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GPRS TRANSMITTER
LX2N
Installation and
programming manual
Firmware version:
Issue:
GPRS transmitter configurator version:
Release date:
1.11RC62
6
1.3.63.1
29.09.2016

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  • Page 1 GPRS TRANSMITTER LX2N Installation and programming manual Firmware version: 1.11RC62 Issue: GPRS transmitter configurator version: 1.3.63.1 Release date: 29.09.2016...
  • Page 2 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/certyfikaty/ 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ASSEMBLY AND WIRING ................... 8 3.1. LX2N TRANSMITTER ................. 8 3.2. INPUT CONFIGURATION ................9 3.3. REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION (ONLY LX2N-4R VERSION) ....10 3.4. LX-ZAS POWER SUPPLY ................10 QUICK START PROCEDURE ................12 OPERATION ....................13 CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ................15 6.1.
  • Page 4 7.1.5.2. Restricted user’s service code ............. 26 7.1.5.3. PIN of SIM card ................. 26 7.2. TRANSMISSION ..................26 7.3. INPUTS/OUTPUTS ................... 26 7.3.1. Inputs configuration ................. 27 7.3.1.1. NO/NC/EOL-NO/EOL-NC/DEOL-NO/DEOL-NC ........ 27 7.3.1.2. Delay [ms] ................27 7.3.1.3. Lock ..................27 7.3.2.
  • Page 5 RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE ................. 52 9.1. LX PROTOCOL ..................52 LED DIODES INDICATION ................54 10.1. LOGGING TO GSM NETWORK..............54 10.2. GSM RANGE ..................54 10.3. DATA TRANSMISSION ................54 10.4. PROGRAMMING ................... 55 10.5. FIRMWARE UPDATING ................. 55 10.6.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Transmitter GPRS type LX is an advanced microprocessor device, made with surface moulding technology and designed according to the latest trends. This transmitter is purposed for data transmitting from electronic security systems of facilities and other technical devices with the use of GSM mobile phone network. Data transmission follows via GPRS or SMS.
  • Page 7: Functional And Technical Parameters

    Therefore also the parameters as type of the power supply voltage, current consumption as well as the dimensions were introduced for following options separately: Option 1 - Transmitter LX2N + power supply LX-ZAS in metal/plastic box Option 2 - PCB of transmitter LX2N Option 1 Option 2 typ.
  • Page 8: Assembly And Wiring

    Switch power off to perform any connection. 3.1. LX2N TRANSMITTER Figure 2. LX2N Transmitter with LX-ZAS a) Connections of wires shall be made with due care to prevent any faults or dead shorts. Places of connections shall be protected against weather conditions.
  • Page 9: Input Configuration

    OUT1 Type OC output.. It may control external device. Provides ground during activation. Control input connected to adequate EBS power supply output. Purposed for monitoring AC power supply. After careful connections examination a battery may be connected (to +/- AKU terminals of LX-ZAS power supply) and then power may be switched on for transformer and programming procedure of transmitter may begin (See Chapter 6).
  • Page 10: Remote Control Configuration (Only Lx2N-4R Version)

    CONFIGURATION (ONLY LX2N-4R VERSION) The device in version LX2N-4R provides 2 additional virtual inputs that can be triggered by radio transmitters. The way of functioning should be configured by GPRS configurator software. Remote control programming procedure Press PROG (B) and hold. After a moment, the red LED STATUS flash. If the button is held longer, the red LED STATUS will flash second time and a third and then stop blinking which would mean the exit from the programming process.
  • Page 11 The jumper showed on drawing place causes settlement of maximum current of charging on 1A. We recommended jumper be taken off and the current of charging battery carries out 0.2 A. Jumper ON => charging current 1A Jumper OFF => charging current 0,2A Figure 3.
  • Page 12: Quick Start Procedure

    QUICK START PROCEDURE NOTE : Do not insert SIM card before the first programming of transmitter as it may block the card if PIN code is required for the card. This chapter is purposed for users that possess experience regarding GPRS data transmission systems and who work with OSM.2007 receiver for monitoring system.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Text message on events sent to private phone numbers may be edited. LX2N transmitter is equipped with input to connect telephone communicator module of alarm control panel. Configuration of transmitter for cooperation with an control panel’s phone communicator requires entering into memory a phone number for which transmitter is to answer.
  • Page 14 adequate number of DTMF signs (16 for ContactID and 9 for Ademco FAST) transmitter generates Kissoff signal. Collection of data from control panel finishes at hanging up a phone of a control panel by phone communicator module. After that transmitter comes back to standard operation and awaits for dialling of new number.
  • Page 15: Configuration Program

    CONFIGURATION PROGRAM 6.1. INITIAL REMARKS GPRS transmitters configurator may be downloaded at www.ebs.pl (login: ebs, password: ebs) 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 may be created.
  • Page 16: File-> New

    Main menu is available as icons on fast access bar: 6.3.1. File-> New Opens new set of parameters. Editing of configuration parameters is possible. Select type of device (LX2N). 6.3.2. File -> Open If file contains saved settings, they may be used to program next device. Firstly a catalogue where file has been saved shall be chosen and then name of file shall be provided.
  • Page 17: File -> Save

    6.3.3. File -> Save During programming many devices in different configurations, it is not necessary to have in mind each one as it may be saved on hard disc or floppy disk under any name and it may be loaded later on. This function save on disc any information from configuration wizard window.
  • Page 18: Remote Connection

    6.3.5.2. Remote connection As provided above the device and software makes for complete configuration with GPRS link or CSD channel. This programming mode requires definition of linking parameters. GPRS link Activate file in Main menu and select Connection function (or after clicking on icon on fast access bar) and click on GPRS tab to carry out configuration of this mode.
  • Page 19: File -> Automatic Device Settings Backup

    C:\Program Files\ EBS\KonfiguratorLX\configs\LX2N_20000 Catalog LX2N_20000 contains all files in respect of LX2N with factory number of 20000 programming. The name contains date and time of operation and its type (saving/ reading).
  • Page 20: Operations -> Send

    To use this function it is necessary to define type and parameters of connection. E.g. for local connection the following view is displayed: where: Connection kind - serial port to which module is connected Access code- service code of transmitter Detailed description of connections configuration is included in clause 6.3.5.
  • Page 21: Operations -> System Events History

    This operation is possible only with local connection. After operation completing device parameters shall come back to default settings. 6.3.11. Operations -> System events history „Events history” provides information about last events stored in LX device memory. See chapter 0 EVENTS HISTORY.
  • Page 22: Programmable Parameters

    PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS Parameters available in configuration program are divided into groups: Access, Transmission, Inputs/Outputs, Monitoring, Restrictions, SMS Notifications, Link control, Phone line and Firmware. Every from these groups will be described in detail in next part of this manual. 7.1. ACCESS 7.2.
  • Page 23: Gprs Test Time

    7.2.1.2. GPRS test time The device sends signal “Test” with determined interval that informs monitoring station that the device is in operation mode. In this field you can determine how often this message will be sent (in seconds) . 7.2.1.3. SMS mode after unsuccessful attempts Define number of reconnections to server.
  • Page 24: User Password

    7.3.1.3. User password 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). Note : Private APN provides for higher system security. 7.3.1.4.
  • Page 25: Backup Server Parameters

    7.5. Backup server parameters 7.5.1.1. IP server address It is IP address of second (backup) receiver of monitoring system (OSM.2007) or computer where “Communication Server” software has been installed , e.g. 89.130.125.82. This address may be provided in domain name of server, e.g. monitor.gprs.com.
  • Page 26: Restricted User's Service Code

    7.6.1.2. Restricted user’s service code Allows restricted access to the parameters of device. When restricted user’s service code is used following groups of parameters are unavailable: Access, Transmission, Restrictions, SMS notifications, Link control, RS232, Phone line and Dialer. Choosing unauthorized groups of parameters in “GPRS transmitters configurator” causes error notification.
  • Page 27: Inputs Configuration

    Actuation follows after decay. NO input remains open. At this moment of shortening to ground activation follows. EOL and DEOL are options where you use 1 or 2 resistors to distinguish alarm from sabotage Configuration of LX2N inputs 7.9.1.2. Delay [ms] This parameter means minimum time for change maintenance at input so that it would be detected by transmitter.
  • Page 28 Limit: N = 2 input changes during Tb time (3rd change activates input lock) Events send to server Input activation and deactivation Event: input active Input activation and deactivation – no reaction Event: input not active Temporary input lock Event: automatic input lock Event: automatic input unlock - N and Tb parameters may be set per input - Locally there can be 2 x N –...
  • Page 29: Partitions

    7.10. Partitions Partitions are configured using 3.Inputs/Outputs->Partitions tab. 7.10.1.1. Partition arming input Using this, partition arming input can be selected. To selected input, arming device (remote controller receiver output or electronic keyboard NO/NC output for instance) is connected. When this input is armed, partition is armed (after Exit Time, see below).
  • Page 30: Exit Time

    7.10.1.4. Exit time Partition exit time. Partition inputs will be monitored when this configured time elapses after partition input had been armed. 7.10.1.5. Entry time Time after which alarm will be generated after delayed input had been armed and partition to which delayed input belongs will not be disarmed. Outputs configuration 7.11.
  • Page 31: Conditions

    7.11.1.2. Conditions Defines conditions for activating both of outputs. User can set following conditions: No GSM signal (immediately after detection); Detection of incoming call from defined telephone number; Dependent on state transitions from non-active to active of one of the inputs. Outputs can be also activated by internal watchdog, which can be configured in “Link control”...
  • Page 32: Output 1/Output 2

    Parameter defining amount of time for which the output is to be turned on for the functions of advanced outputs control. 7.11.2.3. Event: Input 3 (RC) and Input 4 (RC) Virtual RC input (only for LX2N-4R), which allow you to control the output state. Possible choices are described in section 7.3.4.1. LX2N_Manual_en-1.11i66...
  • Page 33: Monitoring

    7.12. MONITORING Thanks to this option you may determine which of available signals generated by the device shall be transmitted to monitoring station. NOTE: “Configuration changed” event refer to configuration changes made by SMS or GPRS commands. 7.12.1. GPRS On / GPRS Off In this column you define signals that are to be reported to monitoring station with GPRS transmission.
  • Page 34: Skip Initial State

    7.12.5. Event: Input 3 (RC) and Input 4 (RC) Virtual RC input (only for LX2N-4R), which allow you to send a report on status of active inputs. 7.13. RESTRICTIONS 7.13.1.
  • Page 35: Gsm Modems Authorized Phones

    b) If modem connected to OSM.2007 server will be used to send SMS, its number have to be entered on the list. 7.13.2. GSM modems authorized phones For connections on CSD channel the user may limit remote access to device from GSM modems.
  • Page 36: Validity Period Of Outgoing Sms Messages

    b) If modem connected to OSM.2007 server will be used to make connections CSD, its number have to be entered on the list. 7.13.3. Validity period of outgoing SMS messages User may limit time for the device to send information via SMS. Time limit is defined separately for the following groups of information: ...
  • Page 37: Events

    o Enter due telephone number into edition field. o Click on [Add] button to transfer number to the below table o Repeat procedure (up to 5 phone numbers). Position cursor on line with phone number and click on “Remove” button to remove number from table.
  • Page 38: Sms User Tests

    Note : o The total number of characters for all SMS messages shall not exceed 2000 o Mark any mistake and delete by pressing [Del] button o You may copy one text and paste to other field 7.14.3. SMS user tests SMS user tests sent to specified phone numbers are carried out independently of the operating mode of the device (GPRS / SMS / GRPS &...
  • Page 39: Status

    7.14.4. Status The device provides for remote enquiry about the status. Edit in this field message text that is to be sent to the user as a reply to command regarding status checking. Telephone numbers authorized to send enquiry about status are defined in option Restrictions >Authorized SMS phones.
  • Page 40: Sms Forward

    7.14.5. SMS Forward The device is able to forward received SMS messages according to the specified rules. This function may be helpful for example when GSM operator sends messages with account state to SIM card installed within device. In this window you may provide up to 5 rules.
  • Page 41: Link Control

    7.15. LINK CONTROL These options enable automatic action of device if communication with monitoring station was broken up. It relates to situations when device lost connection to GSM network or if GPRS transmission is impossible. 7.15.1. GSM Activate this function (mark [Turn On] field) to get access to parameters determining action of device if outside GSM network.
  • Page 42: Gprs

    7.15.2. GPRS Activate this function to (mark [Turn On] field) to get access to parameters determining action of device if GPRS connections is lost. Define time limit after which transmitter shall reconnect to network. Enter time limit in field [Reset after] and provide this value in minutes. Next define action that the device shall perform.
  • Page 43: Phone Line

    7.16.1. Phone line This tab is provided to determine settings of telephone line. 7.16.1.1. Report off-hook condition If a phone set is connected in parallel output of control panel communicator (to terminals T1-R1 of transmitter), picking up of a phone prevent from exchange of data between an control panel and a transmitter.
  • Page 44: First And Second Phone Number

    7.16.1.4. Detect of-hook after The default value for the delay detection off-hook 100ms. You can define your own delay value by choosing option "After" and giving the number in milliseconds. 7.16.2. First and Second phone number To provide for proper cooperation between a transmitter and a control panel in DTMF mode determination of some parameters is required.
  • Page 45: Firmware

    Note: For all protocols you may use following options: o [Enable SMS sending] which means that in case of no GPRS connection, data will be sent via SMS (if this mode will be accessible). [Disable CRC checking] Some control panel generate improper messages regarding a control sum for transmitted data, the device is not able to confirm collection of data, and as a result the panel tries to send them again (until execution of all determined trials).
  • Page 46 Follow the following procedure: a) Launch configuration program b) Open “Firmware” option of configuration wizard c) Open file with new firmware (click [Open] button to locate where file is). d) Select file transmission mode: local. Note: Procedure of assigning firmware to a device is analogous to programming a device.
  • Page 47: Device Monitor

    7.18. DEVICE MONITOR “Device Monitor” provides real-time information about device state. To use this function device must be connected to PC computer with GD-PROG cable (using DEBUG mode). Correct RS232 port must be chosen in “Port” field. “Device monitor” provides following information: ...
  • Page 48 „Events history” provides information about last events stored in LX device memory. LX transmitter is able to save about 5000 events. It is possible to read the history of both using a GPRS connection and RS232. In the second case data can be send to PC only via GD-PROG cable (in data mode).
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  • Page 50: Device Programming

    DEVICE PROGRAMMING Programming device possible with “GPRS transmitters configurator” configuration program described in chapter 5. To program the device establish connection with a device. Depending on connection mode there are two ways for programming. 8.1. LOCAL PROGRAMING To program a device locally follow the procedure: a) Connect PROG joint (on printed circuit) with COM computer port by way of service wire, defined in option ->...
  • Page 51: The First Programming Of Device

    (and transmits) information exclusively from devices saved in data base, the first operation during remote programming is proper registration of the device. This procedure has been described in OSM.2007 Operation Manual. 8.2.1. The first programming of device As the device does not have defined access parameters in respect of GPRS network and OSM-2007, programming shall be begun with providing parameters.
  • Page 52: Receiving Of Sms Message

    RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE GPRS module receives specially prepared SMS. If received SMS is not correct it will be automatically cancelled and device will not operate any action. 9.1. LX PROTOCOL The following format of message is acceptable allowing to send some commends with one SMS (every command shall be separated with SPACE ): SERVICE CODE█COMMAND█COMMAND█..
  • Page 53 SERVER=server Server address; it can be in form of IP or domain name address. PORT=port Server port number. DNS1=dns1 Specifies primary DNS server address (only needed when domain name address is used as SERVER address) DNS2=dns2 Specifies secondary DNS server address (only needed when domain name address is used as SERVER address) SMS=phone_number...
  • Page 54: Led Diodes Indication

    LED DIODES INDICATION 2 LED diodes mounted directly on printed circuit, are purposed to show actual condition of the device. 10.1. LOGGING TO GSM NETWORK Once SIM card has been inserted into the device and power supply was turned on logging to GSM system follows.
  • Page 55: Programming

    Transmission 10.4. PROGRAMMING After detection of programming wire diodes indicate programming. LED Diodes Description Green Connected Service wire Programming in CSD mode 10.5. FIRMWARE UPDATING During programming bootlader operating is indicated. If error follows during updating there is bootloader in device and another programming of device is possible.
  • Page 56: Sim Card Error

    10.6. SIM CARD ERROR In case of SIM card problems, device states this with OK and ERROR LEDs LED diode Signalling (green) ERROR (red) 10.7. SYSTEM ERROR During operating errors may follow. Any error is indicated by constant flashing of a red diode and mostly it means communication problem with modem or SIM card.

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