Elmdene QUARTZ-1000-G2, QUARTZ series, QUARTZ-3000-G2 Instruction Sheet

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QUARTZ Range
External Sounder

Models

QUARTZ-1000-G2, QUARTZ-3000-G2

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EATURES

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High Efficiency Operation

-17mA standby,

-130mA sounding

- Silent Engineer Start-up

- Selectable sound auto cut=off timer

- Selectable SAB or SCB operating mode

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Integr

al 1 Watt

Xenon tube strobe

- Active inrush current limit on strobe

- Strobe Power Save Mode

- Flashing Comfort LEDs

- Microprocessor controller

- Enclosed electronics module

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PERATION

The Quartz sounder is used for notification of an alarm condition as generated within an intruder, hold­up or other alarm system. In response to commands from the alarm system control panel, the Quartz will
emit a high intensity sound and/or operate a visual flash.

The Quartz will detect any attempt to gain unauthorised access to the sounder by removal of the cover,
or any attempt to remove it away from its mounting surface. This will generate a tamper signal which is
normally fed back to the alarm control panel.

The Quartz is classified a self powered sounder and has an on-board battery which is recharged via the
external power source. This battery is used to operate the sounder if the external power is removed. The
Quartz can be configured to self actuate (SAB Mode ON) in the event that a tamper condition is detected
or the external power to the sounder is removed.

To assist with commissioning, the Quartz has an Engineer Mode to provide silent start-up. Two Comfort
LEDs are used to provide a heart-beat type visual indication when the Quartz is not sounding.

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UNCTIONAL INFORMATION

Tamper Circuit for Single or Multiple Cascade Installations

For single sounder installations link TS to H- and connect TR to the control panel Tamper Return input.
(See Fig. 2).
In cascade installations with two or more sounders, the TS (Tamper Source) will normally be connected
to the TR (Tamper Return) of the next sounder except for the last unit which will have TS linked to H-.
(See Fig. 3)

Engineer Mode

This selects silent start-up and silent maintenance. The ENG input may be brought back to the control
panel and connected to a programmable output. Switching this control panel output high when
maintenance is required will prevent the sounder from self activating when the cover is removed or R­activated. The Tamper output is open when ENG is high, this prevents inadvertent system setting with
the sounder left in Engineer Mode (when SAB Mode = on).

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PTIONS SELECTION

Sound Cut-off Timer

The Quartz sounder will automatically stop sounding after the time period selected by the Sound Cut-off
Timer link, Figure 11, irrespective of the status of the sound trigger (R-) input. The 5s option is provided
to reduce nuisance noise during testing.

SCB/SAB Mode

In SAB mode the sounder can draw current from both the control panel and the battery. The siren will
self-activate if either of the tampers are activated.

In SCB mode the sounder draws the majority of its current from the battery to minimise drain on the
control panel. This allows the user to connect multiple units to a control panel without overloading it.
Select SCB mode using the link next to the terminal blocks (Figure 1.0). In this mode the sounder will NOT
self activate under a tamper condition but the tamper condition will still be signalled back to the control
panel. The control panel can then trigger the siren using the R– line.

Note: The siren will self-activate if the supply lines are cut in either mode.

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Figure 1: Jumper Link options

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ONNECTIONS

BT+ Positive connection to battery.
BT- Negative battery connection. Connect black battery lead after power is applied.

ENG Optional engineer input for quiet operation during installation or

maintenance. In engineer test mode apply a positive signal to
prevent self activation of siren by tamper condition (e.g. lid open).

H+ Permanent positive hold-off supply.
H- Permanent negative hold-off supply.
TS Tamper source: Connect to H– for single unit or last in line. Connect to TR of next unit for

multiple unit installation (see Figure 3.0)

Note each siren has a tamper resistance of 100Ω.
TR Tamper return connection to control panel. (see Figures 2.0 and 3.0)
R- Negative siren trigger.
ST- Negative strobe trigger and supply.

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