
IP/GSM Status
LEDs
There are three status LEDs used to indicate IP/GSM message and internal device status:
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STATUS, green
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MESSAGE, yellow
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FAULT, red
Each LED can have four different states - ON, OFF, FAST BLINK and SLOW BLINK.
IP/GSM Status LED Meanings
COLOR/LED DESCRIPTION
Green
Status
On – module NOT registered with AlarmNet
Off – module is registered with AlarmNet
Fast Blink – Download session with Compass in progress
Slow Blink – In unison with yellow LED – Registration in progress.
Yellow
Message
On – Message transmission pending.
Quick Periodic Blink – Normal.
Fast Blink – Message waiting for network ACK.
Slow Blink – In unison with green LED – Registration in progress.
Red
Fault
On – No contact with network.
Off– Normal.
Slow Blink – Loss of contact with panel (ECP fault).
Fast Blink – No network contact AND loss of contact with the panel.
All
Fast Blink – In unison with the RSSI Bar Graph LEDs – Hardware Error. Call the
AlarmNet Technical Assistance Center.
Signal Strength
(RSSI)
RSSI is a measure of how well the VISTA-GSM4G is receiving the cell tower. For reliable
service, the antenna should only be installed in locations where the RSSI is a minimum of three
bars. The RSSI value can also be viewed on the keypad display by using the
shift <E>
command
while in *29 Menu mode-Diagnostic mode.
The following are tips for maximizing signal strength:
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Find the best coverage before mounting the antenna by moving it to several locations while
monitoring the RSSI.
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The best RSSI can usually be found on an exterior wall at the highest point in the building.
Avoid the basement.
•
Maintain at least 12 inches clearance between antenna and steel I-beams, HVAC ducts, metal
studs, steel roofs, exterior walls with metalized insulation or aluminum siding and other large
metal objects.
If a consistent RSSI of three bars cannot be found, the control cabinet may have to be moved to
an area of better reception.
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VISTA-GSM4G MODULE
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Signal Strength
(RSSI) and Status
LEDs
The Signal Strength (RSSI) Mode and Status LEDs normally display the module’s signal
strength
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. LED 1 (top red LED) will be lit to indicate that the display is in RSSI mode, and the
other LEDs indicate signal strength (lowest to highest, from top to bottom) between the module
and the receiving tower. Signal strength should be within 3-5 bars.
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NOTE:
The RSSI LEDs on the control board normally display signal strength
after
the SIM
has been activated. If the SIM is not activated, signal strength can be viewed at these LEDs by
simultaneously pressing and holding the TEST and STATUS switches on the control board.
Status Indicator Switch
Press and hold the Status LED Indicator Switch to change the LED functions to view the network
carrier status. When the switch is held down, LED 1 (top red LED) will be off, and the other
LEDs have the following meanings (see diagram for specific functions):
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