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AL-1809 / ATS1809 Universal Interface Installation and Programming Guide

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AL-1809 / ATS1809 Universal Interface Installation and Programming Guide i

Content

Introduction 1

Main features 2

Web interface 3

Installer and cabling requirements 3

Products overview 3

Installation 5

Overview 5

Setting up the control panel 5

Setting up the installation computer 5

Installing the Universal Interface 6

Programming 9

Logging in 10

User name and password 10

Network settings 10

Control panel options 12

Firewall rules 13

Email/TFTP parameters 14

Network Receiver parameters 15

Message format 16

Finishing the installation 17

Reference section 18

Additional programming 18

RAS keystrokes to program the computer address 19

RAS keystrokes to program the security password 19

RAS keystrokes to program central station parameters 19

Using the default jumper 20

LED indication 21

Universal Interface utilities 21

Sample network diagram 22

Specifications 24

Software 24

Network primitive frame size (bytes) 24

Hardware 24

Installation worksheet 25

AL-1809 / ATS1809 Universal Interface Installation and Programming Guide 1

Introduction The Universal Interface acts as a gateway between the alarm panel and the

outside world. It includes an embedded web server to enable the installation

technician to program all the necessary configuration options of the Universal

Interface by means of a web browser on a computer.

The Universal Interface enables the control panel to communicate with security

management systems via Internet protocol (IP).

Figure 1: Typical system layout for IP communication

(1) OH Network Receiver, IP aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa

(2) OH Network Receiver, IP bbb.bbb.bbb.bbb

(3) Control Panel

(4) Universal Interface

(5) LAN or WAN

(6) Computer and Printer Interface

(7) OH Network Receiver, IP ccc.ccc.ccc.ccc

(8) PC with web-browser, IP eee.eee.eee.eee (used to program the Universal Interface during

installation)

(9) Management or Configuration Software, IP ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd

Note: IP numbers would normally be in the range 0 to 255.

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(2)

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IP aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa

IP bbb.bbb.bbb.bbb

I ccc.ccc.ccc.cccP

I ddd.ddd.ddd.dddP I eee.eee.eee.eeeP

2 AL-1809 / ATS1809 Universal Interface Installation and Programming Guide

Figure 2: General layout of Universal Interface

(1) Default

(2) Do not use

(3) Reset

(4) Ground link

(5) 12 VDC

(6) RS232

(7) Panel communication LEDs

(8) RJ45

Note: The ground jumper (GDN-LNK) is used only if GND is set to Earth on the

control panel.

Main features

Main features of the Universal Interface:

• May be mounted in the control panel enclosure.

• Acts as a gateway between the control panel and multiple management

systems or Configuration applications including management software, and

the OH Network Receiver.

• Transmits Contact ID (CID Large) and Security Industry Association (SIA)

data via Internet protocol (IP) connection.

• Communicates with management systems or configuration software across

the WAN or LAN.

• Uses negligible network bandwidth.

• Supports encrypted communications.

• Supports TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.

• Initial programming by web interface on installer’s PC.

• Firewall can be easily set up for ports to allow or deny IP protocols.

Notes

• The control panel must be fitted with the Computer & Printer Interface.

• The IP interface module supports both 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s Ethernet

connections.

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Web interface

The Universal Interface has a built-in web server that is used to program, check

status, update the firmware, and restart the Universal Interface.

The installation technician initially opens the programming web pages at the

Universal Interface’s default IP address (http://192.168.0.100) using a web

browser on an installation computer. In order to do so:

• The installation computer must be temporarily assigned an IP address within

the 192.168.0.0 subnet, which permits the installation computer access to the

address http://192.168.0.100.

• It is recommended to connect the Ethernet ports of the installation computer

and the Universal Interface by means of a UTP cross over lead (it is possible

that the client’s network will not permit communication within the 192.168.0.0

subnet).

A new IP address is assigned to the Universal Interface by the client’s network

administrator. When the Universal Interface is restarted or reset (and the default

jumper is not fitted) the assigned IP address takes effect and is used for any

subsequent programming.

Installer and cabling requirements

Only qualified and trained installation technicians with knowledge of network

settings, an understanding of Internet protocols, and OH Network Receiver may

install and program the Universal Interface.

It is required to use an FTP network cable and to put the ferrite on the network

cable. Attach the ferrite to the housing (for example, using a tie wrap).

Products overview

Table 1: Compatible products

Universal interface ATS1809

AL-1809

Control panel ATS2/3/4000

AL-3017/4017

Management software Alliance 8300

Alliance Enterprise

Configuration software Titan

Alliance Professional

Computer/Printer interface ATS1801

AL-1801


Figure 3: Simplified wiring diagram for Universal Interface to the control panel

(1) Universal IP Interface

(2) To control panel

(3) Battery

(4) LAN/WAN


Table 2: Connection

Universal IP Interface Connections Computer / Printer

Interface

Control Panel

GND --------------------------------- GND

TX OUT --------------------------------- RX

RX IN --------------------------------- TX

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CTS --------------------------------- RTS

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GND ------------------------------------------------------ 0 V Battery

+12V ------------------------------------------------------ +12 V Battery

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Installation

Overview

In order for you to install and program a Universal Interface, you must first:

• Use an LCD RAS on the control panel’s LAN to obtain (or program) the

panel’s computer address and security password, and to program central

station reporting (if required). See “Setting up the control panel” below.

• Set up the installation computer on which you will use a web browser to

program the Universal Interface’s configuration options. See “Setting up the

installation computer” below.

• Obtain a number of details about the installation from various sources. These

details are listed on a blank installation worksheet on page 25 that you can

copy for reuse.

The overall process of installing a Universal Interface consists of the following

tasks.

• Setting up the control panel described below

• Setting up the installation computer described below

• Installing the Universal Interface described on page 6

• Programming described on page 9

• Finishing the installation described on page 17

Setting up the control panel

The following control panel options must be programmed via Menu, 19, 29:

• Computer address

• Security password

• Central Station parameters

Refer to pages 13 and 19 for details.

Setting up the installation computer

The Universal Interface is programmed using a web browser to display the web

pages generated by the Universal Interface’s embedded web server at either the

default IP address or the assigned IP address (provided by the local network

administrator). In either case, you must configure the web browser to directly

display the Universal Interface’s web pages without using the network proxy

server.

Note: Seek advice from the client’s IT staff before you start.

The following example is for Internet Explorer 5. Use the correct procedure for

your particular web browser.


To configure the proxy:

1. Start the web browser (Internet Explorer).

2. In Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN

Settings > Advanced.

3. In the Exceptions window, type the default static IP address of the Universal

Interface, followed by a semi-colon, followed by the assigned static IP

address (provided by the local network administrator).

For example, type ‘192.168.0.100;10.203.0.15’ (where 10.203.0.15 is the IP

address for the Universal Interface, as provided by the local network

administrator), and click OK (see Figure 4 below).

Figure 4: Example of proxy settings for bypassing specific addresses

Installing the Universal Interface

As described in “Web interface” on page 3, the Universal Interface’s assigned

static address parameters may be programmed (see page 10).

To install the hardware:

1. Power down the control panel (or other 12 VDC power source) that will be

used to power the Universal Interface.

2. If not already done so, install a Computer and Printer Interface (not supplied)

on the control panel, following the instructions contained in the Computer and

Printer Interface Installation Guide. The Computer and Printer Interface


provides an RS232 connection between the control panel and the Universal

Interface.

3. Mount the Universal Interface in the control panel enclosure. Use a fixed pillar

if possible, otherwise connect the lug to earth.

Note: The distance from the control panel to the Universal Interface must not

exceed 1 meter.

4. Connect the Computer & Printer Interface “Computer” port to the Universal

Interface, using the supplied plug-on screw terminals. See the simplified

wiring diagram in Figure 3 on page 4 for details.

5. Connect GND to Earth using jumper GDN-LNK. See Figure 2 on page 2 for

the location of GDN-LNK.

Note: This step applies only if GND is set to Earth on the control panel.

Configuration

This procedure may be used for all control panels and must be used in all cases

where the Universal Interface does not have the factory-default settings (e.g. a

previously-fitted unit).

Note: The installation computer must be temporarily assigned an IP address

within the 192.168.0.0 subnet, which permits the installation computer access to

the address http://192.168.0.100.

To configure the universal interface:

1. Change the installation computer’s IP address settings to be within the

192.168.0.0 subnet, i.e. 192.168.0.X, where X is any number from 1-254 (do

not use 192.168.0.100 as the Universal Interface uses this).

Record the installation computer’s original settings so that you can restore

them after programming the Universal Interface at the default address.

2. Fit the Universal Interface’s default jumper (DEF) to default the Universal

Interface to the factory settings. See “Using the default jumper” on page 20

for details.

3. Attach power cables between the Universal Interface, and battery wires and

the auxiliary power terminals on the control panel (or other 12 VDC power

source), using the taps from the accessory bag. See also Figure 3 on page 4.

4. Connect the Ethernet ports of the installation computer and the Universal

Interface by means of a UTP cross over lead. Alternatively, connect the

Internet/Ethernet cable from the Universal Interface to your network IP

connection point (however, it is possible that the client’s network will not

permit communication within the 192.168.0.0 subnet).

5. Re-power the control panel (or other 12 VDC power source) to power the

Universal Interface.

6. Go to “Programming” on page 9 to program the static address parameters

and all remaining options via the default IP address.


7. Follow the appropriate procedures in “Finishing the installation” on page 17 to

complete the installation.


Programming When you perform an installation, use the default IP address

(http://192.168.0.100) to open the Universal Interface’s programming web pages.

Program all required options including the static address parameters. See

“Configuration” on page 7 for details.

The Universal Interface welcome screen displays.

Figure 5: Universal Interface displayed in web browser

The Universal Interface web pages display a menu on the left-hand side of the

window that you will use to access various programming options. In this section

you will program the following options:

• “User name and password” on page 10

• “Network settings” on page 10

• “Control panel options” on page 12

• “Firewall rules” on page 13

• Optional “Email/TFTP parameters” on page 14

• “Network Receiver parameters” on page 15

Program the options using the information that you recorded on the “Installation

worksheet” on page 25.


Logging in

Click Login in the User Authentication section of the Universal Interface menu to

display the login window. Use the default case sensitive user name

ADVISOR MASTER (ATS1809) or ALLIANCE MASTER (AL-1809), and

password 998765 to log in to the Universal Interface and begin a session.

It is important to note that:

• Login sessions automatically terminate after five minutes. If you need more

than 5 minutes to complete your work, logout and login again to begin a new

5-minute session.

• If an incorrect user name/password is entered more than five times, more

attempts to log in will be delayed by about 60 seconds. After about 60

seconds, logins are allowed as usual.

• When programming the Universal Interface, you must save your changes

using the Submit button on each page before you refresh the web browser or

logout, otherwise your changes will be lost.

• You may need to refresh the web browser in order to see the latest data from

the Universal Interface.

User name and password

Use the default user name and password to initially log in to the Universal

Interface and begin a session. Click Change User Details in the User

Authentication section of the Universal Interface menu to program the required

user name and password.

Network settings

To set up the network:

1. Click Static Address Parameters in the Network Setup section of the

Universal Interface menu to display the network parameters setup window.

Type the new IP address, net mask and gateway address (provided by the

local network administrator) for the Universal Interface and click Submit.

2. The Universal Interface should be configured to communicate with central

station reporting and/or management software.

Click Central Station Parameters in the Network Setup section of the

Universal Interface menu and type the IP addresses for any CID site or

management software site collecting control panel events via IP. Three

entries are available for reporting to a OH Network Receiver (listed under

Alarm Reporting Central Station), and twelve are available for communication

to management applications (listed as entry 4 – 15 under Management

Central Stations):

• Alarm Reporting Central Station 1 is the main OH Network Receiver


• Alarm Reporting Central Station 2 is the backup OH Network Receiver

• Alarm Reporting Central Station 3 is the disaster OH Network Receiver

• Management Central Station 4 to 15 are intended for connection to

management software

For each IP address, select the options for Protocol, Port, Event type, and

Encryption. See Figure 6 on page 12 for details, and Table 3 below for

allowable settings. Click Submit.

3. Network probing is an additional feature that will send a message using TCP

port 22222 to all programmed IP addresses in Central Station parameters.

The first to return an answer will prevent the Universal Interface from

generating a Line fault with Universal E-Link error. When enabled, firewall

rules should be setup such that they do not block this message (this includes

the Windows XP firewall). At least one PC in the programmed list should

remain active.

When disabled, no network probing is performed. Normal polling mechanisms

however remain in operation.

This test is performed every 12 seconds.

Note: When finished programming the Universal Interface, click Restart

Communications in the Utilities section of the main menu to update the system

data.

Table 3: Allowable central station parameters

Allowable settings OH Network Receiver Management / Configuration Software

Protocol TCP UDP

Event type CID, SIA, or XSIA Computer event only

Encryption Triple DES Twofish or none


Figure 6: Setting up Central Station Parameters

(1) OH Network Receiver

(2) Main

(3) Backup

(4) Disaster

(5) Management/Configuration Software

Control panel options

This section covers how to program the following control panel options:

• Panel Physical (Computer) Address*

• Panel Security Password*

• Twofish Encryption Key

* Must always match details keyed at the RAS keypad.

To set the panel options:

1. Click Panel Physical Address in the Panel Setup section of the Universal

Interface menu. Type the correct computer address (Installer menu 19–29 in

the control panel) and click Submit. The value may not be 0.

2. Click Panel Security Password in the Panel Setup section of the Universal

Interface menu. Type the 10-digit password and click Submit.


This password must match the security password that was keyed in the

control panel at menu 19–29 during installation.

Tip: As a precaution, delete any temporary files your browser creates each

time the security password is submitted.

Tip: The security password can also be changed using management or

configuration software once connection is established.

3. Click Twofish Encryption Key in the Panel Setup section of the Universal

Interface menu. Typing in all zeros disables encryption, even if enable is

selected. Accepts up to 16 numbers, each three-digit number in each field

can be from 0 to 255. Keep a record of your encryption key. Click Enable and

Submit.

Notes

• It is highly recommended to set the Two-fish encryption key

• The same key needs to be setup in the ATS8000/ATS8300 Titan/Alliance

software

• As a precaution, delete any temporary files your browser creates each

time encryption is submitted



data.

Firewall rules

Firewall rules allow you to accept or deny one or more selected communication

protocols and associated data.

Adding a new rule to accept a protocol doesn’t stop communication with other

protocols. To deny a protocol you need to either set up a specific rule, or use the

option Set default rule to deny all connections.

The Show all rules and Delete a Rule functions are self-explanatory and are not

explained here.

The system diagram depicted in Figure 7 on page 22 shows several system

components (OH Network Receiver, Management/Configuration Software, and a

computer with a web browser). Table 7 on page 23 summarizes the firewall rules

for the sample system.

To configure the firewall:

1. Add a rule so that the computer with the web browser can access the


Click Add a new rule in the Firewall Setup section of the Universal Interface

menu. Type the IP address of the computer with the web browser, type port

number 80, select TCP, select Accept, and click Submit.

Note: Setting the port number to 0 (zero), allows all port numbers.


Repeat this step for any other computers requiring web access to the


2. Add a rule for each CID station or management/configuration software station

that requires access via the Universal Interface.


menu. Type the IP address of the CID station or management software

station, type port number 3001, select UDP, select Accept, and click Submit.

Note: Setting the port number to 0 (zero), allows all port numbers.

Repeat this step for each CID station or management/configuration software

station that requires access via the Universal Interface.

3. Add a rule to enable a ping test, if required.


menu. Type the IP address of the computer from which you want to perform a

ping test, select ICMP, select Accept, and click Submit.

We recommend that ICMP is normally disabled, and only used temporarily for

testing.

4. Click Set default rule to deny all connections in the Firewall Setup section of

the Universal Interface menu to exclude any other connections than the ones

that you created rules for, and click Submit.

Notes

• The Universal Interface uses a mechanism (Network Probing) where it can

transmit a message using TCP port 22222 to check if a network is present (if

enabled, see Network Setup > Network Probing). It will try to send this

message to every central station programmed. The first to return an answer

(Acknowledge or Reject) will stop further testing until the next test (12 second

intervals).

• The usage of the firewall is recommended for maximum system security.

Consult your IT department as routers and other (hardware) firewalls are

managed and updated by them.

• In case one gets locked out due to a configuration error, use the default

jumper (see “Using the default jumper” on page 20) to get access again.

• If the PC at the receiving end has a firewall running (like Windows XP firewall)

this also requires to be configured such that the ports are opened.

Email/TFTP parameters

This functionality is not supported.


Network Receiver parameters

To set up the receiver parameters:

1. Click Network Receiver in the Network Setup section of the Universal

Interface menu.

2. Type the Receiver number.

A monitoring station normally has multiple network receivers passing

information to it, identified by the receiver number. Up to three digits are valid,

from 0 to 255. Obtain this number from the monitoring/central station.

If desired the Central Station can override this value in the Network Receiver.

3. Type the Line number.

This number identifies which line card delivered the error message from the

panel. Up to three digits are valid, from 0 to 255. Obtain this number from the

monitoring/central station.

If desired the Central Station can override this value in the Network Receiver.

4. Type the Heartbeat interval.

The heartbeat interval defines the interval between heartbeats in seconds.

0 to 255 seconds are valid.

In order to be able to detect line faults, the heartbeat interval must be greater

than 0.

Note: The heartbeats in this case are sent by the Universal Interface to the

OH Network Receiver. If the heartbeat fails, an alarm event is created at the

Network Receiver end.

5. Select the Network Receiver version.

Version V1.9.4 (or higher) is recommended.

Network Receiver versions V1.9.4 and higher are backwards compatible

(auto-detect) with all existing formats.

6. When finished programming the required Network Receiver options, click

Submit.



data.


Message format

Messages sent from the security panel to the monitoring station contain the OH

Network Receiver number, line number, account code/circuit number (normally

four digits), and the event message.

The format is:

Rrrr Llll AAAA Eeee XX Cccc

where:

• “rrr” is a Network Receiver number*

• “lll” is a line number*

• “AAAA” is a four-digit account code/circuit*

• “Eeee XX Cxxx” is an event message.

* Obtain this information from the monitoring/central station.


Finishing the installation During an installation, the Universal Interface’s assigned static address

parameters were programmed via the Universal Interface’s programming web

pages at the default IP address, and connected to the installation computer using

a UTP cross over lead.

After programming you need to check that the installation computer can access

the Universal Interface’s programming web pages at the assigned IP address on

the client’s network.

To finish the installation:

1. Remove the UTP cross over lead from the installation computer and the


2. Connect the installation computer’s Ethernet port and the Universal

Interface’s Ethernet port to the client’s network IP connection points.

3. Remove the default jumper on DEF and reset the Universal Interface by

momentarily connecting across the Universal Interface's reset jumper RST (or

re-power the Universal Interface). See Figure 2 on page 2 for the location of

DEF and RST. This applies the new settings for the Universal Interface,

replacing the default settings.

4. Configure the installation computer’s network parameters to be within the

same subnet as the new settings for the Universal Interface. For example: If

the Universal Interface = 10.203.0.15, Mask 255.255.255.0, Gateway =

10.203.0.1, then the computer has to be the same Mask and Gateway, but a

different IP, for example; 10.203.0.2.

5. Verify that you can view the Universal Interface’s web pages at the new static

IP address.

Start a web browser on the computer and type the IP address in Internet

Explorer’s Address bar that you assigned to the Universal Interface. For

example, type http://10.203.0.15, and press Enter (if 10.203.0.15 was the

assigned static IP address). “Welcome to the Universal Interface” displays in

the browser.


Reference section

Additional programming

Some of the items that you programmed in the Universal Interface as a result of

following the procedures in this manual also need to be programmed in the panel

using an LCD RAS, and in other applications such as the management software

and/or the central station software (as applicable).

The following sections list the items that need to be programmed in addition to

the Universal Interface programming. Refer to the programming instructions for

the management software and/or the central station software (as applicable) for

complete details.

If central station reporting is used

The following items must be programmed for each central station via RAS

menu 19–14:

• Reporting format - CID, SIA, or XSIA for OH Network Receiver.

• System and area account numbers (these items are not programmed via the

Universal Interface).

The following items must be programmed for each central station via the central

station software:

• CID, SIA, or XSIA for OH Network Receiver.

• Control panel security password.

• Protocol, event type, and encryption type as required (refer to Table 3 on

page 11).

• Encryption key.

If management or configuration software is used

The following items must be programmed in the management or configuration

software for the control panel:

• Control panel’s IP address (Universal interface IP address).

• Encryption key (if used).

• Control panel physical (computer) address (may require a unique number for

every panel in one system).

• Control panel security password.

If management software and central station reporting are used

In addition to the two lists (above), you must create a Central Station record in

the configuration and management software for each of the control panel’s

central stations (main, backup, and disaster), as applicable. Refer to the

configuration and software’s on-line help for details. Alternatively this can also be

programmed via keystrokes.


The items required to program a Central Station record in the configuration and

management software (including system and area account numbers) are not

programmed via the Universal Interface.

RAS keystrokes to program the computer address

In order for the Universal Interface to communicate with the control panel, they

each must be programmed with the same computer address. In the Universal

Interface this option is named Panel Physical Address.

At the RAS keypad press Menu, enter the installer code, press Enter, 19, 29, and

press Enter until the RAS screen displays Computer Address, type the control

panel computer address and then press Enter. The next option displayed is

Security Password.

RAS keystrokes to program the security password

In order for the Universal Interface to communicate with the control panel, they

each must be programmed with the same security password.

At the RAS keypad press Menu, enter the installer code, press Enter, 19, 29, and

press Enter until the RAS screen displays Security Password, type 10 digits (zero

is valid), and then press Enter to program the security password.

Note: Using the configuration software or the management software it is possible

to change the security password using the Computer Connections menu.

RAS keystrokes to program central station parameters

If the control panel reports via IP to OH Network Receiver, then the appropriate

Central Stations must be correctly set up and the connection type set to

“Universal Interface”.

At the RAS keypad press Menu, enter the installer code, press Enter, 19, Menu,

9, and press Enter until the RAS screen displays “Central Station 1..4”, and then:

• Type the central station number and press Enter, and the RAS screen will

display the reporting format number.

• Type the reporting format’s number (3 for CID Large, 5 for SIA Large or 7 for

XSIA Large) and press Enter until the RAS screen displays “system account”

(a four-digit number identifying the site of a system alarm to the central

station).

• Type the system account number, press Enter to confirm.

• Type the area 1 account number (four-digit number identifying an alarm area),

and press Enter to confirm. Press Enter until the RAS screen displays “Conn

Type” (default is PSTN).

• Press 4 to select Universal Interface, and then press Enter to confirm. Press

Enter repeatedly to return to the menu’s top level where you can program any

subsequent central stations.


Note: In order to be able to detect line/path faults when reporting to the Network

Receiver:

• Ensure the system account code for the used Central Station(s) is

programmed (in the panel installer menu)

• Ensure the value programmed in the Web Interface of the Universal Interface

for Network Receiver > Heartbeat Interval is greater than zero

• Perform a Restart communications or Reboot of the Universal Interface after

making changes to settings in the Universal Interface, or in the Central

Station menu in the installer menu of the panel.

Using the default jumper

Refer to Figure 2 on page 2 for locations of jumpers.

The default jumper may be used to restore the Universal Interface settings back

to factory defaults (removing user-defined values), such as when an incorrect

setting or firewall rule has locked out the user. When the jumper is fitted and the

board is powered up (or the power is reset) the following occurs:

• IP address is temporarily* set to 192.168.0.100.

• Network mask is temporarily* set to 255.255.255.0.

• Default gateway is temporarily* set to 192.168.0.1.

• All firewall rules are permanently removed; default is set to “accept all”.

• User name is set to the default user names and passwords. See “Logging in”

on page 10.

• Communications software is not started.

* Temporarily means until the jumper on DEF is removed and the board is reset

or powered has been applied again.

Note: As the username/password and the firewall have been defaulted, these

must be reconfigured!


LED indication

The LEDs on the mainboard are listed in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Mainboard LEDs

LED Color Description

TX1 Red Indicates RS232 data transmission to Computer and Printer Interface

RX1 Green Indicates RS232 data reception from Computer and Printer Interface

Refer to Figure 2 on page 2 for locations of LEDs.

The LEDs on the SIMM are listed in Table 5 below

Table 5: SIMM LEDs

LED Color Description

LED2 Yellow Network speed:

On: 100 Mbps

Off: 10 Mbps

LED3 Red Network mode:

On: Full duplex

Off: Half duplex

LED4 Red On: Collision

LED1 Green Network activity:

On: Link activity present

Off: No link activity present

Flash: Network activity detected

Universal Interface utilities

The Universal Interface Utilities menu options are listed below. These options

require no programming.

Table 6: Universal Interface utilities

Utility Function

Auto Enroll The Universal Interface will send an event to establish communications

with any other station capable of auto enrolling the Universal Interface.

Restart

Communications

Restarts communications to the control panel and to all stations

receiving events from the interface.

Use after changing any of the communications settings.

Local Event Log Reports CONTROL panel events under three headings (each time the

browser is refreshed): Time, CONTROL panel, and Message. Except for

the first few events in the log, the time is always automatically

synchronized to the panel.

CPU Load This displays the CPU and operating system parameters to assist when

requesting technical support.


Utility Function

System Uptime Displays the time that it has been powered up in days, hours, minutes,

and seconds.

Flash ROM Version Use this to check the version of the software that the Universal Interface

is running.

Reboot CPU Restarts the CPU (momentarily replacing the reset jumper performs the

same task). The only data lost is the current information in the local

event log.

Upload ROM Image Allows upgrading the firmware inside the Universal Interface from a

ROM image file.

Sample network diagram

Figure 7: Universal Interface in a sample network, with sample network IP addresses

(1) OH Network Receiver, Central

Station 1

(2) OH Network Receiver, Central

Station 2

(3) Control Panel

(4) Universal Interface

(5) Local Area Network

(6) Gateway, IP 204.18.63.1

(7) Router:

Port: 9999

Port: 55555

(8) External network


(10) PC with web-browser, used initially to

program the Universal Interface during

installation

(11) Central Stations 4 to 10, Configuration

and/or Management software

204.10.104.8

204.18.63.19

204.18.63.0

204.18.63.1

204.18.63.7

204.18.63.5

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) (5)

(6) (7)(8)

(9)

(10)

204.18.63.15

(11)


Table 7: Universal Interface settings for the sample network in Figure 7

Component Network parameters

IP 204.18.63.5

Mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 204.18.63.1

Central

Station

Network

parameters

Protocol Port Event type Encryption

1 204.18.63.7 TCP 9999 CID [1]

2 204.10.104.8 TCP 9999 CID [1]

3

4 204.18.63.15 UDP 3001 Computer [1]

5 0.0.0.0

6 0.0.0.0

7 0.0.0.0

8 0.0.0.0

9 0.0.0.0

10 0.0.0.0

11 0.0.0.0

12 0.0.0.0

13 0.0.0.0

14 0.0.0.0

15 0.0.0.0

[1] Management and configuration software uses Twofish Encryption (optional). Network

Receiver uses Triple DES encryption (required).

Firewall Rules

Rule Type IP Protocol Port

Allow 204.18.63.7 TCP 0

Allow 204.10.104.8 TCP 0

Allow 204.18.63.15 UDP 0

Allow 204.18.63.19 TCP 80

Deny All


Specifications

Software

Configuration Mainly web browser after initial installation

Reporting format CID, SIA, or XSIA using OH Network Receiver

Software upgrade paths Upgradeable software obtainable from UTC Fire & Security

Reporting options Reporting to up to three OH Network Receivers using CID, SIA, or

XSIA.

Upload to Configuration and/or Management software.

Reporting backup PSTN dialler backup from CONTROL panel for alarm events to

central monitoring station

Encryption Triple DES encryption (OH Network Receiver)

128-bit Twofish data encryption (Management / Configuration

Software)

Network primitive frame size (bytes)

Ethernet frame 64 – 1522

IP Frame 20 + data

TCP Frame 20 + data

UDP Frame 8 + data

Hardware

Dimensions 50 x 170 mm

Power supply 12 VDC direct from battery or other 12 VDC source.

Backup power Directly connected to battery (deep discharge protected).

Current consumption 145 mA typical

Onboard status indicators LED indicators for:

• Ethernet link and activity.

• RS232 data transmit and receive.

Data connection from panel to

Universal Interface

RS232 connection from Universal Interface to Computer and

Printer Interface board on Control panel.

Board size UTC Fire & Security board size BB.

Data reset and refresh functions CPU reset via browser (“Reboot CPU”).

Data reset to factory defaults via jumper (‘DEF’).

“Restart Communications” via browser.

Working temperature −10 to +50°C

Max. relative humidity 95%, non-condensing


Installation worksheet Use this worksheet to record the details of the Universal Interface (UI), as

applicable to the particular installation.

Universal Interface parameters

Panel description Panel location

UI user name UI password

Network: From network administrator

Static IP Address

Net mask

Net mask host bits

Gateway address

Central Station parameters

Station IP Address Protocol Port Event Encryption

1

2

3

4

Panel Setup

Panel physical (Computer) address

Panel security password

Twofish encryption key

Network Receiver

Receiver number

Line number

Heartbeat Interval

Email/TFTP Parameters

Email address 1

Email address 2

Email address 3

Server IP address

Max number of events

Time to send email

Network Probing


Firewall parameters

Default firewall rule

Individual firewall rules (up to 20 permitted)

Number IP address Port Protocol Rule Type

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.



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