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Option 55 – Soak
The Soak option allows selected zones to be put onto test for a period ranging from 1 – 14 days (refer to
option 51.16=PARAMETERS.Soak Time). Activations from a zone on the soak test do not cause alarms
but are recorded in the event log and are reported to type 2 (and above) users on unsetting of the system.
The zone remains on soak test until the selected number of days has passed without any alarm activation, the
zones then resume normal operation – that it, activations result in alarms being generated.
The Soak Time is reset to the full number of days if there is an alarm activation on any of the selected zones.
NOTE:The Soak Time starts when the first zone is put onto soak test; subsequent additions are only tested
for the period remaining in the Soak Time.  Parameter 51.16, Soak Time must be programmed
before activating any zones in to the soak test. The period remaining decreases by one day each day
at 0900 hours.
Activation of an Exit or Video Exit zone during the Entry time does not reset the soak test and period.
Programming Soak Zones
On selecting the Soak option, the address and function of the first zone on the system is displayed. Move to
the required zone by pressing the A or B keys or by entering the zone address. To place the zone on the soak
test press the # key; the keypad indicates that the zone is now ON TEST. Select other zones to be put on
soak test in the same way. Once all the zones have been selected, press the esc key; the keypad briefly
displays the number of days remaining in the Soak Time parameter before escaping from the Soak operation.
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Option 56 – Communications
The Communications option is used to program the Galaxy Communication peripherals. This option has 6
sub menus, one for each of the communication peripherals. Each of these has its own set of sub menus as
detailed in the following pages.
1 = Int Telecoms (Comm 1)
This section supports programming of the on-board Telecom module, for alarm signalling and remote servicing
over PSTN.
2 = Ext RS232 (Comm 2)
This section supports programming of the RS232 module to allow direct wire communication to a serial comm
port on a PC, or over PSTN using a third party modem connection.
3 = ISDN (Comm 3)
This section supports programming of the ISDN module, for alarm signalling and remote servicing over ISDN
B and D channels.
4 = Ethernet (Comm 4)
This section supports programming of the Ethernet module for alarm signalling and remote servicing over an
Ethernet LAN/WAN using both TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.
5 = Ext Telecoms (Comm 5)
This section supports programming of the remote Telecom module, for alarm signalling and remote servicing
over PSTN.
6 = Int RS232 (Comm 6)
This section supports programming of the onboard RS232 port.
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1 = Internal Telecoms56 - Communications (cont’d)
Figure 5.  Telecom Module Programming Structure
1 = Int Telecoms
01 = Format1 = DTMF1 = Channels 1-161 = Output Function
2 = Output Mode
3 = Output Polarity
4 = Output Group
2 = Acct/Channel
4 = Contact ID 2 = SIA
0 (0-4)1 = Trigger Events1 = Status
2 = Groups
2 = Group Settings
1 = Telephone No.
2 = Account No.
3 = Microtech
1 = Trigger Events1 = Status
2 = Groups
2 = Group Settings
1 = Telephone No.
2 = Account No.
1 = Trigger events1 = Status
2 = Groups
2 = Ack Timeout
1 = 30 seconds
2 = 60 seconds
3 = Group Settings
1 = Telephone No.
2 = Account No.
02 = Telephone No. 1
03 = Account No.6 digits Max.
04 = Receiver1 = Single
2 = Dual
3 = Alternate
05 = Telephone No. 222 digits Max 22 digits Max
06 = Dial Type
1 = Tone
2 = Pulse
07 = Autotest
1 = Start Time
2 = Intervals
3 = Int. Test0 - 99 hours0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
08 = Engineer Test
09 = No. of Rings
10 (1-20)
10 = Line Fail
1 = Line Volts0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
2 = Dial Tone
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
3 = Incoming Call0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
11 = Fail to Comm
12 = Remote Access
1 = Access Period1 = Off
2 = All Unset
3 = Any Set
4 = Any Time
2 = Mode
1 = Direct Access
2 = Manager Authorize
3 = Call Back
13 = Call Home
Not Available
14 = Alarm Monitoring
1 = Trigger (1-20)
2 = Telephone No.
3 = Account No.
15 = Backup module
16 = Forced V.210 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
17 = SMS Paging
1 = Mobile No.
2 = Centre No.
3 = Format
1 = TAP
2 = UCP (SMS)
3 = UCP (Minicall)
4 = UCP (Numeric)1 = Status
2 = Groups
4 = Site ID
5 = Password
1 = Latch
2 = Reflex
3 = Pulse
4 = Group Condition
1 = Off
2 = Ext. Telecoms
3 = Ext. RS232
4 = ISDN
5 = Ethernet
6 = Int RS232 1
1 = Status
2 = Groups
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The on-board Telecom module allows two-way communication via the telephone network. This can be used:
• to transmit alarm and event signals to ARCs, (Alarm Receiving Centres), supporting a number of signalling
formats.
• to remotely service the Galaxy control panel via a PC with Galaxy Gold software installed.
NOTE:When using the Telecom module as a digital communicator to signal alarms and events to ARCs or
to a PC with Alarm Monitoring software installed, the Format, Telephone Number 1 and Account
Number required to be programmed. Programming of the remaining options is either optional or not
required.
01 Format
The Telecom module provides 4 signalling formats:
• DTMF
• SIA
• Microtech
• Contact ID
Once the format has been selected, the alarm and event triggers that the panel will transmit to the ARCs may
be programmed.
1 = DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency)
When DTMF format is selected, the operation of the Telecom module is similar to that of a hardwired 8 or 16
channel communicator. The Telecom module transmits as an eight channel communicator if channels 9 - 16 are
programmed as Spare.
NOTES:
1.DTMF is fast format
2.A battery low condition occurring on the Galaxy panel is always sent to the ARC as a code 8 in the
status channel. This may cause problems for some ARCs.  If a channel is assigned as Battery Low, then
both the channel and the code 8 in channel 9 is transmitted.
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Polarity
Channel Output Function
Mode Status
Mode
Groups assigned Channel
CH03 INTRUDER *L CH03 INTRUDER *LCH03 INTRUDER *L CH03 INTRUDER *L
CH03 INTRUDER *L
POS    A12345678 POS    A12345678POS    A12345678 POS    A12345678
POS    A12345678
Programming Channels
On selecting DTMF, the keypad displays 1 = Channels 1 – 16.  All 16 channels can be individually pro-
grammed.  To access the Channels option press the ent key; the programming details of the first channel are
displayed.  Select the required channel using the A and B keys or by entering the channel number directly and
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Channels 1-16
Each channel can be programmed with the following attributes:
1 = Output function
2 = Output mode
3 = Output Polarity
4 = Groups
1 = Output Function
Any of the system output functions (see option 53 = Program Outputs) can be assigned to each of the
channels 1 – 16. Channel 3 defaults to output function 04 = INTRUDER. All other channels default to
11=SPARE.  Select the required output function using the A and B keys or by entering the function
number directly. Once the required function is displayed, press the ent key to assign the function to the
selected channel. For example, a PA function programmed on channel 2 results in a PA code to be trans-
mitted on channel 2 to the ARC when there is a PA alarm activation.
Confirmed alarm conditions will now work across multiple groups. Previously, a confirmed condition
would only be created if both zones activated were in the same group. Confirmed outputs  (and channels
in DTMF format, option 56.1.1.1) will activate for alarms across groups as long as both groups con
cerned have been assigned to that output or channel.
2 = Output Mode
Each output function defaults to a specific, logical output mode. However, the output mode of each func-
tion can be modified to meet special requirements: when reprogrammed, the new mode applies to all
outputs assigned to that function. The output modes are:
1 = Latch: the output remains active until a valid code is entered,
2 = Reflex: the output follows the activity of the triggering event, for example, the Set output follows the
setting and unsetting of the group.
3 = Pulse: the output remains active for the programmed pulse time (1-300 seconds).
Programming the Output Mode
Select the required mode using the A or B keys or by selecting the number 1 - 3. Once the required mode
is selected, press the ent key to accept the programming. If assigning the Pulse output mode, enter the
pulse time (001 – 300 seconds) and press the ent key.
NOTE:The Output Mode status determines the operation of the channel restore. The status is modified
by pressing the 7 key when the channel details display on the keypad. The status options are:
7 77 7
7 = Restore – channel sends restore code when reset
+ = Open/close - channel reports setting/unsetting
blank = Alarm only - channel signals alarm only (no restore signal transmitted)
3 = Output Polarity
The Output Polarity   determines the normal operational state of the output.
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4 = Output Groups
NOTE:The Groups attribute is only available if groups have been enabled on the system (refer to option
63 = OPTIONS)
The Group attribute allows the channel to be assigned to the groups on the system; a channel can be
assigned to more than one group. The channel will only trigger when an event occurs on one of the groups
assigned to the channel. All channels default to all groups on the system.
On selecting the Output Groups attribute, the groups that the channel is currently assigned to are dis-
played. Press the relevant number keys to toggle the status of the group and press the ent key: if the group
number is displayed on the top line, then the group is assigned to the channel; if a dash (–) appears in place
of the group number, the group has been removed from the channel.
Galaxy 520
The Galaxy 520 panel has 32 groups; these are displayed on the keypad in blocks of eight groups, sub-
divided into A, B, C and D:
Use the A or B key to select the required group (A1–D8). When the end of a block is reached, the next
block of eight groups is selected, press keys 1-8 to toggle the status of the relevant group in the current
block to the channel; press the ent key to accept the selection.
Group Status
This group attribute offers an additional feature that makes the operation of the channel conditional on the
set status of each of the system groups. A channel assigned Group Status only activates if the set condi-
tions of the programming are met, for example, an Intruder channel can be programmed to activate only if
groups 2 and 4 are set and group 3 is unset.
To assign the Group Status conditions, press the 7 key when selecting the groups: an arrow (>) is dis-
played on the bottom line as well as the current Status.  Press the relevant number keys to toggle the status
of the groups and press the ent key to accept the programming. The available group status conditions are:
S= Set - group must be set to allow channel to activate;
U= Unset - group must be unset to allow channel to activate;
–= Set or unset - channel activation is independent of the group status.
Programming Individual Channel Account Numbers
When the account number is programmed using option 56.1.2 = COMMUNICATIONS.Telecoms.
Account No., then all 16 channels are automatically programmed with the same number. The Account/
Channel menu option allows each channel to be programmed with a separate account number if required.
The account number can be up to a maximum of six digits, however a four digit account number is the
standard.
NOTE:Changing the main account number overwrites all separate account numbers previously pro-
grammed for channels 1 – 16.
On selecting DTMF, the keypad displays 1 = Channels 1 - 16. Press the A  key; the 2 = Acct/Channel
option is displayed.  All 16 channels can be individually programmed.  To access the Acct/Channel option
press the ent key; the first channel is displayed.  Select the required channel using the A and B keys or by
entering the channel number directly and press the ent key; the account number currently assigned to the
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2 = SIA (Security Industries Association)
The SIA format provides a highly detailed protocol that transmits detailed information including zone descrip-
tions to a PC loaded with suitable software or to a SIA compatible receiver.  The SIA format is capable of
transmitting over 330 different Galaxy events (refer to Appendix C for further details).
On selecting the SIA format, the keypad prompts for the required SIA level to be entered, there are five SIA
levels available:
• 0 (default) - Basic event information with 4 digit account number.
• 1 - as level 0 plus 6 digit accounts
• 2 - as level 1 but with event modifiers
• 3 - as level 2 but with text descriptions
• 4 - as level 3 but allows control commands to be received by the Galaxy control panel.
Trigger Events
When the SIA level has been selected press the ent key, the keypad displays the first trigger event and its
On/Off status (see table 25 for a list of available triggers).  These are the events and alarms that are
transmitted to the ARC or PC. If the trigger status is set to On, an activation of an event controlled by the
trigger results in the transmission to the receiver of the event details.  Step through the trigger events using
the A and B keys.
The table below shows the list of signalling triggers that are available to the Telecom module, the RS232
module, the ISDN module and the Ethernet module.
1 = Status
To modify the trigger, select the required trigger type using the A and B keys and press the ent key. To
program the status to On press 1, to set it to Off press 0.  Press the ent key to save the programming and
return to the previous menu level.
Programming the SIA Format with Groups Enabled
If groups have been enabled on the system (refer to option 63 = OPTIONS), then the SIA format menu alters
slightly; an additional level is added.
1 = Trigger Events
On selecting the SIA level the keypad displays 1 = Trigger Events; press the ent key to display the first
trigger event; the keypad shows the trigger, the trigger status and the groups assigned.Table 25. Trigger Events
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1ss e r u D / A P11le c n a C / t e s e R
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3sr u o H 4 231su t a t S c e l E
4yt i r u c e S41ss e c c A u n e
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5se n o Z m o t s u C51el b u o r T
6er i F61en o Z g o L
7tl u a F t e S71ga T x a M
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1 = Status
To modify the trigger select the required trigger type using the A and B keys and press the ent key.  The
1 = Status option is then displayed. If the status requires to be modified, press the ent key. To program
the status to On press 1, to set it to Off press 0. Press the ent key to save the programming and return to
the previous menu level.
2 = Groups
If groups have been enabled on the system (refer to option 63 = OPTIONS), then groups can be assigned
to the events. This means that the events have to occur in assigned groups before they are signalled. Press
the A key, the keypad displays 2 = Group Settings and then press the ent key; the status of the groups
assigned to the trigger is displayed. If the group has Y below it, then this event occurring in this group is
signalled. If N is displayed, then the event is not signalled for that group. To toggle the status of a group,
enter the group number. When all the groups have been assigned press the ent key to save the program-
ming and return to the previous menu level.
Cross Group Confirmation
 Confirmed outputs  (and channels in DTMF format, option 56.1.1.1) will activate for alarms across groups
as long as both groups concerned have been assigned to that output or channel. In the point ID signalling
formats (SIA, Microtech and Contact ID), confirmed signals will be transmitted across groups that share the
same account number. For example, in option 56.1.1.2 (SIA), it is possible to select a different account
number for each group on the system. Group 1 and group 2 can both be programmed with the same account
number. If there is a single activation in group 1 then a single intruder activation in group 2, within the con-
firmed time window, a confirmed alarm signal will be transmitted for group 2.
Galaxy 520
The Galaxy 520 panel has 32 groups; these are displayed on the keypad in blocks of eight groups, sub-
divided into A, B, C and D:
Use the A or B key to select the required group (A1–D8).  When the end of a block is reached the next
block of eight groups is selected, press keys 1–8 to toggle the status of the relevant group in the current
block; press the ent key to accept the selection.
2 = Group Settings
NOTE:This option is only displayed if the groups have been enabled (refer to option 63 = OPTIONS).
The event triggers are signalled to the telephone number, with the account number, programmed in the
menu options 56.1.2 = Telephone Number 1 and 56.1.3 = Account Number.  However, each group can
be programmed to transmit event details to a unique telephone number and assigned a separate account
number. On selecting the Group Settings option the first system group is displayed. Select the required
group using the A or B keys and press the ent key, 1 = Telephone Number is displayed.
1 = Telephone Number
To assign a telephone number to the group press the ent key and enter the required number. The telephone
number can be a maximum of 22 digits (including dial pause 7 and dial tone detect # characters); press the
ent key to save the programming and return to the previous menu level.
2 = Account Number
To assign an account number to the group press the ent key and enter the required number. The account
number can be a maximum of six digits; press the ent key to save the programming and return to the
previous menu level.
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Account Groups
It is possible to have a number of groups bound by the same Account Number (an Account Group).This
means that one CL signal is not sent until all the groups within the Account Group are set. Individual groups
within the Account Group will not send a CL signal. The groups within the Account Group are identified by
a starred (7) Account Number, for example, 
7 2112.
When the Account Group is fully set, the identifier of the CL message is 999 to identify it as an Account
Group that has set.
For unset, each group that is part of the Account Group can report individually that it is open.
NOTE: Account Groups only operate for SIA signalling.
3 = Microtech
Microtech format is a protocol that transmits detailed point identification information to a Personal Computer
(PC) which has the Galaxy Alarm Monitoring software installed.
The menu structure and programming of the options are identical to the SIA format. Refer to 2 = SIA for
programming details.
4 = Contact ID
Contact ID format is a protocol which transmits point identification information to an Alarm Receiving Centre
that is capable of receiving the Galaxy variant of contact ID.
The menu structure and programming of the options are identical to the SIA format with the exception of the
2 = Ack timeout programming option. This option  can be set to 1 (30 seconds) or 2 (60 seconds). Refer to
2 = SIA for programming details.
02 Telephone No. 1
Telephone number 1 must be entered. This is the main telephone number that the alarms are signalled to. Up
to 22 digits may be entered, including control modifiers. The control modifiers are entered using the 7 and #
keys:
7Pause (for two seconds before dialling the next digit). Multiple entries can be made, for example,
entering 777 gives a six second pause.
#Dial tone detect (wait for new dial tone). Each dial tone detect lasts for 15 seconds. Multiple entries can
be made, for example, entering ## gives a 30 second dial tone detect. If a new dial tone is not detected in this
time, then the dialling attempt is aborted. This is counted as a fail to communicate.
The B key is used to erase an existing telephone number. Each press deletes the last digit displayed.
03 Account No.
This is the site identifier. A unique account number must be entered, this can be up to a maximum of six digits
although four digits is the standard.
The B key is used to erase an existing number. Each press deletes the last digit displayed.
NOTE:Entering the account number into this menu option automatically copies the number to all channel or
group triggers in the selected format. Any individual account numbers that have been programmed
are overwritten.
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04 Receiver
The transmission destination can be set to one of three modes:
1 = Single
Reports to the telephone number programmed in Telephone Number 1.
2 = Dual
Reports to both numbers programmed in Telephone Number 1 and Telephone Number 2. The alarm must
be transmitted to both numbers.
3 = Alternate
Reports to Telephone Number 1 OR Telephone Number 2. Each number is tried in sequence until the
alarm is successfully transmitted. The alarm is only transmitted to one number. Telephone number 1 is always
the first number attempted.
05 Telephone No. 2
A second telephone number is available to support Dual and Alternate dialling to a second destination
receiver. The programming is identical to Telephone Number 1.
The B key is used to erase an existing number. Each press deletes the last digit displayed.
06 Dial Type
The transmission mode can be selected from two types:
1. Tone (also known as “DTMF Dial”) this is much quicker at dialling than the Pulse option.
2. Pulse (also known as “Rotary” or “Loop Disconnect”) is universal, however, an increasing number of
exchanges now provide the Tone (DTMF Dial) option.
NOTE:If unsure of the type of exchange that the panel is connected to, leave as Pulse dialling.
07 Autotest
An engineer test can be automatically transmitted to the Monitoring Station at programmed intervals, in order
to indicate alarm transmission path integrity.
1 = Start Time
The engineer uses this option to enter the time that the first engineer test is transmitted. Subsequent engineer
test transmissions are offset by the value assigned in the Test Interval option.
2 = Intervals
This option determines the period between engineer test transmissions following the Start Time, the program-
mable range is 0 – 99 hours.
NOTES:
1.If the Test Interval is 0 (default) the Autotest is disabled — even if a Start Time has been assigned.
2.To disable Autotest enter 00:00 (default); no transmissions of test signals can be sent at midnight.
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