User's Manual

1. Run the DLS IV software on your computer. DLS IV will connect to the unit, using the Public IP address, and make an Eth-
ernet connection. 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 requestConnect24 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. SMS message will establish a connection to your computer’s DLS IV software (to change programming labels only).
4. Create an account for the panel/Communicator, select the Communicator type (e.g.,SMS - TL2553GR-E) and enter all
relevant information in SMS section.
NOTE: The Cellular telephone number will also be required by the user, to send SMS Command and Control messages to
their system.
5. Program the account information, then click Global Download and choose SMS as the Connection Type. Click OK.
6. The download path configured in Programming Section [005] Toggle Option[4] determines the Cellular or Ethernet path
to be used.
Communicator Placement Test
(3G2055(R)-E /TL2553G(R)-E 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 -108 to -103
Location is BAD. Not suitable for Cellular operation.
2 Bars 5 to 6 -102 to -99
3 Bars 7 to 10 -98 to -90
Location is GOOD.4 Bars 11 to 13 -90 to -85
5 Bars 14 and higher -84 and higher
NOTE: The communicator is capable of indicating signal strength even without an active SIM, but signal indication may take up
to 1-2 minutes.
Ethernet/Cellular Programming Options
The Programming Sections described in this document can be viewed at the SCW LCD. To start programming enter: [*][8]
[installer code] [851][###], Where ### is the 3 digit Section number referenced in this section. The Programming Worksheets at
the end of this document can be used to record the new values when programming changes have been made from the default
values. Programming Sections are accessed through Connect24. Installers may review/record programming Options at the
panel.
NOTE: Ethernet/Cellular Programming Sections accessed through the panel are for display purposes only. Configuration
changes must be done using Connect24.
System Options
[001] Ethernet IP Address
Default (000.000.000.000)
Enter the IP address of the Communicator. Ensure that the IP address is unique to your Communicator on the local network.
Format is 4 fields, each field is a 3 digit decimal number. Valid range: 000-255. If an IP address is programmed in this Section,
the unit will operate with Static IP (DHCP disabled). Sections [002] and [003] must also be programmed when using Static IP
addresses.
NOTE: Default for this Section is Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol (DHCP) enabled. When enabled, the DHCP Server will
set values for: IP Address [001], Subnet Mask [002],and Gateway [003]. Programming an IP address in this Section will
disable DHCP (Static IP).
[002] Ethernet IP Subnet Mask
Default (255.255.255.000)
Enter the Ethernet IP Subnet Mask of the Communicator. Format is 4 fields, each field is 3 digits. Valid range: 000-255.
NOTE: If DHCP is enabled, the DHCP Server will assign the subnet mask for this Section and the programmed value will be
ignored.
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