Eaton i-on Compact, User Manual

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About i-on Compact
Thank you for choosing i-on Compact –
one of the most advanced and trusted
means available today to protect people
and property. The i-on Compact is a high-
reliability radio alarm system for up to
20 zones, intended for use in small to
medium-sized domestic applications.
Your i-on Compact is future-flexible: as
Eaton develop new features, your alarm
system can be updated remotely or locally
with the latest software.
i-on Compact alarm systems provide a
comprehensive range of communication
options, configuration settings and
peripheral devices, which provide the
flexibility needed to customise the system
to match the requirements of the most
demanding applications.
System components
This section outlines typical components
that your alarm system may include. Other
components may be used, depending on
your requirements.
Control unit
This is the main processing unit of the
alarm system. From a user’s view, its main
features are as follows (Figure 1):
• LCD display – This shows messages,
prompts and options that guide you
through the user interface.
• Keypad – This allows you to set or
unset the system, access user options
and acknowledge alarms. You can
identify yourself to the system by
entering your unique access code at
the keypad.
• Proximity tag reader – Each user
can have a unique proximity tag.
Presenting your tag accesses the
system in the same way as if you had
entered your access code.
Detectors
Detectors are devices that detect alarm
conditions. Below are some popular
examples, all of which can connect
wirelessly (via radio) to the control unit.
Note: Many other detectors are available,
including flood, shock and glass-break
sensors – please contact your installer for
details.
Passive Infra-Red (PIR)
movement detector.
Pet-tolerant versions are
available.
Smoke detector.
Door contact – to detect
when doors are opened.
Perimeter PIR detector – to
monitor external areas
such as gardens. Dual-
sensor technology and
pet-tolerant mode ensure
reliable outside operation.
Note: A zone is the lowest-level item
that you can set or unset. Since there is
normally only one detector per zone, the
terms “zone” and “detector” are often
used interchangeably.
External sirens
These are mounted
externally, high up in
a visible location for
deterrence. They include
a powerful sounder and
strobes. Up to 2 external
radio sounders can be
used.