Alarm Panel Pairing: Programming an Alarm Panel with The Bridge

Alarm Panel Pairing: Programming an Alarm Panel with The Bridge

Alarm Panel Pairing Mode:
When a Bridge is programming in Alarm Panel Pairing mode, the Bridge is a video alarm module to the on-site alarm system.  The Bridge will capture video events for all alarm zone triggers.  To change your Site Programming mode from Alarm Panel Pairing to CHeKT Video Security System mode, follow the direction found here. Setting the Site Arming Mode


  1. Wiring the Bridge to an Alarm Panel Guide
Why is using the Bridge Arming Input Important?
Like an alarm panel, the armed state of the Bridge will control when the Bridge input zones and events from camera analytics are active and signals to a central station.  If you set the Bridge to "Always Armed," the Bridge will upload video events to the Cloud on all event triggers - even if the alarm panel is disarmed.  This may lead to overage charges on your monthly service plan and poor service for your customer. 

For most alarm panels you can use one of the programmable outputs from the panel to arm and disarm the CHeKT Bridge. We have provided directions below for how to program the output for common alarm panels in the industry.  
CHeKT Dealer Portal Bridge Configuration:
Because the output voltage values are different for each alarm panel you need to program the CHeKT Bridge to follow the disarmed and armed values for your panel.  Keep in mind that the arming pin of the CHeKT Bridge has a voltage meter, that can be programmed to arm and disarm with any voltage ranging from 0v - 12v.  This allows security integrators the ability to use any voltage change to arm and disarm the Bridge. 
Follow this guide for programming the arming values:  Click Here
This Article is specific to Bridge hardware manufactured after January 2019. Unsure? Review hardware versions here.
Common Ground:  More information on this is available in this article:  Click Here
Each of the wiring methods below requires the CHeKT Bridge hardware to share a common ground with the alarm panel.  If your Bridge is powered by the Aux Power output of the alarm panel, then by nature, the Bridge shares a ground with the alarm panel.  If you are powering the Bridge with a power supply, then you need to sync the Bridge and Alarm panel Ground. 
Wiring Zones or Triggers: Read Here
There are several ways you can wire a sensor, detector, or trigger source into the Bridge. Each method is used to create an alarm and video event based on the triggered condition.  

General Guide to Alarm Panel Pairing


DMP XT-30/50 Series Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware


Programming 
DMP XT-30/50 PANEL PROGRAMMING:
  1. OUTPUT 1 To Arm/Disarm
  2. The Process is different between HSA-All/Perimeter/Area Arming
    1. Disarmed Output ->1
DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming: Click here for directions.
We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
  1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a  DMP XT 30/50 Guide
  2. Watch Video

DMP XR-150/550 Series Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware


Programming 
DMP XT-150/550 PANEL PROGRAMMING:
  1. OUTPUT J11 To Arm/Disarm
  2. The Process is different between HSA-All/Perimeter/Area Arming
    1. Disarmed Output ->3


CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
  1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a DMP XR 150/550 Guide
  2. Watch Video

DSC NEO Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware



Programming:
DSC NEO PANEL PROGRAMMING:
  1. PGM1 To Arm/Disarm
  2. [007][001]: Select Appropriate Partition [009][001]: 115 (End Of Exit Delay)
CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
  1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a DSC Neo Guide
  2. Watch Video

DSC Power Series Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware



Programming:
DSC Power Series PANEL PROGRAMMING:
  1. PGM1 To Arm/Disarm
  2. [009][001]: 05 (End of Exit Delay) 
  3. [551]: Select Correct Partition
CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
  1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a DSC Powerseries Guide
  2. Watch Video

UTX NX8 Wiring Diagram With CKB304V2 Hardware



Programming:
NX8 PANEL PROGRAMMING: 
  1. Aux1 Wired to Arming Pin of the CHeKT Bridge
  2. In this scenario, program the following: (assuming no outputs previously used, substitute correct segment if not using output 1)
  3. Location 45 Segment [1]
  4. Turn on correct Partition
  5. Location 46 Segment [1]
  6. Ensure 6 is not on
  7. Location [47]
  8. Segment 1: 21
  9. Segment 2: 0
CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
We recommend using “Low Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
  1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a NX 8v2 Guide
  2. Watch Video

Honeywell Vista Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware


Programming:
Vista Panel Programming
  1. Read the Vista Panel Programming Guide on Section 6-1 for *79 Output Device Mapping
Each output default is "Normally High" and goes low on a programmed condition. High is considered open and low is closed with 15 ohms to ground.  
  1. On *79 for Programming Output Mode
    1. Enter Output No.: Enter 17 or 18 for programming
    2. Set Output Mode:  "The default mode is Normally High"
CHeKT Recommends leaving this mode of Normally High.  This setting ensures they Bridge defaults to an Armed condition if the wiring is compromised.

Closing the output based at the end of the Exit Timer:
    1. Enter into *80 for Defining Output Functions:
      1. *80 Enter Menu 
      2. Output Funtion No.: 01 (Slot 1)
      1. Summary Details: [*] to Continue
      2. Activate By: [2 = Zone Type] then [*] to Continue
      3. Enter Zn Type: [31 = End of Exit Time] then [*] to Continue
      4. Partition: [0 = any partition] then [*] to Continue
      5. Output Action: 2 then [*] to Continue
      6. Output Number: 17 then [*] to Continue
    Closing the output based on a Disarm State: (Simpilest method using system with only 1 partition.)
      1. *80 Enter Menu 
      2. Output Funtion No.: 02 (Slot 2)
      1. Summary Details: [*] to Continue
      2. Activate By: [2 = Zone Type] then [*] to Continue
      3. Enter Zn Type: [22 =Disarned] then [*] to Continue
      4. Partition: [0 = any partition] then [*] to Continue
      5. Output Action: 2 then [*] to Continue
      6. Output Number: 17 then [*] to Continue

    CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
    We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
    1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a Vista Guide
    2. Watch Video

    UTC Concord 4 Wiring with CKB304V2 Hardware


    Programming 
    UTC Concord 4 PANEL PROGRAMMING:
    1. System Programming ->
    2. Onboard Options ->
    3. Output Options ->
    4. Output Programming ->
    5. Output 2: 1-6 (Partition), B (Config tttrr) 00903 (armed, no siren tracking, no delay, sustained until disarmed.)
    CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
    We recommend using “High Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 
    1. Wiring the CKB304v2 to a Concord 4 Guide
    2. Watch Video

    Texecom Elite 24 Polymer


    Programming 
    Texecom Elite 24 Polymer Panel Programing: 
    1. Engineer Code >
    2. Main Menu >
    3. (6) System Outputs > Yes 
    4. (1) Digi Outputs  > Yes **( select 1-8, schematics show output #1)
    5. Digi O/P 1 > No
    6. System Type > Yes
    7. (14) Fully Armed > Yes
    8. Digi O/P Att: Yes >
    9. Menu x3 (Exit & Logoff) > Yes.
    CHeKT DEALER PORTAL: Bridge Arming Programming:  Click here for directions.
    We recommend using “Low Voltage Arming” when possible. This defaults to the Bridge to an armed state if the wiring for the Arming Pin is compromised or disconnected for any reason. 


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