AlarmNet 7845C User manual

7845C
Cellular Control Channel Transceiver
Fast Track Setup
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For ADEMCO and First Alert Controls
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Before You Leave the Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Check MicroBurst Coverage Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Obtain AlarmNet Account Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Which Operating Mode to Use With Different Types of
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Antenna Placement and Transmitter Installation . . . . . . .3-1
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Activate the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Select Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Program the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Mount the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Register the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Wire Radio to Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Test Alarm Delivery to Central Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Wiring and Programming Guides By Panel Type . . . . . . .4-1
Vista 10, Vista 20 and Via 30 (Non-E2 Panels) . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
VISTA-10SE, VIA-30PSE, FA142C, FA145C and
VISTA-10ADTG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
FA147C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Table of Contents

VISTA-15, FA148C, 250P1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
VISTA-20SE, VISTA-20HWSE, FA162C, VISTA-20ADT,
VISTA-20Bay and SL150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P Programming Tool or Using Pro4-6
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Vista 40, Vista 50 and Vista 100 (Non-E2 Panels) . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
#93 Menu Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Device Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
VISTA-128B, VISTA-128FB, VISTA-32FB, and FA1600 . . . .4-9
Programming the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
#93 Menu Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Device Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Non-ADEMCO Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P
Programming Tool or Using Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Appendix A. Tips for Finding the Best Antenna Location A-1
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
GO FOR HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
AVOID OBSTACLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
AVOID INTERFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
REMEMBER THAT AN ACCESSORY ANTENNA IS AVAILABLE . . . .A-1
Appendix B. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Table of Contents (cont’d)

1. Before You Leave the Shop
Equipment Checklist
• 7845C (Includes battery and standard antenna.
No transformer or power supply necessary.)
Optional Equipment
May be desired or necessary depending
on job specification or requirements.
• 4229 zone expander (refer to Section 2)
• 7720P AlarmNet programming tool
• 7825-OC outdoor antenna
• Antenna cables
• 7720V2TR 6V DC power pack
Check MicroBurst Coverage Availability
Use job premises zip code to confirm that MicroBurst service is active in
the local cellular network. Check zip code at the AlarmNet web site.
WWW.ALARMNET.COM
Or call the AlarmNet Technical Assistance Center at
800-222- 6525
Obtain AlarmNet Account Numbers
Contact your providing AlarmNet Central Station or your
local data center to obtain all three of the necessary AlarmNet
account numbers. You will not be able to register the radio
without these numbers.
SUBSCRIBER NUMBER (Four digits, 0-9)
CENTRAL STATION NUMBER (Two hexadecimal digits, 0-9, A-F)
CITY ID NUMBER (Two digits, 0-9)
Section 1. Before You Leave the Shop

2. Which Operating Mode to Use With
Different Types of Control Panels
The 7845C has four different modes of operation, which can be selected
using the tamper switch during start-up. Which mode you use depends
on what type of control panel you will connect to the radio.
Table 1 indicates which modes to use with various panels.
Table 1. Operating Modes for Use with Control Panels
• ECP Mode (VISTA with E2 only) - Contact ID communication
• Programmable Relay Emulation Mode - Relay commands are
sent via data connection (ECP) from the host (VISTA)panel to
the 7845C (does not require 4204 module)
• 4229 Mode - Allows the use of a 4229 zone expander as a
seven zone input board
• Zone Mode - Single Zone Input (Pulsed Input = Zone 1, Steady
Input = Zone 2).
Section 2. Which Mode to Use
CONTACT ID ADEMCO HIGH SPEED
ECP Single
Zone
VISTA with E2 X* X X
VISTA without E2 X X*
LYNX X
Non ADEMCO panels X X*
NOTE: * indicates preferred mode.
Programma
ble Relay
Emulation
Mode
4229
Mode

3. Antenna Placement and Transmitter Installation
Guidelines
• Use the signal strength meter (five horizontal LEDs) to determine
quality of reception
• Strive for the maximum possible signal strength-5 BARS, and
• Never settle for less than three steady bars of signal strength.
Procedures
Activate the Radio
1. Connect the battery.
2. Radio will initiate start-up procedure (2-5 minutes).
3. When completed:
• Red LED will be OFF, indicating positive
MicroBurst availability.
• IF red LED stays on, go to Appendix II Troubleshooting.
• Amber LED will blink steadily, either once or twice per second, depend-
ing on carrier selected.
• Green LED on solid.
Select Mounting Location
1. Hold radio against wall for 10 seconds at desired
mounting location.
2. Check to be sure that this location provides at least three steady bars
on the signal strength meter.
3. If signal strength is inadequate, move radio and hold for another 10
seconds.
4. Use 7825-OC outdoor antenna if specified or necessary.
5. Even if original location provides three bars of signal strength, test
several other locations for better signal strength.
6. Refer to Appendix I for tips on finding best locations.
7. STRIVE FOR FIVE bars of signal strength.
8. Conduct click test using tamper switch to confirm clear RF path to the
network.
9. Mark location with best signal strength for
later mounting.
Program the Radio
1. Power down the unit.
2. Identify operating mode to be used according to control panel type
(refer to Section 2).
3. Power up unit.
4. Use tamper switch to select operating mode.
5. Program radio using PRO registration method or
7720P if necessary.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate subsection in Section 4 for details.

Mount the Radio
1. Mount in previously selected and tested location.
2. Register the Radio
3. Triple click tamper switch or press SHIFT [È] to register.
4. GreenL ED will go OFF when radio has successfully
registered (30 seconds).
5. Wire Radio to Control Panel
6. Refer to appropriate diagram in Section 4.
7. Test Alarm Delivery to Central Station
8.Test according to your company’s standard
installation procedure.

4. Wiring and Programming Guides By Panel Type
Vista 10, Vista 20 and Via 30 (Non-E2 Panels)
Programming the Panel
*25 WIRED EXPANSION/RELAY USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[0]
0 = none; 1=4219; 2=4229; 3=4204
*80 OUTPUT RELAYS
Notes:: 1. Field *25 must be programmed for a 4229 (Relays 01 and 02) or a 4204
(Relay 01 to 04)
2. Tampers of contacts or expansion units cannot be used to operate
relays.
Where: A = RELAY ACTION 0 = No Response; 1 = Close for 2 sec;
2 = Close and stay closed; 3 = Pulse on and off
EV = EVENT 0 = Not Used; 1 = Alarm; 2 = Fault; 3 = Trouble
ZL = ZONE LIST 1,2, or 3 (from Field *81) or 0 = Not Used.
START ZONE LIST: Upon alarm, fault, or trouble of ANY
zone on this list, relay action will START
STOP “RESTORE of” ZONE LIST: Upon restore of ALL
zones on this list, relay action will STOP. It need not be
same list as used for START
ZT= ZONE TYPE/SYSTEM OPERATION
Choices for Zone Types are:
00 = Not Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 = 24 Hr Silent
01 = Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07 = 24 Hr Audible
03 = Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 = 24 Hr Aux
04 = Interior Follower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 = Fire Trouble
05 = Trouble Day/Alarm Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 = Interior w/Delay
Choices for System Operation are:
20 = Arming - Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 = At Bell Timeout**
21 = Arming - Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 = Chime
22 = Disarming (Code + OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 = Any Fire Alarm
31 = End of Exit Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 = Bypassing
32 = Start of Entry Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 = AC Power Failure
33 = Any Burglary Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 = System Battery Low
34 = Code + # + 7 Key Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 = Duress
35 = Code + # + 8 Key Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
**Or at Disarming, whichever occurs earlier
ZONE TYPE
/SYST OP’N
(ZT)
S T A R T
either or both
S T O P
either or both
OUTPUT
RELAY
RELAY
ACTION
(A)
EVENT
(EV)
ZONE
LIST
(ZL)
ZONE TYPE
/SYST OP’N
(ZT)
“RESTORE of”
ZONE LIST
(ZL)
01
02
03
04

Programming the 7845C with a 7720P Programming Tool or Using Pro
Using a 7720P, enter programming mode.
Question 1. Mode Press the [space] key to scroll through
the modes of operation.
(4204)
Press [ENTER] to select 4204 Mode.
Question 2. Device Addr Enter the 4204 device address. This
must be address 1 for all panels.
Or, use PRO Mode. Select 4204 by toggling the test/tamper switch
during power-up so that MODE LED-1 is unlit and MODE-2 LED is lit.
The default device address will be 1.
Wiring
Connect as shown below. For detailed information, refer to the
appropriate installation and setup guide.
Section 4. Wiring and Programming Guides by Panel Type - cont
V+
GND
BATT
7845C
ECP IN
ECP OUT
BLK
RED
GRN
YEL
TB2
TB1
BATTERY
ADEMCO
K4362
12V AUX
GND
5
4
7
6
DATA OUT
DATA IN
FA147C
Control Panel
VISTA 10, 20 or VIA 30 Panel

VISTA-10SE, VIA-30PSE, FA142C, FA145C and VISTA-10ADTG
Programming the Panel
*27 OUTPUT TO LONG RANGE RADIO [0] [1]
0 = no; 1 = yes. If yes selected, dialer reports to PRIMARY No. (field Q47) will
also be sent via LRR. All dialer and LRR reports will be in Contact ID format
(overriding field Q46 selection).
*93 DYNAMIC SIGNALING [0] [0]
1ST digit: Dynamic Signaling Delay (DSD) 0 - 15 times a 15-second delay; e.g. 1
= 15 seconds, 2 = 30 seconds, etc. “0” for UL installations.
2nd digit: Dynamic Signaling Priority (DSP) 0 = primary dialer first; 1 = Long
Range Radio (LLR) first.
Note: Not an option on FA145C.
Programming the 7845C with a 7720P Programming Tool or
Using Pro
Using a 7720P, enter programming mode.
Question 1. Mode Press the [space] key to scroll
through the modes of operation.
(ECP)
Press [ENTER] to select ECP Mode.
Question 2. Device Addr Enter the ECP device address of the
radio. For the VISTA-10 Family, this
must be address 3.
Or, use PRO Mode. Select ECP by toggling the test/tamper switch
during power-up so that MODE LED-1 is lit and MODE-2 LED is
unlit. The default device address will be 3.
Wiring
Connect as shown below. For detailed information, refer to the
appropriate installation and setup guide.
Section 4. Wiring and Programming Guides by Panel Type - cont
V+
GND
BATT
7845C
ECP IN
ECP OUT
BLK
RED
GRN
YEL
TB2
TB1
BATTERY
ADEMCO
K4362
12V AUX
GND
5
4
7
6
DATA OUT
DATA IN
VISTA-10 Family
Control Panel