Overview
Configure the B420 or B426 on GV4 series:
1. Use keypad programming from the panel keypad.
a. Information about keypad programming with SDI2 keypads; B92x, B93x or B94x can be found in the GV4 Installation System Reference Guide (F01U265457)
b. Information about keypad programming with SDI keypads; D1255 or D1260 can be found in the GV4 Program Entry Guide. (F01U218312)
2. Use Remote Programming Software, interface can be done using IP Direct or with Enhanced Direct connection (DX4010V2)
a. Information about connection by IP Direct can be found in the GV4 Installation and Operation Guide (F01U266054), the GV4 Installation System Reference Guide (F01U265457) and the B426 installation guide (F01U266226)..
Configure the B420 or B426 on GV3 series and older:
1. Use the web-browser interface. Information about configuration using the web browser can be found in the B426 installation guide (F01U266226).
Issue
Can two network interfaces be connected on the alarm panel?
For example, one network interface used for network communication and a second for an automation interface?
Solution
Yes.
Two network interface cards can be connected to the same alarm panel, such as a B426 or B420 or DX4020, provided each card is addressed correctly and each card has a different address.
Connected to SDI2 bus on GV4 or B-Series panels:
For Network Communications and RPS: address 1 or 2
For Automation interface: Address 1 or 2.
Connected to SDI on GV3, all versions, also applies to GV4 (SDI2 is preferred on GV4)
For Network Communications and RPS: SDI 88 or SDI 92
For Automation interface: Address SDI 80
• Note: All network devices used on GV3 or GV4 use Legacy Mode=DISABLED or Datagram 02
Connection to SDI bus on G series version 6.3 – GV2 version 7.09
For Network Communications and RPS: SDI 88
For Automation interface: Address SDI 80
• Note 1: All network devices used on GV2 series ver. 7.6 and above and G series version 7.0 use Legacy Mode=DISABLED or Datagram 02
• Note 2: the B450 is compatible with GV2 panels with firmware 7.06 and higher, as well as all GV3 and GV4 panels.
• Note 3: All network devices used on G series ver. 6.3-6.9 or GV2 series ver. 7.05 and below use Legacy Mode=ENABLED or Datagram 00
