Activating The Communicator With C24 Communications; Communicator Placement Test; Cellular Signal Strength Display - Lcd Keypad Only - DSC 3G2080 Installation Manual

Activating the Communicator with C24 Communications

Installation of the 3G2080(R) or TL2803G(R) requires activation with C24 Communications in
order to operate. Please contact the central station (C24 Communications Master Reseller) to con-
firm the required steps to activate/program the communicator.
NOTE: The SIM activation with the carrier can take several hours to complete. It is recommended
the activation be completed prior to arrival on the customer site to avoid possible installa-
tion delays.
Once the SIM activation is complete, the communicator will automatically connect and download
its programming from C24 Communications.
3G2080(R) and TL2803G(R) only
To confirm that the cellular antenna location is suitable for radio operation, perform the placement
test as follows:
NOTE: You may need to relocate the panel or install an optional extension antenna during this
procedure, if radio signal strength is too low.
1. Confirm that the yellow LED on the communicator is not flashing. A flashing yellow LED indi-
cates trouble on the communicator. See Table 8 to troubleshoot and correct the cause of this trou-
ble before continuing to the next step.
2. Observe the strength of the radio signal on the yellow LED and the 2 green LEDs on the com-
municator meet or exceed the minimum signal level requirement. Minimum signal level: The
yellow LED is OFF and the green LED 1
flashing) for the panel location to be acceptable. For interpretation of receiver strength on
LEDs, refer to the table "Radio Signal Strength" on page 10.

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 fol-
lowed by up to five bars of signal strength. This display will automatically update every three sec-
onds. For the relationship between signal strength bars, CSQ level, and signal level in dBm, refer
to "Radio Signal Strength" on page 10.
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 instructions 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.
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Table 4: Signal Strength Display
Description
SIM card active and current
signal strength
SIM card inactive and current
signal strength
Radio not registered
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(furthest from the yellow LED) is ON (i.e., not
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