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NOTE: Enter [*][8][Installer Code] [900] at keypad to view the Panel Version number.
Products or components of products, which perform communications functions only shall comply with the
requirements applicable to communications equipment as specified in UL60950 or CAN CSA C22.2. No.
60950-1, Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements. Where network inter-
faces are internal to the control unit or receiver, compliance to CAN CSA C22.2. No. 60950-1 is adequate. Such
components include, but are not limited to: hubs; routers; NIDs; Third party communications service providers;
DSL modems; and Cable modems.
Customer Furnished Equipment
The Communicator provides monitoring and control via an RS-232 link to an external device, Customer Fur-
nished Equipment (CFE). The default communication link speed is 115.2 KB and this option is programmable
by the installer. All life-safety events are encrypted and transmitted by the GPRS path to the central monitoring
station. All life-style events are transmitted by the RS-232 link, using IT V2.0 protocol to the customer device.
NOTE: Customer furnished equipment may be an interface device which connects to security panels,
IP cameras, sensors, Z-wave based home automation devices, etc. to deliver a host of advanced
functionality.
The following features are available with the RS-232 Communications Interface:
• Communicator faults can be transmitted.
• Panel communication errors are reported to the CFE.
• Real time reporting of zone status information to the CFE.
• Remote update the Communicator (flash upgrade).
• SMS incoming “wake up” for the GPRS channel.
• WEB login will request an incoming session with the Communicator.
• Zone Label Programming.
NOTE: Communicator buffers 1,000 date/time stamped Life Style events to CFE as First In First Out (FIFO).
Encryption
The Communicator uses 128 Bit AES Encryption. Encryption can only be enabled from the monitoring station
receiver. Each receiver can independently have encryption enabled or disabled. When encryption is enabled,
the central station will configure the device to encrypt communications the next time the Communicator module
performs a communication to that receiver.
NOTE: Packets will start being encrypted only after the next event is sent to that receiver, or if the unit
is restarted.
Before leaving the installation site, the Communicator TL260-RS/TL260GS-RS shall be connected via
an APPROVED (acceptable to the local authorities) Network Interface Device (NID) (e.g., for UL Installa-
tions, U60950 listed NID). All wiring shall be performed according to the local electrical codes.
This GSM/Ethernet
-RS
Communicator is fixed and shall be installed by Service Persons only. (Service Person is
defined as a person having the appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to
which that person may be exposed in performing a task and can also take measures to minimize the risks to that per-
son or other persons). The Communicator shall be installed and used within an environment that provides the pollu-
tion degree max 2, over voltages category II, in non-hazardous, indoor locations only. This manual shall be used with
the Installation Manual of the panel which is connected to the GSM/Ethernet Communicator. All instructions specified
within the panel manual must be observed.
All the local rules imposed by local electrical codes shall be observed and respected during installation.
Running the Ethernet Cable
(TL260-RS/TL260GS-RS only)
A Category 5 (CAT 5) ethernet cable must be run from a source with Ethernet/Internet connectivity to the Com-
municator module, inside the Power Panel. The Communicator end of the cable must be terminated with an
RJ45 plug, which will connect to the Communicator’s RJ45 jack after the Communicator is installed. All require-
ments for installation of CAT5 ethernet cable must be observed for correct operation of the Communicator,
including, but not limited to, the following:
• Do NOT strip off cable sheathing more than required for proper termination.
• Do NOT kink/knot cable.
• Do NOT crush cable with cable ties.
• Do NOT untwist CAT5 pairs more than 1.2cm (½ in.).
• Do NOT splice cable.
• Do NOT bend cable at right angles or make any other sharp bends.
NOTE: CAT5 specification requires that any cable bend must have a minimum 5 cm (2 in.) bend radius.
Do NOT exceed maximum 15cm (6 in.) from center of ferrite to T-Link Network Connector. Maximum
length of CAT 5 cable is 100m (328 ft.).
Table 2: Compatible Receivers, and Power Panels
Communicator
Receiver/
Panel
Description
GS2060-RS
TL260-RS
TL260GS-RS
Receiver
• Sur-Gard System I Receiver, version 1.30+
• Sur-Gard System II Receiver, version 2.10+
• Sur-Gard SG-DRL3-IP, version 2.30+ (for Sur-Gard System III Receiver)
• Sur-Gard SG-DRL4-IP version 1.20+ (for Sur-Gard System IV Receiver)
Power Panel
• Power Series PC1616, version 4.5+
• Power Series PC1832, version 4.5+
• Power Series PC1864, version 4.5+
PRE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION
COMMUNICATOR PRE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION
