Elan DSC MAXSYS Series Quick start guide
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Integration Note
Manufacturer: DSC
Model Number(s): MAXSYS Series
Core Module Versions: 4.0 (all builds)
Comments:
Document Revision Date: 1/30/2013
OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES
The DSC MAXSYS Series panels integrate with the g! system using an RS-232 serial connection. The
panel requires the PC4401 Data Interface Module to provide the RS-232 connection to the panel.
Integration of the security system provides monitoring and control from any touch screen, telephone or
computer both locally and remotely. Additionally, events occurring in the security system can trigger
system commands in other sub-systems in the home. For example, a burglar alarm can turn all the lights
on and send out email alerts. The security system can also receive commands as a result of events
within other sub-systems. For example, changing the house mode from Home to Vacation can trigger a
security command to arm the system.
IMPORTANT! This panel requires the PC4020 chip on the main circuit board be version 3.5 or
higher to properly communicate with g!.
Due to possible compatibility issues, the DSC MAXSYS should only be used on COM ports 1 and 2
of the HC-Series System Controllers.
THESE PANELS SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
Arm – Disarm: Arm and disarm from the Viewer interface is supported. Status information is available for
all partitions.
Auto Arm: Arming as a System Command from the Event Mapper is supported. By default, automatic
arming is disabled in the Configurator.
Zone Status: Zone status information is available for all zones (in any partition), and is properly shown in
the Viewer.
Zone Bypass: Zones can be bypassed from the g! interface.
History View: The history view is properly supported on any Viewer.
Auto Partition Detection: All available partitions are automatically detected.
Auto Zone Detection: After a zone has been faulted the g! system will automatically detect the zone
number and partition number, but it will not detect the zone name.
THESE PANELS DO NOT SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
Auto Name Detection: Zone and partition names cannot be read from the panel.
Arm in Stay Mode: The DSC MAXSYS panels can only be armed in Away mode from the g! interface:
due to a limitation in the DSC RS-232 protocol, it is not possible to arm the panel in Stay mode.
Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
1. Mount the PC4401 inside the MAXSYS panel, and connect the PC4401 to the controller
according to the DSC documentation.
2. Install and setup the security system.
3. Run a Cat5 wire from the g! system to the security panel and test the cable.
4. Test the security panel, zone sensors and keypads for functionality.
5. Connect the g! system to the panel electrically.
6. Configure the g! system controller communication device and security panel and confirm
communication between the panel and the g! system controller.
7. Fault all the zones in the system. Faulting the zone sends a message to the g! system which
then automatically adds the zone in the Configurator. Zones that can’t be easily faulted must be
added by hand. Confirm that all zones are visible in the Configurator, and then provide names
for each zone and partition with the Configurator.
8. Test the arming and disarming capability from a computer or touch screen and confirm history
function.
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
BILL OF MATERIALS
# Device Manufacturer Part Number Protocol Connector Type Notes
1 Co ntro l Panel DSC M AXSYS Series RS-232 Vario us
2 Data Interface M odule DSC PC4401 RS-232 RJ-12 Female x Terminal Strip
3 6 Wire Extension Cord DSC N/A RS-232 RJ-12 M ale X RJ-12 M ale Included with PC4401
4 DB 25 M odular Jack DSC N/A RS-232 RJ-12 Female X DB -25 M ale Included with PC4401
5 DB 25Fto DB 9F A dapter Belkin F2L089 RS-232 DB -25 Female X DB-9 Female No t Included with P C4401
6 DB 9M to RJ45 A dapter ELAN HA -CB -307 RS-232 DB -9 M ale X RJ-45 Female
7 Cat5 Cable Installer N/A RS-232 RJ-45 M ale X RJ-45 M ale M ust terminate all 8 co nducto rs
9 g! System Co ntro ller ELAN Various (r.g. HC12) RS-232 RJ-45 M ale X RJ-45 M ale
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PANEL PROGRAMING
Before communication can start between the g! system and the MAXSYS panel, there are several fields
that need to be changed in the panel configuration. You will need the installer access code to enter the
programming mode. The default code is 5555 for new installations.
To enter programming mode, press [*] + [8] + [Installers Code].
Step Instructions Comments
1 Press [*] + [8] + [Installers Code] Enter programming mode
2 Press [Scroll R] + [Scroll R] + [*] Goes to Module Hardware
3 Press [*] Goes to Enroll Module
4 Press [Scroll R] + [*] Selects the PC44XX RS232 for enrolling
5 Open and close the Tamper circuit on
the PC4401
The transition from secure to violated enrolls the
module: the keypad should display the module
number and confirm enrollment
6 Press [#] [*] [8] [Installers Code] Returns to main menu (keypad displays System
Area)
7 Press [*] Go into System Area settings
8 Press [Scroll R] several times Scroll until PC44XX Options appears
9 Press [*] Module Options appears in the display
10 Press [*] PC44XX RS232 #01 appears in the display
11 Press [*] Module Functions appears in the display
12 Press [*] The current function is displayed
13 Press [Scroll L] or [Scroll R] Scroll to select DataLink
14 Press [*] Saves your setting, shows Module Function in display
15 Press [Scroll R] + [*] Goes to Baud Rate, shows the current baud rate
16 Press [Scroll R] or [Scroll L] Scroll to select 1200 Baud
17 Press [*] Saves your setting, returns to Module Function
18 Press [#] several times Exits from programming mode
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g! CONFIGURATION DETAILS
The following table provides settings used in the g! Configurator when connecting to the DSC MAXSYS Series control panel. Please refer to the
Configurator Reference Guide for more details.
o“<Select>” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.
o“<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.
o“<Auto Detect>”, etc. The system will auto detect this variable.
Devices Variable Name Setting Comments
Communication Devices Name <User Defined> (Default: Security)
Type Serial Port
SerialBrick Name N/A
Communication Type Standard Connection
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
ComPort <Select>
Security Panels Name <User Defined> (Default: DSC MAXSYS)
Device Type DSC MAXSYS
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
Comm Device <Select> (Default: Secuirty)
PIN Set Button <User Defined> Click the Set button, then enter the PIN
Name Show Auto Keys
Disarm Disarm Yes NO 4
Mode 1 Arm Yes NO 4
Partions Name <Auto Detect> (Default: Auto Detect Partition X)
User Number 0
Show Partition <Select> (Default: Yes) (See Note 1)
Areas in Partition <User Defined> (Not Required)
Zones Name <User Defined> (Default: Auto Detect Zone X)
Enable Bypass <Select> (Default: Yes)
Notes:
1. Set Show Partition to No for any partitions that are not used, or for partitions that should not be displayed in the g! Viewer interface.
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COMMON MISTAKES
1. Failing to test the Cat5 cable assembly. It is easy to make a mistake when terminating the Cat5
cable with the RJ-45 connectors. Always use a LAN tester to check for continuity and shorts.
2. Using a Cat5 patch cable without all 8 conductors. Some Ethernet patch cables only have the 4
conductors (1,2,3,6) needed for Ethernet communications. These cables will not work as patch
cables for RS-232 communications. Visually inspect the clear plastic connectors to determine if
all 8 wires are present.
3. Using a null modem to connect the RS-232 port. The DCS MAXSYS Series panel connection
does not require a null modem when connecting to a g! system controller.
4. Failing to plug the Cat5 cable assembly into the correct port. Make sure the RJ-45 connector is
plugged into the same port (COM1, 2, 3 or 4) that is specified in the Configurator.
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