Ac Communicator Module; About The Ac Communicator Module; Installing The Ac Communicator Module - ADT FOCUS 200 PLUS Installation And Setup Manual

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About the AC Communicator Module

Installing the AC Communicator Module

Using Multiple AC Communicator Modules
Programming for the AC communicator Module
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About the AC Communicator Module
The FOCUS 200 PLUS can transmit alarm, trouble, and other reports to the central station via a
dedicated AC telephone line, a pair of dedicated DC telephone lines, or an RS232 output when the
optional 472491 ADT AC Communicator module is used. Only the ADT SIA format can be used via the

AC Communicator module.

The FOCUS 200 PLUS can be programmed to transmit reports to the central station using the AC
Communicator module alone, or using the module as the main communicator and using the built-in
dialer as a backup communicator. The system will automatically switch over to the built-in dialer when
it detects that the output of the module is faulted. Regardless of which mode is selected, the system can
be downloaded via the built-in dialer.
AC Communicator Supervision
The AC Communicator module connects to the FOCUS 200 PLUS system via the J6 connector. Both
the control unit and the module supervise the connection. The system polls the module every 45
seconds and provides a COMM FAIL indication if it does not get a response from the module.
The module will transmit a COMM FAIL report (NYC) to the central station if it has not been polled by
the system within a 45-second period, and sends a COMM FAIL RESTORE (NYO) when normal polling
resumes. The module may also be programmed to supervise its connection to the central station. The
system provides a COMM FAIL indication if the module has not been polled by the central station
within a programmable time period.
When the built-in dialer is not enabled as backup for the AC Communicator module, the system
provides a COMM FAIL indication on its operating panels after the module has failed to transmit a
report to the central station. When the built-in dialer is enabled, the system provides a COMM FAIL
indication after both the module and built-in dialer fail to transmit the report.
Installing the AC Communicator Module
Mounting the AC Module
The AC Communicator module mounts to the FOCUS 200 PLUS' main PCB, using 3 standoffs
(supplied). This is the same mounting arrangement as that used for the 472402A backup dialer.
The system supports either the AC Communicator or the backup dialer, not both.
AC Communicator Module
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