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1600 ALARM CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This information is relevant to systems fitted with Issue 3.4 System Software Bona fide alarm engineers may obtain technical support for this product from Castle Care-Tech Ltd. on 01344 886767...
1.2 The Product The Care-Tech 1600 Alarm Control system has been designed and manufactured to provide the facilities required by British Standard BS.4737, to form the heart of a comprehensive alarm system.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. Marking Directive This product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive (89/336/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EC and 93/68/EC). An alarm installation built around this product will be considered compliant with the EMC Directive PROVIDED THAT all other equipment used carries the 'CE' mark, AND that the installation follows the guidelines specified in this manual.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Installation Guidelines 4.1.1 Siting of Equipment Avoid locating control equipment, or detectors, close to equipment which switches high currents, or uses radio frequencies in its operation. 4.1.2 Mains Supply Avoid using mains supplies contaminated by interference generated by switching, arcing, etc.
Loose printed circuit boards should be stored in anti-static packaging. The System The Care-Tech 1600 consists of a Control Panel fitted with integral keypad and display. Alternatively, an 'End Station' with blank lid is available. In either case, the system may be controlled from Remote Keypads (up to three) or optional remote keyswitch.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Installation The Control Panel 6.1.1 Mounting the Unit Remove the four fixing screws from the front cover and lift off the panel front. Decide on the form of cable entry to be used, and remove the appropriate knockouts, keeping at least 5 mm clearances between alarm and telecom cables, and at least 25 mm clearances from mains cables.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. The Remote Keypad 6.2.1 Mounting the unit Open the hinged cover on the front of the housing, and remove the single fixing screw at the right hand side of the unit. The complete front of the unit may now be removed by sliding slightly to the right and lifting.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Powering Up Power should be applied from the Mains first, then the standby battery connected. The standard housing will accommodate batteries up to 2.8AHr, and the larger housing up to 7 AHr. After a short initialisation sequence, the control display should show...
Screen should be terminated to housing as close as possible to point of access. The 1600 system is NOT suitable for installations requiring the keypad to be mounted in excess of 75 metres. For such situations, the 2300 system, or the MERiDIAN [iD], should be used.
The PTS will chime as a 'doorbell' if pressed whilst the system is in 'day' mode 7.3.1 Keyswitch Wiring If ordered as a 'stand-alone' system, the 1600 may be specified with a keyswitch fitted. Alternatively, a remote keyswitch may be fitted the system, and wired to the 'Keyswitch' connector on the pcb.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 7.4.1 Terminal Connections 'Push to Set' button To 0v To +12v Load SPKR 1 or 2 16 ohm 0v feed to Strobe loudspeakers S T R 0v feed to Bell wired in parallel BELL -ive Tamper Return...
Refer .13 for details of selection. 7.5.4 Connection of Digital Communicator A suitable Digital Communicator may be wired to the 1600 control, using a 'GP' Loom (CAT: CT.1105). This must be plugged on with pin 1 (BROWN) connection towards the TOP of the pcb.
Circuit 7 cannot be used in this way. 7.6.2 End of Line mode Wiring Note this mode must be selected in programming before use (see .16) The standard convention used with the 1600 system for End of Line wiring is shown diagrammatically as follows: Circuit...
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1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Translating this into actual wiring arrangements, the connections to a Passive Infra-Red detector for example, would appear thus: TAMP + 12v - NOTE: No soldering, or additional terminals are required. Wiring to Control Panel WIRING DETECTORS IN SERIES: Some applications may require the use of more than one detection device per circuit - eg door contacts or Personal Attack buttons.
8 and above will automatically switch zone 7 monitoring from normal to expansion (via 1000ZEP) THIS FACILITY IS AVAILABLE ON 1600 SYSTEMS FITTED WITH ISSUE 4 OR LATER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS (issue 3.0 or later software). 7.6.4 Wiring of Tag Reader for 'Intelligent setting'...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Programming the System The system requires certain information to be programmed into the memory in order for it to function. The engineer should familiarise himself with the options available and how they are selected. A form is provided to enable the system parameters to be decided upon before commencing to program the system.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.1 Zone Programming (Command 1x#) The 1600 Control Panel is despatched from factory with all circuits 'isolated' and awaiting programming, which is performed as follows: Action Display Enter 1, followed by zone number, and # (eg 13# for zone 3.)
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.2 Set Exit Mode and Time (Command 21#) The exit mode to be used for the system, and the required exit time are programmed as follows: Action Display Enter 21# 'Timed' exit mode flashing selected...
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.4 Bell Duration and Bell Delay (Commands 23#, 24#) The Bell Duration and Delay times are programmed as follows: Action Display For Bell DURATION Current setting Enter 23# minutes (alternately) then ' For Bell DELAY No delay set...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.6 'Just in Case' Timer (Command 26#) Action Display Enter 26# Currently (alternately) seconds then ' Use number keys to select 'Just in Case' time adjusted time required (3 digits) (alternately) to 45 seconds Press # to register selection...
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.8 Keyswitch Options (Option 35#) This option is available from software issue 3.4, and selects from three ways of configuring the Keyswitch input for controlling the system. Action Display Enter 35# Option currently set Use number keys to select...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.9 Intelligent Setting (Option 36#) This option is available from issue 3.4 software and enables alternative methods of 'intelligent' setting to be used. These simplify operation so that only a single setting action is required. Selection of 'FULL' or 'PART B' setting is made AUTOMATICALLY as a result of movement of the user after initiating the setting procedure.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.10 Alarm Response in 'Part Guard' (Command 40#) Programme the alarm response required when the system is 'PART SET' ('B' or 'C') as follows: Action Display Enter 40# Option currently set Use number keys to select Option 1 now number required (1 to 3 - see below)...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.12 System Reset (Command 61#) The system can be programmed for either Engineer or User Reset, as follows: Action Display Enter 61# USER steady reset Use 0 key to change option selected. flashing Engineer reset...
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.14 Programming Access Codes (Command 63# and 64#) The Engineer access code on all new systems is 1111, and the Manager code is 2222 These may be changed as follows: Action Display Enter 63# number keys display follows keys New...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.16 Selecting End of Line Mode (Command 66#) The system defaults to 'Double Pole' detection mode. To change this: Action Display Enter 66# System steady 'Double Pole' mode Use 0 key to change option System is now in...
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 8.1.18 Keypad Options (Command 68#) This function enables the 'Part Set C' (C#) and 'Simple Set' (B# and D#) options to be used, and an additional range of warning signals to be triggered from the Keypad. These are:...
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 8.1.20 View System Logs (Command 81#) The system logs are displayed in chronological order, starting with the most recent. The information is accessed as follows Action Display Enter 81# Display indicates type of event which follows:...
Event recorded at 11.10 pm on 21st April (Displayed only if scrolling with '0') (in turn) The 1600 is compatible with the NVM programmer, which permits system NVMs to be programmed on a PC, and also the extraction of logs to a PC for analysis or printing.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Engineer Tests The following tests are available to the Engineer whilst setting up the system: 8.2.1 Output Tests (Commands 71# to 75#) Action Display Enter 71# Bell output is live (flashing) Cancel test with #...
2v below system voltage. 9.1.2 System Current The 1600 End Station typically draws 60mA quiescent, 120mA in alarm. Keypads draw approximately 90mA. A 16Ω loudspeaker fitted to the system will increase this by approx. 250mA whilst sounding.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions Output options The output option is selected as shown in section 8.1.11. It is capable of driving a 65mA load, at both 0v and +12v. The options provide the following signals: 1. PIR Latch Also 12v...
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Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 6. Medical Keypad Reset activated 7. Lighting 30 Seconds Keypad Activated 8. Emergency lighting (available from software issue 3.4) Max 16 mins Max 16 mins Mains Mains Alarm Unset Fail Restore NOTE: The output shopuld be used to trigger a relay to switch lighting - NOT switch directly.
1600 Alarm System Installation Instructions 10 System Operation Full details of the operation of the system are described in the "1600 Operating Instructions" 10.1 Using the System - Summary 10.1.1Setting the System Enter the 4-digit 'User' code, followed by # (to Full set) or * (to Part B set).
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. 11 Manager Functions The following functions are available through the Manager menu: Change User Codes Change Manager Code Walk Test Bell Test Display and Print Logs Accessing Manager functions: Action Display Enter 2222 (default Manager Code), followed by #...
20mm Quickblow Hold Off (-) 500mA 20mm Quickblow Castle Care-Tech Ltd. reserves the right to adjust the specifications of this system in the interests of product improvement. 13 Accessories for the 1600 1000 Keypad - 7-Segment Display (Cat No. CT.1000 ) 2000DPC Module (Cat No.
Castle Care-Tech Ltd. APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMING COMMANDS: Programme Zones x = number of zone Exit mode and time Entry time Bell Time Bell Delay Re-Arm count Just-in-Case Timer Strobe confirm set Sounder continue after bell time 32# Silent Keypad PA...
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