Inovonics FA205S User Manual
Inovonics Communication
FA205S (Single-button) / FA205D (Double-button) Pendant Transmitter
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Notes
Intended use: Portable transmitters for emergency or
non-emergency applications. Not weatherproof.
Pendants are designed to be installed and maintained by
professional security technicians.
Inovonics advises that FA203s always be supervised.
Pendants should also be tested at least once per week.
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2. Connect the programming cable from the programming
device to the programming header on the transmitter.
3. Press the Reset button on the transmitter.
4. Disconnect the programming cable.
NOTES: (a) FA401 and FA404 receivers program directly from
the receiver. FA416 and FA464 receivers have default program-
ming options or can be customized with the FA116 programmer.
Panel security systems: see system instructions.
(b) FA-series transmitters retain programming data in non-vola-
tile memory. They do not require reprogramming after loss of
power. When installing new battery, press reset button to re-ini-
tialize the transmitter and restore programming.
(c) Transmitters should always be programmed for supervision.
Dimensions:
3 x 1.6 x0.72"
Typical battery life:
3 to 5 years
Battery (BAT608):
3.0V lithium Panasonic CR2
(or approved equivalent)
For information on supervision options, request Tech
Notes TN1025 and TN1031.
To activate the FA205S, press and hold the FA205S button. To
activate the FA205D, press and hold both FA205D buttons
simultaneously
Alarm signals are transmitted multiple times, and are indicated
by the blinking transmission indicator LED. Holding the button
results in continuous alarm transmission.
When the buttons are released, the FA205 will send an alarm
restoral signal.
ATTENTION: Test transmitter at least once per week.
External contacts:
N/O
EOL resistor:
No
Internal contact:
No
Suggested check-in interval: 60 seconds
* To extend battery life, actual check-in interval is about two-and-
one-half times the programmed value.
If desired, the FA205 can be screw-mounted to a fixed surface.
Drill through-holes (.200" max diameter) in the back housing
cover in locations indicated.
Wood screws used to mount the transmitter should be size #8 or
smaller.
Screw head height must be less than .150". Larger screw heads
may cause short-circuits on the unit.
Converting from belt clip to belt loop
To wear the FA205 on a belt, secure the bottom of the belt clip with the
optional machine screw as shown below. (A 4-40 x .250" screw is sup-
plied with the transmitter.)
To convert the FA205 for pendant use, remove both screws and attach Ino-
vonics pendant chain.
Transmission Indicator LED
FA205
FA205
Programming Header
Reset Button
Batte ry
Programmin
Specifications
Operation
Factory Defaults / Recommended Programming
Optional Fixed-Position Mounting
Printing Instructions
1. Print Duplex
a. Align and orient back page to
match front page.
2. Cut on dashed line
3. Fold cutsheet in half along the
8.5" axis.