General
This installation manual must be used in conjunction with the control panel manual. All the safety instructions specified
within that manual must be observed. The control panel is referenced as the “panel” throughout this document. This install-
ation guide provides the basic wiring, programming and troubleshooting information.
This alarm communicator is a fixed, wall-mounted unit, and must be installed in the location specified in these instructions.
The equipment enclosure must be fully assembled and closed, with all the necessary screws / tabs, and secured to a wall
before operation. Internal wiring must be routed in a manner that prevents:
l Excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections,
l Interference between power limited and non power limited wiring,
l Loosening of terminal connections, or
l Damage of conductor insulation.
WARNING: Never install this equipment during a lightning storm!
Safety Information
The installer must instruct the system user on each of the following:
l Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltages or
other risks.
l Any servicing shall be referred to skilled persons only.
l Use authorized accessories only with this equipment.
l Do not stay close to the equipment during device operation.
l Do not touch the external antenna.
Model Information
This manual covers the following models of alarm communicators:
Models TL2803GRE-EU, TL2803GE-EU, TL280RE-EU, TL280E-EU, 3G2080RE-EU, 3G2080E-EU (900/2100MHz oper-
ation) and 3G2080E-EU are for Europe and cover the following bands: 900 / 2100MHz.
Models TL2803GRE-AU, TL2803GE-AU, TL280RE-AU, TL280E-AU, 3G2080E-AU and 3G2080RE-AU (850/2100MHz
operation) are for Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and cover the following bands: 850 / 2100MHz.
NOTE: Only models TL2803GE-AU and 3G2080E-AU are Anatel certified for use in Brazil.
Models TL2803GRE, TL2803GE, TL280RE, TL280E, 3G2080RE and 3G2080E (850/1900MHz operation)are for North
and South America (excluding Brazil) and cover the following bands: 850 / 1900MHz.
NOTE: Only models TL2803GE and 3G2080E are CNC certified for use in Argentina.
Models TL280LER, TL280LE, LE2080R, LE2080 are for North America and support LTE bands B2, B4, B5, B12 and B13
and WCDMA bands B2 and B5.
Band Transmit Band (Tx) Receive Band (Rx)
LTE B2 1850 - 1910 MHz 1930 - 1990 MHz
LTE B4 1710 - 1755 MHz 2110 - 2155 MHz
LTE B5 824 - 849 MHz 869 - 894 MHz
LTE B12 698 - 716 MHz 728 - 746 MHz
LTE B13 777 - 787 MHz 746 - 756 MHz
UMTS B2 1850 - 1910 MHz 1930 - 1990 MHz
UMTS B5 824 - 840 MHz 869 - 894 MHz
References to model names TL280(R)E, TL2803G (R)E, 3G2080(R)E , TL280LE(R) and LE2080(R) throughout this
manual apply to all specified models unless stated differently. Models ending in “R” include a built-in RS-232 interface for
connecting to local third-party applications.
The TL280(R)E/TL2803G(R)E/3G2080(R)E/TL280LE(R)/LE2080(R) supports integration over cellular/IP, available with
licensed 3rd party product solutions. Specific programming for the related programming sections is to be provided by the
3rd party. A current list of compatible 3rd party solutions can be found at www.dsc.com.
3G2080(R)E: Is a HSPA(3G) cellular alarm communicator that sends alarm communication to Sur-Gard System I-IP, II, III
(SG-DRL3IP), IV (SG-DRL4IP), and 5 (SG-DRL5IP) central station receivers via a HSPA(3G)/GPRS digital cellular net-
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