alphatronics PSTN-2-IP GPRS User manual

PSTN-2-IP (+ GPRS)
&
ALPHAVISION IP (+ GPRS)
installation
manual

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Technical specifications:
Dimensions: in casing : 165 x 108 x 38 mm (l x w x h).
Pcb only : 158 x 90 x 18 mm (l x w x h)
Power consumption standby: PSTN-2-IP / AlphaVision IP: 115mA.
PSTN-2-IP GPRS / AlphaVision IP + GPRS: 135mA
Power consumption operational: PSTN-2-IP / AlphaVision IP: 210mA.
PSTN-2-IP GPRS / AlphaVision IP + GPRS: 375mA
Power supply: 12-16 Volt dc
Operating temperature: 0- +50C
LAN connection: 100 Mbit/s
Ordering code: PSTN-2-IP: 003611
PSTN-2-IP GPRS: 003612
AlphaVision IP: 003609
AlphaVision IP + GPRS: 003614
European standards:
EMC immunity EN50130-4 2003
Radio EN300220-3
Telephone TBR21 1998*)
Security Class European norm EN60950
Alarm transmission EN50136-2-1 1998
ATS classes 50136-1-1 D4, M4, T5, A3, S2, I3**)
*) the PSTN connection complies with the TBR21 norm, but is not connected to the public telephone
exchange network. The PSTN connection generates its own telephone line signals that imitate the signals
of a public exchange network, this makes it possible to receive alarm messages from the control panel that
is connected to the PSTN connection and send them through an IP connection.
**) see chapter ‘Settings according to local requirements’ for the correct settings of this device according to
the required local regulations for this specific installation. Also here you will find the settings for the Dutch
regulations according to the AL1, AL2 and AL3 norm.
The various IP transceivers are manufactured with the most modern production methods and comply with
RoHS regulations. This means that components used and the soldering procedures are lead-free.
Alphatronics b.v.
Watergoorweg 71
3861 MA Nijkerk
Telefoon: 033-2459944
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.alphatronics.nl
E-mail: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................4
GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................................5
SETTINGS ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................6
Forcing an alarm message manually .............................................................................................................................6
Dutch regulations AL1, AL2 and AL3..............................................................................................................................7
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE..............................................................................................................................................8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................9
PSTN tamper loop........................................................................................................................................................11
PROGRAMMING VIA THE WEB-BROWSER .......................................................................................................................13
Log in ...........................................................................................................................................................................13
Configuration Wizard...................................................................................................................................................14
ADVANCED SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Settings .........................................................................................................................................................21
GPRS Settings...............................................................................................................................................................22
Webserver configuration.............................................................................................................................................23
Transmitter settings ....................................................................................................................................................26
SEC-IP protocol ............................................................................................................................................................28
Monitoring Settings / Fault relay.................................................................................................................................29
PSTN Interface Settings ...............................................................................................................................................31
Serial port settings.......................................................................................................................................................33
Factory Defaults...........................................................................................................................................................35
PSTN2IP ML PROGRAMMING WITH CROSS-OVER CABLE ................................................................................................36
OPERATION OF THE PSTN2IP ML......................................................................................................................................37
Transceiver 1 Backup function ....................................................................................................................................37
Transceiver 2 as Double report function .....................................................................................................................37
PSTN back-up function ................................................................................................................................................38
LED indications on the PSTN2IP ML.............................................................................................................................38
DIPSWITCH settings of the PSTN2IP ML ......................................................................................................................40
New firmware flashen in the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML (bios flash)...............................................................................41
APPENDIX A: Installing the FLASH software .....................................................................................................................47
APPENDIX B: Network cable wiring ..................................................................................................................................55
APPENDIX C: Reserved Port numbers ..............................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX D: Explanatory notes.......................................................................................................................................57
APPENDIX E: Compatible control panels ..........................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX F SIA-codes ......................................................................................................................................................61
APPENDIX G: Release notes..............................................................................................................................................62
REGISTER ..........................................................................................................................................................................62
FIGURES
Figure 1: PSTN2IP GPRS transceiver ...................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2: AlphaVision IP + GPRS transceiver.......................................................................................................................5
Figure 3: PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) circuit board layout.................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) circuit board layout.....................................................................................................10
Figure 5: Schematics PSTN tamper loop...........................................................................................................................11
Figure 6: Jumper for PSTN tamper loop ...........................................................................................................................11
Figure 7: LED and connector locations .............................................................................................................................38
Figure 8: Connections for flash-mode (bios-update) .......................................................................................................43
Figure 9: Jumpers in the ‘run-mode’ ................................................................................................................................46
Figure 10: Cross-over cable wiring ...................................................................................................................................55
Figure 11: Straight through cable wiring ..........................................................................................................................55

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INTRODUCTION
With the rapid expansion of broadband and Voice over IP connections in homes and businesses, alarm
transmissions for burglary systems are often overlooked. In most cases, the regular PSTN modem dialler of
the control panel will no longer be able to transmit its messages to the monitoring station. The AlphaCom
PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver or AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is designed as an intelligent interface
between control panels and the Internet. The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP ( GPRS) transceiver or AlphaVision IP (+
GPRS) offers the possibility to transmit messages via the Internet Protocol (IP) to receiver equipment at the
monitoring station in a safe and easy way. The
The PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver can be used in combination with virtually any alarm control panel
supplied with an analogue alarm transmitter (PSTN dialer). The most common used protocols SIA-HA, SIA,
XSIA, Contact ID, Scancom slow (1400 Hz) and Scancom Fast (1600 Hz) are supported and can be
transmitted problem-free to a monitoring station using a standard broadband Internet connection.
The Alpha Vision IP (+ GPRS) transceiver hardware is identical to the PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver but is
specifically designed for the Alpha Vision NG/96 control panels. The AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) has an RS-485
bus connection and no PSTN interface and can therefore only be used in combination with Alphatronics
control panels.
The PSTN-2-IP ( GPRS) transceiver and AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) transceivers are based on the same platform
as the AlphaCom XL. The PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver and AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) have the following
features:
PSTN line input to receive analog dialer protocols (PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS)
LAN connection
GSM module for GPRS communication (PSTN-2-IP GPRS & AlphaVision IP + GPRS)
RS-485 bus (for AlphaVision / AlphaHome / AlphaBox)
Tamper switch (PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS)
PSTN tamper loop (PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS)
(Wizard) programming via standard web-browser, no special software needed
The programming and functionality of the various IP transceivers are identical, besides the fact that there is
less or more hardware present.
Figure 1: AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP GPRS transceiver

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Figure 2: AlphaVision IP + GPRS transceiver
GENERAL
The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is an alarm interface used to transmit alarm messages via IP to one or more
central stations.
The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver can receive /generate messages from:
The PSTN connection (PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS)
The RS-485 connection
The serial connection (client-specific-application)
Internal (for example the tamper switch)
and can buffer these messages in an event buffer of maximum 100 messages. In the case that there are
more than 100 messages in the event buffer, then the oldest message will be erased and the new message
will be added (last in –first out).
From the buffer the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver will transmit the message(s) to one of more central stations.
*) the PSTN interface is only available in the AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS.
**) the serial connection is reserved for special applications and is not part of the standard IP (+ GPRS)
transceiver specifications.
PSTN input *)
Serial input**)
Internal
systems
Event buffer
(Max. 100 events.)
Dialer 1
Dialer 2
Standard
connection
Back-up
connection
Standard
connection
Back-up
connection

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The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver can be set-up and configured via a web interface. The set-up and configuration
is explained in the following pages.
The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP GPRS is technically the same as the AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP but has a built-in GSM
module to transmit messages via the GPRS network to a monitoring station. In the GPRS variant the back-
up connection for both Transceiver 1 and Transceiver 2 can be set to GPRS.
The AlphaVision IP transceiver is technically the same as the AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP and is delivered in a
synthetic casing. The AlphaVision IP + GPRS can be used as a plug-on board for Alphatronics control panels.
The AlphaVision IP transceiver does not have a PSTN input but only contains a RS-485 bus connection.
The Alpha Vision IP + GPRS transceiver is technically the same as the PSTN-2-IP GPRS but as loose prints
plug supplied for Alphatronics plants and does not have a PSTN input but only on an RS-485 bus connector.
In this manual all programming examples are shown using a PSTN-2-IP GPRS transceiver. All other variants
have the same firmware kernel but differ in terms of hardware and software functionality.
SETTINGS ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
The PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver and AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) can be used in various applications. In
installations were local or European regulations apply (for instance EN50136-1-1 and EN50136-2-1) we
strongly advise to take the following into consideration:
Access to the web interface must be secured with a username and password. The password chosen must
not be a simple and easy password and it is advised to always use a combination of digits and letters.
After installing and programming the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver dipswitch 3 must be set to OFF to make it
impossible to access the web interface remotely. See page 39 for an overview of dipswitch settings.
The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver must be placed in a casing which complies with regulations and the security
class specified by local regulations. The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP and AlphaVision IP do not include a GPRS
option and can therefore not be installed in installations requiring grade 4. In these situations a PSTN-2-IP
GPRS or AlphaCom XL GPRS can be used.
When installing a PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) the PSTN tamper loop should be enabled. If the connection between
the analog dialer of the security alarm system and the PSTN interface (CMK) is tampered the PSTN-2-IP
(GPRS) itself will create a tamper message.
On the PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) the PSTN priority switch will ensure that the control panel detects the
disappearance of the analog telephone line if the IP (and GPRS) connection for transceiver 1 or 2 fails or
disappears. When using a PSTN-2-IP GPRS the transceiver will first try to establish a connection (if set) via
GPRS to the monitoring station, if this fails the priority switch will be activated.
Forcing an alarm message manually
According to the 50136-2-1 is must be possible to create an alarm message manually. When using the IP (+
GPRS) transceiver the analog dialer of the control panel is connected to the PSTN input (CMK). If the dialler
or control panel has the possibility of forcing an alarm message manually, the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver
complies with the regulations.
In all other cases it is advised to program the tamper switch on the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver to cause an
alarm when it is opened.

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Dutch regulations AL1, AL2 and AL3
In the Netherlands local regulations require the security industry to work with security classes which have
been designed according to the European norm EN50131 and EN50136. Depending on the specified risk
class, various rules and regulations apply. These rules and regulations also include the type of alarm
transmission that must be used.
A simple overview of the security class is as follows:
Residential
Security Class
Regulations for Alarming / transmission
1
none (also known as AL0)
2
AL1
3
AL1
4
AL2
Industry
Security Class
Regulations for Alarming / transmission
1
AL1
2
AL1
3
AL1
3*
AL2
4
AL2
4*
AL3
Alarm transmission
AL0
None
AL1
Alarm transmission according to NEN EN 50136-1-1
level AL1
AL2
Alarm transmission according to NEN EN 50136-1-1
level AL2
AL3
Alarm transmission according to NEN EN 50136-1-1
level AL2 accompanied with a back-up transmission
channel according to level AL1 via a different
transmission method (for example GPRS)
The above information is based on the ‘Verbeterde Risicoklassenindeling VRKI 2007’. For a full overview,
see www.hetccv.nl.
If all parameters have been set correctly an IP transceiver can be used in AL0, AL1 and AL2 situations.
Voor AL3 situations a IP + GPRS transceiver with GPRS module must be used.
According to the EN50136-1-1 there are specific rules and regulations that also apply for alarm
transmission over IP. The AlphaCom XL complies with regulations: D4, M4, T5, A3, S2, and I3. A higher
number indicates a better performance.
The regulations for AL1 are: T2, T2, T2, D2, M2, S1, and I2.
The regulations for AL2 are: T4, T2, T3, D3, M3, S2, and I3
The regulations for AL3 are: primary transmission AL2 + back-up AL1 (only IP + GPRS !)

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Most of the features of the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver with respect to the above mentioned information are
determined by the hardware design. It is therefore not necessary to fill in specific parameters to comply.
The only point of consideration is the Supervision Interval (polling time) and the periodic test message, see
Configuration IP dialer.
It is strongly recommended when using AL1 to program the Supervision Interval to a value not higher than
900 (15 minutes) and for AL2 no higher than 90 seconds.
The Periodic Testmessage is the automatic test message generated by the IP transceiver itself. In the
Standard Settings this is not necessary. When the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is used in a AL2 application this
value must be programmed in the Backup Settings to 1440 minutes (the regulation states less than 1x per
25 hours).
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
The most common situation in which the IP transceiver can be placed is in a residential installation: the
residents have an existing alarm installation and decide to switch over to Voice over IP (VoIP) via a cable or
ADSL connection. The consequence of this is that the security alarm system no longer will be able to send
its messages in a reliable way to the monitoring station. By using for instance a AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP
transceiver, the existing alarm installation can still be used and the alarm messages can be sent reliably to
the monitoring station using an Internet connection. For high risk installations were a back-up transmission
path is required the AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP GPRS can be used.
The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP & PSTN-2-IP GPRS transceiver is delivered in a synthetic casing and is ready to
use. In most cases, the transceiver can be mounted, connected and set up immediately. The Alpha Vision IP
transceiver is plug-on version for AlphaVision NG or 96 control panels. The Alpha Vision IP + GPRS
transceiver is supplied in a synthetic casing for the AlphaVision XL, NG or 96 control panels.
Preparation
Make sure the following components are available before installation:
-Any security alarm system with an analog dialer (PSTN-2-IP or PSTN-2-IP GPRS)
-Alphatronics control panel with an RS-485 bus (AlphaVision IP or AlphaVision IP + GPRS)
-12VDC power supply from the control panel
-Router or switch with a free LAN connection
-Working Internet connection
-Computer / Laptop with Internet Explorer *) Firefox, Google Chrome or compatible browser. In this
manual a computer with Windows 2000 or Windows XP is used.
-Cross-over network cable for programming
*) Attention: Internet Explorer 5.0 (or lower) is not supported!
Also, make sure the following information is known:
-The protocol used by the analog dialer of the alarm control panel
-The IP address and the registration port of the RC-4001 IP receiver card or RX-5000/8000 receiver
at the monitoring station
-The account number of the customer used in the monitoring station
-The IP address of the (local) Gateway which has to be programmed in the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver
-The subnet mask of the local network

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Mounting
-It is advised to place the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver in the cabinet of the control panel. If the control
panel has a metal casing it must have a proper earth connection.
-If the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is used in combination with a Alphatronics CP-508LCD or NG control
panel equipped with a RS-485 connection the transceiver can be connected to the RS-485 bus. Use
the 4 blue terminal blocks (+, A, B, O).
-If the IP transceiver is used in combination with a random control panel containing a analog dialer
then the analog dialer can be connected to the PSTN input (CMK) of the IP transceiver. If the
control panel’s dialer is still connected to a telephone line (or VoIP), remove this connection.
-Connect the control panels analog dialer to the PSTN input (CMK) on the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver.
Attention: the cable between the dialler and IP (+ GPRS) transceiver must not exceed 30m.
-Connect the LAN connection of the IP transceiver to a free LAN port on the router.
-Next, connect the LAN connection of your laptop to a free LAN port of the internal network.
- Set dipswitches 2*) and 3 **) to ON.
-Connect a 12VDC power supply from the control panel to the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver.
*) Dipswitch 2 set to ON temporarily sets the IP address of the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver to 192.168.0.48
and allows logging into the web-browser by entering the standard User (admin) and no password.
Dipswitch 2 can remain OFF when a User name and password is already programmed and known.
**) Dipswitch 3 to ON ensures access to the web-browser programming. For a complete list of
dipswitch settings see chapter dipswitch settings.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Figure 3: PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver circuit board layout
Backup Telephone
line connection
Dialer
connection
RS-485 Bus
12VDC
power adapter
LAN
connection

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Figure 4: AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS) transceiver circuit board layout
The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP, AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP GPRS and AlphaVision IP + GPRS transceiver can be
powered in two ways: with the RJ10 connection (net adapter art. code 200079) or directly on the + and 0V
terminals of the RS-485 bus connection.
Attention: when the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is connected to the RS-485 bus, a choice must be made for the
following:
Either the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is powered through the RS-485 bus. This is the most common
situation.
Or the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is powered by an external power supply through the RJ10
connection. This is not common when also connecting to the RS-485 bus. If this is however the
case then only the A, B and 0V wires of the RS-485 bus must be connected !.
The analog dialer of the control panel is connected to the alarm dialler RJ-11 input (marked with CMK).
Only the two middle wires (2 and 3) are used.
RS-485 Bus
12VDC
power adapter
LAN
connection

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PSTN tamper loop
The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) transceiver is equipped with an option to monitor the cable connection
between the analog dialer of a control panel and the PSTN input. To use this option jumper J19 must
placed across pins 1 and 2. The outer 2 wires (1 and 4) of the telephone cable are used. Both wires 1 and 4
should be connected together on the side of the dialer in the control panel. To clarify the tamper loop
solution see the schematics below:
Figure 5: Schematics PSTN tamper loop
Jumper J19 is easy to find using the picture below:
Figure 6: Jumper for PSTN tamper loop
J19 is to select the PSTN tamper loop option.
Pin 3 of the schematics (0V) is the most left
pin of the 3.

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To enable the PSTN tamper loop option jumper J19 must be placed over pin 1 and pin 2. This can be done
by moving the jumper of J19, which is situated close to the edge of the pcb board. Pin 3on J19 must be left
open.
Also the PSTN tamper loop option must be enabled in the software. See programming PSTN interface.
The backup telephone line output (TEL) can be used to connect an external PSTN line. This connection can
be used for backup communication purposes, in case the IP connection with the monitoring station fails.
If a back-up transmission path is required or requested it is advised to the PSTN-2-IP GPRS (art. code
003612) transceiver. The integrated GSM module will transmit data packages via GPRS (IP over GSM) to the
monitoring station if the LAN connection fails.
The AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP + GPRS (art. code. 003612) is delivered with a standard GSM antenna supplied.
The GSM module on the main board is equipped with a short antenna cable with connector. Slide the
supplied shrink tubing over the connector and then connect the GSM antenna! The shrink tubing ensures
that the connectors do not make connections with components on the PCB board of the AlphaCom PSTN-
2-IP + GPRS.
When the GSM / GPRS module is to be used insert a SIM card into the holder of the GSM module. This SIM
card must support GPRS data !. The GSM module on the IP + GPRS transceiver is designed to work with
most network providers.
Some local telecom providers use roaming because they do not have their own network. For these
providers the option "Allow Roaming" must be turned on. In border areas you must pay extra attention
that the communication does not accidentally run through a provider in a neighbouring country. In such
cases it is strongly advised to subscribe to a provider where roaming is not necessary.
The PIN code of the SIM card must already be set correctly. If this is not the case, insert the SIM card, first
in a mobile phone to enter the PIN code correctly and then place it back in the holder of the GSM module.
Finally a LAN connection must be made. Connect the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver to a free LAN port of the
router. The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver uses a 100Mbit/s connection and it is preferred to use a “straight
through” CAT5 cabling. When making a custom-made LAN cable, it is strongly recommended to use the
standard colour scheme for the wiring, see appendix B.

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PROGRAMMING VIA THE WEB-BROWSER
The IP (+ GPRS) transceiver can be used with a static (fixed) or a dynamic (DHCP) IP address. Alphatronics
offers a free ‘IP Discovery’ tool to localize Alphatronics IP products on the internal network, display them
and then open the standard web browser on your computer / laptop to be able to access the
programming.
By default, the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is set to a dynamic (DHCP) IP address. Connect the IP (+ GPRS)
transceiver directly to free LAN port on the existing router. Make sure your computer / laptop network
settings are set to "Obtain an IP address automatically 'and then connect your computer / laptop to the
same network as the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver. Both the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver and the computer / laptop
will receive an IP address from the DHCP server in the router.
Start the "Device Discovery Tool" and click "Refresh". In the IP Discovery window on your screen all
Alphatronics IP devices on the network are displayed:
Double-click on the desired Device. The programming screens and examples in this manual are based on an
AlphaCom PSTN 2 IP GPRS. The standard web browser of your computer / laptop is now automatically
started and the Log-in screen of the PSTN 2 IP GPRS is shown.
Log in
After the web-browser is automatically started and the IP address is displayed in the IP address bar, the
following Log-in screen will appear:

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As long as dipswitch 2 is set to ON the programming can be accessed using the default ‘User’ name and the
password field can be left empty.
The default User is ‘admin’and no password needs to be filled in. The User can view and edit all
configuration setting and status information.
If a wrong combination of username and password is entered to many times, access to the web interface is
blocked and messages are ignored.
After pressing the Login button, the Configuration Wizard is displayed:
(If an invalid username and password is entered the login screen will appear again)
Configuration Wizard
From firmware version 2.00 and above a configuration wizard has been introduced into all Alphatronics IP
(+ GPRS) transceivers to be able to program them in 5 simple steps. In the following examples explained in
this manual the PSTN 2 IP GPRS transceiver is programmed.

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Read the welcome screen carefully and make sure that all required information is present before you start
programming. You can always return to the standard programming screens by clicking the 'Advanced
Settings' button. If you have all required information present press Next :

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Control station protocol
The protocol choice depends on the receiver present in the control (monitoring) station and together with
the IP address receiver, Registration port and Account number should be issued by the control station.
From firmware version 3.x (November 2013) the SEC-IP protocol was replaced by the new VeBON SEC-IP
2.1 version.
The VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 protocol requires extra attention and actions in advance and is therefore discussed
later in a separate chapter.
IP address receiver
The IP address of the receiver is provided by the control station.
Registration port
The Registration port of the receiver is provided by the control station.
Account number
The Account number is provided by the control station.
Grade-3 reporting
If the installation you are installing, must comply with grade-3 this option should be set to Yes. For grade-3
reporting the Supervision interval of the Transceiver 1 (normal settings) is set to a polling interval of 90
seconds. For grade 2 installations (Grade 3 reporting set to NO) the polling interval is set to 300 seconds. If
this option is set to YES then put the polling interval is changed to 90 seconds. When using the control
station protocol SEC-IP a polling interval of 90 seconds is programmed regardless of the choice of Yes or
No.
GPRS backup
If the IP transceiver is equipped with a GSM module, for example the PSTN-2-IP GPRS or AlphaVision IP +
GPRS then a GPRS backup connection is possible. By selecting YES the screen below will appear to enable
you to fill in the necessary Backup (GPRS) parameters.
SEC-IP 2.1 protocol
If the option 'SEC-IP’ is selected for the programming option Control station protocol then directly some
additional input fields will appear. From firmware version 3.00 the SEC-IP protocol was replaced by the
new VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 version .The VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 protocol has been greatly improved in which
weaknesses in the old SEC-IP version solved. The VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 protocol is received on a Enai RX-8000
receiver (release from 4:09:00) in the monitoring station.
The VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 protocol has a strict ' commissioning ' procedure between the RX -8000 and the IP (+
GPRS) transceiver to verify the authenticity before the connection can be established. The monitoring
station should create in advance an account in the RX -8000 receiver and provide the data to the installer.
The commissioning is valid only once and is unique per IP (+ GPRS) transceiver IP transceiver.
The account has the following details:
a ‘account’ – which can be entered into the web-browser programming field Account number
a ‘UserName’ - which can be entered into the web-browser programming field User name
a ‘Password’ - which can be entered into the web-browser programming field Password
and a ‘CheckSum’ - which can be entered into the web-browser programming field Checksum

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The above data can be entered in the appropriate field. Another option is that the monitoring station
provides the data in one long text string. The complete text string may be pasted into the Commissioning
data field which will then automatically fill the individual fields.
In the example programming screen both Grade-3 reporting and GPRS backup are programmed to Yes. If
all data is correctly filled in press Next:
Control station protocol
The protocol choice depends on the receiver equipment present in the monitoring station ( ARC ) and
together with the IP address , registration port and account number is provided by the ARC . From
firmware version 3.0 ( November 2013 ) and above the SEC-IP protocol was replaced by the VeBON SEC-IP
2.1 protocol .
The VeBON SEC-IP 2.1 protocol requires extra attention and actions in advance and is therefore discussed
later in a separate chapter.
IP address receiver
The IP address of the receiver is provided by the monitoring station.
Registration port
The registration window of the receiver is provided by the monitoring station.
Account number
The account number is provided by the monitoring station.
Pincode sim card
Enter the PIN code of the SIM card . If desired , the PIN code of the sim card can be viewed or modified by
placing the sim card in a mobile phone.

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To use GPRS extra settings are necessary. These settings vary per provider and subscription and should be
requested from the telecom provider.
Both during power-up and after changing the GPRS settings the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver (GPRS) transceiver
will establish a GPRS connection to check the settings and network availability. The result of this test is
shown on the ‘System Status’ page. The System Status page can be reached via the Advanced Settings
button . When the name of a telecom provider is displayed ( eg NL KPN ) that means that there is an active
GPRS connection running . 'Not in use' means that the connection has been found during the last test but
that the connection is now disabled in the programming.
If all data is correctly filled in press Next:
Control
The programming options displayed under the header Control determine how the IP (+ GPRS) transceiver is
triggered. If the IP transceiver is connected to an Alphatronics control panel using the RS-485 bus
connection (for example CP-508LCD, AlphaVision NG or XL) then the option 'RS-485 bus "can be selected.
In all other cases the IP transceiver can be triggered via the "PSTN" interface.
In foreign ( non Alphatronics ) control panels the IP transceiver can be only be controlled using the ‘PSTN’
input. Only the AlphaCom PSTN -IP ( GPRS ) transceiver and AlphaCom XL (GPRS) have a 'PSTN' input , the
AlphaVision IP and AlphaVision IP + GPRS transceivers only have a RS- 485 bus connector.
The analog ( PSTN ) dialer of the control panel should be connected to the ‘CMK’ connection of the
AlphaCom XL (GPRS) ( GPRS ). From firmware 3:04 and above the option ‘Auto detect’ was added to the list
of PSTN protocols. When selecting this option the AlphaCom XL (GPRS) can detect the transmitted PSTN
protocol .

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Own power supply (and battery)
The PSTN-2-IP (GPRS) and AlphaVision IP + GPRS are delivered in a synthetic casing excluding power supply
and battery pack. The AlphaVision IP is delivered as a plug-on board. This option is intended for the IP (+
GPRS) transceiver in casing with power supply and battery. The PSTN-2-IP (GPRS), AlphaVision IP (+ GPRS)
and IP (+ GPRS) transceiver all use the same firmware. For the PSTN 2 IP (GPRS) and AlphaVision IP (+
GPRS), this option should be set to No.
Login settings web interface
Under login settings web interface a Username (default admin) and password (default leave blank) can be
program that is used when logging into the web interface. Change the default username and password to
prevent unauthorized access to the programming.
If all data is properly completed press Next:
Press Finish to save all settings, the PSTN-2-IP GPRS transceiver will now restart. Verify that the PSTN-2-IP
GPRS functions correctly. Via the 'Advanced Settings' button the System Status screen can be opened to
display a summary of the status of the device.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Via the Advanced Settings button all programming screens of the PSTN-2-IP GPRS can be accessed.
The first screen that is displayed is the status screen. This is a summary of all statuses of the AlphaCom
PSTN-2-IP GPRS. By using the menu buttons on the left hand side of the screen you can access the various
programming menus. The programming menus will be explained in the following pages of the manual.
The status screen is automatically refreshed every 10 seconds
Possible messages for the IP transceiver (communication):
Disabled: The transceiver is not configured.
Not in use: The transceiver is assumed to be programmed as a backup transceiver and is not
operational yet..
Busy: The transceiver is busy establishing a connection of sending a message.
Ready: The connection is operational. There are no messages in the buffer.
Error: There has been no connection with the central station for over 90 seconds.
Commissioning: Busy with SEC-IP commissioning with the monitoring station
Comm. Setup: Next Step in SEC-IP commissioning with the monitoring station