alphatronics AlphaCom PSTN-2-IP ML User manual

PSTN-2-IP ML
Installation
Manual

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Technical specifications of the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver:
Dimensions: 157 x 96 x 18 mm (l x w x h).
Power consumption standby: 115mA.
Power consumption operational: 210mA.
Power supply: 12-16 Volt dc
Operating temperature: 0- +50 C
LAN connection: 10 Mbit/s
Ordering code: 003611
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver complies with the following 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 tot 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 AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is manufactured with the most modern production methods and complies with
RoHS regulations. This means that components used and the soldering procedures are lead-free.
Alphatronics b.v.
Watergoorweg 71
3861 MA Nijkerk
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.alphatronics.nl
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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....................................................................................................................6
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ..............................................................................................................................8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................10
PSTN tamper loop....................................................................................................................................................10
PSTN2IP ML PROGRAMMING...............................................................................................................................13
Log in .........................................................................................................................................................................18
Ethernet Settings..........................................................................................................................................................21
Webserver configuration .........................................................................................................................................22
Transceiver settings..................................................................................................................................................23
Monitoring Settings / Fault relay............................................................................................................................26
PSTN Interface Settings ..........................................................................................................................................28
Serial port configuration..........................................................................................................................................30
Factory Defaults........................................................................................................................................................32
ALPHACOM PSTN2IP ML PROGRAMMING WITH A DTMF-TELEPHONE.............................................34
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........................................................................................................48
APPENDIX B: DHCP server reservations................................................................................................................55
APPENDIX C: Cable wiring.......................................................................................................................................57
APPENDIX D: Reserved Port numbers.....................................................................................................................58
APPENDIX E: Explanatory notes ..............................................................................................................................59
APPENDIX F: Compatible control panels................................................................................................................62
APPENDIX G SIA-codes ............................................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX H: Release notes......................................................................................................................................64
REGISTER.......................................................................................................................................................................64
FIGURES
Figure 1: PSTN2IP ML transceiver..........................................................................................................4
Figure 2: PSTN2IP ML circuit board layout...........................................................................................10
Figure 3: Schematics PSTN tamper loop................................................................................................11
Figure 4: Jumper for PSTN tamper loop.................................................................................................11
Figure 3: LED and connector locations ..................................................................................................38
Figure 4: Connections for flash-mode (bios-update)................................................................................44
Figure 5: Jumpers in the „run-mode‟ ......................................................................................................47
Figure 4: Cross-over cable wiring..........................................................................................................57
Figure 5: Straight through cable wiring..................................................................................................57

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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
PSTN2IP ML transceiver is designed as an intelligent interface between control panels and the Internet. The
AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML 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 AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver can be used in combination with virtually any alarm control panel
supplied with an analogue alarm transmitter (PSTN dialler). 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 AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is based on the same platform as the AlphaCom XL. The AlphaCom
PSTN2IP ML has the following features
PSTN line input (to receive dialer protocols)
LAN connection
Serial connection (for transparent RS-232 over IP)
RS-485 bus (for AlphaVision / AlphaHome / AlphaBox)
Tamper switch
PSTN tamper loop
Programming option via DTMF telephone
Power connection
The programming and functionality of the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML and the AlphaCom XL are identical,
besides the fact that the PSTN2IP ML has less hardware present.
Figure 1: AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver

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The text and illustrations used in this manual are based on the (kernel) firmware version 1.0 of the 19th of
December 2007.
GENERAL
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is an alarm interface used to transmit alarm messages via IP to one or more
central stations.
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML can receive /generate messages from:
The PSTN 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 AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML will transmit the message(s) to one of more central stations.
*) the serial connection is reserved for special applications and is not part of the standard AlphaCom
PSTN2IP ML specifications.
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML can be set-up and configured via a web interface. The set-up and
configuration is explained in the following pages.
PSTN input
Serial input*)
Internal
systems
Event buffer
(Max. 100 events.)
Dialer 1
Dialer 2
Standard
connection
Backup
connection
Standard
connection
Backup
connection

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SETTINGS ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML can be used in various different 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 AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML dipswitch 3 must be set to OFF to make it
impossible to access the web interface remotely. See page 40 for an overview of dipswitch settings.
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML must be placed in a casing which complies to regulations and the security
class specified by local regulations. The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML does not include a GPRS option and can
therefore not be installed in installations requiring grade 4. In these situations a AlphaCom XL can be used.
The PSTN line supervision should be enabled (see page 11 and 30)
The security settings for the PSTN priority switch must be enabled to ensure that the control panel detects
the disappearance of the analog telephone line if the IP connection for transceiver 1 or 2 fails or disappears.
Forcing an alarm message manually
According to the 50136-2-1 is must be possible to create an alarm message manually. When using the
AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML the analog dialer of the control panel is connected to the PSTN input. If the dialler
or control panel has the possibility of forcing an alarm message manually, the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML
complies with the regulations.
In all other cases it is advised to program the tamper switch on the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML to cause an
alarm when it is opened.
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

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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 the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML can be used in AL0, AL1 and
AL2 situations. Voor AL3 situations a AlphaCom XL with a 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, I3. A higher number indicates a
better performance.
The regulations for AL1 are: T2, T2, T2, D2, M2, S1, I2.
The regulations for AL2 are: T4, T2, T3, D3, M3, S2, I3
The regulations for AL3 are: primary transmission AL2 + back-up AL1 (only AlphaCom XL!)
Most of the features of the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML 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 testmessage, 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 AlphaCom itself. In the Standard
Settings this is not necessary. When the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML 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).

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
The most common situation in which the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver can be placed is a home
situation: 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 alarm control panel no longer will be
able to send its messages to the monitoring station. By using the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver, the
existing alarm installation can still be used and the alarm messages can be send reliably to the monitoring
station using an Internet connection.
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver is delivered complete in a synthetic casing and is ready to use. In
most cases, the transceiver can be mounted, connected and set up immediately.
Preparation
Make sure the following components are available before installation:
-Alarm control panel with an analog dialler
-12VDC power supply from the control panel
-Router or switch with a free LAN connection
-Working Internet connection
-Computer / Laptop with Internet Explorer *) version 6 or 7 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 receiver at the
monitoring station
-The IP address of the (local) Gateway which has to be programmed in the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML
-The subnet mask of the local network
Mounting
-It is advised to place the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML in the cabinet of the control panel. The control
panel must have a proper earth connection.
-If the control panel‟s dialler is still connected to a telephone line (or VoIP), remove this connection.
-Connect the control panels dialer to the PSTN input on the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML.
Attention: the cable between the dialler and AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML must not exceed 30m.
-Next, connect a Cross-over network cable to the LAN connection of the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML
and to the LAN connection of a laptop.
- Set dipswitches 2*) **)and 3 **) to ON.
-Connect a 12VDC power supply from the control panel to the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver.
*) Dipswitch 2 set to ON allows logging in by entering the standard login name (admin) and no
password. Dipswitch 2 can remain OFF when a login name and password is already programmed.
**) For a complete list of dipswitch settings see chapter dipswitch settings.

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AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML PROGRAMMING
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML can now be programmed. Set the laptop‟s IP address to 192.168.0.49 and the
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. The gateway address can be left empty.
Now start up your Internet browser and type in the address field 192.168.0.48. The login screen will now
appear. Follow the programming instructions as described at page 13.
Set dipswitches 2 and 3 back after programming and connect a standard (straight) network cable between the
AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML and the router. Reset the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML by removing the power
connector or by shorting the reset pins. Do not forget to test the reporting to the monitoring station.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Figure 2: AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML circuit board layout
The AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML transceiver can be supplied with power in two ways: with the 2,1 mm jack
connection (+ in the middle), or directly on the + and 0V terminals of the RS-485 bus connection.
Attention: when the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is connected to the RS-485 bus, a choice must be made for the
following:
Either the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is powered through the RS-485 bus. This is the most common
situation.
Or the AlphaCom PSTN2IP ML is powered by an external power supply through the 2,1mm jack
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.
PSTN tamper loop
The AlphaCom XL 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:
Backup Telephone
line connection
Dialler
connection
RS-485 Bus
12VDC jack
power adapter
LAN
connection