Elmdene Rapier 6000 connections

[MikeMelga]

Hi all.

I've been searching everywhere for this and ended up in this forum.

I have a Gira KNX alarm system and I need help connecting it to a Elmdene Rapier 6000 external siren.

It seems I can't attach files to the post so I have to leave a link to the alarm manual: (I didn't find any online manual for the rapier 6000)

http://descargas.futurasmus-knxgroup.org/DOC/ES/BERKER/333/75730010.pdf


This is how I connected them:


Elmdene - Gira

1 (H+) - 12v/ 0,1A (I have doubts on this)
2 (H-) - 12v/ 0,1A GND (I have doubts on this)
3 (RTN) - don't know where to connect
4 (-ST) - Blitz (-)
5 (-R) - ASIR (-)


When I connect like this everything works, but:

- Don't know where to connect the tamper return (RTN)
- The light strobe is very dimm (you almost can't tell it's strobing)


so,
Am I connecting the + and - to the wrong place?
Where shall I connect RTN?
The siren is rated 250ma and the strobe 150ma. The Gira external 12v makes reference to only 100ma power. Can it be a low power issue?
I still haven't cut the engineer link on the siren (makes siren act for 5 seconds max.). Does it have anything to do with it?


Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[MikeMelga]

No one?

 

[doherty1234]

Had a look at your manual doesnt look like you have a Tamp Return in the panel. Is it required ?

You could connect it to a zone with a wire loop and program it too suit if possible, so when the neg is removed it will trigger that zone, it would need programming as a 24hr zone

I have only done the above with a 12v going to 0v and it worked ok

 

[MikeMelga]

Doherty1234,

Thanks for your reply. No, I don't need tamper return. That is the least of my concerns. My main problem is why is the strobe so dimm. You almost can't see it in daylight. Is it normal?

 

[doherty1234]

Hi MikeMelga,

I am not sure about the brightness of the strobe as this differs with diffrent manufacturers, If it can be seen at night i wouldnt worry too much

But if its still dim you could wire in some Blue 12v LEDs. Connect the + to the + hold off & connect the Neg - to your strobe trigger

I put some Blue LEDs in a bell box but they are connected to the hold off supply so they are constantly illuminated looks really smart at night

 

[joe-90]

You can't adjust the strobe, the trigger voltage is pre-set. Maybe Bernard has a trick or two.