Communicator Placement Test - DSC PowerSeries Neo 3G2080E Installation Manual

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NOTE: During radio reset, the two green LEDs will flash alternately.

NOTE: Initialization may take several minutes to complete. Red and yellow LEDs will flash together during initialization. Do not

continue to next step until the red and yellow LEDs have stopped flashing. (If only the yellow LED is flashing, there is a

communicator trouble and the green LEDs are not valid for communicator placement test). Correct trouble indicated by

flashes on yellow LED before continuing. (See Table 8 for troubleshooting assistance).

7. Perform the communicator placement test below.

8. Mount the panel in final location indicated by placement test.

3G2080(R)E and TL2803G(R)E only

To confirm that the cellular antenna location is suitable for radio operation, perform the placement test as follows:

NOTE: It might be necessary to relocate the panel or install an optional extension antenna during this procedure, if the radio

signal strength is too low.

1. Confirm that the yellow LED on the communicator is not flashing. A flashing yellow LED indicates trouble on the com-

municator. See Table 8 to troubleshoot and correct the cause of this trouble before continuing to the next step.

2. Confirm that the strength of the radio signal on the yellow LED and the 2 green LEDs on the communicator meet or

exceed the minimum signal level requirement. Minimum signal level: The yellow LED is OFF and the green LED 1

(furthest from the yellow LED) is ON (i.e., not flashing) for the panel location to be acceptable. For interpretation of

receiver strength on LEDs, refer to the table "Radio Signal Strength" on page 13.

Cellular Signal Strength Display - LCD Keypad only

The cellular network signal strength can be checked on the keypad LCD screen by entering installer programming section

[850]. The LCD will indicate the SIM card activation status followed by up to five bars of signal strength. This display will auto-

matically update every three seconds. For the relationship between signal strength bars, CSQ level, and signal level in dBm,

refer to "Radio Signal Strength" on page 13.

SIM card active and current signal strength

SIM card inactive and current signal strength

Radio not registered

NOTE: If the required signal strength is too low with the panel in its current location, the panel must be relocated or an external

antenna is required.

If required, the following cellular extension antenna kits are available to the installer:

GS-15ANTQ - 4.57m (15') internal antenna extension kit (suitable for interior mounting).

GS-25ANTQ - 7.62m (25') external antenna extension kit (suitable for interior/exterior mounting).

GS-50ANTQ - 15.24m(50') external antenna extension kit (suitable for interior/exterior mounting).

Specific instructions for the installation of the extension antenna are included with the kit. Observe all the electrical safety instruc-

tions regarding the installation of the antenna. All the wiring of the equipment shall be fully compliant with the local rules and

regulations.

3. If required, install the antenna extension and perform the following steps to determine the best location for placement of

the antenna:

a. Disconnect the white whip antenna from the panel.

b. Attach one end of the antenna extension cable to the threaded antenna connector on the panel and the other end to

the external antenna.

4. Move the extension antenna to various locations while observing the two green LEDs on the panel.

a. Continue to reposition the extension antenna until it receives an acceptable (minimum one green LED ON solid) sig-

nal strength.

NOTE: Minimum strength is:

should be considered.

b. Mount the supplied antenna extension bracket at the location that provides the best signal strength.

5. Alternately, reposition the panel to improve signal strength. Dismount the panel and move it to another location to

achieve the required signal strength. If the panel is relocated to improve signal strength, mount it in the new location.

6. When final panel/antenna location is determined, continue at the Initial Panel Programming section.

NOTE: If the SIM card is not activated, placement test will indicate the signal strength of the nearest cellular tower.