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5.6.3 Configuring GSM-GPRS (IP) - SMS Cellular Connection 
The GSM/GPRS module is capable of communicating with the Monitoring station receiver by GPRS, GSM Voice 
(analog) or SMS Channels.  
Each of the channels can be separately enabled or disabled to allow or prohibit the module from using it for the event 
reporting. If all channels are enabled, the GSM/GPRS module will always try GPRS first. If fails, it will try GSM voice. If 
fails, it will try any other possible method (PSTN Broadband) and only then it will try SMS. Disabling any of the GSM 
channels will cause the module to use a different sequence than the one described above. 
04:COMMUNICATION   
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 
 2:GSM/GPRS/SMS   
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ 
 MENU you wish   
Enter "2:GSM/GPRS/SMS", select the menu you wish to configure (see guidance above and in section 5.6.1), then 
refer to the table below which provides you with detailed explanations and configuration instructions for each option. 
Option  Configuration Instructions
 
GPRS REPORT 
Define whether the system will report events to the Monitoring Stations' PowerManage 
receivers via the GPRS (IP) Channel. For further information, see section 5.6.4 options 21 & 22.
 
Options: disable (default); enable. 
Note: 
This feature cannot be enabled in UL Listed product.
 
GSM REPORT 
Define whether the system will report events to the Monitoring Stations' Alarm Format 
receivers via the GSM Voice (analog) Channel. For further information, see section 5.6.4 
option 41.
 
 
Options: disable (default); enable.
 
SMS REPORT 
Define whether the system will report events to the Monitoring Stations' SMS receivers via 
the SMS Channel. For further information, see section 5.6.4 options 26 & 27.
 
 
Options: disable (default); enable.
 
GPRS APN 
Enter the name of the APN Access Point used for the internet settings for the GPRS (up to 
40 digits string).
 
 
Note: To enter the APN Access Point, use the "String Editor" at the end of this section.
 
GPRS USERNAME 
Enter the Username of the APN used for GPRS communications (up to 30 digits string).
 
 
Note: To enter the Username, use the "String Editor" at the end of this section.
 
SIM PIN CODE 
Enter the PIN code of the SIM card installed in the GSM module (up to 8 numerical digits).
 
 
Note: To enter the numerical PIN code, use the numerical keyboard.
 
GPRS PASSWORD 
Enter the Password of the APN used for GPRS communications (up to 16 digits string).
 
 
Note: To enter the Password, use the "String Editor" at the end of this section.
 
NETWORK ROAMING 
Previously known as 
"FORCE HOME NTWK"
 
You can force the SIM card to use only its "Home Network" and disable it from roaming to 
other networks in case the Home Network cannot be found.
 
Options: roam disable; roam enable (default).
 
GPRS ALWAYS ON 
Previously known as 
"SESSION TIMEOUT" 
Define whether the control panel will stay continuously connected "enabled", via GPRS 
communication, or disconnect "disabled" (default), after each report session.
 
 
Note: For UL installations, set to “enabled”.
 
GSM KEEP ALIVE 
Some GSM Service providers tend to disconnect the GSM connection if the user has not 
initiated any outgoing telephone calls during the last 28 days. To prevent from disconnecting 
the GSM connection, you can configure the system to generate a "keep alive" GSM call 
every 28 days sending a test message either to the first SMS number (if exists) or 
alternatively first private telephone number.
 
 
Options: Disable (default) or Every 28 days.
 
TRANS. PROTOCOL 
Select the IP protocol used to transfer data over the internet
/GPRS.
 
 
Options: TCP (default); or UDP.