EBS EPX PRO Assembly instructions

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EPX400-A20CU –Manual
3G/4G/ETH Communicator
EPX PRO
EPX400-A20CU
Installation and
programming manual
Version of the manual:
1.1
Release date:
06.04.2021
Firmware version:
2.10.4
EBS Config 2.0 version:
1.9.4.548

Copyright © 2021 EBS sp. z o.o.
EPX400-A20CU –Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 61.
FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS................................................ 72.
ASSEMBLY AND WIRING............................................................................ 83.
3.1. Opening of the CASING......................................................................... 8
3.2. EPX400-A20CU COMMUNICATOR ........................................................... 9
3.3. Wired connections of control panel with communicator EPX400-A20CU ..... 10
3.4. Input configuration............................................................................. 11
QUICK START PROCEDURE ...................................................................... 124.
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 135.
PRE-CONFIGURATION VIA ETHERNET PORT ............................................... 146.
6.1. Logging in ......................................................................................... 14
6.2. Description........................................................................................ 15
6.3. Configure GSM................................................................................... 15
6.3.1. Server parameters ....................................................................... 15
Server address ...................................................................... 166.3.1.1.
Server port............................................................................ 166.3.1.2.
6.3.2. APN parameters........................................................................... 16
APN...................................................................................... 166.3.2.1.
User ID................................................................................. 166.3.2.2.
User password ....................................................................... 166.3.2.3.
Primary / Secondary DNS........................................................ 166.3.2.4.
6.3.3. Access ........................................................................................ 16
Service code.......................................................................... 166.3.3.1.
SIM card PIN ......................................................................... 166.3.3.2.
6.4. Configure Ethernet ............................................................................. 17
6.4.1. Server parameters ....................................................................... 17
Server address ...................................................................... 176.4.1.1.
Server port............................................................................ 176.4.1.2.
6.4.2. Ethernet parameters .................................................................... 17
6.4.3. Access Parameters ....................................................................... 18
Service code.......................................................................... 186.4.3.1.
6.5. Update fimware ................................................................................. 18
6.6. Contact............................................................................................. 19
CONFIGURATION PROGRAM..................................................................... 207.
7.1. Initial remarks ................................................................................... 20
7.2. PC technical requirements ................................................................... 20
7.3. Smartphone technical requirements ..................................................... 20
7.4. Installation........................................................................................ 20
7.4.1. PC.............................................................................................. 20
7.4.2. Smartphone ................................................................................ 20
7.5. General menu.................................................................................... 21
7.5.1. New configuration .................................................................. 21
7.5.2. Open… ................................................................................ 22
7.5.3. Save as… ............................................................................. 22
7.5.4. Device state ......................................................................... 23
7.5.5. Read configuration ................................................................ 23
7.5.6. Write configuration ............................................................... 24
7.5.7. Events history ...................................................................... 25
7.5.8. Firmware update .................................................................. 26

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7.5.9. Restoring factory settings ...................................................... 26
7.5.10. Connection settings ............................................................... 26
7.5.11. Application settings .............................................................. 27
7.5.12. EBS Config 2.0 –Info ............................................................ 27
CONFIGURATION MENU —HARDWARE...................................................... 288.
8.1. Summary.......................................................................................... 28
8.2. Communicator settings ....................................................................... 29
8.2.1. Service Code ............................................................................... 29
8.2.2. Installer code .............................................................................. 29
8.2.3. Firmware change code.................................................................. 29
8.2.4. Device state code......................................................................... 29
8.2.5. SIM Card 1 PIN............................................................................ 30
8.2.6. Factory settings restoration lock .................................................... 30
8.2.7. Server communication parameters lock .......................................... 30
8.2.8. WWW server lock......................................................................... 31
8.2.9. Temporarily block access after three failed authorization attempts lock
31
8.2.10. Report power failure longer than.................................................... 31
8.2.11. Mobile network watchdog.............................................................. 31
8.2.12. Enable non-volatile messages FIFO ................................................ 31
8.3. Partitions .......................................................................................... 32
8.3.1. Arming dalay (time for exit) .......................................................... 32
8.3.2. Entry time................................................................................... 33
8.3.3. Arming input ............................................................................... 33
8.3.4. Connected wired inputs ................................................................ 33
8.4. Inputs/Outputs .................................................................................. 33
8.4.1. Wired inputs................................................................................ 33
Response type ....................................................................... 348.4.1.1.
Mode .................................................................................... 348.4.1.2.
Sensitivity ............................................................................. 348.4.1.3.
Interlocking –After number of violations................................... 348.4.1.4.
8.4.2. Wired output ............................................................................... 35
Output reaction time .............................................................. 358.4.2.1.
Additional activation conditions ................................................ 358.4.2.2.
Advanced outputs control........................................................ 368.4.2.3.
8.4.3. SMS Settings............................................................................... 37
Accept SMS commands ........................................................... 378.4.3.1.
Validity period of outgoing SMS messages................................. 378.4.3.2.
Limits ................................................................................... 388.4.3.3.
SMS forwarding 0/5................................................................ 388.4.3.4.
Text message notifications ............................................................ 391.1.1.
Status .................................................................................. 408.4.3.7.
8.5. RS232 .............................................................................................. 40
8.5.1. Serial port settings....................................................................... 41
8.5.2. Buffer flushing ............................................................................. 41
8.5.3. Advanced port options .................................................................. 42
Disable data receiving............................................................. 428.5.3.1.
Disable data sending .............................................................. 428.5.3.2.
Half duplex mode ................................................................... 428.5.3.3.
Check tests send by device connected to the port ...................... 428.5.3.4.
8.6. Phone line ......................................................................................... 42
8.6.1. Use external phone line ................................................................ 43

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8.6.2. Disconnect external phone when server connected........................... 43
8.6.3. Minimal time of external phone line voltage absence ........................ 43
8.6.4. Report off-hook time longer than ................................................... 43
8.6.5. Report when intervals between dialled digits of phone are longer than 44
8.6.6. General dialtone .......................................................................... 44
8.6.7. Detect off-hook after .................................................................... 44
8.6.8. Enable non-volatile control panel messages FIFO ............................. 44
8.6.1. DTMF phone numbers - First and Second numbers ........................... 44
DTMF phone number .............................................................. 458.6.1.1.
Handshake delay.................................................................... 458.6.1.2.
Protocol ................................................................................ 458.6.1.3.
8.7. MONITORING CENTER –TCP/IP and SMS monitoring.............................. 46
8.7.1. Security –Encryption key ............................................................. 46
8.7.2. Events ........................................................................................ 46
8.8. Initial states ...................................................................................... 47
8.8.1. Skip initial states ......................................................................... 47
8.9. Connection channels........................................................................... 47
8.9.1. Ethernet ..................................................................................... 48
Network parameters............................................................... 488.9.1.1.
Servers................................................................................. 498.9.1.2.
Connection ............................................................................ 498.9.1.3.
Communication stability.......................................................... 508.9.1.4.
8.9.2. Cellular network........................................................................... 50
Servers................................................................................. 518.9.2.1.
Connection ............................................................................ 528.9.2.2.
Connection stability ................................................................ 538.9.2.3.
8.10. SMS Mode......................................................................................... 53
8.10.1. Phone number ............................................................................. 54
8.10.2. Test events period ....................................................................... 54
8.10.3. Fast event mode .......................................................................... 54
RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE.................................................................. 559.
9.1. Remote commands description ............................................................ 55
LED DIODES INDICATION........................................................................ 5810.
10.1. Logging to LTE/UMTS network ............................................................. 58
10.2. LTE/UMTS range ................................................................................ 58
10.3. Data transmission .............................................................................. 59
10.4. Receiving of DTMF data ...................................................................... 59
10.5. Programming..................................................................................... 60
10.6. Firmware updating ............................................................................. 60
10.7. SIM card error ................................................................................... 61
10.8. SYSTEM ERROR ................................................................................. 61
CHANGELOG......................................................................................... 6211.

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INTRODUCTION1.
EPX PRO (EPX400-A20CU) is a communicator in the dedicated casing. The device is
complete communication platform for data transfer from control panels to Monitoring
Station remotely. The communicator can be directly connected to any alarm control
panel which has a PSTN line with DTMF decoding. Thanks to PSTN line all data from
control panel can be transmitted in real time to Monitoring Station through Ethernet
or cellular network LTE/HSPA+.
The communicator of the EPX PRO (EPX400-A20CU) version is offered in the
dedicated casing. The casing is equipped with device status indicators and it has
openings for cable routing to the outside. It could be installed in 2 different ways -
using neodymium magnets for quick installation of the casing on metal surfaces or
using screws and pins.
An advanced encoding methods like a 256 bits encoding key and AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) provides for security of data transmission. As a result reception
of this transmission is possible with OSM.Server monitoring receiver system.
Programming of receiver is possible:
oLocally: - with computer and EBS Config 2.0 pogram,
- with computer and web browser via Ethernet connection.
oRemotely : - via UMTS/LTE connection,
- via SMS commands.
Additionally, the communicators EPX PRO (EPX400-A20CU) enabling remote
configuration of control panels using ModemEmu application and remote managing of
arming using EBS Security application.
Remote configuration of the control panel by Ethernet or cellular using EPX PRO is
still performed using control’s panel configuration application supplied by control
panel manufacturer. Instead of connecting PSTN modem to it, ModemEMU
application supplied by EBS is used which translates modem communication format
to LTE/HSPA+ transmission with EPX PRO (EPX400-A20CU) communicator. It is
possible to make remote downloading session with any control panel equipped with
Bell103/V.21 modem (to be sure write to our Technical Support Department to
obtain information on which control panels have been tested).

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FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS2.
Transmission channels
ETH, LTE / HSPA+, SMS, PSTN*
*transparent, PSTN dialer required in a CP
Backup server
YES
User notifications
SMS (5 phone numbers)
Communication watchdog
YES
Inputs
9 (NO/NC/EOL-NO/EOL-NC/DEOL-NO/DEOL-NC)
Partitions
2
Simulated PSTN Line
YES
Protocols supported on the phone input
SIA, ContactID
Outputs
2 (OC, max. load 100mA)
1 relay output (NO/NC, max. load 1A/30VDC or
0,5A/125VAC)
Output functions
- unavailable LTE / UMTS signal or ETH channel
- from server or through SMS
- incoming CLIP
- in reaction on events and inputs
Power output +12V
YES (max. load 200 mA)
Serial interface
RS232 / RS485 (lines: RxD, TxD, RTS, CTS) transmission
speed up to 115200bps
Quantity of system events stored in history
min. 5000
LTE/HSPA+/SMS transmission security
AES encryption
Status LEDs
(functions)
4 LEDs ( signal level, device state, DTMF communication)
Configuration
Remote: LTE / HSPA+, SMS, ETHERNET cable via Web
Browser
Local: PC through RS232 (required cable: GD-PROG or
SP-PROG)
Remote firmware update
YES
Remote access to the control panels
YES
Modem
model EPX400-A20CU: ELS61-US: Quad-Band LTE:
Bands 2, 4, 5, 12 (700, 850,1700/2100 (AWS) and 1900
MHz), Tri-Band UMTS: Bands 5,4,2 (WCDMA/FDD 850,
1700/2100 (AWS) and 1900 MHz
Ethernet
- 10BaseT/100Base-TX IEEE 802.3 compliant
- speed and duplex auto-negotiation
- auto-detection of correct cable connections
(cross/straight)
Power supply parameters
13.8 VDC acceptable: 12-14 VDC (screw terminals GND,
+ACU)
Dimension
PCB: 159 x 73 x 35mm
Working temperature
-10ºC … +55ºC
Working humidity
5% … 93%
Standards

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ASSEMBLY AND WIRING3.
Communicator is delivered along with an antenna LTE, dedicated casing and
assembly parts.
3.1. OPENING OF THE CASING
To open the OBDEPX casing, press the locks on the rear cover (picture below, arrows
1) with your fingers and pull out the front cover (arrows 2).
Figure 1. Opening of the casing EPX400-A20CU.
WARNING: The wiring should be done only when the control panel and the
communicator are disconnected from the power supply.
Length of the wires connecting between the communicator and control panel must
not exceed 3m.
2 Pull
1
Push
1
Push
2 Pull

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3.2. EPX400-A20CU COMMUNICATOR
Figure 2. Connecting the EPX400 communicator.
Connections of wires shall be made with due care to prevent any faults or dead
shorts. Places of connections shall be protected against weather conditions.
According to the figure 2 terminals of communicator shall be connected to:
Terminal
Connection description
AC, AC
This terminals are not used.
GND
Device ground, common for other input and output.
+ACU
Positive terminal of the power supply from the alarm
control panel (12-14 VDC).
IN1 –IN9
Signal inputs. Possible connection of detectors contacts or
alarm control panel outputs. GND terminal is common for
all inputs.
OUT1, OUT2
Type OC outputs. It may control external device. Provides
ground during activation.
NC3, NO3,
C3
Additional output relay. It may control external device.
During activation disconnects C terminal from NC, and
connects C to NO terminal.
AUX1+
Supply voltage output. Provides up to 100mA.
R1, T1
Connection to alarm control panel phone communicator

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R2, T2
Connection to the phone
RING, TIP
Terminals for a PSTN telephone
PGND
Ground line for protecting an external phone line
Antenna
Connector for external LTE / UMTS antenna
NOTES:
OUT1 and OUT2 outputs can sink up to 100mA. Don’t short this outputs to
power supply because it can cause permanent damage of the output.
Don’t connect power supply when LTE antenna isn’t connected, because it
can cause permanent damage of LTE/3G modem.
3.3. WIRED CONNECTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL WITH
COMMUNICATOR EPX400-A20CU
Figure 3. Wired connections of control panel with communicator EPX400-A20CU.
Legend:
PGM—IN1 (Armed Status)
COM—GND (Ground)
COM—NC3
Zone—C3 (Keyswitch Arm)
RING —R1
TIP —T1
This connection makes it possible to manage (remote arm /
disarm) the control panel using communicator EPX400-A20CU
and a mobile application EBS Security. To do this you need to
create connection between output and input according to the
wiring (in EBS Config 2.0 and EBS Security –see below)
This connection allows receive events from the control panel to the
communicator and send them to the Monitoring Station via Ethernet or
GPRS. It also provide downloading features (remote configuration).