Model numbers:
600-1053-3
600-1053-3-AT 600-1053-3-ZWAVE-AT
600-1053-3-TM 600-1053-3-ZWAVE-TM
The module interfaces with the Concord panel data bus and is
powered by the panel battery or an auxiliary 12 VDC power
supply. The module can be used on Concord 4.0 and higher. Status
LEDs indicate bus and paging network communications. A
supervised zone input allows you to connect a hard-wired contact.
Figure 1 below shows the location of the main module
components and
Figure 1: Components
PWR LED
AUTO LED
Unused LED
Status LEDs
terminals
Mounting
hole
Table 1: Components
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 communication 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. Only the last 10 digits are used for
Table 1 describes the component functions.
Mounting hole
BUS LED
Wiring
Wire access area
module.
report errors, and signal strength.
account activation.
Antenna jack
SIM card
Serial
number
GSM status
LEDs
Mounting
hole
Use the following tips to ensure success with the Alarm.com
Concord GSM module:
• Make sure you create the customer account on the
Alarm.com dealer website at least 24 hours before
installation.
• Make sure you turn off the Access Code Lock feature.
• Use the LEDs on the module to check the signal strength
before you permanently mount the module.
• Power the module off the battery, not off the panel.
• Do a manual phone test to initiate communication (see
Power up” on page 3).
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Account creation
Alarm.com recommends creating the customer account 24 hours
prior to installation to ensure that the GSM radio is activated. If
you are not currently an Alarm.com dealer, please visit the
Alarm.com website (
request, or email
www.alarm.com) and submit an information
info@alarm.com.
Installation
Before you install the system, the module must be activated. The
account creation process automatically activates the module
within 24 hours.
The module draws a maximum of 65 mA (continuous) from the
panel in power save mode, and 100 mA (continuous) from the
panel in idle and connected modes. Do not exceed the panel total
output power when using panel power for bus devices and
hardwired sensors (refer to the panel documentation).
Use four-conductor, 22 or 18 gauge stranded wire to connect the
module to the panel.
length for each gauge.
Table 2: Maximum wire length
Gauge Maximum wire length to panel
22 gauge 40 ft. (12.2 m)
18 gauge 90 ft. (27.4 m)
You will need the following tools and supplies to install the module:
• Small blade and Phillips screwdrivers
• Drill and bits for screws and/or anchors
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Four-conductor, 22-gauge or larger stranded wire
Table 2 below shows the maximum wire
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• Wall anchors (four included)
• 2-Kohm EOL resistor (included)
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 2
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.
• Do not mount the module within 6 ft (1.8 m) of panel.
• Avoid 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.
Caution: You must be free of static electricity before handling
electronic components. Touch a grounded metal surface before
touching the circuit board.
To mount the module:
1. Press down on the top of the enclosure cover, remove it, and
set it aside.
2. Screw the antenna onto the antenna jack (see Figure 1 on
).
page 1
3. Place the backplate on the wall at the desired mounting
location, check for level, and mark the three mounting holes
and the wire access area (see
Figure 1 on page 1). 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.
Figure 2: Wiring connections
Concord control panel or power supply 600-101 9
-+
16AC GND +12DC A B
Black
GSM module
+12V A B GND
Green
White
RedBlack
10 amp fuse
+
12V battery
-
Case tamper switch
If the module is easily accessible, you can add case tamper
detection to activate an alarm or trouble (depending on panel
programming) when the cover is removed.
To install the tamper switch:
1. Slide the reed switch into the plastic holder on the module
backplate.
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.
Figure 3: Case tamper switch
Backplate
Cover
Wiring
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.
To wire the module:
1. Remove AC panel power and disconnect the backup battery.
2. Wire the module to the panel bus and to the battery
terminals for power. (The module can also be powered off the
SuperBus 2000 two-amp power supply (600-1019), but should
not be powered directly off the panel.)
3. You can connect an input device to the module ZI and ZCOM
You will need to power up the module and panel to start
communication between them.
To power up:
1. Verify that all wiring between the panel and module is
correct.
2. Connect the backup battery and restore AC power to the
panel.
Whenever any module is added or changed, you must
remove panel power and reapply it for the panel and module
to communicate successfully.
3. Enter installer program mode and turn off the Access Code
Lock feature (in the Security menu).
This must be set to off for the system to communicate with
Alarm.com. The module PWR LED should turn on. After a few
seconds, the module BUS and AUTO LEDs should flash to
indicate successful communication with the panel.
4. Verify that GSM status LED 1 is not flashing any errors and
that LED 4 is at flashing at least a level of two.
Otherwise, relocate the module. If LED 1 and LED 4 are not
flashing at all, and LED 2 and LED 3 are flashing together, the
module is in power save mode and the battery needs to be
changed.
5. Do an installer GSM manual phone test (at system touchpad,
enter 8, installer code, 3). Disarm the panel by entering 1
<installer code> within 10 seconds of starting the phone test.
Before doing the manual phone test, the bottom red status
LED should be on and the yellow status LED should be
flashing. The yellow LED will stay on solid once the manual
phone test is completed.
Do not press any system touchpad buttons during the 5 to 8
minutes, or the time will not set. During this time, the keypad
will go in and out of programming mode and will beep
several times.
Green LED
• Off as soon as Alarm.com receives the message from the
module (off most of the time).
• Blinks when the message is being sent by the module.
Table 3 below describes status LED condition patterns.
Table 3: Status LED condition patterns
Number Red
1 Off Off Off Not powered up/not working.
2 On Off Off In range, first message not sent,
3 On On Off In range, first message sent, not
4 On On Blinks In range, first message sent,
5 On Blinks Blinks In range, sending first message,
6 Blinks On Blinks Out of range, first message sent,
7 Blinks On Off Out of range, first message sent,
8 Blinks Blinks Blinks Out of range, sending first
LED
Yellow
LED
Green
LED
Module condition
currently sending message.
currently sending message.
currently sending message.
currently sending message.
currently sending message.
not currently sending message.
message, currently sending
message.
GSM status LEDs
The GSM status LEDs are four small LEDs located on the lower
right side of the module.
Figure 4: GSM status LEDs
Status LEDs
The status LEDs located on the left side of the module indicate the
current signal and the status of the wireless gateway module. The
bottom red LED indicates if the module is in range and if it is
registered. The yellow and green LEDs indicate the message
status. The top LED is not used.
Red LED
• On when the module is in range and registered with the
network.
• Off when the module is out of range and not registered with
the network.
• Blinks when the module is registered with the network, but
LED 1 (red). Flashes 1 to 8 times in an 8-second interval to
indicate specific error conditions. The number of flashes indicates
the error number. If there are two or more errors at the same time,
the errors will flash one after the other. The LED will stay off for at
least 4 seconds between errors.
Table 4: LED 1 errors
Flashes Error
1 flash Module cannot communicate with the panel. Check wiring
between the panel and the module. Make sure the bus wires
are not swapped.
2 flashes The SIM card is missing. The SIM cardholder can be found in
the gateway just below the antenna.
out of range.
Yellow LED
• On after the first message has been sent by the module and
received by Alarm.com.
• Off until a message has been sent by the module.
• Blinks when the first message is being sent by the module.
3 flashes This is a common error if the module takes more than 10
seconds to register with the GSM network. It is normal for this
error to show up for approximately 30 seconds while the
module registers with the GSM network (at power up, for
example). If it persists, the module is unable to register with the
GSM network. Check LED 4 for signal level. If the signal level is
too low, change the module’s location or use a higher gain
antenna. If the signal is good, the module may be roaming on
a GSM network that doesn’t partner with our ATT-Cingular. If
the module had been communicating in the past, there may be
new interference from some other device or building.
4 flashes The module is registered on the GSM network, but cannot
connect with Alarm.com. Contact Alarm.com technical
support.
5 flashes The radio portion of the module is not working correctly.
6 flashes This is an error only if it persists for more than a minute.
Otherwise, it is just an indication that the module is fixing an
unusual condition regarding communication with the GSM
network.
7 flashes Access Code Lock is on. The module cannot do certain
operations with the panel. This option should be turned off at
the panel (System Programming – 0003).
8 flashes Contact Alarm.com technical support.
LED 2 (yellow). Flashes with every communication between the
module and the panel. Normal pattern calls for a series of quick
flashes every 2 seconds in idle mode or every 4 seconds in power
save mode.
LED 3 (green). Flashes with every communication between the
module and its radio unit in idle mode, and with every
communication with Alarm.com in connected mode. In power
save mode, this LED flashes in unison with LED 2.
LED 4 (green). Indicates GSM signal level as a number of flashes (1
to 5). The signal level is updated every 8 seconds. No flashes
indicate one of the following:
• The module is in power save mode or in connected mode.
• The module is just powering up, or has just exited power save
mode.
• There is no GSM tower coverage in the area.
In connected mode, the LED toggles on and off.
Module modes
The module modes (states) include:
Idle mode. AC power is up, the battery level is greater than 11.5
volts, and the module is currently not connected to Alarm.com
servers. This is normal for the module and the most common
state.
• LED 1 flashes errors, if any.
• LED 2 indicates communication with panel.
• LED 3 indicates communication with radio unit.
• LED 4 indicates the signal level (1 to 5 bars).
Power save mode. The module just powered up, AC power is
down, or battery level is less than 11.5 volts. The radio part of the
module draws 10 mA in power save mode. It is fully functional and
will go into connected mode as soon as a signal needs to be sent.
Doing a manual phone test will switch the module into idle mode
and update the signal level reading.
• LED 1 is inactive.
• LED 2 indicates communication with panel.
• LED 3 flashes in unison with LED 2.
• LED 4 is inactive.
Connected mode. The module is connected to Alarm.com servers
and reported an alarm or other condition. The module stays in
connected mode for at least 6 minutes after the last message is
exchanged. Entering the panel’s Installer Programming mode will
cause the module to go into idle mode.
• LED 1 flashes errors, if any.
• LED 2 indicates communication with panel.
• LED 3 indicates communication with Alarm.com.
• LED 4 alternates 2 seconds on, then 2 seconds off.
Sensors 94, 95, and 96
If sensors 94, 95, and 96 are not learned in, after doing a manual
phone test, the text for these sensors will display important
information for troubleshooting purposes. Alarm.com technical
support staff may request this information during service calls.
• Sensor 96 text displays the SIM card number.
• Sensor 95 text displays the type of central station reports
enabled.
• Sensor 96 text displays the serial number.
Troubleshooting
Check GSM status LED 1 to see if it is flashing any errors. See
Table 4 on page 3 for descriptions of the errors indicated.
• The power LED (the green LED at the top of the module) is not
on.
Turn off the panel power and verify that all wiring is correct.
• Module status LEDs (on the left side of the module) do not turn
on immediately after initial power up.
You must wait 5 to 8 minutes after power up for the module
to communicate with Alarm.com.
Access Code Lock feature (in panel memory) must be turned
off for correct operation.
• Touchpads/sirens are beeping even though the system is not
armed.
Press the touchpad Status button and the panel reports the
status issue and stops beeping.
• The status LEDs (on the left side of the module) are all off.
Verify that there is GSM coverage in the location.
Do a walking signal test. Ensure that the module is correctly
powered off the battery.
If the wireless gateway module is powered down for a short
period, buffered messages may be received from the GSM
network when module power is restored.
The GSM module does support reporting of all touchpad panics,
but will not send touchpad numbers along with the cancel report.
This module does not support the keypad tamper feature at this
time.