IP Internet and GSM Dual Path Communicator

IP internet and GSM dual path communicators offer contact ID reporting that operate in conjunction with any fire alarm control panel (FACP) that has a built-in dialer. These easy-to-install, dual path communicators connect directly to the primary and secondary communication ports of a fire panel's digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT). They & offers three selectable reporting paths which include the following: cellular only, IP only, and IP primary/cellular backup. In the event of an off-normal condition, the fire panel sends the contact ID formatted information to the communicator panel. The communicator panel & then reformats the data into highly, encrypted ethernet packets that are used for transmission to the alarm-net receiver, via either the customer-provided internet/intranet connection or to the global system for the mobile communications (GSM) network. Alternative communication methods are critical in the marketplace, due to the voice over IP (VoIP) migration from plain old telephone service (POTS) and the growth of the digital radio networks. The communicator & exclusive dual path communications solution combines internet service with GSM to offer an added reliability and an extra level of security. All signals from the communicator panel are delivered to Honeywell's AlarmNet® Network Control Center, which routes the information to the appropriate central station. The state-of-the-art, AlarmNet Network Control Center is fully redundant and monitored 24/7. AlarmNet has the capability to route messages using AlarmNet-i and 800 PLUS Services, providing true redundancy and multi-path message delivery. The communicator is designed to operate over the most common GSM networks. Its multi-GSM platform technology automatically chooses the best available cellular signal in the area based on the signal strength, and it seamlessly self-adjusts to maintain critical life safety communications.

• Saves the cost of two dedicated phone lines
• Single or dual path communications (can communicate to
• central station using cellular technology, internet, or both)
• Requires no change to the existing Fire Alarm Control Panel configuration (connects directly to the primary and secondary telephone ports of a DACT)
• Operates over the following communication protocols: HSPA+ (4G) HSPA (HSDPA & HSUPA) (3G), & Edge™ & (2G GPRS) (2G)
• Selectable reporting paths and supervision intervals to meet NFPA 72, chapter 26 requirements (compliant with NFPA 72 2010 and 2013 supervision requirements)
• Works over any type of customer provided Ethernet 10/100 based network connection (LAN or WAN), DSL modem or cable modem
• Data transmits over standard contact-ID protocol but is secured with the industry's advanced encryption standard (AES 256 bit)
• Supports both dynamic (DHCP) or Public and Private Static IP addressing
• Built-in power supply module: On board charging circuit design accommodates backup battery. Includes primary power and battery supervision

• UL Standard 864/NFPA