ACR4001

WIRELESSRADIODETECTORADAPTER

InstallationandMaintenanceManual
IKE322001GB

IEEdition

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The ACR4001 wireless radio detector adapter covered by the present manual complies with the
requirementsofthefollowingEuropeanUnionDirectives:

CPD 89/106/EWG onconstructionmaterials;

EMC 2004/108/WE onelectromagneticcompatibility.

The ACR4001 radio detector adapter has been approved with the ECCertificate of Conformity No.
1438/CPD/0217 issued by the Scientific and Research Centre for Fire Protection (CNBOP) Jzefw,
Poland,anEUnotifiedauthorityNo.1438,confirmingitscompliancewiththerequirementsofPNEN54
18:2007+AC:2007andPNEN5425:2008standards.

Thecertificatemaybedownloadedfromwww.polonalfa.plwebsite.

1438
PolonAlfaSpkazograniczonodpowiedzialnociSp.k.
155,GlinkiStreet,PL85861Bydgoszcz,POLAND
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1438/CPD/0217
EN5418EN5425
ACR4001wirelessradiodetectoradapter
Applicationfiresafety
TechnicaldataIKE322001GBmanual

Readthemanualcarefullybeforethedetectorassemblingandcommissioning.
Anynonconformitywiththeinstructionscontainedinthemanualmaybeharmfulormaycauseviolation
ofthelawinforce
POLONALFAbearsnoresponsibilityforanydamageresultingfromusageinconsistentwiththemanual.

Awasteproduct,unsuitableforfurtheruse,shallbepassedto
awasteelectricandelectronicequipmentcollectionpoint.

NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications of products at any time without
priornotice.

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1PURPOSE

The ACR4001 wireless radio detector adapter is an addressable element that enables connection of
wirelessradiodetectors(beingseenfromthecontrolpanelasasidedetectionline)intothePOLON4000
fire detection and signalling system detection line. Each radio controlled detector, declared in the
adapter,possessesitsownaddressandisseenfromthecontrolpanelasaseparateone.
The adapter is equipped with an internal short circuit isolator which cuts off a damaged section of a
detectionlineandensuresproperoperationofremainingelements.
Applicationoftheadapterandwirelessradiodetectorsisrecommendedwhenitisdifficultorimpossible
torouteadetectionlinetoadetector,forinstanceinhistoricalbuildings,churches,etc.
TheACR4001wirelessradiodetectoradapterisdesignedtobeinstalledintheG40base.

2TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

Radiopathoperationfrequencyrange
Radiationlevel
Frequencystabilizationmethod
Radiocommunicationmethod
Rangedependentonenvironmentdamping
Modulationtype
Antennatype
Operationvoltage

Max.quiescentcurrent
Numberofinteroperatingelements
Operationtemperature

Admissiblerelativehumidity

Dimensions(withoutbase)

Mass

863870MHz
<25mW
frequencysynthesizerandquartzresonator
multiplewithconfirmation
upto100m
FSK
integrated
16,5V24V
6mA
16DUR4047radiodetectors
from25Cto+55C
upto95%at40C
115x122mm
130g

3SAFETYCONDITIONS

3.1Repairsandmaintenance
Any maintenance works or periodic inspection shall be executed by skilled personnel employed by
companiesauthorisedandtrainedbyPOLONALFA.
Anyrepairsmustbecarriedoutbythemanufacturer.POLONALFAbearsnoresponsibilityforoperation
ofanyapparatusbeingrepairedbyunauthorisedpersonnel.

3.2Worksatheight
Anyadapterinstallationworkscarriedoutatheightmustbeexecutedwithparticularcareutilisingtools
andmachineryingoodworkingcondition.
Specialattentionshallbegiventostabilityofladders,elevators,lifts,etc.
Any electric tools shall be used strictly obeying the safety rules stated in instruction manuals by
manufacturers.

3.3Antidustingeyeprotection

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It is obligatory to use protective antidusting glasses and masks during detector installation works that
producehighamountofdust,suchasholedrillinginceilings.

4DESIGNDESCRIPTION

TheACR4001adapterisplacedinacasingmadeofwhiteplasticwhichiscomposedof:abasket,acover
andascreen.TheadapterinteroperateswiththeG40installationbase,wherethedetectionlinewires
arefixedto.

Fig.1.Adapteroverallview

5OPERATIONDESCRIPTION

The ACR4001 adapter is a line element operating in an addressable detection line that monitors radio
controlled detectors. A fire detected by a detector is transmitted via the adapter to the control panel
whereasitissignalledintheadapterwitharedflashingdiodelight.
Anyradiodetectorfaultorlackofcommunicationinformationisalsotransmittedtothecontrolpanel;in
this case the diode flashes with a yellow light. A single detectorfaultdoesnothaveanyimpactonthe
workofremainingdetectorsthatinteroperatewiththeadapter.
The adapter is equipped with an internal short circuit isolator that cuts off the shorted section of the
detection line and ensures proper operation of the remaining elements. The short circuit separation is
signalledwithyellowdiodeflashingsandappropriateinformationispassedtothecontrolpanel.

DetailedinformationregardingdesigningrulesofdetectionlineswithACR4001adaptersenablingtheir
proper use is contained in the POLON 4000 system control panel operation and maintenance
documentation.

6OPERATIONANDSERVICINGCONDITIONS
Duringtheadapteroperationitisobligatorytoavoidcreationofdeworrimeonitssurfaceaswellasto
protectagainstexcessivecontaminationwithdust.

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For the period of any repair works, the adapter should be taken out or protected with
appropriatefoilorpaintingtape.Incasetheadapteristakenout,itsbaseshouldbeprotected
againstbeingpaintedutilisingapaintingtape.Adapterswhicharedamagedduringpaintingand
renovationworksduetoafaultofthepersonsexecutingsuchworksarenotsubjecttowarranty
repairs.
The ACR4001 adapter and the interoperating DOR4047 detectors should be subjected to periodical
inspection according to PKNCEN/TS 5414:2006 standard, which is executed in order to confirm the
detectorsproperoperationandtheirappropriateinteroperationwiththecontrolpanel.Theinspection
should be carried out at least once in 6 months. The detector operation is checked with a smoke
simulatororsmokegenerator.

7ADAPTERINSTALLATION

Theproperplacetomounttheadapteranddetectorsshouldbechosenexperimentallyinordertoavoid
anyimpactofinvisiblemetalbuildingconstructionelementswhichcanscreen/reflecttheradiosignal.
TheADC4001Madapterisrecommendedforceilingmounting,farfromradiointerferencesources,ina
central point between radio detectors. The adapters can operate in loopshaped lines, in loopshaped
lineswithstraightbranchesorinradialdetectionlinesofthePOLON4000systemcontrolpanels(seethe
POLON4000controlpanelsOperationandMaintenanceDocumentation).
Theadaptersareinstalledusingthe40modelrangebases.ThedetectionlineconnectionisshowninFig.
2. The fire alarm circuit cables should be routed in accordance with the lowvoltage (below 42 V)
installationregulationinforce.
Note:Theadaptersshouldnotbeinstalledpremiseswithcorrosiveatmosphereorwhichcontainscaustic
gasesandvapoursaswellasdust.Steamcondensationonadaptersisimpermissible.

8RADIOSETCOMMISSIONING(ACR4001ADAPTER+DUR4047DETECTORS)

The ACR4001 adapter and the DUR4047 detectors disposition is critical; any obstacle in the form of
walls, ceilings, doors or windows results in radio signal damping and in the worst case can reduce the
operationrangefrom100m(inopenspace)downtojustfewmetersincaseofunfavourabledetector
arrangementinthebuilding.
Itshouldbeensuredthatnotmorethantwoadaptersoperatinginthesamemoreareinstalledinradio
range,i.e.consecutiveadaptersplacedonenexttoanothershouldbeprogrammedtooperatein1,
3,5or9mode.Themodesfrom3to10areavailableonlyforadapterssupportedwithsoftware
not older than v. 1.3 and for detectors with software version not lower than v. 1.4. For detectors
supportedwithsoftwareversionsofv.1.0,v.1.1andv.1.2itispossibletochoosetheadapters1or
2 mode only. The 1 mode is not recommended due to highest number of interferences from
neighbouringfrequencybandscomingfromotherradiospectrumusers.

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Tableofcorrespondingoperationmodes
Normaloperation

Testing

10

Theabovetablepresentscorrespondingoperationmodes:inthetimeofnormalworkandduringtesting.
Foragivenoperationmodepair(e.g.34),theadapterandthedetectorworkatthesamefrequency
set.Incasetheadaptersoperationmodeischangedforanotherone(ofanoncorrespondingpair),then
lackofcommunicationwiththedetectorfaultmayoccurforseveralminutes(ifthedetectorwasearlier
furnishedwithbatteries).Therefore,operationmodechoicechoicesshouldbemadeatthedesignstage,
in accordance with the rule that the neighbouring adapters (in radio range) are set up with different
operationmodes:consecutively1,3,5,7and9.
When the DUR4047 detector and ACR4001 adapter are mounted in historic buildings, due to the
devices working conditions (signal damping value) that may be hard to estimate, it is necessary to
simulatethedevicesdispositioninadvance.
I. The devices mounting place choice is based on estimation: the detector and the adapter see each
othertherearenoobstaclesbetweenthemandthedistanceissmallerthan60m.
II. Theadaptermountingplacechoicewhenthedetectors(detectors)locationisknownshouldbe
made using the TZCR4001 testing radio set (supplied from battery, with purposely worsened radio
spectrumparametersinordertoensureunfailingworkofarealadapter).Afterthedetector(with
batteries connected) is inserted into the base where it is intended to operate, communication
between the detector and adapter is checked (red flashes are emitted by a diode placed in the
adapterminimum1redflashtoprovide30dBdampingmargin)usingthetestingadapter.
Sincetheadaptercommunicateswitheverydetectorinitsoperationrange,duringthetestonlyone
detectorshouldoperate!
III. The disposition choice, when the adapter mounting place is known and the detectors arrangement
canbealtered.
Whentestingcommunicationbetweentheadapterandthedetector,itisadvisedtocarryoutthe
devicetestsatthelevelascloseaspossibletotherealconditions(undertheceiling,notjustabove
thefloor).
The devices commissioning should start from the radio adapter connecting into the POLON 4000
controlpaneldetectionline.Nonedetectorshouldbefurnishedwithbatteries.Inordertocheckthe
signalstrengthinthepremiseswherethedetectorsaretobemounted,onedetectorshouldbeused.
1. Atthecontrolpanellevel,numbersofalldetectorsthataretointeroperatewithagivenadapter(max.
16 detector numbers) should be entered. For this purpose, it is necessary to choose at the control
panel(atthe3rdaccesslevel)theSYSTEMCONFIGURATION>LINESETUP>ACRCONFIGURATION
menu.
a) Thenumberoftheline,wheretheadapterisinstalled,shouldbechosen;
b) The factory serial number should be entered after its confirmation, the current adapter
configurationshallbereadinanddisplayed;
c) At 1 16 positions the numbers of the detectors interoperating with the adapter should be
writtenin.
Note:Specialattentionshouldbegiventoavoidthesamedetectorassignmenttotwodifferent
adaptersasitmaycauseseriousproblemsduringconfiguration.
d) TheACRadapterconfigurationshouldbesaved.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

8.

e) Incaseofsuchnecessity,thea),b),c)andd)actionsshouldberepeatedforotherradioadapters.
In the control panel menu (at the 3rd access level), it is necessary to choose the SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION > LINE SETUP > AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION menu and to pursue automatic
elements declaration for a particular detection line. The control panel may signal detector faults as
batteriesarenotconnectedandthedetectorsdonotfunction.
Note: Since wireless radio detectors constitute a line branch, AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION is
possible only when the adapter in installed in a loopshaped detection line. If it is installed in a
radialline,onlymanualconfigurationcanbecarriedout.
In the control panel menu (at the 3rd access level), it is necessary to choose the SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION > LINE SETUP > MANUAL CONFIGURATION menu and to settle the ACR4001
adapters2operationmode(alternatively4,6,8or10servicemodes).AcollectiveTESTING
indicatorislitinthecontrolpaneland,afterpressingthebuttonlocatedneartheindicator,theACR
4001INSERVICEMODEcommuniqueisdisplayed.
Oneofthedeclareddetectorsshouldbefurnishedwithbatteries.Assoonasthedetectorentersthe
adapter operation range, the indicating diode emits red modulated flashes. In case the detector is
unabletoestablishcommunicationwiththeadapter,thediodeemitsmodulatedyellowflashes.The
numberofredflashesindicatesthesignallevel(from1to3).
It is necessary to test, whether proper radio communication with the adapter is established in the
place where the detector is to be installed regular 3 diode red flashes and no yellow flashes.
Additionally,itispossibletocheckinthecontrolpanelSYSTEMELEMENTSTESTING>TESTSSETUP>
COMMUNICATION WITH RADIO DETECTOR TEST menu, the number of successful attempts out of
latest31ones.OptimallytheCOMMUNICATIONQUALITYparametervalueshouldamountto31;it
cannot be lower than 20. Three minutes should be provided for reaching the proper value and its
stabilization.Additionally,theTRANSMISSIONHISTORYenableslatesttransmissionshistoryanalysis.
Inordertoprovide30dBradiobanddamping,thegraphcolumnsshouldbeofmaximumheight.
Note:TheTRANSMISSIONTIMEparametershouldnotexceed10sec.;iftheparameteramountsto
morethan60sec.forthewhole3minutetestperiod,itisnecessarytoascertainthattheadapter
operatesinthe2(or4,6,8,10)mode.
Subsequently, the detector should be placed in a consecutive base and its transmission correctness
shouldbecheckedasinp.5.
When all the places where detectors are to be installed are checked, the detectors should be
furnished with batteries and mounted in the bases which were determined beforehand. It is
importanttoproveatthecontrolpanelthateverycommunicationfaultwiththeinstalleddetectors
hasbeeneliminated.
Afterconfirmationthatthewholecircuitoperatesproperly,thecontrolpanelshouldbesetupinthe
SYSTEMCONFIGURATION>LINESETUP>MANUALCONFIGURATIONmenuatthe1mode(or3,
5, 7, 9 normal operation mode) of the ACR4001 adapter. The collective TESTING indicator
should go out; if it does not happen, it is necessary to check whether, after pressing the button
located near the diode, the communique ACR4001INSERVICEMODEisstilldisplayed,oranother
testisbeingexecuted.

Note: In case a detector is located in a place where radio communication is hindered (i.e. the
detector does not receive a confirmation of any information sent for each time it receives for
instanceoneconfirmationper20transmissionattempts),itcanresultinfasterbatteriesdischarge
andthedetectorshortenedoperationalperiod.Lowtransmissionqualityisindicatedatthecontrol
panelbytheLOWRADIOLINKQUALITY'technicalalarm.

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9STORAGEANDTRANSPORTATION

9.1Storage
The ACR4001 adapters should be kept in closed premises free of caustic gases and vapours at the
temperaturebetween0Cand+40C,andrelativehumiditynotexceeding80%at+35C.
Inthetimeofstoring,thedetectorsshouldnotbeexposedtoeitherdirectsunlightorheatfromheating
equipment.
Thestorageperiodforadapterskeptintransportpackingshouldnotexceed6months.

9.2Transportation
The ACR4001 adapters should be carried in closed transport means spaces, in packing that meets the
requirements of transportation regulations in force. The temperature during transportation should not
belowerthan40Candhigherthan+70C,andrelativehumidityshouldnotbehigherthan95%at+45
Cor80%at+70C.

Fig.2.Contactsofbaseinteroperatingwithadapterplug

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