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8800 Introduction The 8800 is a remote stand alone switching unit that can connect an alarm control panel to both the BT RedCARE alarm reporting network and to the Cellnet: GSM network. The control panel can send alarm signals to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) over two separate paths.
8800 Technical Description Lid tamper connector GM 22 GSM/SMS transmitter Aerial connector GSM SIM card *Transmitter Pad holder Main connector (For factory use only) Sig Str Battery connector AC connector Figure 3. 8800 Board Layout Indicators The 8800 main PCB has four LEDs to show the status of the system: Sig Str These two LEDs glow to show the strength of the GSM base station signal received by the GSM transmitter.
8800 Trigger Inputs from Alarm Panel The 8800 provides 7 connectors for trigger inputs from the alarm control panel. These are fixed as positive removed inputs. Each input corresponds to a pin on the plug-on connector or the wire in connector for the STU.
8800 Alarm Operation with Faulty GSM Link If the GSM link fails then the transmitter reports the event to the 8800. The 8800 triggers the STU to report the GSM failure on channel 8. If an alarm occurs while the GSM link is down then the 8800 triggers the STU to report the event over the telephone line.
8800 Installation Preparation Locate the 8800 GID near the alarm control panel, in a convenient position that allows the GSM aerial to give a clean strong signal (see Figures 10). Fit the aerial into the pre-punched hole at the top of the 8800 case. For Panorama aerials use “Method Y”...
8800 All electrical connections should be carried out by a qualified electrician and must comply with the current IEEE Wiring Regulations. When you have connected the mains lead make sure that you anchor the cable to a suitable fixing point using a cable tie. (The steel case provides a fixing loop near the mains connector.) Caution: Do not apply mains power at this point.
8800 Fitting a Plug-on STU Fit the STU taken from the alarm control panel onto the 8800 communi- cator connector. Connect a multi-core alarm cable between the alarm control panel comms outputs and the 8800 as shown in Figure 6. Example: Scantronic control panel Ensure that all unused...
8800 Fitting a Wire-in STU Example: Scantronic control panel 8800 Channel trigger inputs from panel with plug-on 9076-02 to 8800 GID (fixed at +ve removed). Signalling interface card. Note: Ensure that all unused The mini-jumpers must be inputs are connected fitted to ensure that the to +12V relays are energised.
8800 Fitting a Wire-in STU (cont’d) Fit the mounting plate onto the 8800 GID’s plug-on communications connector. Fit the STU taken from the alarm control panel to this plate with double sided adhesive pads. Connect the STU to the 8800 as shown in Figure 7. Return Path Signalling Connections All STUs need specific return path signalling connections in order to work correctly.
8800 Programming the STU NVM The STU must inform the GID when every alarm transmitted over the tel- ephone line has been acknowledged by the Alarm Receiving Centre. The Return Path Signaling (RPS) function carries out the acknowledgement to the 8800.
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8800 12. Press YES until the display shows: NUMBER 3 0101 Press YES if using PSTN. Press NO if using private wire (RedDIRECT) with line monitoring, and enter 0111. 13. Press YES until the display shows: CHANNELS TO TELE 1 XXXXXXXXX 14.
8800 Completing the Installation Re-connect the existing telephone line to the STU. Refit the programmed NVM chip. Fit the case tamper assembly to the lugs at the bottom of the trans- former bracket (see Figure 9). Make sure the tamper switch is con- nected to the tamper pins at the top of the 8800 PCB.
Fit an extension aerial cable in place of the supplied 1/4 wave stub aerial If signal strength is low. Note: An extension aerial cable is available from Cooper Security Ltd, Item code: 8800UK-13. Tel No. 01594 545454. This extension cable is not a signal booster.
8800 Testing Carry out a full set of alarm reporting tests to ensure full operation. The 8800 should send the reports out by the STU. Disconnect the telephone line from the STU and carry out the alarm reporting tests again. The 8800 should send reports by the GSM unit.
8800 Fault Finding Signal Strength LEDs Shows the base station signal strength received by the GSM unit. See “Commissioning” for more details. Running LED Flashes on and off when the 8800 software is running correctly. Commissioning LED Glows steadily when the GSM unit is commis- sioned by the service provider.
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