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SENSAPHONE
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REMOTE MONITORING SOLUTIONS
IMS-4000 Receiver Node
with Wireless Sensors
USER'S MANUAL
Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 SENSAPHONE ® REMOTE MONITORING SOLUTIONS IMS-4000 Receiver Node with Wireless Sensors USER’S MANUAL Version 1.2...

  • Page 2: Fcc Requirements

    Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate and up-to-date. Sensaphone assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Sensaphone also cannot guarantee that changes in equipment made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this manual, will not affect the applicability of the information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Year Limited Warranty

    PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS SENSAPHONE’S STANDARD TERMS AND CONDI- TIONS. WHERE PERMITTED BY THE APPLICABLE LAW, BY KEEPING YOUR SENSAPHONE PRODUCT BEYOND THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF DELIVERY, YOU FULLY AC- CEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
  • Page 4 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual FOR PAYMENT OF ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOST REVENUE, BUSI- NESS INTERRUTPION LOSSES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF DATA OR IN- FORMATION, OR FINANCIAL LOSS, FOR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS IN CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR TORT, AND WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY WARRANTORS’...
  • Page 5 State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. Effective date 05/01/2004 PHONETICS, INC. d.b.a. SENSAPHONE 901 Tryens Road Aston, PA 19014 Phone: 610.558.2700 Fax: 610.558.0222...
  • Page 6 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    tAbLE oF CoNtENtS FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II RF Exposure .
  • Page 8 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual Wireless Sensor Status Lights (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Low Sensor Battery Alarm .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Sensors can work with up to 8 Wireless sensors . The unit will Wirelessly communicate with the sensors, then transmit their status back to your IMS-4000 host via its Ethernet connection . Wireless sensors are available to monitor Temperature, Humidity, Water on the floor, Power, Dry Contacts, and 4-20mA signals .
  • Page 10 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation ChAptER 2: iNStALLAtioN phYSiCAL dESCRiptioN The IMS-4000 Receiver Node is housed in a plastic 7.6”w x 5.1”h x 2.0”d enclosure and is suitable for wall mounting. dEvICE layout The front panel contains an 80 character LCD and a push button keypad. The top of the unit has an antenna connector and the bottom contains the power and Ethernet connections.

  • Page 12: Keypad

    The keypad can be used to navigate through the system menu’s to access various sensor and system information. RJ-45 10/100BasE-t EthERnEt poRt This jack is for connecting to your network so that the unit can communicate with the IMS-4000 Host. Two LEDs indicate Link Status (green) and Receive Data status (yellow). powER JaCk Attach the 9VDC power supply to the power jack.

  • Page 13: Wall Mount Installation

    Wireless sensors. wall Mount InstallatIon The IMS-4000 Receiver Node can be wall mounted using (4) #6 screws. Drywall anchors may be used if necessary. Follow the steps below: 1) Hold the enclosure up to the wall and mark the location of either the 2 keyholes or the 4 mount- ing holes with a pencil.

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Receiver Node

    4) Unplug the Power Supply, then press OK (Enter). BattERy REplaCEMEnt The IMS-4000 Receiver Node uses one (1) 6V 1.3AH rechargeable battery (included) for backup power in the event that main power fails. The unit will constantly recharge the battery.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Network Configuration

    Chapter 3: Network Configuration ChAptER 3: NEtWoRk CoNFigURAtioN The Receiver Node is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning it an IP address. By default the unit will try to acquire an IP address automatically using DHCP. If it is successful you can then use the LCD and keypad to determine the IP address and then assign it a fixed IP address.

  • Page 16: Parameter Descriptions

    After you have configured the network settings, open a web browser and enter a name for the Receiver Node . When prompted for a Username and Password enter the following - Username: admin, Password: ims4k. Review your settings and be sure to enter the IMS-4000 Host IP address. Click Save Changes when finished.
  • Page 17 TCP/IP data in and out of your LAN. A single LAN that is not connected to other LANs does not require a gateway setting. Host IP Address: This is the IP address of the IMS-4000 Host to which this node is associated. Node Name: This name will appear in the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software. In systems with many Nodes, the Name is useful for identifying one node from another.
  • Page 18 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Operation

    Once you have configured the network settings the Receiver Node will attempt to connect to the IMS Host. After it successfully connects the Receiver Node will be visible in the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software (Version 3.0.20 or higher). Expand the Host to display any connected nodes below it.

  • Page 20: Registering A Wireless Sensor With The Keypad

    Node and select Environmentals. This will list each sensor by name. Right click on the sensor name and select Properties to edit the alarm parameters for the selected sensor. Refer to your IMS-4000 Manual for details on environmental sensor programming.

  • Page 21: Deleting A Wireless Sensor

    Chapter 4: Operation dElEtIng a wIRElEss sEnsoR There are three ways to delete a Wireless sensor. Choose one and be sure to follow each procedure completely to ensure that the Host, Receiver Node and Sensor have all executed the delete com- mand before powering down the sensor or making any other system changes.

  • Page 22: Wireless Sensor Status Lights (Leds)

    IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual wIRElEss sEnsoR status lIghts (lEds) Each Wireless Sensor contains a Power/Battery Status LED and a Wireless Status LED. These LEDs provide diagnostic information when configuring or troubleshooting the system. When the sensor is powered using an external power supply the LEDs will always be active, however, when operating on battery power only you must press and hold the Status button in order for the LEDs to light-up.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...
  • Page 24 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual BattERy InFoRMatIon The Wireless Temperature Sensor can operate for up to 2 years on a good set of alkaline batteries when the sensor is configured as an end-device with a 3 second sampling interval. Sensors config- ured as routers must use a plug-in power supply.
  • Page 25 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Monitoring Temperature Range: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Operating Humidity: 5- 90% RH non-condensing Sensor Type: 2.8K thermistor Accuracy: ± 1° F Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’...

  • Page 26: Ims-4210-E Wireless External Temperature Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...
  • Page 27 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors BattERy InFoRMatIon The Wireless Temperature Sensor can operate for up to 2 years on a good set of alkaline batteries when the sensor is configured as an end-device with a 3 second sampling interval. Sensors config- ured as routers must use a plug-in power supply.
  • Page 28 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Monitoring Temperature Range: -109° to 115° F (-85° to 57° C) Operating Humidity: 5- 90% RH non-condensing Sensor Type: 2.8K thermistor Accuracy: ± 1.8°F (1.0°C) Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’ (76m) Transmit Power Output: 100mW (20dBm) Operating Frequency: ISM 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 29: Ims-4211 Wireless Humidity Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...
  • Page 30 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual BattERy InFoRMatIon The Wireless Humidity Sensor can operate for up to 2 years on a good set of alkaline batteries when the sensor is configured as an end-device with a 4 second sampling interval. Sensors configured as routers must use a plug-in power supply.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Operating Humidity Range: 0- 90% RH non-condensing Accuracy: ± 3% from 20-80% RH (± 5% otherwise) Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’ (76m) Transmit Power Output: 100mW (20dBm) Operating Frequency: ISM 2.4 GHz Power: (3) AA alkaline batteries and/or 5VDC (300mA) plug-in adapter Battery Life: Up to 2 years @ Sampling interval = 4 seconds...

  • Page 32: Ims-4212 Wireless Dry Contact Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...
  • Page 33 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors BattERy InFoRMatIon The Wireless Temperature Sensor can operate for up to 2 years on a good set of alkaline batteries when the sensor is configured as an end-device with a 3 second sampling interval. Sensors config- ured as routers must use a plug-in power supply.
  • Page 34 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual WIrIng Connect any normally open or normally closed dry contact to the terminals at the bottom of the enclosure. Be sure to strip the wires .5” before inserting and tightening the screws. Alarm Contact The Wireless Dry Contact sensor will, by default, be set to accept a Normally Open contact. To change the input type to a Normally Closed contact, use the keypad on the Receiver Node .

  • Page 35: Ims-4213 Wireless Power Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to jot down the serial number before you attach the sensor to the wall.
  • Page 36 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual AC power fails. As a result, the batteries will likely last for several years, however they should still be replaced after a few years to insure that they will be able to power the device when needed.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50° C) Operating Humidity: 5- 90% RH non-condensing Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’ (76m) Transmit Power Output: 100mW (20dBm) Operating Frequency: ISM 2.4 GHz Power: (3) AA alkaline batteries and/or 5VDC (300mA) plug-in adapter Battery Life: Up to 2 years @ sampling interval = 3 seconds Dimensions: 6.8”...

  • Page 38: Ims-4214 Wireless 4-20Ma Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...
  • Page 39 If you will be using the internal 24VDC supply, then connect the positive wire of your transducer to the 24VDC terminal on the sensor and connect the negative (or current output) wire of your trans- ducer to the mA terminal on the sensor. SENSAPHONE ® Infrastructure Monitoring System...
  • Page 40 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual If your transducer does not require an external 24V supply, then connect the current output wire from the transducer the mA terminal on the sensor and connect the ground wire from your trans- ducer to the GND terminal on the sensor.
  • Page 41 Bridge and click the SubType drop down menu, then choose Custom Table Limits. Insert the Low (4mA) and High (20mA) values for your transducer into the Table Low and Table High fields. The IMS-4000 will display the scaled value. You may wish to include the units of measure in the Channel Name field.

  • Page 42: Ims-4215 Wireless Spot Water Detection Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to jot down the serial number before you attach the sensor to the wall.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors markings identifying the positive and negative ends of the batteries. Install the batteries in the clips. Re-attach the top and bottom cover with the four screws. Proper battery installation sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Operating Humidity: 5- 90% RH non-condensing Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’...

  • Page 44: Ims-4216 Wireless Zone Water Detection Sensor

    Before you power-up the sensor you must enter the serial number located on the small white label into the Receiver Node . You can do this with the IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software or you can enter it using the Receiver Node keypad (see Sensor Registration earlier in this manual). Just be sure to...

  • Page 45: Battery Information

    Chapter 5: Wireless Sensors BattERy InFoRMatIon The Wireless Zone Water Detection Sensor can operate for up to 2 years on a good set of alkaline batteries when the sensor is configured as an end-device with a 3 second sampling interval. Sensors configured as routers must use a plug-in power supply.
  • Page 46 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual sPecIFIcatIons Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Operating Humidity: 5- 90% RH non-condensing Range (Indoor/Urban): Up to 250’ (76m) Transmit Power Output: 100mW (20dBm) Operating Frequency: ISM 2.4 GHz Power: (3) AA alkaline batteries and/or 5VDC (300mA) plug-in adapter Battery Life: Up to 2 years @ sampling interval = 3 seconds Dimensions: 6.8”...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Weekly Testing Procedure

    1) Check the status of all monitored conditions on the Receiver Node either by viewing the inputs using the ConsoleView Software, via the IMS-4000 Host web page, or by calling into the IMS- 4000 and listening to a status report of all monitored conditions. This will verify that the host and Receiver Node are communicating and that all of the inputs are reading properly, the alarm condi- tions are OK, the electricity is on, and the batteries are OK.
  • Page 48 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Ims-4200 Accessories

    Appendix B: IMS-4200 Accessories AppENdix b: iMS-4200 ACCESSoRiES BAT-0020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V 1 .3AH Rechargeable Battery IMS-4210 .
  • Page 50 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Returning An Ims Device For Repair

    Appendix C: Returning an IMS Device for Repair AppENdix C: REtURNiNg AN iMS dEViCE FoR REpAiR In the event that any of your Sensaphone IMS-4000 units does not function properly, we suggest that you do the following: 1) Record your observations regarding the individual unit’s malfunction.
  • Page 52 IMS-4000 Wireless Node Manual...

  • Page 53: Test Log

    Test Log tESt Log...
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