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How do I use the NAPCO NOC to update the firmware in my StarLink Connect radio communicator?

Answer:
The following video describes how to use the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNoc.com) integrated firmware update option for Starlink Connect Fire alarm and burglary alarm communicators.
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I want to use a StarLink Connect Communicator, an iBridge IBR-ZREMOTE module and other iBridge system components with an older GEM-P816 or GEM-P1632 control panel running firmware version 10D. How do I upgrade this older control panel firmware to V31BA (or higher)?

Answer:
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...

What is the difference between a "Low Voltage" and a "Low Battery" trouble with my StarLink Communicator?

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Both troubles indicate a low input power trouble. The normal operating range for a StarLink communicator is 11-15VDC for burglary and StarLink Connect communicators, and 11-25VDC for Fire communicators.
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When I press the NIGHT, AWAY or STAY buttons in my iBridge app for my StarLink Connect radio, the message "Unable to arm but system is ready". Why am I unable to arm?

Answer:
In the control panel programming, you must enable the EZ Arm feature for the keypad address assigned to the StarLink Connect radio communicator.
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If I purchase a StarLink Connect communicator, do I require any other modules to support iBridge functionality?

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No, all StarLink Connect communicators fully support all iBridge options and features. If you require the "Z-Hub Option" that adds Z-Wave device controls for iBridge Connected Home Controls, you must use a StarLink Connect communicator model ending...

With StarLink Dual Path and StarLink Connect communicators, does dual path reporting (IP with cell radio backup) require that the account report to a Sur-Gard receiver?

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No, StarLink Dual Path and StarLink Connect communicators with dual path reporting (IP with cell radio backup) do NOT require that the account report to a Sur-Gard receiver.
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When using the iBridge app with a StarLink Connect radio, do I need to program the app with the manufacturer to ensure the correct Napco, Honeywell or DSC keypad is displayed?

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No, the iBridge app does not need to be programmed to display the correct keypad (Napco, Honeywell or DSC).  When the control panel manufacturer is programmed and downloaded into the radio from the NOC, the iBridge app automatically displays the...

Does NAPCO recommend a time range for panel-generated Test Timers? I want to be sure my accounts report in a timely manner.

Answer:
Yes, we recommend adhering to the following time range, as detailed in the following short video:

How do I verify the mode ("NAPCO", "HONEYWELL" or "DSC") to which my StarLink Connect radio is set?

Answer:
Observe the D607 green LED located at the center-right end of the radio PC board. The number of blinks indicates the control panel to which the StarLink Connect radio is set.
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Are there any additional steps I need to perform when programming a Honeywell Vista-21iP control panel with StarLink Connect software?

Answer:
When programming a Honeywell Vista-21iP control panel using Compass software through the NAPCO StarLink Connect radio software, the following must be performed along with all normal programming steps outlined in the NAPCO StarLink Connect...

How do I program the StarLink Connect radio for the control panel manufacturer (Napco, Honeywell or DSC) to which it is connected?

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After registering the radio at the website www.NapcoCOMnet.com, you must log into the Radio Management Center at www.NapcoNOC.com. Click the StarLink Connect tab, then click Panel Configuration. Select the control panel...

Do I need to connect the StarLink Connect radios to an Internet connection in order for the iBridge-associated functions to operate?

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No, a LAN connection is NOT required for the iBridge functions to operate. All radio functions will operate over the cellular connection. The LAN connection is used for reporting alarm signals to the NAPCO NOC, thus the StarLink Connect radio...

I am using the Honeywell Compass software to program a Vista alarm control panel, but I am using a combination of Honeywell AlarmNet and Napco StarLink radios. Should I perform any additional programming within the Honeywell Compass software?

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Yes.  When using Honeywell Compass software for programming Vista alarm control panels, and when using a combination of Honeywell AlarmNet and Napco StarLink radios, create a second TCP/IP port in the Compass software for StarLink radios, as...

How do I make the connections between a Gemini GEMC Commercial Fire control panel and an SLE-CDMA-FIRE radio?

Answer:
The wiring diagram illustrates the connections to a Gemini GEMC Commercial Fire control panel with an SLE-CDMA-FIRE radio mounted remotely (up to 100 feet away).  Also shown are the SLE-DLEXT Download...

Do I need to do anything before programming a Honeywell VISTA-21iP control panel with Honeywell Compass software through a NAPCO StarLink Connect radio?

Answer:
Before programming a Honeywell VISTA-21iP control panel with Honeywell Compass software through a NAPCO StarLink Connect radio, perform the following steps (in addition to all normal programming steps outlined in the NAPCO StarLink Connect...

With my StarLink radio accounts, the Sur-Gard receiver randomly generates a "YS" (transmitter swap condition). How often does the NOC change its source IP address to which the central station reports?

Answer:
Source IP address changes are rare; the outgoing load dictates the need to route the packets through a different gateway in real-time.  When this does happen, the Sur-Gard receiver sees a different source IP address for certain reports (compared...

Can the StarLink Connect and Dual Path radios have a static IP address set for the IP reporting path?

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Yes.  In the NAPCO NOC (www.napconoc2.com), click Communication and/or the IP tab.  Set the IP Configuration Type pull-down to Static.
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At the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com), how do I program my StarLink dual path / StarLink Connect radios for dual path reporting with cellar (telephone) backup?

Answer:
The StarLink dual path and StarLink Connect radios are capable of dual path reporting from the radio installation site to the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) over the Internet with cellar (telephone) backup.
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I just installed the Napco StarLink Connect software, and now can connect to Honeywell panels using Compass software through the StarLink Connect radio. However, my Honeywell Compass downloader no longer allows me to connect to any of my other (non-StarLink Connect) Honeywell control panels. What do I do?

Answer:
Before using the Honeywell Compass downloader software you MUST "suspend" the StarLink Connect software.  Double-click the StarLink Connect icon in the System Tray, then click the Exit tab and click Suspend (see image below).
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Other Napco software, such as PCD-Windows Quickloader software, stores previously entered customer data. If I use the StarLink Connect software application to connect my StarLink Connect radios to Honeywell or DSC panels, does the software store all of the Radio ID Numbers that I previously entered?

Answer:
The StarLink Connect software application will only store one radio ID number for each software type (one for Honeywell, one for DSC), however the software will store the other user-defined fields associated with the radio ID number.
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When using the iBridge app with a StarLink Connect radio, do I need to specify the panel manufacturer in order for the correct keypad type to display?

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No.  When the panel manufacturer is selected and downloaded into the radio from the NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com), the iBridge app automatically displays the correct manufacturer's keypad type.
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How do I set the StarLink Connect radio for the control panel manufacturer (NAPCO, HONEYWELL or DSC) ?

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1.   After registering the radio on www.NapcoComNet.com, you must log into the Radio Management Center at www.NapcoNOC.com, click the StarLink Connect tab, then click Panel Configuration.
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How do I connect to a Honeywell control panel using Compass programming software through a StarLink Connect radio?

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(Note:  For questions regarding the programming of Honeywell control panels, please call Honeywell Technical Support).
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