Tyco Safety Canada 00LINKS2450 User Manual

How to Contact Us:

Sales

For information about additional products, please call our sales number:
1-888-623-7873, fax us at 1-416-665-4222 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Technical Support

If you have questions or problems when using Sur-Gard products, you can call technical
support. If you are within the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada,
you can get support by dialing 1-888-623-7873 ext.1. If you are outside these areas,
please call [phone] ext.1, or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Internet

Visit our Sur-Gard WWW site. You can search the Sur-Gard technical information database
and read about our new productsas well as send us your questions on-line. Our World
Wide Web address is http://www.sur-gard.com.

• W A R N I N G •

Please refer to the System Installation Manual for information on

limitations regarding product use and function and information on

the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer.

Long Range RF Transmitter

© 2000 SG Wireless Communications

401 Magnetic Drive, Units #24-28

Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3J 3H9

29003619 R001

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Version 1.2

Limited Warranty

SG Wireless Communications warrants that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase,
the product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and that in
fulfillment of any breech of such warranty, SG Wireless Communications shall, at its option, repair
or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair depot. This warranty
applies only to defects in parts and workmanship and not to damage incurred in shipping or
handling, or damage due to causes beyond the control of SG Wireless Communications, such as
lightning, excessive voltage, mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arising out of abuse,
alteration or improper application of the equipment.

The foregoing warranty shall apply only to the original buyer, and is and shall be in lieu of any and
all other warranties, whether expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part
of SG Wireless Communications. SG Wireless Communications neither assumes, nor authorizes
any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume
for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.

In no event shall SG Wireless Communications be liable for any direct or indirect or consequential
damages, loss of anticipated profits, loss of time or any other losses incurred by the buyer in
connection with the purchase, installation or operation or failure of this product.

WARNING:

tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to but not limited to,
criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform
as expected.

SG Wireless Communications recommends that the entire system be completely

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Intr oduction 1

1.1 Specifications........................................................................................1

1.2 Antenna.................................................................................................2

Section 2: Installing the Links2450 3

2.1 Unpacking the LINKS2450 ....................................................................3

2.2 Select a Mounting Location ..................................................................3

2.3 Connect a Power Supply.......................................................................3

2.4 Mount and Wire the LINKS2450 ...........................................................4

Diagram 2-1: Hook-up For PC5010, PC5015, PC1555/1565,

PC1575/1580 or PC580/585 Panels....................................................5

Diagram 2-2: Hook-up for PC4010/4020 v3.0 Panels...........................6

Section 3: Programming the LINKS2450 7

3.1 Programming a LINKS2450 Connected to a PC5015, PC5010,

PC1575/1580, PC1555/1565 PC580/585 Panel...................................7

3.2 Programming a LINKS2450 for Use with a

PC4010/PC4020 v3.0 or higher panel. ................................................8

Diagram 3-1: Connecting the LINKS2450 to a PC2550RK Keypad........8

Section 4: Programming Descriptions 10

[01] Module Configuration.........................................................................10

[10] LINKS 2450 Account Code.................................................................10

[20] Maintenance Alarms and Restoral Reporting Codes .........................10

[30] Call Direction Options (PC5015, PC5010, PC1575/1580,

PC1555/1565 and PC580/585 panels only) ......................................10

[81] Miscellaneous Alarm Reporting Codes (PC1575/1580 panel only).....11

[82] Miscellaneous Restoral Reporting Codes (PC1575/1580 panel only) ....11

[83] Miscellaneous Alarm Repor ting Codes

(PC1555/1565 v2.0 panel only) .......................................................... 11

Section 5: Testing the LINKS2450 12

5.1 Performing a LINKS Test Transmission ..............................................1 2

5.2 “On Air” Indication ...............................................................................12

5.3 Troubleshooting...................................................................................12

5.4 T esting Tools........................................................................................12

5.5 Periodic Test Tr ansmission..................................................................12

Section 6: Reset LINKS2450 Programming to Factory Default 13

6.1 Reset the LINKS2450 on a PC1575/1580 Panel................................13

6.2 Reset the LINKS2450 on a PC5015 v2.2, PC5010 v2.0,

PC1555/1565 or PC580/585 Panel....................................................13

6.3 Perform a Hardware Reset (All panels) .............................................13

Programming Worksheets 14

i

NOTES:

NOTES:

ii

NOTES:

INTRODUCTION

The LINKS2450 transmits alarm system information over a long-range radio
network. It may be used with the following DSC alarm control panels:

• PC1575/1580 v1.0 • PC4010/4020 v3.x

• PC1555/1565 v2.x and up • PC5015 v2.2

• PC580/585 v2.x • PC5010 v1.0 and up
This manual will describe how to install and program the LINKS2450 for connection
to the above panels.

Section 1

1.1 Specifications

NOTE: If the panel uses automatic SIA or Contact ID communications f ormats, the
reporting codes the LINKS2450 will send must still be programmed on the panel.

• Power supply: 11.5-14V

from Bell+/Aux- control panel terminals)

• Radio transmitter frequency: range from 440 to 470MHz

• Communication Buffer: 80 Events

• Transmission Range: Approximately 16 Kilometers (10 Miles)

• Cabinet dimensions: 4.17” high × 5.75” wide × 1” deep (104mm × 146mm ×

26mm); color: white

• Module supervision via the alarm control panel

• Protected against static and lightning induced transients

• Programming by keypad or downloading software. The LINKS2450 is complete

with a default program and is operational with a minimum of programming.

• To program via a keypad when connected to PC5015, PC5010, PC1575/1580,
PC1555/1565 or PC580/585 panels, program the LINKS2450 using any
system keypad

• To program via a keypad when connected to PC4010/4020 v3.0 panels,
program the LINKS2450 using a PC2550RK keypad connected directly to the
LINKS2450.

• EEPROM Memory
The LINKS2450 uses EEPROM memory, which will retain all program
information even if AC and battery power, are removed.

DC at 750mA (PS1520, PC5204, PC4204, or powered

1