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Impassa Broadband Module| Installation Guide

sure that the edge of the module sits below the plastic tabs located at the

top of the panel. Push the other end of the module downwards, until it sits

below the plastic tab located at the bottom of the panel.

4) Connect the module to the panel via the 16 pin ribbon cable. The ribbon

connector is located at the top of the module. On the panel the ribbon

connector is located directly across from the connector on the module.

5) Connect the Broadband-enabled Alarm.com system to the Internet using

a standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. The cable should be connected at one end

to the local Internet access point (network router), and at the other end to

the RJ-45 jack on the Alarm.com module.

Power Up

Reconnect panel battery and AC power. When a broadband module is

connected to a powered control panel, the LEDs at the bottom of the module

will become active (see Table 1 on page 4). It may take a few moments after

power up for the LEDs to become active. If the LEDs do not light up at all,

ensure that the module has been fully connected to the panel via the ribbon

cable then perform a full power cycle by following these steps:

Disconnect the battery leads and unplug the panel power

transformer from AC power.

Verify that the module is inserted securely.

Connect battery leads to the battery. Make sure to observe

polarity (red to + and black to –) and to keep the wires outside of

the tab holding them in place.

Plug the panel power transformer into the AC outlet.

It is important to plug the battery in before plugging in the transformer,

otherwise the panel will issue a “System Low Battery” message regardless of

the battery voltage level.

Note that power cycling will clear existing banners.

Comm Test (Module Registration)

To initiate module communication with Alarm.com the first time, perform a

“Comm test”.

To perform the comm test on an Impassa press [*][6] followed by the master

code and [4].

The Impassa panel will let you know when the comm test has completed by

activating the siren output on medium volume for 2 seconds followed by full

volume alarm for 2 seconds. All display lights and LCD pixels turn on. This

indicates that Alarm.com has received and acknowledged the signal. This

does not guarantee that the signal went through to a central station; it

confirms that the Alarm.com Operations Center received the signal. The

central station should be contacted directly to verify that the signal was

received on the correct account and that the Central Station routing settings

have been set up correctly. The signal may not go through to the central

station if (a) the Central Station Account settings were entered incorrectly on

the Alarm.com Dealer Site or (b) if Alarm.com was unable to send the signal

successfully to the Central Station receivers.

Panel Settings

Night Arming

The Impassa panel has the ability to night arm, which arms the perimeter

and restricts movement to designated interior areas. Night arming via the

panel should be restricted to one of the five function keys. For more

information on Night Arming and how to program the function keys see the

installation guide provided with the panel.

Panel Settings Automatically Change

Some panel settings are changed automatically when the broadband module

is connected to the control panel. These settings should not be altered. They

are:

Clock: The broadband module sets the panel clock when it connects to

Alarm.com and then updates it every 18 hours. It is important to select the

correct panel time zone on the Alarm.com website, or the panel time will not

be accurate. If a system is powered up before the customer account has

been created, the time zone will default to Eastern Time

Specifications

Compatibility

Impassa

panels

Power requirements

3.9V

Standby

current

3.9mA

Peak current

325mA

Operating temperature

14 to 131°F (

10 to 55°C)

Storage temperature

30 to 140°F (

34 to 60°C)

Max. relative humidity

90% non

condensing

etwork

Broadband

Dimensions

(H x W) 3.25 x 4.25 in.

(8.23 x 10.80

cm.)

Regulatory Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Alarm.com can void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment in to an outlet on a circuit different from

that which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator

and your body.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate

using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the

transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to

other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the

equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that

necessary for successful communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur

radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou

inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de

réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres