Overview
T-Link TL250/TL300 (and Canada TL250D DVACS*) modules add supervised IP alarm reporting to classic PowerSeries and MAXSYS panels. They connect as an alternate communicator on the panel bus and report Contact ID / SIA formats to T-Link or compatible IP receivers.
Reporting path
IP/Ethernet (T-Link) to central station
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
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| Product type | Alarm communicator / reporting module |
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| Model family (TL250, TL250D, TL300) | See label and install manual |
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| Reporting path | IP/Ethernet (T-Link) to central station |
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| Primary manual | T-Link TL250/TL300 Installation Manual; TL250D Canada DVACS dealer documentation |
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| Region / listing notes | TL250D listed for Canada DVACS* only; verify regional SKU before install |
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Before You Install or Replace One
- Confirm exact model number on the communicator label matches the install manual.
- Verify host panel family — Keybus PowerSeries, Neo Corbus, MAXSYS Combus, IMPASSA integrated, or universal dialer-capture are not interchangeable.
- Confirm monitoring receiver and account accept this communicator format (Contact ID, SIA, IP, cellular).
- Check carrier/network generation (3G sunset, LTE band, Ethernet path) for your region.
- Add communicator current draw to panel battery standby calculation where the module loads from panel bus power.
Official Sources
- Product page: DSC T-Link DVACS* Internet Alarm Communicator (Canada Only) TL250D - PowerSeries/Maxsys (ID 141)
- T-Link TL250/TL300 Installation Manual; TL250D Canada DVACS dealer documentation — DSC official documentation
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists which alarm panels and related equipment work with this communicator — not wireless sensors or keypads.
Host panels & systems
| Host system | How it connects |
|---|---|
| PowerSeries PC1616 / PC1832 / PC1864 | Keybus alt-comms module; program reporting in DLS |
| MAXSYS PC4020 / PC4010 | Combus alt-comms (diagnostics module #110); AES options on TL-250/300 |
Related accessories
- PC-LINK / panel network interface per install manual
- Approved central-station IP receiver (T-Link ecosystem)
Not compatible
- PowerSeries Neo HS2 Corbus panels (use TL280/TL880 series instead)
- PowerSeries Pro HS3032/3128/3248 (use TL880LE/LT or LE9080)
- IMPASSA self-contained systems (use TL255 / TL8055)
- Standalone universal 3G4010/LE4000 dialer-capture installs without panel module slot
Central station / receiver notes
Universal and T-Link products require a monitoring receiver that accepts the communicator's protocol and supervision. Confirm with your central station before install.
Source: T-Link TL250/TL300 Installation Manual; TL250D Canada DVACS dealer documentation (DSC official documentation).