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DIL Switch Settings – Programmable Features

Important:

 Changes made to any DIL switch settings will only take effect after the Alert Point 

has been reset using the master key switch.  

Factory settings

Features

SW1

SW2

SW3

Tone

Sound Pattern

OFF

OFF

OFF

1

800Hz  -  970Hz   (Sweep)

ON

OFF

OFF

2

800Hz  -  970Hz   (Sweep)

OFF

ON

OFF

3

988Hz / 250ms - 645Hz / 250ms (Alternating)

ON

ON

OFF

4

670Hz / 250ms - 845Hz / 370ms (Alternating)

OFF

OFF

ON

5

800Hz  -  970Hz in 330ms   (Sweep)

ON

OFF

ON

6

2400Hz - 2850Hz in 110ms (Sweep)

OFF

ON

ON

7

2400Hz - 2850Hz in 330ms (Sweep)

ON

ON

ON

8

Not Implemented

A ction

External Power Provided -             
(12-30V DC)

External power is to be supplied. NB: absence of power will indicate 
fault  (LED flashing red )
No external power is to be supplied. NB: absence of power will not 
indicate a fault

Relay is only triggered on the activated unit in a network

Integral Sounder Alarm 
Tone

SW4 ON

SW4 OFF

SW5 ON

DI L  S w itch  S etting

Unit's Relay activates in a network even if this unit was not triggered

External Sounders/Beacons are NOT triggered during `alarm' 
condition

External Sounders/Beacons are triggered during `alarm' condition

Relay Mode

Disable  External Sounders 
& Strobes / Beacons

SW5 OFF

SW6 ON

SW6 OFF

Sounder Duration Timer

SW7           SW8

OFF           OFF

ON            OFF

OFF            ON

ON             ON

Sounder Duration

Sounders run continuously (until manually reset)

Sounders switch off automatically after 30 seconds

Sounders switch off automatically after 3 minutes

Sounders switch off automatically after 20 minutes

Strobe / Beacon Duration 
Timer

SW9           SW10

Strobe / Beacon Duration

OFF           OFF

Strobes / Beacons run continuously (until manually reset)

ON            OFF

Strobes / Beacons switch off automatically after 30 seconds

OFF            ON

Strobes / Beacons switch off automatically after 3 minutes

ON             ON

Strobes / Beacons switch off automatically after 20 minutes

Auto Reset

SW11 ON

SW11 OFF

Alert Point returns to `standby' condition after resetting with the 
reset key
Alert Point latches in 'alarm' condition until it is manually reset using 
the master key switch
The Alert Point expects to be connected to another Alert Point, 
otherwise a fault is indicated (LED flashing / constant red)
No fault will be indicated if an Alert Point is not connected to 
another Alert Point, it is not looking for a connection

Networking the Alert Point

SW12 ON

SW12 OFF

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Summary of Contents for Alert Point

Page 1: ...Alert Point Installation Guide User Manual...

Page 2: ...cludes an integral sounder and resettable call point Manufactured from tough polycarbonate the Alert Point is designed for use in industrial as well as commercial or retail applications Quick and easy...

Page 3: ...Switch 3 Front Cover 2 Chassis Specifications Power source 9 VDC battery supplied or 12 30 VDC Standby current 45 A Alarm current 28mA low volume 32mA high volume Operating temperature 0 C to 49 C So...

Page 4: ...ts x4 Step 2 Attaching the chassis Attach by pushing the chassis over the 4 fixing clips on the mounting plate highlighted Fixing clip Step 3 Consult the User Manual for other programmable features Pr...

Page 5: ...y condition Step 6 Test A warning indicator drops into view the unit will alarm and the LED will turn red when the Alert point is activated Step 7 Reset the unit A quick turn of the key and the Alert...

Page 6: ...pips on the reset key provided push firmly into each of the 4 corner clips individually releasing them whilst at the same time gently pulling the cover away from the remainder of the unit Need techni...

Page 7: ...7 User Manual...

Page 8: ...after the selected time has elapsed The LED will continue to flash red until the unit is reset using the reset key 6 External Strobe Timer Options DIL Switch No SW9 SW10 4 strobe durations are availa...

Page 9: ...16 minute cycles If the battery falls below the recommended power level the unit will display a fault emitting a periodic single beep Battery life The working life of the 9 VDC battery under normal st...

Page 10: ...cally return to the standby condition Low or No Battery If the unit is reset but the battery is at low power or not attached a fault will be indicated the LED will turn red and the unit will emit a sh...

Page 11: ...nds or will remain constant if connected to an external power supply indicating that the unit is functioning correctly Step 6 Test When the operating element is depressed the unit will go into alarm c...

Page 12: ...rrectly Step 6 Test When the operating element is depressed the unit will go into alarm condition the externally installed strobe s beacon s should now flash Step 7 Reset the Alert Point using the res...

Page 13: ...used If the Zener diode is removed the Alert Point will trace a break in the loop and signal a fault The Zener diode must be installed at the end of line when linking detectors off the detector termi...

Page 14: ...ting into the network terminals ensure the Network In and the Network Out wires are switched over as shown below Step 5 Turn both units ON using the master key switch Step 6 Both LEDs will now flash g...

Page 15: ...nt unit Step 5 Important On the final unit e g Unit 3 ensure that the Network Out terminal is linked back to the Network In terminal on unit 1 creating a loop It is not necessary to do this step for t...

Page 16: ...e their Network In or COMMON connections they will both signal a fault Note to check that the network is functioning correctly whilst avoiding having to wait 90 seconds for verification turn the unit...

Page 17: ...ving any Check ext power lead connections switch OFF SW4 if no ext supply Reset key not resetting Alert Point when in alarm condition Auto reset option turned OFF DIL switch SW11 should be ON No sound...

Page 18: ...ive loop connection into the COM terminal The unit will independently sound during alarm condition as well as sending a trigger signal back the alarm panel It is recommended that all external detector...

Page 19: ...s Beacons are triggered during alarm condition Relay Mode Disable External Sounders Strobes Beacons SW5 OFF SW6 ON SW6 OFF Sounder Duration Timer SW7 SW8 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Sounder Duration S...

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