6 Document # 50075 Rev B 3/13/95
1.0 Product Description
The UNI•COM Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter may be used with compatible (refer to
Appendices) ADT fire alarm control panels (FACPs). The UNI•COM transmits system status to the UCS (Universal
Communication System) via the public switched telephone network. The UNI•COM is compact in size and may be
mounted inside selected host control panels or mounted externally in a separate ADT-ABS8RF or ADT-UBS1F
enclosure. EIA-485 annunciator communications bus and 24 volt (nominal) connections are required.

1.1 Product Features

• Dual telephone lines
• Dual telephone line voltage detect
• Surface mount technology
• Compact in size: 6.75" x 4.25"
• Built-in programmer
• Built-in four character red 7-segment LED display
• Manual test report function
• Manual master transmission clear function
• Optional Zone/Point disable
• Mounts either inside selected control panels or in
separate ADT-ABS8RF or ADT-UBS1F enclosure
• Optional Dead Front Cover (ADT-DPUBS1F)
• Communicates vital system status including:
ü Independent zone/point alarm
ü Independent zone/point trouble
ü Independent zone/point supervisory
ü Serviceman on premises
ü Optional Walktest data transmission (Unimode 200 only)
ü AC (mains) power loss (programmable)
ü Low battery
ü System off normal
ü 12 or 24 hour test signal
ü Abnormal test signal per new UL requirements
ü Annunciation of UNI•COM troubles including: loss of phone
lines, communication failure with either central station, total
communication failure
• Troubleshoot mode converts keypad to DTMF touchpad
• Individual LEDs for:
ü Power
ü EIA-485 loss
ü Manual Test
ü Kissoff
ü Comm Fail
ü Primary Line Seize
ü Secondary Line Seize
ü Modem
• Open collector relay driver for Total Communication Failure or
UNI•COM trouble.
• Real Time Clock
• Extensive transient protection
• Simple EIA-485 interface to host panel
Optional ADT-DPUBS1F
ADT-UBS1F