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How can I investigate control panel event signals delayed going to the central station?

Answer:
If you are experiencing signals that are slow to appear at the central station, the Signal Log will likely provide the information you need to clarify the issue.
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What signal will be sent if a StarLink communicator has a trouble?

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When using StarLink communicator trouble outputs, wire the output to a panel open zone or monitor module.  As shown in the NAPCO NOC screen below, the trouble types selected will be sent when the trouble output is activated.  Note: ...

I'm using a StarLink Connect communicator connected to a Honeywell control panel. Why is "Keypad Addr.20 193" displayed in the keypad app?

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When using a StarLink Connect communicator connected to a Honeywell control panel and a "Keypad Addr.20 193" displays in the app (see below image), the issue is most likely due to an error in the Honeywell panel programming and the emulated keypad is...

Is my StarLink communicator currently active or inactive?

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To verify the real-time status of your StarLink communicator, visit the NAPCO NOC website at www.NapcoNOC.com.  Although the communicator "Status" may be "Running Properly" (powered and working correctly), the SIM Status will indicate whether...

For UL Listed Burglary installations, how do I program a NAPCO Gemini control panel to annunciate a StarLink communicator trouble?

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In UL Listed Burglary installations, the control panel keypad must annunciate when the StarLink communicator goes into trouble, not solely when there is Telco line trouble or a 'fail to communicate' trouble.
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How do I wire a tamper switch to the metal enclosure of my StarLink communicator and program the input?

Answer:
Although each StarLink communicator housed in a metal enclosure is factory equipped with a tamper switch, the switch is non-operational by design; closing the enclosure door does not close the tamper switch.  If your installation requires a...

Why is my StarLink Communicator sending a network path failure (Alarm: Code 788, Area 00, Zone 2) signal in the NAPCO NOC after changing the radio data Service Plan?

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The network path failure code is due to the Service Plan being changed to a 'Sole Path' plan (in www.NapcoComNet.com) but the selection IP with Cell Radio Backup in the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) was not changed (i.e., remained selected).
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In the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com), what does the "Waiting for initial checkin..." message signify?

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This message often appears shortly after first registering a StarLink communicator followed by the immediate attempt to activate and program the communicator in the NOC.  The solution is to simply power the StarLink communicator and wait for the...

In the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com), why is the SIM Status marked as "Terminate" for my StarLink communicator?

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The word "Terminate" indicates the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for that StarLink communicator --the data storage module containing its identity-- has been suspended, has been permanently deactivated and will require replacement.

In the NAPCO NOC (www.NapcoNOC.com) Signal Log, what does "Receiver Unreachable" indicate?

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"Receiver Unreachable" in the Signal Log (example shown below) signifies the central station receiver is either not operational or malfunctioning.  Contact your central station for troubleshooting.  Often the issue is not with your StarLink...

Is my Z-Wave system compatible with the 300 or 500 series Z-Wave protocol?

Answer:
To identify the protocol of your Z-Wave system, a sticker is located on the Z-Wave PC board inside your StarLink communicator.   As shown in the below example, the sticker reads, "ZWAVEMOD3", indicating the Z-Wave protocol is "500 Plus".
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How do I create a Telco Line 1 fault at the control panel that is triggered by a StarLink Dual Path communicator?

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To program a Linecut trouble on Telco 1 triggered by the StarLink communicator, go to the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com) and add a check to all Troubles to be monitored as shown in the image below (located in the Advanced tab).
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Can I program the StarLink communicator with reporting information (receiver number / IP address) that is different from what is programmed in the control panel?

Answer:
Yes, you can customize the StarLink communicator to send signals to a receiver number and/or IP address that differs from that which is programmed in the control panel.  In the example screen below, the control panel is programmed to send...

Can I turn off my StarLink communicator tamper reporting?

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Yes.  To turn off the tamper reporting for your StarLink communicator, visit the NAPCO NOC programming website at www.NapcoNoc.com and select the Advanced tab.  Under the Report column for the Tamper Report selection, change the Y to an N...

Why are the notification times incorrect in my StarLink communicator text notifications?

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The reason is likely due to the time retrieved from the cellular tower is innaccurate.  To remedy this issue, simply send a Reboot Normal comand from the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com). 
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Why does the voltage on the secondary communication port drop to zero whenever my StarLink communicator detects a trouble?

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StarLink Dual Path Fire Communicators support the patented* UL 864 listed "Self-Supervising Fire Communicator" feature that allows the communicator to annunciate a communication trouble as per NFPA without the need for a 3rd party UL relay or any...

How do I set the keypad address and control panel type through a StarLink Connect Communicator?

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In the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNOC.com), program the keypad address and panel type, select the StarLink Connect tab and select Panel Configuration:
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What is the NAPCO StarLink "Smart Download"?

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When updating the StarLink Communicator firmware, the option Smart Download is available:
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How do I update my StarLink communicator firmware?

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Open the NAPCO NOC (StarLink Radio Management Center) at www.NapcoNOC.com, open the communicator you wish to update and proceed as follows:
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When programming the dual path StarLink communicator's IP address and Wi-Fi information in the NAPCO NOC website (www.NapcoNoc.com), what are the "Speed and Duplex Settings" selections?

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The Auto-negotiated selections are:  10/100Mbps and Half/Full-Duplex, 10Mbps and Half/Full-Duplex, and 10Mbps and Half-Duplex.
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How do I update the FireLink or GEMC Firewolf control panel firmware using the FireLink Cloud?

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Models:  All FireLink, Firewolf* and GEMC* Fire Panels (FL-xxx, FLX2-xxx, GEMC-FW-xxx, GEMC-COMBOxxx)
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What factors should I consider when using an external power supply with a Gemini control panel?

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We recommend that you consider an external power supply for your system if the power draw is close to the maximum allowed by the control panel.  
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Can I configure the MAX2 communicator to use only one carrier?

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Yes, although the automatic scanning of each integral SIM carrier slot is intended to increase the communication reliability of the StarLink SLE-MAX2-FIRE, if you wish to bypass the scan/selection process, or use a "single SIM" mode until...

Can I use dial capture and dry contacts with a StarLink communicator at the same time?

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Yes!  You can use dial capture technology  (capturing alarms from the DACT connections to communicator Telco Primary and Secondary Jacks 1 & 2) and also capture alarms through the 4 supervised communicator inputs at the same time.
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In the StarLink Radio Management Center, i.e., the NAPCO NOC, why are all system Event times displayed in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) only?

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In the StarLink Radio Management Center, i.e., the NAPCO NOC, you may notice that all system Event times are displayed in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) only.  This is because the NAPCO NOC (Network Operations Center) is physically located in the...

On my StarLink dual path communicator, which input is in trouble if LED labeled "D5" is flashing 8 times?

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When the LED labeled "D5" is flashing 8 times, the 10KΩ resistor is missing or there is an open circuit in one of the communicator inputs, IN2 - IN5.
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How do I test my SLE-MAX2 communicator to ensure Dual SIM Supervision mode is working correctly?

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Testing the SLE-MAX2 communicator to ensure Dual SIM Supervision mode is working correctly:
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How do I set up my StarLink SLE-MAX2-series communicator for Dual Sim supervision?

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To set up your StarLink SLE-MAX2-series communicator for Dual Sim supervision, review this informative video:
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With my SLE-MAX2 Fire communicator, how do I enable "Super Dual" supervised dual path, dual carrier reporting?

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1.  Register the SLE-MAX2 series Fire communicator at the ComNet website (www.NapcoComNet.com) and select a Super Dual plan.
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Is an IP receiver needed to program a dual path StarLink communicator for reporting over a network (for primary) and cell (for back up)?

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No.  Network reporting is not required to program an IP receiver.  In addition, network reporting only exists between the communicator and the NOC (before the report is transferred to the central station). 

Is there a wiring and programming method to allow my FACP to use its two telephone connections (primary and secondary) for supervision and central station reporting through the StarLink SLE-MAXVI-FIRE communicator?

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Yes, by removing the JP2 shunt and enabling the feature "Tip/Ring Wiring Fault Report", when any communicator trouble is detected, the StarLink communicator will remove voltage from the secondary telephone output, triggering the FACP to locally...

I am installing an FACP that only supports SIA format; it is locked-out and requires special programming to change the reporting format. Do the StarLink SLE-MAX2-series communicators have an automatic SIA to CID conversion feature?

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Yes!  StarLink SLE-MAX2-series communicators support a SIA to CID conversion feature, where the communicator will automatically convert SIA format reporting codes to CID formatted codes.  In addition, SLE-MAX2-series communicators...

I have StarLink 3G GSM Communicators that are still operational and in use. Do I need to hurry and upgrade them?

Answer:
Yes!  The AT&T 3G Sunset took place on February 22, 2022, and all StarLink Dealers were advised to replace any affected GSM communicators by this date.  The fact that a GSM communicator still appears to be functioning does not imply...

What type of wireless network does the SLE-WIFI-MODULE Wi-Fi module support?

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The SLE-WIFI-MODULE only supports the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

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