NAPCO SLe-GSM, SLe-GSM-3/4G Installation Instructions Manual
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StarLink™ SLe-GSM and SLe-GSM-3/4G
Series GSM Communicators
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
© NAPCO 2013
WI1936B 02/13
INTRODUCTION
The StarLink™ SLe-GSM and SLe-GSM-3/4G alarm cap-
ture communicators are fully supervised, wireless digital
two-way subscriber units supported by an extensive nationwide wireless network:
• SLe-GSM - 2G Network Compatible
• SLe-GSM-3/4G - 2G, 3G and 4G Network Compatible
Both models are compatible with virtually any alarm con-
trol panel and are easy to install and test. Either model
can function as a backup to existing telephone lines, or as
a primary communicator when telephone lines are absent
and when connected directly to the control panel Telco
terminals. When used as a backup communicator, both
GSM units will automatically switch the communication
channel from the telephone line to the network when telephone line trouble is detected. Enclosure tamper protection is also provided for both models.
Note: In this manual, "SLe-GSM" refers to both models
unless otherwise stated.
The SLe-GSM and SLe-GSM-3/4G use proprietary data-
capture technology that captures the alarm report from the
control panel and transmits the alarm signals to the SLe
Control Center; the alarm signals are then forwarded to
ANY Central Station via standard CS receiver formats 4/2
and Contact ID. In addition, the SLe Control Center generates and reports a Supervisory signal in the event that
the network does not receive the expected supervisory
test signal from the wireless communicator during a prescheduled period.
The GSM alarm signals are transmitted on the RF data-
only portion of the GSM digital network, providing a fast,
dependable communication path to the central station.
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GSM RADIO REPORTING PATH
The above diagram shows the transmission path of a sig-
nal from the GSM to the central station.
1. Signal from a Control Panel.
2. SLe-GSM (or SLe-GSM-3/4G) receives the signal
transmission (from the TIP an RING wires); sends RF
signal through the GPRS network operator.
3. Network Operator, part of the vendor system, a section of the cellular spectrum.
4. SLe Control Center, receives and routes data.
5. Central Station.
ORDERING INFORMATION
SLE-GSM - 2G Network Compatible GSM alarm capture
Communicator, SIM card included.
SLE-GSM-3/4G - 2G, 3G and 4G Network Compatible
GSM alarm capture Communicator, SIM card included.
SLE-SMTCHG - Optional, Smart Charge Module. Re-
quired for installations where the control panel cannot provide the 65mA of Auxiliary power required to operate the
SLe-GSM radio. Allows use of standard 4AH / 12V rechargeable battery to provide radio standby power. See
installation instructions WI1946.
SLE-DLEXT - Optional, for up/downloading, extends dis-
tance from radio to panel, from 10 feet, up to 100 feet.
See installation instructions WI1950.
SLE-DLCBL - Download Cable, 6 feet.
SLE-ATT/4 - Kit of four (4) AT&T
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network compatible
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards for installations in
areas without or with insufficient T-Mobile™ coverage.
SLE-ANTEXT - Extended antenna with 15 feet of cable.
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Ratings for +12V
Input Voltage: 15-10.6VDC
Input Current: 65mA with peak RF transmission current of
400mA
Electrical Ratings for the IN 1 Burg/Fire Input:
Input Voltage: 15-9VDC
Electrical Ratings for IN 2 and IN 3:
Maximum Loop Voltage: 15VDC
Maximum Loop Current: 1.2mA
End of Line Resistor (EOLR) Value: 10K
Electrical Ratings for 3 PGM Outputs:
Open Collector Outputs: Maximum Voltage 3V when ac-
tive; 15V maximum when not active
Maximum PGM Sink Current: 50mA
Physical
Dimensions without Antenna (WxDxH): 4.8" x 7" x
1.2" (12 x 17.8 x 3 cm)
Mounting: Two vertical slots for #8 hardware
Environmental
Operating Temperature: –10°C - 49°C (14°F - 120°F)
Humidity: 95% Non-Condensing
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
Located at the bottom of the SLe-GSM PC board, the 17
terminals are described as follows:
TB1: PWR (+12V)
(Refer to section "STEP 4: APPLY POWER")
TB2: PWR GND (–)
(Refer to section "STEP 4: APPLY POWER")
TB3: PGM1 (–): Open collector output. PGM1 is nor-
mally on (active low). When it is triggered (for example, a trouble is detected) it becomes open collector/high. To have a zone dedicated to an SLeGSM trouble, insert one side of the end of line resistor into this PGM1 terminal, and wire the other
side of the resistor to the positive terminal of the
zone. The output can be re-configured to activate
on other conditions using the Management Center
screen (located at www.napconoc.com
TB4: PGM2 (–): Open collector output. This output is
defaulted as "Fail to Communicate", and is normally open collector/high. When a report fails to
communicate, the output is active low. The output
can be re-configured to activate on other conditions using the Management Center screen
(located at www.napconoc.com
).
TB5: PGM3 (–): Open collector output. This output is
defaulted as "Telephone Line Cut". When the 24V
telephone line voltage is correct, the output is
open collector/high; when the telephone line voltage is too low, the output is active low. This output can be re-configured using the Management
Center screen (located at www.napconoc.com
TB6: IN 1 (B/F): Active high input intended for wiring to
the control panel bell output. When this input detects a steady high, it sends a burglary alarm;
when it detects a pulsing temporal high, it sends a
Fire alarm; when it detects the "CO Alarm" pattern, a CO alarm is sent. For this input to report to
a central station, the SLe-GSM must be configured with the central station telephone number
and correct reporting formats and codes.
When used as arm/disarm status input, a high in-
dicates "armed" and a low indicates "disarmed".
Note: When using Napco Armed Lugs (E4 or
E15), do not use IN 1 for armed status; instead,
use IN 2 or IN 3.
TB7: IN 2: See TB9, below.
TB8: GND: Common ground terminal.
TB9: IN 3: Both terminals IN 2 and IN 3 are, by default,
active low inputs. Use active low outputs to activate. For these inputs to report to a central station, the SLe-GSM must be configured with the
Central station telephone number and correct reporting formats and codes. Jumpers 4 and 5 may
be used to make the IN 2 and IN 3 terminals supervised end of line resistor inputs that can be
triggered with N/O or N/C relay contacts. Wire the
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common ground terminal GND (terminal TB8) to
the relay common. When used as arm/disarm
status input, a low indicates "armed" and a high
indicates "disarmed".
TB10: TIP: See TB11, below.
TB11: RING: Terminals TIP and RING: When used for
backup reporting, the house tip and ring telephone
wires must be routed from the outside to these
terminals. Under normal back up conditions,
these terminals are wired to the panel tip and
panel ring terminals respectively, allowing all
transmissions to the central station to be monitored. These wires are monitored for voltage such
that if voltage falls below 3V, a Telco Line Fault
trouble is detected, and the SLe-GSM applies
telephone line voltage to the control panel Tip and
Ring allowing it to receive and transmit any alarms
sent by the control panel.
TB12: PANEL RING: See wiring diagrams.
TB13: PANEL TIP: See wiring diagrams.
TB14: RTS (R): See TB17 below.
TB15: PANEL TX (B ): See TB17 below.
TB16: PANEL RX (G): See TB17 below.
TB17: CTS (Y): These terminals are wired to the SLe-
DLEXT download extender (see WI1950) to allow
control panel downloads of the GEM-X255, GEMP9600, GEM-P3200, GEM-P1664, GEM-P1632,
GEM-P816 and Freedom F-64 control panels
when the SLe-GSM is mounted remotely to the
control panel.
RED DIAGNOSTIC LED (Labeled "D7")
YELLOW OPERATIONAL STATUS LED (Labeled "D4")
GREEN RF SIGNAL STRENGTH LED (Labeled "D3")
RED TROUBLE LED (Labeled "D5")
LED LOCATIONS
D4 D3 D5
LED DESCRIPTIONS
The PC board contains several LED's, as follows:
GREEN RF SIGNAL STRENGTH LED
Labeled "D3", this LED is located at the lower right cor-
ner of the PC board.
Every 30 seconds, the SLe-GSM receiver section turns
on and listens to the cell tower. Depending on the signal strength detected, it will blink the Signal Strength
LED from 1 to 8 times, providing a signal strength indicator that is updated constantly and is always displayed. Refer to Coverage Table below.
Operation
Signal strength (as received by the radio) is displayed
by this LED blinking 1 to 8 times at a constant rate (with
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a short delay between blink cycles). Acceptable
power level is greater than or equal to -91dBm
(minimum 4 blinks at the mounting location).
LED Blinks 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
GREEN RF SIGNAL STRENGTH LED
RADIO RECEIVER COVERAGE TABLE
Power
(dBm)
-55 -65 -75 -85 -91 -95 -99 -105
Stronger
Stronger
Stronger
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Weaker
Weaker
Weaker
YELLOW OPERATIONAL STATUS LED
Labeled "D4", this LED is located at the bottom right
of the PC board. Operation is as follows:
Normal Standby Condition:
• Blinks on momentarily every 10 seconds: Unit is
in standby waiting for an alarm to report.
Processing Alarm Conditions:
• When processing an alarm, this LED will blink variably during each part of the process (dialing, handshaking, data transmission, etc).
RED TROUBLE LED
Labeled "D5", this LED is located at the bottom right
of the PC board. Operation is as follows:
• 1 Blink: Low Aux Power input voltage
• 2 Blinks: Battery trouble
• 3 Blinks: Alarm report Failed to Communicate
• 4 Blinks: RF trouble (antenna connection or cellu-
lar registration)
• 5 Blinks: Network trouble (signal unable to reach
the SLe Control Center)
• 6 Blinks: Unit disabled (reporting or control panel
downloading not allowed)
• 7 Blinks: Unit was shutdown and has no function-
ality; requires a restart (full power down and full
power up sequence) to restore operation
• 8 Blinks: Telco Line Cut
RED DIAGNOSTIC LED
Labeled "D7", this LED is located in the middle of the
PC board. One blink indicates a weak or non-existent
signal from the network (green LED is off). If this red
LED is blinking in any other manner, please contact
technical support.
SUPPLYING POWER
Control panels can provide power through their Auxiliary
Power terminals if the available standby current is reduced by 65mA. When there is insufficient standby current due to the application (such as when 24-hour
standby time is required for Residential Fire), the SLeSMTCHG Smart Charge Module accessory must be
used to charge an additional battery and to supply the
standby current for the SLe-GSM.
JUMPER DESCRIPTIONS
Jumper block labeled "X5"; from top to bottom, as de-
tailed in the following table:
4/2 with Checksum Pulse Format
Jumper Block "X5" Options
Jumper block labeled "X5" contains 5 jumper terminals; from top
(labeled "1") to bottom (labeled "5") as follows:
Jumper ON
(Not Used)
Backup Mode
10K EOLR Required
10K EOLR Required
Jumper
Number
1
2
3
4
5
4/2 Pulse Format
No EOLR for Zone 3
No EOLR for Zone 2
Jumper OFF
(Not Used)
Primary Mode
PRIMARY AND BACK-UP REPORTING
The SLe-GSM can function as a primary wireless com-
municator, in cases where there are no telephone lines
present, when connected directly to the control panel
Telco terminals. For primary reporting, do NOT install
jumper 3 in terminal block "X5". The SLe-GSM can
also function as a backup to the existing telephone
lines (install jumper 3 in terminal block "X5"). When
used as a backup communicator and when it senses
telephone line trouble, the SLe-GSM automatically
switches the communication channel from the telephone line to the GPRS network. See the following
table for the maximum number of retry attempts.
Telephone #
NOC
Primary 3
Max # of
Retry
Attempts
Comments
Primary central station
telephone number used
Backup 6
Backup central station
telephone number used
NETWORK COVERAGE
The SLe-GSM radio constantly supervises the GPRS
network coverage. When the SLe-GSM is configured
for primary reporting, and the SLe-GSM detects a loss
in network coverage, the SLe-GSM can be configured
to prompt the control panel to announce a Telco Line
Cut failure trouble using the Management Center
screen (located at www.napconoc.com
Telco Line Cut failure trouble will NOT activate when
the SLe-GSM is configured for backup reporting.
By default, the SLe-GSM is NOT configured to cause
a Telco Line Cut failure trouble, and will NOT annunciate at the system keypad(s).
INSTALLATION STEPS
STEP 1: ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Create a new account and register specific SLe-GSM
modules at www.NapcoComNet.com
modules registered via the Internet are enabled for activation within 24 hours.
STEP 2: SELECT A MOUNTING LOCATION
The mounting location should be selected based on RF
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performance and ambient climate conditions. It is
HIGHLY recommended that the installer carefully adhere to the following recommendations BEFORE any
wires are installed.
• Generally, high locations are best. DO NOT mount
radio in basements or below grade as unpredictable
performance may result.
• Whenever possible, DO NOT mount the SLe-GSM
in non-climate controlled environments (i.e. attics
may become extremely hot in summer, garages
may become extremely cold in winter).
• Avoid mounting locations within 3 feet of AC power
lines, fluorescent light fixtures, or large metal objects
(air conditioners, metal garage doors, etc.) as these
locations have been shown to have a detrimental
effect on signal strength.
• A fair amount of care may be required to mount the
SLe-GSM so as to achieve an optimal RF path. The
installer should spend as much time as needed to
obtain the highest signal level possible.
a. Before applying power, be sure to connect
the antenna. Temporarily connect power to the
SLe-GSM from a fully charged 12V (4AH minimum) battery. DO NOT mount the SLe-GSM at
this time.
b. Position the unit in the desired mounting location,
with antenna oriented vertically. The signal
strength is displayed by the Green "Signal
Strength LED" labeled "D3" (located at the lower
right corner of the PC board). GSM radio tower
signal strength may fluctuate from day to day,
therefore it is best to try to find a mounting location where the LED provides a minimum of 4
blinks.
c. Once a location has been selected based on sig-
nal coverage, permanently secure the unit using
#8 screws (not supplied) in the two mounting
holes.
WARNING: To ensure user safety and to satisfy
FCC RF exposure requirements, this unit must be
installed so that a minimum separation distance of
60cm (24") is always maintained between the antenna of the transmitting device and nearby persons.
Use ONLY the existing antenna supplied by SLeGSM to comply with this warning.
STEP 3: WIRING (PRIMARY AND BACKUP MODES)
22-gauge wire may be used if mounted up to 50 feet
from the control panel, and 18-gauge wire should be
used for up to 100 feet. Reference the wiring diagrams
further in this manual. Note: If the control panel central station receiver reporting format is "4/2 with checksum", be sure to install jumper #2 in jumper block labeled "X5". See the section CONTROL PANEL PRO-
GRAMMING further in this manual.
For Primary Mode:
Remove jumper #3 in jumper block labeled "X5". The
wiring between the control panel and the SLe-GSM is
over five (5) wires, as follows:
• TB1: PWR (+12V)
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• TB2: PWR GND (–)
• TB13: PANEL TIP
• TB12: PANEL RING
• TB3: PGM1 (–). Normally low output wired to the
(+) of a zone dedicated to monitoring the radio
status. Should be programmed on Napco control
panels as Day Zone, but be programmed to sound
locally and NOT activate the bell. Note: See steps
"a" and "b", below.
For Backup Mode:
Install jumper #3 in jumper block labeled "X5". The wiring between the control panel and the SLe-GSM is over
seven (7) wires, as follows:
• TB1: PWR (+12V)
• TB2: PWR GND (–)
• TB10: TIP
• TB11: RING
• TB13: PANEL TIP
• TB12: PANEL RING
• TB3: PGM1 (–). Normally low output wired to the
(+) of a zone dedicated to monitoring the radio
status. Should be programmed on Napco control
panels as Day Zone, but be programmed to sound
locally and NOT activate the bell.
a. Without applying power (voltage), connect to
screw terminals TB1 (+12V) and TB2 (–). If the
Aux. Output cannot supply the necessary current, then you must use the SLe-SMTCHG
Smart Charge Module accessory with additional
battery (see WI1946). For wiring connections,
see the wiring diagrams further in this manual.
b. Referencing the correct wiring diagram for the
appropriate control panel (wiring diagrams are
located further in this manual), connect the
"TELCO" control panel terminals TIP and RING.
Do NOT connect the SLe-GSM terminals TB1013 to house telephone lines (RJ31X modular
plug wires, etc.).
STEP 4: APPLY POWER
• The SLe-GSM requires 12VDC. It draws less than
65mA during standby, and almost 400mA during
transmissions (for less than 1 second).
• Attach antenna before applying power !
STEP 5: SIGNAL VERIFICATION
After triggering channels, use the SLe-GSM Signal
Verification to insure that the SLe-GSM Network has
properly received the signals.
• Verify Online: To verify that the signals have been
received by the SLe-GSM Network online, go to
www.napconoc.com
, log in with your Username and
Password, enter your Company ID number and the
SLe-GSM Radio Number, then click Signal Log.
IMPORTANT: Verify that the signals transmitted by the
SLe-GSM have been properly received by your central
station.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B Unintentional Ra-
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diator, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instruction Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING
To program the central station receiver reporting for-
mat, use PCD-Windows Quickloader download software. Open the Digital Communications screen,
Central Station Receivers tab, as shown in the following images:
A "4/2" receiver format programming example:
If control panel reports using "4/2 with checksum", i.e.,
a pulse format is selected and the Sum-Check box is
checked, be sure to install jumper #2 in jumper block
labeled "X5".
A "Point ID" (also called "Contact ID") receiver format
programming example:
SLe-GSM RELATED EVENT
REPORT CODES (Contact ID by default)
EVENT AREA
CONTACT ID
CODE ZONE #
Zone 1 Fire 0
Zone 1 Burg 0
Zone 2 Panic 0
Zone 3 Trouble 0
Low Battery/Voltage 0
Tamper Trouble 0
Line Cut 0
Reboot 0
Panic Alarm
Holdup Alarm
Medical Alarm
24 hour Aux. Alarm
24 hour Aux. Restore
Burg Perimeter Alarm
Burg Interior Alarm
Keypad Holdup Alarm
(ambush)
Keypad Panic Alarm
Keypad Emergency Alarm
Opening
Closing
A.C. Trouble
Tel 1 Fail
E110
E130
E120
E300
E302
E341
E352
E625
E123
E122
E100
E150
R150
E131
E132
E121
E123
E140
E401
R401
E301
E351
990 11
991 31
992 22
993 F3
994 F4
995 F5
996 F6
997 F7
The panel can transmit to any standard central-station
receiver; confirm with the central station the options
and type of receiver for each telephone number used.
Note: A receiver reporting format must be entered for
each telephone number used, but each telephone
number may be assigned a different format.
PULSE
4/2
SIGNALS ORIGINATED AT THE NOC
NOC Originated
Alarms
Supervisory Fail
Press to Send
Test Signal
Press to Send
Radio Test
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Contact ID
Event Data
Sent
E356 A00 Zn000 99
E601 A00 Zn000 98
Not Applicable
Nothing sent to
CS receiver
Pulse Format
Event Code
Sent
Not Applicable
Initiated By Comments
Automatically by NOC if fail to receive
any signal from SL
visory Timeout duration.
Manually by dealer from the Management Center Signal Log screen
(located at www.napconoc.com).
Sends test into CS receiver.
Manually by dealer from the Management Center Checkins screen (located
at www.napconoc.com). Sends a command to the SL
in to the NOC.
e
-GSM within Super-
e
-GSM to force a check-
For Auto Enroll, uses captured telephone
number, Sub ID and format. For Dealer
Programmed, uses entered telephone
number, Sub ID and format.
Same comment as above.
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