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UC300 Universal Converter Reference and Installation Manual UC300-EI02 Printed in Canada | 03/2015...
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Chapter 1: Introduction The Paradox Universal Converter, the UC300, is an innovative device that allows the CMS to receive events and alarms from any security control panel via a Paradox IP receiver. The UC300 provides the link between CID control panel security systems and Paradox communication devices, for example the IP150 and the ...
• GPRS with the PCS250/PCS250G module attached (supports personal SMS messages sent to up to eight phone numbers) Main features: • Connected to the ring and tip output of any panel, the UC300 may be set to function as parallel or sequential (serial) backup • Reports in conjunction with landline or as a backup •...
• Serial Reporting (Backup) – defines the primary method for reporting and the number of failed attempts. Once the number of failed attempts is reached the UC300 will switch to the backup reporting channels if defined. Each reporting sequence supports up to 3 channels (primary + 2 backups).
Connecting the Power Input to an AC/DC power source must be performed only with a safety Warning: approved Limited Power Source (LPS) AC/DC adaptor. There is no need for a ground connection to the UC300 since the control panel has a ground Note: connection.
The following cables supplied in the box. • 1 – UC300 to IP150 4 wire with two 0.8mm socket ends • 1 – UC300/IP150 to PCS250/PCS250G 4 wire with one 0.8mm socket end and one 2.54mm socket end Figure 2 – Connector Cable IP150 to UC300 Figure 3 –...
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1. Clip the UC300 to the system panel box. 2. Clip the IP150 to the system panel box near the UC300. 3. Plug in the UC300 to the IP150 using the IP150 panel port and the UC300 serial port. See Figure 2 for the proper cable.
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1. Clip the UC300 to the system panel box. 2. Clip the IP150 to the system panel box near the UC300. 3. Plug in the UC300 to the IP150 using the IP150 panel port and the UC300 serial port. See Figure 2 for the proper cable.
A CA38A phone jack allows the user to disconnect the panel/UC300 in case of a system malfunction where the system holds the land line off the hook. The user will then disconnect the panel/UC300 from the line to enable its use by the user.
Chapter 4: Configure with BabyWare Use the Paradox BabyWare software to configure the UC300 (please note that BabyWare is not approved for EN 50131). The configuration requires Internet parameters for reporting through the IP150 and cellphone parameters for reporting through the PCS250/PCS250G.
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MAC address in your router. Reserve this IP address. 6. Click Configure. In the UC300 Properties => Reporting =>Network Settings=> Internet Settings set the IP address and port numbers to match the Accounts and router settings. Go to your router web page and port forward the port according to the information in the “Locate IP Device on Network”...
9. Right click the UC300 and select Properties Figure 14 – Control Panel If you make any changes to the default settings click to save your changes. 4.3 Users In BabyWare enter the User Identification and Number 000 and Code. User #000 with code #123456 is the Master user.
4.4 Reporting 4.4.1 Internet Settings If you have an IP150 or a PCS250/PCS250G or both connected to your UC300 set the network parameters in this dialog box. The left tab is for IP150 and the right tab is for the PCS250G.
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3. Select Connection Tab. 4. Click to locate the IP150 module on the LAN. Figure 19 – Select the IP150 Device 5. Click Configure If you make any changes to the default settings click to save your changes. UC300 Universal Converter...
If you are using a PCS250/PCS250G you must configure this page. Figure 20 – GPRS Settings These parameters are usually provided by the cellular network provider. Note: If you make any changes to the default settings click to save your changes. UC300 Universal Converter...
4.6 SMS Settings You can set up to 8 phone numbers for SMS in BabyWare. Figure 21 – Configuring SMS (Text Messages) Phone Numbers If you make any changes to the default settings click OK to save your changes. UC300 Universal Converter...
Receiver settings come from the CMS. They supply you with all of the IP parameters of their server. Figure 22 – Receiver Settings If you make any changes to the default settings click OK to save your changes. UC300 Universal Converter...
If you make any changes to the default settings click OK to save your changes. 4.9 Reporting Sequence (Parallel or Serial) To configure the reporting sequence parameters through BabyWare Figure 24 – Reporting Sequence Window If you make any changes to the default settings click OK to save your changes. UC300 Universal Converter...
4.11.1 Configuring Panel Monitoring Failure Report Panel Monitoring Failure Report feature enables continuous monitoring of the communication link between the control panel and the UC300. Enable this feature to comply with EN 50136 certification. There are two configuration options (ATS levels according to EN 50136) to select from, the first one complies with SP2 level and the second one complies with SP4 level.
• SP2 -If no TEST report message is received from the control panel within 25 hours, a Panel Monitoring Failure Report is sent from the UC300 to the Central Monitoring Station (CMS). To comply with EN 50136 SP2 level, configure the control panel to send a test report every 24 hours.
As the Installer you need to: 1. Do port forwarding on the IP150 in the router. 2. Register the IP150 to ParadoxMyHome in BabyWare=>UC300 => Reporting=> Network Settings =>Register For more information, please refer to the IP150 Internet Module User Guide.
Appendix A Specifications The following table describes the technical specifications for the UC300 Only. 12 - 15 VDC Voltage input 166g (5.86 OZ) Weight (H x W x D) Dimensions 4.0 cm x 10.3 cm x 2.3 cm (1.57in x 4.05 in x0.9 in)
Validation number is 986. This ensure measures to prevent unauthorized reading and/or modification of message. To comply with EN 50131-1 Grade 3, UC300 must be installed within an EN 50136 and EN 50131-1 Grade 3 Certified Alarm System. ** EN 50136 notes: In order to comply with EN 50136: •...
Appendix C Configuration of the PCS250/PCS250G To configure the PCS250/PCS250G go to Paradox.com or click here Paradox PCS250G module page. Appendix D Error Reporting Trouble/Restore UC300 Trouble Panel missing Landline missing Date and time lost IP150 module missing PCS250/PCS250G module missing...
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The whole Paradox team wishes you a successful and easy installation. We hope this product performs to your complete satisfaction. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. For support, please contact your local distributor or dial +1-450-491-7444,...
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