Pima SAT-N User manual

SAT-N
UNIVERSAL PSTN TO ETHERNET &GPRS
COMMUNICATOR
INSTALLATION GUIDE
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd.
www.pima-alarms.com
P/N 4410324, A
XX en, Jan. 2010

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INTRODUCTION
The SAT-N is a PSTN/GPRS/Ethernet communicator, which connects PIMA’s Captain
intruder alarm systems and non-PIMA systems to PIMA’s NETsoft and NETsoft Pro AOIP
(Alarm Over IP) softwares, via cellular or TCP/IP networks.
The SAT-N can transmit in 3 channels:
1. GPRS channel, via PIMA’s GSM-200 cellular transmitter
2. Ethernet (TCP/IP), via PIMA’s net4pro Ethernet interface card
3. PSTN line
The SAT-N is sold in one of the following assembly options:
•Inside a metal box1with P/S-2 power supplier a backup battery an optional tamper
switch and with an integrated assembly option of net4pro and GSM-2002.
•Mounted on a bracket3with only the P/S-2 power supplier.
It is programmed via PIMA’s Comax upload/download software and it supports ContactID
only (for the PSTN channel).
The SAT-N provides a solution for alarm systems with no PSTN output as well: the alarm
system’s LINE terminal can be connected to the SAT-N, which routes the reports via the
GSM-200 or the net4pro.
Regarding the GSM-200:
1) The supported version is 6.14 and above
2) The SMS channel must be disabled!
3) The SIM card must not contain any information
Features
•Easy installation and field programming
•Continuous phone line testing (voltage)
•Support in separate supervision for the GSM-200 and the net4pro
•Temporary switching to GPRS/Ethernet by dialing CMS2 telephone number
•Manual anti-substitution counters sync with the Central Monitoring Station
•3 open ACKs
•Tamper switch report code
•Lightning and ESD protection
1P/N 8392001
2Both are sold separately
3P/N 8392002

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MODES OF OPERATION
1. Transmitting via the GPRS channel only.
2. Transmitting via the Ethernet only.
3. Transmitting via both channels, one of them is defined as primary.
4. Transmitting via both channels, none is defined as primary.
Switching the SAT-N
When the SAT-N is used as a backup for the PSTN line and the line is dead or tampered
the SAT-N switches to one of the other channels automatically. The switching feature can
also be initiated by the alarm system, for example, to transmit to Central Monitoring Station
#2 via GPRS/Ethernet.
Switching can be done in 3 ways/situations:
1. Automatically, when the PSTN line is cut off or the Monitoring Station does not
answer the call.
2. By triggering the PGM input. The input can be triggered by any of the alarm system
outputs that are switched in alarm.
3. By a number of up to 4 digits (“Switching number”), dialed by the alarm system.
This number is set for CMS #2 and can therefor be used for double reporting.
In all 3 ways switching is temporary; once the transmission following the switching is
completed the SAT-N is switched back. In case #1, if the PSTN line continues to be faulty,
the SAT-N will keep switching every transmission.
Technical specifications
Temperature Celsius -10 to +50
Humidity 75% non-condensed
Voltage 9 to 14 VDC (12VDC nominal)
Telephone output 12V

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CONNECTING THE SAT-N
Terminal/
other
Description Notes
LINE PSTN line-in -
SET Bridges to the control panel’s PSTN input -
GND - -
PGM PGM and tamper switch input
-/+ Connects to DC power supplier or battery -
TEST Press this button to send a sync event
(#791) to the Central Monitoring Station
Must be coordinated with the
Central Monitoring Station
Programming
terminal A terminal for the Comax programming cable Via DPR-44
Modules
terminal A terminal for the GSM-200 and the net4pro
8 wires braid: 4 with Molex
connector for the GSM-200;
4 with no connector for the
net4pro terminal block.
LED Indicates communication error with the modules -
INSTALLATION

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The SAT-N is installed in a metal box (the bracket-only model is the same bracket as in
the image). The GSM-200 and the net4pro can be assembled in the box, as well as the
battery and the power supplier. It’s a stand-alone device.
Do not connect any power to the SAT-N until installation
is completed!
To connect the SAT-N, follow the next steps:
1. Connect the alarm system’s PSTN terminal to the SAT-N’s SET terminal.
2. When the SAT-N serves as PSTN backup, connect the PSTN line to the LINE terminal.
3. To use the PGM input, connect an output of the alarm system to it and connect the
(-) wire to the alarm system’s (-).
See examples on page 6.
PROGRAMMING THE SAT-N
As mentioned previously, the SAT-N is programmed via PIMA’s Comax upload/download
application, which has a special menu for it.
Connecting the Comax
To program the SAT-N you will need:
1. A laptop or PC with parallel port (LPT)
2. PIMA’s Comax application (starting version 3.07) installed in it1
3. DPR-44 connector
4. Programming cable (provided with the SAT-N)
1To download the application, go to our partners’ section of PIMA's website (at http://www.pima-
alarms.com/site/modules/login.asp) and fill in the contact form. If you don’t have a username and a
password contact our support team.

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The SAT-N parameters in Comax1
Parameter Description
Subscriber no. The account no. of the end-user in the Central Monitoring Station
ACK Frequency Choose between 1400, 2300 & LoHi
Test PSTN line Check this option to test the PSTN line voltage (minimum 30
volts) continuously.
PGM/Tamper Checked: PGM
Unchecked: tamper switch
PGM/Tamper polarity Set to N.C. or N.O.
Tamper switch event Set an event code for the box tamper switch. The default code
is 137.
Switching number Enter an up to 4 digits no. (the same as in the alarm system.
See page 3).
GSM-200 Connected GSM-200 in use
GSM-200 Primary Primary
GSM-200 Auto Test (sec) Tests interval (sec)
Access point name Access point
Access point Username Username
Access point Password Password
GSM-200 CMS URL/IP Central Station URL/IP
GSM-200 CMS Port Port
net4pro Connected net4pro in use
net4pro Primary Primary
net4pro Auto Test (sec) Tests interval (sec)
net4pro CMS URL/IP Central Station URL/IP
net4pro CMS Port Port
REPORT CODES
Some events were set for the SAT-N reports at the Central Monitoring Station:
#790: supervision; it is set separately for the GSM-200 and the net4pro.
#791: registration and sync. When pressing the TEST button, this event is sent to the
Central Monitoring Station, which must simultaneously sync the counters.
NETsoft Pro may display 2 other events, which also indicate about the SAT-N:
#792: counters mismatch, which may indicate criminal activity.
#793 and #793 reset: event #793 indicates that no #790 events have been received
within their interval and therefor the SAT-N should be checked for tampering.
When event #790 is received again, a reset report is sent.
EXAMPLES FOR THE USE OF THE SAT-N
1) As a backup to the PSTN line
In this example (see next drawing), the PSTN line to the alarm system is connected
through the SAT-N. In case of line fault or tampering the SAT-N will switch the
communication to the GSM-200 and net4pro.
1Some parameters may differ according to the system version.

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The alarm
system
LINE SET
TEST
LINE SET GND PGM +-
LINE
SET
LINE
GSM-200
net4pro
PSTN
2) Using the GPRS & Ethernet channels only
In this example, the alarm system sends reports through the LINE terminals to the SAT-N,
which routes them to the GSM-200 or net4pro.
LINE SET
TEST
LINE SET GND PGM +-
LINE
SET
The alarm
system
GSM-200
net4pro
3) Switching for double reporting
In this example, when an alarm is set off, the PGM input is triggered by one of the alarm
outputs and the SAT-N is switched to the GSM-200/net4pro channels. To use this option:
1. In the alarm system, set one of the outputs to be switched in response to alarm
and set its polarity.
2. Connect that output to the PGM terminal.
3. In Comax, check “Test PSTN line” and “PGM/Tamper” and set its polarity.
LINE SET
TEST
LINE SET GND PG M +-
LINE
SET
-
TMPR
1
ON/
OFF
ALRMTMPR
2
CNONC
SMOKE
-
RELAY
Ext.Int.
SIRENS
KEY
PGM
GND
LINE
PSTN
(-)
The alarm system
GSM-200
net4pro
From any triggering output
4) Using one-time switching
In this example (the connection scheme is the same as in example #1), CMS2 telephone
no. in the alarm system is set to an up to 4 digit no. When an alarm is set off and the
system calls CMS2, the SAT-N is switched to the GSM-200/net4pro channels and send the
report.

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In this way the SAT-N is used for double reporting. To use this option:
1. In the alarm system, set CMS2 telephone no. to an up to 4 digit no.
2. In Comax, program the “Dial number” to the same no.
3. Check “Test PSTN line”.
TECHNICAL ISSUES
1. Min. PSTN line voltage must be 30V
2. GPRS supervision interval should be at least 3 minutes.
3. The PSTN line is better not be used by other appliances (fax, answering machine, etc.)
4. The SAT-N event’s buffer is naturally limited. Therefor, in case many zones report all
together, a communication error can occur.
Warranty
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. does not represent that its product may not be compromised and/or
circumvented, or that the Product will prevent any death, personal and/or bodily injury and/or
damage to property resulting from burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise, or that the Product will in
all cases provide adequate warning or protection. The User understands that a properly installed
and maintained equipment may only reduce the risk of events such as burglary, robbery, and fire
without warning, but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be
no death, personal damage and/or damage to property as a result.
PIMA Electronic Systems Ltd. shall have no liability for any death, personal and/or bodily
injury and/or damage to property or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential or otherwise, based on a claim that the Product failed to function.
Please refer to a separate warranty statement found on PIMA website at:
http://www.pima-alarms.com/site/Content/t1.asp?pid=472&sid=57
Warning: The user should follow the installation and operation instructions and among other
things test the Product and the whole system at least once a week. For various reasons, including,
but not limited to, changes in environment conditions, electric or electronic disruptions and
tampering, the Product may not perform as expected. The user is advised to take all necessary
precautions for his/her safety and the protection of his/her property.
This document may not be duplicated, circulated, altered, modified, translated, reduced to any form
or otherwise changed; unless PIMA’s prior written consent is granted.
All efforts have been made to ensure that the content of this manual is accurate. Pima retains the
right to modify this manual or any part thereof, from time to time, without serving any prior notice
of such modification.
Please read this manual in its entirety before attempting to program or operate your system. Should
you misunderstand any part of this manual, please contact the supplier or installer of this system.
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