
DC58 & DC58M Installation &DC58 & DC58M Installation &
Programming Guide OverviewProgramming Guide Overview
General
The DC58/58M digital communicator consists of a
single PCB fitted in a small polycarbonate case. It is
used to transfer status information from an alarm
system to a dedicated Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)
via the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The
DC58MoffersthesamefeaturesastheDC58butitalso
functions as a V21 modem. The DC58M is required
when using the up/downloading feature on
compatible Menvier Security control panels.
Operating Modes
The DC58 can be used as a stand-alone
communicator, in this mode the communicator is
hard-wired to the control panel using the appropriate
terminal block connections. Alternatively the unit can
be plugged on to a suitable Menvier Security control
panel, such as the TS510, TS700, TS790, TS900, TS2500
or TS2200. When used in this mode the communicator
plugs on to the control panel using the lead supplied.
The DC58M can only be used in the plug-on mode.
NVM Programming
All programmed data is stored in a plug-in NVM
(Non-Volatile Memory) which will be retained for up to
five years with no power present. The NVM can be
programmed by using a Menvier Security LCD Remote
Keypad (P/No. NETLCD) and an engineer's interface
lead (P/No. NETEKI) which will plug directly on to the
DC58/58M.AlternativelytheNVMcanbeprogrammed
using the desktop programmer PP5.
Your ARC will normally provide a programming service
and will supply a pre-programmed NVM on request.
Technical Specifications
Supply: 11.5V - 14V; 35mA dc (Standby);
100mA dc (Active)
The installer must ensure that
power drawn by the DC58/58M
plusanyotherauxiliaryapparatusis
within the rating of the control
panel (host) power supply.
Low Battery: Detection threshold is at 10.8V +/-
0.2V
Outputs: [1+]: Switched +ve @100mA
[2-]: Switched -ve @100mA
Ch1-8: Maximum input voltage 28V.
Channel input trigger either +ve or
-ve applied (JP3)
Modem: 300 Baud (V21)
Programmer: NETLCDremote keypad& NETEKIor
PP5.
Case Size: 142(w) x 82(h) x 36(d) mm.
Weight 265g
REN value: 0.0
BT Approval: DC58 - S/1100/3/R/503310
DC58M - S/1100/3/R/503311
Series Voltage Drop
The voltage drop introduced by the series connection
throughtheDC58/58Matalinecurrentof40mAis0.1V.
When used with other apparatus (telephone, fax etc.)
thetotalvoltagedrop@40mAMUSTNOTexceed2.0V.
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DC58 & DC58M
Plug-on Mode
Stand-alone Mode
(DC58 Only)
erminal
connections for
other control
panels NETLCD Remote Keypad
(Programmer)
NETLCD Remote Keypa
(Programmer)
Plug-on to
Menvier Security
control panels
Figure 1. Operating Modes