-------------------------------------------------------------------------- AlarmNet Accounts Bulletin 1060 12/18/95 Copyright (C) 1993, Coastal Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signals received via the AlarmNet long range radio network are in Ademco High Speed digital format. Arbitrary alarm codes have been established for certain pre-defined network messages: For trouble messages from the AlarmNet transmitter: Code Zone Description ---- ---- ----------------------------------------------------- 0 1 a.c. power failure 0 2 low battery 0 3 poll trouble time out (applies only to 2-way service) 0 4 system power up or reset 0 5 communications failure 0 6 phone line failure 0 7 ground fault or bell supervision 0 8 fire walk test For alarm messages the system will receive alarm codes one through six (one through four on a one way transmitter) corresponding to the pin which was activated. Each pin can be individually programmed to send (or not send) a restore condition. The central station recommends that the tamper be programmed to send code seven and that it be programmed to restore. For automatic and field triggered diagnostic messages: Alarm code = 20. Zone number is the signal strength. By placing the signal strength value in the zone number field, it is easy to collect test results using FaxBack. For example, if the signal strength reading is 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, FaxBack will say, "Signals received, code 20, zone 8". The alarm log will contain the following additional data: Node 0-01 Diag A Freq 00 Mod 00 | | | | | | | modulation level | | frequency | A = automatic, F = field triggered diagnostic This identifies which tower on the network is reporting. For subscriber trouble and status messages: Code Zone Description ---- ---- ----------------------------------------------------- 21 1 low signal strength 21 2 frequency error 21 3 modulation error 21 4 subscriber jammed on 21 5 repeating alarm suppressed 21 6 redundant supervision warning 21 7 multiple nodes are down 21 10 redundant supervision restore 21 11 multiple nodes down restore 21 12 authentication tamper 21 13 authentication no response 21 14 authentication violation 21 15 authentication initialized 21 219 database update in progress Unregistered subscriber report: Alarm code = 22 --------------------------------- Programming the 7720 Transmitter: The 7720P programmer connects to the transmitter using a modular jack and prompts for all of the required data: Prompt Recommended Response -------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 1. ID# Enter the account number assigned by the central station from 1 to 9999. Hex digits are not supported. 2. Odd (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no for the Miami system, "Y" for yes for the Tampa system, or "N" for no for the Atlanta system. 3. 15 Min Sup (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no. Entering "Y" for yes will provide a six hour test instead of the normal 24 hour test but will result in additional monthly charges. 4. AlarmNet (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for yes. 5. CS ID Enter 32 for Miami, 22 for Tampa, or 26 for Atlanta. 6. Invert Z1 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no to trip the pin with positive voltage. 7. Invert Z2 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no to trip the pin with positive voltage. 8. Invert Z3 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no to trip the pin with positive voltage. 9. Invert Z4 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no to trip the pin with positive voltage. 10. Invert Test (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no. 11. Flt Rel On (Y/N)? Enter "Y" to supervise relay and transmitter power. 12. Delay Z1 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for 1/4 second delay, "Y" for 16 second delay. 13. Delay Z2 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for 1/4 second delay, "Y" for 16 second delay. 14. Delay Z3 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for 1/4 second delay, "Y" for 16 second delay. 15. Delay Z4 (Y/N)? Enter "N" for 1/4 second delay, "Y" for 16 second delay. 16. Rest. Z1 (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for restore reporting, "N" for no restores. 17. Rest. Z2 (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for restore reporting, "N" for no restores. 18. Rest. Z3 (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for restore reporting, "N" for no restores. 19. Rest. Z4 (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for restore reporting, "N" for no restores. 20. Rest. Tamp (Y/N)? Enter "Y" for yes to supervise the transmitter's cover. 21. O/C Zone Enter 0 so pins will report normally. 22. Telco Chan Enter 0 so pins will report normally. 23. Tamper Zone Enter 5 to conform to the standard AlarmNet template. 24. HS Ant. Test (Y/N)? Enter "Y" to supervise the antenna. 25. Flt Latched (Y/N)? Enter "N" to suppress runaway antenna trouble signals. 26. 2nd CS (Y/N)? Enter "N" for no. The account numbers for AlarmNet accounts are assigned by the central station and must be in the range of 1 through 12999. AlarmNet signals from all dealer accounts are received in the central station by the same radio or receiver. It is not possible to modify the account number the way we do for digital communicator accounts. In order to combine digital and AlarmNet signals on the same account, it is necessary to use central station receiver lines. The correct digital receiver telephone number for each installation location will be furnished at the same time the account number is assigned. The central station recommends the following in connection with one way service: 1. Invert pin four on the transmitter and connect the alarm control panel's aux 12 VDC output to it. If the panel is destroyed by an intruder, the voltage will be lost causing a signal to the central station. You must specify the action to be taken when the central station receives this signal. 2. Locate the transmitter away from the alarm control equipment so that both cannot be destroyed at the same time. Hide the transmitter. 3. Program "Fault Relay On" and wire the fault terminals to a digital communicator channel so that transmitter failure will be reported to the central station by the digital dialer. --------------------------------- Choosing AlarmNet Services There are four basic levels of security available for the detection of a destroyed transmitter (notification is called "com failure"): Basic One Way 24 hours High Security One Way 6 hours Basic Two Way 30 minutes High Security Two Way 6 minutes Opening and closing signals may be sent through the network for an additional charge. The central station recommends that you use a digital communicator for openings and closings to avoid the charge. There may be some cases where the digital communicator would require a toll making the use of radio cheaper. The choice is yours.