Follow this procedure to install an OctoPOPIT in an enclosure housing the D7212. Be sure to set any switches necessary before mounting, such as for Line Termination, Sensor Loop Switches, or Point Assignment Switches (see Line Termination, Sensor Loop Switches and Point Assignment Switches for details).
The D7212 can manage two separate phone lines. Each line can connect to up to eight areas for monitoring purposes – please see the D7212 Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000) for more details on area options.
User’s Manual
The D7212 boasts several programmable features. It stores up to 500 events and event modifiers in its event log, as well as providing an overview of alarm events as well as listing points which caused them.
You can connect up to eight command centers to the D7212; for complete details on available configuration options please refer to the Command Center Assignments section of the Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000).
To avoid interference with sensor loop wiring, route data wiring away from AC conductors. Each sensor loop wire may reach 50 feet in length. In fire and combined fire/burglary applications, use an enclosure certified as UL approved to house both fire and burglary equipment.
Under normal conditions of use, alkaline or lithium batteries should be chosen to achieve optimal results with your D7212 battery replacement needs.
If there is an error during communication, the D7212’s display may briefly show PARAM FAIL for five seconds before pressing CMD 4 may silence its buzzer and power is restored, clearing away this information from its display.
The D8125 POPEX module can be easily installed into an enclosure with the D7212 using its supplied screws, then wire one terminal of it directly to each point that requires POPEX while connecting its other terminals to ZONEX terminal 28 on the D7212.
User’s Guide
The D7212 provides many customization options to tailor protection to any installation. Up to eight command centers may connect to it; on-board points range from 1-8 and off-board POPIT points from 9-50 are called POPITs, or Point Of Protection Input Transponders; they may be programmed as sensor loops or alarm output relays as necessary.
Each of the eight areas on the D7212 is assigned its own account number, making it possible to distinguish up to eight areas from one panel and providing each with its own event log and modifiers.
As soon as the D7212 is powered on, it conducts self-tests of its hardware, software and program to identify any possible hardware, software or program problems; any issues found will also be communicated to its receiver. An on-board buzzer sounds throughout these tests as well as when powering on or resetting; pressing CMD 4 will silence it; while replacing its battery will clear its display.
If the D7212 detects a communication failure, it sends out a PARAM FAIL report to its receiver and displays a warning message on that receiver. Pressing CMD 4 silences this display while deactivating alarm output relays.
Wiring for sensor loops and relays should be kept as short as possible to limit unnecessary length, while keeping data cables away from AC conductors.
Terminal 1 0 on the D7212 panel should be connected to an appropriate ground, as described in the Earth Grounding section of the Installation Guide. For more information, see Earth Grounding section of Installation Guide.
The D8125 POPEX module is used to monitor a D7212 battery. Additionally, it monitors battery voltage and the status of relay outputs. It features positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
The D8225A OctoPOPIT module can accommodate a maximum of eight POPITs. Each relay features its own LED for status indication, with up to four relay statuses (Normal, Open, Normally-Closed or Shorted) assigned as indicator lights that correspond with specific event types.
Troubleshooting Guide
The D7212 can control up to eight areas, each of which can contain up to 75 user codes and its own event log/modifier pair for complete system control and annunciation. Each area may also be assigned its own event log/modifier pair for precise system annunciation and event monitoring/announcement. It can be monitored from either one D1255 Alpha III Command Center, or up to two RJ31 X jacks within its D8122 Line Switcher module (for details see Command Center Assignments section of Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000).
Connecting an additional D5200 programmer to the panel provides remote programming capability and access to the control board, as well as accessing additional D8129 OctoRelay modules for added alarm memory or remote functions.
One of the most frequently reported issues with D7212 panels is when their system does not show any activity after arming, usually as a result of a failed power supply. Most often this issue can be remedied by replacing either the battery inside the D7212 itself or within its power source.
Troubleshooting issues often revolve around the LED indicator of the D7212 showing “FAULT”. When this condition exists, its light flashes once every half second to indicate that its CPU is not functioning normally – often caused by missing batteries or voltage issues with them.
Battery replacement should be carried out every three to five years. If the display continues to show “FAULT,” please reach out to Radionics Customer Service for a return tag and instructions.
In most instances, the D7212 will indicate battery failure if power outage lasts 10 seconds or longer; or if its reset pin remains open or closed too long.
UL requires that certificated accounts install a D8225 POPIT module together with a D7212 for security. A POPIT module comprises five switches which determine relay outputs for eight sensor loops connected to it, plus an Form C dry contact rated at 12 VDC which connects normally-closed and common terminals of the POPIT.
Radionics suggests leaving the default debounce count for points at 2, as outlined in the D7212 Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000). For further reference, refer to Point Assignments of their D8225 Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000).
Warranty Information
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission rules. A label containing FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). Should your D7212GV3 Control Panel cause harm to telephone networks, your telephone company may ask that you provide them with this information or temporarily disable your system until repairs can be completed; user repairs could void its warranty.
On fire and combined fire-and-burglary systems that use verification points, point chart labels must be installed according to instructions found in the D7212GV3 Program Entry Guide (P/N: F01U170808). For additional information regarding their installation and accessing their local keypad programming menu while the system is either operating or in standby mode.
