No : 041

Customer Product Information Bulletin Date : May 2012

Firmware Update
PRODUCT : Galaxy Dimension V6.78 Notice

What is the product update?

Due to the implementation of the updated EN50131 series of standards and the introduction of PD6662:2010
in the UK we are pleased to announce a number of updates and enhancements to the Galaxy Dimension
control panel range to meet the new requirements.

The updates bring the firmware version to V6.78 which delivers compliance to the latest standards. The
firmware is available now.

The Galaxy Dimension range has been independently tested by CNPP, France.

Please find below details of the changes and enhancements between V6.75 and V6.78 of the panel
firmware.

Standards and Legislation

The firmware updates listed in this document include updates to functionality to ensure compliance
with PD6662:2010. The relevant approvals agencies have been advised of these changes to maintain the
national listings held by Galaxy Dimension.
New Part Number References

To differentiate the changes applied to the Galaxy Dimension for the new EN standards, there is a ~
change in Part Number to the control panels.

NEW Order NEW Software OLD Order

Description
References Version References
C048-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-48 control panel V6.78 C048-C-XX
C096-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-96 control panel V6.78 C096-C-XX
C264-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-264 control panel V6.78 C264-C-XX
C520-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-520 control panel V6.78 C520-C-XX
 NOTE: XX indicates the language variant

Functional Changes

Galaxy Dimension Control Panels:

Functional control panel updates have been implemented to ensure continued compliance with EN50131-3
2009, EN50131-6 2008, PD6662 2010 as well as a number of changes including some that deliver product
enhancements requested by customers.

Summary of Changes:

EN50131-3:2009, firmware updates to Authorisation and PIN entry:

- Section 8.3.2.2.1, Entry of PIN codes to be completed within 60s and that an incomplete code will
be treated as invalid in the context of clause 8.3.2.4.

- Section 8.3.2.3, Two or more devices or technologies may be used by one or more individuals to
authorize level 2 or level 3 access to a CIE (Dual operation). The maximum time between one
operation and the initiation of the next has been changed from 60 seconds to 30 seconds for
Grade 3.

- Section 8.3.2.4, Changes so that the repeated use of the same invalid logical key is treated as a
single attempt and not pressing the enter key counts as an invalid code.

BS 8243 Changes (UK Default specific):

- Updates to Sequentially Confirmed Alarm operation in line with new requirements for BS 8423.
BS 8423 Section 6.4.5, Note 3: A sequentially confirmed alarm may occur if one (or more)
independent detectors, off the entry route, are activated during or after expiry of the entry
time

- NEW! Parameter - 51.55.4 Timeout Confirm

Use this option to define if an Entry Time-out alarm will contribute to a confirmed alarm.
- 0=Disabled Time-out will not contribute (PD6662: 2004)
- 1=Enabled Time-out will contribute (PD6662: 2010, Default)
- UK Default change - Confirm Operation [51.55.1] = 3 Always
- UK Default change - Abort Time [51.03.1] = * 30 seconds

Changes to Listen-In Function:

- Bug fix - Listen in needs to be enabled after the first download from Remote Servicing Suite.
- Listen in to be activated after any event type that is active in the unset state.
- Listen in should be activated if an intruder alarm occurs during the unsetting procedure.
- New option to configure the Listen-In Telephone Number, Option 56.7.1 = Listen In.
- 0=Disabled No audio on any number.
- 1= Tel No All telephone numbers will be used to transmit all calls, both audio
- 1= Tel No 1/2/3 (France Only) and non audio events.
- 2= Tel No 3 (France Only) Alarms enabled with audio are reported to
Telephone No.3 only (to be entered in menu 56.1.18). There will
be no audio to the Primary (TEL1) or Secondary (TEL 2).
If the audio number fails then Listen In is disabled and normal reporting commences.

Miscellaneous change to Dimension Internal Telecom Module:

- Two changes have been made to allow the Dimension Internal Telecoms Module to make
more redial attempts within the 2 minute Fail To Communicate time window:

1. The length of time that the panel waits for a kiss-on tone has been reduced from approximately
40 seconds to approximately 20 seconds for Danish defaults and approximately 30 seconds for
every other default variant.

2. The wait time between calls has been reduced to allow the panel to redial as soon as possible
after a failed call. This time has been reduced to 10 seconds.

NEW! Parameter, 51.60.8 RF Learn Alert

A new parameter has been added to enable an audible confirmation of RF self learn of zones and fobs. If
enabled a double beep will be given if the device is learned on successfully, a long beep indicates that the
signal strength is weak, no sound will be given if the device learning is unsuccessful

Changes to Remote Servicing Suite (RSS) software

- RSS / UMS v3.03 will be released as a patch update for all existing users. The Patch is available
now and can be downloaded manually from the following URL:
https://www.security.honeywell.com/ss/dimension/

Functional changes to RSS/UMS v3.03:

Additional menu support in V6 application for the new parameters in v6.78.

Hardware Upgrades

Dual Battery Module:

- Is available to order separately as Part Number A079.
- Allows the system to know if there is a fault with either of the batteries, when two batteries are
connected in parallel to extend the Standby Time of a PSU.
- Can be fitted to the Galaxy Dimension control panels and P025 / P026 Power Supply Units.
- Requires to be fitted to all systems with 2 x batteries to comply with EN50131-6:2008 Section 4.2.3.
- Checks individual batteries during Battery Load Test and then generates a Batt Test Fail condition if
one of the batteries is not able to provide the load current at the rated voltage.
- The Control Panel or PSU will continue to monitor for generic Battery Missing and Low Battery events.
 NOTE: A079 Dual Battery Module can be fitted between the two batteries

Back Tamper/Off Wall Tamper

A Back Tamper / Off Wall Tamper switch is now fitted as standard on Galaxy Dimension (already used on
P026 Power RIO) to comply with EN50131-1:2006 + A1:2009 Tamper Detection.

Labelling

All Galaxy products require updated labelling to state the applicable version and date of the relevant new
standard. For example: EN50131-3:2009:

Availability

Galaxy Dimension V6.78 is currently released and with appropriate approvals in the UK. To update existing
Galaxy Dimension control panels with the new V6.78 software, please contact your local sales or technical
support team.

The new RSS firmware patch is available now and downloadable from
https://www.security.honeywell.com/ss/dimension/
Product Order References

Order References Description

A079 NEW Dual Battery Module
C048-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-48 control panel
C096-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-96 control panel
C264-D-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-264 control panel
C520-C-XX Galaxy Dimension GD-520 control panel
R056-CD-L Standard RSS, Stand-Alone version
R057-CD-DG Networking RSS version (protected)
R058-CD-DG UMS Stand-Alone & Network (protected)
YY0-0010 Additional Dongle for network versions

Note: XX is variable by country

Who do I contact for more information?

Please contact your local Honeywell Security Group Area Sales Manager, the UK Sales Office or the
Technical Support Department on 0844 8000 235 or E-mail sales: securitysales@honeywell.com or E-mail
Technical Support: HSUK07TechSupport@honeywell.com

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