Odyssey X
Installation Manual
10
INS627-2
For safety reasons, each Texecom sounder and strobe unit incorporates a unique patented engineer Hold-Off mode. This mode prevents the unit
from self-activating during installation and maintenance, thereby allowing only bona fide engineers access to the unit without any loss of tamper
protection.
When connecting the unit to the control panel, it is recommended that wiring should be connected to the unit
first
and the control panel
second
.
The unit should then be initially powered from the control panel. If the tamper circuit is open the siren will sound for 5 seconds after which it will
automatically enter Hold-Off mode and disable Self-Activate (S/A) on tamper. This will prevent the unit from self-activating as long as the tamper
circuit remains open. An open tamper circuit is indicated by only the left-hand side LED flashing. Connect the battery either using the jumper
included on some models or by moving the red battery wire from the “N/C” (No Connect) terminal to the “B” terminal. Fit the outer cover
and secure with the M6 screw(s) provided.
When the outer cover is replaced and the tamper circuit is closed, the LEDs will alternate rapidly, confirming that the tamper circuit is secure and
signalling that S/A on tamper will be re-enabled within 2 minutes, after which the LEDs will alternate slowly to signal normal operation. If the
tamper circuit is re-opened within the 2 minute period, then Hold-Off mode will be restored.
If the unit is powered up with the tamper circuit closed it will NOT sound for 5 seconds and will NOT enter Hold-Off mode.
In order to disable the S/A function, before the cover is removed, Hold-Off mode should be invoked as for servicing (see
Section 0).
For safety reasons the strobe is disabled during Hold-Off mode.
Hold-Off mode is immediately cancelled when the sounder is activated from the control panel
.
Grade 3 Wiring (
Odyssey X & X-B
only)
To meet the requirements of EN50131-1 & EN50131-4 additional wiring is required at Grade 3 to monitor the status of the battery, the supply
voltage and the integrity of the trigger wire. The two diagrams below show wiring configurations for Texecom control panels, and other
manufacturers, you should however ensure that your chosen control panel can support the additional requirements.
Texecom Premier Elite Panel
Other Control Panel
Optional “Battery First” Connection Method (wired units only)
Hold-Off mode automatically cancels when both the tamper circuit is closed and power is supplied from the control panel. This allows installation
engineers to power the unit from the internal battery and fit the outer cover, knowing that the unit cannot self-activate until after power has been
supplied from the control panel.
If the tamper circuit is closed and the unit is powered by the battery only, the right LED will flash quickly to signal that the
unit cannot self-activate until power has been supplied from the control panel.
Prolonged “battery first” connection without power from the control panel may cause permanent damage to the internal
battery. Texecom recommend that the unit is initially powered on battery only for no longer than 24 hours.
Premier Elite
Control Panel
Odyssey X & X-B
Control Panel
Odyssey X & X-B
