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StarLink
™
SLE-LTEVI-FIRE & SLE-LTEAI-FIRE Commercial Series Dual-Path Alarm Communicators -- Installation Instructions
The SLE series radios are compatible with 4/2 Pulse Dial-
ing formats with 10pps, 20pps, and 40pps with and with-
out checksum, either 1400Hz or 2300Hz handshake /
kissoff. See table of formats on page 5.
Refer to WI2140 for selecting the required handshake /
kissoff frequency in the NOC (
www.NapcoNOC.com
) set-
up screens (as required by the control panel).
NETWORK COVERAGE
The StarLink radio constantly supervises the cell network
coverage. When the StarLink radio detects a loss in net-
work coverage, the StarLink radio must be configured to
prompt the control panel to announce a Telco Line Cut
failure trouble using the Management Center screen
(located at
www.NapcoNOC.com
).
INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 1: ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Create a new account and register specific StarLink radio
modules at
www.NapcoComNet.com
. Accounts and
modules registered via the Internet are enabled for activa-
tion within 24 hours.
STEP 2: SELECT A MOUNTING LOCATION
The mounting location should be indoors within the pro-
tected area and selected based on RF performance. It is
HIGHLY recommended that the installer carefully adhere
to the following recommendations BEFORE any wires are
installed.
Generally, high locations are best. DO NOT mount
radio in basements or below grade as unpredictable
performance may result.
DO NOT mount the
radio
in non-climate controlled en-
vironments (i.e. attics may become extremely hot in
summer, garages may become extremely cold in win-
ter).
Avoid mounting locations within 3 feet of AC power
lines, fluorescent light fixtures, or large metal objects
(air conditioners, metal garage doors, etc.) as these
locations have been shown to have a detrimental ef-
fect on signal strength.
A fair amount of care may be required to mount the
radio
so as to achieve an optimal RF path. The install-
er should spend as much time as needed to obtain the
highest signal level possible.
a.
Before applying power, be sure to connect the
antenna
. Temporarily connect power to the ra-
dio from a fully charged 12V (4AH minimum) bat-
tery. DO NOT mount the StarLink radio at this time.
Press
Tamper
switch to send a signal.
b. Position the unit in the desired mounting location,
with antenna oriented vertically. The signal
strength is displayed by the Green "Signal Strength
LED" labeled "D3" (located at the lower right corner
of the PC board). The radio tower signal strength
may fluctuate from day to day, therefore it is best to
try to find a mounting location where the LED pro-
vides a
minimum of 2 blinks
.
c. Once a location has been selected based on signal
coverage, permanently secure the unit using #8
screws (not supplied) in the two mounting holes.
Fast Flash
= No IP connection (occurs just after
power on while trying to obtain a DHCP address)
Slow Flashing:
1 Blink:
No network cable detected
2 Blinks:
No access to the Internet
3 Blinks:
Ethernet failed to communicate
4 Blinks:
Ethernet poll / checkin fail
5 Blinks:
Wi-Fi is enabled, but
SLE-WIFI-MODULE
is not detected
6 Blinks:
Wi-Fi no access to the Internet
7 Blinks:
Wi-Fi failed to communicate
8 Blinks:
Wi-Fi poll / checkin failure
9 Blinks:
Wi-Fi serial data error or no serial data re-
sponse
10 Blinks:
Wi-Fi Security / Authentication failed
YELLOW IP NETWORK STATE LED
Labeled "
D15
" (or
DS15
), this LED is located to the right
of the
ETHERNET
socket on the PC board. Operation
is as follows:
Off
= No power
Steady with 1 quick blink
off every 1.7 seconds
when reporting signal to NOC
Steady with 2 quick blinks
off every 1.7 seconds
when downloading to control panel or the module
Slow Flashing:
1 Blink:
Ethernet Available
2 Blinks:
Wi-Fi Station Mode (normal operation)
SUPPLYING POWER
Control panels can provide power through their Auxiliary/
Remote Fire Power terminals if the available standby cur-
rent is reduced by the SLE standby power (refer to Electri-
cal Ratings for +12V / 24V).
Note:
The cable modem/router and switch (if any) at
the premises requires standby power, therefore a UL 1481,
UL 864 or ITE (
Information Technology Equipment
) Listed
UPS must be used at the premises to power these devices
for 24 hours (unless an engine driven generator is provided
on the premises, then only 4 hours of UPS backup are re-
quired).
JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS
Jumper block labeled "
X5
"; from top to bottom, as detailed
in the following table.
Note:
Contact ID is always availa-
ble in response to a Contact ID handshake.
Jumper Block "X5" Options
Jumper block labeled "X5" contains 5 jumper terminals; from top (labeled
"1") to bottom (labeled "5") as follows:
Jumper ON
Jumper
Number
Jumper OFF
Tech on site must temporarily
remove to download
1
Not permitted by UL 864
4/2 with Checksum Pulse Format*
2
4/2 Pulse Format*
Supervised inputs IN3 and IN2,
respectively.
EOLR(s) required, see page 2
4
and
5
Not permitted by UL 864 (UL 864
permits use of conduit within 20
feet of FACP in lieu of Supervi-
sion)
*See table "NOTICE TO AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION..." on page 3.