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Installation
SIM Card Connection
The PCS260 supports two standard 3G, 2G or GSM provider SIM cards.
To install the SIM cards, open the SIM Card tray and insert card into slot,
as shown. SIM Card 1 is used as “Primary” and SIM Card 2 for “Backup”.
Panel Connections
Connect the PCS260’s serial out to the serial connector on the panel.
• For 3G/2G reporting, connect to the Serial port of the panel.
• For GSM reporting, connect to the EBUS port of the panel.
Antenna Extension Connection
Use an antenna extension kit to improve RF reception if your module’s
signal strength is weak. Antenna kits are purchased separately.
IP150 Connection
The PCS260 can be connected to the IP150 Internet Module’s PCS port.
For more information on how to configure this option, please refer to the
IP150’s Installation manual.
UC300 Connection
The PCS260 can be connected to the UC300 Serial port. For more
information on how to configure this option, please refer to the UC300’s
Installation manual.
Powering-up the PCS260
Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS260 module
will begin its power up sequence.
•
Power
LED will turn solid green
•
Status
LED will be red and switch to green after approximately 10
seconds
•
SIM card 1
LED will slowly flash orange while searching for the GSM
network; once found the LED will be solid orange
If configured for 3G/2G reporting, you will need to configure network
provider information. Refer to Programming.
LED Functionality
Programming
In order to configure the PCS260 for reporting, you will need to first
configure your SIM cards. Please note that SIM Card 1 can be configured
via panel programming and SIM Card 2 via SMS.
3G/2G Reporting (Serial Port Connection)
Network Provider Information
Network Provider Information via SMS
3G/2G Reporting Options
1
Mounting hole
2
Antenna connector
3
Wall tamper hole
4
Serial connector
5
Upgrade connector
6
Cover tamper switch
3
4
5
2
6
1
LED
Functionality
SIM1 and SIM2 Slow orange flashing - Searching the network
Solid blue - 3G
Solid orange - GSM
Solid green - 2G (n/a for North and South America)
Quick flashing - Exchanging data (the color of the
flashing LED corresponds to the color of 3G/2G or
GSM depending on which is being used)
Off - SIM card 1 is not installed, not active, or currently
not in use
Power
Solid green
Off - No power
Status
Red - Error condition, no firmware
Red/Green alternating - updating firmware
Signal
Strength
Three LEDs indicate network strength
GSM (EBUS Connector)
3G (Serial Connector)
MG/SP
EVO
Feature
[921]
[2960]
APN part 1 (characters 1-16)
[922]
[2961]
APN part 2 (characters 17-32)
[923]
[2962]
APN user name part 1 (1-16)
[924]
[2963]
APN user name part 2 (17-32)
[925]
[2964]
APN password part 1 (1-16)
[926]
[2965]
APN password part 2 (17-32)
Important: This information can be obtained from your mobile net-
work provider.
Command
Description
P[password].APN2.NAME.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name
P[password].APN2.USER.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point User
P[password].APN2.PSW.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Password
P[password].APN2.CLEAR
Used to clear the SIM Card 2 Access Point
Name
P[password].VAPN2.
[CALL BACK PHONE
NUMBER]
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access Point
Name information
MG/SP
EVO
Feature
Details
[918]
[919]
[2976] to
[2983]
Account / Partition
Registration
MG/SP: Sections
represent account/
partition 1 and 2
EVO: Sections
represent account /
partition 1 to 8
[806]
[2975]
[7] Off + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = 3G/2G primary / landline
backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = landline and 3G/2G
in parallel
PCS260
3G / 2G / GSM Communicator Module
Draft Copy
Installation and
Programming Guide V1.0
