DEVICE WIRING - POWER SUPPLY

SGCWE100 The conventional system expander module must be power

supplied either:
- POWER SUPPLY
+
WIRELESS CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
- directly by the control panel or
EXPANDER MODULE 928r/01

GENERAL DESCRIPTION - from an external power source or

The wireless conventional system expander module is a device permitting to add a wireless sub-system to a conventional fire security - from an external power source with a power backup unit.
installation.
Use the scheme at the right for connecting the power supply to
This device is connected directly to the conventional control panel’s zone line and is actually part of it. This device allows wireless sounders the device.
silencing by being controlled by the control panel’s sounder output line.
This terminal wiring scheme is always applied.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *
Communication range between expander and If you want to use an external power source with a power Picture 5 - Power
200 meters (in open space)
wireless devices backup unit, two additional module’s terminal blocks come in supply connection
Operating frequency 868.15 MHz – 869.85 Mhz use: “MAIN MONITORING” and “BACKUP MONITORING”. scheme
Modulation type FSK
Operating frequency channels 7 “MAIN MONITORING” is a terminal that supervises the main power supply of an external power supply unit.
Radiated power 5 dBm (3 mW) “BACKUP MONITORING” is a terminal that supervises the backup power supply of an external power supply unit.
9 VDC - 30 VDC
Power supply voltage range
12 VDC typical
Let’s have two examples of power supply units:
Power supply lower fault threshold 9 VDC
Same as device’s power
Conventional zone line applied voltage
supply applied voltage
Sounder’s line maximum voltage 27 VDC
Picture 1 - Device overview
Expander maximum current consumption 60 mA at 12 VDC (alarm)

WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE INSTALLATION Operating temperature range -30 °C to +50 °C

Dimensions (without antennas) 120 mm x 160 mm x 51 mm
Before installing the conventional system expander module Weight 330 grams
check these following items:
Ingress protection rating IP 51C
Picture 6 & 7 - Power supply unit example schemes
- This device must be installed following your national and / or “Wirelex-Fire” revision 5.0
Required programming software
and successive
international codes of practice and standards: check them “MAIN MONITORING” and “BACKUP MONITORING” lines will be connected to the module as in the following scheme:
before performing the installation of this device. * Check latest version of document TDS-SGCWE for further data, obtainable
from your supplier.
MAIN MONITORING BACKUP MONITORING
- This device is compatible with most of the conventional
control panels; check that the control panel is equipped with a power supply output through which you can, if desired, power the conventional
system expander module; check if the panel is provided with a sounder output; check that control panel’s specifications are suitable; for all
this, consult your control panel’s documentation or consult your control panel’s supplier for more information.

DEVICE POSITIONING FOR RADIO COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY

The conventional expander module must have a good radio communication with its wireless system’s child devices. In order to achieve this,
before positioning it and installing it, apply scrupulously the following points:

- Avoid installing the module close to: · equipment using large amounts of electrical current
· large metal objects, structures or metal ceiling structures
· fluorescent lighting fixings
· computers, their cabling and network cabling.

- If there are other wireless translators or wireless modules, keep a distance between them of at least 2 meters. In general every installed Picture 8 - Power
radio device (child devices included) must have a minimum distance of at least 2 meters from each other. supply monitoring
lines wiring
- It is recommended to install the conventional expander at a height from the floor of at least 2 - 2.5 meters.

- Install the conventional expander perfectly flat on the wall.

- The conventional expander must be installed perfectly straight on the wall; this means that the antenna under the device must be perpen-
dicular to the floor and the antenna on the right of the device must be parallel to the floor.

- Environmental parameters (temperature, humidity and so on) must be in the ranges specified in the conventional expander’s technical
specifications, which can be found at the beginning of this manual; this point applies, obviously, to all other wireless devices.

- After having installed the conventional expander, make sure that its child devices (sensors, call points, etc.) are reached by a good, strong
signal (refer to the single device’s manuals) in their position of installation. WARNING!
Radio transmission ranges for the conventional expander can found in the technical specifications at the beginning of this manual.
“POWER SUPPLY -” AND “POWER SUPPLY +” WIRES MUST PASS INTO
- Use the personal computer’s “Wirelex-fire” software for configuring and administering the system. THE SUPPLIED FERRITE RING.
PLACEMENT AND FIXING

The conventional system expander module’s lodgement box is designed with four 20 mm breakable, “knock-out” entry holes (two at the top
and two on the upper side of the rear of the box), allowing sealed, cable gland fitted, cables to be connected to the device.
To place and fix the module perform in sequence the following steps:

- Find a suitable location for the device’s box. Picture 9 - Ferrite

- Prepare the cable openings on the box. ring installation
- Securely and adequately fix the device’s box to the wall with adequate screws.
- Fit the cable’s gland (or glands) into the “knocked out” device box’s cable entry; check gland’s IP rating: it must be equal or greater than the
IP rating of the expander module: see the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Feed the cables into the box, giving them sufficient length for a secure connection. DEVICE WIRING - CONVENTIONAL ZONE LINE

Picture 2 - Wall fixing screw holes, their distances In order to connect this device to the conventional zone line, two types of schemes can be used, depending on the positioning of the expand-
er module on the line:
from each other and the maximum allowed screw
diameter
- the expander module is positioned at the beginning or in the middle of the zone line (conventional devices follow the device on the line or
Picture 3 - Breakable holes for cable entry
are positioned before and after it); therefore the zone line EOL resistor must be fitted externally as is normally done, but not into the device’s
96 mm terminal blocks:

Picture 10 - Convention-
al line wiring (zone line
EOL resistor outside of
the device)
146 mm

IMPORTANT: Please note that with this wiring

arrangement, if a fault occurs on the wireless
4 mm
sub-system, the remaining conventional zone
after the expander may be isolated until the
fault has been cleared. This will apply unless
each detector on the circuit is equipped with a
Schottky diode that the panel can use for
continuity purposes.
Picture 4 - An example of a
conventional - wireless Please refer to your applicable codes of prac-
system tice and to your conventional control panel
documentation.

- the expander module is positioned at the end of the zone line (all conventional devices are positioned before it); therefore the zone line
EOL resistor must be fitted to the device’s terminals and not externally as normally is done.

Picture 11 - Convention-
WIRING CONNECTIONS
al line wiring (zone line
EOL resistor inside of
The conventional system expander module’s wiring phase of the installation has the following objectives: the device)
- Connect the power supply cables (either from the control panel of from an independent source).

- Connect main and backup power supply monitoring inputs (optional).

- Connect the conventional zone line.

- Connect the control panel’s sounder output (optional).

- Install the end of line (EOL) resistors required as specified in this manual; their values must be chosen according to the control panel’s
specification and literature.

WIRING WARNINGS

Three warnings about wiring:

- Perform any wiring operation with the power supply source and the control panel inactive.

- Electrostatic sensitive device: observe precautions when handling and making connections.

- Connections to the terminals are polarity sensitive, thus, please, check them by referring to the wiring instructions of this manual.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Check and apply the “ZONE ALARM EOL” and the “CHECKING THE POSITIONING OF THE ELECTICAL BRIDGES“ paragraphs before
using the expander module.

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DEVICE WIRING - CONTROL PANEL SOUNDER OUTPUT LINE TESTING THE WIRELESS CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM EXPANDER MODULE

Conventional sounders are installed on the sounders line and the voltage level applied to their terminals by the control panel controls their Testing needs the fire security system to be wired, programmed and armed.
functioning by activating or deactivating them (silencing).
Wireless sounders are controlled in the same exact way through the wireless expander module; this means that this kind of radio outputs Trigger an alarm on the wireless sub-system: as a consequence the conventional control panel must set into alarm.
respond indirectly to the voltage level applied by the control panel to the sounders line positive and negative terminals of the expander
module. After the test reset the whole system from the control panel.
In order to connect the module to the sounders line, two types of schemes can be used, depending on the positioning of the expander
module on this line: SEALING THE DEVICE WITH ITS COVER

- the expander module is positioned at the beginning or in the middle of the sounders line (sounder devices follow the module on the line or After testing you can install the device’s cover onto the module and, safely and securely, close it by using the screws provided.
are positioned before and after it); therefore the sounders line EOL resistor must be fitted externally as is normally done, but not into the
device’s terminal blocks:

Picture 12 - Sounders
line wiring (sounders line
EOL resistor outside of
the device)

IMPORTANT: Please note that with this wiring

arrangement, if a fault occurs on the wireless
sub-system, the remaining sounders line after
the expander may be isolated until the fault has
been cleared. This will apply unless each
sounder on the sounders line is equipped with
a Schottky diode that the panel can use for
continuity purposes.

Please refer to your applicable codes of prac-

tice and to your conventional control panel
documentation.

- the expander module is positioned at the end of the sounders line (all sounders are positioned before it); therefore the sounders line EOL
resistor must be fitted to the device’s terminals and not externally as normally is done.

Picture 13 - Sounders
line wiring (sounders line
EOL resistor inside of
the device)

ZONE ALARM EOL

The zone alarm end of line (EOL) resistor must ALWAYS be installed on the expander; to have its value refer to your control panel’s litera-
ture.

Picture 14 - Zone alarm EOL

installation terminal blocks
on the expander device

CHECKING THE POSITIONING OF THE ELECTICAL BRIDGES

In order to function, the wireless expander module needs to have two electrical bridges fitted on the pins on its PCB in the way illustrated in
the following picture:

Picture 15 - Electrical
bridges correct positioning

VISUAL LED INDICATOR Device Status Green LED Red LED

The conventional expander module is equipped with a three-colour LED (red, Normal Continuous glowing -
green and amber) that provides visual indication for power supply conditions; WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
this indicator is positioned on the internal PCB of the device and it’s light is Primary power supply
- Continuous glowing
fault
visible through a slit on the device’s cover. Our devices use high quality electronic components and plastic materials that are highly resistant to environmen-
Backup power supply tal deterioration. However, after 10 years of continuous operation, it is advisable to replace the devices in order to
Sequential green - red blinks
The table 1 illustrates the possible LED visual signals and their meaning. fault minimize the risk of reduced performance caused by external factors. Ensure that this device is only used with
compatible control panels. Detection systems must be checked, serviced and maintained on a regular basis to 0832
PROGRAMMING THE WIRELESS SUB-SYSTEM Table 1 confirm correct operation.
Smoke sensors may respond differently to various kinds of smoke particles, thus application advice should be ARGUS SECURITY S.R.L.
The wireless sub-system is created and programmed through the use of a “Wirelex Fire” program installed on a personal computer that is sought for special risks. Sensors cannot respond correctly if barriers exist between them and the fire location and Via del Canneto, 14
connected via RS232 serial port to the wireless conventional system expander module. may be affected by special environmental conditions. 34015 Muggia (TS)
Refer to and follow national codes of practice and other internationally recognized fire engineering standards. Italy
In order to gain additional information on the “Wirelex-Fire”, please, consult the latest revision of the “Guide to wireless system Appropriate risk assessment should be carried out initially to determine correct design criteria and updated
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installation” (code: APN-W0001) obtainable from your supplier or directly from the manufacturer. periodically.
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WARRANTY

All devices are supplied with the benefit of a limited 3 year warranty relating to faulty materials or manufacturing
defects, effective from the production date indicated on each product. EN 54-25:2008
This warranty is invalidated by mechanical or electrical damage caused in the field by incorrect handling or EN 54-18:2005
usage.
Product must be returned via your authorized supplier for repair or replacement together with full information on SGCWE100
any problem identified.
For use in compatible fire
detection and alarm system
Full details on our warranty and product return policy can be obtained upon request.

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