Satel APB-200 abax2 Wireless Panic Button Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Satel

Table of Contents

Satel APB-200 abax2 Wireless Panic Button
IMPORTANT
Features
Description
Electronics board
Installation
Specifications
References
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Satel APB-200 abax2 Wireless Panic Button

IMPORTANT

The device should be installed by qualified personnel. Prior to installation, please read carefully this manual. Changes, modifications or repairs not authorized by the manufacturer shall void your rights under the warranty. The rating plate of the device is located on the enclosure base. The device meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives. The device is designed for indoor installation. The device must not be disposed of with other municipal waste. It should be disposed of in accordance with the existing rules for environment protection (the device was placed on the market after 13 August 2005). The device meets the technical regulations of the Eurasian Customs Union. SATEL aims to continually improve the quality of its products, which may result in changes in their technical specifications and software. Current information about the changes being introduced is available on our website. Please visit us at: https://support.satel.eu

The APB-200 panic button is used to trigger a panic alarm or call for help in emergency situations. It can also be used to control the operation of various devices (e.g. automation or access control system devices). It is designed to operate within the ABAX 2 two-way wireless system. The button is supported by:

ACU-220 / ACU-280 controller with firmware version 6.03 (or newer),
ARU-200 repeater.

Features

Encrypted two-way radio communication in the 868 MHz / 915 MHz frequency band (AES standard).
Transmission channel diversity – 4 channels for automatic selection of the one that will enable transmission without interference with other signals in the 868 MHz / 915 MHz frequency band.
Remote update of button firmware.
Remote configuration.
“ECO” option for longer battery life.
Battery status control.
LED for easier button testing.
Tamper protection against enclosure opening and removal from mounting surface.

Description

Radio communication
The button connects to the controller at regular time intervals to provide information about its state (periodical communication). Additional communication may take place as a result of alarm.

Alarms
The button will report alarm:

when pressed,
when the tamper switch is open (tamper alarm).

Energy saving mode (ECO)
If you want to extend the battery life, you can enable in the detector the “ECO” option. When the “ECO” option is enabled, the periodical communication takes place every 3 minutes. This may provide up to four times longer battery life.

Test mode
The LED is enabled in the test mode which makes it easier to test the button. For how to enter and exit the test mode, see the ABAX 2 controller manual.

LED
The LED will flash for about 5 seconds after the battery is inserted to indicate warm-up of the button. The LED also works in the test mode, in which it indicates:

periodical communication – short flash (80 milliseconds),
alarm – ON for 2 seconds.

Battery status control
When the battery voltage is below 2.75 V, information about low battery is sent during each transmission.

Electronics board

battery (CR14250).
tamper switch activated by removal from mounting surface.
button.
LED.
tamper switch activated by cover removal.
fixing screw hole.

Installation

There is a danger of battery explosion when using a different battery than recommended by the manufacturer, or handling the battery improperly. Do not crush the battery, cut it or expose it to high temperatures (throw it into the fire, put it in the oven, etc.). Do not expose the battery to very low pressure due to the risk of battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Be particularly careful during installation and replacement of the battery. The manufacturer is not liable for the consequences of incorrect installation of the battery. The used batteries must not be discarded, but should be disposed of in accordance with the existing rules for environment protection.

The button is designed for indoor installation.

Remove the button cover
Insert the battery and add the button to the wireless system (see the ABAX 2 controller manual). The sticker with serial number which shall be entered when registering the button in the system can be found on the electronics board.
Replace the button cover. The marks on the cover and base will help you close the enclosure
Place the button at its future mounting location.
Check the level of signal received from the button by the ABAX 2 controller. If the signal level is lower than 40%, select another mounting location. Sometimes, it is sufficient to shift the device ten or twenty centimeters.
Remove the button cover
Remove the battery.
Remove the electronics board
Drill the holes for screws in the enclosure base We recommend to mount the enclosure base to the surface with 3 screws. Remember to take into account the mounting hole in the tamper protection element as indicated by the sign in
Use screws to mount the enclosure base to the surface. If necessary, select appropriate wall plugs (anchors) based on the type of the mounting surface (different for concrete or brick wall, different for plaster wall, etc.).
Fasten the electronics board.
Insert the battery and replace the button cover
Press the button to make sure this triggers the alarm.