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Installation
SIM Card Connection
The PCS265 LTE supports two standard LTE/4G/3G/2G or GSM
provider SIM cards. To install the SIM cards, open the SIM Card tray
and insert card into slot, as shown. SIM Card 1 is used as “Primary”
and SIM Card 2 for “Backup”.
Panel Connections
Connect the PCS265 LTE’s serial out to the serial connector on the
panel.
• For LTE/4G/3G/2G reporting, connect to the Serial port of
the panel.
• For GSM reporting, connect to the EBUS port of the panel.
RS485 Connection
A CVT485 module can be connected onto the control panel’s EBUS in
order to lengthen the distance (up to 300 m. / 1000 ft.) between the
panel and the PCS265 LTE. Refer to the drawing for connections.
External Antenna Connection
Use the ANTK4G LTE external antenna kit for PTCRB installations or
to improve RF reception if your module’s signal strength is weak.
External antenna kits and extension kits are purchased separately.
IP Module Connection
The PCS265 LTE can be connected to an IP Internet Module’s PCS
port. For more information on how to configure this option, please
refer to the IP module’s Installation manual.
Powering-up the PCS265 LTE
Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS265 LTE
module will begin its power up sequence.
•
Power
LED will turn solid green
•
Status
LED will be red and switch to green after approximately 10
seconds
•
SIM card 1
LED will slowly flash orange while searching for the
GSM network; once found the LED will be solid orange
If configured for LTE/4G/3G/2G reporting, you will need to configure
network provider information. Refer to the Programming section.
Note:
Ensure that the PCS265 LTE’s battery is always present and
that the battery is replaced when low; do not allow the battery to
deplete.
The battery function is to support power shut down and not to be used
as backup as defined in EN50131-6.
LED Functionality
Programming
In order to configure the PCS265 LTE for reporting, you will need to
first configure your SIM cards. Please note that SIM Card 1 can be
configured via panel programming and SIM Card 2 via SMS.
LTE/4G/3G/2G Reporting (Serial Port Connection)
Network Provider Information
Network Provider Information via SMS
LTE/4G/3G/2G Reporting Options
1
Mounting hole
2
Antenna connector
3
Wall tamper hole
4
Serial connector
5
RS485 / power terminal
6
Upgrade connector
7
Battery terminal
8
Cover tamper switch
3
4
5
6
7
2
1
8
1
GSM (EBUS Connector)
LTE/4G/3G/2G (Serial Connector)
LED
Functionality
SIM1 and SIM2 Slow orange flashing - Searching the network
Solid blue - LTE/4G/3G
Solid orange - GSM
Solid green - 2G (n/a for North and South America)
Quick flashing - Exchanging data (the color of the
flashing LED corresponds to the color of LTE/4G/3G/
2G or GSM depending on which is being used)
Off - SIM card 1 or 2 is not installed, not active, or
currently not in use
Power
Solid green
Off - No power
Status
Red - Error condition, no firmware
Red/Green alternating - updating firmware
Green - No error and/or battery fully charged
Amber - Battery charging
Signal Strength Three LEDs indicate network strength
All LEDs
(except power)
Flashing - No data communication
CVT485
Up to 300m (1000 ft.)*
Up to 50m (160 ft.) AWG18
MG/SP
EVO
Feature
[921]
[2960]
APN part 1 (characters 1-16)
[922]
[2961]
APN part 2 (characters 17-32)
[923]
[2962]
APN user name part 1 (1-16)
[924]
[2963]
APN user name part 2 (17-32)
[925]
[2964]
APN password part 1 (1-16)
[926]
[2965]
APN password part 2 (17-32)
Important: This information can be obtained from your mobile net-
work provider.
Command
Description
P[password].
APN2.NAME. [Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name
P[password].
APN2.USER.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point User
P[password].
APN2.PSW.[Access Point
Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Password
P[password].
APN2.CLEAR
Used to clear the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name
P[password].
VAPN2.[CALL BACK
PHONE NUMBER]
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Name information
MG/SP
EVO
Feature
Details
[918]
[919]
[2976] to
[2983]
Account / Partition
Registration
MG/SP: Sections
represent account/
partition 1 and 2
EVO: Sections
represent account /
partition 1 to 8
[806]
[2975]
[7] Off + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = LTE/4G/3G/2G primary /
landline backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] On + [8] On = landline and LTE/4G/3G/2G
in parallel
PCS265 LTE
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G / GSM
Communicator Module
Installation and Programming Guide
**Compatible with Insite GOLD
and SWAN Server**
