Ness Radio Siren Installation Notes

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FEATURES

Siren only or Satellite Siren models Wireless Trigger from Alarm Panel Program up to 8 radio devices including: Ness Radio Siren Transmitter Radio Keys Radio PIRs Radio Reed Switches Radio Smoke Detectors Two siren sounds, FIRE and ALARM Loud 116dB Siren Volume Plug Pack Powered Fully Tamper Protected

RSS SATELLITE SIREN

also features Backup battery External siren and strobe outputs Hardwired tamper input

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InstallatIon notes

NESS RADIO SIREN

RSI Radio Siren RSS Radio Satellite

The Ness Radio Siren is a unique selfcontained radio operated miniature internal siren which can be used as a WIRELESS REMOTE SIREN option for alarm control panels or as a STANDALONE SIREN operated by Radio Keys or other Ness radio devices.

The Ness Radio Satellite can even drive an optional EXTERNAL SIREN & STROBE for truly wireless sirens - inside and out.

Many and varied applications: Wireless EVAC Siren / WARNING siren / DELIVERY DOOR warning / extension ALARM siren / MACHINERY warning / and anywhere else you might need a remote siren.

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TAMPER

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

RADIO KEY

[OR ANY NESS RADIO TRANSMITTER]

RADIO SIGNAL

WIRELESS SIREN OR SATELLITE SIREN For alarm control panels.

STANDALONE PANIC SIREN Triggered by a Radio Key

This example shows a N/O Tamper Switch wired in parallel.

ALARM CONTROL PANEL

RSS Radio

Satellite

RST TRANSMITTER

OPTIONAL WIRED external Siren/Strobe/Tamper RSS Satellite model only.

RADIO REEDRADIO PIR

[OR ANY NESS RADIO TRANSMITTER]

RADIO SIGNAL

STANDALONE SATELLITE SIREN Triggered by a Radio PIR or Radio Reed

RSi Radio SiRen

RSS Radio Satellite

OPTIONAL WIRED external Siren/Strobe/Tamper RSS Satellite model only.

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OPERATION

The Ness Radio Siren is designed to be installed indoors as a wireless internal siren. This provides the convenience of an extension siren without the trouble of cabling between the control panel and the siren.

For an external siren option the RSS Satellite model has provision for an optional wired horn speaker and strobe light to be cabled off the internal unit.

The Radio Siren can program up to 8 radio devices, meaning it can receive signals from more than one control panel or from other Ness radio devices such as Radio Keys, Radio Smoke Detectors and Radio PIRs.

Both models are powered by a 17VAC plug pack and the RSS Satellite model has an internal backup battery for independent operation in case of mains failure.

INSTALLATION

Mark a level reference line on the wall in the position you will be installing the Ness Radio Siren.

See Diagram 1.

Line-up the reference mark with the Level Reference slot in the base plastics.

Secure the base to the wall using the mounting hardware provided.

Attach the provided spring to the tamper switch.

See Diagram 2.

Feed the plug pack cable through the cable entry hole in the base and connect the two 17V AC wires to the 17V AC terminals on the Radio Siren board. Polarity is not observed. The earth wire is not used.

Insert the battery in the battery holder in the base plastics and plug the battery leads into the Battery terminal on the Radio Siren board. (RSS Satellite model only).

The Radio Siren will be in program mode as soon as power is applied with the tamper switch unsealed. At this stage, if you need to program radio devices, follow the programming instructions in this manual.

Once programming is complete, attach the Radio Siren cover to the base and secure it with the screw provided. Double check to ensure the plug pack is turned on.

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17V AC +V

SIREN STROBE

Z1 0V

TAMPER

▲ ▲

17V AC +V

SIREN STROBE

Z1 0V

TAMPER

▲ ▲

106-081

106-080

Radio message summary:

Siren Mode/Reset Mode Panel Mode

Message ON OFF PANIC AUX

Radio Key Radio Sensor

Siren Alarm Siren Alarm Alarm Off Alarm Off Fire Alarm Fire Alarm Strobe -

Inputs

Tamper:

The onboard tamper switch is connected to a 24 hour input and it must be sealed in normal operation. There is also a terminal provided for connection of external tamper switch and this terminal input must be terminated with a 2k2 EOL resistor even if unused.

Zone:

The zone input must be terminated with a 2k2 EOL resistor even if unused when operating as a mini alarm panel mode.

In siren mode add the 2k2 EOL resistor to operate as reset mode.

Outputs

External Siren:

The radio siren capable of driving one 8ohm/4ohm horn speaker and its time out period is preset to 5minutes.

Strobe:

Strobe output will time out after 11 hours. If mains power is off, the output will time out after 1 hour.

LED Operation:

Double fast flash every 2 seconds during program mode, one fast flash every 2 seconds to indicate normal operation and continuous flash for low battery condition.

Battery:

The back up battery is float charged at 13.5V - 13.8V. Battery test under load is carried out every hour, the battery load test timer also expires 2 seconds when a programmed radio device message is received. Battery test without load is carried out every 50mS.

AC Plug Pack:

The radio siren is designed to work on a 17VAC 300mA plug pack, the use of higher current rating will have no additional benefit as the internal circuit is designed to current limit to 250mA.

Mode of Operation:

The siren operation depends on the message it receives as well as the type of mode it is set to. The following radio message summary describes its operation for each radio message it receives:

Siren Mode:

Cable Entry

Level Reference Slot

BASE

17V AC +V

SIREN STROBE

Z1 0V

TAMPER

▲ ▲

17V AC +V

SIREN STROBE

Z1 0V

TAMPER

▲ ▲

106-081

106-080

Radio message summary:

Siren Mode/Reset Mode Panel Mode

Message ON OFF PANIC AUX

Radio Key Radio Sensor

Siren Alarm Siren Alarm Alarm Off Alarm Off Fire Alarm Fire Alarm Strobe -

Inputs

Tamper:

Zone:

The zone input must be terminated with a 2k2 EOL resistor even if unused when operating as a mini alarm panel mode.

In siren mode add the 2k2 EOL resistor to operate as reset mode.

Outputs

External Siren:

The radio siren capable of driving one 8ohm/4ohm horn speaker and its time out period is preset to 5minutes.

Strobe:

Strobe output will time out after 11 hours. If mains power is off, the output will time out after 1 hour.

LED Operation:

Double fast flash every 2 seconds during program mode, one fast flash every 2 seconds to indicate normal operation and continuous flash for low battery condition.

Battery:

AC Plug Pack:

The radio siren is designed to work on a 17VAC 300mA plug pack, the use of higher current rating will have no additional benefit as the internal circuit is designed to current limit to 250mA.

Mode of Operation:

The siren operation depends on the message it receives as well as the type of mode it is set to. The following radio message summary describes its operation for each radio message it receives:

Siren Mode:

Tamper Spring

COVER (Rear view)

Optional External Antenna mount

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

TERMINALS

Z1 should remain unconnected unless the RESET Mode is Required

The Plugpack should always be connected to mains to keep the internal backup battery charged. (The black earth wire is not used).

BLUE / RED

RSS Radio Satellite

The RSI Siren model is solely powered by 17V AC. The plugpack should always be connected to mains. (The black earth wire is not used).

RSi Radio SiRen

BLUE / RED

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ONBOARD TAMPER

The onboard tamper switch is supplied with a through-body spring mechanism for tamper detection of cover removal and back housing tamper.

LED OPERATION

The LED is visible on the front of the Radio Siren externally and internally when the cover is removed.

One Flash every 2 sec OPERATING MODE

Double Flash every 2 sec PROGRAM MODE

Continuous Flash LOW BATTERY*

* RSS Satellite model only

PLUG PACK

The plug pack supplied must always be plugged into a mains power outlet.

The RSI Siren is solely powered by the plug pack.

The RSS Satellite uses mains power for normal op e ration and to float charge the backup battery.

ONBOARD SIREN

The onboard siren can output either an Alarm sound or Fire sound depending on the type of signal it receives from the transmitting device.

EXTERNAL ANTENNA

The Radio Siren has an internal antenna which should provide excellent radio range in most cases.

An external antenna is also supplied and can be fitted in cases where local radio conditions may be reducing or interfering with the radio signal.

Please note that if the RF conditions are particularly adverse, the external antenna may not improve reception.

OUTPUTS (RSS Satellite model only)

SIREN: The external siren output can drive 2 x 8 Ohm horn speakers. The siren sound can be either the Alarm Siren or Fire Siren depending on the type of signal received. The siren timer is fixed at 5 minutes.

STROBE: The external strobe output can drive 1 x standard mini strobe light.

The strobe output turns on when a Strobe On message is received and turns off when it receives a Strobe Off message or after maximum run time. The strobe will also turn on when the siren turns on even without a Strobe On message, but in this case the strobe turns off with the siren. Maximum run time is 11 hours or 1 hour if mains power is off.

Note: In Strobe Mode, the strobe output is designed to drive a strobe light only. However the output can be configured as a Reset output if needed, see below.

RESET MODE: To convert the strobe output into a Reset output, connect a 2k2 EOL resistor on the Z1 input (across Z1 & 0V).

The strobe output will now reset after 5 minutes, and the output voltage will be suitable to drive a device such as a piezo screamer.

This option is useful in cases where you need an additional wired internal screamer or even a screamer/strobe combination on the same output.

BATTERY (RSS Satellite model only)

If mains power is off, the battery can power the siren and strobe for one alarm activation.

The battery is tested under load every hour. Low battery condition is indicated by the LED flashing continuously.

Note that when mains is restored after a power failure, the LED will continue to flash for several hours until the battery reaches full charge.

INPUTS (RSS Satellite model only)

EXTERNAL TAMPER: The 24hr Tamper input terminals are provided for connection of an external tamper if using the external siren option. The Tamper input must be terminated with a 2k2 End Of Line resistor even if unused.

ZONE: The Zone input should normally be left unconnected unless you need require the Strobe output to operate in Reset mode, (See RESET MODE).

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PROGRAMMING

Programming of transmitters to the Radio Siren is a simple two-step process.

1. ENTER PROGRAM MODE

To enter Program Mode, power-up the Radio Siren with the internal tamper unsealed. The

Radio Siren will then be in learn mode for 30 seconds or until programmed. Program Mode is indicated by the LED double flashing.

Once in program mode, resealing the tamper

will exit program mode immediately.

2. LEARNING TRANSMITTERS

Send a Learn Message from the radio device/ transmitter that will operate the Radio Siren.

The siren will chirp twice + double-chirp to acknowledge it has successfully learned the transmitter’s code.

As soon as the radio device is programmed, the Radio Siren will automatically exit program mode.

MESSAGE TYPES

The internal siren (and RSS model external siren output) can output different siren sounds depending on the type of message received.

The Ness RST Radio Siren Transmitter can send all message types understood by the Radio Sirens.

TRANSMITTER MESSAGE TYPES

RADIO SIREN

ACTION

RST

TRANSMITTER

RK4

RADIO KEY

RK3

RADIO KEY

R15

RADIO PIR

R12

RADIO PIR

RSM

RADIO SMOKE

RR1/RR2

RADIO REED

SIREN ON ON ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM SIREN ALARM

OFF OFF OFF RESTORE RESTORE RESTORE RESTORE ALARM OFF

FIRE PANIC PANIC

– TAMPER – TAMPER FIRE ALARM

STROBE ON AUX

– – – – – STROBE ON*

STROBE OFF

– – – – – – STROBE OFF*

The RK4 AUX button also resets Siren. * RSS Satellite model only

Other Ness transmitters may send a different set of alarms, see the table below.

Normally only the RST Transmitter should

be programmed to the Radio Siren.

(Program other devices such as Radio PIRs or Radio Keys for special purposes such as standalone use.)

PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL DEVICES

To program a second device, remove power from the Radio Siren (mains and battery) then power-up and repeat Step 2 above.

Up to 8 devices can be programmed.

Programming a 9th device will erase the 1st device so that there are no more than 8 devices programmed.

TO ERASE DEVICES

To erase all devices, enter Program Mode and press the OFF button of a Radio Key 5 times. (Must be a valid programmed radio key).

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HOW TO SEND A LEARN MESSAGE

Radio Keys: Press and hold the Panic button for at least 10 seconds.

Devices with removable batteries: Insert the battery.

Make sure the Radio Siren is still in Program

Mode when you send it a Learn message.

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RADIO SIREN TRANSMITTER

The Ness Radio Siren Transmitter (RST) is purpose designed to send a variety of alarm signals to the RSI and RSS Radio Sirens.

The RST is a miniature transmitter board with flying leads fitted allowing it to be easily connected to a control panel.

INPUTS

12V +/- wires: Constant 12VDC input.

Input 1 - White: Sends ON signal or AUX signal depending on the setting of LINK 1.

Input 2 - Blue: Sends PANIC signal or ON signal depending on the setting of LINK 1.

LEARN MESSAGE

The RST sends a learn message when power is applied.

LED INDICATOR

SINGLE FLASH

Alarm Transmitted

THREE FLASHES Learn Signal Sent

CONTINUOUS FLASH

Error Condition

PROGRAMMING LINKS

The RST has two programming links.

LINK

1 determines the type of signal sent by

inputs 1 and 2.

LINK 1

Alarm Type Setting

LINK 1 POSITION

oFF

(DEFAULT)

action type oF meSSage Sent

ALARM INPUT 1 (White) Strobe Siren

ALARM INPUT 2

(Blue) Siren Fire

RESTORE INPUT 1 Off Off

RESTORE INPUT 2 Off Off

LINK 2

sets both inputs for positive or negative

trigger.

Link OFF: Negative Trigger (Factory Default). Each input can be held high or floating. Pull low to trigger.

Link ON: Positive Trigger. Each input must be held low by an external 2k2 resistor. Pull high to trigger.

R8 eco8x

d24

d8x / d16x

C 0V

SIREN+ +12V +12V

PIEZ – RESET – RESET –

* STR – STR –

* STROBE wire is not used on the R8 panel. The RSS strobe output will still turn on but it will reset after 5 minutes along with the siren output.

RST CONNECTION EXAMPLE FOR MOST NESS CONTROL PANELS

Link 1 is off for negative trigger

A 2K2 resistor is required across +12V and RESET- if a 12V Piezo Siren is also connected to the RESET output. The resistor can be omitted if the RST is the only device on the RESET output.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Ness Radio Siren - RSI/RSS models

NUMBER OF RADIO DEVICES

8 max.

RADIO COMPATIBILITY

All Ness transmitters

ONBOARD TAMPER SWITCH

Front and rear protection

POWER SUPPLY

17VAC 300mA plug pack

ONBOARD SIREN

Twin Piezo 116bB

FUSES

500mA Auto reset electronic fuse for onboard siren

SIREN DURATION

5 minutes

RADIO FREQUENCY

303.85MHz or 868.35MHz depending on region

DIMENSIONS

141 x 114 x 45mm

Ness Radio Siren - RSS Satellite model only

EXTERNAL INPUTS

Tamper Input - 2k2 EOL

Z1 input 2k2 - enables Reset Mode

EXTERNAL OUTPUTS

Siren Output - 1 x 4 Ohm or 2 x 8 Ohm horn speakers max. Duration 5 minutes

Strobe output - 1 x Mini Strobe Light max. Duration 11 hours or 1 hour if mains power is off

STROBE OUTPUT DURATION

If the RST is wired to send a Strobe message

11 hours or 1 hour if mains power is off

If the RST wired not to send a Strobe message

5 minutes

If the Strobe Output is converted into a Reset Output

5 minutes

FUSES

2A Auto reset electronic fuse for external Siren & Strobe outputs

BACKUP BATTERY

12V 0.8Ah Sealed Lead Acid

DYNAMIC BATTERY TEST

Every hour and on receipt of any radio message

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INPUTS

Alarm Input 1, Alarm Input 2 on flying leads

MESSAGE TYPES

Siren / Strobe / Fire / Off

TRANSMISSION TIMEOUT

2 seconds per message

INDICATION

LED indicates transmission

OPERATING VOLTAGE

4.5V ~ 16V DC

CURRENT DRAW

Standby 150uA, Transmit 10mA

RADIO FREQUENCY

303.85MHz or 868.35MHz depending on region

DIMENSIONS

45 x 24 x 12mm

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NESS RADIO SIREN INSTALLATION NOTES Revision 1.1

Document Part Number 890-368

For Ness Radio Siren models: 106-080 RSI Siren 303.85MHz 106-081 RSS Satellite 303.85MHz 106-084 RST Transmitter 303.85MHz

106-082 RSI Siren 868.35MHz 106-083 RSS Satellite 868.35MHz 106-087 RST Transmitter 868.35MHz

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