
NOTICE: Before changing PIN or new SIM card, ensure all power sources are disconnected (AC
mains and battery) or card will not be activated.
NOTICE: After a factory default, during the process of initial setup of the system with the keypad, the
panel detects if it has a primary or backup modem fitted, and if so, it displays its type and
automatically enables it (or them) with the default configuration. No other modem configuration is
allowed at this stage.
16.13.3.2 Configuring Modems
To configure a GSM or PSTN modem:
1. Scroll to MODEMS and press SELECT.
2. Toggle between PRIMARY and BACKUP for correct modem slot and press SELECT.
The ENABLE MODEM option is displayed.
3. ENABLE or DISABLE the modem as required.
4. Scroll to MODEM STATUS, TYPE, FIRMWARE VERSION and SIGNAL LEVEL and press
SELECT to view details of the modem.
5. Configure the following modem settings from the menu as follows and press ENTER after each
selection:
Menu Option
Description
COUNTRY
CODE
Select a country from the list.
GSM PIN
(GSM modem only) Enter a GSM PIN for the SIM card.
ANSWER
MODE
Select to select the mode in which the modem answers incoming calls: NEVER ANSWERS or
ALWAYS ANSWERS.
ANSWER
ENG. ACC.
Select ENABLE to only answer when engineer access is granted.
SETUP SMS
Select ENABLE SMS to enable SMS for this modem.
PSTN modem only
Select SMS SERVER to enter an appropriate phone number of the SMS service provider that is
accessible in your location, if required. This number automatically displays the default number for
SMS for the country selected.
To manually test SMS, select TEST SMS and enter the SMS NUMBER.
To automatically test SMS at specific time intervals, select
AUTOMATIC TEST, select a TEST INTERVAL and enter the SMS NUMBER.
PREFIX
DIALLING
PSTN modem only
Enter a prefix number to include before the SMS number, if required.
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