TG-7 Cellular Series Installation & Operating Guide
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Step 2: Physically Install the Communicator in Desired Location
Identify Location for Placing the Communicator and Mount
Do not install the communicator in an area where the general public could reasonably be within
8 inches/20cm of the antenna.
NOTE 1: Optimum RF performance can usually be found at the highest point within a building with
the fewest number of walls between the communicator
NOTE 2: To avoid interference with other electronic devices operating in the area, avoid mounting
the communicator
NOTE 3: The
s dipole antenna is designed for indoor installations only.
Care should be taken to ensure that a large metal object such as a refrigerator or a metal cabinet is
not located on the opposite side of the wall. If moving the communicator to a different location is not
practical, you may need to use the provided extension cable to remote the antenna in order to receive
adequate radio signal strength. Choose a high, visually secure spot using the guidelines below.
Tips for Improved Radio Signal Reception
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The higher the antenna the better. Start in the drop ceiling above the unit and proceed from
there, up to the roof if necessary.
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Remember, the antenna should be as inconspicuous as possible for greatest visual security.
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Try to keep the antenna away from all sources of RF interference, including pumps, compressors,
ovens, etc., or where metal objects can shield it or otherwise block the cellular radio RF signal.
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Place the antenna perpendicular to the ground, pointing either straight up or down. Do not
mount the antenna horizontally.
Mount the communicator to the wall or other surface near the alarm panel. Care should be taken to
avoid equipment that may make receiving a clear cellular signal difficult.
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Attach earth ground to the grounding screw located on lower left-hand corner of printed circuit
board assembly and permanently mount the Telguard enclosure.
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Install mounting screws (not supplied) for upper enclosure mounting holes.
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Slide the enclosure onto the screws and tighten screws.
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Verify unit is secured by placing additional screws in lower mounting holes.
Install Optional TG-PEM Accessory into Enclosure (if using)
The TG-PEM Accessory can be used to add 8 24-hour dry contact zones to a TG-7 Cellular Series
communicator.
The TG-PEM Accessory should be installed after the communicator has been mounted to the wall or
other surface. Follow the instructions in the TG-PEM manual to install it, including programming
requirements. After installation of the TG-PEM, proceed to Option 2 in the next section.
NOTE: When the TG-PEM is used, the communicator cannot have an AC power adapter or backup
battery connected. The communicator will use the power provided by the TG-PEM connected to
the alarm panel.
Complete All Power-Related Wiring Connections
The communicator can be powered by AC (from the provided plug-in adapter) or DC (from the alarm
panel) power. All wires connecting with the communicator should be in conduit or otherwise
protected, but no segregation of circuits is necessary. Follow the instructions for the chosen power
option.
Option 1: AC Power Adapter and Backup Battery
To apply power to the communicator, attach a battery (not included) to the battery connector jack
using the supplied battery cable. If the need for a different size cable arises, the communicator has an
alternate screw-in terminal connection for the battery. Backup battery must be sized appropriately to
