Section 2. Quick Start/Programming Guide - ADEMCO AlarmNet 7835C Installation Instructions Manual

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1. Unpack and initialize the radio.
a. Unpack the 7835C and install the antenna.
b. Remove the unit's lower cover (refer to Removing the Lower Cover section).
c. Connect a fully charged battery (Ademco 7720BT) or a 40VA transformer (Ademco 1361 or 1361CN).
d. Monitor the initial power-up LED sequence (refer to the Initial Power-Up Sequence section). This can
take several minutes.
2. Find coverage and select a site.
If this is the first 7835C to be installed in a given area, please verify that there is coverage in that ZIP code
by either checking the coverage selection at the AlarmNet web site
calling 1-800-222-6525 and asking our technical assistance group.
a. Verify MicroBurst coverage using the radio status LEDs as shown at
right, or use the "B" command on the 7720P Programming Tool.
b. Select an installation site by observing the signal strength (RSSI) bar
graph or use the "B" command on the 7720P Programming Tool (refer
to the Selecting a Radio Installation Site section for detailed procedure).
3. Test the site.
a. Test the RF link between the 7835C and the local cell with a single
click test message (refer to the Testing section for details).
b. Test communication with the AlarmNet C network by double
clicking the tamper/test switch and receiving message validation. If
desired, you can cancel validation by clicking the tamper switch
once.
4. Program the radio.
a. Connect the 7720P Programming Tool, reset the radio by cycling the power off then on; press [Enter]
during the initial power-up sequence to enter Programming mode.
b. Program the 7835C as described in the Programming section. Refer to the programming defaults on the
next page.
5. Register the radio.
a. Send test registration with the 7720P "T" command to verify account and routing.
b. Register the 7835C with AlarmNet by triple clicking the tamper switch and observing the LED displays
as shown below, or by pressing the [↑] key on the 7720P.
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6. Complete the installation.
a. Mount the radio (refer to the Mounting section).
b. Wire to the Control (refer to the Wiring section) and test all signals.
c. Test the installation (refer to the Testing section)
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