Omni ProII Output configuration for Siren Driver (Elk-110)

[newimaging]

Since the OmniProII outputs don`t have enough amps for the Elk-110 siren driver, I am connecting a 12V 2 Amp power supply to the Elk, and am connecting the (negative) to the Neutral on Output 1 of the Omni. I am also connecting the (Burglar) trigger wire from the ELK to Output 1 (+12V) on the Omni.
In the Omni Dealer Software, I am looking for the "Sounder Triggering" setting for the output as stated in the Installation manual on page 16, but it does not exist. Is there a different setting I can use ?
I tried a few, but keep getting the "Output Fault (D26 LED)" warning, stating a overload condition. This should mean that the Omni is still trying to provide more than its maximum 100mA to the ELK.

Thanks for any help.
Christian

 

[Brian Yokum]

Christian,

The output setting types can be found in the PC Access 3 software under "Outputs" in the Setup tab. Change the "Unit Type" to the desired type.

Although I am not very familiar with the Elk-110 siren driver, I know it can be powered from a separate power supply like you have done. Make sure the negative from the power supply and the the negative terminal from the Elk-110 are both connected to GND on the OmniPro II. If you're missing one of these grounds the OmniPro II's output could still be trying to drive the Elk-110 at full power, thus tripping the output fault.