Europlex 3GS - Introduction to CiTeC II

Issue 4.5 August 2005 CiTeC II Installation 18-3
Introduction to CiTeC II
CiTeC II is a dual signalling device that interfaces with the Europlex 3GS Integrated Intruder and Access Control System
and the Aplex System, providing these systems with an interface to a Europlex Communication Engine called
eCOMengine. A Client-Server Central Station (CS) package (eCOM PRO) is used in conjunction with eCOMengine to
display sites and alarms received from all sites, and to remotely control these sites. Primary connectivity to the CS is
achieved via Ethernet and secondary (backup) connectivity via PSTN or GSM.
CiTeC II can be configured to report a range of 3GS and Aplex alarm activations to the CS as SIA events.
● In the case of 3GS panels, the CiTeC II acts as a gateway for transmitting SIA generated by the 3GS Controller.
● In the case of Aplex panels, the CiTeC II contains a SIA Zone mapping feature which allows the configuring user to
map the Aplex Zone types to particular SIA event types.
● CiTeC II can be configured to signal Network failure and PSTN/GSM failure.
The CiTeC II unit will detect IP Network failure and switch over to PSTN/GSM automatically, and then switch back
when the IP Network is restored. CiTeC II also monitors PSTN/GSM connection and will signal if a fault condition
arises.
CiTeC II accepts and can be configured to acknowledge polls from the CS. All alarm activity is logged including
network and line failure. All network polling timers are configurable at the CiTeC II, and also at the CS. All data
communications are compressed, high speed and can be encrypted (128 bit) thus facilitating the secure fast transfer of
large data which is ideal for helpdesk or central monitoring applications.
CiTeC II will accept incoming commands from the CS via network or PSTN/GSM connections. Such commands include
remote setting/unsetting of system, viewing panel keypad, changing user codes, setting date/time, and so on.
The CS can also use Europlex Panelman software to connect to the 3GS panel over IP via CiTeC II, thereby allowing
remote configuration of panels and reducing the need for Engineer site visits. Upgrading firmware on CiTeC II can also
be performed remotely by Engineers at the CS.
See the CiTeC II Installation Manual for further information on CiTeC II, inlcuding information on the following:
● CiTeC II Cabinet, PSU and PCB
● Connecting CiTeC II to 3GS Panel
● Configuring CiTeC II for use with eCOM Client
● Configuring CiTeC II using CiTeC Test tool
● Tracin g
● Troubleshooting
● Technical Specification