Iotega wireless security and automation system (69 pages)
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Wireless Security and Automation System V1.0 Reference Manual Models: WS900 /WS901 WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 1.1 About the System 1.1.1 Available Models 1.1 Compatible Devices List 2.1 Specifications Section 3: Installation 3.1 Alarm Controller Installation 3.2 Controls and Indicators 3.3 Enrolling Wireless PowerG Security Devices Section 4: Operation 4.1 Using the Integrated Keypad 4.1.1 Key Functions 4.1.2 Emergency Keys 4.1.3 WPS Mode ([*]8)
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9.1 Available Zone Types 9.2 Available Zone Attributes 10.1 Diagnostics - Read Only 10.2 System Control 10.2.1 Device 10.2.2 Network Section 11: Troubleshooting 11.0.1 Testing: 11.1 Viewing Troubles from the Integrated Keypad Section 12: Network Troubleshooting Section 12: Reporting Codes Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors Appendix 2: Regulatory Information Appendix 3: EULA...
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PowerSeries Neo Installation Guide the mains plug and associated mains socket/outlet, is never obstructed. Safety Instructions for Service Persons There are no parts replaceable by the end-user within this equipment. The Warning: When using equipment connected to the telephone network, always follow wiring (cables) used for installation of the alarm system and accessories, the basic safety instructions provided with this product.
Section 1: Introduction Section 1: Introduction 1.1 About the System The iotega is an easy to use, wireless security and home automation panel. iotega supports a range of wireless devices via PowerG or Z-Wave. Installers set up and configure the panel through a smartphone app or cloud-based portal. End users also interact with the iotega using an intuitive smartphone app, web portal or optional wirefree and touchscreen keypads.
Product Type Model 1.1 Compatible Devices List Wireless panic key PGx938 Wireless 2-button key PGx949 The following table lists all devices compatible with the iotega. Wireless indoor siren PGx901 Note: Only models with are UL/ULC listed. For UL/ULC Wireless outdoor siren PGx911 certified installations use only UL/ULC listed devices.
Primary: 120VAC, 0.35A, 60Hz Class II Secondary: 12VDC, 1.16A Standard Battery Model: DSC model 17000178, 7.4V,1.0Ah lithium-Ion, rechargeable (Note: This battery pack shall not be used with UL/ULC Household Fire Alarm Signaling system) Backup time: 4 hours Recharging time to 85%: 24 hours (UL) Low battery threshold: 7.3V...
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Battery Critical Shutdown: 6.2V Battery lifespan: 3-5 years Operating Environmental Conditions Temperature range: UL= 0°C to +49°C (32°F-120°F), EN= -10°C to 55°C (50°F-131°F) Relative humidity: <93% non condensing Alarm Transmitter Equipment (ATE) Specification Communications over cellular or Ethernet Supports SIA and Contact ID Complies with TS203 021-1, -2, -3 Telecom equipment requirements and EN50136-1-1, EN50136-2-1, EN50136-2-3 ATS 2 Compliant with EN50136-1-1, EN50136-2-1 ATS2 requirements...
Restarting the panel may remedy the issue. The following UDP ports must be open: 1234, 1235, and 1236. If the prob- lem persists, contact DSC technical support. Note: When replacing the battery, use battery pack suitable for the application. Refer to "Specifications" on page 4.
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Section 3: Installation Figure 3-1 Panel Connections 1. Power Connector 2. Ethernet Link Speed LED 3. Ethernet Link Activity LED 4. Ethernet Port Figure 3-2 Panel Bottom Figure 3-3 Battery Compartment 1. Power cable Strain Relief 4. Battery 2. Access Cover for Battery, SIM Card and Reset But- 5.
Section 3: Installation Figure 3-4 Battery Removal Push tab release Installing a new battery 1. Remove the access cover from the back of the panel. 2. Insert the battery, back end first, as shown in figure 1-1. 3. Press the front of the battery down until the retention tab clicks into place. 4.
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Section 3: Installation 1. Power LED 2. Ready to Arm LED 3. Armed LED 4. Trouble LED 5. WiFi Signal Strength LED 6. Cellular Signal Strength LED 7. Remote Connection LED 8. Siren 9. Microphone Table 3-1 LED Indicator Operation Indicator Description Power...
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Section 3: Installation Indicator Description Armed ON Steady Partition is armed. [Red] Flashing System in Alarm. [Note: this LED does not flash for silent alarms or panic alarms [Red] Flashing System Test ( AC, Ready, Trouble, Arm LED’s, WiFi Trouble, Cellular Trouble & System remote status flashing at same time) [Amber] Flashing...
Note: If the Remote Connection status LED flashes red, the panel may be having difficulty connecting to the remote server. Restarting the panel may remedy the issue. If the problem persists, contact DSC technical support. Reset Button Pressing and holding the Reset button, located under the battery cover (see figure 3-3), for a minimum of 10 seconds per- forms a vendor reset.
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Section 3: Installation 1. Enable auto enroll using the installer portal. 2. Power up the wireless device and press the Enroll button until the on-board LED lights steady. The serial number is displayed. 3. Confirm you want to enroll the device then configure the available options. 4.
Section 4: Operation Section 4: Operation This section describes how to use the iotega‘s integrated keypad. 4.1 Using the Integrated Keypad The iotega includes a built-in, touch sensitive keypad that activates by proximity. From the keypad, users can arm and dis- arm the system, view system troubles, and activate the Fire (F), Auxiliary (A) and Panic (P) keys.
Section 4: Operation Auxiliary Keypad beeps 3 times when activated and 10 times when the event is suc- Auxiliary alarm cessfully received by the central monitoring station. Panic Keypad beeps three times and a signal is sent to the monitoring station. Panic alarm Can be configured as audible or silent To use the Emergency keys:...
Section 4: Operation the Audible Exit Delay option is enabled. The Ready indicator turns off and the Armed indicator turns on when the exit delay ends. Note: In Stay Arming mode, all auto-bypassed stay/away zones are logged and communicated to the central monitoring sta- tion.
Section 5: Programming Options emergency alarm reporting code to the central monitoring Section 5: Programming station. When the emergency reporting code is received, the Options keypad beeps 10 times. Default: Enabled This section provides descriptions of all alarm controller Valid range: Enabled, Disabled options, both programmable and read-only.
Standard - October 1997. This format sends the account code along with its data transmission. The transmission 6.1 System Configuration appears similar to the following at the receiver: Options N ri1 BA 01 N = New Event This section describes programmable options for the alarm ri1 = Partition /Area Identifier controller.
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For Fire/CO troubles, trouble beeps sound every 10 seconds code is entered. for the duration of the trouble. When set to Silent, pressing the Panic key causes the If the system is armed at the time that the trouble occurs, the buzzer and the bell output to remain silent, but the alarm is indication is auto silenced.
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Ethernet IP Subnet for the programmed duration. If the number of invalid This is the resolved value based on the DHCP address attempts is not reached within one hour, or if a valid access assignment. code is entered, the counter is reset to 0 after 5 minutes. Default: 255.255.255.000 Each keypad keeps track of it’s own lockout count and time.
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AC Failure Communication Delay The communications cancel window begins after the trans- This value determines the delay before an AC failure or AC mission delay expires and a zone alarm is transmitted. If an restore is reported. The AC failure or restore is still displayed access code is entered during this window, a reporting code immediately.
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When disabled, the wireless siren is silent when a 2-way audio session begins. This allows the user to better hear the operator. The sounder resumes operation for the timeout dur- ation if the panel has not been disarmed at the end of the 2- way session.
System-Wide Troubles When this option is enabled, the following system trouble 7.1 Reporting Configuration events are reported to the central monitoring station when Options they occur. When disabled, system trouble events are not reported. Open/Close AC Loss and restore When this option is enabled, the following open/close Battery trouble and restore Tamper and restore events are reported to the central monitoring station when...
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Default: Enabled Valid range: Enabled/Disabled Test When this option is enabled, the following test events are reported to the central monitoring station when they occur. When disabled, test events are not reported. System Test Installer Walk Test (Begin/End) Default: Enabled Valid range: Enabled/Disabled Bypass...
Default: 000.000.000.000 Valid range: 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 8.1 Network Configuration Options Panel's Alternate DNS Server This section is used to program the name of an alternate LAN/WAN Obtain IP Address Domain Name System server to be used if the preferred This option is used to determine how an IP address for DNS server is unavailable.
WLAN Security Key the following: This section is used to program a password for the Wi-Fi net- None: The system does not communicate to the central mon- work. itoring station via Ethernet or Cellular. Default: None Ethernet: The system communicates to the central mon- Valid range: 32 character ACCII itoring station via Ethernet connection only.
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Receiver 1 and Cellular Receiver 1, IP address and port Default: 0000000000 number with identical values. Valid range: 0000000000 to FFFFFFFFFF Note: When operating in common receiver mode, Ethernet CMS Ethernet 2 DNIS Receiver 1 account code is used for Ethernet and Cellular. The Dialed Number Information Service (DNIS) is used in Default: 127.000.000.001...
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CMS Cellular 1 Remote Port Default: 0000 to 65535 This section determines the port used by Cellular Receiver 1 Valid range: 0000000000 to FFFFFFFFFF for communication to the receiver. Note: Programming this section with 0000 will disable the CMS Ethernet 2 Remote Port receiver.
8.3 Other Communicator Default: 000000 Valid range: 000000 to 0FFFFF (first digit not used) Related Options CMS Cellular 2 IP Address Alternate Test Transmission Enter the Cellular receiver 2 IP address. This IP address will When this option is enabled, the test transmission alternates be provided by the central monitoring station.
Cellular Test Transmission Cycle Communication Trouble Delay Time This option is used to program how often, in days, cellular This option is used to program the amount of time before the test transmissions are sent. Once the initial test transmission following troubles are transmitted to the central monitoring is sent, all future test transmissions are offset by the pro- station:...
Entry Delay 1 Default: Blank or Auto-populated This value determines the entry delay time for Delay 1 type Valid range: 32-Digit Phone Number zones. 30 Seconds (Note: Max. 45 seconds required for Two Way Voice Default: UL/ULC) When this option is enabled, Talk/Listen-in capability for 30 to 255 Seconds (UL/ULC) Valid audio verification of alarms is available.
Quick Exit period is complete, the exit delay elapses and the system When this option is enabled, users can temporarily bypass a arms in away mode. Delay 1 or Delay 2 zone to exit the premises when the sys- Default: 0000 tem is armed.
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Default: Blank Default: Valid range: 32 character ASCII Valid range: 0-15 Keypad Partition Assignment Keypad Tamper This section is used to program the partition that the wireless When this option is enabled, the wireless keypad tamper keypad is assigned to. switch generates tamper alarms and restores when activ- ated.
User Access Level Default: Enabled Each system user is assigned an access level that determ- Valid range: Read-only ines the features they can use. All codes are 4-digit decimal entries. Duplicate codes are not permitted. Local Clock Displays 24 Hour Option The following access levels may be available on your panel: When this option is enabled, time is displayed in 24-hour Installer code:...
Flood Alarm functionality available to their user level. When disabled, the When this option is enabled, the wireless siren sounds for user is locked out of the system. flood alarms. Default: Disabled Default: Enabled Valid range: Enabled/Disabled Valid range: Enabled/Disabled 8.8 Wireless Siren Configuration Auto Tamper Alarm Options...
Default: Active Until Bell Time-out Default: Disabled (Must be enabled for UL) Valid Disabled, Active Until Disarmed, Active Until Bell Time- Valid range: Enabled/Disabled range: User ID This option is used to assign a specific user to the wireless 8.9 Wireless Key Configuration key, aiding in the tracking and logging of system events.
Default: Zone ZZZ Default: Valid range: 32 character ASCII Valid range: Zone Attribute Chime Tone This section is used to customize zone behavior for the This option is used to select the tone emitted by the device device. The table below specifies the status of each attribute when the zone is tripped.
wireless device on the alarm system. for this device. See "Available Zone Attributes" on page 45 for attribute Default: Enabled definitions. Valid range: Enabled/Disabled Door Chime Disabled Alarm Report Enabled 8.12 Wireless Temperature Con- Burglary Verified Disabled figuration Options Transmission Delay Enabled Bell Audible Enabled (read-only)
Low Temperature Warning Default: Interior Follower This option is used to set the temperature threshold for activ- Instant, Interior Follower, Interior Stay/Away, Delay Valid ating the Low Temperature warning indicator. A low tem- Stay/Away, 24 Hour Supervisory Buzzer, 24 Hour Non range: Alarm perature warning sounds an audible alert but does not send...
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Default: Enabled Swinger Shutdown Enabled (read-only) Valid range: Enabled/Disabled Two Way Audio Enabled (read-only) Talk Listen Enabled (read-only) Device Partition Assignment This option is used to assign the wireless device to an avail- Supervision able partition. This section is used to enable/disable wireless supervision of the device.
Image Contrast Device Partition Assignment This option is used to lighten or darken the contrast of the This option is used to enable and disable the wireless camera image. device. Default: Default: Enabled Valid range: -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 Valid range: Color Chime Tone...
Supervision 8.16 Wireless Door Window Con- This option is used to enable/disable wireless supervision of figurations the device. Supervision monitors the presence of the wire- less device on the alarm system. The following sections are used to program wireless Default: Enabled door/window contacts.
Door Chime Disabled Default: EOL Disable Alarm Report Enabled Valid range: Single, EOL Disable, Normal Open, Normal Close Burglary Verified Enabled Transmission Delay Enabled 8.17 Wireless Shock Sensor Con- Bell Audible Enabled (read-only) figurations Bell Steady Enabled (read-only) Bypass Enable Enabled (read-only) The following sections are used to program wireless shock Force Arm...
Door Chime Enabled Default: EOL Disable Alarm Report Enabled Valid range: Single, EOL Disable, Normal Open, Normal Close Burglary Verified Enabled Shock Accumulation Transmission Delay Enabled Shock accumulation is used to count a series of low level Bell Audible Enabled (read-only) impacts that fall below the programmed alarm threshold Bell Steady Enabled (read-only)
9.1 Available Zone Types Commonly assigned to primary points of entry. Follows entry delay 1 and exit delay timers. Arming the alarm system starts the Delay 1 exit delay timer. After the exit delay has expired, opening the door starts the entry delay timer. During entry delay, the keypad buzzer prompts the user to disarm the system.
9.2 Available Zone Attributes The following table defines each available zone attribute. When this attribute is enabled, zone alarm and restore events are transmitted. When disabled, zone alarm events are not trans- Alarm Report mitted but are logged to the event buffer. Chime When this attribute is enabled, the keypad chimes when the zone is opened or closed.
10.1 Diagnostics - Read Only Radio Version# This section displays the software version of the cellular radio. Primary Telephone Number This section displays the cellular telephone number of the SIM. IMEI number This section displays the unique 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of the radio. The format of the IMEI is: Reporting Body Identifier (2 digits), Allocation Number (4 digits);...
10.2.1 Device Walk Test This mode tests the operation of each detector in the system. While in Walk Test, the Ready, Armed, and Trouble LED's on the keypad flash to indicate that the test is active. When a zone is violated during the test, a 2-second tone sounds on all system keypads to indicate that the zone is working correctly.
Section 11: Troubleshooting Section 11: Troubleshooting 11.0.1 Testing: Power up the system Program options as required (see programming section) Trip then restore zones Verify correct reporting codes are sent to the central monitoring station 11.1 Viewing Troubles from the Integrated Keypad 1.
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Section 11: Troubleshooting 1 st Layer 2 nd Layer 3 rd Layer System Trouble Battery Trouble Tamper Hardware Fault Loss of Time RF Jam Zone AC Trouble 1-128 Battery Trouble 1-128 Tamper 1-128 Fault (Supervision) 1-128 Not Networked 1-128 Fire/CO Trouble 1-128 Siren Future Use...
The router must have the bound port fil- required ports enabled for www.tyco.com tering outbound traffic www.dsc.com www.amazon.com • NTP - 123/UDP • TycoOn - 443/UDP (configurable) • SecureNet - 1234/UDP • CMS - Programmable/UDP x2 Ethernet receivers Router must be pro- DHCP - with fixed Router uses DHCP to assign a fixed IP address to the iotega based on the MAC address.
Section 12: Reporting Codes Section 12: Reporting Codes The following tables contain Contact ID and Automatic SIA format reporting codes. Contact ID Each of the digits indicate specific information about the signal. For example, if zone 1 is an entry/exit point, the event code contains [34].
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Section 12: Reporting Codes Dialer Dir- Automatic Contact ID Section # Definition SIA Auto Rep Codes** ection* Codes Siren 12 tamper/restore alarm E (3)83-812 / R (3)83-812 TA-0812 / TR-0812 Siren 13 tamper/restore alarm E(3)83-813 / R (3)83-813 TA-0813 / TR-0813 Siren 14 tamper/restore alarm E (3)83-814 / R (3)83-814 TA-0814 / TR-0814...
Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors The following information is for general guidance only and it is recommended that local fire codes and regulations be con- sulted when locating and installing smoke and CO alarms.
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Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3a Figure 4 Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic. It also moves freely in the air. CO detectors can measure the concentration and sound a loud alarm before a potentially harmful level is reached.
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Appendix 1: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors 1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional eval- uate these units.
Appendix 2: Regulatory Information Appendix 2: Regulatory Information This product has been tested and found in compliance with the following standards: UL1023 Household Burglar-Alarm System Units UL985 Household Fire Warning System Units ULC-S545-02 Residential Fire Warning System Control Units ORD-C1023-1974 Household Burglar-Alarm System Units This product has also been tested and found in compliance with the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 Control Panel Standard –...
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Appendix 2: Regulatory Information Wireless Supervision window shall be set to 4 hours for Fire Installations (refer to Installer portal > Panel Set- tings>Panel Configuration>Comms Configuration > Ethernet Supervision, Cellular Supervision) Wireless Supervision window shall be set to 24h for Burglary Installations only (refer to Installer portal > Panel Set- tings>Panel Configuration>Comms Configuration >...
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Appendix 2: Regulatory Information installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele- vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient the receiving antenna.
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SIA False Alarm Reduction Installations: Quick Reference Caution Fire Alarm Verification feature (Auto Verified Fire Zone) is supported on the DSC Wireless Smoke Detector, Model PGx916 and PGx926. The fire alarm delay is 40s. Notes: Programming at installation may be subordinate to other UL requirements for the intended application.
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SIA Feature Comments Range/Default Requirement Programming Section Communications Canceled Win- Access to the programmable Cancel Win- Range: minimum 5 min. Required dow. Default: 5 min. Panel Settings>Panel Con- Note: minimum 5 min. for figuration>System Con- UL installations figuration>Communication Cancel Window Cancel Annunciation Access to the reporting code for Alarm Annunciate that a Cancel...
You may not make any changes or modifications to the Software, without the written per- INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, AND INJURY TO PROPERTY. mission of an officer of DSC. You may not remove any proprietary notices, marks or labels from DSC recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However, des- the Software Product.
If the system is remotely monitored, the response may not occur in time to protect the occu- addresses: pants or their belongings. Model WS901-14: http://dsc.com/pdf/1707001 Motion Detectors Model WS901-24EU: http://dsc.com/pdf/1707002 Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions.
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Appendix 5: WARNING: Installer please read carefully Product specifications: Frequency Bands Maximum Power g1 433.04MHz – 434.79MHz 10mW h1.4 868.0MHz – 868.6MHz 10mW h1.5 868.7MHz – 869.2MHz 2400MHz-2483.5MHz 100mW Class 4 (2W) @ 900 MHz, E-GSM EGSM/EDGE: 880MHz – 915MHz Class E2 (0.5W) @ 900 MHz, EDGE Class 1 (1W) @ 1800 MHz, DCS DCS/EDGE: 1710MHz –...
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