Inovonics EN5040 High Power Repeater with Transformer Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Inovonics
Table of Contents
Inovonics EN5040 High Power Repeater with Transformer Instruction Manual
1 Overview
The Inovonics high power repeater receives, decodes and retransmits signals at enhanced power from Inovonics devices. It acts as a range expander for any valid Inovonics transmission, including signals from other high power repeaters. High power repeaters can be layered as necessary, allowing Inovonics systems to scale from small commercial sites to complete campuses consisting of several buildings. The high power repeater features AC power loss and jam detection, as well as case tamper and wall tamper detection. Input power is provided by listed UL1310 class 2 transformer, MPI-NEO Co., Ltd. W48A-J1000-2T.
1.1 Maximum Number of Repeaters for a UL 2560 Installation
To achieve the 99.99% alarm message reliability required for UL 2560 compliance, system installations must operate within the following limits for end device and repeater counts.
1.2 Installing an Inovonics Security System
An EchoStream survey kit must be used to establish a UL system. The EchoStream survey kit measures the signal strength of high-power repeater and sensor messages to help optimize your EchoStream system.
The EchoStream survey kit provides you with two signal strength measurements: signal level and signal margin.
Signal level
The signal level is the measurement of the overall decibel level of the
message. Signal margin The signal margin is the measurement of the decibel
level of the message, minus the decibel level of any interfering signals.
Inovonics Wireless equipment should be placed within a facility such that all
end-devices produce signal margin readings of at least 4 decibels. Both the
signal level and signal margin are measured in decibels. Because signal
strength and signal margin are measured on a logarithmic scale, the difference
between a decibel level of 3 (Weak) and a decibel level of 4 (Good) is a much
larger difference than it would be on a linear scale.
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Caution: The EchoStream system should be tested regularly to ensure operation.
To test: place the system in test mode, activate an end device, and ensure an
appropriate response.
1.3 RF Signal Propagation
While wood, drywall and glass usually let the RF signals pass, some materials may inhibit or attenuate radio frequency (RF) signal propagation by blocking, reflecting, deflecting or absorbing RF signals. Consider anything between transmitters and repeaters and/or the receiver. Is there concrete and steel construction? Are there earthen berms or hills? Are there a lot of trees? Devices should be mounted such that they are least affected by these elements. For best results, transmitters and repeaters should be mounted at the optimal height to achieve line of sight to repeaters and/or the receiver. Usually this means they will be mounted as high as possible. Following are some typical obstacles to RF signal propagation:
1.4 Inovonics Contact Information
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1.5 High Power Repeater Front Panel
A Decode LED B Transmit LED C Low Battery Fault LED D Power LED
Operation LEDs Decode LED: Flashes when any recognizable RF transmission is
received. Transmit LED Lit when transmitting an RF transmission. Low Battery
Fault LED: Lit when the high power repeater’s battery is low or bad. Power
LED: Lit when receiving power. The LED lights green when the unit is receiving
line power; red when receiving battery power.
Note: If mapped to an output, the high power repeater will send the AC loss
message to the EN6080 area control gateway when receiving power from the
backup battery.
1.6 High Power Repeater Internal Components
- A Housing release tabs
- B Tamper button spring
- C Power
- D Tamper input
- E Reset button
- F Backup battery
- G Battery connector
- H Tamper mounting hole
- I Messaging mode selection pins
2 Installation and Start-up
2.1 Installation Notes
- These products are designed to be maintained by professional security technicians.
- Products are tested for indoor use.
- Do not mount wireless smoke detectors, CO detectors, initiating device transmitters or repeaters to removable surfaces, such as ceiling tiles. · All products should be manually tested weekly.
- Installation shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations; CAN/ULC S302, Standard for the Installation, Inspection and Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems; and CAN/ULC S301, Standard for Signal Receiving Centres Configurations and Operations. Locations where installations are not recommended shall also be included.
2.2 Choose Messaging Mode
The EchoStream commercial mesh network includes two kind of messaging:
broadcast messaging and directed messaging. The high power repeater includes a
messaging selection option to protect the integrity of your system. The high
power repeater ships with a default setting of broadcast messaging. If you are
installing the high power repeater in a directed messaging network, you will
need to configure it.
Note: For UL2560 installations, directed messaging must be selected.
Note: If directed messaging is selected, you will need to configure the
network ID (NID). To configure the NID, refer to your Inovonics RF gateway’s
installation and operation literature.
To set the high power repeater to directed messaging:
- Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top or bottom of the high power repeater; separate the housing.
- Remove the jumper from the right two pins, marked B.
- Place the jumper on the left two selection jumpers, marked D.
- If the repeater has been powered up, press the reset button to complete configuration.
2.3 Connect Power Cabling
Power must be connected to the high power repeater. To connect power to the
high power repeater:
1. Connect power cabling (Figure 4).
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Wire should be two-conductor 20 AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). Wire length should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Note: For all UL installations, cabling must be UL Listed or Recognized, Class 2 wire suitable for the application. Use two-conductor 20 AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned copper, rated 300 volts, 60°C minimum. Wire length must not exceed 30 meters (98.5 feet). -
See section 1, “Overview” on page 1 for approved Class 2 transformers.
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Route the cable from the transformer to the unit through the left side of the repeater, or through the oval knock-out section in the rear.
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Torque screw terminal to 0.25 N-m (2.18 inch-pounds).
Note: Do not secure transformer for Canadian installations.
2.4 Connect Battery Power
Caution: Power cabling should be connected before the backup battery. Failure
to do so can result in a low battery indication if the battery voltage is low
at the time of installation. If it is not possible to connect power cabling
before the battery, make sure to press the reset button after connecting power
cabling.
The high power repeater is shipped with a backup battery. To connect the
battery:
- Plug the connector cable from the backup battery into the battery connector.
- Press the repeater’s reset button.
2.5 Register the High Power Repeater
Although the high power repeater is functional upon startup, Inovonics
strongly recommends you register it. Inovonics recommends all high power
repeaters be supervised. When supervised, the EN5040 and EN5040-T will send a
check-in message to the receiver every three minutes; the EN504020T will send
a check-in message every 20 minutes. Note: In UL 2560 installations, the
repeater sends a check-in message every 20 minutes.
Note: Registration and supervision are required for UL installations.
Caution: The reset bit will not be sent when the high power repeater has a low
battery. Before registering the high power repeater, ensure the battery is
fully charged.
Caution: A missing/inoperative repeater shall be reported as a latching
trouble signal at the control panel within four hours or less.
2.6 Mount the High Power Repeater
Caution: Mount the high power repeater in a location removed from metal. Metal
objects (duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
Caution: In UL 2560 installations, the unit must be mounted with the cable
opening facing downward.
1. Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the high power repeater in a
location accessible for future maintenance.
- In large installations, high power repeaters should be mounted so that every transmitter has multiple transmission paths to the RF gateway. This kind of redundancy preserves system integrity in the event of temporary interruptions of any transmission path in the system.
- For maximum efficiency, high power repeaters should be mounted with as few obstacles as possible between them and the RF gateway.
- Always perform a walk test after mounting, activating each transmitter and ensuring an appropriate response.
2.7 Enable the Wall Tamper
The wall tamper must be enabled. If the high power repeater is removed from
the wall, the cut-out on the back of the housing will detach, activating a
tamper alarm. To enable the wall tamper. 1. Attach one of the mounting screws
to the wall through the tamper
mounting hole.
2.8 Close the Housing
The housing must be closed and the tamper spring in place to ensure the security of your system.
- Check that the tamper spring is in place and makes contact with the high power repeater housing.
- Close the housing.
3 Troubleshooting
4 Specifications
Housing: 6.5″ x 3.6″ x 1.1″ (165 mm x 91 mm x 28 mm).
Weight: 7.14 oz (204 g).
Operating environment: All UL installations: 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C), 90%
relative humidity, non-condensing; all other installations: -4 to 140°F (-20
to 60°C), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Power requirement: 14 VAC, 60 Hz, 250 mA.
Power supply: 120VAC@20VA/12VAC@1000mA.
Battery capacity: LG Energy Solution, LTD. (LG), Part No. INR18650F1L.
Rated 3.63 V, nominal capacity is 3250 mAh minimum and 3350 mAh
typical/maximum; E-One Moli Energy Corp. (Molicel), Part No. INR-18650-
M35A. Rated: 3.6 V, nominal capacity is 3350 mAh minimum and 3500 mAh
typical/maximum.
Typical back-up battery life: 24 hours.
Operating frequency: 915-928 MHz (Australia), 921-928 MHz (New Zealand),
902-928 MHz (USA).
Battery charger operating environment: 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C), 90% relative
humidity, non-condensing.
Accessories: ACC650: weatherproof plastic enclosure for outdoor installations;
BAT851: replacement lithium-ion battery assembly.
Power supply specifications: Efficiency level VI, .210 W max power in noload
mode. Regulatory certifications: EN5040-T: Security Level 1 CAN/ULC S304:2016,
UL 985, UL 1023, UL 2610; EN5040-20T: Certified for use in UL 2560 Listed
Emergency Call Systems only; EN5040: Not evaluated by UL. Note: For UL 985, if
an EN5040-T repeater is required to be employed with smoke detectors or CO
detectors, two repeaters must be installed to cover each smoke detector and/or
CO detector. Do not mix fire alarm transmitters with burglar alarm or any
other type of transmitter. Compatible receivers for UL installations: EN4200,
EN4204R, EN4216MR, EN4232MR, EN7290. Note: Inovonics supports recycling and
reuse whenever possible. Please recycle these parts using a certified
electronics recycler.
5 Television and Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 television 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
6 FCC Part 15 and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
(ISED) Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, and ISED licenseexempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
7 Radiation Exposure Limits
7.1 FCC
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm during normal operation and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
7.2 ISED
This equipment complies with ISED RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must be installed to provide
a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note: Contains FCC ID: HCQ3B6F; contains IC: 2309A-F.
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