CENTURION SYSTEMS NOVA HELIX Installation Manual

NOVA HELIX single-channel receiver
pocket installation guide
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1. Introduction
HELIX is a range of single- and multichannel radio receivers incorporating
secure code-hopping technology. The HELIX system offers both link
and master learning capabilities to provide the user with the ultimate in
usability and security and the technology inherent in all HELIX receivers
ensures that the functionality goes well beyond the scope of standard
receivers, literally putting unsurpassed convenience at the user's fingertips.
In addition, the system supports backward compatibility with the NOVA
range of transmitters, meaning that there is no need to purchase additional
equipment if presently making use of NOVA.
2. Important safety instructions
1. All installation, repair, and service work to this product must be done by
a suitably qualified person.
2. Do not in any way modify the components of the system.
3. Do not install this product near sensitive electrical components.
4. Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence
of flammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety.
5. Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach
of children as such materials are potential sources of danger.
6. Dispose of all waste products like packing materials, according to local
regulations.
7. Centurion Systems does not accept any liability caused by improper
use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated
system was intended.
8. This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in
this documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could
compromise the service life/operation of the product and/or be a source
of danger.
Anything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted
Please do not proceed with the installation until you have read and fully
understand the safety instructions included in your product packaging. The
safety instructions are also available on www.centsys.com, and may also be
obtained by contacting Centurion Systems on +27 860 236 887 (SA only).
3. General description
The operation manual describes the operation of the NOVA HELIX receivers.
1. The NOVA HELIX functionality allows for both "Master" learning and
"Link" learning. Link Learning is the learning process associated with
fitting a link to the J1 jumper on the receiver to learn buttons into
memory. Master Learning, by contrast, uses a master button to place
the receiver in Learn Mode (no links required) remotely.
2. All receivers support the ability to disable the function jumpers, J1 and
J2 for additional security.
3. All receivers support SmartSwitch II interfacing capability.
4. All receivers support the new timed Autolearn feature.
4. Technical specifications
Technical Data Single-channel Receiver
Operating frequency 433.92MHz
Supply voltage 12V – 24V DC
Quiescent current @ 12V DC 11mA
Maximum current @ 12V DC 40mA
Operating temperature -15°C - 50°C
Humidity 0 – 90% (non-condensing)
Sensitivity -115dB
Self-learning memory 62 buttons
Receiver enclosure UV stabilised ABS
5. Product identification
Single-channel receiver
1
2
3
1. Terminals 4. Relay
2. Buzzer 5. Antenna
3. Jumpers
6. Mounting the receiver
Single-channel receiver
Cover
1. Rem
ove the cover from the en-
closure using a flat screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and unclip
Flat screw-
driver
Cover
the circuit board from the
retaining clips.
3. Mark position of the unit
against the mounting surface.
4. Using a 5mm masonry bit, drill
a hole into mounting surface.
5. Mount the unit using suitable
fasteners.
6. Use a 6mm drill bit to open the
required cable entry hole.
7. Fix the cable to the wall using
cable saddles.
Cable
entry
hole
Drill bit
8. Seal all the holes with silicone
sealant.
9. Re-insert the circuit board and
ensure that the retaining clips
are holding it in place.
Cable
saddle
Power supply
11V-30V DC
only
COM
Normally-closed
Normally-open
7. Learning the First Master
1. To learn the first transmitter
button into the receiver, the
receiver transmitter memory
as well as the channel
J1
compartment related to the
function being learnt, must
be blank. A channel compartment is a memory space that stores all the
transmitter buttons that activate the functionality associated with the
channel (for example activating a gate motor).
2. Press and hold a new transmitter button until a double beep is heard,
which will indicate that the button has been successfully learned as a
4
master button. The channel functionality will also activate. This button
is said to master the channel that has been selected for learning.
3. The button can be released once the double beep has been heard (ap-
5
proximately 5 seconds after the button has been pressed).
8. Learning Additional Master Buttons
1. Press and hold the button that presently activates the device in ques-
tion, for between 10 and 20 seconds. For example, if you want to
add another transmitter to your garage door motor, press and hold
the button that presently activates it. After 10 seconds, the receiver
will provide a long beep to indicate that it has entered the Learn Mode
window. The receiver will stay in Learn Mode, for a particular channel,
for a period of 10 seconds, failing any additional button presses. While
in Learn Mode the LED on the receiver will remain on.
2. Press and hold any remote buttons you wish to learn into the receiver,
Any additional remotes learned into the receiver using this
method will automatically be granted master privileges. To
demaster a button, please follow the steps in section 11.
for a minimum of three seconds, after which a
double-beep will indicate successful learning.
3. Any button that is pressed while the receiver is in Learn Mode will
extend Learn Mode by an additional 10 seconds from the time the
button is released.
4. If no additional buttons are pressed within the 10 seconds learning
period, the receiver will automatically exit Learn Mode. The exit is
signalled by an extended single beep.
5. The Status LED also switches off and resumes its responsibilities in
normal mode.
9. Demastering Buttons
When a HELIX system is commissioned, all buttons learnt into the receiver
are granted master privileges for that receiver. From a security perspective,
this is not always desirable. To overcome the potential security issue, the
system has the ability to 'demaster' remote buttons.
1. Press and hold the master button that is associated with the same
functionality as the buttons that need to be demastered. The master
button must be pressed for between 20 and 30 seconds.
2. After a long double-beep indicates that 20 seconds have elapsed,
release the button. Ignore the single beep at 10 seconds.
3. The receiver will remain in Demastering Mode for a period of 10
seconds failing any additional button presses.
4. Press and hold the button you wish to demaster for a minimum of three
seconds.
5. Any transmitter button which is pressed will be acknowledged with a
short beep.
6. A short triple-beep acknowledges the demastering operation, but the
button is only demastered once it is released.
7. If no additional buttons are pressed within the 10 seconds Demastering
Period, the receiver will automatically exit demaster mode. This exit
is signalled by an extended single beep. The Status LED also stops
flashing and resumes its responsibilities in normal mode.
J2