Gallagher C500615 Quick start guide

Gallagher
SMB Monitoring Kit
Installation Note
Gallagher SMB Monitoring Kit: C500615
Edition 1 | March 2022

Introduction
This document describes how to install the Alula BAT-Connect within the Gallagher SMB Kit.
Detailed installation instructions specific to the BAT-Connect can be viewed here.
The Alula BAT-Connect is an alarm communicator, transmitting alarms from the Gallagher
SMB Controller to a monitoring station using the Contact ID alarms transmission protocol.
The Alula BAT-Connect is powered by the Gallagher SMB Kit and provides connection to the
site's WAN, cellular, or Wi-Fi.
Kit contents
The SMB Monitoring Kit includes the following components:
• 1 x Alula BAT-Connect (C500616)
• 1 x Alula Antenna 2.5m (C500617)
• 1 x PSTN Dialler (C200620)
• 1 x Wiring loom and adhesive tape

Wiring connections
Connect the Alula BAT-Connect as shown. Set jumper JP7 on the D8 Board to position 2.
+
-
+
-
B
A
+
-
B
A
Controller
LAN
IN 16
IN 15
IN 14
IN 13
B
A
GND
VIN
IN 12
IN 11
IN 10
IN 9
OUT 5 OUT 6
OUT 7 OUT 8
Secondary
8In 4Out
Board
Reader
Battery Low
Mains Fail
IN 1 IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
B A
GND
VIN IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
OUT 1 OUT 2
OUT 3 OUT 4
Primary
8In 4Out
Board
SYS AC
Battery
(not supplied)
Battery
(not supplied)
FAI
N EG L
Main Earth Connection
Mains coming into
the cabinet
24V 6A Life
Safety Power
Supply Unit
12V 4A B100
Power Supply
Converter
D8 Fused
Power
Distribution
Board
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
Alula Antenna
Alula
BAT-Connect
RS232
PSTN Dialer
PSTN Dialer
mounted vertically
Install the antenna
outside the cabinet
Earth connected
to cabinet wall
Connect
supplied
cable tie
for strain
relief
Alula D7 connection
Set JP7 to position 2
Earth connected
to cabinet door
JP1
JP2
JP9
Blk:BAT-
Red:BAT+
Blk:BR
Blu:DC1+
Blk:BR J2
Org:B2 J3
Blu: B1 J1
Blk:BR J3
Blu:DC in J1
Blk:BR J6
Org:DC out J5
Blu: DC in J4
FLEX IO

Installation
The installation of this kit must be carried out by a Gallagher SMB Partner. Complete the
instructions in this document to install the kit.
ATTENTION: This equipment contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. Ensure both you and the equipment are earthed before beginning any servicing.
1. Mounting the Alula device
The Alula BAT-Connect must be installed inside the cabinet door. It should be located 1-1.5
inches from the top of the door, and 1-1.5 inches from the right-hand side of the door, using
the 3M adhesive tape supplied.
Using the alcohol wipe supplied with the adhesive tape, clean the back surface of the device
and the area on the door where the device will go. Peel off the white colored backing film and
carefully position the tape in the center on the back of the device. Mark on the door where the
device will go. When ready to attach the device to the cabinet door, remove the red film and
attach it to the door. Make sure the device’s electrical connectors are on the right-hand side.
The device will sit overtop of the vertical I/O board when the cabinet door is closed.
Note: The adhesive tape’s bond is extremely strong, so make sure the Alula is in the correct
position before pressing it against the door to make the bond.
2. Attaching the Antenna
The recommended antenna location is above the cabinet, an extension antenna is part of the
Monitoring Kit. To attach the extension antenna:
1. Open the device and pull on the internal antenna’s MMCX connector to disconnect it from
the board.
2. Thread the MMCX connector-end of the extension antenna cable through a knockout into
the metal cabinet. Use a suitable gland in the opening to secure and protect the cable.
3. Connect the MMCX plug on the extension antenna cable to the socket on the Alula board.
4. Route the antenna’s cable out through the right-hand side of the Alula where the long
green connector is. Once the main wiring loom has been connected to the Alula, secure
the antenna's cable to the wiring loom with cable ties to prevent it from getting crushed
when the cabinet door gets closed.
5. Ensure nothing is obstructing the external antenna and there is a decent amount of space
above it.

3. Inserting the PSTN Dialer
The Gallagher PSTN Dialer is supported by the Gallagher Controller for both Contact ID
transmission and remote/PPP dial-up situations.
The dialer is housed in the same cabinet as the controller and is mounted on top of the
controller via the serial port. Secure the dialer to the controller using the 2 screws supplied.
With a dialer mounted on the controller, the controller's run LED is still readily visible.
4. Connecting the Wiring Loom
The wiring loom is used to join the Alula to the Dialer and the D8 module.
Alula
Connect the red to 12V, black to GND, wht/blue to RING, and blue/wht to TIP. Secure the
wireset tightly to the Alula’s enclosure using the cable tie that is supplied in the wireset kit.
This acts as a strain relief.
PSTN Dialer
Connect the red to VIN, black to 0V, wht/blue to RING IN, and blue/wht to TIP IN.
D8 Module
Connect red to Out7 “+”, and black to Out7 “-“. Set jumper JP7 to position 2 (for 12V output
instead of position 1’s 24V).
4. Setting Network Communication Path
Connecting via ethernet
Connect an ethernet cable from the Alula's ethernet port to the customer's network and
ensure the ethernet's LED is on.
Connecting via cellular
Verify the cellular LED is on and verify signal strength. A minimum of two signal bar LEDs is
recommended.

Connecting via Wi-Fi
Connecting via WPS
1. Enable WPS on the router.
2. Press and hold the WPS button on the Alula BAT-Connect until the Wi-Fi LED flashes.
3. Unplug the ethernet cable (if used). After approximately 1-2 minutes, the Wi-Fi LED will
turn on. Wi-Fi network credentials are now saved on the Alula BAT-Connect.
4. If the Wi-Fi LED does not turn on after 2 minutes, then WPS was not successful. Repeat
steps 1-3.
Connecting via AlulaConnect™ (if WPS is unavailable)
1. Wi-Fi credentials can be entered at alulaconnect.com. For the Wi-Fi credentials to be
pushed from AlulaConnect,the BAT-Connect must be online.
2. Go to Account > Account Devices > BAT-Connect > Communication > Primary Wi-Fi
Credentials (Enter information) > Save.
3. The Wi-Fi LED will turn on (this may take up to 2 minutes.) Wi-Fi network credentials
are now saved in BAT-Connect. Note: It should switch to Wi-Fi, regardless of the active
interface previously used (ethernet or cell).
4. If the Wi-Fi LED does not turn on after 2 minutes:
- Repeat step 2, verifying that the credentials entered are correct.
- Verify the BAT-Connect is online.
5. Ensure the UDP ports 1234 and 1235 are open on the customers’ network.

Activation
To activate the Alula perform the following procedure:
Once the site is activated a notification is sent to the Gallagher USA Customer Services
team.
If you are new to the AlulaConnect Portal, Gallagher will email you an invite to the
AlulaConnect Portal. Once you accept the invite and have completed the registration, you will
be able to register the details of the site and the device in the portal.
If you are already a user of the AlulaConnect Portal, log in and register the site and device.
Go to the Devices dashboard and the select the device you want to activate.
Update the Profile page as follows:
- Name
- Choose the Receiver Path for signals to the Central Station
- Click the box to Override Panel Acct Number
- Enter the four digits for the Central Station Account Number
- If your Central Station has an aux number, add it to the Central Station Aux Number field
- Input the customers Caller ID number for easier identification
- Complete the customer address for device location
- Click Save to complete the Device Profile
For more information, go to the AlulaConnect Help pages here

Technical specifications
Alula BAT-Connect Value
Dimensions 8.5 x 5.0 x 1.3 inches
Weight 284 g
Communication paths LTE Category M1, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Temperature range -32 °F to +120 °F (0 °C to +49 °C)
Humidity 0 - 85% non-condensing relative humidity
Gallagher PSTN Dialer Value
Routine maintenance Not applicable for this device
Voltage 13.6 + 15% Vdc
Current 300 mA
Temperature range -22 °F to +122 °F (-30 °C to +50 °C)
Humidity 0 - 95% non-condensing
Note: To reduce the risk of fire, replace fuses only with the same type and rating of fuse.
Disclaimer: Please note that information contained in this document is intended for general information only. While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy at the date
of the document, there may be errors or inaccuracies and specific details may be subject to change without notice. Copyright © Gallagher Group Ltd.