure 2. Wire Separation Non-Power Limited (left) Power Limited (right) .....................15

Figure 3. Earth Ground Connection ...................................................................................16

Figure 4. Connecting the Backup Battery...........................................................................16

Figure 5. Antenna and Surge Suppressor Grounding .........................................................18

Figure 6. Field Wire Connections – 7707 Fire Subscriber Unit ...........................................22

Figure 7. 7740 Wiring Diagram ..........................................................................................45

Figure 8. 7740 Wire Inputs .................................................................................................45

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1. Safety Considerations

Warning! Subscriber antenna or other cables that come in contact with electrical power lines may result in

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

Warning! Do NOT install the subscriber unit or antenna during a lightning storm.

 Equipment must be installed in accordance with National Electric Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, local

building codes, and any specific requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Equipment in
Canada must be installed in accordance with CAN/ULC-S524, all other applicable sections of the Canadian
Electrical Code, and any specific requirements of the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).

 Ground the antenna, the 7707 Subscriber enclosure, and any surge protector devices to help dissipate surges

away from equipment and personnel. Antenna grounding and surge protectors should not be neglected; they
are for your safety and the safety of your equipment.

 Periodically test the system for proper operation. AES assumes no responsibility for the equipment’s failure

to operate. AES's sole responsibility is to repair or replace any AES device found to be defective during the
warranty period.

 Exposing the Subscriber electronics to water or moisture environments, such as rain, shower, bath, pool,

sauna, etc., can cause damage and unexpected operation.

 Avoid dropping or exposing the unit to physical impact that could damage the enclosure or internal

components.

 Equipment used with the IP path must be installed according to NFPA 72 and must be listed to either UL

60950-1 Information Technology Equipment (ITE) – Safety, or to UL Fire.

 ITE equipment requires backup/secondary power such as a building generator backup, UPS, or other power

supply with battery backup.

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2. Technical Specifications

Source

Requirements

External Class 2 AC Transformer and
Rechargeable Backup Battery

Transformer Voltage/Frequency: 120 V AC 60 Hz
Input Current: 1.9 A max. current (40 VA min.)
Input Voltage: 16.5 V AC

12 V DC – Lead Acid Gel Cell – 10 to 12 Ah – configuration dependent. See

Table 1– Battery Size Requirements for details.

24 V DC from External Regulated
Power Supply
12 V DC Rechargeable Backup Battery
in Subscriber

UL Listed 24 V DC Regulated Power Supply with 12 V DC Rechargeable
Backup Battery in Subscriber

Input Voltage: 24 V DC
Input Current: 1.9 A Maximum

24 V DC Regulated Power Supply
from FACP AUX Power
Rechargeable Backup Battery in FACP

UL Listed FACP with Rechargeable Backup Battery
Input Voltage: 24 V DC
Input Current: 1.9 A Maximum

7707 – Standby w/o backup battery: 200 mA (1.2 A Transmitting)
7707 – Standby w/ charged backup battery: 200 mA (1.2 A Transmitting)
7707 – Standby + charging backup battery: 900 mA (1.9 A Transmitting – Maximum)

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Storage Temperature: 14°F to 140°F (–10°C to 60°C)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 93% RHC, non-condensing

Dimensions: 13 in. H × 8 ½ in. W × 4 ½ in. D (33 cm × 21.5 cm × 11.4 cm)
Weight: 5.8 pounds (2.6 kilograms) without battery

13 pounds (5.9 kilograms) with 10 Ah battery
Enclosure Material: Steel with paint finish

Finish Color: Red

Alarm Signal Inputs:
7707 + 7711 Input Card (eight (8) each EOL type)
7707 + 7712 Input Card (four (4) each EOL type and four (4) each reverse polarity)
All inputs supervised with trouble and restore

Alarm Panel Phone Line Input:
7794A IntelliPro Fire Module

AC Failure (low primary AC voltage limit: 85 V AC)
Low Battery (low battery voltage limit: 11.6 V DC)
Zone Input Ground Fault (impedance to earth ground is less than 50k ohm)
Antenna Cut
Battery Charger Failure

Power Supply

Current Consumption

Environmental Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Inputs

Reporting

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Output Power: 2 Watts
Frequency Range: 450–470 MHz standard (Contact AES for other UHF and VHF frequencies.)

Signaling Type

1-Way RF Type 6

Trade (Nominal) Sizes:
1/2 2 ea.
3/4 2 ea.

Full (Actual) Size:
2 in. 1 ea. (rear of enclosure)

3. Pre-Installation

3.1 Equipment List

The following materials are available out of the box:

 Enclosure with key lock and two keys
 7707 Subscriber Main Circuit Board Assembly
 7085UE or 7880 2-Watt Transceiver set to authorized frequency
 7214 Case Top Flexible Tamper Resistant Antenna with cable assembly
 40-7707-QSG Model 7707 Quick Start Guide
 02-0029-EOL 2.2 kΩ E.O.L. Resistors (quantity is variable depending on zone input card(s) supplied)

Configuration dependent:

 7711 8 Zone EOL Input Card
 7712 4 Zone EOL and 4 Zone Reverse Polarity Input Card
 7794A IntelliPro Fire Module

3.2 Mounting

Subscriber Location

Important! A fire alarm installation that complies with UL 864 or ULC-S559 using the 7707 Subscriber must be

located where a NetCon of 5 is present. Refer to Link Layer and NetCon on page 34 for additional details on how to
view NetCon. It is important to verify that a location is suitable before deciding on the antenna used and mounting
the subscriber enclosure. A check of the location can be done with the AES Network Connectivity Tool (NCT). The
AES NCT provides a quick means for verifying NetCon or finding suitable locations for Subscriber installation.

Antenna Selection and Location

The Case Top Flex Tamper Resistant Antenna is part of the standard package for the 7707 System and mounts on
top of the steel cabinet.

Depending on cabinet mounting, Subscriber physical location, and mesh network connectivity, a remote mount
antenna may be required.

A separately purchased remote antenna may be used with the 7707 unit in UL installations. See External Antenna
on page 17 for information on antennas available from AES. The frequency range is 450–470 MHz. Contact the
factory at [phone] or [e-mail] for other frequencies.

3.3 Requirements

Environmental

Select an installation location that meets the Environmental Specifications described in the Technical Specifications
section on page 8.

Transceiver

Conduit Knockouts

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Exposing the subscriber to temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 122°F (49°C) can damage the backup Gel-Cell
battery. Exposure to extreme temperatures can cause unexpected operation of the subscriber electronics.

Exposing the subscriber electronics to water or moisture environments (rain, shower, bath, pool, sauna, etc.) can
cause damage and unexpected operation.

Electrical Supply

For power supplied to the subscriber from an outlet, connect to an outlet on a dedicated branch circuit that is not
controlled by a switch. Refer to the Power Options section.

Wiring Specifications

The plug-in transformer must be placed in Transformer Enclosure AES P/N 1640-ENCL (available separately).
The wiring from the low-voltage output of the plug-in transformer enclosure to the subscriber enclosure must be

enclosed in conduit.

Power Options

The following diagram shows three options to supply the subscriber with power. The Flexible Power Option section
on page 40 provides instructions on how to configure the Subscriber software for the power option used.

Battery Size

Battery size requirements are listed in the following table:

Table 1. Battery Size Requirements

System Configuration

Description

Current (mA)

Battery

Size

(12 V)

7707
7711 (8 zone input card)

See Current Consumption under Technical Specifications
on page 8 and 7711 Installation and Operation Manual

10 Ah

7707
7712 (8 zone input card - 4 ea.

EOL and 4 ea. reverse polarity)

See Current Consumption under Technical Specifications
on page 8 and 7712 Installation and Operation Manual

10 Ah

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Table 1. Battery Size Requirements

System Configuration

Description

Current (mA)

Battery

Size

(12 V)

7707
7794A (IntelliPro Fire Module)
7711 (8 zone input card)

See Current Consumption under Technical Specifications
on page 8, 7794A Installation and Operation Manual, and
7711 Installation and Operation Manual

12 Ah

7707
7794A (IntelliPro Fire Module)
7712 (8 zone input card - 4 ea.

EOL and 4 ea. reverse polarity)

See Current Consumption under Technical Specifications
on page 8, 7794A Installation and Operation Manual and
7712 Installation and Operation Manual

12 Ah

7707
7794A (IntelliPro Fire Module)

See Current Consumption under Technical Specifications
on page 8 and 7794A Installation and Operation Manual

12 Ah

4. Installation

Warning! Do NOT install the subscriber unit during a lightning storm.

4.1 7707 Installation

Table 2 lists tasks to perform when installing the AES 7707 Subscriber. Use the list to verify that installation tasks
have been identified and completed. Tasks do not have to be performed in the order listed unless specifically
identified.

Important! Verify AES mesh network connectivity for the subscriber before installing the subscriber enclosure.

Table 2. Installation Tasks

Page

Reference

Out of the Box

9

Subscriber Location/Network Connectivity

9

Antenna Selection and Location

9

Antenna Installation

17

Requirements

Environmental

9

Electrical Supply

10

Wiring Specifications

10

Battery Size

10

Enclosure Installation

Water Damage Prevention

13

Mounting the Enclosure

13

Removing the Mainboard

14

Removing the Zone Input Board

14

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Table 2. Installation Tasks

Page

Reference

Removing the 7794A IntelliPro

14

Primary Power Wiring

Plug-In Transformer

15

Secondary Power Wiring

Battery Connection

16

Zone Input Wiring

7711 Zone Input (eight EOL resistor input)

19

7712 Zone Input (four EOL resistor and four reverse polarity inputs)

19

DACT Wiring

7794A IntelliPro

19

Configuration

Programming Options (UL Notice to Users)

23

Setup
Unit ID #
System Cipher Code (dealer code)

27
28

Timers
Check-In Time
AC Fail Report Delay
Communication Timeout

23
24
23

Zone Inputs
Set Zones (Bypass/Supervised/Fire)
Zone Restoral message

31
31

Advanced Configuration
Ground Fault Report

Secondary Alarm Delay
TTL
Subscriber IP Address
Subscriber Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS

29

Saving Configuration Changes

26

System Operation

LCD Front Panel Display System Messages
Display Operation

33

System Status Display and 7707 Version Number

33

Unit ID and Serial Number

33

Link Layer and NetCon

33

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Table 2. Installation Tasks

Page

Reference

Route Table

34

Zone Input Configuration Status

35

Network Connectivity Status

35

Battery and AC Power Status

35

Ground Fault and Battery Charger Status

35

Testing and Troubleshooting

Testing

43

Troubleshooting

44

4.2 Enclosure Installation

Water Damage Prevention

To prevent water damage, take the following precautions when mounting the unit:

 Avoid mounting directly on exterior walls, especially masonry walls (condensation).
 Avoid mounting directly on exterior walls below grade (condensation).

Important!

Protect unit from plumbing leaks.

Protect unit from splash caused by sprinkler system inspection ports.

 Avoid mounting in areas with humidity-generating equipment (such as dryers or production machinery).

Important!

Route conduit to prevent moisture in the conduit from entering the subscriber.

Mounting the Enclosure

Check the Environmental Requirements on page 9 before starting. Mount in an area that is secure, as well as
accessible for service and testing. When mounting on an interior wall, use anchors and fasteners appropriate for the
wall material and total weight of subscriber and battery.

When mounting on a concrete wall, the unit must be placed to prevent moisture or water from entering the
enclosure. Use standoff material attached to the concrete surface to mount the enclosure. Two keyhole and two
circular mounting holes are available. Refer to the diagram below for location and sizes of mounting hole.

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Figure 1. Enclosure Mounting – Hole Location and Sizes

Important! Use knockout plugs to close any unused conduit holes in the enclosure.

To remove electronic boards mounted in the enclosure, perform the following steps for boards installed.

Removing the 7794A IntelliPro

1. If the subscriber is supplied with a 7794A IntelliPro, remove the cabling. Remove the hex nuts holding the

board to the four standoffs.

2. Grasp the card and pull straight upward off the standoffs.

3. Remove the hex standoffs.

Removing the Zone Input Board

1. If the subscriber is supplied with a zone input board, remove the hex nuts holding the board to the

standoffs.

2. Grasp the board at each end by the standoff, and pull straight upward to unseat the card from the socket

connector on the Subscriber mainboard.

3. Remove the hex standoffs.

Removing the Mainboard

1. With all mounted boards removed from the top of the mainboard, remove the remaining hex nuts or

standoffs holding the mainboard to the enclosure.

2. Grasp the board on each side, and pull straight upward to lift the card off the mainboard support standoffs

attached to the enclosure.