FCC ID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 RF-CHW-16-433-CLR, CLR-C1-WD16

 

ClareOne 16 Zone Wired Input Module

Installation Sheet

Important safety instructions

•

Before you install this module, be sure to read, keep,

and follow all instructions.

• When using a supervised back up battery, if the

battery is low, replace it with a compatible lead-acid

rechargeable battery.

Installation

Use the included screws for installation. The included antennas

should be used regardless of location, for optimal RF

communication.

Note: If the module is being installed in a metal container or

equipment rack, the antennas must extend outside the

container to ensure that the RF communication is not

interrupted.

Last modified: 01/25/21

Part number: CLR-C1-WD16

Description

To install the module:

The ClareOne 16 Zone Wired Input Module allows the

takeover of hardwired security zones making them compatible

with the ClareOne panel. The input module has 16 wired zone

inputs each with LED status, a tamper switch input, a back-up

battery charging terminal, and 2 auxiliary power outputs for

powered sensors, capable of outputting 500mA @ 12VDC. The

module supports powered and unpowered sensors, including

contact zones (open/close), motion sensors, and glass break

detectors. Input zones 1 and 2 have an optional 2-minute

communication time delay which can be enabled to prevent

repeated signals from motion sensors being sent to the panel.

Once all sensors are wired to the module, the modules and

each zone can be paired to the ClareOne panel. Follow the

steps in this installation sheet for module and sensor

connection to the panel.

Notes

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This wireless module works with most wired sensors

that do not require a smoke loop.

Sensors/zones must be in their normally closed state

when added to the module.

1. Carefully select the mounting location, verifying that the

module is vertical, and secure it in position using the

provided screws.

Note: The module should be within 1000 ft (304.8 m) of

the panel, however walls and other construction materials

may lessen that distance.

2. Attach each of the antennas to the module, one in each of

the ANT terminals on the top of the module.

Note: The antennas should be clear of obstructions and if

in a metal enclosure, should extend outside of it.

3. Wire the sensors/leads to the desired terminals marked

Zone 1 through 16.

Wiring notes:

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The module requires 4.7kΩ of end of line (EOL)

resistance on each zone. Some existing installations

may already have EOL resistors installed; it is

important to determine if this is the case and make

appropriate adjustments as needed. How the EOL

resistor is installed depends on if the sensor is

normally open (N/O) or normally closed (N/C). Refer

to Determining EOL resistance and sensor type for

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details on determining EOL resistance and if a sensor

is N/O or N/C.

close the tamper switch or replace the wire across the

inputs.

Install one of the included 4.7k Ω resistors on each

zone that has a sensor attached. Install the resistor in

parallel for N/O and in series with N/C sensors.

For any powered sensors, such as motion sensors

and glass break sensors, wire the Positive and

Negative leads from the sensor to the “AUX” (+) and

“GND” (-) terminals for device power. See Figure 1:

Wiring diagram on page 3.

5. Follow the ClareOne panel on-screen prompts to complete

the process.

Note: If you are not adding a battery backup

(recommended), disable the low battery notifications by

setting “Low Battery Detection" to Off under the Wired

Input Module's sensor settings.

To pair the zones to the module:

4. Wire the tamper switch input.

Note: Each zone must be paired individually, one at a time.

Notes

1. Verify that the module’s Pairing LED is still illuminated.

If using a tamper switch, wire it directly to the tamper

terminals without the need for an EOL resistor.

Note: If the LED is no longer illuminated, press and hold

the Pair button for two seconds.

If not using a tamper switch, simply connect a short

piece of wire across the tamper input.

2. Put the ClareOne panel into sensor Pairing mode.

3. Trip the desired hardwired zone.

5.

(Recommended) For any security system that is

supervised, a battery should be connected to the CLR-C1-

WD16. To provide an independent battery back up to the

module, connect the included battery leads to a 12V, 5Ah

lead acid rechargeable battery (battery not included). This

battery type is common with most traditional hardwired

security panels, otherwise it is recommended that you

connect the module to an auxiliary 16-volt power supply

with its own battery backup. Connect the power supply

leads from the provided power supply to the terminals

labeled +16.0V and GND on the wired input module.

Note: The dashed wire is positive.

6. Plug the power supply into a 120VAC outlet.

Note: Once a zone is tripped, its module LED illuminates

and remains lit until the module exits Pairing mode.

4. Follow the ClareOne panel on-screen prompts to complete

the process.

Note: If using a motion sensor, it is recommended to

connect them to Zone 1 or 2, and then enable the

communication delay for that zone. To enable/disable this

feature, see Buttons and LEDs – Memory Reset, on page

2. If using more than 2 hardwired motions, allocate the

most active areas on these zones. If using motions in an

occupancy detection mode for automation, disable this

setting.

Note: Do not plug the module into a receptacle controlled

by a switch.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for each zone.

6. Once all zones are paired, press the Pair button.

Programming

The Pairing LED extinguishes.

The following instructions step through pairing the module to

the ClareOne panel.

Buttons and LEDs

Note: The CLR-C1-WD16 hardwired input module must be

paired with the ClareOne panel to ensure proper system

operation.

Buttons

The following section details the buttons and LEDs found on

the module.

To add the module to the panel:

1. Once the module is plugged in, open the front cover.

2. Put the ClareOne panel into sensor pairing mode, and

then select "Wired Input Module" as the device type. For

detailed programming instructions, refer to the ClareOne

Wireless Security and Smart Home Panel User Manual

(DOC ID 1871).

3. After setting the ClareOne panel to “Add mode”, press and

hold the Pair button on the module for two seconds. All

zone LEDs flash and then extinguish. The Pairing LED

illuminates, indicating that the module is in “Pair Mode”.

Pair: The Pair button, when pressed, puts the module in/out of

“Pair Mode”.

Memory Reset: The Memory Reset button clears the module’s

memory and returns it to the factory default settings. The

Memory Reset button is also used to enable/disable the

communication timer delay for Zones 1 and 2.

To clear the memory:

1. Remove power from the module.

2. Press and hold the Memory Reset button.

4. Trip the tamper input, either by opening the tamper switch

or removing the wire across the inputs. Once complete,

button.

4. After 3 seconds, release the Memory Reset button.

3. Reapply power while continuing to hold the Memory Reset

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The Processor, RF XMIT, and Pairing LEDs flash,

indicating the module is reset.

Determining EOL resistance and

sensor type

To enable communication timer delay on zones 1 or 2:

1. Pair a sensor to zone 1 or 2.

Note: Complete the next step before adding another

sensor.

2. Press the Memory Reset button.

The zone’s yellow LED illuminates, signifying that the

2-minute communication timer delay is enabled for that

zone.

To disable communication timer delay on zones 1 or 2:

1. Enter Pairing Mode.

2. Trip the sensor on zone 1 or 2, and then immediately

press the Memory Reset button.

In some instances, it is not visually apparent what is physically

connected to a zone in terms of any pre-existing EOL resistors

and whether the sensor is N/O or N/C. Use a multimeter to

learn this information.

With a sensor in its active state (i.e. door/window contact is

separated from its magnet), take a multimeter set to measure

resistance and connect the multimeter across the zone wires. If

the multimeter reads a value of 10kΩ or less, the sensor is

N/O, if the multimeter reads an open or extremely high

resistance (1Ω or higher) than the sensor is N/C. The table

below provides guidance for using the measurements to

determine the EOL resistance value, as well as the line

resistance for N/O sensors. This is the case regardless of the

number of sensors connected to a single zone, so long as all

sensors on the same zone are in series or in parallel with one

another.

The zone’s yellow DLY LED extinguishes signifying that

the lockout delay is disabled for the zone.

Note: The module will not work if there is a combination of

series and parallel sensors connected to the same input zone.

Multimeter reads for

N/O

Multimeter reads for

N/C

Value for EOL resistor Open

Value of line resistance

(10Ω or less)

Value of EOL resistor

plus line resistance

Sensors active

(sensor away from

the magnet)

Sensors inactive

(Sensors connected

to the magnet)

EOL resistance on existing installations typically ranges from

1kΩ - 10kΩ while line resistance should be 10Ω or less.

However, there may be some installations that do not have any

EOL resistors installed and the measured EOL resistance may

be the same as the line resistance. If there is no EOL resistor

installed than simply installing the provided 4.7kΩ resistor is all

that is needed. Ideally, any existing EOL resistors would be

removed and replaced with a 4.7kΩ resistor. If that is not an

option, additional resistors must be appropriately added, to get

the EOL resistance to 4.7kΩ. For more information, refer to the

ClareOne 16 Zone Wired Input Manual (DOC ID 1992).

LEDs

Pairing: The Pairing LED illuminates when the module is in

“Pair Mode” and is off when the module is in “Normal

Operation Mode”. If there are no zones learned the Pairing

LED flashes.

Processor LED: This LED flashes when the module is in

“Normal Operation Mode”.

RF XMIT LED: The RF XMIT LED illuminates when RF

transmission is sent.

Zone LEDs: During "Normal Operation Mode" each LED

remains off until its representative zone is opened, then the

LED illuminates. At the beginning of "Pair Mode" all Zone

LEDs flash briefly, after which each Zone LED remains off until

the zone is learned in and then it turns on and remains on until

"Pair Mode" is complete.

DLY LEDs: Zones 1 and 2 each have a DLY LED. When a

zone’s DLY LED is illuminated yellow, that zone has the

2-minute communication timer delay enabled. When the DLY

LED is off, that zone’s communication timer delay is disabled.

When the DLY LED is flashing, the associated zone is tripped,

and the 2-minute communication timer delay is in effect. All

additional triggers from that sensor are ignored for 2 minutes.

Testing the module

Verify that the module and zones are working correctly.

To test the module/zones:

1. Set the panel to the sensor test mode.

2. Trip each zone on the module one at a time. Monitor the

system after tripping the zones.

Refer to the ClareOne Wireless Security and Smart Home

Panel User Manual (DOC ID 1871) for specific test

information.

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Wiring

The graphic below details the module wiring.

Figure 1: Wiring diagram

(1) 12 VDC Backup battery connection

(4) 12VDC Auxiliary Power Output 2

(2) 16 VDC Power supply connection

(3) 12VDC Auxiliary Power Output 1

(1.a) Negative wire (-)

(1.b) Positive wire (+)

(2.a) Positive wire (+)

(2.b) Negative wire (-)

(3.a) Positive wire (+)

(3.b) Negative wire (-)

(4.a) Positive wire (+)

(4.b) Negative wire (-)

(5) Tamper input

(6) Wired zone N/O loop

(7) Wired zone N/C loop

Note: When wiring a sensor that also has a tamper output, the alarm output and tamper output should be wired in series so that

the zone will trigger on either a motion or tamper event.

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Specifications

Compatible panel

ClareOne (CLR-C1-PNL1)

Input voltage

16 VDC Plug-in transformer

Auxiliary voltage output 12 VDC @ 500 mA

EOL supervision

4.7K (resistors included)

Battery backup

12 VDC 5Ah (optional)

Input zones

Zone type

16

N/O or N/C compatible

Tamper zone

Use external switch or wire to short

Dimensions

5.5 × 3.5 in. (139.7 × 88.9 mm)

Operating environment

Temperature

Relative humidity

32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)

95%

Regulatory information

Manufacturer

Clare Controls, Llc.

7519 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 104

Sarasota, FL 34243

North American

standards

FCC: 15.109 Class B 15.231, Industry Canada:

ICES-003, RSS-210

FCC compliance

FCC / IC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

Per FCC 15.19 (a) (3) and (a) (4), This device

complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesirable operation.

Per FCC 15.21, The user manual or instruction

manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator

shall caution the user that changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician

for help. This device complies with Industry

Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.Cet

appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada

exempts de licence standard RSS (s). Son

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions

suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer

d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter

toute interférence, y compris celles pouvant

causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.

In accordance with FCC requirements of human

exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating

element shall be installed such that a minimum

separation distance of 20 cm is maintained from

the general population.

FCCID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW16-433

IC: 11817A-CHW16433

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. This Class B

digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

3B. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

MANUFACTURER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS,

WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY

OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING (BUT NOT

LIMITED TO) ANY WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO

THESE PRODUCTS AND ANY RELATED

SOFTWARE. MANUFACTURER FURTHER

DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTY

UNDER THE UNIFORM COMPUTER

INFORMATION TRANSACTIONS ACT OR

SIMILAR LAW AS ENACTED BY ANY STATE.

(USA only) SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY

ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Environmental

class

UL: Indoor dry

IEC: 3K5

EU compliance

EN 54

EN 54-00:0000

European Union

directives

MANUFACTURER MAKES NO

REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, COVENANT

OR PROMISE THAT ITS ALARM PRODUCTS

AND/OR RELATED SOFTWARE (I) WILL NOT

BE HACKED, COMPROMISED AND/OR

CIRCUMVENTED; (II) WILL PREVENT, OR

PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING OR

PROTECTION FROM, BREAK-INS,

BURGLARY, ROBBERY, FIRE; OR (III) WILL

WORK PROPERLY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS

AND APPLICATIONS.

1999/5/EC (R&TTE directive): Hereby, Clare

Controls declares that this device is in

compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked

with this symbol cannot be disposed of as

unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.

For proper recycling, return this product to your

local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent

new equipment, or dispose of it at designated

collection points. For more information see:

www.recyclethis.info.

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product

contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as

unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.

See the product documentation for specific

battery information. The battery is marked with

this symbol, which may include lettering to

indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury

(Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to

your supplier or to a designated collection point.

For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

Warranty information

Clare Controls offers a two (2) year limited warranty on original

Clare Controls components, from the date of shipment from

Clare Controls.

Contact information

Clare Controls, LLC.

7519 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 104

Sarasota, FL 34243

General: 941.328.3991

Fax: 941.870.9646

www.clarecontrols.com

Integrator/Dealer Support: 941.404.1072

claresupport@clarecontrols.com

Homeowner Support (ClareCare): 941.315.2273 (CARE)

help@clarecontrols.com

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Model: RF-CHW-16-433-CLR Cinch Systems Inc. FCC ID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 Model: RF- RF-CHW-16-433-CLR IC : 11817A-RFCHW16433 Clare Inc. FCC ID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 Model: CLR-C1-WD16 IC : 11817A-RFCHW16433 Model: CLR-C1-WD16

 

 

Cinch Security Systems, Inc. 12075 43" St NE Suite 300 St Michael MN 55376 USA Agent Authorization Letter 9MARCH2020 To whom it may concern

|, Joel Christianson, the undersigned, hereby authorize Jim Schweitzer to act on our behalf, as our agent, in the following matters related to the FCC and/or Industry Canada approval of our products: report submittal, related correspondence, the signing of all documents relating to these matters, and any other lawful activity necessary to obtain such certification. Any act carried out by Jim Schweitzer within the scope of this authorization shall have the same affect as our own. This authorization shall expire 01/01/2022 Job Title: CEO/president

 

 

CLR-C1-WD16/RF-CHW-16-433-CLR Antenna info The antenna is a piece of wire and used in a monopole arrangement. Antenna is permanently attached to the unit. The antenna does not use reverse polarity connector. Both antenna characteristic was the same Overview:

Antenna description:

Antenna Drawing:

Antenna design:

Left Antenna Frequency (MHz) Return loss (dB) Peak gain (dBi) Average gain (dBi) Efficiency (%) Right Antenna Frequency (MHz) Return loss (dB) Peak gain (dBi) Average gain (dBi) Efficiency (%) Antenna specification Frequency band 433.95MHz 430 431 434 436 0.412

-1.34 33.8 0.22

-3.6 37.86 1.67

-1.9 68.3 1.87

-1.97 68.83 Antenna specification Frequency band 433.95MHz 430 431 434 436 0.412

-1.34 33.8 0.22

-3.6 37.86 1.67

-1.9 68.3 1.87

-1.97 68.83 433

< -18

-0.93

-2.95 48.8 433

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-0.93

-2.95 48.8

 

 

Cinch Systems, Inc. 12075 43rd St NE Suite 300 St. Michael MN 55376 USA Application Cover Letter FCC ID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 Cinch Security Systems is applying for original certification to FCC Part 15 Subpart C 15.231 for FCC ID number 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 Hardwire to wireless converter sensors. The wireless communication interface with a security panel is regarded as a proprietary security protocol. The following model numbers are associated with this application:

The radio in all models are electrically identical. The differences in the models are the company model naming format. Cinch model Number Clare model number Remark CLR-C1-WD16 Electrically equivalent devices RF-CHW-16-433-CLR CLR-C1-WD16 RF-CHW-16-433-CLR Electrically all the units are identical. Company Officer:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Vice President 763-497-1059 jim.schweitzer@cinchsystems.com

 

 

Cinch Systems, Inc. 12075 43rd St NE Suite 300 St Michael, MN 55376 USA Date: 9/22/2020 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 Confidentiality Request FCC ID: 2ABBZ-RF-CHW-16-433 Pursuant to Sections 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, Cinch Systems hereby requests permanent confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Common exhibits for which confidentiality is requested are:

Schematics:

Block Diagrams:

Theory of Operation:

Cinch Systems also hereby requests short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below for a period of 180 days:

Exhibits for which short-term confidentiality is commonly requested are:

Internal Photos:

External Photos:

User Manual:

Test Set-up Photographs:

The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457(d)(1)(ii), disclosure of this Application and all accompanying materials will not be made before the date of the Grant for this Application. Company Officer:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Vice President 763-497-1059 jim.schweitzer@cinchsystems.com