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Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 1 FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 1 HOW TO CONTACT US .......................................................................................... 1 INSTALLATION PRE-REQUISITES...
CHAPTER 1. Introduction Congratulations on buying the CS‐47 GSM link. Product Description The CS‐47 Link is a GSM add‐on modem operating on a cellular phone network that connects to the Runner bus and can function as a dialer or backup dialer to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) one already installed in the Runner control panel. The reason this system is so popular is because when an event or alarm occurs the unit can report to a central station and send an SMS message to a cellular phone.
Installation Pre-Requisites Software and Hardware Pre-Requisites These are the pre‐requisites for installing the CS‐47 configuration program: You must have an open cellular account SIM card must be unlocked and activated for GPRS data services Cellular Account (GSM Service Provider) You need to open a cellular account with your cellular service provider to: Enable the cellular gateway module on your unit Disable Call Waiting (recommended) Disable all roaming features (recommended) On opening the account y
CHAPTER 2. Installing the Software The software must be downloaded from the crow website. It is assumed that this is the first time you are using the site. If not, please skip any irrelevant steps listed below. IMPORTANT NOTE In order to download files from the Crow website you must get a valid user name and password from your local Crow representative or directly from Crow support. Downloading the CS-47 GSM Link Configuration Software To download the CS-47 GSM link configuration software: 1.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the Software 6. Click the OK button. 7. When the above message is shown, click the button. 8. Save the file on your desktop. The CS‐47 link zip file is placed on your desktop. button opens the downloaded zip file. This is Clicking the described in detail in the section below.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the Software Installing the CS-47 GSM link Configuration Software To install the CS-47 GSM link configuration software: 1. When the software is downloaded, click the zipped file. You can also double‐click the file. button to open the You require zip software to open the zipped file. 2. From inside the zip folder, double‐click the Setup.exe file. 3. Click the software.
CHAPTER 3. Physical Layout STATUS LEDS FAIL LED BUS LED NET LED INPUT 1&2 GND OUTPUT 1&2 CINTERION TC63i GSM MODEM GSM SERVICE LED CONFIG PORT 1 POWER LED BUS CONNECTOR BUS CONNECTOR GSM ANTENNA PROGRAM CONNECTOR TAMPER SWITCH POS NEG CLK DATA BATTERY CONNECTOR SIM HOLDER BATTERY 12V / 1.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 3 - Physical Layout Table 1: Component Description Component Description NET: Turns green when there is communication with the TCP/IP server. Status LEDs BUS: Blinks yellow when the bus is communicationg with the control panel. FAIL: Blinks or solid red on network error. For example, a problem with the SIM card or GSM network , open tamper Power LED Turns red when power is applied to the unit. Modem LED Blinks yellow when the GSM service is connected.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 4 - Installing the Hardware Unit CHAPTER 4. Installing the Hardware Unit IMPORTANT NOTES If the GSM unit is being installed as a backup module, it should NOT be installed too close to the panel. It is recommended to configure the unit at the lab before installing it at the customer’s premises. To install the hardware unit containing the CS-47 GSM link: 1. Choose a suitable location within the secured area for the unit within 1 to 20 meters from the Runner.
CHAPTER 5. Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit The CS‐47 unit can be configured in either Backup or Independent (standalone) modes. The Backup mode uses the GSM link if the PSTN fail or report via PSTN failed.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit 2. Select a language. 3. Click the button. 4. If your SIM card does NOT require a PIN number ignore the next step. If you do however require a PIN number continue below. 5. Enter a PIN number and click the OK button. Configuring the Unit Locally This section describes how to configure the unit using a local COM port. To configure the unit remotely see Configuring the Unit Remotely on page 11.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit Configuring the Unit Remotely This section describes how to use your PC or laptop to configure the unit remotely using another CS‐47 link modem. IMPORTANT NOTES Before you are able to configure the system unit remotely it must be first configured locally. Pre-requisites The remote CS‐47 link modem must be a standalone unit and NOT be connected to a Runner keypad bus.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit Available Protocols The following protocols can be used simultaneously: Media Format Priority Symbol Section GPRS TCP/IP 1 0 GSM CID 2 0 GSM SMS 3 0 IMPORTANT NOTES If both the GSM and TCP/IP protocols are selected, the data is only sent via TCP/IP. If the TCP/IP fails then the data is sent via GSM. To connect to a remote CS-47 unit using another CS-47 Link modem: 1.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide 5. Use the pane. Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit button to move an Available protocols to the Selected protocols button to move Selected protocols back to the Available protocols Use the pane. 5.1 Communication Mode: Backup – CS47 link transmit the events sequentially via all selected protocols for any new events from control panel Primary – this mode is relevant for TCP/IP protocol only.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit NOTE The configuration windows are opened in the sequence they appear in the Selected Protocols pane. 6. Click the button. The modem status information is displayed and includes the CS‐47 firmware version, the operator and the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) level. If there is a network error an error message is displayed. 7. Click the button to close the window. 8. Configure the different protocols below.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit To configure the TCP/IP parameters: button. 1. Click the The Internet configuration window opens. Table 2: Internet Configuration Parameters Button or Field Description Access point name Displays the internet service provider APN (Access Point Name). Event’s Filter Displays the available events that can trigger the CS47 Link modem. Add Add a new IP address to the list. Remove Removes the selected IP address.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide 2. Click the Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit button to add a new IP address. 3. In the Account field, enter a 4 digit CS‐47 ID number. 4. In the Add Domain Name or IP address filed, enter a domain name or a static IP address. 5. Click the button. The new Domain or static IP address is added to the list. 6. Add the APN (Access point Name) for your ISP (Internet Service Provider). 7. Click the button to add events to trigger a transmission.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit The Advanced mode shows ALL the available trigger events. To change to the Simple mode, click the button. 9. Double‐click an event from the Available events list OR Select an event and then click the button. Multiple events are now shown in the field Events to send. Any one of these events causes the CS‐47 Link modem (if enabled) to transmit the event information.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit To configure the contact ID: button. 1. Click the The Contact ID Configuration window opens. 2. Using Table 4 below as a guide, add Contact ID numbers. 3. Select Events to trigger Input 1. Table 3: Contact ID Configuration Parameters Button or Field Description Event’s Filter Displays the available events that can trigger the CS-47 Link modem. Add Add a new Contact ID number to the list.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit transmit, otherwise the CS47 continues to the next available telephone number SMS Configuration This section describes how to configure the SMS parameters for sending SMS message to multiple recipients. To configure the SMS parameters: 1. Click the button. The SMS configuration window opens. 2. Using Table 4 above as a guide; add numbers for sending an SMS to selected cellular phones. 3.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 5 - Configuring the CS-47 Link Unit Check the box to enable delivery of all events via all selected Mobile numbers In this mode events will be transmitted to the first selected Mobile number. On a successful delivery the system will stop Transmit, otherwise the CS47 continues to the next available Mobile number.
CHAPTER 6. Remote Access Configuration In this section you can configure the remote access for two levels of security. Password Only Password and telephone number. The telephone number is be used to connect from the local unit to the remote unit enabling remote configuration. NOTE It is important that your phone can display the incoming phone number. To configure the remote access to the unit: 1. Click the button. The Remote access configuration window opens. 2. Select a control button.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 6 - Remote Access Configuration Table 6: SMS Commands used for Remote Control # Command SMS text to be send via Mobile Example of text to be send The returned SMS message from unit 1 ARM ARMarea user password ARMA1234 ARM Command error: Area A already armed ARM Command Area 1 Arm 2 DISARM DISARM area password DISARMA1234 1.DISARM Command error: Area A already Disarmed 2.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 6 - Remote Access Configuration Enabling Password Control To enable password control: 1. Click the button. If this is the first time you are entering a password, the Old password field does not appear. 2. Enter your old password (if required). 3. Enter your new password twice (up to 10 alpha‐numeric characters). 4. Click the button. Enabling Password and Phone Number Control To enable both password and telephone number control: button. 1. Click the 2.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 6 - Remote Access Configuration Fast SMS Configuration When Input 1 is shorted to ground (pulse), a custom SMS is sent to all the phone numbers selected in the SMS configuration window. If the SMS protocol is not selected (Selected protocols) then NO SMS CAN be sent. At the same time that an SMS message is sent to the selected recipients a General Alarm event is also sent to CID (Contact ID number) 140.
CS-47 GSM Link - Configuration Guide Chapter 7 - Remote Access Configuration CHAPTER 7.