3i Corporation Pegasus NX User manual

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User Manual | April 2013
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................1
Scope..............................................................................................................................................................1
Audience .........................................................................................................................................................1
Contact Information or Comments...................................................................................................................1
Text Conventions.............................................................................................................................................2
Overview ....................................................................................................................3
About the User Manual....................................................................................................................................3
What is Pegasus™ NX? ..................................................................................................................................3
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................4
How Does Pegasus™ NX Work? ................................................................................9
Pegasus™ NX Features............................................................................................10
Telephone Line Cut Off Detection..................................................................................................................10
Alarm Panel Return Cut Off Detection...........................................................................................................11
Cryptographic Data........................................................................................................................................11
Dual SIM Cards Support................................................................................................................................12
Fixed or Dynamic IP (DHCP).........................................................................................................................13
Internal Lithium-Polymer Battery....................................................................................................................13
Four Zone Inputs...........................................................................................................................................14
Three Programmable Open Collector Outputs...............................................................................................14
One Programmable SPDT Relay Output .......................................................................................................14
Dual Communication Channels .....................................................................................................................15
Serial Port......................................................................................................................................................15
Wi-Fi Connectivity..........................................................................................................................................16
Inexpensive Resource...................................................................................................................................17
GSM Antenna................................................................................................................................................17
Arm or Disarm Alarm Panel Remotely ...........................................................................................................18
Tamper Monitoring & Detection .....................................................................................................................18
Detection of Fixed Telephone Service Interruption ........................................................................................18
Maximum Alarm Panel Compatibility .............................................................................................................19

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USB Mini B Port.............................................................................................................................................19
Remote Configuration Alteration and Firmware Update.................................................................................19
Ethernet RJ45 LAN Port................................................................................................................................20
Customized Messages Related to Alarm Panel Events & Pegasus™ Occurrences.......................................20
Communication with Zeus™ Servers using Different Interfaces.....................................................................21
Device Status via ECO SMS..........................................................................................................................21
Anti-Sabotage Resource................................................................................................................................22
Firmware Update Over-the-Air.......................................................................................................................22
GSM Jammer ................................................................................................................................................22
How Does LEDs Work?.............................................................................................23
LEDs Description...........................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Pegasus™ NX ...............................................................................26
Troubleshooting Instructions..........................................................................................................................26
Pegasus™ NX Doesn’t Turn ON....................................................................................................................26
GPRS Transmission Related Issues..............................................................................................................27
Pegasus™ NX Doesn’t Go Online by GPRS .................................................................................................28
Pegasus™ NX Doesn’t Go Online by GPRS/Ethernet ...................................................................................29
Pegasus™ NX Doesn’t Receive Events Sent by Alarm Panel .......................................................................30
Pegasus™ NX Doesn’t Initialize ....................................................................................................................32
Softwares Related to Pegasus™ NX ........................................................................34
Zeus™ Server ...............................................................................................................................................34
Pegasus™ Studio –Configuration Tool.........................................................................................................35
Remote Debugger.........................................................................................................................................36
Accessories ..............................................................................................................37
Pegasus™ CSD Receiver .............................................................................................................................37
Configuring/Monitoring Serial Cables.............................................................................................................37
Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................38
Appendix ..................................................................................................................39
Abbreviation ..................................................................................................................................................39

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Introduction
Scope
This User Manual is aimed in providing detailed information and complete listing as a reference to Pegasus™ NX and
troubleshoot related issues.
Audience
This User Manual is intended for end users who are not familiar with Pegasus™NX. Individuals involved in device
troubleshooting should read this user manual. The readers or end-users of this user manual should be familiar with the
Pegasus™ Studio - Configuration Tool and the Zeus™ Server.
Note:
To get information about the Pegasus™ Studio – Configuration Tool, refer the Pegasus™ Studio – User
Manual and the Pegasus™ Studio – Quick Start Manual.
To get information about the Zeus™Server, refer the Zeus Server –User Manual and the Zeus™ Server –
Quick Start Manual.
Contact Information or Comments
For general contact, technical support, questions or comments to report documentation errors and suggestions, contact
3i-Corporation Technical Writing Team.
Our aim is to make this user manual as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and suggestions for
improvements.
3i-Corporation appreciates feedback from the users of our information.
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Text Conventions
Begin Instruction:
To begin a procedure under any topic. Use a numbered list for points under procedure.
Note:
Provides a message or reminder related to a topic or section.
Warning:
Information provided under this section MUST be followed.
Several different sources of power can be connected to your Pegasus™ NX. Disconnect all sources of
power before servicing. Control units and associated equipments may be damaged by removing and/or
inserting sim cards, or interconnecting cables while the unit is energized.
DO NOT attempt to install, service, or operate this unit until this manual is read and understood.
Caution:
To ensure proper unit operation, this product must be tested in accordance with 3i-Corporation standards.
Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of unit components, or after any
modification, repair or adjustment to unit hardware or wiring.
Important:
Provides important information related to a topic or section.
Tip:
Provides advice or suggestion related to a topic or section.
Troubleshooting:
Provides information to troubleshoot or fix any Pegasus™ NX related issues or problems.

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Overview
About the User Manual
This User Manual is to describe the general information related to Pegasus™ NX along with technical specifications,
woking process of the device and how to troubleshoot it during any issue.
This User Manual also describes the various conditions and functionalities of LEDs.
What is Pegasus™ NX?
Pegasus™ NX Alarm Panel Communicator is an extremely compact, robust device in terms of communication interface
for Alarm Panels. It brings the most innovative and reliable technologies for data communication to the Fire and Intrusion
Alarm Panels prepared to operate only with conventional telephone lines.
The device acts as a communication gateway between the Alarm Panel, and the Monitoring Station and communicates
via GPRS, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, CSD, SMS and Free Call or Missed Call.
The device is fully compatiable with Alarm Panels that communicate using the Contact ID Protocol and provides high
speed, reliable and low cost communication options. It is like a modem attached to any Alarm System, following Contact
ID Protocol, that passes digital information to a 24/7 Alarm Receiving Center or Monitoring Station which is able to
respond to the received signal.
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Technical Specifications
Power Supply
1
Input
Voltage
Range
9VDC –15VDC
2
Maximum
Current
450mA
Battery
1
Battery
Type
Lithium-Polymer
Capacity: 2000mAh
2
Battery
Backup
Upto 6 hours depending on
network conditions
Processor
1
CPU
ARM 32bit Cortex-M3
2
Speed
32Mhz
Ethernet
1
Network
Standard
IEEE 802.3u compliant fast
ethernet
3
Ethernet
Cable
CAT5 MDI/MDI-X auto
crossover
2
Data Rate
Full Duplex, 10/100 Base
TX Ethernet PHY
4
Protocols
TCP/IP, UDP/IP
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GSM/GPRS
1
Modem
Quad-band EGSM 850 /
900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
5
SIM Card
Holder
Dual SIM Support
2
Protocol
Support
TCP/IP or UDP/IP
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Antenna:
Impedance
50Ω
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Antenna
Type
External
Dipole Antenna Module
(DAM)
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Antenna:
Peak Gain
2.0 dBi
4
Antenna:
Frequency
Range
824-960MHz，1710-
2170MHz
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Antenna:
Return Loss
-4.4 dB
Wi-Fi
1
Network
Standard
EEE 802.11 b, g, compliant.
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Security
Types
WPA, WPA2
2
Typical
WLAN
Sensitivity
88dBm at 8% PER, 11Mbps
-74dBm at 10% PER,
54Mbps
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Typical
WLAN
Transmit
Power
+19.5dBm at 11Mbps,
CCK (11b)
+15.0dBm at 54Mbps,
OFDM (11g)
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WLAN
Antenna:
Type
External
Dipole Antenna Module
(DAM)
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WLAN
Antenna:
Frequency
Range
2.4 - 2.5GHz
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WLAN
Antenna:
Impedence
50 Ω
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WLAN
Antenna:
Return Loss
10 dB
5
WLAN
Antenna:
VSWR
2.0 Max
10
WLAN
Antenna:
Peak Gain
2.0 dBi

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Virtual Telephone Line Output
1
Constant
Current
Source for
Alarm Panel
25mA, 20V
Telephone Line Connection
1
Maximum
Telephone
Line Voltage
Detection
100VAC, 48VDC
2
Minimum
Telephone
Line Voltage
Detection
3VDC
PGMs
1
3 PGMs-
Open
Collector
Type
Supporting 300mA sink
current per PGM
2
1 PGM-
SPDT Relay
Supporting
125VAC/60VDC @2A
Zones
1
Number Of
Wired Zones
Two
3
Supporting
Modes
Single mode and Double
mode zone interfacing.
2
End of Line
Resistor
(EOLR)
1K, and 2.2K
Serial Port
1
Serial Debug
(UART)
Interface
10 PIN Right-Angled Box
Header
3
Baud Rate
115200 Baud
2
Use
For Configuration, firmware
upgradation and to view
debug messages

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USB
1
USB 2.0
Device
Interface
Mini B USB
3
USB Full
Speed
12 Mbit/s
2
Use
For Configuration, firmware
upgradation and to view
debug messages
Tamper Switch
1
Tamper
Type
Internal
2
Use
To trigger an event on
unauthorized enclosure
opening
LEDs
1
Power On
Status
First LED from top to
indicate the Power ON
Status
5
GSM Status
Fifth LED from top to
indicate GSM Status
2
Telephone
Line Cut Off
Second LED from top to
indicate Telephone Line
Cut OFF
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Alarm
Sixth LED fro top to
indicate Alarm
3
Online
Third LED from top to
indicate Online status
7
Wi-Fi Status
Seventh LED from top to
indicate Wi-Fi status
4
GSM Signal
Strength
Fourth LED from top to
indicate GSM Signal
Strength
Environmental Specifications
1
Operating
Temperature
-20℃- 60℃
3
Storage
Temprature
-20℃- 60℃
2
Relative
Humidity
10-90%, no condensation

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Board Dimensions
1
Length
82mm
3
Thickness
1.6mm
2
Width
80mm
4
Number of
Layers of
PCB
Four
Enclosure Dimensions
1
Length
112mm
3
Height
4.2mm
2
Width
112mm

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How Does Pegasus™ NX Work?
Pegasus™ NX acts as a communicator between the Alarm Panel that follows Contact ID Protocol and the Monitoring
Station. Alarm Panel Event transmission is possible via Ethernet TCP/IP Network, Wi-Fi, and/or GPRS. The device is
interfaced between the Alarm Panel and the telephone line (optional). When the device is ON (active mode), it enters
the Ethernet TCP/IP Network (Internet/Intranet), Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) and GSM operator network via GPRS (data
channel) to establish connection with the Zeus™ Server, and thus creates an online communication channel between
the Monitored Client and the Alarm Monitoring Company. The device transmits all events received from the Alarm Panel
to the Primary and Secondary Zeus™ Servers. All information transmitted by the device are cryptographed (128/256 bits
encryption), and thus their top confidentiality is assured.
The Zeus™ Server is a multi-task software that works as a virtual receiver which receives all events transmitted by the
device, and transfers them to the monitoring software as a conventional receiver (it simulates the communication
protocol of receiver, such as Ademco-685, Sur-Gard, Domus-4, Silent Knight (Protocol ITI) and CM Plus. It also carries
important system task management, constantly checks communication with the device (online or offline), presence of
telephone line at client, etc. Any monitoring software that communicates with receivers: Ademco-685, Sur-Gard, or CM
Plus can be used.
Transmission of real time Alarm Panel Events via Wi-Fi Network is possible, if other interfaces are failed or when the
preferred interface is Wi-Fi. Alteration of the device configuration and upgrade of its firmware (embedded software) is
possible remotely via the secured Wi-Fi Network (WPA or WPA2). The device contains an additional LED that acts as
Wi-Fi indicator. You can also receive debug messages through Wi-Fi.
The device is built-in two zones which are extended to four zone inputs. The device supports zone input wiring in both
single-mode and double-mode. A sensor or detector can be connected in nine different ways.
It is built-in Three Programmable Open Collector (O.C.) Outputs and One Programmable SPDT Relay Output. The
Programmable Open Collector Outupts can be used to activate a buzzer or strobe light, open or close doors etc,
whereas the Programmable SPDT Relay Output can be used for various crucial operations like switching a high current
powered bell or siren.
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Pegasus™ NX Features
Telephone Line Cut Off Detection
Pegasus™ NX is built-in telephone line cut off detector. This feature enables the device to detect telephone line cut off
and send occurrences to the Zeus™ Server.
To use this feature, in the Pegasus™ Studio – Configuration Tool, enable Telephone Line Cut OFF Detection. You can
also configure the additional delay duration in telephone line cut off detection. The minimum and default delay duration
is 0 second, and the maximum delay duration is 86400 seconds.
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Alarm Panel Return Cut Off Detection
Pegasus™ NX is built-in alarm panel return cut off detector. This feature enables the device to detect alarm panel
return cut off and send occurrences to the Zeus™ Server.
To use this feature, in the Pegasus™ Studio – Configuration Tool, enable Detect Alarm Panel Return Cut Off . You can
also configure the additional delay duration in alarm panel return cut off detection. The minimum and default delay
duration is 0 second, and the maximum delay duration is 86400 seconds.
Cryptographic Data
Conventional access control mechanisms can often be bypassed (for instance via hacking). In addition, what if data has
to be transmitted, or if the data media has to be moved outside the secure environment? Cryptography (encryption and
decryption), a fundamental approach to data security is a technique designed to protect your information in all such
situations.
Pegasus™ NX uses cryptographic data transmission by 128/256 bits encryption, and thus secures your data from
spying. The device supports private key encryption. Private key encryption means that both the sender and the receiver
know the KEY used to encrypt the data. The device is loaded with a MAC number, and a large random number or KEY.
This KEY and MAC number are also stored in the Zeus™ servers. When any other device contacts Pegasus™ NX, it
sends the MAC number followed by the message that is encrypted using the KEY data. The Zeus™ Server looks up its
copy of the KEY based on the MAC number and uses that KEY to decrypt the message. anti-sabotage resource.

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Dual SIM Cards Support
Pegasus™ NX is built-in dual SIM card holder. The dual sim card holder allows you to insert two SIM cards. You can
use two SIM cards from the same or different service provider(s). These two SIM cards assist in GSM communication
and have multiple functions:
oSending alive packets to the Primary and Secondary Zeus™ Servers via free call;
oSending alarm panel event and Pegaus™ occurrence packets to the Primary and Secondary Zeus™ Servers via
CSD;
oSending alarm panel event and Pegasus™ occurrence packets to the Primary and Secondary Zeus™ Servers via
SMS.
Note:
For more information, please read the Pegasus™ Studio - Quick Start Manual, and the Pegasus™ Studio -
User Manual.

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Fixed or Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Pegasus™ NX works efficiently with both Fixed/Static or Dynamic IP (DHCP) Addressing. Fixed/Static IP Addressing is
for one customer on one IP address, whereas the Dynamic IP Addressing assigns a different IP Address each time the
ISP customer logs on to their system, but this is dependent upon the Internet Service Provider (ISP) because some
ISP's only change the IP address as they deem it necessary. A Fixed IP Address can be provided to you by your internet
provider. Your internet provider will be the one who is going to decide upon providing a Fixed IP Address.
The biggest advantages of Dynamic IP Addressing are less security risk as a new IP Address is assigned each time the
customer logs on, they are cost effective and there is automatic network configuration (less human intervention with the
network configuration is better).
Internal Lithium-Polymer Battery
Pegasus™ NX is built-in a battery compartment containing a 3.7V Lithium-Polymer 2000mAh rechargeable battery
connected to PCB via 3 PIN KK connector. The Lithium-Polymer battery provides power to the device in absence of the
main power supply and thus acts as a power backup. This Lithium-Polymer battery is charged by inbuilt onboard
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Four Zone Inputs
Pegasus™ NX is built-in two zones which are extended to four zone inputs as
shown in image. You can connect sensors or detectors to these zones.
The device supports zone input wiring in both single-mode and double-mode. A
sensor or detector can be connected in nine different ways.
Three Programmable Open Collector Outputs
Pegasus™ NX is built-in three programmable Open Collector (O.C.) outputs as
shown in the image. These open collector outputs are very fast, low powered, solid-
state switches.
These programmable open collector outupts can be used to activate a buzzer or
strobe light, open or close doors etc. When any of the three on board programmable
open collector output activates, Pegasus™NX triggers any device connected to it.
One Programmable SPDT Relay Output
Pegasus™ NX is built-in one programmable SPDT relay output that can be used for
various crucial operations. For example, switching a high current powered bell or
siren.
SPDT relay refers to Single Pull Double Throw electric or electronic switching
device. This SPDT relay allows electrical signals, digital or analog, to switch from a
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Dual Communication Channels
Pegasus™ NX can be used as a dual communication channel for any alarm panel that follows Contact ID Protocol.
Generally, the device waits for events from alarm panel. If events are received, it validates each event by checking its
Message Type, Event Qualifier and CRC. If events are valid, then the device operates in two types of communication
modes: 1st communication path and 2nd communication path.
In the 1st communication path, Pegasus™ NX preferably try to transmit events through GPRS. But in case of failure
such as GPRS network down, Zeus™ server unavailable or connection time out with number of retries, it switches to the
2nd communication path which gives the telephone line back to the alarm panel. If any cut off is found in the telephone
line, Pegasus™ NX will wait for 30 seconds in addition to the user configured time. If the telephone line is not restored
within 30 seconds in addition to the user configured time, the events are transmitted through CSD data call or SMS or
GSM voice call by using DTMF for sending events, and tone detection by opamp circuits for receiving ACK. When
operating as the 1st communication path for the alarm panel, the device uses the monitored clients telephone line as
backup, that means in case any problems occurs in communication via Internet/Intranet or GPRS with the monitoring
station, the device connects the phone line to the alarm panel allowing it to transmit its events frequently.
In 2nd communication path, the device first gives the telephone line to the alarm panel. If any failure or line cut off is
found, the events are transmitted through GPRS i.e. the first path for communication is the telephone line and second is
the GPRS network.
Serial Port
Pegasus™ NX is built-in a serial port which can be used for modification of its configuration and upgrade of its firmware
(embedded software). This serial port can be used to connect a 10 PIN IDC Socket (part of DB-9 to 10 PIN IDC serial
port cable). The DB-9 Socket can be connected to the DB-9 port of CPU.

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Wi-Fi Connectivity
Pegasus™ NX is Wi-Fi supported and thus acts as a wireless alarm panel communicator. The Wi-Fi competence is one
of the revolutionary features incorporated in Pegasus™ NX. Security systems have historically communicated over
traditional telephone lines. As use of cellular phones and internet based communications is raising fast, traditional phone
lines will not be around for much longer. In Pegasus™ NX, Wi-Fi is incorporated to provide a wireless communication
option for having a security system monitored by a central station.
In Pegasus™ NX, the Wi-Fi communication works in combination with the other cellular alarm communicator options:
GPRS and Ethernet, so the security system has internet communications backed up by cellular communications. The
device offers multiple path monitoring to provide the most secure and reliable alarm monitoring option available as if one
path fails, the other path instantly takes over to prevent any failed communications with the central station.