Alexor IP BAT Broadband Alarm Transmitter
The Alexor IP BAT is finally here!! This is an IP BAT that works with the DSC Alexor wireless alarm system. Just like it's wired alarm system cousin it can send notifications to a contact list that you create in your web portal. This contact list can be notified by automated phone call, text, or email. You can also assign aliases to zones and user codes, as well as view your event log.
The version for the Alexor, however, currently does not give you the option of a virtual keypad like the versions for the wired systems. IPDatatel has stated that they are currently working on making this a viable option in the furture.There is a service fee of $5.95 a month to use this unit, payable annually. This fee is labeled "Setup Cost" and the first year is paid upon purchase, renewals are invoiced by mail. All of the above features are provided for this service fee. If you would like our optional UL listed central station monitoring service which provides dispatching of authorities for alarms, a central station account fee of $8.75 a month additional are applicable.
NOTE: The service fee of $71.40 also shown as setup fee, is non refundable once the IP BAT is activated.
Question.. Do I need a telephone or VOIP dial-tone when using the Broadband Alarm Transmitter (BAT) ?
Answer.. No. The BAT is connected only to a broadband Internet connection. The control panel does not need dial-tone to be monitored.
Question.. How does the BAT obtain an IP Address?
Answer.. The BAT automatically assigns itself an IP Address by your router through DHCP.
Question.. What is "Always-On" Internet?
Answer.. This is Broadband Internet that uses
a Router/Modem that is connected to the Internet Service Provider 24/7.
There is no wait for dialing and connecting.
Question.. How are some signals directed to the customer and others directed to the central station?
Answer.. The routing of your signals are
performed through IpDatatel's network where authorized dealers/users
can go on-line and program each account to perform these tasks.
Question.. Can a customer be emailed and called by telephone in the event of an alarm signal?
Answer.. Yes, any signal type can be routed
to the central station, a person or group of people, and notifications
can be emailed, texted, and/or phoned to the customer.
Question.. If the customer doesn't want police dispatching, can all signals be send only the customer?
Answer.. Yes, there is no requirement to send signals to a monitoring station.
Question.. Can the BAT work with my central station?
Answer.. Yes, IpDatatel's
carrier network can relay signals to any central station that is capable of receiving the industry standard
Contact ID or
SIA/FSK Databurst
format. Because ipDatatel delivers standard CID or SIA alarm signals
with these formats, this eliminates the need for monitoring stations to
purchase expensive IP alarm receivers.
Question.. What signals does the BAT transmit?
Answer.. The BAT can communicate alarms, low
battery, supervisory, trouble, test, and other diagnostic signals. It
also can poll the panel for connectivity and notify the customer if the
panel fails to respond after a predetermined time.
Question.. How difficult is the BAT to install?
Answer.. The BAT is extremely easy to
install, and is connected similar to any other keypad bus module. Just
install the small board inside the control panel (or an equipment
panel). Connect the power and data (4 connections) to the keypad bus,
and then plug the Ethernet Jack into an active router or hub. (Note:
DSC also has a small 4-conductor cord from the control to the BAT,
which is included.)
Question.. Can signals be suppressed?
Answer.. IpDataTel's
network
can suppress (not relay) certain signals or groups of signals that
otherwise would have been relayed to your central station and/or
customer. This is based on your preferences.
Question.. Can the BAT relay to our corporate digital receiver?
Answer.. Yes, IpDatatel's
network can relay signals to any digital receiver using industry standard
Contact ID or
SIA/FSK Databurst format.
Question.. Can I operate my system remotely?
Answer.. No. The IP BAT for the Alexor does not currently support a virtual keypad feature. Future versions, according to IPDatatel, may include the virtual keypad feature that the version for the wired systems possesses. You can, however, still get all of the features that the wired version offers like checking your event log, assigning aliases for users and zones, and setting up a contact list.
