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InstallatIon & operatIon
Ness GSM Dialler
with SIM card
Product part number
106-096
• Full time GSM pathway for alarm diallers to communicate in the
absence of a land line.
• Plug-and-go operation - no programming required.
• Antenna with magnetic base supplied - long cable allows the unit to be
installed in a secure housing.
• Backlit LCD display shows system status and call progress.
• SIM card supplied
.
• Plug pack powered with battery backup.
GSM COMMS TO
CENTRAL STATION
NO LANDLINE REQUIRED
GSM Unit
Control Panel / Dialler

NESS SIM CARD
REAR PANEL & CONNECTIONS
TEL1
Connect RJ45 lead
from alarm panel.
TEL2
Not used
POWER SWITCH
Must remain on.
POWER INPUT
12VDC from plug
pack supply
RS232 PORT
Not used
How to install the SIM Card. (This may not be
necessary if the SIM card is already installed.)
1. Insert the SIM card. Observe
position of the notch.
3. Slide forward to lock.
2. Close the SIM holder.
ANTENNA CONNECTION
ANTENNA
SOCKET
Connect the antenna cable to the GSM unit and place the antenna as far
as possible from the unit. The antenna is supplied with a 5m cable to allow
positioning of the antenna for best signal reception. Excess cable should be
kept straight and not be coiled to prevent radiant interference.
5m cable
Magnetic base
Fo r your security,
the Ness SIM Card
is locked and cannot
be used in any other
GSM device or mobile phone.
Any attempt unlock or tamper
with the SIM card may render
it inoperable. In this case you
may be charged for a new SIM
card and you may be in breach
of your monitoring contract.

InstallatIon & sEtUP
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DISPLAY & LEDS
POWER LED
When on indicates
mains and battery are
connected
SIGNAL LED
OFF: No GSM network.
FLASHING: SIM card not
found.
ON: Connected to GSM
network.
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
INDICATOR
Normal standby condition.
The telephone number is
displayed as it is dialled by the
alarm panel.
Display during power up.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
1. Install the GSM unit in secure tamper-protected plastic housing. The Ness
101-008 housing is ideal.
2. Install the supplied NESS SIM card, (the SIM card may already be installed).
3. Connect a standard RJ45 telephone lead from the alarm panel’s dialler to the
TEL1 socket on the GSM unit.
4. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna socket and mount the antenna in a
position at least 1m away from the GSM unit.
5. Plug in the supplied 12VDC plug pack to the power socket.
6. Turn on the power switch.
7. Check the signal strength indicator on the LCD display and if necessary
reposition the antenna for best signal reception.
8. Program your alarm panel as required for monitoring back to base or to a
private phone. The GSM unit requires no programming.
9. Check operation by sending a test alarm.

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NESS GSM DIALLER INSTALLATION & OPERATION NOTES, Revision 1
Document Part Number 890-401
For the products: 106-096 Ness GSM Dialler with SIM
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ongoing product development and improvement.
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sPEcIfIcatIons
GSM COMPATIBILITY
GSM module compatible with GSM voice communications
SIM CARD
Ness SIM Card supplied (Locked)
ALARM PANEL COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with all Ness alarm diallers in Contact ID DTMF and Voice reporting
formats.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
12VDC plug pack supplied
BATTERY BACKUP
Internal rechargeable battery
ANTENNA
0dB whip with magnetic base, 5m cable length
DIMENSIONS
250 x 140 x 60mm
WEIGHT
1.5kg
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0°C to +50°C