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4 - INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL
Caution! Since the control panel and keypad operations are described in the user section, you must also read the first section of this manual
in order to fully understand the instructions!
Caution! Upgrading Silenya HT control panels: these control panels can be upgraded with the last firmware version by PC.
4.1 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Pursuant to the currently in force regulations, all control panels operate by transmitting and receiving weak power radio signals. For this
reason, control panels must be installed in conditions that allow a good propagation of these signals and on a wall using the provided screws
and anchors. You should therefore avoid installing the control panels inside niches or metal cabinets and/or where columns and/or reinforced
concrete walls are located. You should also avoid that the control panel is positioned nearer large metal surfaces or grilles, even when these
are embedded in the walls. The control panel’s position should take into account where detectors and sirens are installed and you should
ensure that control panel is located at the center of the devices. Received signal quality can be checked on the control panel. To avoid any
issues, the location’s range should be tested before fastening the control unit to the wall. Please note that moving the control panel even just
a few centimeters can significantly improve signal reception when operating with this type of radio equipment.
If possible, the control panel should be installed hidden from sight and in a position where you can easily employ all of its functions, including
voice data. Regarding the latter, a speaker may be transported elsewhere for your convenience. Behind doors , inside wood or plastic
cabinets, behind pictures and/or furniture are good locations. Avoid proximity with other electronic equipment in general.
Once control panel’s position has been established, you must route the connecting cables to this location (5500-5502 model) and cables
must be able to access the back of the control panel through the supplied openings. Disconnect the 230V AC supply during installation !
4.1.1 OPENING AND MOUNTING THE HOUSING TO THE WALL
Open the control panel by unscrewing the screw placed on the housing's front cover and by removing it. Cables are routed through the
openings supplied on the bottom of the housing. All of the electric connections must be properly performed, in compliance with the relevant
regulations and using suitable cable gauges.
The control unit must be securely fastened on the wall using the provided screws and bolts.
4.1.2 TAMPER PROTECTION AGAIN OPENING AND FORCED REMOVAL
The tamper spring switch located on the board assures that housing’s opening and removal is reported. Tamper protection against forced
removal is not certified (not require by grade 1).
4.1.3 230V POWER CONNECTIONS – Only for 5500–5502 models - Carefully perform the following precautions.
•Use flexible cable conductors with at least a 0.75 mm gauge.
•Secure the cable by tightening the screw of the appropriate terminal board after having connected it to the terminals. Control panels do
not require grounding.
•Always disconnect the control panel from the power supply before working on the unit. The unit must be connected to the power supply
using a 16A curve C Circuit Breaker.
4.2 TEST SIGNAL RECEIVING RADIO WITH INTEGRATED FIELD METER (only INSTALLER code)
In addition to testing performed by the user logging in with this code (see 3.5.1) , the installer can control every signal with greater depth by
accessing the TEST FIELD METER option from the TEST menu (). 1 to 8 notches for both operating frequencies are displayed during
transmission. As required by the standard, the receiver is desensitized during testing. Even a low signal will therefore be acceptable for the
system to properly operate. Any range differences are caused by the distance and by any physical obstacles located between the control
panel and a specific detector. If one of the frequencies does not display any signal, it is likely that the detector is out of range or that there is
interference on that frequency.
4.3 PROBLEMS - CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ISSUES
Some detectors transmit an alarm twice and you may therefore receive two consecutive reports.
The signal of a detector may sometimes be high or low. This can be due to an occasional interference or to the motion of people located in
the protected spaces during the tests. this often happens when testing remote controls since the device’s position compared to the control
panel’s changes. This will considerably change reception signal strength.
The range of remote controls is deliberately limited to avoid that the system is armed or disarmed by accidentally pushing the buttons.
Detector’s lack of reception: it may happen that a detector signal is not received due to signal reflections on the premises. Before buying the
Sentinel repeater (not standard compliant) we recommend to slightly change the detector’s position.
Volumetric detectors’ Test requires that there are no people located in the protected area for at least three minutes before the test is
performer. The test is carried out by crossing the required area thereby triggering the alarm which is reported by the LED turning on. The
alarm will be logged by the control panel .
4.4 5500-5502 models: SPECIFICATIONS - CLASS 2 EQUIPMENT
4.4.1 POWER SUPPLY UNIT – BATTERIES AND SYSTEM'S BACK-UP POWER
Primary power supply: control panels are equipped with a type A power supply with the following characteristics:
Input voltage: 230VAC +10% -15% - 50/60Hz – power consumption 0.15 A
Output voltage: 14.4 VDC - Ripple max 27mVpp
Maximum power output: 0.75 A
Electronic board power absorption: 0.06 A
Maximum power available for hardwired devices (not to exceed this value!) : 0.12 A
Maximum power available to charge the back-up battery: 0.57 A
Secondary power supply: 12V 2.2 Ah standard PB sealed battery/ rechargeable - Flammability UL94-HB
Maximum backup power range without mains power supply (EN 50131-3:2009 compliant): 12h
Maximum charging time (EN 50131-3:2009 compliant): 3h
Low battery is reported at 10.9 V and charged battery is reported at 11.4 V
