Napco STARLINK DATASHEET

Introducing StarLink from NAPCO

Affordable wireless

backup radio on

fast, dedicated
digital data-only
network, not shared
by cell phone traffic

NAPCO introduces new StarLink™ RF Wireless
Backup, for reporting alarm conditions to any
central station over a dedicated digital network
that spans the US and Virgin Islands and Puerto
Rico. The surprisingly economical, supervised
StarLink SL-1 Unit and service now makes backup
alarm reporting, regardless of telephone line
condition, an affordable option for every account.

Ideal for use with any control panel brand, the StarLink SL-1 rugged metal
unit is vandalproof and EMI/RFI-shielded, installs with as few as 4 wires,
requires no programming and no expensive field-installation programming
tool. During installation, the unit indicates its signal strength, on scale
of 1 to 5, upon power-up. And, the unit is simply registered in minutes
via fax or online with easy web account management, available 24-7.

Uniquely using the same high-speed, data-only service used by
Black Berry and Palm VII devices, supervised StarLink uses DataTAC
technology and a growing digital network of thousands of digital
(not analog) towers/base stations. By not sharing a network with cell
phones nor involving intermediary cell phone providers, like analog
or control-channel units, StarLink alarm signals are always ensured the
highest priority. In fact, most Contact ID format account alarms, for
example, are received in 10 seconds, typical. There are virtually no
transmission delays (or lost signals), caused by rush-hour or peak cell
phone traffic periods, as commonly experienced with control channel
network signals. And, StarLink supports all popular central station

formats and requires no additional central station equipment.

Manufacturing great security products is all we do. It’s that simple.

™

Top performance, easy installation with any control panel brand

Superior Performance

• Works with every control panel brand

• Supports all central station formats and requires

no additional central station equipment

• Utilizes dedicated, data-only network, instead of

shared “control channels”

• Supervisory test signals verify StarLink’s ability to

both “talk to” and “hear” the network

• Low standby current (<20mA ) maximizes

protection when both AC loss and Telco loss
occurs (common during natural disasters)

• Rugged aluminum enclosure and stainless steel

antenna provides vandal- and RFI-protection

• Maximum FCC-allowable RF output

Easier Installation

• Fast hook-up with as few as 4 wires, no

dip switches to set either.

• No expensive programmers to buy

• StarLink automated operator system and internet

web-site accessible 24-hours a day for signal
verification & account setup

• Intelli-Channel connects directly to bell output or

siren driver output, providing burg/fire reporting
on only one wire.

• Each input channel is field-selectable for positive

or negative trigger.

• Signal strength annunciated by SL-1’s LED, on a

scale of 1 to 5

• Low Standby Current ( <20mA ) allows StarLink

to be powered from existing alarm control panel/
battery

• Ultra-compact, rugged aluminum enclosure

accepts standard 1⁄2” EMT for wiring protection
and standard 3/8” recessed magnetic contact for
tamper-proof protection

NAPCO StarLink Specifications

Electrical

Input Voltage: 12.5VDC ± 15%
Maximum Current: 2 AMPS (for less than 1 sec during transmit)
Standby Current: 20mA

Physical

Dimensions: 192mm H x 78mm W x 34mm D w/o ant.
(7.559” H x 3.07” W x 1.336” D w/o ant.)

Mounting: #6 Screw Holes (4)
Input Connector: 5mm Screw Terminal
Output Connector: 2 mm (.08”) Wire Antenna, Mini UHF Option

Environmental

Temperature: -300C - 550 (-220F - 1310F)
Humidity: 95% Non-Condensing

• Alarms get priority on high

speed digital network.

• No cell phone traffic and no

cell phone companies.

• Contact ID accounts 10

seconds, typical response.

• All popular central station

formats; No additional
equipment.

Channels

3 Channels Selectable Voltage Positive Trigger (4.5 to 14.5) or
Negative Trigger (750-millisecond integration delay)
Channel 1 Selectable Option - Intelli-Channel for Bell Output,
reads pulsed or steady and sends corresponding code

(10-second integration delay)

333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701

1-800-645-9445 • Fax [phone]

www.napcosecurity.com

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