Safeguard Supply ERA-UTX

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Pair Transmitter to Receiver:

(Always test unit prior to installation)

The transmitter works with the ERA-DCRX receiver & basic programming

calls for the user to pair the transmitters with a receiver & select a

melody for the transmitter to instruct the receiver to play when

triggered.

For quick setup, however, each zone defaults to a basic "ding-dong" sound allowing

you to easily pair the transmitter for a faster set up process.

1. Remove the four screws on the back of the

case and open to find the battery compartment.

(Figure 1)

2. Remove top half of case from lower case.

3. Install the included CR-2 battery in the holder.

4. Follow the instructions for "Pairing

Transmitter to Receiver".

5. Note: When battery gets weak, it will cause

paired zone to flash LED on receiver for 10

minutes when triggered.

LED Indicator Light in Button:

The default setting is for the LED indicator to light up for two seconds

when the ERA-UTX

is activated.

(Figure 1)

Battery Installation:

Changing the Zone Melody:

By default, each zone is programmed by the factory

to play the ding-dong sound

1. Hold down the "zone" button until you hear a short tone & all

LEDs on front panel of receiver are red (approx 3 seconds). The

zone you are programming will flash.

2. Press the "volume" button to scroll through the 12 available

melodies for selection. Once you find a melody you like, move to

step 3.

3. Press the "zone" button to scroll to the next zone & repeat step 2

to program a melody to other zones.

4. Once you have programmed a melody to all necessary zones,

move to step 5.

5. Hold down the "zone" button until you hear a short tone sound

(approx 3 seconds) notifying the receiver is out of melody

programming mode.

ERA-UTX , ERA-DCRX &

ERA-UTDCR

Owner’s Manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, Operation of this device is subject

to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This

device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

Introduction

The ERA-UTX is a Universal Transmitter compatible with the ERA-DCRX

Receiver. These may be purchased separately & also sold as a kit, as the

ERA-UTDCR. The ERA-UTX has several methods of activation. First, it has

a push button that can be used as a panic button or doorbell button. The

ERA-UTX also has terminals for a normally open (N/O) or normally closed

(N/C) input. These inputs can be used with any detector contacts. There

is also a magnetic contact that can be used for doors or windows. When

the transmitter is activated, it will send a signal to the receiver which will

sound one of 12 different tones for a few seconds, or the 12V DC outputs

and/or activate the relay output.

Helpful Notes:

• Each receiver is capable of pairing with four (4) transmitters per zone.

• Each zone features 1 x 12V DC output.

• Output duration for the 12V DC output may be set to 5 sec, 10 sec, 1

min, & 2 min. The receiver features 1 x C-Form relay assignable to one

or multiple zones & will take on the duration of the 12V DC output.

• Volume control: 4 levels plus mute, plus off.

• Each transmitter must be paired to a zone on the receiver.

• Each zone is programmed to the "ding-dong" sound from the factory.

User may change this melody.

• When transmitter battery is low, it sends a signal to the receiver when

triggered & the corresponding LED on the receiver will continue to

flash for 10 minutes.

Volume, Mute, Off:

The volume button on the side of the receiver controls the four different volume

levels, mutes & turns off the receiver. Pushing the volume button controls these

functions.

• When all four zone LED lights are red, this indicates maximum

volume.

• Three zone LED lights indicate the third volume level.

• Two zone LED lights indicate the second volume level.

• One zone LED light indicates the minimum volume level.

• No zone LED lights & a red power indicator light means the

receiver is muted.

• No LED lights (no zone LED or power indicator) means the unit is

off. Pushing volume again turns it back on to max volume.

(Figure 2)

1. On the ERA-DCRX receiver, hold down the "mode" (left button in

figure 2 below) button until you hear a short tone sound & the "zone

1" LED flashes (approx 3 sec).

2. If you are programming the transmitter to zone 1press the gray

button on your transmitter. You will hear the receiver play a short

musical note (zone 1 will continue to flash).

3. To program a transmitter to a different zone, press the "zone" button

on the receiver to scroll to the appropriate zone . The zone you want

to program will flash. Repeat step 2 above.

4. Once you have programmed all the zones move to the next step.

5. To exit program mode, hold down the "mode" button until you hear

a short tone sound (approx 3 sec)

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Summary

Introduction

Helpful Notes

Lists key features like transmitter capacity, output duration, and battery status indication.

Battery Installation

Instructions for opening the case and installing the CR-2 battery.

LED Indicator Light in Button

Explains the default function of the LED indicator when activated.

Pair Transmitter to Receiver

Changing the Zone Melody

Steps to select and program different melodies for receiver zones.

Volume, Mute, Off

How to adjust receiver volume, mute, and power it off using the volume button.

Erasing Programming

Using the Magnetic Contact

Details on mounting and using magnetic contacts for doors/windows.

Using 12 V DC Outputs

Explains the 12V DC output feature and duration settings.

Connecting a 12 V DC Device

Step-by-step guide for wiring a 12V DC device to the receiver.

Transmitter Mounting and Connections

Mounting the Transmitter

Instructions for mounting the transmitter unit to a wall.

Connecting an Exterior Detector

How to connect external detectors (N/O or N/C) to the transmitter.

Using Multiple Detectors

Guidance on series/parallel connections for multiple N/C or N/O detectors.

Summary

Introduction

Helpful Notes

Lists key features like transmitter capacity, output duration, and battery status indication.

Battery Installation

Instructions for opening the case and installing the CR-2 battery.

LED Indicator Light in Button

Explains the default function of the LED indicator when activated.

Pair Transmitter to Receiver

Changing the Zone Melody

Steps to select and program different melodies for receiver zones.

Volume, Mute, Off

How to adjust receiver volume, mute, and power it off using the volume button.

Erasing Programming

Using the Magnetic Contact

Details on mounting and using magnetic contacts for doors/windows.

Using 12 V DC Outputs

Explains the 12V DC output feature and duration settings.

Connecting a 12 V DC Device

Step-by-step guide for wiring a 12V DC device to the receiver.

Transmitter Mounting and Connections

Mounting the Transmitter

Instructions for mounting the transmitter unit to a wall.

Connecting an Exterior Detector

How to connect external detectors (N/O or N/C) to the transmitter.

Using Multiple Detectors

Guidance on series/parallel connections for multiple N/C or N/O detectors.

Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Pairing Transmitter to Receiver
Changing the Zone Melody
Volume, Mute, Off
Erasing Programming (Memory)
Using the Magnetic Contact
Using 12V DC Outputs
Connecting a 12V DC Device
Connecting an Exterior Detector
Using Multiple Detectors
Mounting the Transmitter
Maintenance Features
Battery Installation
LED Indicator Light in Button
Technical Support
Warranty

The ERA-UTX is a versatile universal transmitter designed to work with the ERA-DCRX Receiver, available either separately or as part of the ERA-UTDCR kit. This device offers multiple activation methods, including a push button for panic or doorbell functions, terminals for normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C) inputs to connect with various detector contacts, and a magnetic contact for doors or windows. When activated, the transmitter sends a signal to the receiver, triggering one of 12 distinct tones, activating 12V DC outputs, and/or engaging a relay output. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, ensuring it does not cause harmful interference and accepts any interference received.

Function Description:

The ERA-UTX transmitter is designed to be paired with the ERA-DCRX receiver. Each zone on the receiver can be programmed to play a specific melody when triggered by a paired transmitter. By default, zones are set to a "ding-dong" sound for quick setup. The receiver supports up to four transmitters per zone and features individual 12V DC outputs for each zone. The output duration for the 12V DC outputs and the C-Form relay can be configured to 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes. The receiver also includes a volume control with four levels, plus mute and off options. A low battery in the transmitter will cause the corresponding zone LED on the receiver to flash for 10 minutes when triggered.

Important Technical Specifications:

FCC Compliance: Part 15 compliant.
Receiver Zones: Four zones, each capable of pairing with up to four transmitters.
Output: Each zone features 1 x 12V DC output.
Output Duration: Selectable (5 sec, 10 sec, 1 min, 2 min) for 12V DC outputs and C-Form relay.
12V DC Output Current: 400mA maximum.
Relay: 1 x C-Form relay, assignable to one or multiple zones.
Volume Control: 4 levels plus mute and off.
Transmitter Battery: CR-2 (included).
Magnetic Contact Gap: Less than 1½ inch.
LED Indicator: Lights up for two seconds when ERA-UTX is activated (default setting).

Usage Features:

Pairing Transmitter to Receiver:

On the ERA-DCRX receiver, hold down the "mode" button until a short tone sounds and "zone 1" LED flashes (approx. 3 seconds).
To program to zone 1, press the gray button on the transmitter. The receiver will play a short musical note, and zone 1 will continue to flash.
To program to a different zone, press the "zone" button on the receiver to scroll to the desired zone (which will flash). Repeat step 2.
After programming all zones, hold down the "mode" button until a short tone sounds (approx. 3 seconds) to exit program mode.

Changing the Zone Melody:

Hold down the "zone" button until a short tone sounds and all front panel LEDs are red (approx. 3 seconds). The zone being programmed will flash.
Press the "volume" button to scroll through the 12 available melodies.
Press the "zone" button to scroll to the next zone and repeat step 2 for other zones.
After programming all necessary zones, hold down the "zone" button until a short tone sounds (approx. 3 seconds) to exit melody programming mode.

Volume, Mute, Off:

The "volume" button on the side of the receiver controls the volume levels.

All four zone LEDs red: Maximum volume.
Three zone LEDs red: Third volume level.
Two zone LEDs red: Second volume level.
One zone LED red: Minimum volume level.
No zone LEDs, red power indicator: Receiver muted.
No LEDs (zone or power indicator): Unit is off. Pressing volume again turns it back on to maximum volume.

Erasing Programming (Memory):

Hold down the "mode" button until a short tone sounds and the zone 1 LED flashes.
Hold down the "mode" and "volume" buttons simultaneously until all LEDs stop flashing and a short melody sounds (approx. 5 seconds).
All LEDs will stop flashing, and only the green LED power indicator will display, indicating memory is erased.

Using the Magnetic Contact:

The magnetic contact can be used on doors/windows with a gap of less than 1½ inch.

Mount the push button on the door jamb with screws.
Mount the magnet on the door (within ½" of the push button) with screws.
Snap the cover on the magnet case after mounting.
The magnetic contact can be used on either side of the push button.

Using 12V DC Outputs:

Each zone on the ERA-DCRX features a live 12V DC output.
Output duration (5 sec, 10 sec, 1 min, 2 min) is set using dip switches inside the receiver.
Output duration settings apply to all zones and the C-Form Relay.
The C-Form Relay can be associated with a specific zone or multiple zones.

Connecting a 12V DC Device:

Unplug the receiver.
Separate the top receiver case from the bottom case.
Locate the terminal block on the bottom of the PC board.
Loosen screws for the zone(s) to which a device is connected.
Wire the external 12V DC device into the corresponding terminal blocks (e.g., for a strobe light paired to zone 1, wire it into zone 1's terminal block).
Observe polarity (positive wire to positive terminal).
Re-tighten screws on the terminal block.
Adjust output duration using the dip switches.
Snap the cover back together.
Plug in the receiver.

Connecting an Exterior Detector:

The ERA-UTX can be activated by any detector with a normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C) output.

Locate the terminals at the bottom of the case.
Insert wires through the silicone gasket and make connections.
For N/C connection, connect wires to NC and Common (center) terminals.
For N/O connection, connect wires between NO and Common (center) terminals.

Using Multiple Detectors:

Multiple N/C contacts should be run in series.
Multiple N/O contacts should be run in parallel.
Both N/O and N/C contacts can be used simultaneously with the magnetic contact and push button.

Mounting the Transmitter:

The transmitter can be mounted to any wall using the mounting bracket, which slides off the back of the ERA-UTX.
Position the bracket, place two screws in the holes, and slide the ERA-UTX back onto the bracket.
For outdoor mounting, place silicone plugs in the screw holes at the back of the case to prevent moisture.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Installation:

Remove the four screws on the back of the case and open to find the battery compartment.
Remove the top half of the case from the lower case.
Install the included CR-2 battery in the holder.
Follow the pairing instructions.
Note: A weak battery will cause the paired zone LED on the receiver to flash for 10 minutes when triggered.

LED Indicator Light in Button:

The default setting is for the LED indicator to light up for two seconds when the ERA-UTX is activated.

Technical Support:

For any operational difficulties, contact Safeguard Supply by phone at 904-245-1184 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (Eastern Standard Time).

Warranty:

Safeguard Supply warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover damage from accident, abuse, act of God, or improper operation. For defective products under warranty, return to Safeguard Supply with a note describing the troubles, name, return address, and original sales receipt for repair or replacement at no charge. If not covered by warranty, charges will be communicated before work is done.