Adding a Transmitter Type

Prior to adding a Transmitter Type, here are important questions to ask  before creating:

• Is this protocol format Intelligent or Non-intelligent?
  • If Intelligent - Can the established Event map manage the signals?
    • If Not, why?  
      • If a Dealer has translated the intelligent signal in variance can the variance be managed in a Dealer Event Map override?
      • If Zone specific override is required, Does an existing Transmitter Type meet this need?
  • If non-intelligent - Are the panels that will use this Transmitter Type configured consistently  at the monitored locations?
• Does an existing Transmitter Type manage at least 80-90% of the translations required?

If no Transmitter Type meets the needs of the panel, dealer, or group, the following steps walk through the creation of a new Transmitter Type.  

Add a Transmitter Type Record

1. Next to the Transmitter Type section desired,  click the Plus sign (➕) to add a Transmitter Type.
2. Enter the ID of the Transmitter Type.  This is the short ID to make the record easily identifiable.    
3. Enter the Description of the Transmitter Type.  This should be specific to the type, and ,when applicable, dealer who will use this Transmitter Type.  
4. If required, set the Transmitter Type.  Event Monitoring is the most commonly used Transmitter Type.
5. To speed creation, it is possible to select a "copy from" Transmitter Type.  This pulls in the settings and any programming translations into the new Transmitter Type.    
6. When all is set as expected, click Done.
7. Complete the Transmitter Type specific settings as required for the new Transmitter Type.  
8. When all items are set as required, click Done.
9. Save (💾) the Record.
10. Edit the record to make any edits and changes to the Transmitter Type or add/update signal translations as necessary.
11. Remember to save the changes.