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General
Internet Alarm Communicator Installation Guide
IMPORTANT
- This installation manual shall be used in conjunction with the control panel man-
ual. All the 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 wir-
ing, programming and troubleshooting information. Use this guide in conjunction with the Instal-
lation Manual available 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 instructions.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:
• Excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections,
• Interference between power limited and non power limited wiring,
• Loosening of terminal connections, or
• 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:
• Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to
dangerous voltages or other risks.
• Any servicing shall be referred to service persons only.
• Use authorized accessories only with this equipment.
• Do not stay close to the equipment during device operation.
Model Information
This manual covers the following model of alarm communicator: TL280 and TL280R. References
to model TL280(R) throughout this manual applies to all specified models unless stated differ-
ently. Models ending in “R” include a built-in RS-422 interface for connecting to local third party
applications.
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 3rd party product solu-
tions. Specific programming for the related programming sections is to be provided by the 3rd
party. A current list of compatible 3rd 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
• 128-bit AES encryption via Ethernet/Internet (NIST validation certificate number 2645).
• Ethernet LAN/WAN 10/100 BASE-T.
• Individual Internet periodic test transmission.
• Integrated call routing.
• Visual Verification (requires Sur-Gard System 5 Receiver)
• Remote firmware upgrade capability of the communicator and panel firmware via Internet.
• Panel remote uploading/downloading support via Internet.
• PC-LINK connection.
• SIA and Contact ID (CID) formats supported.
• Trouble display LEDs.
• Supervision heartbeats sent via Internet.
• Third Party Integration over IP
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