Installation
SIM Card Connection
The PCS265 supports two standard 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’s serial out to the serial connector on the
panel.
• For 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. Refer to the drawing for connections.
Antenna Extension Connection
Use an antenna extension kit to improve RF reception if your
module’s signal strength is weak. Antenna kits are purchased
separately.
IP Module Connection
The PCS265 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
Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS265
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 4G/3G/2G reporting, you will need to configure
network provider information. Refer to the Programming section.
Note:
Ensure that the PCS265’s battery is always present and that
the battery is replaced when low; do not allow the battery to deplete.
LED Functionality
Programming
In order to configure the PCS265 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.
4G/3G/2G Reporting (Serial Port Connection)
Network Provider Information
Network Provider Information via SMS
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)
4G/3G/2G (Serial Connector)
LED
Functionality
SIM1 and SIM2 Slow orange flashing - Searching the network
Solid blue - 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 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 = 4G/3G/2G primary / land-
line backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] On + [8] On = landline and 4G/3G/2G in
parallel
PCS265
4G / 3G / 2G / GSM
Communicator Module
Installation and Programming Guide
**Compatible with Insite GOLD
and SWAN Server**
