Visonic ioXpander-12×4 Module Installation Guide

June 8, 2024
Visonic

ioXpander-12×4 Module
Installation Guide ioXpander-12×4 Module

Introduction

This installation guide provides the basic instructions for Visonic’s ioXpander-12×4 Module installation scenarios. A new addition to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 control panel, the ioXpander-12×4 Module is a wired input/output expander that communicates with the PowerMaster-33 E G2 through the ioXpander-8 module.
ioXpander-12×4 Module Features:

  • 12 wired inputs that enable to connect to 12 H/W zones
  • 4 relay outputs.
  • Siren output (SRN) and Strobe output (STR)
  • Front and back cover tamper switches for improved tamper protection
  • RS-485 bus to communicate with the panel
  • The ioXpander-12×4 Module is supported by the PowerMaster-33 E G2 only

1.1 Terminology:

Abbreviation Definition
NO / NC Normally Open / Normally Closed
EOL/DEOL End of Line / Double EOL
HW-Zone Hard wired zone
ioXpander-8 Expander and bus controller on the PowerMaster-33 E G2
PGM Programmable Relay Output
PCB Printed circuit board

General Guidelines

  1. Keep away from all heat sources.
  2. Do not expose to air drafts.
  3. Do not install outdoors.
  4. Avoid direct sunshine.
  5. Keep wiring away from power cables.
  6. Mount on solid stable surfaces.

Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 15

IMPORTANT: The ioXpander-12×4 Module MUST BE POWERED DOWN while wiring the I/Os and when connecting to the RS-485 bus. This will prevent accidental damage to the device.

Installing the ioXpander-12×4 Module

The ioXpander-12×4 Module enclosure provides tamper detection and accessible wiring cavities.

  1. To open the front cover: remove screws on the sides, place fingers in the opening grove of each side and the push the cover upward.

  2. Release the protective cover snap and remove the cover.Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 13

  3. Remove the securing screw and push the tab to release the PCB with the interface.
    Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 12

  4. Knockouts provide cable accessibility when mounting on gang boxes or over hollow panels. Use a cutter or screwdriver to open knockouts. Insert screws through rear cover into the wall or ceiling. Note: make sure the trunking knockouts align with the holes.
    Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 11

  5. Mount to wall. To mount onto a wall, insert screws through the corners holes of the base. Note: drill mounting holes first. To thread wiresfrom the side, open the wire holes from any direction (there is one on each side of the box), and thread the wires through the holes. Wrap any excess wire around the PCB.
    Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 10

  6. Snap the PCB back into place and make sure the tamper cap is in place. Thread the cables inside the box through the cable cavities and connect as needed to the terminal blocks.Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 8

  7. Assemble the protective cover by placing it over the interface and snapping it into place.Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 7

  8. Place the top cover and secure it with screws on both sidesVisonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 6

Configuration

  • The PowerMaster-33 E G2 can support up to 4 ioXpander-12×4 Modules for a total of 48 wired zones.
  • Every ioXpander-12×4 Module is connected and registered to the ioXpander-8 module using a RS-485 bus (230000 bps).

The ioXpander-12×4 has two LEDs

Green Power – Lights continuously when powered.
Red When the ioXpander-12×4 is connected, registered, and communicating with

the
PowerMaster-33 E G2 the red LED is off. Otherwise, it blinks every second.

4.1 Inputs:
Every HW-Zone that connects to a ioXpander-12×4 Module must be enrolled in the PowerMaster-33 E G2. Each ioXpander-12×4 Module can connect up to 12 HW Zones. For more information refer to section 6: “Enrollment Process.”
Configure each HW-zone wiring type setting: EOL/NO/NC based on the type of sensor wired to the zone input (see below).
Note: Each HW-Zone reports 3 possible states: Normal, Alarm, or Tamper. Both Line Cut and Line Short are reported as Tamper (see below). Regarding the wired zones, the control panel classifies the events according to the resistance it measures as shown in the tables below.Visonic ioXpander-12x4
Module fig 5

G Detector without tamper switch or arming key (DEOL)
H Detectors with tamper switch or arming key’s tamper (DEOL)
J Wired zones
K GND

If the Wiring Type is End of Line – NC

Zone Resistance Condition
0 ÷ 1.76 k0 Tamper/Short Circuit
1.77 kO ÷ 2.64 kO Normal
2.65 kO ÷ 3.52 kO Tamper
3.53 kO ÷ 5.260 Alarm
5.27 kO ÷ oc Tamper/Open Circuit
  • When there is NO ALARM – the Panel detects 2.2K ohm between Zx and GND.
  • When there is ALARM – the Panel detects 4.4K ohm between Zx and GND.
  • When there is TAMPER or cut circuit the Panel detects: ∞ ohm. When the line is short circuited the panel detects 0 between Zx and GND.

If Wiring Type is NC

Zone Resistance Condition
0 -1.76 kO Normal
1.77 kO – 2.64 ka Invalid Level
2.65 kO – 3.52 kO Invalid Level
3.53 kO – 5.26 ko Invalid Level
5.27 kO – – Alarm
  • When there is NO ALARM – the Panel detects 0 ohm (short circuit) between Zx and GND.
  • When there is ALARM – the Panel detects: ∞ ohm (cut circuit) between Zx and GND.
  •  When there is TAMPER – N/A

If Wiring Type is NO

Zone Resistance Condition
0 – 1.76 kit Alarm
1.77 kit – 2.64 ki) Invalid Level
2.65 kit – 3.52 kit Invalid Level
3.53 kit – 5.26 K2 Invalid level
5.27 kit – – Normal
  • When there is NO ALARM – the Panel detects: ∞ ohm (cut circuit) between Zx and GND.
  • When there is ALARM – the Panel detects: 0 ohm (short circuit) between Zx and GND.
  • When there is TAMPER – N/A

4.2 Outputs:
The PowerMaster-33 E G2 supports up to 16 outputs. The first 8 outputs are reserved for the ioXpander-8 Module. The other 8 outputs (PGM9 – PGM16) can be distributed among the ioXpander-12×4 Module. The installer needs to enroll each PGM output to the required output pin of the required ioXpander-12×4 Module. For more information refer to section 6: “Enrollment Process.”
4.3 Siren and Strobe Outputs:
The ioXpander-12×4 Module has built-in Siren and Strobe outputs. There is NO NEED TO ENROLL these outputs. The Siren and Strobe outputs automatically activate when their functions are enabled in the PowerMaster-33 E G2. The installer can choose to leave these outputs unconnected.

5.1 Wiring:

  • Power should be wired using < 22 AWG. Data should be wired using 26 AWG (Cat 5).
  • The wired detector should be installed at least 2 meters away from the control panel.
  • The Panel that connects to the ioXpander-12×4 Module should be wired as a bus configuration.

Use only a power supply that is safety approved for IEC/EN 60950-1 as a limited power source (LPS) with a rated voltage of 12Vdc and rated current of 1a max.
Both the CP and PS that are used for powering the ioXpander-12×4 Module must be EN 50131-6 certified. The loads that can connect to the relay outputs must be limited to a maximum of 12 VDC, 8A or 24 VDC, 4A!
Example of ioXpander-12×4 Modules connected to external power supply with 12 hour backup battery.

5.2 Termination:
Each end of the RS-485 bus must be terminated with a 100 Ohm resistor.
5.3 ioXpander-12×4 Module Circuit Board:

Enrollment Process

Refer to the KP-250 PG2 Installer Guide and follow the procedure under Programming.
A general description of the procedure is as follows:
Note: Steps 1-5 describe the enrollment of the ioXpander-12×4 Module device.
6.1 Step 1
On the KP-250 keypad enter the Installer menu, select “02: Zone/Devices.”
6.2 Step 2
Select “ADD NEW DEVICE.”
6.3 Step 3
6.3.1 Enroll the ioXpander-12×4 using one of the following options:

  • Connect the ioXpander-12×4 Module to the ioXpander-8 module.
  • Power on the ioXpander-12×4 Module.
  • Remove the ioXpander-12×4 Module front cover to release a tamper switch then replace the cover to reset the tampers.

6.3.2 Wait until the red LED stops blinking (up to 10 seconds) and only the green LED is on. The following is displayed:
“DEVICE ENROLLED” “E0x:Expander IOV” “ID NO. 441-xxxx” (“441” are always the first 3 digits for any ioXpander-12×4 Module)
6.4 Step 4 – Pre-enroll process (optional to Step 3)
Enter the device ID, “441-xxxx” as it appears on the ioXpander-12×4 Module’s back casing and press . The following is displayed:
“ID ACCEPTED” “E0x:Expander IOV” “ID NO. 441-xxxx”
After connecting the ioXpander-12×4 Module to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 and exiting the Installer Mode, the ioXpander-12×4 Module enrolls into the system.
6.5 Step 5 (optional: to change a specific ioXpander-12×4 Module’s ID)
Select the desired ioXpander-12×4 Module number: E01…E04 and press .
Note: The ioXpander-12×4 Module has no Location or Device Settings that need programming.
Note: Only after the ioXpander-12×4 Module is enrolled can its Inputs (Step 6) and Outputs (Step 7) be enrolled.
6.6 Step 6 – Pre-enroll an HW-Zone to a ioXpander-12×4 Module’s Input
To define a HW-Zone onto a ioXpander-12×4 Module:
6.6.1 On the Keypad, select the “ADD NEW DEVICE” men u.
6.6.2 Enter the following 7 digits code: “052-0xyy”. The following is displayed:
“ID ACCEPTED” “Zxx:Wired Sensor” “ID NO. 052-0xyy”

052 HW-Zone on a ioXpander-12×4 Module
0x The requested ioXpander-12×4 Module’s number (01…04)
yy The requested ioXpander-12×4 Module’s Input number (01…12)

The installer may change the pre-programmed HW-Zone number (only) at this point using Next/Back buttons and then pressing OK.
The Input “yy” of ioXpander-12×4 Module number 0x is now associated to HW-Zone Zxx.
6.6.3
Configure the HW-Zone settings (Location, Zone Type, SET CHIME, DEV SETTINGS: WIRING TYPE) like every other HW-Zone (for more information consult the KP-250 PG2 Installer Guide).
6.7 Step 7 – Pre-enroll PGM Output to a ioXpander-12×4 Module’s Output
To define a PGM Output onto a ioXpander-12×4 Module:
6.7.1 Select “ADD NEW DEVICE.”
6.7.2 Enter the following 7 digits code: “072-0x0y”. The following is displayed:
“ID ACCEPTED” “Pxx:PGM on HwExp” “ID NO. 072-0x0y”

072 PGM Output on a ioXpander-12×4 Module
0x The requested ioXpander-12×4 Module’s number (01…04)
0y The requested ioXpander-12×4 Module’s Output number (01…04)

Note: Pxx may be P09-P16 (PGM9-PGM16). PGM1-PGM8 are reserved for the ioXpander-8 module.
The installer may change the pre-programmed PGM Output number (only) at this point using Next/Back buttons and then pressing OK.
Output “0y” of ioXpander-12×4 Module number “0x” is now associated (attached) to PGM Output Pxx.
Note: The PGM Output has no Device Settings that need programming.
The Installer may configure the PGM Outputs in the Menu: “05:OUTPUTS” → “PGM OUTPUTS” → “PGM on HwExpndrs” → “E0x:Expander IOV” → “Pxx:PGM PIN #0y”, (for more information consult the KP-250 PG2 Installer Guide).
6.8 Cautions-

  • If an enrolled ioXpander-12×4 Module does NOT communicate with the PowerMaster-33 E G2 (whether it is powered OFF, not connected, or for any other reason), the following is displayed on the KP-250 screen: “Expander IOV E0x MISSING”, it must be deleted at once by the Installer.
  • Every ioXpander-12×4 Module connected to the PowerMaster-33 E G2 must be enrolled.
  • Whenever deleting a ioXpander-12×4 Module, all its defined HW Zones and PGM Outputs are also deleted.

Visonic ioXpander-12x4 Module fig 1

Product Specifications

Electrical|
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Power Requirements| 12VDC (Normal), 10.8VDC (Min.), 15VDC (Max)
Output Power| 12VDC, 500mA (Max)
Circuit Board|
Device Interfaces| 1 – four position terminal block RS-485 data bus & power; 11 – three-position removable terminal blocks; 1 two position output terminal block; 4 – Relay Outputs/LEDs; 1 – Power LED; 1 – Status LED
Outputs| 4 Relays NO/NC contact; 1 Siren output (sink), 1 Strobe output (sink)
Input| 12 Inputs
Buzzer| Beeps intermittently (in a sequence of 1 second ON, 1 second OFF) when the Installer is locating the ioXpander- 12×4 Module (in the “Find Me” Menu).

LED Status Indicators

| Green: Power LED  – Lights continuously when powered

Red: When the ioXpander-12×4 Module is connected, registered, and communicating with the ioXpander-8 the red LED is off. Otherwise, it blinks every second.

Tamper Protection| Open Double Tamper front and rear, if either breaks alarm will activate.
Power Relays| SRU-S-112L (TV-5); 12 VDC, 8A or 24 VDC, 4A
RS-485 Bus|
Data Rate| 230Kbit/sec
Bus Backbone| 26AWG (Cat 5)
DC| _< _22 AWG
Bus Length| 500M/1640Ft: Max.
Termination| 100 Ohm Termination: The RS-485 Bus needs to be terminated at both ends with a 100 Ohm resistor
Operating Environment|
| Temp: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 159°F) Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Physical|
Weight| 670 grams (23.57 ounces)
Construction| ABS plastic
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 230 x 199 x 47mm (90.625 x 7.83 x 1.84 inches)
Regulatory| EN 50131-3 Grade 2, Class II
Warranty| 1-year limited warranty

Product offerings and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Important Shipment Information: The ioXpander-12×4 Module PGM Terminal Blocks are labeled in two different ways. There is no difference in their functionality. The only difference is how the PGM’s PCBs are labeled.
W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration
For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it.
If you are discarding this product and not returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier.
This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste – Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Compliance with Standards & Warranty

**** This device com plies with EN 50131 -3 Grade 2, Class II

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