MCDI DECRYPTA Operating Manual

DECRYPTA

ALARM RECEIVER

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Contents

Alarm Receiver DECRYPTA...................................................................................................................................................................................2

Physical characteristics of DECRYPTA.................................................................................................................................................................2

Size........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Buffer memory......................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Printer port.............................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Phone jack.............................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Power connector...................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Buzzer Alert/Warning...........................................................................................................................................................................................2

CMOS Lithium battery..........................................................................................................................................................................................2

Software tool COMIRQ.............................................................................................................................................................................................2

Installing DECRYPTA receiver................................................................................................................................................................................3

Configuring DECRYPTA receiver...........................................................................................................................................................................3

Physical characteristics of DECRYPTA.................................................................................................................................................................3

Setting up DECRYPTA - Firmware Version 5.1.5+...............................................................................................................................................4

Transmission rate.....................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Formats and characters transmitted......................................................................................................................................................................1 2

Receiving.............................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Listen-in, Two way voice....................................................................................................................................................................................12

Transmission to computer and printer in DECRYPTA Native mode.............................................................................................................12

Transmission to computer and printer in ADEMCO 685 / Surgard emulation mode....................................................................................1 4

Messages from DECRYPTA to DECRYPTA printer port:..............................................................................................................................14

Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................................................................1 4

Legal compliance and Warning..............................................................................................................................................................................14

United States Regulation FCC Warning.......................................................................................................................................................1 4

EC Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................................................................................16

EN41003 Warning Application Note 48, Issue 5...............................................................................................................................................16

Technical data sheet for DECRYPTA....................................................................................................................................................................18

Description..........................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Features...............................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................................18

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Alarm Receiver DECRYPTA

The twin line alarm receiver card DECRYPTA for PC and PC compatible computers is a MCDI product. It carries a five year limited warranty.

Physical cha racteristics of DECRYPTA

SizeSizeSize

Receiver has all out dimensions:

15” (L) x 5.5” (W) x 2”(H) 38 cm (L) x 14 cm (W) x 5 cm (H)

Housing: Rugged aluminum chassis.

Buffer memory

Printer port

Phone jack

Power connector

Baked black enamel finish or nickel plating finish

Buffer holds up to 800 events in Native mode, 1000 in Ademco emulation Mode. Buffer is used when computer is absent. Unit keeps printing during fail time if power is connected and maintained. When computer comes back on, buffer empties to

the computer. If more than 800 even ts (1000 Ademco mode) are received in the buffer during fail time, DECRYPTA writes over the oldest event. Written records may be available on printer connected to parallel printer port.

Connector port for IBM compatible parallel printer type DB25. One printer can be used for all DECRYPTA linked by cables MRDC2 or MRDC3, instead of one printer per DECRYPTA unit. Events are also displayed on last DECRYPTA for all units.

Double Phone connector type RJ11 on Rev 4 and Rev 5 . Connect Green and Red only on each connector

A twelve (12) volt power input connector is located at the back of DECRYPTA. A 3 foot wire is supplied. Connect red wire to positive side and black wire to negative side of power source

Alert/WarningBuzzer

On board buzzer is available for alert warning when Computer is absent. Enable if setup parameter Check printer is set to Yes. Is activated (start buzzing) by event to be printed on DECRYPTA printer port. Stop buzzing by pressing twice (2) ON-LINE printer key. Refer to printer connected to DECRYPTA parallel printer port. Will resume buzzing if printer is left off-line.

CMOS Lithium battery

Receiver memory function support depends on CMOS battery. CMOS battery is located on receiver position BT1. Renata Model CR2430 or equivalent. Minimum life expectancy 7 years to 10 years. Shelf life: 4 months.

Software tool COMIRQ

COMIRQ is a DOS software program shipped with all receivers. It is used to check signals sent to PC by DECRYPTA. This tool is very useful to find free IRQ.

To check installation and find free IRQ, run COMIRQ followed by COM,IRQ parameters. Example: COMIRQ 3,5 (Check if IRQ 5 is free for a DECRYPTA installed on COM3) When COMIRQ is displayed, send a signal to DECRYPTA where same setup parameters have been given . Signal is displayed only

if COM and IRQ are free. If no signal is displayed, change IRQ in COMIRQ and in DECRYPTA setup. Try again until signal is displayed indicating a free IRQ.

Press Space bar to display one signal a t a time. Press A to empty receiver buffer and enable ACK.

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Installing DECRYPTA receiver

Power the DECRYPTA from any 12 volt source. Connect DECRYPTA to a computer serial port using the supplied null modem cable. It is recommended to connect a printer to the DECRYPTA parallel port. This printer insures a full hard copy backup of all signals

received by DECRYPTA. If a printer is not connected, make sure supplied jumper is connected to printer port.

Configuring DECRYPTA receive r

DECRYPTA is configured using Setup software INITPLUS or internal configuration menus. Configuration in French, German, Spanish and Portuguese is handled only by internal configuration menus.

DECRYPTA can be configured two ways:

1. Using DECRYPTA display and Menus. See P 8 to 11 of this document

2. Using INTIPLUS setup program. Connect DECRYPTA to PC. See Section above on How to install DECRYTYPA

Physical characteristics of DECRYPTA

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

POWER

Green LED Lights when DECRYPTA is on.

LINE 1 +2

Red LED Lights when a transmission occurs Blinks when signal is absent

COMPUTER

Yellow LED Lights when a transmission occurs Blinks when computer is absent

PRINTER

Yellow LED Lights when printing occurs

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

12V:

Power input 12 V DC 6W

SERIAL (DB25 male connector)

Data transfer to computer in Surgard emulation Serial port: 1200 Baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit Pin 2 = transmit Pin 3= receive Pin 7 = ground Cable type=null modem

PRINTER (DB25 female connector)

Printer parallel port

REMOTE

• For optional chaining of DECRYPTA units.

• Displays incoming signals on last DECRYPTA in row

LINE 1, LINE 2 Incoming phone lines

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Setting up DECRYPTA Firmware -- Version 5.1.5+

Firmware version 5.1.5+ and setup program INITPLUS added features: . New setup display allows easier selection of software interface emulation formats:

Ademco 685 mode ––– Surgard mode ––– Native mode . Receiver handshake heading pattern is now selectable

Setup program INITPLUS (v1.9) displays selection pattern seen below:

Addresses DECRYPTA PARAMETERS ––– MCDI INC. ––– +(514) 481-1067

Cold Reset: Ctl R

03F8 Address 03F8 02F8 03E8 IRQ (Not applicable ot DECRYPTA) 5 Wait After Off Hook No 02E8 Receiver number 1

2 Rings(Not in use; set to 1 ring) No

0338 Line 1 Number 1 Caller ID To PC No 0318 Line 2 Number 2 Caller Id To Printer No 0308 Heartbeat No Caller ID ALL No

02A8 Sescoa SS instead of 4x2 SUM No Date / Time

Yes

0298 3x2 Instead 4x1 No Send Year No 0288 Clear Zero No ACK Delay 1 0268 Compress Extended No SA-TLR/DECRYPTA

Yes

0258 Listen-In (Empty or 1..F) SurGard Mode No 0248 Printer / Buzzer No 0238 0228 Start handshake with 1 1= 1400hz / VFSK 0218 2= SIA / CFSK

3= DUAL 1400hz / 2300hz 4= 2300hz 5= Stratel 6 Telim 7= Robofon

<CR> Edit <ESC> Exit ––– <F1> Restore default ––– <F2> Read Config File

Setup program display description and commands

Address section

Address part of display shows address fields for all DECRYPTA and TLR+/SA-TLR+ receivers installed with PC. Move cursor to desired DECRYPTA using UP/DN arrows. Press <Enter> to move to Parameter section on right part of display. Parameters displayed on the right are actual operating parameters. Press F1 to restore Factory defined parameters. Press F2 to restore saved parameters. Press <ESC> to Exit setup program INITPLUS. Before accepting Exit command, INITPLUS request authorization to save new parameters. When exiting from INITPLUS time on ALL DECRYPTA/TLR+/SA-TLR+ will be reset to PC time.

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Parameter section to the right of Address section

DECRYPTA address selected when entering this section is shown in heading above columns of parameters. Move cursor to desired parameter using UP/DN arrow. Key in each new parameter . After all changes have been entered press <ESC> to go back to Address Section. ONLY in Address Section can changes be saved and sent to receiver.

Parameter definition

Emulation mode easy setting information: MCDI Mode Default setting

Ademco 685 Mode Default setting + Date / Time = NO Surgard Mode Surgard = YES

OPTIONS: Address Memory address for DECRYPTA port as configured by connexion to com port.

IRQ 3, 4, 5(default), 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 DECRYPTA requires no IRQ setting. Receiver Number sent to computer and printer 0 to F (default = 1) Line 1 Number sent to computer and printer 0 to F (default = 1) Line 2 Number sent to computer and printer 0 to F (default = 2) Heartbeat Yes = enable No = disable (default)

DECRYPTA sends Heartbeat signals to computer every 30 seconds only in Native mode and Surgard mode.

Sescoa SS Yes = enable No = disable (default)

Conflict with Pulse 4X2 Checksum format

3x2 Instead 4x1 Yes = enable No = disable (default)

Conflict with 4X1 in Compressed Expanded DO NOT select with Compressed Expanded = YES

Clear Zero Yes = Zero removed in 3x1 and 4x1 No = zero present (default)

Tells DECRYPTA receiver not

incoming 3 x 1 and 4 x 1.

to insert a zero in front of the account number and in front of the alarm code, for

Example: 3 x 1 Extended compressed in 3 x 2 standard 123 4 444 5 After compression: 123 45

Example: 3 x 1 Standard 3 x 1 123 1

Example: 4 x 1 Standard 4 x 1 1234 1

Example: 3 x 1 and 4 x 1 without

the CLEAR ZERO option:

0123 01 for 3 x 1 1234 01 for 4 x 1

Compressed/ Yes = Compress ed ext en ded 3x 1 or 4x1 (No = default) Extended

Example: 3 x 1 Extended compressed in 4 x 2 standard 123 4 444 5 After compression: 0123 45

Example: 4 x 1 Extended compressed in 4 x 2 standard 1234 5 5555 6 After compression: 1234 56

Listen-In Empty or 1 .. F

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(3x1,4x2) Define code to trigger Listen-In mode in 3x1 or 4x2 formats Printer/Buzzer Yes = Check printer on DECRYPTA port No= Do not check for printer (default)

By default DECRYPTA

was connected to this port.

does not verify printer status on parallel port but sends data to be printed as if a printer

(Yes) option tells the DECRYPTA receiver to verify and report on the status of the printer connected to the

DECRYPTA parallel port. The status verification applies to the DECRYPTA (lowest COM) in the computer if more than one MCDI receiver is installed. A connector is needed to daisy chain multiple DECRYPTA receivers to send all output to one printer only.

When Check printer option is enabled (Yes) and the computer is absent, each event being sent to printer triggers

a warning buzzer. This warning sound may be stopped by clicking twice the ON-LINE printer key. Buzzing resumes if printer is left Off-line.

Do not set the "Yes" parameter if no printer is installed. Multiple error messages could be generated by taking

this action.

Wait after O/H Delay to start Handshake after Off Hook. No = normal, Yes=5 seconds 2 Rings Setting not in use. DECRYPTA set to 1 ring. Setting not Caller ID dependent Caller ID PC No = D o not send telephone ID data to PC

Yes = Send telephone ID data to PC Caller ID PRN No = Do not send telephone ID data to DECRYPTA printer

Yes = Send telephone ID data to DECRYPTA printer Caller ID ALL No = Do not send telephone ID data except when bad transmission occurs

Yes = Send telephone ID data to PC and DECRYPTA printer unless PRN and PC select otherwise Date / Time Yes = enable(Default) No = disable Send year Yes = Date including the year No = Date with no year (default)

Yes, tells DECRYPTA to add the Year in date format: HH:mm _ _ MM/DD[/YY] ...

No, by default, tells DECRYPTA to use date and time format: MM/DD. SA-TLR+ Yes = enable (SA/TLR+/DECRYPTA) No = disable (Default=DECRYPTA) Surgard Mode Yes = enable No = disable (Default) ACK delay Wait time in seconds for ACK reception before resend. (Surgard/Native mode only) Start handshake with 1 1400hz / VFSK

2 SIA / CFSK 3 DUAL 1400hz / 2300hz 4 2300hz 5 STRATEL 6 TELIM 7 ROBOFON

Default sequence is as above. Option is to change first element with the one selected. Extreme care must be exercised when changing Handshake sequence. It is a well known fact that many dialers

do not respond well to all startup sequences.

Transmission rate

1200 bps, no parity, 8 bits, I stop bit

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DESCRIPTION OF DECRYPTA DISPLAY

DECRYPTA – FRONT VIEW

CARRIAGE

LCD DISPLAY

RETURN

ESCAPE

OWN

LINE 1 and LINE 2 leds Steady: incoming signal Blink slow: no connexion Off: OK

POWER LED

Always on when

unit is powered

RINTER LED links fast when

rinting

OMPUTER LED links slow: no PC links Fast: transmitting to PC

DECRYPTA – REAR VIEW

DB25 NULL MODEM

CABLE TO PC

(INCLUDED)

12V DC INPUT (MOLEX

CABLE INCLUDED: red is positive – black is negative

DB9 FOR CHAINING OF

DECRYPTAS- USE MCDI CABLES MRDC2 OR MRDC3

ARD RESET UTTON

DIRECT PRINTER OUTPUT –

DB25- USE SUPPLIED JUMPER WHEN NO PRINTER CONNECTED

INPUTS FOR PHONE LINE 1 AND

LINE 2

CARE OF LCD UNIT: To clean, always use a slightly damp cloth; never use abrasives or solvants. Avoid pressure and shock on LCD

area: damage may results.

CARE OF DECRYPTA UNIT: To clean, always use a slightly damp cloth; never use abrasives or solvants. Avoid pressure, shock, vibration,

moisture and excessive humidity: damage may results. Do not expose to direct sunlight.

Operating condition: 4°C to 40°C. Storage condition: -15°c to 65°C Always use a 12V DC power supply , 6W, with supplied cable.

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DESCRIPTIONS OF INTERNAL MENUS

tart up menu

n power up

onfiguration menu

o enter configuration, press

and simultanously

t any point during configuration ressing will save configuration

hoice of language

to select from english, spanish (español),

rench (français) portuguese (português) or german deutsch)

to choose language and continue to next menu in

elected language

ssigning a receiver number

to select from 1 to 9 to choose and continue to next menu

ssigning a number to line 1

to select from 1 to 9 to choose and continue to next menu

ssigning a number to line 2

to select from 1 to 9 to choose and continue to next menu

nabling heartbeat

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Choice Option ____________________________ Language English

Choice Option ____________________________ Receiver number 01

Choice Option ____________________________ Line 1 number 01

Choice Option ____________________________ Line 2 number 02

Choice Option ____________________________ Heartbeat Yes

Congifuration Mode

Saving Configuration

DECRYPTA Alarm Receiver Version 1.0.0.

MCDI Inc.

-DECRYPTA-

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Enabling Sescoa SS format to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

Enabling 3x2 instead of 4x1 to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

Enabling clear zero to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

Enabling Extended/compressed to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

Choosing listen-in code to select from 1 to 9, Ato F. “0“ = empty to choose and continue to next menu

Check printer/buzzer mode to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

Handshake order configuration to select from 1to 7

1=1400hx/VFSK 2=SIA/CFSK 3=Dual 1400Hz/2300Hz 4=2300hz 5=Stratel 6=Telim ( on Telim models only) 7=Robofon (on Robofon models only)

to choose and continue to next menu

Wait after off hook option to select from no or yes (4.5 seconds delay) to choose and continue to next menu

Choice Option _____________________________ Sescoa SS Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ 3x2 inst’d 4x1 Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Clear Zero Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Extended Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Listen-In code E

Choice Option _____________________________ Check printer Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Start H’SHake 1

Choice Option _____________________________ Wait after O/H Yes

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nabling CALLER ID to PC

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

nabling CALLER ID to printer

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

nabling CALLER ID to pc and printer

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

ending date and time option

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

elay time for acknowledge to pannel

to select delay in seconds from 1 to 5 to choose and continue to next menu

heck printer/buzzer mode

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

utput in Sur-Gard mode

to select from yes or no to choose and continue to next menu

etting Time: hour

to select from 00 to 23 to choose and continue to next menu

etting Time: minutes

to select from 00 to 59 to choose and continue to next menu

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Choice Option _____________________________ Caller ID to PC Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Caller ID printer Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Caller ID All Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Date/time Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ ACK delay 2

Choice Option _____________________________ Check printer Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Sur-Gard mode Yes

Choice Option _____________________________ Time: hour 00

Choice Option _____________________________ Time: minutes 22

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etting Date: month

to select from 01 to 12 to choose and continue to next menu {}

etting Date: day

to select from 01 to 31 to choose and continue to next menu

etting Date: year

to select from 00 to 99 to choose and return to begin of configuration mode

Will save all configuration. Message saving

onfiguration will appear.

press simultanously will reset DECRYPTA to

actory default

DLE MODE

hen not in configuration nor receiving signals, Decrypta

isplays date on first line and time on second line

YPICAL DISPLAYS–INCOMING SIGNALS

X2, CALLER ID NATIVE FORMAT

INE 1: TIME AND DATE INE 2: RECEIVER AND LINE NUMBER;

SIGNAL FROM PANNEL

INE 3: CALLER ID INFORMATION

ONTACT ID, CALLER ID, NATIVE FORMAT INE 1: TIME AND DATE INE 2: RECEIVER AND LINE NUMBER;

SIGNAL FROM PANNEL

INE 3: CALLER ID INFORMATION

IA, CALLER ID, NATIVE FORMAT INE 1: TIME AND DATE INE 2: RECEIVER AND LINE NUMBER;

SIGNAL FROM PANNEL

INE 3: CALLER ID INFORMATION

Choice Option _____________________________ Date: Month 02

Choice Option _____________________________ Date: day 24

Choice Option _____________________________ Date: Year 00

Saving Configuration

DECRYPTA reseted

:::::: 00/12/07 ::::::

15:30:27__12/07/00 12 6161 F6

{4811067}

15:30:38__12/07/00

12 6262 E121 01 000

{4811067}

15:30:47__12/07/00

12 [#6363INHA000] {4811067}

-DECRYPTA-

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Formats and characters transmitted

Receiving

Formats MCDI DTMF FSK Acron Ademco Contact ID Ademco L/S Standard Ademco L/S expanded Ademco Fast / High Speed Ademco Express Ademco Old DCI FBI Super Fast Franklin Fast Napco Radionics Standard Radionics Expanded Scantronic Sescoa standard Sesco a S S SIA I - II - ~III Silent Knight Slow/Fast CFSK III Varitech VFSK Stratel SurGard Robofon Telim

Pulse 10,20,40 bps 3x1 - 4x1 - 4x2 Dual Round

10,20,40 bps 4x2 Checksum 10,20,40 bps 3x1 - 4x1 Extended Dual Round Frequencies 1800 Hz / 1900 Hz

Handshake and kissoff: 1400hz / 2300hz DTMF 10 char/sec. FSK 110 bauds or 300 bauds (SIA, CFSK, VFSK) Bell 103

Listen-in, Two way voice

Listen-in function Some alarm panels offer the option for the Central station operator to listen for sound in the premises where the alarm signal originates. Alarm panels supporting “Listen-in” keep the telephone line open after having sent a signal, to allow sound monitoring. The telephone

line will be closed by the Central station subject to operator action or receiver setup.

Listen-in criteria Receiver DECRYPTA is triggered into “Listen-in” mode for incoming events according to panel setup for specific formats. SIA and Contact ID formats have specific codes for Listen-in. See Panel setup. DTMF formats use the AEx signal where x can be 0 to F at the Installer’s choice. 3x1 and 4x2 formats have no standard codes for Listen-in. DECRYPTA allows self selection of Listen-in codes at Setup time. Receiver action upon reception of “Listen-in” trigger Upon reception of event in the Listen-in category, DECRYPTA receiver maintains the telephone line open for a period of up to 180

seconds or less then 180 seconds upon reception of any telephone tone from the keypad.

Operator control for “Listen-in” Operator must be warned by Monitoring software of account “listen-in” capability. Operator has a maximum of 180 seconds from time

of alarm reception to telephone pickup. Failure to pickup telephone in this delays will cause line hang-up by DECRYPTA receiver.

Once the line is seized by Central station local telephone, the hang-up action of DECRYPTA will have no effect. To close communication with alarm signal site in the first 180 seconds when DECRYPTA is in action, operator must press any key on

the telephone keypad before hanging up. The DECRYPTA will hang up telephone line before 180 seconds only upon reception of a tone from telephone keypad.

To close communication with alarm signal site after 180 seconds of event reception, simply hang-up the telephone. This is because the

DECRYPTA is not in function anymore, its delay having expired.

Transmission to computer and printer in DECRYPTA Native mode

Pulse, DTMF, FSK FORMAT 3x1, 4x1

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _ RL_CCCC_ØA<CR> Default HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _ RL_CCCC_A<CR> Option 4x1 set by INITLR HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _ RL_CCC_A<CR> Option 3x1 set by INITLR HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _ RL_ØCCC_AZ<CR> Option 3x1 extended compressed 4x2

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HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _ RL_CCCC_AZ<CR> Option 4x1 extended compressed 4x2 Option zero removed 3x1,4x1, extended

FORMAT 4x2

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AZ<CR>

FORMAT 4x3 (SESCOA SS)

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AZZ[Z]<CR>

FORMAT 4x3 (SUR GARD)

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AZZ<CR>

FORMAT ADEMCO HIGH SPEED

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AAAA_AAAA_A<CR>

FORMAT ACRON

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AAAAAAAA<CR> HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_ _CCC_AAAAAAAA<CR>

FORMAT FBI SUPER FAST

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_EZZ<CR>

FORMAT CONTACT ID

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_18_TAAA_GG_ZZZ<CR>

FORMAT MODEM SIA

HH:mm_ _MM/DD{YY}] _ _RL _ [#CCCCCC|EAAZZZ/AAZZZ/AAZZZ]<CR> Native mode <LF>RL_ [#CCCCCC|EAAZZZ/AAZZZ/AAZZZ]<CR> Ademco685 Emulation

FORMAT MODEM CFSK / VFSK (same as 4x2)

HH:mm_ _MM/DD{/YY} _ _ RL_CCCC_AZ<CR>

CALLER ID

Phone signal added to event code. Examples HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_AZ{t...t}<CR> Added to 4x2

HH:mm_ _MM/DD[/YY] _ _RL_CCCC_18_TAAA_GG_ZZZ {t...t}<CR> Added to Contact ID HH:mm_ _MM/DD{YY}] _ _RL _ [#CCCCCC|EAAZZZ/AAZZZ/AAZZZ]{t...t}<CR> Added to SIA

Heartbeat

@<CR> Signal sent to the computer every 30 seconds if option is enabled

Code definitions

HH : Hour : : Character ":" mm : Minute DD : Day _ : 1 space _ _ : 2 spaces MM : Month [YY] : Year [Present/Absent] Receiver Option) / : Character "/" R : Receiver number (Receiver Option) L : Line number (Receiver Option) C : Account number A : Event code or modifier E : Zone type FBI super Fast Z : Zone G : Group (Partition) T : Type(E or R) (Contact ID) Ø : Zero

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<CR> : EOS (Carriage Return) <ACK> : Data retransmits to computer every 2 second until ACK is received by DECRYPTA (ACK=06H or $06). @ : Heartbeat signal Receiver Option) t...t : Telephone number from Caller ID [ : Beginning data delimiter (SIA) ] : Ending data delimiter (SIA) | : Field separator (SIA) # : Account ID block code (SIA) E : Function block code (SIA) / : Data code packet separator (SIA) <LF> : Line Feed

DECRYPTA Error and Warning messages sent to Pinrter port and PC:

HH:MM MM/DD[YY] RL Account XYY

Printer message Time Date Receiver 0000 0 1 Printer error

Time Date Receiver 0000 02 Printer reset

Telephone line monitoring Time Date Receiver 0000 03 Error Line 1

Time Date Receiver 0000 04 Reset Line 1

Telephone line monitoring Time Date Receiver 0000 05 Error Line2

Time Date Receiver 0000 06 Reset Line2

External battery backup Time Date Receiver 0000 07 Low external battery

Time Date Receiver 0000 08 Normal external battery

CMOS RAM battery Time Date Receiver 0000 09 Low CMOS battery

Time Date Receiver 0000 0B Normal CMOS battery

Transmission message Time Date Receiver 0000 0 0 Bad transmission

Time Date Receiver [#0000|A BAD TRANSMISSION] Format SIA

No Transmission Time Date Receiver 0000 F1 No signal received Line 1

Time Date Receiver 0000 F2 No signal received Line 2

Transmission to computer and printer in ADEMCO 685 / Surgard emulation mode

User Manual : for information on transmission See ADEMCO 685 standards User Manual : for information on transmission See Surgard MRL2 documentation

Surgard emulation applies to Dial up Alarm signals and Telephone ID

Messages from DECRYPTA to DECRYPTA printer por t

When computer ceases to answer "Computer absent" is sent to DECRYPTA parallel port When computer answers "Computer restore" is sent to DECRYPTA parallel port

Warranty

The Electronic products of MCDI Inc. are under a five year limited warranty. Material is repaired or exchanged, free of charge, when

returned to MCDI service points, post paid. Abused or misused equipment is not covered by this warranty. Power surge damages

are not covered by warranty.

Legal compliance and Warning

United States Regulation FCC Warning

Radio/TV interference This device is not equipped with dialing equipment. Telephones equipped with electronic dialing keys generate and use radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly and in

strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

NOTE: This device has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 if the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference and

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. If your device causes interference, one of the following measure may correct the problem: . Reorient or relocate the receiving TV or radio antenna, when this may be done safely.

. To the extent possible, move the device and the radio or television farther away from each other, or connect the computer with . Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

the device and the radio or television to outlets on separate circuits.

NOTE: FCC registration does not constitute an expressed or implied guarantee of performance.

Right of the Telephone Company If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may stop your service temporarily or ask you to remove your

equipment until the problem is resolved. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not p ractical, you will be notified as soon as possible and be given the opportunity to correct the situation. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper function of

this device. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

Federal communication commission (FCC) Notice FCC Registration Number: This device complies with Part 68, Rules and Regulations, of the FCC for direct connection to the Public

Switched Telephone Network (the FCC registration number and REN number appear on a sticker). If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

Your connection to the telephone line must comply with these FCC rules: . Use only an FCC standard RJ11W/RJ14W or RJ11C/RJ14C network interface jack and FCC compliant line cord and plug to

connect to the telephone line. (To connect the device press the small plastic tab on the plug at the end of the telephone's line cord. Insert into a jack until it clicks. To disconnect, press the tab and pull out.)

. If a network interface jack is not already installed in your location, you can order one from your telephone company. Order

RJ11W/RJ14W for wall mounted telephones or RJ11C/RJ14C for desk/table use. In some states, customers are permitted to install their own jacks.

. This device may not be connected to a party line or coin telephone line. Connection to Part y Line Service is subject to state tariffs

(contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).

. It is no longer necessary to notify the telephone company of your device's Registration and REN number however, you must provide

this information to the telephone company if they request it.

. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information please contact:

Local dealer or MCDI 86 Claude-Champagne Avenue., Montreal, QC, Canada H2V 2X1 Telephone: +(514) 481-1067 Fax: +(514) 481-1487

. If the equipment is causing h arm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect it until the

problem is resolved.

. This device does not have any serviceable parts. Repair or exchange must be made by the manufacturer or its representatives. Signaling method: This device does not dial out. Ringer Equivalence Number: The FCC Registration label (on the device) includes a Ringer Equival en c e Number (REN) which is used

to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line . A high total REN may prevent telephones from ringing in response to an incoming call and may make placing calls difficult. In most areas, a total REN of 5 should permit normal telephone operation. To determine the total REN allowed on your telephone line, consult your local telephone company.

Hearing aids This device does not convert the signal for human hearing. Programming Emergency numbers: This device does not dial out. Important safety instructions When using the device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons

including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow the warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. This device is installed in a computer. This work should be done by a qualified computer technician.

4. Avoid using during electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

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5. CAUTION: Do no use sharp instruments during installation procedure to eliminate the possibility of accidental damage to the device, the computer or the cord.

6. Save these instructions.

Europe EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of ConformityEC Declaration of Conformity

We:

MCDI Inc. 86 Claude-Champagne Avenue Montreal, QC Canada H2V 2X1

Declare under our sole legal responsibility that the following products conform to the protection requirements of council directive

89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, as amended by directive 93/68/EEC:

MCDI-DECRYPTA alarm receiver The products to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following relevant harmonised standards, the reference numbers

of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

EN50082-1:1992 --- EN55022 CLASS A --- EN 60555 PARTS 2 & 3 ---EN41003:1993 --- BAPT Note 48 revision 5

EN60950/IEC Ed 2 Amendment No1 1992, Amendment No2 1993, Amendment No3 1996 Signed this 7th day of January 1997 MCDI Inc.

Europe EN41003 Warning Application Note 48, Issue 5 EN41003 Warning Application Note 48, Issue 5EN41003 Warning Application Note

48, Issue 5

1) The power required by the host and the total of all adapter cards installed within the host environment, together with any auxiliary

apparatus, shall not exceed the power specification of the host apparatus.

The power requirements for the DECRYPTA receiver are:

From External Battery (standby) 12V 1A

2) It is essential that, when other option cards are introduced which use o r generate a hazardous voltage, the minimum creepages and

clearances specified in the table below are maintained. A hazardous voltage is one which exceeds 42.4V peak a.c. or 60V d.c. If you have any doubt, seek advice from a competent engineer before installing other adapters into the host equipment.

3) The equipment must be installed such that with the exception of the connections to the host, clearance and creepage distances shown

in the table below are maintained between the card and any other assemblies which use or generate a voltage shown in the table below. The larger distance shown in brackets applies where the local environment within the host i s subject to conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution which could become conductive due to condensation. Failure to maintain these minimum distances would invalidate the approval.

4) The analogue telecommunications interface is intended to be connected to telecom munic ation network voltage (TN V) circuits which

may carry dangerous voltages. The telephone cord(s) must be disconnected from the telecommunications system until the card has been installed within a host which provides the necessary protection of the operator. If it is subsequently desired to open the host equipment for any reason, the telephone cord(s) must be disconnected prior to effecting access to any internal parts which may carry telecommunication network voltages.

Table:

Clearance (mm) Creepage (mm) Voltage Used or Generated by

X Y Host or Other Cards

2.0 2.4 (3.8) Up To 50 Vrms or Vdc

2.6 3.0 (4.8) Up To 125 Vrms or Vdc

4.0 5.0 (8.0) Up To 250 Vrms or Vdc

4.0 6.4 (10.0) Up To 300 Vrms or Vdc

For a host or other expansion card fitted in the host, using or generating voltages

greater than 300V (rms or dc), advice from a competent telecommunication safety engineer must be obtained before installation or relevant equipment

Above 300 Vrms or Vdc

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Host:

LR +

Expansion Card

Power Supply Unit

or other source of excessive voltage

X X

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Technical data sheet for DECRYPTA

Description

Decrypta is the ideal receiver for mobile surveillance

and field maintenance.

Decrypta has all features of TLR+ and SA-TLR+

receivers and now an integrated display. Decrypta is a compact high performance stand alone receiver you can bring in the field or use with all PCs and laptops.

Decrypta has two telephone line inputs. Imposes no

lim it on number of accounts per line and provides a DB25 parallel printer port for direct printer output.

With rugged construction, ease of operation and mobility,

decrypta adds many new and attractive features to

the basic Monitoring Station.

Line circuitry FCC(USA), IC(Canada), CE-Security

(Europe), CE-Telecom (Europe), ICT D800-428K (Germany), IBPT TC970587 (Belgium) certified .

Specifications Communications:

DECRYPTA provides an 2 RJ11 type phone jacks for

connection to one or two telephone lines. Type : Pulse, DTMF, FSK

Reception Speed : 10, 20, 40 pps DR / CS Handshake and Kissoff : 1400Hz / 2300Hz/2225Hz Pulse Frequency//Telim : 1800Hz / 1900H//1100Hz

Reception Formats supported:

Features

• Mobile without need of reconfiguration.

• Internal buffer 800 to 1000 events.

• CMOS Lithium battery for non volatile memory.

• Supports SIA, BFSK,CSFK, VFSK etc.

• Caller ID option

• Supports software retransmit function.

• Alert/Warning buzzer for operation without PC.

• Acknowledge functionon front panel.

• Dead line detection and operation status on front panel.

• Printer status on front panel.

• Interface with wireless phone terminals around the world.

• Listen-in, Two way voice

Size and construction: Size: 15” (L) x 5.5” (W) x 2”(H)

38 cm (L) x 14 cm (W) x 5 cm (H) Housing: Rugged aluminum chassis.

Baked black enamel finish. Nickel plated silver finish on special order

Monitoring Software: Decrypta interfaces with Monitoring software in

Acron Radionics 6500 Ademco: Radionics extended

- Slow/Fast; Sesco a S l ow, Super Fast

- Contact ID; Sescoa Standard

- Extended; SIA

- Express; Contact ID

- High Speed - compressed & converted CFSK,BFSK VFSK Silent Knight Slow MCDI-Take-a-look SurGard FBI Super Fast Napco Point ID 3x1 3x1 extended 4x1 3x1 extended compressed 4x2 4x1 extended 4x1 extended compressed 4x2 4x2 Zero removed 3x1, 4x1, extended. Optex’s Varitech C&K: Bell 103A2 or CCIT on option For Germany and Scandinavia, as Pulse replacement:

Telim Robofon

Printer Output:

° Standard DB25 connector for Centronics Parallel

Interface.

° Cables MRDC2 AND MRDC3 (option) allow one

printer to serve all DECRYPTA receivers chained.

Event logging when PC is absent:

decrypta stores up to 800 events (Native mode), or

1000 events (Ademco 685™ mode / SurGard™ mode). Events are stored as a sequential pile and displayed on screen.

Native mode, Ademco 685™ emulation mode and SurGard™ emulation mode.

Compatible with most automation software on the market. Configuration

• 1 parallel port DB25 for printer.

• 1 serial port for connection to computer.

• 1 port DB9 for linking DECRYPTAs

• 2 RJ11 telephone line jacks.

• 5 status LED on front panel.

• Configurable by PC (286 or up) or directly on front panel

• Configuration software included.

• Four sealed controls on front panel

Display

• Displays incoming signals or controls on 4 lines by 24

characters.

• Displays last 800 events

• Configuration and operation on front panel

• Alarm acknowledge key for easy operation.

• Configuration menus in English, French, German, Spanish

or Portuguese

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