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- Page 1 IRIS-4 Terminals Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ........................ 8 Target group ..........................8 Scope ............................. 8 About the IRIS-4 product range ................... 9 Circuit board layouts ......................10 DS2220/IRIS-4 50 ........................10 Sys LED Indications ........................10 IRIS-4 160 ............................ 11 Sys LED indications ........................ - Page 3 Cellular Routed ..........................34 6.5.2.1 DHCPSRV or Fixed....................34 6.5.2.2 Eth 2 IP/Gateway ..................... 34 6.5.2.3 Subnet mask ......................34 6.5.2.4 Cellular IP ......................... 34 6.5.2.5 Forwarded IP ......................34 Vanderbilt SPC ..........................34 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 3...
- Page 4 Extra features ..........................41 Normal ............................42 Set / unset ........................... 42 6.11.2.1 Set / unset pin ......................42 6.11.2.2 Exit delay ........................42 6.11.2.3 Entry Pin ........................42 6.11.2.4 Entry delay ....................... 42 page 4 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025...
- Page 5 Touchscreen calibration ......................50 6.21 Default ............................50 For terminals with an AP or SW button (this is not part of Settings menu) ......50 6.22 Build information........................50 6.23 Reflash ............................51 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 5...
- Page 6 11 Technical specifications...................... 63 12 Conformance ........................65 Appendix 1: Setting up the IRIS Toolbox ..................66 Starting the IRIS Toolbox ........................66 Appendix 2: Abbreviations used by AddSecure ................. 67 Appendix 3: Enclosure T-NG-ENC2 .................... 68 Specification: ............................68 Accessories ............................. 68 Installation instructions .........................
- Page 7 Appendix 5: Default Alarm Messages Generated by the Terminal ..........76 A5.1 Pin Input Alarms ..........................76 A5.2 Voice call alarm ..........................76 A5.3 General Alarms ..........................77 Alarms generated when using DC-09 as the transmission protocol.......... 77 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 7...
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Page 8: About This Manual
About this manual This Technical Reference manual applies to the complete range of IRIS-4 models, see chapter 2 “About IRIS-4 product range”. Target group This document is intended as a technical reference for engineers and for anybody that needs technical information about the IRIS-4 range of terminals. -
Page 9: About The Iris-4 Product Range
There is an AP button, like the 6xx series, so you can default the terminal on power up. The 240AP has only 3 & 4G with frequencies required for Asia Pacific. The DS2220/IRIS-4 50 is also fitted with an eSIM. Please contact AddSecure if you wish to use this instead of a plastic SIM card. -
Page 10: Circuit Board Layouts
Panel interface – no faults. Will flash together for a short period when the terminal has been defaulted. Will blink together for a short period if the terminal is installing new software which it has received. page 10 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 11: Iris-4 160
Successfully connected, but still outstanding faults. See section 9.1, “Trouble report”. Flashing Bluetooth mode, but no active connection. Constant Bluetooth mode with an active connection. Constant Communicating, no current faults (flickers on every poll). IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 11... -
Page 12: Iris-4 2Xx
Sys LED indications LED Color Indication Yellow Not configured or indicating there are current faults flashing outstanding. See section 9.1, “Trouble report”. Yellow Communicating and no current faults (flickers on every poll). constant page 12 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 13: Iris-4 4Xx
EXT3: provides an additional 12 pin inputs and 3 mechanical relays (EXT3 not supported on 4xxG boards) See section 4.2.1 “Installing the Extension boards on the 4xx” for installation instructions. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 13... -
Page 14: Iris-4 6Xx
Not currently configured or indicating there are current faults outstanding. See section 9.1, “Trouble report”. Terminal can see the SIM card (IRIS-4 640D). Terminal cannot see the SIM card (IRIS-4 640D). GSM connected / registered (IRIS-4 640D). GSM Not connected / registered (IRIS-4 640D). -
Page 15: Basic Setup
If the installation uses cellular then a SIM card will be required. The terminal will also need to be given a cellular Access point name (APN) and other possible configurations. Obtain the information from your SIM card provider. APN: Username (USR): Password (PWD): SIM pin code: IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 15... -
Page 16: Recommended Installation Sequence
EXP header. Turn over the PCB and secure the two expansion pillars with the screws and washers supplied. Now turn the PCB over again and mount it back into the casing. page 16 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 17: Expansion Boards
Mount the terminal 4.2.2.1 Mounting the 50 (DS2220/IRIS-4 50) The terminal is intended to be mounted within the existing tamper protected alarm panel enclosure which means that the interfaces between the terminal and the alarm panel do not need to be separately protected... -
Page 18: Mounting The 2Xx
For pin input connections, see section 6.13 “Pin inputs”. 4.2.4.2 Serial connections These connections are for panels using serial communication to the terminal. Note: For alternative selections for third-party panels, use the Settings option in the Installers Menu. page 18 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 19: Power Supply
4.2.4.2.2 Serial TTL connections The requisite cable, Texecom RS232 Lead, part no. Tex600, can be ordered from AddSecure 4.2.4.2.3 RS232 connections These are used with several panels such as HHL, ESPA fire panels, Notifier, Protec, EBL Talk, and CTEC. The actual panel for your installation can be selected in Settings, see section 6.9 “Panel Interface”. -
Page 20: Power Up
The Installers Menu will then be displayed. For the next and any following times you select “Installers Menu” from the Welcome screen, simply enter your password and click «OK». page 20 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 21: Configuring The Terminal
Configuring the terminal IRIS-4 terminals need to be configured the first time they are used. All terminals can be configured with the Installation Wizard on the physical or virtual touchscreen. The 160 can also be configured using the Installer app, see section 5.5 “Configuring the 160 using the Installer App”. -
Page 22: Arc Ip Address (Iris Protocol Only)
For DC-09 setup, a sequence of menus is used. The IP addresses and the port numbers to be used should be obtained from the ARC. If the ARC does not have a backup receiver, this setting can be disabled. page 22 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 23: Encryption
The Installation Wizard now goes through a sequence of setup and test options for each communication path chosen, in this order; Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular and PSTN. The sequences can vary depending on the combination of paths chosen and the type of terminal being configured. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 23... -
Page 24: Communication Tests
Allocator App. Checking S/W version Once the terminal has established its first connection path, it will check its software version with an external server operated by AddSecure. The Checking S/W Version screen is displayed. page 24... -
Page 25: Ethernet Setup And Test
Note: If you have selected cellular as the only interface, this check will be done after the cellular settings. The terminal will now check with the AddSecure server to see if a new version is available. If a new version is available, the «Reflash now» option will appear and can be clicked, see section 6.22 “Reflash”. -
Page 26: Wi-Fi Setup And Test
"Registered". If "Not registered" is displayed, check that the SIM card is inserted correctly and contact the SIM provider to confirm it is enabled. page 26 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 27: Cellular Signal Strength
When the signal strength is as good as you can get it, click «Continue». 5.3.5.2.1 For the 50 (DS2220/IRIS-4 50) On this terminal you can press and hold the “SW” button for 3s which will let you see the current signal... -
Page 28: Cellular Communication Tests
RS485 connection to alarm panels where you may not have access or cannot change the account or phone number in the alarm panel itself. This can be useful when converting older alarm panel sites to work with the IRIS-4 terminal. Monitor serial This sets the terminal to monitor the serial ports for activity and report any status changes back to the ARC. -
Page 29: Dial Port Check
How many pins are displayed depends on which product you are working with: Deselect pins you wish to disable from sending alarms and leave ticked only the pins you want to use for alarm transmission, and then click ‘Continue’. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 29... -
Page 30: Monitor For Tampers
The first time you do this, use the default password “111111”. You will then be asked to enter your own password. Enter a new password, 6 - 10 digits. The app menu, as follows, is then presented Information Action Current Status Console Settings Security Now simply follow the instructions in the app. page 30 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 31: Settings
The options in the Settings menu vary for the different product types. Each option can be selected individually (there is no sequence as in the Installation Wizard), Network interfaces This option lets you select the communication paths to be used for polling and alarms on a multipath IRIS-4 terminal. There are several options: ... -
Page 32: Encryption
This is also additional information that the terminal sends to the ARC that may be required by the ARC to uniquely identify the account. This can also be left blank unless specified by the ARC. page 32 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 33: Account Name/Number
Note that there is potentially a security risk of unauthorized access to the device connected to Eth2 and to minimize this risk the SIM card should use a private APN (see Cellular Settings section below), such as that provided by the AddSecure Link service. 6.5.1.1 DHCPSRV or Fixed Click on «DHCPSRV»... -
Page 34: Subnet Mask
Vanderbilt SPC This allows you to set up the second Ethernet port for the Vanderbilt (Siemens) SPC integration. For more information see alarm panel specific documentation available from AddSecure. DC-09 This allows you to set up the second Ethernet port for an alarm panel that supports the SIA DC-09 alarm communication protocol. - Page 35 SIM card and then powering the terminal up. The terminal scans for providers and base stations and reports the results with signal strengths for eac. This can take a few minutes. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 35...
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Page 36: Call Barring
4G will not be used. Note: that if there is no 2G or 3G available, cellular communication will not be possible. Locked to 3G only. Note: If there is no 3G available, cellular communication will not be possible. page 36 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 37: Battery Backup
Panel interface The range of panel interface options differ for the different products series: 160: 2xx series: 4XX series: 6XX series: The range of settings that each option has is described below. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 37... - Page 38 The terminal can support the Telim protocol on the dial capture interface. This screen lets you modify the default Telim to SIA alarm conversion by selecting through the presets or to set to Custom and entering the required SIA code. page 38 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025...
- Page 39 The default is Texecom emulation. For more information on the connection and setup, please refer to separate alarm panel interface documents. Note: For the Eaton I-ON panel, you will need to use the IRIS-4 CT-interface board separately. Please contact the sales team for further information. 6.9.2.4 Serial settings This option lets you modify the baud rate and parity of the connection.
- Page 40 For ESPA, see Emulation Mode Appendix in this document. For others, panel specific documentation is available from AddSecure. 6.9.4.4 Serial settings This option lets you modify the baud rate and parity of the connection.
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Page 41: Alarm Override
This lets you set the terminal to override the alarm panel's account number and dialed number with those set in the terminal. 6.11 Extra features This allows you to set up the special options for the terminal. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 41... -
Page 42: Set Status Relay
This option lets you enable relay D as the alarm status indicator. This means that if any (enabled) pin Inputs are in an alarm state, the relay will change state according to what the default state is set to (default is normally open). page 42 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 43: Ens4-21 Fire
ENS4-21 Fire Sets the IRIS-4 4xx to EN54-21 Fire conformances. For further details, see chapter 7 “Installation for EN54-21 conformance”. VdS 2463 Intruder Sets the terminal to VdS 2463 Intruder conformances. For further details, see chapter 8 “Installation for VdS 2463 Compliance”. -
Page 44: Incoming Tcp
Wire the alarm outputs from the panel to the position in the diagram marked as a switch – open is the alarm condition and closed is the restore condition. 6.13.1.2 Enable Enables this pin input when ticked. page 44 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 45: Inverse Polarity
The alarm triggering input has returned to its quiescent New restore state from the alarm state. Not in alarm The alarm triggering input is quiescent. The alarm triggering input is active and has been In alarm reported. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 45... -
Page 46: O/C (Open/Close)
Normally a relay will open if the associated input goes open circuit, and vice-versa, but this can be inverted if required. Note: Do not use this feature for a relay with another purpose, e.g., communications path trouble reporting. page 46 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 47: Relay Sms Activation
Note that once time has been received from an IRIS Secure Apps or a DC-09 receiver, synchronisation with this pool l is disabled. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 47... -
Page 48: Trouble Reporting
Take note of this password, as it may need to be passed on to the operator of the IRIS Toolbox software. Click «Diagnostic Call» once the password has been passed onto the operator and they are ready to receive the call. page 48 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 49: Pstn Settings
«Save». 6.20 Display For terminals with a physical touchscreen, this option lets you alter the contrast and recalibrate the touchscreen if required. Click «Contrast Settings» or «Touch Calibration» and follow the on-screen prompts. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 49... -
Page 50: Touchscreen Calibration
Re-apply power while still holding down the button for another 10 seconds. This resets the terminal to manufacturing defaults. 6.22 Build information Displays the product name, the IRIS-4 software version and the cellular module version. Click on various items to see the information. -
Page 51: Reflash
“Reflash Settings” screen. Reflash IP address The default reflash IP address is 195.59.117.164 and links to the AddSecure reflash server. This server is available 24/7 and is kept constantly up to date with the latest software. This option lets you enter a different IP address when required. For example, when a customer will only allow their network to communicate back to the ARC (network/IP address), and/or when the ARC has their own reflash server installed. -
Page 52: Installation For En54-21:2006 Compliance
Installation for EN54-21:2006 compliance Introduction Some of the IRIS-4 range of terminals are certified as compliant with the European standard EN54-21:2006 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment". To comply with this standard there are conditions to which the installation must comply. These conditions apply both to the terminal and to the fire CIE. -
Page 53: Configuration Requirements
If an IRIS-4 4xx EXT1/EXT2 Expansion board is installed, you must use pins 9 & 12 for monitoring of the PSU. Confirm these are ticked in the Installation Wizard, see section 5.6.3 “Pin Alarms”. - Page 54 When installation has been completed and correct operation confirmed, please confirm that either the enclosure is appropriately marked, or a label that indicates EN54-21 compliance and product type is fixed to the outer surface of the enclosure and is clearly visible. page 54 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025...
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Page 55: Installation For Vds 2463 Compliance
VdS2463 (2007) standard, “Alarm Transmission for alarm signals (ATE)” and have been given a “G” approval rating. The IRIS-4 models certified to VdS2463 and for which this guide is applicable include IRIS-4 400, 420 and 440. For compliance with this standard, the installer must set the terminal to operate in one of: ... -
Page 56: Vds Mode Operation
Relay D: User defined The input pins are assigned as follows: Pins 1 to 7, 9 to 16: User definable Pin 8: Tamper switch The intruder alarm signaling shall be connected as illustrated below: page 56 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 57: Vds Fire Applications
An additional external relay with a voltage rating that matches the voltage of the FASCIE equipment is required: For 12V equipment: relay item = OMRON G2R-1-T 12VDC For 24V equipment: relay item = OMRON G2R-1-T 24VDC The fire alarm signaling shall be connected as illustrated below: IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 57... -
Page 58: Conformance To Vds2463
The serial communication lines must not be the primary signaling method. They may, however, be used for additional information. Remote activation of relays via the ISA receiver at the ARC is prohibited when in VdS mode. page 58 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 59: Trouble Reporting And Test
Action: check ARC IP address, SIM card is enabled for cellular machine-to- machine data (M2M) and Access Point Name (APN) is correct. SIM card not fitted SIM card not being seen in the IRIS-4 4xx unit Action: check that the SIM card is correctly fitted, and that the connection is OK. -
Page 60: Test
Action: check the Ethernet cable and cabling all the way through to the other end (Router/Switch). Checking IP IP address OK; Confirms the terminal has a valid IP address address No IP address: Check whether DHCP/fixed IP is correctly configured. page 60 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 61: Disable Cellular
This option lets you simulate a cellular fault so the ARC can check that the operators receive the path fault event. Note: To prevent a situation where the installer forgets to switch it off, which would disable cellular communications, this mode stays operational for 1 minute and then automatically switches off. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 61... -
Page 62: Maintenance
10 Maintenance There is generally no requirement for any onsite maintenance on the IRIS-4 product range, except those that contain batteries, where the battery status should be checked yearly (see below). However, all the procedures described below are advisable. 10.1 Checking for faults Check that the SYS LED is steady and not indicating a fault - see chapter 3 “Circuit board layouts”... -
Page 63: Technical Specifications
Robofon (Dial capture only) Telim (Dial capture only) CESA (Dial capture only) Tamper detection reporting to Dial capture interface Monitoring Center Serial Interfaces Pin inputs Lid & back tamper (cased units, apart from IRIS-4 50) IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 63... - Page 64 3 meters long. Environmental Operating temperature range -10°C to 55°C Operating humidity range 95% max., non-condensing Weights and dimensions: IRIS-4 50 (DS2220) Physical dimensions 87mm x 55mm x 16mm PCB weight 85 grams (with wire harness) Fully packaged weight...
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Page 65: Conformance
12 Conformance The European standards that each terminal is compliant to are listed in the Quick Installation manual included in the terminal packaging. They can also be found on our website ‘AddSecure.com’. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 65... -
Page 66: Appendix 1: Setting Up The Iris Toolbox
IRIS Toolbox is compatible with Windows 10. Starting the IRIS Toolbox Begin by downloading the toolbox from AddSecure (use this URL “https://www.addsecure.com/product/iris- toolbox”). Install the toolbox. Connect the terminal to the PC using a USB cable with a micro-USB connector. -
Page 67: Appendix 2: Abbreviations Used By Addsecure
Appendix 2: Abbreviations used by AddSecure Abbreviation Description AOIP Alarm over IP Access point name Alarm receiving center Alarm receiving equipment Alarm transmission equipment Alarm transmission system AUTO Automatic Contact ID (An alarm format engineers will know as CID) Control and indicating equipment... -
Page 68: Appendix 3: Enclosure T-Ng-Enc2
Appendix 3: Enclosure T-NG-ENC2 This enclosure is suitable for installations using the IRIS-4 4xx or IRIS-4 6xx terminals that need to comply with EN standards for Fire and Intruder applications. A variant (T-NG-ENC2A) is available which also has an antenna included. - Page 69 Use the cable ties provided and the cable tie clip points in the base of the cabinet. Once the terminal is installed and working, close and lock the cabinet lid. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 69...
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Page 70: Appendix 4: Panel Specific Protocol Handling (Emulation Mode)
Appendix 4: Panel Specific Protocol Handling (Emulation Mode) A4.1 ESPA IRIS-4 4xx series Alarm over IP terminals have been tested and certified to conform to the EN54-21 standard for fire alarm transmission systems. This is in addition to conformance to intruder alarm standard EN50136. -
Page 71: A4.1.3 Conversion Of Espa Display Messages To Sia Format Alarms
Call Number SIA Event Code and Zone Number FA000 UX000 FT000 QA000 Depends on Beep Coding, as below Beep Coding SIA Event Code and Zone Number FA000 UX000 FT000 QA000 FB000 YO000 FI000 YO000 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 71... -
Page 72: A4.1.6 Trouble Reporting
The terminal monitors the ESPA Interface and if no poll is received from the panel for 30s a ‘serial interface’ trouble report is sent to IRIS Secure Apps receiver at the ARC. This requires the tick box ‘Serial’ to be ticked for this terminal on IRIS Secure Apps. page 72 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 73: A4.2 Alarm Panels Using Sia Dc-09 Protocol
Ethernet 2 must be changed. A4.2.2 Panel Account Number The alarm account number set in the panel should be the site account number set up at the ARC in which the IRIS Secure Apps is located. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 73... -
Page 74: A4.2.3 Encryption
If the terminal does not see a message within the time specified it will report a Peripheral Serial Interface fault. A4.2.5 IP Port This setting defines the IP port used for communications between the panel and the terminal, either using TCP or UDP. page 74 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 75: A4.2.6 Operation With An Alphatronics Unii Panel
Traffic between the panel and the mySmartControl App will automatically be routed by the terminal between the panel and the external IP network, via the Eth 1 connection with the cellular connection as backup if the Eth 1 connection is not available. IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 75... -
Page 76: Appendix 5: Default Alarm Messages Generated By The Terminal
NUR15 Untyped alarm zone 16 NUA16 NUR16 A5.2 Voice call alarm Event SIA Format SIA Format Restore Contact ID Group Zone no. Alarm Message Message Event Code Voice call SC93^Voice call^ None alarm page 76 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025... -
Page 77: A5.3 General Alarms
^ restore^ DC-09 Cellular Main NLT85^DC09 Tx Cellular NLR85^DC09 Tx Cellular channel trouble main failure^ main restore^ DC-09 IP Backup channel NLT84^DC09 Tx IP backup NLR84^DC09 Tx IP backup trouble failure^ restore^ IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025 page 77... - Page 78 DC-09 Cellular Backup NLT83^DC09 Tx Cellular NLR83^DC09 Tx Cellular channel trouble backup failure^ backup restore^ page 78 IRIS-4 Technical Reference Manual 20/03/2025...
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