User's Manual
Ratings 2G Alarm Communicator Installlation Manual
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RATINGS
HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY
Products or components of products, which perform communications functions only shall comply with the requirements applicable to
communications equipment as specified in UL60950 or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, Information Technology Equipment - Safety -
Part 1: General Requirements. Where network interfaces are internal to the control unit or receiver, compliance to CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 60950-1 is adequate. Such components include, but are not limited to: hubs; routers; NIDs; Third party communications service
providers; DSL modems; and Cable modems.
SOFTWARE COMPATABILITY
The Communicator is compatible with the following software:
• Connect24 Using: Simple Messaging System (SMS) Protocol.
• Connect24 Remote Flash. Using: Internet Protocol (IP) using Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP).
CONNECT24™
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ACCOUNT AND SIM CARD ACTIVATION
(Before Installation)
Installation of the Communicator requires activation with Connect24 before operation. Dealer application forms and additional infor-
mation on the Connect24 Voice Response Unit (VRU) and graphical user interface (GUI) can be found at http://www.Connect24.com
or by telephone at: USA 1-888-251-7458 or CANADA 1-888-955-5583.
IMPORTANT: Prior to installing a GS2055 or TL255GS Communicator, contact your monitoring station to determine if it is a master
re-seller or visit http://www.Connect24.com to become an authorized dealer. In either instance, you will receive a Profile Number,
Installer ID Number, and an Installer Password. Perform the following pre installation:
1. Retrieve the installer account and password from the master reseller, or from Connect24 directly.
2. Connect your browser to the Connect 24 website at: http://www.Connect24.com or call VRU number.
3. Log in to the Connect24 website using your installer account and password.
4. Perform the following steps in a Connect24 session to activate the SIM card and initialize programming:
a. Navigate to the Initialize an account section.
b. Select Profile (This information will be provided by the master reseller or by Connect24).
c. Select Product Module.
d. Enter the SIM card number.
e. Click Next then enter in all relevant information as required.
f. Confirm all information is entered correctly before submitting.
5. Repeat Step 4 to program another SIM card (i.e. another Subscriber), or log out from Connect24.
6. When you are at the physical installation site, the Communicator will automatically connect and download its programming from
Connect24 once the unit is initialized.
Table 4: Communictor Electrical Ratings
Model
GS2055
Cellular Only
TL255GS
Ethernet and Cellular
Power Supply Ratings
Input Voltage 3.5 / 3.9 / 4.2 VDC (min / NOM / MAX) from the SCW panel
Current Consumption 75 mA 100 mA
Standby Current (@ 3.7V) 75 mA 100 mA
Alarm (Transmitting) Current) 400 mA @ 3.7V during transmission
Antenna Specifications
Dual band Antenna See Table 2 and Table 3
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0°C - 49°C (32°F- 120°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Mechanical Specifications
Board Dimensions (mm) 109 x 110
Weight (grams) 60 65
Table 5: Compatibility
Communicator
Receiver/
ControlPanel
Description
GS2055
TL255GS
Receiver
SG System I, v1.14+
SG System II, v2.11+
SG-DRL3-IP, v2.3+
SG-DRL4-IP, v1.2+
Control Panel SCW9055/SCW9057 V1.00
COMMUNICATOR PRE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION
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