Digital Security Controls Ltd. 05SKY User Manual

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It is very important to determine the best location for maximum signal strength.

1: Normal (activated)  The radio is operating normally and

there are no troubles with the Skyroute.

2: Radio not Responding  Possible causes; the radio in the

Skyroute is not powered up, the initialization of cellemetry
radio has failed, an internal problem with the radio, bad data
connections between the radio and the panel.

3: Failed self-test  A self-test of the cellemetry module has failed.
4: No cell network  The cellemetry modem has failed to regis-

ter with the cellular network (Ie. no network coverage or
very weak signal).

5: Failure to communicate  The Skyroute has not successfully

communicated a signal to the central station (the Skyroute
has not received the acknowledgement that the central sta-
tion successfully received a signal).

6: Ready to Activate  The Skyrotue has not been activated

with Connect 24.

8: Keybus Fault The Skyroute cannot communicate to the panel.

Since the Skyroute transceiver is a Keybus accessory, it is pos-
sible to relocate the module up to 150 feet (45.4 m) from the
main control panel when the panel is not located in a good Cel-
lemetry coverage area (a control panel installed in a vault for
example). When relocating the module, follow theses rules:

• Maximum of 150 feet (45.4 m) from the main control. Key-

bus (Red, Black, Yellow, Green) from the panel to the Sky-
route transceiver.

• A UL1481 Listed power supply 12V@1.5A must be used for

UL installations.

• The power supply (+ positive) is connected to the Skyroute

transceiver (BELL IN) terminal and the power supply  (–

negative) to the Skyroute transceiver (COM) terminal.

• The cabinet must be installed in a secure location and should

have a tamper circuit connected to the Skyroute (TAM and
COM) terminals.

If a suitable location is not available for proper Cellemetry cov-
erage, obtain an Antenna Extension Bracket Kit from your DSC
supplier. Each kit contains an extension cable, a mounting
bracket, instructions, and all required hardware. Three lengths of
extension cable are available:

Only use the Extension Kits to extend the mounting range
of the antenna. Do not cut or splice the extension cable. The
maximum distance between the Skyroute transceiver and the
antenna is 25 feet (7.62 m) as obtained by using the LAE-25 or
SKR-025 Extension Kit. Make sure the antenna is in a physi-
cally secured location to avoid tampering.

Secure the TNC connector from the Extension Kit to the
mounting bracket, ensuring that the star washers make solid
electrical contact with the mounting bracket.

Remove the antenna from the Skyroute module and connect the
extension cable to the TNC connector on the module. Secure the
antenna to the TNC connector mounted on the Extension Kit
mounting bracket. Locate the mounting bracket and antenna away
from possible sources of electrical interference. Moving the
antenna just a short distance will likely be adequate. Temporarily
secure the mounting bracket in the new location and proceed with
testing. If the test is successful, permanently secure the mounting
bracket and antenna at the new location.

LAE-3

 3 feet (0.91 m)

LAE-15

15 feet (4.57 m)

LAE-25

25 feet (7.62 m)

SKR-025

25 feet (7.62m)