The iComSL Series Universal Alarm Communicator Zone 4 allows a connection to the bell output of an existing control panel. The communicator operates in a variety of applications: CID Dialer Connection, Zones 1‑4 Input Connections, or Zone 4 Bell Connection.
Programming (PROG) Connection A 4‑pin programming header is provided to connect a keypad when using a DMP Model 330 programming cable. This provides a quick and easy connection for programming the communicator. For 24 VDC applications using the iComSLF, connect the keypad using a Model 330‑24 4‑wire programming harness with an in‑line resistor. After programming is complete, remove the keypad.
Backlit Logo The backlit logo indicates the power and armed status of the communicator. Depending on the operation, the LED displays in red or green as listed in the Table 1. The LED indicates the armed state and status of the system primary power.
INSTALLATION Mount the Communicator The communicator should be mounted to a wall using the included #6 screws in the mounting holes. See Figure 1. Mount the communicator in a secure, dry place to protect the communicator from damage due to tampering or the elements.
Wire the Communicator When connecting component wires, route all wires so they will not interfere with the tamper switch. See Figures 2 and 3 for wire routing options. Note: Be careful not to damage any PCB components when removing or installing the top cover. RESET LOAD Wiring...
APPLICATIONS The communicator can be used in a variety of applications. CID Dialer Connection Connect the tip and ring from the control panel directly to the communicator to capture Contact ID messages that RESET are based on the SIA communication standard DC‑05‑1999.09‑DCS. These messages are then formatted into a serial 3 message and sent to a DMP Model SCS‑1R or SCS‑VR receiver.
Zone 4 Bell Connection Zone 4 (Z4+ and Z4‑) can be connected to the control panel bell output. This zone detects an alarm condition on the control panel by monitoring the voltage and cadence timing of the bell output. The communicator evaluates the first 3.5 seconds of bell cadence timing to detect the type of alarm sent.
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MODEL iComSL DMP Panel Use 18-22 AWG 12 VDC Aux. Output for Power Supply 1k ohm connection Voltages above 1.4 VDC are considered Alarm 1k ohm (for Supervision) ADEMCO Panel MODEL iComSL Use 18-22 AWG 12 VDC Aux. Output for Power Supply connection 1k ohm Voltages above 1.4 VDC...
Ademco/Honeywell ECP Connection The communicator can be connected to the ECP Bus of an Ademco/Honeywell panel. See Table 3 and Figure 8 for the necessary wiring connections for the iComSL to communicate with the Ademco/Honeywell ECP Bus. Communicator to ECP Wiring Communicator Ademco/Honeywell ECP Bus Keypad Power Keypad GND...
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User Codes in the Ademco/Honeywell Panel Because the communicator duplicates the panel’s user codes, existing user codes in the Ademco/Honeywell panel, including master, must be added to the communicator. Any new user codes added to the communicator from the Virtual Keypad app will be automatically entered in the Ademco/Honeywell panel. User codes from the Ademco/Honeywell panel that are designated as master or partition master should be configured as master codes in the communicator.
Using Outputs for Communication Failure When the programmed output turns on and trips the control panel zone, a communication failure is indicated at the control panel, notifying the user. Program the output number (O1 or O2) in communication failure output within the output options programming menu.
REMOTE ARMING AND DISARMING Virtual Keypad App Using a smartphone with the DMP Virtual Keypad app or a computer with VirtualKeypad.com, you can connect to the communicator to arm areas, turn outputs on and off, and add, edit, or remove users. You can also control your Z‑Wave devices by grouping them into favorites.
Read this guide before you begin programming. This guide allows you to quickly learn the programming options and operational capabilities of the iComSL Series Universal Alarm Communicator. The communicator contains all of its programming information in an onboard processor and does not require an external programmer.
Reset Timeout You must enter the programmer menu within 30 minutes of resetting the communicator to avoid reset timeout. After 30 minutes, if you attempt to program by entering the 6653 (PROG) code, the keypad displays RESET PANEL. You must reset the communicator and enter the program code within the next 30 minutes. If you are already in the programmer menu and do not press any keys on the keypad for 30 minutes, the communicator exits programming.
Letters and Special Characters Use the number pad directions below to enter letters and special characters on a number pad or use the standard keyboard directions to enter letters and special characters on a standard keyboard. Number Pad Choose a character from Table 5. Identify the number the character correlates with and press that number on the number pad.
INITIALIZATION INITIALIZATION INITIALIZATION This option allows you to set the communicator’s programmed memory back to the factory defaults in preparation for system programming. After selecting YES to clear a section of memory, the communicator asks if you are sure you want to clear the memory. This is a safeguard against accidently erasing part of your programming.
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION This option allows you to configure the communication settings for the communicator. ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT NO: Enter the account num ber sent to the receiver. The range is 1‑65535. For account numbers of four digits or less, do not enter leading zeros. Use YES/NO options to initialize programmable parts of the panel.
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OPENING/CLOSING AND USER REPORTS O/C USER NO YES Choose YES to enable Opening/Closing, Schedule and Code Changes, and Bypass reports by user to be sent to this receiver. The default is YES. Choose NO to disable sending these reports to the receiver. TEST REPORT TEST RPT NO YES Choose YES to enable the recall test report from the host panel and/or communicator to...
FIRST IP ADDRESS FIRST IP ADDR Enter the first (primary) IP address where the communicator sends cell messages. Enter 000.000.000.000 all 12 digits and leave out the periods. For example, enter IP address 192.168.0.250 as 192168000250. The periods display automatically. FIRST IP PORT FIRST IP PORT Enter the first IP port number to be used with the first IP address.
REMOTE OPTIONS REMOTE OPTIONS REMOTE OPTIONS This option allows you to enter the information needed for remote command/remote programming operation. RMT KEY: REMOTE KEY Enter a code of up to eight digits for use in verifying the authority of a receiver to perform a remote command/programming session.
SYSTEM OPTIONS SYSTEM OPTIONS SYSTEM OPTIONS This option allows you to select system wide parameters used in the operation of the communicator system. ENTRY DELAY 1 ENTRY DLY 1: Enter the entry delay time for all exit type zones programmed. When an armed exit type zone is faulted, the area must be disarmed before the entry delay expires or a fault will be detected.
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TIME CHANGES TIME CHG NO YES Choose YES to allow the communicator to request automatic time changes from the SCS‑1R or SCS‑VR receiver. The receiver must be programmed to send and receive time change updates from the host computer at least every 24 hours. The default is YES. Choose NO to disable automatic time change requests.
OUTPUT OPTIONS OUTPUT OPTIONS OUTPUT OPTIONS This option allows you to program communicator output options. Switched ground (open collector) outputs are available using terminals O1 and O2 as the ground and your control panel for power. Select from outputs 1 or 2. CUTOFF OUTPUTS CO OUTS: ‑...
AREA INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION This option allows you to assign functions to the area of the communicator. All non‑24‑hour zones must be assigned to an active area. See Zone Information for more information. AREA NUMBER AREA NO: ‑ Enter the number of the area you wish to program.
ZONE INFORMATION ZONE INFORMATION ZONE INFORMATION This allows you to define the operation of each protection zone used in the system. ZONE NUMBER ZONE NO: ‑ The communicator has four zones to program. Enter the number of the zone you intend to program.
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STYLE STYLE: Specify the style for the arming/disarming operation. The default style is TGL (Toggle). Press any select area to display the style options. To view more style options, press CMD. The following is a description of the action for each option condition. TGL ARM DIS STEP TGL (Toggle): When the zone changes from normal to shorted, the programmed areas toggle between the armed or disarmed condition.
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OUTPUT ACTION ACTION: Enter an output number to display this option. This option allows you to assign an output action to the output. A description of the available output actions follows: STD (steady): The output is turned on and remains on until the area is disarmed, an output STD PLS MOM cutoff time expires, or the output is reset from the keypad user menu.
RECEIVER ROUTING RECEIVER ROUTING This option displays if zone type is set for Auxiliary 1 or Auxiliary 2. Press any select area to select the receiver routing for the selected zone. NORMAL Select NORM to send alarm and supervisory/trouble messages from this zone to receiver 1 or receiver 2 as programmed within the receiver in communications.
SET LOCKOUT CODE SET LOCKOUT CODE SET LOCKOUT CODE Press CMD at the stop option to display SET LOCKOUT CODE. This feature allows you to program a special code that will be required to gain access to the communicator’s internal programmer through the keypad.
Z‑WAVE SETUP (ICOMSLZ ONLY) The system may include a DMP Z‑Wave controller. The Z‑Wave controller allows short range radio control of Z‑Wave devices such as lighting control modules, thermostat controls, doors, and garage doors. Z‑Wave Setup allows you to program the system to control the Z‑Wave devices. Users can control Z‑Wave devices from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer using the Virtual Keypad app or VirtualKeypad.com.
Status of Z‑Wave Devices Access the user menu. Press CMD until ZWAVE SETUP? displays. Press any select area. The keypad displays ADD LIST REMOVE. Select LIST to display DEVICE LIST and the first Z‑Wave device stored. Press CMD to advance through the list of Z‑Wave devices.
Change Device Settings in Favorites Lights Press any select area at SETTING: and ON OFF DIM displays. Press the select area under the desired setting. For ON or OFF setting, when selected, the favorite name and the next Z‑Wave device stored in the system displays.
Transfer Controller (XFER) This option allows the transfer of all existing Z‑Wave devices that are currently programmed in another manufacturer’s Z‑Wave portable controller to your system. This operation will overwrite all Z‑Wave devices that are programmed in your system. This option typically occurs at the time your DMP Z‑Wave controller is installed. Initiate the transfer at the other manufacturer’s Z‑Wave portable controller after starting the transfer on the DMP keypad.
APPENDIX This section provides additional zone and system information. False Alarm Reduction System Recently Armed report The system recently armed report (S78) is sent when a burglary zone goes into alarm within two minutes of the system being armed. Diagnostics Function The communicator contains a diagnostics function that allows you to test the integrity of the cellular communication and cellular signal.
Using the 984 Command Function When not in the programming menu, the function 984 + CMD can be entered at the keypad. The remote options menu appears. This menu contains the following options: Using the Walk Test The walk test feature allows a single technician to test all zones on the system. Conduct the walk test within 30 minutes of resetting the communicator.
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Arming/Disarming Ademco Vista Panels The following steps describe how to configure the communicator to arm and disarm an Ademco Vista control panel from a schedule or remotely from the Virtual Keypad app, VirtualKeypad.com, MyAccess™, or Remote Link using the remote arming output. Connect output 17 (far left pin on the 7 pin header located in the middle of the PCB) to zone 1 (Z1) on the communicator.
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Ademco Vista 20P (USE SA4120XM-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CABLE) SYNC BLACK Ademco Vista 20P to iComSL for Remote Arming/Disarming DATA VISTA 20P ONLY RING RING (BROWN) (GRAY) (GREEN) (RED) RESET LOAD Figure 15: Ademco Vista 20P to iComSL DMP XRSuper6 to iComSL for Remote Arming/Disarming Reset RJ SUP...
COMPLIANCE iComSLF Commercial Fire Slave Communicator Installation ANSI/UL 864 Fire Protective Signaling Systems using Internet/Intranet/Cell Networks A Performance Based Technologies system as defined in UL 864 10th Edition may be configured as NET Primary with or without a backup path. The system may be configured as the following: Path 1 Type NET Primary with no Backup Path 1 Programming Comm Type = NET...
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All Listed Applications All Listed applications require Ethernet network transient suppression. There are two options: Connect the iComSL network cable to the network switch device that is located within the same room as the iComSL. Use the Model 270 to provide transient suppression for the iComSL from the Ethernet network. To Network iComSL Control Panel...
iComSLF for FACP using Outputs RESET LOAD +DC G Z1 Z2 Z3 G Z4+ Z4- O1 O2 T R +DC G Z1 Z2 Z3 G Z4+ Z4- O1 O2 T R NOTE: Communication Fail For 24 VDC applications using the Output 1 must be programmed iComSLF, connect a keypad using as a Comm Fail output in...
New York City (FDNY) Specifications The programming specifications contained in this section must be completed when installing the CellComF‑LTE‑V Series and iComSLF for New York City (FDNY) fire alarm communicator installations for IP communication applications. Refer to the FDNY Certificate of Approval #6238 for the complete conditions of approval. Network and Cellular Communication, Primary and Secondary When installed as a central station Internet (Network) communicator or slave transmitter, both primary and secondary channels of communication shall be required and shall meet the conditions below.
FCC NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.
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iCom Series Universal Alarm Communicator Programming and Installation Guide Digital Monitoring Products...
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Specifications Certifications Primary Power Nominal 12 VDC California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) or 24 VDC (iCOMSLF only) iComSL Current Draw 12 VDC: FCC Part 15: CCKPC0159 Standby 59 mA IC: 5251A-PC0159 Alarm 59 mA Intertek (ETL) Listed Current Draw 24 VDC: ANSI/UL 1610 Central Station Burglar Standby 33 mA ANSI/UL 1023...
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