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ecoLINE PRO – DIN rail

ecoLINE MINI – DIN rail

INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION MANUAL

For device version v4.00

Document version 1.1 05.06.2025

Product models:

• ecoLINE PRO DIN rail – ETH.4G.IN6.R1

• ecoLINE MINI DIN rail – 4G.IN6.R1

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Page 1 PRO – DIN rail ecoLINE MINI – DIN rail INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION MANUAL For device version v4.00 Document version 1.1 05.06.2025 Product models: • ecoLINE PRO DIN rail – ETH.4G.IN6.R1 • ecoLINE MINI DIN rail – 4G.IN6.R1...
Page 2 Configuring the ecoLINE PRO/MINI ..................11 The user interface and configuration options of the software ........... 11 Methods for connecting to the device ................12 3.2.1 TELL servers and receivers ..................12 3.2.2 Configuring directly via USB ..................13 3.2.3 Remote connecting to devices via cloud service............
Page 3 Software settings menu ....................48 4.4.1 Settings ........................48 4.4.2 About .......................... 49 Transparent serial port ......................50 Remote programming of alarm control panels ..............51 5.1.1 Paradox alarm systems ....................52 5.1.2 DSC alarm systems ....................56 5.1.3 Premier and Premier Elite alarm systems ..............59 5.1.4 Bentel alarm systems ....................
Page 4 The key function of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI is forwarding reports of alarm control panels to remote monitoring station over the mobile Internet, using multiple protocols, as well as sending Push messages to users about these reports. ► Product models: ecoLINE PRO DIN rail ecoLINE MINI DIN rail ETH.4G.IN6.R1 4G.IN6.R1 Ethernet interface...
Page 5 1.2 Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO) function The product is provided with built-in automatic power disconnection (Under Voltage Lock Out) function. The device will turn off automatically when the supply voltage drops below critical level, and turns back on when the voltage restores to the operational level. 1.3 Remote monitoring application overview The ecoLINE PRO/MINI communicates with SIA DC-09 receivers, TELLMon receivers and MVP.next or TEX-MVP servers through the GSM service provider’s mobile switching center using...
Page 6 2 Connecting the terminals and putting into operation 2.1 System terminals Power input (negative for DC) 12-30VDC or 12-24VAC AC/DC minimum 500mA Power input (positive for DC) Emulated telephone line Telephone line output LINE Ω 48V / 25mA / 600 RING Emulated telephone line Normally closed terminal Relay output...
Page 7 An ideal solution for the above purposes is the power supply designed and manufactured by TELL, which we expressly recommend using for our communicators. Recommended TELL power supply: TT40VA-16VAC/24VDC, which provides power feed...
Page 8 2.3 Input wiring For the inputs, the normally closed or normally open dry contact should be connected between the given input (IN1…IN6) and the GND terminal. If a normally open dry contact is used to activate the input, choose the NO (normally open) option at the given input’s settings.
Page 9 2.8 Putting into operation • Check the firmware version of your device in the “Status monitoring” menu and update the firmware if a newer version is available. (Downloads: https://www.tell.hu/en/downloads, instructions: Updating the firmware). • Make sure that the SIM card is installed correctly in the device.
Page 10 2.10 Technical specification Supply voltage range: 12-30V DC or 12-24V AC Nominal current consumption: 130mA Highest current consumption: 500mA @ 12V DC, 250mA @ 24V DC Operating temperature: -20ºC - +70ºC Transmission frequency (4G modem): GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800 MHz LTE/FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 Highest load supported on output: 1A @ 24VDC Dimensions:...
Page 11 Installing the programming software: open the software setup application and follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the installation. The latest version of the programming software can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website (http://www.tell.hu). 3.1 The user interface and configuration options of the software The user interface language can be selected during installation.
Page 12 • TELLMon: standalone TELL remote monitoring receiver. • MVP.next: cloud-based TELL remote monitoring server system. • Cloud: cloud-based TELL server used for the mobile applications and remote access of TELL devices. • TEX-MVP: cloud-based TELL remote monitoring server system (discontinued).
Page 13 3.2.2 Configuring directly via USB To start programming the device, follow the instructions below: • Open the ecoLINE PRO programming software. • Select the USB option in the “Connection type” menu, power up the device and connect it to the computer using a USB-A to USB-C cable. •...
Page 14 3.2.3 Remote connecting to devices via cloud service This connection type can be used if the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device is connected to the cloud. For connecting via the mobile Internet, the APN settings must be successfully set, and a SIM card with available mobile Internet service must be installed in the device, which may use either a public or a private APN, but in the latter case, you need to arrange with the mobile service provider to open the given private APN for accessing the cloud server IP address at 52.30.109.179, port: 2020.
Page 15 Entering the device password: o Super administrator permission: full access to all settings. (Default password: 1234). o Installer permission: can only access settings enabled by the super administrator. You can configure the installer password separately (see chapter “Connection type”). o Connecting remotely without a password is not possible. •...
Page 16 Possible error messages: Wrong password Wrong superadmin or installer password Missing APN the APN is not configured If the APN settings are not configured in the device, or if they are wrong, you can configure these using the following SMS commands: SMS command Specification device password,apn=APN#...
Page 17 TEX protocol. This is an early custom TELL protocol which is supported by the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device to be able to communicate with the older TEX-MVP and TEX BASE/PRO servers.
Page 18 Entering the device password: o Super administrator permission: full access to all settings. (Default password: 1234). o Installer permission: can only access settings enabled by the super administrator. You can configure the installer password separately (see chapter “Connection type”). o Connecting remotely without a password is not possible. •...
Page 19 Connecting to the device through a receiver which uses the TELLMon protocol: • Select the “TELLMon protocol” option in the “Connection type” section. • If you have already registered the device in the "Device register" menu, select the device you want to connect to from the "Device Name" drop-down menu. Otherwise, you can either enter the data needed for connecting, in the corresponding fields, which will be recorded automatically in the device register using the entered device ID as the device name, when you start connecting to the device.
Page 20 4 ecoLINE PRO programming software usage and feature descriptions 4.1 Connection menu 4.1.1 Viewing the settings options and configuring offline Using the “Offline device selector” it is possible to view the settings options of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device and to configure and save the settings in advance offline, without connecting the device.
Page 21 4.1.2 Connection type In the “Connection type” menu the type of connection can be selected (USB or different options for connecting over the Internet), information can be seen about the connection process, and the installer and superadmin password can be changed. The default superadmin password is 1234. If you wish to use the installer level access as well, for this the password should be configured separately by clicking on the “Change Installer password”...
Page 22 • Updating the firmware: By clicking on the “Firmware update” button, the firmware of the device can be updated. Clicking on the button, opens a pop-up window, where you can browse the firmware file with the .tf4 extension. When firmware upload is finished, the progress window closes automatically and 5 seconds later the device restarts with the new firmware.
Page 23 4.1.3 Device register The device register serves for storing and easy handling of device contact details used for remote programming. You can add new device contact details to the database and also edit, delete and clone entries for easy adding of devices with similar contact details. When connecting remotely, you can easily select by name the device you wish to connect to, using the “Device name”...
Page 24 Function buttons available in the “Device register” menu: : update the records from database : quick remote connect to the selected device : create a shortcut on the desktop, used to connect immediately to the selected device : add new device : clone entry (duplicate) : edit entry : delete entry...
Page 25 Device phone number: in this field you can enter the phone number of the SIM card installed in the device. It has no specific function, it’s purpose is informational. Comment: in this field you can enter custom comments related to the given device 4.1.4 Server register The server register is used for storing the contact details of the monitoring servers and receivers and to facilitate quick remote connecting to the devices.
Page 26 Function buttons available in the “Server register” menu: : update the records from database : read devices from MVP.next server : add new server or receiver : clone entry (duplicate) : edit entry : delete entry Data stored in the server register: Server/receiver name: custom server or receiver name.
Page 27 Remote access of devices via the MVP.next server: If your devices are connected to an MVP.next server and you have a registered MVP.next remote monitoring account, it is possible to download and save the data of your devices automatically in the device register.
Page 28 4.2 Device settings menu You can configure the device settings in the submenus available in the “Device settings” menu. • Changing the device settings: To change the device settings, reading the settings stored in the device is needed, which is done automatically after connecting to the device. However, you can also read the settings manually anytime by clicking on the “Read”...
Page 29 4.2.1 General In this menu you can configure the general settings of the device. Available options: • Reading the settings from the device: To read the settings from the device click on the “Read” button. This will read all settings in all menus. •...
Page 30 • Link remote serial port: This button is only available when connected remotely. Clicking on this button, you can create a serial data connection between the device’s RS232 or TTL port and the selected PC communication port (e.g., for remote programming of an alarm control panel connected to the serial port of the device).
Page 31 Operator selection: using this drop-down menu, you can select a mobile operator available with the given SIM card. For getting the list of available operators, choose the “Search…” option in the drop-down menu, which will start the operator search. To perform the operator search, the device will restart the modem and will reconnect to the mobile network.
Page 32 Each protocol uses the TCP network protocol. Available protocols: • TELLMon (custom TELL protocol for the TELLMon receiver and the MVP.next server); • TEX (custom TELL protocol for the TEX-MVP and the TEX BASE/PRO servers); • SIA IP (SIA DC-09 protocol for other receivers that support this protocol. Not recommended for servers and receivers developed by TELL!).
Page 33 SIA user account ID: in case of using the SIA DC-09 protocol, supervision messages are sent to CMS using the user account ID configured in this section. The length of the SIA user account ID is 1 to 6 hexadecimal characters, and the following characters can be used: 0..9, A, B, C, D, E, F. Do not fill in the account ID section with zeros! AES key: the custom AES encryption key can be used for SIA IP protocol only.
Page 34 4.2.2 Inputs In the “Inputs” menu you can configure the default state of the 6 contact inputs, input activation and restore sensitivity, the event code, partition and zone number used for reporting to a remote monitoring station, and you can also enable or disable reporting of input events to a monitoring station.
Page 35 Input type: you can configure an input as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). When set to NO, an input event will be generated when the open contact between the given input (IN1…IN6) and the GND terminal is closed. When set to NC, an input event will be generated when the closed contact between the given input (IN1…IN6) and the GND terminal is opened.
Page 36 4.2.3 Output In this menu you can configure the control mode of the device’s relay output. The output can be solely controlled using the mobile application. When controlled by a user, the output will operate according to the configured control mode. The output can be used to arm and disarm the connected alarm system using the mobile application, if the given alarm system supports arming and disarming by an external dry contact.
Page 37 Control by mobile app: Output control mode: in this section you can configure the control mode of the output (or the selected output 1 or 2 in case of the IN4.R2 model). Available options: • None: the output will not be used. •...
Page 38 Available options: • Reading the settings from the device: To read the settings from the device click on the “Read” button. This will read all settings in all menus. • Writing the settings into the device: After changing the settings or entering new settings, to take effect, it is necessary to write the new settings into the device by clicking on the “Write”...
Page 39 CID event code: in this section you can configure the 3-digit Contact ID event code (e.g., 130 = burglar alarm), which you want to associate with the given Ademco 4+2 Express event code. The event code consists of hexadecimal characters (0...9,A,B,C,D,E,F). The software includes a built-in Contact ID event code search tool which contains the list of standard Contact ID codes.
Page 40 4.2.5 Mobile devices In this menu you can find the QR code used for registering the mobile application, you can configure the registration password requested during the mobile app registration, and you can also enable or disable the event categories for Push message sending to registered mobile devices.
Page 41 QR code for mobile app registration: After installing the mobile application, you can associate the mobile app with the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device by reading this QR code in the mobile application and entering the registration password configured here. You can associate up to 20 mobile devices with the ecoLINE PRO/MINI.
Page 42 Other alarm system events: the checkbox in this column shows whether the user has enabled on the given mobile device reception of notifications about the connected alarm system’s other events (e.g. failures). Input events: the checkbox in this column shows whether the user has enabled on the given mobile device reception of notifications about events generated by the device’s contact inputs.
Page 43 Available options: • Reading the settings from the device: To read the settings from the device click on the “Read” button. This will read all settings in all menus. • Writing the settings into the device: After changing the settings or entering new settings, to take effect, it is necessary to write the new settings into the device by clicking on the “Write”...
Page 44 4.3 Device status menu 4.3.1 Status monitoring The “Status monitoring” menu provides information on actual system status. Please note that for faster communication, some of the options are not available when connected remotely. Status information loads and refreshes automatically only when connected through USB. The system logs are shown in the window on the right hand side, which provides information about the internal processes of the device and communication.
Page 45 • Supply voltage: value of measured supply voltage. The value is considered to be no more than indicative, and cannot be compared with a value shown by a precise measuring instrument. Counters: • Data traffic: data traffic since the device has last connected to the Internet. •...
Page 46 4.3.2 Event monitoring In this menu the device’s event log can be viewed and also enables you to monitor events and reporting progress online. The device stores last 100 events in its event log memory. You can see the events and the status of reporting to CMS in the “Events” window, while other actions configured and performed by events (e.g.
Page 47 When connected to the device remotely, the event log can be downloaded only, online monitoring is not available. Elements of the event log: • #: the ordinal number of events. • Date/time: event occurrence date and time. • Event: the name of the event. •...
Page 48 4.4 Software settings menu 4.4.1 Settings In the “Settings” menu you can change the user interface skin and language. Available options: • Restore default layout: To restore the user interface default layout click on the “Restore default layout” button. User interface: Theme: the user interface appearance can be changed using this dropdown-menu.
Page 49 4.4.2 About In this menu you can view the contact details of the manufacturer, the version number of the programming software and the path of the data folder where the software stores the logs. By clicking on the path link, the program will open the data folder in the file manager.
Page 50 5 Transparent serial port The serial port of the product has an RS232 and a TTL output connected in parallel. As the two port types are connected to a common serial port inside the device, only one of them can be used at a time.
Page 51 5.1 Remote programming of alarm control panels For remote programming, the device establishes transparent serial data communication through IP connection. To establish the remote connection between the programming software of the alarm system and the alarm control panel, you can use the Remote Serial Client or the ecoLINE PRO programming software.
Page 52 For connecting Paradox alarm control panels, a cable with a special plug is needed, which is available under the name E-Shift-PAR cable in TELL’s product range. Connect the bare wire end of the cable to the TTL port of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI as shown in the figure above, then connect...
Page 53 • Software settings: Configure the serial port settings in the “Serial port” section of the “General” menu, in the ecoLINE PRO programming software, as shown in the figure below. For Spectra alarm control panels: Baud rate=9600, Parity=None, Stopbits=1 For EVO alarm control panels: Baud rate=57600, Parity=None, Stopbits=1 To establish the connection between the alarm control panel and its programming software, it is necessary to install the Remote Serial Client software.
Page 54 Example for selecting the serial communication port in the Babyware programming software: For Spectra alarm control panels: Baud rate=9600 baud For EVO alarm control panels: Baud rate=57600 baud Start connecting: Then the programming software will open the serial port and will establish the connection with the alarm control panel.
Page 55 After you have finished remote programming the alarm control panel, you can delete the created virtual serial port by clicking on the “Delete port” button. In case of using the ecoLINE PRO programming software, you can close the serial data connection using the Unlink remote serial port button placed in the General settings menu.
Page 56 For connecting DSC alarm control panels, a cable with a special plug is needed, which is available under the name E-Shift-D cable in TELL’s product range. Connect the bare wire end of the cable to the RS232 port of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI as shown in the figure above, then connect the other end with the plug onto the alarm control panel.
Page 57 To establish the connection between the alarm control panel and its programming software, it is necessary to install the Remote Serial Client software. This client software ensures the connection between the PC and the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device, as well as it creates a virtual serial port for the programming software of the alarm system.
Page 58 Start connecting: Then the programming software will open the serial port and will establish the connection with the alarm control panel. After you finished remote programming the alarm control panel, you can delete the created virtual serial port by clicking on the “Delete port” button. In case of using the ecoLINE PRO programming software, you can close the serial data connection using the Unlink remote serial port button placed in the General settings menu.
Page 59 For connecting Premier alarm control panels, a cable with a special plug is needed, which is available under the name E-Shift-PRE cable in TELL’s product range. Connect the bare wire end of the cable to the TTL port of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI as shown in the figure above, then connect the other end with the plug onto the alarm control panel.
Page 60 To establish the connection between the alarm control panel and its programming software, it is necessary to install the Remote Serial Client software. This client software ensures the connection between the PC and the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device, as well as it creates a virtual serial port for the programming software of the alarm system.
Page 61 Example for selecting the serial communication port in the Wintex programming software: Then the programming software will open the serial port and will establish the connection with the alarm control panel. After you have finished remote programming the alarm control panel, you can delete the created virtual serial port by clicking on the “Delete port”...
Page 62 5.1.4 Bentel alarm systems • Installation: Wiring diagram for Bentel alarm systems Connect the bare wire end of the serial programming cable to the RS232 serial port of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device as shown in the figure above, then connect the other end with the D-SUB plug onto the alarm control panel.
Page 63 To establish the connection between the alarm control panel and its programming software, it is necessary to install the Remote Serial Client software. This client software ensures the connection between the PC and the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device, as well as it creates a virtual serial port for the programming software of the alarm system.
Page 64 Start connecting: Then the programming software will open the serial port and will establish the connection with the alarm control panel. After you finished remote programming the alarm control panel, you can delete the created virtual serial port by clicking on the “Delete port” button. In case of using the ecoLINE PRO programming software, you can close the serial data connection using the Unlink remote serial port button placed in the General settings menu.
Page 65 5.1.5 Inim alarm systems • Installation: Wiring diagram for Inim alarm systems Connect the bare wire end of the serial programming cable to the RS232 serial port of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device as shown in the figure above, then connect the other end with the D-SUB plug onto the alarm control panel.
Page 66 To establish the connection between the alarm control panel and its programming software, it is necessary to install the Remote Serial Client software. This client software ensures the connection between the PC and the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device, as well as it creates a virtual serial port for the programming software of the alarm system.
Page 67 Example for selecting the serial communication port in the Ability Suite programming software, in the “Settings / Application settings” menu: Example for selecting the serial communication port in the Smart League programming software, in the “Settings / Application settings” menu:...
Page 68 Start connecting with the Ability Suite programming software: Start connecting with the Smart League programming software: Then the programming software will open the serial port and will establish the connection with the alarm control panel.
Page 69 After you finished remote programming the alarm control panel, you can delete the created virtual serial port by clicking on the “Delete port” button. In case of using the ecoLINE PRO programming software, you can close the serial data connection using the Unlink remote serial port button placed in the General settings menu.
Page 70 7 Updating the firmware TELL always releases its products with the latest firmware version. However, as our products are being continuously improved, new firmware updates may occasionally be released for the products, which may include new features along with bug fixes. Therefore, it is recommended that you always upgrade your product to the latest firmware version available.
Page 71 7.2 Updating remotely over the internet It is also possible to remotely update the firmware of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI over the Internet, using the programming software. After establishing the remote connection, the steps for remote update are the same as the steps for updating through USB, as specified above. The following methods are available for updating the firmware of the ecoLINE PRO/MINI device remotely: •...
Page 72 9 Contents of the package • ecoLINE PRO/MINI + terminal connector • GSM antenna • Quick start guide • Warranty card 10 About the manufacturer Company: T.E.L.L. Software Hungária Kft Address: 4034 Debrecen, Vágóhíd u. 2., Hungary Website: www.tell.hu...

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