AlarmNet 7845C - Which Operating Mode to Use with Different Types of Control Panels

2. Which Operating Mode to Use With
Different Types of Control Panels
The 7845C has four different modes of operation, which can be selected
using the tamper switch during start-up. Which mode you use depends
on what type of control panel you will connect to the radio.
Table 1 indicates which modes to use with various panels.
Table 1. Operating Modes for Use with Control Panels
• ECP Mode (VISTA with E2 only) - Contact ID communication
• Programmable Relay Emulation Mode - Relay commands are
sent via data connection (ECP) from the host (VISTA)panel to
the 7845C (does not require 4204 module)
• 4229 Mode - Allows the use of a 4229 zone expander as a
seven zone input board
• Zone Mode - Single Zone Input (Pulsed Input = Zone 1, Steady
Input = Zone 2).
Section 2. Which Mode to Use
CONTACT ID ADEMCO HIGH SPEED
ECP Single
Zone
VISTA with E2 X* X X
VISTA without E2 X X*
LYNX X
Non ADEMCO panels X X*
NOTE: * indicates preferred mode.
Programma
ble Relay
Emulation
Mode
4229
Mode