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Running the RS-232 Cable
An RS-232 cable must be connected to the CFE and cable run to the Communicator module inside the panel.
NOTE: Maximum cable length for RS-232 cable is 16 m (50 ft.)
At the communicator, attach wires as follows:
1. Securely fasten the
TX
wire on the terminal block.
2. Securely fasten the
RX
wire on the terminal block.
3. Securely fasten the
GND
wire on the terminal block.
4. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the Customer Furnished Equipment.
Inserting and Removing the SIM Card
1. Remove the front cover of the Panel to access SIM holder.
2. Remove power from the panel, disconnect the battery and telephone line.
3. On the SIM card holder push gently to slide the cover towards the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) antenna, as
indicated by the arrow on SIM holder, to OPEN. This will unlatch the SIM card holder on the side closest to
edge of the Communicator PCB.
4. Lift up the SIM card holder from the side that is not hinged.
NOTE: The SIM can be damaged by bending, or scratching contacts. Use caution when handling SIM
cards.
5. Insert or remove the SIM card, noting the orientation of the notches on the SIM card and the SIM card holder.
6. When inserting a SIM card, insert the card in the proper orientation and gently push the SIM card holder
down and slide the holder as indicated by the arrow on SIM holder, to LOCK. (See Figure 3).
7. Reconnect the battery, apply AC power, reconnect telephone line and replace the panel cover.
Hardware Reset
The Communicator can be hardware reset by installing a jumper between Pins 4 and 5 on the AUDIO/
DEFAULT connector and restarting the Communicator. Installing jumper during normal operation has no effect.
Installing Communicator with PC1616/1832/1864 Panel
WARNING!
B
EFORE INSTALLING THE
C
OMMUNICATOR WITHIN THE
P
ANEL
,
DISCONNECT
POWER
AND
TELEPHONE LINE
FROM THE PANEL
.
1. To assemble mounting bracket, perform the following (See
a. Remove the 4 white plastic
standoffs from the bag provided
with the Communicator kit.
b. Insert the 4 standoffs through
the back of the supplied mount-
ing bracket, into the holes at
each corner. (The antenna
mounting tab should be facing
away from you).
c. Place the bracket on a flat,
solid surface. Hold the Commu-
nicator face 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 alarm panel front
cover.
e.
TL260-RS/TL260GS-RS only
: Remove and discard the circular knockout located in the top-right section
of the panel. (This hole will be used for connection of the supplied radio antenna).
f.
TL260-RS/TL260GS-RS only
: Connect the supplied 12.7cm (5”) antenna cable to the radio, by passing
the connector through the hole on back of the mounting bracket to the Communicator board. Push the
antenna connector firmly into the socket on the GSM radio. (See
Table 3: RS-232 Connector Pin Assignment
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
Signal Name
TX
RX
GND
INSTALLING THE GSM/ETHERNET COMMUNICATOR IN PANEL
DG009344
Brass Washer
Nylon washer (flat)
Nylon Washer
with bushing
(thicker flat washer)
Brass nut
Antenna
Mounting Tab
Mounting
Holes
Mounting Holes
Antenna
Cable
Mounting Plate
for UA585
External Antenna
Screw Thread
Communicator
Board
Mounting
Plate
Stand Off
Figure 1 Communicator Mounting Bracket
