QUICK START GUIDE This quick start guide contains the bare minimum information to get your ZLM4 up and running with useful links to the more in depth information contained in this document. DEFAULT INPUT OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Figure 1 below shows the inputs and outputs for the ZLM4 low voltage monitor.
5 is set to switch for a loop 3 fence alarm and finally relay 6 is set to switch for a loop 4 fence alarm. WIRING UP YOUR ZLM4 This is covered under “10 Wiring Diagrams” on page 38. After the ZLM4 has been wired up you can begin to protect your perimeter. JVA ZLM4 Manual...
FREQUENTLY USED LCD KEYPAD COMMANDS For a full list of all keypad commands please see “8.6.10 ZLM4 Relevant Keypad Codes” on page 30. NOTE: The default user PIN is 1234, and the default installer PIN is 012345. Function Key Sequence...
365 days a year, your JVA electric security fence is monitored by an alert, sober, electronic watchman. The ZLM4 is a 4 zone low voltage electric fence monitor. The ZLM4 may be used by itself or in conjunction with a number of high voltage security electric fence energisers.
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(cross couple). Designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent international safe- ty standards , the JVA ZLM4 is in a class of its own when it comes to fea- tures and benefits at an affordable price. JVA ZLM4 Manual...
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Four “Form C” Relays with dry Can be switched based on alarm contacts or switched triggers or input states. voltage Output Enclosed fence terminals Tamper resistant and prevents accidental contact with the low voltage terminals JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 15...
ZLM4. For compatibility please check with your distributor or • The JVA LCD keypad (PTE0210) requires version 2.12 or later firmware to operate with a ZLM4, the keypad firmware can be viewed by at pow- er up or by pressing *9# on the keypad.
SPECIFICATIONS The specifications table below outlines the power consumption of the ZLM4 and the acceptable voltage and current ranges for different inputs and outputs. Internal battery charger float 14.2Vdc voltage Internal battery charger 1200mA charging current Power consumption of ZLM4 130mA at 12.5 Vdc...
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NOTE 3: This is the limit for the combination of the loads on both the “Si- ren” and “Strobe” outputs. NOTE 4: This is the maximum rating of the energiser if the ZLM4 is used on the same fence as a high voltage electric fence energiser. Beyond this rating the ZLM4 loop circuit protection MOV’s may fail if high voltage wires...
1. While the Keypad is not essential for normal operation, it is required to adjust the programmable options. 2. Up to 3 Keypads may be connected in parallel on a ZLM4, each Keypad must have a unique keypad address. For more information please see www.jva-fence.com.au...
DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL STATUS LIGHTS The status LED’s on the front of the ZLM4 allow the user to quickly ascer- tain the current status of the unit and if any action needs to be taken. Be- low is a brief description of each LED (top to bottom) and the information it conveys.
FRONT PANEL LCD DISPLAY The 16 character , two-line display of the ZLM4 clearly shows the status of the fence it is connected to at a glance. If you have an LCD keypad attached your can press the # to freeze the current displayed information. It will re- sume after 10 pules have occurred.
KEYPAD (OPTIONAL) A keypad (either Touch or LCD) can be used to remotely monitor and con- trol the ZLM4. It is also used to set the programmable options. For more on programming the device see “11.2 Programming Options” on page 42.
The Power Light will start to flash indicating a battery low power problem. If the battery is fully depleted, the unit will not pulse. If the stand- by battery requires replacement, the Power Light will flash and the Status Light will flash three times. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 25...
If an installation contains two ways to control the ZLM4, then the most re- cent control signal will determine the Armed/Disarmed state. For example if the ZLM4 is armed via the keypad and then disarmed at the control input (IN1) it will disarm.
Note: The ZLM4 is not supported by older versions of the webserver. KEYPAD The ZLM4 and other devices connected on the same keypad bus can be controlled via a keypad. For more information see “8.6 Controlling the ZLM4 using the Keypad” on page 27.
• Version 1.21 and below • Older version, can be upgraded to V2.00 firmware. • Cannot detect or operate with the ZLM4. • Version 2.20 and higher • ZLM4 is supported, zones are displayed. PTE0230 Touch screen keypad • Provides the most advanced monitoring and control of all Z-Series de- vices •...
• Enter your new PIN (must be 4 digits) and then #. (Repeat to confirm PIN.) • Press *# to exit User Programming mode. • Make sure your new PIN works by using it to arm the energiser. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 29...
Standby Battery Should there be a loss of mains power, the Power light on the keypad will go off. The status LED on the ZLM4 front panel will flash twice and the Key- pad will show Trouble – AC Fail.
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Reset and Display firmware [User PIN][*][6][8][#] version number Reset and return to factory [Installer PIN][*] [6] [8] [#] defaults Siren test [*] [6] [3] [#] Battery test [*] [6] [4] [#] Clear Alarm memory [*] [1] [#] JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 31...
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Zone Jumper Configuration The ZLM4 is equipped with three jumpers, two of which (J3 and J4) operate in an identical fashion to those on the Z14. The third jumper, J8 will sup- press the beeper on the ZLM4 when fitted.
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Relay 5.* Jumper Short these two contacts to provide +12v power to the common contact of Relay 6.* *+12V power limited to a maximum of 30W combined for relays 3-6, includ- ing Siren and Strobe outputs. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 37...
WIRING DIAGRAMS 10.1 STANDALONE FENCE CONFIGURATIONS The ZLM4 may be used to monitor a loop of wire on or under a perimeter fence. • Bare conductors on insulators as per high voltage electric fence, but powered by the ZLM4 low voltage monitor for sensitive environments such as public areas.
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• Insulated wire buried underground. The alarm is given if the insulated wire is cut or shorted to earth. NOTE: This is a suggested configuration only and has yet to be tested. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 39...
10.2 LOW VOLTAGE ZONING SYSTEM A ZLM4 can be combined with a JVA Z-Series energisers which provides the main deterrence. The ZLM4 provides fence monitoring by splitting the earth wires into four distinct zones. Below Shows only how Loop 1 might be configured for the first zone of an electric fence.
• Set the Group ID of the Z18 to 1 (2601#) • Set the Group ID of the ZLM4 to 2 (2602#) The Group ID of the ZLM4 must be 1 value higher than the Group ID of the Z-Series Energiser driving it.
11.1 LCD ERROR MESSAGES The ZLM4 has the ability to display error messages. At start up if any of the Power On Self Tests (POST) fail an error message will be displayed after the version number. If these are “non-fatal” the ZLM4 will continue through start-up and be ready to run.
To enter a new installer pin, press 00 followed by the new 6 digit PIN, then the # key. If you cannot remember your installer or user PIN, return the ZLM4 memory to default. To do this, remove power (AC off and disconnect the battery), open the ZLM4 enclosure, remove jumper J4 and reconnect the battery for about 10 seconds.
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2 (Strobe) Relay 3 Used to assign an alarm func- tion to relay 3 (Zone 1 alarm) Relay 4 Used to assign an alarm func- tion to relay 4 (Zone 2 alarm) JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 45...
NOTE: The lower this option is set the more likely you are to get false alarms. The value is set directly. For example to set a threshold of 2 bad or missing pulses enter: 0 6 0 2 #. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 47...
Note: This is the maximum number of cycles for 1 continuous alarm, inter- mittent alarm events could cause more than this number of siren sound- ings. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 49...
+4: Enable to stop bad battery alarms if you are not using a battery (Added in version 1.2) +8: Disable Cross Couple Alarms [see section 3.1] (Added in version 1.33) Value Function None Disable prox switch Siren codes No battery +8 (default) Disable Cross Couple alarm JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 51...
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NOTE: Relay 6 is (27x#) Defaults for the ZLM4 • Relay 1 – Siren • Relay 2 – Strobe • Relay 3 – Zone 1 Alarm (0) • Relay 4 – Zone 2 • Relay 5 – Zone 3 • Relay 6 – Zone 4 Note: The siren and strobe switched 12V outputs can be used to drive ex- ternal buffer relays.
Option as required before linking the Keypad bus into a group. The ZLM4 should only be a group master if there are no Z energisers in the group. I.e. the group is made up of one or more ZLM4’s only.
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Group ID 4 Group ID 5 Group ID 6 Group ID 7 Group ID 8 Group ID 9 Group ID 10 Group ID 11 Group ID 12 Group ID 13 Group ID 14 Group ID 15 JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 55...
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12.2 PTE0230 TOUCH KEYPAD JVA’s most advanced keypad features include: • Touch screen with clean user interface designed for ease of use • Quickly arm or disarm the entire site or granularly via the Zones screen • Emails on alarm •...
LCD Keypad Programming mode commands. Default Code uses default In- staller Pin You can change the messages and each of the zone labels. • The Dealer Message displays when the system is on standby. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 59...
NOTE: If the security system is to use Perimeter Patrol, keypad address 2 should not be used by a keypad because that is the default keypad address that Perimeter Patrol uses. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 61...
• Program Devices 12.8.2 Home Screen This is the first screen you are presented with when the ZKeypad Applica- tion starts. This screen acts as a gateway to all the other screens in the Application. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 65...
12.8.4 Settings Screen This screen allows the user to adjust preferences such as the screen bright- ness, zone names and other application preferences. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 67...
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• Show all events – This option toggles whether or not the event log shows all system events or just the important ones. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 69...
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• Installer details - by editing this text field you can adjust what is dis- played on the home screen under the JVA logo. • Site Name – This setting allows the Site name to be set. This name is used when emails are sent and for the file name when the site is saved.
12.8.5 Events Screen This screen allows you to view all the events that have been logged by the keypad over the set amount of days set in the keypad settings. JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 71...
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You can load this configuration back at any time by pressing the ‘Load from SD Card button’. Screenshot above showing when a device is first selected from the left list JVA ZLM4 Manual Page 73...
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