DOC0052
September 2018
Version 1.3
Installation Manual
Cellular Modem
Page 1: ...DOC0052 September 2018 Version 1 3 Installation Manual Cellular Modem ...
Page 2: ...Cellular Modem Located Outside Control Box with Antennas Mounted Outdoors 8 4 Pre Installation 9 4 1 Tools 9 4 2 Location 9 4 3 Signal Strength 9 5 Installation 10 5 1 Option 1 Cellular Modem Located Inside Control Box iBOS Pro 6 Series only 10 5 1 1 Mounting Bracket 10 5 1 2 Modem 10 5 1 3 Power Supply 10 5 1 4 Ethernet Cable 10 5 1 5 Antenna 11 5 2 Option 2 Cellular Modem Located Outside Control...
Page 3: ...ages of an installation project Section 2 System components This section is simply to help you get familiar with what the various parts of the system are and what they look like Section 3 Diagrams for Installation Section 4 Pre installation You have ordered the system and are ready to go on the installation trip The steps in this section are invaluable in preparation for when you are on site Our g...
Page 4: ...na The antenna connects to the modem and transmits data to the cellular network 2 x 2 4 Peripheral Data Cable The peripheral data cable connects the Ethernet port on the iBOS controller to the Ethernet port on the cellular modem A 50 15 2 m cable is used when the modem is located outside of the control box and a 6 1 8 m or shorter cable is used when the modem is located inside or near the control ...
Page 5: ...Philadelphia Scientific Cellular Modem Installation Manual Page 5 of 16 2 6 Optional Signal Booster Optional signal booster BOS 218 used in locations with weak cellular service ...
Page 6: ...Philadelphia Scientific Cellular Modem Installation Manual Page 6 of 16 3 Diagram of Installation Option 1 Cellular Modem Located Inside Control Box iBOS Pro 6 Series only ...
Page 7: ...Philadelphia Scientific Cellular Modem Installation Manual Page 7 of 16 Option 2 Cellular Modem Located Outside Control Box ...
Page 8: ...Philadelphia Scientific Cellular Modem Installation Manual Page 8 of 16 Option 3 Cellular Modem Located Outside Control Box with Antennas Mounted Outdoors ...
Page 9: ...ot easily accessible if possible Choose a surface to mount the modem where anchors can be used 4 3 Signal Strength The standard modem uses Verizon Wireless Service to upload iBOS event data You can verify a good signal is available using any Verizon based phone If no signal is available in the battery room mount the antennas outdoors or install the optional signal booster to improve reception If y...
Page 10: ...slot on the back of the modem 5 1 2 Modem Mount the cellular modem inside the control box 5 1 3 Power Supply Connect the power supply to the modem and plug the power supply into a 110 or 240V 50 60Hz receptacle or a UPS inside the control box if available 5 1 4 Ethernet Cable Connect the 6 1 8 m Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the cellular modem Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable t...
Page 11: ...trol box 5 2 Option 2 Cellular Modem Located Outside Control Box 5 2 1 Mounting Bracket Slide the cellular modem mounting bracket into the slot on the back of the modem 5 2 2 Modem Mount the cellular modem in a location outside of the control box where 110 or 240V 50 60Hz power is provided and the cellular modem has a signal It is desirable to have at least two bars for strong communications 5 2 3...
Page 12: ...t the antennas on an appropriate surface and connect the antenna cables to the CELL and AUX connectors on the cellular modem 5 3 Option 3 Cellular Modem Located Outside Control Box with Antennas Mounted Outdoors 5 3 1 Mounting Bracket Slide the cellular modem mounting bracket into the slot on the back of the modem 5 3 2 Modem Mount the cellular modem in a location outside of the control box on an ...
Page 13: ...3 Ethernet Cable Connect the 50 15 2 m peripheral data cable to the modem If additional cable is needed up to 250 76 2 m can be used but use the least amount necessary Use the couplers provided to connect the cables Route the cable through the hole in the bottom of the control box and plug the cable into the controller s Ethernet port 5 3 4 Power Supply Connect the power supply to the modem and pl...
Page 14: ...2 or 3 LED s ON Note To improve Signal Strength reorient or relocate the antennas until 3 LED s stay on Modem Side panel LED State Right Ethernet LED Blinking or On Does the iBOS system upload to iBOSworld com Reset the Maintenance screen to the default password 11111 or Settings screen to the default password 919191 when leaving the box if it was changed during installation Ensure that the Date a...
Page 15: ...or details Be sure that there is power to the modem and that it has a signal Check that the Ethernet cable is connected to the controller and the modem Check that the antenna connection is tight If there is no CD light illuminated reboot the cell modem With the CD light on and at least two lights on the signal strength press Reboot under Internet settings Press Upload Now under Internet settings a...
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