DSC TL280(R) - V4 1 - Installation Guide - Eng - INT - R001

TL280 R Alarm Communicator International Guide V4.1 installation manual visit www dsc com This manual contains informationon limitations regarding product use andfunction and inform as toliability of themanufacturer Theentiremanual shouldbecarefully read Installer please read carefully Information Mounting Installation Requirements Specifications Ratings and Compatibility Installation Configuration Communicator in Panel Panel Programming Status LEDs Troubleshooting Programming Options Cellular Programming Worksheets Information infrared motion detectorsoperate bysensing changesin temperature be reduced when the ambient temperature bodytemperature orif there are intentionalorunintentional heat in ornearthe detection area Some of these heat sourcescould heaters radiators stoves barbecues fireplaces sunlight steamvents light and so on Failure intrusion detectors smoke detectorsand manyothersecurity an adequate powersupplyforproperoperation If a device oper it ispossible forthe batteriesto fail Even if the batterieshave failed theymust be charged in good condition and installed correctly If a operatesonlybyAC power anyinterruption howeverbrief willrender device inoperative while it doesnot have power Powerinterruptionsof any are often accompanied byvoltage fluctuationswhich maydamage elec such asa securitysystem Aftera powerinterruption has immediatelyconduct a complete systemtest to ensure that the system and Insurance itscapabilities an alarmsystemisnot a substitute forpropertyorlife An alarmsystemalso isnot a substitute forpropertyowners renters or act prudentlyto prevent orminimize the harmfuleffectsof an Detectors detectorsthat are a part of thissystemmaynot properlyalert occupantsof fire fora numberof reasons some of which follow The smoke detectorsmay been improperlyinstalled orpositioned Smoke maynot be able to reach the detectors such aswhen the fire isin a chimney wallsorroofs oron the of closed doors Smoke detectorsmaynot detect smoke fromfireson the residence orbuilding isdifferent in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning detectorscannot sense alltypesof firesequallywell Smoke detectorsmay provide timelywarning of firescaused bycarelessnessorsafetyhazardssuch in bed violent explosions escaping gas improperstorage of flam materials overloaded electricalcircuits children playing with matches or if the smoke detectoroperatesasintended there maybe circumstances there isinsufficient warning to allow alloccupantsto escape in time to avoid Lines telephone linesare used to transmit alarms theymaybe out of service orbusy periodsof time Also an intrudermaycut the telephone line ordefeat its bymore sophisticated meanswhich maybe difficult to detect Devices devicessuch assirens bells horns orstrobesmaynot warn people or someone sleeping if there isan intervening wallordoor If warning devices located on a different levelof the residence orpremise then it islesslikelythat occupantswillbe alerted orawakened Audible warning devicesmaybe with byothernoise sourcessuch asstereos radios televisions aircon otherappliances orpassing traffic Audible warning devices however maynot be heard bya hearing impaired person Installer please read to Installers warningson thispage contain vitalinformation Asthe onlyindividualin con with systemusers it isthe installer bring each itemin this to the attention of allusersof thissystem Failures carefullydesigned to be aseffective aspossible There are however involving fire burglary orothertypesof emergencies it maynot provide protection Anyalarmsystemof anytype maybe com deliberatelyormayfailto operate asexpected fora varietyof reasons but not all of the reasonsmaybe by Intruders an unprotected accesspoint circumvent a sensing evade detection bymoving through an area of insufficient coverage dis a warning device orinterfere with orprevent the properoperation of the Failure everyeffort hasbeen made to make thissystemasreliable aspossible systemmayfailto function asintended due to the failure of a component of Radio Frequency Wireless Devices reach the receiverunderallcircumstanceswhich could include on ornearthe radio path ordeliberate jamming orotherinad radio signalinterference Knowledge were known to be effective at the of manufacture It ispossible forpersonswith criminalintent to develop tech reduce the effectivenessof these features It isimportant that the reviewed periodicallyto ensure that itsfeaturesremain effect and that it isupdated orreplaced if it isfound that it doesnot provide the pro expected of Replaceable Batteries been designed to provide severalyears batterylife undernormalconditions The expected batterylife isa function of device environment usage and type Ambient conditionssuch ashigh humid high orlow temperatures orlarge temperature fluctuationsmayreduce the batterylife While each transmitting device hasa low batterymonitor identifieswhen the batteriesneed to be replaced thismonitormayfailto asexpected Regulartesting and maintenance willkeep the systemin operating condition Installation be installed properlyin orderto provide adequate pro Everyinstallation should be evaluated bya securityprofessionalto that allaccesspointsand areasare covered Locksand latcheson win doorsmust be secure and operate asintended Windows doors ceilingsand otherbuilding materialsmust be of sufficient strength and con to provide the levelof protection expected Areevaluation must be done and afteranyconstruction activity An evaluation bythe fire and orpolice ishighlyrecommended if thisservice isavailable Testing problemsthat would prevent an alarmsystemfromoperating asintended be found byregulartesting and maintenance The complete systemshould tested weeklyand immediatelyaftera break in an attempted break in a fire storm an earthquake an accident oranykind of construction activityinside or the premises The testing should include allsensing devices keypads alarmindicating devices and anyotheroperationaldevicesthat are of the system Time maybe circumstanceswhen the systemwilloperate asintended yet the be protected froman emergencydue to theirinabilityto to the warningsin a timelymanner If the systemisremotelymonitored response maynot occurin time to protect the occupantsortheirbelongings Detectors detectorscan onlydetect motion within the designated areasasshown in installation instructions Theycannot discriminate between intended occupants Motion detectorsdo not provide volumetric protection Theyhave multiple beamsof detection and motion can onlybe in unobstructed areascovered bythese beams Theycannot detect which occursbehind walls ceilings floor closed doors glasspartitions Anytype of tampering whetherintentionalorunin asmasking painting orspraying of anymaterialon the lenses mir windowsoranyotherpart of the detection systemwillimpairitsproper installation manual shall be used in conjunction with the control panel All safety instructions specified within that manual be observed The control panel is referenced as the throughout this document This installation guide provides basic wiring programming and troubleshooting information Use this guide in conjunction with the Installation Manual avail online from the DSC website at www dsc com Ethernet communicator is a fixed wall mounted unit and shall be installed in the location specified in these instruc equipment enclosure must be fully assembled and closed with all the necessary screws tabs and secured to a wall operation Internal wiring must be routed in a manner that prevents Excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections between power limited and non power limited wiring of terminal connections or Damage of conductor insulation Never install this equipment during a lightning storm Information installer must instruct the system user on each of the following Do not attempt to service this product Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltage