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2GIG

®

 GC3 Security & Automation System

2GIG-LTEV-A-GC3 

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  LTE Cellular Radio Module

10015237 B  |  Proprietary & Confi dential

Nortek Security & Control 

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  1950 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 150 

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  Carlsbad, CA 92008-6517 

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 USA 

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 800-421-1587 

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 www.nortekcontrol.com

Copyright © 2017 Nortek Security & Control LLC

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTR,INSTL, 2GIG-LTEV-A-GC3 - P/N: 10015237 B - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB MEAD BOND

SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - TOLERANCE: ± .125” - SCALE: 1-1 - SIDE 1 OF 2

Installing the GC3 LTE Cellular Radio Module

The 2GIG GC3 LTE Cellular Radio Module is a snap-in unit providing the GC3 
Security & Automation System with communication to the Central Station for 
alarm signaling and delivering (Over-the-Air) OTA fi rmware updates to the GC3 
Panel. It also provides connectivity to the Remote Service Provider and 2-way 
voice communication. 

The module includes a built-in antenna to provide a consistently strong 
communications signal. An optional external antenna Model 2GIG-ANT5XL-GC3 
is also available.

Box Contents

Verify that the package includes the following:

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—GC3 LTE Cellular Radio Module

Install/Replace the Cellular Radio Module

To install/replace the Cellular Radio Module into a system that is completely 
powered 

OFF

:

1. 

Open and remove the hinged door from the GC3 Control Panel.

2. 

If you are replacing a module, pull the tab to remove the Cellular Radio 
Module. Otherwise, skip this step.

3. 

Insert the new GC3 Cellular Radio Module until it clicks in place.

4. 

Replace the hinged door.

5. 

(Optional) Install the lock on the Cellular Radio Module bay door. See 
“(Optional) Lock/Unlock the Cellular Radio Module Door.”

6. 

Power up the system and wait 30 to 40 seconds for the Control Panel 
to recognize the Cell Radio Module.

7. 

After installing the Cellular Radio Module, go to the 

Installer Toolbox 

> System Confi guration > Radio Test

. Then tap 

Start Radio Test

8. 

When the test reads “

Success

”, tap 

Done

.

To install/replace the Cellular Radio Module into a system that is powered 

ON

:

1. 

From the Home screen, go to 

System Settings > Cell Radio Swap

.

2. Tap 

Begin

.

3. 

Open and remove the hinged door from the GC3 Control Panel.

4. 

If you are replacing a module, pull the tab to remove the Cellular Radio 
Module. Otherwise, skip this step. 

5. 

Insert the new CG3 Cellular Radio Module until it clicks into place.

6. 

Replace the hinged door.

7. 

(Optional) Install the lock on the Cellular Radio Module bay door. See 
“(Optional) Lock/Unlock the Cellular Radio Module Door”.

8. Tap 

Done

.

9. Tap 

Radio Test

 and then tap 

Start Radio Test

.

10.  When the test reads “

Success

”, tap 

Done

.

(Optional) Lock/Unlock the Cellular Radio Module Door

The Cellular Radio Module fi ts into the bay on the side of the GC3 Panel and 
features a built-in door lock under the faceplate. The Control Panel ships with 
the door-lock screw in the UNLOCK position. To limit the possibility of someone 
removing the door, installers have the option of moving the screw to the LOCK 
position.

To lock and unlock the Cellular Radio Module door:

1. 

Use your fi ngertips or carefully insert a screwdriver at the edge of the 
faceplate. Then gently pry the faceplate from the chassis.

2. 

Remove the door locking screw from the UNLOCK position on the right.

3. 

Install the door locking screw into the LOCK position on the left. This 
locks the hinged door on the GC3 Control Panel.

4. 

Snap the faceplate back on the GC3 Control Panel.

Figure 1 

GC3 LTE Cellular Radio Module

Figure 2 

Cellular Radio Module—Hinged Door

Figure 3 

Inserting GC3 Cellular Radio Module

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Figure 4 

GC3 Panel—Removing Faceplate

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Figure 5 

GC3 Panel—UNLOCK position

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Figure 6 

GC3 Panel—LOCK position

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