Bosch CM746B How to use

CM746B

4G LTE CAT 1 Radio Module

Security System

Installer Reference Guide

Security Systems

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Introduction

The CM746B 4G CAT 1 radio module allows you to inter-

face compatible security control panels to the CAT 1 cellu-

lar network providing a high reliability primary or backup

reporting path.

The CAT 1 network is widely supported by all carriers

however if the unit is being installed in a remote location,

you should insure the carrier you are using has suﬃcient

coverage (signal) for reliable performance. SIM’s must be

on a plan that includes a data allowance.

The unit is designed to plug onto the main control panel

PCB using the supplied plastic standoﬀs.

Module Compatibility

Panels Supported Minimum Firmware

Version Required

Solution 6000 Series 2.51.04

Table 1: Module Compatibility

Getting Started

There are four main steps required to conﬁgure the

CM746B for reporting to the control room. The instruc-

tions assume that you already have purchased a SIM card

and that the card has been charged with credit and acti-

vated on the network if necessary.

1. Install the SIM card into the lower card socket. (SIM1)

2. Install the CM746B hardware on the control panel.

3. Install the antenna.

4. Conﬁgure the module’s features and parameters.

5. Conﬁgure the control panel for reporting.

Step 1 - Installing the Radio Module

Ensure that the panel is powered oﬀ before proceeding.

Plug the 3 short plastic standoﬀs into the module and

then plug it onto the Expansion Port header pins on the

panel as shown in. Install the SIM card into the SIM 1 card

position.

Figure 1: CM746B Module Installed On Solution 6000

Step 2 - Installing the Antenna

Remove the knockout in the top of the cabinet and pass

the antenna lead through the hole ensuring the antenna

is on the outside of the cabinet. Screw the lead to the

socket on the radio module before powering the panel.

Step 3 - Conﬁguring The Module

Once powered the radio will attempt to connect to the

network. This may take up to ten minutes to complete.

During this time the online indicator on the module will

be on solid. Once the radio has registered the online indi-

cator will begin to ﬂash and the signal strength indicators

will show the current signal condition.

Experiment with the position of the antenna to ﬁnd the

best signal strength before ﬁxing it in place.

Step 4 - Conﬁguring The Panel Reporting

Reporting conﬁguration will vary depending on the

required options and whether or not the module is to be

used as the primary or secondary reporting route.

Conﬁgure the required reporting formats in MENU 5-4-0

and 5-4-1. The system can be conﬁgured to report to the

base station in Conettix IP, SIA IP, CSV or to selected phone

numbers via SMS.

All reporting scenarios are conﬁgured by varying the pro-

gramming of the reporting format and reporting routes

conﬁgurations options.

Module Indicators

The module includes 7 led indicators which are used to

show status and signal strength. See table below.

Module Indicators

Indicator Meaning

TX Module Transmitting Data

RX Module Receiving Data

Online ON Steady = Not Registered On Network

Pulsing = Registered On Network

Signal 1 Signal strength indicators show relative

signal level at the radio. Signal indicator 1

on indicates weak signal and all 4 indicators

on indicates stronger signal strength.

Signal 2

Signal 3

Signal 4

Table 2: GSM/GPRS Indicator Meanings

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Supported Reporting Formats

Version 2.51.04 or higher of the Solution 6000 panel ﬁrm-

ware is required to support the CM746B.

The following reporting formats are currently supported

by the module.

SMS Format via GSM

CSV-IP Format via GPRS

Conettix Format via GPRS

SIA IP Format via GPRS

MyAlarm Format via GPRS

There is no support in the 4G module for Contact ID (CID)

over GSM.

CLI Trigger Output Control

The CLI trigger tables in MENU 6-5-5-0 and 6-5-6-1 can be

used to store a list of telephone numbers that can trigger

an output on the control panel. If you call the GSM unit

from a telephone number that matches a number in the

CLI list then the appropriate output will be operated.

An output needs to be programmed with an event type of

CLI Trigger and event assignment of 1 or 2 depending on

which table is to be checked.

Simply call the GSM unit from a telephone number that is

programmed in the CLI trigger list to activate the output.

Module Status

MENU 6-5-0 can be used to obtain various information on

the radio module. The following information is currently

available.

1) Connected Network

2) Signal Strength in dB

3) IMEI Number

4) Radio Firmware Revision

5) SIM Card Present

SMS Remote Control

The SMS control option in MENU 6-5-6 allows you to

program up to 10 telephone numbers that are allowed to

send SMS commands to the GSM unit.

Numerous commands can be sent to the panel using the

SMS control functions including arming/disarming areas,

controlling outputs and doors or checking system status.

The panel can also be requested to send a conﬁrmation

SMS if required.

The control messages must be sent to the SIM phone

number.

The SMS Control phrase table shows the correct method

for constructing the SMS messages. Note there are no

spaces between the ﬁelds only commas as shown.

Smart Device Apps

Smart device apps are available to enhance alarm report-

ing and provide real time control of system areas, outputs

and doors etc. More information can be found in the app

stores or on the MyAlarm web site at www.myalarm.com.

au.

SMS Control Smartphone App

The MyAlarm SMS Control App for iOS and Android

devices is now available and can be used to simplify the

conﬁguration and sending of SMS control messages.

You can search for the MyAlarm SMS Control app in the

app store or scan the QR codes below using your device’s

barcode reader for a direct link to the app.

Scan Here (iOS Version)

MyAlarm

SMS Control iFob Control

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Scan Here (Android Version)

SIM Balance Recharge Reminder Function

In Solution 6000 version 2.20 ﬁrmware, a new SIM ex-

pire parameter can be added to the to the SIMBAL setup

command when using the GSM module with a pre-paid

SIM card. When conﬁgured the control panel will send a

reminder to the designated SIM owner prompting them

to recharge the SIM before it expires.

The SIM Balance string would include the following pa-

rameters including the new optional reminder in weeks

(01 to 52 weeks).

The MyAlarm SMS Control smart device app has been

updated to include support for this new feature. For more

information refer to the example below.

User Code

This ﬁeld is used to enter your PIN (eg. 2580).

Command Header

The command header ﬁeld is ﬁxed - SIMBAL.

Access Number

Enter the communication provider’s access number for

SIM card balance enquiries.

• Optus = 9999

• Vodafone = 1555 / 1512

• Telstra = #100#

• Virgin = 225

Text

Enter the text required by the communication providers

to obtain your SIM card balance (Max = 16 characters). In

Australia, examples may change and include:

• Optus = Balance

• Vodafone = Blank Message

• Telstra = Voice Call

• Virgin = Bal

Preamble

Enter text to search for the credit remaining on your SIM

card (eg. if Vodafone Australia displays‘U’ve Remaining:

365 day: $35.53 Exp: 09/11/2015’ enter ‘Day:’ as the pream-

ble).

Minimum Amount

Enter the minimum balance to ﬁlter GSM module SIM card

balance enquiries. This allows the GSM module to only

forward an SMS balance alert message to your mobile

telephone when the SIM card balance falls below the

minimum amount set here.

Days

This parameter sets how often the GSM module will

automatically request a SIM card balance. This can be set

between 001 and 255 days / 000 = disabled.

Mobile

This parameter allows you to program which mobile

telephone number the GSM module will forward the SIM

card balance enquiry of the GSM module to.

Expire Reminder

Enter the number of weeks for the GSM module to remind

you to recharge your GSM SIM card (01 to 99 weeks / 00 =

disabled).

Example

The example below is requesting a SIM Balance of the SIM

card connected to the Vodafone network (Australia) with a

reminder that the credit available on the SIM card requires

a recharge in 25 weeks using a 180 day prepaid SIM card.

The SIMBAL requests a balance enquiry every two days

when the balance falls below $20.00.

SIMBAL,2580,1555,Day,$20.00,002,0414123456,25

After 25 weeks, the GSM module will send the following

SMS, ‘SIM is about to expire please recharge immediately’.

Information in this example is correct at time of print-

ing. Check with your telco carrier as these options may

change.

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Description SMS String

Arming / Disarming Areas

Turning Area 1 On <User Code>,AREA,1,ON

Turning Area 1 On With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,AREA,1,ON,CONFIRM

Turning Area 1 Part 1 On <User Code>,AREA,1,PART 1

Turning Area 1 Part 1 On With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,AREA,1,PART 1,CONFIRM

Turning Area 1 Part 2 On <User Code>,AREA,1,PART 2

Turning Area 1 Part 2 On With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,AREA,1,PART 2,CONFIRM

Turn Multiple Areas On <User Code>,AREA,1,2,3,4,ON

Turn All Areas On That the User Belongs To <User Code>,AREA,ON

Turning Area 1 OFF <User Code>,AREA,1,OFF

Turning Area 1 OFF With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,AREA,1,OFF,CONFIRM

Check Area Status <User Code>,AREA,1,STATUS

Check Status Of Multiple Areas <User Code>,AREA,1,2,3,STATUS

Turning Outputs On/Oﬀ

Turn Output 1 On <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,ON

Turn Output 1 On With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,ON,CONFIRM

Turn Multiple Outputs On <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,2,3,4,ON

Turn Multiple Outputs On With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,2,3,4,ON,CONFIRM

Turning Output 1 OFF <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,OFF

Turning Output 1 OFF With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,OFF,CONFIRM

Turning Multiple Outputs OFF <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,2,3,4,OFF

Turning Multiple Outputs OFF With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,2,3,4,OFF,CONFIRM

Check Output Status <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,STATUS

Check Status Of Multiple Outputs <User Code>,OUTPUT,1,2,3,4,STATUS

Locking and Unlocking Doors

Unlock Door 1 <User Code>,DOOR,1,UNLOCK

Unlock Door 1 With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,DOOR,1,UNLOCK,CONFIRM

Unlock Multiple Doors <User Code>,DOOR,1,2,3,UNLOCK

Unlock Multiple Doors With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,DOOR,1,2,3,UNLOCK,CONFIRM

Lock Door 1 <User Code>,DOOR,1,LOCK

Lock Door 1 With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,DOOR,1,LOCK,CONFIRM

Lock Multiple Doors <User Code>,DOOR,1,2,3,LOCK

Lock Multiple Doors With Conﬁrmation <User Code>,DOOR,1,2,3,LOCK,CONFIRM

Check Status Of A Door <User Code>,DOOR,1,STATUS

Check Status Of Multiple Doors <User Code>,DOOR,1,2,3,STATUS

Check System Status <User Code>,SYSTEM,STATUS

SIM Balance Check - Must have been conﬁgured under site settings

Check Current SIM Balance <User Code>,SIMBAL,<Access Number>,<Text.,

<Preamble>,<Min Amount>,<Days>,<Mobile>,<Expire

Reminder>

Table 3: GSM SMS String Commands

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GPRS Using The CM746B 4G Radio

The APN Server Name, APN User Name and APN Password

menu’s need to be conﬁgured before the 4G radio can

establish a GPRS data connection with the telco provider.

Applications such as the MyAlarm iFob control app or

reporting back to base over the GPRS connection require

a data connection.

Devices > GSM/GPRS Module >

APN Server Name MENU 6-5-7

APN (Access Point Name)

Enter the appropriate name of your 3G/4G GPRS mobile

network provider to connect to the public Internet. For

example Telstra APN=telstra.wap, Optus APN=yesinternet,

Vodafone APN=live.vodafone.com

APN Server Name Gi1

Press  OK to SAVE

Devices > GSM/GPRS Module >

APN Username MENU 6-5-8

This can be used to identify you on a network however is

mostly left BLANK.

APN Username Gi1

Press  OK to SAVE

Devices > GSM/GPRS Module >

APN Password MENU 6-5-9

A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admis-

sion to the network however mostly left BLANK.

APN Password Gi1

Press  OK to SAVE

Note

No SIM card is supplied with this module. A SIM card

is required for operation. It is the customers responsi-

bility to make sure that SIM credit is charged and that

suﬃcient data is available at all times. The SIM card

should be installed in the lower SIM socket (SIM 1).

Optional AN110 High Gain Outdoor Antenna

For installations where adequate signal strength is not

available using the supplied indoor antenna, an optional

outdoor antenna can be used.

The AN110 antenna oﬀers up to 10dBi peak gain (4G) and

is supplied with a mounting bracket, mast U clamp and a

15m RG58 cable with N-male to SMA - male connectors.

AN110 Speciﬁcations

Frequency Range 698~960Mhz/1710~2700Mhz

Impedance 50 Ohms

VSWR <1.5

Gain 10dBi Peak

Poloariztion Vertical

Radiation Omni Directional

Colour White

Operating Temp -40 ~ +60 Celcius

Size 246mm x 75mm x 82mm

Table 4: AN110 Speciﬁcations

Figure 2: AN110 Outdoor Antenna And Cable

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CM746B Speciﬁcations

Part Number: CM746B - 4G GSM/GPRS/SMS Radio Module

Reporting Formats:

SMS via GSM , CSV-IP via GPRS and Conettix Format via GPRS are supported.

MyAlarm iFob Control and MyAlarm SMS Control apps and SolutionLink RAS are supported.

The CM746B does NOT support Contact ID (CID) over GSM.

Operating Voltage: Supplied by Panel - Derate the maximum available 12V accessory power from the panel by

100ma when the module is ﬁtted.

Compatible With: Solution 6000 Control Panel (Firmware V2.51.04 or higher)

SIM Card Type: Standard size SIM cards

The SIM card should be installed in SIM 1 socket.

Radio: 4G Quectel EG91 - CAT-1 Network (3G Fallback)

Antenna: Quad Band Omni Directional Magnetic Base Antenna with integrated lead and SMA Con-

nector. 3dbi gain - 50 ohm. Optional high gain outdoor antenna is available. (P/N AN110)

Module Connection:

The CM746B is mounted directly to the expansion port on the control panel PCB. Three

plastic standoﬀs are supplied to support the module and these should be connected to the

control panel before installing the CM746B.

Operating

Environment: 0˚ to 55˚C RH 5 to 85% at 30˚C non-condensing.

Warranty: 3 years from date of manufacture (return to base)

In the interest of ongoing product development this document is subject to change without notice.

Bosch Security Systems

Level 2, 21 Solent Circuit

Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153

Australia

Phone: 1300 026 724

www.boschsecurity.com.au

BLCM746BIRG

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