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Important Note The registration form must be completed before leaving for the job site to install the Telguard product. Use our dealer site at portal.telguard.com to register the unit in real time. Foreword ® Dealers purchase Telguard alarm communicators for the quality, features, and total value they represent.
Cellular Alarm Communicator. Repair of this equipment should only be referred to qualified technical personnel. Telguard will repair or replace (our option) inoperative units for up to two years from date of manufacture. This excludes damage due to lightning or to installer error.
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INDEMNIFICATION OF TELGUARD YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS TELGUARD FOR ANY OF THE COST, MISUSE OR IN A MANNER NOT CONTEMPLATED BY YOU AND TELGUARD OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS MANUAL; (ii) IN AN ILLEGAL MANNER OR AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY;...
12VDC or 24VDC regulated power supplied by the connected alarm panel. The TG-PEM Accessory is also available for adding multiple dry contact zones to TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators in either fire or burglary systems (but not combinations systems), in cases where a DACT connection is not available or more inputs are required.
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The UL Listed equipment at the TCC plays a key role in the operation of every Telguard device. All Telguard units utilize the TCC due to the panel alarm signal format encoding and decoding requirements used in packet-data transmissions. The TCC also manages the real-time databases for...
Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Units, UL 1610 and Standard Line Supervision, the communicator must meet these requirements: The TG-7 Dual Path Series communicator must be used in one of the following configurations: • As a primary communicator, single line-200 second supervision; or •...
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Standard for Control Units, Accessories and Receiving Equipment for Intrusion Alarm Systems, ULC- S304, the communicator must meet these requirements (Security Level I or II): The TG-7 Dual Path Series communicator must be used in one of the following configurations: •...
This section summarizes the key features of Telguard TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators. Operating Mode The TG-7 Dual Path Series is comprised of transmission devices that are installed at protected premises to provide signal transmission over cellular and Internet-enabled LAN connections for alarm systems.
When using AC as the main power source, the communicator checks the backup battery voltage on initial power-up and every 60 seconds thereafter. If the battery voltage is less than 11.6 volts, it an LBC occurs whereby the STC LED blinks twice, and the TG-7 Dual Path Series Installation & Operating Guide 56052601 Rev B...
(voltage supplied unexpectedly drops). The STC LED will flash 6 times and the STC relay will trip. NOTE: This condition will require contacting Telguard Technical Support for resolution. Catastrophic Failure (CF) Catastrophic Failure (CF) is any condition that causes the communicator to stop functioning at all levels.
Low Power Condition. Other failure conditions shall be triggered through STC2 and shall be treated as general trouble conditions. • In Canada, TG-7 Dual Path Series devices are suitable for use in Security Level 2 applications. Post-Installation Remote Programming...
Optional DC Operation (12VDC or 24VDC) The TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators can be operated solely by DC power provided by an alarm panel. This eliminates the need for a separate AC outlet at the protected premises. To use, connect 12VDC or 24VDC regulated power from the p ground on the communicator.
UL and ULC Compliance The TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators are certified as complying with UL and ULC Standards for Commercial Fire and Commercial Burglary installations. The chart on Page 1 shows the associated UL and ULC Standards. Certificates of Compliance are available at portal.telguard.com.
Dealer Account Establishment A Dealer Account must be established prior to registration of any Telguard unit. This can be accomplished by visiting portal.telguard.com and completing the necessary information under This is a one-time event and an acknowledgment from Telguard Customer Service will include a Dealer Account Number that will be used for all Telguard Digital registrations.
The registration form may be completed online through our 24/7 dealer portal: portal.telguard.com. Register for Telguard service prior to going to the job site to avoid a second trip. The desired features and programmable options for any installation are selected during the registration process.
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Telguard portal at portal.telguard.com. If the system administrator of the premises requires MAC address information, it can be found on a label on the communicator or in the portal. UL/ULC Commercial Fire Sole Path (Cellular Only Mode) Features • Link Supervision: If registering communicator to use cellular as the sole path of communications for commercial fire applications, use the link supervision option in accordance with local requirements (5-minute supervision or 60-minute supervision in the U.S., or 180-second...
Verify unit is secured by placing additional screws in lower mounting holes. Install Optional TG-PEM Accessory into Enclosure (if using) The TG-PEM Accessory can be used to add 8 24-hour dry contact zones to a TG-7 Dual Path Series communicator.
NOTE: including replacing the battery when it can no longer operate at the specified voltage level. Connect the Telguard AC power adapter (supplied) to AC terminals using stranded copper insulated wire following wire gauge and length recommendations below: Recommended Wire Size...
Antenna issues are unlikely unless the premises are located in a fringe network coverage area, in a building below ground level, or in a metal structure. Telguard offers a variety of high-quality low- loss antenna cables as well as high-gain antennas listed in Appendix 7.
Mandatory for Commercial Burg Use When installing the TG-7 Dual Path Series Communicator for Commercial Burglary or combination Fire and Burglary Applications, a tamper switch is used to monitor the enclosure opening. The tamper switch needs to be connected to a zone on the panel and shall designate the zone as Tamper Protection.
If a tamper switch is needed for a TG-7FE product, the TG-TAMPER Accessory can be purchased from most Telguard distributors. Note that a tamper switch is required when using the TG-7FE in a combination fire and burglary system.
(4 or 10 digits for Contact ID, 4 digits for Modem). UL Compliance Note: While TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators support the above formats, some formats may not meet the requirements for fire systems set in UL 864. Contact ID and SIA2 are the only formats identified as complying beginning with UL 864 10 Edition.
The TG-7FE is suitable for use as a sole path cellular communicator. The TG-7FE can also be utilized as a dual path option that replaces both Telco requirements by the panel. By following Telguard's installation guidelines, the installer can provide the best conditions for a stable, sole path or dual path connection.
6 hours, from an earlier version of 24 hours. This requirement is upheld in 2016 and 2019 edition as well. Telguard commercial fire products support this feature, and it must be enabled when using more than one path, by selecting 6-hour supervision during registration.
Appendix 6 Detailed Specifications Dialer to Interface Electronics The integrated interface by Telguard allows digital dialers to dial into the cellular radio network. • Line voltage: -30 Vdc (default) or -40Vdc into standard telephone device when on-hook. • Dial tone: Precision 350 + 440Hz +/- 1%. 10 digits dial out capability.
Description TG-PEM Adds 8 dry contact zone inputs; also allows connection to panels without DACTs TG-TAMPER Easy-attach Tamper Switch Assembly compatible with Telguard metal enclosures ACD-12 12 feet of antenna cable and mounting bracket ACD-35 35 feet of low loss high performance antenna cable and mounting bracket...
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