Inovonics EN4200 User Manual

EN4200 EchoStream® Serial Receiver

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Installation Instructions - 05854A

1 Overview

The EN4200 serial receiver is a security only gateway that uses reliable
frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum technology to decode radio
frequency (RF) transmissions from security end devices and high-power
repeaters, and then output the decoded data to the application controller in
a common serial data format. The EN4200 is used for security only
applications.

1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information

If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics Wireless
technical services:

• E-mail: [e-mail]

• Phone: [phone]

2 Select the Frequency Band

EchoStream products are able to use a range of radio frequencies, and
must be configured for your geographic area. To configure the serial
receiver:

1. Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab (Fig. 1A);
separate the housing.

2. Place a selection jumper on the appropriate frequency band selection
pins (Fig. 1B).

• Leave the jumper off the pins to set the frequency range to 902-928
MHz for North America.

• Place the jumper on the right two pins, marked AUS, to set the
frequency range to 915-928 MHz for Australia.

• Place the jumper on the left two pins, marked NZ, to set the frequency
range to 921-928 MHz for New Zealand.

3. If the serial receiver is powered on, remove the power source to reset.

3 Connect the Serial Cable

Caution: Long cable runs should not be adjacent to high current power

feeds. Keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimize noise pickup.
Measure voltage at the serial receiver on long cable runs.

1. Connect a serial cable to either the serial data port (Fig. 1C) or the
serial data terminal (Fig. 1D). Cabling should meet the following
specifications:

Cable requirements 4-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned
copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). (Belden
#8205, for example.)

Maximum cable length 30.5 meters (100 feet).

2. Route the cabling through either the bottom cabling knockout (Fig. 1E)

or the side cabling knockout (Fig. 1F).

4 Mount the Serial Receiver

Caution: Mount the serial receiver in a location removed from metal. Metal

objects (duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.

1. Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the serial receiver in a
location accessible for future maintenance.

2. Close the serial receiver housing.

5 Serial Receiver Operation

Caution: The EchoStream system should be tested regularly to ensure

operation. To test, place the system in test mode, activate an end device,
and ensure an appropriate response.

The following LEDs are used to monitor serial receiver operation.
Transmit LED Lit when the serial receiver is transmitting data to the
application controller (Fig. 1G).
Receive LED Lit when the serial receiver is receiving data from the
application controller (Fig. 1H).
Decode LED Lit when the serial receiver is decoding an RF transmission
from another Inovonics Wireless device (Fig. 1I).

6 Specifications

Housing dimensions 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"(162.0 mm x 91.4 mm x 27.9

mm)

Weight 133 g (4.7 oz)
Power requirement 10-14 VDC at 100mA
Radio Inovonics Wireless EchoStream
Operating frequency 902-928 MHz (USA) 915-925 MHz (AUS) 921-928

MHz (NZ)
Operating environment 0-60°C, (32-140°F) up to 90% relative humidity
(non-condensing)

Figure 1 EN4200 serial receiver components

A Housing release tab B Frequency band selection pins
C Serial data port D Serial data terminal
E Bottom cabling knockout F Side cabling knockout
G Transmit LED H Receive LED
I Decode LED J Reset button

7 Warranty and Disclaimer

Inovonics Wireless Corporation ("Inovonics") warrants its products
("Product" or "Products") to conform to its own specifications and to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of
36 months from the date of manufacture. Within the warranty period,
Inovonics will repair or replace, at its option, all or any part of the warranted
Product. Inovonics will not be responsible for dismantling and/or
reinstallation charges. T o exercise the warranty, the User ("User", "Installer"
or "Consumer") must work directly through their authorized distributor who
will be given a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") Number by Inovonics.
Details of shipment will be arranged directly through the authorized
distributor.
This warranty is void in cases of improper installation, misuse, failure to
follow installation and operating instructions, alteration, accident or
tampering, and repair by anyone other than Inovonics.
This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties,
obligations or liabilities, whether written, oral, express, or implied. There is
no warranty by Inovonics that Inovonics product will be merchantable or fit
for any particular purpose, nor is there any other warranty, expressed or
implied, except as such is expressly set forth herein. In no event shall
Inovonics be liable for an incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or
exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue or
contract, loss of use, cost of down time, or interruption of business, nor any
claim made by distributor's customers or any other person or entity.
This warranty will not be modified or extended. Inovonics does not
authorize any person to act on its behalf to modify or extend this warranty.
This warranty will apply only to Inovonics Products. Inovonics will not be
liable for any direct, incidental or consequential damage or loss
whatsoever, caused by the malfunction of Product due to products,
accessories, or attachments of other manufacturers, including batteries,
used in conjunction with Inovonics Products.

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