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Communication object reference

Communication-object tables with datatypes, access flags, ranges and unavailable functions.

elausys · 17 September 2026
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General objects

GOObjectFunction
1Module statusSends 0 during normal operation or an error code when applicable.
2FirmwareDevice firmware version as a text string; also sent at startup.
233Call sceneSends the configured scene number when an area status becomes active.

Object groups

Each zone has one status object. Each area has 12 objects: three commands and nine statuses. The area 1 functions repeat for areas 2 to 4. The tables identify the objects and the repeated groups.

Each PG has a control object and a status object. These functions repeat for PG1 to PG32.

Reading the reference tables

Each row lists the function, size, flags, Type ID, Type Name, range and description. Flags are ordered C R W T U: Communication, Read, Write, Transmit and Update. A dash means that flag is not set. Entries marked NOT USED are unavailable for this application.

Repeated ranges use the same metadata as the adjacent representative rows. Do not assign unavailable functions merely because the generic ETS application exposes them. Exact active objects are selected by the parameters in ETS parameter reference.

PG and zone objects

GOObject nameSizeDPT and typeMeaning and access
1Module status1 byte20.011
DPT_ErrorClass_System
Device error code
Function: Status code
Flags: C R - T -
2Firmware14 bytes16.000
DPT_String_ASCII
Device firmware version
Function: Text string
Flags: C R - T -
3PG11 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off
Function: On/Off
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
4PG1 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
5PG21 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off
Function: On/Off
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
6PG2 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
…Same for PG3 to PG31
64PG321 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off
Function: On/Off
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
66PG32 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
PG – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
67Zone 1 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Zone – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
68Zone 2 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Zone – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
…Same for Zone 3 to 95
162Zone 96 Status1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Zone – On/Off status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1

Area commands status and scenes

GOObject nameSizeDPT and typeMeaning and access
185Area 1 - Arm1 bit1.017
DPT_Switch
Arm Area
Function: On/Off
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
186Area 1 – Partial arm1 bit1.017
DPT_Switch
Partial arm Area
Function: On/Off
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
187Area 1 – Disarm1 bit1.017
DPT_Trigger
Disarm Area
Function: On
Flags: C - W - -
Range: 0..1
188Area 1 – state disarmed1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area state disarmed
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
189Area 1 – entry delay1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area entry delay status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
190Area 1 – exit delay1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area exit delay status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
191Area 1 – state armed1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area state armed status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
192Area 1 – state partial armed1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area state partial armed status
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
193Area 1 – Fire alarm1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area fire alarm
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
194Area 1 – Siren ON1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area siren ON
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
195Area 1 – Panic alarm1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area panic alarm
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
196Area 1 – Intrusion alarm1 bit1.001
DPT_Switch
Area intrusion alarm
Function: On/Off
Flags: C R - T -
Range: 0..1
…Same for AREA 2 to 4
233Call scene1 Byte18.001
DPT_SceneControl
Scene control
Function: -
Flags: C - - T -
Range: 1..64

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the object flags mean?

The flags C R W T U indicate Communication, Read, Write, Transmit and Update. A dash means that flag is not set.

What does NOT USED mean?

The function is unavailable for this application, even if it appears in the generic ETS application.

How are repeated object ranges interpreted?

Repeated ranges use the metadata of the adjacent representative rows. The area command and status group repeats for areas 2 to 4.

Keep exploring

Find the other guides for this product in the documentation.

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