Premier Elite 8XP-W & 32XP-W Installation Manual
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Low signal security
For V3 the keypad can display basic signal security information for each device on an expander. Each device will show
H H
igh,
M M
edium or
L L
ow signal security. The system is updated live and therefore it is possible to determine
changes by moving devices, or by adding more to the system. The information displayed replicates what is seen when
using Ricochet Monitor.
Low Signal Security Displays
The network, expander and number of devices learnt to the expander will be shown.
Use the
key to select the expander you wish to view.
No devices learnt to the expander. 8 spaces available.
2 devices out of eight learnt showing
L
ow signal security. Adding more devices will
improve the reading, moving them will not.
8 devices on the system, 2 show
M
edium signal security. 6 showing
L
ow signal
security. Moving the devices may improve the system.
8 Devices learnt to the system, all devices showing High signal security, the system
is operating perfectly.
8.
Modes of Operation
Commission Mode
Expander
The expander has a Commission Mode, which when operated ensures secure communications with devices
on the system. Commission Mode is automatically enabled when the expander is in tamper. When in
commission mode the RF signal is attenuated by -6 dB, and will reject weak signals. This means that when
devices are placed into their final locations and communications are established, you can be sure that the
signal path is secure, and robust.
After entering Commission Mode the expander will also instruct the devices to poll in every 4 minutes, rather
than the standard 15 minute poll time. The instruction will be sent with the next available poll to the device.
Device Commission Mode
At any time, when a tamper is generated on a device it will enter commission mode, the devices will do this
regardless of the state of the receiver. Closing the tamper circuit will activate the LED for a short period of time
whilst communication with the receiver is established.
The LED will flash, indicating the device is trying to communicate with the receiver, once communication is
successful the LED will come on solid and then go out.
If the LED does not flash but simply comes on solid when the tamper is closed, then a valid & secure
communication has taken place. If the LED flashes and then goes out, without going solid communication
has failed.
This method of commissioning devices ensures that valid and secure communication is taking place and that
signals are reaching the receiver. It is recommended that Device Commission Mode is used in conjunction
with Expander Commission Mode. See Above.