Alula RE929R User manual

Verify proper installation and operation using the panel’s installation manual.
Events are reported to both the monitoring receiver and the interactive server. All
events use Contact ID reporting codes.
Events Reported by Default:
• Alarm
• Alarm Cancel
• Opening
• Closing
• System Low Battery
• System Low Battery Restore
• AC Power Fail
• AC Power Restore
Interactive control and viewing of the system can be done through AlulaConnect.com.
Installation
1. Set up an account in the AlulaConnect
portal.
2. Install the communicator into the panel
using the steps below:
• Disarm and then power down
the panel.
• Plug the expansion card into
Slot 1 of the panel.
• Place Antenna 1 as shown at
the bottom of the panel.
• Place Antenna 2 as shown at
the top of the panel.
• Power up the panel.
• Installation is complete.
LTE Expansion Card is an LTE cellular device that provides network
connectivity to the panel. It can be used as either the primary or
backup connection method.
Features
• Connects panel to the LTE cellular network
• Provides primary or backup network connection
RE929R LTE Expansion Card
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Antenna 2
Antenna 1

Reset the expansion card by pressing the
factory default switch until the expansion card’s
LEDs ash once (roughly 5 seconds). This is
normally never required.
Cellular LED Indicators are used to show
the state of the expansion card. The CS and
Platform LEDs are not used.
LED Indication
Power
(Green)
ON and Flashing off once
every second - Powered and
running
Cellular
(Red)
ON - Registered with the local
cellular network
Note: If the cell LED displays two quick ashes
(then repeats every second), this indicates it was
not able to connect to the network. There could
be a delay before retrying the connection.
Signal Strength can be determined using the
signal bar LEDs.
Signal Bar Cellular Signal Strength
0Bad (0 to 14)
1Marginal (15 to 19)
2Acceptable (20 to 24)
3Good (25 to 30)
4Best (30+)
Factory Default Switch
Signal Bar LEDs
Cellular LED Indicators
Troubleshooting Cellular Expansion Card Problems:
• Ensure antenna connectors are securely snapped into the circuit board
• Try repositioning the panel (move or rotate)
• Try moving the panel higher in the building
• Try moving the panel away from metal objects (appliances, ducts)
• Try moving the panel closer to a window
• Use a remote RE036 or RE046 antenna option (see below)

Antenna Options
Internal antenna - RE048
• Good Performance
• Offers a compact solution
Wall drop antenna - RE036-0 (1-foot cable) and RE036 (10-foot cable)
• Better performance
• Antenna can be hidden in the wall or mounted in a better location
• In this conguration, move the internal antenna to Antenna 2 port and
connect the wall drop antenna to the Antenna 1 port, as shown below.
Side mount antenna - RE046
• Best performance
• Offers optimal cellular performance
• In this conguration, connect the side mount antenna to the Antenna 1 port, as
shown below.

TRADEMARKS
Alula and Connect+ are trademarks owned by Alula Holdings,
LLC.
Verizon is a trademark of Verizon Trademark Services LLC.
Specications subject to change without notice
Physical
Dimensions
Weight
Current Draw
4.1 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches
1.1 ounces
200mA (Nominal)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
Maximum Humidity
32°F to 120°F
85% non-condensing relative humidity
Certication
RE929R FCC, Verizon™
Specications
47-0042-00 • REV E • 2019-12-03
Tech Support Line • (888) 88-ALULA • [phone]
alula.net
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by Alula could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
RF Exposure: To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for
mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation
distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between
the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To
ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not
recommended.