Networx Nx-548E Receiver Installation Instructions: Content
Networx Nx-548E Receiver Installation Instructions: Content
Networx Nx-548E Receiver Installation Instructions: Content
Instructions
Content 3. Insert the shrouds into the knockout holes (Figure 1).
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Internal mounting ............................................................ 1 Figure 1. Installing the antenna shrouds
External mounting........................................................... 2
Wiring ........................................................................... 3
DIP switch settings ......................................................... 3 Antenna shroud
Power up......................................................................... 3
Programming .................................................................. 4 Enclosure top
O-ring
Testing and troubleshooting ........................................... 7 Knockout hole
Programming settings table............................................ 7
Supported devices ........................................................ 11
Specifications................................................................ 12
Regulatory information ................................................. 12
Contact information....................................................... 12
4. Use the mounting screw provided to loosely install the
edge guide standoff in the lower mounting hole in the
appropriate space to the left of the control panel (Figure
Introduction 2). Do not tighten the mounting screw down at this time.
The NX-548E Receiver adds wireless capabilities to the
NetworX line of control panels. Adding a receiver makes these Figure 2. Installing the edge guide standoffs
control panels compatible with NX wireless transmitters.
• Leave at least 10 in. (25 cm) above the control panel for
Edge guide standoff
the receiver’s antennas.
• Avoid areas with excessive metal or electrical wiring, Caution: You must be free of static electricity before handling
including furnaces and utility rooms. circuit boards. Touch a bare metal surface or wear a grounding
To mount the receiver, do the following: strap to discharge yourself.
6. Align the bottom of the circuit board in the edge guide Tools and supplies needed
standoff and twist the standoff into place (Figure 4). To complete the installation, you will need the following tools
Tighten the mounting screw (Figure 2). and supplies:
• Screwdrivers;
Figure 4. Installing the circuit board
• Drill with bits;
Mounting
Circuit board The module can be mounted on any interior wall (protected
from the elements). To mount the module, do the following:
• Allow at least 10 in. (25 cm) of clearance above the Figure 6. Back plate
enclosure for the antennas.
Antenna shroud locations
• Use the wire length guidelines in Table 1.
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
• Install the module in its own plastic enclosure. It should
Wire access
not be installed inside the panel’s enclosure.
5. Secure the back plate to the wall with the pan head + 12 (to panel POS)
GND (to panel COM)
screws provided. DATA (to panel DATA)
Green (power) LED
6. To assemble the antenna shrouds, attach the proper Red (data) LED
number of sections together, then attach the top cap. Red (not used) LED
Caution: You must be free of static electricity before handling DIP switch settings
circuit boards. Touch a bare metal surface or wear a grounding
strap to discharge yourself. The DIP switches (Figure 7) on the circuit board are used to
set the receiver module number. Use Table 2 to set the DIP
9. To install the circuit board onto the back plate (Figure 7), switches to the desired module number.
insert the antennas into the antenna shrouds, then gently
slide the top of the circuit board under the two top latches, Table 2. DIP switch settings
and snap the circuit board in at the bottom latch to secure
it in place.
Module number 32 Module number 33
1 2 3 4
Antenna shrouds 1 2 3 4
Top latches
Module number 34 Module number 35
Circuit board
Back plate
ON EDG ON EDG
ON ECE
DIP switches 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Wiring terminals
LEDs
Bottom latch
Module number 36 Module number 37
ON EDG ON EDG
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Wiring
Module number 38 Module number 39
To wire the receiver, do the following:
ON EDG ON EDG
1. Remove power (if applied) from the control panel. Use 22-
gauge, or larger, stranded wire to connect the +12, GND, 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Power up
When you apply power to the control panel, the green (power)
LED on the receiver (Figure 8) blinks for approximately 10
seconds. Table 3 describes the receiver status based on LED
conditions. The lower red LED at the bottom of the receiver
(Figure 8) may emit a dim glow, but is not used as an indicator
Receiver module Note: If you change your mind about your entry, terminate
programming by entering 0 # 0 * and start over at step 6.
HE
Heat detector Press, then release the tamper switch. 7. Press # to exit zone location. To continue programming
Single button panic Press and hold the button. other zone locations, repeat steps 4 to7. To exit program
mode, press EXIT EXIT.
Dual button panic Press and hold both buttons together.
Keyfobs Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons Door/window transmitter settings
together.
Use the following guidelines when setting features 4 and 5
Repeater Press, then release the tamper switch
(see Segment 1 in Table 5) for door/window transmitters:
9. To program remaining transmitters, repeat steps 6 to 8. • Feature 4 - Input option 1. Turn on this feature to disable
the transmitter’s internal reed switches.
10. To exit program mode, press EXIT EXIT.
• Feature 5 - Input option 2. For transmitters that use a
11. Confirm that the zone types and partition assignments are
normally open (N/O) external contact, leave this feature
set correctly in the control panel. Refer to the control panel
off. For transmitters that use a normally closed (N/C)
installation manual for instructions on how to set zone
external contact, turn this feature on.
types and partition assignments.
Wireless smoke detector settings
Note: When an 80-bit device is added, Feature 6 of
Segment 1 (see Table 5) is turned on. But when a 63-bit Use the following guideline when setting feature 4 (see
device is added on a zone location that previously had an Segment 1 in Table 5) for wireless smoke detectors:
80-bit device, make sure to turn off Feature 6 of Segment
• Feature 4 - Input option 1. For detectors with tamper
1.
switches, turn on this feature to enable the tamper feature.
Transmitter options Note: Feature 4 must be off (disabled) when using
LCD touchpads will display instructions when accomplishing wireless smoke detectors without tamper switches.
tasks. 4-button keyfob settings
Use the following guidelines when setting features 4 and 5 7. Press * to enter the changes. To continue programming
(see Segment 1 in Table 5) for 4-button keyfobs: transmitter partition settings, repeat steps 4 to 8.
• Feature 4 - Input option 1. Turn on this feature to change Note: If you press #, it does not save changes to the
the Light button to keyfob function 1. current segment, but it does save changes to previous
segments.
• Feature 5 - Input option 2. Turn on this feature to change
the Star button to keyfob function 2. 8. To exit program mode, press EXIT EXIT.
UFT settings
Transmitter supervision windows
Use the following guidelines when setting features 4, 5 and 7
LCD touchpads will display instructions when accomplishing
(see Segment 1 in Table 5) for UFTs:
tasks.
• Feature 4 - Input option 1. For UFTs, turn on this feature
To change the transmitter supervision windows, do the
to disable the transmitter’s primary reed.
following:
• Feature 5 - Input option 2. For UFTs turn on this feature to
1. Enter * 8 at the keypad. On LED touchpads, the five
disable the transmitter’s secondary reed.
function lights start flashing.
• Feature 7 - Input option 3. For UFTs that use a normally
2. Enter the program code (factory default is 9 7 1 3).
open (NO) external contact, leave this feature off. For
UFTs that use a normally closed (NC) external contact, 3. Enter the DIP switch setting module number and press #.
turn this feature on. On LED touchpads, the Armed LED turns on to indicate
the control panel is waiting for a programming location
Partition settings for keyfobs entry.
LCD touchpads will display instructions when accomplishing 4. Enter 195 # to enter location 195, segment 1.
tasks.
5. Enter the new normal supervision time (0 to 255 hours)
To program the transmitter and partition settings, do the and press *. If you choose 0, the normal supervision
following: window is set to 256 hours
Specifications
Compatibility NX-4, NX-6, NX-8, NX-8E control panels
Frequency 319.5 MHz
Wireless range 1,000 feet (304 m)
Required power 12.0 VDC (provided by panel)
Current draw 55 mA maximum
Operating temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
Storage temperature -30 to 140°F (-34 to 60°C)
Max. relative humidity 85% noncondensing
Dimensions 4.65 x 3.20 inches (11.8 x 8.1 cm)
Regulatory information
Manufacturer UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.
1275 Red Fox Rd., Arden Hills, MN 55112-6943,
USA
UL/cUL listings UL 985, UL 1023
ORD-C1023-1974, ULC-S545-02
FCC compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Contact information
For contact information, see www.utcfireandsecurity.com or
www.interlogix.com.