RISCO WL S42 Indoor Wireless Sounder Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: RISCO

Table of Contents

RISCO WL S42 Indoor Wireless Sounder
Introduction
Operational Functions
Mounting the Sounder
Communication Test
Diagnostics
Replacing Batteries
Technical Information
Ordering Information
Standard Limited Product Warranty (“Limited Warranty”)
Contacting RISCO Group
References
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RISCO WL S42 Indoor Wireless Sounder

Introduction

RISCO Group’s two-way indoor wireless sounder is designed to extend the signaling capabilities of the Risco Group’s wireless systems, within the protected area. The wireless sounder offers an easy and flexible solution for quick installation. The sounder is powered by its own batteries and communicates wirelessly with the security panel using the 868MHz or 433MHz frequency band.

Operational Functions

Alarm / Tamper Indication
Upon an alarm condition, the sounder will be activated for a period of time defined by the system (Bell Time Out parameter). The maximum time that the sound will be activated is 5 minutes.

Low Battery Indication
Upon a low battery condition, a trouble indication is sent to the panel. There are 2 types of low battery indications:

Radio low battery
Speaker low battery

Supervision
Each sounder can be defined to be supervised by the panel. The system generates a local trouble signal identifying the sounder which its signal is not received during a predefined time, followed by a report to the Central Station (if defined).

Pre Alarm Indication
When an entry time starts, the system transmits a pre-alarm signal to the sounder. If the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires, a cancellation signal is sent to the sounder.
If the sounder does not receive a canceling signal within the entry delay time, the sounder will be activated.

Sounder Testing
Once placing all batteries in place, the sounder performs a functional self test indicated by a squawk sound. Testing the sounder can also be performed remotely by the system keypad, or, using the remote configuration software.

Mounting the Sounder

Release the mounting bracket captive locking screw (Fig 1).
Turn the mounting bracket counterclockwise and separate it from the sounder.
Hold the mounting bracket against the wall (direction arrow pointing up) and mark the locations of the mounting holes (Fig. 2). Drill the desired mounting holes and insert screw anchors (if required).
NOTE:
Do not drill through the mounting bracket.
Mount the bracket to the wall using the supplied screws.
Insert the supplied batteries into the battery chambers (speaker and radio) paying attention to the polarity (Fig 3).
Perform communication setup with the control panel (see Sounder/Receiver Communication Set up paragraph).
Once the communication setup is completed, mount the sounder to the mounting bracket by turning the sounder clockwise. Pay attention to the tamper switch.
Secure the captive locking screw.

Programming the sounder
Programming the wireless sounder consists of the following 3 steps:

Setting communication between the receiver and the sounder
Setting sounder parameters
Testing the sounder

Step 1: Sounder/Receiver Communication Set up
The sounder must identify itself to the system’s receiver by writing its ID into the System. Perform according to the following steps:

Set the receiver to the Write mode.
NOTE:
WisDom: Main Engineer menu: 9) Devices > 2)Sounder > 1) Allocation > Select sounder> Choose INWS1
Agility: Main Engineer menu: 2) Radio Devices > 1) Allocation > 1) RF Allocation
LightSYS (V2.40 and above): Main Engineer menu: 7) Install > 2) WL Device > 2) Allocation > 1) By RF > 4) Sounder
Select the sounder’s ID.
Unpack the supplied batteries
Insert two speaker batteries into the batteries chamber (Fig. 3).
Insert three Radio batteries into the batteries chamber.
After a squawk is heard you have 10 seconds to press on the tamper switch for at least 3 seconds. If the sounder is successfully recognized, the system will sound a confirmation beep and the sounder will initiate a second squawk sound.
Repeat the process for other sounders in the system.

Step 2: Setting the Sounder Parameters
Each sounder can be defined with different sets of parameters. The following table describes the list of parameters of the sounder.

NOTE:
For the specific programming location of each parameter refer to the system manuals.

Adjusting the Volume
Defines the sounder sound volume for the following system modes

Exit / Entry: The sound produced during Exit/Entry time (Default: 0)
Alarm: The sound produced during an alarm (Default: 9)
Squawk: The sound produced during squawk sounds (Default: 9)

The sound volume range is between 0 (silent) to 5 (maximum volume).

Muting Tamper
This feature disables a tamper alarm from the sounder and it is recommended to be used when replacing the sounder’s batteries.

NOTES:

An ongoing tamper alarm will not be disabled.
Wisdom: This feature is controlled under the Engineer Menu (Quick key [9][2][5]). The tamper alarm will be disabled during the current installation programming period.
Agility: Grandmaster Code/User Menu > Activities > Advanced > Service Mode (Agility 3 only)
The tamper alarm will be disabled for the time programmed in the Mode Service timer.
lights (V2.40 and above): Grandmaster Code/User Menu > Activities > Advanced > Service Mode The tamper alarm will be disabled for the time programmed in the Mode Service timer.

Setting Supervision Time
Specifies how often the system generates a supervision request to the sounder. If any of the sounders does not respond to the request at least once, during the receiver supervision time, the system will regard the accessory as lost.

NOTE:
The receiver supervision time should be higher than the sounder supervision time in order to eliminate false lost event.

Range: 00-255 minutes
Default: 58 minutes

NOTE:
WisDom (Ver 4.25): Engineer menu Quick key 1) System > 2)Controls > 44) Pre alarm Agility: Engineer menu [1][2] > Advanced > Sounder Pre alarm LightSYS (V2.40 and above): Engineer menu 1) System > 2) Controls > 7) Device > 5) Sounder Pre alarm.

Step 3: Testing the Sounder

Communication Test

The sounder communication test performs a communication test between the sounder receiver and the system.

To perform a communication test

Access to communication test option
NOTE:
WisDom: Engineer menu > 9) Devices > 2) Sounders > 3) Communication test. Agility: Engineer menu > 2) Testing > 5) Sounder > 1) Communication test. LightSYS (V2.40 and above): Installer Code/User menu: Maintenance > Wireless Test >Wireless Sounders > Comm. Test.
The value displayed indicates the last signal received from the siren (In the WisDom it indicates the signal received during the test). A number between 00-99 indicates the strength of the communication signal between the system and the sounder.
NOTE:
For successful communication, the strength of the signal should be higher that the sounder receiver noise threshold level. WisDom: Engineer menu quick key [9][2][4], Agility: Engineer menu > 2)Testing >1)Main unit >

Calibration). Agility: Engineer menu: 2) Testing > 1) Main unit > 1) Calibration LightSYS (V2.40 and above): Engineer menu: 7) Install > 2) WL Device > 1) RX Calibration

Diagnostics

The Diagnostics menu enables to test parameters reflecting the operation of the sounder:

Speaker batteries voltage: Tests the selected sounder’s speaker batteries voltage
Radio batteries voltage: Tests the selected sounder’s radio’s batteries voltage
Sounder version: Displays information regarding the sounder’s version
NOTE:
WisDom: User menu: 4) Maintenance > 7) Sounders > 1) Diagnostics Agility: Engineer menu > 2) Testing> 5) Sounder>2) Battery test > 3)Version LightSYS (V2.40 and above) Battery Test: Installer Code/User menu: Maintenance > WL Test > WL Sounders > Battery test LightSYS (V2.40 and above) Sounder Version: Installer Code/User menu: Maintenance. > Diagnostics > Sounders > Select Sounder >Version The diagnostic features can be also performed from Upload/Download software, locally or remotely.
Sounder Calibration: Displays information regarding the noise level around the sounder.
NOTE:
WisDom: Engineer menu quick key: [9][2][4] Agility: Engineer menu: 2) Testing
1. Sounder > 4) Noise level > 1) View > 2) Calibrate LightSYS (V2.40 and above): Installer Code/User menu: Maintenance > Diagnostics > Sounders > Select Sounder > Calibration.

Replacing Batteries

Before opening the sounder it is advised to silence the tamper alarm using the Tamper Mute option (see the Muting Tamper paragraph on page 6).
Unlock the captive screw and remove the sounder from the mounting bracket by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the old batteries from the metal clips and replace with new ones. Pay attention to the polarity.
Attach the sounder to the bracket and fasten the cover captive locking screw.

NOTES:
Dispose of old batteries according to your local regulations. Risk of explosion if battery replaced by an incorrect type.

Technical Information

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Ordering Information

Part Number| Description
RWS42043300B| 2-Way Indoor Wireless Sounder, 433 MHz
RWS42086800B| 2-Way Indoor Wireless Sounder, 868.65 MHz

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Should any questions arise please contact your supplier?

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