GE Concord 4 User manual

GE
Security
P/N 466-2182 • REV G • ISS 12JUL10
Concord 4 Installation Manual

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Concord 4 Installation Manual i
Content
Important information iii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Planning the installation 2
SuperBus 2000 bus devices 3
Chapter 2 Installation 5
Installation overview 6
Mounting the panel 10
Intrusion detection devices 14
Smoke detectors 14
Speakers and sirens 17
SuperBus 2000 touchpads 21
SuperBus 2000 modules 21
Phones 27
Power 29
Chapter 3 Programming 31
Overview 32
Quick programming mode 34
Tier 1 programming menus 35
Tier 2 programming menus 37
Security menu 43
Phones menu 48
Phone options menu 52
Timers menu 55
Light control menu 57
Touchpad options menu 58
Reporting menu 59
Siren options menu 64
Sensors menu 65
Audio verification menu 69
Accessory modules menu 71
Onboard options menu 75
Macro keys menu 78
User programming mode 79
Downloader programming 89
Chapter 4 Testing and troubleshooting 91
Testing the system 92

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Troubleshooting 101
Appendix A System planning sheets 111
Customer information 112
Wireless devices 112
Hardware devices 113
Zone and sensor assignments 115
System settings index and record 118
Appendix B Reference tables 123
Sensor group characteristics 124
Sensor text 128
System event triggers 130
Sensor group event triggers 131
Sensor number event triggers 132
System feature event triggers 135
Response characteristics 136
Response numbers 136
Specifications 138

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Important information
Intended use
Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the data sheet and
user documentation for details. For the latest product information, contact your local
supplier or visit us online at www.gesecurity.com.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE Security can void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
About this manual
This manual provides information for planning, installing, programming, and testing
this security system. Planning sheets are included for you to record hardware layout
and software programming settings.
Use this manual for the following panels:
600-1021-95R Concord 4 RF
600-1022-95R Concord Express V4
600-1040 Concord Commercial V4
600-1042 Concord Hybrid
When necessary, this manual refers you to other documentation with compatible
peripherals.
The Concord 4 User Manual (P/N 466-2183) contains user worksheets that you should
fill out during the installation and programming of the system. For multiple-partition
systems, we suggest a user manual for each partition.
Read these instructions and all related documentation entirely before installing or
operating this product.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform
all required hardware installation.

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Concord 4 Installation Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides information to help you plan your Concord 4 panel and system
installation.
Content
Planning the installation 2
Standard panel 2
SuperBus 2000 bus devices 3

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Planning the installation
This section describes system capabilities to help you get familiar with the system.
Appendix A “System planning sheets” on page 111 provides planning sheets that let
you record the hardware and programming configuration of the system. Fill in all
necessary information ahead of time to help prepare for system installation.
Standard panel
Table 1 below shows the standard panel capabilities.
Table 1: Panel capabilities
Capabilities Concord Express v4 Concord 4/Concord Commercial v4
Zones 32 96
Partitions 2 6
Bus devices 16 16
User codes 16 230
Table 2 describes the basic panel (out-of-box) hardware capabilities for all panels.
Table 2: Basic panel hardware capabilities
Power Input for an AC step-down, plug-in style transformer.
Auxiliary power output Output that supplies 9 to 14 VDC with up to 1 amp for bus devices and
hardwired detectors, such as smoke and motion detectors.
Bus A and B Input and output that provides communication between bus devices
and the panel.
Siren driver Output that can drive an 8-ohm load and provides intrusion and fire
alarm sounds for partition 1 (15 watts maximum).
Two onboard outputs Can be used to activate other signaling devices based on system
events.
Out 1 is a 9 to 14 VDC source output, limited to 1.0 amp max.
Out 2 is an open-collector output, rated up to 14 VDC, 300 mA max
Microphone input Input used for 2-way audio when used in conjunction with the
Interrogator 200 audio verification module.
Eight supervised hardwired
zones
Inputs for various hardwired detectors. Zone 8 can be set up in
programming to accept two-wire smoke detectors. It sources 9 to 14
VDC, 90mA max.
Built-in RF receiver Allows use of up to 96 (Concord 4) or 32 (Concord Express v4) 319.5
MHz. crystal and/or SAW learn mode wireless sensors and touchpads.
Phone line connection Allows panel to communicate with central monitoring station and/or
pagers.

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SuperBus 2000 bus devices
The following components can be used with the Concord 4 panel:
Table 3: SuperBus devices
Touchpads Use the following touchpads for installer/user programming and
system operation.
• SuperBus 2000 2x16 LCD touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 2x20 LCD touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 2x20 VFD touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 ATP 1000 touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 ATP 2100 touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 ATP 2600 touchpad
Use the following touchpads for installer quick programming,
system operation and user programming:
• SuperBus 2000 fixed display touchpad
• SuperBus 2000 FTP 1000 touchpad
SuperBus 2000 RF transceiver Use the transceiver to receive signals from sensors and touchpad
that may be on the fringe of panel reception. The transceiver is
compatible with all 319.5 MHz crystal and SAW learn mode
wireless sensors and touchpads.
Power line carrier transformer Allows the use of X10 powerhouse lamp modules for light control
and light activation during alarms.
SuperBus 2000 voice only
module
Provides an output for a speaker that sounds system status and
alarm voice messages.
SuperBus 2000 phone
interface/voice module
Allows system access and control using touchtone telephones,
onsite or offsite. The module includes an output for a speaker
that sounds system status and alarm voice messages
SnapCards The following SnapCards expand the system as described:
8Z input Snapcard: Provides eight additional hardwired zone
inputs, of which two are dedicated for using two-wire smoke
detectors.
4 output SnapCard: Provides four form C relay outputs that can
be set up to activate other signaling devices, based on system
events, schedules, or direct control.
4Z
input/output combo SnapCard: Provides three hardwired zone
inputs, one two-wire smoke detector loop, and two outputs that
can be set up to activate other signaling devices, based on
system events, schedules, or direct control.
SuperBus 2000 8Z input module
(HIM)
Provides eight additional hardwire zone inputs.
SuperBus 2000 four-relay output
module (HOM)
Provides four form C relay outputs that can be set up to activate
other signaling devices, based on system events.

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Interrogator 200 audio
verification module
Allows central station operators to listen in and talk to occupants
on the premises to verify the emergency when an alarm report is
received.
SuperBus 2000 energy saver
module (ESM)
Provides a money-saving and convenient way to monitor and
control temperatures. The ESM uses low- and high-temperature
limits to save energy by overriding the existing HVAC thermostat.
SuperBus 2000 automation
module
Provides a connection to a compatible home automation device.
SuperBus 2000 wireless cellular
gateway
Allows users to control and monitor the status of their system
from the alarm.com internet website.
SuperBus 2000 2-amp power
supply
Provides an additional 12 VDC, 2 amps for powering system
devices and is supervised via the panel data bus.