F-LINK USER MANUAL
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1. presence of a clashing signal a Listen Before Talk protocol operates and the Signal Jam indicator will light more than 6 4 minutes based on 128 transmission attempts at 1 every 3 seconds The F Link on board memory allows the units to store up to 512 Events without overwriting An optional Real Time Clock module can be added for time stamped event logging A list of logged events are shown below Zone data Event Input Link Fail Event Signal Jam Event Link Ok Event Signal Jam Ok Event Discover Button Event Masters Only Join Network Event Node Only Network Join Event Node Only Node Join Event Master Only Node Deleted Event Master Only Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System The events can be downloaded onto a PC via the USB port using proprietary Scope logging software available as an option Specification Input Voltage Power Consumption zone Transmitter Power output Frequency Range Channel Spacing Adjacent Channel TX Baud Rate Receiver Sensitivity Radio Standards Notified Body No EMC Standards Safety Standards Ports Footprint mm excluding aerial 10 30V dc lt 50mA operating 300mA transmit 25mA per active 500mW max 458 500 to 458 650 MHz 12 5KHz better than 10uW 2 KHz deviation 2400 Baud 100dBm ETS EN 300 220 0891 ETS EN 301 489 EN 60950 4 dry contact Zone inputs configurable 4 r2. F Link system is a four input dry contact transceiver which forms part of a linked radio network for remote alerting and status monitoring typically of fire or security panels The unit has 4 dry contact input zones each with a corresponding relay output and a further relay to indicate a radio link failure The unit can be configured as either a master or a node in a supervised private radio network employing polling acknowledge back and listen before talk LBT techniques to ensure robustness and reliability of the radio system The front panel indicates when any zones are active the unit s configuration status master node the presence of a radio signal jam or radio link fail and received signal strength of incoming transmissions The F Link Wireless Networking Protocol is a simple protocol designed for low data rate short distance communication Fundamentally based on IEEE 802 15 4 the F Link protocol provides an easy to use plug and play wireless network of up to 3 nodes a master unit in it s standard configuration Expanded systems of up to 15 nodes are possible for specialist applications Please refer to Scope Technical Sales for further details User configurable options include Normally Open Closed default condition for each input zone and relays set as either Latching Change of State or Self Reset momentary all selectable via a bank of switches within the unit no PC programming required The input po
3. Power Down to Reset Note if the input zones are configured as Normally Closed ensure the contacts are connected and in the correct closed state on power up otherwise the unit will detect that a change has occurred and a resultant zone message will be transmitted Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System If the Link Fail relay is activated it will remain in the active state until the unit is put into Discover Join Mode or the unit has re established contact with a master node Re establishing contact involves a successful poll message Diagram 1 Interconnect and Switch Layout Antenna Connector Z o Configuration Switches Anda eO Nez RLS Os ans A k sesch Nae Discover Join Se ae Switch SW3 esta ORL 10 Switch SW3 pane ee het Ty eres E we Relay sa ae T eee a El FFC1 Outputs ee a I wn ay a sO NG se ci4 a jeOs Zee LO eres i e be Reset RL1 y jce ZNR CO ee do R xi terminals O 5 CN3 IKE ci2 S ov r fa D ry ev 8 e 5 fina x EE ip R3 ir uals O m3 p Ice a Contact Keet fy U Inputs T
4. se O 8 me g cea uf e O IN1 CNI D5 USB 10 530V dc input Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System Diagram 2 Front Panel Display POWER RESET TRANSMIT LINK FAIL e MASTER SIGNAL JAM The front panel display provide the user with a visual indication of the current unit s state Each Zone has an indicator that is lit wnenever the associated relay is activated A signal jam indicator lights if the unit cannot transmit after a number of attempts and is an indication of a permanent interfering signal Every time a unit attempts to transmit it Listens to the Channel on which it is set If it determines that an interfering signal is present then the transmitter waits 3 seconds to transmit the signal again Every time a signal is blocked then a counter is incremented If 128 consecutive transmissions are blocked then this will trigger a Signal Jam A transmit Link Fail indicator lights if the unit cannot communicate with other units to which it was previously connected When the unit is set as a node this means that it has joined a network and has not received any poll messages within a set time out When the unit is set as a master this indicates that the device cannot communicate to any device that is connected to it This time out value can be configured in software the default is 3 minutes A Transmit indicator lights when a transmission
5. the system s chassis are grounded before beginning any installation and should ensure that adequate anti static procedures are adhered to at all times Warning Never transmit without an aerial attached to the transmitter Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System Master F Link unit In any F LINK network only 1 device can be configured as a Master A unit is configured as a Master when the address is set as 0 See Dip switch settings above Any device that is not address 0 will be set as a Node Ensure that ALL units have been configured as per Hardware Configuration section above before proceeding with the next stage Joining the Network Unscrew amp lift off the front cover from all the units taking care not to pull or snag the front panel cable and place alongside the units Apply power to the Master and the unit will start a Relay and Led check All leds will be lit except the reset led and all the relays will toggle in number order The RSSI indicator will be fully lit then set the highest Led The Power Led will remain lit and if configured as a Master the Master Led will be lit The Signal Jam Link Fail and Reset leds will all be off Press and hold SW3 on the Master interface board until the Master Node Led begins flashing This puts the Master into Discover mode and ready to accept requests from Nodes to join the network This mode is time limited to 3 minutes After this time t
6. Scope Communications UK Ltd J Cope F LINK USER MANUAL Scope Communications UK Ltd Quantum House Steamer Quay Rd Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL Tel 44 0 1803 860700 Fax 44 0 1803 863716 Email sales scope uk com Web www scope uk com Ref FLNK1 Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System CONTENTS Preface 3 Introduction 6 Hardware Configuration 7 Installation amp Operation 11 Specification 15 Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System PREFACE Important Installation Information It is the purchasers responsibility to determine the suitability of this equipment and its derivatives for any given application Scope cannot give specific advice in this manual as each use will require independent evaluation Scope has wherever possible employed extra safeguards to monitor the system s performance Certain system installations operational requirements or budgets may however limit the effectiveness of these safeguards Again the suitability of the system for any given application must therefore be decided by the installer and their customer relative to the application and risk Good working practice dictates that a suitable system installation log must be generated together with a record of the dates when the system has been manually checked with the aid of signal strength meters etc enabling the system performance to be compared with the original installation data F
7. ct and to protect it from overheating Only use a damp cloth for cleaning not liquid or aerosol based cleaners and ensure that any power is removed from the unit prior to beginning the cleaning operation Removal of covers from the equipment must only be undertaken by authorised service personnel who must ensure that power is isolated prior to removal Installation Installation must only be undertaken by an Approved contractor who shall ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with National Wiring Regulations For mains powered equipment a readily accessible isolating fuse or switched socket must be located within 1 metre of the equipment No User Serviceable Parts Alteration or modification to any part of this equipment without the prior written consent of the manufacturer will invalidate all Approvals and Warranties attaching to the equipment Further liability for the operation of the equipment under the applicable law will pass to the user who will absolve the manufacturer of any further responsibility for it s correct operation and use Liability Scope does not accept liability for any damage or injury howsoever caused as the result of misuse of this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is operated in the manner for which it was intended and that it is the correct item of equipment for the required task Warranty This product is warranted as free from defects of wor
8. d connected directly to the unit For coverage where difficult operating conditions exist it may be advantageous to install a remote antenna Installing the transmitter on the second or third floor of a building will more often than not boost overall range However horizontal range is not always required as much as propagation through a multi storey building Here it may be more useful to use a small external antenna mounted outside the building at half the building height Sometimes range is required more in one direction than in the other moving the aerial to one side of the building can provide a bias in the required direction which may overcome the range difficulties The LUHF is a remote mounted mini dipole antenna ideal for indoor use Supplied with a 5 mtr feeder cable Specify SMC connector termination for use with the F Link Important coaxial feeds greater than 5 metres must employ low loss 50 ohm coax We normally do not recommend feeds of more than 15 metres for standard applications However we suggest you contact our technical dept where other considerations may prove this to be impractical Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System A further consideration is the distance between the transmitter and the source of the trigger Dry contact cables should preferably be of the shielded type and kept as short as possible no more than 3 metres and kept away from any other cabling especially mains a
9. ed to use the DIP switches on Power Up so any changes to these settings must be done with power removed or power unit down then back up again after making changes Table 1 Input Zone Settings Switch State Zone Behavior SW1 DIP 1 Off Zone 1 Input is Normally Open On Zone 1 Input Is Normally Closed SW1 DIP 2 Off Zone 2 Input is Normally Open On Zone 2 Input Is Normally Closed SW1 DIP 3 Off Zone 3 Input is Normally Open On Zone 3 Input Is Normally Closed SW1 DIP 4 Off Zone 4 Input is Normally Open On Zone 4 Input Is Normally Closed Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System Table 2 NETID Settings NETID SW1 DIP5 SW1 DIP6 SW1 DIP7 SW1 DIP8 Comments 0 ON ON ON ON Master 1 ON ON ON OFF Node 2 ON ON OFF ON Node 3 ON ON OFF OFF Node 4 ON OFF ON ON Node 5 ON OFF ON OFF Node 6 ON OFF OFF ON Node 7 ON OFF OFF OFF Node 8 OFF ON ON ON Node 9 OFF ON ON OFF Node 10 OFF ON OFF ON Node 11 OFF ON OFF OFF Node 12 OFF OFF ON ON Node 13 OFF OFF ON OFF Node 14 OFF OFF OFF ON Node 15 OFF OFF OFF OFF Node Table 3 Relay Settings Relay Output SW2 DIP 1 SW2 DIP 2 Comments Momentary OFF OFF Default Set time 30 secs Change of State OFF ON Zone Input Changes the state of the Relay Change of State ON OFF Zone Input Changes the state of the Relay Latching ON ON Requires
10. elay Zone outputs configurable 1 relay output for Link Fail indication USB port for programming interface function DIP switches for system configuration 184 L x 138 W x 45 D max Scope s policy is one of continuous development and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Ref FLNK1 Page 5 of1i Issue 1
11. he Master Node Led will stop flashing and the Master will not accept any requests from Nodes to join the network Power up the Node units which will sequence through the relay amp Led check Once completed press and hold SW3 on the interface boards of all the Nodes that are required to join the network until the Master Node Led begins flashing This puts the Nodes into Join mode and they will begin to transmit to the Master to request to join the network They attempt to join the network for up to 3 minutes Once the Nodes have received a reply from the Master that they have been joined to the network the Master Node Led on the Nodes will stop flashing indicating that they are now linked to the Master The Master will now begin the process of monitoring all devices connected The front panel display on all units will indicate the RSSI levels of received signal strength The Master keeps a list of devices linked to it s network and periodically polls each device to check that it is still on line The Master controls the schedule and polling order When a transmission occurs the Transmit led will be lit Whenever a signal is received the RSSI indicator will illuminate depending on signal Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System strength and keep the highest led value lit to indicate the signal strength of the last received signal If a Node unit does not receive a network poll from the Master within 3 m
12. inutes then the Link Fail Led will be lit and the Link Fail Relay will activate Ifa connection is re established then this will reset itself Note that a Master will only set the Link Fail relay if it cannot establish a link to any of it s connected Nodes That means that if 2 nodes are connected to a Master and the Master can only talk to one of them then the Master unit s Link Fail relay will not be set Operation amp Functions Each unit has 4 dry contact inputs These can be set as normally open or normally closed See Dip switch settings above If the inputs are triggered then the corresponding Zone led will be lit and the corresponding Zone Relay energised de energised depending on the Dip switch settings The Unit activated will transmit this information over the network The Master will then ensure that all Node units in the network receive the triggered Zone information and the corresponding Zone indicator amp relay on all units in the network will be set The Reset line can be operated by connecting a non voltage switch between the terminals on the interface module see Diagram 1 J8 connector This allows the user to independently reset the relays to their default positions Note if the Reset is operated on the Master unit both the Master and all the Nodes will have their relays reset to the default position Where operated ona Node just the relays on that Node will be reset If any unit cannot transmit due to the continual
13. is in progress A Master Node indicator lights when the unit is set as a Master This also indicates if it is in Discover mode when configured as a Master or Join mode when configured as a node by flashing A master will continue to flash for 3 minutes while a node will stop flashing the indicator when it has joined a network A Reset indicator confirms that the unit is in reset Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System The RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator display performs a number of functions If the display is periodically blinking all the leds then this indicates that the unit has not joined a network or has no other units connected to it When indicating an RSSI value the received value is displayed as a level for a period of 2 seconds then the highest level indicator is kept lit The level meter follows the convention of Red low Yellow Average Green High The RSSI level is refreshed every time a message is received A blue led indicates power to the device Installation and Operation Siting of the hardware Before locating the hardware in any given location it is important to take into account the range of operation that you require to obtain from your system The standard transmitter can quite easily provide ranges of up to a mile or more and will provide excellent propagation on most sites covering a considerable area with just a 1 4 wave helical antenna standard supplie
14. kmanship and materials for a period of one year from the original purchase date During this time if there is a defect or malfunction of this product Scope will with proof of purchase repair or replace at it s discretion any defective parts free of charge This does not include where the adjustments parts and repair are necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of Scope including but not limited to fire or other casualty accident neglect abuse abnormal use or battery leakage damage Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System WARNING No User Serviceable Parts Alteration or modification to any part of this equipment without the prior written consent of the manufacturer will invalidate all manufacturer approvals and warranties No adjustments can be undertaken except by qualified and licensed persons as authorised by Scope This product complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Copies of the Declaration of Conformity covering this product can be obtained from Scope at Quantum House Steamer Quay Totnes TQ9 5AL United Kingdom Do not discard At end of life this equipment must be sent to an authorised waste treatment centre Contact Scope at the above address for further details DEK Scope Communications UK Ltd 2011 All Rights Reserved Ref FLNK1 Page i ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System Introduction The Scope
15. mp data cables to avoid potential interference Some major points to consider when installing equipment data 4 Never install antennas near or adjacent to telephone public address or communication lines or overhead power cables Avoid where ever possible running antenna coax alongside other cables Avoid mounting the transmitter in the immediate vicinity of telephone exchanges or computer equipment Always use proprietary 50 ohm coaxial cable between the antenna and the transmitter If cable runs exceed 5 metres always use low loss 50 ohm cable such as RG213 UR67 or equivalent Coaxial cable intended for TV Satellite or CCTV installations is normally 75 OHM and therefore totally unsuitable for any transmitter installation manufactured by Scope 5 Also remember that the performance of the system will be effected by the type of material the unit is mounted on and its surroundings The following is a list of materials that this transmitter will be adversely affected by if mounted on or if mounted in close proximity to a Foil back plasterboard b Metal mesh or wire reinforced glass c Metal sheeting large mirrors or suspended ceilings d Lift shafts All of the above can reflect radio waves and thereby reduce the capability of the transmitter to perform its desired functions The circuit boards within this equipment may be harmed by Electrostatic Discharge ESD Installers should ensure that both themselves and
16. or UK equipment Scope has no control of the use and application of the frequencies issued by OFCOM Some equipment that is licensed may have greater protection than other equipment which is operated on a WT Act License Exempt basis The supply of this equipment is governed by our standard terms and conditions of sale which can be found on the reverse of all order acknowledgements proforma invoices delivery notes price lists and invoices Alternatively these can be provided on request Faxed proforma invoices and quotations refer to conditions available upon request Important Safety Information Scope products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to general safety practices The following requirements should be observed at all times Do NOT subject this equipment to Mechanical shock Excessive humidity or moisture Extremes of temperature Corrosive liquids This equipment is designed for indoor use unless expressly stated otherwise and must not be used in classified Hazardous Areas including areas containing Ref FLNK1 Page ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System explosive or flammable vapours unless express authorisation has been given in writing by the manufacturer If in doubt consult your local product dealer for further information Do not obstruct any slots or openings in the product These are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the produ
17. wer requirement is 10 30V dc 500 mA minimum supply allowing the unit to be powered from a typical 12V or 24V dc panel supply The transmitter is a 0 5W synthesized unit factory programmable between 458 500 MHz and 458 650 MHz in 12 5KHz channels Ref FLNK1 Paget ofli Issue 1 F Link Supervised Transceiver System Hardware Configuration Input Power is applied through a 2 way latching connector Supplied and can be between 10 30V dc 500mA minimum A miniature push switch and two way terminal in parallel is also provided internally for system reset 4 non voltage input zones are provided and can be configured for Normally open or Normal Closed operation Each Zone has a corresponding Relay output Each relay output can be configured as latching Change of state or Self reset A fifth relay is provided for a Transmit link fail detection A USB port is also provided for factory configuration and future interface applications Event Logs are stored in non volatile memory and an optional Real Time Clock module can also be specified at time of ordering to provide time stamping of events The Dip switches provided on board allow the user to Configure the Input Type the behaviour of the Relays and the NETID network identity of the radio device SW1 1 4 controls the input type SW1 5 8 control the NETID and SW2 1 2 control the relay behaviour These settings are shown below in the following tables Note the device is configur
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