Inovonics EN4204R Four Zone Add-On Receiver with Relay Outputs
EN4204R Four Zone Add-On Receiver with Relay Outputs
Installation Instructions
Overview
The Inovonics four-zone add-on receiver with relay outputs programs and supervises up to four Inovonics transmitters. This receiver includes Form C relays for each output, allowing connection to any hardwire panel or stand-alone wireless application.
The following add-on receivers are available from Inovonics:
|
Receiver |
Alarm Output Relays |
Fault Relays |
Transmitters Supported |
| EN4204R | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| EN4216MR | 5 | 1* | 16 |
| EN4232MR | 11 | 1* | 32 |
* At least one relay must be used for faults to ensure the system is supervised. More than one relay may be used, but that will be deductedfrom the number of alarm output relays.
Installing an Inovonics Security System
An EchoStream survey kit should be used to establish an EchoStream system. The EchoStream survey kit measures the signal strength of high-power repeater and sensor messages to help optimize your EchoStream system.
Figure 1 Sample 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 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 much larger than it would be on a linear scale.
Note: Inovonics offers two options for site surveys: the EN7017 survey kit and app and the EN4016SK survey receiver. The EN4016SK survey receiver displays the decibel level, while the EN7017 survey kit and app display only whether the reception is good or weak. For more information, see the EN4016SK Survey Receiver Installation and Operation Manual or the EN7017 Survey Kit and App Installation and Site Survey Instructions.
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.
RF Signal Propagation
- While wood, drywall, nd 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:
| Material | Affect | Recommendation |
| Metal construction, including ductwork; pipes; studs; stucco, plaster, or concrete with wire mesh; satellite dishes, metal-lined rooms such as walk-in coolers or freezers; metal siding, safes, etc. | Can reflect, absorb, and/or disrupt RF signals. | Perform a site survey using an Inovonics wireless survey kit to verify the RF signal is acceptable, and, when necessary, to determine where to locate repeaters. |
| Completely enclosed metal boxes/enclosures. | Can restrict RF signals. | |
| Solar panels, cinder block walls, and windows with built-in solar tinting. | Can absorb and/or reflect RF signals. | |
| Vegetation. | Can attenuate RF signals. The RF environment can alter as trees shed or sprout leaves. | Add repeaters as issues arise. |
| Automobile and truck traffic. | Can disrupt RF signals. | Mount Inovonics devices at a height sufficient to achieve a line of sight above traffic. |
Inovonics Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics technical support:
- E-mail: support@inovonics.com.
- Phone: 800-782-2709; 303-939-9336.
EN4204R Four Zone Add-On Receiver with Relay Outputs Front Panel
Figure 2 EN4204R receiver LEDs and buttons
- Ann Alarm LED
- B Tamper Fault LED
- C Low Battery Fault LED
- D Inactive Fault LED
- E Power LED
- F Transmitter Number LEDs
- G Advance Button
EN4204R Four Zone Add-On Receiver with Relay Outputs LEDs
Most of the LEDs and buttons perform different functionss depending on which mode the receiver is in. By default the LEDs are in operation mode; to enter diagnostic mode, press the advance button.
Operation LEDs
- Alarm LED: Lights when any transmitter is sending an alarm transmission. Tamper Fault LED: Lights when any transmitter is sending a tamper transmission.
- Low Battery Fault LED: Lit when any transmitter has a low battery. Inactive Fault LED: Lit when any transmitter is inactive.
- Power LED: Lit when receiving power.
- Transmitter Number LEDs: Lit when the transmitter is in alarm.
- Decode LED: Flashes when any recognizable transmission is received. This LED is only visible when the pry-out door or cover is removed.
Diagnostic LEDs
- Alarm LED: Lights when the selected transmitter is sending an alarm transmission.
- Tamper Fault LED: Lights when the selected transmitter is sending a tamper transmission.
- Low Battery Fault LED: Lit when the selected transmitter has a low battery. Inactive Fault LED: Lit when the selected transmitter is inactive.
- Power LED: Lit when receiving power.
- Transmitter Number LEDs: Show the status of the transmitter assigned to that number when lit. Use the advance button to scroll through transmitters.
- Advance Button: Scroll through transmitters to display status.
- Decode LED: Flashes when any recognizable transmission is received. This LED is only visible when the pry-out door or cover is removed.
EN4204R Internal Components
Figure 3 EN4204R internal components
- A Housing release tab
- B Power (11-14
- C GND connection
- D Output terminals
- E Fault output
- F Advance button
- G Reset button
- H Reset input
- I Jam output
- J Tamper output
- K Program button
- L Decode LED
- M Housing tamper switch and spring
- N Operation LEDs
Installation and Startup
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, cco-detectors initiating device transmitters, or repeaters to removable surfaces, such as ceiling tiles.
- All products should be manually tested weekly.
- The EN4204R must be installed within 30 m (98.5 ft) othe f control unit.
- LLow-powertransmitters shall be limited to a single initiating device.
- Each manually operated holdup alarm initiating device shall be installed so that it cannot be observed by the public and so that it can be operated in a manner that will not be obvious to an attacking party.
- Each semi-automatic holdup alarm initiating device shall be installed so that it is not noticeable to an attacking party during a holdup attempt and is not noticeable to the public or an attacking party before a holdup attempt.
- Installation of holdup alarm units and systems shall be governed by the Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems, UL 681.
- Installation shall be by CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations CAN/ULC S302, Standard for the Installation, Inspection a, nd Testing of Intrusion Alarm Systems; and CAN/ULC S301, Standard for Signal Receiving Centres Configuration and Operations.
- Locations where installations are not recommended shall also be included.
Connect Power Cabling
Caution: Incorrect connections may cause damage to the unit.
Before beginning startup, you will have to connect power to the receiver. To connect power to the receiver:
- Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab on the top or bottom of the receiver; separate the housing.
- Connect power ccableto the Power and GND connections.
- The power source should be 11-14 VDC. The power supply must be unswitched, uninterrupted, and regulated.
- Use 18 – 22 gauge wire for all cabling, and ensure torque on the screw terminals does not exceed 7-inch pounds.
Note: All field-wiring circuits that derive energy from power sources connected to a control unit shall be power-limited. Route the cabling through the side cabling or back housing knockout.
Registering a Transmitter
Quick Setup
In many cases, the default settings are sufficient and the points don’t need programming changes. To register transmitters without changing the settings:
First Transmitter
- Press the advance button one time to select the first point.
- Press the program button four times to select the default programming options.
- The first point number will be flashing, indicating it is awaiting the transmitter’s reset message; press the transmitter’s reset button.
Second Transmitter
- Press the advance button two times to select the second point.
- Press the program button four times to select the default programming options.
- The second point number will be flashing, indicating it is awaiting the transmitter’s reset message; press the transmitter’s reset button.
Third Transmitter
- Press the advance button three times to select the third point.
- Press the program button four times to select the default programming options.
- The third point number will be flashing, indicating it is awaiting the transmitter’s reset message; press the transmitter’s reset button.
Fourth Transmitter
- Press the advance button four times to select the fourth point.
- Press the program button four times to select the default programming options.
- The fourth point number will be flashing, indicating it is awaiting the transmitter’s reset message; press the transmitter’s reset button.
Note: After registering a transmitter, there is no need to exit programming mode. The receiver is in normal operation once the transmitter’s reset button has been pressed.
The default settings are:
| Point | Supervision Window | Output | Type |
| 1 | 4 hours | 1 | Follow |
| 2 | 4 hours | 2 | Follow |
| 3 | 4 hours | 3 | Follow |
| 4 | 4 hours | 4 | Follow |
| F | N/A | Fault | Inactive is set to follow; low battery and tamper are set to latching. |
Customize Transmitters
If the default settings are not sufficient, you will need to program the points individually.
Note: If changing programming for a point that already has a transmitter registered to it, there is no need to re-register the transmitter. Changes to point programming are automatically assigned to the transmitter registered to that point.
The following programming options are available:
Supervision window
- None, 2h, 4h, or 96h. When you are choosing the supervision window, the “Sup Wind” LED will light, along with the LED that indicates the selected window.
Output (relay)
- 1, 2, 3, 4. When you are choosing the output, the “Output” LED will light, along with the LED that indicates the selected output number.
Figure 5 Select the output number.
Output type
Follow, Moment, Toggle, Latch. When you are choosing the output, the “Out Type” LED will light, along with the LED that indicates the selected output type.
Figure 6 Select the output type.e
To program any of the four transmitter points:
Use the advance button to select any of the four transmitter points.
- Press the advance button one time to select the first point; the first LED will light.
- Press the advance button two times to select the second point; the second LED will light.
- Press the advance button three times to select the third point; the third LED will light.
- Press the advance button four times to select the fourth point; the fourth LED will light.
Press the program button to begin programming the point.
Note: The program button should be pressed within a few seconds of selecting the point number. If not, the point number will not be lit, and you will need to select it again.
- If no transmitter has been registered to the chosen point, the receiver advances to the supervision window option.
- If a transmitter has already been registered to the chosen point, the delete LED lights. Press advance to delete the point and return to normal operation; press program to advance to the supervision window option.
Use the advance button to choose a supervision window of None, 2h,,,4h and 96h (Fig. 4).
- Press the advance button one time to select none.
- Press the advance button two times to select two hours.
- Press the advance button three times to select four hours.
- Press the advance button four times to select 96 hours.
- When you have selected the supervision window, press the program to complete and advance to the output option.
Use the advance button to select the output number (Fig. 5).
- Press the advance button one time to select the first output.
- Press the advance button two times to select the second output.
- Press the advance button three times to select the third output.
- Press the advance button four times to select the fourth output.
- When you have selected the output number, press the program to complete and advance to the output type option
Use the advance button to select the output type (Fig. 6),
- Press the advance button one time to select follower. In follower, the output reflects the transmitter’s alarm status.
- Press the advance button two times to selectmomentarilyy. In momentary the output turns on for seven seconds, then turns off, regardless of the device status.
- Press the advance button three times to select the toggle. In toggle, the output changes state each time the device sends a new activation. A minimum of four seconds must elapse before the output can send a new activation.
- • Press the advance button four times to select latching. In latching the output turns on when activated and remains on until the receiver is reset.
- When you have selected the output type, press thee program to complete and advance to the switch type option.
All the option LEDs will light and the point you’ve just programmed will flash. If you wish to register a transmitter to the point you’ve just programmed, press the transmitter’s reset button; otherwise, program to save programming changes without registering a transmitter.
Note: The registration is not complete until all LEDs turn off and the point number lights.
All of the alert LEDs will turn off when the receiver has received the transmitter’s registration message, and the point number LED will light for two seconds. This indicates the receiver has received the transmitter’s registration message. If this does not occur, press reset on the transmitter again.
Connect Input/Output Cabling
Note: This product employs TTL input for the reset. Tamper and jam output circuits are dry contact outputs, whereas the power loss output is an open-drain output. All connect to 22 AWG at 98.5 ft maximum to a separately listed control unit.
- Connect the cable to the tamper output. Must be configured for UL installations.
- The tamper output is a normally open (N/O) collector output that reports the receiver case tamper to an external device.
- Connect ccableto the jam output. Must be configured for UL installations.
- The jam output is a normally closed (N/C) open collector output that opens when noise thresholds on all receive channels remain above a predetermined value for 10 seconds. The jam output is set to the follower output type.
- Connect a momentary switch to the reset input and ground (Figure 7, “EN4204R terminals”). Must be configured for UL installations.
- The reset input circuit permits the installation of a remote momentary normally open (N/O) switch to clear faults, unlatch outputs, and reset the receiver to a normal state.
- Connect cabling to the output terminals. Must be configured for UL installations.
- The EN4204R provides five Form-C relays.
Figure 7 EN4204R terminals
Mount the Receiver
- Caution: Mount the receiver in a location removed from the metal. Metal objects (ductwork, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
- Note: For UUL-listedsystems containing a UL hold-up switch, the EN4204R must be located within three feet of a system keypad in a location out of sight from the protected premise.
- Note: A maximum time delay of 60 seconds is used to prevent an alarm from activating during premises ingress and egress.
- Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the receiver in a location accessible for future maintenance, making sure the housing is flush with the wall and the back tamper switch is actuated.
- Perform a walk test, activating each transmitter assigned to the receiver and ensuring a good signal.
Caution: Always test the system for operation upon completion of the installation.
Return to Factory Configuration
The EN4204R four-zone add-on receiver with relay outputs can be returned to factory defaults using the following.
Caution: This procedure will erase all programmed point and output information.
To restore the factory configuration defaults to the receiver:
- Hold down the reset and advance buttons.
- With the buttons held down, cycle power.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Solutions |
| The receiver won’t power up. | • Verify your power and ground wires are securely connected to VS and GND on the power terminals.
• Meter incoming power to make sure it is operating at 11-14 VDC, 55- 90mA. • Keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimize cable capacitance. Measure voltage supply at the receiver to ensure power requirement is met for long cable runs. |
| Messages from registered transmitters are not being received. | • Verify receiver is getting enough power.
• Make sure you are in the appropriate programming step to register a transmitter. All lights on the left should be on and the appropriate point number LED should be flashing. • Make sure you are pressing the reset button on the appropriate transmitter and not on the receiver. • Bring the transmitter close to the receiver to verify it is in range and can be heard by the receiver. |
| The tamper output not working. | • Verify tamper output wires meet specifications and are securely connected to the appropriate terminals. |
| Jam output not working. | • Verify jam output wires meet specifications and are securely connected to the appropriate terminals. |
| Form C relays are not changing states. | • Use a volt meter to check the state of the relays.
• Verify receiver is receiving enough power to meet the power requirements. • Check programming to make sure you have the designated point number programmed to the appropriate relay. |
Specifications
- UL compatible repeater, transmitters: EN5040-T, EN1215EOL, EN1215WEOL, EN1223D, EN1235SF, EN1235DF, EN1244, EN1245, EN1249, EN1261HT.
- Housing dimensions: 6.54″ x 3.62″ x 1.05″ (166.1mm x 91.9mm x 26.67mm).
- Weight: 187g (6.6oz).
- Operating environment: 32-140°F (0-60°C), 90% relative humidity, non-condensing.
- Power requirement: 11-14 VDC; 400 mA.
- Current consumption: Approx. ~400 mA max with all five relays energized. Output specifications: Form C relay 1A @ 28 VDC, 0.5A @ 30 VAC resistive load; N/O receiver case tamper contact closure, N/C receiver jam output indication.
- Input specifications: A low is less than .5 V; a high is greater than 2.5 V. Reset input: Contact closure, momentary low.
- Receiver type: Frequency hopping spread spectrum.
- Operating frequency: 902-928 MHz (USA) 915-925 MHz (AUS) 921-928 MHz (NZ).
- Number of points/transmitters: Four.
- Number of alarm outputs: Four Form C relay outputs.
- Number of fault outputs: One Form C relay output.
- Regulatory certifications: Security Level 1 CAN/ULC S304:2016, UL 985, UL 1023, UL 2610.
Note: Inovonics supports recycling and reuse whenever possible. Please recycle these parts using a certified electronics recycler.
UL Requirements
- Due to the trouble output being shared by all transmitters, this receiver must be set up and programmed as a commercial and residential burglary receiver.
- The control panel must be programmed to indicate an alarm if the system is in an armed condition and an RF jamming signal occurs at the receiver.
- The receiver tamper and transmitter tamper cannot be combined in one loop.
- The control unit providing input power to the receiver must not have a range outside of 11-14 VDC.
Television and Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 usedbyh 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 the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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.
FCC
Part 15 and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, and ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference,
- 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.: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
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Documents / Resources
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