Quickstart EM-8001

Good to know:

You need software version 2.1.1 or higher to connect 1 or 2 external modules.

You need software version 2.7.1 or higher to connect 3 or 4 external modules.

Installation

Mounting

You can mount the EM-8001¹ on a wall or a 35 mm DIN rail.

Wall mounting

Fix a screw in the wall or panel.
Slide the module’s mounting opening over the screw.

DIN-rail (35 mm) mounting

Place the top edge of the DIN rail section (on the back of the module) at an angle to the DIN rail.
At the bottom of the module, release the clamping system and tilt the module until it is fully seated on the DIN rail.
Click the clamping system into place.

Connection

Front view EM-8001

EM-8001 front view

Nr	Description front view
1	IO bus in
2	IO bus out
3	Relay contacts
4	ID (of the client)
5	Inputs
6 to 8	LED functionality

LED functionality:

Nr	LED	Colour	Status
6	Output	Green	Relay output active
7	Status	Green plus Red	Working Error
8	Inputs	Blue Green Red Orange	Confirmation of selected ID Alarm status: rest Alarm status: active alarm Alarm status: alarm accepted

The EM-8001 uses a master/client structure, with the Octalarm alarm dialler¹ as the master and the EM-8001 as the client. If you connect multiple modules to an alarm dialler, assign a unique ID to each module.

Use a screwdriver to set the ID on the module (see No. 4 in the front view).
As you rotate the screw, the LED above the corresponding input number turns blue, indicating the selected ID.

Number of flashes at rest (idle):

Number	ID
1x	ID 1
2x	ID 2
3x	ID 3
4x	ID 4

Wiring diagram EM-8001 to Octalarm alarm dialler

Power supply

You can power the EM-8001 in 2 ways:

from the Octalarm alarm dialler;
with an external power supply.

Power from the Octalarm alarm dialler

Use this option when:

the dialler and external module(s) are mounted close to each other;
you connect a maximum of 2 modules (up to 24 inputs).

Use a 4-core cable with 2 pairs:

Pair 1: signal line A and B;
Pair 2: power supply and earth wire.

You can find the connections on the front sticker. See the wiring diagram for a graphical representation.

Note:

If you use the relay, you must use an external power supply.

You can power a maximum of 2 modules from the dialler. For 3 or more modules, use an external power supply.

The power supply must be at least 15 VDC.

External power supply

We always recommend an external power supply in the following cases:

for long distances (>100 metres);
when connecting the 3^rd and 4^th external modules.

Good to know: We supply the SV-20 (mains adapter) or the SV-24 (DIN-rail mounting power supply) for this purpose.

Use a 3-core cable with 1 pair and 1 core:

Pair 1: signal line A and B;
Core: earth wire.