Section 1 – System Overview
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1.8 General Recommendations, Notes, and Limitations
The following listing contains items that it is helpful to be aware of:
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We recommend using the ADEMCO 8000 automation protocol so that you have access to the full system
capabilities.
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When outputting to an automation computer and using the MX8000-LRR card, only the 685, CAPS, or
ADEMCO 8000 automation protocol may be used.
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Do not mix formats containing the same number of reporting characters on the same line. For example,
do not have panels using 3+2 and 4+1 or 4+2 and 4+1 w/checksum reporting on the same line. If the
formats are mixed, the MX8000 will not correctly determine the reporting formats being used and
incorrect messages will result.
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The MX8000-LC1 Line Card does not support 10-Digit Account Number Contact ID®.
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The receiver must be reset before the automation output will be correct any time the automation protocol
is changed or defined.
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When replacing a 685 or CP-220 with an MX8000, make certain that the ADEMCO Auto Options for each
line match what was set in the 685 or CP-220. The following chart is provided as an aid in setting these
options when converting from a 685.
685 Option
Location
Default
Setting
MX8000 Equivalent
Option
Default
Setting
Rules / Examples
1 Inhibit translation of 4-
2 codes B and C to
High Speed ADEMCO
PROM
Chart 7,
Slot 8
Convert to
High
Speed
42Out (Normal or
High Speed)
High
Speed
In High Speed mode, messages
with event codes of B and C are
translated to High Speed
Opening and Closing
messages, respectively. For
example, the message 1234 B
7 would be translated to:
1234 7222 2222 2.
2 Restore Report
Translation to High
Speed (code 9)
PROM
Chart 8
Not
translated
3/1 Rstr - (3/1 or
High Speed)
3/1
Standard method: 123 2, 123 9
Converted to High Speed:
0123 5355 5555 7
3 Don't combine 3-1, 4-
1 expanded
messages
PROM
Chart 10,
Slot 2
Combined
Pls – (Extended or
Not Extended)
Extended
A sequence of 1234 B , BBBB 7
is combined into a 4-2 message
of 1234 B7. (Applies to
B,C,E,F). This message would
either be put out to Automation
as 4-2 or High Speed (see #5
below). When the option is
selected, the receiver does not
combine the expanded
messages. They are output in
the same form as received.
4 Disable BFSK into
High Speed
Messages (4-2
instead)
PROM
Chart 10,
Slot 3
High
Speed
BFSK - (4-2 or High
Speed)
High
Speed
Same as #1 above except that
it applies to event codes B, C,
E, F.
5 Use 4-2 for output of
low speed expanded
messages (3-1, 4-1)
PROM
Chart 10,
Slot 6
Not 4-2
ExtOut (High Speed
or 4/2)
High
Speed
If low speed expanded
messages are received and
combined (See # 3 above), the
messages are output to
Automation as 4-2 or High
Speed messages. For example,
a sequence of 1234 B , BBBB 7
is combined and output as a 4-2
message of 1234 B7.
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Install the MX8000-LRR radio line card into slot 12 when using the VPN (Virtual Private Network)
feature with ADEMCO 8000 automation protocol. Install the MX8000-LRR radio line card into slot 3
when using the VPN feature with 685 or CAPS automation protocol and not using Virtual Receiver/Line
