Paradox PCS265 Installation And Programming Manual

PCS265
4G / 3G / 2G / GSM
Communicator Module
Installation and Programming Guide
**Compatible with Insite GOLD
and SWAN Server**
Installation
1
1 Mounting hole
2
2 Antenna connector
3
3 Wall tamper hole
4 Serial connector
5 RS485 / power terminal
8
7 6 Upgrade connector
7 Battery terminal
8 Cover tamper switch
4
6
1
5
SIM Card Connection
The PCS265 supports two standard 4G/3G/2G or GSM provider
SIM cards. To install the SIM cards, open the SIM Card tray and
insert card into slot, as shown. SIM Card 1 is used as "Primary" and
SIM Card 2 for "Backup".
Panel Connections
Connect the PCS265's serial out to the serial connector on the
panel.
• For 4G/3G/2G reporting, connect to the Serial port of
the panel.
• For GSM reporting, connect to the EBUS port of the panel.
4G/3G/2G (Serial Connector)
GSM (EBUS Connector)
RS485 Connection
A CVT485 module can be connected onto the control panel's EBUS
in order to lengthen the distance (up to 300 m. / 1000 ft.) between
the panel and the PCS265. Refer to the drawing for connections.
Up to 300m (1000 ft.)*
Up to 50m (160 ft.) AWG18
Antenna Extension Connection
Use an antenna extension kit to improve RF reception if your
module's signal strength is weak. Antenna kits are purchased
separately.
IP Module Connection
The PCS265 can be connected to an IP Internet Module's PCS port.
For more information on how to configure this option, please refer to
the IP module's Installation manual.
Powering-up the PCS265
Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS265
module will begin its power up sequence.
• Power LED will turn solid green
• Status LED will be red and switch to green after approximately 10
seconds
• SIM card 1 LED will slowly flash orange while searching for the
GSM network; once found the LED will be solid orange
If configured for 4G/3G/2G reporting, you will need to configure
network provider information. Refer to the Programming section.
Note: Ensure that the PCS265's battery is always present and that
the battery is replaced when low; do not allow the battery to deplete.
LED Functionality
LED Functionality
SIM1 and SIM2 Slow orange flashing - Searching the network
Solid blue - 4G/3G
Solid orange - GSM
Solid green - 2G (n/a for North and South America)
Quick flashing - Exchanging data (the color of the
flashing LED corresponds to the color of 4G/3G/2G
or GSM depending on which is being used)
Off - SIM card 1 or 2 is not installed, not active, or
currently not in use
Power Solid green
Off - No power
Status Red - Error condition, no firmware
Red/Green alternating - updating firmware
Green - No error and/or battery fully charged
Amber - Battery charging
Signal Strength Three LEDs indicate network strength
All LEDs Flashing - No data communication
(except power)
Programming
In order to configure the PCS265 for reporting, you will need to first
configure your SIM cards. Please note that SIM Card 1 can be
configured via panel programming and SIM Card 2 via SMS.
CVT485
4G/3G/2G Reporting (Serial Port Connection)
Network Provider Information
MG/SP EVO
[921] [2960]
[922] [2961]
[923] [2962]
[924] [2963]
[925] [2964]
[926] [2965]
Important: This information can be obtained from your mobile net-
work provider.
Network Provider Information via SMS
Command
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]
4G/3G/2G Reporting Options
MG/SP EVO
[918] [2976] to
[919] [2983]
[806] [2975]
Feature
APN part 1 (characters 1-16)
APN part 2 (characters 17-32)
APN user name part 1 (1-16)
APN user name part 2 (17-32)
APN password part 1 (1-16)
APN password part 2 (17-32)
Description
Used to program the SIM Card 2
Access Point Name
Used to program the SIM Card 2
Access Point User
Used to program the SIM Card 2
Access Point Password
Used to clear the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name information
Feature Details
Account / Partition MG/SP: Sections
Registration represent account/
partition 1 and 2
EVO: Sections
represent account /
partition 1 to 8
[7] Off + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = 4G/3G/2G primary / land-
line backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] On + [8] On = landline and 4G/3G/2G in
parallel