Inovonics EchoStream EN1210

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EN1210 EchoStream® Single Input

Universal Transmitter

Installation Instructions - 05177D

1 Overview

The EN1210 is a universal security transmitter.

1.1 Inovonics Wireless Contact Information

If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics

Wireless technical services:

• E-mail: support@inovonics.com

• Phone: (800) 782-2709

1.2 EN1210 Components

Figure 1 EN1210 components

2 Installation and Startup

2.1 Install/Replace the Battery

1. Pry the top lip of the mounting bracket up, and lift the bracket

off of the transmitter.

2. Use your thumb to depress the housing release tab on the

bottom of the transmitter; separate the housing.

3. If replacing a battery, use the hole in the back of the housing

to push the old battery out of the battery holder.

4. Install the new battery.

5. Press the Reset button to initialize the transmitter.

2.2 Select the Frequency Band

EchoStream products are able to use a range of radio

frequencies, and must be configured for your geographic area.

To configure the transmitter:

1. Place a selection jumper on the appropriate frequency band

selection pins.

• Place the jumper on the right two pins, marked NZ, to set

the frequency range to 921-928 MHz for New Zealand.

• Place the jumper on the left two pins, marked AU, to set the

frequency range to 915-928 MHz for Australia.

• Leave the jumper off the pins to set the frequency range to

902-928 MHz for North America.

2. Press the Reset button to complete configuration.

Caution: When pressing the Reset button, make sure you don’t

also touch the frequency band selection pins. Touching the

frequency band selection pins while pressing the Reset button

can inadvertently set the EN1210 to the wrong frequency band.

3 Select Input Type

The N/O-N/C selection pins allow the choice of a normally open

or normally closed state for the contact circuit wired to the input

terminal.

The transmitter is shipped set for normally closed, with no

selection jumper on the N/O selections pins.

1. Place a selection jumper on the selection pins to select

normally open; remove the selection jumper from the

selection pins to select normally closed.

2. Press the Reset button to complete configuration.

4 Register the EN1210

Transmitters must be registered with the system in order to be

monitored and supervised. Transmitters send a check-in

message every three minutes. Each transmitter has a unique

factory-programmed identification number.

Refer to the receiver installation instructions for details on

registering a transmitter.

1. When prompted by the receiver to reset transmitter, press

the Reset button.

2. Replace the cover.

3. Test the EN1210 by activating each of the conditions and

ensuring an appropriate response.

4.1 Mount the EN1210

1. Mount the bracket on the wall with the screws provided.

2. Clip the transmitter onto the bracket. Hook the bottom catch

first, then press the top into place.

3. The housing may be secured with a third mounting screw,

located beneath the battery.

Note: Accessing this screw on an active transmitter requires

opening the housing and removing the battery, causing a tamper

condition.

4. To dismount the EN1210, pull the transmitter housing

carefully out of the mounting bracket from the top.

5 Specifications

External contacts: NO or NC

Distance, external contact to EN1210: 3 meters (10 feet)

maximum

Typical battery life: 3-5 years

Battery type (BAT604): Panasonic CR123A or equivalent

Operating environment: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F),

noncondensing

Note: Specifications and data are subject to change without

notice.

6 Television and Radio Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

7 FCC Part 15 Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

8 Warranty and Disclaimer

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

Inovonics Wireless Corporation ("Inovonics") warrants its

products ("Product" or "Products") to conform to its own

specifications and to be free of defects in materials and

workmanship under normal use for a period of twenty-four (24)

months from the date of manufacture. Within the warranty

period, Inovonics will repair or replace, at its option, all or any

part of the warranted Product. Inovonics will not be responsible

for dismantling and/or reinstallation charges. To exercise the

warranty, the User ("User", "Installer" or "Consumer") must work

directly through their authorized distributor who will be given a

Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number by Inovonics.

Details of shipment will be arranged directly through the

authorized distributor.

This warranty is void in cases of improper installation, misuse,

failure to follow installation and operating instructions, alteration,

accident or tampering, and repair by anyone other than

Inovonics.

This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other

warranties, obligations or liabilities, whether written, oral,

express, or implied. There is no warranty by Inovonics that

Inovonics product will be merchantable or fit for any particular

purpose, nor is there any other warranty, expressed or implied,

except as such is expressly set forth herein. In no event shall

Inovonics be liable for an incidental, consequential, indirect,

special, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss

of profit, revenue, or contract, loss of use, cost of down time, or

interruption of business, nor any claim made by distributor's

customers or any other person or entity.

A Frequency band

selection pins

B Reset button

C Antenna D Input terminal

E N/O - N/C selection pinsF Tamper button and spring

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Summary

Installation and Startup

Install or Replace the Battery

Instructions for installing or replacing the battery in the EN1210 transmitter, including handling the housing.

Select Frequency Band

Guide on selecting the appropriate frequency band for the EN1210 transmitter to configure its geographic area.

Television and Radio Interference

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for television and radio interference.

Harmful Interference Prevention

Connecting to a Different Outlet

FCC Part 16 Compliance

Compliance with FCC Rules

States that the EN1210 transmitter complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Conditions for Compliance

Outlines the two conditions under which the EN1210 transmitter's compliance is subject to interference.

Warranty and Disclaimer

Warranty Scope

Clarifies that the warranty applies only to Inovonics Products and excludes damage from third-party accessories.

The EN1210 EchoStream® Single Input Universal Transmitter is a versatile security transmitter designed for use in various geographic regions, offering robust functionality and ease of installation.

Function Description:

The EN1210 serves as a universal security transmitter, capable of monitoring and supervising security conditions. It transmits check-in messages every three minutes to the system, each identified by a unique factory-programmed identification number. This allows for continuous monitoring and ensures the system is aware of the transmitter's status. The device supports both normally open (N/O) and normally closed (N/C) contact circuits, providing flexibility for different sensor types. It also includes a tamper button and spring, which likely trigger an alert if the housing is opened or tampered with, enhancing the security of the installation.

Important Technical Specifications:

External Contacts: Supports both Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) configurations.
Distance, External Contact to EN1210: Maximum of 3 meters (10 feet). This specification is crucial for ensuring reliable communication between the external contact and the transmitter.
Typical Battery Life: 3-5 years. This long battery life minimizes maintenance frequency.
Battery Type (BAT604): Panasonic CR123A or equivalent. This is a common and readily available battery type.
Operating Environment: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), non-condensing. This wide operating temperature range allows the transmitter to function reliably in diverse environmental conditions.
Frequency Bands:
- New Zealand (NZ): 921-928 MHz.
- Australia (AU): 915-928 MHz.
- North America: 902-928 MHz. The device is designed to comply with FCC Part 15 regulations for radio devices, ensuring it does not cause harmful interference and accepts any interference received.

Usage Features:

Frequency Band Selection: The transmitter features selection pins (A) that allow users to configure the appropriate frequency band for their geographic area (New Zealand, Australia, or North America). This is a critical step during initial setup to ensure proper operation within local regulatory frameworks. A jumper is placed on specific pins (NZ for New Zealand, AU for Australia) or left off for North America.
Input Type Selection: N/O-N/C selection pins (E) enable the user to choose between a normally open or normally closed state for the contact circuit wired to the input terminal (D). The device ships configured for normally closed, with no jumper on these pins. Placing a jumper selects normally open.
Registration: Transmitters must be registered with the system to be monitored and supervised. This process typically involves pressing the Reset button (B) when prompted by the receiver.
Testing: After installation and configuration, the EN1210 should be tested by activating each condition (e.g., triggering the connected sensor) to ensure an appropriate response from the system.
Mounting: The device comes with a mounting bracket. The transmitter clips onto the bracket, with the bottom catch secured first, followed by the top. For added security, a third mounting screw can be used beneath the battery.
Dismounting: To remove the EN1210, the transmitter housing can be carefully pulled out of the mounting bracket from the top.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Installation/Replacement: The battery (BAT604) is easily accessible. To replace it, the mounting bracket is lifted, the housing is separated by depressing a release tab, and the old battery is pushed out through a hole in the back of the housing. A new battery is then installed, and the Reset button is pressed to initialize the transmitter.
Reset Button (B): The Reset button is used for various configuration steps, including completing frequency band selection, input type selection, and initializing the transmitter after battery replacement or during registration. It's important to avoid touching the frequency band selection pins while pressing the Reset button to prevent inadvertent misconfiguration.
Tamper Detection: The tamper button and spring (F) are integrated into the design, likely to detect unauthorized opening of the housing. Accessing the third mounting screw (located beneath the battery) on an active transmitter requires opening the housing and removing the battery, which will trigger a tamper condition.

The EN1210 is designed for straightforward installation and reliable performance, making it a suitable choice for various security applications.