Telguard TG-7FP Installation & Operating Guide
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Care should be taken to ensure that a large metal object such as a refrigerator or a metal cabinet is
not located on the opposite side of the wall. If moving the communicator to a different location is
not practical, you may need to purchase an extension cable to remote the antenna in order to
receive adequate radio signal strength. Choose a high, visually secure spot using the guidelines
below.
Tips for Improved Radio Signal Reception
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The higher the antenna the better. Start in the drop ceiling above the communicator and
proceed from there, up to the roof if necessary.
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Remember, the antenna should be as inconspicuous as possible for greatest visual security.
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Try to keep the antenna away from sources of RF interference, including pumps, compressors,
ovens, etc., or where metal objects can shield it or otherwise block the cellular radio RF signal.
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Place the antenna perpendicular to the ground, pointing either straight up or down. Do not
mount the antenna horizontally.
Mount the communicator to the wall or other surface near the alarm panel. Care should be taken to
avoid equipment that may make receiving a clear cellular signal difficult.
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Attach earth ground to the grounding screw located on lower left-hand corner of printed circuit
board assembly and permanently mount the Telguard enclosure.
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Install mounting screw (not supplied).
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Slide the enclosure onto the screw.
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Verify communicator is secured by placing additional screws in lower mounting holes.
Complete All Power-Related Wiring Connections
Power to the communicator is sourced from the host alarm panel 12VDC or 24VDC auxiliary output.
Connect the power and ground connections into the respective DC and GND connections on the
TG-7FP using a supplied 2-position terminal block.
NOTE: Do not use a plug-in adapter or other non-panel power source on the TG-7FP.
The wiring used for power and other connections on the communicator can be either solid or
stranded and should adhere to the following recommendations:
Recommended Wire Size
Length Not to Exceed
22 ga
10 ft
20 ga
20 ft
18 ga
60 ft (20 ft max. for fire systems)
UL/ULC Compliance Note:
All wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and with
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Section 32.
Step 3: Determine Antenna Placement for Best Performance
Connect Antenna
The Telguard communicator is supplied with an antenna. In most cases the antenna can be
mounted directly to the communicator. If necessary, the antenna may be moved to a better signal
location using an extension cable and bracket accessory (not included). The performance of the
antenna may be affected by the wall or materials contained within the wall chosen for mounting.
These effects may not be clearly identified by RSSI monitoring alone. The wall materials may have a
more pronounced effect on the antenna transmit band performance.
