Opentech INSOMNIAC CIA

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Overview

The INSOMNIAC CIA Individual Unit Alarm is an installation manual for a wired alarm system designed to monitor the open/closed status of individual unit doors. This system integrates with the INSOMNIAC CIA system, disarming when a visitor enters the property via a keypad or the Storage Genie app and re-arming when they exit. An alarm is activated if a unit is armed and its door is opened without a visitor entering the property.

Important Technical Specifications:

Enclosure: Indoor/Outdoor, aluminum, powder-coated.
Communications: RS485 or Wireless (900 MHz).
Form-C Relay Outputs: 1.
Secure Communications: Yes.
Tamper: Yes.
Max Operating Voltage: 24VDC.
Min Operating Voltage: 12VDC.
Max Input Current: 250 mA @ 12 VDC, 125 mA @ 24VDC.
Operating Temp Range: -31 to 150 degrees F.
Humidity: 0-95% Non-Condensing.
Ingress Rating: Outdoor Equipment.

Usage Features:

The system connects a sensor on each unit's door to the Individual Unit Alarm Board, allowing the INSOMNIAC CIA system to monitor door status. It is available as a circuit board only (CIA-A96-01) or with an enclosure (CIA-A96-02). The alarm can be used for new construction or to upgrade older individual unit alarms.

Physical Installation and Mounting:

The back plate of the enclosure is mounted to a desired location using four holes in the back panel. For wall mounting, a bead of silicone should be applied in a square around the back of the enclosure (approximately 1/2 inch from the edge) before mounting. After pulling wires through, the inside of each screw hole and the wire entry hole should be sealed with an outdoor silicone sealant. Necessary wires are pulled through a wire hole on the back of the housing, allowing ample wire inside for connections and future maintenance.

Wiring Connections:

All installations must conform to local building and electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. Local codes take precedence over the manual in case of discrepancies. RS485 communication cables entering the enclosure should be insulated and shielded with drain wires connected.

The Unit Alarm Printed Circuit Board (PCB) supports up to 96 individual unit switches. Each terminal strip has sixteen inputs and four ground wires. Each alarm switch is associated with a channel number on the PCB, which is then configured in the Control Center software.

Punch Down Connectors:

Wires for each door switch are punched down on the terminal strip using a .156 inch IDC T handle punch down tool. The punch down connectors should be removed from the circuit board and placed on a hard surface before punching down wires to prevent damage to the circuit board.

Door Switches:

The system is compatible with various door switches depending on the door type, with wide gap switches recommended. Examples include:

Amseco AMS-37L Series magnetic contact for swing or roll-up doors (Z-Bracket 4270004 recommended for roll-up doors).
QuickSwitch for both roll-up and swing doors if the door latch is made of ferrous metal and is long enough to go through the switch.
Recessed switches like Amseco AMS-21 or AMS-26 for swing doors.

Unit Alarm (Trunk) Cable:

For new installations, 22 or 24 AWG solid core unshielded cable is recommended for connecting individual unit door contacts. UG crimp connectors are recommended for connecting individual switches to the trunk cable. The trunk cable typically routes from the Individual Unit Alarm Board through the building to each monitored unit. One wire from the unit switch connects to a unique individual wire, and the other connects to a ground or common wire. The ground/common wire can be shared among multiple switches (recommended for four unit switches for troubleshooting). A Unit Alarm Connection Worksheet can be used to document wiring connections and color codes.

Warnings for Trunk Cable:

Unit Alarm Cable should not be run between buildings; a separate Individual Unit Alarm Board should be used for each building.
Do not run Unit Alarm (trunk) Cable with unshielded AC power lines or near light fixtures.
Unit Alarm (trunk) Cable should not be spliced.

PWR/RS485:

Power and RS485 data communication use a single connector and should be the last connector attached due to active power. An 18 AWG, 4-conductor shielded cable is recommended, with the shield drain wire used as the RS-CMN common wire. No more than two RS485 cables should be connected to one PCB. All PCBs are connected in an inline chain, starting with the Gateway and ending with the last device. The last device requires a "termination" jumper (as shown in Figure 4), which is omitted on other devices.

Connector Pins (6 pins):

DC + V (12-24VDC): Required (RED)
DC - V (DC Common): Required (BLK)
EARTH: Optional
RS485-A: Required
RS-CMN: Required (Can use Cable SHIELD)
RS-485-B: Required

RS485 Limitations:

A wired door alarm board can be located up to 4000 feet from the Gateway using proper twisted pair cable with a ground wire.

Cable Termination Instructions:

Strip back outer insulation and shield foil from both 18 AWG, 4-conductor, shielded cables (from Gateway/previous device and to next device), being careful not to cut the bare shield wire. Strip 1/4 inch of insulation from individual conductor wires.
Remove terminal blocks from the circuit board by sliding them up and off (may be tight).
Insert wires into the connector. For two wires tied together, ensure both are fully seated. Tighten terminal screws with a flathead precision screwdriver.
Verify that the terminal slot has tightened on the copper wire, not insulation. No copper wire should show. Gently tug wires to confirm they are tightly held.

Warning: Cross-wiring or shorting power wires can damage the circuit board.

Wireless Communications (Optional):

The Individual Unit Alarm can operate without RS485 wiring by installing an XBEE or XBEE Pro wireless module and an RPSMA antenna on both the Gateway and the Individual Unit Alarm Board. Only 12-24VDC power is needed for the PWR/RS485 connector. The range depends on the module used (XBEE: ~300ft, XBEE Pro: ~1 mile). This option complies with FCC Part 15 Class B digital device limits.

Relay Output:

The Individual Unit Alarm has one Normally Closed (NC), a Common, and a Normally Open (NO) connection. Wiring depends on the need, connecting to the common and either NC or NO. Onboard LEDs indicate relay activation. Typical sirens and strobes require a normally open contact.

Relay Contact Ratings:

Contact Type: Single Ag-Alloy (Cd Free)
Rated Load: 5A (NO) / 3A (NC) @ 30VDC
Max Switching Voltage: 30VDC
Max Switching Current: 5A (NO) / 3A (NC)

Warning: Wiring the relay to an operating device introduces the device's control voltage into the Individual Unit Alarm housing. The Individual Unit Alarm is not designed for high voltage within the enclosure. Relay voltage must not exceed 30 volts.

Earth Ground:

To connect the ground wire, run an insulated copper wire (preferably green) from a grounded water pipe or copper rod in the ground to the Individual Unit Alarm. Connect it to the green earth ground wire using a wire nut. The enclosure's earth wire connects to a stud in the enclosure floor with a screw and star washer. Installation must meet applicable codes for wire type, burial depth, and rod size.

Note: Uninsulated wires (typically for earth ground) cannot be located inside the unit's case. Make connections for uninsulated ground wire outside the enclosure.

Testing / Troubleshooting:

Each Unit Alarm input has an LED that illuminates when the unit door is closed.
Check the three Power LEDs on the PCB. If all are dark, check/replace the PCB fuse. If any single power LED (e.g., 3.3V or 5V) is dark, replace the PCB.

Unit Alarm Maintenance:

Yearly: Open the enclosure, inspect, and clean the inside. Remove dirt or dust from the housing and circuit board. Note any signs of water damage or corrosion from enclosure seal leaks. Replace worn seals. Use compressed air to remove insects and dust from the circuit board.

Notices and Disclaimers:

Liability Disclaimer: While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no liability is assumed for inaccuracies. Information may change without notice.

Upgrading PTI Door Alarms:

This section details upgrading PTI unit alarms, which may have different input configurations (16, 32, 48, 64, 80, or 96). The CIA-A96-01 circuit board is designed to upgrade any of these. Before upgrading, ensure the existing system is operational and reporting units correctly.

To speed configuration, the INSOMNIAC CIA can import unit/mux/channel configurations from PTI Falcon 2000 or StorLogix systems by exporting the alarm.alm file (CSV format: Unit#,Mux#,Channel,Status).

Upgrade Steps:

Export the Alarm.Alm file from StorLogix or Falcon 2000 software.
Document the existing PTI Door Alarm Mux address and location (from DIP switches). This mux number is used for importing the alarm.alm file.
Remove and label unit alarm punch down connectors from the old PTI circuit board. These can be connected directly to the CIA A96 Individual unit alarm circuit board.
Disconnect and label the alarm relay from the old PTI board if used.
Disconnect the RS-485 power connector from the circuit board. Label each wire: DC+, DC-, Data +, Com, and Data -.
Remove the old PTI circuit board (typically by removing four mounting screws).
Install the new CIA-A96 circuit board in the existing enclosure using the same screws.
Reconnect the unit alarm punch down connectors to the proper channel input.
Reconnect the alarm relay if used.
Connect RS-485 communication wires (Data +, CMN, Data –) to the CIA-A96 Circuit Board (refer to Figure 4). Ensure correct termination.
Connect DC + and DC – to the CIA-A96 Circuit board. IMPORTANT: If using a separate 12V power supply, DO NOT connect power wires to the Gateway (which outputs 24V); connecting 12V will damage the Gateway circuit board.
Verify that LEDs turn on/off when the corresponding unit door is opened/closed.

Upgrading DigiTech UniMux Door Alarms:

This section covers upgrading DigiTech individual unit alarms that use the UniMux system. DigiTech systems using matrix contacts CANNOT be upgraded. DigiGate UniMux can control various numbers of individual door alarm units (22, 44, 66, 88, or 110). If more than 96 units are controlled by a UniMux, two CIA-A96 Circuit boards are required. The existing enclosure will need to be removed when upgrading DigiTech UniMux alarms.

Before upgrading, ensure the existing system is operational and reporting units correctly.

To speed configuration, the INSOMNIAC CIA can import unit/mux/channel configurations from a CSV file.

Upgrade Steps:

Export the Mux/Slot report from the DigiGate system (Reports/Misc Report/MuxSlot Report). This information is used for import into the Control Center.
Document the existing Door Alarm Mux address and location (from DIP switches). This mux number is used for importing the alarm.alm file.
Label and remove each unit alarm wire from the DigiGate UniMux daughter boards. A DigiGate UniMux may have up to five daughter boards (A-E). Board A: slots/channels 1-22; Board B: 23-44; Board C: 45-66; Board D: 67-88; Board E: 89-110. Each daughter board also has two ground/common wires.
Disconnect and label the alarm relay from the old DigiGate board if used.
Disconnect the RS-485 power connector from the circuit board. Label each wire: DC+, DC-, Data +, Com, and Data -.
Remove the DigiGate UniMux from the building wall.
Install the new CIA-A96 enclosure to the wall. Pull existing data communication, relay, and unit alarm wires into the new enclosure.
Reconnect the unit alarm wires to the punch down connectors.
Reconnect the alarm relay if used.
Connect RS-485 communication wires (Data +, CMN, Data –) to the CIA-A96 Circuit Board (refer to Figure 4). Ensure correct termination.
Connect DC + and DC – to the CIA-A96 Circuit board. IMPORTANT: If using a separate 12V power supply, the power wires CAN NOT be connected to the Gateway (which outputs 24V); connecting 12V will damage the Gateway circuit board.
Verify that LEDs turn on/off when the corresponding unit door is opened/closed.