PCS100

Paradox Communication Solution

GPRS / GSM

GSM (Global system for Mobile Communications)

• GSM standard is an open digital cellular technology used for transmitting voice and data services

• GSM is circuit switched• Uses a dedicated channel for

exclusive use of the circuit

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

• GPRS is a data service available to users of the GSM network

• GPRS is “always on” and packet switched

• Data is sliced into packets and transmitted through the GSM network

GSM & GPRS Technology

Landline

Paradox Control Panel

PCS100

SMS

GPRS

GPRS/GSM

* Connect Voice Module (VDMP3) to control panelfor landline or PCS100 for GSM voice channel(GSM edition).

PCS100 Overview

• The GSM Edition V1.07 provides Paradox control panels with full GSM capabilities

• The GPRS Edition V1.60 or higher for full GPRS capabilities

• Either system can be upgraded or downgraded to provide either capabilities

GPRS Edition VS. GSM Edition

PCS100 GPRS vs. GSM EditionFeature PCS100 V1.60

(GPRS Edition)PCS100 V1.07 (GSM Edition)

GPRS Reporting √ -

GPRS Upload/Download √ √

GPRS PCS100 Firmware Upgrade √ -

GPRS Panel Firmware Upgrade √ -

Standard Local PCS100 Firmware Upgrade √ √

GSM Reporting - √

SMS (Text Message) System Notification √ √

SMS (Text Message) Arming/Disarming - √

Voice with VDMP3 - √

Supports CVT485 - √

Supports Antenna Extensions √ √

Serial Cable Modified Serial Cable Standard Serial Cable

• Supports connection to WinLoad and NEware through a GPRS connection

• GPRS allows internet communications at data rates of up to 38.8Kbit/s

GPRS & GSM Edition

Upload/Download via GPRS

• Can be used as a primary dialer, backup dialer, or both

• Supports all control panel reporting formats (GSM only)

• Reports system events to a monitoring station over an IP network (GPRS edition)

GPRS & GSM Edition

Reporting

• Sends notification of system events and troubles through SMS messages

• Notification for up to 16 phone numbers • SMS messages available in multiple languages

(installer selectable)

GPRS & GSM Edition

SMS Notification of System Events

• Detailed, pre-defined messages (up to 140 characters) including event description, site name, date, time, and any associated configurable labels such as zone, area, and serial number

GPRS & GSM Edition

SMS Notification of System Events

• Can receive notification of four event groups for specified partitions:– Alarm– Arming / Disarming– Trouble– Trouble Restore

GPRS & GSM Edition

Event Notification

GPRS & GSM Edition

Event Notification

• Use SMS text messages to control the security system (GSM Edition)

• From any SMS-enabled phone you can:– Arm / disarm the panel– Request system status

GSM Edition

Control System via SMS

• The PCS100 (GSM edition) is fully compatible with the VDMP3 Paradox Plug-In Voice Module

• Can send pre-recorded voice messages to up to 8 phone numbers to report alarms

• Arm / disarm, request system status and control PGMs using a voice-guided menu

GSM Edition

Voice Messages through GSM

• Supervises connection to control panel and to the GSM network (will send report to monitoring station if communication is lost)

• RF jamming supervision

GPRS & GSM Edition

Supervision

• Proprietary communication with control panels

• Available in multiple languages

• Comprehensive diagnostic LEDs

• Signal strength indicator

• Simple installation: insert SIM card and connect 4 wires

Special Features

• Use an antenna extension for improved reception

• Available antenna extensions (sold separately):EXT2 2m(6ft)

EXT4 4m(12ft)

EXT7 7m(24ft)

EXT15 14.5m(48ft)

EXT18 18m(60ft)

GPRS & GSM Edition

Antenna Extensions

• The CVT485 converts the serial communication between the PCS100 (GSM edition) and the control panel into RS-485 communication. This allows the PCS100 (GSM edition) to communicate with the control panel from up to 300m (1000ft.) away.

GSM Edition

CVT485

• Standard local PCS100 firmware upgrade• Firmware of PCS100 (GPRS edition) and

control panels can be upgraded using WinLoad

• 2 methods of upgrading (GPRS edition)– Remotely via GPRS network– Physical connection to the PCS100 module

GPRS & GSM Edition

PCS100 Firmware Upgrade

• Upload / download • Reporting • SMS notification of system events• Control system via SMS (GSM edition)• Voice messages through GSM (GSM edition)

Summary

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