Bosch SC3100 User Manual

SC3100 Radio Communicator

Operation and Installation Guide

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Contents

1.0 SAFECOM Telemetry Communications System........................................................................ 5

1.1 SAFECOM Communications Paths..................................................................................................................5

1.2 Overview of SAFECOM Radio Communicators ............................................................................................... 6

1.3 SC3100, Full Data Transfer, Radio Communicator..........................................................................................7

1.4 SAFECOM SC3100 Radio Communicator Specifications................................................................................8

1.5 Standard Radio Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 8

1.5.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................................................ 8

1.5.2 Transmitter........................................................................................................................................................ 8

1.5.3 Factory supplied Antenna................................................................................................................................. 8

1.6 Notices..............................................................................................................................................................8

1.6.1 Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................................................... 8

1.6.2 Trademarks....................................................................................................................................................... 8

1.6.3 Notice................................................................................................................................................................ 8

1.6.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.................................................................................9

1.6.5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice To Users ....................................................................... 9

2.0 Circuit Board ............................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 SC3100 Circuit Board Components................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 System Status LED Indications ...................................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Radio Status LED Indications......................................................................................................................... 13

3.0 Pre-Installation Requirements................................................................................................... 15

3.1 SC3100 Pre-Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 15

3.2 SC3100 Wiring Requirements........................................................................................................................15

3.3 DC Power Requirements of the SC3100 Radio Communicator..................................................................... 15

3.4 SC3100 Internal Battery .................................................................................................................................15

3.4.1 SC3100 Internal Battery Replacement...........................................................................................................15

3.4.2 Replacing the SC3100 Battery ....................................................................................................................... 15

3.5 SC3100 Radio Communicator Location ......................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Antenna Location............................................................................................................................................16

3.7 SC3100 Acceptable Antenna Types...............................................................................................................17

4.0 Installation Procedures .............................................................................................................. 19

4.1 SC3100 Radio Communicator........................................................................................................................ 19

4.2 Antenna...........................................................................................................................................................19

4.3 Connecting Wires to the SC3100 ................................................................................................................... 20

4.3.1 Dialer...............................................................................................................................................................20

4.3.2 R131X.............................................................................................................................................................20

4.3.3 Main Molex Connector....................................................................................................................................20

5.0 System Initialization.................................................................................................................... 21

5.1 System Initialization Procedures..................................................................................................................... 21

5.2 Establishing Communications with the Central Station SAFECOM SC9000 Computer................................. 24

5.3 Manual Initialization of an SC3100 Radio Communicator .............................................................................. 25

6.0 Programming Worksheet SC3100 Radio Communicator Account Setup.............................. 27

7.0 Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................... 29

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Figures

Figure 1: SAFECOM System.................................................................................................................................................5

Figure 2: SC3100 Circuit Board...........................................................................................................................................11

Figure 3: SC3100 Radio Communicator..............................................................................................................................19

Figure 4: SC3100 Antenna..................................................................................................................................................19

Figure 5: SC3100.................................................................................................................................................................20

Figure 6: System Parameters..............................................................................................................................................21

Figure 7: Programming Parameters ....................................................................................................................................22

Tables

Table 1: SC3100 Antenna Types.........................................................................................................................................17

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1.0 SAFECOM Telemetry Communications System

SAFECOM is a long range telemetry communications system for monitoring life safety security alarm panels which are remotely located at a customer site. The SAFECOM system utilizes specially designed telemetry transmitters and receivers to provide a secure and reliable radio communications link between remote alarm panels and a Central Monitoring Station. The information provided to the Central Monitoring Station allows security personnel or local authorities to respond immediately and appropriately to all alarm events detected at the customer site (see the following figure).

SAFECOM

COMMUNICATIONS

PATH

SAFECOM

Wireless

Communications

Device

Alarm

Control

Panel

Customer Site

Optional

Back-up Telephone

Communications

Automation Software

Digital Receiver

SC9000 Receiver

RF2000

Radio

Modems

1 to 8

CM100

Printer

Figure 1: SAFECOM System

1.1 SAFECOM Communications Paths

The SC9000 Receiver acts as the nerve center of the SAFECOM Base Station. The SC9000 Receiver uses a personal computer to operate the ST1000 Receiver Software and provide radio communications with remote Radio Communicators via the RF2000 Radio Modem.

A Radio Communicator is a SAFECOM Communications Panel which is located at a customer site; commercial or residential. The SC9000 SAFECOM computer can supervise, monitor, and control up to 2,500 Radio Communicators through two-way telemetry radio communications.

The receipt of each message or poll that is transmitted is validated by the receiving site; SC9000 computer or Radio Communicator. The receiving site will then transmit an acknowledge message in response.

Supervisory polling is performed by the SC9000 computer for each Radio Communicator to verify two-way telemetry radio communications and the operational condition of the Radio Communicator. The supervisory polling interval is individually programmable for each Radio Communicator in the SC9000 computer account base.

The SAFECOM radios can be configured to transmit (TX) and receive (RX) on a single frequency pair directly to the Central Station. When the SAFECOM system is set up for Direct Mode, the SC9000 computer communicates directly with the Radio Communicators in the field. No repeater is used for this type of SAFECOM system (usually found in smaller proprietary systems like those found on a military base, university, or factory/commercial plant).

The SAFECOM radios can also be configured to transmit and receive on a frequency pair to a repeater located on a mountain, tower, or high building in the desired coverage area. When the SAFECOM system is set up for repeater mode, the SC9000 computer communicates with the Radio Communicators through a, UL Listed, SAFECOM SC801 or SC802 Data Repeater, or a commercial grade voice repeater that has been configured with a SAFECOM DP1000PWA Controller Board. The SC801/SC802 or equivalent repeater is normally installed at a Commercial Repeater Site.

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The use of a SAFECOM type or equivalent repeater significantly increases the coverage area (range). Radio area coverage and reception ranges are also dependent on the extent of a number of environmental effects, e.g., propagation losses due to atmospheric conditions, and the proximity of the radio transmission and reception paths to dense foliage and metal structures.

The majority of SAFECOM Radio Communicators are ordered to TX and RX in the 450-470 MHz UHF frequency range. Other frequency bands currently supported by Bosch Security Systems include the 403-430 MHz, 470512 MHz, 136-174 MHz VHF range and the 900 MHz band. Additional frequency ranges are available upon request. The SC9000 computer can communicate with all Radio Communicators assigned to that specific SAFECOM network on a single RF “channel” through one SAFECOM RF2000 Radio Modem. A single RF channel is one radio frequency pair for either direct OR repeater communications.

With the installation of a SAFECOM 4 or 8 port Expander Board, the SC9000 computer can communicate on 1 to 8 independent and addressable RF channels. Each RF channel communicates through a separate RF2000 Radio Modem. The addition of RF channels can be used to achieve backup redundancy in an area, or greater RF coverage range.

The SAFECOM IT1500 Installation Tester allows the installer to test for a standardized signal level from the remote radio site to the SC9000 computer and back, full two-way. Through this testing by a sales or service representative, a two-way communications link can be confirmed between a Radio Communicator and the Central Station Receiver PRIOR to the installation of a SAFECOM system.

1.2 Overview of SAFECOM Radio Communicators

Bosch Security Systems manufactures the following SAFECOM Radio Communicators:

• SC4000, Full Data Transfer, Eight Zones, Four Outputs, Radio Communicator

− UL Listed

− Radio

− Full data transfer of all alarm panel signals

− Eight zones on board for Open/Closure/Voltage/Bell Out/Ground

− Relay outputs for remote control, signaling, and/or automatic switching on-site

• SC4000F, SSWF Fire Reporting Radio Communicator

− UL Listed for Supervisory, Sprinkler and Water Flow applications, reporting via radio only

− Four on board SSWF inputs

− Relay Outputs for remote control, signaling, and/or automatic switching on-site

• SC3100, Full Data Transfer Radio Communicator

− Radio

− Full data transfer of all alarm panel signals

• SC2104, Eight Zones, Phone line Monitor, Radio Communicator

− Radio

− Phone line monitoring (line sniffing)

− Eight zones on board for Open/Closure/Voltage/Bell Out/Ground

• IT1500 SAFECOM Sales/Installation RF Tester

− Two-way radio

• SC801/SC802 SAFECOM Digital Data Repeater

− UL Listed for long range alarm reporting via radio

− Fully addressable to allow up to eight independent repeaters in the same coverage area

− Full battery backup and lockable cabinet, with tamper reporting via radio

communications as primary path, phone line backup

communications as primary or backup path

communications tester for radio communicator site installations

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1.3 SC3100, Full Data Transfer, Radio Communicator

The SC3100 Radio Communicator is a derivative of the capabilities and features found on the SAFECOM SC4000. The SC3100 and the SC4000 share the same two-way communications characteristics and receivingand-sending functions of host alarm panel signals. However, the SC3100 is a non-UL Listed device and is not configured with inputs or output relays.

The SC3100 is normally configured as a stand-alone device for interface with the customer's existing alarm panel. It is located at a customer site; commercial or residential. The smaller physical dimensions of the SC3100 permits installation inside of many existing alarm panels. The antenna can be mounted directly on the alarm panel enclosure, or remotely positioned for optimum radio reception and transmission.

The SC3100 is normally installed to Intercept all of the alarm panel signals from the host alarm panel (also known as a dialer). The dialer message is then digitally encoded and sent to the Central Station SAFECOM SC9000 computer via the SAFECOM network. When SAFECOM is installed, it is the primary means of alarm panel communication (the phone line serves as the backup route). The SC3100 is capable of interfacing with most alarm panels that use industry standard pulse formats (3+1, 4+2, FBI Superfast, Radionics Slow, etc.) or Dual Tone Multiple Frequency, DTMF (ADEMCO Contact ID, ADEMCO High Speed, or ADEMCO 4+2 Express), or SIA-R, or Radionics Modem and Modem IIe, or BFSK formats.

The SC3100 can be thought of as “a digital receiver in a box”, in that it has the ability to receive the signals from the host alarm panel, and then generate an ACK and kissoff to the alarm panel, while sending the signal to the Central Station SC9000 computer. The SC3100 sends all the necessary (ACK) tones to the host alarm panel in response to the Dialer seizing the phone line. These ACK tones can be programmed at the Central Station SAFECOM Computer to short and long durations, frequencies of 1400 or 2300 Hz, as well as low/high (Contact ID) and the Bosch Security Systems D6500 Modem ACK. The SC3100 has the ability to emulate the following digital receivers: ADEMCO 685, Bosch Security Systems D6500, Silent Knight, ADCOR, Veritech, Morse, and ITI. In addition, the SC3100 can be programmed at the Central Station to send a 440 Hz tone to the Dialer to simulate dial tone. This tone comes in two bursts lasting one second each, and is usually enough to satisfy alarm panels that “sniff” the phone line for line fail.

The host alarm panel signals are sent to the Central Station SC9000 computer. Then, the signals are displayed on the SC9000 computer and transferred to the Central Station's Automation Software (BOLD, SIS, SIMS, DICE, MAS, or most industry standard software package). Primary routing of the digital alarm messages is conducted along the SAFECOM network that exists between a SC3100 in the field and the Central Station SC9000 Receiver. The primary routing then moves the message to an automation software system.

The SAFECOM SC9000 computer can monitor all of the unique alarm panel signals from each SC3100. The SC3100 functions strictly in a supervisory capacity when interfaced with an existing alarm system. The SC3100 is an intercept/delivery system which is designed for easy installation and interface with any alarm system. The alarm panel dialer cable is simply connected to the SC3100 phone jack “DIALER” connector and the house phone cable from the RJ31X jack, to the SC3100 RJ31X connector.

No modifications to the existing alarm system are required. The normal operation of the existing alarm panel and security system is not affected in any way. The existing detectors and initiating circuits still report the status of their circuits directly to the host alarm panel. When the host alarm panel goes to send a signal, it no longer uses the phone line. The SAFECOM network is used to send all signals that will continue to be received at the Central Station regardless of the phone line’s status. The house phones will normally not be interrupted by the alarm panel.

The SC3100 requires an 11 - 15 VDC (12 VDC), 350 mA, power source. This 12 VDC power source is normally provided by the auxiliary power terminal of the host alarm panel. However, an 11 -15 VDC auxiliary power supply or external battery is an acceptable power source for the SC3100.

The SC3100 is configured with a 12VDC internal gel cell battery. This internal battery provides all of the necessary peak current (ampere) requirements when the SAFECOM Radio Transceiver is transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX). The Battery is mounted inside of the SC3100 Radio Communicator and is accessible by removing the SC3100 cover and internal battery plate.

Each SC3100 is configured with a Fallback life safety feature. The Fallback mode of SAFECOM communications ensures that all alarm event messages sent by the host alarm panel will be routed to the Central Station in case of a SC3100 or SAFECOM network failure. It also provides the ability to perform alarm panel programming and downloading via the telephone line.

Alarm panel signals are normally routed to the Central Station by SAFECOM radio communications as the primary mode of transportation. In the event that the SC3100 cannot send the Dialer message via the SAFECOM network because of some type of failure, the message is automatically routed to the backup phone line and on to a digital receiver at the Central Monitoring Station (Fallback Mode).

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1.4 SAFECOM SC3100 Radio Communicator Specifications

• Size: 4.5" W x 4.1 " H x 2.5" D (11.4 cm W x 10.4 cm H x 6.4 cm D)

• Weight: About 1 lb. (0.5 kg) with internal 12VDC battery

• Temperature: Operating: -20° to +50°C (-4° to +122°F)

• Temperature: Storage: -40° to +75°C (-40° to +167°F)

• Operating Voltage: 11 - 15 VDC, 350 mA, from an alarm panel auxiliary power, separate power supply, or

external 12VDC battery (11 - 15 VDC, 850mA peak if internal battery is not used)

• Internal Battery: 12VDC, 0.8 AHr, sealed gel cell

• Panel Indicators: System Status LED and Radio Status LED

• Interface: TELCO line from RJ31X jack

12VDC power, flying leads RF cable, RG-58, for antenna Alarm panel TELCO line - dialer

1.5 Standard Radio Specifications

Note: Specifications may vary in other frequency bands or with the use of various makes of radio transceiver modules.

1.5.1 Receiver

• Frequency range: 440 - 470 MHz

• Minimum Sensitivity: -113dBm (0.5 mV) for –12dB SINAD

• Selectivity: 70 dB at 12.5 kHz Channel Spacing

• Frequency stability: ± 5 Part Per Million (PPM)

1.5.2 Transmitter

• Frequency range: 440 - 470 MHz

• Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm

• RF output power: 2 watts ± 0.2 W

• Deviation: ± 2 kHz ± 0.2 kHz

• Modulation: FM

1.5.3 Factory supplied Antenna

14-16 inch (frequency specific), rubber duck vertical 1/2 Wave

1.6 Notices

1.6.1 Copyright Notice

Copyright  2004 Bosch Security Systems All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Bosch Security Systems.

1.6.2 Trademarks

SAFECOM is a trademark of Bosch Security Systems. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

1.6.3 Notice

The technical information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is presumed to be reliable and correct. However, Bosch Security Systems assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies and reserves the right to modify and revise this manual without notice. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.

Please contact our Technical Support Department to request copies of this publication, technical information, and product support for all of the SAFECOM product lines.

Bosch Security Systems 130 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY 14450-9199 Customer Service: (800) 289-0096 Technical Support: (888) 886-6189

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1.6.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy. If not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio or television reception. This equipment has been tested and certified to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the radio/television receiving antenna.

• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the SAFECOM system.

• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.

• Relocate the SAFECOM system with respect to the radio/television receiver.

• Connect the host alarm panel's AC transformer to a different outlet so the SAFECOM system and the

radio/television are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user might find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. Bosch Security Systems is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

1.6.5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice To Users

1. Upon request only permanently remove the SC3100, along with the following information:

a) Manufacturer: Bosch Security Systems b) Model Number: SC3100 c) FCC Registration Number: 1 L3USA-73968-MO-N d) Ringer equivalence: 0.0A e) Type of Jack: (USOC) RJ31 X, RJ32X, or equivalent

Note: The SC3100 is intended to be used in conjunction with Alarm Dialing Systems, and makes use of the RJ31X,

RJ32X, or equivalent jack required for such systems. An equivalent jack is one which, when the system is disconnected from the jack, will continue to allow proper operation of the customer's telephone equipment.

2. The SC3100 may not be connected to a TELCO-operated coin telephone line. Connection to privatelyoperated coin telephones is subject to local or state regulation, but is not recommended by the manufacturer.

3. The TELCO may, under certain circumstances, temporarily discontinue service and/ or make changes in its facilities or its service which may influence the operation of the SC3100. However, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice in writing of such changes or service interruptions.

4. In case of operational problems, disconnect the SC3100 (and Alarm Dialing System) from the TELCO line by removing the modular plug from the TELCO jack:

• If, after disconnecting the equipment from the TELCO jack, the customer’s regular phone operation has not been restored, notify the telephone company that they may have a problem, and request prompt service at no cost to the user. If a problem is found in premises wiring not installed by the TELCO, the customer will be subject to a service charge. If a fault is found in wiring installed by the TELCO, the customer may be subject to a service call charge.

• If, after disconnecting the equipment from the TELCO jack, the customer’s regular phone operation returns to normal, the equipment must remain disconnected until the SC3100, Alarm Dialing Equipment, or related wiring is serviced or replaced.

Unless otherwise noted in the Installation Guide (e.g., battery replacement, etc.), the SC3100 may not under any circumstances (in or out of warranty) be adjusted or repaired in the field. The location and phone number of the manufacturer, Bosch Security Systems, is listed in this guide.

, the telephone company (TELCO) must be provided with a notice of intention to install or

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