General Information
The iPGSM-COM Commercial Fire Communicator includes everything you need to upgrade a commercial fire system that previously reported by POTS to a system that uses the Internet as its primary reporting path, and uses a GSM cellular reporting path as a backup. In addition, this communicator utilizes a sophisticated power module (PowerBoost1) that monitors and reports AC power loss, low battery, and missing battery conditions.
Package Contents
∙ Red Fire Cabinet and Back Plate | ∙ 50 ohm cable assembly | ∙ Transformer, 18VAC (N8167) |
∙ Cam Lock with Key | ∙ Antenna and Mounting Adapter | ∙ Ferrite Filter |
∙ Dialer Capture Module | ∙ PowerBoost1 | ∙ Hardware Bag |
∙ LED Display board | ∙ Battery harness | |
∙ iGSM Communications Module | ∙ Wall Outlet Box (P/N K14358) | |
Compatible Fire Panels
The iPGSM-COM works with Fire Panels that use the Contact ID communication format as described in the SIA DC-05 Standard. After completing the field installation, verify communications with the central station is successful by sending several events. Also, get confirmation that these events were received.
Note: For a fire panel that has more than 9 active partitions, the first 9 partitions are reported to the central station uniquely. Beyond 9 partitions, only the 2nd digit of the partition is reported along with a leading zero (example partition 14 is reported as 04). The installer must inform the central station of this condition.
Operation
The iPGSM-COM replaces the fire panel's POTS communications path. When an event occurs, the fire panel goes off-hook to dial the central station. The iPGSM-COM detects the off-hook condition and provides the fire panel with a dial tone. When the fire panel detects the dial tone, it begins dialing the central station. The iPGSM-COM considers the three second period after dialing as the number dialing has been completed. After the dialing is completed, the Dialer Capture Module returns a handshake to the fire panel.
The fire panel then sends the contact ID reports to the iPGSM-COM, which in turn sends a kiss-off after the report is successfully received from the fire panel. Within the iPGSM-COM, the Dialer Capture Module sends the contact ID reports over the ECP bus to the iGSM Communications Module. When all the reports are sent, the fire panel goes on-hook. The iPGSM-COM then transmits the messages to the central station (either over the internet or the GSM network).
Installation
UL Compliance
To meet UL864/NFPA, ensure the following:
∙Equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards 70 and 72.
∙iPGSM-COM must be mounted in the same room and within 20 feet of the fire panel.
∙iPGSM-COM, and all equipment used for the IP connection (such as the router, hub, modem, etc.) must be powered from the same un-switched facility power source branch as the fire panel.
∙iPGSM-COM must use a 7AH battery (not supplied) to provide 24-hour backup capability.