Creating a Monitoring Station Record

Creating a Monitoring Station Record

Creating a Monitoring Station Record

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The monitoring station record is required for all CHeKT Dealers.  The Monitoring Station record is what is assigned to your customer accounts.  When you create a new customer you will select the appropriate monitoring station record.  This is the company that will monitor your CHeKT customers. This monitoring station needs to be the same central station that is monitoring the alarm panel for that customer.
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*If you are a monitoring center you must create your XML Receiver connection before setting up the Monitoring Station settings.  Click here for directions.
**If you are an alarm installing company that uses a contract monitoring center, you may be able to select your center from the "Monitoring Station" list or you will need to contact the center for the information you need to set up your Monitoring Center.  

When you create a monitoring station, it will be available for you to select when creating your customer accounts.

1. Go to Dealer Settings.



2. Select the Monitoring Station settings.


3. Press "Add" in the top right.



4. Complete the following information and press "Create"


Monitoring Station: Select your own central station if you operate one; otherwise, choose the third-party monitoring company that receives your alarm signals. This determines who ultimately gets notified when an event occurs.

Alarm Receiver: This is the specific XML receiver endpoint configured by the central station to accept signals. If no receiver is selected, XML alarm events will not be transmitted.

Passkey: Enter the authentication key provided by the central station for their XML receiver. Without the correct passkey, the receiver may reject incoming signals.

Name: Enter a clear, identifiable name for this monitoring station configuration. This helps distinguish it if multiple stations are set up.

Description: Provide a brief explanation or internal note about this monitoring station. This is for organizational reference only and does not affect signal transmission.

Prefix: This field is not currently used. If your central station requires a prefix, it should be added directly to the customer’s account number during account creation.

Receiver Number: Enter the receiver number assigned by the central station if required. This is optional and only needed if specified by the monitoring provider.

Linecard: Enter the line card ID specified by the central station. This identifies the specific communication path or board that will process the signal.

DNIS: Enter the DNIS (Dialed Number Identification Service) number if your central station uses it. This helps the receiving system identify which number the signal was sent to for proper routing.




Once you have created a monitoring station you can now assign customer accounts to use this monitoring station.


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