BX-15ZBS Outdoor Bellbox
Introduction
BX-15ZBS is a ZigBee Outdoor Bellbox. It is capable of raising alarm upon receiving alarm signal from
the coordinator in the ZigBee network when an alarm is activated. During the alarm, the Bellbox will
sound alarm with its built-in siren and also flash the strobe light to attract attention.
The Bellbox utilizes ZigBee technology for wireless signal transmission. ZigBee is a wireless
communication protocol that is reliable and has low power consumption an d high transmis sion efficiency.
Based on IEEE802.15.4 standard, ZigBee allows a large amount of devices to be included in a network
and coordinated for data exchange and signal transmission
The Bellbox serves as an end device in the ZigBee network. It can be include d in the ZigBee net work to
receive alarm signal, but cannot permit any other ZigBee device to join the network through the Bellbox.
Parts Identification
1. Mounting Holes x 4
2. Function Button
- Press the button once to send a supervision signal.
- Press and hold the button for 10 seconds then release to
reset the Bellbox.
3. Alarm Length Dip Switches
The Dip Switches contain 4 switches which can be set to
either ON or Off position
ON
OFF
4. Tamper Switch
The Tamper switch will be activated when the Bellbox is
removed from mounted surface, or it cover opened.
5. Battery Compartment
The Bellbox is powered by four 1.5V D-cell alkaline
battery.
6. LED Strobe Light
The strobe light includes 3 LEDs (From left to right: LED1-> LED2->
LED3)
Refer to below table for LED and siren beep for status indication.
Lost connection to current network LED3 flashes every 20 minutes
Joining ZigBee Network LED3 flashes twice
Arm 1 beep All 3 LED flash once
Home 3 beeps All 3 LED flash once
Disarm 2 beep Sequentially flash for 1 cycle
Arm (Tamper Fault) 5 beeps All 3 LED flash 5 times
Home (Tamper Fault) 5 beeps All 3 LED flash 5 times
Disarm (Tamper Fault) 5 beeps Sequentially flash for 5 cycles
Arm (Low Battery) 3 beeps All 3 LED flash 3 times
Home (Low Battery) 3 beeps All 3 LED flash 3 times
Disarm (Low Battery) 3 beeps Sequentially flash for 3 cycles
Burglar / Emergency Alarm Continuous alarm sound All 3 LED flash continuously
Fire Alarm
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Alarm sound for 2 seconds,
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All 3 LED flash continuously
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Features
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When an alarm is activated, the Bellbox will activate its siren and strobe light according to different
alarm type:
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z Fire alarm: 2-second alarm with1-second interval and continuous strobe flash
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When the Bellbox receives an alarm signal via ZigBee network, it will activate siren and strobe
light according to the alarm length set by the system control panel.
If the Bellbox receives an alarm signal, but the alarm length duration is not defined by the system
control panel, the Bellbox will activate alarm according to Dip Switch setting below:
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The Bellbox uses four 1.5V alkaline D-cell batteries as its power source. The battery is included in
the package. Open the battery compartment then insert the batteries to power up the Bellbox.
The Bellbox features Low Battery Detection function. When the battery voltage is low, the Bellbox
will transmit Low Battery signal to the coordinator in ZigBee network.
When changing battery, after removing the old battery, press the Tamper Switch twice to fully
discharge before inserting new battery
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The Bellbox is protected by a tamper switch which is compressed against the mounting surface
when mounted. Whenever the Bellbox is removed from mounted locatio n, or its cover opened, the
tamper switch will be activated and the Bellbox will send a tamper open signal t o remind the user of
the condition and activate an alarm immediately. The alarm length of tamper alarm is determined by
the Dip Switch setting above.
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The Bellbox will transmit a supervision signal to report its condition regularly according to user
setting. The factory default interval is 30 minutes. The user can also press the Function Button
once to transmit a supervision signal manually.
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 Siren Duration
ON OFF
OFF ON
ON ON
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
3 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
ZigBee Network Setup
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ZigBee is a wireless communication protocol that is reliable and has low power consumption and
high transmission efficiency. Based on IEEE802.15.4 standard, ZigBee allows a large amount of
devices to be included in a network and coordinated for data exchange and signal transmission.
Due to the fundamental structure of ZigBee network, ZigBee device will actively seek and join
network after powering on. Since performing a task in connecting network may consume some
power, it is required to follow the instructions to avoid draining battery of a ZigBee device
- Ensure your ZigBee network router or coordinator is powered on before inserting battery into the
ZigBee device.
- Ensure the ZigBee network router or coordinator is powered on and within range while a ZigBee
device is in use.
- Do not remove a ZigBee device from the ZigBee network router or coordinator without removing
the battery from a ZigBee device.
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As a ZigBee device, the Bellbox needs to join a ZigBee network to send and receive alarm signal.
Please follow the steps bellow to join the Bellbox into the ZigBee network.
1. Insert the batteries.
2. Press and hold the function button for 10 seconds then release to join ZigBee network. Please
make sure to enable the permit-join feature on the router or coordinator of your ZigBee network
3. After joining the ZigBee network, the Bellbox will be registered in the security system in the
network automatically. Please check the security system control panel or CIE (Control and
Indicating Equipment) to confirm if joining and registration is successful.
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