- Connect the DualCom to the panels modem as per diagram below.
- Connect the PSTN connections on the PSTN card, using the broadband filter provided. (Install broadband filter even if there is no broadband present to future proof site).
- Connect the aerial provided, mounting it vertically.
- Apply power.
- The DualCom will go through its power up/registration process which will take approximately 5
minutes. - The top “SVC” LED will start to pulse like a heartbeat once locked onto the network.
- The signal strength will then be displayed.
- Leave the DualCom to conduct an internal network survey, which happens automatically. The display will show 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 etc.
- Once the survey is complete, continue to panel programming.
Panel Programming
- Enter engineer mode.
- Select option 56 (communication).
- Select option 1 = Telecoms.
- Select option 1 = Format.
- Press enter, select option 2 = SIA.
- Press enter, select SIA level 3.
- Press enter to select triggers you wish to use. (Company driven).
- Esc to 01 = Format, press A.
- 02 = Tel 1, press enter and use 01 as telephone number, press enter.
- 03 = Account Number, press enter and use the DualCom’s chip number or 1234 (number not used), press enter.
- Select option 09 = number of rings, press enter.
- Change to 1 ring, press enter, then esc.
- Select option 12 = remote access, press enter.
- 1 = access period, press enter.
- Select 0 = Full, press enter, then esc.
- Press A, 02 = access mode, press enter.
- Change to 1 = Direct, press enter.
- Esc out of engineer mode, programming complete.