Gost Phantom Installation And Programming Manual

GOST Phantom – Installation + Programming Guide

Congratulations on the installation of the GOST Phantom wireless vessel security and monitoring system. The product is designed to
wirelessly communicate with the assorted security and monitoring zones aboard the vessel. This provides reliable protection while alerting
contacts of events via voice message and/or text messages, giving the owner true piece of mind. This guide is provided to bring the installer
through the basic installation, setup, and wireless programming of the GOST Phantom. It is recommended that the installer read this entire
guide fully before beginning. It is important that the installer has an understanding of marine electrical fundamentals and adheres to the NMEA
standards of marine electronics. Figure 1 below identifies the keypad functions and LEDs on the front of the panel.
The GOST Phantom allows programming for:

 64 Wireless zones from security to utility monitoring throughout vessel
 8 wireless relays to control virtually any AC/DC switch, deck lights, sirens, strobes, ice makers, etc.
 4 wireless keypads for additional arming control from staterooms, entry points, crew quarters, etc.
 4 repeaters to double the wireless range commonly used on metal boats and vessels greater that 125 ft.
 4 Siren/Strobes for simple implementation in various points around exterior of vessel
 2 doorbell zones for notification at boarding entry points where individuals come aboard the vessel.
 2 Independent partitions to arm/ disarm different areas of vessel such as Living Quarters and Crew/Utility Areas.

Figure 1

Location Considerations

The placement of the GOST Phantom aboard the vessel should be well thought out and reviewed with the yacht owner/crew prior to
installation. The installer must make sure that adequate security concerns, end user ease of use, and functionality of speakerphone are taken
into account. Reference the following guidelines before drilling any holes or running any wires.

 Interior of boat, away from any direct moisture
 Common areas such as the salon, interior helm, or similar primary entry areas of the vessel.
 Easy accessibility for someone boarding the boat
 On larger vessels greater than 100ft (Approx. 30 meters) try to keep the head unit towards midship to maximize wireless range
 Accommodate for wire run accessibility from rear of panel to power source and GSM/Satellite phone*.

*When connecting to third party satellite phone communicator.

Mounting

The GOST Phantom head unit conveniently pivots and detaches off its upper hinges for ease of installation. To access the mounting base

plate, unscrew the cover lock down screws from the bottom side as so they are free hanging. Now gingerly fold the bottom apart from the top
hinge (Figure 2 right). Assure that you unplug or plug in the battery cable to the rear of the board when removing or securing the cover
(respectively). Screw in the mounting plate at any of the mounting holes in Figure 2 at the orange dots. The mounting plate also has “Mounting
Security” option that can be used to alarm the GOST Phantom if it is opened or torn off the wall (Figure 2).

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Figure 2

Power Supply

The GOST Phantom needs a 7.5 Volt Direct Current (VDC) to operate (Figure 2). The unit includes a 110 - 240 VAC to 7.5
VDC transformer (PA-7). The GOST Phantom will call up to eight recipients in the event of panel AC Power loss (after default
15 minutes) and then restoration. That being said, the average boat being protected by the GOST Phantom will have
consistent AC power via Shore or Generator. If the boat is permanently on an anchor/mooring and powered off the vessels
battery Banks, you will need the12-24 DC to 7.5 DC converter (sold separately).
When deciding whether an AC-DC transformer or DC-DC step down, the installer should ask themselves and/or the
owner/captain this question:

Will the vessel have constant AC power via shore power or generator (aside from brief power switchovers)?
if Yes- Use the supplied PA-7 110-240 VAC-7.5 VDC transformer to power the GOST Phantom.

Make sure the VAC outlet is constantly hot and does not get shut off when the boat is not being used.
If No- Power the GOST Phantom with the step down 7.5VDC converter from the vessels constant domestic 12-24VDC

batteries

Note- Power should be denied when making all electrical connections. Only apply power when all wire connections
have been double checked for proper setup.

Whether using the PA-7 or a DC-7.5VDC step down converter, assure that the proper polarity is established on the two

input lines. Place the Negative wire feed into the position second from the Right and use a small flathead screw driver to
tighten the wire down. Now do the same for the Positive 7.5 VDC wire feed.

Internal Battery Backup

The GOST Phantom uses its own backup battery pack to provide power during a power loss and switchover. A 4.8 VDC

1.8Ah NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable battery pack is included with the console. Attach the Battery as shown in
Figure 2.

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Hardwired Input/Output ports

The GOST Phantom has two hardwired Inputs and/or Outputs which work in conjunction with “I/O 1”, “C”, and
“I/O 2” in Figure 2. An input is defined as a zone and an output is defined as a switch. Hardwired Zones +

Outputs can correspond to either I/O 1 or I/O 2. When programming the I/Os to function in the menu, you will be
prompted as to whether or not you want to use them at “Zone 1” or “Zone 2” and/or “Output 1” or “Output 2”(see

08-System Setup, 01-Zones or 03-Outputs)
If using either Input as a zone, place the Normally Closed sensor between “I/O 1” or “I/O 2” and “C”. Assure

that the terminal block screws are tight with a firm connection. Once the zone is programmed, cycle the magnet
for the zone across the switch once to assure it is functioning properly.
If using either Output as a trigger, you must use a third party relay. The outputs cannot drive more than 50
Milli Amps of current. Assure that the third party relay you use is rated properly for the device you are switching.
The most common relay will be a 12 VDC coil with say a 10 switch. Wire one side of the relay coil to 12VDC and
the other side to “I/O 1” or “I/O 2”. Then place the Negative to the middle “C”. After you program the output and
the event happens, there will be continuity between “I/O 1” or “I/O 2 and “C” for the duration of that event

Communicator

The GOST Phantom has a built in quad band communication module that is capable of both voice call outs and SMS
messaging. There are two sim card holders on this board for redundancy. This comes in handy if the boat is travelling
between countries and needs multiple GSM carriers. The primary sim card simply needs to be inserted into the primary “SIM
1” See description in Figure 3 to insert sim card(s) into onboard module. Most clients will only have the need for one primary
sim card. Have the owner, crew, or provider of the sim card assure they arrange with the GSM carrier to have voice / SMS
messaging available. The GOST Phantom is defaulted to report events thru this communicator as the primary method.

If you are using either a Separate GSM communicator (Insight Package) or Satellite phone, it will be necessary to adjust
the default system setting (08-System Setup-09-Communicator, Page 18) If the Installer is using the GOST Phantom in
conjunction with a GSM communicator or Satellite phone, alarms voice reports only will communicate voice alarms out thru the
“Tip” and “Ring” (no SMS Messaging). In either case, you will most likely have a four conductor RJ-11 telephone cable coming
from the communication method. After the cable is run to the GOST Phantom, take the two center Red and Green wires to the
Ring + Tip (respectively) as displayed in Figure 2 on the previous page.

Figure 3

Programming + Installation Overview

With the GOST Phantom mounted and powered up, it is time to program and install the different wireless entities of the
system. This guide focuses on the primary programming and Installation parts of the install. The system can be programmed
using either the section based method, the menu based approach (easiest and most common method), or a combination of
both. This guide is written in a fluid fashion and it is best to follow the steps in the order that it is written. In some cases, the
GOST Phantom comes with the sensors preprogrammed, in this case see the labels on the respective zones and outputs and
follow installation guidelines only for each wireless entity.

Section Based Programming – This method will need to rarely be used, though it is important for the installer to know that it
exists when some background changes need to be made. It is best to compare Section based programming to “DOS” on a
PC. To enter section based programming: go to the home screen of the panel, hold down the “ 0 “ key for approximately
three seconds, enter the installer code of “1111” (default), and enter the respective section number. Once the respective
values are changed by the installer, it will automatically jump to the next section number or you can simply press “# “to
proceed to the next section. To exit section programming, hit “* * “and “exit”.

NOTE: Section programming option availability will be represented by this icon:

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Menu Based Programming – This is the quickest and most productive way to program the GOST Phantoms users, zones,
wireless relays, and many other additional features of the system. This menu is fully navigational via the three menu action
keys underneath the screen (Figure 1). The initial 7 items on this menu are universal and are more geared for the end user
once the installation is done (Figure 4).

The GOST Phantom protects both the client and installer on different levels. When entering the master code at “08-System
Setup” one menu appears, when entering the Installer code a different menu appears (review menu flow charts in Figure 5 and
Figure 6, respectively). An example of this is that the master coder can add/ delete other user codes, while the installer code
cannot. Conversely, the installer code can add/ delete zones, Relays, etc., while the master code can only modify the labels.
Review these flow charts thoroughly before proceeding to programming and installation of the wireless entities of the system.
The installer will need to use both the Installer code as well as the Master code during the installation and programming of the
system. That being said, after installation completion during the handoff/ training to the master user of the GOST Phantom
system it is strongly suggested that the master code be changed.

Figure 4

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Figure 5

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Figure 6

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Initial Power up Screen

When you power up the GOST Phantom the

following screen will appear in (Figure 7). Enter
the correct language, time, and date.

Figure 7

Programming Text Message Labels

When using the onboard GSM module for the GOST
Phantom, the use of text messaging to transmit GOST
Phantom conditions is a valuable tool. As you proceed thru the
various menu items for adding users, zones, relays, areas,
etc., you will have the option to enter text labels. See the
example in Figure 8 that describes how to enter labels a zone
the process is the same for entering any text label. You do
not need to do this process now it is important to understand
the functionality of it.

Function 1: Press the center “clear” button to wipe out existing
verbiage (zone 1, user 2, area 1, etc)

Function 2: Enter the digits to the right on Figure 8 for the
respective letter or character. As an example if you press the
The number “2 “once, twice, or three times you will get A, B, or
C respectively.

Function 3: Press the “Up” or “Down” Scroll keys to right to
move cursor right or left respectively

Function 4: Press the “ “ button shifts a blank “Space”
between possible words

Function 5: Press the left “ok” menu action key button to
proceed to next step of programming

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Figure 8