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What is a Point Profile or Point Index and how are they programmed? A ‘Point Profile’ or Point Index’ is the set of parameters that define how the panel will behave when an input point becomes faulted. Either of the labels Profile or Index refer to the same set of settings. B8512G, B9512G and B-series types use the term Profile and older types use the term Index. Only one Profile/Index is needed for all of the same type of input points. For example, all of the perimeter delay doors would use a single Profile/Index. An additional Profile/Index is created only when minor differences exist between points. For example, when different entry delay times are required for the front door versus the back door. In this case a second Profile/Index is created with all of the same settings except entry delay. The ‘Point Type’ and ‘Point Response’ are the most important settings in the profile/index. The ‘Point Type’ determines the purpose of the input and whether it’s controlled by arming and disarming or if it’s always armed (24hrs). The 'Point Response' determines how the panel will behave when the input changes from normal to Short or Open. Depending on which Point Response is selected, an instant alarm, entry delay, supervisory or trouble will be generated. When writing a new program, always start by selecting the profile/index with a point type and response that most closely meets the requirements of the protected device. The default settings in the panel account includes all of the most common types of points. Only minor changes may be required during programming such as entry delay time, bypassable (yes/no), etc. Programming help is available by pressing F1 on a selected parameter in RPS. Descriptive text to assist in profile/index selection is included in the program however, it is modified only by the programmer. It is advisable to update this field when changes are made to avoid confusion. Point Profile Text is located at the top of each profile in B8512G, B9512G and B-series types. Older panels contain the field Point Index Descriptions in an area under Point Indexes. How to configure a Point Profile in B8512G/B9512G and GV4 version 2+ panel types.  Figure 1  Point Profile Text in B8512G/B9512G and B-series. 1.  Select an appropriate Point Profile to assign to a group of points such as Interior Instant Motions, Perimeter Delay Doors, Panic points or Smoke Detectors.           a.  Review the Point Profile Text for a profile nearest to the type of point to be programmed and make minor changes when needed.           b.  When unsure of the current point profile settings, follow the steps below to inspect for correctness. 2.  Double-click the Point Type/Response/Circuit Style field to view the Point Type, Point Response and Circuit Style configuration.  The example in figure 2 (below) describes this page with an example of an Interior Delay point.           a.  Click on the question mark    beside any option for help or press F1.  The help screens will describe all of the available programming options. Select Save to save changes and close this page.    Figure 2 Point Type/Response/Circuit Style page.          Figure 3 Point Assignments Page. 3.  Figure 3 (above) describes the final step in assigning the Point Profile to points in the Point Assignments area of the program. How to configure a Point Index in D7212/D7412/D9412/G-GV4 Version 1.x panel types:   Figure 4 Point Indexes/Descriptions for D7212/D7412/D9412G thru GV4 Ver 1.x types. 1.  Select an appropriate Point Index to assign to a group of points such as Interior Instant Motions, Perimeter Delay Doors, Panic points or Smoke Detectors.           a.  Click on Point Index Descriptions under ‘Points’ for descriptions of the pre-programmed settings. Identify a point index nearest to the point to be programed and select it under Point Indexes 1-16 or 17-31. Note that Point Index Descriptions text must be modified each time settings are changed to accurately describe the profile.           b. When unsure of the current point profile settings, follow the steps below to inspect for correctness. 2.  The Point Type and Point Response define the primary configuration of the index.           a. Select the Point Type and press F1 for help on the available point types and the below screen will display. Select any of the displayed types for programming help. Figure 5 G-GV4 Point Types           b.  The Point Response defines how the panel responds when the point changes from Normal to an Open or Short condition. Select the Point Response and press F1 to view the Point Response tables. These tables show each available selection for controlled (non-24-Hour) point types and 24-Hour point types.  Figure 6 Point Response tables for Controlled points. Figure 6 (above) shows the point response table used for Controlled (Non-24 Hour) Points that follow the armed or disarmed state of the area where they are assigned. For example: Point Type 1 and Point Response 4 would be used for a Perimeter Delay door that provided a Delay when the circuit state became Open. A short condition would generate an Instant alarm. These options are used in default settings for point index 25 and are intended for a perimeter delay door.  Figure 7 Point Response tables for 24 Hour points. Figure 7 (above) shows the point response table used for 24 Hour points which are always armed regardless of the assigned area's armed or disarmed state. For example: Point Type 0 and Point Response 1 would be used for a 24 Hour point that would generate an Instant alarm when the circuit state became shorted. An open state would generate a trouble. These options are selected in the default settings for point index 2 and would be used for a panic point. Figure 8  Point Assignment programming. 3.  Figure 8 (above) describes the final step in assigning the Point Index to points in the Point Assignments area of the program. ... View more

The DBL display on FPD-7024 or D7024 panel types is indicating an item is ‘Disabled’. Figure 1 Point 001 Disabled DBL in the above display indicates point 001 has been disabled.  DBL is occasionally misunderstood to indicate ‘double’ however indicates ‘Disabled’.When any device is disabled, the system displays DBL on the LCD display and illuminates the system trouble LED  . To Enable: Press    (Disable on older panel types) and select the option for Enable. Select Inputs, Outputs or Dialer, and follow the prompts to enable the selected item. The Enable All Inputs (or Outputs) function takes several seconds to perform, during which time the system display remains fixed. To Disable:  Perform the above process in reverse by selecting Disable instead of Enable. ... View more

G-Series and B6512 control panels have an ability to control doors in addition to providing intrusion protection.  Doors are assigned to an area and users are assigned an authority level in each area. When the credential is presented, access is granted depending on the Security Level selected in the assigned authority along with the area’s current arming level. This selection permits access to be granted either when the area assigned to the door is armed at a specified level (or lower), only when disarmed, or never for this area (see figure 1 below). Assigning each door to a different area and various authority levels to users in each area provides programmers the ability to control which doors that a particular user can or cannot open. Note that door control with Intrusion control panels is different than access control with dedicated Access control panels. Intrusion panels control permissions to use doors, arming or disarming areas as well as keypad commands. Access panels only control permissions to use doors. Therefore the steps for authenticating a user are vastly different. Security Level Options: [A] All On: Users have access rights for this area in any armed state. [P] Part On: Users have access rights for this area when armed Part-On or Disarmed, but not when armed All-On. [D] Disarmed: Users have access rights for this area only when it is disarmed. [ -] No Access: Users do not have access rights to this area. Figure 1 Security Level selection in the Authority Level Configuring authority levels is simplified for the programmer when user categories such as managers, general workers or cleaning crew are created.  General keypad operations and permission to use doors can be pre-determined for each category and assigned to users by area as required. There are 15 available authority levels in the control panel of which 14 can be modified to suit the needs of all users. Disarm Level:  Because access may be granted to open a door while an area is armed, a method of disarming must be considered in order to prevent false alarms. Disarming may be performed at a nearby keypad or automatically when access is granted.  The Disarm Level, also selected in the authority level, determines if the armed state changes from All-On to Part-On Instant, or Disarmed or is not changed at all. Disarm Level Options: [ I ]: When the area is armed All-On Delay (or Instant) and access is granted, the armed state is modified to Part-On-Instant. [D]: When the area is armed All-On Delay (or Instant) or Part-On-Delay (or Instant) and access is granted, the armed state is modified to Disarmed. [ - ]: The area arming state remains unchanged when access is granted during any arming state. Figure 2  Disarm Level selection in the Authority Level How to plan for configuring permission settings.   1.   Determine the user categories operating on the site and which doors each type will need access to. Examples of user categories could be managers, cash-room workers, general workers and a cleaning crew. 2.   Divide the site into the areas normally accessed by each category. Examples could be main area, cash-room and manages office. Managers may need full access to doors in all areas where cleaning crew may only access the main entrance.         Figure 3 Example with Multiple Doors and Areas        Figure 3 Example with Multiple Doors and Areas 3.   Assign each access door to an area according to the site floorplan determined in step 2 above. 4.   Determine the maximum arming level allowed for the users to be granted access. 5.   Create authority levels to be assigned to user categories occupying each area.            a.  Select E for the general panel operations to be permitted by the user.            b.  Select Security Level= [A], [P], [D] or [ - ] for the maximum arming state when the user is granted access.            c.  Select Disarm Level= [ I ], [D] or [ - ] to determine if the user is permitted to modify the arming state when access is granted. If the area arming state should not be modified, select [ - ].   ... View more

Question: What functions will be disabled after upgrading from version 1 firmware to version 2? Answer: While adding many features, upgrading the D6200 software removes some obsolete features in the receiver.  These changes include: Interface with Safecom is no longer supported. Conettix Account Verification by IP Address is no longer supported.  All accounts must now use NNC number verification. NNC verification allows an account to connect to the receiver from any IP address eliminating the need for the panel to have a static IP address. Datagram Type ‘00’ is no longer supported in the network interface module (D6680, D6682, and D6686). The network module and receiver must be configured for datagram 02. This option handles routing more efficiently for improved reliability in communications. D6640 line cards are no longer supported. The version 2 receiver is only compatible with D6641 line cards. The D6641 line cards have more memory storage to handle the enhanced functions. The D6200 upgrade to version 2 consists of the following two items. D6200 software current version. Verify working with the most current version of the D6200CD.  Go to  boschsecurity.com > Product Catalog > Intrusion Alarm Systems > Conettix Communications > Conettix Communicators and select the Software Downloads tab. Download and install if a more current version is available. D6600 CPU firmware current version. After installing the current D6200 software, upgrade the receiver by performing the One Button Upgrade Wizard as described below.  System Management > Firmware Utilities > One Button Upgrade Wizard.   One Button Upgrade Wizard ... View more