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Hinged Bracket

Modem
Filler plate
(ordered separately)

Module

Communicator
3-MODCOM, 3-MODCOMP EST4
Approvals
EST3

S3000 S3000

7165-1657: 7165-1657:
0186/0306 0186/0306
NYC FIRE DEPT.
COA # 6314 AP P R OVED

Overview Standard Features

The Modem Communicator is a two-way local rail module that • Listed for fire and security
performs a variety of off-premise communications functions for the
• V.32bis 14.4K full duplex modem
system.
• Digital alarm communicator transmitter supporting: SIA DCS
Using the latest in digital signal processing (DSP) techniques, the protocol, Contact ID protocol, 3/1 and 4/2 pulse format proto-
Modcom provides off premise communication features unavailable col
on any other system.
• Supports “tap” alphanumeric pager protocol
The module has provisions for supervising two loop-start tele-
phone lines. The module features a modular jack for telephone line • Fully programmable messages
connections. The Modcom’s configuration and firmware can also • Alarm override of upload/download
be updated from any network node.
• Two phone line capability
Modcom series modules occupy a single local rail space and can
• Field upgradable firmware
be mounted in any panel on the network. Most system Control/
Display modules can be mounted in front of the Modcom series • Split and multiple reporting to as many as 80 different receivers
module. Power for the Modcom is supplied by the system power
• 255 subscriber accounts
supply.
• Supports control/display modules
The Modcom provides an enhanced level of survivability in the
event of a network CPU failure by notifying the Central Monitoring • Supervised by the network controller
Station of the failure and entering a degraded mode of operation. • Supports Cellular communications
In degraded mode, the Modcom can transmit a default fire alarm
message during a fire alarm condition.

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Application
Two versions of the Modcom are available: Multiple Receiver Capability
3-MODCOM - Has an internal V.32bis 14.4K baud full duplex In large system applications, partitioning is supported so that a
modem. The modem permits upload and download of system number of different customers — each using different Central
data remotely via a telephone line. In addition, the 3-MODCOM Monitoring Stations and/or paging companies — can use the
has a Digital Alarm Communications Transmitter (DACT) or dialer same Modcom hardware. The Modcom can accommodate up to
function that transmits network status information to Central 255 different accounts using up to 80 different receivers.
Monitoring Stations (CMS) via telephone. Four DACT protocols are The Modcom supports split reporting, a process where the system
available: directs the Modcom to send some events or event types to one
1. Digital Communicator Standard (DCS) “SIA format” Dialer receiver, and different events to alternate receivers. The module’s
– 300 baud format, which transmits alphanumeric system multi-dial reporting capability permits an individual event to be
status data to the CMS; transmitted to multiple receivers, including pagers.
2. Contact ID;
3. SIA 3/1 dialer; and,
4. SIA 4/2 dialer. Engineering Specification
Note: SIA 3/1 and SIA 4/2 are not supported when 3-MODCOM The system shall provided an off premise communications module
series is used with EST4. capable of transmitting system events to multiple Central Monitor-
ing Station (CMS) receivers. The module shall provide the CMS
Alarm code content is determined by system rules. with point identification of system events via 4/2, Contact ID or
3-MODCOMP – In addition to all modem and dialer (DACT) func- SIA DCS protocols. <The module shall also be capable of trans-
tions of the 3-MODCOM, the 3-MODCOMP can dial directly into mitting alphanumeric system activity by event to a commercial
paging systems using Telelocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP). Al- paging system using TAP Pager protocol.> The dialer shall have
phanumeric system data can be sent to a single pager or group(s) the capability to support up to 255 individual accounts and to
of pagers. Some pager services can forward messages via e-mail send account information to eighty (80) different receivers, each
and Fax. having a primary and secondary telephone access number.
System events shall be capable of being directed to one or more
Multiple Priority receivers depending on event type or location as specified by the
Each Modcom can buffer up to 500 events in its event queue. It re- system designer. The module shall have a degrade mode capable
views all active events in the queue and identifies the highest priority of transmitting fire alarm signals to the CMS in the event of system
event and dials the associated receiver. When the receiver is con- CPU failure. The module shall provide a high speed (V.32bis or
tacted, the MODCOM will transmit the highest priority message for greater) modem function in order to upload and download system
that receiver. If the message is successfully received, the MODCOM data to/from a remote location.
identifies the next highest priority message and the process repeats.
Phone Line Friendly
The Modcom series has been designed for installation on the Typical Wiring
same phone lines with other devices such as phones and faxes. SURGE

The module makes its first dial out attempt on either of the two
PROTECTOR RING
(RED)

phone lines that is not in use. This prevents unnecessary interrup-

tion of calls in progress by the line seizure relays. In the event that
both lines are busy, the module seizes line one.
TIP
GREEN
4 5 (GREEN)
3 6
RJ31X TO PHONE LINE #2

A fixed DACT testing time can be set at an off-hour, e.g. 2:00am, RED 2 7
8 PIN MODULAR
CONNECTOR FOR
(WIRED SAME AS
PHONE LINE #1)

again minimizing interruptions and phone line costs. The call time PREMISES
1 8 PHONE LINE #1
4 5 RJ31X
3 6
is programmable, and allows testing of the DACT with the central PHONES 8 PIN MODULAR
CONNECTOR FOR
station. 2
1 8
7 PHONE LINE #2

The Modcom series also has the ability to detect Type 1, Type
2 and Type 3 distinctive ringing patterns, permitting it to share NO T-TAPS
1

its phone lines with other devices and still have a unique phone PERMITTED

number for incoming modem calls.

7 Ft.
(2.13 M) 2

Notes:
Multiple Modcoms per Network LINE 1 LINE 2 1 Connect Line 1 and Line 2 to RJ31X or RJ38X
Multiple Modcoms can be installed in a single cabinet or located MODCOM
(front view)
(CA31A or CA38A in Canada) telephone jacks
installed by an authorized telephone company
in nodes throughout the network to provide added availability and representative. Jacks (not supplied) must be
enhanced redundancy of off premise communications. installed within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of the panel.

2 Phone Cord (P/N 360137) supplied) is

supervised and non-power limited.

For cellular dialer capture module wiring refer to the installation

manual received with the cellular capture module.

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Specifications
Installation Takes up one LRM space in 3-CHAS7
Input Power 24 Vdc @ 60mA standby, 95 mA active
Modem Protocol ITU - V.32bis 14.4K baud full duplex using standard PC modem compatible data
SIA 3/1 (format P2) and 4/2 (format P3): 20 pulses per second, double round Contact ID (DTMF format)
Dialer Protocol [1]
Digital Communications Standard (DCS) “SIA format”: Level 2 (300 baud, Bell 103)
Pager Protocol (3-MODCOMP only) Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP), Version 1.8, 300 baud, Bell 103
Telephone
Dialing Pulse or Tone (DTMF)
Connector Two 8-position modular phone jacks
CMS Telephone Numbers
Quantity Two per receiver - 160 max.
Available Digits Up to 24 digits per number
Receivers Supports up to 80 individual receivers.
Event Buffer 500 events
Operating Environment 32°F (0°C) to 120°F (49°C), 93% RH Non-condensing
Agency Listings, EST4 UL, FCC Part 68 / CFR 47, ULC. See Note 1
Agency Listings, EST3 UL, FCC Part 68 / CFR 47, ULC. See Note 1.
Note 1: SIA 3/1 and SIA 4/2 are not supported when 3-MODCOM series is used with EST4.

Receivers Tested
Format Manufacturer Model Receiver Card
4/2 and 3/1 Ademco 685 685-1 or 685-8
FBI (Fire Burglary Instruments) CP220
Osborne-Hoffman OH2000
Radionics D6600
Silent Knight 9000 9032
Sur-Gard MLR2, SG-SLR
MCDI TLR, TLR+
Contact ID Ademco 685 685-8
Osborne-Hoffman OH2000
Sur-Gard MLR2, SG-SLR
Radionics D6600
Silent Knight 9000 9032
MCDI TLR, TLR+
SIA DCS Sur-Gard MLR2, SG-SLR
Note 1:
EST3 is modularly listed under the following standards:
UL 864 categories: UOJZ, UOXX, UUKL and SYZV, UL 294 category ALVY, UL 609 category AOTX, UL 636 category ANET, UL 1076 category APOU, UL 365 category
APAW, UL 1610 category AMCX, UL 1635 category AMCX
ULC-S527, ULC-S301, ULC-S302, ULC-S303, ULC-S306, ULC/ORD-C1076 and ULC/ORD-C693
Please refer to EST3 Installation and Service Manual for complete system requirements.
For EST4, please refer to the EST4 Installation and Service Manual for complete systems requirements and listings.

Compatible Dialer Capture Modules

Telguard TG-7FS - UL approved Cellular Alarm Communicator for Commercial Fire applications over 3G/4G networks.
DSC 3G3070 - ULC approved Cellular Alarm Communicator for commercial fire applications.

Ordering Information
Ship Wt.
Catalog Number Description
lb (kg)
3-MODCOM Modem/Dialer (DACT) version 0.5 (0.23)
3-MODCOMP Modem/Dialer (DACT) w/TAP Pager Protocol 0.5 (0.23)
Blank EST4 filler plate
4-FIL 0.1 (0.05)
(order separately when no LED or LED/Switch module is installed on the inner door).
3-FP Filler Plate, order separately when no LED or LED/Switch module installed. 0.1 (0.05)

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