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Risco Configuration

Complete programming guide for Risco panels


Accessing Programming

  1. Press MENU BUTTON
  2. Enter INSTALLER CODE (Default: 1111)
  3. Navigate to "PROGRAMMING" → ENTER
  4. Navigate to "COMMUNICATION" → ENTER

Monitoring Station Setup

Navigate to "MONITORING STATION (MS)" → ENTER
Navigate to "MONITORING STATION 1 (MS 1)" → ENTER

Configure the following:

  • TYPE = VOICE
  • CHANNEL = PSTN/GSM
  • ACCOUNT = 6 digit code provided by office (e.g., 001052)
  • PHONE = 555 555 5
  • MS RETRIES = 3

Timer Configuration

Navigate to "TIMERS":

  • CANCEL DELAY = 0
  • ABORT ALARM = 0

Periodic Test Setup

Navigate to "PERIODIC TEST":

  • TIME = 2200 (for 10:00 PM test)
  • RECURRENCE = EVERY 1 DAY

Report Split Configuration

Navigate to "REPORT SPLIT":

  • ARM/DISARM = "NON" for DOMESTIC / "CALL MS1 ONLY" for COMMERCIAL
  • MS URGENT = "CALL MS1 ONLY"
  • MS NON URGENT = "CALL MS1 ONLY"

Cloud Settings

Back to main COMMUNICATION menu
Navigate to "CLOUD":

  • MS CALL ALL = ENABLED
  • FM CALL ALL = ENABLED

Exit Programming

  1. Press MENU
  2. Press MENU
  3. Press MENU, 0, ENTER to exit

Important Notes

  • 6-digit account codes are standard for Risco
  • Test transmission after programming
  • Verify cloud settings for modern installations
  • Commercial sites should always report arm/disarm events