SENTRY 1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

TECHNICAL MANUAL
EDITION 1.6
SENTRY1 TECHNICAL MANUAL VER1.6
 CONTENTS
PAGE
Manual Introduction 2
System Introduction 2
System Components 2 – 12
System Operation 13
Vandal Resistant Panel layout and sizes 14
Installation 15
Block Diagrams 16
Cable Size tables 17
Testing the installation 18
Telephone Connections Compatibility Chart 19
Accessories Connection Guide 20
Standard wiring diagram 21
Isolated system wiring diagram 22
800 Series door panel wiring diagram 23
Video system wiring diagram 24 – 25
Apartment station system wiring diagram 26
Trouble Shooting Guide 27 - 28

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MANUAL INTRODUCTION

The information is this manual is intended as an installation and commissioning guide for
the Sentry1 system. This manual should be read carefully before the installation
commences. Any damage caused to the equipment due to faulty installations where the
information in this manual has not been followed is not the responsibility of Videx Security
Ltd.

VIDEX run free training courses for engineers who have not installed the sentry1 system
before. Technical help is also available on 0191 224 3174 during office hours or via e-mail
[email protected].

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

The Sentry1 system is primarily a multiple entrance audio or audio/video system. The
system has no limit on the number of apartments for which it can control although we
suggest using this system on small to medium sized installation of no more than 20
apartments.
The system benefits from advanced features such as full privacy of speech, fully privacy of
lock release, adjustable calling time, speech time and door open time and the facilities for
both push to exit button and tradesman button. There are many optional extras available
for the system including full line card isolation, door monitoring and access control (coded,
proximity, Bio). A range of options are also available for the apartments including a range
of telephones with varying facilities, videophones, extension sounders and strobes.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A standard audio system will comprise of two door panel, control cabinet and audio
telephones. A standard video system will comprise of a door panel, control cabinet, video
splitters and videophones. The individual parts are described below.

DOOR PANELS

Door panels from the 800 Series (Using the 837 amplifier), 4000 Series (Using the 4837 or
4832 amplifier) and vandal resistant (Using the 437 or 537 amplifier) range can be used on
the Sentry system.

Art.437 or 537 Amplifier + Connector PCB Art.837 Amplifier connections

Connection Function Connection Function
1 Receive speech from apartment 2 Transmit speech to apartment
2 Transmit speech to apartment ~ 13Vac input for name plate lights
3 Switched +12Vdc input 3 Switched +12Vdc input
4 0V (Ground) 1 Receive speech from apartment
4 0V (Ground)
CB Button common connection ~ 0V input for name plate lights
A Trigger from door X Not Used
1 Push button 1 output P2 Push button 2 output
2 Push button 2 output………… P1 Push button 1 output
10 Push button 10 output C Button common connection

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 Art.4837 Amplifier connection Art.4832 Amplifier connection
Connection Function Connection Function
C Buttons common connection I Camera power input (14-20Vdc)
C1 Calltone out (Not used on Sentry) F1 Camera 0V
P1 Push button 1 output M/V2 Video Screen or Video sync+
P2 Push button 2 output V/V1 Video centre core or Video sync-
S1 Common relay (Not used on Sentry) C Buttons common connection
S Normally Open Relay (Not used) C1 Calltone out (Not used on Sentry)
RL 0V relay trigger (Not used on Sentry) P1 Push button 1 output
- 0V Ground S1 Common relay (Not used on Sentry
1 Receive speech from apartment S Normally Open Relay (Not used)
+ Switched +12Vdc input RL 0V relay trigger (Not used on Sentry)
2 Transmit speech to apartment - 0V Ground
P3 Push button 3 output 1 Receive speech from apartment
P4 Push button 4 output + Switched +12Vdc input
2 Transmit speech to apartment
P3 Push button 3 output

ART.136 AMPLIFIER (Software version 136-12 or later)

680R
Connection Function
1 Receive speech from apartment
2 Transmit speech to apartment
+ (3) +12Vdc input (Amplifier connection 3 on the Sentry 1 PCB)
- (4) 0V (Ground) (Amplifier connection 4 on the Sentry 1 PCB)
5 Link to terminal – when used on Sentry 1 system
T Electronic call tone output to common side of call buttons (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
- Link to terminal 5 when used on Sentry 1 system
PTE push to exit button to trigger door release relay (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
C Common connection of dry contact relay (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
NC Normally closed connection of dry contact relay (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
NO Normally open connection of dry contact relay (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
D+ External link to door open (+12V side) LED.
D- External link to door open (0V side) LED.
BSY Busy signal (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
SL Switched 0V output to switch on video PSU. (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)
F1 Switched 0V output to switch on camera. (NOT USED ON SENTRY 1 SYSTEM)

ON H Position H High volume reassurance tones

Dip-switches and
jumper setting Position L Low Volume reassurance tones
on Art.136 1 2 3 4 L No Jumper No reassurance tones
amplifier When using the Art.136 This jumper will not adjust the reassurance tone on
amplifier with the Sentry 1 the Sentry 1 system
system, all dip-switches
must be off
IMPORTANT NOTE (Art.136 Amplifier only): A 680R resistor needs to be fitted across terminals 1 & 3 of the
amplifier and a wire link across terminals 5 & - of the amplifier.

Speech volume adjustments are carried out at the door panel using a small trimmer driver.

Adjustment for Adjustment for

speech volume level speech volume at the
at the door station apartment

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DOOR PANEL DIODES

When using the sentry1 system, diodes are required on every door station to indicate to
the sentry1 PCB which entrance the call is coming from. If using only a one button
entrance then only two IN4001 diodes are required, if there are multiple buttons on the
door station then a diode board would be fitted.

Terminal A of sentry 1 PCB

Terminal C of apartment phone

Terminal CB 12V dc

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 CONTROL CABINET

The control cabinet consists of three primary components plus optional extra components
such as line card isolation, door monitoring etc. The three primary components are the
Sentry 1 control PCB, power supply unit and time clock.

SENTRY 1 PCB CONNECTIONS

1 2 CON Terminal Function
CN1 Vin 12Vdc input power
Vout 12Vdc output
GND Negative input
CN1 GND Negative output
CN4
CN2 NO1 Door 1 relay contacts 1
CO1 Door 1 relay contacts 1
NC1 Door 1 relay contacts 1
NO2 Door 1 relay contacts 2

CN3 3 CO2 Door 1 relay contacts 2

CN5 NC2 Door 1 relay contacts 2

CN3 NO1 Door 2 relay contacts 1

CO1 Door 2 relay contacts 1
CN2 CN6 NC1 Door 2 relay contacts 1
NO2 Door 2 relay contacts 2
CO2 Door 2 relay contacts 2
NC2 Door 2 relay contacts 2

CN7 4 CN4 12V ( + ) 12V supply to phones

7(-) Negative supply to phones
1 5(P) Lock trigger from phones
12Vdc input fuse (1amp) 4(T) Call tone to phones
2a ( 2 ) Receive speech to phones
1a ( 1 ) Transmit speech from phones

2 Call tone fuse (315mA) CN5 A Trigger from door 2

4 Negative supply to amp (door 2)
3 Switched 12V supply to amp (door 2)
2 Transmit speech (door 2)
1 Receive speech (door 2)
3 6 way dipswitch ENG Engaged output (high when call in progress)

CN6 A Trigger form door 1

4 Negative supply to amp (door 1)
4 System status LED’s 3 Switched 12V supply to amp (door 1)
2 Transmit speech (door 1)
1 Receive speech (door 1)
CB Button commons

CN7 TC3 Time clock connection

TC3 Time clock connection
TC2 Trade button for door 2
TC2 Trade button for door 2
TC1 Trade button for door 1
TC1 Trade button for door 1
SENTRY 1 DIP-SWITCHES
CALL TONE TIME CONVERSATION TIME RELAY TIME
SW1 SW2 TIME SW3 SW4 TIME SW5 SW6 TIME
ON OFF 1 Second ON OFF 16 Seconds ON OFF 2 Seconds
OFF ON 2 Seconds OFF ON 32 Seconds OFF ON 8 Seconds
OFF OFF 4 Seconds OFF OFF 60 Seconds OFF OFF 16 Seconds
ON ON 8 Seconds ON ON 120 Seconds ON ON 40 Seconds

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Sentry 1 Status LED’s
The Sentry 1 PCB incorporates four LED's which are used to indicate what state the PCB
is in. These LED's are labeled D10, D11, D12, D13. They relate to the following functions:-

D10 : When this is illuminated, the system is awaiting a call.

D11 : When this is illuminated, the system is busy.
D12 : When this is illuminated, the call is from door one.
D13 : When this is illuminated, the call is from door two.

Sentry 1 Jumper (JPR1)

The Sentry 1 PCB includes a link option (JPR1) which when in position A, the system will
only allow one call to be activated at anyone time. The system must timeout before
another call can be registered. When the link is in position B the system will allow another
button to be pressed without waiting for the system to timeout. (The link should only be
fitted in position B when the system is being tested or being used as a one door system).

POWER SUPPLIES

A control cabinet for an audio system will contain a 13.8Vdc PSU with battery back up
facility. The standard power supply is rated at 1 Amp. (Care should be taken to calculate
the current consumption of the lock release as it may be necessary to upgrade this power
supply to either a 2 Amp or even a 3 Amp). Video control cabinets will have an additional
PSU rated at 20Vdc 1 Amp surge or 800mA continuous. They additional power supply is
described below which is used to power the video phones

Art. 893N
20Vdc 800mA continuous 1A surge PSU. This power supply only has an output when
either a 0V is applied to –C or when a voltage is applied to +C. At all other times the +
output is switched off.

Connection Function
230V~ 0 Mains voltage input
+ Switched 20Vdc output (Triggered by –C or +C)
- 0V
-C 0V trigger input (From 4V to 0V)
+C + volts trigger input (From 8V up to 30V)
D+ +20Vdc output via diode

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 TIME CLOCK Art.701

BST/GMT digital time clock. This time clock operates from a 12Vac
or dc power supply. The output is a dry contact relay. When used
with the Sentry1 control system, the relay is used to short the time
clock inputs on the sentry1 PCB which will in turn enable the trade
button input to accept a short from a trade button. This will then
energise the lock relay on the Sentry1 PCB.

Connection Function
+ 12Vac or dc voltage input
- 0V
TR Not used with Sentry system
C Common connection on relay
NO Normally open connection on relay
NC Normally closed connection on relay
For more information see time clock instruction sheet

OPTIONAL ISOLATION PCB

1 2 An isolation card will prevent a fault in a single

apartment affecting the rest of the system. The
3 3 isolation card has four channels (One card required
for every four apartments) and can be mounted in
5 5 5 5 the main control cabinet or in riser boxes.

Operation:
The isolation card will trigger an output when it
receives a positive voltage on either A, B, C or D.
4 4 4 4
The output will stay triggered as long as the SW+
1 Power and phone commons from Sentry terminal has 12 volts present. Once the 12V is
PCB removed from the SW+ terminal the output will
2
Select lines from call buttons
switch back into isolated mode. The inputs A-D are
from the call buttons at the door panel and the SW+
3
Call tone & +12V to phones fuse is switched by the Sentry1 PCB (Terminal 3 of the
4 Phone connections to apartment
amp). Four LED’s on the PCB indicate when an
output is live.
5 Output live LED

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APARTMENT STATION INTERFACE PCB

The intercom 3 apartment station

interface PCB is required whenever
the 500, 500M or 500ST apartment
station are used. This PCB converts
the duplex speech into simplex
speech and controls the switching of
the apartment station
3

1 2 CON Terminal Function

CN1 +12V +12Vdc In
Gnd Ground
3 Switched 12Vdc
4 Calltone
2 Receive Speech
1 Transmit Speech
5 Lock Trigger

CN2 1 Lock button

6 Talk button
1 CN1 Connections in from Sentry1 PCB 2 Switched 12Vdc
3 Speaker
2 CN2 Connections out to apartment station 5 Ground
+12V +12Vdc Out
3 Volume adjust
NOTE
In the event of the speech needing to be adjusted to eliminate feedback or to increase the
speech volume to an acceptable level the following two options are available :-
Option 1. The speech can be adjusted at the door panel amplifier by adjusting the two
volume controls (One for transmitting to the apartment and one for receiving from the
apartment).
Option 2. There is also a volume POT [VR1] on the intercom 3 PCB. This will adjust both
directions of speech at the same time and is only intended for situations when the volume
cannot be adjusted sufficiently at the door panel. (Note: This will also adjust the call tone
volume both at the door and at the apartment station).

AUDIO TELEPHONES

Art.3121
The Art.3121 includes a three position call tone volume control, lock
release push button and spare dry contact push to make button for
other services.

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 CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 Transmit speech to the door panel
2 Receive speech from the door panel
T Call tone in from Sentry1 PCB
P Switch 0V lock trigger command
- 0V
C Select line (Switches on telephone)
8 Dry contact switch
9

Art.3123
The Art.3123 includes a three position call tone volume control, lock
release push button and spare dry contact push to make button for
other services. Additionally it includes a slide mute switch with LED to
turn the phone off when the tenant does not want to be disturbed.

CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 Transmit speech to the door panel
2 Receive speech from the door panel
T Call tone in from Sentry1 PCB
P Switch 0V lock trigger command
- Not Used
C Select line (Switches on telephone)
8 Dry contact switch
9
SWITCH PCB
- 0V
+/~ +12V for mute LED

Art.3125
The Art.3125 includes a three position call tone volume control and
large lock release push button. Additionally it includes a push on push
off mute switch with status LED and a door open LED.

CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 Transmit speech to the door panel
2 Receive speech from the door panel
T Call tone in from Sentry1 PCB
P Switch 0V lock trigger command
- 0V
C Select line (Switches on telephone)
D Switched +12 in for door open LED
+12 +12V for mute circuit

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Art.3126
The Art.3126 includes a three position call tone volume control and
large lock release push button. Additionally it includes a push on push
off timed mute switch with status LED and a door open LED.

CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 Transmit speech to the door panel
2 Receive speech from the door panel
T Call tone in from Sentry1 PCB
P Switch 0V lock trigger command
- 0V
C Select line (Switches on telephone)
D Switched +12 in for door open LED
+12 +12V for mute circuit

JUMPER SETTINGS:-
FIVE SETTINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PRIVACY TIME
Jumper in position A 15 Minutes
Jumper in position B 30 Minutes
Jumper in position C 2 Hours
Jumper in position D 4 Hours
Jumper in position E 8 Hours

SET THE PRIVACY LED TO FLASH OR ON CONSTANT

Jumper in position FL Flash the privacy LED
Jumper in position FX LED on constant

VIDEOPHONES

901D
The Art.901D (901D/C for colour) includes a lock release
push button and a dry contact push to make spare push
button for other services.

CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 Transmit speech to the door panel
2 Receive speech from the door panel
T Call tone in from Sentry PCB
P Switch 0V lock trigger command
- 0V
C Select line (Switches on telephone)

V Centre core of coax

M Screen of coax
M 0V
+12 +12V out to power video splitter Art.894
+20 Switched +20V in to power videophone

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 Art.3313
The Art.3313 (3413 for colour) includes a lock release push button and two dry contact push
to make spare push buttons for other services. An Art.3980 back plate is required with this
videophone.

CONNECTIONS:-
Function
1 +12V out to power video splitter
2 Not used
3 Spare button
4 +20V power input
5 Door release command
6 Transmit speech to door panel
7 Receive speech from door panel
8 0V (Ground)
9 Not used
10 Local call tone input
11 Coax centre core or non-coax sync-
12 Coax Screen or non-coax Sync+
13 Switched +12 for door open LED
14 Select input to switch on videophone
15 Call tone input from Sentry PCB
16 Common of spare buttons
17 Spare button
18 +12V to power videophone privacy

8 Way dip switch (Switch 6) 8 Way dip switch (Switches 7 & 8)

Mute LED °° Button Operation
Switch 6 Switch 7 8
Fixed OFF Camera recall ON OFF
Flashing ON Dry contact OFF ON

4 Way Dip Switch (Switches 1 & 2) 4 Way Dip Switch (Switches 3 & 4)
S Button Operation VIDEO MODE
Switch 1 2 Switch 3 4
Camera recall ON OFF Coax ON ON
Dry contact OFF ON Non-Coax OFF OFF

VIDEO MODE continued

Switch 1 2 3
Coax OFF OFF OFF
Non-Coax ON ON ON

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APARTMENT STATIONS

500
The model 500 apartment station includes a push to talk button, door release button and
slide mute switch. The Intercom 3 PCB must be used when using this apartment station.

Connections:
Function
4 Select line from call button
2 Switched +12V to activate
6 Talk Button
1 Lock release button
3 Audio
5 Ground

500M
The model 500M apartment station includes a push to talk button, door release button and
push mute switch with LED and door open LED. The Intercom 3 PCB must be used when
using this apartment station.
Connections:
Function
4 Select line from call button
2 Switched +12V to activate
6 Talk Button
1 Lock release button
3 Audio
5 Ground
+ 12Vdc to power mute circuit
D Switch 0V to trigger door open LED

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

8 Way dip switch (Switches 1 – 5)
Mute Duration time
Time 1 2 3 4 5
15 Minutes ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
30 Minutes OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
2 Hours OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
4 Hours OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
8 Hours OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

PRIVACY LED FIXED OR FLASHING

FIXED FLASHING
SW4 SW4

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500ST
The model 500ST apartment station includes a push to talk button, door release button
and timed push mute switch with LED and a door open LED. The Intercom 3 PCB must be
used when using this apartment station.

Connections:
Function
4 Select line from call button
2 Switched +12V to activate
6 Talk Button
1 Lock release button
3 Audio
5 Ground
+ 12Vdc to power mute circuit
D Switch 0V to trigger door open LED

PRIVACY LED FIXED OR FLASHING

FIXED FLASHING
SW4 SW4

PRIVACY TIMES
TIME 15 MIN 2 HOUR 4 HOUR 8 HOUR
SETTING

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ACCESSORIES

Art. 512A
Extension sounder for an apartment. This sounder can be wall
mounted and will ring whenever the telephone it is connected to
rings.
Connections
4 Call tone input
- 0V (Ground)

ES/1
Timed strobe unit for the hard of hearing or noisy environments.
The strobe will flash when a call is received and will continue
flashing for an adjustable time period or until the reset button is
pressed.
Connections
POWER 12V AC or DC input
I/P + trigger
+O/P 12Vdc output
GND Ground
RESET Switched negative reset
NC Normally closed relay connection
CO Common relay connection
NO Normally open relay connection

SYSTEM OPERATION

CALL: A call will be activated by a visitor pressing the desired flat number on the door
panel. A timed call tone will be heard at the occupant’s telephone (This will last for the time
set via SW1 & SW2 or until the call is answered). A reassurance call tone will also be
heard at the door panel to indicate the system has been activated. If the occupant does
not answer the telephone, the call will clear down. If the occupant does answer the
telephone, the call tone will stop as soon as the handset is lifted. A two way conversation
will then take place (This will time out after the preset time set via SW3 & SW4). If the
occupant does not want to let the caller into the building, the handset would be placed
back on its cradle and the call will clear down. If the occupier does want to let the caller
into the building, the lock button would be pressed and the door would open for the preset
time. The lock button will not work at any other time (A call must be placed to the handset
and handset must be answered before the lock button will work). Please note: This system
has full privacy of speech which means the speech lines will appear dead until a call is
placed to that apartment

TRADE: The trade button only works when the time clock is active (A short across the
time clock terminals on the Sentry 1 PCB). At this time, when the trade button is pressed
the door will open for the preset time.

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BUSY LIGHT: A busy light would be used when more than one sentry 1 PCB is being
used to control multiple door systems. The busy light will illuminate when a call is activated
at any door panel. (To use several sentry 1 PCB's together, simply connect the phone
commons from the PCB's together and also connect the engaged lines ENG together).

VANDAL RESISTANT PANEL LAYOUT AND SIZES

Standard audio panels

1 BUTTON = C
2 BUTTON = B, D (Note: Also available in 125mm 220mm panel style)
3 BUTTON = A, C, E
4 BUTTON = B, D, G, I
5 BUTTON = A, C, E, G, I
6 BUTTON = A, C, E, F, H, J
7 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, G, I
8 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I
9 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J
10 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
11 BUTTON = A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, O, Q, S
12 BUTTON = A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, O, P, R, T
13 BUTTON = A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, O, P, Q, S, T
14 BUTTON = A, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, O, P, Q, R, S, T
15 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O
16 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, R
17 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Q, S
18 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, T
19 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, S, T
20 BUTTON = A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T

Other standard panel sizes:-

1 – 10 button with video [180mm (W) x 256mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

11 – 20 button + video [200mm (W) x 350mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

1 – 10 button + proximity [180mm (W) x 256mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

11 – 20 button + proximity [200mm (W) x 350mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

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1 – 10 button + codelock [180mm (W) x 256mm (H) x 50mm (D)]
11 – 20 button + codelock [200mm (W) x 420mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

1 – 10 button + video & proximity [200mm (W) x 350mm (H) x 50mm (D)]
1 – 10 button + video & codelock [200mm (W) x 420mm (H) x 50mm (D)]

INSTALLATION

The wiring diagrams towards the back of this manual should be followed carefully. Heavy
duty conductors on wiring diagrams are shown heavily outlined. These wires should be
doubled up.

- Check that all components are free from damage before installing (Do not proceed with
installation in the event of damage).

- Keep all packaging away from children.

- Do not obstruct the ventilation openings or slots on any of the devices.

- All connections to mains voltages must be made to the current national standards (IEE
Wiring regulations)

- Install an appropriate fused spur or isolation switch to isolate the mains.

- Isolate the mains before carrying out any maintenance work on the system.

- All intercom and access control cables must be routed separately from the mains.

Lock release protection : A diode must be fitted across the terminals on the lock release
to suppress back EMF voltages. The diagram below shows the polarity of the diode when
fitted to the release.

- + DIODE
1N4002
- +

12V DC
LOCK RELEASE

Cable size and type : When running cables for any intercom system, these cables must
be installed separately from the mains cables. All multi pair cables should be to CW1308
specification. (0.5mm twisted pair telephone cable). Max resistance = 10 Ohm.
Lock release wires should be doubled up. Max resistance = 3 Ohm

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The cables sizes above can be used for distances up to 100m. On distances above 100m
the cable sizes should be increased to keep the overall resistance of the cable below the
RESISTANCES indicated above.

AUDIO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

Note: Additional cores will be required for auxiliary devices such as push to exit buttons,
fireman switches, proximity access control etc.

VIDEO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Note: Additional cores may be required for auxiliary items such as push to exit buttons,
fireman switch proximity access control etc..
The block diagram above shows all videophones coming back to one point with all the
video distributors at that point. It is also possible to spread the video distributors around
the building (Please see wiring diagrams for more information).

Connections from the door panel to the control cabinet.

(NOTE: Additional connections may be needed for fireman switches keypads, proximity etc)
Connections 50m 100m 200m 300m 400m
Amp 1 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Amp 2 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Amp 3 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Amp 4 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
CB 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Selects 1-n 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Trade 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Trade 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
Lock 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.5mm² 2.0mm² 2.5mm²
Lock 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.5mm² 2.0mm² 2.5mm²
V* Standard quality Medium quality Good quality Good quality High quality

M* 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable

I (+20)* 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 1.0mm² 1.5mm² 2.0mm²

F1 (Vid 0V)* 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm² 1.5mm²
SB (+12V)* 0.25mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
* These lines are only required on video systems.
V is the centre core of the coax and M is the screen.
For best performance, keep the distance between the door panel and the control cabinet to a minimum.

Connections from the control cabinet to the apartment.

Connections 50m 100m 200m 300m 400m
1 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
2 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
- 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
4(T) 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
5(P) 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
6(C) 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
D* 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
+12* 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
V(11)** Standard quality Medium quality Good quality Good quality High quality

M(12)** 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable 75Ω Coax cable

+20** 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 1.0mm² 1.5mm² 2.0mm²

Vid Gnd** 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 1.0mm² 1.5mm² 2.0mm²
+12OUT** 0.35mm² 0.5mm² N/A N/A N/A
T(16)** 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
1T(17)** 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
2T(18)** 0.35mm² 0.35mm² 0.5mm² 0.75mm² 1.0mm²
* Only required on phones with privacy and/or door monitoring.
** Only required on videophones
V is the centre core of the coax and M is the screen.

SENTRY1 TECHNICAL MANUAL VER1.6

Safety Note : The earth wire from the cabinet lid should be connected to the cabinet base
and then to the earth connection in the building. This should be checked for continuity.
An earth connection should also be fitted to the door panel stainless steel facia using one
of the studs provided.
TESTING THE INSTALLATION
- Check all the connections have been made correctly and then power up the system.
- Call all the apartments in turn. Check for call tone to the apartment, speech in both
directions and lock release.
- If the volume of speech needs to be adjusted, this can be done by adjusting the presets
on the rear of the amplifier at the door panel as shown on page 3.
- If the call tone volume needs adjusting this can be done at each handset (Three
position slide switch on the telephone).
- Check the fireman switch (If fitted).
- Set the time clock on/off times (Use the instruction supplied with the time clock). Check
the trade button only works when the time clock is on.
TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS COMPATIBILITY CHART

AUDIO TELEPHONES
MODEL Transmit Receive Call Lock Ground Trigger +12V Door
Speech Speech Tone Release Monitor
3121 1 2 T P - C N/A N/A
3123 1 2 T P - C + N/A
3125 1 2 T P - C +12 D
3126 1 2 T P - C +12 D
924S 1 2 T P - C N/A N/A
924MSL 1 2 T P - C + N/A
940MS2L 1 2 T P - C +12 D
940ST 1 2 T P - C +12 D
524S 1 2 4H or 4L 5 7 6 N/A N/A
524MS 1 2 4H or 4L 5 7M 6 N/A N/A
524MSL 1 2 4H or 4L 5 7M 6 + N/A
526ST 1 2 T P - C + D
500MM 1A 2A T/4 NO/P GND C/6 +12 N/A

VIDEOPHONES
MODEL TX RX CALL LOCK AUDIO Trig VIDEO + IN VID +12 +12 Door
SPEECH SPEECH TONE RELEASE GND GND VIDEO SIG IN Out Mon.
901D 1 2 T P - C M +20 V&M N/A +12 N/A
3313 6 7 15 5 8 14 8 4 11&12 18 1 13

APARTMENT STATIONS
MODEL SELECT SWITCHED TALK LOCK AUDIO GND +12V DOOR
12V BUTTON BUTTON SUPPLY MONITOR
500 4 2 6 1 3 5 N/A N/A
500M 4 2 6 1 3 5 + D
500ST 4 2 6 1 3 5 + D

SENTRY1 TECHNICAL MANUAL VER1.6

 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

When trouble shooting a large system, it will be easier to break the system
down to a manageable size. The simplest way to do this is to remove all but
one handset. Doing this, you can confirm the door panel and control cabinet
are free from faults. Once this has been confirmed you can reconnect the
handsets in small sets, testing after each set to see if the fault has
re-appeared.

No speech from door panel : Check terminal 2 on the amplifier for continuity back to the
sentry 1 PCB. Check terminal 2 on the handset for continuity back to the sentry 1 PCB.
During a call but before the handset is lifted, terminal 2 should have a voltage of
approximately 12Vdc. Once th handset is lifted, this voltage should drop to approximately
1Vdc. During standby with no call on the system, terminal 2 should not have a voltage
present.

No speech from handset : Check terminal 1 on the amplifier for continuity back to the sentry
1 PCB. Check terminal 1 on the handset for continuity back to the sentry 1 PCB. During a call
but before the handset is lifted, terminal 1 should have a voltage of approximately 12Vdc.
Once th handset is lifted, this voltage should drop to approximately 4Vdc. During standby
with no call on the system, terminal 1 should not have a voltage present.

Handset bleeps only once : Check the voltage across terminals 3 & 4 on the door amplifier.
This voltage will be 12V DC when a call is activated. This voltage should stay the same
throughout the call and return to zero volts once the call ends.

Handset rings for only 1 second : Check terminal 1 of the amp for continuity back to the
sentry 1 PCB. Check terminal 1 of the handset for continuity back to the sentry 1 PCB.

Phone does not stop ringing when handset is lifted : Check terminal 2 on handset for
continuity back to the sentry 1 PCB.

Lock will not operate : Check the relay is activating on the sentry 1 PCB (If it is not, check
terminal 5 on the handset for continuity back to the sentry PCB). Check the voltage across
the release when the relay is activated). Terminal 5(P) on the handsets should have 5Vdc on
at all times except when the lock release button is pressed (during a call to that handset).

Lock operates as soon as the handset is lifted : There is a short between terminals 5(P)
and 2 on the handset cables or 5(P) is shorted to ground (Check for 5Vdc on 5(P), this
voltage originates at the Sentry 1 PCB).

When any button is pressed nothing happens : Check the CB connection on the sentry 1
PCB (The voltage on this terminal should be +12V DC). Also check this at the door panel.
The CB voltage should be there when the system is in standby but may not be there during a
call depending on the position of JPR1.

No call tone to the handset (speech and lock ok) : Check terminal 4(T) on the handset for
continuity back to the sentry 1 PCB. Check Fuse 2 on the Sentry 1 PCB

Hum on the speech lines : Check the intercom cables are not running close to any high
voltage or mains cables.
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