Falcon GSM User manual
V1.0 08 Jul 2021
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1. INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.1 Reporting Options
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2.2 Interfaces
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2.3 Programming
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3. INSTALLATION 7
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2. FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
3.1 Falcon GSM Wiring
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3.1.1 Power Supply
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3.1.2 Check AC
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3.1.3 Dry Contact Inputs 8
3.1.4 Contact ID Inputs
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3.1.5 Serial Port
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3.2 Falcon GSM Installation
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3.3 GSM Connection and Signal Strength
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3.5 Selecting the Alarm Panel Serial Port Format
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3.6 Indicators and Controls 15
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2.4 Indicators & Controls
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3.1.6 Relay Outputs
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3.4 Changing the Default SIM Card
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APPENDIX A Serial Interface 19
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4.2 PC-based Programmer
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APPENDIX B Programming Cable & Software 25
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4. PROGRAMMING 18
4.1 Onboard Push-Button
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The Falcon GSM is a highly-featured GSM-based unit which is
used for the secure transmission of alarm signals to a control
room.
The Falcon GSM will communicate via GSM messages to the
control room and includes the universal Contact ID interface to
alarm panels as well as a serial interface to leading panels. It
also has seven dry contact input triggers.
In addition, the Falcon GSM has two dry-contact relay outputs
which can be used to command alarm panels and other devices.
These outputs can also be controlled via the MiFalcon mobile
application.
1. INTRODUCTION
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2. FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
2.1 Reporting Options
§Option for single or dual sim card operation for enhanced
network reliability
§GPRS reporting to a control room
2.2 Interfaces
Ÿ7 Hardwired inputs with positive trip, negative trip or both
ŸDedicated AC Supply monitoring input
Ÿ2 onboard relay outputs which can be controlled by GPRS
ŸContact ID tip and ring telephone interface to leading control
panels
ŸSerial alarm interface to leading control panels
ŸOver-the-air panel uploading and downloading on the Rhino
and Texecom Premier control panels through the serial
interface
2.3 Programming
ŸFull programming and software updating via a computer serial
port
ŸProgramming over-the-air via GPRS
2.4 Indicators and Controls
ŸStatus and error indication via a seven segment display
ŸSerial port selection via the onboard push-button
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Falcon GSM Wiring
Connections to the Falcon GSM are shown below:
SERIAL CAC 12V GND 1 2 345 6 7C1 C2NO1 TIP RING
- + T R NO2
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3.1.1 Power Supply
The Falcon GSM must be connected to a stable 12V DC (nominal
13.2V) power supply. If a battery is available in the alarm panel,
it must preferably be powered directly from the battery.
3.1.2 Check AC
The Check AC (CAC) input detects the presence of the AC
supply and is used to check for AC power failure. The CAC line
should be connected to one of the transformer's SECONDARY
terminals. DO NOT connect this line to the mains.
The CAC input will detect AC voltages between 10 and 24V.
If the CAC line is not connected, the Falcon GSM should not be
programmed to send AC Fail or AC Restore signals.
The AC Fail and AC Restore signals have programmable delay
times in order to prevent false triggers.
3.1.3 Dry Contact Inputs
The dry contact inputs can be used to detect alarms generated
from the outputs of the alarm panel or from other sources.
If the external device generates the alarm by pulling the input to
ground (negative trigger), the pull-up jumper should be inserted
on the input of the Falcon GSM.
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3.1.4 Contact ID Inputs
The Falcon GSM can 'intercept' signals sent by the alarm panel
on its telephone line (Contact ID) interface.
If the Contact ID interface is to be used, the alarm panel's TIP
and RING lines should be connected to the TIP and RING lines
on the Falcon GSM.
The alarm panel must be programmed to use its dialer, and the
option for reporting must be set to Contact ID. Refer to the
programming manual of the applicable alarm panel.
3.1.5 Serial Port
The Falcon GSM can receive alarms from the following alarm
panels on its serial port:
Ÿ Rhino 816 and Rhino 68 alarm panels
Ÿ Texecom premier range (panel uploads and downloads can
also be done)
Ÿ Paradox SP & MG Series
Ÿ Pima
Ÿ IDS805 & IDS X-Series
Ÿ DSC Neo & PowerSeries
ŸRisco LightSYS 2
ŸOrisec
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3.2 Falcon GSM Installation
Software version
Connect the Falcon GSM to the 12V supply, observing polarity.
On start-up, the Falcon GSM will display its software and
hardware versions, e.g.
3.3 GSM Connection and Signal Strength
The performance of the Falcon GSM depends on the quality of
its connection to the GSM network.
The Falcon GSM will send alarms quicker and more reliably if it
has a strong connection to the GSM service provider.
For the software version 4.20 and
hardware version A
3.1.6 Relay Outputs
Two dry-contact relay outputs are available on the Falcon GSM.
These outputs can be commanded to turn on and off via the
GSM network. The outputs are rated at 24V AC or DC, up to a
maximum current of 5A.
Do not connect the relay outputs to the mains supply.
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