Falcon Hybrid Installation & Operation Manual

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HYBRID

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION

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Page 1 HYBRID INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
Page 2 V1.1 08 Jul 2021...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1 Reporting Options ..............2.2 Interfaces ..................2.3 Programming ................2.4 Indicators & Controls ..............3. INSTALLATION ..............3.1 Falcon Hybrid Wiring ..............................3.1.1 Power Supply ................3.1.2 Radio Antenna ..................3.1.3 Check AC ................ 3.1.4 Dry Contact Inputs ................
Page 4 4. PROGRAMMING ..............4.1 Onboard Push-Button ..............4.2 PC-based Programmer ............... APPENDIX A Serial Interface ............APPENDIX B Programming Cable & Software ....
Page 5: Introduction
GSM. The Falcon Hybrid has a universal Contact ID interface to alarm panels as well as a serial interface to some leading panels. It also has seven dry contact input triggers which can be programmed to send alarms.
Page 6: Features & Functions
Texecom Premier control panels through the serial interface 2.3 Programming Full programming and software updating via a computer serial Ÿ port Programming over-the-air via GPRS Ÿ 2.4 Indicators and Controls Status and error indication via 7-segment display Ÿ Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 7 If the button is held down for more than 10 seconds, the Ÿ Falcon Hybrid will send an auto-test message on radio (to test the VHF range). This is can be used to test the VHF link back to the control room.
Page 8: Installation
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Falcon Hybrid Wiring Connections to the Falcon Hybrid are shown below: Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 9: Power Supply
3.1.1 Power Supply The Falcon Hybrid must be connected to a stable 12V DC (nominal 13.2V) power supply because the Falcon Hybrid draws large currents (greater than 2A) from the power supply when it transmits, it must be powered directly from the battery in the alarm panel.
Page 10: Dry Contact Inputs
If the CAC line is not connected, the Falcon Hybrid should not be programmed to send AC Failure or Restoral Signals. The AC Failure and AC Restore signals have a programmable delay (default set at 1 minute) in order to prevent false triggers.
Page 11: Serial Port
3.1.7 Relay Outputs Two dry-contact relay outputs are available on the Falcon Hybrid. These outputs can be commanded to turn on and off via the GSM network. The outputs are rated at 24V AC or DC, up to a maximum of 5A.
Page 12: Falcon Hybrid Installation
The performance of the Falcon Hybrid depends on the quality of its connection to the GSM network. The Falcon Hybrid will send alarms quicker and more reliably if it has a strong connection to the GSM service provider. When the Falcon Hybrid has powered up, it will start connecting to the network, displaying its status as it initialises and connects (see section 3.5 - Indicators and Controls).
Page 13: Changing The Default Sim Card (Dual-Sim)
3.4 Changing the Default SIM Card (Applicable to dual SIM Falcon Hybrids only) The Falcon Hybrid has the option of changing the default SIM card to be used. The default SIM card should be changed to the one with the highest signal strength.
Page 14: Selecting The Alarm Panel Serial Port Format
If the Falcon Hybrid displays an error message (E1 or E4), the Ÿ selected SIM card is not working and the other one should be selected The minimum signal strength required is 5. Lower than this Ÿ signal strength will make it difﬁcult to access the Falcon Hybrid remotely 3.5 Selecting the Alarm Panel Serial Port Format...
Page 15 Release the button then push the button to cycle through the Ÿ panel serial port settings until the correct serial port is displayed Leave the button for 15 seconds. The Falcon Hybrid will Ÿ remember the new serial port format. DISPLAY...
Page 16 DISPLAY SERIAL FORMAT DSC Neo Series Sherlotronics DSC PowerSeries IDS805 FSK Key-bus Risco LightSYS 2 Orisec Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 17: Indicators And Controls
3.6 Indicators and Controls The Falcon Hybrid has a seven segment display which indicates the current operating status: CHARACTER FLASHED STATUS DESCRIPTION The communicator is Initialising starting the GSM modem communicator re-starting the GSM Restarting modem The communicator is c (lower case) Connecting...
Page 18 All alarms sent, disconnecting from the necting server from server Falcon Hybrid Errors If the Falcon Hybrid detects an error it will ﬂash the error code on the 7-segment display. CHARACTER FLASHED STATUS DESCRIPTION The communicator has not detected a...
Page 19 Server The communicator cannot GPRS settings are correct. connect to the server to route The GSM network may the GPRS message to the be experiencing technical control room problems. Contact the manufacturer. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 20: Programming
Select the programming mode Ÿ Test the VHF radio (hold down for more than 10 seconds) Ÿ Select the default sim (only applicable to dual sim Falcon Ÿ Hybrids) 4.2 PC-based Programmer Falcon Hybrid conﬁguration software utility is a Windows-based programmer which is used as the primary means of programming the Falcon Hybrid.
Page 21 The unit will stay in this mode for 20 seconds to allow Ÿ programming If the unit exits programming mode, repeat the process Ÿ Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 22: Appendix A Serial Interface
APPENDIX A SERIAL INTERFACE The Falcon Hybrid uses a standard interface cable (with interchangeable ends) along with an adapter to connect to various alarm panels except for the DSC PowerSeries and the IDS805 panels which use a key-bus module and the Orisec panel which has its own serial cable whose ends are NOT interchangeable.
Page 23 Falcon Hybrid Serial Interface Cable TEXECOM SERIAL INTERFACE Set the serial port format to Texecom on the Falcon Hybrid (Refer to Section 3.4). Connect the Falcon Hybrid to Com1 on the alarm panel using the serial interface cable with the TEXECOM-IDS adapter board .
Page 24 Falcon GSM’s serial port. PIMA SERIAL INTERFACE Set the serial port format to Pima on the Falcon Hybrid (Refer to Section 3.4). Plug the adapter marked PIMA into the serial port on the Pima alarm panel. Plug the other end into the Falcon GSM’s serial port.
Page 25 The Pima serial interface will send the standard FSK Contact ID alarm codes. DSC NEO SERIAL INTERFACE Set the serial port format to DSC PowerSeries Neo on the Falcon Hybrid (Refer to Section 3.4). The Falcon GSM can send alarms received from the PC LINK_2 header of the DSC PowerSeries Neo panel.
Page 26 The Falcon Hybrid can send alarms received from the keypad- bus of the IDS805 alarm panel. Set the serial port format to IDS on the Falcon Hybrid if using an IDS-supplied key-bus module or to IDS805 FSK Key-Bus if using an FSK-supplied DSC PowerSeries/IDS805 FSK Key-Bus Module (Refer to Section 3.4).
Page 27 App Set-up Guide provided, for alarm signals to be sent and/or for app connectivity. ORISEC SERIAL CABLE The Falcon Hybrid can send alarms received from the COM 1 serial port of the Orisec alarm panel with a ﬁrmware version of 4.52 or later.
Page 28: Appendix B Programming Cable & Software
APPENDIX B PROGRAMMING CABLE AND SOFTWARE The Falcon Hybrid is programmed using the FSK USB Programming Cable and FSK DVD kit which contains the programming software (FSK Item Code 40027). Installing the drivers for the FSK USB to UART Programmer Install the drivers before plugging the USB Programmer into the computer’s USB port.
Page 29 In the FSK DVD, navigate to the following directory: \FUSA FSK USB Serial Adapter Drivers For 64 bit operating systems, double click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe Otherwise, double click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe Follow the instructions on DRIVER software to install. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 30 Upon opening the software for the ﬁrst time it will require an initial setup. The following window will pop up: Select the folder where the templates will be saved for Falcon Hybrid devices. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 31 Select the COM port that will be used to communicate with the device. From there the following window will appear: Connect the Falcon Hybrid to the correct COM port and click on the read button. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 32 Upon completion, the window will look like this. All the settings that are greyed out cannot be changed. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 33 All the input and output settings can be changed by clicking on the Input/Output Settings Tab. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 34 This warranty replaces any previous warranties and is the only warranty made by seller on this product. No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligations of this limited warranty is authorised. Note: Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Patents issued and pending worldwide. Falcon Hybrid Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 36 support@fsk.co.za +27 11 477 7705 (technical support) Amecor House, 14 Richard Road, Industria North, 1709...