Paradox PCS250

Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................ 4
Features .................................................................................................. 4
Overview ............................................................................... 6
System Components ......................................................................... 6
LED Feedback ....................................................................................... 7
SIM Card Functionality ...................................................................... 8
Tamper Switch Functionality ......................................................... 8
Specifications ....................................................................................... 9
Connections ......................................................................10
SIM Card Connection .......................................................................10
GSM vs. GPRS Connections ...........................................................12
Optional Power Supply Connections ........................................12
VDMP3 Connection (Optional - GSM mode only) .................12
Using an RS485 Link (GSM mode only) .....................................13
Using an External Power Input ....................................................14
Installation .........................................................................15
Antenna Extension Installation (Optional) ..............................15
Module Installation ..........................................................................15
Configuring the PCS250 ................................................16
Frequency Band ................................................................................16
Bandwidth Saver Mode ..................................................................16
Configuring GSM Network Provider Information .................16
Configuring WinLoad Access ......................................................18
Programming GSM Reporting Options ....................................18
Programming and Registering GPRS Reporting Options ..19
SMS Backup Reporting ...................................................................21
Configuring the PCS250 for SMS Backup Reporting ............21
Troubles ...............................................................................................23
Text message notification .............................................................24
SMS Language ...................................................................................24
Arm/Disarm System via Text Message ......................................25
List of SMS Commands ...................................................................25
Upload/Download ..........................................................27
Public Network (GPRS mode only) .............................................27
Private Network .................................................................................28
Module Supervision ........................................................29
End User SMS Programming ........................................................30
View GSM IP Information ...............................................................31
Text Messages ...................................................................33