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MP500/4N-8-16 Installation
3.3.6 Positioning the system devices
Unless they are specifically designed and constructed for outdoor installation, like the outdoor sirens, all the devices must be installed
indoors, protected from the elements and vandalism.
3.3.6.1
Positioning the control panel
The control panel must be installed:
On a dry and level wall. A damp wall may lead to potential infiltrations of water that might wet the inside of the control panel and
damage it. A wavy or cracked surface may prevent a solid installation of the control panel.
In a indoor passage, suitably aerated and protected by the intrusion alarm system. It should be noted that the control panel should
not be in plain sight and that, when the system is armed, it should not be accessible to intruders unless they are obliged to pass
through areas protected by detectors.
Far from strong electromagnetic fields.
At breast height, to facilitate installation and maintenance operations.
If one should ever want to use, immediately or in the future, radio devices or connection via GSM mobile phone network, please read
paragraphs
3.3.7 Tips about installing the
3.3.8 Tips about the mobile phone network (GSM).
IMPORTANT!
The installation of the radio expansion results in the loss of EN50131 certification.
3.3.6.2
Positioning the keypads
Keypads must be positioned:
On a dry and level wall. A damp wall may lead to potential infiltrations of water that might wet the inside of the control p anel and
damage it. A wavy or cracked surface may prevent a solid installation of the control panel.
Near the access points of the areas to be protected. In this case they are not intended only as outdoor accesses, but also in door
ones that enable entry to a zone normally protected from intrusion, like a warehouse.
In an indoor passage protected by the intrusion alarm system. When the system is armed, the keypad must not be accessible to
intruders, unless they pass through areas protected by detectors.
Installed at a height of 160 cm for standard systems, or 120 cm for systems designed for disabled individuals.
When a vocal keypad is used, position it according to the use one intends to make of it. If one wishes to use environmental
listening, position it in the area to be monitored, if compatible with the other needs; if it is to be used for messages in loudspeaker,
avoid particularly noisy areas.
3.3.6.3
Positioning readers
Readers must be positioned:
In a dry place. When installed outdoors and potentially subject to rain and other elements, it is advisable to put it into a waterproof
wall niche or to protect the built-in boxes with waterproof covers.
Near the access points of the areas to be protected. In this case they are not intended only as outdoor accesses, but also indoor
ones that enable entry to a zone normally protected from intrusion, like a warehouse.
Inside the built-in boxes or niches, using the adapter frames for various residential lines, protected by anti-tamper devices.
3.3.6.4
Positioning expansions
When used outside the MP500/xx control panel, the expansions must be positioned:
In a dry place.
Inside the distribution cabinet or a similar container, adequately protected by anti-tamper devices. The use of an unsuitable
container may invalidate the certification of the grade of security of the system.
In an indoor passage, suitably aerated and protected by the intrusion alarm system. When the system is armed, the expansion
must not be accessible to intruders, unless they pass through areas protected by detectors.
Far from strong electromagnetic fields.
3.3.6.5
Positioning sirens and flashing lights
External sirens, with or without flashing lights, must be positioned:
In a place that is not easily reached, like a place that requires use of a ladder.
The flashing light of the siren or a simple flashing light must be in a position that is easily visible from the main street or other
passages. It must also be difficult to reach or obscured.
Carefully check that the flashing light cannot be obscured after installation. For example, a flashing light assembled during the
winter may be easily visible, but during the summer it may be covered by tree foliage or a sunscreen. Remember that the sound
alarm arouses attention, but the light signal allows people to identify the place where something is happening.
The internal sirens must be positioned:
In a position that is difficult to reach.
Where they can be easily heard in all the internal environments.
