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OmniSite OmniBeacon GuardDog User Manual

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USER GUIDE
GUARDDOG VERSION
Copyright 2016, OmniSite
All Rights Reserved, Ver 1.0
Email: support@omnisite.com

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  • Page 1 ™ USER GUIDE GUARDDOG VERSION Copyright 2016, OmniSite All Rights Reserved, Ver 1.0 Email: support@omnisite.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Technical Support Technical Specifications Introduction Operating Modes Internal Components Unpacking External Components Installation Safety Precautions Panel Mounting Hole Sealing Kit Pole Mounting Electrical Connection - 110 –120VAC Six Position Wiring Diagram - 110 –120VAC Electrical Connection - 12VDC...
  • Page 3 Activation Connecting to Cellular Service GuardDog Website Setup Create Callout List Independent Text Messaging SMS Configuration SMS Commands SMS Messages LED Status Indicators System Power Alarm Inputs Troubleshooting Product Safety, Use and Limited Warranty phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Not to be used as a visual public mode alarm notification appliance WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? To prevent misapplication of a visual signal appliance, it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to warn the installer in the field and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) of what would be an inappropriate use of the product.

  • Page 5: Technical Support

    Technical Support Have questions or comments about your OmniBeacon™ Alarm Light? Please contact: 203 W. Morris Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 support omnisite.com 317-885-6330 x3 FREE WORLD CLASS SUPPORT! www.OmniSite.com...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications • Dual Input Alarm Channels: (1) 12VAC/VDC to 120VAC/ VDC, Opto-isolated to 1500VAC input and (1) Dry Contact input • Backup Battery: External 6VDC Sealed Lead Acid, 1.3 AH, Re-chargeable, .187” Faston spades • Operating Temperature: -20º to 150º F •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction World’s Best Alarm Beacon! You’ve just purchased the best! The OmniSite OmniBeacon™ combines a wireless cellular transmitter, LED light source, and alarm siren into one convenient weather protected package. No matter your location, receive alerts from your equipment when you need it most.

  • Page 8: Operating Modes

    You can also login to see your device on a Google map and GuardDog will keep a 2 year history of all events. For more information on how to setup and use this mode see page 37. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...
  • Page 9 GuardDog website to relay alarm information. This is an “industry first” feature brought to you by OmniSite providing peace of mind that you always receive critical alarms. For more information on how to setup and use this mode,...

  • Page 10: Internal Components

    Internal components LED Multicluster Light Stick 12VDC Power Supply Cellular Transmitter & Battery Charger Status LED Indicator Light In field service is not required for OmniBeacon™ internal components.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Unpacking After unpacking your OmniBeacon™, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the device has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of the damage.

  • Page 12: External Components

    External components OmniBeacon™ Control Panel Gasket (x1) Quick-Connect Field Wiring Connector Backup Battery (with Mounting Pocket) Impact Guard Cage Conduit Nut 3/4” (x1) #10 Self Drilling/Tapping Screws (x2) Quick Connect Terminals (x2) Stainless 8-32 Screw and Nut (x4) (10) #8 Neoprene Sealing Washers (x4) Large Hole Sealing Kit used to fill/cover large hole in electrical panel (Optional)

  • Page 14: Installation

    In addition, listed on the next page are some important safety precautions. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating the OmniBeacon™. • Disconnect the OmniBeacon™ from the power supply before any installation or maintenance is performed. • After installation, test the OmniBeacon™ to ensure that it is operating properly.
  • Page 16 Panel Mounting Overview...
  • Page 17 OmniBeacon™ Stainless Steel 8-32 Screw & Nut (x4) Control Panel Gasket Chase Nipple Control Panel Surface Conduit Nut 3/4” (x1) #8 Neoprene Sealing Washers (x4)

  • Page 18: Panel Mounting

    Panel Mounting Instructions DO NOT SIDE MOUNT OMNIBEACON™. Mount the OmniBeacon™ in the vertical orientation only.
  • Page 19 Using the base foam gasket as a drilling template, mark hole locations in 5 places. Drill or punch four 3/16” holes and one 3/4” hole. Place the gasket on a mounting surface and line up four 3/16” holes for the #8 machine screws. Remove the ¾”...

  • Page 20: Hole Sealing Kit

    Metal Hole Cover Plate Bottom Rubber Gasket supplied with Metal Cover Plate Figure #1 – Correct installation shows sandwiching metal plate between (2) rubber gaskets to cover a large hole in the electrical control panel. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...
  • Page 21 The standard OmniBeacon™ is intended to be mounted using the 3/4” conduit fitting which extends out of the bottom of the device. If you are replacing an existing alarm light with the OmniBeacon ™, and you have a large hole to cover, the OmniBeacon™...

  • Page 22: Pole Mounting

    Pole Mounting OmniBeacon™ For panels with external sunshields, you can mount the OmniBeacon™ in the vertical orientation in either manner shown.
  • Page 23 Using ¾” EMT conduit adapters, connect the ¾” chase nipple on the OmniBeacon™ base to the ¾” EMT conduit. Feed the field harness through the conduit. Attach the conduit to the control housing. Refer to Electrical Connections section for wiring details.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection - 110 -120Vac

    Electrical Connection - 110 - 120VAC WARNING To avoid electrical shock hazards, do not connect to supply circuit when power is applied. The OmniBeacon™ is supplied with a 6’ field harness for easy electrical connection.
  • Page 25 Connect the field harness to the OmniBeacon™. Route the wires to the desired location in the control panel and cut to length. Locate two - ¼” Quick connectors and crimp to the Blue and Red wires. Connect the Red wire to the positive battery terminal. Connect the Blue wire to the negative battery terminal.

  • Page 26: Six Position Wiring Diagram - 110 -120Vac

    Six Position Wiring Diagram - 110 - 120VAC Backup battery connection. Quick connects included. Non-powered, dry contact, input. Does not trigger siren or light beacon, sends alarms only. Universal Voltage Alarm Channel. Connect to 12VAC/VDC to 120VAC/VDC alarm signal. (No polarity required) Voltage present = alarm condition No Voltage = non-alarm condition Connect to user supplied 120VAC circuit capable of...
  • Page 27 Blue Orange Orange Yellow Yellow Black (Hot) White (Neutral) Green/ Yellow (Earth Ground)

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection - 12Vdc

    Electrical Connection - 12VDC WARNING To avoid electrical shock hazards, do not connect to supply circuit when power is applied. The OmniBeacon™ is supplied with a 6’ field harness for easy electrical connection. 12VDC Black (GND) (EG)
  • Page 29 Connect the field harness to the OmniBeacon™. Route the wires to the desired location in the control panel and cut to length. Locate two - ¼” Quick connectors and crimp to the Blue and Red wires. Connect the Red wire to the positive battery terminal. Connect the Blue wire to the negative battery terminal.

  • Page 30: Six Position Wiring Diagram - 12Vdc

    Six Position Wiring Diagram - 12VDC Backup battery connection. Quick connects included. Non-powered, dry contact, input. Does not trigger siren or light beacon, sends alarms only. Universal Voltage Alarm Channel. Connect to 12VAC/VDC to 120VAC/VDC alarm signal. (No polarity required) Voltage present = alarm condition No Voltage = non-alarm condition Connect to user supplied 12VDC circuit capable of...
  • Page 31 Blue Orange Orange Yellow Yellow (12VDC) Black (Ground) Green/ Yellow (Earth Ground)

  • Page 32: Mounting Battery Backup

    Locate two 10-16x1/2” self tapping screws. Pilot drill holes for self tapping screws if control panel is heavy gage metal. Drive self tapping screws through battery pocket, mounting holes to complete pocket installation. Place the battery in the bracket. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.omniSite.com...
  • Page 33 Refer to Electrical Connections section for wiring details. The OmniBeacon™ will automatically charge this battery using a high quality, temperature compensated battery charger. This charger works anytime primary power is present. If battery will not charge, or becomes disconnected, a low battery alarm is issued. The backup battery allows OmniBeacon™...

  • Page 34: Activation

    Device Activation The OmniBeacon™ is a cellular device just like your portable cell phone, as such... all OmniSite devices require activation before they will transmit alarms. Please follow the instructions below to activate your device. Navigate to www.omnisite.com/activate to launch the...
  • Page 35 Please read and follow the instructions carefully as you progress through the Activation Wizard. Once you finish the Activation Wizard, OmniSite will be notified and will begin processing your activation request. Please allow up to one business day to process your request.

  • Page 36: Connecting To Cellular Service

    Connecting to Cellular Network The OmniBeacon™ is now ready to be powered on. Once powered on, it will attempt to connect to the cellular network. As soon as OmniBeacon™ is connected to power, it will turn on and attempt to connect with the cellular network. While OmniBeacon™...

  • Page 37: Guarddog Website Setup

    GuardDog is used to view device status, see current alarms, configure devices, and setup notifications. GuardDog must be configured to send notifications and alarms regarding your OmniSite devices. There are two main steps required to configure GuardDog: Create Callout List...

  • Page 38: Create Callout List

    The first step is to create a callout list. Callout lists define who will be notified, in what order, and how. Please follow these steps: Navigate to https://guarddog.omnisite.com and enter your username and password to log in. If you are a new customer, your username and password will be provided when activation of your device is complete.
  • Page 39 Using the navigation buttons at the top of the screen, click “Setup” and then click “Callout List.” Detailed instructions on how to create a recipient library and callout list can be found within GuardDog’s help pages. Near the top right side of the screen, you’ll see a “Help” icon. Hover over this icon and select “How to use this Page.”...
  • Page 40 Please follow these steps: If not already logged in, navigate to https://guarddog.omnisite.com and enter your username and password to log in. Using the navigation buttons at the top of the screen, click...
  • Page 41 Detailed instructions on how to configure your device can be found within GuardDog’s help pages. Near the top right side of the screen, you’ll see a “Help” icon. Hover over this icon and select “How to use this Page.” Please read and follow the instructions.

  • Page 42: Independent Text Messaging

    The OmniBeacon™ supports “SMS fallback” when the primary method of alarm delivery via GuardDog fails. If the device loses contact with OmniSite’s GuardDog server for over 30 minutes, it enters “SMS fallback” mode. In this mode, the unit will send SMS notifications of any alarm conditions (input alarms, power loss, low battery, etc.) to all phone numbers configured...
  • Page 43 When the device first starts up, it enters “configuration mode”, which allows it to process SMS commands from any phone number. It will stay in “configuration mode” for 15 minutes and then it enters “normal mode”. In “normal mode”, the device will only respond to commands that it receives from phone numbers that have been configured in the device.

  • Page 44: Sms Configuration

    SMS Configuration Please follow the steps below to enable the OmniBeacon’s™ SMS features: Navigate to https://guarddog.omnisite.com and enter your username and password to log in. Using the navigation buttons at the top of the screen, click “Setup” and then click “Device Setup.”...
  • Page 45 Take note of the OmniBeacon’s phone number. The device’s phone number can be found in GuardDog under the “Device Setup” page (see screenshot below).
  • Page 46 Save the device’s phone number as a contact in your mobile device with an appropriate name, such as “Cherry Hill Lift Station.” Phone #: (555) 123-4567 Power cycle the OmniBeacon so the device enters “configuration” mode. The unit will stay in configuration mode for 15 minutes.
  • Page 47 Create and send a text message to the unit phone number that you saved in step 4 and include the following in the body of the message: Where 5557654321 is replaced by your 10-digit phone number. This phone number is saved to position #1, and will receive text messages from the OmniBeacon™...
  • Page 48 If successful, the unit will chirp twice and you will receive a Settings and Help text message to the phone number you just entered. If you want notifications to additional phones, you can repeat this process with up to two additional phones, using the phone2, phone3 commands.
  • Page 49 (10) Create and send a text message to the unit phone number that you saved in step 4 and include the following in the body of the message: The unit will respond with the current status of the device.
  • Page 50 DID YOU KNOW? SMARTPHONE APPLICATIONS iPHONE ™ ANDROID & WINDOWS Simply search for OmniSite GuardDog from Iphone, Android or Windows App Store and use your GuardDog username and password to log in from your phone!

  • Page 51: Sms Commands

    SMS Command Summary Settings Returns the current settings of the module in three separate messages Status Returns the current status of the module Help Requests a help message with a list of com- mands Setup Requests a series of three messages that have the most used setup commands PhoneX [Phone number] Configures phone numbers in the unit,...
  • Page 52 Sets input delay time in seconds up to 9999. Default delay is 5 seconds for each input. * NOTE: Not recommended to change Input #1 contact type because the LED Stick’s alarm status will be reversed. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...
  • Page 53 PwrDelay [Seconds] Sets power loss delay time in seconds up to 9999. Default power delay is 60 seconds. Test Sends a test message to all phone numbers configured in the unit Contractor* [Contractor Name] Sets the contractor name to append to end of alarm messages, up to 20 characters Contact [Phone Number]...

  • Page 54: Sms Messages

    SMS Message Summary The OmniBeacon™ sends numerous messages to indicate alarm and system status. The list below is a summary of the SMS messages the OmniBeacon™ sends. Input Alarm Messages: [Device Name] has detected an alarm condition for [Input Name] at 00:00AM on MM/DD/YY.
  • Page 55 SMS Fallback Messages: [Device Name] has lost data communications and SMS fallback has been enabled at 00:00AM on MM/DD/YY. [Device Name] has restored data communications and SMS fallback has been disabled at 00:00AM on MM/DD/YY. Settings Messages: Name: [Device Name] Phone1: [Phone #1] Phone2: [Phone #2] Phone3: [Phone #3]...

  • Page 56: Led Status Indicators

    Status Indicators The OmniBeacon uses a red and green LED, along with a beeper, to indicate the status of the device. The table below describes the various status and the corresponding blink/beep patterns. Status Blink Pattern Sounder Error rapid blinks With Sounder (Dead radio, radio error, could not send SMS, or could not send Guard-...

  • Page 57: System Power

    System Power This device utilizes a 6V sealed lead acid battery to keep the system powered during primary power loss. The default alarm delay for power loss is 60 seconds. When primary power is lost for 60 seconds, the device will transmit an alarm condition. Once primary power has been restored for 60 seconds, the device will transmit a return to normal condition.

  • Page 58: Alarm Inputs

    This input is designed to read a contact closure only. Input #2 is NOT connected to the primary annunciator – it will NOT trigger the flashing light and sounder. phone (317) 885-6330 x3 online www.OmniSite.com...
  • Page 59 The default alarm delay for both inputs is 5 seconds. If an input is in alarm for 5 seconds, the device will transmit an alarm condition. When the input returns to normal for 5 seconds, the device will transmit a return to normal condition. The input delay times can be reconfigured by sending the “DelayX”...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause The status light is solid Bad cellular signal strength The status light is flash- Some type of error has quickly occured Text messages arrive out of order and/or text Poor signal strength messages arrive late...
  • Page 61 Move the device to an area with better cellular reception, away from metal objects or to a higher elevation. Power your device off for 10 seconds and power it back on. Move your device to an area with better cell reception. Or, the network may be temporarily congested, there is no remedy for network congestion.

  • Page 62: Product Safety, Use And Limited Warranty

    Product Safety, Use & Limited Warranty The following safety and use information and Limited Warranty applies to products sold by OmniSite (“OmniSite”) to you the end-user (“You”) on OmniSite namely an alarm with text notification capability, related accessories such as sensors (collectively “Products”), and cellular service, which is required in order for the alarm to send notification text messages (“Services”...
  • Page 63 OmniSite will notify you before cellular service is to be renewed and before the credit card you provided during activation is charged. If OmniSite is not able to successfully bill for the cellular service, OmniSite has the right to immediately disconnect cellular service to your Products and your Products will no longer send text notifications.
  • Page 64 To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, OmniSite must first issue You a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number. This number can be obtained by contacting OmniSite and a copy will be provided by email. A copy of the RMA must be included with any materials shipped to OmniSite.
  • Page 65 Products and Services as provided for in OmniSite’s Return Policy as found at www.omnisite.com. As such, OmniSite is not liable for any causes of action, losses or damages of any kind whatsoever arising out of mistakes, omissions, interruptions, errors, or defects in the provision of cellular service and failures or defects in the cellular network.
  • Page 66 However, if OmniSite is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under this Limited warranty or otherwise, OmniSite’s liability shall be limited to the purchase price of Products and Services purchased and paid for by You, which shall be the complete...
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