Report IP | General

Configuration

  • Client Code: The account number for the Report IP Service can be up to 8 digits. An account code with leading zeros will be truncated to send the minimum number of digits. For example the account code 004311 will be sent as 4311. Where there are more digits set in the account code than the format that is selected allows, the account number will be truncated.
  • Reporting Protocol: The reporting protocol defines how the IP communication data will be sent to the monitoring station. Various protocols are supported to allow the most comprehensive solution.
    • ArmorIP: ArmorIP will communicate to the ArmorIP server software running on a remotely connected server. The ArmorIP Server provides a standard Ademco 685 output and allows routing and redirection of signals to other reception devices such as email, SMS messaging and websites. The ArmorIP software is designed to be used with a concentrator operating in the central station control room.
    • SIA Over IP: SIA Over IP communicates a SIA Level 2 message using the SIA DC09 specification format to any receiver that supports the SIA DC09 specification.
    • CID Over IP: CID Over IP communicates a Contact ID message using the SIA DC09 specification format to any receiver that supports the SIA DC09 specification. SIA DC09 Specification is currently not released as a formal specification and is subject to change.
    • CSV-IP: By default the CSV-IP service will use the Contact ID reporting format. Information is sent using a login and password and then event information in a ASCII comma separated data format.
    • Patriot LS30: Patriot LS30 Protocol is the IP Communication format used by Patriot Systems central station automation application. By default the Patriot LS30 service will use a form of Contact ID reporting. Information is sent using a proprietary format and to obtain details the user should contact Patriot Systems directly.

  • CSV-IP Username/Password: The username and password required for the CSV-IP protocol.

  • Encryption Level: Sets the encryption type used to encrypt messages from the service. The encryption settings here must match those in the receiving device so that the messages can be decrypted.

  • Encryption Key: If the Encryption Level is set, this field defines the associated encryption key. The key is any sequence of letters and numbers shared with the receiving device. For 128 bit encryption the key must be 16 characters long; for 192 bit it must be 24 characters; and for 256 bit it must be 32 characters.

  • Poll Time (seconds): The polling time is set to schedule periodic connections with the server. The polling messages sent to the receiver will depend on the format. Some formats require that the polling time be set at both the controller and receivers. In this case ensure that this setting matches the setting provided by the central monitoring station company.
  • Backup Service: A backup service can be programmed to allow the IP reporting functions to be backed up by a telephone dialer or similar. Using a backup service can be beneficial to allow link failures and internet access to be reported over an alternate connection.
  • Time Before Switching to Backup (seconds): If a backup service has been programmed, this field defines the length of time (in seconds) before the service will switch over to backup if it cannot establish a connection through the specified IP channels. If no backup service is specified, this field is ignored.

Primary Channel Settings

  • IP Address/Host Name: The primary IP address is the IP of the server that has the receiver attached. The receiver can be the ArmorIP server or an IP receiving device.
  • IP Port Number: The primary port configures the reporting service with the remote port number to communicate on. Consult the documentation provided with the receiver software or hardware to find this information. This information may also be different based on how the device is connected to the internet or intranet that you are communicating on.
  • Network Adaptor: The network adapter on the controller that the Report IP service uses for communication. This should be set to Cable to use the onboard ethernet interface, or USB Ethernet to use a cellular modem.
  • Number of Port Open Attempts: The number of times the service should try to open the communications port.
  • Ack Wait Time: Denotes the wait time (in seconds) for signal acknowledgement.
  • Report Fail Output: The output to activate when the service's communications fail.
  • Report Fail Output Group: The output group to activate when the service's communications fail.
  • Enable Offline Polling: This option enables polling to detect whether the alternative backup service is working (see Service Operates as Backup under Services | Report ID | Options).
  • Communication Failure Report: When offline polling is enabled, these are the three codes displayed in a Contact ID message sent to the monitoring station when the channel becomes unstable and when the channel is restored.
    • CID Code: Industry standard three-digit code signifying the type of event.
    • CID Group: A two-digit reporting ID for area.
    • CID Zone: Denotes the specific reporting ID for the input, e.g. of a particular PIR.
  • Offline Poll Count and Offline Test Report Time(minutes) are set here.

Secondary Channel Settings

  • IP Address/Host Name: The secondary IP address is the IP of the server that has the receiver attached and can be set so that it will be routed through a separate connection. For example an ADSL modem maybe used for primary and a wireless connection for the secondary communications. For higher security it may also be desirable to have two internet service providers.
  • IP Port Number: The secondary port configures the reporting service with the remote port number to communicate on for the secondary IP. By using this information in association with the secondary IP, a specific route can be set for this connection.
  • Network Adaptor: The network adapter on the controller that the secondary channel uses for communication. This should be set to Cable to use the onboard ethernet interface, or USB Ethernet to use a cellular modem.
  • Number of Port Open Attempts: The number of times the service should try to open the communications port.
  • Ack Wait Time: Denotes the wait time (in seconds) for signal acknowledgement.
  • Report Fail Output: The output to activate when the service's communications fail.
  • Report Fail Output Group: The output group to activate when the service's communications fail.
  • Enable Offline Polling: This option enables polling to detect whether the alternative backup service is working (see Service Operates as Backup under Services | Report ID | Options).
  • Communication Failure Report: When offline polling is enabled, these are the three codes displayed in a Contact ID message sent to the monitoring station when the channel becomes unstable and when the channel is restored.
    • CID Code: Industry standard three-digit code signifying the type of event.
    • CID Group: A two-digit reporting ID for area.
    • CID Zone: Denotes the specific reporting ID for the input, e.g. of a particular PIR.
  • Offline Poll Count and Offline Test Report Time(minutes) are set here.