User Guide

Datalog 3 - SMS Software Application Sheet
EUROPLEX APLEX 100 & 3GS Alarm Panel Control Software - Page 6 of 9
CORTECH DEVELOPMENTS LTD
3GS Operation
In normal operation the 3GS should be in the ‘Stand-by’ mode and acts as a ‘Data Gathering’ device
for the Datalog system. The Datalog monitors all change of states of all inputs, and alarm conditions
are detected and handled by the Datalog computer system. If a 3GS zone input is tampered or
disconnected, this is presented as an alarm condition irrespective of the inhibit condition.
Tamper/Discon alarms can be ‘Reset’ in the normal way on the Datalog PC, but blue flags will be
displayed on the Main Site Plan as a reminder of uncleared faults.
Many 3GS fault conditions are monitored, such as Battery Problem, Cabinet Tamper, Node Tamper
Etc. The Datalog will display such alarms as fault alarms. For Cabinet/Back tampers etc. the Datalog
will automatically silence the 3GS buzzer and clear the alert on the 3GS panel. With cable faults and
similar hardware errors, the Datalog will show the fault alarm as above but leave the 3GS alert active
so that an Engineer will have the information available on the 3GS display. Whilst precise 3GS fault
annunciation is provided by the Datalog, the recording of fault information within the history database
is limited to general fault type information and panel number etc. This is because of the wide
equipment platform with which the Datalog will operate and the vast quantity of differing fault text
descriptions.
The Datalog will also control 3GS node outputs and offer automatic output switching during alarm
conditions or using Technical type inputs or by time of day/day of week. Custom software may also
be available to control outputs for special purposes.
More than 1 3GS panel can be connected to the Datalog using network drivers. If a network 3GS
system is in use then the zones of each 3GS are mapped sequentially into the Datalog alarm
system. (Note: for custom software applications, these numbers can vary)
3GS panel 1 (Panel ID 1) = Zone 1 to 200
3GS panel 2 (Panel ID 2) = Zone 201 to 400 etc.
Should the system grow, and more 3GS panels are required then Contact Cortech Developments to
increase the number of zones for the on site license and increase the number of active panels.
Panel Emulation
Clicking the Europlex button on the Main Screen or Menu Panel, or selecting Tools
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Europlex from
the menus will display a mimic of a 3GS keypad. This option allows checking and modification of a
3gs system through the Datalog system without having to go to the panel. This option should only be
used by persons with knowledge of the operation of the 3GS and may need to consult the Europlex
manual for the codes required.
The screen format will show a mimic of a 3GS keypad, with 2*24 character display and identified
control keys. The display on the keypad will be identical to the display on the selected panel’s
keypad. By default the software will select the first panel that is on-line. If there is more than one
panel, the other panels can be selected by clicking the up/down buttons on the Panel Address box.