Aztech AZ-120, AZ-320TW, AZ-220 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

AZ-TECH

EXTERNAL SOUNDERS

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CONTENTS

Page 1 Contents

Page 2 External Sound Unit Introduction &

Description of Selectable features

Page 3 Mounting the External Sound Unit

Installing the External Sound Unit / Sounder Connections

Page 4 Set-up and Operation procedure

Page 5 Indications of Alarm status - Flashing LED indicators

Installing Multiple Units - Connecting two or more units

Page 6 Safety, Servicing & Warranty

Page 7-8 Wiring Guide for popular Alarm Control Panels

Page 9 Technical specifications and conformances

Page 10 Installer Registration Form

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

EXTERNAL SOUND UNIT - INTRODUCTION

Your AZ-TECH External Sounder with on-board Strobe unit is designed to form an integral part
of any Residential or Commercial Security Alarm System. The Unit has certain selectable
features with which we recommend that you familiarise yourself prior to commencing installation.

Battery ON / OFF:

Your Sounder has its own on-board NiMH back-up battery. This enables it to operate
independently of the main control panel should disconnection occur (ie. during an attempt to
disable the unit).

When the battery jumper is in the OFF position the battery is isolated, the Sounder will not
operate unless it is connected to the Control Panel and a ‘hold-off’ voltage is present.

When the battery jumper is in the ON position the battery is connected to the Bell box circuit
allowing stand alone, SAB / SCB operation and trickle charge of the battery when a ‘hold off’
voltage is applied.

SAB / SCB:

SAB: (Self activating Bell unit). The standard sounder operating mode, providing maximum

sounder volume. Upon sounder activation, current is drawn from the control panel, unless ‘hold
off‘ voltage is removed (ie. as a result of power disconnection from the control panel during an
attempt to disable the unit).

SCB: (Self contained Bell unit). In this mode, upon sounder activation, current is drawn only from
the on-board NiMH rechargeable battery, not from the Control Panel. This is ideal when using
secondary sounders so that you do not overload the Control Panel or power supply current load
capacity. Sounder volume is reduced in this mode.

Timer Select: 15 Min / 9 Min / 5 Sec

The sounder cut-off time is selectable . 15 or 9 minutes ‘cut-off’ and 5 second test mode are
provided. The test mode is utilised upon initial set-up in order to minimise sounder operating
time, thus enabling the engineer to work on the unit with minimal noise disturbance.

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MOUNTING YOUR AZ-TECH SOUND UNIT

Consider the following criteria when mounting the unit:-

 Mount high enough to deter potential tampering and to afford some shelter.

(preferably under the eaves).

 Mount in a prominent location so as to maximise the deterrent effect.

 Ensure that you have adequate cable access to your chosen location.

 Try to select a flat even mounting surface to ensure the rear micro-switch tamper

mechanism locates correctly against the wall surface.

(Note: Where mounting surfaces are uneven you may need to bend the micro-switch blade
to effect a good solid contact against the wall surface thus ensuring reliable operation of
the front / rear tamper mechanism).

 There are five screw mounting holes on the units backplate to ensure secure fixing even

where the mounting surface may be uneven.

N.B When mounting the unit upon a brick wall, BS4737 specifies that a minimum of 3 x No.10
size steel screws be used. They must penetrate the brick itself by at least 40mm using
appropriate wall plugs.

Drill all holes required for mounting the unit, using the positioning template provided on the rear
of the cardboard outer box, and insert wall plugs.

Affix the Sound Unit backplate to the exterior wall ensuring that your connecting cable has been
inserted through the appropriate cable entry hole.

INSTALLATION & WIRING OF YOUR AZ-TECH SOUND UNIT

Connecting the Sound Unit to the Alarm Control Panel:

Utilising the terminal connectors to the left side of your Sounder’s PCB, wire in as follows:-

TAMPER RETURN : Negative tamper return
BELL TRIGGER : Negative applied output to activate the Sounder
SUPPLY (12V+) : Permanent positive supply
SUPPLY(OV-) : Permanent negative supply
STROBE (-) : Negative applied output to activate Strobe

We recommend you wire into the Sound Unit first and the Control Panel second.

NB: If you are wiring in a basic model AZ-120 unit ( ie. without SAB function

or anti-tamper) then you do not need to connect to the TAMPER RETURN.
However you do need to place a link between the M/SWTCH Terminals to
bypass this function. ( See Fig.1)

Your AZ-TECH Sounder is compatible with most Intruder Alarm Control Panels. Please see the
table at the rear of this booklet that illustrates connection to many of the most popular Control
Panels available. If your Alarm panel is not listed in our table please refer to your Alarm Panel
Installation manual for appropriate wiring instructions.

AZ-120 ( Fig.1)

+ SIREN -

M/SW

‘Link’

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SET-UP AND OPERATION

Recommended initial Set-up procedure and selectable features:

1. Select SAB or SCB mode as required using the appropriate jumper.

2. Check that the ‘Timer’ jumper is set to 5 second Test.

3. Place the Battery jumper in the ON position.

4. The sounder will now operate for 5 seconds, and then stop. The twin LED’s will start to flash

simultaneously at five second intervals and continue thereafter.

( Please note that a low volume or irregular sounder noise during this test may merely indicate that your on-

board NiMH battery needs charging. Once connected to your Control Panel the battery will automatically begin
to charge and the sounder attain full decibel output).

5. Move the Timer jumper to the 9 or 15 minutes sounder cut-off position as required. The

sounder will remain silent.

6. Place the Bell box front cover over the backplate and locate into position. You should hear

the click of the microswitch depressing as the cover locates. Secure with the fixing screw
provided and insert the protective screw cap.

7. The Sound Unit is now in ‘muted’ alarm condition and should remain silent until connection

to the Control Panel is completed. The twin LED’s will continue to flash simultaneously
indicating that muted alarm status mode is applied.

8. Complete all connections to your Control Panel utilising the panels own installation guide or

our wiring guide at the rear of this manual.

9. Once power is applied to the Control Panel the External Sounder’s Twin LED’s should
commence flashing alternately indicating that set-up and wiring are complete.The unit is now
in stand-by mode and a ‘hold-off’ voltage is present.

10. From the Control Panel perform Sounder and Strobe tests. Most Control Panels have test

operation modes detailed within their instruction manuals.

Your AZ-TECH Sound Unit is now installed and ready to operate!

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INDICATIONS OF ALARM STATUS

The on-board Twin LED’s indicate the current status of the Sound Unit and the nature of any
Alarm trigger that has occured.

1. Alternate flashing LED’s - Indicate that the Unit is in stand-by mode ready to operate.

2. Simultaneous flashing LED’s giving two pulses indicates an Alarm trigger resulting from a

Tamper or Alarm activation.

3. Simultaneous flashing LED’s giving three pulses indicates an Alarm trigger as a result of

power disconnection from the Control Panel. ie. as a result of someone cutting the
connecting cable to the Sound Unit or due to total loss of Power to the Control panel.

INSTALLING MULTIPLE UNITS

If more than one Sound Unit is to be connected to an installation then the current consumption
may exceed the maximum load rating of the Control Panel or Power Supply. Selecting the SCB
function (as previously described) on secondary units can overcome that problem.

Connections for 2 x AZ-TECH SOUND UNITS

Generic Control

Panel connections

STROBE (+)

NO CONNECTION

AZ-TECH ESU

TAMPER RETURN

BELL TRIGGER (-)

12V (+)

0V (-)

STROBE (-)

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

STROBE -

AZ-TECH ESU

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

STROBE -

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SAFETY

Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by qualified personnel.

All strobes generate high voltages which can remain for some time after the supply has been
removed. NEVER activate the strobe whilst the PCB is outside of its protective case.

For maintenance purposes, should you need to access the circuit by removing the PCB
protective cover, avoid touching that part of the circuit labelled ‘WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE’
to eliminate the risk of electric shock.

SERVICING

If you need to access the External Sound Unit for maintenance purposes, ensure that the Control
Panel is in DAY or UNSET mode. Lift the front cover from the Sounder. You can now work on the
Unit without it sounding. ( Any internal sounder on your Alarm system will activate at this point
and will need to be deactivated from the control panel if necessary).

Most Control Panels have their own method of testing the strobe and siren which should be
utilised. Failing that, simply arm the system and cause an alarm activation to confirm correct
operation of the External Sound unit.

Temporarily disconnect the positive supply to the unit at the Control Panel to confirm that the
sounder self activates.

Replace the Sounder’s cover ensuring that the battery jumper is in the ON position and the timer
jumper set to 9 or 15 minutes as required.

WARRANTY

This product is warranted free from defects caused by design or manufacture for a period of two
years from date of manufacture.

Provided that the goods have not been modified, altered or misused in any way, the company
guarantees at its sole discretion to refund the price of, replace free of charge or to repair said
faulty goods.

The external Sound Unit does not constitute a complete alarm system, merely a component part
thereof, and Kinetic Electronics Limited cannot accept responsibility or liability for any damages
claim whatsoever based on a claim that the unit failed to function correctly.

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WIRING CONNECTION GUIDE - FOR MOST POPULAR ALARM CONTROL PANELS

Connections For ‘ADE’ (Honeywell) Panels

Accenta G3 / G4, Optima, Compact, Logic 4 etc.

STROBE + NOT CONNECTED AZTECH ESU

SCB T TAMP RTN

BELL - B BELL TR -

BELL + D SUPPLY +

SCB A SUPPLY -

STROBE - STROBE -

Connections For DA Control Panels

AZTECH ESU

AT TAMP RTN

BELL BELL TR -

+ HD SUPPLY +

OV SUPPLY -

ST STROBE -

Connections For CASTLE CARE-TECH Panels

AZTECH ESU

SABT TAMP RTN

BELL BELL TR -

+ HO SUPPLY +

- HO SUPPLY -

STR STROBE -

Connections For GARDINER TECHNOLOGY

STROBE + NOT CONNECTED AZTECH ESU

SAB TAMP TAMP RTN

BELL - BELL TR -

BELL + SUPPLY +

BELL HOLD - SUPPLY -

STROBE - STROBE -

Connections For MENVIER panels

AZTECH ESU

BELL TMP TAMP RTN

BELL TRIG BELL TR -

BELL12V SUPPLY +

OV SUPPLY -

STB STROBE -

Connections For SCANTRONIC Panels

AZTECH ESU

TR TAMP RTN

BELL BELL TR -

12V SUPPLY +

Connections For A1 OMNICRON & MICROMARK

STROBE + NOT CONNECTED AZTECH ESU

SCB RT TAMP RTN

BELL - BELL TR -

BELL + SUPPLY +

SCB A SUPPLY -

STROBE - STROBE -

Connections For TEXECOM Panels

Veritas, / Excel range

AZTECH ESU

C TAMP RTN

B BELL TR -

A SUPPLY +

0V SUPPLY -

STR - STROBE -

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D SUPPLY -

S STROBE -

Connections For C&K Intellisense, Challenger Control Panels

Bravo 700 ST802 ST700L/ST800L

R R R -

S S - S

Bell + Bell + Bell + ( or V+)

V - Aux - Bell - (or V -)

STB- ST- ST-

Connections For PYRONIX Control Panels

Paragon E / Plus,

Conqueror / Super Sterling 10 Matrix Euro

(Castle)

BT BT BT TR

BA BELL NO PGM1 (NO) BELL

B/S + (or B+ or S+) BELL + BELL + B+

B/S - (or B-) BELL - BELL - B-

STB- STB NO PGM2 (NO) STB

AZTECH ESU

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

STROBE -

AZTECH ESU

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

STROBE -

Connections For RISCO Control Panels

Eurosec Gardtec

SAB TMP SAB TMP

Bell - Bell -

Bell + Bell +

Bell Hold - Bell Hold -

Strobe- Strobe -

WIRING CONNECTION RECORD

CONTROL PANEL COLOURS USED

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AZTECH ESU

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

STROBE -

AZTECH ESU

TAMP RTN

BELL TR -

SUPPLY +

SUPPLY -

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STROBE -

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION AZTECH AZTECH AZTECH

AZ-120 AZ-220 AZ-320TW

Sound Output @ 1 M 112dB 115dB 118dB
Sounder Type Single Piezo Single Piezo Twin Piezo
Strobe - Xenon tube 90 flashes / min 90 flashes / min 90 flashes / min

Indication Twin LED Twin LED Twin LED
SAB / SCB — YES YES
Timer Panel determined 15 / 9 minute cut-off + 5 second test
Tamper Optional Front and back tamper via micro-switch
Standby Battery

Type — 6.0 volt NiMH 7.2 volt NiMH

Capacity — 320 mAh 340 mAh

Current Consumption

Full Alarm 370 mA 370 mA 400 mA
Strobe 160 mA 160 mA 160 mA

Quiescent 18 mA 18 mA 18 mA

Construction Cover 3mm ABS 3mm Polycarb. / ABS 3mm Polycarb.

Back plate 3mm ABS 3mm ABS 3mm Polycarb.

PCB Cover — ABS Polycarbonate

Weatherproof coating Conformal (PCB) Conformal (PCB) Conformal (PCB)
Operating Temperature -25°C - +55°C -25°C - +55°C -25°C - +55°C
Dimensions 328 x 195 x 55mm 328 x 195 x 55mm 328 x 195 x 55mm
Security Grade / Class 1 / IV 2 / IV 3 / IV

Kinetic Electronics Limited reserve the right to change the design or specification without prior notice.

Our AZ-TECH range of External Sound Units are designed to comply with the requirements of BS4737
and BS EN-50131-4 as Warning Devices.

The AZ-220 & AZ-320 series, when correctly configured, are considered suitable for use in Intruder
Alarm Systems intended to comply with PD6662:2004 at Security Grade 2 and 3 respectively and
Environmental Class IV

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INSTALLER REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete and return this form to Kinetic Electronics Limited.

We can then send you any updated product information, current promotions etc.

Name: Position:

Company: Tel:

Address: Fax:

E-Mail:

Post Code:

Which distributors do you 1.
regularly buy from?

2.

3.

How many Alarm Systems do you install each month?

How many of the following ‘Kinetic’ products do use each month?

EXTERNAL SOUND UNITS

SLA BATTERIES

MYLAR EXTENSION SPEAKERS

SOUND BOMBS

ALARM CABLE

CCTV CAMERA SYSTEMS

Please complete and Fax to 0161 654 9596, Post to the address overleaf

or email [e-mail]. Many Thanks!

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Kinetic Electronics Limited

Unit 7 Stakehill Industrial Estate

Middleton

Manchester

M24 2RW

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.kinetic-security.co.uk

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