Communicator Placement Test; Cellular Communicator Models Only; Cellular Signal Strength Display - Lcd Keypad Only - DSC neo Power Series Installation Manual

NOTE: Initialization may take several minutes to complete. Do not continue to next step until the red and yellow
LEDs have stopped flashing. (If only the yellow LED is flashing, there is a communicator trouble and the
green LEDs are not valid for communicator placement test). Correct trouble indicated by flashes on yellow
LED before continuing. See Table 8 for troubleshooting assistance.
7.
Perform the communicator placement test below.
8.
Mount the panel in final location indicated by placement test.

Cellular Communicator Models Only

To confirm that the cellular antenna location is suitable for radio operation, perform the placement test as follows:
NOTE: It might be necessary to relocate the panel or install an optional extension antenna during this procedure, if
the radio signal strength is too low.
1.
Confirm that the yellow LED on the communicator is not flashing. A flashing yellow LED indicates trouble on
the communicator. See Table 8 to troubleshoot and correct the cause of this trouble before continuing to the
next step.
2.
Confirm that the strength of the radio signal on the yellow LED and the 2 green LEDs on the communicator
meet or exceed the minimum signal level requirement. Minimum signal level: The yellow LED is
green LED 1 (furthest from the yellow LED) is
For interpretation of receiver strength on LEDs, refer to the table

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 followed by up to five bars of signal strength. This
display will automatically update every three seconds. For the relationship between signal strength bars, CSQ
level, and signal level in dBm, refer to "Radio Signal Strength".
SIM card active and current signal strength
SIM card inactive and current signal strength
Radio not registered
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/LTE-15ANT - 4.57m (15') internal antenna extension kit (suitable for interior mounting).
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GS-25ANTQ/LTE-25ANT - 7.62m (25') external antenna extension kit (suitable for interior/exterior mounting).
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GS-50ANTQ/LTE-50ANT - 15.24m(50') external antenna extension kit (suitable for interior/exterior mounting).
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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.
4.
Move the extension antenna to various locations while observing the two green LEDs on the panel.
a. Continue to reposition the extension antenna until it receives an acceptable (minimum one green LED
ON solid) signal strength.
NOTE: Minimum strength is:
relocation should be considered.
b.
Mount the supplied antenna extension bracket at the location that provides the best signal strength.
c.
If necessary, relocate the panel to improve signal strength.

Communicator Placement Test

Table 7: Signal Strength Display
Description
green LED 1 flashing and
ON
(not flashing) for the panel location to be acceptable.
"Radio Signal Strength".
Display
OR AND
yellow LED off. If green LED 1 is flashing,
13
OFF
and the