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Alarmbridge Connect Service - Getting Started

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Getting Started

The Alarmbridge Connect Service setup is streamlined to ensure secure, reliable communication between group scheme alarm devices and ARCs, supporting both analog and IP-based protocols. Follow these steps to get started with the Alarmbridge Connect Service.

At Your Side

  1. Prepare the ARC Side

    Set up the ARC to receive group scheme alarms via the SCAIP or NOW-IP protocol from devices that previously used analog protocols such as TT92 or TTNew.

  2. Order the Alarmbridge Connect Service Gateway

    Order the Alarmbridge Connect Gateway device from a distribution partner to be used at the local site. For enhanced reliability, consider installing an optional mobile router and battery backup to maintain service during power outages.

  3. Install the Gateway at the Site

    Once the iotcomms.io service is provisioned (see the next section), the Gateway is ready for installation.

    • Connect the Gateway to the router and plug it in.

    • The Gateway will automatically load its configuration from the cloud.

    • Unplug the PSTN wire from the PSTN socket and plug it into the Gateway.

Provisioning the Alarmbridge Connect Service

  1. Provision the Alarmbridge Connect Service Gateway

    Use the Device Provisioning web interface or API to register the Gateway:

    • Assign it a device ID corresponding to the telephone number previously associated with the PSTN subscription. This allows you to maintain the group scheme controller's existing configuration.

  2. Provision the Alarmbridge Service

    • Set up an Event Receiver with the phone number of the old analog ARC. This ensures compatibility with the existing group scheme controller.

    • Configure an Event Sender to forward incoming alarm events to the ARC using the NOW-IP protocol.

Testing the Alarmbridge Connect Service

  1. Trigger an Alarm Event

    Initiate an alarm event from a group scheme unit to test the setup.

  2. Verify Gateway Connectivity

    Ensure that the Gateway successfully connects with the Alarmbridge Connect Service and transmits the alarm event.

  3. Confirm Event Receipt at the ARC

    Verify that the alarm event is received correctly at the ARC via the SCAIP or NOW-IP protocol.

By following these steps, you can deploy Alarmbridge Connect Service with ease, ensuring reliable, future-proof alarm communication for your group scheme or other critical applications.