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Installing Ethernet Communicator in Panel
Internet Alarm Communicator Installation Guide
hazardous, indoor locations only. This manual shall be used with the installation manual of the
panel which is connected to the Ethernet communicator. All instructions specified within the panel
manual must be observed.
All local rules imposed by local electrical codes shall be observed and respected during installation.
Installing the Ethernet Cable (TL2803G(R) Only)
A Category 5 (CAT 5) Ethernet cable must be run from a source with Internet connectivity to the
communicator module, inside the 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 requirements for installation of CAT5 Ethernet cable must be observed for correct
operation of the communicator, including, but not limited to, the following:
HSPA(3G)/Dual Alarm Communicator Installation Manual
• 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 ½ in. (1.2cm).
• 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 2 in. (5 cm) bend
radius. Maximum length of CAT 5 cable is 328 ft. (100 m).
Installing Communicator with HS2016, HS2032, HS2064, and
HS2128 Panel
1. To assemble supplied mounting bracket, perform the following: (see
a. Remove the 4 white plastic standoffs
from the bag provided with the com-
municator kit.
b. Insert the 4 standoffs through the back
of the mounting bracket, into the holes
at each corner.
c. Place the bracket on a flat, solid sur-
face. Hold the communicator compo-
nent side up and orient the 4 holes on
the communicator with the 4 standoffs
protruding from the bracket. Push the
communicator firmly and evenly onto
the standoffs until it is securely
attached to the mounting bracket.
d. Remove the panel front cover.
e. Remove and discard the circular knockout located
in the top-right section of the panel.
2. Install the Communicator into the panel:
a. Attach one end of the PC-LINK cable to the panel
PC-LINK header on the panel (red wire goes on the
right-hand pin of the
panel
PCLINK_2 header (see
Figure 3
)).
b. Insert the assembled communicator into the panel.
c. Locate the screw hole on the right side wall of the
panel (see
Figure 2
(screw)). Line up the assembled
communicator with the right side wall of the panel
and, using the screw provided, secure the mounting
bracket to the panel.
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THERNET
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OMMUNICATOR
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P
ANEL
Mounting
Holes
Mounting Holes
Mounting Plate
Communicator
Board
Mounting
Plate
Stand Off
Figure 1: Communicator Mounting Bracket
PC-Link cable connector
screw
GSM Radio
RJ-45
UA601
HS2016/2032/2064/2128
Figure 2:HS2016/2032/2064/2128 Panel
