How to configure the StarLink Connect communicator for the 3 different control panel manufacturers: NAPCO, DSC and Honeywell

Date Added: 4/19/18

Programming a Honeywell Vista-21iP control panel with StarLink Connect software

Date Added: 5/3/18

Programming a Honeywell Vista-21iP control panel with StarLink Connect software.

Downloading DSC Panels Using StarLink Connect (DSC DLS 5 Software)

Date Added: 4/25/17

Downloading DSC Panels Using StarLink Connect (DSC DLS 5 Software).

Downloading Honeywell Panels Using StarLink Connect (Honeywell Compass software)

Date Added: 4/25/17

Downloading Honeywell Panels Using StarLink Connect (Honeywell Compass software).

StarLink Connect Communicators: Downloading DSC and Honeywell Panels Getting Started Guide

Date Added: 5/17/17

StarLink Connect Communicators:  Downloading DSC and Honeywell Panels Getting Started Guide.

Sending Zone Descriptions to DSC Panels

Date Added: 11/21/17

Sending Zone Descriptions to DSC Panels

Models:  All StarLink Connect Radios / iBridge App/ DSC 1616, 1832 and 1864 Control Panels.

Before programming a VISTA-21iP control panel with StarLink Connect

Date Added: 12/21/17

Before you program a VISTA-21iP control panel with StarLink Connect, follow these steps.

Quick Start Guide for NAPCO StarLink-Connect LTE Series Communicators

Date Added: 8/27/19

Quick Start Guide for NAPCO StarLink-Connect LTE Series Communicators.

Models:

SLE-LTEA-C / SLE-LTEA-Z (AT&T)

SLE-LTEV-C / SLE-LTEV-Z (Verizon)

How to add a garage door controller to an iBridge IBR-ZREMOTE, StarLink Connect communicator or an iSecure system

Date Added: 1/30/20

StarLink Connect: Using a keyswitch arming zone with Z-Wave functions

Date Added: 3/10/20

The NAPCO StarLink Connect communicators are compatible with virtually any security alarm control panel from any manufacturer.  To provide arming and disarming functions and Z-Wave control, the steps detailed in this Tech Tip describe how to program the connected control panel for a keyswitch arming zone, program an active low arming output and to configure the Napco iBridge app.

StarLink Connect Residential Series SLE-CDMA-C / SLE-CDMA-Z Multi-Function Alarm Communicators: Quick Start Guide

Date Added: 3/20/17

StarLink Connect Residential Series SLE-CDMA-C / SLE-CDMA-Z Multi-Function Alarm Communicators:  Quick Start Guide.

How to program your StarLink Commercial Fire or StarLink Connect communicator using the StarLink SLE Wi-Fi module to connect to a 2.4GHz wireless router

Date Added: 5/13/20

How to program your StarLink Commercial Fire or StarLink Connect communicator using the StarLink SLE Wi-Fi module to connect to a 2.4GHz wireless router:

Ensuring DSC and Ademco control panels have the correct firmware for use with the StarLink Connect Communicators

Date Added: 2/1/18

How to ensure the DSC and Ademco control panels have the correct firmware for use with the StarLink Connect communicators.

Napco StarLink Connect Software (V1.2)

Date Added: 10/24/19

Napco StarLink Connect Software (V1.2)

Installs in the Windows System Tray, the Napco StarLink Connect communication software allows remote management of alarm control panels connected to the StarLink communicator. Napco StarLink Connect supports Honeywell Compass and DSC software, thus allowing you to use the original software supplied with your Honeywell or DSC control panel.

Click here for the complete PCD-Windows Quickloader Software V6.4.2 download page.

How to create a second TCP/IP port in the Compass software when using a combination of Honeywell AlarmNet and Napco StarLink Communicators

Date Added: 3/16/18

This Tech Tip applies when using Honeywell Compass software for programming Vista alarm control panels when using a combination of Honeywell AlarmNet and Napco StarLink Communicators. 

It describes how to create a second TCP/IP port in the Compass software for use with the StarLink Communicators.

How to program the StarLink communicator for the control panel manufacturer (Napco, Honeywell or DSC)

Date Added: 4/12/18

How to program the StarLink communicator for the control panel manufacturer (Napco, Honeywell or DSC) to which it is connected.

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection, cellular as backup)

Date Added: 4/25/17

Dual Path to NOC with NOC dial-up communication to CS receiver

Tech Tip Subject:  IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection)

Models:  All StarLink Connect Communicator models

The StarLink Connect communicator includes the capability for dual path, IP and cellular reporting.  The following details the set-up required for communicating from the StarLink Connect communicator to the NAPCO NOC via IP as primary with cellular as backup.  The NOC will then communicate the alarm event to the central station receiver via dial-up reporting.

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection, dial-up reporting as backup)

Date Added: 5/9/17

Dual Path to NOC, with NOC IP communication backed up by dial-up to CS receiver.

Tech Tip Subject:  IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection)

Models:  All StarLink Connect Communicator Models

The StarLink Connect communicator includes the capability for dual path, IP and cellular reporting.  The following details the set-up required for communicating from the StarLink Connect communicator to the NAPCO NOC via IP as primary with cellular as backup.  The NOC will then communicate the alarm event to the central station receiver via IP reporting as primary with dial-up reporting as backup.

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Wireless LAN Connection)

Date Added: 11/9/17

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Connect Communicator (Wireless LAN Connection).

The StarLink Connect communicators are capable of dual path reporting, from the installation site to the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) through the Internet with cellular backup.

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Dual Path Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection)

Date Added: 11/9/17

IP / Dual Path Reporting with a StarLink Dual Path Communicator (Hardwired LAN Connection).

The StarLink Connect communicators are capable of dual path reporting, from the installation site to the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) over the Internet, with cellar backup.

Path Supervision with a StarLink Dual Path or StarLink Connect Communicator

Date Added: 7/17/17

The StarLink dual path and StarLink Connect Communicators are capable of dual path reporting from the communicator installation site to the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) over the Internet with cellar (telephone) backup.  This Tech Tip describes the required programming steps at www.NapcoNOC.com website.

Programming a DSC Power Series Control Panel with DLS5 Software and a StarLink Connect Communicator

Date Added: 7/20/17

Programming a Honeywell Vista Control Panel with Compass and a StarLink Connect Communicator

Date Added: 7/20/17

StarLink Connect Communicator Settings for Each Panel Manufacturer

Date Added: 5/15/17

How to set the StarLink Connect communicator for the panel manufacturer (NAPCO, HONEYWELL or DSC).

Tip / Ring Fault with a StarLink Dual Path or StarLink Connect Communicator

Date Added: 7/17/17

The StarLink Dual Path and StarLink Connect Communicators are capable of monitoring the telco connection for a TIP / RING wiring fault.  In addition to installing an EOLR at the control panel Telco connection, this Tech Tip describes how to program the communicator at www.NapcoNOC2.com.

Upgrading a GEM-P816 and GEM-P1632 V10D for iBridge Compatibility

Date Added: 6/18/20

Upgrading a GEM-P816 and GEM-P1632 V10D for iBridge Compatibility.

If you wish to use the iBridge IBR-ZREMOTE module, other iBridge system components or a StarLink Connect Communicator with an older GEM-P816 or GEM-P1632 control panel running firmware version 10D, this older control panel firmware must be upgraded to V31BA (or higher).

Micro 2 Firmware for the StarLink Connect Communicators, (DSC & Honeywell)

Date Added: 9/17/20

Download WinZip file contains three files:

UnivRemMod_DSC_0-0-27.bin
UnivRemMod_hw01.07.08.bin
serilaflash_9_16_2020.bin

StarLink Connect Virtual Keypad Operations & Remote Service Calls with Napco, Honeywell & DSC Control Panels (Feature Matrix)

Date Added: 5/24/21

StarLink Connect Virtual Keypad Operations & Remote Service Calls with Napco, Honeywell & DSC Control Panels (Feature Matrix).

StarLink Connect Residential Series SLE-CDMA-C / SLE-CDMA-Z Multi-Function Alarm Communicators: Installation Instructions

Date Added: 8/7/18

Installation Instructions for the StarLink Connect Residential Series SLE-CDMA-C / SLE-CDMA-Z Multi-Function Alarm Communicators.

StarLink Connect Radios: Changing the Username & Password

Date Added: 9/23/22

StarLink Connect Radios:  Changing the Username & Password.

If you wish to delete and replace the original default User Name (the Radio ID#) and/or the default Password ("1 2 3 4"), follow the steps in this addendum.

Documentation Package for StarLink Connect MAX Series

Date Added: 10/13/22

This documentation package (WI2557LF) for the StarLink Connect MAX Series Multi-Function Alarm Communicators, models:

SLE-MAXA-C / SLE-MAXA-Z / SLE-MAXV-C / SLE-MAXV-Z

This documentation package contains the following documents:

• StarLink Connect Communicators Downloading DSC and Honeywell Panels Getting Started Guide (WI2243LF)
• StarLink™ Connect MAX Series SLE-MAXA-C / SLE-MAXA-Z / SLE-MAXV-C / SLE-MAXV-Z Installation Instructions (WI2467.aLF)
• StarLink™ Connect MAX Series SLE-MAXA-C / SLE-MAXA-Z / SLE-MAXV-C / SLE-MAXV-Z Control Panel Remote Operation (WI2468.aLF)
• ADDENDUM -- StarLink Connect Radios:  Changing the Username & Password (WI2238ALF)

This documentation package is WI2557LF.

Documentation Package for StarLink-Connect LTE Series SLE-LTEV-C / SLE-LTEV-Z

Date Added: 9/23/22

This documentation package (WI2555LF) contains the following documents:

• StarLink-Connect LTE Series SLE-LTEV-C / SLE-LTEV-Z Installation Instructions (WI2307DLF)
• StarLink-Connect LTE Series SLE-LTEV-C / SLE-LTEV-Z Installation Instructions -- Remote Operation (WI2336.aLF)
• Battery Activation Strip Instructions (WI2293LF)
• StarLink Connect Radios: Changing the Username & Password (WI2238ALF)
• StarLink Connect Communicators: Downloading DSC and Honeywell Panels Getting Started Guide (WI2243LF)

This documentation package is WI2555LF.

Napco StarLink Connect Software V1.4

Date Added: 5/2/23

With Napco StarLink Connect software and a StarLink communicator, you can use the original download software that came with your Honeywell or DSC control panel.  Uploading, downloading and all programming abilities work normally, as the Napco StarLink Connect software is compatible with the Honeywell Compass® Downloader for Windows® Software and the DSC DLS Programming Software.

Download the WinZip file and run the .exe executable file:

StarLinkConnectSetup (Ver 1.4).exe

See the installation instructions included inside the WinZip file.

Documentation Package for the StarLink Connect SLE-LTEA-CDL / SLE-LTEV-CDL

Date Added: 6/12/23

Documentation Package for the StarLink Connect LTE Series SLE-LTEA-CDL / SLE-LTEV-CDL Dual-Function Alarm Communicators.  For Use with Honeywell & DSC Control Panels.

• StarLink Connect LTE Series Install Instructions (WI2373LF)
• StarLink Honeywell / DSC Getting Started (WI2243LF)
• Battery Pull Tab Instructions (WI2293LF)