Aero-K uses 3 zones to monitor legacy systems for legacy burglary, fire, and panic alarms. Aero-K uses zone 1 and PGM 1 for keyswitch arming and disarming. Refer to Section 5 (PGM Output Functions) for information on the PGM multipurpose functionality.
7) RF Expansion port 4) Button 2. Introduction a. Device & Cloud Features Aero-K: • Communicates through Wi-Fi and Ethernet. • Takes over any alarm system whether locked or not. • Monitors any system with little to no programming. • Provides keybus, dial capture, and legacy monitoring options for alarm panels.
• Always connect Aero-K to an approved power source and battery backup. a. Cable Length Using Station Z or CAT 5 type wire, Aero-K can be installed up to 1000 feet away from the alarm panel. Please note that the below table serves as guideline only, and the maximum wire length could be different depending on the interference level generated by the environment, alarm panel, and other accessories in the system.
Keybus & Number Communication Keybus & Keybus & Tip/Ring Cable Type & Size Tip/Ring & of wires Format Power Tip/Ring & Power Power Keybus 1000ft 200ft 1000ft wire 100ft 1000ft Station Z Keybus 1000ft 4 x 22AWG 1000ft 1000ft wires DO NOT CONNECT SPARE 1000ft 1000ft...
High – Aero-K will trigger high temperature trouble event. c. Voltage For proper operation, both alarm panel and Aero-K should be powered by approved power source within the recommended range. Different voltage levels and corresponding interpretations for the alarm panel are listed below.
To select the best mounting location based on the signal level of Aero-K. LED Indications RSSI Signal Level LED 1 Blink 0 ~ 13 5 sec 30 sec Slow blinking Mode LED 1 On 14 ~ 15 LED 2 Blink...
Poor signal in Wi-Fi mode Green Connecting to server Green Disconnected from server Green Communicating with server Green Server Network Connection with server is normal, but not Green communicating Line Capture Green Keybus Green Line Capture and Keybus Green Panel Legacy Green Communication...
Aero-K Terminals Description Aero-K terminals and their connections to alarm panel are described in the table below: Aero-K Description Alarm panel Terminal Terminal Aero-K TIP/RNG terminals connect to the Tip (TIP) Tip/Ring interface of any alarm panel that uses CID or SIA format to capture all...
Aero-K communication type. See the table in section 5.4 for the details. b. Keyswitch - Dial Capture/ Legacy When using Aero-K for dial capture or legacy monitoring and remote arm/disarm, PGM 1 must be connected to a keyswitch zone on the alarm panel. For remote arm/disarm on two partitions systems (dial capture only), PGM 2 must be connected to another keyswitch zone on the alarm panel.
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Using Keybus Open Momentary/ Keyswitch Garage Open Output Time Duration Door Siren Strobe Maintained Door Gates Strike 2 sec Momentary 5 sec -300 sec Maintained 5 sec -300 sec PGM 1 Maintained 5 sec -300 sec Maintained 5 sec -300 sec Maintained Open Momentary/...
Aryo cloud server and CMS. ii. WiFi Signal Error If WiFi is configured but there is no connection or the signal is poor, Aero-K will send a trouble event to Aryo cloud server and CMS. iii. Ethernet Signal Error If Ethernet cable is plugged in but there is no connection, Aero-K will send a trouble event to Aryo cloud server and CMS.
Aryo Communication Failure If there is any error or failure in device communication with the cloud, Aero-K will send a trouble event to Aryo cloud server and CMS. viii. High/Low Temperature If the temperature goes above 50 degrees Celsius or falls below -5 degrees Celsius, Aero- K will send a trouble event to Aryo cloud and the CMS.
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First LED blinks quickly. Failure properly to the alarm panel after certain and to Aero-K. period. If it does not operate normally even after waiting for a while, check the 1. First LED blinks quickly. following. No connection to 2.
7. Specifications HARDWARE aero-k Dimensions 115mm*70mm*26.7mm Weight Operating temperature 32°F to 120°F (0°C to 48.9°C) Humidity Input voltage 9-14 VDC Operating voltage 6-20 VDC Mounting 2 screw holes Average current draw at 70 mA 13.5V (Ethernet) Max current draw at 13.5V...
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