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PROGRAMMING CONTROL PANELS FOR LINKS1000
IMPORTANT NOTE
When a control panel is programmed for LINKS1000, the PGM output is dedicated to LINKS communicator
and cannot be used for other functions.
Preamble Section of Control Panel Programming
The LINKS1000 receives the telephone number to be dialed from the alarm control panel
telephone number
memory location. The ‘data’ is sent via the PGM/PGMIn connection. The ‘Preamble’ programming section of the
alarm control allows for flexible dialing strings. This helps the installer use the most effective cellular plan available.
The ‘Preamble’ allows the installer to add a prefix or an area code to the telephone number should the cellular network
need additional dialing digits. In some areas, dialing the central monitoring station may only require seven digits when
using land line, while cellular requires an area code plus seven digits when accessing the network. Still other areas
may require what is known as ‘1plus’ dialing. That is, the cellular network requires a ‘1’ be added to the local telephone
number. And of course, if the cellular telephone is setup in ‘Roam’ mode a Preamble may be required. ‘Roam’ is a when
a cellular phone is being used outside of the area where the telephone number originated.
If there is a question as to whether a ‘Preamble’ is needed, simply dial the central station from the premises
land line, then, dial the number using the installed LINKS1000. If both calls connect, do not add a ‘Preamble’.
To add a ‘Preamble’ simply enter the additional digits required in the location provided (see Control Panel
Programming section). The ‘Preamble supports up to 4 digits and they will always be dialed in front of the telephone
number in the control panel memory. Factory default of ‘Preamble’ location is FFFF. Program all unused digits as “F”.
If Lindsay Communications is used for cellular service, a ‘Preamble’ may be required (see Helpful Hints). This
is because Lindsay’s cellular telephone numbers originate in Boston, Massachusetts. And, unless the
LINKS1000 is being connected in Boston, Mass., the device will be in ‘Roam”.
Some Helpful Hints:
Never enter a Preamble if the central station telephone number is a 1-800 number. This would result in the
control panel sending 1-800-1-800-xxx-xxxx when utilizing the LINKS1000.
Never enter a ‘Preamble’ if the telephone number of the land line telephone number to the central station is
a long distance number. Again, this would result in 1-508,1-508-xxx-xxxx being sent to the LINKS1000.
Communication Formats
Due to limitation of the cellular telephone network, only certain communication formats are recommended
when the LINKS1000 is utilized:
Recommended:
• Any format communicating at 10bps or 20bps
• Contact ID
• SIA format
• Sur-Gard 4/3
Not Recommended:
• Any format communicating at 40bps
NOTE: The pager format can also be used with the PC5010, PC1555, PC1565, PC5015, PC5008,
PC580 and PC585 if necessary.
UL has verified compatibility with the Sur-Gard SG-MLR2-DG receiver.
If the cellular transmission is not completed successfully or there is a trouble indication, relocate the mounting
bracket and test the LINKS again.
NOTE: Do not secure the mounting bracket in a way that would stretch or strain the extension
cable. Rather than try to strain the cable to reach a desired location, use a longer cable. When
installation is complete, secure the extension cable so that it does not dangle or hang loose from
the cabinet or mounting bracket.
