Dyson D4800 SENTIENT Technical Manual

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D4800 Sentient

Technical Manual

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Version 0209-01

Dycon Ltd

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Cwm Cynon Business Park, Moutain Ash, CF45 4ER – UK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 4

1.1 Description 4
2 User operation – controlling Dycon Sentient D4800

using the key switch

2.1 User operation – controlling Dycon Sentient D4800
using the key switch

2.2 Disarming the system 5

2.3 Operation “An Alarm” 6

3 User operation – control using the hand-held

controller

3.1 Arming Dycon Sentient D4800 system 6

3.2 Disarming Dycon Sentient D4800 system 6

4 User operation zone omit 7
5 Engineering functions 8
6 Preparing a Dycon Sentient D4800 system for use 9
Parts required 9
Sealed lead acid batteries, 7AHR 12V as required 9

6.1 Dycon Sentient D4800 set-up (overview) 9

6.2 Dycon Sentient D4800 internal PIR set-up 10

6.3 Dycon Sentient D4800 external power and GSM aerial 11

6.4 NVM fitting 11

6.5 SIM card selection 11

6.6 Fitting the SIM card 12

6.7 Learning detectors into the Dycon Sentient D4800 system 12

6.8 Removing detectors from zones 12

6.9 Detector types / zone number 13

6.10 Learn pins 13

7 Installing a Dycon Sentient D4800 system 14

7.1 Main controller siting 14

7.2 Site survey GSM 14

7.3 External aerial 15

7.4 Radio background noise test 15

7.5 Installation of detectors 15

7.6 Radio siren unit siting 16

7.6.1 Siren tamper inputs 16

7.7 PIR detectors 17

7.7.1 Preparing a Dycon Sentient D4800 PIR movement
detector for use

7.7.2 Dycon Sentient D4800 PIR link setting 17

7.8 Universal transmitter 18

7.9 Smoke detector siting 19

7.10 Other detectors 19

8 Functional testing of a Dycon Sentient D4800 system 19

8.1 Basic test set-up / GSM communication tests 19

8.2 Functional testing 19

8.3 Peripheral detector signals 20

8.4 Alarm test calls 21

8.5 Siren test 21

8.6 Mains supply 21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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9 Operation zone supervision 21
10 Radio signals 21

10.1 Jamming 22

11 SMS – the GSM SMS (Short Message Service) 22

11.1 SMS alarm reporting 22

12 SMS remote control 22

12.1 Remote control GMS / SMS 23

12.2 Remote state query 24

13 GSM and battery strength indications 24
14 Battery fitting 25

14.1 Deep discharge damage 25

14.2 Dycon Sentient D4800 battery cut-off module 25

14.3 Battery recharging 26

14.4 Low battery reporting 26

15 Remote programming of the Dycon Sentient D4800 26
16 Dycon Sentient D4800 product changes 26

16.1 Dycon Sentient D4800 software version 26

17 Troubleshooting 27
18 Appendix 1 29
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20 Appendix 3 31

ppendix 2 30

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Sentient D4800

Technical Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The Dycon Sentient D4800 is an advanced portable auto-reporting intrusion alarm system
featuring simple key-switch control, using radio detectors and the GSM network, therefore
eliminating the need for any wires.

The Dycon Sentient D4800 can transmit alarm signals to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)
using the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) data network.

The Dycon Sentient D4800 can also be programmed to send SMS text messages (Short
Message Service) to GSM portable phones and pagers.

Several types of radio alarm detectors can report into the control unit.
Arming and disarming of the alarm is possible using a key on the unit or by a radio hand-

held controller, or by SMS from any GSM portable phone or from a PC and modem using the
programming and downloading software.

The Dycon Sentient D4800 control and optional radio siren units use SLA batteries (Sealed
Lead Acid) batteries for mains-free operation for up to 100 days (depending upon batteries
fitted). An optional power supply is available so that a mains supply can be used to power
the units, or recharge the unit’s batteries.

The Dycon Sentient D4800 is housed in a steel case. It can take up to 4 x 7Ahr batteries.

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2. User Operation - Controlling the Dycon Sentient D4800 using the key switch

User control is achieved by a two-position key or a hand-held remote control unit. Control
using SMS commands is also possible (see section 12). The unit only has two operating
modes “Armed” and “Standby”

NOTE: If the key is trapped in the lock (horizontal) then the system is in “Standby” mode
(off). If the key can be taken out of the lock (vertical) then the system is active (on).

2.1 Arming the System

1 With the key, move the key switch to the “Armed” position and remove key.
2 The “Exit Time” will now start. This period is pre programmed in the NVM.
3 The internal PIZO sounder will come on (Exit Tone).
4 A continuous sound indicates that the system is clear - a pulsing sound indicates that

there is a fault present.
NOTE: ANY detector that is triggered during the exit period will make the sounder
pulse.

5 The exit tone will be a continuous tone that will pulse on and off at a fast rate when

there is less than 10 seconds of the exit time remaining.

6 During the “Exit Time”, leave via the “Exit Route” and the “Exit Door” and secure the

protected premises.

7 When the “Exit Sounder” becomes silent, the system has armed. An `Armed' signal

will be sent to the ARC and SMS message.

8 If a fault is still present at the end of the exit period, the alarm siren (internal and

external if fitted) will come on for approximately 10 seconds to indicate a BAD Arm.
The Dycon Sentient D4800 system will still continue to attempt to arm if the fault then
clears. “Full” arming will then take place. If the fault remains then the Dycon Sentient
D4800 will never fully arm.
NOTE: The “Bad Arm” signal will only be generated once.

9 When the system is armed, any intruder that is detected will cause an alarm to be

generated.

2.2 Disarming the System

1 Enter the protected premises via the “Entry Door”. The “Entry Time” will start

indicated by the “Entry Sounder”. The sound will be a continuous tone that pulses on

and off when there is less than 10 seconds of the entry time remaining.
2 Go to the control unit via the “Entry Route”.
3 Insert key the key turn move the key to the “Standby” position.
4 The “Entry Sounder” will stop.
5 The system will now be in the “Standby” mode.
6 A ` standby' signal will be sent to the ARC and SMS message sent.

Notes:

1. If the “Entry Time” finishes before the control unit is disarmed a full alarm will be
generated.

2. The “Entry Sounder” may be silent (dependent upon programming).

3. During the “Entry Time” all detectors programmed as “Entry” or “Entry Route” will be
ignored, all other detectors can still generate an instant alarm if they are triggered.

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4. When the system is in standby mode, only “Tamper” alarms can be generated and

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signalled. “Alarm” inputs will be ignored.

2.3 Operation “An Alarm”

1 With the system armed, and when an intrusion is detected, the system will go into

the “Alarm” mode. An alarm signal will then be transmitted to the ARC and SMS
messages sent.

2 The “Siren Unit” may remain silent for a preset delay period (if programmed).

After this time the siren will sound for the preset “Siren Period”.

3 If the unit is not returned to Standby mode, then the system will automatically re-

arm awaiting another alarm detection input.

4 The user may insert the key and turn to “Standby” mode or use the remote control

at any time.

NOTE:

- Activation of any “Final Exit” mode detector will only start the entry timer and will not
cause an instant alarm.

- Detectors working as “Entry Route” mode will be ignored if the entry timer is running,
otherwise they will cause an instant alarm.

3. USER Operation - Control using the hand-held Controller

LED indicates Radio Transmission

RMED Button

Zone Omit Button (See Section 4

STANDBY Button

Operate these two keys together to
generate a PA (Panic) alarm (+
Learn mode).

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3.1 Arming the system

1 Ensure that the protected premises are vacated and secured.
2 Ensure that

ou are within 50 metres of the control unit.
3 Press the “Armed” button.
4 The system will immediately change to the `armed' state. An `Armed' signal will be

sent to the ARC and SMS message sent.

3.2 Disarming the system

1 Ensure that you are within 50 metres of the control unit.
2 Press the “Standby” button.
3 The system will immediately change to the `Standby' state. A `Standby' signal will

be sent to the ARC and SMS message sent.

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4. User Operation Zone Omit

The Dycon Sentient D4800 alarm system has a zone omit feature (if programmed).
Depending upon programming, a zone(s) may be omitted for a pre-set time (between 1 and
98 minutes) or may be omitted for an unlimited time.

If the “Zone Omit” feature is programmed, then its operation is as below:

1. With the Dycon Sentient D4800 armed, enter into an active zone. The external siren
will come on for 4 seconds (it will give audible warning of zone detection over the
whole installation).

2. You now have the normal “Entry Time” to press the 3rd (middle) button on the hand­held controller.

a. If this button is pressed the zone entered will be omitted for the programmed time

or continually (depending upon the NVM programming).

b. If this button is NOT pressed within the “Entry Time” a “Full Alarm” condition will

be generated.

3. When a zone/s has been omitted, a “Common Omit timer “will be running. Thirty
seconds before the “Omit” time runs out (and zone/s becomes active again), the
external siren will come on and generate a reminder signal for 4 seconds (to give
audible warning of zone/s becoming active again). NOTE: If “Un-Timed Omit” is
programmed then a reminder signal will not be generated.

a. The user is to leave the omitted zone/s and they will become active again (see

paragraph 7 notes)

or

b. The user is to press the 3d controller button again which will restart the “Common

Omit” timer and leave all the omitted zone/s de-activated.

4. If a zone is already omitted and another zone is entered, then steps 1 and 2 will be
repeated. If action 2A is taken, this new zone will be omitted in addition to any
previously omitted zone/s. The “Omit” timer will be reset to the full time for ALL
zones.

5. The user may make ALL omitted zones instantly active by pressing the “Full Arm”
button on the controller (from outside the protected area/s). See paragraph 7 notes.

6. If the Dycon Sentient D4800 is turned from active to standby, then made active
again, ALL zones will become fully active i.e. the “normal” arming mode.

NOTES:

a. When the system tries to become fully active (time out or user pressing “Full Arm”

button) and if a fault is present, the Dycon Sentient D4800 system will go to step 2, if
the faulty zone/s are not omitted by the end of the entry time, then a full alarm will be
generated.

b. When zones are omitted a tamper condition on any omitted zone to be treated as a

full alarm.

c. Any number of zones may be omitted at the same time. If the system generates a full

alarm, but the siren has stopped and the panel has NOT been reset, when a user
enters a zone, that zone/ s may be omitted without any problems. However when the
system attempts to fully re-arm (from zone omit time out or user pressing the full set
button), it will operate as Note A above.

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5. ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS

The “Engineering” functions include programming external detectors, testing, installation and
maintenance. Most engineering functions are controlled by using two pushbuttons, in
conjunction with a display and LEDs.

The functions of the LED’s are set out below:

GSM signal strength

Battery test mode

Zone Learning Mode

Dycon in Walk Test Mode

Dycon test call Mode

External 12 Volt supply
connected
(Indication only not a function)

Table 1

The main lid has to be removed (using a T20 TORX security driver*); this will then give
access to the battery compartment, NVM chip, SIM card and engineering controls.

NOTE*

On some units the lid is also retained by a security lock

Built-in Siren (if fitted

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Built in PIR (if fitted) (see
section 6.2

Main Control
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Fig. 2A Fig. 2B

Function Buttons
A and B

Battery
Connectors (only
fit one way)

Push button “A” is used to select the function required (as table 1 above)
Push button “B” is used to activate the function selected by button A

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6. Preparing a Dycon Sentient D4800 System for Use

Parts required

• A suitable GSM SIM Card

• A programmed NVM Chip

• External detectors and siren as required

• Sealed Lead Acid batteries, 7Ahr 12V as required
Take care when handling and fitting batteries. They are heavy and an electrical short-circuit

at the battery terminals can be dangerous.
Take Care: the Dycon Sentient D4800 unit is heavy when fitted with batteries.

6.1 Dycon Sentient D4800 Set-up (Overview)

1 Open the control unit lid.
2 Remove the internal bag of keys and fittings.
3 Fit the NVM into the 8 pin IC socket inside the control unit. Note correct polarity. Pin

1 (notch or mark) towards bottom edge of PCB. (See section 6.4).
4 Fit the GSM SIM Card in the SIM socket inside the control unit. (See Section 6.6).
5 Connect the battery leads to the battery(s). Ensure correct polarity (see below) Do

not connect the battery leads to their sockets at this time.
6 Fit the battery(s) into the lower half of the case. (See below).

The Dycon Sentient D4800 can take up to 4 x 7Ahr batteries.
Fit the batteries as shown.

With one pair on left (as shown) and another pair on
the right of the unit.

Connect the leads and
place batteries as shown.

See Section 14.2 regarding the battery cut-off module.

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6.2 Dycon Sentient D4800 Internal PIR Set-up

The internal PIR can be configured to allow operation at different operational heights (from
floor to 2.5 meters from floor).

The PIR unit is rotated by 180 degrees and the PCB adjusted to cater for different
operational height as set out below:

Operation at 1.5 to 2.2 metres

Mount PIR in the lower position of the
chassis as shown. If Sentient to be floor
mounted then see picture below

If unit operated at greater than 2 meters in
height OR at floor level, position main PCB
in centre of slot.
If unit operated at 1.5 meters then position
PCB so that the screw is at the top of the slot
i.e. PCB moved down towards bottom edge of case...

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NOTE: Leave the “Walk Test” switch ON
Operation Mounted on the Floor

4 mounting screws (with lid removed)
Mount PIR in the upper position of chassis as

shown if Dycon Sentient D4800 to be
floor mounted

Adjust the PCB so that it is in the centre of the
fixing slot (see above). This will give a nominal
12-metre detection range.

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NOTE: The PIR unit is turned up-side down depending upon mounting height of main unit.

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