Specifications

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When using an XR200 (version 110 or above)or XR200-485 (version 204 or above), additional options
are available when Host/Net is selected as the main communication type. Several examples follow to
explain scenarios in which you would use Host Backup and how to program the panel for Host Backup.
When using Host Backup and Host Log Reports, also refer to Network Interface Card Examples.
Example 1: Two 462N Cards
This example describes the configuration and programming needed when you are using two 462N
Cards and two iCOM units to enable the Host Backup.
Hardware:
XR200 version 110 or above
Two 462N Network Interface Cards
One 460 Network Interface Adaptor Card
Two iCOM/iCOM-E Internet Alarm Routers
One SCS-1 or SCS-1R Receiver
Installation:
Install the primary 462N Card into slot 1 of the 460 Card. Connect the primary iCOM/iCOM-E to the
462N card in slot 1.
Install the backup 462N Card into slot 2 of the 460 Card. Connect the backup iCOM/iCOM-E to the
462N card in slot 2.
Programming with Remote Link:
Go to Program > Communications > Method Tab. Select Host/Net for Communication type. Open
the Host/Net Tab. Because the second network device is an iCOM/iCOM-E, you do not need to enter a
setup string in the Host Setup String field.
Check the box beside Host Backup Enable. Enter the retry and check-in times.
Explanation:
Messages will be sent through the 462N card in slot 1 to the iCOM/iCOM-E then to the SCS-1 or SCS-1R
Receiver. If the messages cannot be sent that route, the panel will send them using the backup. The
messages will be sent through the 462N Card in slot 2 to the iCOM/iCOM-E to the SCS-1 or SCS-1R
Receiver. If the panel cannot send the messages through the backup 462N Card, the panel will then
use the communication type entered under 2nd Line of Method Tab.
Example 2: One 462N Card
This example describes the configuration and programming needed when using one 462N and one
iCOM/iCOM-E to enable the Host Backup.
Hardware:
XR200 version 110
One 462N Network Interface Card
One iCOM/iCOM-E Internet Alarm Router
Two SCS-1 or SCS-1R Receivers
Programming with Remote Link:
Go to Program > Communications > Method Tab. Select Host/Net for Communication type. Open
the Host/Net Tab. Enter AT#UCXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX#PPPPP in the Host Setup String field.
Note: Enter the Remote IP Address for the iCOM/iCOM-E in place of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. Enter the port