Inovonics EN7290 Installation Manual

EN7290 EchoStream® Receiver/Interface for
Honeywell VISTA Panels

Installation Instructions

1 Overview

The EN7290 receiver/interface converts Inovonics EchoStream wireless
messages for compatibility with the Honeywell VISTA-128, VISTA-250 and
Safewatch Pro 3000 series panels. The EN7290 receiver/interface
supports up to 512 registered devices.
Note: Because a single device cannot be deleted from the EN7290
receiver/interface once registered, the 512 device limit is provided to allow
for future device replacements.

1.1 Installing an Inovonics Security System

An EchoStream survey kit should be used to establish an EchoStream
system. The EchoStream survey kit measures the signal strength of high-
power repeater and sensor messages to help optimize your EchoStream
system.
Figure 1 Sample EchoStream system
The EchoStream survey kit provides you with two signal strength
measurements: signal level and signal margin.
Signal level
The signal level is the measurement of the overall decibel level of the
message.
Signal margin
The signal margin is the measurement of the decibel level of the message,
minus the decibel level of any interfering signals. Inovonics equipment
should be placed within a facility such that all end-devices produce signal
margin readings of at least 4 decibels.
Both the signal level and signal margin are measured in decibels. Because
signal strength and signal margin are measured on a logarithmic scale, the
difference between a decibel level of 3 (Weak) and a decibel level of 4
(Good) is a much larger difference than it would be on a linear scale.
Note: For more information about the EchoStream survey kit, see the
EN7017 Survey Kit and App Installation and Site Survey Instructions.
Caution: The EchoStream system should be tested regularly to ensure
operation. To test: place the system in test mode, activate an end device,
and ensure an appropriate response.

1.2 RF Signal Propagation

While wood, drywall and glass usually let the RF signals pass, some
materials may inhibit or attenuate radio frequency (RF) signal propagation
by blocking, reflecting, deflecting or absorbing RF signals.
Consider anything between transmitters and repeaters and/or the receiver.
Is there concrete and steel construction? Are there earthen berms or hills?
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Are there a lot of trees? Devices should be mounted such that they are
least affected by these elements.
For best results, transmitters and repeaters should be mounted at the
optimal height to achieve line of sight to repeaters and/or the receiver.
Usually this means they will be mounted as high as possible.
Following are some typical obstacles to RF signal propagation:
Material
Metal construction,
including ductwork;
pipes; studs; stucco,
plaster or concrete with
wire mesh; satellite
dishes, metal-lined
rooms such as walk-in
coolers or freezers;
metal siding, safes, etc.
Completely enclosed
metal boxes/enclosures.
Solar panels, cinder
block walls, windows
with built-in solar tinting.
Vegetation.
Automobile and truck
traffic.

1.3 Inovonics Contact Information

For product and installation videos visit us at
www.inovonics.com/videos or use the QR
code below.
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics technical
services:
• E-mail: support@inovonics.com.
• Phone: (800) 782-2709; (303) 939-9336.
Affect Recommendation
Can reflect, Perform a site survey
absorb and/or using an Inovonics
disrupt RF wireless survey kit to
signals. verify the RF signal is
acceptable, and, when
necessary, to
determine where to
locate repeaters.
Can restrict RF
signals.
Can absorb and/
or reflect RF
signals.
Can attenuate Add repeaters as
RF signals. The issues arise.
RF environment
can alter as
trees shed or
sprout leaves.
Can disrupt RF Mount Inovonics
signals. devices at a height
sufficient to achieve
line of sight above
traffic.