Specifications

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subsequent backup paths. Typical communication takes place on the primary path with backup paths
being used only when the primary path fails or when the backup path is programmed to duplicate
messages. There is no option to backup path 8.
Communication Type: Specifies the communication method the panel will use on this path to report
system events to DMP SCS-1R Receivers or non-DMP receivers. Default is DD for Path 1, and NONE for
Path 2-8.
None: Allows the panel to operate as a local system.
Digital Dialer (DD): Allows the panel to communicate using DMP (SDLC) format for
communication over standard telephone lines to an SCS-1R or SCS-105 receiver.
Network: Communication using the panel onboard network connection or the 462N Network
Interface Card. The DMP Network/Output reporting format is transmitted over a data network to
the SCS-1R Receiver.
Contact ID (CID): Allows the panel to communicate to non-DMP receivers using the Contact ID
format.
Cellular Network: This option allows communication over the GPRS network using digital cellular
technology with the 463C, 463G, or 463H Digital Cellular Communicator. Refer to the Network
Services Activation section.
Note: If using an alternate cellular carrier, turn the Activate option off in System>Operator
Configuration.
RS232: This option can be used for radio backup communications or other communication
options, and uses the on-board serial port.
Select 232 when using DB-9 backup communications by directly connecting to the RS-232 port on
the panel. Set the XR500 Series panel J23 jumper to R and briefly reset the panel using the J16
jumper to activate RS-232 operation. Refer to the XR500 Series Installation Guide (LT-0681) or
the XR2500F Installation Guide (LT-0759).
Path Type: The Path Type defines if the path is Primary or Backup. Because Path 1 is always Primary,
this option can only be changed for paths 2-8. Default is Backup.
Note: If the primary Communication Type is CELL, then the backup Communication Type can
only be NET or 232.
Test Report: Test Report determines if test reports are sent on this path. Reports are sent according
to the programming in Test Frequency and Test Time. Default is Yes.
Select DEFER to not send a test report if the panel communicates any message to the receiver within
the time set in Test Frequency. Select NO to not send test reports on this path.
Test Frequency: Test Frequency determines the frequency of the test report. Enter a number from 1
to 60. Default is 1.
Frequency Unit: Select DY (Day) or HR (Hour). Default is Day.
Test Day: Use this option to set the day of the Test Report. This option appears only when Test
Report is Yes; Test Frequency is Day and a multiple of seven. Select the day of the week to send the
test report. Default is Sunday.
Test Time: Use this option to select the time of day for Test Reports. Enter the hour, minute and AM/
PM. Default is blank.
Use Checkin: Check-in reports are a method of supervising the panel for communication with the
receiver. This option appears when the Comm Type is NET, CELL or 232. For CELL or 232 the default
is No. For NET the default is Yes.