Texecom Premier elite comgsm User manual

Premier Elite ComGSM

Installation Manual

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1. Introduction

The Premier Elite Com GSM is a 2G module that can be connected to any Premier or Premier Elite control

panel; however functionality differs depending on the type of Premier panel installed and the type of SIM card

that is used. The tables below show which features are available and the type of SIM card required to enable the

services.

Premier 24 SIM Type Panel Port Type

Feature

Dynamic IP

Fixed IP

GSM Module

Com IP

Report system events (alarms, arm, disarm etc.) via

text messaging to mobile telephones 

Remotely arm, disarm and obtain current status of

the alarm system via text messaging 

Upload/Download Via GSM 

Alarm reporting to IP enabled receivers (Montex for

example) GPRS 

Upload/Download Via IP GPRS



Premier 48/88/168/640

Premier Elite 24/48/88/168 SIM Type Panel Port Type

Feature Dynamic IP Fixed IP GSM Module Com IP

Report system events (alarms, arm, disarm etc.) via

text messaging to mobile telephones 

Remotely arm, disarm and obtain current status of

the alarm system via text messaging 

Upload/Download Via GSM 

Alarm reporting to IP enabled receivers (Montex for

example) GPRS 

Upload/Download Via IP GPRS









Premier 412/816/816 Plus/832 SIM Type Panel Port Type

Feature Dynamic IP Fixed IP GSM Module Com IP

Report system events (alarms, arm, disarm etc.) via

text messaging to mobile telephones 

Remotely arm, disarm and obtain current status of

the alarm system via text messaging 

Upload/Download Via GSM 

Alarm reporting to IP enabled receivers (Montex for

example) GPRS 

Upload/Download Via IP GPRS









A secondary form of communications should be used as back up where possible.

When using Alarm reporting over IP with Montex, SIA, Contact ID or, Fast Format may be used,

however if using Texbase SIA is NOT supported. Some receivers may require a Fixed IP address,

please check with your provider.

The Com port type must be programmed as one or the other, it is not possible to use both GSM and

GPRS (IP Only) functionality at the same time.

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SIM Card Types

SIM cards are split into two types:

•Dynamic IP SIM cards – the ‘everyday’ kind of SIM card used in mobile phones. GSM units that use

this kind of SIM card can access any data on the internet but cannot be contacted from the internet.

This type of SIM card should be used for SMS text messaging & Upload/Download via GSM. A data

number will be required to uses Upload/Download.

•Fixed IP SIM cards – specialist SIM cards that have a fixed, internet public IP address which means

that in addition to being able to access any data on the internet they can be contacted from the

internet. For Premier Elite ComGSM this means they can be used for both alarm reporting and

upload/download via IP (GPRS) If a data number is also available, it is possible to use

upload/download via the data number (GSM) instead of the IP address.

SIM cards can have two different phone numbers:

•Voice Number: used for voice calls and SMS

•Data Number: used for GSM data calls (Upload/Download)

Either of these facilities can be enabled/disabled by the operator.

Care should be taken when using Pay as you go SIM cards, make sure you have the ability to Top Up.

Pay as You Go SIM cards generally DO NOT have data numbers, please check with your service

provider.

SIM cards purchase

Texecom DO NOT supply SIM cards. These will need to be sourced locally, and care should be taken to source

SIM cards in the country where the unit is to be used. This will help reduce costs and avoid excessive data

charges. When using GSM as the communication method, Data services will need to be enabled for

upload/download, this may or may not be the same Telephone number.

GPRS SIM card setup

In order to use GPRS, the Premier Elite ComGSM must be programmed with certain parameters which are

dictated by the SIM card used. This is no different from mobile phones (often called the ‘GPRS Setup’) except

that mobile phones are often supplied pre-configured.

The configuration consists of the following:

•APN (Access Point Name)

•Username

•Password

These parameters are entered into the Premier Elite ComGSM using a Texecom PC program called

‘APNProgrammer’ (on the Texecom CD supplied with the panel) with the Premier Elite ComGSM powered and

connected to a PC via a Texecom USBCom.

To power the Premier Elite ComGSM whilst programming connect the supplied harness to the control panel

com port, and the other end to the Engineers Keypad port on the Premier Elite ComGSM. The Texecom

USBCom should be connected to the com port on the Premier Elite ComGSM.

Use APNProgrammer to upload the required information to the Premier Elite ComGSM.

The supplier of the SIM card should provide the information required.

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Mounting the ComGSM

Remove the screw cover by locating the two small indents on the upper and

lower edge with a small screwdriver. E xcessive force is not required.

Remove the retaining screw

If removal from mounting tamper detection is required,

the hous ing MUS T be fixed a t this point.

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Premier Elite ComGSM Layout

1. Antenna connection

2. Com1 data connection to Premier control panel

3. Tamper switch (Lid and off the wall tamper when fixed correctly)

4. Engineer keypad connector (only used to power the Premier Elite ComGSM when using APNProgrammer)

5. Status LED’s (see table below)

6. Tamper Switch connector

7. Power LED (Green)

8. Tamper switch (not used in this housing)

9. Option switches (see table below)

10. SIM Socket

11. Audio connector (connect when the ComGSM is used as a backup for COM300/COM2400)

12. TX LED (Red flashes when communicating)

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Option Switches

The option switches [8] function as follows:

Switch Function Off On

1 Tamper Comms

GSM will communicate and will report

lid & off the wall tampers.

GSM will communicate and will NOT report

tampers from the unit..

2 GPRS server Normal GSM operation Accepts connections on port 10001 and allows

reporting over GPRS

3 Not Used For future use leave OFF

4 Reset Toggle to reset the unit

Status LEDs

The four status LED’s [5] indicate the following:

LED Off On Slow Flashing Fast Flshing

1 Panel NOT Ready Panel Ready Panel Communicating

with GSM GSM transmission/call in

progress

2 GSM NOT Ready GSM Ready GSM Communicating

with Panel

No Signal (less than 40%

Signal Strength or -

88dBm)

Good (better than 66%

Signal Strength or -77dBm

or better)

Marginal (between 40%-

66% or -88 ~ -77dBm) N/A

4 Heartbeat LED

The signal strength LED works for both GSM and GPRS modes; however the dBm reading is only

seen on the keypad in GSM mode.

Aerial Siting

ALWAYS do a site survey to find an area of strong signal before

installation. Installing a Com GSM with a weak signal is bad

installation practice.

The aerial should be mounted vertically (see below) at the point

of strongest signal. This is usually the highest point in the

building (often the loft area).

The aerial must be installed internally

Avoid installing the aerial directly under metal roofs or within

metal skinned buildings because this will reduce the signal

strength and may inhibit operation completely. If this is

unavoidable, the strongest signal will be found away from the

metal roof or close to large external windows or skylights.

Avoid installing the aerial close (2 metres) to cable runs,

ducting, structural metalwork, metal pipes, water tanks and

electronic equipment, e.g. photocopiers, fax machines etc.

These can have similar effects to metal roofs.

Reliable operation is unlikely with a low signal strength. If the

display shows that the signal strength is 40% (-88dBm) or lower,

you should improve the signal strength. This may be achieved

by repositioning the aerial. The GPRS aerial lead should not be

cut, therefore repositioning the aerial may require that the

Premier Elite Com GSM is also repositioned. The aeriel lead

may be extended by a maximum of 10 Mtrs.

The DualCom® CS2366 Radio Test Set is ideal for surveying a

site. This handheld unit can check the availability, signal

strength and interference status of all surrounding Base

Stations. In addition, it will identify the best location for a GPRS

aerial within the building, help to avoid sources of interference

and can confirm the availability of a GPRS service at the

proposed site.

Where a Nokia ‘Net Mon’ phone is available and a Vodafone

SIM Card is fitted, it may be used in the same manner as the

CS2366 Radio Test Set.

Alternatively, a Vodafone mobile phone may be used to locate

the point of strongest signal. The signal strength indicator is

normally a bar or line at the side of the display on the mobile

telephone. Note: The mobile phone MUST use the Vodafone

network. A mobile phone that uses a different radio network will

NOT show the correct signal strength.

This ‘mobile phone’ method cannot provide information on the

availability, signal strength and interference status of all radio

Base Stations in the surrounding area. Use of the CS2366 Radio

Test Set is recommended.

When you have identified the point of the strongest signal, make

a note of this point and use it when installing the Premier Elite

Com GSM aerial.

Remember: It is always easier to find the point of strongest

signal before the equipment is fitted to a wall. Moving aerials,

cables, trunking etc. after installation is wasted time and effort.

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Installation

The Premier Elite Com GSM module should be installed as close to the control panel as possible, so that the

harness lead supplied with the unit is able to plug onto the control panel communication port.

The connection harness cannot be extended.

1. Route the harness lead into the module housing using the cable entry plate at the top of the unit, and plug

the connector onto COM1 [2]

2. Install the module in the required location using suitable fixings.

3. Route the other end of the harness lead into the control panel housing. DO NOT CONNECT at this point.

4. Connect the GSM antenna to the antenna connector on the module [1] and site the antenna as high as

possible.

5. Unlock the SIM socket by sliding the locking tab downwards. Insert the SIM card into the holder with the

chamfered corner to the top left. Push the holder back into position and lock the SIM by sliding the locking

tab upwards.

The SIM card must be inserted before connecting the Premier Elite ComGSM module to the control

panel, and must not be removed until after the power supply to the Premier Elite ComGSM module

has been deactivated.

6. Set the option switches as required, see page 6.

7. Now connect the harness lead onto the control panel communication port (COM 2 for the Premier 24;

COM 1 or 2 for the Premier 48/88/168/640 Premier Elite 24/48/88/168/640& Premier 412/816/816Plus/832).

The module should now be powered and the heartbeat LED [5] should be flashing.

You should check and confirm that the signal strength is still the same as recorded during the site

survey.

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2. Panel Configuration

Premier & Premier Elite 24/48/88/168/640

Text Messaging and Upload Download via GSM

GSM Mode (panel port programmed as GSM Module, Dynamic IP SIM card)

1. Enter “Engineers Programming” mode and select “UDL/Digi Options”, then select “Com Port Setup”.

Ensure Com Port is programmed as “GSM Module”.

Now select the “Digi Options” menu and make sure that “Digi Option 1” is programmed for “Digi is Enabled”.

Now select “Program Digi” and ensure the following options are programmed for one of the ARC options:

a) Protocol: “SMS Messaging”.

b) Primary No: The number of the recipient’s mobile telephone.

c) Secondary No: Secondary mobile telephone number (if required).

d) Account No: Leave blank.

e) Dialling Attempts: Program as required.

f) Report Areas: Program as required.

g) Reports: Program as required.

h) Config.: Program as required.

i) Protocol Options : Program as required.

j) UDL Options : Change rings before answer to 1 if using GSM Upload/Download.

All three status LED’s should now be on,(it can take up to 1 minute for the LED's to become stable.) if status LED

3 is off or flashing, this indicates a low GSM signal level. If the signal level is low, try moving the antenna to

improve the reception.

Using the SMS Control Commands

Control commands can be sent to the Premier Elite ComGSM module to allow remote control and interrogation

of the alarm system.

1. Select the send text message option on your mobile telephone.

2. Enter the telephone number of the Premier Elite ComGSM module.

3. Enter the text command, see SMS Control Commands.

4. Select send on your mobile telephone.

When using the SMS Control Commands shown in the tables below the following should be noted:

???? = User code, this must proceed all commands.

[areas] = Areas 1 to 8 or A to P. If the areas are not specified then all areas will be selected.

[s] = Send back status report

(zones) = List of zones, each zone must separated by a space e.g. 1 12 167 etc.

(outputs) = List of outputs, e.g. 1234 etc.

(message) = A maximum of 32 characters.

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Premier 24 SMS Control Commands

Operation Command Example

Arm System ???? arm [s] “5678 arm s” = arm the system and report back status.

Part Arm System ???? parm (1/2/3) [s] “5678 parm 1” = part arm 1 the system (no status)

Disarm System ???? darm [s] “5678 darm” = disarm the system (no status).

Reset System

???? reset

“5678 reset” = reset the system

Turn Outputs On

???? op on (outputs) [s]

“5678 op on 2” = turn PC output 2 on.

Turn Outputs Off ???? op off (outputs) [s] “5678 op off 1 s” = turn PC output 1 off and report back status.

Pulse Outputs On ???? op on (outputs) [p] “5678 op on p” = pulse PC output 2 on.

Pulse Outputs Off ???? op off (outputs) [p] “5678 op off p” = pulse PC output 2 off.

Send Message ???? mess (message) “5678 mess How Are You” = Displays How Are You on all keypads.

System Status ???? status

“5678 status” =

System (Disarmed or Armed)

PC Output 1 ON

PC Output 2 ON

Premier 48/88/168/640 & Premier Elite 24/48/88/168/640 SMS Control Commands

Operation Command Example

Arm System ???? arm [areas][s] “5678 arm s” = arm all areas and report back status.

Part Arm System ???? parm (1/2/3)[s] “5678 parm 1” = part arm 1 all areas (no status)

Disarm System ???? darm [areas][s] “5678 darm abcs” = disarm areas abc and report back status.

Reset System ???? reset [areas] “5678 reset” = reset all areas

Omit Zone(s) ???? omit (zones) “5678 omit 1 5 12” = omit zones 1, 5 and 12

Unomit Zone(s) ???? uomit (zones) “5678 uomit 12” = reinstate zone 12

Turn Outputs On

???? op on (outputs)[s]

“5678 op on 134” = turn PC outputs 1, 3 and 4 on.

Turn Outputs Off

???? op off (outputs)[s]

“5678 op off 4s” = turn PC output 4 off and report back status.

Pulse Outputs On ???? op on (outputs) [p] “5678 op on p” = pulse PC output 2 on.

Pulse Outputs Off ???? op off (outputs) [p] “5678 op off p” = pulse PC output 2 off.

Send Message ???? mess (message) “5678 mess How Are You” = Displays How Are You on all keypads.

System Status ???? status

“5678 status” =

Armed: (1 - 8 or A - P)

Alarm: (1 - 8 or A - P)

Output: (1 - 8)

Mains: (OK or Fault)

Battery: (OK or Fault)

Phone Line: (OK or Fault)

Output Status ???? status O

“5678 status O” =

Armed: (1 - 8 or A - P)

Alarm: (A - P)

Channels: (1 - 8)

Digi: (1 - 8)

Panel: (1 - 5)

Mains: (OK or Fault)

Battery: (OK or Fault)

Phone Line: (OK or Fault)

GSM/Radio-Pad Status ???? status R

“5678 status R” =

Serial: ####### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

NUA: ###### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

FSS: ### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

RSS: ### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

BER: ### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

CRC: ### (only if Radio-Pad fitted)

GSM-Signal: ###

GSM-BER: ###

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What will be sent in the Text Message

The following information will be received in the text message:

Premier 48/88/168/640 & Premier Elite 24/48/88/168/640

Alarm Reporting & Upload/Download via IP

IP Mode (panel port programmed as ComIP, fixed IP SIM card)

1. Enter “Engineers Programming” mode and select “UDL/Digi Options”, then select “Com Port Setup”.

Ensure Com Port is programmed as “ComIP”. Leave the IP address, port & gateway blank.

2. Now select the “Digi Options” menu and make sure that “Digi Option 1” is programmed for “Digi is

Enabled”.

3. Now select “Program Digi” and ensure the following options are programmed for one of the ARC

options:

a) Protocol:Program as required.

b) Account No: Program as required

c) Dialling Attempts: Program as required.

d) Report Areas: Program as required.

e) Reports: Program as required.

f) Config.: Program as required.

g) Protocol Options : Program as required.

h) For Upload/Download via Wintex edit the Account/Panel Details and fill in the IP address you have

been given and Port number.

All three status LED’s should now be on, if status LED 3 is off or flashing, this indicates a low GSM signal level. If

the signal level is low, try moving the antenna to improve the reception.

3 Western Road

12:45.58 01/12

Zone 003Alarm

The Detector in

the Lounge

Area:A.......

My Home

Up to 16 characters of text(this is the P rinter Header)

Time and Date

E vent Type

Zone/Us er name text

Area thatcaused the event

Name programmed into phone

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Premier 412/816/816 Plus/832

Alarm Reporting and Upload/Download via IP

IP Mode (panel port programmed as Com IP, fixed IP SIM card)

1. Enter “Engineers Programming” mode and select “Communicator Options”, then select “Download

Options 76”. Ensure Com Port Option 5 is programmed as “ComIP” option 3.

2. Leave the following blank Local IP address, Local IP Port & Gateway

3. Now select the “Communicator Options” menu and “Enable Communicator”

4. Now select “ARC’s” and ensure the following options are programmed for one of the ARC options:

a) Protocol : Program as required.

b) Report for : Program as required

c) Account Numbers : Program as required.

d) Reporting Options : Program as required.

e) Protocol Options : Program as required.

f) For Upload/Download via Wintex edit the Account/Panel Details and fill in the IP address and Port

number you have been given.

All three status LED’s should now be on, if status LED 3 is off or flashing, this indicates a low GSM signal level. If

the signal level is low, try moving the antenna to improve the reception.

Specifications

Electrical

Supply: 9 to 14VDC

Current Consumption: 35mA quiescent; 100mA when active

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C

Maximum Humidity: 95% non-condensing

Physical

Dimensions: 145mm x 90mm x 30mm

Packed Weight: 200g (approx.)

Standards

2004/108/EC (CE directive): Hereby, Texecom declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other

relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.

Weee Directive: 2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal

waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new

equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

RoHs Directive: 2002/95/EC RoHS Compliant. Hereby, Texecom declares that this device does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent

chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated depheny ethers (PBDE) in more than the percentage specified by EU directive

2002/95/EC, except exemptions stated in EU directive 2002/95/EC annex.

This product is a Type B Moveable device and is suitable for use in systems designed to comply with EN 50131-1, EN50131-3 and PD6662 at Grade 3 and

Environmental Class II. ATS Class 3

Warranty

All Texecom products are designed for reliable, trouble-free operation. Quality is carefully monitored by extensive computerised testing. As a result the

Premier Elite ComGSM module is covered by a two-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship. As the Premier Elite ComGSM module is not a

complete alarm system but only a part thereof, Texecom cannot accept responsibility or liability for any damages whatsoever based on a claim that the

Premier Elite ComGSM module failed to function correctly. Due to our policy of continuous improvement Texecom reserve the right to change specification