Linear PERS-4200 Series - Manuals

3 ACTIVITY TRANSMITTERS DXS-31 DXS-54 SMOKE DXS-73 CARBON MONOXIDE DXS-80 DXS-32 EMERGENCY TRANSMITTERS DXS-LRP DXS-LRP-BK DXS-LRW DXS-LRC DXS-65 DXS-31 UP TO 16 TRANSMITTERS TOTAL CAN BE USED WITH EACH CONSOLE PERS-4200 CONSOLE PERS-4200 Compatible Transmitters 2. Operation Summary A variety of Lin...

4 2.2 Console Options Cellular Interface Module The Model UMTS-3G Cellular Interface Module provides 2-way over-the-air digital communications between the Console and the monitoring service. The cellular module can be used to replace the traditional land-line telephone connection for emergency repor...

5 3. Console Connections 3.1 Telephone Connections 3.2 Option Module Installation 3.3 Power Supply Installation 3.4 Local Programming Connection CONNECT THE LINE IN JACK TO THE TELEPHONE LINE WALL JACK CONNECT THE HOU S E TELEPHONE TO THE PHONE OUT JACK NOTE : THI S CONNECTION I S OPTIONAL AND NOT R...

6 4. Console Modes & Features The Console operates in several modes and has features that support both the provider and the subscriber. 4.1 Provider Modes The Console has special modes of operation to aid the installer during setup and confi guration. Power Off Mode Power Off Mode allows for out...

7 4.3 User Modes The Console features three modes of operation for the user. Each mode changes the way the Console reacts or annunciates, depending on where the user is, or what time it is. Home Mode Home Mode is the standard mode of operation for the Console when the user is at home during the day....

8 5. Using the Provider Modes The Console features special modes of operation to aid the installer during setup and confi guration. 5.1 Power Off Mode Power Off Mode allows for out-of-service storage of the Console without discharging the backup battery. The Console is shipped from the factory in th...

9 6. Programming with RA4200 Linear’s RA4200 software confi gures the PERS-4200 Console remotely or locally. 6.1 Software Description The RA4200 software described in this manual supports the programming Linear’s Model PERS-4200 Personal Emergency Reporting System. The software runs on an IBM PC or ...

10 7. Programming Outline Use the following programming outline to guide you through the steps required to set up the RA4200 software and program a PERS-4200 Console. Many of the programming options available in the RA4200 program can be left in their default settings, and do not need to be changed ...

11 9. Testing the Modem A modem is used when connecting to a Console remotely, over the telephone line. A modem is not required for local programming with a USB cable. When using a modem, be sure that the computer is running correctly and that the modem is installed and working properly before you r...

12 10. RA4200 Software Overview The RA4200 software is a Windows compatible program with menus and tabs to select various account fi elds to make selections and enter data. 10.1 Starting the Program To Run the Program: Double-click on the RA4200 desktop icon or press START , point to ALL PRO G RAMS ...

13 10.3 The Menu Bar The menu bar provides access to each of the programs sub-menus. The icons below the menu bar are used to open, save, and print subscriber Account Templates and perform various actions with the PERS-4200 Console. Drop-down Menu Items and Icons The sub-menus that can be accessed f...

14 11. Creating a Custom Account Template Each PERS-4200 Console installation requires an Account Template. While many items are the same in different Consoles reporting to the same Central Station, some items (account number, customer information, & sensor information) are unique for each insta...

15 11.2 Console Tab The Console tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information and options for the specifi c PERS-4200 Console. Subscriber Password Enter a new 4-digit subscriber password for the Console. This is the password that the subscriber can use to call the Console from a remote telep...

16 Annunciate Trouble Indication With this option box checked, the Console will announce three system trouble conditions if they occur: Console low battery, sensor low battery, and no sensor status. Sensor troubles type are announced followed by the sensor zone number. The default is to not annuncia...

17 11.3 Sensors Tab The Sensors tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information regarding the wireless sensors programmed into the Console. Sensor status indicators also display the current condition of the sensor. Up to 16 wireless sensors can be used with each PERS-4200 Console. The transmit...

19 11.4 Communicator Tab The Communicator tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information regarding the Console’s communication method and options for PSTN and IP reporting. Communicator Fallback The Console’s communicator can report to the Central Station through the Public Switched Telephone...

20 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Reporting Settings for dial-up reporting using the telephone network are set in this area. Account Number The account number can be up to 10 digits long. The last four digits of the account number will be used as the communicator’s account number for 4x2 a...

21 11.5 Reporting Options Tab The Reporting Options tab displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information regarding the Consoles’ general communicator reporting options and includes a 4 x 2 section for assigning custom 4 x 2 reporting codes if desired. Report AC Fail The default REPORT AC FAIL setti...

22 Automatic Status Reports Automatic status reports of all pending supervisory conditions can be sent to the Central Station at a daily, weekly or monthly schedule until the supervisory condition is cleared or corrected. If split reporting is enabled, the automatic status report will be sent to the...

23 11.6 Reminder Messages Tab The PERS-4200 Console has a real-time clock calendar (RTCC) function that can be set to the correct time and date, and then accessed to schedule events and actions by the Console, including a scheduled reminder message feature. Five pre-recorded reminder messages are pr...

24 Timeout Interval A 15 or 30-minute timeout interval can be programmed as a setting for all reminder messages. If the reminder message is not acknowledged prior to expiration of the timeout interval, a missed reminder event report can be sent to the Central Station if reporting of missed reminder ...

25 Test Reminder A test reminder message is provided for prompting the subscriber to perform a system test. They will be prompted to activate their emergency transmitter or press the HELP button on the Console. Either activation will send a test report to the Central Station. ✲ IMPO R TANT: IF USIN ...

26 12. Console Communication The RA4200 software connects to the PERS-4200 Console using the Send/Receive window. A Console must be connected to the RA4200 before any data can be sent to, or received from it. 12.1 Send/Receive Window The Send/Receive window sets up and starts a modem (remote) or COM...

27 12.3 Sending and Receiving Console Data Once the Console is connected to the RA4200 software, data can be exchanged in either direction. Console Time and Date The Console’s clock and calendar will maintain the current time & date. ✲ IMPO R TANT! THE CONSOLE’S TIME AND DATE MUST B E SET P R IO...

28 12.4 Limited Remote Telephone Programming Some basic confi guration areas of the PERS-4200 Console can be programmed by a remote telephone phone call. The programming is limited to Reporting Format, Primary Phone Number, Account Number settings. ✓ NOTE: If the telephone line that the Console is c...

29 13. Sensor Learn / Test Mode Wireless transmitters are called “sensors” in the PERS vocabulary. In Learn / Test Mode the Console can learn new sensors, test sensors, and erase all sensors. ✓ NOTE: While in Learn / Test Mode, all normal operations of PE R S-4200 Console are suspended. No alarms or...

30 13.2 Learning a Single Sensor Learn Sensor Mode may also be entered by pressing and holding the CANCEL button for fi ve seconds. The Console will announce: 0 “ R eady to learn sensor... Zone [number]”. Activate the sensor to learn. The Console will announce: 0 “[Fire, Activity, Emergency, or Carb...

31 14. Event Log The Console will log system events in its memory they occur. The log can be retrieved by the RA4200 software. Each event is tagged with the date and time that the event was recorded. The log contains the most recent 100 Console events. Three standard reporting groups are supported: ...

32 15. Printing or Exporting a Template For hardcopy records, an account template can be sent to a local printer connected to the PC running the RA4200 Remote Access software. The PRINT / PREVIEW tool also allows exporting an account template to an Excel .XLS fi le or an Adobe .PDF fi le. Use the fo...

33 16. Updating Console Firmware The PERS-4200 Console runs on internal software code called “fi rmware”. Firmware code stays stored in the Console’s memory and can be upgraded using the RA4200 application when fi rmware updates become available. The PERS-4200 Console uses two fi rmware resources, s...

37 19. Appendix C - Communications Status Window Table Below are possible messages that may appear in the communications status window when RA4200 is connected to a PERS-4200 Console. Opening Port COM30 Initializing Com PortSending passwordLogin SuccessGet status dataConsole Type: Standard ConsolePr...

38 20. Specifi cations CODIN G FO R MATS DX CODE 24-BIT A1D PPM 1,048,567 Codes DXS CODE 24-BIT A1D PPM 1,048,567 Codes POWE R R EQUI R EMENTS PRIMARY SUPPLY Plug-in Switching Power Supply Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Output: 14 VDC 1.7 Amps Maximum BACKUP SUPPLY 7.2 Volt 2 Amp/Hour Ni-Mh Battery BACKUP OPE...

39 21. Regulatory Information This device complies with Industry Canada and Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may c...