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Configuring the PCS250
Chapter 5: Configuring the PCS250
The PCS250 can be configured for GSM or GPRS reporting. In
order for the unit to provide GSM or GPRS reporting, certain
configurations must be set. These configurations include
modifying the frequency band, configuring GSM network
provider information, configuring the PCS250 for WinLoad
access, programming GSM reporting options, and registering and
programming GPRS reporting options.
Frequency Band
The PCS250 will automatically be set to a working frequency
according to your country.
Bandwidth Saver Mode
The PCS250 can turn off SIM card usage during system inactivity
until a new event is sent from the panel. The bandwidth saver
mode can be turned ON or OFF by sending the following SMS
message to the PCS250.
P[admin].BWS.[value]
e.g., Padmin.BWS.on
Where [admin] is the PCS250 default password (if the password
has been changed, enter in the new password) and [value] is
either ON or OFF to enable or disable bandwidth saver mode.
Note:
The bandwidth saver mode is turned ON by default.
Configuring GSM Network Provider Information
To connect the PCS250 to the GPRS network, certain registration
parameters must be set (supplied by your GSM network
provider). These parameters include the Access Point Name, APN
User Name, and the APN Password. You can program this
information via your control panel or via an SMS command (SIM
card 2 can only programmed via an SMS command). To begin the
configuration of your GSM network provider information via a
control panel, enter the section programming in your panel.
