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✔ Note regarding the unavailability of temperature of the Console or the emergency transmitter(s). monitor on PERS-4200X. Unlike some PERS-4200 Clean units by wiping with a damp, soft cloth. models, the PERS-4200X Console is NOT equipped with a temperature monitor.
1. Product Description 1.1 Console Features Voice Prompts The Numera PERS-4200X Console is a UL Listed supervised wireless emergency reporting product designed for personal emergency A built-in digital voice synthesizer can speak voice prompts in English to guide the User during operation, and guide the Dealer or Installer reporting applications .
WITH 2GIG-PHB1-345 AND 2GIG-PHB2-345 PERSONAL HELP BUTTONS OPERATING AT 345 MHZ 2GIG LOOK FOR THIS LOGO 2GIG-PHB1-345 2GIG-PHB2-345 ON THE BOX PENDANT OR WRISTBAND PENDANT SMOKE CARBON ACTIVITY TRANSMITTERS MONOXIDE 2GIG-DW10-345 2GIG-PIR1-345 2GIG-SMKT8-345 2GIG-CO8-345 2GIG-DW20R-345 PERS-4200X CONSOLE PERS-4200X Compatible Transmitters...
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HOME Button Cover Module For installations where the activity timer will not be used, a snap-on PERS-4200X Plug-in Option Modules button cover is supplied to hide the HOME button . ✓ NOTE: The HOME button cover cannot be easily removed once the cover is in place.
Secure power supply Insert mini-USB plug to clamp with a zip-tie. into jack on rear of the PERS-4200X console. Insert USB plug into programming computer USB port. CAUTION: BE SURE THE OUTLET HAS 24-HOUR POWER...
Upgradable Firmware Power Off Mode allows for out-of-service storage of the Console The PERS-4200X Console runs on internal software code called without discharging the backup battery . The Console will arrive at the “firmware” . Firmware code stays stored in the Console’s memory and Dealer in this mode .
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4.3 User Modes 4.4 User Features The Console features three modes of operation . Each mode changes Several features of the Console are designed to aid the system User . the way the Console reacts or annunciates, depending on where the Since these features explain the different ways the User interacts with User is, or what time it is .
5. Using the Provider Modes The Console features special modes of operation to aid the Dealer or Installer during setup and configuration . Unplug the power supply. Press the power off button on the 5.1 Power Off Mode console bottom for 3 seconds. Power Off Mode allows for out-of-service storage of the Console The console will announce power off and the indicators will turn off.
The RA4200 Remote Access software is communications software that Since Remote Access knows the Console’s programming structure, you, programs all features of PERS-4200X Consoles . It sets the options for: the Dealer or Installer, can modify an account template without being Console alarm, audio, and sensors;...
Use the following programming outline to guide you through the steps The RA4200 remote access software is available on the Web at this link: required to set up the RA4200 software and program a PERS-4200X www.nortekcontrol.com/downloads.php Console . Many of the programming options available in the RA4200 The installation program will create a directory on your hard disk drive .
9. Testing the Modem A modem is used when connecting to a Console remotely, over the telephone line . A modem is not required for local programming with a USB cable . When using a modem, be sure that the computer is running correctly and that the modem is installed and working properly before you run the RA4200 Remote Access Program .
User to be filled in by the Dealer or Installer . Console Displays the event log of the PERS-4200X Console . After the log Displays fill-in fields for setting information and options for is retrieved from the Console by the Dealer, this tab will show the the specific PERS-4200X Console .
CLEAR EVENT LOG The menu bar provides access to each of the programs sub-menus . Deletes the logged events from the connected PERS-4200X Console . It is The icons below the menu bar are used to open, save, and print User...
. The customized template should then be saved with a unique Enter a unique identifier in the CUSTOMER ID fill-in field for the name for the account and then sent to the PERS-4200X Console . installation . (The Customer ID is different from the communicator’s account number) .
24 hours (default), 3, 7, 14, or 30 days . This setting effects all The Console tab displays fill-in fields for setting information and options non-smoke and CO supervised sensors programmed into the for the specific PERS-4200X Console . Console that have status supervision enabled. User Password ✓...
Language Selection With this option box checked, the Console will announce three system Alternate language selection is not available on the PERS-4200X and trouble conditions if they occur: Console low battery, sensor low battery, the selection is grayed out .
. reports a low sensor battery . Up to 16 wireless sensors can be used with each PERS-4200X Console . • Option 1 - When a low battery signal is received from a sensor, the Console The transmitter’s ID number is printed on a removable tag attached to...
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. ✲ IMPORTANT: THE RA4200 SOFTWARE WILL DISPLAY “2GIG 345” WHEN A PERS-4200X CONSOLE IS SELECTED FOR PROGRAMMING. Two-way Audio Status A TWO-WAY AUDIO check box is provided to select if the sensor will start a two-way audio session after an alarm is triggered .
PERS-LTET-4200X optional module is installed) . tone is detected from the Central Station, retry the secondary ✓ NOTE: The PERS-4200X can report to a Central Station over phone telephone number up to five consecutive times . service provided by a Managed Facilities-based Voice Network (MFVN) carriers via the RJ11 phone jack, per NFPA 72 2010, section 3.3.141.
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Reporting Primary Telephone Number The primary telephone number is the number that will be dialed first Settings for dial-up reporting using the telephone network are set in this in the dialing sequence . The number can be up to 20 digits including area .
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FIBRO Heartbeat Enter the time (in seconds) required by the Central Station receiver for The PERS-4200X Console can be configured to communicate over-the- the FIBRO heartbeat . Default is 7200 seconds . air (OTA) using the optional add-on Model PERS-LTEA-4200X or PERS- LTET-4200X Cellular Module .
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Cellular Setup for IP Reporting 2. After the Console restarts: The PERS-4200X uses the FIBRO protocol, which allows it to report to • If PSTN Reporting Only is selected: Central Station receivers with an IP line card installed . ➞ The Console will not check for Cellular Module .
5. Press CANCEL to return to normal operating mode . When the 11.7 Reporting Options Tab Console is ready to send an IP Report: The Reporting Options tab displays fill-in fields for setting information • The Cellular Module LED will light green, indicating the module is ready . regarding the Console’s general communicator reporting options and •...
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2GIG fall detection sensors when used with the can be sent to the Central Station at a daily, weekly or monthly schedule PERS-4200X Console that supports fall detection reporting . until the supervisory condition is cleared or corrected . If split reporting is enabled, the automatic status report will be sent to the supervisory •...
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There are four choices for audio operation: disconnect timer . • Disable (global) Refer to the PERS-4200X User’s Guide for remote call-in speakerphone Console will not report as an audio account to the Central Station . No audio operation instructions .
11.8 Reminder Messages Tab When the programmed system test time occurs, a reminder chime The PERS-4200X Console has a real-time clock calendar (RTCC) that sounds and the Console announces: can be set to the correct time and date, and then used to schedule automatic test reminder messages .
12.2 Connecting to a Console Telephone Modem Remote Connection The RA4200 software connects to the PERS-4200X Console using the Send/Receive window . A Console must be connected to the RA4200 Use the following steps to remotely connect to a powered Console using a telephone modem: before any data can be sent to, or received from it .
Existing Console Programming 12.3 Sending and Receiving Console Data Connecting to a Console with existing programming can be managed Once the Console is connected to the RA4200 software, data can be two ways: exchanged in either direction . • Method 1: Make the changes to an Account Template off-line first, before Console Time and Date connecting to the Console, then connect to the Console and send it the The Console’s clock and calendar will maintain the current time &...
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12.4 Limited Remote Telephone Programming When is pressed, the Console will announce over the telephone: Some basic configuration areas of the PERS-4200X Console can be programmed by a remote telephone phone call . The programming is limited “Primary phone number is <primary phone number>...
. 1. Press and release the TEST button (located recessed on the bottom ✓ NOTE: While in Learn / Test Mode, all normal operations of PERS-4200X of the Console) . The Console will announce: Console are suspended. No alarms or reports are made in this mode.
ALL sensors are erased. Console will switch to normal operation and announce console ready. BOTTOM OF PERS-4200X CONSOLE Erasing All Sensors PRESS TEST BUTTON NOTE: THESE RF RANGE REDUCTIONS ARE ONLY APPROXIMATIONS TO ENTER TEST MODE IMPORTANT !
14. Event Log 13.4 Testing Sensors Each sensor learned into the Console should be tested . When a sensor is The Console will log system events in its memory as they occur . The log tested, the Console will announce the type of sensor, the zone number, can be retrieved by the Dealer or Installer with the RA4200 software .
15. Printing or Exporting a Template 14.1 Retrieving the Event Log Use the following steps to retrieve a Console’s event log: For hardcopy records, an account template can be sent to a local printer 1. Connect to the Console with the RA4200 application . connected to the PC running the RA4200 Remote Access software .
PC . become available . 2. Place the PERS-4200X in Power Off Mode by removing AC Power The PERS-4200X Console uses two firmware resources, system from the Console, and then press and hold the POWER OFF button until the Console announces: “Console power off”, then release the...
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DfuSe Device Warning DfuSe Utility Connected to Console Firmware File Selection Upgrading in Process Verify and Target ID Selection Upgrade Complete...
18. Appendix B - Mode Table CONSOLE OPERATING MODE AWAY MODE HOME MODE NIGHT MODE (Overrides Night Mode) SYSTEM EVENT Fire & CO Alarms ~ If Enabled ~ If Enabled ~ If Enabled ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes Fire & CO Supervisory Timeout ~ If Enabled ✓ Yes ✓ Yes...
Tools->Clear Event Log: Opening Port COM30 Done Clearing Log in the communications status window when Initializing Com Port RA4200 is connected to a PERS-4200X Console . Tools->Test IP Reporting Sending password Test IP reporting request sent Login Success Opening Port COM30...
20. Specifications CODING FORMAT 2GIG GoControl Compatible Format MODULATION TYPE Amplitude Shift Keying - On/Off Keying (ASK - OOK) UNIQUE ID CODES Over One Million Different Code Combinations POWER REQUIREMENTS PRIMARY SUPPLY Plug-in Switching Power Supply Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Output: 14 VDC 1 .7 Amps Maximum BACKUP SUPPLY 7 .2 Volt 2 Amp/Hour Ni-Mh Battery (2600 Ni-Mh Battery supported as an accessory)
(12) months . This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Nortek device, PERS-4200X complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules . Security & Control or through Nortek Security & Control’s normal This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules .
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23. Index 4 x 2 alarm codes ......25 Emergency alarm ......3 Panel firmware update (DfuSe) .
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