Finmon Cheat Sheet Rebuild
Quick Start
New Installation?
- Start with General FINMON Programming
- Find your panel type in the relevant chapter
- Follow the specific programming steps
- Test communication before leaving site
Troubleshooting?
- Jump to Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting
- Check Common Issues & Solutions
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Basic requirements for all installations
- Trigger input configurations
Chapters 2-7: Panel-Specific Guides
- Each major brand has its own chapter
- Step-by-step programming locations
- Version-specific information
- Tips and tricks sections
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- Error codes and meanings
- Common problems across all panels
- When to contact support
Support Resources:
- Finmon Website: www.finmon.co.za
- Contact control room for account codes
- Refer to panel manufacturer manuals for additional details
Color-Coded Serial Cables
- Grey = IDS805
- Red = IDS806, Texecom, x64
- Pink = Paradox
Chapter 1: Getting Started (done)
Chapter 2: Caddx Panels (done)
This chapter contains everything required to program FINMON GSM COMMUNICATORS onto the mainline C...
Chapter 3: DSC Panels (done)
Chapter 4: IDS Panels (done)
IDS805 Programming
IDS805 panels with grey serial cable on external serial connector Basic Programming Locations 43...
IDS806 Dialler Programming
Basic Dialler Programming Locations 43 to 46 Enter [Account code] Location 47 Enter 6 (Contact...
IDS806 Serial Programming
IDS806 panels with red serial cable Basic Programming Locations 43 to 46 Enter [Account code] ...
IDS816 Programming
IDS816 panel programming locations Basic Programming Location 111 LED 1 ON All other LEDs OFF ...
IDS X64 Serial Programming
Complete guide for programming the serial on all X64 variants Serial/App Programming Requirement...
IDS X64 Dialler Programming
Complete guide for all X64 variants Basic Programming (All Versions) Location 41 Default settin...
Chapter 5: Paradox Panels (done)
Paradox 1738 Dialler Programming (done)
Very old panel - defaults are mostly wrong, use settings below We dont support Serial on the 1738...
Paradox MG5050, SP6000 & SP65 Dialler Programming (done)
Tested on Plus range version 1.30 Enabling the Dialer The status light on panel will be solid wh...
Paradox MG5050, SP6000 & SP65 Serial Programming (done)
Tested on Plus range version 1.30 Serial Programming Notes these are MANDATORY: Section 910 Mus...
Paradox Evo 192 Dialler (done)
Programming sections for the Evo dialler Basic Dialler Setup Section 3036 Option 3 must be ON t...
Paradox Evo 848 Dialler Programming(done)
Older Evo model programming Basic Programming Location 521 (Dialer options) LED 3, 4, 5, 6 must...
Paradox Evo 192 Triggers (done)
Configuration for direct trigger inputs using PGM outputs Prerequisites Before starting: Ensure...
Paradox MG5050+ & SP6000+ Dialler Programming (done)
Extended programming guide for MG5050 with dialer module Enable Dialer Section 800 Put numbers ...
Chapter 6: Texecom Panels
Texecom 412/816/832 Programming
Standard Texecom panels with red serial cable Version Information Texecom 412/816: Known workin...
Texecom 412/816/832 Dialler Programming(done)
Version Information Texecom 412/816: Known working app versions: V16.13 Texecom 832: Known wo...
Texecom 412/816/832 Serial Programming (done)
Standard Texecom panels with red serial cable Version Information Texecom 412/816: Known workin...
Texecom MiAlarm PANEL MODE
Configuration for MiAlarm compatibility Note: Texecom Elite panels are NOT supported on app, but ...