2-Zone Remote Alarm (ARA) User’s Manual
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5868-B Remote Alarm MAN
Figure 3: Normally Open (NO) multiple logger configuration
2-Zone Operation
If you are configuring the system for alarms in two zones, both zones
must be of the same type (NC or NO).
Figure 4: 2-zone logger inputs in NC configuration
Connecting Multiple Remote Alarms to One Logger
Alarm output
Up to two Remote Alarms may be connected to a single logger alarm
output as shown below. A total of 1000 feet of wire maximum (30 AWG
minimum) may be used to interconnect the Remote Alarm(s).
Figure 5: NC multiple Remote Alarm configuration
Figure 6: NO multiple Remote Alarm configuration
It is imperative that the A side of the terminal block be connected to
the A side in multiple Remote Alarm hook-ups (and B side to B side).
Failure to do this will cause the remote alarm units to malfunction. If
the Remote Alarm is used with the AVD-45 AutoDialer, then be certain
the white and yellow wires are connected as shown below. The AVD-45
AutoDialer requires a Normally Closed relay setting for the logger
and/or Remote Alarm (see AVD-45 manual).
Figure 7: NC Remote Alarm/Logger/AutoDialer configuration
Battery Installation and Test
After the jumpers have been set and the zone inputs connected, the
batteries can be installed in the battery holder. Please note the proper
directions of the batteries as indicated in the holder. As the batteries
are installed, the alarm will beep three times and the Zone LEDs and
the RED battery status LED will flash three times.
Reassemble Case
Once the jumpers are set and the interconnect wires and batteries are
installed, the back should be attached to the case with the four screws.
Remote Alarm Wall Mount Instructions
1.
Slide down wall mount bracket from rear of case to remove.
2.
With countersunk holes facing you, position bracket in desired
location and attach with (4) flat head screws provided. If
attaching to a surface harder than drywall, it is recommended
that you drill (4) small pilot holes first.
3.
To attach Remote Alarm, slide it down onto the wall-mounted
bracket.
Remote Alarm Testing
In order to test the ARA’s audio and visual indicators, press and hold
the MUTE/TEST button for one second. All three LEDs should flash red
three times as the audio indicator beeps three times. This operation,
however, does not test the ARA’s alarm signal detection circuitry. To
test the detection circuit, disconnect the alarm input wires. If the ARA is
configured as Normally Closed, this will set off the alarm. If the ARA is
configured as Normally Open, manually shunt (jumper) the inputs (1A
to 1B and 2A to 2B) and the alarm will be set off. If the ARA fails this
test, contact Onset Computer or an Onset authorized dealer.
More extensive system testing may be possible by simulating an alarm
condition at the monitoring unit which would initiate an alarm. For
additional information, refer to the manual for the monitoring unit.
Operating and Battery Status
The battery-powered Remote Alarm shows its current operating and
battery status with a bi-color LED. This LED, when flashing green,
indicates normal operation and good batteries. When it is flashing red,
and the beeper is chirping, the unit is still operating, but the batteries
require replacement. If the LED is not flashing at all, the batteries are
dead and the unit is not operating. As long as the LED is flashing green,
the batteries still have enough capacity to signal an alarm condition
continuously for at least three days.
The Remote Alarm requires three AAA batteries. Use only fresh alkaline
batteries. Batteries can be changed without disconnecting the alarm
wires. See the Battery Installation and Test section for instructions.
Alarm Indications
If the Remote Alarm detects an alarm condition, the LED(s) for the
appropriate zone(s) will flash and the beeper will sound simultaneously
for about 0.5 seconds on and 1.5 seconds off.
Beeper Mute
If, during an alarm or low-battery condition, it is desired to mute the
beeper, press the mute/test button for one second and the beeper will
be silenced. If the alarm signal is removed, the audio indicator is
automatically reset and will sound again on the next alarm condition.
The mute function will also automatically reset approximately fifteen
minutes after the mute button was last pushed or immediately if a new
alarm condition has been detected.
The zone alarm LED(s) are not affected by the mute button and will
continue to flash during an alarm.
