How do I connect the 4100ES to central station monitoring using the SDACT?
To connect the 4100ES to central station monitoring, you must configure the DACT (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter) properties within the panel programmer to establish communication parameters and point mapping. This involves setting account information, selecting a transmission format compatible with the central station, and identifying which system points will report events (Page 6-7, 6-8) [1].
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Access DACT Properties: In the programmer, expand the Unit, Box, and Bay icons and double-click the DACT icon to open the properties window (Page 6-7) [1].
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Configure Basics: On the Basics tab, enter the central station phone numbers and the account numbers provided by your monitoring provider (Page 6-8) [1].
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Select Communication Format: Choose the required reporting format (such as 3/1 pulse, 4/2 pulse, BFSK, or SIA) and set the Dial Mode to Tone, Pulse, or Tone else Pulse (Page 6-8) [1].
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Map Points: For Per Point DACTs, use the Points tab to check the Select box for every point that should report status changes to the central station (Page 6-13) [1].
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Define Event Codes: Use the Event Codes tab to assign specific codes for alarms and restorals. Do not modify these without direct authorization from the central station (Page 6-12) [1].
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Set Local Points: Use the Local Points tab to configure the event codes sent when problems occur specifically with the DACT or its phone lines (Page 6-13) [1].