DSC 8132 and 5108 zone expander
#1
12-30-14, 04:05 PM
DSC 8132 and 5108 zone expander
i just installed a dsc 1832 with a 5108 zone expander. When I go to program zones 9-16 there are attributes not available. Zones 1-8 have the attributes to set the zone as "Normally Closed" [101][9] - 6. This is not available on zones 9-16.
Anyone know how to configure these expansion zones to "Normally Closed"?
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Anyone know how to configure these expansion zones to "Normally Closed"?
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#4
12-30-14, 07:03 PM
Are the zone attributes showing up (since you are using the software?). If so, you may simply not have the option of defeating the EOL requirement on the expansion zones. (I didn't think of it because I do commercial security and fire; where not using the EOL isn't an option, really...).
The only other thing I can think of is for you to try a power cycle, which is what the reference manual suggests if you change the EOL settings: http://www.mainelectronics.com/pdf/r...832_PC1864.pdf
The only other thing I can think of is for you to try a power cycle, which is what the reference manual suggests if you change the EOL settings: http://www.mainelectronics.com/pdf/r...832_PC1864.pdf
#5
12-31-14, 03:30 AM
Here is what I found out. When you set "First System Option Code" [1] to on using the keypad it sets "Zone Supervision" to "No End of Line". This appears to tell the system to assume NC loops. Once I did that and defined zone 9; used a jumper wire on z9 and com; the zone was not open. I removed the jumper and the zone was then open.
BY the way, I am using the DSL V software to update the panel. This tool is great.
Thank you.
Also, I just looked at the document you sent a link to and this explains it better than the installation guide sent with the system.
BY the way, I am using the DSL V software to update the panel. This tool is great.
Thank you.
Also, I just looked at the document you sent a link to and this explains it better than the installation guide sent with the system.
#6
12-31-14, 09:51 AM
The DLS software is a good tool. It has nearly as much of a learning curve as simply manually programming, and can be finicky to get running on some computers, so I don't generally steer DIYers to it, but it's great for detail programming.
The system option _is_ in the software, it's just easy to overlook.
The system option _is_ in the software, it's just easy to overlook.
#7
01-01-15, 08:44 AM
In system programming go to section 013 and turn on 1 for global NC loops.
This should apply to the zone expander as well and does not require you to change each zone attribute individually.
This should apply to the zone expander as well and does not require you to change each zone attribute individually.
