6 Device description
Telephone communicator
Chapter 2
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The F-COM is a universal autonomous telephone communicator, certified in
accordance with EN 54-21 and EN 54-4 standards. It is to be used with fire
detection control panels manufactured both by Inim Electronics and other
manufacturers.
It is capable of operating as:
• fire alarm transmission device (device E for EN 54-1)
• fault signal transmission device (device J for EN 54-1)
The communicator operates autonomously:
• It detects control panel alarm and fault events through input terminals, as
well as its own internal events.
In Appendix A you can find the complete list of events generated.
• Activates programmable outputs.
• Makes voice calls over the PSTN line or GSM mobile network.
The default voice messages can be replaced by recorded custom messages.
• Sends digital messages using Contact ID protocol (over the PSTN line or GSM
mobile network) and SIA-IP (over mobile data network).
• Sends SMS messages over GSM network.
The default messages can be replaced by custom text messages.
• Provides communication feedback through the ALARM ACK output terminal
and LED signals.
ATTENTION!
INIM does not ensure full availability of all the GSM functions described in this
manual for the various combinations of GSM service provider, SIM type and
telephone set used.
2-1Unpacking the box
The device is packed in a cardboard box which contains:
• The F-COM inside its metal enclosure
• A bag containing the installation kit comprising:
- 3 x 3k9 Ohm 1/4W resistors
- 5 x 100 Ohm 1/4W resistors
- 1 x 1500 Ohm 1/4 W resistor
-1 jumper
- battery connection wires
-thermal probe
- ring terminal for the connection to Ground
•Antenna
• Installation manual (this manual)
The installation kit does not include:
• 12V 1.3A/h batteries
•SIM Card
Note
Be sure to have these items on hand before starting the installation procedure.