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Concord 4 CDMA Module
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Installation Guide
Figure 2: CDMA Status LEDs L1-L5
Bottom of CDMA Module
Table 3: Module Status LED Functions
LED
Function
L1
Error LED: L1 will flash 1 to 8 times in a four-second interval to indicate
specific error conditions such as a network error, panel
communication error, or CDMA radio error. See
Table 5
on page 4 for a
list of the errors indicated by L1.
L2
Panel communication LED: L2 flashes every time a data packet is
received from the panel
L3
CDMA communication LED: L3 flashes every time a data packet is
received from the CDMA radio.
L4
CDMA signal level LED: L4 flashes 0 to 5 times indicating the module
signal strength, or toggles on/off when communicating with the
Alarm.com servers.
L5
Z-Wave Error LED: See
Table 6
on page 4 for more information.
Module Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed
You will need the following tools and supplies:
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Small blade and Phillips screwdriver
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Drill and bits for screws and/or anchors
•
Wire cutter/stripper
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Four-conductor, 22-gauge or larger stranded wire
•
#6 panhead screws (4 included)
•
Wall anchors (4 included)
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2 KΩ EOL resistor (included)
Module Location Guidelines
Prior to beginning installation, use the following guidelines to choose a
location for the module:
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Check the signal strength before choosing a location. Perform a
walking signal strength test by powering the module off the battery
directly (connect the GND and +12V terminals). After two minutes,
CDMA status LED L4 will flash between one and five times to
indicate the CDMA signal strength level (where 5 is the strongest
signal). Alarm.com recommends a signal level of two or higher for
proper operation of the CDMA Module.
•
Avoid mounting the module in areas with excessive metal or
electrical wiring, such as furnace or utility rooms.
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Locate the module near an outside wall, preferably on an upper
level.
•
Do not mount the module gateway inside of the panel’s metal box.
Doing so will negatively impact Z-Wave performance.
•
For homes or businesses located in canyons or with hills nearby, it is
necessary to place the antenna higher in the building.
Mounting the Module and Connecting the Antenna
To mount the module:
1)
Press down on the top of the enclosure cover (See
Figure
3) and set it
aside.
Figure 3: Enclosure Cover
2)
Place the module back plate on the wall at the desired mounting
location, check for level, and mark the three mounting holes and the
wire access area. Be sure to leave room above the back plate to route
the antenna.
3)
Set the back plate aside and drill holes at the mounting and wire
access area locations.
4)
Use wall anchors where studs are not present and secure the back
plate to the wall with the enclosed screws.
CAUTION:
You must be free of static electricity before handling electronic
components. Touch a grounded metal surface before touching the circuit
board.
Wiring
To wire the module to the panel, do the following:
1)
Remove panel AC Power and disconnect the backup battery. This is
necessary to prevent damaging the panel or module while making
wiring connections.
2)
Wire the module to the panel bus and to the battery terminals for
power as shown in
Figure
5
.
Note: The module can also be powered off the SuperBus2000 two-amp
power supply (600-1019), but should not be powered directly off the panel.
Figure 5: Wiring Terminals
3)
If required, connect an input device to the module Z1 and ZCOM
terminals.
Case Tamper Switch Installation (Optional)
If the module is easily accessible, you can add case tamper detection to
activate an alarm or trouble (depending on panel programming) when
the cover is removed.
To install the tamper switch, see
Figure 6
and do the following:
1. Slide the reed switch into the plastic holder on the module back plate.
2. Connect a UL Listed reed switch (with 2 KΩ EOL resistor 01-022) to the
module zone input or to any unused hardwired input on the panel.
3. Insert the magnet into the nibs on the top cover and press the magnet
clip down over the magnet until it clicks into place into the cover.
Press down here
Concord Control Panel
+ -
12V Battery
24V
GND +12V
A B
Black Green White
Red Black
- +
10 amp fuse
Red
CDMA Module
+12V A B GND
