Cooper Scantronic 8844 User manual

Installation Guide
8844
GPRS Module

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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................3
Overview ....................................................................3
Installation....................................................................3
Preparation .................................................................3
Choosing a network account........................................3
Siting the antenna .....................................................3
Checking network signal strength ................................4
Dealing with poor signal strength.................................5
Preparing the 8844 ......................................................5
Fitting to a 7510r.........................................................6
Fitting to an i–on40.................................................... 10
Programming............................................................... 12
Programming Overview............................................... 12
Checking that the Module Works .................................. 13
Registering Your SIM Card........................................... 13
O2......................................................................... 14
T-Mobile................................................................. 14
Orange................................................................... 14
Vodafone................................................................ 15
Top Up Cards ............................................................ 15
Set Up GPRS Hostname, Username, and Password ......... 15
Set Up the IP Address of the ARC................................. 16
Setting up for Downloader........................................... 17
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Introduction
Overview
The 8844 is a plug-in module that allows the 7510r and
i-on40 control units to communicate with both fixed and
mobile destinations over the mobile phone network. In
addition the 8844 allows the control unit to communicate with
remote monitoring equipment using TCP/IP protocol.
The module must be fitted within the body of the control unit,
which has sockets for that purpose. This manual provides
brief instructions on fitting the 8844 within the 7510r and the
i–on40.
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1. Antenna input socket. 2. SIM card holder.
Figure 1. 8844 PCB
Installation
Preparation
Before installing the 8844, please consider the type of
network account and the physical location of the unit and its
antenna.
Choosing a network account
Avoid using a pay as you go account. If you must, then be
aware that the 8844 cannot warn you of low credit. Set up
regular top-ups for the account or manage it through the
internet (if the provider gives you that option).
Siting the antenna
Before installing the unit you must decide on a suitable
location for the antenna. Site the antenna so that it can

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receive a good signal from the phone network. Note that the
supplied antenna lead is 3m long.
Place the antenna:
As high as possible.
As far away from the control unit as possible.
At least 1 metre from any metalwork (pipes, cabinets,
cabling, cement reinforcing bars, metallic coated glass).
Vertically (see Figure 2).
So that the lead runs horizontally from the antenna for at
least 250mm.
250mm
2,000 mm
No metal within
this area.
2,000 mm
Figure 2. Aerial Positioning
Checking network signal strength
There are three ways to check the network signal strength at
your installation:
1. You can use your mobile phone, provided that it is
registered with the same network as the SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) card that you intend to fit to the 8844. If
your phone reports at least two bars of signal at the site of
the 8844 antenna then the 8844 should be able to work on
that network.
NOTE: When testing the signal strength you must hold your
phone in the exact location of the 8844 antenna.
If you decide that a location has a good signal, then you must
fit the centre rib of the 8844 antenna within 20mm of the
spot occupied by your phone. (The signal wavelength is so
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markedly. This may not matter with a strong signal, but with
a weak signal it could mean that the 8844 will not register.)
2. If your phone does not work on the same network as the
SIM you intend to install in the 8844, then, provided your
phone is not locked, you can put the 8844 SIM in your phone,
and test for network signal strength as described in step 1.
Ensure that you can make a call from the chosen position, it
is not enough to rely on the signal strength indication.
Once you have completed testing you must remember to shut
down your phone in the recommended manner before
extracting the 8844 SIM. If you remove power abruptly (for
example by taking the phone battery out) the SIM card may
not have time to de-register from the network, and some
networks may lock out the SIM for several hours.
Note: Do not lock the SIM card with a PIN (the 8844 will not
let you key in a PIN for the card).
3. Use the control unit. You can temporarily fit the SIM card
and antenna to the 8844 and fit the 8844 module to the
control unit.
You can then register the SIM card (see page 13). However,
you should be aware that unless the SIM is registered, the
control unit will report the strength of the strongest network
signal. This may be an emergency network. (In the UK, all
networks must provide access to any mobile phone for
emergency calls.) Check that the 8844 SIM is registered
before checking the signal strength.
Caution: If you must remove the 8844 module from the
control unit take care not to bend the pins.
Dealing with poor signal strength
If the signal strength is poor, either:
Find a better antenna position.
Change the network SIM card to another provider.
Preparing the 8844
1. Unpack the 8844 and its antenna.
2. Fit the SIM card for the provider you intend to use.
To release the SIM card holder slide the top cover

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towards the midline of the module, then pivot the cover
upwards.
Place the SIM card into the holder. Make sure the missing
corner on the card lies in the correct corner of the holder.
Close the SIM card cover and slide it back into place.
Make sure the cover clicks home.
Figure 3. Fit SIM Card
Fitting to a 7510r
Caution: If you are adding the 8844 to a control unit that
has already been installed then first make sure that the
system is completely unset and in installer programming
mode. (This is to prevent the control unit raising un-
necessary tamper alarms when you open the case.)
1. Undo the two screws at the bottom of the case.
Figure 4. Screw Locations
2. Ease the case body from the wall plate.
Caution: Disconnect the ribbon cable from the wall plate
before opening the case completely, see Figure 5.

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Figure 5. Internal Ribbon Cable
3. Undo all four screws holding the body of control unit
together. See 1 in Figure 6.
4. Disconnect the speaker and battery connectors (see 2 in
Figure 6).
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1. Screw positions 2. Battery and Speaker Connectors
Figure 6. Screw Positions

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5. Partially lift the back of the case up and disconnect the
siren lead before completely removing the back of the
case. Figure 7 shows the layout of the main printed
circuit board (PCB).
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1 Sockets for GPRS module 6 Kick Start jumper
2 USB connector 7 Reset codes jumper
3 Siren connector 8 Battery connector
4 Tamper switch 9 Speaker connector
5 Microphone 10 Tag reader
Figure 7. Main Printed Circuit Board.
6. If you are going to fit the antenna outside the case then
feed the plug end of the lead through one of the cable
entries in the wall plate. Next, feed the plug end of the
lead through the hole in the case back where the ribbon
cable exits.
7. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input socket on
the module (see Figure 8). Ensure that you route the
antenna cable as shown.

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Figure 8. Connect Antenna Cable
8. Fit the module to the sockets on the control unit PCB (see
Figure 9).
9. Remove the backing paper on the glued side of the
antenna.
EITHER A) If you are fitting the antenna outside the case
place it in position.
OR B) If you are fitting the antenna inside the case then
fix the antenna inside the case as shown in Figure 9.
Note: The adhesive on the antenna is fast acting. You will not
be able to reposition the antenna once you have put it in
place.
Figure 9. Fit 8844 Module
9. Ensure that the antenna cable runs across the top of the
control unit pcb as shown in Figure 9.

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10. Present the back of the case to the case front and re-
connect the siren, battery and speaker. See Figure 7.
11. Seat the back of the case into the case front, making sure
that you do not crush the 8844 module antenna. Refit all
four screws holding the case together. See Figure 6.
12. Present the case to the wall plate and re-connect the
ribbon cable, see Figure 10.
Figure 10. Connect Ribbon Cable
13. Fit the case to the wall plate and refit the securing screws
(see Figure 4). Make sure that you do not crush the 8844
module antenna lead.
Fitting to an i–on40
Caution: If you are adding the 8844 to a control unit that
has already been installed then first make sure that the
system is completely unset and in installer programming
mode. (This is to prevent the control unit raising un-
necessary tamper alarms when you open the case.)
1. Remove mains power.
2. Open the control unit (see Figure 11 ).