Paradox Digiplex EVO PRT3 Installation manual

PRT3 Printer Module:
ASCII Protocol Programming Instructions
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Table of Contents
Technical Specifications
Parallel Port: Minimum 80 column printer
Serial Port: 1 start bit, 8 data bit, no parity and 1 stop bit (8N1)
Input Voltage: 9 -16 Vdc
Current Consumption: 60mA maximum
Serial Port Baud Rates: 2400, 9600, 19200 or 57600 bps
Event Buffer: 2048 events
Compatibility: Digiplex EVO48, EVO96, EVO192 control panels
DGP-848 control panel (V4.11 and up)
DGP-NE96 control panel (V1.60 and up)
Panel Specifications
Feature EVO48 EVO96 EVO192 DGP-848 DGP-NE96
Zones 48 96 192 48 96
Users 96 999 999 96 999
Areas 48848
Technical Specifications ............................................1
Panel Specifications ..................................................1
Installation .................................................................3
Overview ...................................................................3
Programming Sections ..............................................3
Serial Port Setup .......................................................4
Virtual Input Programming .........................................4
Virtual PGM Programming ........................................7
ASCII Protocol .........................................................12
Printer Module to Digiplex Panel
Communication Status .........................................12
Commands sent to the Printer Module
from the Home Automation Module ......................12
Virtual Input Open ...................................................12
Virtual Input Closed .................................................12
Request Area Status ...............................................13
Request Zone Status ...............................................13
Request Zone Label ................................................13
Request Area Label .................................................14
Request User Label .................................................14
Area Arm .................................................................14
Area Quick Arm .......................................................14
Area Disarm .............................................................15
Emergency Panic ....................................................15
Medical Panic ..........................................................15
Fire Panic ................................................................16
Smoke Reset ...........................................................16
Utility Key .................................................................16
Commands sent from the Printer Module
to the Home Automation Module ..........................16
Virtual PGM Events .................................................16
System Events .........................................................17
PGM Activation Event ..............................................23
PGM Deactivation Option ........................................23
PGM Deactivation Event .........................................23
PGM Programming Table ........................................23

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Introduction
The PRT3 Printer Module can be used as an interface between a home automation module and your Digiplex system. When in home
automation mode, the Printer Module can receive and send commands to and from the home automation module and the Digiplex control
panel, linking your home automation capabilities with your security system.
The Printer Module features 16 onboard virtual inputs. These inputs are not related to any physical input on the module, but operate in the
same manner and are programmed in the same way as traditional zone inputs. A virtual input can be programmed to trigger a response
from the Digiplex control panel based on an event that has occurred within the home automation module. For example, your home
automation module may consist of a temperature sensor which you could associate with a virtual input. If the temperature fell to a certain
level, the home automation module would send a command to open/close one of the Printer Module’s virtual inputs and could trigger a
Digiplex zone programmed with a 24-hr. freeze to generate an alarm. Using virtual inputs to trigger events within the Digiplex control panel
involves associating the Printer Module’s virtual input to a zone or a keyswitch on the control panel. See “Virtual Input Programming” on
page 4.
The Printer Module also features 30 virtual PGMs for use with its home automation interface capabilities. These PGMs are not related to any
physical output on the module, but operate in the same manner and are programmed in the same way as a traditional PGM. A virtual PGM
can be used to trigger a response within the home automation module based on an event that has occurred within the Digiplex system. For
example, when a user uses the Digiplex system to disarm an area, this event could activate a virtual PGM on the Printer Module and trigger
a response within the home automation system, such as turning on a specific light on the premises. See “Virtual PGM Programming” on
page 7.
In order for the home automation module and the Digiplex control panel to communicate through the Printer Module, the home automation
module must be programmed to communicate using the ASCII Protocol. See “ASCII Protocol” on page 12.
For a complete list of the Printer Module’s event reporting features, see the Printer Module V1.0 (PRT3) Instructions.

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Installation
The Printer Module is connected to the control panel’s combus. Connect the four terminals labeled red, black, green, and yellow of the
module to the corresponding terminals on the control panel as shown in Figure 2 on page 22. See the EVO or DGP-848 Reference &
Installation Manual for the maximum allowable installation distance from the control panel.
The home automation module must be connected directly to the Printer Module’s serial port (9-pin/ DB-9 connector). See Figure 2 on page
22 for an overview of the Printer Module’s connections, LEDs and connectors.
Overview
The following provides of an overview of how the Printer Module communicates with the home automation system.
Figure 1: Typical ASCII Application
Programming Sections
The following describes the programming sections which must be set when the Printer Module acts as an interface between a control panel
and a home automation module using the ASCII Protocol.
To access the Printer Module’s programming mode:
STEP 1: Press and hold the [0] key.
STEP 2: Enter the [INSTALLER CODE].
STEP 3: Enter section [953] (DGP-848) / [4003] (EVO).
STEP 4: Enter the Printer Module’s 8-digit [SERIAL NUMBER].
STEP 5: Enter the 3-digit [SECTION]you want to program.
STEP 6: Enter the required data.
The Printer Module can also be programmed using the WinLoad Security Software (V2.62 or higher) or using the control panel’s Module
Broadcast feature. Refer to the panel’s Reference & Installation Manual for more details. Please note that the serial number can be located
on the Printer Module’s PC board.
• ASCII commands
(arm, disarm, panic, virtual
input open/close)
• Virtual PGM events
• System events
• Communicationwith
panel status

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Serial Port Setup
The following list the serial port programming options which must be set in order for the Printer Module to communicate with the home
automation module.
When this option is ON (enabled), you can connect the home automation module directly to the Printer Module’s 9-pin serial or USB port.
Set option [4] to ON when using the Printer Module as an interface between a home automation module and the Digiplex system.
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port baud rate. Set the Printer Module’s baud rate
to match that of the home automation module. Refer to the home automation module’s documentation to
determine what baud rate to set the Printer Module to.
U= default setting
This option allows you to set the Printer Module’s serial port usage to either Event Reporting or Home Automation. To set the Printer Module
to Home Automation mode, set option [4] to ON .
This option allows you toselect the home automation protocol for the Printer Module. To select
the ASCII Protocol, set options [5] and [6] to OFF .
U= default setting
For more information on the Clipsal C-Bus Protocol, see the C-Bus Programming Instructions on our website at paradox.com.
Virtual Input Programming
The home automation module can be programmed to open/close the Printer Module’s virtual inputs and generate activity within the Digiplex
system. The tables below offer an example of the virtual input programming sections which must be set for Virtual Input 1.
Section [016] - Option [1]
Enable Serial Port
Section [016] - Options [2] & [3]
Baud Settings
Section [016] - Option [4]
Serial Port Usage
Section [016] - Options [5] & [6]
Home Automation Options
Section [700] : Virtual Input Options
Option OFF ON
[1] Enabling Virtual Input UDisabled NEnabled
[3] and [4] Virtual Input Close
[5] Virtual Input Base Time Selection USeconds NMinutes

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Refer to the table below for a list of the programming sections for all virtual inputs.
The following describes the programming sections and options specific to the Printer Module’s virtual inputs. Use the programming tables to
document specific settings for all programmed virtual inputs.
Each virtual input must be individually enabled. To enable the virtual input, set option [1] to ON.
U= default setting
The virtual input can be closed by receiving a virtual input close command and/or after a timer
elapses. This option determines how the virtual input will close.
U= default setting
Section Data Description Default
[701] __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base Time Virtual Input 1 Timer 005
Virtual
Input Section Virtual
Input Section Virtual
Input Section Virtual
Input Section
1 [700] & [701] 5 [740] & [741] 9[780] & [781] 13 [820] & [821]
2 [710] & [711] 6 [750] & [751] 10 [790] & [791] 14 [830] & [831]
3 [720] & [721] 7 [760] & [761] 11 [800] & [801] 15 [840] & [841]
4 [730] & [731] 8 [770] & [771] 12 [810] & [811] 16 [850] & [851]
Section [700] - Option [1]
Enabling Virtual Input Option
Section Virtual
Input [1] OFF [1] ON Section Virtual Input [1] OFF [1] ON
[700] 1Udisabled Nenabled [780] 9Udisabled Nenabled
[710] 2Udisabled Nenabled [790] 10 Udisabled Nenabled
[720] 3Udisabled Nenabled [800] 11 Udisabled Nenabled
[730] 4Udisabled Nenabled [810] 12 Udisabled Nenabled
[740] 5Udisabled Nenabled [820] 13 Udisabled Nenabled
[750] 6Udisabled Nenabled [830] 14 Udisabled Nenabled
[760] 7Udisabled Nenabled [840] 15 Udisabled Nenabled
[770] 8Udisabled Nenabled [850] 16 Udisabled Nenabled
Section [700] - Options [3] and [4]
Virtual Input Close Option
Section Virtual Input [3] OFF / [4] OFF [3] ON / [4] OFF [3] OFF / [4] ON
[700] 1Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[710] 2Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[720] 3Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[730] 4Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[740] 5Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[750] 6Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[760] 7Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[770] 8Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[780] 9Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer

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If the virtual input is set to follow its Virtual Input Timer, the entered value represents the amount of time that the virtual input will remain
open. To program the Virtual Input Timer, enter a 3-digit value from 000 to 255. Depending on the Virtual Input Base Time (see below), the
Virtual Input Timer will either be in seconds or minutes.
If option [5] is OFF, the value programmed for the Virtual Input Timer will be in seconds. If option [5] is ON, the Virtual Input Timer will be in
minutes. The following table lists the base time sections and their respective virtual inputs.
U= default setting
[790] 10 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[800] 11 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[810] 12 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[820] 13 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[830] 14 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[840] 15 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
[850] 16 Uclose command Nvirtual input timer Nclose command or virtual input timer
Section [701]
Virtual Input Timers
Section Virtual Input Data Section Virtual Input Data
[701] 1 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [781] 9 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[711] 2 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [791] 10 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[721] 3 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [801] 11 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[731] 4 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [811] 12 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[741] 5 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [821] 13 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[751] 6 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [831] 14 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[761] 7 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [841] 15 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[771] 8 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [851] 16 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
Section [700] - Option [5]
Virtual Input Base Time Selection
Section Virtual
Input [5] OFF [5] ON Section Virtual Input [5] OFF [5] ON
[700] 1Useconds Nminutes [780] 9Useconds Nminutes
[710] 2Useconds Nminutes [790] 10 Useconds Nminutes
[720] 3Useconds Nminutes [800] 11 Useconds Nminutes
[730] 4Useconds Nminutes [810] 12 Useconds Nminutes
[740] 5Useconds Nminutes [820] 13 Useconds Nminutes
[750] 6Useconds Nminutes [830] 14 Useconds Nminutes
[760] 7Useconds Nminutes [840] 15 Useconds Nminutes
[770] 8Useconds Nminutes [850] 16 Useconds Nminutes

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Virtual PGM Programming
The Printer Module supports up to 30 virtual PGMs which are not related to any physical output on the module, but operate in the same
manner and are programmed in the same way as traditional PGMs. The tables below offer an example of the virtual PGM programming
sections which must be set for virtual PGM 1.
Refer to the table below for a list of the programming sections for all virtual PGMs.
For more information on PGM programming, see “Appendix 1: Programming PGMs” on page 23.
The following describes the programming sections and options specific to the Printer Module’s virtual PGMs. Use the programming tables to
document specific settings for all programmed virtual PGMs.
When the Virtual PGM Activation Event occurs, this option determines when the virtual PGM will
return to its normal state (deactivate). Depending on the programmed value, the virtual PGM can stay
activated indefinitely. It can also deactivate following a virtual deactivation event (see “Virtual PGM
Deactivation Event” on page 11) and/or after the Virtual PGM Timer has elapsed (see “Virtual PGM
Timers” on page 8).
Section [100] : Virtual PGM Options
Option OFF ON
[1] and [2] Virtual PGM Deactivation
[3] Virtual PGM Base Time Selection USeconds NMinutes
[4] Virtual PGM Resend UMessage
not resent
NMessage
resent
Section Data Description Default
[101] __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base Time Virtual PGM 1 Timer 005
Event Group Feature Group Start # End #
Section Section Section Section
Virtual PGM Activation [102] __/__/__ [103] __/__/__ [104] __/__/__ [105] __/__/__
Virtual PGM Deactivation [106] __/__/__ [107] __/__/__ [108] __/__/__ [109] __/__/__
Virtual
PGM Section Virtual
PGM Section Virtual
PGM Section Virtual
PGM Section Virtual
PGM Section
1 [100] - [109] 7 [160] - [169] 13 [220] - [229] 19 [280] - [289] 25 [340] - [349]
2 [110] - [119] 8 [170] - [179] 14 [230] - [239] 20 [290] - [299] 26 [350] - [359]
3 [120] - [129] 9[180] - [189] 15 [240] - [249] 21 [300] - [309] 27 [360] - [369]
4 [130] - [139] 10 [190] - [199] 16 [250] - [259] 22 [310] - [319] 28 [370] - [379]
5 [140] - [149] 11 [200] - [209] 17 [260] - [269] 23 [320] - [329] 29 [380] - [389]
6 [150] - [159] 12 [210] - [219] 18 [270] - [279] 24 [330] - [339] 30 [390] - [399]
Section [100] - Options [1] and [2]
Virtual PGM Deactivation Option

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U= default setting
If the virtual PGM is set to follow its Virtual PGM Timer (see “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on page 7), the entered value represents the
amount of time that the virtual PGM will remain activated. To program the Virtual PGM Timer, enter a 3-digit value from 000 to 255.
Depending on the Virtual PGM Base Time (see below), the Virtual PGM Timer will either be in seconds or minutes.
Section Virtual
PGM [1] OFF / [2] OFF [1] ON / [2] OFF [1] OFF / [2] ON [1] ON / [2] ON
[100] 1Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[110] 2Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[120] 3Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[130] 4Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[140] 5Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[150] 6Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[160] 7Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[170] 8Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[180] 9Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[190] 10 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[200] 11 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[210] 12 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[220] 13 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[230] 14 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[240] 15 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[250] 16 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[260] 17 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[270] 18 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[280] 19 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[290] 20 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[300] 21 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[310] 22 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[320] 23 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[330] 24 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[340] 25 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[350] 26 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[360] 27 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[370] 28 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[380] 29 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
[390] 30 Nno deactivation Udeactivation event Nvirtual PGM timer Ndeactivation event or virtual PGM timer
Section [101]
Virtual PGM Timers
Section Virtual PGM Data Section Virtual PGM Data
[101] 1 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [251] 16 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[111] 2 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [261] 17 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[121] 3 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [271] 18 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[131] 4 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [281] 19 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[141] 5 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [291] 20 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[151] 6 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [301] 21 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[161] 7 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [311] 22 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[171] 8 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [321] 23 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[181] 9 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [331] 24 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[191] 10 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [341] 25 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time

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If option [3] is OFF, the value programmed for the Virtual PGM Timer will be in seconds. If option [3] is ON, the Virtual PGM Timer will be in
minutes. See the “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on page 7 table for relevant timer sections.
U= default setting
If option [4] is ON and a virtual PGM’s activation event reoccurs while the virtual PGM is ON, the associated message sent to the home
automation system will be resent. If option [4] is ON and a Virtual PGM’s deactivation event reoccurs while the virtual PGM is OFF, the
associated message sent to the home automation system will be resent. See the “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on page 7 table for
relevant sections.
U= default setting
[201] 11 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [351] 26 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[211] 12 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [361] 27 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[221] 13 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [371] 28 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[231] 14 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [381] 29 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
[241] 15 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time [391] 30 __/__/__ (000 to 255) x Base time
Section [100] - Option [3]
Virtual PGM Base Time Selection
Section Virtual
PGM [5] OFF [5] ON Section Virtual PGM [5] OFF [5] ON
[100] 1Useconds Nminutes [250] 16 Useconds Nminutes
[110] 2Useconds Nminutes [260] 17 Useconds Nminutes
[120] 3Useconds Nminutes [270] 18 Useconds Nminutes
[130] 4Useconds Nminutes [280] 19 Useconds Nminutes
[140] 5Useconds Nminutes [290] 20 Useconds Nminutes
[150] 6Useconds Nminutes [300] 21 Useconds Nminutes
[160] 7Useconds Nminutes [310] 22 Useconds Nminutes
[170] 8Useconds Nminutes [320] 23 Useconds Nminutes
[180] 9Useconds Nminutes [330] 24 Useconds Nminutes
[190] 10 Useconds Nminutes [340] 25 Useconds Nminutes
[200] 11 Useconds Nminutes [350] 26 Useconds Nminutes
[210] 12 Useconds Nminutes [360] 27 Useconds Nminutes
[220] 13 Useconds Nminutes [370] 28 Useconds Nminutes
[230] 14 Useconds Nminutes [380] 29 Useconds Nminutes
[240] 15 Useconds Nminutes [390] 30 Useconds Nminutes
Section [100] - Option [4]
Virtual PGM Resend Option
Section Virtual
PGM [4] OFF [4] ON Section Virtual
PGM [4] OFF [4] ON
[100] 1Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [250] 16 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[110] 2Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [260] 17 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[120] 3Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [270] 18 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[130] 4Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [280] 19 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[140] 5Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [290] 20 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[150] 6Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [300] 21 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[160] 7Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [310] 22 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[170] 8Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [320] 23 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[180] 9Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [330] 24 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[190] 10 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [340] 25 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[200] 11 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [350] 26 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[210] 12 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [360] 27 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[220] 13 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [370] 28 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[230] 14 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [380] 29 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent
[240] 15 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent [390] 30 Umessage not resent Nmessage resent

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The Virtual PGM Activation Event determines which event will activate the Printer Module’s virtual PGM output(s). The Event Group
specifies the event, the Feature Group identifies the source, and the Start # and End # set the range within the Feature Group.
Note that Event Groups [064] to [067] may be selected when programming virtual PGMs (see “Appendix 1: Programming PGMs” on
page 23).
Sections [102] to [105]
Virtual PGM Activation Event
Event Group Feature Group Start # End #
Section Section Section Section
Virtual PGM1 [102] __/__/__ [103] __/__/__ [104] __/__/__ [105] __/__/__
Virtual PGM2 [112] __/__/__ [113] __/__/__ [114] __/__/__ [115] __/__/__
Virtual PGM3 [122] __/__/__ [123] __/__/__ [124] __/__/__ [125] __/__/__
Virtual PGM4 [132] __/__/__ [133] __/__/__ [134] __/__/__ [135] __/__/__
Virtual PGM5 [142] __/__/__ [143] __/__/__ [144] __/__/__ [145] __/__/__
Virtual PGM6 [152] __/__/__ [153] __/__/__ [154] __/__/__ [155] __/__/__
Virtual PGM7 [162] __/__/__ [163] __/__/__ [164] __/__/__ [165] __/__/__
Virtual PGM8 [172] __/__/__ [173] __/__/__ [174] __/__/__ [175] __/__/__
Virtual PGM9 [182] __/__/__ [183] __/__/__ [184] __/__/__ [185] __/__/__
Virtual PGM10 [192] __/__/__ [193] __/__/__ [194] __/__/__ [195] __/__/__
Virtual PGM11 [202] __/__/__ [203] __/__/__ [204] __/__/__ [205] __/__/__
Virtual PGM12 [212] __/__/__ [213] __/__/__ [214] __/__/__ [215] __/__/__
Virtual PGM13 [222] __/__/__ [223] __/__/__ [224] __/__/__ [225] __/__/__
Virtual PGM14 [232] __/__/__ [233] __/__/__ [234] __/__/__ [235] __/__/__
Virtual PGM15 [242] __/__/__ [243] __/__/__ [244] __/__/__ [245] __/__/__
Virtual PGM16 [252] __/__/__ [253] __/__/__ [254] __/__/__ [255] __/__/__
Virtual PGM17 [262] __/__/__ [263] __/__/__ [264] __/__/__ [265] __/__/__
Virtual PGM18 [272] __/__/__ [273] __/__/__ [274] __/__/__ [275] __/__/__
Virtual PGM19 [282] __/__/__ [283] __/__/__ [284] __/__/__ [285] __/__/__
Virtual PGM20 [292] __/__/__ [293] __/__/__ [294] __/__/__ [295] __/__/__
Virtual PGM21 [302] __/__/__ [303] __/__/__ [304] __/__/__ [305] __/__/__
Virtual PGM22 [312] __/__/__ [313] __/__/__ [314] __/__/__ [315] __/__/__
Virtual PGM23 [322] __/__/__ [323] __/__/__ [324] __/__/__ [325] __/__/__
Virtual PGM24 [332] __/__/__ [333] __/__/__ [334] __/__/__ [335] __/__/__
Virtual PGM25 [342] __/__/__ [343] __/__/__ [344] __/__/__ [345] __/__/__
Virtual PGM26 [352] __/__/__ [353] __/__/__ [354] __/__/__ [355] __/__/__
Virtual PGM27 [362] __/__/__ [363] __/__/__ [364] __/__/__ [365] __/__/__
Virtual PGM28 [372] __/__/__ [373] __/__/__ [374] __/__/__ [375] __/__/__
Virtual PGM29 [382] __/__/__ [383] __/__/__ [384] __/__/__ [385] __/__/__
Virtual PGM30 [392] __/__/__ [393] __/__/__ [394] __/__/__ [395] __/__/__

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If the Virtual PGM Deactivation Option is set to follow the Virtual PGM Deactivation Event (see “Virtual PGM Deactivation Option” on
page 7), the virtual PGM will return to its normal state when the event programmed occurs (see table below). The Event Group specifies the
event, the Feature Group identifies the source, and the Start # and End # set the range within the Feature Group.
Enter the sections that correspond to the Event Group, Feature Group, Start # and End # of the PGM.
Sections [106] to [109]
Virtual PGM Deactivation Event
Event Group Feature Group Start # End #
Section Section Section Section
Virtual PGM1 [106] __/__/__ [107] __/__/__ [108] __/__/__ [109] __/__/__
Virtual PGM2 [116] __/__/__ [117] __/__/__ [118] __/__/__ [119] __/__/__
Virtual PGM3 [126] __/__/__ [127] __/__/__ [128] __/__/__ [129] __/__/__
Virtual PGM4 [136] __/__/__ [137] __/__/__ [138] __/__/__ [139] __/__/__
Virtual PGM5 [146] __/__/__ [147] __/__/__ [148] __/__/__ [149] __/__/__
Virtual PGM6 [156] __/__/__ [157] __/__/__ [158] __/__/__ [159] __/__/__
Virtual PGM7 [166] __/__/__ [167] __/__/__ [168] __/__/__ [169] __/__/__
Virtual PGM8 [176] __/__/__ [177] __/__/__ [178] __/__/__ [179] __/__/__
Virtual PGM9 [186] __/__/__ [187] __/__/__ [188] __/__/__ [189] __/__/__
Virtual PGM10 [196] __/__/__ [197] __/__/__ [198] __/__/__ [199] __/__/__
Virtual PGM11 [206] __/__/__ [207] __/__/__ [208] __/__/__ [209] __/__/__
Virtual PGM12 [216] __/__/__ [217] __/__/__ [218] __/__/__ [219] __/__/__
Virtual PGM13 [226] __/__/__ [227] __/__/__ [228] __/__/__ [229] __/__/__
Virtual PGM14 [236] __/__/__ [237] __/__/__ [238] __/__/__ [239] __/__/__
Virtual PGM15 [246] __/__/__ [247] __/__/__ [248] __/__/__ [249] __/__/__
Virtual PGM16 [256] __/__/__ [257] __/__/__ [258] __/__/__ [259] __/__/__
Virtual PGM17 [266] __/__/__ [267] __/__/__ [268] __/__/__ [269] __/__/__
Virtual PGM18 [276] __/__/__ [277] __/__/__ [278] __/__/__ [279] __/__/__
Virtual PGM19 [286] __/__/__ [287] __/__/__ [288] __/__/__ [289] __/__/__
Virtual PGM20 [296] __/__/__ [297] __/__/__ [298] __/__/__ [299] __/__/__
Virtual PGM21 [306] __/__/__ [307] __/__/__ [308] __/__/__ [309] __/__/__
Virtual PGM22 [316] __/__/__ [317] __/__/__ [318] __/__/__ [319] __/__/__
Virtual PGM23 [326] __/__/__ [327] __/__/__ [328] __/__/__ [329] __/__/__
Virtual PGM24 [336] __/__/__ [337] __/__/__ [338] __/__/__ [339] __/__/__
Virtual PGM25 [346] __/__/__ [347] __/__/__ [348] __/__/__ [349] __/__/__
Virtual PGM26 [356] __/__/__ [357] __/__/__ [358] __/__/__ [359] __/__/__
Virtual PGM27 [366] __/__/__ [367] __/__/__ [368] __/__/__ [369] __/__/__
Virtual PGM28 [376] __/__/__ [377] __/__/__ [378] __/__/__ [379] __/__/__
Virtual PGM29 [386] __/__/__ [387] __/__/__ [388] __/__/__ [389] __/__/__
Virtual PGM30 [396] __/__/__ [397] __/__/__ [398] __/__/__ [399] __/__/__

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ASCII Protocol
The ASCII Protocol is a serial communication protocol which allows your home automation module to communicate with the Digiplex control
panel through the PRT3 Printer Module. The home automation module must be programmed with the ASCII Protocol in order for successful
communication to occur.
The ASCII Protocol is a means of communication involving the use of uppercase ASCII characters. All communications between the Printer
Module and the home automation module must end with a carriage return (ASCII #13).
When a command is sent from the home automation module to the Printer Module, it is acknowledged with a feedback echo. The Printer
Module will send the first five characters of the command back to the home automation module followed by “&OK” for valid commands,
“&fail” for invalid commands or with requested information when a valid command involves an information request. If the feedback consists
of an exclamation point (“!”) followed by a carriage return, this signifies that the command could not be accepted due to the fact that the
Printer Module’s reception buffer is full.
Printer Module to Digiplex Panel Communication Status
If the Printer Module fails to communicate with the Digiplex panel, the following command is used.
The following command is used to signify communication has been restored. This command is also used upon startup to indicate that the
Printer Module is successfully communicating with the Digiplex control panel.
Commands sent to the Printer Module from the Home Automation Module
The following lists the ASCII Protocol string codes and their respective commands from the home automation module to the Printer Module.
Virtual Input Open
The following commands set the virtual inputs’ status to “open”.
Virtual Input Closed
The following commands set the virtual inputs’ status to “closed”.
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10
C O M M & f a i l <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8
C O M M & o k <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Virtual Input Open 01 VO001<cr>
Virtual Input Open 02 VO002<cr>
... LL
Virtual Input Open 16 VO016<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Virtual Input Closed 01 V C 0 0 1 <cr>
Virtual Input Closed 02 V C 0 0 2 <cr>
... LL
Virtual Input Closed 16 V C 0 1 6 <cr>

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Request Area Status
The following commands request the area status. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page1.
The Request Area Status command involves an information request. When the command is valid, the first five characters of the command
are returned followed by the requested information. The following provides an example of the information sent by the Printer Module to the
home automation module after having received a Request Area Status 01 command:
Request Zone Status
The following commands request the zone status. For the panel’s maximum number of zones, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page1.
The Request Zone Status command also involves an information request. When the command is valid, the first five characters of the
command are returned followed by the requested information. The following provides an example of the information sent by the Printer
Module to the home automation module after having received a Request Zone Status 01 command.
Request Zone Label
The following commands request the zone label. For the panel’s maximum number of zones, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
The Request Zone Label command also involves an information request. When the command is valid, the first five characters of the
command are returned followed by the requested zone label. All zone labels are 16 characters in length.
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Request Area Status 01 RA001<cr>
Request Area Status 02 RA002<cr>
LL
Request Area Status 08 RA008<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7
RA001
D (Disarmed)
A (Armed)
F (Force armed)
S (Stay armed)
I (Instant armed)
M (Zone in
memory)
O (Ok)
Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11 Byte 12 Byte 13
T (Trouble)
O (Ok) N (Not ready) O (Ok)
P (In
programming)
O (Ok)
A (In alarm)
O (Ok) S (Strobe) O (Ok) <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Request Zone Status 01 R Z 0 0 1 <cr>
Request Zone Status 02 R Z 0 0 2 <cr>
LL
Request Zone Status 192 R Z 1 9 2 <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
RZ001
C (Closed)
O (Open)
T (Tampered)
F (Fire loop trouble)
Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9 Byte 10 Byte 11
A (In alarm)
O (Ok) F (Fire alarm) O (Ok) S (Supervision lost) O (Ok) L (Low battery) O (Ok) <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Request Zone Label 01 ZL001<cr>
Request Zone Label 02 ZL002<cr>
LL
Request Zone Label 192 ZL192<cr>

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Request Area Label
The following commands request the area label. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
The Request Area Label command also involves an information request. When the command is valid, the first five characters of the
command are returned followed by the requested area label. All area labels are 16 characters in length.
Request User Label
The following commands request the user label. For the panel’s maximum number of users, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
The Request User Label command also involves an information request. When the command is valid, the first five characters of the
command are returned followed by the requested user label. All user labels are 16 characters in length.
Area Arm
The following commands arm areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
* xxxxxx represents the code used to arm the system. If the code is shorter than six digits, enter only the appropriate amount of digits.
If an invalid user code is entered, the command will be returned followed by “&fail”.
Area Quick Arm
The following commands quick arm areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Request Area Label 01 AL001<cr>
Request Area Label 02 AL002<cr>
LL
Request Area Label 08 AL008<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Request User Label 01 UL001<cr>
Request User Label 02 UL002<cr>
LL
Request User Label 999 UL999<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Bytes 7-12 Byte 13
Arm Area 01 AA001
A (Regular
arm)
F (Force arm)
S (stay arm)
I (Instant arm)
xxxxxx* <cr>
Arm Area 02 A A 0 0 2 “ “ <cr>
LL
Arm Area 08 A A 0 0 8 “ “ <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7
Quick Arm Area 01 AQ001
A (Regular
arm)
F (Force arm)
S (stay arm)
I (Instant
arm)
<cr>

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The One-Touch feature must be enabled in the Digiplex control panel to use this feature. See the appropriate Digiplex
control panel’s Reference and Installation Manual for more information.
Area Disarm
The following commands disarm areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel Specifications” on page 1.
* xxxxxx represents the code used to arm the system. If the code is shorter than six digits, enter only the appropriate amount of digits.
If an invalid user code is entered, the command will be returned followed by “&fail”.
Emergency Panic
The following commands are used for emergency panic alarms in up to eight areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to
“Panel Specifications” on page 1.
Panic alarms must be individually enabled. See the appropriate Digiplex control panel’s Reference and Installation Manual
for more information.
Medical Panic
The following commands are used for medical panic alarms in up to eight areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel
Specifications” on page 1.
Panic alarms must be individually enabled. See the appropriate Digiplex control panel’s Reference and Installation Manual
for more information.
Quick Arm Area 02 AQ002
A (Regular
arm)
F (Force arm)
S (stay arm)
I (Instant arm
<cr>
LL
Quick Arm Area 08 AQ008
A (Regular
arm)
F (Force arm)
S (stay arm)
I (Instant arm
<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Bytes 6-11 Byte 12
Disarm Area 01 A D 0 0 1 xxxxxx* <cr>
Disarm Area 02 AD002“<cr>
LL
Disarm Area 08 AD008“<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Panic 1 - Emergency Area 01 P E 0 0 1 <cr>
Panic 1 - Emergency Area 02 P E 0 0 2 <cr>
LL
Panic 1 - Emergency Area 08 P E 0 0 8 <cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Panic 2 - Medical Area 01 P M 0 0 1 <cr>
Panic 2 - Medical Area 02 P M 0 0 2 <cr>
LL
Panic 2 - Medical Area 08 P M 0 0 8 <cr>

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Fire Panic
The following commands are used for fire panic alarms in up to eight areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel
Specifications” on page 1.
Panic alarms must be individually enabled. See the appropriate Digiplex Control Panel Reference and Installation Manual
for more information.
Smoke Reset
The following commands are used for smoke detector resets in up to eight areas. For the panel’s maximum number of areas, refer to “Panel
Specifications” on page 1.
Utility Key
The following commands are used for the utility keys (up to 251).
Commands sent from the Printer Module to the Home Automation Module
The following lists the ASCII Protocol string codes and their respective commands from the Printer Module to the home automation
module.
Virtual PGM Events
When a virtual PGM is activated within the Printer Module, the following commands are sent to the home automation module.
When a virtual PGM is deactivated within the Printer Module, the following commands are sent to the home automation module.
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Panic 3 - Fire Area 01 PF001<cr>
Panic 3 - Fire Area 02 PF002<cr>
LL
Panic 3 - Fire Area 08 PF008<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Smoke reset - Area 01 SR001<cr>
Smoke reset - Area 02 SR002<cr>
LL
Smoke reset - Area 08 SR008<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
Utility key 01 UK001<cr>
Utility key 02 UK002<cr>
LL
Utility key 251 UK251<cr>
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7
Virtual PGM 01 ON PGM01ON
Virtual PGM 02 ON PGM02ON
LL
Virtual PGM 30 ON PGM30ON
Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 Byte 9
Virtual PGM 01 OFF PGM01OFF<cr>
Virtual PGM 02 OFF PGM02OFF<cr>
LL
Virtual PGM 30 OFF PGM30OFF<cr>

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System Events
All Digiplex system events are sent through the Printer Module to the home automation module using the following format.
* xxx represents the 3-digit event group (G).
** yyy represents the 3-digit event number (N).
*** zzz represents the 3-digit area number (A). Area number 000 signifies that the event has occurred in all enabled areas or is a global
event independent of area assignment.
As shown above, system events involve a 3-digit event group (Gxxx), a 3-digit event number (Nyyy) and a 3-digit area number (Azzz). The
following table lists the event group and event number descriptors that can be used to read the system event format. For example,
G001N005A006 means zone 5 in area 6 has been opened. (Event group 001= Zone open, Event number 005= zone 5, Area 006= area 6).
Byte 1 Bytes 2-4 Byte 5 Bytes 6-8 Byte 9 Bytes 10-12
System Event G xxx* N yyy** A zzz***
Event
Group (G) Event Group Description Event Number (N) Event Number Description Area Number (A)
000 Zone is OK
001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
001 Zone is Open
002 Zone is Tampered
003 Zone is in Fire Loop Trouble
004 Non-reportable Event
000 TLM Trouble
000-008
001 Smoke detector reset
002 Arm with no entry delay
003 Arm in Stay mode
004 Arm in Away mode
005 Full arm when in Stay mode
006 Voice module access
007 Remote control access
008 PC Fail to communicate
009 Midnight
010 NEware User Login
011 NEware User Logout
012 User Initiated Callup
013 Force Answer
014 Force Hangup
005 User Code entered on
Keypad 000-999 User Codes 000-008
006 User/Card Access on door 001-032 Door Numbers 000-008
007 Bypass Programming
Access 000 One-touch Bypass Programming 001-008
001-999 User Code
008 TX Delay Zone Alarm 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
009 Arming with Master 001-999 User Codes 001-008
010 Arming with User Code 001-999 User Codes 001-008
011 Arming with Keyswitch 001-032 Keyswitch numbers 001-008

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012 Special Arming
000 Auto Arming
001-008
001 Arming by WinLoad
002 Late to Close
003 No Movement Arming
004 Partial Arming
005 One-touch Arming
006 Future Use
007 Future Use
008 (InTouch) Voice Module Arming
013 Disarm with Master 001-999 User Codes 001-008
014 Disarm with User Code 001-999 User Codes 001-008
015 Disarm with Keyswitch 001-032 Keyswitch numbers 001-008
016 Disarm after alarm with
Master 001-999 User Codes 001-008
017 Disarm after alarm with
User Code 001-999 User Codes 001-008
018 Disarm after alarm with
Keyswitch 001-032 Keyswitch numbers 001-008
019 Alarm Cancelled with
Master 001-999 User Codes 001-008
020 Alarm Cancelled with User
Code 001-999 User Codes 001-008
021 Alarm Cancelled with
Keyswitch 001-032 Keyswitch numbers 001-008
022 Special Disarm Events
000 Auto Arm Cancelled
001-008
001 One-touch Stay/Instant Disarm
002 Disarming with WinLoad
003 Disarming with WinLoad after
alarm
004 WinLoad cancelled alarm
005 Future Use
006 Future Use
007 Future Use
008 (InTouch) Voice Module
Disarming
023 Zone Bypassed 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
024 Zone in Alarm 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
025 Fire Alarm 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
026 Zone Alarm Restore 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
027 Fire Alarm Restore 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
028 Early to Disarm by User 001-999 User Codes 001-008
029 Late to Disarm by User 001-999 User Codes 001-008
030 Special Alarm
000 Emergency Panic (Keys 1 & 3)
001-008
001 Medical Panic (Keys 4 & 6)
002 Fire Panic (Keys 7 & 9)
003 Recent Closing
004 Police Code
005 Global Shutdown
031 Duress Alarm by User 0-999 User Codes 001-008
032 Zone Shutdown 0-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
033 Zone Tamper 0-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
Event
Group (G) Event Group Description Event Number (N) Event Number Description Area Number (A)

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034 Zone Tamper Restore 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
035 Special Tamper 000 Keypad Lockout 001-008
036 Trouble Event
000 TLM Trouble
000-008
001 AC Failure
002 Battery Failure
003 Auxiliary Current Limit
004 Bell Current Limit
005 Bell Absent
006 Clock Trouble
007 Global Fire Loop
037 Trouble Restore
000 TLM Trouble
000-008
001 AC Failure
002 Battery Failure
003 Auxiliary Current Limit
004 Bell Current Limit
005 Bell Absent
006 Clock Trouble
007 Global Fire Loop
038 Module Trouble
000 Combus Fault
000-008
001 Module Tamper
002 ROM/RAM error
003 TLM Trouble
004 Fail to Communicate
005 Printer Fault
006 AC Failure
007 Battery Failure
008 Auxiliary Failure
039 Module Trouble Restore
000 Combus Fault
000-008
001 Module Tamper
002 ROM/RAM error
003 TLM Trouble
004 Fail to Communicate
005 Printer Fault
006 AC Failure
007 Battery Failure
008 Auxiliary Failure
040 Fail to Communicate on
telephone Number 001-004 Telephone Number 000-008
041 Low Battery on Zone 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
042 Zone Supervision Trouble 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
043 Low Battery on Zone
Restored 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
044 Zone Supervision Trouble
Restored 001-192 Zone Numbers 001-008
Event
Group (G) Event Group Description Event Number (N) Event Number Description Area Number (A)