7788F-C RF Subscriber Unit Installation and Operation Manual AES Corporation 285 Newbury Street Peabody, MA 01960-1315 USA Tel (978) 535-7310 • Fax (978) 535-7313 P/N 40-7788FC www.aes-corp.com Rev 3.2 August 30, 2016 Copyright 2008-2016 All Rights Reserved...
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, ULC –S527, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific...
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS AES 7788F-C RF Subscriber Unit Enclosure Label ............5 Description ........................6 New features ........................6 Easy Installation ......................6 Power Requirements ....................... 6 RF Module (Transceiver) ....................7 Optional Accessories ......................
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Maintenance, Compliance, Warranty and Repair............39 Troubleshooting ......................39 Parts List ........................39 Contact Information ...................... 39 Warranty and Service Procedure .................. 40 AES Corporation 40-7788F-C, Rev 3.2, August 30, 2016...
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Description The 7788F-C Subscriber Unit is an AES-IntelliNet RF Communicator, which is typically used to link an alarm panel to an alarm monitoring central station. This series unit is ULC listed and compliant for commercial fire alarm monitoring.
Other countries most likely require licensing through appropriate authorities as well. Be certain to properly ground the antenna, 7788F-C enclosure and any surge protection devices to help dissipate surges away from the equipment and personnel. The grounding of the antenna and surge protector is for your safety and the safety of your equipment and should not be neglected.
Ground Fault in a 7788F-C is E370 C010. BATTERY CHARGE FAIL: 7788F-C monitors Charger Voltage and reports a Fault when the voltage from the charger gets too low. A zone 9 Trouble is transmitted for this fault. The CID message generated at alarm automation for a Charger Fault in a 7788F-C is E370 C009.
6. (Freq) to be replaced with the frequency range of the antenna appropriate for the Subscriber’s Transceiver. (Freq) provided by AES order entry at time order is placed. 1.10 Coaxial Cable Options and Installation Tips ...
ULC Burglar Installations Tamper Protection: A ULC Listed tamper switch that protects the cover against opening or removal is required on the 7788F-C installed in a burglar alarm installation. If the 7788F-C is installed outside the protected area, a tamper device is required to protect the enclosure against removal from the mounting surface.
Commercial Burglar Alarm Installation (4hr) use 12V, 7.5 AH battery Replace battery(s) every 3 years For Burglar Alarm installations the 7788F-C unit shall be connected to a ULC listed central control panel such that opening and closing signals are provided.
Fire. For RF Type 6 Fire Alarm Systems, and Central Station Burglar Alarm Systems - connect the J4 output of the 7788F-C Subscriber Unit circuit board to a trouble zone on an FACP or some other method to annunciate the trouble at the premise.
3.1 Overview The AES 7788F-C combines the electronics of an AES Subscriber unit, battery, a radio transceiver and any approved modules such as the 7794, 7770, or 7067. It is typically used to communicate alarm and status conditions of an alarm panel to a centrally located alarm monitoring facility via radio transmissions.
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Avoid installing the antenna in close proximity to other metal surfaces, as this may severely impact the performance of the radio communications due to the effects of signal reflections or detuning the antenna.
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Illustration Below Shows the Enclosure Assembly Ground Antenna Transceiver Coax Stud 77LED board 707 LBD Diagram 2 – 7788F-C Enclosure Assembly AES Corporation 40-7788F-C, Rev 3.2, August 30, 2016...
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 Wiring - General Diagram below shows details of the 7788FC board with some typical wiring examples. Diagram 3 - User Connections Terminals on J2 are not sutible for installation of multiple wires. Use a Wire Nut and Pigtail to connect multiple wires to a single terminal as shown in wiring diagram example above on terminal J2 position “C”.
Communication Failure (Antenna Cut) Low Battery Charger Fail (on the 7788F-C circuit board) The 7788F-C will engage this relay for normal operation. It will be disengaged for one or more of the following reasons: 1 - Reset, (Remote or Local)
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual If the Subscriber does not hear another transmission from any other unit on the network for more than 1-minute (60 seconds), (as might be the case if the antenna was cut), the Subscriber begins sending a test message to another unit ID from its internal routing table.
Unused zones should be programmed as bypassed. Unused zones should NOT have EOL resistors installed. The 7788F-C is intended for use in ULC installations. The zone input wiring and programming is limited to appropriate configurations for that purpose.
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Notes on E.O.L. Resistance Maximum resistance of E.O.L. input including wire and EOL resistor is 2400 Ohms. Thus, when using the 2.2K-Ohm resister supplied, wire resistance must not exceed 200 Ohms.
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These include open collector and emitter follower types as well as other voltage outputs. Wiring examples: Select Resistor to provide a 2200 Ohm load on the input of the 7788F-C keeping in mind that circuitry in the alarm panel may have to be considered. website a For more details, see the Dealer Support www.aes-intellinet.com...
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Wiring the FACP with PSTN and 7788F-C Alarm Delivery Method1: PSTN via Dialer1 Alarm Delivery Method2: RF (7788) via Relays Normal Case: Alarm via Dialer1, dials into phone receiver OR via Alarm Relay into the 7788F-C and into the MultiNet Receiver via RF.
Plug in or energize the transformer. Be certain that the power supply’s power source is connected to a dedicated branch circuit. After AC power is energized, push the Reset button on the 7788F-C for a fresh restart of the program. The controller runs a “self-test”.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual SELF-TEST / STATUS ERROR CODES An [Error Code] is displayed on the screen of the programmer when the unit fails the self-test. Push the reset switch to see if the problem clears.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Status (LED) Indicators There are 4 LED indicators on the main circuit board of the 7788F. The function of each is described below. STATUS INDICATORS: LED's are located near the top edge of circuit board next to J1/Programmer connector and the Reset button.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual 3.11 77LED Board YELLOW GREEN Diagram 6– LEDs from the 77LED board as seen on the front of enclosure 3.12 77LED Board Blink Pattern LED Color Function GREEN OFF: Unit OFF...
AES 7041 Hand Held Programmer. Unless noted, software at the AES central receiver can also be used to program some of the functions listed in this section, if remote programming has not been disabled as described in section 4.1 below.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Program ID# and System Cipher Code The unit ID# and the system cipher code can only be changed using a directly attached programmer, to the J7/Programmer jack on the 77LED board. Remote programming of these parameters is never possible.
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The available options are: RM for random or you can enter a fixed delay in minutes. 0 = no delay and results in operation similar to earlier versions of AES AC Reporting. The reporting of AC can be completely suppressed using a programming option in...
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Enter a number of seconds to allow between transmissions; the range is 0 to 330; the default (and recommended) is 10 seconds. Then press <ENTER>. If data has been entered correctly, the following message appears: If the programming in this function is not completed within 65 seconds the function will time-out.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual change the setting, enter Y or N. To leave unchanged, simply push <ENTER>. Based on your response to this first parameter the available options for Set Zone programming will vary.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Press <ENTER> then the following appears: SPRSS ACFAIL -N: . Enter Y/yes to suppress the reporting of AC Fail messages, enter N/no (the default and setting required in ULC installations) to disable the feature and allow normal reporting of AC Fail messages.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual STATUS INDICATOR LED's RX, TX and WA lights come on briefly, testing the LED's. RX comes on briefly during loop back test (a self test). TX comes on sending a "Receiver Not in Service" message - AL + WA blink at different but steady rates.
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual LEVEL: Refers to the subscriber unit “level" or "link layer”, which suggests the expected number of “hops” the message packet might make to get to the central station or IP-Link. In general, if the number is 1, then this unit is attempting communication directly with the central station or IP-Link.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Monitor and Key Transmitter Functions There are several functions that are useful for diagnostics purposes. These functions allow the viewing of network data “traffic” that is picked up by the Subscriber’s RF antenna and viewed on the programmer’s 4-line display at the installation site.
* Turn off monitor functions when done (or press reset button) 4.12 Reconnect Cables after Programming After programming is complete, reconnect any cable (such as the cable to the AES IntelliPro), disconnected from J1/Programmer jack of the main circuit Board.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual 4.13 Programming the Subscriber Unit from a PC In place of a handheld terminal, a cable adapter kit #7043E may be ordered from AES to link the 7788FC to your computer’s serial port.
AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual 5 Testing Before leaving the installation site, you want to test that the expected signals are properly getting to the monitoring system. Perform at least the tests below and confirm that the monitoring system and personnel properly received the correct messages and understand what they mean.
RF antenna. Try replacing the transmission line components such as a new transceiver, coax and antenna. Problems on the circuit boards usually require returning the defective unit to AES for service.
AES including central station receivers and accessories will be warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase. At no cost to the original purchaser for parts or labor, AES will repair or replace any AES Product or any, part or parts thereof which are judged defective under the terms of this Warranty.
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AES 7788C Series RF Subscriber Unit -- Installation and Operation Manual Addendum 1 Battery Replacement Procedure: 1. Remove positive battery lead from battery (red). 2. Remove negative battery from battery (black). 3. Remove the 16.5 Vac power source form the wall.
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