Interlogix Advisor series, Advisor AV series Installation Sheet

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1. Cellular 3G Modem

2. Communications Modules Cover

3. Communications Modules Cover Removed

Advisor™ Cellular Modem Installation Sheet

English: Installation Sheet

Description

Advisor is a family of life-safety protection and comfort management systems used to detect, control and provide information for homes
and businesses.

This is the Installation Sheet for the Advisor Cellular Modem (P/N AV-xxx). This document provides instructions on how to install and
program the cellular modem for the Advisor. Note: This instruction sheet does not provide instructions on how to install the antenna.
Please refer to the Cellular Antenna Installation Sheet (P/N 466-4436) for more information.

P/N 466-4412 • REV 13 • 12SEP13 1 / 4 1 / 4

The Advisor cellular modem provides cellular communication for reporting, 2-way voice, remote maintenance, remote access, and
firmware upgrade management to the Advisor system.

Preparation and Installation

Service Activation:

Before installing the module, it must be activated on an existing dealer account. If you do not have a dealer account, please contact
Interlogix directly to initiate the account set-up procedure. The activation process automatically activates the module within a few
hours. If you already have a dealer account, you can activate and manage the module via our website address:

https://login.uplink.com/interlogix/login.aspx.

1. Enter your login name and password, then press Login.

2. Press Activate Unit on the left side of the page.

3. Enter the serial number of the module from the label on the front of the unit (10-digit number preceded by S/N) and select
Interlogix SMS Plan from the drop-down menu, then press Activate.

4. Fill out the required information and select reporting options, then press Update.

Preparing to Install the Cellular Modem:

WARNING: Use extreme caution when installing or removing the Power Supply to an outlet with a metal cover.

1. Inform the Central Station you will be working on the system.

2. Remove the screw from the securement tab securing the power supply to the outlet (if needed) and unplug the power supply.

3. Remove the screw securing the panel chassis. Open the panel chassis from the mounting plate by pressing down on the tabs and
swinging the panel chassis open.

Caution: Make sure the panel chassis is supported when being opened. If not supported, the chassis could contact the wall,
causing possible damage to the touchscreen. You must be free of all static electricity when handling electronic components.

4. Disconnect the Advisor standby battery from the battery connector (C in Figure 2).

5. Release the velcro strap and remove the battery.

6. To access the location of the Cellular module, remove the Communication Modules Cover by pulling outward on the tabs (D in
Figure 2) and then lifting upward when tabs release.

Installing the Cellular Modem:

1. Install the Cellular modem (A in Figure 1) into the CELLULAR module location, carefully aligning the header of the Cellular
module (B in Figures 1 and 3) with the pins on the circuit board. Press into place.

Note: The cellular modem must be installed in the designated cellular modem slot (marked CELLULAR MODEM in the plastic).
DO NOT force the module into place.

2. Before replacing the Communication Modules Cover, remove the breakout for the modem (E in Figure 2).

3. Reinstall the Communication Modules Cover by pressing the cover down until the tabs (D in Figure 2) snap into place.

4. Reinstall the battery into the holder. Note: Do not connect the battery connector and do not secure the velcro strap at this time..

5. Refer to the CELLULAR Antenna Installation Sheet for installing the antenna.

6. Reconnect the battery to the battery connector.

7. Close the panel chassis to the mounting plate, making sure the tabs are engaged. Replace the screw in the screw hole and tighten
(if needed).

8. Plug the power supply into the outlet and secure it to the outlet through the hole in the securement tab (if required).

9 . Contact the Central Station to inform them this operation is complete and they can monitor the system for all signals.

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