1. Paradox Communication Solution GPRS / GSM
PCS100
Paradox Communication Solution
GPRS / GSM

2. GSM & GPRS Technology GSM (Global system for Mobile Communications)
GSM standard is an open digital cellular technology used for transmitting voice and data services
GSM is circuit switched
Uses a dedicated channel for exclusive use of the circuit
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
GPRS is a data service available to users of the GSM network
GPRS is “always on” and packet switched
Data is sliced into packets and transmitted through the GSM network

3. PCS100 Overview
Landline
Paradox
Control Panel
PCS100
SMS
GPRS
GPRS/GSM
* Connect Voice Module (VDMP3) to control panel for landline or PCS100 for GSM voice channel (GSM edition).

4. GPRS Edition VS. GSM Edition
The GSM Edition V1.07 provides Paradox control panels with full GSM capabilities
The GPRS Edition V1.60 or higher for full GPRS capabilities
Either system can be upgraded or downgraded to provide either capabilities

5. PCS100 GPRS vs. GSM Edition Feature PCS100 V1.60 (GPRS Edition)
PCS100 V1.07 (GSM Edition)
GPRS Reporting √ -
GPRS Upload/Download
GPRS PCS100 Firmware Upgrade
GPRS Panel Firmware Upgrade
Standard Local PCS100 Firmware Upgrade
GSM Reporting
SMS (Text Message) System Notification
SMS (Text Message) Arming/Disarming
Voice with VDMP3
Supports CVT485
Supports Antenna Extensions
Serial Cable
Modified Serial Cable
Standard Serial Cable

6. Upload/Download via GPRS
GPRS & GSM Edition
Upload/Download via GPRS
Supports connection to WinLoad and NEware through a GPRS connection
GPRS allows internet communications at data rates of up to 38.8Kbit/s

7. Reporting Can be used as a primary dialer, backup dialer, or both
GPRS & GSM Edition
Reporting
Can be used as a primary dialer, backup dialer, or both
Supports all control panel reporting formats (GSM only)
Reports system events to a monitoring station over an IP network (GPRS edition)

8. SMS Notification of System Events
GPRS & GSM Edition
SMS Notification of System Events
Sends notification of system events and troubles through SMS messages
Notification for up to 16 phone numbers
SMS messages available in multiple languages (installer selectable)

9. SMS Notification of System Events
GPRS & GSM Edition
SMS Notification of System Events
Detailed, pre-defined messages (up to 140 characters) including event description, site name, date, time, and any associated configurable labels such as zone, area, and serial number

10. GPRS & GSM Edition
Event Notification
Can receive notification of four event groups for specified partitions:
Alarm
Arming / Disarming
Trouble
Trouble Restore

11. GPRS & GSM Edition
Event Notification

12. GSM Edition
Control System via SMS
Use SMS text messages to control the security system (GSM Edition)
From any SMS-enabled phone you can:
Arm / disarm the panel
Request system status

13. Voice Messages through GSM
GSM Edition
Voice Messages through GSM
The PCS100 (GSM edition) is fully compatible with the VDMP3 Paradox Plug-In Voice Module
Can send pre-recorded voice messages to up to 8 phone numbers to report alarms
Arm / disarm, request system status and control PGMs using a voice-guided menu

14. GPRS & GSM Edition
Supervision
Supervises connection to control panel and to the GSM network (will send report to monitoring station if communication is lost)
RF jamming supervision

15. Special Features Proprietary communication with control panels
Available in multiple languages
Comprehensive diagnostic LEDs
Signal strength indicator
Simple installation: insert SIM card and connect 4 wires

16. Antenna Extensions Use an antenna extension for improved reception
GPRS & GSM Edition
Antenna Extensions
Use an antenna extension for improved reception
Available antenna extensions (sold separately):
EXT2 2m(6ft)
EXT4 4m(12ft)
EXT7 7m(24ft)
EXT m(48ft)
EXT18 18m(60ft)

17. GSM Edition
CVT485
The CVT485 converts the serial communication between the PCS100 (GSM edition) and the control panel into RS-485 communication. This allows the PCS100 (GSM edition) to communicate with the control panel from up to 300m (1000ft.) away.

18. PCS100 Firmware Upgrade Standard local PCS100 firmware upgrade
GPRS & GSM Edition
PCS100 Firmware Upgrade
Standard local PCS100 firmware upgrade
Firmware of PCS100 (GPRS edition) and control panels can be upgraded using WinLoad
2 methods of upgrading (GPRS edition)
Remotely via GPRS network
Physical connection to the PCS100 module

19. Summary Upload / download Reporting SMS notification of system events
Control system via SMS (GSM edition)
Voice messages through GSM (GSM edition)

20. Thank You