TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............2 FEATURES ................2 PROGRAMMING CONTACT ID ..........3 INSTALLATION ..............3 OPENING THE HAWK COVER ..........3 POWER SUPPLY ..............5 CHECK AC ................5 DRY CONTACTS INPUTS ............5 CONTACT ID INPUTS............5 SERIAL PORT ................
INTRODUCTION The FSK Hawk VHF Transmitter is a highly featured radio based unit which is used for the transmission of security messages over FSK radio networks. The Hawk makes use of the sophisticated radio/GSM repeaters and base stations to reliably send security messages to a Control Room.
INSTALLATION Opening the Hawk Cover The plastic cover on the Hawk is opened by inserting a small flat screw-driver into the two openings at the top of the cover. Gently pull the top of the cover away from the base and then insert the screw-driver into the two bottom openings to completely remove it.
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Hawk Wiring PULL-UP JUMPERS FOR NEGATIVE TRIP ZONES SERIAL RING PANEL DIALLER HARDWIRED ZONES ALARM PANEL SERIAL PORT TTL (5V) LEVELS P a g e...
The Hawk+ can ‘intercept’ signals sent by the alarm panel on its telephone line (Contact ID) interface. If the Contact ID interface is to be used, the Alarm Panel’s TIP and RING lines should be connected to the TIP and RING lines on the Hawk. P a g e...
MEDICAL HIGH FIRE HIGH The inputs can be factory programmed for your particular requirements. Serial Port The Hawk can receive alarms from the following alarm panels on its serial port: FSK Rhino alarm panels Texecom premier range ...
Selecting the Alarm Panel Serial Port Format 1. Press and hold-down the button on the Hawk PCB until the green RUN lamp stops flashing (turns off). 2. Release the button 3. Press the button successively until the green RUN lamp...
APPENDIX A – SERIAL INTERFACE The Hawk uses a standard interface cable along with an adapter to connect to various alarm panels. The cable ends are interchangeable. following adapter boards available: ALARM PANEL ADAPTER RHINO No adapter TEXECOM PREMIER Texecom/IDS (5 pin)
TEXECOM SERIAL INTERFACE Use the serial interface cable along with the adapter board marked TEXECOM/IDS Program the Hawk to use the Texecom Serial Alarm Interface (DTMF – Serial Interface Tab) The Hawk is connected to COM1 on the Alarm Panel...
Paradox E65/MG5050 and SP6000 alarm panel serial ports. Note that the Hawk will not send all the events, such as trouble conditions if it is not factory programmed to do so. ALWAYS...
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ALWAYS PARADOX SENT EVENT GROUP NO SUB-GROUP NO DESCRIPTION 01 to 32 = Zone 37 = Fire Alarm Number Fire Zone 1 38 = Zone Alarm 01 to 32 = Zone Restore Number Restoral Zone 1-32 00 = Panic non- 40 = Special Arm medical emergency Panic...
Peripheral Trouble PIMA SERIAL INTERFACE Plug the adapter marked PIMA into the serial port on the Pima alarm panel. Plug the other end into the Hawk serial port. The Pima serial interface will send the standard FSK alarm codes. IDS SERIAL INTERFACE Use the serial interface cable along with the adapter board marked TEXECOM/IDS.
SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Radio Performance tested to : ETSI 300-086 EMI Tested to : ETSI EN 301 Safety to : EN 60 950 Mode of Operation : FM Channel Spacing : 12,5kHz Power Requirements : 35mA Standby, < 1.6A Transmitter Active Frequency of Operation : Lowband 135 to 156MHz : Highband 155 to 175MHz...
Operating Temperature -5˚C to 45 ˚C Storage Temperature -25˚C to 55 ˚C Humidity 95% non-condensing Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling.
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AN ALARM SYSTEM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INSURANCE. FSK Electronics (Pty) Ltd, warrants its products to be in conformance with its own plans and specifications and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
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other warranty, express or implied, or upon any other basis of liability whatsoever, even if the loss or damage is caused by its own negligence or fault. Seller does not represent that the products it sells may not be compromised or circumvented; that the products will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise;...
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