The new FireWatch IPDACT-2 and IPDACT-2UD are communicators based on the original IPDACT optional digital alarm communications module from Fire•Lite. The new IPDACT-2 duplicates the previous function found in the original IPDACT but adds two supervised inputs, two additional outputs, an improved terminal strip and the addition of several legacy panels to the compatibility list. The IPDACT-2UD version 6.0 adds a modem daughter board (2UD) that supports upload/download over the Internet or a customer’s Intranet.

Both models connect to the primary and secondary communication ports of the panel’s DACT, converting the analog signals into digital signals at the panel for transmission to a compatible Teldat VisorALARM PLUS IP receiver at a central station. The panel operates normally during an alarm, supervisory or trouble event and sends contact-ID formatted analog information out of the telephone ports to the IP Communicator. The IP Communicator reformats the data into highly encrypted Ethernet UDP packets for transmission to a compatible receiver at the central station. This new listing only requires an IP connection. No backup analog phone line is necessary. Customers can still use a traditional backup phone line from the panel’s second phone port if desired.