Paradox PCS250G Installation And Programming Manual
PCS250G-EI07 05/2018
Installation and Programming Guide
**Compatible with Insite GOLD
and SWAN Server**
Installation
SIM Card Connection
The PCS250G supports two standard GSM provider SIM cards.
To install the SIM cards, open the SIM Card tray and insert card into slot,
as shown. SIM Card 1 is used as “Primary” and SIM Card 2 for “Backup”.
Panel Connections
The PCS250G is connected directly from the serial cable connector
located on the bottom of the unit to the serial connector of the panel
using the provided serial cable.
Antenna Extension Connection
Use an antenna extension kit to improve RF reception if your module’s
signal strength is weak. Antenna kits are purchased separately.
IP150 Connection
The PCS250G can be connected to the IP150 Internet Module’s PCS port.
For more information on how to configure this option, please refer to the
IP150’s Installation manual.
UC300 Connection
The PCS250G can be connected to the UC300 Serial port. For more
information on how to configure this option, please refer to the UC300’s
Installation manual.
Powering-up the PCS250G
Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS250G module
will begin its power up sequence.
• SIM1, SIM2, GPRS, and GSM LEDs will flash intermittently for several
seconds.
• SIM card 1 LED will slowly flash green while searching for the GSM
network; once found the LED will be solid green and signal strength
LEDs turn on (depending on network strength).
If configured for GPRS reporting, you will need to configure network
provider information. Refer to Programming.
LED Functionality
Programming
In order to configure the PCS250G for reporting, you will need to first
configure your SIM cards. Please note that SIM Card 1 can be configured
via panel programming and SIM Card 2 via SMS.
GPRS Reporting (Serial Port Connection)
Network Provider Information
Network Provider Information via SMS
GPRS Reporting Options
1 Mounting holes
2 GPRS Module with dual SIM
card slots
3 InField upgrade connector
4 Power terminal
5 Captive screw
6 Tamper screw knockout hole
7 Serial cable connector
8 Tamper switch
9 Optional MMCX male
connector (for use antenna)
3
4
5
7
2
1
6
8
9
GPRS (Serial Connector)
PCS250G
Serial cable up to 2m
LED Functionality
SIM1 and SIM2 Solid green - SIM Card 1/2 is installed on the GPRS
module
Quick green flashing - SIM card 1/2 is exchanging data
Slow green flashing - Searching the network
Flash red (once) SIM Card 1/2 is defective
Off - SIM Card 1/2 is not installed, not active, or
currently not in use
GPRS Solid green - unit is set for GPRS operation
Quick green flashing - exchanging data
(when this LED in ON, the GSM LED stays OFF)
GSM Option not applicable on the PCS250G
Signal
Strength
Three LEDs indicate network strength
MG/SP EVO Feature
[921] [2960] APN part 1 (characters 1-16)
[922] [2961] APN part 2 (characters 17-32)
[923] [2962] APN user name part 1 (1-16)
[924] [2963] APN user name part 2 (17-32)
[925] [2964] APN password part 1 (1-16)
[926] [2965] APN password part 2 (17-32)
Important: This information can be obtained from your mobile network
provider.
Command Description
P[password].APN2.NAME.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point N ame
P[password].APN2.USER.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Us er
P[password].APN2.PSW.
[Access Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access
Point Pa ssword
P[password].APN2.CLEAR Used to clear the SIM Card 2 Access Point
Name
P[password].VAPN2.
[CALL BACK PHONE
NUMBER]
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access Point
Name information
MG/SP EVO Feature Details
[918]
[919]
[2976] to
[2983]
Account / Partition
Registration
MG/SP: Sections
represent account/
partition 1 and 2
EVO: Sections
represent account /
partition 1 to 8
[806] [2975] [7] Off + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = GPRS primary / landline
backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] On + [8] On = landline and GPRS in parallel
Receiver Settings MG/SP
Receiver #:
IP address*
IP port **
IP address WAN 2
IP port WAN2
Receiver password
Security Profile
1
[929]
[930]
[931]
[932]
[933]
[934]
2
[936]
[937]
[938]
[939]
[940]
[941]
Backup
[943]
[944]
[945]
[946]
[947]
[948]
Module registration - Press [ARM]
to register
[935] [942] [949]
Receiver Settings EVO
Receiver #:
IP address*
IP port **
IP address WAN 2
IP port WAN2
Receiver password
Security Profile
1
[2984]2[2986]3[2988]4[2990]
* For 1 or 2 digit numbers, add “0’s” before the digit: e.g.,
138.002.043.006
** Default = 10000
Enter [MEM] for blank space
PCS250G
GPRS/GSM Communicator Module
PCS250G-EI07 05/2018
SMS Messages for Backup
Module Supervision
List of SMS Commands
Technical Specifications
If you have any comments please write to us at Paradox.com/products/
feedback.
Command Description
P[PASSWORD].SMS[GSM MODEM
TELEPHONE #].[IPRS-7 PASSWORD]
Used to program the receiver’s
SMS parameters
MG/SP EVO MG/SP Details EVO Details
[805] [2950]
[5] Off + [6] Off = Module
supervision disabled
[5] Off + [6] On = Armed:
generates a trouble
(default)
[5] On + [6] Off = Armed:
generates an audible
alarm
[5] On + [6] On = Silent
alarm becomes an
audible alarm
[5] Off + [6] Off = Module
supervision disabled
[5] Off + [6] On =
Armed: generates an
audible alarm
[5] On + [6] Off =
Armed: generates a
trouble (default)
[5] On + [6] On =
Silent alarm becomes
an audible alarm
[855] [2952]
Set the delay before a GSM No Service trouble is
reported. (000 - 255 x 2 sec. / default: 016 (32 sec.)
Command Description
P[password].A[IP address].P[port
number]
Used for GPRS remote access
P[password].IP.[call back phone
number]
Used to obtain the IP address and IP
port of the PCS250G and whether or
not the “bandwidth saver” option is
being used
P[password].RESET Used to reset the PCS250G
P[password].BWS.ON Used to enable bandwidth saver
mode
P[password].BWS.OFF Used to disable bandwidth saver
mode
P[password].STATUS.[phone
number]
*This command is not available
with use of the UC300.
Used to obtain the signal strength,
signal quality, GPRS connection sta-
tus, and APN settings of the current
SIM card
P[password].APN1.NAME.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM Card 1 APN
P[password].APN1.USER.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM card 1 APN
User Name
P[password].APN1.PSW.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM card 1 APN
Password
P[password].APN1.CLEAR] Used to clear the SIM Card 1 APN
P[password].VAPN1.NAME.
[Access Point Name]
Used to view the SIM card 1 APN
P[password].APN2.NAME.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM card 2 APN
P[password].APN2.USER.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM card 2 APN
User Name
P[password].APN2.PSW.[Access
Point Name]
Used to program the SIM card 2 APN
Password
P[password].APN2.CLEAR Used to clear the SIM card 2 APN
P[password].VAPN2.[CALL BACK
PHONE NUMBER]
Used to view the SIM card 2 APN
information
P[password].[IP1W1/ IP1W2/
IP2W1/ IP2W2/ IP3W1/ IP3W2/
IP4W1/ IP4W2].[domain name]
Set domain name for GPRS receiver
P[password].[IP1W1/ IP1W2/
IP2W1/ IP2W2/ IP3W1/ IP3W2/
IP4W1/ IP4W2].CLEAR
Clear domain name for GPRS receiver
P[password].DNS.[ip address] Set domain name server (DNS) IP
address
P[password].DNS.CLEAR Clear domain name server (DNS) IP
address
P[password].VIP.[phone number] Get domain name server (DNS) info
C[user code].[ARM/OFF].A[area
number], [area number], [area
number]TO[area number]
Arm/Disarm area
P[password].---S Disable SWAN polling
(V4.10.011 and up)
P[password].+++S Enable SWAN polling
(V4.10.011 and up)
Specifications Description
RF Power Class 4 (2W) @ 850/1900 MHz
Class 2 (1W) @ 1800/1900 MHz
Antenna Bandwidth 70 / 80 / 140 / 170 MHz
Antenna Gain <3dBi; impedance 50 ohm
Input power >2W peak power
Voltage Input 12 VDC nominal
Consumption (1.2A peak)
during GPRS/GSM transmission
100mA standby
Average 450 mA
Operating Temperature 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
Encryption 128-bit (MD5 and RC4) or 256-bit
(AES)
SMS Protocol 8-bit (IRA:ITU-T.50)
or 16-bit (UCS2 ISO/IEC10646)
Humidity 5 - 90% non-condensing
Weight 200 gr (7.05 oz)
Dimensions 17.2 x 9.8 x 4.4 cm
6.8 x 3.9 x 1.7 in.
Certifications Please visit Paradox.com for the lat-
est certification information
Command Description
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conditions. The following US patents may apply 5,886,632 and 6,215,399. Other
Canadian and international patents may apply.
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Specifications may change without prior notice.
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