IMS-4000 System International Node The IMS-4003 is a Node for the Sensaphone IMS-4000 System. Extend your monitoring capabability across multiple locations with the IMS-4000 International Node. Each Node offers 64 more IP addresses, 8 more environmental sensors and additional power monitoring to your system. Each IMS-4000 Host can manage up to 31 Nodes, giving you the capacity to monitor 256 environmental elements, 2048 IP addresses and power in 32 separate locations. Note FGD sensors, accessories, etc. are not compatible with IMS-4000 systems. The Node unit comes with a built-in microphone. Directly below the built-in mic is a separate jack for connecting an optional condenser microphone to sense audible alarms, such as smoke detectors. This jack is for connecting to your network so that the IMS-4000 Node can communicate with the IMS-4000 Host and ping selected network servers and/or services. Two LEDs indicate Link Status left and Receive Date status right . The RS-232 serial port is used to configure network settings. The port is DB9 male DTE and operates at 9600 baud, no parity, and 1 stop bit. A DB9 femaleCfemale null modem cable is required to configure network settings. Sensaphone IMS-4000 International Node Features Housed in an enclosure, which is 1 EIA rack-mount The sensor inputs are designed to interface with IMS-4000 series sensors and Node each monitor 8 environment conditions The use of RJ-45 jacks for sensor inputs allows the use of existing structured cabling to connect remote sensors The on/off switch connects main power and battery power to the system. In the event that main power fails, the backup battery system will automatically power the system The rear panel is where the main power cord exits the unit. A 120VAC/60Hz to 8VAC adapter provides main power to the unit The battery compartment is located below the top panel. Batteries are required to keep the unit running in the event of a power failure The unit requires six 6 C-size 1.2V 2 This item ships from a separate warehouse and may require extra time for delivery.