User's Manual

2G Alarm Communicator Installlation Manual SMS Command and Control Functions
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7. Panel Section [401]: Toggle Option [1] must be set to ON in order to perform panel DLS session through Cellular or Ethernet data
channel.
NOTE: Keep a record of the SIM card telephone number, it is required by users for SMS Command and Control functions. (The num-
ber can be recorded in the Programming Worksheets Section of this document, under Option [996]) Due to the nature of the
SIM card activation process with Cellular network carriers, it can take up to 24 hours for SIM card activation to be complete.
SMS COMMAND AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
SMS Command and Control is available on SCW9055/57 panels. Users can send SMS text messages from their mobile phone to the
GSM phone number assigned to their system. Commands are only accepted from telephone numbers that have been programmed in
Sections [311]-[318]. The system will reject messages sent from telephone numbers that are not on the programmed list.
When the received SMS text matches a valid Section message, the function is performed on the control panel. Text messages are not
case sensitive and extra spaces are ignored. A User Access Code may be required for some SMS messages.
The User can send just the partition number or the complete label.(e.g., “Away arm Partition 2 1234” is treated the same as
“away arm 2 1234 ”).
The SMS Message format is in 3 parts: Command, Partition Label (or only the partition number), and Access Code.
If an Access Code is included in the message, it is sent to the control panel for validation, along with the requested function.
If the panel is configured to require an Access Code and the code is not sent (or invalid) the panel will fail the function (unsuccessful).
If the panel fails the function, an SMS response message is sent to the user. The SMS response will echo the command sensat, followed
by the label “unsuccessful”. (e.g., “night arm partition 2 1234 unsuccessful”).
The partition label or partition number may be excluded from the SMS request in a single partition system (e.g., disarm 9123).
NOTE: The GSM phone number can be viewed in Section [851],[996], and/or [851],[229] or by User entering *6, then scrolling down
to “SMS Programming” and scrolling down to “Cellular phone No”.
LABEL PROGRAMMING for SMS MESSAGE
Programmable Labels can not be modified in Connect24, use DLS IV for label programming only, if labels need to be modified. Before
initiating remote programming, record your network’s Public IP Address and port for incoming DLS IV connections.
1. Run the DLS IV software on your computer. DLS IV will connect to the unit, using the Public IP address, and make an Ethernet con-
nection. If the Ethernet connection fails, DLS IV will report an error and prompt you to connect using Cellular.
NOTE: If required, download the DLS IV software from DSC: http://www.dsc.com/index.php?n=library#self. If you select Cellular
connection, DLS will request Connect24 to send an outgoing SMS message to the unit.
2. Connect24 will confirm that the account has DLS service and will provide the Public IP address and port number of the DLS server
in an SMS message.
3. Type the SMS message text into your cell phone and send it to the Communicator’s Cellular telephone number. Click OK.
NOTE: The Cellular phone number can be read from Communicator Section [851][996] and/OR [851][229].
4. SMS message will establish a connection to your computer’s DLS IV software (to change programming labels only).
5. Create an account for the panel/Communicator, select the Communicator type (e.g., SMS - TL255GS) and enter all relevant infor-
mation in SMS section.
NOTE: The Cellular telephone number will also be required by the user, to send SMS Interactive messages to their system.
6. Program the account information, then click Global Download and choose SMS as the Connection Type. Click OK.
7. The download path configured in Programming Section [005] Toggle Option[4] determines the Cellular or Ethernet path to be used.
COMMUNICATOR PLACEMENT TEST
(GS2055/TL255GS only)
1. Using the keypad enter the installer mode: * 8 [installer code] [850].
2. View and record the number of bars showing on the SCW LCD.
3. Compare with the number of bars indicated in the “CSQ Levels” column shown in Table 7 .
4. If 3 or more bars are shown, the location is GOOD and no further action is required.
5. If the location is BAD, move the SCW to various suitable locations until 3 or more bars are obtained
Table 7: Communicator CSQ Levels
Signal
Strength
CSQ Level Signal Level dBm Installer Action
No Signal 0 -108.8 Check if Cellular coverage is active in your area.
1 Bar 1 to 4 -108d to -103 Location is BAD. Not suitable for Cellular operation.
2 Bars 5 to 6 -102 to -99
Location is FAIR. If the average signal strength is CSQ is 5, the system may not communicate
events successfully to the Monitoring Station. Installer should consider relocation, if possible.
3 Bars 7 to 10 -98d to -91 Location is GOOD.
4 Bars 11 to 13 -90 to -85 Location is GOOD
5 Bars 14 and higher -84 and higher Location is GOOD.
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