Dahua Wireless Siren User Manual

Dahua Wireless Siren

Foreword

General

This manual introduces the functions and operations of the wireless external siren (hereinafter referred to as “the siren”).

Safety Instructions

The following signal words might appear in the manual.

result in death or serious injury.
WARNING| Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION| Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results.
TIPS| Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
NOTE| Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.

Revision History

Privacy Protection Notice

As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face, fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.

About the Manual

• The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the product.
• We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in compliance with the manual.
• The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings

This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the Device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the Device, comply with the guidelines when using it, and keep the manual safe for future reference.

Operation Requirements

• Make sure that the power supply of the device works properly before use.
• Do not pull out the power cable of the device while it is powered on.
• Only use the device within the rated power range.
• Transport, use and store the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
• Prevent liquids from splashing or dripping on the device. Make sure that there are no objects filled with liquid on top of the device to avoid liquids flowing into it.
• Do not disassemble the device.

Installation Requirements

• Connect the device to the adapter before power on.
• Strictly abide by local electrical safety standards, and make sure that the voltage in the area is steady and conforms to the power requirements of the device.
• Do not connect the device to more than one power supply. Otherwise, the device might become damaged.
• Observe all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment provided for your use while working at heights.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Do not install the device in humid, dusty or smoky places.
• Install the device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilator of the device.
• Use the power adapter or case power supply provided by the device manufacturer.
• The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
• Connect class I electrical appliances to a power socket with protective earthing.

Introduction

Overview

Wireless external siren is a siren that alarms loudly when an alarm event occurs, attracting the attention of everyone within its vicinity. It features danger warning, intrusion determent, and is used in outdoor scenes such as in villas, homes, and on streets.

Technical Specification

Please refer to the corresponding technical specifications according to the corresponding models.

Table 1-1 Technical specification

Function

| Remote Update| Cloud update
Low Battery Alarm| Yes
Battery Level Display| Yes
Tamper| Yes
Signal Strength| Signal strength detection
Temperature Measurement| –30 °C to + 70°C (–22 °F to + 158 °F) (outdoor)

Wireless

|

Carrier Frequency

| DHI-ARA13-W2 (868):

868.0 MHz–868.6 MHz

| DHI-ARA13-W2:

433.1 MHz–434.6 MHz

Transmission Power

| DHI-ARA13-W2 (868):

Limit 25 mW

| DHI-ARA13-W2:

Limit 10 mW

Communication Distance

| DHI-ARA13-W2 (868):

Up to 1,600 m (5,249.34

ft) in an open space

| DHI-ARA13-W2:

Up to 1,200 m (3,937.01 ft)

in an open space

Communication Mechanism| Two-way
Frequency Hopping| Yes
Encryption Mode| AES128

General

| Power Supply Mode| Battery (default), 12 VDC
Battery Model| 4 × CR123A
Battery Voltage| 3 VDC
Min. Voltage| 2.6 VDC
Battery Low Threshold| 2.8 VDC
Type| Parameter| Description
---|---|---
 |

Consumption

| ●    Quiescent current: 92 uA

●    Max. current: 420 mA

PS Type| Type B

Battery Life

| 4 CR123A batteries can be used for 3.4 years (if triggered fortnightly and the alarm sounds for 120 s each time with a battery efficiency of 80%)
Operating Temperature| –20 °C to +65 °C (–4 ℉ to +149 ℉)
Operating Humidity| 10%–90% (RH)
Product Dimensions| 200 mm × 200 mm × 52.5 mm (7.87″ × 7.87″ × 2.07″) (L

× W × H)

Packaging Dimensions| 255 mm × 239 mm × 64 mm (10.04″ × 9.41″ × 2.52″) (L

× W × H)

Net Weight| 610 g (1.34 lb)
Gross Weight| 920 g (2.03 lb)
Installation| Wall mount
Casing| PC + ABS
Protection| IP65

Technical

|

Indicator Light

| ●    1 × green pairing indicator

●    12 × alarm LED group

Button| 1 × power switch
Scenario| Outdoor
Sound and Light Alarm| Light alarm and multiple alarm sounds, including fire, medical, intrusion, panic, and more.
Sound Pressure| 110 dB

Certifications

| DHI-ARA13-W2 (868): CE| DHI-ARA13-W2: FCC

Checklist

Check the package according to the following checklist. If you find device damage or any loss, contact the after-sales service.

Figure 2-1 Checklist

Table 2-1 Checklist

Design

Appearance

Table 3-1 Structure

triggered.
4| Buzzer| Alarms loudly when an alarm event occurs.
5| Battery| Install CR123A batteries according to the polarity mark.

6

|

Pairing indicator

| ●    Flashes green quickly: Pairing.

●    Solid green for 2 seconds: Pairing successful.

●    Slowly flashes green for 3 seconds: Pairing failed.

7

| 12 VDC power terminal| Insert the 12 VDC power cable.

The cable is not included in the package.

8| Power cable knockout| The entry for wiring the power cable.
9| Alarm indicator| Flashes quickly when an alarm event occurs.
10| On/Off switch| Turn on or turn off the siren.

Dimensions

Figure 3-2 Dimensions (mm [inch])

Power On

Step 1 Open the front panel of the siren.

Step 2 Open the waterproof cover.

Step 3 Power on.

• Battery power: Install four CR123A batteries according to the polarity mark.
• 12 VDC power (Optional): Feed the 12 VDC power cable into the case through the power cable knockout.

Step 4 Push the power switch to ON.

Connecting to the Hub

Before you connect the siren to the hub, install the DMSS app to your phone. This manual uses iOS as an example.

• Make sure the version of the DMSS app is 1.96 or later, and the hub is V1.001.R.211209 or later.
• Make sure that you have already created an account, and added the hub to DMSS.
• Make sure that the hub has a stable internet connection.
• Make sure that the hub is disarmed.

Step 1 Go to the hub screen, and then tap to add the siren.
Step 2 Tap to scan the QR code at the bottom of the siren, and then tap Next.
Step 3 Tap Next after the siren has been found.
Step 4 Follow the on-screen instructions and switch the siren to on, and then tap Next.
Step 5 Wait for the pairing.
Step 6 Customize the name of the siren, and select the area, and then tap Completed.

Installation

Prior to installation, power on the siren, connect it to the hub, and then check the signal strength of the installation location. We recommend installing the siren in a place with a signal strength of at least 2 bars.

Table 6-1 Installation items

Step 1 Loosen the screw at the bottom of the siren to remove the front panel.
Step 2 Set the siren into a horizontal position. Use the spirit level to make sure the siren is horizontal and level.
Step 3 Put the expansion bolts into the holes.
Step 4 Align the screw holes on the rear panel with the expansion bolts.
Step 5 Secure the rear panel with three ST4 × 25 mm self-tapping screws.
Step 6 Tighten the screw at the bottom of the front panel to secure the siren.

Configuration

You can view and edit general information of the siren.

Viewing Status

On the hub screen, select a siren from the accessory list, and then you can view the status of the siren.

Table 7-1 Status

messages to the hub through the repeater.
Program Version| The program version of the siren.

Configuring the Siren

On the Hub screen, select a siren from the accessory list, and then tap to configure the  parameters of the siren.

Table 7-2 Siren parameter description

Device Configuration

| ●    View siren name, type, SN and device model.

●    Edit siren name, and then tap Save to save your configurations.

Area| Select the area to which the siren is assigned.

Temporary Deactivate

| ●    Tap Enable , and then the function of the siren will be enabled.

Enable is set by default.

●    Tap Only Disable Tamper Alarm , and then the system will only ignore tamper alarm messages.

●    Tap Disable , and then the function of the siren will be disabled.

Control Permissions| Select areas to which the siren will be linked when an alarm is triggered.
External Power Detection| If External Power Detection is enabled, power failure alarm messages will be pushed to the DMSS.

LED Indicator

| LED Indicator is enabled by default. For details on indicator behavior, see “3.1 Appearance”.

If LED Indicator is disabled, the LED indicator will remain off regardless of whether the siren is functioning normally or not.

Sound Settings

| ●    Configure volume level of the alarm sound.

Select from low, medium, and high.

●    Enable or disable the function of beep during arming and disarming, and enter and exit delay.

Alarm Duration

| ●    Configure the duration of the alarm sound.

●    Select from 3 seconds through 80 seconds.

Alarm Status Indication

| If Alarm Status Indication is enabled, the LED indicator will turn on when an alarm is triggered in an armed area.

The LED indicator will flash twice every minute if an area has not been disarmed, and an alarm event ended 30 seconds before.

Beep Volume

| Set beep volume during arming and disarming, and enter and exit delay.

Select from High , Medium and Low.

Transmit Power

| ●    Select from high, low, and automatic.

●    The higher transmission power levels are, the further transmissions can travel, but power consumption increases.

Cloud Update| Update online.

ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISiON TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Address: No.1199 Bin’an Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, P. R. China | Website www.dahuasecurity.com Postcode: 310053
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