User's Manual Foreword General This manual introduces the installation, functions and operations of the alarm hub 2 (hereinafter referred to as the "hub"). Read carefully before using the device, and keep the manual safe for future reference. Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual.
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User's Manual The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. ● For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
User's Manual Important Safeguards and Warnings This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, and comply with the guidelines when using it. Operation Requirements Make sure that the power supply of the device works properly before use.
User's Manual 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview Alarm Hub is a central device in the security system, which controls the operation of all connected peripherals. If the security system detects the presence, entry, or attempted entry of an intruder into the armed area, the hub will receive the alarm signals from the detectors, and then alert users. 1.2 Technical Specifications This section contains technical specifications of the device.
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User's Manual Type Parameter Description Yes (up to 5 phone numbers) Only available on 4G models. Yes (up to 5 phone numbers) Phone Call Only available on 4G models. Video Linkage Offline Cache Stores up to 50 alarm messages. Arm and Disarm App, keyboard, remote control, card, scheduled arming and Method disarming.
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User's Manual Type Parameter Description 4G models: Up to 7 languages are supported for SMS: ● English, Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian, Arabic, Turkish, and Danish. It is set as English by default. The alarm Language voice message feature and local speaker only support English.
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User's Manual Type Parameter Description Up to 12 h When following conditions are met, the standby time can reach 12 h: Battery Standby Connects with Wi-Fi, GPRS/3G/4G. ● Connects to ARC and heartbeat interval is 1800 seconds. ● Connects to 8 inputs and 1 siren. ●...
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User's Manual Reporting Communication Protocols Communication Devices Category Time Device to be Used PSTN 2G/3G Only one of the two check marked 30 min Standard √ √ communication devices Only one of the two check marked 3 min Encrypted √ √...
Check the package against the following list. If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact customer service. Figure 1-1 Checklist Table 1-3 Checklist Item Name Quantity Item Name Quantity Legal and regulatory Alarm Hub 2 information Cable Package of screws Adapter QR code Quick start guide — —...
User's Manual Name Description Slot for SIM 2 Install main card to the first slot, and standby card to the second slot. Support dual SIM cards and single standby. ● SIM cards allow the hub to use cellular data, and push alarm ●...
User's Manual 3 Startup 3.1 Users Users can only be created on the DMSS app. Classify the users into different roles so that they can have different access levels for operating the devices. User Access Level Table 3-1 User access level User Access Level DMSS admin user...
User's Manual Figure 3-2 Business flow (Installer) 3.2 Operation Process Follow the procedures below to turn on the wireless alarm system. Figure 3-3 Operation process Power On Connect the hub to the Ethernet, and power on the hub. Figure 3-4 Power on Adding Devices 1.
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User's Manual 2. Add the peripherals to the hub. Installing the Hub We recommend using expansion screws to install the hub. Do not place the hub in the following areas: Outdoors. ● Places close to metal objects that cause attenuation and shielding of the radio signal. ●...
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User's Manual Configuring the Hub Configure the hub on the DMSS app. Arming the Alarm System You can use the keypad, keyfob and app to arm your system. After an arming command is sent to DMSS app, the system will check the status of the system. If the system has a fault, you will need to choose whether to force arm it.
User's Manual 4 DMSS Operations for End Users DMSS app provides professional security surveillance services for end users. For DMSS admin users, you can share the hub with DMSS general users and entrust it to one enterprise. Peripherals that come with the hub can be shared and entrusted at the same time. To share and entrust the hub by yourself, you need to install the latest version of DMSS app.
User's Manual 2. Enter your email address and password. to show the password, and the icon will become 3. Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy, and then select the I have read and agree to checkbox. 4. Tap Get verification code, check your email box for the verification code, and then enter the code.
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User's Manual Figure 4-2 Add by SN/QR code Step 2 Add a device. Scan the device QR code directly, or tap and import the QR code picture to add a ● device. Tap Manually Enter SN, and then enter the device SN to manually add a device. ●...
User's Manual Figure 4-3 Configure network types 4.2.2 Adding Peripheral You can add multiple peripherals into the hub. For details on adding peripherals, see user's manuals of respective peripherals. Procedure Step 1 Go to the hub screen, and then tap Peripheral to add the peripheral Tap + to scan the QR code at the bottom of the device, and then tap Next.
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User's Manual Figure 4-4 Add IPC Step 3 Add an IPC to the hub. Manually add: ● 1. Configure the device name, IP address of the IPC, port number, username and the password of the IPC, and select the area where the IPC is assigned to. 2.
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User's Manual Figure 4-5 Manually add Online search: ● 1. Tap to search for the IPC in the same network segment. Figure 4-6 Online search 2. Tap Next. 3. Enter the password of the IPC and select the area where the IPC is assigned to, and then tap Save.
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User's Manual Figure 4-7 Enter password Related Operations On the Device Details screen, configure the parameters of the IPC. Figure 4-8 Configuring IPC...
User's Manual 4.3 Configuring Alarm Linkage Video Configure the alarm linkage for peripherals so that you can view video clips when the alarm is triggered. Prerequisites Make sure that the hub is armed before you configure the alarm-video linkage. ● Make sure that you have added peripherals to the hub.
User's Manual Figure 4-10 Linked channel 4.4 Hub General Settings You can view and edit basic device information. Procedure Step 1 On hub screen, tap to go to Device Details screen. Table 4-1 Parameter description Parameter Description Hub Status View status of the hub. Hub Setting Configure parameters of the hub.
User's Manual Parameter Description Device and app logs. Device log: Select Log > Device log to view alarm logs of the ● device. You can also tap on the Device log screen to send Logs alarm logs to the linked email. App log: Select Log >...
User's Manual Parameter Description LTE Connection Status Internet connection status of the hub via SIM card, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Wi-Fi Connection Status : Connected. ● Network Cable Connection Status : Disconnected. ● Connection status of the SIM card. : SIM card 1 is active. ●...
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User's Manual Table 4-3 Hub parameter description Parameter Description You can add, modify, or delete keypad users when it is disarmed. Adding Users : Tap to add a user. Enter your username, keypad code (4 ● to 6 digits), and duress passcode (optional), and then select arming and disarming permissions for the room.
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User's Manual Parameter Description Configure App SOS alarm types, including emergency alarm, panic alarm and link to siren, medical alarm, medical alarm and link to siren, fire alarm, fire alarm and link to siren. App SOS Alarm Type After configuration, press on the hub screen to trigger alarm.
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User's Manual Parameter Description Enable Intercom Service to achieve the function. Intercom Time Limit: When an alarm is triggered, intercom services can be ● initiated within the configured time interval. Once the time goes expired, a new intercom session cannot be started again. The duration of every intercom session cannot be over 20 minutes.
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User's Manual Parameter Description Configure the hub-detector ping interval. The settings determine how frequently the hub communicates with the peripherals and how quickly the loss of connection is detected. Detector Ping Interval : The frequency of connected peripherals operated ● by the hub is configured in the range of 12 seconds to 300 seconds (60 seconds by default).
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User's Manual Parameter Description Select Alarm Receiving Center 1 or 2, and go to the respective configuration screen. Enable the function, and then configure parameters. Protocol : Select from SIA-DC09, Softguard and Private. ● Preferred IP/Domain Name : Enter the IP/domain address and port ●...
User's Manual Parameter Description Main Power Failure : It is enabled by default. After disabling, when the ● main power of the hub fails, the hub will not indicate and notify. Alarm Hub Tamper : It is enabled by default. After disabling, when the lid of ●...
User's Manual 4.5.2 Wi-Fi Network Configuration Procedure Step 1 Select Network Settings > Wi-Fi Network Configuration. Step 2 Select an available Wi-Fi network in the area, and then enter the network password to connect to the network. 4.5.3 Cellular Configuration Procedure Select Network Settings >...
User's Manual 4.6.1 Adding User For DMSS admin users, you can add both installers and DMSS general users. 4.6.1.1 Adding DMSS General User You can go to > Device Details > , or > Device Details > Device Sharing to share >...
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User's Manual 4.6.1.2.1 Entrusting Devices in Batches You can entrust devices to one enterprise in batches. Procedure Step 1 Select Me > Batch Entrust. Figure 4-13 Entrust devices in batches On the Select Device screen, select the devices to be entrusted, and then entrust those Step 2 to the enterprise.
User's Manual You must select Health Diagnosis Package or Alarm Management for viewing the ● permissions. Enterprise information will be automatically recognized after you scan the QR code of ● the installer. Step 4 View entrusting details on the Entrust to Company screen. When successfully entrusted, To be Reviewed will change to Delivered.
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User's Manual 4.6.2.2 Canceling Entrusting the Application For DMSS admin users, you can delete an installer by canceling the entrusting application. Procedure Step 1 On the Device screen, tap next to a device, and then tap Device Entrusting. Figure 4-16 Withdraw entrusting application On the Device Entrusting screen, select >...
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User's Manual Figure 4-17 Delete the device Step 2 On the Device Details screen, tap Delete. Tap Delete to delete the devices. Step 3...
User's Manual 5 General Operations The user in level 2 or 3 has the permission to arm and disarm the system. This section uses end user's operation on DMSS as an example. Prerequisites Make sure that you have added a hub before performing configurations. ●...
User's Manual 5.3 Manual Arming and Disarming You can arm the security system through the DMSS app or keyfob. To arm and disarm the detectors in a single area or all the areas, see "5.1 Single Arming and ● Disarming", and "5.2 Global Arming and Disarming" . To operate through the keyfob and keypad, you need to assign the control permissions of the ●...
User's Manual Appendix 1 Arming Failure Events and Description Appendix Table 1-1Arming failure events and description (peripherals) Reason Description ModuleLoss The peripheral was offline. No heartbeat packets have been sent for more than HeartError 18 minutes. Alarm Alarm (24 hours). Open The back cover of the device was open.
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User's Manual Reason Description NoGSM 2G/4G module errors was detected. ATS Fault Alarm transmission system fault was detected. Alarm transmission path fault (Cellular network Cellular Network ATP Fault failure) was detected. Wired Network/Wi-Fi ATP Alarm transmission path fault (Wireless or Wi-Fi Fault network failure) was detected.
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User's Manual Event CID Code Description Control Panel Lid was Opened/Control Panel Tamper. Lid was Closed Peripheral Lid was Opened/Peripheral Lid Sensor tamper. was Closed External Lid was Opened/External Lid Sensor tamper. was Closed Water Leak Detected / Water leakage. Water Leak Stopped Low Battery/Battery Low system battery.
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User's Manual Event CID Code Description Device Locked and Access reader disable. Unlocked Overvoltage Protection Triggered /Overvoltage Power supply overvoltage. Protection Restored Overcurrent Protection Triggered Overcurrent Power supply overcurrent. Protection Restored Overheat Protection Triggered/Overheat Power supply overheat. Protection Restored High Temperature/ High temp.
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User's Manual Event CID Code Description Temporarily Disabled Notifications for the Temporarily disabled. Lid /Enabled Notifications for the Lid Test Report was Manual trigger test report. Manually Triggered Periodic Test Report Periodic test report.
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