Bosch Appliances SC3100 manual Introduction, Overview of Safecom Radio Communicators

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SC3100

Introduction

The use of a SAFECOM type or equivalent repeater significantly increases the coverage area (range). Radio area coverage and reception ranges are also dependent on the extent of a number of environmental effects, e.g., propagation losses due to atmospheric conditions, and the proximity of the radio transmission and reception paths to dense foliage and metal structures.

The majority of SAFECOM Radio Communicators are ordered to TX and RX in the 450-470 MHz UHF frequency range. Other frequency bands currently supported by Bosch Security Systems include the 403-430 MHz, 470- 512 MHz, 136-174 MHz VHF range and the 900 MHz band. Additional frequency ranges are available upon request. The SC9000 computer can communicate with all Radio Communicators assigned to that specific SAFECOM network on a single RF “channel” through one SAFECOM RF2000 Radio Modem. A single RF channel is one radio frequency pair for either direct OR repeater communications.

With the installation of a SAFECOM 4 or 8 port Expander Board, the SC9000 computer can communicate on 1 to 8 independent and addressable RF channels. Each RF channel communicates through a separate RF2000 Radio Modem. The addition of RF channels can be used to achieve backup redundancy in an area, or greater RF coverage range.

The SAFECOM IT1500 Installation Tester allows the installer to test for a standardized signal level from the remote radio site to the SC9000 computer and back, full two-way. Through this testing by a sales or service representative, a two-way communications link can be confirmed between a Radio Communicator and the Central Station Receiver PRIOR to the installation of a SAFECOM system.

1.2Overview of SAFECOM Radio Communicators

Bosch Security Systems manufactures the following SAFECOM Radio Communicators:

SC4000, Full Data Transfer, Eight Zones, Four Outputs, Radio Communicator

UL Listed

Radio communications as primary path, phone line backup

Full data transfer of all alarm panel signals

Eight zones on board for Open/Closure/Voltage/Bell Out/Ground

Relay outputs for remote control, signaling, and/or automatic switching on-site

SC4000F, SSWF Fire Reporting Radio Communicator

UL Listed for Supervisory, Sprinkler and Water Flow applications, reporting via radio only

Four on board SSWF inputs

Relay Outputs for remote control, signaling, and/or automatic switching on-site

SC3100, Full Data Transfer Radio Communicator

Radio communications as primary path, phone line backup

Full data transfer of all alarm panel signals

SC2104, Eight Zones, Phone line Monitor, Radio Communicator

Radio communications as primary or backup path

Phone line monitoring (line sniffing)

Eight zones on board for Open/Closure/Voltage/Bell Out/Ground

IT1500 SAFECOM Sales/Installation RF Tester

Two-way radio communications tester for radio communicator site installations

SC801/SC802 SAFECOM Digital Data Repeater

UL Listed for long range alarm reporting via radio

Fully addressable to allow up to eight independent repeaters in the same coverage area

Full battery backup and lockable cabinet, with tamper reporting via radio

 

SC3100 Operation and Installation Guide

 

 

 

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Contents Operation and Installation Guide SC3100 Radio CommunicatorSC3100 Contents Contents Introduction Safecom Telemetry Communications System Safecom Communications PathsIntroduction Overview of Safecom Radio CommunicatorsSC3100, Full Data Transfer, Radio Communicator Safecom SC3100 Radio Communicator Specifications Standard Radio SpecificationsFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice To UsersSC3100 SC3100 Circuit Board SC3100 Circuit Board ComponentsSystem Status LED Indications Radio Status LED Indications SC3100 SC3100 Wiring Requirements Pre-Installation RequirementsSC3100 Pre-Installation Requirements DC Power Requirements of the SC3100 Radio CommunicatorSC3100 Radio Communicator Location Antenna LocationSC3100 Acceptable Antenna Types SC3100 Antenna TypesSC3100 Installation Installation Procedures SC3100 Radio CommunicatorAntenna Main Molex Connector InstallationConnecting Wires to the SC3100 2 R131XSystem Initialization Procedures System InitializationProgramming Parameters Dialer ACK Dialer FormatDigital Format 90026-201D Bosch Security Systems Manual Initialization of an SC3100 Radio Communicator SC3100 SC3100 Programming Worksheet What this Warranty does not Cover Warranty Limited WarrantyWarranty Coverage and Duration How to Receive Warranty ServiceSC3100 SC3100