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3 = Intelligent Test
This option stops the transmission of an automatic engineer test if an alarm signal has already been sent during
the autotest interval.
4 = Group Condition
NOTE:This option is only displayed if the groups have been enabled (refer to option 63 = OPTIONS).
The Group Condition determines the status that each group must satisfy before the Autotest is transmitted.
This can be used to prevent an Autotest from being signalled when groups are set on the system. On selecting
this option 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 autotest transmission;
U= Unset - group must be unset to allow autotest transmission;
–= Set or unset - autotest transmission is independent of the group status.
08 Engineer Test
An engineer test can be sent to the alarm destination once the Account Number and the Telephone Number
1 have been entered, to ensure that the station is receiving transmissions sent from the Telecom module.
On selecting this option a warning message is displayed on the keypad, WARNING!!! ENT = SEND
MESSAGE.  Press the ent key to send the engineer test.
The test attempts to transmit once for each selection of the option. If the test is not successfully transmitted,
the communicator does not attempt to resend. An unsuccessful transmission is not counted as a FAIL TO
COMMUNICATE.
NOTE:Activation of an engineer test will send a test signal via all Galaxy communication modules.
09 No. of Rings
This option determines the number of rings before the Telecom module answers an incoming call; the pro-
grammable range is 1 – 20, the default is 10.
10 Line Fail
The Telecom module continually monitors the telephone line that it is connected to. This option determines the
line monitoring conditions that result in a LINE FAIL event being reported and recorded in the log. The three
line monitoring capabilities are:
1 = Line Volts (default Enabled): A line fail occurs if the voltage on the telephone line falls below
three volts, or the line is cut.
2 = Dial Tone (default Disabled): A line fail occurs if the Telecom module cannot detect a dial tone
on the telephone line, when a dial attempt is made. In this case the Telecom module records the line
fail, but will continue the call attempt even if no dial tone is detected.
3  =  Incoming Call (default Disabled): A line fail occurs if the Telecom module attempts to transmit
an alarm while there is an incoming call.
NOTE:Any combination of the above options may be enabled or disabled at any time.
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When one of these conditions is detected, a LINE FAIL message is sent to the Galaxy and is stored in the
event log, with the exception of line volts which is monitored for a further period determined by the value
programmed in parameter 51.68. If sufficient line voltage is restored within this period, no event will be stored.
If an attempt is made to set the system or part of the system within this period, the message ALERT - LINE
FAIL 1  ent = CONTINUE SET will be displayed.  If ent is pressed the set will continue; if esc is pressed a
line fail will immediately be logged. If the system is unset, the COMM LINE FAIL message appears on the
keypad display and a local alarm is sounded - the keypad buzzers and on-board horn (if connected) are
activated. If the system is set when a line fail condition occurs, the message COMM LINE FAIL will be
displayed when the system is unset. This will be accompanied by a local alarm.
The local alarm is only activated for the first line condition of each unset period. Subsequent line fails are
displayed as COMM LINE FAIL messages on the keypad for the duration of the condition and are re-
corded in the event log.
If an alarm occurs during a line fail condition, then the programmed bell delay for each of the groups is over-
ridden (refer to option 51.02 = PARAMETERS.Bell Delay).
11 Fail to Communicate
This option determines how long the on-board telecom module will attempt to gain a connection before the
COMM FAIL message is recorded in the event log.
When an alarm condition or event is to be transmitted to the monitoring station, the Telecom module snatches
the telephone line and dials the programmed telephone numbers. After a successful communication the LED
lights for three seconds, the module then releases the telephone line and reconnects any serially connected
equipment. This procedure is repeated for the second telephone number if the Receiver option has been
programmed as Dual.
NOTE:The Telecom module communicator snatches and holds the line until a successful attempt has been
made to the required telephone numbers or all the repeat attempts have been tried.
If the communication attempt is unsuccessful, the LED flashes rapidly for three seconds. The communicator
then waits for a short period before redialling the number (or the second telephone number if the Receiver
option has been programmed as Dual or Alternate ). When the Fail To Communicate option is left at the
default setting of 120 seconds, a communication Fail will be recognised if there has not been a successful
kiss-off, irrespective of the number of failed attempts. Bell Delay (parameter 51.2) is overridden when this
condition occurs.
The FAIL TO COMM parameter has 5 time values:
1 = 60 seconds; 2 = 120 seconds; 3 = 180 seconds; 4 = 240 seconds; 5 = 300 seconds.
NOTE:If the Receiver option is programmed as Dual then successful transmission must   be made to both
telephone numbers.
12 Remote Access
This option defines when and how Galaxy Gold remote servicing will operate. The options are described as
follows.
1 = Access Period
This option determines under what conditions the remote site can be accessed by the remote Galaxy Gold
operator. There are four modes:
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1 = Off
Galaxy Gold access to the Galaxy panel is disabled
2 = All Unset
Access only when all the groups are unset. If groups are not enabled access is available at any time.
3 = Any Set
No access if any of the groups are set. The system must be fully unset, whether groups are enabled or not.
4 = Any Time (default)
Access available at any time
2 = Mode
1 = Direct Access
This permits access at anytime.  Once access is authorized, uploading, downloading and remote servicing can
begin.
2 = Manager Authorize
There are two methods that an authorized user can use to enable access to the Galaxy via Galaxy Gold:
•Timed Access:Galaxy Gold must access the Galaxy within 40 minutes of this option being enabled
by the manager. Once connected, there is no time limit on the access period. On terminating the connection,
Galaxy Gold can reaccess the system within a 15 minute period of the termination.
•Call Back:the manager instructs the Galaxy to initiate a connection to a PC (with Galaxy Gold soft-
ware loaded) by dialling one of the numbers programmed in the Call Back option.
3 = Call Back
Up to five telephone numbers can be programmed into this option. Galaxy Gold requests the Galaxy to call
back to one of the numbers.
NOTES:
1.If Manager Authorize is selected as the Remote Access  Mode, then the telecoms module can only
make outgoing calls - it is disabled from answering all incoming calls. This allows another telephone, fax or
answering machine to be connected to the line without interference from the telecom module when calling into
the premises.
2. If Call Back is selected, then access to the Galaxy is denied unless the call back option in Galaxy Gold
is used to initiate the connection.
13 Call Home
Not used
14 Alarm Monitoring
This option is used  to allow events to be dialled to a PC with Alarm Monitoring software loaded.
The Alarm Monitoring option transmits alarm events information only when all of the alarms have been sent
to the ARC (or all five of the communication attempts have been unsuccessfully made). If a new alarm event
occurs while the system is transmitting in the Alarm Monitoring mode, the transmission is terminated and the
alarms are sent to the ARC using the primary format selected.
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The menu structure and programming of the Alarm Monitoring options are identical to the SIA format.
Refer to option 2 = SIA for programming details.
15 Backup Module
This option allows another module to become the primary communication module if a line fail is detected on
the on-board telecom. There are 6  options:
1 = Off;  2 = Ext Telecoms;  3 = Ext RS232; 4 = ISDN;  5 = Ethernet;  6 = Int RS232 1.
16 Force V.21
Option not available
17 SMS
The SMS option is available on Galaxy panels with V4.00 and above software and Telecom modules with
V5.xx and above software. This option generates and transmitts SMS text messages, for events generated by
the Galaxy panel.
1=Mobile No.
This is a 22 digit telephone number and is the mobile phone number of the recipient of the message.
2=Centre No.
This is a 22 digit telephone number and is the phone number of the SMS centre. The default is different for
each operator.
3=Format
The options for this menu are:
1=TAP
For mobile phones (UK)
2=UCP (SMS)
For mobile phones (outside UK)
3=UCP (Minicall)
For alpha pagers
4=UCP (Numeric)
For numeric pagers
4=Site ID
This is a 16 character alphanumeric string and is used to identify the panel/site sending the message. If the
format is UCP (Numeric), then the site ID is numeric only, and only the first four characters are sent out.
5=Password
This is a 16 character string and is an optional field required by some paging centres.
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2 = External RS232 Interface Module56 - Communications (cont’d)
The Galaxy RS232 Interface module is a multipurpose communication peripheral. This module can be used to:
• signal alarms and events to a single local PC with Galaxy Alarm Monitoring and third party monitoring
software installed.
• remotely service the Galaxy control panel via a PC with Galaxy Gold software installed,
• act as an interface to third party products using Galaxy SIA control porotocol.
• operate as a printer interface unit.
For information on the installation and operation of the RS232 Interface module refer to G3 Installation
Manual, Section 3 - Optional Modules and Facilities (part number II1-0033) and the RS232 Module
Operating Instructions (part number IO1-0054).
1 Mode
The Mode option allows selection of the method of connection to the PC:
1 = Direct
This mode is selected if the Galaxy panel and PC are located in close proximity to one another and can inter-
face via an RS232 cable.
2 = Modem
This mode is selected if the RS232 is communicating, via a modem and telephone line, with a remote PC. The
telephone number of the remote PC must be entered in option 1 = Telephone Number and the type of
telephone exchange (Pulse or Tone) must be assigned in option 2 = Dial Type. Figure 6.  RS232 Programming Structure
2  = RS232
1 = Mode
1 = Direct
2 = Modem
1 = Telephone No.
2 = Dial Type
1 = Tone
2 = Pulse
3 = X25
Not Available
4 = PagingNot Available
2 = Format1 = SIA 0 (0-3) 1 = Trigger Events
1 = Status
2 = Groups
2 = Microtech
1 = Trigger Events
1 = Status
2 = Groups
3 = Account No.
6 digit Max.
4 = Copy/Overwrite
1 = Copy Site1 = Start
2 = Abort
2 = Overwrite Site1 = Start
2 = Abort
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2 Format
This option allows selection of the alarm signalling format. There are two formats available for the RS232
module:
1 = SIA
Refer to the Telecom format menu (56.1.2) for programming details.
2 = Microtech
Refer to the Telecom format menu (56.1.3) for programming details.
NOTE:The SIA and Microtech formats for the RS232 module are identical in structure and programming to
the Telecom menu. The only difference is that when groups have been enabled there is no Group
Settings option.
3 Account No.
This is the site identifier. A unique account number must be entered, this can be up to a maximum of six digits.
The B key is used to erase an existing number. Each press deletes the last digit displayed.
4 Copy/Overwrite
1 = Copy Site
The Copy Site option copies the programming details stored on the Galaxy panel to the Ext. RS232 module.
On selecting this option the keypad indicates if a panel program is already stored in the module memory. To
copy the panel programming press 1; the message COPYING is displayed; the green COPY LED (LED3)
on the Ext. RS232 module flashes. When the entire program has been copied to the module, the message
COPY STORED appears; the green COPY LED (LED3) remains on.
NOTE:The copying procedure can be aborted at any time by pressing key 2.
2 = Overwrite Site
The Overwrite Site option copies the program stored on the Ext. RS232 module to the Galaxy panel,
overwriting all current programming details. On selecting this option the keypad indicates that the Galaxy is
WAITING TO WRITE.  To overwrite the panel programming press 1; the message OVERWRITING is
displayed; the green OVERWRITE LED (LED4) on the Ext. RS232 module flashes. When the entire
program has been copied to the Galaxy panel, the message OVERWRITE DONE appears; the green
OVERWRITE LED (LED4) remains on.
NOTE:The overwriting procedure can be aborted at any time by pressing key 2.
3 = Copy Stored
If the Ext. RS232 has programming details stored in its memory, the Copy Stored option indicates: the date;
the panel type; and the version of software that was copied.
If there is no program in the Ext. RS232 module memory, the message NO COPY STORED is displayed.
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3 = ISDN Module
Figure 7.  ISDN Programming Structure
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3 = ISDN
01 = Primary
1 = Default Tel No
2 = Default Acc No
3 = Dial Type
1 = Analogue
2 = Digital
3 = X.25
1 = TEI
2 = LCGN
3 = LCN
4 = Polling Rate
1 = None
2 = 90 secs
3 = 15 mins
4 = 60 mins
5 = Programmable
4 = RAMOption not available
4 = Format
02 = Secondary
1 = Default Tel No
2 = Default Acc No
3 = Dial Type
4 = Format
5 = Copy Primary
6 = Alternate
1 = Disable
2 = Enable
03 = ISDN Type
1 = Point to Multipoint
2 = Point to Point
04 = ISDN Snatch
1 = Hardware
2 = Software1 = Always Snatch
2 = Never Snatch
3 = Snatch if Line Fail
1 = Disabled
2 = Enabled
05 = Autotest
5 = CUG Index
1 = DTMF
2 = SIA
3 = Microtech
4 = Contact ID
6 = X.25 Protocol 1
7 = X.25 Protocol 25 = Robofon
06 = Engineer Test
07 = Line Fail
2 = Line Volts Only
3 = Layer 1 Only
4 = Volts and Layer 1
5 = Volts or Layer 1
08 = Fail to Comm
09 = Remote Access
10 = Alarm Monitoring
1 = None
1 = Access Time1 = Off
2 = All Unset
3 = Any Set
4 = Any Time
2 = Mode
1 = Direct Access
2 = Manager Authorize
3 = Call Back
1 = Start Time
2 = Intervals
3 = Int. Test
4 = Group condition
1 = Trigger
2 = Phone Number
3 = Account Number
11 = Backup Module
1 = Off
2 = Ext. Telecoms
3 = Ext. RS232
4 = Ethernet
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The Galaxy ISDN Module supports alarm signalling and remote servicing over ISDN  B and D channels.
01 Primary
1 =Default Telephone Number
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.
2 = Default Account Number
This is the site identifier.  A unique account number must be entered, this can be up to a maximum of six digits
although 4 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 triggers in
the selected format (DTMF, SIA, Microtech, Contact ID, X.25 Protocol 1 and X.25 Protocol 2).
Any individual account numbers that have been programmed are overwritten.
3 = Dial Type
This option allows selection of the type of ISDN transmission.
NOTE:The available signalling formats are only compatible with certain dial types. If a dial type is selected
which does not match the currently programmed format a warning will be displayed momentarily to
indicate the mismatch.
1 = Analogue
This selection uses voice mode to transmit data to ISDN or PSTN networks.  Default selection for ISDN
B-channel communications.
2 = Digital
The ISDN line is capable of transmitting alarm data in a digital format with a speed of 64K bit per
second.(This option is not yet available)
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3 = X.25
The X.25 dialling type allows transmission of data via an X.25 network to compatible X.25 receivers.  The
ISDN Module uses the D-channel of the ISDN line to set up the connection. After set-up the connection will
remain activated. On selection of the X.25 dial type a number of configuration options will be made available.
1 = TEI  (Terminal Endpoint Identifier)
Since it is possible to connect several devices to one ISDN line, like X.25 ISDN Module but also X.25
pay systems for an ATM card, the local telecom provider uses the TEI to identify the devices. The local
telecom provider issues the TEI number. The value can vary from 00 to 63.
2 = LCGN (Logical Channel Group Number)/ 3 = LCN (Logical Channel Number)
The X.25 data network uses the LCGN and LCN to identify the users that are connected. Normally the
users are connected directly to the X.25 network. To allow a high number of users the LCN can vary from
000 to 255. The LCGN can multiply this number of users with 15. The LCGN can vary from 00 to 15.
When using X.25 over ISDN the LCGN is set to 00 and the LCN is set to 001.
4 = Polling Rate
The polling rate is used to monitor the X.25 connection end to end. A poll is sent from the ISDN Module
to the X.25 receiver. The receiver also monitors if the poll is received within the specified limit. The interval
between the polls can be programmed using this parameter.
5 = CUG (Closed User Group)
Depending on the country of use and the local telecom provider the CUG index is used. The telecom
provider can issue a closed number group to a certain monitoring station. The extra subscription for X.25
use over the ISDN line is often available in several packages depending on the use of the X.25 facility. The
value can vary from 0 to 9.
4 = RAM
Option not used
4 = Format
The ISDN module provides seven signalling formats:
1 = DTMF
2 = SIA
3 = Microtech
4 = Contact ID
5 = Robofon
6 = X.25 Protocol 1 (SIA based format compatible with the OA BX X.25 receiver)
7 = X.25 Protocol 2 (SIA based format compatible with the Alphatronics RC 4000 receiver)
NOTE:The DTMF, SIA, Microtech and Contact ID formats are identical in structure and programming to
the Telecom Module menu.
NOTE:X.25 Protocol 1 and Protocol 2 are similar in programming structure to the SIA protocol.
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02 Secondary
The secondary option is available to support Dual and Alternate dialling to a second destination receiver. If
using alternate mode both the dial type and format must be identical to the values programmed for the primary
number.
1 = Default Telephone Number
The programming is identical to Telephone Number 1.
2 = Default Account Number
Refer to Primary format
3 = Dial Type
Refer to Primary Dial Type (except X.25 should be option not available).
4 = Format
Refer to Primary Format. It is possible to assign different formats to both the Primary and Secondary num-
bers, however, when using the alternative signalling option the format must be identical.
5 = Copy Primary (1 to 2)
Copies Primary Program to Secondary Program, for ease of programming.
6 = Alternate
If enabled, signalling is attempted alternately to primary and secondary numbers until successful transmission to
either is achieved. If enabled, the user will be requested to copy the primary programming to the secondary
programming to ensure both paths are configured identically.
03 ISDN Type
Two types of ISDN lines are available on the EURO ISDN network; Point to Multipoint and Point to Point.
This option allows selection of the type to be used.
1 = Point to Multipoint (default)
This configuration is used when more than one ISDN system is connected to the ISDN bus. To ensure that the
ISDN module responds to incoming calls from Galaxy Gold only a specific MSN (Multiple Subscriber
Number) should be entered. The MSN number should be provided by the Telecom provider.
NOTE:All devices not programmed with an MSN number will also respond to incoming calls.