Response alarms SAC1, SA1, SA2 User Manual

Installation & Operating

Manual

SA1/SA2/SAC1

Wirefree

Alarm Systems

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FOREWORD

The SA1, SA2 and SAC1 Wirefree Alarm Systems comply
with the requirements of BS6799 Class 1 for Wireless
Alarms. All components are designed and manufactured
to provide a high standard of security protection and long,
reliable service. In addition, the radio devices are tested
and approved by the Radio Regulatory division of the
Department of T rade and Industry (DTI) to ensur e that they
will not interfere with other radio equipment. No radio
licence is required, however, the approved radio
frequency is not protected from interference and may be
withdrawn from use at any time subject to the DTI giving
users an appropriate notice period.

These Alarm Systems are designed for ease of
installation using only conventional domestic tools.
However, it is essential that the installer reads and fully
understands the advice and procedures contained in
this manual and plans the system before proceeding
with the installation.

During installation, it is important that the procedures
described in this manual are followed in sequence.

Note: This manual covers the installation and
operation of a number of different kit configurations.
Instructions relating to components not included in
your kit should be ignored.

This manual should be retained in a safe place for
future reference.

IMPORTANT

All components, with the exception of the External
Solar Siren are suitable for mounting in dry interior
locations only.

Tools and Equipment Required:

No.0 Philips Screwdriver Drill
No.1 Philips Screwdriver Bradawl
No.2 Philips Screwdriver Small Spirit Level
5 & 6mm Masonry Drill Bits

LOCAL AUTHORITY REGULATIONS

Depending on your location in the country, you may be
required, by law, to notify the Local Authorities and
Police of your new alarm installation.

Local Authority requirements differ from area to area,
therefore, we recommend that you contact your Local
Borough Environmental Officer to obtain full details of
your area's requirements.

SYSTEM SECURITY

This system has been designed to both detect intruders
and act as a strong deterrent to would-be intruders.

Please remember that given adequate knowledge and
time it is possible to overcome any alarm system and we
therefore recommend that an Intruder Alarm is used in
conjunction with good physical protection such as
security window and door locks.

All units in the system are encoded to operate together
using an 8 bit House Code which is configured by the
user/installer to provide the system security code for
your installation. The system House Code can be
changed at any time by the user.

IMPORTANT: All units forming part of your alarm system
must be set to the same House Code.

The system is operated from one or more Remote Control
units and/or Keypads. Care should be taken to ensure that
your Remote Control Unit(s) are not lost or the Keypad
User Access code does not become known to other
people as this will compromise the security of your system.
In either event the system house code and/or User Access
code should be changed as soon as possible.

In order to detect any attempts to jam the radio channel
used for your alarm system, a special jamming detection
function is incorporated into the Solar Siren. If this feature
is enabled, and the radio channel is jammed continuously
for 30 seconds, (when the system is armed), the Solar
Siren will emit a series of rapid bleeps for 5 seconds as a
pre-alarm. If the jamming continues for a further 10
seconds or more a full alarm condition will occur.

SAFETY

Always follow the manufacturers advice when using power
tools; steps, ladders etc. and wear suitable protective
equipment (e.g. safety goggles) when drilling holes etc.

Before drilling holes in walls, check for hidden electricity
cables and water pipes, the use of a cable/pipe locater
maybe advisable if in doubt.

When using ladders, ensure that they are positioned on
a firm stable surface at the correct angle and suitably
secured before use.

The use of ear defenders is advisable when working in
close proximity to the Siren due to the high sound level
produced by this device.

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CONTENTS

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KIT CONTENTS 2

PLANNING AND EXTENDING YOUR WIREFREE
SOLAR ALARM SYSTEM 3

EXTERNAL SOLAR SIREN 4

General Information 4
Positioning the Solar Siren 4
Installing the Solar Siren 4
Configuring the Solar Siren 5
Initial Power-up of the Solar Siren 6

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6

General Information 6
Configuring the Remote Control 6
Testing the Remote Control 7

KEYP AD 7

Positioning the Keypad 8
Installing the Keypad 8
Configuring the Keypad 8
Testing the Keypad 9

PASSIVE INFRA RED (PIR)
MOVEMENT DETECTORS 9

Positioning the PIR Movement Detectors 9
Installing the PIR Movement Detectors 10
Configuring the PIR Movement Detectors 11
Testing the PIR Movement Detectors 11

MAGNETIC CONTACT DETECTORS 12

Positioning the Magnetic Contacts 12
Installing the Magnetic Contacts 12
Configuring the Magnetic Contacts 13
Testing the Magnetic Contacts 13

TESTING THE SYSTEM 14

Initial Testing 14
Testing An Installed System 14

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14

System Service Mode 14
System Operating Mode 14
Arming The System 14
Disarming The System 15
Personal Attack (PA) Alarm 16
Battery Monitoring 16

MAINTENANCE 16

ALARM RECORD 17

TROUBLE SHOOTING 18

EXTENDING YOUR ALARM SYSTEM 20

COMPONENT SPECIFICATION Back Cover

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KIT CONTENTS

The Alarm System should contain the following
components.

Alarm System

SA1 SA2 SAC1

External Solar Siren Controller 1 1 1
Remote Control 1 1 1
PIR Movement Detectors 2 2 2
Magnetic Contact Set 0 2 2
Keypad 0 1 1

Also included:

Installation & Operating Manual
Fixing pack
Batteries

IMPORTANT

Please check all items are present BEFORE breaking
open the packaging clamshell. No claims for missing
parts will be accepted unless the clamshell is unopened
and intact.

EXTENDING THE ALARM SYSTEM

The following additional accessories are available to
enhance your system and provide further protection
and a higher level of security where required.

Component: Product Code

Two Magnetic Contact Sets
and one Remote Control SU1

Two Passive Infra-Red
Movement Detectors SU2

Two Remote Controls SU3

Full details of these accessories are given on page 20.

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External Solar Siren Controller

Keypad

Magnetic

Contact Set

Remote

Control

PIR Movement

Detector

Sealed lead acid battery

6V/1.2Ahr

(for Solar Siren)

9V PP3 Alkaline

battery

(for Keypad and

PIR Detector)

3V CR2032
Lithium Cell
(for Remote

Control
and Magnetic
Contact Sets)

The following example below shows typical property
incorporating the suggested positions for the External
Siren, Keypad, PIR and Magnetic Detectors for optimum

security. Use this as a guide for your installation in
conjunction with the recommendations contained in this
manual for planning your intruder alarm system.

Before attempting to install your Alarm System it is
important to study your security requirements and plan
your installation.

The alarm system may be extended to provide even
greater protection by fitting additional PlR Movement
Detectors and Magnetic Contact Detectors as required.

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EXTERNAL SOLAR SIREN

The Siren and Solar Panel are all encapsulated within a
tough polycarbonate housing. This housing provides full
protection against adverse weather conditions. All
electronic components are specially treated to ensure
long, reliable, trouble free operation.

An LED Strobe unit is built into the siren to act as a visible
deterrent/indication that the system is active. The Strobe
LEDs will slowly and alternately flash whether the
system is Armed or Disarmed. During an alarm condition
the Strobe LEDs will flash rapidly.

An integral anti-tamper switch provides additional security
protection to the Siren should any unathorised attempt be
made to interfere with and remove the siren cover.

The Siren is powered by a high capacity 6V/1.2Ahr
rechargeable sealed lead acid battery. A Solar Panel
mounted on the top of the housing charges the battery
during daylight hours.

An 9V Alkaline PP3 battery is supplied in the External
Siren to boost the initial power to the unit when the
system is first activated until the Solar Panel charges the
main battery.

The Siren unit incorporates the installations Jamming
Detection system which will (if activated) generate an
alarm if any attempt is made to continuously jam the
radio channel used for the system.

POSITIONING THE SOLAR SIREN

The Siren should be located as high as possible in a
prominent position so that it can be easily seen and
heard. The Siren should be mounted on a solid even
surface so that the rear tamper switch is not activated
when mounted. Ensure that the tamper switch does not
fall into the recess between brick courses as this could
prevent the switch from closing.

To provide the optimum amount of daylight to the Solar
Panel, you should ideally mount the Solar Siren on a
south facing wall. However, an easterly or westerly
position will suffice.

Although the Solar Siren is designed to work on any
aspect wall, for optimum performance you should refrain
from siting the unit on a north facing wall, where possible.

Shadows cast by neighbouring walls, trees and roof
overhangs should also be avoided. If the Siren is to be
mounted below the eaves, it should be positioned a

distance of at least twice the width of the eaves
overhang below the eaves. Remember that in winter the
sun is lower in the sky and you should avoid winter
shadows where possible.

The External Solar Siren contains a sophisticated radio
receiver. However, reception of radio signals can be
affected by the presence of metallic objects within the
vicinity of the Receiver. It is therefore important to
mount the Solar Siren a minimum distance of 1m away
from any external or internal metalwork, (i.e. drainpipes,
gutters, radiators, mirrors etc).

It is recommended that you check the suitability of your
chosen location for the Solar Siren by temporarily fitting
it to the external wall. Using the Remote Control, (as
described below) power up the Siren and check that you
can operate the Siren from in and around the property,
and from all locations where you plan to install detectors.

INSTALLING THE SOLAR SIREN

1. Remove the fixing screw from the bottom edge of
the Siren housing and carefully hinge off the front
cover. All electronic components are housed within
the front cover.

2. Hold the mounting plate in position and mark the
positions of the four mounting holes. A spirit level
placed on the casing will ensure a perfect level. Drill
four 6mm holes and fit the wall plugs.

3. Fit two 30mm fixing screws in the top holes leaving
approximately 10mm of the screw protruding.

4. Fit the top keyhole slots of the mounting plate over
the screw heads. Remove the mounting plate and
adjust the screws until they form a neat fit with the
mounting plate with minimal movement.

5. Secure the mounting plate in position using two
25mm fixing screws in the bottom fixing holes.

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CONFIGURING THE SOLAR SIREN

Ensure that the Solar Siren main configuration switch
on the LED strobe board is set to "C.U." for use with
this alarm system.

Undo the 3 screws holding the DIP Switch Cover in
place and remove the cover.

HOUSE CODE

Under the cover you will find a series of 9 DIP switches.

Select and record a random combination of ‘ON’ and
‘OFF’ positions for DIP switches 1- 8. This will be the
system House Code that will enable all devices on
the system to communicate with the Solar Siren.

IMPORTANT: The house code for your system should
be changed from the factory default settings.

Note: When the Solar Siren is viewed as shown above
(Solar panel at top) the DIP switches are ‘upside down’.

ALARM DURATION

This is the length of time that the alarm will sound for,
following activation. The Alarm duration can be set for
either 1 or 3 minutes using DIP switch 9 as follows:

ON = 3 minutes
OFF = 1 minute

If accidentally triggered, the alarm can be stopped at
any time using the Remote Control.

BEEP DISABLE

The Solar Siren will acknowledge signals from the
Remote Control by beeping. It is possible to disable
the beeps if required by removing the jumper link P2
on the circuit board.

SIREN DISABLE

If for any reason you need to disable the Siren, remove
jumper link P3 on the circuit board. This will prevent
the Siren from sounding during an alarm condition.
However, the Siren will still beep to acknowledge
signals from the Remote Control, (provided the beep
feature is not disabled).

JAMMING DETECTION DISABLE

To enable the Jamming Detect feature fit the jumper
link taped to the cover of the Siren control unit across
link pins P1 on the circuit board.

Note: The Jamming Detection circuit is designed to
permanently scan for jamming signals. However, it is
possible that it may detect other local radio
interference operating legally or illegally on the same
frequency. If it is planned to operate the jamming
detection feature we recommend that the system is
monitored for false jamming alarms for at least 2
weeks prior to leaving the Jamming Detection function
permanently enabled

Once you have completed setting your House Code
and system features, refit the DIP switch cover and
replace the three cover fixing screws. Do not over
tighten the screw as this could damage the thread.

Tamper

switch

6 Volt 1.2Ahr

rechargeable

battery

9 Volt PP3 initial

power up battery

Siren

Printed circuit
board enclosure

Receiver

Aerial

Dip switch
cover

Alarm duration
dip switch 9

House Code
dip switches 1-8

7.5 Volt DC
charging adaptor
input

Front cover
locating tabs

Bleep Disable Link
Siren Disable Link
Jamming

Detection Link

Optional Strobe
Upgrade PCB

Solar Panel

C.U.

Main Configuration

Switch (in C.U. Position)

SIREN

C.U. SIREN

View of inside

Solar Siren

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INITIAL POWER-UP OF THE
SOLAR SIREN

1. Connect the 9V PP3 initial power battery to the
battery clip.

Connect the rechargeable battery to the charging
leads. Connect the Red lead to the Red (+ve)
terminal and the Black lead the Black (-ve)
terminal.

Note: Once the batteries have been connected,
the unit will be operational and it is important that
the solar panel receives sufficient light to maintain
the battery charge. The unit should not be
repeatedly set into alarm during installation/
testing, as this will rapidly drain the battery.

2. Press the anti tamper switch, the LEDs will flash
together to indicate that the unit is operational.

3. Hinge the front cover locating tabs over the top
edge of the back plate and carefully push the base
of the siren cover into place. Secure the Siren
cover in place by refitting the fixing screw in the
bottom edge of the cover. Do not over tighten the
screw as this could damage the thread.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rear tamper switch
is closed when you fit the siren cover to the back­plate (i.e. listen for the switch to click). If the switch
does not close this will prevent the Solar Siren from
operating correctly. If necessary, remove the siren
cover again and adjust the screw on the back-plate
tamper plunger to ensure the switch closes when
the Siren is secured in position.

4. If fitted remove the protective film covering the
Solar Panel.

5. The fitting of the Solar Siren is now complete and
the unit is automatically in Service Mode.

While in Service Mode the Solar Siren will not
acknowledge any signals from Detectors,
Personal Attack Buttons, Tamper Switches etc.
Service Mode is controlled from the Remote
Control - refer to page 14 for details.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Remote Control Unit is used to Arm and Disarm
the system. The Remote Control can arm the system
in either Instant or Delay modes.

The Remote Control Unit also incorporates a
Personal Attack (PA) switch. Activating the PA
switch on the side of the Remote Control will
immediately initiate a Full Alarm condition whether
the system is Armed or Disarmed. The alarm can be
cancelled by pressing the ‘DISARM’ button on the
Remote Control.

Any number of Remote Control Units can be used
with your system, providing they are all coded with
the system House Code.

The Remote Control is powered by a CR2032 type
Lithium cell which under normal conditions will have
an expected life in excess of 1 year. Under normal
battery conditions the LED on the Remote control will
only illuminate when a button is pressed. However,
under low-battery conditions this LED will continue
to flash after the button has been released. When
this occurs the batteries should be replaced as soon
as possible.

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
CONTROL

1. Remove the rear cover by undoing the small
screw on the rear of the Remote Control.

2. Located above the battery cover is a row of 8 DIP
switches. These switches set the House Code for
the Remote Control and must be set to the same
ON/OFF combination as the House Code DIP
switches in the Solar Siren.

3. Ensure that the jumper link located immediately
below the House Code DIP switches is removed
for use with this alarm system.

4. Insert the battery under the clip ensuring that the
+ve terminal faces upwards away from the PCB.

Slide up
to operate

Transmit LED

Personal Attack

Arm/

Instant-Arm

Part-Arm/

Delay-Arm

Disarm

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