Video Doorbell Field Install Webinar

In this informative webinar, we will go over the installation procedure for the popular Alula Video Doorbell. We will discuss wiring the doorbell to various chime types, as well as how to troubleshoot any problems that may crop up along the way.

AlulaConnect Webinar

In this webinar, we walk through AlulaConnect, the new partner portal that provides full remote management and responsive design to optimize the interface for mobile.

 

BAT-Connect Field Install Webinar

Alula’s new BAT-Connect is the ultimate system takeover device, easily upgrading legacy security platforms to a modern, mobile experience. Much more than a basic communicator, this intuitive device smartly bridges intrusion security, video, and automation. In this webinar, we will show you how to install the BAT-Connect on legacy panels such as Honeywell Vista and DSC Power Series. We will walk through the easy set-up from start to finish and answer any questions you may have about how to streamline your installs.

How to install BAT-Connect on a DSC panel

PRE-INSTALL

  • Have these tools on hand: Screwdriver, Wire Stripper, Cordless Drill, Level

ACCOUNT SET-UP

  • Visit AlulaConnect.com
  • Sign in with your Access Code, Username and Password
  • Click “Add Customer Account”
  • Type user’s name and password for the app
  • Click on Account Devices in the menu
  • Click the “Add Hardware” button
  • Type in the MAC and CRC number

PRO-TIP: The MAC and CRC number are found inside the cover of the BAT-Connect.

 

  • Click on the device serial number
  • Input customer info for your records
  • Type in panel’s Central Station Account Number
  • Add customer phone number for Caller ID
  • Add device location

PRO-TIP: You will see “device appears to be offline” notification until BAT-Connect is installed and activated
Add the Master Code to the account

PREPARE THE DSC PANEL

  • Enter panel programming mode using the installer code

 

PRO-TIP: Disarm all partitions of the system if they aren’t already. Disarm via DSC Keypad

  • Configure the panel
  • Exit programming mode
  • Disconnect the DSC battery
  • Unplug the transformer

MOUNT BAT-CONNECT TO WALL

  • Place near security panel
  • Mark the holes for drilling
  • Drill in mounting screw

PRO-TIP Be careful not to overtighten the center screw, which is a wall tamper

BAT-CONNECT WIRING

  • Connect green wire to BAT-Connect G IN
  • Connect yellow wire to BAT-Connect Y IN
  • Connect black wire to BAT-Connect GND
  • Connect red wire to BAT-Connect 12V
  • Connect red wire to BAT-Connect RING
  • Connect green wire to BAT-Connect TIP

PRO-TIP: DSC control panels require connection to panel bus and Tip & Ring. Tip & Ring should not be wired to BAT-Connect using the same multi-conductor cable as the panel BUS wiring. Tip & Ring should be in a separate cable.

DSC WIRING

  • Connect red wire to RED (positive)
  • Connect green wire to GRN (data in)
  • Connect yellow wire to YEL (data out)
  • Connect black wire to BLK (negative)
  • Connect red wire to terminal A (Ring)
  • Connect green wire to terminal B (Tip)

POWER UP DSC PANEL

  • Reconnect the DSC battery
  • Plug in transformer

PRO-TIP: The DSC control panel will begin automatic configuration. Panel keypads will be unavailable during this time.
Confirm cellular LED and verify signal strength

  • Plug in Ethernet
  • Confirm Ethernet LED in on

WI-FI

  • Enable WPS on router
  • Press and hold WPS button
  • Wait for Wi-Fi LED flashes

PRO-TIP: If the Wi-Fi LED turns off after 3 minutes, then WPS was not successful.

  • Unplug the ethernet cable
  • After 1-2 minutes, the Wi-Fi LED will turn on

PRO-TIP: If WPS in unavailable, Wi-Fi credentials can be entered in AlulaConnect
Reconnect Ethernet cable

CONFIRM CONNECTIONS

  • Close BAT-Connect cover
  • Open the Alula app on your phone
  • Arm and Disarm to confirm system is operational
  • Check event log on AlulaConnect to verify Central Station received signals