Alternate Communicator Setup - DSC HS2128 Reference Manual

4.7 Alternate Communicator Setup

The alternate communicator is an optional wireless or ethernet communications device that can be used as a backup to the
PSTN connection or as a primary means of communication between the alarm panel and the central monitoring station. The
alternate communicator communicates via 3G (HSPA) or Ethernet.
The following configuration steps are required to set up the alternate communicator:
Install the alternate communicator and wire it to the alarm panel (use PCLINK_2 header)
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Enroll the alternate cellular communicator with Connect 24
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Set the communication path: [300]
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Enable the alternate communicator: [382] option 5
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Enable event reporting: [307]/[308]
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Program communication delay timer: [377]
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Program DLS access: [401] option 07
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Refer to the 3G2080(R)/ TL2803G(R)/ TL280(R) installation manual for details.
4.7.1 Real Time Clock
This feature synchronizes the alarm panel time and date with that of the alternate communicator, provided real time clock
support is available. Time and date are updated at 4:05 PM or when the system time is lost. This feature is enabled/disabled
in Installer Programming section [024] option 5.
4.7.2 Communication Paths
The path of communication between the alarm panel and the central station must be established through either the alarm
panel's on-board Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) connection or through the alternate communicator (cellular or
Ethernet) if equipped.
Paths to four receivers can be programmed in Installer Programming section [300] options 001 - 004.
For more information, see "[300] Panel/Receiver Communication Paths " on page 112.
4.7.3 Communications Options
The following alarm panel options must be programmed when configuring the alternate communicator:
[300] option 02: communication path (see "[300] Panel/Receiver Communication Paths " on page 112)
[380] option 01: communications enabled/disabled (see "[380] Communicator Option 1" on page 123)
[382] option 05: enable communicator and all associated options: telephone number, reporting code and call direction (see "
[382] Communicator Option 3" on page 125)
[308][351]-[356] reporting codes (see "[351] Alternate Communicator 1")
[401] option 7: DLS access (see "[401] System Test Events")
4.7.4 Communication Attempt Limit
If a telephone line monitoring (TLM) trouble is present, the number of PSTN dialing attempts is reduced from the pro-
grammed value to 0 attempts. See programming section [380] Communicator Option 1 for details.
Section 4: Configuration
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