Step 3: Determine Antenna Placement For Best Performance; Step 4: Verify Panel Sends Alarms Over The Telco Connection For Back-Up Path; Step 5: Program, Activate & Transmit Alarms Over Cellular Network - Honeywell HW-TG7LAF02 Installation And Operating Manual

Step 3: Determine Antenna Placement for Best Performance

Connect Antenna
The Telguard unit is supplied with an antenna. In most cases the antenna can be mounted directly to the
unit. If necessary, the antenna may be moved to a better signal location using an extension cable and
bracket accessories (included with some models). The performance of the antenna may be affected by the
wall or materials contained within the wall chosen for mounting. These effects may not be clearly identified
by RSSI monitoring alone. The wall materials may have a more pronounced effect on the antenna transmit
band performance.
Measure Received Signal Strength (RSSI)
Measure the received signal strength by pressing the RSSI button. This switches the LEDs to signal strength
mode. If you do not obtain the recommended minimum signal strength with the antenna mounted directly
to the unit (see
some models) to locate the antenna in an area with better reception. Generally, the higher the antenna the
better.
If necessary, attach the extension cable to the unit on one end and the antenna on the other, then slowly
move the antenna to achieve maximum signal strength by pausing at each location for 6 seconds to allow
enough time for the Telguard device to present an updated signal strength. Pick a spot where the most
LEDs (up to four) are illuminated.
Consider Other Antenna Options
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 6.

Step 4: Verify Panel sends alarms over the Telco Connection for Back-up Path

Connect alarm panel and Telco line to the TG-7 series unit. Plug the cable from the modular jack of the
alarm panel into the black jack of the Telguard device and the incoming Telco connection into the gray jack.
Trip a zone on the alarm panel and transmit over the Telco line. This step is important to verify the panel is
programmed with a valid account code and central station information before transmitting signals through
the cellular network.
UL 864 Compliance Note:
Telguard RJ-jack must be mechanically protected and no greater than 20 feet in distance.
ULC S559 Compliance Note:
Telguard RJ-jack must be in metal conduit and no greater than 18 meters in distance. The FACP and the
Telguard communicator must both be located in the same room.
Step 5: Program, Activate & Transmit Alarms over Cellular Network
Confirm that the TG-7 series device enables the alarm panel to transmit alarm events over the cellular radio
network. The Telguard will confirm activation with the TCC if the registration form was completed prior to
installation. Make sure that there is no Telco connection for the panel to use, and trip a zone on the alarm
panel. During processing of the first alarm signal over the cellular network the Telguard unit will transmit all
programming parameters along with the information (central station number and account code) from the
alarm panel. Once this information is received, the TCC will transmit a message back indicating that the unit
is activated. When this message is received the LEDs on the unit will begin operating in normal mode;
Activation LED 1 will be on.
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