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Clean units by wiping with a damp, soft cloth. PERS model or any of its features. Nortek makes no ✔ Avoid locating the Console in extremely hot or cold representations as to the adequacy of the product or its features for any particular user or purpose, and expressly locations.
1. Product Description 1.1 Console Features Voice Prompts The PERS-4200 Console is a UL Listed supervised wireless emergency A built-in digital voice synthesizer can speak voice prompts in English, reporting product designed for personal emergency reporting or Spanish to guide the User during operation, and guide the Dealer or applications.
2. Operation Summary Activity Switch or motion triggered transmitters (Models DXS-31/DXS-32 and A variety of DXS Format and DXT Format transmitters can be used with DXS-54) can be used for ensuring human activity. The DXS-54 motion the Console. detector will monitor room activity. The DXS-31 and DXS-32 transmitters ✓...
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2.3 Console Options OPTION MODULES PLUG INTO CONSOLE Cellular Interface Module The Model UMTS-3G Cellular Interface Module provides Two-way over-the-air digital communications between the Console and the Central Station. The cellular module can be used to replace the traditional land-line telephone connection for emergency reporting. Remote Speaker/Microphone Module The Model RSM-MODULE Remote Speaker/Microphone Module extends the usable range for Two-way audio communications with the...
3. Console Connections 3.1 Telephone Connections 3.2 Option Module Installation OPTION MODULES PLUG INTO CONSOLE NOTE: THIS CONNECTION IS OPTIONAL AND NOT REQUIRED CELLULAR TELEPHONE REMOTE MODULE CONNECT THE HOUSE SPEAKER/MICROPHONE TELEPHONE TO THE MODULE PHONE OUT JACK CAUTION! BE SURE CONSOLE POWER CONNECT THE LINE IN JACK IS OFF BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE TELEPHONE LINE...
4. Console Modes & Features Auto Supervision Any of the Console’s 16 sensor locations can be set to automatically The Console operates in several modes and has features that support detect status supervision signals from transmitters. This feature makes both the provider and the User. adding or replacing transmitters in fi...
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4.3 User Modes 4.4 User Features The Console features three modes of operation for the User. Each mode Several features of the Console are designed to aid the system User. Since changes the way the Console reacts or annunciates, depending on these features explain the different ways the User interacts with the Console, the where the 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 confi guration. 5.1 Power Off Mode UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY Power Off Mode allows for out-of-service storage of the Console without PRESS THE POWER OFF BUTTON ON THE CONSOLE BOTTOM FOR 3 SECONDS discharging the backup battery.
6. Programming with RA4200 6.3 RA4200 FAQ How does RA4200 connect to a Console? The Dealer or Installer will use the RA4200 software to confi gure the RA4200 can connect to the Console two ways: PERS-4200 Console remotely or locally. •...
7. Programming Outline 9. Testing the Modem Use the following programming outline to guide you through the steps A modem is used when connecting to a Console remotely, over the required to set up the RA4200 software and program a PERS-4200 telephone line.
Sensors 10. RA4200 Software Overview Displays the 16 wireless sensor zones of the PERS-4200 Console. The RA4200 software is a Windows compatible program with menus and Each sensor zone displays its sensor ID number, sensor type, tabs to select various account fi elds to make selections and enter data. supervision option, two-way audio option, and the current sensor battery and supervision status.
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Tools 10.3 The Menu Bar CLEAR EVENT LOG The menu bar provides access to each of the programs sub-menus. The Deletes the logged events from the connected PERS-4200 Console. It is icons below the menu bar are used to open, save, and print User Account recommended that the Dealer retain data from the event log for a period of Templates and perform various actions with the PERS-4200 Console.
11. Creating a Custom Account Template 11.3 Customer Tab The Customer tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for details of the User’s information Each PERS-4200 Console installation requires an Account Template. for the specifi c PERS-4200 installation. While many items are the same in different Consoles reporting to ✓...
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Transmission Supervision Interval 11.4 Console Tab Supervised transmitters can send recurring status signals to the Console. The Console tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information and options This option sets the length of time required before the Console will for the specifi...
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Annunciate Trouble Indication Language Selection With this option box checked, the Console will announce three system The Console can annunciate voice prompts in English or Spanish to trouble conditions if they occur: Console low battery, sensor low battery, guide the User during operation, and guide the Dealer or Installer during and no sensor status.
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Low Battery Report Options 11.5 Sensors Tab Supervised wireless sensors send low battery signals when they detect The Sensors tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information regarding the that their battery is low. When a low battery signal is received from a wireless sensors programmed into the Console.
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Sensor Zones Sensor Status Indicators Each of the Console’s 16 wireless sensor zones has individual setup On the Sensors tab, each of the Console’s 16 wireless sensors display options. All the options are set on the Sensors tab. the sensor’s operational status and if two-way audio is enabled for the ✲...
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PSTN Dialing Sequence 11.6 Communicator Tab The Console will make multiple attempts to make a connection with the The Communicator tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information Central Station. Each telephone number can be called up to 25 times. regarding the Console’s communication method and options for PSTN The communicator performs this dialing sequence to make a connection: and Cellular Voice / IP reporting.
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Primary Telephone Number Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Reporting The primary telephone number is the number that will be dialed fi rst Settings for dial-up reporting using the telephone network are set in this area. in the dialing sequence. The number can be up to 20 digits including Account Number commas that each add a one second pause.
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FIBRO Heartbeat Cellular Voice & Internet Protocol (IP) Reporting Enter the time (in seconds) required by the Central Station receiver for The PERS-4200 Console can be confi gured to communicate over-the-air the FIBRO heartbeat. Default is 7200 seconds. (OTA) using the optional add-on Model UMTS-3G Cellular Module. The Module supports over-the-air data reporting for the PERS Console using SIM ID Displays the User Identity Module ID being used in the cellular module.
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Cellular Setup for IP Reporting Typical Telit m2mAIR Device Management Screen The PERS-4200 uses the FIBRO protocol, which allows it to report to LLI: B011A435 Type: SIM-2FF Central Station receivers with an IP line card installed. Status: Activated Oct 21, 2015 Customer: NSC LLC To enable cellular IP communications, confi...
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Telit MT Voice Plan Two-way Voice Callback 4. Testing is essential: To run system tests, press and release the Using this Telit / AT&T Voice plan, Dealers can perform a Two-way voice TEST button located on the base of the Console. The Console will callback to the Console.
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Report Fall Detection 11.7 Reporting Options Tab Fall detection is not supported by the PERS-4200 Console. This The Reporting Options tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information feature only works with 2GIG fall detection sensors when used with the regarding the Console’s general communicator reporting options and PERS-4200X Console that supports fall detection reporting.
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Automatic Status Reports Two-way Audio Mode Automatic status reports (ASR) of all pending supervisory conditions can The Console supports Two-way audio communications with the User be sent to the Central Station at a daily, weekly or monthly schedule until the through the Console’s speaker and microphone.
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Reminder Settings 11.8 Reminder Messages Tab The reminder settings globally affect all nine programmable reminder The PERS-4200 Console has a real-time clock calendar (RTCC) function message time slots. that can be set to the correct time and date, and then used to schedule events and actions by the Console, including scheduled automatic Report Missed Reminder reminder messages.
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Reminder Time Slot Settings Automatic Test Reminder Messages There are eight standard reminder message time slots that can be Test reminder messages are scheduled as a monthly event. When the programmed and one time slot for the system test reminder. Each time programmed test reminder day and time are reached, the test reminder slot has options that can be set.
12. Console Communication 12.2 Connecting to a Console Telephone Modem Remote Connection The RA4200 software connects to the PERS-4200 Console using the Use the following steps to remotely connect to a powered Console using Send/Receive window. A Console must be connected to the RA4200 a telephone modem: before any data can be sent to, or received from it.
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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 fi rst, 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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Option 2 - Primary Telephone Number 12.4 Limited Remote Telephone Programming When is pressed, the Console will announce over the telephone: Some basic confi guration areas of the PERS-4200 Console can be 0 “Primary phone number is <primary phone number>... programmed by a remote telephone phone call.
13. Sensor Learn / Test Mode 13.2 Learning Multiple Sensors The Console can “learn” up to 16 sensors. Use the following steps to In Learn / Test Mode the Console can learn new sensors, test sensors, locally learn sensors into the Console: and erase all sensors.
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13.3 Erasing All Sensors 13.4 Testing Sensors ALL learned sensors in the Console’s memory can be bulk erased using Each sensor learned into the Console should be tested. When a sensor these steps: is tested, the Console will announce the type of sensor, the zone number, and the RF signal level.
14. Event Log 14.1 Retrieving the Event Log Use the following steps to retrieve a Console’s event log: The Console will log system events in its memory they occur. The log can 1. Connect to the Console with the RA4200 application. be retrieved by the Dealer or Installer with the RA4200 software.
15. Printing or Exporting a Template For hardcopy records, an account template can be sent to a local printer connected to the PC running the RA4200 Remote Access software. The PRINT / PREVIEW tool also allows exporting an account template to an Excel .XLS fi...
16. Updating Console Firmware 16.2 Support Firmware Update Instructions Use these steps to upgrade a Console’s vocabulary fi rmware or the The PERS-4200 Console runs on internal software code called UMTS-3G cellular module’s fi rmware: “fi rmware”. Firmware code stays stored in the Console’s memory and 1.
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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 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes Fire & CO Alarms ~ If Enabled ~ If Enabled ~ If Enabled Fire &...
19. Appendix C - Communications Status Window Table Below are possible messages that may appear ‘GET CONSOLE’ (CELL MODULE PRESENT): 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-4200 Console. Tools->Test IP Reporting Sending password Test IP reporting request sent...
Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the product. communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not This Nortek Security & Control LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful warranties express or implied.
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23. Index 4 x 2 Alarm codes 24 Data version 15 Night mode 7 Save button 28 12-Hour clock 15 Dial format 19 Not connected indicator 27 Schedule type 26 24-Hour clock 15 Dialing delay 24 Notes 13 Secondary Central Station # 20 Dialing sequence 18 Not-ready mode 6 Secondary telephone number 19...
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