Multibox_EN_6

CQR Security Ltd. 125, Pasture Road, Moreton, Merseyside. CH46 4TH, United Kingdom

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Description

Operating and Installation

Instructions

BCMB Issue 6.1

BCMB/*/STD

BCMB/*/PLUS

External Warning Device.

Versatile design with two models.

Choice of eight covers available.

Up to 115dB(A) sound output.

Selectable trigger wire monitoring.

Selectable high and low sound output.

Selectable timers.

Negative or Positive trigger option.

Speciﬁcations

Safety Precautions

Never remove the cover when the strobe is ﬂashing.

Wait 3 minutes after the strobe has stopped ﬂashing before removing the cover.

The piezo transformer wll be hot during and after ounding. Whilst not directly hazardous, touching it when hot

wil cause discomfort and should be avoided.

When the Multibox is in alarm condition, high voltages are present. Before removing the cover, stop the piezo

and strobe from operating.

Failure to observe the following precautions regarding the re-chargeable battery could lead to danger of

heating, ignition, explosion and leaking of hazardous chemicals.

Do not throw into a ﬁre.

Do not heat.

Do not overcharge.

Do not reverse charge.

Do not short circuit the battery wires.

Do not disassemble.

Always observe local regulations when disposing of a battery.

Plastic bags can suﬀocate, always dispose of packaging carefully.

This self powered external warning device can be installed in security systems up to and

including Grade 2 and Grade 3 (depending on model) Environmental class IV in accordance

with EN50131-1: 2006 + A3: 2020. It is certiﬁed by Kiwa to EN50131- 4: 2019, WD type Z.

The warning device features one or two piezos (depending on model) and a strobe for

audible and visual indication of an alarm activation. It is supplemented by a choice of six

stylish covers that are easily attached using one ﬁxing screw. Installer features include

selectable timing options that are model dependant and selectable sound output of

85dB(A) and 115dB(A) measured at 3 metres and 1 meter respectively.

Hold oﬀ voltage: 11-15 Vdc (13.6 Vdc nominal)

Current Consumption @ 13.6 Vdc:

Sounder Type: Piezo

Acoustic Output: Tone

Sound duration: ≤ 15 minutes, ≤ 3 minutes or intermittent

Sound Output Levels: ~85db(A) @ 3 metre / ~115db(A) @ 1 metre

Triggering Method: -ve applied, +ve applied or hold oﬀ removed

Strobe Type: Xenon

Flash Rate: ~ 60 per minute

Strobe saver mode: ~ 7 per minute

Triggering Method: -ve applied, +ve applied or hold oﬀ removed

Rechargeable Battery Type: NiMH

Nominal Voltage: 7.2 volt

Capacity: 330mAh

Interconnections: <30 m

LED Indicators: Tamper and hold oﬀ

Tamper (Model dependant): Removal from mounting and screw.

Dimension excluding outer cover: 175mm x 140mm x 65mm

EN50131-1: 2006 +A3:2020

Plus: Grade 3 Environmental Class IV

Std: Grade 2 Environmental Class IV

EN50131-4: 2019

Warning device Type: Z

Multibox Std 85dB (A)

Multibox Std 115dB (A)

Multibox Plus 85db (A)

Multiltibox Plus 115dB (A)

Quiescent Sounder Strobe Total

≤ 40 mA

~20mA

~250mA

~30mA

~15mA

~330mA

~15mA

~190mA

~160mA

~360mA

~200mA

~500mA

~200mA

SAB

SCB

Denotes Colour

Multibox

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Multibox Reference Chart

Whilst every eﬀort has been made to ensure that the contects of this booklet are correct CQR does not

accept liability for loss or damage caused or alledged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this

booklet. CQR Security reserve the right to change the design/ speciﬁcation of this product and/ or the

contents of this booklet without notice.

Cover ﬁxing point

Battery connector plug

Battery connector socket

Piezo

Lid ﬁxing point

Inner lid ﬁxing point

Lid

Inner Lid

Fixing point 1

Fixing point 2

Fixing point 3

Lid screw tamper

Battery connector socket

Battery connector plug

Piezo sounders (Model dependant)

Tamper switch

Information LED’s

LK1-LK8 selectors.

Connection terminals

Battery charge LED

LK9 selector

Xenon ﬂash strobe underneath pcb

Cable entry point

STB

TRIG

HOLD

OFF

RTN

Fault Fault

TEST

LK1

LK2

LK3

LK4

SAB

+ve

SCB

Polarity

-ve

STROBE

Disable

LK5

Enable

SIREN

TAMPER RTN

Trigger Wire Monitor

LK6

LK7

LK8

3 Min

15 Min

Intermittent

Siren Timing

BATTERY

Sound output

STD

SPN

LK9

MULTIBOX

ADE

Panels

Ademco

Infra 16

Aritech

Panels

Castle

C & K

DSC

Galaxy

Gardtech

Menvier

Pyronix

Scantronic

Texeco m

2500/1000/15-1700

2700

Omega

ZX1250

800L

700L

703

Active 5

Panel

832

350

370

580/800

400/790/900/2200

TSD402/TS690/TS700

800

Conqueror/ Paragon E

Paragon Plus/ Octogon

Sterling 10

NEW Sterling 10

9448/9800

8136

4600/4500

9100/ 9105

9851

500R

B STROBE- T A D

BELL - STR - BELL TAMP R 0V 12V

EXT BELL STROBE - EOL res TR BHO BELL +

BELL - STR- SAB TAMP HO - HO +

NO / C STR- SAB TAMP HO - HO +

B - STR- ST + return 12V- HO +

EXB- HOLD OFF- HOLD OFF+ST + return

S - ST - R - V - V +

S - ST - R - BELL - BELL +

N0 / COM ST - R - 0V SOUND +

S - ST - 24 TAMPER V - AUX

BELL TRIG STRB TRIG Zone or TAMP HOLD OFF -VE HOLD OFF +VE

BELL - PG2 Z1 AU - BELL +

T HOLD - HOLD +

R101/1 R101/NO T AUX- AUX +

BELL SUN T HOLD - HOLD +

BELL - - STB SCBP SCBA BELL +

BELL - STROBE- SAB TMP BELL HOLD - BELL +

TRG - STB BELL TAMPER 0V BELL +

TRG - STB - TR - HO - HO +

BELL O/P STRB BELL TMP H/O - H/O +

BA STB BT B/S - B/S +

BA STB BT B - B +

NO NO BT BELL - BELL +

BELL STR TR 0V 12V +

OP1 OP2 A/T AUX - VE AUX + VE

BELL NO STR NO TR 0V COM AUX +

NO NO TR 0V 12V

BELL STR TR 0V 12V

BS C D A

Manufacturer Model Trig STB RTN Hold Oﬀ - Hold Oﬀ +

Mounting Instructions

Identify a suitable mounting location for the warning device on a ﬂat wall. It should not be

possible to reach the device without the aid of access equipment, were practical it should be

sited under the eaves to give additional protection. To remove the lid, unscrew the retaining

screws on the each side and carefully remove the lid. Using the template marked on this

page, mark the ﬁxing points on the surface of the selected location. Drill 3 x 8mm holes x 41

mm deep for the enclosed wall plugs, insert the wall plugs into the holes, feed the cable

through the cable entry point on the sounder and using the enclosed screws, ﬁx the sounder

to the selected location.

Please note in order for the tamper protection to conform to grades requiring removal from

mounting protection, a fourth screw is needed under the tamper switch arm as shown below.

Normal Installation

Once the backplate has been mounted, the tamper mechanism should be checked for

correct operation by ﬁtting the lid and if necessary bend the tamper arm to suit. Once this is

complete, the wiring should be carried out in accordance with the next few pages.

Removal from mounting installation.

Screw

7mm

Multibox Diagnostics

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

Hold-oﬀ and tamper

LED’s ﬂash alternately

once per second

Normal operation N/A

Tamper LED ﬂashes twice

per second

Rechargeable battery

connected and the

tamper switch is closed.

No hold-oﬀ voltage

present

Apply hold-oﬀ voltage

Red battery charging LED

is not illuminated

Rechargeable battery

faulty, damaged or

low charge

Allow the battery to

recharge. Check condtion

of battery and replace if

necessary

Tamper LED not

illuminated

Tamper switch open

Close tamper switch

Hold-oﬀ LED not

illuminated

12Vdc not present at

hold-oﬀ terminals

Connect 12Vdc to

hold-oﬀ terminals, check

fuses in panel

Aries Cover

Taurus Cover

Leo Cover

Corona cover

Libra Cover

Virgo Cover

Fixing point 1

Fixing point 2

Fixing point 3

Tamper

Screw Position

Cable entry point Cable entry point

Available Multibox Covers

295mm x 288mm x 82mm

247mm x 265mm x 75mm

175mm x 140mm x 4mm

235mm x 294mm x 75mm

175mm x 300mm x 75mm

262mm x 178mm x 75mm

(H x W x D)

BATTERY

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF

RTN

FaultFault

TEST

Trigger Wire Monitor

LK5 Disable

Enable

LK4 +ve

LK3 +ve

LK2 +ve

LK1 SAB

Polarity

SCB

LK8

LK7

LK6

3 Min

15 Min

Intermittent

Siren Timing

LK9

STD SPN

Sound output

-ve

STROBE

-ve

SIREN

TAMPER RTN

-ve

Multibox Circuit Board Layout

MULTIBOX

LK9 Select between

STD 115dB (A) or

SPN 85dB (A)

Battery Socket

Battery charging

indicator LED

LK1 Select SAB/(SCB Mode)

LK2 (Select +ve) or -ve

tamper return

LK3 Select +ve or -ve

siren trigger

LK4 Select +ve or -ve

strobe trigger

LK5 Select Enable/Disable

trigger wire monitoring

LK8 Select (3 minute timer)

LK7 Select 15 minute timer

LK6 Select intermittent timer

Hold oﬀ LED

Tamper LED

Terminal Descriptions

(Options in bold italic are on the plus model only)

Quick Set-up Guide

Installing two Multibox units on one system with or without trigger wire monitoring.

1. If trigger wire monitoring is required, ensure that the trigger wire monitoring jumper is in the enabled

position and that two 1K resitors are ﬁtted in the panel where indicated below, if they are required.

2. Connect the ﬁve wires between Multibox “1” and “2” as shown. Ensure the wire from the Hold Oﬀ -

terminal on Multibox “1” is connected to a terminal block set in Multibox “1” for connection to the

control panel.

3. Connect the batteries, ﬁt the covers to the Multiboxes and then power up the control panel.

Terminal Block

Multibox “1”

Honeywell Panels

Texecom Panels

Scantronic Panels

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12V

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 12v-

Connect TRIG(Siren) to OP BELL

Connect STB to OP STRB

Connect RTN to an INPUT via a

2k2Ω resistor

Connect Hold oﬀ + to A

Connect Hold oﬀ - to D

Connect TRIG(Siren) to B

Connect STB to S

Connect RTN to C

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12v

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 0v

Connect TRIG(Siren) to Bell

Connect STB to STB

Connect RTN to TR

Multibox “2”

Check that the red and green LED’s are ﬂashing alternately.

Use the control panel to check the functions of the Multibox.

After aprox 5mins the test mode will expire and the LED’s will speed up.

Plus Only

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF

RTN

FAULT TESTFAULT

Battery

Plus Only

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF

RTN

FAULT TESTFAULT

Battery

STRB

12V12v-

BELL

Input

BTSlleB

v21v0

SCDAB

PLUS

Grade 3

STD

Grade 2

Terminal

/Link

Description

Signal from control panel to activate strobe

Signal from control panel to activate siren

Permanent 0v supply from the control panel -ve

Permanent 12vdc supply from the control panel +ve

Tamper return to the control panel

Closed circuit going open during a fault condition

+ve signal from the control panel to activate self test routine

Select SAB/SCB

Select tamper return signal +ve or -ve

Select siren trigger +ve or -ve

Select strobe trigger +ve or -ve

Select trigger wire monitoring Enable or Disable. See Important Note

Intermittant timer

15 minute timer

3 minute timer

Selectable Sound Level: STD = 115dB (A) SPN = 85dB (A). See Important Note

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF -

HOLD OFF +

RTN

FAULT

TEST

LK1

LK2

LK3

LK4

LK5

LK6

LK7

LK8

LK9

Note: Default settings are in bold.

Important Note: To comply with Grade 3 requirements, trigger wire monitoring must be enabled, and the sound

level must be set to STD unless national or local variations require a lower dB(A) level.

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Quick Set-up guide.

1. Ensure that the trigger wire monitoring jumper is in the enabled

position.

2. Connect the wires to the Multibox as shown below.

3. Plug in the battery and one bleep will be heard.

4. Ensure the tamper switch will close properly and ﬁt the lid, two bleeps will be heard.

5. The tamper LED should start to ﬂash twice a second. This will stay like this

until hold oﬀ voltage is applied or the battery goes ﬂat.

6. Connect the control panel as indicated below and switch on. Two 1 k resistors must be ﬁtted

prior to power up.

7. The hold oﬀ LED will now ﬂash with the tamper LED. Two bleeps will be heard.

8. After a few seconds the unit will bleep again and the LED’s will ﬂash alternately.

9. After 5 minutes the engineer mode will expire and the LED’s will ﬂash at the normal

rate of once per second.

* With trigger wire monitoring.

BTS

leB

v21v0

SCDAB

Honeywell Panels

Texecom Panels

Scantronic Panels

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12V

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 12v-

Connect TRIG(Siren) to OP BELL

Connect STB to OP STRB

Connect

RTN to an Input via a

2k2Ω resistor

Connect Hold oﬀ + to A

Connect Hold oﬀ - to D

Connect TRIG(Siren) to B

Connect STB to S

Connect RTN to C

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12v

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 0v

Connect TRIG(Siren) to Bell

Connect STB to STB

Connect RTN to TR

Plus Only

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF

RTN

FAULT TESTFAULT

Battery

*Special note

In the event of failure or damage to the trigger wires of the siren or strobe, the Multibox will

indicate by sounder or strobe depending on which one has failed.

Features

Engineer Hold-Oﬀ

During the initial connection, it is possible to connect the rechargeable battery without the siren

activating, thus, the siren can be mounted and connected at the same time (one trip up the

ladder) without the need to return to the unit once the hold-oﬀ voltage is applied. Please note this

feature is only applicable upon initial installation or if the Multibox has been completely de-powered

i.e. Hold- oﬀ supply and the rechargeable battery disconnected.

Engineer Mode

When hold-oﬀ voltage has been applied, the unit will ﬁrst self check, before entering test mode.

This test mode lasts for 5 minutes. During this time, if the sounder is tested, it will sound for 3 or 15

seconds only, depending on which time is selected. This allows testing of the installation without

excessive noise. When the test mode expires the unit will emit a brief sound and the ﬂashing LED’s

will speed up to 1 ﬂash per second.

Strobe Tube Saver

When activated the strobe will ﬂash at 60 ﬂashes per minute for the ﬁrst hour, after which the

ﬂash rate reduces to 1 every 8 seconds.

Battery Monitor

The rechargeable battery is contantly monitored to determine whether it is no longer able to

power the device in the event of the hold oﬀ voltage being removed. Upon installation the battery

monitor may indicate a fault for a few minutes untill the battery has received suﬃcient charge.

Fault Output

This output signals a failure of the battery. When a failure is detected the normally closed circuit

goes open. When a remote test is started, the fault output opens the circuit which remains open if

a fault is detected and closes if no faults are detected. This output also opens circuits when the

device detects that the siren trigger wire has been removed. (Only if trigger wire monitoring is

enabled)

Test Input

Applying a positive signal from a control panel to this connection will start a local self test proce-

dure.

Options

LK1 SAB/SCB

SAB (Default):- When activated, all power required to operate the siren is drawn from the control

panel

SCB:- When activated, all the power to operate the siren is drawn from the device’ s internal

battery.

LK2 Tamper RTN

Allows you to select either a negative signal (default) or a positive signal for the tamper return

output.

LK3 Siren

Allows you to select the triggering method to activate the siren, either -ve applied (default) or +ve

applied.

LK4 Strobe

Allows you to select the triggering method to activate the strobe, either -ve applied (default) or

+ve applied.

STRB

12V12v-

BELL

Input

Quick Set-up guide.

1. Ensure that the trigger wire monitoring jumper is in the disabled

position.

2. Connect the wires to the Multibox as shown below.

3. Plug in the battery and one bleep will be heard.

4. Ensure the tamper switch will close properly and ﬁt the lid, two bleeps will be heard.

5. The tamper LED should start to ﬂash twice a second. This will stay like this

until hold oﬀ voltage is applied or the battery goes ﬂat.

6. Connect the control panel as indicated below and switch on.

7. The hold oﬀ LED will now ﬂash with the tamper LED. Two bleeps will be heard.

8. After a few seconds the unit will bleep again and the LED’s will ﬂash alternately.

9. After 5 minutes the engineer mode will expire and the LED’s will ﬂash at the normal

rate of once per second.

* Without trigger wire monitoring.

BTSlleB

v21v0RT

SCDAB

Plus Only

Honeywell Panels

Texecom Panels

Scantronic Panels

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12V

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 12v-

Connect TRIG(Siren) to OP BELL

Connect STB to OP STRB-

Connect RTN to an Input via a

2k2Ω resistor

Connect Hold oﬀ + to A

Connect Hold oﬀ - to D

Connect TRIG(Siren) to B

Connect STB to S

Connect RTN to C

Connect Hold oﬀ + to 12v

Connect Hold oﬀ - to 0v

Connect TRIG(Siren) to Bell

Connect STB to STB

Connect RTN to TR

STB

TRIG

HOLD OFF

RTN

FAULT TESTFAULT

*Special note

Please be aware that if trigger wire monitoring is disabled, in the event of failure or damage to the

trigger wires of the siren or strobe, in most cases the control panel will not signal the fact that the

siren and/or strobe are in fact disabled.

Battery

STRB

12V12v-

BELL

Input

Options (continued)

LK5 Trigger Wire Monitoring

This is mandatory for all grade 3 installations. When selected, the device monitors the siren and

strobe trigger wire’s integrity by means of monitoring resistors. These resistors are connected to

opposite signal that is required to activate the siren or strobe i.e. negative siren trigger signal

(default), the monitoring resistor is connected between a positive and trigger wire in the control-

panel. In the event of the siren trigger wire being cut or removed, the fault output circuit will

open, in the event of the strobe trigger wire being cut or removed the strobe will start to ﬂash.

The fault output circuit will NOT be activated.

Note:- Fitting the resistor in the device does not comply with grade 3 requirements.

LK6 Intermittent Timer

When selected the siren will sound for a maximum cycle of 3 times.

50 sec ON, 50 sec OFF, 50 sec ON, 50 sec OFF, 50 sec ON then stops. (times are aproximate).

LK7 15 Min Timer (default)

When selected the siren will sound for a maximum of 15 minutes (times are aproximate).

LK8 3 Min Timer

When selected the siren will sound for a maximum of 3 minutes (times are aproximate)

LK9 Sound Output

Allows selection of the sound output level of either 115dB (A) @1 m (default) or 85 dB (A) @3m

Operating Instructions

Please follow the Set-up guide for instructions on setting up the device for the conﬁguration

required.

• To activate the siren apply an appropriate signal (depending on selected option LK3)

to the TRIG terminal. To deactivate the siren, remove the applied signal.

• To activate the strobe apply an apropriate signal (depending on selected option LK4)

to the STB terminal. To deactivate the strobe, remove the applied signal.

• If the devices tamper protection is activated, the RTN terminal signal (depending on

selected option LK2) will be removed. Deactivating the tamper protection will result in

the terminal being restored.

• If the rechargeable battery is disconnected from the device or is not capable of supply

ing power to the device, in the event of the removal for the remote power source (Plus

model only), the Fault output circuit will open.

• The loss of the remote power source to the device will activate the siren for the time

selected by LK6, LK7 or LK8