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IP & SMS Alarm Communicator
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing a Watchguard™ IP & SMS Alarm Communicator
This Quick Start Guide covers basic setup, installation and use of your communicator.
The WGSMSC is an IP and SMS alarm communicator with battery backup. It is
compatible with most contact ID alarm panels. The communicator is able to send
contact ID alarm events via SMS over the mobile network to up to 5 mobile devices. It
can simultaneously communicate via IP (3G, 4G, Ethernet) to a compatible monitoring
centre. Separately, the WGSMSC also supports PSTN pass-through.
Included Components
1 x WGSMSC Alarm Communicator Module
1 x 4G antenna
1 x USB cable
1 x DC adapter
1 x CD-ROM with configuration software
Rev. 1.1
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- Page 1 This Quick Start Guide covers basic setup, installation and use of your communicator. The WGSMSC is an IP and SMS alarm communicator with battery backup. It is compatible with most contact ID alarm panels. The communicator is able to send contact ID alarm events via SMS over the mobile network to up to 5 mobile devices.
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Page 2: Usage Overview
1.1 Usage Overview This section covers how to set up the WGSMSC for use as an SMS alarm communicator. In this configuration, the communicator can notify up to 5 users via SMS for events such as alarm activation and power loss. This turns your alarm into a self monitored alarm system that can be used inline with your monitoring service. -
Page 3: Configuration Via Pc
1.4 Configuration via PC The WGSMSC is primarily configured via PC-USB connection with the included configuration software. The communicator can also be re-configured to an extent by SMS commands after initial setup is complete. Fig. 1.4.1: WGSMSC Configuration Software - Basic Information Tab 1.4.1 Connecting the WGSMSC to the PC... -
Page 4: Sms Message Settings
SMS alert messages - if no name is entered, the message will be in illegible code. (Pictured example: SMS alerts for 8 different alarm zones in the same partition, with each area and sensor type covered.) Save all changes with the “Save Settings” button. WGSMSC Quick Start Guide... - Page 5 Now that the communicator has been fully configured, it’s ready to be connected to the alarm panel. For this section, the Watchguard™ Professional 8 Zone Alarm Panel (WGAP864) will be used as an example. Unplug the communicator from the PC, then unscrew and open the alarm panel.
- Page 6 2.1 Usage Overview The WGSMSC can also be used as a Contact ID to IP communicator, establishing a connection to your monitoring station via Ethernet, 3G and/or 4G connection. This is useful for buildings that have adopted NBN and those that no longer have access to a direct phone line connection.
- Page 7 3. SMS Command Reference 3.1 SMS Command Overview SMS commands can be sent to the SIM card of the WGSMSC for remote configuration. Note: Using the PC configuration software is always recommended, when possible. • All SMS commands must be fully CAPITALISED.
- Page 8 3.1.7 GPRS Data Settings Action SMS Command Return SMS Message [PASSWORD]+AP;[APN];[USERNAME];[IP P/W]# GPRS settings Example: 1234APeverywhere;esecure;password# APN: everywhere [PASSWORD]+AP Check GPRS settings User Name: esecure Example: 1234AP Password: password [PASSWORD]+APDEL Delete existing GPRS settings Example: 1234APDEL www.watchguardsystems.com v04042018 WGSMSC Quick Start Guide...
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