Inovonics FA104 User Manual

FA104

C104 Programmer Upgrade

User Manual

for FA416, FA416D, FA464

Frequency Agile™

and

C404 4-channel slave receiver

Receivers

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Table of Contents

Overview

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Upgrading the C104

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Programming FA416 & FA464

Point Status Receiver Setup Output Setup Program Points Delete Points Clear Faults Test Outputs

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Programming C404

Point Status Receiver Setup Program Points Delete Points

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Appendix A: FA416 defaults

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Appendix B: FA464 defaults

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Appendix C: C404 defaults

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Appendix D: Recommended transmitter

programming

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Overview:

The FA104 is an upgraded version of the C104 Programmer which has the full functionality of the FA116 Programmer. The FA104 Programmer allows the user to alter receiver and transmitter parameters to fit specific applications.

The FA104 is compatible with FA416, FA416D, and FA464 Frequency Agile™ receivers as well as with the C404 receiver. The programmer also allows the user to monitor signal margin and signal strength of points, to test output functions, to clear faults, to add, modify and delete transmitters and to program transmitters.

The FA104 is menu-driven. Users locate main menu headings using arrow keys, then select headings by pressing the reject current settings for the receiver, receiver outputs and transmitters. Transmitters are programmed by connecting them to the programmer via the transmitter programming cable.

Numeric

option or menu heading. The programming mode.

ENTER

key. The programmer displays option screens which allow the user to accept, change or

keys enter values.

Arrow

keys change menu options. The

EXIT

key leaves the current option level. From a main menu heading,

ENTER

EXIT A B

key advances to the next available

EXIT

leaves

1234

56789

FA104 PROGRAMMER

ENTER

POWER

Features

•

Programs all FA-series and C-series receivers and transmitters.

•

Sets receiver and transmitter parameters.

•

Permits transmitter zoning.

•

2-Line x 16-character liquid crystal display.

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Upgrading the C104 Programmer

The Inovonics C104 programmer becomes the FA104 programmer by installing components included in the the F104 upgrade kit.

Elastomer keypad

Microprocessor (Orient notch as shown)

Contents of the kit 1 transmitter programmming cable small (#1 or #0) phillips head screwdriver

1 microprocessor small slot screwdriver 1 1x3 elastomeric keypad element small paper clip or .032" wire 3 blank keys soldering iron 1 3-pin right-angle header solder 1 graphic overlay label

: Tools needed:

3-pin header

Upgrade Procedure:

1. Replace the C104 graphic label with the FA104 graphic overlay.

2. Place the C104 Programmer upside down on the workbench.

3. Use a small slot screwdriver to release plastic catches at bottom edge and carefully remove back cover.

4. Use a small phillips screwdriver to remove the single screw fastening the PCB board to the front hosing cover. Carefully lift the PCB away from the front cover. This exposes the keys, so be careful not to accidentally dump them.

5. Place the 3 blank keys in the unused cutouts in the front cover. Set the front cover aside.

6. Solder the 3-pin header on the PCB as shown. Insert from the component side of the board. The "short" legs go through the board. Tip: for maximum joint strength, solder the through-hole pins on pads on both sides of the board. Solder on the component side first, to tack the header in place, then turn the PCB over and put good joints on the backside pads. Inspect the solder joints carefully for good flow, and make sure that there are no solder bridges between pads. Finished joints should look "bright and shiny".

7. Insert the paper clip or wire into the holes on the front side of the elastomeric keypad and press the mounting pegs through the mounting holes in the PCB.

8. Very carefully remove the microprocessor from the socket. If you don't have a special tool for this procedure, use a small flat screwdriver under the chip body to gradually pry the microprocessor legs out of the socket.

9. Remove the upgrade microprocessor from the anti-electrostatic foam and carefully insert it into the socket. THE MICRO IS ORIENTED WITH THE POLARIZING NOTCH TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE BOARD. A good method is to insert all the pins on one side of the socket, then to carefully press the other side in. After insertion, look closely for bent or buckled leads.

10. Re-assemble the programmer. Tip: when assembling the housing, hook the top hinges first, then snap the bottom latches into place.

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Point

Status

Programming FA416, FA416D and FA464 Receivers

with the FA104 Programmer

Following are descriptions of menu and option displays. Main menu headings are

SETUP, OUTPUT SETUP, PROGRAM POINT, DELETE POINT, CLEAR FAULTS

When the FA104 is first powered up, the display briefly shows software version information, then shows the logo display, including receiver type:

To enter programming mode, enter the access code. Default access code is

Press ENTER for

Press

POINT STATUS "

Signal margin

just distinguishable from background) to 33 (strongest). Signal margins below 10 are reported as "Weak".

Signal level

faint).

Signal Level (dB)

is an indicator of relative signal strength to background noise. Margin values are from 3 (signal

is an absolute measure of intensity, ranging from about -65dB (very strong) to below -110dB (very

1 ALM TMP BATT"

GOOD SIGNAL

1 ALM TMP BATT"

LVL:-nnn MAR:+mm

-65dB

INOVONICS FA416

FREQUENCY AGILE

ENTER

Press

to go to Receiver Setup menu or press " to go to Test Outputs.

The top line of the display shows the current status of the transmitter. The second line will read "Good Signal" or "Weak Signal". Press

ENTER

The top line of the display shows the current status of the transmitter. The bottom line shows real-time values in dB and dBm for signal level and signal margin. Press Weak Signal" display.

Received

Signal

Signal Margin Scale

INOVONICS FA464

FREQUENCY AGILE

to see signal margins, signal levels and current point status.

to view

ENTER

POINT STATUS, RECEIVER

TEST OUTPUTS

and

3446

. The display will show:

to toggle back to "Good Signal /

-75dB

-85dB

-95dB

-105dB

-115dB

33 10

-65dB -100dB

Not Received Not Received

-75dB

Background

Noise

Signal Margi Signal Level

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