EBS EPX400-5C Assembly instructions

GPRS TRANSMITTER
EPX400-5C
EPX400-6C
FOR CONTROL PANELS
DOWNLOADING
Installation and
programming manual
Issue:
2.1
Release date:
06.09.2019
Firmware version:
2.7.1
GPRS transmitter configurator version:
1.4.96.7
OSM server version:
1.5.01.005

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product meets all requirements provided for in the Directive 1999/5/EC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 6
2. FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS................................................ 7
3. ASSEMBLY AND WIRING............................................................................ 9
3.1. EPX400-xC transmitter ......................................................................... 9
3.2. PCB version....................................................................................... 10
3.3. Input configuration............................................................................. 10
4. QUICK START PROCEDURE ...................................................................... 12
5. OPERATION ........................................................................................... 14
6. PRE-CONFIGURATION VIA ETHERNET PORT ............................................... 15
6.1. Logging in ......................................................................................... 15
6.2. Description........................................................................................ 16
6.3. Configuration..................................................................................... 16
6.3.1. Server parameters ....................................................................... 17
6.3.1.1. Server address ...................................................................... 17
6.3.1.2. Server port............................................................................ 17
6.3.2. APN parameters........................................................................... 17
6.3.2.1. APN...................................................................................... 17
6.3.2.2. User ID................................................................................. 17
6.3.2.3. User password ....................................................................... 18
6.3.2.4. DNS ..................................................................................... 18
6.3.3. Access Parameters ....................................................................... 18
6.3.3.1. Service code.......................................................................... 18
6.3.3.2. SIM card PIN ......................................................................... 18
6.4. Update fimware ................................................................................. 18
6.5. Contact............................................................................................. 19
7. CONFIGURATION PROGRAM..................................................................... 21
7.1. Initial remarks ................................................................................... 21
7.2. Computer –requirements ................................................................... 21
7.3. Program functions .............................................................................. 21
7.3.1. File -> New ................................................................................. 22
7.3.2. File -> Open................................................................................ 22
7.3.3. File -> Save ................................................................................ 22
7.3.4. File -> Language.......................................................................... 23
7.3.5. File -> Connections ...................................................................... 23
7.3.5.1. Local connection .................................................................... 23
7.3.5.2. Remote connection................................................................. 24
7.3.6. File-> Automatic device settings backup ......................................... 26
7.3.7. File -> Exit.................................................................................. 26
7.3.8. Operations -> Read...................................................................... 26
7.3.9. Operations -> Send...................................................................... 26
7.3.10. Operation -> Device monitor ......................................................... 27
7.3.11. Operation -> System events history............................................... 27
7.3.12. Operation -> Restore default settings ............................................. 27
7.3.13. Help -> About program................................................................. 27
8. PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS................................................................. 28
8.1. Access .............................................................................................. 28
8.1.1. Transmitter ................................................................................. 28
8.1.1.1. Service Code ......................................................................... 28
8.1.1.2. Installer code ........................................................................ 28
8.1.1.3. Firmware Change Code ........................................................... 29
8.1.1.4. Device Monitoring Code .......................................................... 29
8.1.1.5. SIM Card PIN......................................................................... 29

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8.1.1.6. Option: Embedded HTTP server ............................................... 29
8.1.1.7. Communication parameters lock .............................................. 29
8.1.1.8. Default restoral lock ............................................................... 30
8.1.1.9. Temporarily block access after 3 failed service code authorization
attempts 30
8.1.2. Server connection ........................................................................ 31
8.1.2.1. Ethernet parameters............................................................... 31
8.1.2.2. GPRS parameters................................................................... 32
8.1.2.3. SMS Parameters .................................................................... 33
8.1.3. Communication............................................................................ 34
8.1.3.1. Channels used to connect to monitoring station server ............... 34
8.1.3.2. Ethernet and GPRS Parameters................................................ 35
8.1.3.3. SMS Parameters .................................................................... 36
8.2. Transmission ..................................................................................... 37
8.3. Inputs/Outputs .................................................................................. 37
8.3.1. Inputs configuration ..................................................................... 37
8.3.1.1. Input mode ........................................................................... 37
8.3.1.2. Sensitivity ............................................................................. 38
8.3.1.3. Locks.................................................................................... 38
8.3.2. Partitions .................................................................................... 39
8.3.2.1. Partition arming input ............................................................. 40
8.3.2.2. Inputs assigned to partitions ................................................... 40
8.3.2.3. Delayed inputs....................................................................... 40
8.3.2.4. Exit time ............................................................................... 40
8.3.2.5. Entry time............................................................................. 40
8.3.3. Outputs ...................................................................................... 41
8.3.3.1. Activation mode and timing ..................................................... 41
8.3.3.2. Conditions............................................................................. 41
8.3.3.3. Additional conditions .............................................................. 42
8.3.4. Advanced outputs control.............................................................. 42
8.3.4.1. Output 1 / Output 2 / Output 3 ................................................ 43
8.3.4.2. Time of output activation ........................................................ 43
8.3.4.3. Event: CLIP ........................................................................... 43
8.4. Monitoring......................................................................................... 44
8.4.1. Enable non-volatile events FIFO..................................................... 44
8.4.2. Ethernet ..................................................................................... 45
8.4.3. GPRS.......................................................................................... 45
8.4.4. SMS ........................................................................................... 45
8.4.5. Skip initial state........................................................................... 46
8.4.6. Power loss................................................................................... 46
8.4.7. Event: CLIP................................................................................. 46
8.4.8. Sleep when the battery voltage less than ........................................ 46
8.5. Restrictions ....................................................................................... 47
8.5.1. SMS and data calls (CSD) ............................................................. 47
8.6. SMS notifications ............................................................................... 49
8.6.1. Phone numbers............................................................................ 49
8.6.2. Events ........................................................................................ 50
8.6.2.1. SMS user tests....................................................................... 50
8.6.3. Status ........................................................................................ 51
8.6.4. SMS Forward............................................................................... 52
8.7. RS232 .............................................................................................. 52
8.7.1. Serial port settings....................................................................... 53
8.7.2. Buffer flushing ............................................................................. 53
8.7.3. Advanced port options .................................................................. 54

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8.7.3.1. Disable data receiving............................................................. 54
8.7.3.2. Disable data sending .............................................................. 54
8.7.3.3. Half duplex mode ................................................................... 54
8.7.3.4. Check tests send by device connected to the port ...................... 54
8.8. Link control ....................................................................................... 54
8.8.1. Watchdog ................................................................................... 55
8.9. Phone line ......................................................................................... 56
8.9.1. Phone line settings ....................................................................... 56
8.9.1.1. Use external phone line .......................................................... 56
8.9.1.2. Disconnect external phone when server connected ..................... 56
8.9.1.3. Monitor external phone line voltage .......................................... 56
8.9.1.4. Report off-hook condition ........................................................ 57
8.9.1.5. Report intervals between dialled digits ...................................... 57
8.9.1.6. Generate dial tone.................................................................. 57
8.9.1.7. Enable non-volatile control panel messages FIFO ....................... 57
8.9.1.8. Detect off-hook after .............................................................. 58
8.9.2. First and Second phone number..................................................... 58
8.9.2.1. DTMF phone number .............................................................. 58
8.9.2.2. Handshake delay.................................................................... 58
8.9.2.3. Protocol ................................................................................ 58
8.10. Firmware .......................................................................................... 59
8.11. Device monitor .................................................................................. 61
8.11.1. Monitoring data is encrypted ......................................................... 61
8.12. Events history ................................................................................... 62
9. DEVICE PROGRAMMING........................................................................... 64
9.1. Local programming ............................................................................ 64
9.2. Remote programming......................................................................... 64
9.2.1. The first programming of device .................................................... 65
9.2.2. Reprogramming of device ............................................................. 65
10. RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE.................................................................. 66
10.1. Remote commands description ............................................................ 66
11. LED DIODES INDICATION........................................................................ 69
11.1. Logging to GSM network ..................................................................... 69
11.2. GSM range ........................................................................................ 69
11.3. Data transmission .............................................................................. 70
11.4. Receiving of DTMF data ...................................................................... 70
11.5. Programming..................................................................................... 71
11.6. Firmware updating ............................................................................. 71
11.7. SIM card error ................................................................................... 72
11.8. SYSTEM ERROR ................................................................................. 72
12. CHANGELOG......................................................................................... 73

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1. INTRODUCTION
EPX400-xC transmitters (5C with 2G modem, 6C with 3G modem) are a modern,
microprocessor devices enabling remote configuration of control panels, thanks to
data transmission in real time and simulating a telephone line (PSTN). In case of
telephone line failure or by selecting the appropriate prefix, the device is able to
perform a connection to the monitoring station, allowing you to transfer data from
the control panel via Contact ID (DTMF) or SIA (FSK) protocol.
EPX400-xC transmitter enables remote configuration of the control panel even when
PSTN network is not connected to the protected premises. Additionally no PSTN
modem is needed at installer site. Data is transmitted over the GPRS network which
reduces the cost of transmission. Installer must only have access to the EPX400-xC
device via OSM server at monitoring station and have access to the network with
incoming traffic from EPX400-xC enabled (public IP address or TCP port redirected in
case of public APN or connection to corporate private APN).
Remote configuration of the control panel by GPRS using EPX400-xC 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 GPRS
transmission with EPX400-xC transmitter. EPX400-xC decodes GPRS data and
translates it to the Bell103/V.21 format used by control panel. It is possible to make
remote downloading session with any control panel equipped with Bell103/V.21
modem (to be sure write to the Technical Support Department to obtain information
on which control panels have been tested).
EPX400 Transmitter provides the highest security of data transmission through up
to five channels of transmission: ETHERNET, GPRS, SMS, PSTN.
The primary purpose is to use the device as a security systems transmission module
in ETHERNET, GPRS and PSTN. The transmitter works with all most popular alarm
systems. Ethernet connection and packet data transmission (GPRS), can reduce the
operating cost of the alarm systems. This device provides an opportunity to send text
messages to private mobile phones.
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 “GPRS Transmitters Configurator”
software
- with computer and web browser via Ethernet connection
oRemotely : - via GPRS connection (or SMS)
- via SMS commands
- via transmission on CSD channel

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2. FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Transmission channels
*transparent, PSTN dialer required in a CP
ETH, GPRS, SMS, PSTN*
Backup server
YES (GPRS, SMS, ETH)
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
Control panel dialer bypass
NO (optional)
Voice gateway functions
NO (optional)
Outputs
2 (OC, max. load 100mA)
1 relay output (NO/NC, max. load 1A/30VDC or
0,5A/125VAC)
Output functions
- unavailable GSM signal or ETH channel
- GSM jamming (only for BGS2-W module)
- from server or through SMS
- incoming CLIP
- in reaction on events and inputs
RC Receiver: 434 MHz
NO (optional)
Max.number supported keyfobs
-
Power output +12V
YES (max. load 200mA)
Serial interface
RS232 / RS485 (lines: RxD, TxD, RTS, CTS)
transmission speed up to 115200bps
Alarm events buffer size
-
Quantity of system events stored in history
min. 5000
Event's timestamps
-
GPRS/SMS transmission security
AES encryption
Status LEDs
(functions)
4 LEDs (GSM signal level, device state, DTMF
communication)
Configuration
Remote: GPRS, SMS, CSD, 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
NO (optional)
Phone line protection circuit
NO (optional)
Dual SIM
NO (optional)
Multiantenna steering output
NO (optional)
Supported modems
model EPX400-5C: Cinterion BGS2-W (Quad-Band
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
model EPX400-6C: Cinterion EHS6 (Five Bands UMTS:
800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz; Quad-Band GSM:
850, 900, 1800, 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
- PCB
Voltage supply
18VAC (acceptable: 16-20VAC)
Power consumption
DC (AKU)
(average / max)
100mA/170mA@13,8VDC*
* Measured with full charged battery, modem BGS2-W
Cinterion
120mA/205mA@13,8VDC*
* Measured with full charged battery, modem EHS6-A
Cinterion
Power consumption
AC (AC)
(average / max)
125mA/185mA@18VAC*
* Measured with full charged battery, modem BGS2-W
Cinterion
156mA/235mA@18VAC*
* Measured with full charged battery, modem EHS6-A
Cinterion
Power supply parameters
- PCB in EBS plastic casing
Voltage supply
230VAC (acceptable: 190-250VAC)
Power consumption
(average / max)
3W/13W@230VAC (recommended transformer 20W)

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Charging module functions
- protection against reverse battery connection
- AC failure signalization
- low battery/no battery signalization
- protection against short circuit battery output
- polymer fuse
Backup battery connection
YES, lead-acid 12V
Battery charging current
max. 220mA
Threshold of signaling low AC voltage (at
secondary / at primary)
13.5VAC / 160VAC (with EBS transformer)
Threshold of signaling low battery voltage
11VDC
Cut-off battery voltage level
-
Dimension
PCB: 159 x 73 x 35mm
Working temperature
-10ºC … +55ºC
Working humidity
5% … 93%
Standards
- CE
- according with EN 50136-1-1 Grade 3 ATS Class 5

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3. ASSEMBLY AND WIRING
Transmitter is delivered along with a power supply (see below). The manufacturer
provides necessary wiring linking a power supply with the transmitter, and described
procedures relate to wiring of a transmitter printed circuit board.
Switch power off to perform any connection.
Length of the wires connecting between the transmitter and control panel must not
exceed 3 m.
3.1. EPX400-XC TRANSMITTER
Figure 1. Connecting the EPX400 transmitter
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. For
safety reasons, on AC supply lines must be mounted fuse 400mA/250VAC and double
pole switch that provides the ability to quickly disconnect the external power supply
from the transmitter.
According to the figure 1 terminals of transmitter shall be connected to:

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Terminal
Connection description
AC, AC
Two terminals for AC power supply (output from AC
transformer)
GND
Device ground, common for other input and output
+ACU
Positive terminal of the battery
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
R2, T2
Connection to the phone
RING, TIP
Terminals for a PSTN telephone
PGND
Ground line for protecting an external phone line
GSM
Connector for external GSM 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 GSM antenna isn’t connected, because it
can cause permanent damage of GSM/GPRS modem.
After careful connections examination a battery may be connected (to +ACU and
GND terminals) and then power may be switched on for transformer and
programming procedure of transmitter may begin (See chapter 7.).
3.2. PCB VERSION
The customer may choose to purchase only PCB version of transmitter. In this case,
is required to connect the appropriate power to the AC connectors.
NOTE !
MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND APPEARANCE OF PRINTED CIRCUIT WITH
NO EFFECT ON FUNCTIONALITY OF DEVICE.
3.3. INPUT CONFIGURATION
Inputs IN1 –IN9 might work as normally closed (NC) or normally open (NO).
Additionally inputs might be configured as end of line (EOL-NO or EOL-NC) with