Tecom TS1053 Technical Manual

Brand: Tecom

Model: TS1053

Type: Technical Manual

Tecom TS1053 provides a GSM (wireless) connection to applications such as supported management software. This allows for remote monitoring and control of various systems and devices. With its easy installation process, which involves plugging the module into the Challenger Series control panel's expander slot, you can quickly integrate the TS1053 into your existing setup.

The module's compact design and included mounting screws ensure a secure and organized installation within the Challenger panel's enclosure. The provided antenna, with its magnetic base, offers flexibility in positioning for optimal signal reception. To ensure reliable performance, the TS1053 supports a Micro SIM card from your preferred carrier, enabling a data connection via an access point name (APN).

TS1053 3G Communication Module

Installation Sheet

Description

The TS1053 3G Communication Module provides a GSM

(wireless) connection to applications such as supported

management software. Refer to (Figure 1 below) for details.

Figure 1: TS1053 module details

1. SMA connector for antenna

2. LED 3 (green) path connection indicator

3. Mounting point

4. LED 1 (red) missing SIM indicator

5. LED 2 (green) radio signal strength indicator

6. Location of connecting pins (under PCB)

7. SIM1 holder (SIM required)

8. SIM2 holder (not supported in the current release)

9. Antenna (with magnetic base)

Refer to “LED indications” on page 2 for LED details.

Installation

The interface module is plugged in to a Challenger Series

control panel PCB’s expander slot. Power to the panel must be

off during installation.

Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable

codes, should perform all required hardware installation.

In order to configure a TS1053 module, you need to have a

Micro SIM card from your carrier (for example, Telstra) to

provide a data connection via an access point name (APN).

You will need to enter (at least) the APN in “Programming” on

page 2.

Note: Insert the Micro SIM card into the module only when the

Challenger panel is disconnected from all power sources or

before the module is installed.

To install a Micro SIM:

1. Slide the SIM holder cover to the open position, as shown

in Figure 2 below, item 2.

2. Gently lift the SIM holder cover to expose the SIM holder’s

terminals, item 3.

3. Insert

the Micro SIM with the contacts facing the terminals,

item 4.

4. Close the cover and move it to the lock position.

Figure 2: Inserting a Micro SIM

1. SIM holder with cover locked

2. SIM holder with cover unlocked

3. Lift cover to expose terminals

4. Place Micro SIM with contacts down

Note: Avoid touching the SIM holder’s terminals or the

Micro SIM’s contacts.

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To install the module:

1. Disconnect the power supply and battery from the control

panel.

2. Carefully remove the module from its packaging, taking

care that none of the pins are bent.

3. Install a Micro SIM into the SIM1 holder.

4. Remove the antenna from its packaging and remove any

twists in the cable.

5. Insert the antenna’s male SMA connector into the

module’s female SMA connector (Figure 1 on page 1, item

1), and then tighten the nut to fully engage the cable (there

should be no screw threads visible).

6. Gently press the module into the socket until the module

sits firmly on the standoff and the three mounting holes

are aligned with the PCB studs.

7. Secure in place with the mounting screws (supplied).

8. Place the antenna in a location where the signal strength

will be acceptable (see “Checking the status via RAS” on

page 3). If the antenna cable needs to be run a distance

from the Challenger panel’s enclosure, you may wish to

run it via conduit for security.

9. Secure any excess antenna cable inside the Challenger

panel’s enclosure. Excess cable may be coiled into loops

no smaller than 200 mm.

10. Reconnect power to the control panel.

LED indications

Refer to Figure 1 on page 1. The LED indications are as

follows:

• LED 1 Red (item 4) flashes if there is no Micro SIM card in

SIM1 or if the SIM is non-functional.

• LED 2 Green (item 5) indicates radio signal condition. The

LED is off when the radio is not functional (for example,

the antenna is not connected). Refer to Table 1 below for

details of LED 2 indications.

• LED 3 Green (item 2) is on when a data connection has

been opened (the communication path is enabled).

• All LEDs off indicate that there is no antenna connected or

that the module has not been programmed.

Table 1: Radio signal strength indications

Max signal

LED 2 indication RAS indication

Up to

-105 dBm Off _ _ _ _ _

Up to

-93 dBm Fast blink # _ _ _ _

Up to

-81 dBm Slow blink # # _ _ _

Up to

-69 dBm Slow blink # # # _ _

Up to

-57 dBm On # # # # # _

Over

-57 dBm On # # # # # #

Programming

The Challenger panel must be configured to use the TS1053

hardware (including the APN), and have a communications

path defined and enabled.

The following is a summary of the items to be configured via

the Install menu on an LCD RAS. (Alternatively, use Titan to

configure these options.)

To set up the hardware:

1. From the Install menu, select 9-Communications and then

1-Setup H/W, to select the Setup menu.

2. From the Setup menu, press [ENTER] to see the locations

and their menu numbers. For example, if the module is in

Expander 2, the menu number is 3 (for “3-EXP2-TS1053”).

3. Press the menu number (2 for Expander 1 or 3 for

Expander 2), and then press [ENTER].

4. Press [4] [ENTER] for a TS1053 module.

5. If required, enter the PIN, and then press [ENTER].

Otherwise, leave blank, and then press [ENTER].

6. Press [1] to enter the APN via the keypad (refer to

“Entering text via RAS” in the Challenger10 Administrators

Manual for details).

7. If required, press [1] to edit the APN user name.

Otherwise, leave blank, and then press [ENTER].

8. If required, press [1] to edit the APN password. Otherwise,

leave blank, and then press [ENTER].

After programming SIM1, similar fields display for SIM2.

Note: SIM2 programming is not supported in the current

release.

To set up a path:

1. From the Install menu, select 9-Communications and then

2-Setup Paths, to select the path number.

2. Enter 4 (or other communications path number), and then

press [ENTER].

3. The RAS displays the number of the path. If correct, press

[ENTER].

4. Press 1 [ENTER] to program the Path Main options.

To configure a path for one of the TS1053 module’s SIM cards,

the following Path Main menu options would need to be set:

• Format. Select the required option.

• Enable path. Change to Yes.

• Path name. Assign a name, such as “SIM1 path”.

• Path location. Select option 2 for expander 1 (or option 3

for expander 2, depending on whether the TS1053 module

is in expander port 1 or 2).

• Path slot. Select option 4 for GSM SIM1.

• Backup path number. Enter the number of the path that

this path backs up.

Note: If you need to change the format of a path that has been

previously programmed (or one of the default paths), first set

the format to “0-None” to clear the previous format’s

programming.

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Checking the status via RAS

The TS1053 module’s status can be quickly displayed via RAS

to facilitate installation and troubleshooting.

To check the module’s status:

1. From the Install menu, select 9-Communications, and then

select 3-Status to open the Status menu.

2. Press [2] [ENTER] to open the HW Status menu.

3. From the Hardware Status menu press [ENTER] until you

see the expander port option that contains the TS1053

module. Press the number of the option, and then press

[ENTER].

4. The screen indicates whether a data connection has been

made. It should display “Radio State–SIM-1 Data

Connection”. Press [ENTER].

5. The screen indicates the signal strength with 0 to 5 hash

marks ‘#’. It should display something like “Signal Level is

####_”. The signal strength indicator relates to db levels

as shown in Table 1 on page 2.

6. Press [ENTER] to display the IP address to which the

module is connected (your carrier’s IP connection).

Firmware upgrade process

The module’s firmware can be upgraded via Titan 3.3 or later

(it is the easiest method of updating firmware). In Titan select

Firmware Upgrade from the Control menu. Refer to Titan help

for instructions.

Note: If the firmware was previously upgraded in Titan then

you can use Titan to check the module’s firmware version

(click Recall if it’s not displayed). Alternatively, check the

firmware version via RAS from Install menu option 11-Version

(device type 4-Exp) or via the Tecom Firmware Loader

application.

This section describes how to upgrade the module’s firmware

from a USB connection to a computer (not via Titan).

Note: During the upgrade process, the Challenger panel will

not be able to receive or report alarm signals. We recommend

that you follow the general instructions listed in the Challenger

Series Programming Manual, “Recommended routine

maintenance procedures”, in particular to notify the alarm

monitoring company and personnel on the premises (if

applicable).

Requirements

To upgrade the firmware you need the following:

• A powered and functioning Challenger10 panel.

• A Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port.

• Tecom Firmware Loader application.

• Access to the Challenger10 panel’s printed circuit board

(PCB).

• A USB cable (“Type A Male to Type B Mini Male” or “Type

A Male to Type B Micro Male”, depending on the

Challenger panel’s PCB version) to connect the computer

to the Challenger panel.

• Firmware upgrade file.

Upgrading the firmware

Note: Refer to the Challenger Series Installation and Quick

Programming Manual for the locations of any items referred to

in this section.

To upgrade the module’s firmware:

1. Disconnect the panel’s power supply.

2. Fit test links 1 and 2 on the PCB.

3. Reconnect power to the panel. LED L1 will blink rapidly.

4. Use the USB cable to connect the computer to the

Challenger panel’s USB port at J18.

The first time you connect a Challenger panel to the

computer’s USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard

may display. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not

display, go directly to step 8.

5. If the wizard asks “Can Windows connect to Windows

Update to search for software?” click to select the “No, not

this time” radio button, and then click Next.

6. If the wizard asks “What do you want the wizard to do?”

click to select the “Install from a list or specific location”

radio button, and then click Next.

7. Click to select the “Search for the best driver in these

locations” radio button, and then browse to include the

location of the Tecom Firmware Loader application in the

search (for example, C:\Program Files\Tecom Firmware

Loader\inf_driver).

8. Run Tecom Firmware Loader (for example, double-click

the file C:\Program Files\Tecom Firmware Loader\tecom-

fw-loader_Vn.n.exe).

9. Click Select File… and then browse to the location of the

firmware upgrade file on your computer. Select the file and

then click Open.

10. Click to select the Exp 1 or Exp 2 radio button (as

appropriate).

11. Click Program File… to update the firmware. The process

will take several minutes. The percentage completion

displays at the bottom of the window. When finished, a

“Programming is complete” message displays.

12. Remove the USB cable from the Challenger panel.

13. Disconnect the panel’s power supply.

14. Remove test links 1 and 2.

15. Reconnect power to the panel.

Regulatory information

Manufacturer

UTC Fire & Security Australia Pty Ltd

t/a Interlogix

A UTC Building & Industrial Systems company

Ground Floor, 10 Ferntree Place

Notting Hill, Victoria 3168 Australia

Year of

manufacture

The first two digits following “Mfd” on the product

identification label indicate the year of

manufacture.

Compliance

N4131

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Troubleshooting

Insufficient signal strength or no connection

The Challenger panel may be located where GSM data

connection isn’t possible when using the supplied antenna

(either at the panel or within reach of the antenna cable). You

may need to fit a high-gain antenna to achieve sufficient signal

strength (however, this is subject to network coverage).

Note: We advise installers to check for a GSM data connection

(3G in the current release) on the required network via a smart

phone (for example) to verify the presence of network

coverage at the desired location before fitting a TS1053

module.

Resetting the module

If the TS1053 module is not functioning correctly you may need

to reset (reinitialise) the module (retaining installer

programming) or reset both the module and restore the factory

programming.

For example, if the Challenger panel does not detect the

presence of a Micro SIM at SIM1 then the path goes into

failure mode. After the fault is corrected (for example, a Micro

SIM in installed in SIM1), then the module will need to be reset.

One way to perform a simple reset is to cycle the panel’s

power. This section describes resetting via RAS without cycling

power.

To reset the module:

1. From the Install menu, select 9-Communications and then

1-Setup H/W, to select the Setup menu.

2. From the Setup menu, press [ENTER] to see the locations

and their menu numbers. For example, if the module is in

Expander 2, the menu number is 3 (for “3-EXP2-TS1053”).

3. Press the menu number (2 for Expander 1 or 3 for

Expander 2), and then press [ENTER].

4. The board type should be set to 4-TS1053 3G Module. To

reset the module whilst retaining installer programming,

press [0] [ENTER] to set the board type to 0-None, and

then press [4] [ENTER] to toggle the board type back to

4-TS1053 3G Module. Press [ENTER] to exit the menu

and reset the module.

5. Alternatively, to reset the module and restore factory

programming, press [0] [ENTER] to set the board type to

0-None. Press [ENTER] to exit the menu.

Note: Whilst the board type is set to 0-None, the TS1053

module’s LEDs will not operate.

6. If set to 0-None, then you must set the board type back to

4-TS1053 3G Module, and then press [ENTER] to exit the

menu and reset the module.

Disclaimer

The customer is responsible for testing and determining the

suitability of this product for specific applications. In no event is

Interlogix (a division of UTC Fire & Security Australia Pty Ltd)

responsible or liable for any damages incurred by the buyer or

any third party arising from its use, or their inability to use the

product.

Mobile Data Note: Use of this product may consume large

amounts of mobile data which could incur additional fees from

your mobile provider. We recommend that you check with your

mobile provider periodically to ensure that your plan is suitable

for this type of product.

Contact information

For contact information, see www.interlogix.com.au.

We recommend that installers check the Interlogix Support

Portal (support.interlogix.com.au) for firmware updates.

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