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Arranging for Cellular Service
In order for the LINKS1000 to communicate via the cellular telephone network, an account must be set up with
a cellular network operator. The ‘account’ is simply a matter of establishing the billing information for the
cellular service. In return, the cellular carrier will provide you with the
cellular telephone number. Cellular
service may vary in price and coverage. Check with your cellular service provider for area coverage maps
and service charges.
Any cellular telephone service provider may be used as the LINKS1000 is compatible with all AMPS type
cellular telephone networks. There are a maximum of two separate network operators in a given market. They
are called non-wireline carriers (A-Side) and wireline carriers (B-Side). Choose the carrier and rate plan that
best fits the application.
DSC is not a cellular service provider, however the LINKS1000 is licensed to use the ‘HELPTEL’ cellular
service rate offered by LINDSAY Communications of Loeminster, Massachusetts. This coverage is virtually
nation wide, using exclusively A-side carriers, and offers service rates that are designed for cellular
applications requiring minimal air time. (In most applications the LINKS1000 is configured to activate only
when the alarm is set and the protected premises experiences an unanticipated loss of dial tone.) LINDSAY
Communications can be reached at 1-800-878-9898. For answers to any other questions concerning cellular
activation call 1-888-623-7873.
Note: When using LINDSAY Communication for cellular service, pay close attention to the PREAMBLE
Section when programming the control panel.
Using the LINKS1000 Programmer
The LINKS1000 Programmer is used to enter the required cellular network parameters into the LINKS1000.
If the parameters are not entered correctly, the LINKS1000 will not operate.
AC power must be applied to the LINKS1000 in order to program any data.
Connect the modular connector of the Programmer to the modular jack on the LINKS1000. Press any key to
activate the Programmer. The LCD screen will light up.
Note: If the screen does not light up, check to see if 4 AA batteries were correctly installed in the back of
the Programmer.
The LINKS1000 Programmer is menu driven (see Table 1 for a list of menu messages):
• use ‘up’ and ‘down’ arrows to scroll through the various menu fields
• when the desired field is displayed, use the [
✱
✱
✱
✱
✱
] key to select it
• or use the numbers shown in parentheses to go directly to the desired menu or item
• use the [#] key to enter data and exit the section.
Before a cellular service provider will give the Cellular Phone parameters, you must first give the LINKS1000
Electronic Serial Number (ESN). The ESN is found on the LINKS itself (in hexadecimal), or can be read via the
Programmer (in hexadecimal).
If the ESN was not found on the LINKS1000, scroll to the “Read LINKS” menu. Select the ESN and the LCD
will display the ESN in hexadecimal form.
Record the ESN here:
l_____l_____l - l_____l_____l_____l_____l_____l_____l
The following parameters must be obtained from the Cellular carrier:
• The cellular telephone number for the LINKS
l_____l_____l_____l
-
l_____l_____l_____l
-
l_____l_____l_____l_____l
• The System I.D.
l_____l_____l_____l_____l_____l
• The Initial Paging Channel
l_____l_____l_____l
LINKS1000 PROGRAMMING GUIDE
