LYNX Touch Installation and Setup Guide
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Installing Wireless Zones
General Information
Zones
The control supports up to 63 total wireless zones using 5800 Series transmitters, and wireless buttons.
Range
The built-in RF receiver can detect signals from wireless transmitters within a nominal range of 200 feet.
Transmitters
5800 Series transmitters have built-in serial numbers that must be entered into the system using the
“Zones” programming section, or input to the control via the downloader. 5800 Series transmitters (except
the 5800RL) do not have DIP switches. Each transmitter's zone number is also programmed into the system
in the “Zones” programming section. Some transmitters, such as the 5816 and 5817, can support more than
one "zone" (referred to as loops or inputs). On the 5816, for example, the wire connection terminal block is
loop 1; the reed contact is loop 2. Each loop must be assigned a different zone number.
For button transmitters (RF "keys") such as the 5804, you must assign a unique zone number to each
individual button used on the transmitter. Each button on the transmitter also has a pre-designated loop or
input number, which is automatically displayed.
UL
The 5816 and 5817 Transmitters do not have EOL supervision of their loop wiring, which must not exceed 3 feet.
The 5800RL, 5802MN, 5802MN2, 5804, 5804BD, 5804BDV, 5804E, 5814, 5816TEMP, 5819, 5819S(WHS & BRS), 5828/5828V
and 5850(GBD) transmitters have not been evaluated by UL.
House Identification
If you are using a 5804BD/5804BDV Wireless Keypad with the system, you must program a House ID Code
(01–31) as described in the “SYSTEM TYPE” programming section to establish proper communication, and
the keypad must be set to the same ID. House ID 00 disables all wireless keypads. An RF House ID is not
necessary for other 5800 Series transmitters; the entry should be left at “00” (default) in those cases.
Transmitter Supervision
With the exception of some transmitters/keypads that may be carried off-premises (5804, 5804BD,
5804BDV, 5804E and 5805-6), each transmitter is supervised by a check-in signal that is sent to the
receiver at 70–90 minute intervals. If at least one check-in is not received from each supervised transmitter
within a 12-hour period, the "missing" transmitter zone number(s) and "Supervision" will be displayed. The
supervision for a particular transmitter in the system that may also be carried off the premises
(5802/5802MN2, 5802MN) may be turned off by entering it as a Unsupervised RF (UR) type, as described in
the “ZONES” programming section. 5800 Series transmitters have built-in tamper protection and will
annunciate as a fault condition if covers are removed. In Canada the RF supervision period is 3-hours for
Fire zones and 12 hours for all other zone types.
Transmitter Input Types
Each of the transmitters has one or more unique factory-assigned input (loop) ID codes. Each of the inputs
requires a programming zone
(e.g., a 5804's four inputs require four button zones)
. Transmitters can be entered
as one of the following types
(see transmitter’s instructions for appropriate input type)
:
Type Description
Supervised RF ("RF")
Sends periodic check-in signals, as well as fault, restore, and low battery signals. The
transmitter must remain within the receiver's range.
Unsupervised RF ("UR")
Sends all the signals that the "RF" type does, but the control does not supervise the check-in
signals. The transmitter may therefore be carried off-premises.
Unsupervised Button RF ("BR")
Sends only fault signals. They do not send low battery signals until they are activated. The
transmitter may be carried off-premises.
Transmitter Battery Life
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Batteries in the wireless transmitters may last from 4–7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and
the specific wireless device being used. Factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, as well as
large swings in temperature may all reduce the actual battery life in a given installation. The wireless
system can identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing the dealer or user of the system time to
arrange a change of battery and maintain protection for that point within the system.
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Button-type transmitters should be periodically tested for battery life. The 5802MN, 5802MN2, 5804,
5804BD, 5804BDV, and 5804E button transmitters have replaceable batteries.
