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Concord 4 LTE Module
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Installation Guide
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ADC-87-008700-112
Figure 2: LTE Status LEDs L1-L5
Bottom of LTE Module
Table 3: Module Status LED Functions
LED
Function
L1
Error LED: L1 will flash 1 to 8 times in a four-second interval to
indicate specific error conditions such as a network error, panel
communication error, or LTE radio error. See Table 5 on page 4 for a
list of the errors indicated by L1.
L2
Panel communication LED: L2 flashes every time a data packet is
received from the panel
L3
LTE communication LED: L3 flashes every time a data packet is
received from the LTE radio.
L4
LTE signal level LED: L4 flashes 0 to 5 times indicating the module
signal strength, or toggles on/off when communicating with the
Alarm.com servers.
L5
Z-Wave Error LED: See Table 6 on page 4 for more information.
L6
Image Sensor
L7
Image Sensor
Module Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed
You will need the following tools and supplies:
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Small blade and Phillips screwdriver
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Drill and bits for screws and/or anchors
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Wire cutter/stripper
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Four-conductor, 22-gauge or larger stranded wire
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#6 panhead screws (4 included)
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Wall anchors (4 included)
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2 KΩ EOL resistor (included)
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Cat-5 Ethernet Cable (Optional)
Module Location Guidelines
Prior to beginning installation, use the following guidelines to choose a
location for the module:
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Check the signal strength before choosing a location. Perform a
walking signal strength test by powering the module off the battery
directly (connect the GND and +12V terminals). After two minutes,
LTE status LED L4 will flash between one and five times to indicate
the LTE signal strength level (where 5 is the strongest signal).
Alarm.com recommends a signal level of two or higher for proper
operation of the LTE Module.
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Avoid mounting the module in areas with excessive metal or
electrical wiring, such as furnace or utility rooms.
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Locate the module near an outside wall, preferably on an upper
level.
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Do not mount the module gateway inside of the panel’s metal box.
Doing so will negatively impact Z-Wave performance.
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For homes or businesses located in canyons or with hills nearby, it is
necessary to place the antenna higher in the building.
Mounting the Module and Connecting the Antenna
To mount the module:
1)
Press down on the top of the enclosure cover (See Figure 3) and set it
aside.
Figure 3: Enclosure Cover
2)
The LTE module requires 2 antennas for proper operation. Both
antennas are pre-installed for convenience. The larger antenna will be
connected to antenna connector 1 and the smaller antenna will be
connected to antenna connector 2.
3)
The Ethernet port (optional) enables Dual-Path signaling to the
Alarm.com cloud. If desired, the cable should be threaded through an
opening in the gate way and plugged into the Ethernet connector on the
module as show in Figure 4.
4)
For optimal signal strength the antennas should be placed as far
away from the module as possible and as far away from each other as
possible. The recommended antenna orientation is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Antenna wire orientation
5)
Place the module back plate on the wall at the desired mounting
location, check for level, and mark the three mounting holes and the
wire access area (Figure 4). Be sure to leave room above the back
plate to route the antennas.
6)
Set the back plate aside and drill holes at the mounting and wire
access area locations.
7)
Use wall anchors where studs are not present and secure the back
plate to the wall with the enclosed screws.
CAUTION: You must be free of static electricity before handling electronic
components. Touch a grounded metal surface before touching the circuit board.
Wiring
