
DUAL 824 SUPERVISED
HYBRID SECURITY CONTROL
AND HARDWIRE KEYPAD
A built-in superhet receiver
reduces installation time.
• 24 supervised zones and eight
hardwire loops
• Up to 1,500 foot transmission range
• Installation and programming ease
• Reduced potential for false alarming
• Two valuable plug-in voice options
• Industry’s most extensive line of
transmitters

Across the security industry, the traditional definition
optional plug-in boards add valuable communications
of a hybrid system has been one mixing hardwire
and wireless components and requiring the addition
and installation of a radio receiver.With the DUAL
824, Linear officially breaks with tradition by offer-
ing a hybrid control and keypad that includes its
own receiver. Not just any radio,the DUAL 824’s
built-in model is a
superheterodyne type
with a measured range
of 1,500 feet. Because
the receiver is located
inside the control
panel cabinet, installers
do not have to take the
time to find a separate
place to mount it.
User controls for
capabilities, including voice prompts, touch-tone
telephone access, and a two-way voice link for central
station monitoring*. Compatibility with industry’s
widest line of transmitters and sensors (Linear’s
supervised DXS series and non-supervised DX series)
means that systems can be easily tailored by site and
by need.Available models
include door/windows,
smokes, glass breaks, bill
traps, keypads, and single
and multi-channel
personal transmitters
in a variety of styles
(handhelds, pendants,
minis, and wristbands).
The DUAL 824, with
its wealth of capabilities
the DUAL 824 are
centralized on an easy-
to-read, backlighted,
A hybrid redefined by the
convenience of a
full-function keypad
with numeric indica-
tors for each of 24
supervised wireless
sensor zones and up to eight hardwire loops.The
DUAL 824 supports the addition of a second
hardwire keypad.A built-in piezo generates alert
and alarm tones. The DUAL 824’s control panel is
housed in a high-impact plastic box, along with the
receiver and a rechargeable back-up battery that
features 40 hours of standby power. Inside, there is
plenty of room for wire and the battery.
The DUAL 824 has six operating modes and can
be configured for one-button operation, for eight
built-in radio.
and its built-in 1,500 foot
range receiver, is the new
definition of hybrid
security controls.
*Requires addition of RSM-2
speaker modules.
user codes (including duress), and to the SIA false
alarm standard. Installation and programming are
made easy by Linear’s RA-2400 remote access
software, Linear’s quick-learn transmitters, plus
default settings that eliminate many steps.Two

Compatible TransmittersFeatures
• 24 supervised zones with up to eight hardwire loops.
• 12 VDC output to power most popular security devices.
• High impact plastic control panel cabinet — easy to
mount, with plenty of room for wire and battery.
• Easy-to-read, backlighted control station.
• Supports two supervised hardwire control stations.
• Superheterodyne receiver is integral with panel.
• Rechargeable back-up battery, with 40 hours of
standby power.
• UL listed.
Available Models
PRODUCT
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
DUAL 824 SSC00056 DUAL 824 Control with Hardwire
Keypad
DUAL 824KP AAE00451 Additional Hardwire Keypad for
Dual 824
VB-2 AAE00365 Voice Prompt/Telephone Access/
2-Way Voice Board
VB-3 AAE00376 Voice Prompt/Telephone
Access Board
RSM-2 CAE00191 Speaker/Mic Kit (required with
VB-2 and VB-3)
PRODUCT
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
DXT-61A SNT00380A 1-Button, 1-Channel Pendant
DXT-41 SNT00381 1-Button, 1-Channel Mini
DXT-42 SNT00382 2-Button, 3-Channel Mini
DXT-21 SNT00376 2-Button, 1-Channel Handheld
DXT-23 SNT00377 3-Button, 4-Channel Handheld
DXS-21 SST00094 Supervised 2-Button,
1-Channel Handheld
DXS-23 SST00095 Supervised 3-Button,
4-Channel Handheld
DXS-31 SST00073 Supervised Door/Window
DXS-32 SST00100 Supervised Mini Door/Window
DXS-54 SST00074 Supervised Passive Infrared
Motion Detector
DXS-62 SNT00090 Supervised Waterproof
1-Button Wristband/Pendant
DXS-63 SNT00091 Supervised Waterproof
2-Button Wristband/Pendant
DXS-72 SST00076 Supervised Photoelectric
Smoke Detector
DXS-81 SST00078 Supervised Bill Trap
DXS-91 SSA00015 Supervised Glass Break
DXS-10 SST00079 Supervised Wireless Keypad

Specifications
ELECTRICAL
Primary Operating Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Transformer: UL listed, Class II,plug-in, 16 VAC,1.25 A
(supplied)
Back-Up Battery: 4.0 Amp-hour, 12 VDC
RADIO RECEIVER
Type: superheterodyne
Operating Frequency: 315 MHz ±125 KHz
Sensitivity: -100 dB minimum
Antenna Type: counterpoised bipolar design
Compatible RF Formats: Linear DX, DXS
CONTROL PANEL
Radio Zones: 24 supervised
Hardwire Loops: eight supervised
PAC Codes: eight total,including Duress, Installer, Paging,
and five User
Operating Modes: Off, Chime, Home,Home Instant,Away,
and Test
Sensor Types: 11 including Automation, Emergency,Panic,
Fire, Perimeter, Exit/Entry,Interior, Chime Only,Arm/Disarm A,
Arm/Disarm B, and Environmental
Auxiliary Outputs: Automation,External Console Speaker,
and External Alarm Siren
Memory: EEPROM retains system programming during total
power failure
Operating Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
COMMUNICATOR
Dialing: DTMF or pulse dialing
Reporting Formats: 4 x 2, 20 PPS, or Ademco Contact ID
Telephone Numbers: primary, secondary, and supervisory
(paging); Reports: full zone reports, console reports, general
system reports, forced arming, and duress PAC
Note: paging application uses the supervisory telephone
number to access the pager
Auxiliary Power: 12 VDC@ 1 amp maximum for auxiliary
devices
HARDWIRE KEYPAD
Indicators: 24 red zone condition indicators, plus power on,
radio, battery, ready, armed, trouble, and five system operating
mode indicators
Built-in Audible: Piezo device for alarm tone* keypad and
status prompts
Keypad Wiring:
Standard Keypad Configuration: four wires standard for +,-,
data in, data out
Optional Keypad Configuration:
When using optional VB-3 — six wires, including +,-, data in,
data out, speaker +, speaker -
When using optional VB-2 — eight wires, including +,-, data
in, data out, speaker +, speaker -, mic +,mic -
Note: microphone wire must be twisted shielded pair.
Operating Temperature: 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C)
PHYSICAL
Control Panel
Dimensions: 11.5 in L x 4 in W x 12.5 in H (292 x 102
x 318 mm)
Weight: 4 lbs (1.81 kg)
Hardwire Keypad
Dimensions: 6.62 in W x 4.50 in H x 1.38 in D (168 x 114
x 35 mm)
Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
ACCESSORIES
VB-3: voice board with voice prompts and remote telephone
access capabilities
Remote Telephone Access Modes: from remote touch-tone
telephone and from local touch-tone telephone
Telephone Access Methods:
From A Remote Telephone—dial, redial, enter PAC code
plus #; console will report system mode, alarms, and trouble;
user may change system mode of operation
From A Local Phone—press # # #, enter PAC code plus #;
console will report system mode, alarms, and trouble;
user may change system mode of operation
Voice Prompt Vocabulary: 32 words,including key system
words, modes, zone numbers, conditions (i.e.,“System Armed,
Away Mode”)
VB-2: voice board with voice prompts and remote telephone
access capabilities same as VB-3, plus 2-way voice
Two-Way Voice Modes: a total of three — listen only, two-way
manual, and full duplex
Two-Way Voice Switching Modes: listen only — none;
two-way manual — press 1 to talk; press 3 to listen, press 9
to disconnect
RSM-2: speaker/microphone kit that mounts inside DUAL
824KP; required when using the VB-2 or VB-3 options;
includes high quality speaker, condenser, microphone,all
hardware, and hook-up wire
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*Not to be considered as a substitute for an alarm sounder.
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