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Summary of Contents for BT Redcare Essential
- Page 1 Essential Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Mounting And Wiring Programming Configuration Disposal Glossary Of Terms Support... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction... - Page 4 The BT Redcare Essential unit is a wireless single path, roaming SIM, alarm signalling unit for transmitting alarm signals from a customer’s alarm panel, via the BT Redcare network to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). The Essential unit has a UK roaming SIM with 4G/2G mobile technology.
- Page 5 Specifications Size: 95mm x 67mm x 17mm Power: 9V – 30V Current: Average Average Normal Operation Max loading (inc relays and dial capture operated) 2G/4G unit @12V 70mA 165mA Alarm inputs: 8 General purpose inputs 1-8. (-0.5V – 30V) Alarm threshold: High >2V, and Low <1.3V Outputs: 2 X Relay NO C NC (Comms, Func) RS232 port:...
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Page 6: Mounting And Wiring
Mounting and Wiring... - Page 7 Removal of Cover The top cover can be removed by gently releasing each of the 4 clips on the base of the unit by pushing the clips outward with a screwdriver blade. Regular access to the inside of the unit should not be required, although occasional access may be required to access the SIM card.
- Page 8 Connection Terminals The screw terminals for the alarm inputs are suitable for use with a standard 3mm blade terminal screwdriver. Power connections Power to the unit is via 2 screw terminals at the centre, with positive to the right nearest Pin 5. The supply voltage range is 9V to 30V.
- Page 9 Connect the supplied aerial to the MMCX connector on the top right of the unit. The aerial should be placed in a vertical position that receives the best wireless coverage. Carry out a survey to establish the best location. If necessary, a selection of high gain and extension aerials can be purchased from the BT Redcare shop at https://www.btinstallershop.com...
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Page 10: Programming
Programming... - Page 11 Unit Initialisation The unit will immediately attempt to connect to the BT Redcare platform over the mobile path. The unit will typically complete path establishment in the following time from power up. 4G/2G 120s Figure 4 – time to commission after unit power up The unit sends a “System Reset”...
- Page 12 Signal strength display: That is: - On 2G below -90dBm = X will be displayed - On 2G between -90 & -85, 1 bars will be displayed - On 2G between -85 & -80, 2 bars will be displayed - On 2G between -80 & -75, 3 bars will be displayed - On 2G above -75dBm, 4 bars will be displayed That is: - On 4G below -120dBm = X will be displayed...
- Page 13 The output will operate when input pin 4 is triggered. It will return when an acknowledge signal is returned from the BT Redcare platform. The output has a minimum operation time of 1s. When the acknowledgement is received in less than 1 second after pin 4 is triggered then the output will remain operated for 1s.
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Page 14: Configuration
Configuration... - Page 15 Pin Learn For speed of installation a single button press pin learn is available. All pins to be used should be wired in and all the pins should be in the non alarm state. No tampers should be active (if wired in) and Pin 4 (open /close) should represent the system being set/closed. When ready press and hold the down arrow for 3 secs.
- Page 16 When in the main menu, each press of will step to the next menu item down. to step back up and eventually return to the top of the menu. The full main menu options are shown in Fig.7. Pressing the Enter button on any menu item will enter the sub-menu and take you into edit mode. This will allow the function to be changed.
- Page 17 Inputs Pin Learn The polarity of pins can be learnt by pressing and holding the down arrow for 5s. The display will show notice done. Pin learn can also be carried out through the configuration menu. Example – to learn the pin polarity in the configuration menu:- Inputs Configuration Pin Learn...
- Page 18 Input Sense The polarity of the pins can manually be configured by the installer. This is additional to the pin learn function described earlier. Example – to configure pin 4 to be positive removed:- Inputs Configuration Pin Learn Inputs Sense Press until Input Sense 1 Input Sense 4...
- Page 19 Inputs EOL The alarm inputs (PINS) can be set to the following modes: - None - (Alarm & Restore) - EOL (Single end of line mode) - (Alarm, Restore & Cut) - DEOL (Dual End of line mode) - (Alarm, Restore, Cut & Short) Example –...
- Page 20 Outputs The two relay outputs can be configured as follows: 1. Output type 1 (Comms) - Single path fault – operates when the Mobile path is in fault 2. Output type 2 (Func) - User – allows the relay to be operated remotely via the app (default) - RPS –...
- Page 21 Network The programing option under the network sub menu is: Web Passcode This code is used to set up both the installer and customer app. It can be changed from its default: Inputs Configuration Network Web Passcode 12345678 Web Passcode * Web Passcode * 2345678 2345678...
- Page 22 Serial connection panel type This menu selects the panel connection type for serial connected panels (RS232 or RS485). Settings: • None • Dimension GD 232 (Galaxy Dimension 48/96/264/520 (RS232 9600 8n1)) • Dimension GD 485 (Galaxy Dimension 48/96/264/520 (RS485)) • Galaxy G3 232 (G3 48/144/520 (RS232 9600 8n1)) •...
- Page 23 Edit mode for that part of the menu can be exited at any time, without saving changes, by pressing for 5s. This will return you to the sub menu that you were making changes in. The configuration menu can be exited at any time without saving any changes by pressing for 5 seconds.
- Page 24 Interconnection Monitoring If the signalling unit is remote from the alarm panel, it is possible to wire the PIN inputs to be able to to detect open or short circuits on the interconnection wiring between the panel and the unit. To enable the interconnection monitoring you will need to program the unit via the configuration menu, app or web portal To 12V supply...
- Page 25 3.3KΩ 1% 10KΩ 1% Fig 9 orange, orange, black, brown, brown brown, black, black, red, brown Resistor Item Code Label Colour Code 089446 Red Dot in packet 089447 Blue Dot in packet What happens when pins are configured and wired in this way? The dual resistor EOL mode is able to detect four states: - Alarm event - Restore...
- Page 26 Select the required panel via the serial panel type menu option via the buttons, app or web portal. Please contact your BT Redcare representative for the latest information on panel compatibility for Upload Download and enhanced format signalling via serial connections.
- Page 27 Example below shows connection via RS 485 to a Galaxy Dimension panel: Galaxy Dimension To other RS485 devices. Keypads RIO’s etc Figure 10 (not to scale) Connection Advice The unit should be connected to the Honeywell Galaxy panel as shown in figure X, RS485A to A1 and RS485B to B1. Do not use the secondary data line (if your panel has one- A2/ B2) as it will not work.
- Page 28 IMPORTANT NOTE: If intending to use dial capture or serial for sending alarms, please confirm beforehand with your ARC that their automation software is capable of differentiating correctly between PIN alarms (Essential or Redcare Platform generated alarms) and alarm panel generated ZONE alarms.
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Page 29: Disposal
The manufacturer is not liable for any purely economic loss arising from any use of this equipment. All responsibility and liability in the use of BT Redcare products are assumed by the user. -
Page 30: Glossary Of Terms
Serial Identity number - 12 digit unique identity number of a unit Subscriber identity module (sim card) Universal Serial Bus Support For assistance with your BT Redcare installation, please contact the BT Redcare Helpdesk on: 0800 800 628 Approvals EN50136, EN50131, PD6669, PD6662 Offices worldwide...