EMS iris+ Installation Manual

©2018 EMS Ltd. All rights reserved. MK192 Iss9 08/05/2018 AJM

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MENU

SELECT

HELP

MENU

ESCAPE

CHARACTER

LEFT

CHARACTER

ENTER

CHARACTER

RIGHT

CURSOR

LEFT

CHARACTER

TEN RIGHT

CURSOR

RIGHT

MENU DOWN

/ DELETE

PIN ACCESS /

SPACE

MENU

UP / DONE

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Universe

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Range

CLEAR

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TEST

Contents

Menu structure 4-5

Introduction 6

Tools & test equipment 6

Accessing the engineering menus 7

Receiver and transmitter location 7

Checking background interference levels 8

How to reduce interference 9

Monitoring transmitter signals 9

Installation 10-12

Iris+ back box connections explained 13-14

Post installation testing 15

Operating instructions 16

Adding a transmitter 17

Naming a transmitter 18-19

Deleting a transmitter 20

Add a new user 21-22

Transmitter grouping 23-24

Relay output conguration 25-26

Example relay wiring 27

Helpful hints 28

Glossary 29

Appendix 29

Technical specications 30

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*Main Menu*

PINs & Access

System Support

Serial Comms

Pager Setup

Engineer Ctrl

Time & Date
Radio Setup

Output Setup

Logging

Relay Setup

Remote Rxers

Direct Inputs

Network

Txer Grouping

Bus I/O

*Pins & Access*

User Log On

View User

Change PIN
Add 6 Digit User
Add 4 Digit User

Edit User

Delete User

Access & Buzzer

Front Screen Text

Site Address Text

Delete All Users

*System Congure*

Software Versions

Print One Setup

Print All Setup

Test Printer
Printer Device
CR Translation

Export One Setup

Export All Setups

Import Setup

Imp/Exp Device

Memory Stats

*Serial Comms*

Device Table

Re-start Bus

Re-online Device

Bus Master Setup

Pager232 Redir’

Aux232 Redirect

Printer Redirect

Monitor Comms

Delete Device

*Pager Setup*

Add Pager

Delete Pager

View Pagers

Transmitter Setup

Test Pagers

Menu structure (part 1)

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*Engineers Ctrl*

Engineers Port

Warm Start

Cold Start

Erase EEPROM

*Date/Time*

Set The Time

View The Date

Set The Date

View BST/GMT

Set BST/GMT

Day-Night Ctrl

Menu structure (part 2)

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*Main Menu*

PINs & Access

System Support

Serial Comms

Pager Setup

Engineer Ctrl

Time & Date
Radio Setup

Output Setup

Logging

Relay Setup

Remote Rxers

Direct Inputs

Network

Txer Grouping

Bus I/O

*Radio Setup*

Add Transmitter

Txer Details

Set Radio Rules

Replace Txer

Suspend Txer

Reinstate Txer

Test Routines

Delete Transmitter

*Binary Outputs*

Test Outputs
Output Latch Times
Output Permissions
Output On Reasons
Output O Reasons

Re-name Output

Default Outputs

*Event Logging*

View Last Incident

View Log At Date

View Entire Log

View Log Group

Prnt Last Incident

Print Log By Date

Print Entire Log

Edit Incident Log -

- Priority

*Internal Relays*

View Relay Assigns

Chg Relay Assigns

*Remote Rxers*

Receivers Found

*Hardwired Inputs*

View Input Congs

Chg Input Congs

Current States

*X25 Network*

Network Device

Network RIN

Retain ‘Clears’

Monitor Link

*T-Groups*

View Grouping

Change Grouping

*I/O Modules*

View Modules

Monitor Link

ReScan I/O

Introduction

The Iris+ is a wireless personal attack system ideal for use in all types of nancial, industrial and
commercial premises, where sta need the security of a personal attack alarm with total
mobility. The use of the latest techniques in design with the extensive use of surface mount
technology and microprocessors makes Iris+ a highly reliable, exible and user friendly system.

With most of the systems features under software control, Iris+ can easily be congured to
meet a specic customers requirements. Communication with the user is via a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD), which shows the system status at all times.

Capable of identifying 256 individual transmitters, extensive event and historic logs, Personal
Identication Number (PIN) access and antenna tamper are just a few of the features oered by
Iris+. The wide range of features and facilities incorporated into Iris+ are normally only found in
full alarm control equipment, making Iris+ unique in wireless personal attack systems and a
leader in the eld.

The Iris+ system consists of a single xed receiver unit, the required number of transmitter
units and ancillary equipment dependant upon application. The Iris+ receiver is installed
within a rigid casing and mounted at a predetermined location, while the transmitters can be
installed into portable push-button Units, xed money clip units or xed contact operated
units. In addition the Iris+ will accept up to eight hard wired inputs via an input module.

Note: Regular users of the Iris system will notice that the latest version of Iris+ comes with the
added benets of a rened PCB layout and all software features unlocked as standard. The Iris+
industry renowned ease of operation and functionality remain exactly the same.

Tools & test equipment

No special test equipment is needed when installing the receiver. Only standard hand tools are
required to install and commission the system.

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Accessing the engineering menus

To access the engineering menus, follow the steps listed below:

Once powered and the Iris+ has completed system and
conguration checks, the LCD screen will display:

Turn the front panel key to reset. The screen will change
to display:

Press the 0 key, the screen will now change to display:

Enter the engineering default PIN: 221100 and press .
The screen will change to display:

System Clear

08/05/18 13:26

*** SYSTEM RESET ***

13:26

Enter Your PIN
For Menus > _

=Done =Del 13:26

| ** Main Menu ** |

> Pins & Access <
| System Support |

2=Help 13:27

The maximum range between the Iris+ receiver and any transmitter is dependant upon the
environment in which the system is operating. Iris+ has a range of typically 250 metres in open
line of sight (dependant on the type of aerial used). The actual range achieved is determined
by local site conditions and how well the system has been installed.

When selecting a site for the receiver, the installing engineer should be aware that the aerial
has to be as far away from other electrical / electronic equipment as possible and a minimum
of 2 metres from any such equipment. Locating the receiver closer than this will eect the
systems performance. Metal objects such as ling cabinets, pipe work, radiators and air
conditioning ducts will also adversely eect the performance of the system if they are too near
the receivers antenna.

Before nal installation, carry out site tests to ensure that the system gives the site coverage
required at the position chosen.

With the Iris+ receiver as close to its proposed position as possible, t the antenna to the BNC
socket on top of the receiver and connect power to the receiver. On power-up the Iris+ will
perform a Warm Start and then display the System Clear message on the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) screen.

Receiver and transmitter location

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Checking background interference levels

Access the Main Menu by following the operations listed under the previous ‘Accessing the

engineering menus ’ section.

The Iris+ should now be set up to Monitor Background Signals as their presence at a high level
may eect the performance of the system. To enter this mode from the Main Menu select;

Radio Setup > Test Routines > Monitor Carrier.

Monitoring Carrier
Level = 26
Highest = 27
13:35

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*Test Menu*

Monitor Signal

Min/Max Report

Call-In Report

Battery Report

Monitor Carrier

*Radio Setup*

Add Transmitter

Transmitter Details

Replace Transmitter

Suspend Transmitter

Reinstate Transmitter

Test Routines

Delete Transmitter

*Main Menu*

PINs & Access

System Support

Serial Comms

Pager Setup

Engineer Ctrl

Time & Date

Radio Setup

Output Setup

Logging

Relay Setup

Remote Rxers

Direct Inputs

Network

Txer Grouping

Bus I/O

With Iris+ in Monitor Carrier mode the screen will show any background signals on and around
the frequency at which Iris operates. A typical screen shot is shown below. NOTE: Background
signals are generated by other electronic equipment such as computers, Fax machines, mobile
phones, surveillance cameras.

An acceptable level of background noise is between 0 and 55. Any higher indication may
adversely eect the performance of the system. If the level is shown to be high, there are a
number of steps that can be taken to reduce the reading, these are outlined overleaf.

How to reduce interference

Step 1 Move the receiver away from likely source of interference.

Step 2 Fit a high gain UHF antenna to the receiver. EMS Part number 7328.

Step 3 Add a Remote Receiver to the system. EMS Part number 7258.

Step 4 Add a Transponder to the system. EMS Part number 7723.

Using one or a combination of the above it should be possible to reduce the background
carrier signal at the Iris+ receiver to an acceptable level.

Should the above steps fail to suitably reduce interference, contact EMS Technical Support for
more information.

Monitoring transmitter signals

With the Iris+ key turned to the test position, tested transmitter’s unique identities will
displayed on the screen, along with their signal strength readings. A typical screen shot is
shown below.

Ensure that all transmitters are tested. The maximum reading obtainable is 255, however in
practice this reading is almost never attained. Any reading 30 above the background carrier
gure is acceptable, although the higher the signal the better overall performance will be
achieved by the system.

For more information on identifying the background carrier, refer to the ‘Checking background
interference levels’ section, on page 8.

Where results are found not to be acceptable, taking the previously outlined ‘how to reduce
interference’ steps, will improve the reception from distant transmitters giving weak signals.

Once testing is complete, turn the Iris+ key to the clear position.

Handpush 013 TEST

230
Alarm
to END 13:35

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Installation

The Iris+ receiver consists of two sections, rstly the front casing which houses the receiver /
processor PCB and secondly the rear casing which houses the external connection PCB. The
installation of the Iris+ receiver requires the separation of the two sections and the xing of the
rear back box section to the wall. To complete the installation the front casing is then
re-assembled onto the rear back box. The following paragraphs outline the installation in a
step by step format;

1 Open lid 2 Remove retaining screws

4 Remove wing nuts

Remove the two circled
front retaining screws.

Remove the four
circled M4 wing nuts.

3 Open unit

Open the unit, by
lifting the display.

5 Remove front section

The front section of
the unit can now be
separated from the
back box.

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HELP

MENU
ESCAPE

CHARACTER
LEFT

CHARACTER

ENTER

CHARACTER

RIGHT

CURSOR
LEFT

CHARACTER
TEN RIGHT

CURSOR

RIGHT

MENU DOWN
/ DELETE

PIN ACCESS /

SPACE

MENU

UP / DONE

RADIO RX

AERIAL
TAMPER

TAMPER

ENG PORT
ENABLE

TX OV RX
ENG RS232

RXTX

NORMAL

OPERATION
END OF
BUS

ON

ALARM

RLY 1 RLY 2 RLY 3

SYSTEM

FAULT POWER

RESET

POWER
0V 12V

BATTERY

ON

JP9

USB

BUSY

USB-BOOT

NORMAL

PAGER

RX TX

AUX

RX TX

RS485

RX VALID TX

Iris II

ENG
PORT

0V
RX
TX

+3V3

3 WAY KEY
SWITCH
COMMON
POS 3
POS 2
POS 1

DISABLE

1.25A Fuse

RLY2

CON3

L1

BOX

TAMPER

1CON5

1CON4

IC1

IC2 IC3 IC4

Iris +12V OUT

INPUT 8

INPUT 7

INPUT 6

INPUT 5

INPUT 4

INPUT 3

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

OPTO 0V

Iris 0V OUT

0V

+12V

A

COM
B

A

COM

B

A

COM

B

N.O

COM

N.C

POWER

SUPPLY

RELAY3RELAY2RELAY

1

ALARM

RELAY

HARDWIRED INPUTS

CTS

RX

0V

DTR

TX

PAGER 232

OUT-

OUT+

IN-

IN+

A

B

A

B
+

-

RX

0V

TX

RS485

AUX

RS232

TAMPER

IN

TAMPER

OUT
REMOTE

BUZZER

6 Remove cable entry points

Remove the cable
entry blanking plates
shown, as necessary.

Be careful not to
damage the printed
circuit board within
the unit.

1.25A Fuse

RLY2

CON3

L1

BOX

TAMPER

1CON5

1CON4

IC1

IC2 IC3 IC4

Iris +12V OUT

INPUT 8

INPUT 7

INPUT 6

INPUT 5

INPUT 4

INPUT 3

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

OPTO 0V

Iris 0V OUT

0V

+12V

A

COM

B

A

COM

B

A

COM

B

N.O

COM

N.C

POWER

SUPPLY

RELAY3RELAY2RELAY

1

ALARM

RELAY

HARDWIRED INPUTS

CTS

RX

0V

DTR

TX

PAGER 232

OUT-

OUT+

IN-

IN+

A

B

A

B
+

-

RX

0V

TX

RS485

AUX

RS232

TAMPER

IN

TAMPER

OUT
REMOTE

BUZZER

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MENU
SELECT

HELP

MENU
ESCAPE

RADIO RX

AERIAL
TAMPER

TAMPER

ENG PORT

ENABLE

TX OV RX
ENG RS232

RXTX

NORMAL

OPERATION

END OF

BUS

ON

ALARM RLY 1 RLY 2 RLY 3

SYSTEM

FAULT POWER

RESET

POWER
0V 12V

BATTERY

ON

JP9

USB

BUSY

USB-BOOT

NORMAL

PAGER

RX TX

AUX

RX TX

RS485

RX VALID TX

Iris II

ENG
PORT
0V
RX
TX
+3V3

3 WAY KEY
SWITCH
COMMON

POS 3
POS 2
POS 1

DISABLE

Open the lower
lid to expose the
keypad and LCD
display.

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Universe + (Plus) Range

CLEAR

RESET

TEST

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MENU
SELECT

HELP

MENU
ESCAPE

CHARACTER

LEFT

CHARACTER

ENTER

CHARACTER

RIGHT

CURSOR
LEFT

CHARACTER
TEN RIGHT

CURSOR

RIGHT

MENU DOWN

/ DELETE

PIN ACCESS /

SPACE

MENU

UP / DONE

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Universe + Range

CLEAR

RESET

TEST

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MENU
SELECT

HELP

MENU
ESCAPE

CHARACTER

LEFT

CHARACTER

ENTER

CHARACTER

RIGHT

CURSOR

LEFT

CHARACTER
TEN RIGHT

CURSOR

RIGHT

MENU DOWN

/ DELETE

PIN ACCESS /

SPACE

MENU

UP / DONE