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Eaton – i-on10
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What’s in the box? Control panel with keypad User guide Configuration guide Panel installation instructions Keypad installation instructions The i-on Compact Security System is a Grade 2 wired intrusion detection panel with 10 zones and up to 10 users and 4 keypads. It is promoted as being suitable for simple, entry-level burglar alarm systems to protect homes and small commercial installations. This i-on 10-KP version includes an integral proximity reader. The panel size is 239mm (h) x 250mm (w) x 90mm (d) with a weight of 2.8 kg without the battery.
Getting started
The panel has two crosshead screws holding the cover in place. Once this is removed the keypad can be found secured beneath the panel’s circuit board. Once this is removed, a fourth mounting pillar must be fitted to support the PCB. Mains power connection is made using a three-way fused terminal block at the top left of the chassis. On the model tested, the power connection detail was partially obscured by the connector block but is clearly shown in the installation instructions.
Space is available within the chassis for a 12v 7Ah battery (not supplied). This does not power up the system before mains power is supplied but a “Kick-start” link on the PCB can be briefly shorted to configure the system without mains power.
The keypad is connected to the panel via a 4way connector for 0v, 12v, A & B for its power and serial communication. Up to three additional keypads can be added using either bus or star wiring configurations.
Alarm devices are attached to the PCB using a two-wire alarm format plus power from the 12v auxiliary outputs.
A component pack within the housing contains EOL (End Of Line) resistors (10 x 2.2kΩ and 10 x 4.7kΩ), the PCB mounting pillar and screw, 3 x PCB links, keypad cover screws, a wall plug & screw and a cable tie for power lead strain relief. The single screw and wall-plug is for securing the keypad’s tamper block fixing.
An optional communicator is available that can be mounted beneath the main PCB.
Eaton – i-on10 KP
Menu options
At first power-up the 2 line by 20 character LCD display takes the operator through a series of initial configuration setup options. Firstly, to set the addresses of any keypads connected press the A and Tick buttons together for around three seconds till the keypad bleeps. Next the wired Zone type is entered; the default is for 2-wire FSL (Fully Supervised Loop) 2k2/4k7. Alternative EOL and Alarm resistor values of 1k0/1k0, 2k2/2k2 or 4k7/4k7 can be selected. The next option is for the user code length as either 4 or 6 digits after which the Installer then User codes are entered. The screen will then display the system ident and currently stored Time & Date unless the main panel is still open, where an “Installer Exit Faults” message is then displayed. The Installer Menu tree consists of: • Detectors / Devices: management of detectors and bus devices. • Outputs: PCB wired outputs and Plug-by (comms) output allocation. • Settings Options: Entry & Exit conditions and alarm response. • System Options: User settings, Restore defaults, Installer & Confirmation options, hardware, Date & Time. • Communications: Line failure response & delay timing. • Test: Sirens & Sounders, Keypads, Walk-test,
Zone resistance & Status, Outputs.
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• View Log: All events, Mandatory and Nonmandatory events. • About: Naming and Software versions for
Control and keypads.
The default settings comply with the requirements of EN50131-1 so any configuration changes must take into account the relevant standards and Codes of Practice required or in force.
The Proximity reader function can be programmed to allow setting and un-setting of the system.
A, B, C, D buttons on the keypad can be programmed for full and part setting of the system however this would not be EN50131 compliant.
A holdup alarm can be triggered using two adjacent HUA buttons on the keypad, this function is disabled by default.
Hardware
Control Unit – The control unit chassis is of robust steel construction. The PCB and its connections are clearly identified and accessible. The rear plate has multiple cable access holes. To the left of the PCB are the Zone connectors, these are indicated as Z0 to Z9 with pairs sharing a common return. At the bottom of the board are a four-way connector providing 2 Aux 12v supplies for devices, a 6-way for the sounder and loudspeaker if used, then a 4-way for the keypad bus. To the right of the board is a 12 pole connector designated the Plug-by communicator port, this provides 8 outputs, a Line Fail input, a Remote Reset input and 12 volt out to the optional communicator.
PIR detector – the supplied XCELWPT PIR Grade 2 wired pet tolerant (up to 20kg) detector has a maximum range of 9 metres. Its 6-way connector carries 9 – 16v DC input, Tamper and Alarm. Two on-board links enable the LED and High/ Medium/ Reduced sensitivity adjustment. The rear panel allows for flat wall or corner mounting and has multiple cable entry knockouts. There is plenty of room for cable dressing and fitting EOL resistors. External Sounder – the SDR-WEXT Grade 2 wired siren is designed to work with the i-on 10 and a range of third-party control units. Its IP65 rated enclosure has LED illumination that alternates to identify it is powered (though these can be inhibited) and will strobe on activated alarm. A Nickel Metal Hydride backup battery pack is included with an anticipated life of 5 years. The siren is specified as 100dB(A) and was measured at 107.4dB(A). A cut-off timer link allows the duration to be set to 5 seconds, 3 minutes or 15 minutes. All the connections are clearly laid out and accessible with legible connection detail.
Performance
The keypad has a clearly laid out set of buttons with a four-arrow navigator button for working through the menu options. Any button activates the display backlight, and all the buttons are then illuminated. The buttons all have a very positive feel, and an audible click is generated when pressed. This click volume can be varied or turned off using a volume potentiometer within the keypad, though this will also silence the exit tone, but the keypad alarm will still sound if an alarm is triggered.
The system provides very simple user operation and flexible engineer configuration.
Conclusion
A straightforward and engineer friendly grade 2 wired alarm system with a wide range of configuration options and simplicity of installation. Good documentation is supplied with the product.
