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- Page 1 3G/4G/ETH Communicator EPX PRO EPX400-A20CU Installation and programming manual Version of the manual: Release date: 06.04.2021 Firmware version: 2.10.4 EBS Config 2.0 version: 1.9.4.548 Copyright © 2021 EBS sp. z o.o. EPX400-A20CU – Manual...
- Page 2 1825 NW Corporate Blvd Suite 110 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Webpage: www.ebssmart.us MANUFACTURER EBS Sp. z o.o. 59 Bronislawa Czecha St. 04-555 Warsaw, POLAND E-mail: office@ebssmart.com Technical support: support@ebssmart.com Webpage: www.ebssmart.com Copyright © 2021 EBS sp. z o.o. EPX400-A20CU – Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................6 FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ..........7 ASSEMBLY AND WIRING ................8 3.1. Opening of the CASING ................. 8 3.2. EPX400-A20CU COMMUNICATOR ............9 3.3. Wired connections of control panel with communicator EPX400-A20CU ..10 3.4. - Page 4 7.5.9. Restoring factory settings ............26 7.5.10. Connection settings ............... 26 7.5.11. Application settings .............. 27 7.5.12. EBS Config 2.0 – Info ............27 CONFIGURATION MENU — HARDWARE ............28 8.1. Summary ..................28 8.2. Communicator settings ............... 29 8.2.1.
- Page 5 8.6.2. Disconnect external phone when server connected ......43 8.6.3. Minimal time of external phone line voltage absence ......43 8.6.4. Report off-hook time longer than ........... 43 8.6.5. Report when intervals between dialled digits of phone are longer than 44 8.6.6.
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Page 6: Introduction
ModemEmu application and remote managing of arming using EBS Security application. Remote configuration of the control panel by Ethernet or cellular using EPX PRO is still performed using control’s panel configuration application supplied by control panel manufacturer. -
Page 7: Functional And Technical Parameters
FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS Transmission channels ETH, LTE / HSPA+, SMS, PSTN* *transparent, PSTN dialer required in a CP Backup server User notifications SMS (5 phone numbers) Communication watchdog Inputs 9 (NO/NC/EOL-NO/EOL-NC/DEOL-NO/DEOL-NC) Partitions Simulated PSTN Line Protocols supported on the phone input SIA, ContactID Outputs 2 (OC, max. -
Page 8: Assembly And Wiring
ASSEMBLY AND WIRING Communicator is delivered along with an antenna LTE, dedicated casing and assembly parts. 3.1. OPENING OF THE CASING To open the OBDEPX casing, press the locks on the rear cover (picture below, arrows 1) with your fingers and pull out the front cover (arrows 2). Push 2 Pull Push... -
Page 9: Epx400-A20Cu Communicator
3.2. EPX400-A20CU COMMUNICATOR Figure 2. Connecting the EPX400 communicator. 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. According to the figure 2 terminals of communicator shall be connected to: Terminal Connection description AC, AC... -
Page 10: Wired Connections Of Control Panel With Communicator Epx400-A20Cu
EPX400-A20CU — GND (Ground) and a mobile application EBS Security. To do this you need to create connection between output and input according to the — wiring (in EBS Config 2.0 and EBS Security – see below) —... -
Page 11: Input Configuration
WARNING: The wiring should be done only when the control panel and the communicator are disconnected from the power supply. The internal antenna used with communicator must be installed to provide separation distance of at least 7.8 in (20cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or communicator. -
Page 12: Quick Start Procedure
Two phases comprise programming in this option: a) sending to communicator of main parameters (with SMS) that enable LTE/HSPA+ connection to communication server (OSM.Server system). b) full configuration of device with remote programming (EBS Config 2.0 and OSM.Server). Quick start procedure: a) insert into device SIM card with PIN code 1111 or without PIN code. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION EPX400-A20CU device is able to transmit data via LTE or UMTS network, via SMS messages and via Ethernet. Communication mode is configurable – see chapter 0. for more information. As a result the communicator may be used only at the territory covered with mobile phone operator network or with wired Ethernet network. -
Page 14: Pre-Configuration Via Ethernet Port
PRE-CONFIGURATION VIA ETHERNET PORT To enable the EPX400-A20CU to communicate properly, you need to provide basic server connection parameters. The simplest way to do this is via the built-in web server WWW. To access the server, connect the EPX400-A20CU using an Ethernet cable to a PC that has an RJ-45 Ethernet port and a web browser. -
Page 15: Description
6.2. DESCRIPTION “Description” item. Displays information about the type of device and its serial number. 6.3. CONFIGURE GSM 6.3.1. Server parameters In this section we define the server parameters in the monitoring station. EPX400-A20CU – Manual Page 15 / 62... -
Page 16: Server Address
6.3.1.1. Server address This is the IP address of the monitoring system receiver (OSM.Server), e.g. “89.123.115.8”. The address can be specified as a domain name of the server, e.g. “module.gprs.com”. For domain name addresses, a DNS sever address is also required. 6.3.1.2. -
Page 17: Configure Ethernet
automatic system start-up. If you have a SIM card without PIN code protection, you can enter any value, e.g. 0000. If the PIN you enter is incorrect, SIM card may be blocked after you insert the card and power on the communicator. To unblock the SIM card you will need to enter the PUK code (using any smartphone) before you can use the card again. -
Page 18: Access Parameters
IP address IP address for the LAN you want the device to work with. IP netmask IP address mask, default: 255.255.255.0. Gateway IP address of the computer in local network which mediates in connection with communication server. Primary / Secondary DNS Identifies DNS addresses (the domain name system) If you provided the main or secondary server's address as a domain, at least one DNS address must be specified. -
Page 19: Contact
6.6. CONTACT “Contact” item – displays the manufacturer's contact details. EPX400-A20CU – Manual Page 19 / 62... -
Page 20: Configuration Program
2.0 interface for the mobile version is the same as for desktop version. Note that the Smartphone app is currently only available for Android phones and not for iOS (Apple) phones. Apple phone users must install using the EBS Config 2.0 for the PC. Refer to the step immediately above. -
Page 21: General Menu
Opens a new set of parameters for the other kind of devices – control panels and transmitters. With this option, you can edit the configuration parameters of the proper device. For EPX400-A20CU select EPX PRO EPX400-A20CU: EPX400-A20CU – Manual Page 21 / 62... -
Page 22: Open
7.5.2. Open… If you have a file with saved settings, these data can be used to program another device. First of all, specify the catalogue where the file was stored, and then specify the file name. The obtained data set can be modified by the user. Send the read and possibly modified data to the alarm panel by switching it into the programming mode using a dedicated programming device. -
Page 23: Device State
7.5.4. Device state The “Device state” window includes information about the device: serial number, hardware version, firmware, set date and time. Additionally, the following parameters can be monitored in real time: Status of server connection, Status of DC power, The LTE/UMTS network signal level, Status of the wired inputs, Status of the wired outputs, Arming mode. -
Page 24: Write Configuration
communicator into the programming mode (only MINI-PROG-BT automatically switches to programming mode). By clicking “Read configuration” button, you can start downloading the settings saved in the communicator’s memory, with a message bar containing successful/failed reading shown at the bottom of the app. Data downloaded from the device can be stored and used later for other devices. -
Page 25: Events History
7.5.7. Events history This function allows you to read approx. 5000 recent technical events stored in the device memory. Depending on the defined connection type (see chapter 7.5.10 Connection settings ), you will be able to read the history remotely via LTE/HSPA+, and locally using Bluetooth (SP-PROG-BT, MINI-PROG-BT) and an RS232 port (SP-PROG,SP-PROG-BT, GD-PROG). -
Page 26: Firmware Update
7.5.8. Firmware update The device has a built-in bootloader, so that you can change the module software for the newer. In the window displayed, browse to the location of the file and press “Update”. 7.5.9. Restoring factory settings Use this option to restore default system configuration. All data you entered will be deleted and replaced with factory defaults. -
Page 27: Application Settings
The correct device is the one plugged into the alarm panel. Only after pairing the programming device with a PC an open port will be shown in EBS Config assigned for communication between the programming device and a PC. 7.5.11. Application settings In this window, you can select one of application languages and select a colour scheme. -
Page 28: Configuration Menu - Hardware
CONFIGURATION MENU — HARDWARE In this chapter, you will find detailed and exhaustive descriptions of all the programmable parameters which determine the operation of the device. 8.1. SUMMARY This tab contains the following information: Device model, serial number, installed modules, ... -
Page 29: Communicator Settings
8.2. COMMUNICATOR SETTINGS After opening the tab, the main parameters of the device are shown for the first. Clicking on the “Advance” below, shows the remaining parameters. 8.2.1. Service Code This code provides the highest level access to the system. It is used both for local programming of the device and also for remote controlling (in TCP/IP or SMS mode). -
Page 30: Sim Card 1 Pin
Default service code (ATS) is 0000 – it is recommended to change it to unique, preferably 7-digit code. NOTE! If this code is lost it will be necessary to send the device to the EBS office. EPX400-A20CU – Manual Page 30 / 62... -
Page 31: Www Server Lock
Web browser. The method of this configuration is described in chapter "6 Pre-configuration via Ethernet port" NOTE: To avoid unauthorized tampering with the device, the manufacturer recommends that you disable this option when you install the EBS Config (This option is factory-set on). 8.2.9. -
Page 32: Partitions
o To OSM.Server is sent information abort the occurrence of the event and the number of occurrences without giving a time (eg. A violation of input 2: 14 times). o Events may be sent not in chronological order, even though the transmiter is trying to send earlier, the events which occurred first. -
Page 33: Entry Time
8.3.2. Entry time After clicking on this option an additional list will show, where you can set the time for entry. Time after which alarm will be generated after delayed input had been armed and partition to which delayed input belongs will not be disarmed. 8.3.3. -
Page 34: Response Type
8.4.1.1. Response type Instant— violating the input will result in an immediate alarm if the system is armed. Delayed — 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. -
Page 35: Wired Output
8.4.2. Wired output 8.4.2.1. Output reaction time Thanks to this option you may choose output operation mode. There are two operation modes available: o always – connection follows for indefinite time – up to the moment of disconnection of power for module or remote command which switches output off, o for the specific time –... -
Page 36: Advanced Outputs Control
enter full phone number or only a part of number. The device will detect all numbers with specified sequence. E.g. if entered number is 1234, the output will activate after incoming call from number 123456789 or 600123456. Note: The phone number must be entered without country code (e.g. without prefix 0048 and +48). -
Page 37: Sms Settings
8.4.3. SMS Settings 8.4.3.1. Accept SMS commands A user can limit remote access to a device via text message to the selected phone numbers. When you create a list of phone numbers (max. 5), you can only control the device using those numbers. Available options: From all: Communication is possible with any phone number. -
Page 38: Limits
After clicking on the list to open it, you can select a value from 5 minutes to maximum (no period of validity). 8.4.3.3. Limits In this section you can limit the number of text messages to be sent by the device. Extra fields will be shown after selecting option “Active”: Maximum number —... -
Page 39: Text Message Notifications
Each rule comprises a pair: a fragment of the sender's phone number and a valid phone number of the recipient. A fragment of the sender's phone number can, in extreme cases, consist of an empty string, which means ability to match any phone number. -
Page 40: Status
8.4.4.3. 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. 8.5. RS232 In order to provide additional capabilities for sending information, EPX400-A20CU communicator is equipped with serial port RS-232, 3.3V TTL level. -
Page 41: Serial Port Settings
None, RTS, CTS, RTS/CTS 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 EBS Config 2.0 8.5.2. Buffer flushing Data received from connected device are stored in communicator buffer. -
Page 42: Advanced Port Options
8.5.3. Advanced port options 8.5.3.1. Disable data receiving This option allows for lock of data received from device connected to RS-232 port of communicator. It is used in case of failure or situation when communicator is being used to control the other device. 8.5.3.2. -
Page 43: Use External Phone Line
8.6.1. Use external phone line If this function has been chosen (Activation) the communicator will be cooperating with PSTN line. This way data transmission is possible from an alarm control panel with two ways: via LTE/HSPA+ link and standard telephone line. 8.6.2. -
Page 44: Report When Intervals Between Dialled Digits Of Phone Are Longer Than
sends a message. This operation prevents unauthorised installation of additional devices. 8.6.5. Report when intervals between dialled digits of phone are longer than This option is being used if in configuration “PSTN line – EPX400 – 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 communicator sends a message. -
Page 45: Dtmf Phone Number
functions are analogous to the both telephone numbers that may be saved in the device memory. 8.6.1.1. DTMF phone number This is a number that has been saved in memory of an alarm control panel. If the panel is to transmit information on an event it shall dialled this number. Transmission of this information via LTE/HSPA+ will be possible if this number will be identical as a number entered into the communicator. -
Page 46: Monitoring Center - Tcp/Ip And Sms Monitoring
8.7. MONITORING CENTER – TCP/IP AND SMS MONITORING 8.7.1. Security – Encryption key For the purpose of maximum security of transmission, data is encrypted with AES key. This option may be used for LTE/HSPA+ and SMS transmission. After selection of encrypted transmission you may use your own code (256 bits – signs 0-9 and A-F) or use default settings. -
Page 47: Initial States
8.8. INITIAL STATES 8.8.1. Skip initial states This option allows for locking of sending of information on status of active inputs at power connection. Information on inputs will be sent to server after the first change from inactive to active status. 8.9. -
Page 48: Ethernet
8.9.1. Ethernet 8.9.1.1. Network parameters In this section, define IP address settings. By default, it is set as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) but it is possible to change it to static IP (additional fields will be shown after selecting this option). DHCP is a protocol which dynamically assigns an IP address to each computer, complete with TCP/IP configuration parameters: default gateway, subnet mask and DNS servers’... -
Page 49: Servers
8.9.1.2. Servers In this section, define parameters for the base and for backup server, if used. If Backup server option is selected, additional parameters will be displayed and options for backup server settings and rules for cooperation with the main server. Server Address It is the IP address of the monitoring system receiver (OSM.Server) or a computer which has the “Communication Server”... -
Page 50: Communication Stability
the defined number of attempts (from 1 to 100), the device will start procedure for connecting with a base server. This option is enabled only when the secondary server has been defined. Disconnect after a time limit Selecting this box will mean that the device will disconnect with the secondary server after the pre-defined period of time. -
Page 51: Servers
8.9.2.1. Servers In this section, define parameters for the base and for backup server, if used. If Backup server option is selected, additional parameters will be displayed and options for backup server settings and rules for cooperation with the main server. Server Address It is the IP address of the monitoring system receiver (OSM.Server) or a computer which has the “Communication Server”... -
Page 52: Connection
NOTE: The use of a private APN improves the system security. User ID It is usually not required with public APNs. If you have a private APN, you should ask your provider for this parameter (you will need it to access the LTE/HSPA+ network). User's password It is usually not required with public APNs. -
Page 53: Connection Stability
This option is enabled only when the secondary server has been defined. Disconnect after Selecting this box will mean that the device will disconnect with the secondary server after the pre-defined period of time. The rest of the procedure depends on the parameter: “Always try to connect to the primary server first”. -
Page 54: Phone Number
The device will switch to SMS mode in case of problems with another connection channels. 8.10.1. Phone number Enter the number of LTE/UMTS modem connected to monitoring station OSM.Server here. Text messages will be sent to that number regardless if only this data communication route has been configured and when the device experiences problems with LTE/HSPA+ transmission. -
Page 55: Receiving Of Sms Message
RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE Communicator module receives specially prepared SMS. If received SMS is not correct it will be automatically cancelled and device will not operate any action. The device uses an encrypted protocol for transmission. If "Communication parameters lock" option is enabled (see chapter 8.2.7) , remote commands such as APN =, PORT =, SERVER =, etc. - Page 56 SERVER=server address If the role of the LTE/HSPA+ channel is sets as "Unused", this command sets the address of the server and the role LTE/HSPA+ channel as "Backup." If the role of the LTE/HSPA+ channel is DIFFERENT than "Unused" (it’s mean turned on), this command sets only the address of the server.
- Page 57 ETHCONFIG=parameter It is used to configure the Ethernet interface where the parameter can be set to: DHCP - ETH interface set in DHCP mode; IP, MASK, GATEWAY [, DNS1, DNS2] - command sets the static IP MASK, GATEWAY, and optional server DNS1 and DNS2 (if the address is given in the form of domain e.g.
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Page 58: Led Diodes Indication
LED DIODES INDICATION LED diodes (4), mounted directly on printed circuit, are purposed to show current condition of the device. 10.1. LOGGING TO LTE/UMTS NETWORK Once SIM card has been inserted into the device and power supply was turned on logging to GSM system follows. -
Page 59: Data Transmission
10.3. DATA TRANSMISSION During data transmission a green diode indicates data transmitting. LED Diodes Description DTMF ERR OK STATUS Green LTE/HSPA+ Transmission SMS Transmission 10.4. RECEIVING OF DTMF DATA STATUS LED (blue) and DTMF LED (yellow) indicate actual condition during receiving data from a control panel. -
Page 60: Programming
10.5. PROGRAMMING After detection of programming cable, diodes indicate programming mode. LED Diodes Description DTMF ERR OK STATUS Green Connected service cable 10.6. FIRMWARE UPDATING During programming bootloader operating is indicated. If error follows during updating there is bootloader in device and another programming of device is possible. -
Page 61: Sim Card Error
10.7. SIM CARD ERROR In case of SIM card problems, device states this with ERROR LED (red) and OK LED (green). Signalling LED diode DTMF ERR OK STATUS (Green) ERROR (Red) 10.8. SYSTEM ERROR Errors may occur during device operation. An error is indicated by a permanent lighting of red LED. -
Page 62: Changelog
CHANGELOG Date / Version Description 29.03.2021 / v1.0 First version of the manual 06.04.2021 / v1.1 Linguistic corrections EPX400-A20CU – Manual Page 62 / 62...
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