GE superbus 2000 User Manual
SuperBus 2000 Concord 4 GSM Module
Installation Instructions
466-2262A • October 2006
Copyright © 2006, GE Security Inc.
Introduction
This is the GE SuperBus 2000 Concord 4 GSM Module Installation Instructions for part number 600-1053. The module can be
used on Concord 4.0 and higher.
The module interfaces with the Concord panel data bus and is
powered by the panel battery or an auxiliary 12 VDC power
supply. S tatus LEDs indicate bus and paging network communications. A supervised zone input allows you to connect a hardwired contact. Figure 1 shows the location of the main module
components and Table 1 describes the component functions.
Figure 1. Main module components
Antenna
jack
PWR LED
BUS LED
AUTO LED
Unused LED
Status LEDs
Wiring
terminals
SIM
card
Serial
number
label
GSM status LEDs
Installation tips
Use the following tips to help guarantee your success with the
Alarm.com Concord GSM Module:
1. Make sure you create the customer account on the
Alarm.com dealer website at least 24 hours before installation. See Account creation on page 6.
2. Make sure you turn off the Access Code Lock feature.
3. Use the LEDs on the module to check the signal strength
before you permanently mount the module.
4. Power the module off of the battery (see Wiring on page 3),
not off of the panel.
5. Do a manual phone test to initiate communication (see
Power up on page 4).
GSM status LEDs
Figure 2 shows the GSM status LEDs and Table 2 describes the
LED functions. See GSM status LEDs on page 5 for more information.
Figure 2. GSM status LEDs
Serial
number
label
L1 L2 L3 L4
GSM status LEDs
Table 1. Module component descriptions
Component Function
PWR LED Indicates module power status.
BUS LED Indicates data bus activity between the panel and
AUTO LED Indicates module/data transceiver communication.
Status LEDs Indicates communications status with GSM network.
Wiring terminals Provides panel and zone wiring connections.
Antenna jack Antenna connection for wireless data transceiver.
GSM status LEDs Indicates communication with the GSM network,
Serial number A 15-digit number beginning with 35323900. Only the
module.
report errors, and signal strength.
last 10 digits, starting with 900, are used for account
activation.
Table 2. GSM status LEDs
LED Function
LED 1 Error LED. Will slash 1 to 8 times in a four-second
LED 2 Panel communication LED. Flashes every time a data
LED 3 GSM communication LED. Flashes every time a data
LED 4 GSM signal level LED. Flashes 0 to 5 times, or toggles
interval to indica te specific error conditions such as a
network error, panel communication error, or GSM
radio error.
packet is received from the panel.
packet is received from the GSM radio.
on/off when communicating with the Alarm.com
servers.
SuperBus 2000 Concord 4 GSM Module
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Installation Instructions
Installation
Before you install the system, the module must be activated (see
Account creation on page 6). The account creation process auto-
matically activates the module within 24 hour.
Installation consists of finding a good mounting location for the
module to optimize wireless signal strength, mounting the
module, wiring the module, and installing a case tamper.
Installation guidelines
Use the following installation guidelines:
• The module draws a maximum of 65 mA (continuous) in
PowerSave mode and 100 mA (continuous) in Idle Mode
and Connected Mode from the panel. The module can draw
up to 1600 mA (instantaneous peaks) from the panel.
• Do not exceed the panel total output power when using
panel power for bus devices and hardwired sensors (refer to
your panel documentation).
• Use four-conductor, 22 or 18 gauge stranded wire to
connect the module to the panel. Table 3 shows the
maximum wire length for each gauge.
Table 3. Maximum wire length
Gauge Maximum wire length to panel
22 gauge 40 ft. (12.2 m)
18 gauge 90 ft. (27.4 m)
Tools and supplies needed
You will need the following tools and supplies:
• Small blade and Phillips screwdriver.
• Drill and bits for screws and/or anchors.
• Wire cutter/stripper.
• Four-conductor, 22-gauge or larger stranded wire.
• #6 panhead screws (4 included).
• Wall anchors (4 included).
• 2 Kohm EOL resistor (included).
Module location guidelines
Use the following guidelines to choose a location for the module:
• Check the signal strength before choosing a location. Do a
walking signal strength test by powering the module off the
battery directly (connect the GND and +12V terminals).
After two minutes, GSM status LED 4 will flash between
one and five times, equivalent to the number of bars on a
cell phone. We recommend a signal level of two or higher.
• A void mounting the module in areas with excessive metal or
electrical wiring, such as furnace or utility rooms.
• Locate the module near an outside wall, preferably on an
upper level.
• Leave 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) of open space above the
module for the antenna.
• For homes or businesses located in canyons or with hills
nearby, it is necessary to place the antenna higher in the
building.
Mounting
To mount the module, do the following:
1. Press down on the top of the enclosure cover (Figure3) and
set it aside.
Figure 3. Removing the cover
Press down here
2. Screw the antenna onto the antenna jack (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Antenna jack and mounting holes
Mounting
hole
Mounting
hole
Wire access area
CAUTION: You must be free of static electricity
before handling electronic components.
Touch a grounded metal surface before
touching the circuit board.
Antenna
jack
Mounting
hole
3. Place the module backplate on the wall at the desired
mounting location, check for level, and mark the three
mounting holes and the wire access area (Figure 4). Be sure
to leave at least 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) above the backplate for the antenna.
4. Set the backplate aside and drill holes at the mounting and
wire access area locations.
5. Use wall anchors where studs are not present and secure the
backplate to the wall with the enclosed screws.
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Wiring
To wire the module, do the following:
1. Remove AC panel power and disconnect the backup battery .
CAUTION: To prevent damaging the panel or
module, you must remove panel AC
power and disconnect the backup
battery before making or changing
wiring connections.
2. Wire the module to the panel bus and to the battery terminals for power (Figure5).
Note: The module can also be powered off the SuperBus
Figure 5. Wiring connections
+12V
Red
2000 two amp power supply (600-1019), but should
not be powered directly off the panel.
Concord control panel
- +
24V GND +12V A B
GSM Module
B GND
A
Black Green
White
Red
10 amp fuse
Black
+
12V battery
-
Case tamper switch installation
If the module is easily accessible, you can add case tamper detection to activate an alarm or trouble (dep ending on panel pr ogramming) when the cover is removed.
To install the tamper switch, see Figure 6 and do the following:
1. Slide the reed switch into the plastic holder on the module
backplate.
Figure 6. Case tamper switch installation
Module
backplate
Magnet
Magnet
clip
Reed
switch
2.0 Kohm EOL resistor (01-022)
2. Connect a UL Listed reed switch (with 2 Kohm EOL
resistor 01-022) to the module zone input or to any unused
hardwired input on the panel.
3. Insert the magnet into the nibs on the top cover and press the
magnet clip down over the magnet until it clicks into place
into the cover.
Module
cover
3. You can connect an input device to the module Z1 and
ZCOM terminals if required.
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