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GSM/GPRS/SMS/UMTS TRANSMITTER LX20B Installation and programming manual Issue: Release date: 04.06.2018 Firmware version: 2.5.0 GPRS transmitter configurator version: 1.4.81.6 OSM server version: 1.3.71.091...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EBS Ltd. Co. hereby declares that mentioned product conforms to all the applicable requirements of EU and Council Directive No.1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999. copy Conformity Declaration available http://www.ebs.pl/en/certificates/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION This crossed out dustbin symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard the product at the territory of European Union, it shall be utilized at an authorized and approved collection point.
In addition, in the LX20B-5D model there is possible to use two Nano SIM cards (two slots on the PCB), which increases the reliability of the device for example in case of network failure.
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Power supply Voltage supply 230V (acceptable: 190-250V parameters Power consumption 3W/10W@230V (recommended transformer - PCB in EBS (average / max) 20W) plastic casing Charging module functions Backup battery connection Battery charging current Threshold of signaling low AC voltage (at secondary / at primary)
3. ASSEMBLY AND WIRING Switch power off to perform any connection. 3.1. CONNECTING LX20B WITH SINGLE SIM CARD SLOT Figure 1. LX20B Transmitter with LX-ZAS adapter LX20B – Manual Page 9 / 67...
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GSM modem. The procedure for programming the transmitter (see chapter 6). THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS ARE PURPOSED FOR COOPERATION WITH LX-ZAS POWER SUPPLY. IF OTHER POWER SUPPLY APPLIED, INPUTS SHALL BE LEFT WITHOUT WIRING. LX20B – Manual Page 10 / 67...
Control input for verification of battery connected to EBS power supply. Control input connected to adequate EBS power supply output. Purposed for monitoring AC power supply. Manufacturer reserves the right to amend appearance of printed circuit with no effect on functionality of device.
SIM 1 card (primary server) or stay on it if the button is pressed when the device is on the second SIM 2 card. Connections of wires in the LX20B-5D is identical to that of the LX20B with a single SIM card slot.
2.2kΩ or as double end-of-line (DEOL-NO or DEOL-NC) with resistor 1.1kΩ. Examples of connecting sensors to the inputs in various configurations are shown in figure 3. Fig. 3. Examples of connecting sensors to the inputs in various configurations LX20B – Manual Page 13 / 67...
Number of port in server that receives messages from a device <access point name>: defines access point name to GSM network. If private network is used, SMS message shall provide the following parameters: UN=<user ID number> PW=<user password>. LX20B – Manual Page 14 / 67...
Text message on events sent to private phone numbers may be edited. LX20B transmitter is equipped with input of a PSTN telephone line, and input to connect telephone communicator module of alarm control panel. Module constantly controls availability of an external telephone line. Decrease of line voltage below around 5V is deemed as a line damage.
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– since picking up a telephone number dialled with a communicator module is being checked. All programmable parameters are saved in memory and in case of voltage drop that are not lost. Supply of power starts the transmitter with saved settings. LX20B – Manual Page 16 / 67...
To install program an installation wizard shall be started that performs installation in default place C:\Program Files\EBS\. During installation process shortcuts on screen and Windows menu are created. If device is to be used for the first time it shall be programmed with the above program and after this procedure the SIM card may be inserted into the device.
This function save on disc any information from configuration wizard window. After activation of function a dialog window appears LX20B – Manual Page 18 / 67...
Click on [Add] button to confirm settings. Connections shall be saved (and inserted in table). From this time on program shall enable wires connection with device and reading, and saving of parameters in LX20B memory will be possible. LX20B – Manual...
GPRS tab to carry out configuration of this mode. On screen the following window shall appear: Define: Name of connection e.g.: Remote 1 Select name of analyzer e.g.: Primary Enter analyzer address e.g.: www.ebs.pl LX20B – Manual Page 20 / 67...
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Click [Add] button to confirm settings and save connection (settings are inserted into table). Since that time a remote connection to device, reading and saving of parameters in LX20B memory is possible. Note: Remote configuration with CSD channel is possible if option of CSD data sending has been activated both for SIM card inserted into a device and SIM card installed in GSM modem.
This function is analogical to the above one, at the same time it enables data saving into EEPROM module. There is also possibility to set correct time into LX20B device. For this purpose, select "Set Time" and enter the appropriate date with the time.
6.3.10. Operations -> System events history „Events history” provides information about last events stored in LX20B device memory. See chapter 7.12. EVENTS HISTORY. 6.3.11. Operations -> Device monitor “Device Monitor” provides real-time information on LX20B device state. See chapter 7.11. DEVICE MONITOR.
"Transmitter", "Servers" "Communication" are available from version 1.4.81.3 Configurator. This is due to the addition of support for the new LX20B-5D model, which has two slots for Nano SIM cards. 7.1.1. Transmitter 7.1.1.1. Service Code It provides security against unauthorized access. It is being used during programming of device and during remote controlling (in TCP/IP or SMS mode).
Factory setting of PIN in LX transmitter is 1111. 7.1.1.4. Use backup SIM Card NOTE! This option is only for the LX20B-5D model, which has two slots for Nano SIM cards. After selecting this option the following section shall appear: 7.1.1.4.1.
7.1.2.1. Servers – for the devices with single SIM Card slot In case of the LX20B which has one slot for the SIM card, Server tab is as follows: 7.1.2.1.1. Working mode Depending of user preferences, a device may operate in 1 out 4 modes (available from scrolled list): o GPRS &...
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When using public APN, user ID is mostly not required. For private APN this parameter shall be obtained from operator (it is impossible to be granted access to GPRS network without it). 7.1.2.1.10. User password LX20B – Manual Page 27 / 67...
Note: Private APN provides for higher system security. 7.1.2.2. Servers - for the devices with two SIM Card slots In case of the LX20B – 5D which have two slots for the SIM card, Server tab is as follows: 7.1.2.2.1 Primary server...
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Note: Private APN provides for higher system security. 7.1.2.2.2. Secondary server This section concerns the backup server and the SIM card 2. Fields should be completed with data by analogy with the primary server. LX20B – Manual Page 29 / 67...
In this filed you determine how many times device will try to make connection to server. If connections fail, LX20B after execution of some connection will start procedure of connection to back up server. This option is active only if we define parameters of backup server.
7.1.3.2.1. SMS mode after failed connection attempts attempts Define number of reconnections to server. If during all reconnections fail the device will go into SMS mode. In this mode LX20B will try to make connection with server, according to interval defined in clause.
(time in minutes) or completely interlocking of this option. 7.1.3.2.3. Send events immediately In case of GPRS/3G connection lost device will send SMS reports immediately, even if the LX20B isn’t in SMS mode yet. 7.2. TRANSMISSION For the purpose of maximum security of transmission, data is encrypted with AES key.
Lock time is counted from first input state change. More detailed information about input locks is shown on a diagram below. Both types of lock can be deactivated by SMS command (see RLIMIT command described in chapter 9). LX20B – Manual Page 33 / 67...
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- N and Tb parameters may be set per input - Locally there can be 2 x N – 1 input activations. In summary average number of activations during defined period of time will be preserved. LX20B – Manual Page 34 / 67...
Here, delayed inputs can be selected. Delayed input switches on associated output, ie. generates alarm, after expiry of Entry time, but only when partition to which input belongs will not be disarmed before Entry time period. LX20B – Manual Page 35 / 67...
Bistable – connection follows for indefinite time – up to the moment of disconnection of power for module or remote command which switches output off, Monostable – connection follows for time defined by user – every 100ms. 7.3.3.2. Conditions LX20B – Manual Page 36 / 67...
“[Off] GSM” and “[On] Input x”. The use the basic configuration of outputs and “Advanced outputs control” at the same time, may cause unexpected behavior of the transmitter. LX20B – Manual Page 37 / 67...
The output state does not change if the current state of the output coincides with the result of the action. 7.3.4.2. Time of output activation Parameter defining amount of time for which the output is to be turned on for the functions of advanced outputs control. LX20B – Manual Page 38 / 67...
To transmit any signal you should only click it (proper square on your right). Click on [Clear] button to remove all marked signals. Click on [Invert] button to change markings to contrary. 7.4.2. SMS On / SMS Off LX20B – Manual Page 39 / 67...
Allow all: means that telephone communication is possible from any phone. Allow chosen: means that telephone communication is possible only from these numbers that are on the list. It is possible to list up to 5 phone numbers. LX20B – Manual Page 40 / 67...
[Add] button to send them to the below table. Position cursor on line with number and click on “Remove” to remove number from table. Click on “Remove all” to remove all numbers from table. LX20B – Manual Page 41 / 67...
User may define messages that in case of any event (e.g. input state change) will be sent to private phone numbers. At the same time it is worth to remember about limitation in this respect. LX20B – Manual Page 42 / 67...
If the “Copy the contents from first message” will be marked then selection and text content will be automatically copied from the first message, otherwise you may copy one text and paste to other field manually LX20B – Manual Page 43 / 67...
The format of the test period field is “the total number of days, number of hours:the number of minutes”. No selection in the “Send test every” will disable SMS user tests. LX20B – Manual Page 44 / 67...
In reply about status a device shall send one SMS message containing proper text defining actual output , input state and power supply. Note: Counter “Allowed characters” informs about the total number of characters that may be inserted into the table. LX20B – Manual Page 45 / 67...
Turn on output 1 (OUT1) o Turn on output 2 (OUT2) In case of no connection with GSM network the device after recognizing the situation shall wait during provided time limit and then shall perform programmed actions. LX20B – Manual Page 47 / 67...
Turn on output 2 (OUT2) In case of no connection with GPRS network the device after recognizing the situation shall wait during provided time limit and then shall perform programmed actions. 7.8. RS232 LX20B – Manual Page 48 / 67...
If RS232 checkbox will not be enabled, data to the Event monitor will be sent on device’s serial port. With this setting, GD-PROG cable can be used to observe device state using GPRS transmitters configurator application and Monitor option described in point 7.11. 7.8.2. Buffer flushing LX20B – Manual Page 49 / 67...
(See chapter 7.4. – Tests RS-232). 7.9. PHONE LINE LX20B transmitter enables data transmission from control panel adapted to work with external telephone line in case of lack of access to this line. The transmitter receives information from the control panel through it’s telephone communicator, LX20B –...
Choice of this option will result in voltage drop on telephone line (longer that defined minimal time of decay) that will be signalized with an adequate message sent via GPRS. LX20B – Manual Page 51 / 67...
7.9.1.5. Report intervals between dialled digits This option is being used if in configuration “PSTN line – LX20B – Alarm Control Panel” there are not other telecommunication devices. If such device will be connected and telephone number will be dialled (and a call will follow) after expiry defined time limit (counted since conclusion of last digit dialling) the transmitter sends a message.
Close the window after completed saving From this time on the device will work under control of new firmware. Note: The above procedure shall be carry out with due care to avoid improper device operation. 7.11. DEVICE MONITOR LX20B – Manual Page 54 / 67...
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Type or serial number of device Firmware and hardware revision Device time These parameters are also shown in LOG window in text style. All data can be saved to file. LX20B – Manual Page 55 / 67...
„Events history” provides information about last events stored in device memory. LX20B transmitter is able to save at least 5000 events. It is possible to read the history using a GPRS connection or RS232. In the second case, data can be send to PC only via GD-PROG cable (the switch in position PROG) or SP-PROG programmer.
Note: Remote configuration with use of CSD canal is possible only if transmission of CSD data is active both for SIM card inserted in the device, and for SIM card installed in GSM modem. LX20B – Manual Page 58 / 67...
7 of this Manual). b) Select “Send” to display a new window and select remote connection (GPRS tab). Save settings in memory of device. Saving course is displayed in special window. LX20B – Manual Page 59 / 67...
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After saving completion close configuration wizard. d) The device is ready to transmit data according to new settings. LX20B – Manual Page 60 / 67...
, input state, power supply, phone line. GETSIMSTATUS Returns SIM cards status. (only for LX20B-5D model) Format of the message: SIMX, 1: Y, 2: Y where X is the number of the active SIM card (1 or 2), and Y the status of SIM cards, where: OK - the...
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SIMTEST The command is used to switch into the inactive SIM (only for LX20B-5D model) card in the device and test its. GETPARAM=parameter_name Gets inquired parameter :SERVER, PORT, APN, UN, PW, DNS1, DNS2, SMS, SMSPERIOD GETCFG Gets primary communication parameters of device in...
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Note: DESC, CMD, GETSTATUS, GETPARAM, GETCFG commands require separate SMS, so one command with only one SMS. Samples of commands and device reaction: Parameters setting: 1111█APN= general.t-mobile.uk█SERVER=89.112.43.78█PORT=6670█ SMS=500445566█SMSPERIOD=25 Parameters verification: Inquiry: 1111█GETCFG Answer: 89.112.43.78:6670,general.t-mobile.uk██, Inquiry: 1111█GETPARAM=SMS Answer: 500445566 LX20B – Manual Page 63 / 67...
GSM range is being indicated. LED Diodes Description DTMF ERROR OK STATUS OK (green) ERROR (red) GSM range = 8 GPRS mode GSM range = 6 SMS mode LX20B – Manual Page 64 / 67...
Diodes marked as DTMF and STATUS indicate actual condition during receiving data from a control pane. LED Diode Signalling STATUS DTMF ERROR OK STATUS DTMF (HandShake) (KissOff) DTMF ERROR OK STATUS 6 digits of phone 16 digits ContactID LX20B – Manual Page 65 / 67...
LED Diodes Description DTMF ERROR OK STATUS OK (green) ERROR (red) No program in device (1/sec) Software updating Received firmware 10 sek decoding LX20B – Manual Page 66 / 67...
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