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TG-7FM
Installation & Operation Guide
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
For use by TELGUARD customers only.
Distribution to other parties strictly prohibited.
January 30, 2025
Part Number 56055101
Rev. A.1
© 2025 Telguard. Telguard and the Telguard Logo are registered trademarks of
Telular Corporation | Telular is a business of AMETEK, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Sole Path Communicator
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- Page 1 For use by TELGUARD customers only. Distribution to other parties strictly prohibited. January 30, 2025 Part Number 56055101 Rev. A.1 © 2025 Telguard. Telguard and the Telguard Logo are registered trademarks of Telular Corporation | Telular is a business of AMETEK, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Important Note
Foreword Dealers purchase Telguard alarm communicators for the quality, features and total value they represent. The Telguard TG-7FM meets UL standards for Commercial Fire, Commercial Burglary, and combination fire/burglary systems. The TG-7FM has a cellular pathway for signal transmission, suitable as the sole communication path when applicable features are enabled. -
Page 3: Repair And Warranty
NOTE: RMA number must be on the outside of box or product will not be accepted. Future Testing and Limitations on Use The Telguard TG-7FM is part of an advanced design alarm communication system. It does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary and fire. Any alarm communication system is subject to compromise or failure. -
Page 4: Indemnification Of Telguard
THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, DELIVERY, INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES WILL BE HONORED, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Decide on a STC Trip Output Strategy Optional Trip Input Swinger Function Step 2: Physically Install the TG-7FM in Desired Location Identify Location for Placing the TG-7FM Device and Mount Connect Antenna Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... - Page 6 Appendix 5 Compliance with UL Standards Appendix 6 Detailed Specifications Dialer to Interface Electronics Power Field Wiring Electrical Ratings System Faults Impedance Digital Cellular Radio and Other Specifications Appendix 7 Accessories Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1...
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Page 7: General Description And Operation
Can be used as either a Primary or Secondary Path device when an alternate communications path is connected to another alarm panel DACT interface. In such cases, the panel determines the alarm reporting path. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 8: Information Related To Software Settings
Tamper Protection. Tamper wires and all other wires connecting the communicator to the panel shall be in rigid or flexible metal conduit. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 9: Features
Features This section summarizes the key features of the Telguard TG-7FM. Operating Mode The TG-7FM communicator is a sole path cellular Data/SMS transmission device that is installed at the protected premises to provide alarm transmission for fire and/or burglary alarm systems over the applicable cellular network. -
Page 10: Link Supervision
Catastrophic Failure (CF) is any condition that causes the communicator to stop functioning at all levels. The most common CF is a power failure event. The STC1 and STC2 trip outputs are activated and the visible indication is loss of all LED activity. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 11: Telguard Automatic Self-Test Report
Communicator not activated at TCC: communicator requires activation for use • Catastrophic Failure (CF): all power is lost • Transmit Disable command received from TCC: used when a runaway dialer situation is detected or by Customer Service Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 12: Post-Installation Remote Programming
• Release the button. After the factory reset concludes, the LEDs will again operate the way they did prior to installation. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 13: Ul Compliance
16 to 22 gauge in size. • A standard telephone or lineman's butt-set is recommended for verifying communication between the panel and the communicator. • An unbent paperclip to activate side buttons. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 14: Installation
Decide on a STC Trip Output Strategy The communicator provides the host alarm panel with two supervisory trip outputs for reporting a Telguard system trouble code to the central station. The supervisory trip outputs are Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 15: Optional Trip Input
If moving the communicator to a different location is not practical, you may need to purchase an extension cable to remote the antenna in order to Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101... -
Page 16: Connect Antenna
10 ft 20 ga 20 ft 18 ga 60 ft (20 ft max. for fire systems) UL Compliance Note: All wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 17: Allow The Carrier Selection Process To Run
(DACT) into the RJ-45 jack of the communicator. UL Compliance Note: For Commercial Fire installations, all connections from the alarm panel and the Telguard communicator must be mechanically protected and no greater than 20 feet in distance. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 18: Special Led Indications During Activation
If both a local signaling device and an alarm panel are required, then external relays are needed to provide additional uncommitted contacts. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 19: Reprogram Alarm Panel To Send Proper Code
Burglary Applications. Its use is optional in Fire-only applications. To use the tamper switch, wire the Tamper connector to a zone on the panel that is designated for Tamper Protection. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 20: Appendix 1
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 8 TG-7FM SEE NOTE ABOVE Tamper Switch TRIP INPUT STC2 NOT PERMITTED IN UL FIRE SYSTEMS Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 21: Scenario 2: Other Than Sole Path (Tg-7Fm Is One Of Two Communication Paths)
INCOMING TELCO ANTENNA RJ-31X FACP LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 8 TG-7FM TRIP INPUT STC2 NOT PERMITTED IN UL FIRE SYSTEMS Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 22: Tamper Switch Installation For Ul Commercial Burglary
ANTENNA ALARM PANEL LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 8 TG-7FM Tamper Switch TRIP INPUT STC2 NOT PERMITTED IN UL FIRE SYSTEMS Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 23: Rj-45 Jack Pin Assignments
4 STC1 trouble conditions. alarm panel. section). Normally Open. 5 GND Trip Ground External trip Allows an external relay to trigger LED 7 relay. an alarm signal. 6 IN Trip Input Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 24: Compatible Alarm Panels
UL 864. Contact ID and SIA2 are the only formats identified as complying beginning with UL 864 10 Edition. If in doubt, check with your AHJ. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 25: Appendix 2 Troubleshooting Guide
TG-7FM can still receive (Initiated by TCC) (Status data) radio signals from the TCC. The STC LED will flash all applicable indications in sequence and then repeat the sequence. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 26: Led Indicator Guide Normal Operating Mode
Trip Input Trip Input not activated or is restored LED 8 DC power connected to unit Power The STC LED will flash all applicable indications in sequence and then repeat the sequence. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 27: Led Indicator Guide Rssi Mode
LEDs 5-3 = on, LED 2 = slow flash -60 LEDs 5-2 = on NOTE: When LED 1 is on in RSSI mode, it indicates more than one cellular tower within range. Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 28: Appendix 3 Commercial Fire Sole Path Installation
TG-7FM Signal Strength Installation instructions for the Telguard TG-7FM indicate that a signal strength of -90dBm (LEDs 4 and 5 on, with LED 3 flashing) is sufficient. , an additional level of signal integrity will minimize false alarm supervision failures caused by interference and atmospheric fading. -
Page 29: Appendix 4 Commercial Fire 6-Hour Supervision
# All conductors of a fire alarm system shall be installed in metal raceway of the totally enclosed type or incorporated in a cable having a metal armor or sheath; these metal elements must be grounded Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1... -
Page 30: Appendix 6 Detailed Specifications
Digital Cellular Radio and Other Specifications The Telguard TG-7FM radio provides data connectivity on LTE-M networks. The TG-7FM transceiver is FCC compliant, meeting all requirements of Part 15 and 27 testing. It is also certified as compliant to PTCRB requirements. -
Page 31: Appendix 7 Accessories
50 feet of low loss high performance antenna cable and mounting bracket ACD-100 100 feet of low loss high performance antenna cable and mounting bracket HGDL-0 High Gain Directional Antenna EXDL-0 External Omni-Directional Antenna Telguard TG-7FM Installation & Operating Guide 56055101 Rev A.1...
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