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Connecting Alarm Panel IP Communicators
Connecting Alarm Panel IP Communicators

Using Honeywell Galaxy, DSC and other alarm panels with IP Communicators

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Written by Roman Gaufman
Updated over a year ago

TetherX is a comprehensive and cost-effective platform that offers advanced alarm management and video surveillance capabilities. The platform can receive data from any IP communicator to provide a complete picture of security events.

You to connect alarm panel that has an IP communicator, including:

  • Honeywell: Galaxy, LYNX, VISTA, etc

  • DSC: PowerSeries, Impassa

  • Bosch: Solution 2000/3000/6000

  • Johnson Controls: C addx Evolution/Networx/Patriot

  • ADT: Pulse/Command

  • Siemens: Sintony, Solution 844/862

  • Napco: Gemini, Rapicon, StarLink

  • Altronix: Hubway, ACM7000, ACM24V

  • And many others

Configuration

The configuration of TetherX is straightforward and requires minimal effort:

  1. Users simply need to set the IP communicator to send a SIA alarm to 109.74.192.189 on port 2200, and TetherX will automatically receive the alarms and integrate them with video surveillance footage.

  2. Inside of TetherX > Admin (top right) > Alarms, create a "Virtual" alarm with a matching transmitter ID.

Key Benefits

  • Alarm Management: TetherX can receive SIA alarms and provide real-time notifications for security events, either by push and email alerts, or to alarm receiving centres. Users can access a centralised dashboard to view and manage alarms, enabling quick response to security incidents.

  • Video Surveillance Integration: TetherX integrates seamlessly with video surveillance systems, providing users with a comprehensive view of security events. Users can view video footage along with alarm data to understand the context of each security incident.

  • Cost-effective Backup: TetherX provides a cost-effective solution for backing up video surveillance footage only for alarm panel events. This reduces storage requirements and helps users save on costs while ensuring that critical security footage is always available.

  • Easy Deployment: TetherX is easy to deploy and set up, requiring minimal configuration and maintenance. The platform can be customized to meet the specific needs of different organizations, providing a flexible solution for a wide range of security requirements.

  • Visual Verification: TetherX allows users to add visual verification to existing alarm panels without the need for additional hardware. By using the existing video surveillance infrastructure, users can enhance their security systems and get a complete picture of security events.

TetherX is a powerful and versatile platform that provides an advanced solution for managing alarms and integrating video surveillance. Whether you're looking for a cost-effective backup solution or a complete platform for managing security events, TetherX offers the features and functionality you need to ensure the safety and security of your organization.

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