Security: Intrusion

Issue Symptom Why would the keypad display Not Ready, but no zone number is displayed? Probable Cause An invisible zone is not ready. Possible Soultion Enter a valid pin number + off to display the zone number of the invisible zone that is not ready. Part numbers DS7400X, DS7400, DS7400Xi, DS7400XIVER2, DS7400XIVER3+, DS7400XIVER4+, DS7447

D5200 Programmer:  The D5200 needs to match a Data Lock code in the panel to access programming. Changing the panel Data Lock Code from the default of 12345 will prevent access. Remote Programming Software: RPS also needs to match the Data Lock code in the panel to access programming.  Changing the panel Data Lock Code from the default of 12345 will prevent access. RPS also needs to match the RPS Passcode (or RAM Passcode in legacy types) in order to allow access programming. Changing the default from 999999 will block RPS access.

How to interpret Alarm Recent Close reports from a 2000 series control panel. D2212,D2012,D2112,D2412,D2812

Overview When wireless points are faulted, they display as 'Short' to the panel. When the wireless point tamper switch is faulted it will display as an 'Open' to the panel. Issue The panel when using a D8125INV and wireless points shows normal/faulted when point transitions from normal to off normal but the control always shows shorted. Solution Problem may be caused by another point expander connected to the control panel. Remove D8125INV from control panel and determine if points go missing. If points remain active (normal, faulted, etc) the control panel is interfacing with the points through another addressable point expander. Part numbers D7412G, D7412G, D9124G, D9412G, D7412GV2, D7412GV2, D9124GV2, D9412GV2, D7412GV3,D7412GV3, D9412GV3, D7412GV4, D7412GV4, D9412GV4, B8512G, B9512G, D8125INV, ISW-D8125CW, ISW-D8125CW-V2, FA400, EN4200

How to configure the DX4020 for Different Ports.

How to interpret the keypad display: 9210 Not Ready. D9210B,D9210C, B901

Will the receiver try different ACK tones if a tone has already been established for the given Caller ID number with handshake optimization?

Explains D6600 busy seconds message

1 Select Panel Wide Parameters:   2 Under Panel Wide Parameters > Select Communicator:   3 Change your Primary Path Device to Cellular IP Path 1:   4 Next, go to Enhanced Communication:   5 Double-Click the Network address to input your Central Station Receiver’s IP address.   6 Set your Supervision Time. Note: this should also match what is in your central station receiver to eliminate erroneous communication trouble.   ⚠️ Be sure to notify you Central Station to add your area 1 account number, supervision rate and enable the receiver for Re-synchronization.

There are 2 tests performed on the FA206i, Walk Test and Transmission Test. Walk Test: With cover in place, quickly (less than 1/2 second) pass a magnet near the Test Mode reed switch. This will activate a 1 minute walk test mode where the LED will light with each trip but no alarm signals will be transmitted. Transmission Test: With cover in place, hold a magnet near the Test Mode reed switch for at least one second. This will activate a one minute transmission test mode where the device will transmit alarm and restoral cycles at regular intervals for 1 minute. Note:  The FA206i LED only lights when in test mode.

Issue The D8112 panel is not sending signals when modem format is selected to the Central Station. Solution Only the D8112G2 can send signals in Modem II format with a CS setting of 7. The D8112E, D8112E1, D8112G, D8112G1 and D8112A must have CS set to either Blank or a selection between 1 and 6 but not 7. Only Modem Format can report a 4 digit account number to the Central Station all others only report a 3 digit account number.

Issue How many zones can be programmed on the D8112G2?   Solution   The D8112G2 is capable to have 8 master zones that may be expanded to 134 individual zones of protection.

Issue   How many codes can be programmed for the D8112G2?   Solution   The D8112G2 can be programmed with up to 70 individual combinations.

How to work with the RF3224 Cover Tamper switch. Can the front spring tamper on the RF3224 wireless receiver be disabled?      

How to power the D5060 multiplex programmer.

Overview RF3401 wireless point always shows an open state, will need to be reprogrammed in the normal state.   Issue   RF3401 wireless transmitter using the External contacts stays open all the time (no change of state). Solution Transmitter must be deleted and relearned with the External point in the NORMAL state.

 How to enable Open/Close Reports for Part On Modes. The panel sends Open/Close reports for All-On but not for Part-On.