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Refer to the 3G2080(R)/ TL2803G(R)/ TL280(R) installation manual
for details.
3.7.1 Real Time Clock
This feature synchronizes the alarm panel time and date with that of
the alternate communicator, provided real time clock support is avail-
able. Time and date are updated at 4:05 PM or when the system time
is lost. This feature is enabled/disabled in Installer Programming sec-
tion [024] option 5.
3.7.2 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 43.
3.7.3 Communications Options
The following alarm panel options must be programmed when con-
figuring the alternate communicator:
[300] option 02: communication path (see page 43)
[380] option 01: communications enabled/disabled (see page 48)
[382] option 05: enable communicator and all associated options:
telephone number, reporting code and call direction (see page 49)
[308][351]-[356] reporting codes (see page 46)
[401] option 7: DLS access (see page 46)
3.7.4 Communication Attempt Limit
If a telephone line monitoring (TLM) trouble is present, the number
of PSTN dialing attempts is reduced from the programmed value to 0
attempts. See programming section [380] option 7 – Reduced Dialing
Attempts on page 49 for details.
3.7.5 Supervision Restore
If the alarm system experiences a failure to communicate (FTC) with
the central monitoring station, it automatically attempts to transmit
the event when communications are restored.
3.7.6 Remote Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrades are automatically pushed to the alarm panel and
modules from connect 24 or DLS. A message is displayed on LCD
keypads indicating a firmware upgrade is available. On all keypads,
the blue proximity tag bar flashes one second on - one second off.
Users authorize the firmware upgrade through [*][6][master
code][17].
During the update, a message indicating that a firmware upgrade is in
progress is displayed on the LCD keypad. If the firmware update
fails, an error message is displayed on LCD keypads.
Firmware updates are performed under the following conditions:
•
The system is not armed
•
No AC trouble is present
•
No low battery trouble is present
•
No FTC trouble is present
•
Every alarm in memory has been viewed
•
No events are being communicated
•
An alternate communicator is present
Remote firmware upgrade is possible for the following modules:
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hardwired keypads, including RFK
•
wireless transceivers
•
alternate communicators
NOTE: For UL listed installations, do not use remote programming
unless an installer is on the premises.
3.8 Local Firmware Upgrade
Alarm panel firmware can be upgraded locally via DLS. Firmware
upgrade prevention rules are ignored when performing a local firm-
ware upgrade.
To perform a local firmware upgrade:
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3.9 Testing the System
3.9.1 Walk Test
Installer Walk Test
Walk test enables the installer to test the operation of each detector
by tripping zones without causing an actual alarm. Enter section
[901] to initiate a walk test. When a zone is tripped, all system sirens
emit a tone to indicate that the zone is working correctly.
After 15 minutes without zone activity, the walk test terminates auto-
matically. To manually exit walk test mode, enter [901] again.
3.9.2 Viewing the Event Buffer
The event buffer contains logs of events that have occurred on the
alarm system beginning with the most recent. The capacity of the
event buffer is scalable and can hold 500/1000 events (depending on
panel model) before rolling over. The buffer displays events accord-
ing to their time stamp, beginning with the most recent. The event
buffer can be uploaded when it reaches 75% capacity.
NOTE: Each event displays the time and date, a description of the
event, the zone label, access code number or any other pertinent
information. To view the event buffer, press [*][6][master
code][*][*].
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S e c t i o n
Remove the front cover of the alarm panel and plug the DLS
header into the PCLink 2 connector on the alarm controller.
Power down and power up the system.
NOTE: The DLS session must be initiated within 10 seconds of
power up. Do not attempt to perform a firmware upgrade if low bat-
tery trouble is present.
Open the Flash Utility within DLS, select the latest firmware
file from the Web or browse to a saved flash file on your hard
drive. Follow the steps as prompted by the Flash Utility applica-
tion. A message is displayed when download is complete.
Once the firmware update is complete, the system powers up.
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