TG-7 Dual Path Series Installation & Operating Guide
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Installation
Summary
The following are steps necessary to install the communicator properly.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT PROCEED IN THE ORDER AND MANNER PRESCRIBED, YOU MAY NOT
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION IN THE TIME DESIRED.
These steps are summarized below and explained in detail in the remainder of this section.
1.
Register for Telguard service
2.
Physically install the communicator
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Mount the communicator in desired location
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Complete all power-related wiring connections
3.
Determine antenna placement for best performance
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Connect antenna
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Measure Received Signal Strength (RSSI)
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Consider other antenna options
4.
Make communications connections and activate
5.
Connect supervisory trip outputs
6.
Connect Trip Input if applicable
7.
Connect Tamper Switch if applicable
This installation approach provides the alarm installer with the easiest and fastest method of
properly installing the communicator. Please follow the instructions carefully and if you should need
assistance or have any questions, please call Telguard Technical Support at 1-800-229-2326.
NOTE: Dealer Account Creation and Telguard Registration must be complete prior to Installation.
Step 1: Register the Telguard Unit
The registration form may be completed online through our 24/7 dealer portal:
Register for Telguard service prior to going to the job site to avoid a second trip.
The desired features and programmable options for any installation are selected during the
registration process. This includes Mode of Operation, STC strategy, Trip-Input enabling, and added
value services like Standard Line Security and Link Supervision, when applicable.
Select the Mode of Operation
The TG-7 Dual Path Series communicators offer three modes of operation:
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Dual Path Cellular primary, LAN backup
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Dual Path LAN primary, Cellular backup
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Sole Path Cellular only
Selecting Cellular Only mode may require enabling other features to remain in UL/ULC compliance.
NOTE: When an alternate communications pathway is connected to another alarm panel DACT
interface (usually a Telco connection), the TG-7FE can be used as either a Primary or Secondary
Path. In such cases, panel settings determine the whether the DACT connected to the TG-7FE or
the DACT connected the alternate pathway will be used.
LAN (Ethernet) Configuration
The communicator is set to automatically configure a LAN connection using DHCP. If a static IP
address is required for the premises where the alarm is located, it can be configured from the
