Installation guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The APLEX Model 3100E8 is a microprocessor-based, subscriber's control panel that can
monitor a maximum of 100 zones, all of which are connected via a 3-conductor, multiplex cable
up to 2 km in length. The special feature of the Model 3100E8 is that it allows the premises to
be partitioned into eight areas or sectors, each area or sector having its own group of users with
their own arming and disarming capabilities. An added feature allows an extra area called the
common area (e.g., a lobby or a cafeteria) to be monitored in conjunction with the main areas.
The common area will arm when all areas are armed and will disarm at the same time as any one
individual area is disarmed. In addition, an alarm log is maintained showing date, time, and
event descriptions of the last 600 events.
Areas 1 through 8 and the common area each have an instant-acting, intrusion zone type. Areas 1
through 4 and the common area each have an exit/entry zone type with an independent timer;
and areas 1 and 2 each have a follower zone type. All areas have two C-LEM outputs, one for
indicating "area armed" and the other for indicating "area intrusion". These may be connected to
a dialler for off-site monitoring or to a LED display for local graphic annunciation. Areas 1
through 4 also have a C-LEM output to allow for a remote exit/entry buzzer.
The APLEX Model 3100E8 control panel accommodates one Master user code, one Service user
code, and up to 248 general user codes. The user's name can be entered and will be printed with
the log output. The extent of access to the system for each general user is determined by the
Master user who selects, from a list, the options allowed the general user. Control of any of the
eight areas can be assigned to any of the 248 general users on the system. In addition, selected
users may also arm or disarm all areas simultaneously by selecting the FULL ARM key or the
FULL DISARM key. If the panel is not centrally located, Model 3220/ 3230/3240 remote
keypads may be installed to allow arming and disarming within an individual area.
The system has 42 pre-assigned outputs, the first 7 of which are available directly from the panel
and the remaining 35 from C-LEMs or COMBO LEMs.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the APLEX Model 3100E8 with
firmware version A8E250/L8100E67. If you are presently using an earlier version of firmware,
you may obtain an update. Contact the factory for further assistance. Firmware version numbers
are displayed in two parts. The first part identifies the operating programme version (e.g.,
A8E250) and the second part identifies the literal file (e.g., L8100E66).
L Note: The L icon in the margin signifies a new function or option or one that has changed from
the previous manual.
KEYBOARD AND KEYBOARD SECURITY
An important feature of the APLEX control panel is the membrane keyboard on the cabinet
exterior. The user can enter a letter, character, number, or one of many important functions or