User's Manual

iComSL Series Universal Communicator Installation and Programming Guide Digital Monitoring Products
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Programming the iComSL Series Universal Alarm Communicator
5.1 Before You Begin
Before starting to program, we recommend you read through the contents of this guide. The information in this
documentallowsyoutoquicklylearntheprogrammingoptionsandoperationalcapabilitiesofthe
iComSL Series
UniversalAlarmCommunicator.
AfterthisIntroduction,theremainingsectionsdescribethefunctionsofeachprogrammingmenuitemsalong
with their available options. The
communicator contains all of its programming information in an on-board
processor and does not require an external programmer.
In addition to this manual, you should also be familiar with the following
documents:
• iComSL SeriesUniversalAlarmCommunicatorUserSheet(LT-1349)
• iComSL SeriesUniversalAlarmCommunicatorProgrammingSheet(LT-1411)
Programming Information Sheet
Included with each communicatoraretheProgrammingSheets.Thesesheetslistthevariousoptionsavailable
for programming the
communicator .Beforestarting,completelylloutthesheetswiththeprogrammingoptions
you intend to enter into the
communicator .
Having completed the programming sheets available while entering data helps to prevent errors and can shorten
the length of time you spend programming. Completed sheets also provide you with an accurate account of the
communicator ’sprogramyoucankeeponleforfuturesystemserviceorexpansion.
The remainder of the Introduction explains starting and ending a programming session.
5.2 Getting Started
Initializing the iComSL Series
Whenprogramminga communicator forthersttimeorrewritingtheentireprogramofanexisting
communicator, use the Initialization functiondescribedinSection6.Initializingclearsthecommunicator’s
memoryofanyolddataandsetsthehighestnumberedusernumbertousercode99.
Accessing the Programmer
To access the programmer function of the communicator :
1. ConnectthekeypadtothePROGheader
2. Press and release the reset button.
3. Enterthecode6653(PROG).
4. Thekeypaddisplays:PROGRAMMER.
5.3 Programming Menu
Youarenowreadytostartprogrammingthe iComSL SeriesUniversalAlarmCommunicator.PressingtheCOMMAND
keyscrollsyouthroughtheprogrammingmenuitemslistedbelow.
Menu Item Section in This Manual Menu Item Section in This Manual
Initialization 6 Output Options 12
Communication 7 Area Information 13
Messaging Setup 8 Zone Information 14
Remote Options 9
Stop
15
System Reports 10 Set Lockout Code 16
System Options 11
Toselectasectionforprogramming,pressanySelectkeywhenthenameofthatsectiondisplaysonthekeypad.
The detailed instructions for each programming step are found in this guide.
5.4 Reset Timeout
The iComSL SeriesUniversalAlarmCommunicatorhasafeaturethatrequiresyoutoentertheProgrammerwithin
30minutesofresettingthecommunicator.After30minutes,ifyouattempttoprogrambyenteringthe6653
(PROG)code,thekeypaddisplays:RESET PANEL.Youmustresetthe communicator and enter the program code
withinthenext30minutes.
IfyouarealreadyintheProgrammeranddonotpressanykeysontheprogrammingkeypadfor30minutes,the
communicator terminatesprogramming.Alldataentereduptothatpointissavedinthecommunicatormemory.
Using the STOP function disarms all areas:Toexitthecommunicator’sProgrammeryoumustusetheSTOP
function. The STOP optionisthesecondtothelastoptioninprogramming.TheStopfunctiondisarmsallareas.
TheprogrammingsessionisthenterminatedandthekeypadreturnstotheStatusListorMainScreen.
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