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IPGSM-DP Commercial Fire Communicator – Installation and Setup Guide 

 

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STEP 3 – Determine the Signal Strength and Select a Location 

IMPORTANT - Do Not mount this device outdoors.  

RF Exposure 

Warning

 - The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation 

distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in con-
junction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

When choosing a suitable mounting location, understand that signal strength is very important for proper 
operation.  For most installations using the supplied antenna, mounting the unit as high as practical, and 

avoiding large metal components provides adequate signal strength for proper operation.  
You will use the iGSM Communications Module to determine signal strength in order to find a suitable 
mounting location.  

Note:

 If the SIM is already activated, the RSSI signal strength indicators will indicate signal 

strength.  

If the SIM has not been activated, the firmware in the communications module enables it to 

communicate with the cellular network towers (without the SIM being activated) so that 

signal strength measurements can be determined.  In this case, you can display the signal 
strength by simultaneously pressing the MODE and TAMPER switches.  

1.

 

For this procedure you will need a fully charged 12V battery. 

2.

 

Attach the Antenna (see illustration on page 5).   

3.

 

Temporarily wire the battery's negative [–] terminal to TB1–4 on the iGSM communications module, 

then wire the battery's plus [+] terminal to TB1–2 on the communications module.  Wait about one 
minute for the module to initialize. 

4.

 

Position the assembly near a suitable mounting position and observe 

the RSSI display.   

5.

 

Look for a mounting position that yields at least 3 bars lit solid.  Four 

or five bars are better. 

6.

 

Verify the signal strength remains steady for a few minutes, then mark that mounting position.  
Disconnect the battery. 

 

STEP 4 – Mount and Wire 

 

 

For UL compliant installations, refer to the topic on 

UL Compliance

 in this manual. 

 

For Dry/Indoor use only. 

 

Unless otherwise specified, use 18AWG. 

 

External cabinet wiring may be routed in conduit if desired. 

This communicator comes partially assembled with all the components mounted except the Antenna, LED 

Display board, and PowerBoost1.  To protect certain components on the PowerBoost1, it is shipped un-

mounted but fully wired.  

Note:

 Refer to the diagram on page 5, and to the Wiring Diagram on the inside of the back cover of 

this manual for wiring and component identification. 

1.

 

Remove knockouts from cabinet to accommodate the power input wires, and wiring to the control 
panel.  Then mount the cabinet securely to the wall using 4 screws or bolts.  Use mounting screws or 

bolts that are suitable for the material being anchored to. 

2.

 

Ensure the cabinet door lock is installed. 

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Summary of Contents for IPGSM-DP

Page 1: ...r rc ci ia al l F Fi ir re e C Co om mm mu un ni ic ca at to or r I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n a an nd d S Se et tu up p G Gu ui id de e IPGSM DP Commercial Fire Communicator RADIO TROUBLE LOW BATT AC ON AC LOSS 800 08074 1 11 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...Determine the Signal Strength and Select a Location 3 STEP 4 Mount and Wire 3 STEP 5 Program the Communications Module 6 STEP 6 Configure the Fire Panel 7 STEP 7 Test the System 7 IPGSM DP Trouble Detection Information 8 Dialer Capture Module Information 8 LED Display Information 8 PowerBoost1 Module Information 9 iGSM Communications Module Information 10 RF Specifications 11 IPGSM DP Specificatio...

Page 3: ... is reported as 04 The installer must inform the central station of this condition Operation The IPGSM DP replaces the fire panel s POTS communications path When an event occurs the fire panel goes off hook to dial the central station The IPGSM DP detects the off hook condition and provides the fire panel with a dial tone When the fire panel detects the dial tone it begins dialing the central stat...

Page 4: ...onitoring station Communication Module s MAC ID and MAC CRC number located on outside of box and inside of the module Note The IPGSM DP comes with a SIM Subscriber Identity Module that needs to be activated 1 To activate the SIM log into the AlarmNet Direct website and choose SIM Activation Status then enter the required information Click Activate SIM 2 Setup the customer account by choosing Progr...

Page 5: ...V battery 2 Attach the Antenna see illustration on page 5 3 Temporarily wire the battery s negative terminal to TB1 4 on the iGSM communications module then wire the battery s plus terminal to TB1 2 on the communications module Wait about one minute for the module to initialize 4 Position the assembly near a suitable mounting position and observe the RSSI display 5 Look for a mounting position tha...

Page 6: ...te 16AWG wire from the transformer through the conduit Pass the wires through the Ferrite Filter then loop the wires back through again making a loop Connect the wires to the PowerBoost1 AC terminals 9 Connect and route 16AWG insulated wire from facility power ground typically a cold water pipe to the cabinet s ground post Ensure all ground connections are tight 10 Connect the Ethernet cable and t...

Page 7: ...XXXXXXXXXX IC YYYYYYYYYY RSSI M0 M1 GPRS IBS 7720P PROGRAMMER PORT NOT FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE USE BATTERY ANTENNA MOUNTING ADAPTER CONDUIT WALL OUTLET BOX K14358 CABINET DOOR TO Facility Ground ANTENNA NUT WASHER TRANSFORMER N8167 1 5 ON 2 3 4 FUSE not supplied BATTERY 7AH Dialer Capture Module Telco 1 Telco 2 ECP Tip 2 Ring 2 ZN EOL EOL ZN PWR GND Tip 1 Ring 1 Data Out Data In 12V In GND Data Out ...

Page 8: ...er number 01 FE then press 8 Primary Sub ID Enter number 0001 9999 then press Note If a Com Path Choice of IP GSM or IP was selected prompt 9 will appear 9 Use DHCP Y N Y If your router is configured for DHCP press Shift then Y then press Note If DHCP is not selected your router is set for a static IP prompts 10 through 13 will appear 10 NIC IP Address 255 255 255 255 Enter choice then press Follo...

Page 9: ...ng Factory Defaults To reset the programming options to factory default values at the Exit Prog Mode prompt press Shift plus ESC Note setting the factory defaults will also erase any password that may have been entered Set Default Y N_ Press Y to reset factory default values Press N to cancel this function Press Shift then Y then The Create Password prompt appears follow the prompts then exit STEP...

Page 10: ...Messages exist in buffer RED Flashing No messages to be sent Waiting for messages GREEN Steady ON Normal Indication GREEN Blinks every 2 sec PowerBoost1 communication problem GREEN Blinks twice every sec Communication Module connection is lost GREEN Blinks 10 times every sec PowerBoost1 and Communications Module connection is lost iPGSM COM 004 V0 Dialer Capture Module Telco 1 Telco 2 ECP Tip 2 Ri...

Page 11: ...r low battery TROUBLE yellow One or more trouble conditions exist such as overload output supervision ground fault or charger failure Notes If AC power is lost and the battery voltage falls below 10v the module s output voltage will be turned off The output power is turned back on when AC power is restored You must use the DIP switch settings shown below iPGSM COM 003 V0 TROUBLE LED INDICATOR Powe...

Page 12: ...er Switch GRN YEL RED ECP Zone NOT USED 4204 NOT USED 2 4204 NOT USED MODULE S RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH RSSI When the Mode Switch is NOT depressed LED 1 will illuminate red The remaining LEDs indicate RSSI Received Signal Strength MODULE S OPERATION MODE When the Mode Switch IS depressed LED 1 will be OFF LEDs 2 and 3 indicate the module s communication mode with the Dialer Capture Module Mode LED...

Page 13: ...07 124 200 45 GSM 1800 1710 1785 30 1805 1880 106 374 200 95 GSM 1900 1850 1910 30 1930 1990 105 5 299 200 80 IPGSM DP Specifications ITEM SPECIFICATION Cabinet Dimensions Width 12 3 4 inches Height 14 7 8 inches Depth 3 inches Transformer N8167 Primary 120VAC 60Hz Secondary 18VAC 50VA Battery 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid type not supplied Use a Honeywell 712BNP Yuasa NP7 12 or equivalent Battery Char...

Page 14: ...IPGSM DP Commercial Fire Communicator Installation and Setup Guide 12 NOTES ...

Page 15: ...LOW BATT TROUBLE ACTIVE AC PowerBoost1 DC DC OUT DC OUT N U DC OUT OUT RX TX GND RED WHT LO BATT VIO OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 N U RADIO TROUBLE 1 5 ON 2 3 4 Buzzer Buzzer AC LOSS not used ANTENNA GRN YEL STATUS MESSAGE FAULT 7720P PROGRAMMER PORT RED BLK YEL GRN BLK RED CABINET DOOR FUSE GRA OPTIONAL CABINET TAMPER SWITCH BLK BATTERY BATTERY 7AH CONDUIT GRA AC ON To Facility Ground not supplied Use a Hon...

Page 16: ...ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User s Manual Unauthorized changes ...

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