Page 10 Connections
Chapter 3: Connections
The following section guides you through the steps required to
connect the PCS250 prior to mounting the unit.
SIM Card Connection
The PCS250 connects to your Paradox control panel providing
wireless communication capabilities to report system events to a
monitoring station. The PCS250 supports two standard GSM
provider SIM cards. The SIM cards contains all your cellular
telephone account information. In order to activate your SIM
cards, you must contact your local GSM network provider.
Important: If provider redundancy is not required (SIM card 2),
ensure that SIM Card Tray 1 is used.
Note: Prior to setting up your PCS250, it is important that the
Personal Identification Number (PIN) of the SIM card be disabled.
Refer to your cellular phone’s manual for more information on how
to disable the PIN.
To install a SIM card:
1) Remove the front cover of the PCS250 Module. If the cover
is not installed, proceed to Step 2.
2) If an optional VDMP3 module is installed, disconnect the
VDMP3 before proceeding to the next step.
3) Slide the SIM card tray towards the left to unlock it, and then
flip the SIM card tray open, as shown in Figure 1.
Note: Open the SIM tray slowly to avoid damage to the tray.