Climax CH-MG Operating instructions

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CH-MG
Cellular Home Alarm System
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Table of Contents
1.INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1
1.1.CH-MG.................................................................................................................................1
1.2.WHAT’S IN THE BOX..............................................................................................................1
2.SYSTEM OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................2
2.1.IDENTIFYING THE PARTS.......................................................................................................2
2.2.POWER SUPPLY....................................................................................................................3
3.GETTING STARTED – SETTING UP CH-MG....................................................................4
3.1.INSERT A SIM CARD..............................................................................................................4
3.2.LOCATING A SUITABLE POSITION FOR THE CONTROL PANEL...............................................4
3.3.HARDWARE INSTALLATION (FOR PC PROGRAMMING)........................................................5
3.4.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (FOR PC PROGRAMMING).........................................................6
3.4.1.Installing USB Driver...................................................................................................6
3.4.2.Installing PC Programming Tool..............................................................................6
4.PROGRAMMING CH-MG....................................................................................................7
4.1.PC PROGRAMMING TOOL (INSTALLERS ONLY)...................................................................7
4.1.1.SMS Program................................................................................................................9
4.1.2.APN..................................................................................................................................9
4.1.3.Wi-Fi..............................................................................................................................10
4.1.4.Report...........................................................................................................................10
4.1.5.Setting...........................................................................................................................15
4.1.6.Device...........................................................................................................................17
4.1.7.Telemetry Log.............................................................................................................18
4.1.8.System Log.................................................................................................................18
4.1.9.Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................19
4.1.10.Firmware......................................................................................................................20
4.2.SMS REMOTE PROGRAMMING...........................................................................................21
5.LOCAL RF DEVICE MANAGEMENT...............................................................................22
6.OPERATION.......................................................................................................................23
6.1.ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS...........................................................................................23
6.2.CURRENT OPERATION CONDITION.....................................................................................24
6.3.TEST MODE.........................................................................................................................24
6.4.ALARM ACTIVATION............................................................................................................24
6.4.1.Callback Mode............................................................................................................26
6.4.2.Speech Reporting Method.......................................................................................26
6.4.3.Report Sequence.......................................................................................................27

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6.5.CHECK PANEL STATUS.......................................................................................................29
6.6.VOICE PROMPTS.................................................................................................................30
7.APPENDIX.........................................................................................................................32
7.1.SMS REMOTE PROGRAMMING COMMANDS TABLE...........................................................32

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1. Introduction
1.1. CH-MG
CH-MG is an indoor cellular alarm system with Wi-Fi and RF capabilities. It is
capable of playing voice prompts to raise the users’ self-awareness and
reporting events via Speech, SMS and IP (Mobile Network) protocols to
directly communicate with the monitoring centers.
CH-MG can be programmed by using programming software via RJ-11
connection, providing intuitive graphical interface for installers to program the
panel easily from a computer.
1.2. What’s in the Box
Your CH-MG package includes the following items:
Items
 CH-MG
 12V 1A Adapter
 Programming Cable (Optional)

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2. System Overview
2.1. Identifying the Parts
Button/LED/Component Behavior Function/Indication
1. White Backlight Dimly lit Idle/normal mode
ON Alarm Reporting
Flash During Guard time or
Retrying report
2. Help Button Press once Activate alarm
Press once when CH-MG
is ringing
Pick up an incoming call
Press and hold for 5
seconds during a call
Terminate the call
3. Info Button Press once 1) Check cellular signal
strength, power status,
and system status via
voice prompt
2) Cancel Alarm
Press and hold for 3
seconds
Enter Test Mode
LED (Red) Flash During Guard Time
LED (Blue) 1 Flash every 2 seconds In learning mode
LED (Amber) 1 Flash every 3 seconds Panel Low Battery/ Cellular
Network fault/battery
disconnected
1 Flash every 5 seconds Device low battery/Device
tamper/Device out-of-order
LED (Green) ON AC power connected
Flash AC power disconnected
All LEDs ON During Local Firmware Update
4. Microphone
5. Speaker
6. Power Button Press the Power Button once to power on/off the panel.
7. DC Jack Connects to an AC-DC 12V/1A switching power adapter.
8. Micro SIM Card Slot

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Button/LED/Component Behavior
9. Programming Telephone
Jack
The programming cable (QT cable A) needs to be plugged
into this jack and connected to a PC for PC Programming.
10. Volume Adjustment Button Press the button to adjust the volume level. 5 levels are
available for selection. Each button press will lead to next level.
The cycle of 1-5 will be repeated sequentially.
11. Learn Button Press and hold for 6
seconds in normal mode
Enter RF device learning
mode
Press once in learning
mode
Exit learning mode
2.2. Power Supply
 An AC power adapter is required to connect to a wall outlet. Be sure only
to use an adapter with the appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent
component damage. A DC 12V output and 1A switching power adapter is
generally used to power CH-MG.
 In addition to the adapter, there is a rechargeable battery inside CH-MG
which serves as a back-up in case of a power failure.
 During normal operation, the AC power adapter is used to supply power to
CH-MG and at the same time recharge the battery. It takes approximately
72 hours to fully charge the battery.
 After power is supplied to CH-MG, press the power button once to power
on the Control Panel.

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3. Getting Started – Setting up CH-MG
3.1. Insert a SIM card
CH-MG Panel features built-in Cellular network communication facility to report
to the Monitoring Station.
To Insert SIM card:
 It is recommended to disable the SIM card PIN code before inserting into
the Control Panel.
 The SIM card base is located on the rear side of the unit. Insert the SIM
card with the chip side facing up.
 Push to the furthest extend, then press on the edge of the SIM card firmly
to secure it.
 SIM Card will delete its SMS messages whenever the CH-MG is powered
on.
To remove SIM card:
Press and release on the edge of SIM card, the card will spring out.
3.2. Locating a suitable position for the Control Panel
 The Control Panel requires main power and a constant cellular network
reception.
 The Control Panel should be easily accessible.
 The Control Panel should not be placed in a damp location, such as a
bathroom.
 The Control Panel should not be placed close to any heat source, such as
microwave ovens, which can reduce signal strength.
 The Control Panel should not be located alongside other radio transmitting
devices, such as mobile phones, cordless phone, or wireless computer
network (Wi-Fi) devices.

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3.3. Hardware Installation (For PC Programming)
Programming QT cable A
 CH-MG has a QT cable A for PC programming (optional item, sold
separately).
Panel Connection
Step 1. Plug a DC 12V 1A power adapter into the DC Jack of your panel and
connect to power supply. Press the power button to power on the panel.
Step 2. Plug the QT cable A into the Programming Telephone Jack of CH-MG.
Step 3. Connect the the QT cable A to the USB port on your computer.
See Figure 1 for connection diagram between medical panel and computer.
See Figure 2 for CH-MG connection jack locations.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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3.4. Software Installation (For PC Programming)
3.4.1. Installing USB Driver
CH-MG can be programmed via USB port connection of a computer using the
PC Programming Tool software (using the Programming Cable).
If the computer cannot recognize the USB connection, please try installing the
USB driver as instructed below.
Step 1. Make sure CH-MG is connected properly (please refer to 3.3.
Hardware Installation)
Step 2. Please go to http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Scroll down
the webpage and select the driver file according to your operation
system, download and install the driver.
3.4.2. Installing PC Programming Tool
PC Programming Tool for CH-MG is a portable application and requires no
installation. After installing the USB driver, simply unzip the file to a desired
folder and execute the “Mobile_Tool_MG.exe” file.

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4. Programming CH-MG
CH-MG can be programmed by using a PC Programming Tool.
4.1. PC Programming Tool (Installers Only)
For system setting programming with PC Programming Tool software via USB
port, follow instruction below.
Step 1. Execute the programming tool:
The following configuration screen will be opened.
Step 2. Select the following settings in the top section of the configuration
screen and click “Open.”
 Port: Select the COM port generated for CH-MG after installing
the USB Driver (the USB port connected to CH-MG).