General
IMPORTANT
This installation manual shall be used in conjunction with the control panel. All safety instructions specified within that manual
shall be observed. The control panel is referenced as the “panel” throughout this document. This installation guide provides
the basic wiring, programming and troubleshooting information. Use this guide in conjunction with the Installation Manual avail-
able online from the DSC website at www.dsc.com.
The Ethernet communicator is a fixed, wall- mounted unit, and shall be installed in the location specified in these instruc-
tions.The equipment enclosure must be fully assembled and closed, with all the necessary screws/tabs, and secured to a wall
before operation. Internal wiring must be routed in a manner that prevents:
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Excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections,
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Interference between power limited and non power limited wiring,
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Loosening of terminal connections, or
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Damage of conductor insulation.
WARNING: Never install this equipment during a lightning storm!
Safety Information
The installer must instruct the system user on each of the following:
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Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltages or other
risks.
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Any servicing shall be referred to service persons only.
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Use authorized accessories only with this equipment.
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Do not stay close to the equipment during device operation.
Model Information
This manual covers the following models of alarm communicators:TL280 and TL280R. References to model name TL280 (R)
throughout this manual apply to all specified models unless stated differently. Models ending in “R” include a built- in RS- 232
interface for connecting to third-party applications.
The TL280 (R) supports integration over IP and is available with licensed third party product solutions. Specific programming
for the related programming sections is to be provided by the third party. A current list of compatible third party solutions can be
found at www.dsc.com
The TL280 (R) is an Ethernet alarm communicator that sends alarm communication to Sur- Gard System I- IP, II, III (SG-
DRL3IP), IV (SG-DRL4IP), and 5 (SG-DRL5IP) central station receivers through Ethernet/Internet.
The TL280 (R) supports integration over IP and is available with licensed third party product solutions. Specific programming
for the related programming sections is to be provided by the third party. A current list of compatible third party solutions can be
found at www.dsc.com.
The communicator can be used as either a backup or primary communicator. The communicator supports Internet Protocol (IP)
transmission of panel and communicator events over Internet.
Panel Mounting
The TL280 communicator is compatible with HS2016, HS2032, HS2064, and HS2128 panels.
Features
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128-bit AES encryption via Ethernet/Internet (NIST validation certificate number 2645).
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Ethernet LAN/WAN 10/100 BASE-T.
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Individual Internet periodic test transmission.
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Integrated call routing.
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Visual Verification (requires Sur-Gard System 5 Receiver)
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Remote firmware upgrade capability of the communicator and panel firmware via Internet.
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Panel remote uploading/downloading support via Internet.
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PC-LINK connection.
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SIA and Contact ID (CID) formats supported.
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Trouble display LEDs.
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Supervision heartbeats sent via Internet.
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Third Party Integration over IP
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