Response
Code
Description of Response Code
Corresponding Action
AC
General device firmware transfer
failure
Contact DSC Tech Support, describe the action
attempted with the system and supply them with the
Response Code in Section [983].
Firmware Update Status
C0
System ready to update.
None
C1
System update cancel request
received
The system has received an update cancel request
from DLS.
C2
System update begin
None
Firmware Download Request Reject
E0
Reserved
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
Remote firmware update disabled
Enable remote firmware update in the communicator
in order to perform remote system firmware update.
Local Status Update States
FE
Firmware file empty
No action required. Communicator currently does not
have any firmware files.
FD
Firmware download in progress
No action required. Communicator is currently
downloading firmware.
The table above displays firmware update indicator codes and meaning of each code. The updates can
be made from communicator. The communicator can update firmware of the panel and also of the com-
municator itself. This section does not provide specific details such as if the image is still stored or erased
due to the cancellation code.
[984] Communicator Status
The communicator status sections provide the installer with the status of the communicator’s func-
tionality, operational readiness, and failures.
The communicator status is displayed as a 6-digit hexadecimal code. The code ranges between 00000F
and 2220CF, though not all numbers in this range are assigned. Each of the 6 digits represents a status
or trouble indicator as below:
1.
Digits 1 and 2: Signal strength indicators display the presence/strength of cellular radio.
2.
Digit 3: Network Indicator, indicates the operational status of the network.
3.
Digits 4 and 5: Trouble Indicator displays the type of issue on the communicator or modules asso-
ciated with and connected to the communicator. See Table 8 for a listing of possible values.
4.
Digit 6: Reserved, displays as ‘F’ or ‘-’.
For example, a value of 11002F means:
11- Signal strength is excellent
0 - No network issues
02 - Panel supervision trouble with the communicator
The status code for the radio signal strength, its typical troubles, possible causes and troubleshooting
instructions is displayed in the following table.
Table 15: Radio Signal Strength - Digits 1 and 2
Signal
Strength
CSQ
Level
Signal
Indicator
1
Signal
Indicator
2
Signal
Level
[dBm]
Signal
Level
Status
Action Required
No Signal
0
0
0
-108.8
bad
Check all antenna connections.
Confirm cellular service is active in
area.
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