8
Communicator Placement Test
3G Alarm Communicator Installation Manual
3G2060 and TL2603G only
To confirm that the cellular antenna location is suitable for radio operation, perform the placement
test as follows:
NOTE:
You may need to relocate the Panel or install an optional extension antenna during this
procedure, if radio signal strength is too low.
1. Confirm that the yellow LED on the Communicator is not flashing. A flashing yellow LED indi-
cates trouble on the Communicator. See Table 7 to troubleshoot and correct the cause of this
trouble before continuing to the next step.
2. Observe the strength of the radio signal on the yellow LED and the 2 green LEDs on the Com-
municator meet or exceed the minimum signal level requirement. Minimum Signal Level: The
yellow LED is
OFF
and the Green LED 1
(furthest from the yellow LED) is
ON
. (i.e., not
flashing) for the panel location to be acceptable. See table for
for interpretation of receiver signal strength on LEDs.
NOTE:
If the required signal strength is too low with the panel in its current location, the panel
must be relocated or an external antenna is required.
a. If required, the following cellular extension antenna kits are available to the installer:
• GS-15ANTQ - 4.57m (15’) Internal Antenna Extension Kit
(
Suitable for interior mounting only
).
• GS-25ANTQ - 7.62m (25’) External Antenna Extension Kit
(
Suitable for exterior mounting only
).
• GS-50ANTQ - 15.24m (50’)External Antenna Extension Kit
(
Suitable for exterior mounting only
).
Specific instructions for the installation of the extension antenna are included with the kit. Observe
all the electrical safety instructions regarding the installation of the antenna. All the wiring of the
equipment shall be fully compliant with the local rules and regulations.
3. If required, install the antenna extension and perform the following steps to determine the best
location for placement of the antenna :
a. Disconnect the white whip antenna from the panel.
b. Attach one end of the antenna extension cable to the threaded antenna connector on the
panel and the other end to the external antenna.
4. Move the extension antenna to various locations while observing the two Green LEDs on the
panel.
a. Continue to reposition the extension antenna until you receive an acceptable (minimum one
green LED ON solid) signal strength.
NOTE:
Minimum strength is:
green LED 1 flashing and
yellow LED OFF. If green LED 1
is flashing, relocation should be considered.
b. Mount the supplied antenna extension bracket at the location that provides the best signal
strength.
5. Alternately, you can reposition the Panel to improve signal strength. Dismount the panel and
move it to another location to achieve the required signal strength. If the Panel is relocated to
improve signal strength, mount it in the new location.
6. When final Panel/antenna location is determined, continue at the
section.
Keypad Data Display
Programming locations are accessible via the keypad or DLS 5.
•
Section-Toggle Options:
The number is displayed when Toggle is ON, the number is not dis-
played when Toggle is OFF. (e.g., Toggle Options displays: [--3--6--]. Options
3
and
6
are
ON
, all others are
OFF
). Pressing keys 1 through 8 will alternately turn the Toggle ON and
OFF.
•
HEX/Decimal Data
: Values that are provided with two defaults, separated by a “
/
” character,
use the format: hexadecimal followed by decimal equivalent (e.g., Default [0BF5/3061]).
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ANEL
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