User guide

Menvier40/100
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zone to each ward. Each zone can also
belong to more than one ward. Each ward
can have a Full Set level and one Part Set
level. During installation the installer can
allocate keypads, sounders or outputs to
any of the wards.
For a detailed description of the Installer‟s
programming menu please read
Menvier40/100/300 Engineering Guide
available from www.coopersecurity.co.uk.
Installer Programming Interface
Once fitted and powered up, you can
program the control unit through any wired
keypad connected to the bus cable. The
Installer Menu allows you to specify all the
operating parameters for an individual
installation. Note that setting the time and
date is a user function.
If you wish, you can also program the
system from a PC or laptop connected to
the Ethernet port on the control unit PCB.
The control unit contains a web page
server, and you can use any web browser
to see a complete version of the Installer
menu. Please see the “Web Server Setup
Guide” for more instructions.
In addition, it is possible to connect a PC or
laptop to the mini USB port on the control
unit PCB and use Cooper Security‟s
Downloader software to program the
control unit.
Note: Some programming options can
make the installation non-compliant with
EN50131. The relevant options are noted in
the “Installer Menu” section of the
Menvier40/100/300 Engineering Guide.
About this Guide
This guide shows the simple procedure
required to physically install the control
unit, connect keypads, expanders and
power supplies and power up the system
for the first time.
When you have completed the physical
installation please consult the
Menvier40/100/300 Engineering Guide for
details of configuring the system to meet
your customer‟s requirements. For your
convenience page 28 of this installation
guide contains a condensed reference table
of the Installer menu.
2. Before You Begin
Preparation
Before installation you should carry out a
survey of the site. You need to know how
many and what kind of detectors will be
monitored by the control unit. You also
need to assess where any radio expanders
must be placed in order to receive radio
signals from their detectors successfully.
Radio Site Survey
If you intend to fit radio expanders you
should conduct signal strength tests.
Cooper Security produce the Scantronic
790r hand held signal strength meter and
734r-01 test transmitter for this purpose.
Please read the 790r manual for details.
Please be aware of the following:
 The 790r signal strength meter readings
should be used only as an guide when
initially checking the site.
 A reading of four green LEDs or higher
indicates an acceptable signal strength.
 Once you have installed the alarm
system you should put the control unit
into the Installer test menu and test the
received signal strength from each radio
transmitter.
 A signal strength reading of two or more
units by the control unit from each
transmitter should provide reliable
operation in the installed system.
(Note: if you take the signal strength
using Cooper Downloader or the web
server while the panel is in user mode
then the minimum acceptable signal
strength is four units. Ensure that the
control unit is in Installer mode when
reading signal strengths remotely.)
 When you record the signal strength
readings for later inspection, you should
record the readings taken from the
control unit of the installed system while
it is in the Installer Menu.
Please be aware that the signal strength
received from a transmitter can change
after installation because of local
environmental changes. For example, users
switching on laptops nearby, or moving
metal cabinets from their original position
can all affect the signal from a transmitter.
Please read Cooper Security publication
”Guidance Notes for Wireless Alarm System
Installations” obtainable from