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introduction The Ademco via30+ is a microprocessor-based state-
Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
of-the-art security control intended for wireless as well as
System
wired zone applications.
Zones Supported | Supports up to 32 zones, in the following configuration:
¢ 2hard wired EOLR "basic" zones.
¢ Up to 30 expansion zones (wireless and/or additional
wired zones) by using an appropriate RF receiver (4281
or 5881 type) or wired expansion module (No. 4219 or
4229). Refer to the Zone Characteristics tabulation on
the next page for detailed zone information.
Note: The single 4281/5881 type RF receiver that the
Ademco via30+ accommodates, features
Spatial Diversity (dual antennas), which virtually
eliminates the possibility of "Nulls" and "Dead
Spots" within the coverage area.
2 or 4 output relays can be added, to perform pro-
grammable actions in response to zone activity or manual
entries, by-using a No. 4229 Wired Expansion/Relay
Module (8 wired zones and 2 output relays) or No. 4204
Relay Module (4 output relays).
A No. 5137AD or 6139 Alpha Console is
required for programming zones and relay
operation, but it need not remain in the system. These
consoles have digital keypads and 2-line 32 character
alphanumeric LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays).
Programmed options to establish specific alarm and re-
porting features are stored in electrically erasable, non-
volatile EEROM memory. This means that the unit can be
reprogrammed many times (unlike units equipped with
PROMs) and that information which has been pro-
grammed will not be lost during a complete loss of power.
in addition, the system can be uploaded, downloaded, or
controlled via a computer and Hayes modem (see RE-
MOTE PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL on page 32).
Relay Outputs
Remote Consoles | After programming, the system may use one or more
4127, 4137AD, 5137AD, 6127, 6128, 6137, 6138, or
6139 Consoles. The underlined models have fixed En-
glish status LCDs. The others have alphanumeric displays.
Note: Nos. 4137AD, 5137AD, 6128, 6137, 6138, and
6139 are Addressable Consoles and must be set
to their non-addressable mode (device ID 31).
When wireless is in use, the system may also be armed
and disarmed with a wireless keypad (No. 5727/5827) or
other 5800 RF button type transmitters (e.g., Nos. 5801,
5802, 5803, 5827BD).
An output for optional Long Range Radio is also provided.
Alarm Output Advisory
This system includes an alarm
output rated at 2 amps.
Throughout the manual,
wherever reference is
made to Alarm Output
Ratings, they assume a
fully charged battery is
connected, unless the UL
rating is stated. The battery
is periodically tested automati-
cally (approximately every four
hours), and if it cannot sustain a
load, a low battery message is
displayed and can be reported to
the central station.
Multiple Consoles
(up to 4) may be used, as long
as their total current drain is
within the alarm and auxiliary
power output limitations de-
scribed in the SPECIFICATIONS
AND ACCESSORIES section.
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