LYNX Touch Installation and Setup Guide
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Installing/Configuring Communication & Home Automation Modules
General
This LYNX Touch controls support Central Station reporting using wireless/cellular (GSM) WiFi and
hardwire (IP) communications modules. They also support upload/download programming capability via the
Internet or a Private local area network (Intranet). This allows site maintenance independent of central
station monitoring, and modification to sites globally via the Internet or through a private LAN. Refer to the
instructions provided with the GSM, WiFi or IP Communications Module being installed for additional
information regarding its installation, programming, and registration. Additionally, the installation of a Z-
Wave module allows the control to support Home Automation functions. (refer to the Home Automation
Guide (P/N 800-16091 for additional information.) The controls are compatible with the following AlarmNet
Communications and Home Automation Modules:
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4GL/4GLC or GSMVLP5-4G/GSMVLP5CN4G GSM Communication Module
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ILP5 Ethernet Communications Module
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L5100-WiFi WiFi Communications Module
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L5100-ZWAVE Home Automation Module
Refer to the appropriate figure for the LYNX Touch L5200 OR L7000 control when installing the selected
Communication and/or Automation Module(s).
Communications Module 24-Hour Standby Power
If 24-hour standby is required, the Super High Capacity battery (P/N 300-03866/LYNX-RCHB-SHA) must be
installed in the control.
RF Exposure
WARNING: The LYNX Touch must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.8 in (20 cm) from
all persons and not co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Connecting and Configuring GSM and IP Communication Modules
Connect and configure the communications GSM or IP module as follows:
Installing the 4GL/4GLC or GSMVLP5-4G/GSMVLP5CN4G Communications Module
Ensure that SIM card and the connector board are securely installed in the 4GL/4GLC or GSMVLP5-4G/
GSMVLP5CN4G before installing the communications module in the LYNX Touch.
1. Install the communications module into the LYNX Touch control front case. Ensure that the connector board is properly
seated into the receptacle on the control.
2. Secure the communications module with the three provided screws.
3. Enable the communications module device, configure alarm reporting and module supervision and register the device.
Refer to the “Program the Communications Module” and “Communications Diagnostics” sections.
The communications module must be registered with AlarmNet before downloading or alarm reporting can
take place.