Reviewing the IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway PIDs..................11 Understanding the work flow................................11 Installing the telephone lines................................11 Mounting the module in a A050-9101 / A250-9101 FACU..............12 Field wiring..............................13 Connecting to the LAN..................................13 Connecting to the telephone lines..............................13 Confirming connection and additional operations................14...
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 1 Introduction This guide describes the procedure to install the IP Communicator (IPC) / Connected Services Gateway (CSG) Module in A050-9101 and A250-9101 Fire Alarm Control Units (FACU).
Product operation and reliability depend upon proper installation. DO NOT INSTALL ANY Autocall™ PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED Upon unpacking your Autocall product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify an authorized Autocall product supplier.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 3 Important information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.
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A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide Additional information Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information. Alarm dialling equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this even if other equipment, for example telephone, answering system, computer modem and so forth, already has the telephone line in use.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 4 Compatibility The FACU firmware must be at the correct revision, or higher, to be compatible with the IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module. See Table 1 for compatible firmware revisions.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 5 Related documentation You may need to refer to the following additional documentation: • IP Gateway GSM Cellular Module Installation Guide (579-1248AC) • IP Gateway External Box Installation Guide (579-1249AC) •...
• Enterprise server reporting features: IP and cellular capabilities (Connected Services Gateway) Use the A050-9101 / A250-9101 Panel User Interface or Addressable Panel Programmer Tool to program the IPC/CSG. Refer to 2050 and 2250 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Units Operation Guide (579-1405AC) and 2050 and 2250 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Units Programming Manual (579-1421AC) for information.
Use the A050-9101 / A250-9101 Panel User Interface or Addressable Panel Programmer Tool to configure the module. Refer to the 2050 and 2250 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Units Operation Guide (579-1405AC) , and 2050 and 2250 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Units Programming Manual (579-1421AC) for information about programming.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 7 Getting started Reviewing the IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway PIDs Confirm that you have everything required to perform the installation. Depending on the connections used for the module, you may need to order additional parts specified in this section.
8 Mounting the module in a A050-9101 / A250-9101 FACU Mount the IPC/CSG internally in the A050-9101 / A250-9101 with supplied studs. The following sections describe the installations. Alternatively, you can mount the IPC/CSG remotely in the external box. Refer to IP Gateway External Box Installation Guide (579-1249AC).
Line Tip Connection to POTS Line 2 Return Ring Connection to POTS Line 2 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. To configure with a A050 or A250 panel, refer to 2050 and 2250 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Unit Operation Guide (579-1405AC). page 13 579-1463AC Rev. C...
See Figure 5 for the locations of the LEDs and Ethernet ports. Note: If a CSG is mounted externally, the LEDs are visible and the reset switch is accessible. If mounted inside a A250 or A050 panel, it is not required to use them.
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A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide Table 8: Panel (FACU) Communications LEDs Status Green LED Yellow LED Normal: connected to the FACU Not connected with the FACU: communication failure with FACU Mismatch Blinking...
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 10.2 Resetting the module Use the reset button to perform software and hardware resets for the IPC/CSG. See Figure 6 to locate the reset button. To perform a reset, do one of the following: To perform a software reset, momentarily press the reset button.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide Open browser Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome and enter CSG URL tgm-x1x2x3.local/ to load the gateway's webpage. The URL is labeled (Name : tgm -AAAAAA.local ) on the Gateway board as in the following image.
A050 / A250 Panels IP Communicator / Connected Services Gateway Module Installation Guide 10.5 Configuring the DNIS Click on the Network tab and select DNIS configuration, see the following figure. Figure 10: DNIS configuration Enter the new DNIS value for Primary and Secondary Path.
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