The IVY series offers a range of self-powered sounder/flashers
especially designed to allow maximum outdoor-installation flexibility.
The on-board microprocessor monitors the device parameters and
assures high-reliability and first-rate performance. A voltage-freerelay manages tamper signals and allows full-integration with every
type of system, while a fault output allows remote-management of
fault conditions.
Optimized flexibility allows you to choose the most suitable wiring
method (activation and signaling using 2 or 3 wires, etc.), and readyto-go factory settings (refer to Table 7 "Programming Menu") ensure
fast and easy installation with few or even no setting adjustments.
Chapter 1
Any persons authorized by the manufacturer to repair or replace
any part of this device hold authorization to work on
Manufacturer’s devices only.
Issue:2.60
Month and year:October 2013
Code:DCMIINE0IVYN
• IVY Sounder/Flasher
• 2 securing screws for the metal guard
• 2 securing screws for the plastic casing
• 5 wall plugs for mounting the backplate and tamper bracket
• Drilling pattern
• Installation and Programming manual
• Programming Table
Description:Self-powered outdoor sounder/flasher
Year of production: 2013
Table 1: Models
NameDescription
Ivy-NStandard model
Ivy-NFStandard model with foam-tamper protection
Ivy-NMStandard model with chrome-look casing
Ivy-NFMStandard model with chrome-look casing and foam-tamper protection
ATTENTION!
1-1Document details
1-2Box contents
1-3Product description and models
Overview3
Installation and Programming manual
Alimentazione
Voltaje operativo
Power
Assorbimento MAX
Consumo máx corriente
MAX power absorption
LBDTIN4AIVYN
13.8 V
0.15 A
MADE
IN
ITALY
SIRENA AUTOALIMENTATA PER USO ESTERNO
SELF-POWERED SOUNDER/FLASHER FOR OUTDOOR USE
SIRENA/FLASH EXTERIOR AUTOALIMENTADA
INIM Electronics s.r.l.
Table 2: Operating features
FeaturesIvy-NIvy-NFIvy-NM Ivy-NFM
Programmable input-polarity (START/STOP)****
Programmable ancillary-signal input (LED)****
Signal output with programmable polarity (FAULT)****
Tamper signal relay with programmable polarity****
Super bright LED-technology flasher with high-power driver circuit****
Magneto-dynamic horn with automatic function control****
Dislodgement and Open-casing protection****
CEI 79-2:1998 and 79-2/Ab:2000 Compliant****
Stop alarm and alarm-immunity input (STOP)****
Power and alarm input****
Blow torch protection****
Metal guard inside****
4 tone sounder****
Programmable flasher sequence****
Backup battery with test circuit****
Houses 12V, 2.1 Ah backup battery****
IP34 Rated****
Foam protection**
Chrome-look casing**
Ancillary alarm input (START)****
1-4Technical description
Table 3: Technical specifications
Operating voltage
Minimum current draw15 mA
Maximum current draw150 mA
Sounder output (l=3m)110 dB(A)
Flash rate per minute
(programmable)
Maximum alarm-time
(programmable)
Protection classIP34
Operating temperature-25 to +55 °C
Backup battery12V - 2.1Ah
Dimensions (W x H x D)21x29x9.5 cm
Weight (without battery)2.2 Kg
nominal
maximum
minim
13.8 V
14.0 V
13.2 V
36 - 46 - 56
3 - 6 - 9 min
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Table 5: Terminal board
no.
icon/
name
Description
1+
Positive power terminal supports
13.8V
2-Negative power terminal
3START
Ancillary terminal with
programmable polarity for alarm
activation
4STOP
"Stop Alarm" terminal, with
programmable polarity for alarm
deactivation
5PRG
Input for audible/visual signaling
activation
6Output
Open-collector output for fault
signaling
I max = 100 mA
7
OutputVoltage-free terminals of the relay
8
G
H
O
O
P
P
P
T
P
V
U
U
Table 4: Description of parts
AProgramming button (PAGE)
BProgramming button (SEL)
CMagneto-dynamic horn
DBattery housing
EBattery wires
FTerminal board
GLED flasher - left group
HLED flasher - right group
IFoam protection
JBlow-torch protection
KDislodgement/Open tamper protection
LWire entry
MWall-plug locations
NTamper-screw location
OMetal-guard screw locations
PExternal-casing screw locations
QSTATUS LED - Red LED
RPRG LED - Green LED
SMagneto-dynamic horn connector
TExternal casing in plastic
UCasing hinges
VMetal guard
M
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L
O
P
M
U
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INSTALLATION
The Ivy unit should be mounted high up on a smooth surface, in
such a way that it is out of reach but on view and, therefore, may
serve as a visible deterrent against break-in.
1. Remove all electrical power.
2. Open the bottom-hinged casing (Table 4, U).
3. Remove the metal guard (Table 4, V).
4. Pull the connection wires through the cable entry (Table 4, L).
5. Using the wall plugs, attach the plastic backplate to the wall
(Table 4, M). The wall plug locations are clearly marked on the
drilling-pattern (included).
6. Insert the tamper-protection screw into its location (
7. Locate the battery in its housing (Table 4, D), then connect it
by means of the battery wires (Table 4, E). Ensure that the
battery polarity is correct.
8. Complete the device wiring. During this phase, the STATUS
LED will blink at 1 second intervals.
9. Configure the device.
Table 4, N
Chapter 2
2-1Installation guidelines
).
If the factory default settings suit the installation requirements, device
configuration will be unnecessary.
10. Replace the metal guard and the plastic casing. The STATUS
LED will blink at 0.5 second intervals.
11. Powerup the device. The STATUS LED will go On (solid) for 10
seconds. The LED will go Off when the Ivy unit enters the operating phase (standby).
Note
2-2Battery connections
This device requires a 12V, 2.1Ah battery (not included) which must
be connected by means of the respective wires (Table 4, E). Take
care to respect the battery polarity during the installation phase
(red=positive; black=negative).
The battery-efficiency test will run 60 minutes after installation and
every 10 minutes thereafter. In the event of an alarm, the battery
test will be delayed by 60 minutes.
Failure of the battery-efficiency test will generate the respective
signal (Table 6, Inefficient battery). If the battery voltage drops
below 11V during an alarm event, the horn will deactivate
automatically, however, all other signaling will continue until the
voltage drops below 10V. All functions will be re-established when
the battery voltage restores to 12V.
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The following paragraphs describe the various ways of connecting
the Ivy unit to an intrusion control panel. All connections involve the
terminals on the motherboard (Table 4, F). Each terminal can be
configured separately during the programming phase.
2-3Wiring the device
This standard wiring method activates the alarm signal by means of
a positive-power-removed signal.
This wiring method activates signaling via the START terminal and
deactivates it via the STOP terminal. The polarity of both inputs is
programmable.
The sounder/flasher is activated by an open-collector output (on the
intrusion control panel). By means of a second open-collector
output, you can deactivate alarm signals and disable (block) the
sounder/flasher from the intrusion control panel, for example,
during maintenance sessions.
Connection of the LED terminal to an open-collector output allows
management of the STATUS and PRG LEDs, flasher and horn directly
from the intrusion-control panel (as programmed).
Connection of the FAULT and TAMPER outputs to a terminal on the
intrusion control panel allows signaling of the associated events.
This function allows fault and tamper signals to be transmitted
without activating the visual-signaling components.
2 WIRE
CONNECTION
4 WIRE
CONNECTION
EXTRA
CONNECTIONS
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ACTIVATION METHODS
The Ivy unit can be triggered by signals from the panel, depending
on the wiring method used and also by events generated by the Ivy
unit itself.
Signaling will cease when one of the following conditions occurs:
• the alarm condition clears;
• the maximum alarm time expires (in this case, only the audible
signaling will cease);
• the STOP signal activates.
If, during an active alarm, the maximum audible-alarm time expires
(Table 7, Maximum duration of audible signaling), audible signaling
will cease but visual signaling will continue until the trigger condition
clears.
Chapter 3
3-1Types of signal
The Ivy unit processes the signals it picks up and then generates the
respective events (which can be associated with one or more
signals).
The Ivy unit can generate the following events:
• Power failure
•Low battery
• Battery inefficient
•Open casing
• Device dislodgement
• Foam tamper (or similar) in the horn
• Blow torch tamper
• Horn damage
The audible and visual signaling triggered by “open casing”, “foam
tamper” and “blow torch tamper” events will clear after 30s, or
immediately on receiving the STOP signal.
This signaling method is widely applied as it ensures intrinsic
protection against wire-cutting. This activation method triggers
audible and visual signals (sounder and flasher) when the primary
mains power fails.
The START ancillary input is completely programmable, therefore, it
can activate the sounder/flasher by means of either positive signals
(Applied/Removed) or negative signals (Applied/Removed).
SOUNDER/
FLASHER EVENTS
Note
MAINS FAILURE
START INPUT
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The STOP signal allows you to force the Ivy unit to standby status
thus blocking all signaling. Once this signal is removed, the device
will restart the evaluation process and if the alarm conditions are
still active, it will trigger the respective signals.
Although the STOP input is fully programmable, the manufacturer
strongly recommends an “applied” signal configuration rather than a
“removed” signal configuration, in order to avoid the risk of disablement
in the event of wire cutting.
This input, which activates when it connects to negative, operates
as an ancillary channel which the panel can use to activate any type
of signal, in accordance with the configuration of the Ivy unit.
conditions
There is no priority amongst the various signals. If the Ivy unit
detects signals, it will activate the programmed signaling cycle and,
in the event of concurrent activations, add on the respective signals.
Restoral of a detected signal annuls the respective alarm cycle
automatically, but it does not annul alarm cycles relating to other
signals. The Ivy unit will restore to standby status when all alarm
conditions cease.
STOP INPUT
Note
LED INPUT
3-2Managing multi-alarm
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SIGNALING
The Ivy unit provides various signals: audible, visual, activation of the
FAULT and TAMPER outputs (connectable to the intrusion-control
panel).
Each signal type can be programmed separately, combined with
other signals, or deactivated.
Chapter 4
4-1Types of signaling
The super-bright flasher uses new-generation Light Emitting Diode
technology which provides maximum visual-signal clarity with extralow power consumption. The flasher circuit is divided into two
groups, the left group (Table 4, G) and the right group (Table 4, H).
This type of circuitry allows you to select the options on the
Programming menus.
The two ancillary LEDs, reveal the device status and guide you
through the programming operations (STATUS LED - Table 4, Q;
PRG LED - Table 4, R).
These two LEDs, with proper programming, signal faults and
tampers of the sounder/flasher; please refer to paragraph 4-2Tamper memory and fault signaling.
The magneto-dynamic horn provides a choice of 4-tones, which can
be programmed with a maximum alarm time and assigned to
indicate different alarm types.
Open-collector output with 100mA maximum current draw capacity.
During the programming phase, it is possible to select the standby
status (Normally open or Normally closed) and assign the events.
The voltage-free relay can be used to signal tamper conditions to
external devices. During the programming phase, it is possible to
select the standby status (Normally open or Normally closed) and
assign the events.
signaling
VISUAL SIGNALING
STATUS LED PRG LED
AUDIBLE
SIGNALING
FAULT OUTPUT
TAMPER OUTPUT
4-2Tamper memory and fault
The STATUS and PRG LEDs provide visual signaling of horn faults
and tamper memory by emitting a series of fast blinks (at 0.5
second intervals). This visual signaling phase lasts for approximately
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5 seconds after which, the LEDs emit slow blinks (duration of 1
second) which signal the type of fault or tamper.
If several conditions are detected simultaneously, both LEDs are
capable of signalling the events consecutively.
The following table shows the various event types and how they are
signalled on the LEDs (the number of slow blinks which signal the
type of event concerned and the related Programming-menu option
which will allow you to enable/disable the respective signalling
capacities.
Table 6: Fault and tamper signaling
LED
Number of
blinks
Event
Menu option
NumberOption
STATUS
PRG
1
2Low battery14
3Inefficient battery14
1
2Open casing10
3Foam tamper11
4Blow torch tamper12
Faul ts
Tamper memory
Horn fault13
Power failure9
Fault signalling will stop automatically when the cause of the fault
clears.
Tamper memory signalling will clear only after two consecutive
alarm events.
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Visual signaling
210
leftright
PRG
LED
PRG
LED
PROGRAMMING
The programming session cannot begin until after first startup,
therefore, it is necessary to ensure that:
• all power sources to the Ivy unit (mains and battery) are
disconnected;
• the tamper protection is open;
• the Intrusion control panel will allow you to work on the Ivy unit
without generating alarms (for example; put the intrusioncontrol panel in Programming status).
The Programming menu allows you to program and change the
device configuration. Access to programming is indicated by blinking
on the LEDs (STATUS LED , left flasher, right flasher and PRG LED).
The PAGE button (Table 4, A) allows you to access the menus.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Powerup the device; the STATUS LED will blink at 1 second
intervals. The device will exit the programming phase and step
back to this point if no command is received within the allowed
time.
3. Press and hold the PAGE button until the STATUS LED goes
Off.
4. Use the PAGE button to move to the different options on the
menu The LED combination (the LEDs which blink) identifies
the option concerned.
5. Press the SEL button (Table 4, B), to select the required
option. The LED combination (the LEDs which are On solid)
indicates the current setting of the option concerned.
6. To change a setting, press the SEL button again until the LED
combination indicates the desired setting.
7. The PAGE button will allow you to select the desired menu.
8. To exit the Programming session, wait 20 seconds (do not
press any buttons); the LEDs will blink to signal that the session has ended. If you wish to exit without saving, select “0”
from the menu.
9. To complete the installation phase, work through the steps
indicated in paragraph 2-1 Installation guidelines from point
10.
Chapter 5
5-1The Programming steps
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3 210
3 210
3 210
3 210
3 210
The following table shows, under the caption “Menu”, all the options on the
Programming menu and their respective LED combinations.
Table 7: Programming Menu
MenuOptions
LED
combinations
Num.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
*: When this option is enabled, the LED STATUS becomes ON solid
• 0 - PRG LED
• 1 - Right LED on flasher circuit
• 2 - Left LED on flasher circuit
• 3 - STATUS LED
- LED Off
•
- LED On solid
•
- LED blinking
•
Menu
options
Exit without
saving
START Input
STOP Input
Audible
signaling
Maximum
duration of
audible
signaling
Flashes
Outputs:
TAMPER and
FAULT
Activation of
the START
input
Activation of
the LED input
Power failure
Open-casing
signal
Foam tamper
signal
Blow-torch
tamper signal
Horn trouble
Battery fault
Reset default
////Exit
Negative
applied
Negative
applied
Tone 4Tone 3Tone 2Ton e 1/
*9 minutes6 minutes3 minutes/
Blinking on
the LEDs
connected to
the LED Input
TAM PER
normally
closed
STATUS
LED
STATUS
LED
FAULT
Output
FAULT
Output
FAULT
Output
FAULT
Output
FAULT
Output
FAULT
Output
Positive
applied
Positive
applied
50 flashes/
minute
TAMPE R
normally
open
PRG
LED
PRG
LED
TAMPE R O ut put
PRG LED
TAMPE R O ut put
PRG LED
TAMPE R O ut put
PRG LED
TAMPE R O ut put
PRG LED
TAMPE R
Output
TAMPE R
Output
Default
Negative
removed
Negative
removed
42 flashes/
minute
FAULT
normally
closed
Visual
signaling
Visual
signaling
Visual
signaling
Visual
signaling
Visual
signaling
Visual
signaling
/
STATUS LED
(low battery)
5-2Programming Menu
Positive
removed
Positive
removed
33 flashes/
minute
FAULT
normally
open
SounderDeactivated
SounderDeactivated
SounderDeactivated
SounderDeactivated
SounderDeactivated
SounderDeactivated
STATUS LEDDeactivated
STATUS LED
(battery
inefficient)
Deactivated
Deactivated
/
/
Deactivated
Exit
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Instead (under the caption “Options”), the programmable settings
for each item, highlighted on a grey background ( ) are the
options enabled at default.
The following section describes the menu options.
0 -
Exit without saving
seconds for the device to exit the programming phase without
saving.
: when you come to this option, wait 20
1 -START input: allows you to select the polarity of the START
2 -STOP input: allows you to select the polarity of the STOP
input.
3 -Audible signaling: allows you to select the type of sound
input.
4 -Maximum audible-signal time: allows you to select the
emitted by the horn.
maximum time the horn will sound for, after which only
other types of signaling will continue until the Ivy unit restores to standby.
5 -Visual signals: the first option allows blinking on the STA-
TUS and PRG LEDs activated by the LED input; the other
options allow you to select the visual signal on the flasher.
6 -TAMPER and FAULT Outputs: allows you to select the
type of contact (normally open or normally closed) of the
outputs during standby status.
7/8 - START/LED Input Activation: allows you to select the
9/14 - Power failure; Open-casing tamper; Foam tamper,
signaling associated with the activation of this input.
Blow-torch tamper; Horn damage; Battery fault:
allows you to select the signaling associated with the event.
15 -Restore Default / Address: if you select the option with
"all LEDs On solid", the current programming will restore to
factory default settings.
Appendix A
ORDER CODES
CodeProduct
DCMIINE0IVYNInstallation and programming guide
Ivy-NSelf-powered outdoor sounder/flasher
Ivy-NFSelf-powered outdoor sounder/flasher with foam tamper protection
Ivy-NFMChrome-look self-powered outdoor sounder/flasher with foam tamper protection
that this product shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of 24 months. As the
Manufacturer does not install this product directly, and due to the
possibility that it may be used with other equipment not approved
by Us; the Manufacturer does not warrant against loss of quality,
degradation of performance of this product or actual damage that
results from the use of products, parts or other replaceable items
(such as consumables) that are neither made nor recommended by
the Manufacturer. Seller obligation and liability under this warranty
is expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Seller's option, any
product not meeting the specifications. In no event shall the
Manufacturer be liable to the purchaser or any other person for any
loss or damage whether direct ot indirect or consequential or
incidental, including without limitation, any damages for lost profits,
stolen goods, or claims by any other party caused by defective
products or otherwise arising from the incorrect or otherwise
improper installation or use of this product.
This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship
relating to normal use. It does not cover:
• damage arising from improper maintenance or negligence
• damage caused by fire, flood, wind or lightning
•vandalism
• fair wear and tear
The Manufacturer shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective
products. Improper use, that is, use for purposes other than those
mentioned in this manual will void the warranty. Contact Our
authorized dealer, or visit our website for further information
regarding this warranty.
The Manufacturer shall not be liable to the purchaser or any other
person for damage arising from improper storage, handling or use
of this product.
Installation of this Product must be carried out by qualified persons
appointed by the Manufacturer. Installation of this Product must be
carried out in accordance with Our instructions in the product
manual.
WarrantyThe Manufacturer (Seller, Our, Us, ) warrants the original purchaser
Limited
warranty
the Manufacturer. No part may be copied without written
authorization from the Manufacturer.
All rights reserved.
Hereby the Manufacturer declares that IVY sounders are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2004/108/CE.
The full declarations of conformity of the above-mentioned devices
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