95/TX Operation & Maintenance Manual, Revision 1.0
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NETWORK SETUP
Integrating the 95/TX Wireless Alarm Station into a GDS Corp network requires adjustment of the
following network device settings. Systems shipped from GDS Corp will already have these settings pre-
programmed.
NETWORK ID
All devices on a single GDS Corp wireless network must share the same Network ID. The Network ID
parameter combines the definition of a unique “System ID”, the selection of a set of operating
frequencies and the use (or not) of data encryption algorithms when transmitting and receiving data. See
Chapter 12 for a complete definition of network parameters defined by each Network ID. Data
transmission on networks “A” through “L” are non-encrypted, while data transmission on networks “M”
through “Z” are encrypted in software. There is no performance penalty associated with an encrypted
network selection.
To select the Network ID, press “EDIT” to access the main menu, and then select “Communications” and
“Network ID”. If the selected Network ID matches that programmed into the primary Beacon Server, the
“Alarm Status Clear” message will appear.
RF MODE
Mode determines if the 95/TX is defined as the “Beacon Server”. In any GDS Corp network, one device
acts as the beacon server, transmitting a continuous signal that allows each wireless device to synchronize
its own transmission while minimizing power consumption. If the 95/TX is set for “Client”, then no beacon
is transmitted; if set for “Server”, the 95/TX will broadcast the beacon signal.
NOTE:
ONLY ONE DEVICE IN ANY GIVEN NETWORK SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED AS THE BEACON SERVER.
In some cases, it may be advantageous for a 95/TX to act as the beacon server, if the C2/TX controller is
mounted inside a building or structure and the 95/TX alarm station is mounted outside and above ground
level. In this case, a beacon transmitted by the 95/TX may have a better chance of reaching the remote
GASMAX/TX monitors. In this case, be sure that the C2/TX Client/Server setting is set to “Client”.
To select Client or Server, press “EDIT” to access the main menu, and then select “Communications” and
“RF Mode”. Remember, only one device in any given network should be set as the “Beacon Server”.
