PCS250 GPRS/GSM Communicator Module
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1. GPRS14 PCS250 Control Panel i mun ceases E O Jie i T i evtaes l JE t vomes keeta 1 voc R485 h Up to 300m 1900 ft Up to 50m 160 ft AWG18 or use an independent power source for the PCS250 Using an External Power Input When an external power input is used as a backup power supply or when the power lines of a RS485 adapter module CVT485 are used to power the PCS250 the following connections are required Screw 1 12V Screw 2 ground The maximum wire length for each of those power lines is as follows 12m 40 ft for AWG24 20m 65 ft for AWG22 30m 100 ft for AWG20 50m 160 ft for AWG18 Page 14 Connections Chapter 4 Installation To improve RF reception an optional external antenna can be installed together with an extension cable Antenna Extension Installation Optional To Install the Antenna Extension Use the mounting bracket to mark the holes onto the mounting surface Drill the holes and insert the antenna extension in the bracket until it snaps into place Align the bracket and secure into place using the appropriate mounting hardware Note There are two knockout holes in the PCS250 enclosure The one located at the top of the enclosure is used for an extension cable while the other one is used if an external antenna is installed on the box rod antenna Module Installation The PCS250 mu2. Ww Wait FOR Gall sccsasscsssessecsss ccassgecuuces ascsestvasessectsnscgeauseveeicstasc bsa acsiattevesce Wall Mount Installation WinLoad WinLoad access Wire length Warranty For complete warranty information please visit www paradox com terms Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions PCS250 Magellan Spectra SP EVO and WinLoad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradox Ltd or its affiliates in Canada the United States and or other countries For the latest product approvals such as UL and CE please visit www paradox com 2012 Paradox Ltd All rights reserved Specifications may change without prior notice Patents One or more of the following US patents may apply 7046142 6215399 6111256 6104319 5920259 5886632 5721542 5287111 and RE39406 and other pending patents may apply Canadian and international patents may also apply For certified Paradox distributors For technical support in Canada or the U S call 1 800 791 1919 Monday to Friday from 8 00 a m to 8 00 p m EST For technical support outside Canada and the U S call 00 1 450 491 7444 Monday to Friday from 8 00 a m to 8 00 p m EST To learn more about the complete line of Paradox products please visit www paradox com PAR AOD OX PARADOX COM
3. N RW Page 32 Module Supervision Chapter 8 Text Messages The following table lists all pre defined text messages that can be sent These messages follow the 8 bit or 16 bit SMS protocol and include the elements from the information column The messages will also use the labels programmed in the system for the site name area name zone name user name and module name Alarm Messages Message Information Alarm cancelled 1 2 3 4 Alarm cancelled with remote 1 2 3 4 Alarm cancelled through Internet 1 2 3 4 Alarm cancelled through End User PC 1 2 3 4 Software Alarm cancelled through Voice Module 1 2 3 4 Phone Alarm cancelled through SMS 1 2 3 4 Alarm cancelled with keyswitch 1 2 3 5 Alarm cancelled through Installer PC 1 2 3 Software ALARM 1 2 3 4 FIRE ALARM 1 2 3 4 DURESS ALARM 1 2 3 4 PANIC ALARM 1 2 3 4 MEDICAL PANIC ALARM 1 2 3 4 FIRE PANIC ALARM 1 2 3 4 PARAMEDIC PANIC ALARM 1 2 3 4 GSM GPRS module Tamper Alarm 1 2 Information Index essage 1 1 Site Name 2 Date and Time 3 Area Name 4 Zone User Module Name Main Office 5 1D Reception Area 6 Module Serial Number 04Feb2008 13h37 Alarm cancelled John Smith Text Messages Page 33 Arming Disarming Messages Message Information Arming 1 2 3 4 Arming with remote 1 2 3 4 Arming through internet 1 2 3 4 Arming through end user PC software 1 2 3 4 Arming through voice module phone 1 2 3 4 Arming through SMS 1 2 3 4 Arming with keyswi
4. EVO Series EVO192 F Firmware upgrades Frequency band FRONT COWEN aanaeio esar nsr sE a EON NEE REE channel network remote access reporting Ground cell phone network connection LED network connection loss reporting reporting options volume GSM vs GPRS Connections a GSM GPRS MOdeM sarisin nna Included Items Internet failure Intertek IP Address IP Port IPR512 GPRS IP Monitoring Receiver PRS 7 saccesssecassschsavesenasssoschsces stents essscacosssaocses Ea E EANET primary Languages LED LED Feedback sssi NAR 7 Light emitting diodes See LED List of SMS commands Loss of GSM service M Master Programming sssssssssssssessssescesesecsnessesseecenesesseeesennseessees 30 MG series MG SP E Series MG SP E Module supervision N NEware O Operating Temperature 000 csesscsssscssesscceesessesessneecssnsecensesssseessese 9 P PCS250 communication loss configuration LED feedback overview reset specifications Phone number Power input Power supply connections Pre defined text messages Primary phone number Private Network Provider redundancy ssssssccssssssscecssesesccssseeseessseeccecsnseesessnesesensneeees 8 Public NetWork sscisssscsasscscasaessassteatesssaseceasissuistevesinnsesstnainteiadenie 27 R R ceiver SCCEIN GS issss
5. OFF to enable or disable bandwidth saver mode Note The bandwidth saver mode is turned ON by default Configuring GSM Network Provider Information To connect the PCS250 to the GPRS network certain registration parameters must be set supplied by your GSM network provider These parameters include the Access Point Name APN User Name and the APN Password You can program this information via your control panel or via an SMS command SIM card 2 can only programmed via an SMS command To begin the configuration of your GSM network provider information via a control panel enter the section programming in your panel Page 16 Configuring the PCS250 MG SP E EVO Feature 921 2960 APN part 1 characters 1 16 922 2961 APN part 2 characters 17 32 923 2962 APN user name part 1 924 2963 APN user name part 2 925 2964 APN password part 1 926 2965 APN password part 2 IMPORTANT This information can be obtained from your GSM network provider Note When entering into GSM network provider sections the LCD screen of the control panel s keypad will display either Labels or Messages To configure your GSM network provider information via an SMS command enter the following SMS commands Important SIM card 2 can only be programmed via SMS The SMS needs to be sent to SIM card 1 in order to program SIM card 2 P password APN1 NAME Access Used to program the SIM Point Name card 1 Access Point Name P passwor
6. audible alarm trouble default 5 On 6 On 5 On 6 On Silent alarm Silent alarm becomes becomes an audible an audible alarm alarm Set the delay before a GSM No Service trouble 855 2952 is reported 000 255 x 2 sec default 016 32 sec Module Supervision Page 29 End User SMS Programming With Master Programming you can Set which phone numbers up to 8 with MG SP E Series or 16 with Digiplex EVO will receive text messages sent by the PCS250 to report system events Select from which area the PCS250 will send text messages per phone number Select which event groups alarm arm disarm trouble and trouble restore will generate text messages End User SMS Programming with Digiplex EVO Enter the control panel MASTER CODE then press 0 to access Master Programming Press 1 to enter the SMS settings menu Select which phone number you wish to program 01 to 16 Enter or modify the phone number up to 32 characters To go to the next screen press ENTER Select which partitions are enabled for that SMS number by enabling options 1 to 8 Press ENTER to go to the next screen To select which events generate an SMS message enable or disable options 1 to 4 To save press ENTER After saving or in the main SMS settings menu press W to see which SMS numbers 01 to 16 are programmed To program the SMS number currently displayed press Acc End User SMS Programmi
7. cover has been removed a tamper switch open condition is recognized and is communicated to the control panel Note If desired that the tamper switch activates upon removal of the PCS250 from its installation surface a screw must be installed in the tamper screw hole refer to System Components on page 6 Once a tamper switch open condition has occurred the control panel will generate an alarm if armed or send a trouble message to the keypad s if disarmed The control panel will also report a GSM GPRS module tamper to the monitoring station and to SMS recipients assigned to receive trouble notifications Page 8 Overview Once the PCS250 s tamper switch is closed the panel will reset the trouble message and a tamper restore message will be sent to the monitoring station and to the SMS recipients Also upon the closure of the PCS250 s tamper switch there is a 30s delay before the PCS250 sends out a tamper close status to the panel The PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module s tamper functionality is supported with a compatible Paradox control panel MG SP v4 90 and higher EVO192 v2 71 or higher SP4000 SP65 v5 10 or higher Specifications The following table describes the technical specifications of the PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module Power Class 4 2W 850 900 MHz Class 2 1W 1800 1900 MHz Antenna Bandwidth 70 80 140 170 MHz Antenna Gain lt 3dBi impedance 50 ohm Input power gt 2W
8. the module will listen for incoming GPRS communication This port is programmed in section 2966 with Digiplex EVO or 920 with MG Series SP Series E Series User PC Software Password This password is needed to connect to the control panel using the NEware software This password is determined in the NEware software Module Supervision Page 31 Viewing GSM IP Information with Digiplex EVO 1 To access Master Programming enter the MASTER CODE then press 0 2 In Master Programming press 2 to display the PCS250 IP information 3 The first screen displays the PCS250 IP Address Press V to access the next screen 4 The second screen displays the PCS250 IP Port Press V to access the third screen 5 The third screen displays the PCS250 User PC Software Password If you press V again the Exit Message will be displayed Viewing GSM IP Information with MG SP E Series 1 Press the key Enter MASTER CODE To enter SMS Setup press ARM Using the A key scroll up to 9 GSM IP Address and press ENTER To return to the GSM menu press ENTER 5 Using the A key scroll up to 10 GSM IP Port and press ENTER To return to the GSM menu press ENTER 6 Using the A key scroll up to 11 GSM PC Password Future use To return to the GSM menu press ENTER 7 Using the A key scroll up to 12 Site Name To return to the GSM menu press ENTER 8 To exit the GSM menu press CLEAR
9. values range between 50 to 100 Used to obtain the signal strength signal quality GPRS connection status and APN settings of the current SIM card Used to program the SIM card 1 Access Point Name Used to program the SIM card 1 APN User Name Used to program the SIM card 1 APN Password Used to clear the SIM Card 1 Access Point Name Used to view the SIM card 1 Access Point Name Used to program the SIM card 2 Access Point Name Used to program the SIM card 2 APN User Name Used to program the SIM card 2 APN Password Used to clear the SIM card 2 Access Point Name Used to view the SIM card 2 Access Point Name information Configuring the PCS250 Chapter 6 Upload Download Fast upload download can be configured via WinLoad or NEware using a GPRS connection Upload and download can be achieved on both public and private networks To find out the type of provider network you are currently set up on contact your local SIM card provider for more information Public Network GPRS mode only In order to connect to the GPRS network you must verify the connection by receiving the IP address of the PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module Before beginning any upload download procedures you must ensure that the registration parameters of the PCS250 have been set Note It is important that the router used with the PCS250 application WinLoad and NEware has been set up for port forwarding to ensure proper system functionality To rece
10. 40 941 942 2986 2987 Backup 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 3 4 2988 2990 2989 2991 For 1 or 2 digit numbers add Os before the digit e g 138 002 043 006 Default 10000 t Enter MEM for blank space Note When entering into Receiver Settings sections the LCD screen of the control panel s keypad will display Data for the receiver password and security profiles sections Page 20 Configuring the PCS250 SMS Backup Reporting The PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module supports SMS backup reporting to an IPRS 7 IP GPRS PC Receiver Software when used in conjunction with a compatible Paradox control panel P5500 SP6000 SP7000 v4 76 EVO192 v2 65 SP4000 SP65 v4 94 This advanced feature assures continuous communication with the protected premises With the addition of a GSM GPRS modem the IPRS 7 software will be able to receive alarm signals through SMS text messages when GPRS communication is disrupted Should the GPRS channel fail to transmit from a protected premise because of a power outage or internet failure a backup SMS will automatically be sent to the IPRS 7 containing the same CID information of the reportable event Configuring the PCS250 for SMS Backup Reporting Enter the following command to program the receiver s SMS parameters 1 Send the SMS command P PASSWORD SMS GSM MODEM TELEPHONE IPRS 7 PASSWORD e g Padmin SMS 5145
11. 53 SMS Values 000 255 see language SMS Language 780 2954 SMS site Default Your Alarm name Site SMS Language Language Value Language Value English 000 Hungarian 009 French 001 Czech 010 Spanish 002 Dutch 011 Italian 003 Croatian 012 Swedish 004 Greek 013 Polish 005 Hebrew 014 Portuguese 006 Russian 015 German 007 Bulgarian 016 Turkish 008 Romanian 017 Language Value Language Value Slovak 018 Lithuanian 023 Chinese 019 Finnish 024 Serbian 020 Estonian 025 Malay 021 Albanian 026 Slovenian 022 Macedonian 027 Default Value 000 Page 24 Configuring the PCS250 Note Some languages are not currently supported If an unsupported language is selected messages will be sent in English Some languages like Hungarian or Romanian will generate two SMS messages per event reported and other languages will use special LCD characters not supported on all cell phones Refer to the paradox com website for the list of languages that are supported that generate two SMS messages or that use special characters Refer to the control panel programming guide for information about entering special characters Arm Disarm System via Text Message It is possible to arm or disarm your system by sending an SMS text message from any cell phone The message must be sent to the PCS250 s phone number as determined by the cell phone network provider Note This feature is available only seven minutes after a power up sequence or seven minutes af
12. 551111 123456 2 Wait two minutes The PCS250 will automatically register to the IPRS 7 receiver This will automatically program the Backup IP receiver IP address and port as follows IP address 000 000 000 001 Port number 00001 Backup IP receiver section reference IP Register Control Panel Port Password IP GPRS address module SP Series 943 944 947 949 EVO Series 2990 2991 IP Receiver 4 Configuring the PCS250 Page 21 Enter the following command to view the SMS reporting settings VSMS 1 Send the VSMS command P PASSWORD VSMS CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER e g Padmin VSMS 5145552222 If the SMS reporting parameters are programmed properly the following SMS will be received Site ID SMS GSM MODEM TELEPHONE 5145551111 Password IPRS 7 PASSWORD 123456 Status IPRS 7 REGISTRATION STATUS If nothing is programmed or the programmed information has been cleared the following SMS will be received SITE NAME SMS RECEIVER NOT PROGRAMMED Enter the following command to clear the programmed SMS parameters P password SMS clear SMS commands reference SMS Program the P password SMS GSM modem receiver s SMS telephone IPRS 7 password parameters VSMS View the SMS P password VSMS callback phone reporting settings number Clearing the P password SMS clear programmed SMS parameters IMPORTANT Do not register the Backup IP receiver SP Series 949 EVO Seri
13. PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module V1 2 The Vital Link Reference and Installation Manual PARADOX COM Printed in Canada 01 2013 PCS250 El02 P A RA DO X Table of Contents Introduction Features Overview System Components LED Feedback SIM Card Functionality Tamper Switch Functionality Specifications Connections SIM Card Connection GSM vs GPRS Connections Optional Power Supply Connections VDMP3 Connection Optional GSM mode only Using an RS485 Link GSM mode only Using an External Power Input IStAN ATION o eescessessessessesssessesssessssnssssssesscssscsscssesseesseeseess Antenna Extension Installation Optional Module Installation Configuring the PCS250 Frequency Band Bandwidth Saver Mode Configuring GSM Network Provider Information Configuring WinLoad Access Programming GSM Reporting Options i a Programming and Registering GPRS Reporting Options 19 SMS Backup Reporting sssessscssssescccsssesccesnseceecsssescecssseecessnseeeeeete Configuring the PCS250 for SMS Backup Reporting es MIO UNOS a E E Text message notification SMS Language sesser Arm Disarm System via Text Message List of SMS Commands Upload Download Public Network GPRS mode only Private Network Module Supervision End User SMS Programming View GSM IP Information TOXtMGSSAGES scsicccsscsscssesosizcassdssestesrsnenssosssttoecouttnassaietoesi
14. a SIM card encounters network connectivity problems the PCS250 will switch automatically to the other SIM card only if installed The PCS250 will then try to communicate and upon a successful communication an SMS trouble message will be reported to the assigned recipients If connectivity problems occur on SIM card 1 the PCS250 will attempt to switch to SIM card 2 When successful an SMS message will be sent to the assigned recipients informing them of the SIM card connectivity problem If the panel is disarmed the PCS250 will try to switch back to SIM card 1 after a 15 minute delay If there is a connection problem on SIM card 1 it will retry to switch back to SIM card 1 every 15 minutes or until the system is armed If the system is armed an attempt to switch back to SIM card 1 will occur only at midnight otherwise SIM card 2 will remain the reporting channel until the system is disarmed Detecting network connectivity problems on one SIM will result in a trouble message Once the original SIM card connection is restored a new SMS message will be sent to the assigned recipients informing them of the restore Note The SIM Card 2 functionality is the same as SIM Card 1 Both SIM cards must use the same communication method either both in GPRS mode or both in GSM mode depending of the connection method E bus or Serial Tamper Switch Functionality Upon removal of the PCS250 from its original installation surface or if the PCS250
15. cation with GSM network restored GSM communication with control panel restored GSM GPRS module SIM card connectivity restore GSM GPRS module Tamper Restore GSM GPRS module SIM card connectivity restore SIM Card initializing please try again in minutes Page 36 Information 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 5 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 4 6 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Text Messages Index A Access Point Name Alarm Messages Antenna bandwidth extension installation anan a A ma 15 APN password user name 16 Arm Disarm 25 messages 34 Audio JAC scsssssssssssssssesossscsshesassctateazasssilonaases 6 B Backup phone number Backup reporting i Bandwidth saver mode oo sssssssssssssssssssssssssesesesssssssssessessessessssneees 16 E Cancel SMS Certification body Communication loss Compatibility Configuring the PCS250 Consumption Control panel presence programming reporting events VTA e cassis ccsstbas E E E D Default volume Digiplex EVO Disarming messages Dual SIM card E E55 E65 Index Page 37 EN GOP ti fi Cation cess assczcu35scieceess ascdies caves asectadetesscesseatcannacuemaaacianeadees 9 Encryption End user SMS programming Environmental class Event Call Options EVO
16. d APN1 USER Access Used to program the SIM Point Name card 1 Access Point User P password APN1 PSW Access Used to program the SIM Point Name card 1 Access Point Password P password APN1 CLEAR Used to clear the SIM card 1 Access Point Name P password VAPN1 CALL BACK Used to view the SIM card 1 PHONE NUMBER Access Point Name information Note When programming the second SIM card replace APN1 with APN2 and VAPN1 with VAPN2 in the SMS command Refer to List of SMS Commands on page 25 to view the commands for SIM card 2 Configuring the PCS250 Page 17 Configuring WinLoad Access The PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module provides remote access for upload and download with WinLoad via a GPRS connection The following site specific sections must be configured for WinLoad access Note In the case where a reportable event occurs while a WinLoad session is active via GPRS the communication is terminated to allow event reporting MG SP E EVO Feature Details 920 2966 Software port Default 10000 927 3013 Password Default admin Programming GSM Reporting Options The following sections describe the options that must be programmed in the panel for GSM reporting MG SP E EVO Details 805 2950 1 Off 2 Off Landline only default 1 Off 2 On Landline primary GSM backup 1 On 2 Off GSM primary landline backup 1 On 2 On GSM only Note The primary phone number is c
17. dmin VOLOUT volume value e g Padmin VOLOUT 95 Where admin is the PCS250 default password if the password has been changed enter in the new password and volume value is the new volume level The PCS250 will receive the SMS message and then adjust the volume setting accordingly Using an RS485 Link GSM mode only When in GSM mode a CVT485 module can be connected onto the control panel s serial port as an interface to lengthen the distance between the panel and the PCS250 The serial cable provided enables a connection of up to 1m 3 ft from the control panel If the PCS250 has to be installed further from the control panel e g better reception the CVT485 converts serial to RS485 protocol allowing a connection of up to 300m 1000 ft from the control panel While the connection line A and B of the RS485 connector can be extended up to 300m 1000 ft the power lines 12V and ground connections of the RS485 connector are subject to a shorter length restriction which is based on the wire gauge this is due to a voltage drop in the lines during transmission Please refer to Using an External Power Input on page 14 for more details on maximum wire length Note It is possible to connect the RS485 A and B lines toa CVT485 installed on a remote panel and power the PCS250 using a separate 12V power source with shorter wire lengths Connections Page 13 Figure 3 CVT485 Connection
18. es 2991 doing so will delete the PCS250 SMS configuration Page 22 Configuring the PCS250 Troubles The following sections and options have been added to support the IPPR512 GPRS IP Monitoring Receiver MG SP E Trouble Group 4 Communication Trouble 6 Trouble 10 Module supervision loss EVO Trouble Group 9 Communication Trouble Configuring the PCS250 MG SP E Trouble Sub Group 7 Fail to communicate with receiver 9 GSM network failure oFF IP Receiver unregistered IP GPRS 6 Tamper trouble 9 GPRS GSM module EVO Trouble Sub Group 2 Tamper trouble 5 Fail to communicate with receiver 1 6 Fail to communicate with receiver 2 7 Fail to communicate with receiver 3 8 Fail to communicate with receiver 4 9 IP Receiver unregistered IP GPRS Page 23 Text message notification In addition to reporting control panel events via a GSM cell phone network through GSM and GPRS the PCS250 can also send text messages SMS to the end user up to 16 cell phone numbers The PCS250 can send text messages for any control panel event due to its proprietary communication through the panel s serial port Each text message contains a detailed description of the event including site name date and time and any associated labels such as zone and serial number The detailed description of each system event is pre programmed and hard coded into the PCS250 MG SP E EVO Feature Details 856 29
19. exchanging data Slow green flashing Searching the network Flash red once SIM card 1 is defective Off SIM card 1 is not installed not active or currently not in use Solid green SIM card 2 is installed on the GPRS14 Quick green flashing SIM card 2 is exchanging data Slow green flashing Searching the network Flash red once SIM card 2 is defective Off SIM card 2 is not installed not active or currently not in use Solid green unit is set for GPRS operation Quick green flashing exchanging data Note When this LED is ON the GSM LED stays OFF Solid green unit is set for GSM operation Quick green flashing exchanging data Note When this LED is ON the GPRS LED stays OFF LED 1 2 and 3 bottom three LEDs indicate the Strength strength of the incoming antenna signal Communication Loss Upon loss of communication with the panel the PCS250 LEDs will behave in the following manner 1 GPRS or GSM LED displays are off the SIM card and signal strength LEDs display their status for about 3 seconds 2 Signal strength LED remains OFF GSM green is turned ON followed in turn by GPRS green SIM2 orange and SIM1 red When a LED is ON all others are off Each LED lights for about 200 ms This sequence is repeated two times 3 This cycle repeats until communication is restored Overview Page 7 SIM Card Functionality The PCS250 provides dual SIM card support for provider redundancy If
20. hen click Wait for call 5 Enter the SMS text information to be sent to the PCS250 as you see it on screen e g Padmin A10 10 1 100 P10001 Page 28 Upload Download Chapter 7 Module Supervision The PCS250 provides several supervision options to ensure that you or your monitoring station is notified of problems such as loss of GSM service or loss of communication with the control panel Unique to Paradox the PCS250 can supervise the presence of the control panel If communication with the control panel is lost the PCS250 will send an SMS message In GSM mode only the PCS250 can report to the central station that communication to the control panel has been lost refer to LED Feedback on page 7 for more information on LED sequence The PCS250 verifies the presence of the GSM cell phone network approximately every 20 seconds If the connection is lost the panel can generate an alarm or trouble after the delay has elapsed programmed in section 2952 for EVO or 855 for MG SP When the GSM network connection is lost the green GSM Connection LED will turn off Ms EVO MG SP E Details EVO Details SP E 805 2950 5 Off 6 Off 5 Off 6 Off Module supervision Module supervision disabled disabled 5 Off 6 On 5 Off 6 On Armed generates a Armed generates an trouble default audible alarm 5 On 6 Off 5 On 6 Off Armed generates an Armed generates a
21. ion Supports 2 GSM provider SIM cards for provider redundancy Tamper switch support Optional rod antenna can be installed up to 18m 60ft from the module using optional antenna cable extensions depending on the local signal strength e Increase the distance between the panel and the PCS250 with an RS485 link GSM mode only E bus A CVT485 module must be added at the panel In GPRS mode messages are secured with 128 bit MD5 and 256 bit AES encryption Page 4 Introduction Included Items Serial cable GPRS14 Module Required Optional Items Active SIM card required Second SIM card required for provider redundancy Paradox Plug In Voice Module VDMP3 optional Antenna extension optional 12 Vdc external power supply optional Compatibility EVO48 and EVO192 panels V2 02 or higher K641 and K641R keypads V1 51 or higher SP series V3 42 with K32LCD keypads V1 22 E55 panels V3 0 labels to be programmed via Winload E65 panels V2 1 labels to be programmed via Winload MG series V4 0 or higher with K32LCD keypads V1 22 or higher For latest updates visit paradox com Introduction Page 5 Chapter 2 Overview Page 6 Overview LED Feedback The following table provides a description of the PCS250 Communicator Module LEDs LED SIM Card 1 SIM Card 2 GPRS GSM Signal Feedback Solid green SIM card 1 is installed on the GPRS14 Quick green flashing SIM card 1 is
22. ive the IP address of the PCS250 via text message you must use a cellular phone and enter P TCP IP password IP phone number to answer back e g Padmin IP 5551231234 The PCS250 will send a response to the specified phone number displaying the IP address of the module This information must be entered into the WinLoad application The IP address can then be used to configure remote software access Upload Download Page 27 Private Network If your SIM card provider is on a private network communication to the PCS250 must first be established via an SMS message When the SMS message is sent to the PCS250 the PCS250 will then initiate a connection with WinLoad Once communication is established firmware upgrades as well as upload and download configurations and system programming can begin Important All firmware upgrades can only be conducted using the SIM1 socket Before beginning any upload download procedures you must ensure that the registration parameters of the PCS250 have been set Note It is important that the router used with the PCS250 application WinLoad and NEware has been set up for port forwarding to ensure proper PCS250 system functionality To Initiate a GPRS Connection Request via SMS 1 Launch WinLoad 2 Log on to WinLoad by entering your User and Password information 3 Double click the account you wish to establish communication with from the Account Group list 4 Onthe menu bar click System and t
23. ne Chapter 1 Introduction The PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module is the next evolutionary step in wireless communication solutions for Paradox control panels Providing reliable and fast communication between properties and their respective monitoring stations the PCS250 is the vital link that keeps you connected Using cellular networks the PCS250 reports to the monitoring station s automation software via two channels GPRS GSM ensuring that all communication is fast reliable and stable The PCS250 can be used as a backup to a traditional landline or as a primary communicator where no landline is available It also adds remote home control capabilities to a system allowing you to arm disarm with a simple text message SMS Feel safe by taking control of your system wherever you are Re imagined through an array of new technologies contemporary design and a modern hi tech finish the PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module enables Paradox systems to be remotely controlled continuously monitored and reliably connected at all times Features Compact sleek design Instant notification of panel supervision loss Easily arm disarm the system via SMS e Report alarms by sending pre recorded voice messages to up to eight telephone numbers using the optional Paradox Plug in Voice Module VDMP3 Report alarms by text messages to up to 16 cellular phone numbers Simple installation with 4 wire serial connect
24. nel However if you want the PCS250 to function even if the control panel battery is low or if power failures are anticipated an external power supply with a backup battery such as the PS817 can be used For more information on connecting to an external power supply visit paradox com VDMP3 Connection Optional GSM mode only The Paradox Voice Module VDMP3 can send pre recorded voice messages on up to eight phone numbers to report alarms via the GSM cell phone network This is done by mounting the VDMP3 directly on the PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module enabling the VDMP3 to dial out using the GSM cell phone network With the VDMP3 mounted onto the PCS250 the end user can also arm disarm request system status and control PGMs from any telephone Page 12 Connections Note When using the VDMP3 certain programming options must be configured Refer to the VDMP3 installation manual for more information As well only one VDMP3 Voice Module can be installed either on the control panel or the PCS250 GPRS GSM Communicator Module If the VDMP3 module is installed and the GSM network reception is weak the volume setting can be adjusted to help improve the VDMP3 s response to keys pressed on a telephone The default volume is 90 this allows for best communication Valid range values are between 50 to 100 anything outside of this range will reset the volume to 90 To adjust the GSM volume the following SMS command must be sent P a
25. ng with MG SP E Series 1 2 3 4 To access Master Programming press the key Enter MASTER CODE To enter SMS Setup press ARM Using the A and W or sTAy keys select one of the eight telephone numbers you wish to program and press ENTER With K1OLEDV H or K636 keypads use SLEEP for A and stay for V Enter or modify the phone number up to 32 characters To go to the next screen press ENTER Select the SMS Event Call Options you wish to apply to the telephone number To save press ENTER Select which areas are assigned to this telephone number To save press ENTER Page 30 Module Supervision SMS Phone Number Special Characters for EVO panels x stay force arm Other panels off bypass mem Event Call Options Option Events that send SMS 1 2 3 4 Any Alarm Arming and Disarming Any Trouble Any Trouble Restore 5 to 8 Future Use View GSM IP Information It is possible to view the following GSM IP information in Master Programming IP Address Access this to determine which IP address to enter in the WinLoad or NEware GPRS connection settings The IP address is determined automatically when the PCS250 connects to the GSM network In order to properly read the IP address assigned the GPRS LED must be on IP Port Access this to determine which IP port to enter in the WinLoad or NEware GPRS connection settings This is the port that
26. onfigured via section 815 the backup phone number is configured in section 817 A land GSM account number must be defined in sections 811 and 812 for MG SP E and for EVO in sections 3061 through 3068 Page 18 Configuring the PCS250 Programming and Registering GPRS Reporting Options The following sections describe the options that must be programmed in the panel for GPRS reporting Control panels with a PCS250 can also report system events to a monitoring station s IPR512 GPRS IP Monitoring Receiver MG SP E 918 919 806 EVO 2976 to 2983 2975 Feature Details Account MG SP E sections partition represent account registration partition 1 amp 2 EVO sections represent account partition 1 to 8 7 Off 8 Off Landline only 7 Off 8 On GPRS primary landline backup default 7 On 8 Off Landline only 7 On 8 On Landline amp GPRS in parallel Configuring the PCS250 Page 19 Receiver Settings Receiver IP address IP port IP address WAN2 IP port WAN2 Receiver password Security profile Module registration press ARM to register Receiver Settings Receiver IP address IP port IP address WAN2 IP port WAN2 Receiver password Security profile Module registration press ARM to register MG SP E 1 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 EVO 1 2984 2985 2 936 937 938 939 9
27. optional VDMP3 module is installed disconnect the VDMP3 before proceeding to the next step 3 Slide the SIM card tray towards the left to unlock it and then flip the SIM card tray open as shown in Figure 1 Note Open the SIM tray slowly to avoid damage to the tray Page 10 Connections 4 Slide the SIM card into the tray with the cut off corner towards the top right Close the SIM card tray and slide the tray to the right to lock it into place 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you will be installing a secondary SIM card for provider redundancy 6 Reconnect the VDMP3 module Figure 1 SIM Card Installation SIM1 3 gt Connections Page 11 GSM vs GPRS Connections The PCS250 is connected directly from the serial cable connector located on the bottom of the unit to the Paradox control panel using the provided serial cable Note GSM and GPRS reporting cannot be conducted simultaneously To switch reporting methods connect the serial cable to the control panel s Serial or E bUS connector and then scan the module Refer to your Paradox control panel documentation for more information on scanning modules Figure 2 GSM and GPRS Serial Connections Tor GPRS Reporting Paradox Control Panel Transformer Serial cable up to 2m Optional Power Supply Connections The PCS250 is designed to be powered by the control pa
28. overload on bus or wireless 1 2 4 6 module Missing module 1 2 4 6 Tamper trouble on zone 1 2 3 4 6 Trouble on fire zone 1 2 3 4 6 Low battery on wireless zone 1 2 3 4 6 Missing wireless zone supervision loss 1 2 3 4 6 Auxiliary power overload on control panel 1 2 Communication with GSM network lost 1 2 GSM communication with control panel lost 1 2 GSM GPRS module Tamper Trouble 1 2 GSM GPRS module Please check inactive SIM 1 2 card connectivity Information Index 1 Site Name AC power failure on 2 Date and Time control panel 3 Area Name eie o E ong User Module Name 6 Module Serial Number Text Messages Page 35 Trouble Restore Messages Message AC power restored on control panel Battery power restored on control panel Bell restored on control panel Bell connected on control panel Phone line restored on control panel Central station communication from control panel restored Date and time restored on control panel System wireless communication restored Tamper restored on module Phone line restored on module Central station communication from module restored Printer module restored AC power restored on bus or wireless module Battery power restored on bus or wireless module Auxiliary power restored on bus module Missing module restored Tamper restored on module Fire zone restored Battery on wireless zone restored Wireless zone restored Auxiliary power restored on control panel Communi
29. peak power Power Input 12Vdc nominal Consumption 100 mA standby average 450mA 1 2A peak during GPRS GSM transmission Operating 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Temperature Encryption 128 bit MD5 and RCA4 or 256 bit AES SMS Protocol 8 bit IRA ITU T 50 or 16 bit UCS2 ISO IEC 10646 Humidity 5 90 Weight 200 gr 7 05 oz Dimensions 17 2 x 9 8 x 4 4 cm 6 8 x 3 9 x 1 7 in Certification Please visit PARADOX com for the latest certification information Overview Page 9 Chapter 3 Connections The following section guides you through the steps required to connect the PCS250 prior to mounting the unit SIM Card Connection The PCS250 connects to your Paradox control panel providing wireless communication capabilities to report system events to a monitoring station The PCS250 supports two standard GSM provider SIM cards The SIM cards contains all your cellular telephone account information In order to activate your SIM cards you must contact your local GSM network provider Important If provider redundancy is not required SIM card 2 ensure that SIM Card Tray 1 is used Note Prior to setting up your PCS250 it is important that the Personal Identification Number PIN of the SIM card be disabled Refer to your cellular phone s manual for more information on how to disable the PIN To install a SIM card 1 Remove the front cover of the PCS250 Module If the cover is not installed proceed to Step 2 2 Ifan
30. siiss as sssessssisssstsdiusiesserscnsssesssiennseibedasieisdnecsisienns Registration parameters Remote access Required Optional Items Rod antenna RS485 link S Serial Cable seas csescsccssssseszssseasassssesthasstetses a E Serial cable connector Serial port Signal strength SIM card connection installation socket SMS backup reporting commands languages messages phone number special characters protocol text message format secseniso iiir ai 25 SMS commands clear APN disable bandwidth saver mode enable bandwidth saver mode GPRS remote access IP address reset PCS250 signal strength volume ie SP SONGS sssisssicenssdevssoscstedsdsssnsssoaseonsssanthnssabeiesassacaisavtsisissasesasciadvbesse SPOCITICALIOMS soraia an anea 8 9 Supervision Switching reporting methods System Components System features T Tamper S Witchy scesstacadissstaassecacstcsessassscastincassasatennsuscsarsveasnceostalca TCP IP password Technical specifications Text message notification Text messages Trouble event messages Trouble restore messages THOUS ssssicsctiaisssssscescssonissasssacscbissbesascssosessasbsssscncbausbushassssobiesasbslessdnee U Upload download User PC Software Password VDMP3 11 12 13 connections 12 Viewing GSM IP information VOLOUT Volume VSMS command
31. st be securely mounted on a wall or similar surface It is important to mount it as far away as possible from any electronic equipment Ensure that it is mounted as high as possible to ensure protection from RF interference To Mount the PCS250 Use the module as a template to mark the five holes onto the mountings surface four mounting one tamper Drill the holes Align the PCS250 and secure into place using the appropriate hardware as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Mounting the Module Installation Page 15 Chapter 5 Configuring the PCS250 The PCS250 can be configured for GSM or GPRS reporting In order for the unit to provide GSM or GPRS reporting certain configurations must be set These configurations include modifying the frequency band configuring GSM network provider information configuring the PCS250 for WinLoad access programming GSM reporting options and registering and programming GPRS reporting options Frequency Band The PCS250 will automatically be set to a working frequency according to your country Bandwidth Saver Mode The PCS250 can turn off SIM card usage during system inactivity until a new event is sent from the panel The bandwidth saver mode can be turned ON or OFF by sending the following SMS message to the PCS250 P admin BWS value e g Padmin BWS on Where admin is the PCS250 default password if the password has been changed enter in the new password and value is either ON or
32. tch 1 2 3 5 Arming through Installer PC software 1 2 3 One touch arming 1 2 3 Auto arming 1 2 3 Disarming 1 2 3 4 Disarming with remote 1 2 3 4 Disarming through internet 1 2 3 4 Disarming through end user PC software 1 2 3 4 Disarming through voice module phone 1 2 3 4 Disarming through SMS 1 2 3 4 Disarming with keyswitch 1 2 3 5 Disarming through Installer PC software 1 2 3 Information Index 1 Site Name 2 Date and Time Peat rane 3 Area Name 4 Zone User Module Name Main Office 5 ID Reception Area 6 Module Serial Number 12Mar2008 08h25 Erase Back Page 34 Text Messages Trouble Event Messages Message Information AC power failure on control panel 1 2 Battery failure on control panel 1 2 Bell overload on control panel 1 2 Bell disconnected from control panel 1 2 Phone line trouble on control panel 1 2 Pager communication from control panel failed 1 2 5 Central station communication from control 1 2 5 panel failed Voice communication from control panel failed 1 2 Installer PC communication from control panel 1 2 failed Date and time loss on control panel 1 2 RF interference detected on system s wireless 1 2 communication Tamper trouble on module 1 2 4 6 Phone line trouble on module 1 2 4 6 Central station communication from module 1 2 4 6 failed Printer module trouble 1 2 4 6 AC power failure on bus or wireless module 1 2 4 6 Battery failure on bus or wireless module 1 2 4 6 Auxiliary power
33. ter a SIM card switch The text message command has a specific format and specific elements that must be sent to the phone number of the PCS250 module The format is as follows SMS Text Message Format C USER CODE ACTION A PARTITIONS PHONE NUMBER Examples Arming C1234 ARM A5 5555551234 Disarming C1234 O0FF A5 5555551234 Multiple partitions C1234 ARM A1 3 5TO7 5555551234 List of SMS Commands The following table provides a listing of all SMS commands P password A IP address P port Used for GPRS remote access number P password IP call back phone Used to obtain the IP number address and IP port of the PCS250 and whether or not the bandwidth saver option is being used P password RESET Used to reset the PCS250 P password BWS ON Used to enable bandwidth saver mode P password BWS OFF Used to disable bandwidth saver mode Configuring the PCS250 Page 25 P password VOLOUT GSM output Used to set the GSM output volume P password STATUS phone number P password APN1 NAME Access Point Name P password APN1 USER Access Point Name P password APN1 PSW Access Point Name P password APN1 CLEAR P password VAPN1 NAME Access Point Name P password APN2 NAME Access Point Name P password APN2 USER Access Point Name P password APN2 PSW Access Point Name P password APN2 CLEAR P password VAPN2 CALL BACK PHONE NUMBER Page 26 volume
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