Detcon SmartWireless CX User Manual
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Sentinel CX
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when the unit is ordered. The ‘Wet output connector provides 12V outputs for external alarms. The ‘Dry’
output connector provides dry contacts for external power to control external alarms.
All alarms can be configured as Energized/De-Energized, Latching/Non-Latching and Silenceable/Non-
Silenceable for the relays. This setup must be performed at the controller, refer to the controller manual for
more information.
1.4 Power Supply-Internal Rechargeable Battery and Charging
Accessory
SmartWireless® CX is powered by an internal rechargeable Smart Battery capable of delivering continuous
operation in a no alarm condition for two to eight weeks depending on the quantity and type of sensors tied
to the control panel. The internal re-chargeable battery pack shall only be charged in a non-hazardous area
where the required operating temperature limits are 0C to +45C. It may be used in the field and be
discharged in the temperature range of -20C to +60C.
CAUTION
The internal re-chargeable battery pack shall only be charged in a non-hazardous
area where the required operating temperature limits are 0C to +40C. Charging
outside this temperature range may degrade the life of the battery pack.
CAUTION
The Battery Pack Detcon PN
360-3S6PFP-290 contains an internal protection
circuit which maintains its safe operation against all potential hazard conditions.
CAUTION
No other Battery Pack except Detcon PN
360-3S6PFP-290 may be used in the
operation of this device.
The internal battery can only be recharged in a non-hazardous area and only using the Detcon supplied
Battery Charger Accessory that runs on AC power.
Detcon Approved Battery Charger Accessory Ratings:
AC Input Power
Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (requires correct PN version for optional 110 or 220 VAC use)
Current: 2.0 Amps maximum
DC Output Power
Voltage: 24+/- 1 VDC
Current: 3.1 Amps maximum
NOTE 1
No other Battery Charger or VDC input power source may be used with this CX Controller
product.