Climax Technology Co 1908 Converter User Manual CTC 1908M
Climax Technology Co Ltd Converter CTC 1908M
Users Manual
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Nov-11-2013
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TableofContents
1. Introduction______________________________________________________________1
2. Application Overview _____________________________________________________2
2.1. Identifying the Parts_________________________________________________________ 2
2.3. System Requirements_______________________________________________________ 3
3. Getting Started ___________________________________________________________4
3.1 Running the Finder software _________________________________________________ 4
3.2 Configure Setting ___________________________________________________________ 6
4. Connecting to Webpage___________________________________________________7
5. System Configuration_____________________________________________________8
5.1. Panel ______________________________________________________________________ 8
5.2. GSM/GPRS ________________________________________________________________ 10
5.3. Network____________________________________________________________________11
5.4. Report ____________________________________________________________________ 12
5.5. Administrator______________________________________________________________ 12
5.6. Firmware__________________________________________________________________ 17
5.7. SMS Remote Command ____________________________________________________ 18
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1. Introduction
CTC-1908M Series are PSTN converters, which upgrades your existing Control Panel to send
reporting via the internet or GSM/GPRS instead of PSTN.
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2. Application Overview
2.1. Identifying the Parts
1. GSM LED (Red)
ON: GSM Fault
Slow Flash : GSM Normal
Quick Flash: GPRS reporting
2. Fault LED (Amber)
OFF: Normal
ON: CTC-1908M has fault:
GSM fault
PSTN line fault
Ethernet line fault (only when IP reporting is
programmed)
3. PSTN Panel LED (Blue)
ON: PSTN Panel is off hook
OFF: PSTN Pane is on hook
4. Power LED (Green)
ON: AC Power connected
OFF: AC Power failure
5. SIM Card Base
6. Phone Jack (RJ-11)
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Connects to the Phone Jack marked “Line” on the PSTN Control Panel
7. DC Jack
DC 12V 1A switching power connection (Cannot be used with DC Input Terminal at the
same time)
8. DC Input Connection Terminal
DC 12V 1A Power input (Cannot be used with DC Jack at the same time)
9. Internet Connection (RJ-45)
10. External Antenna Connection Port. (CTC-1908M-3/8 EX only)
2.2. The Power Supply
An AC switching power is required to connect to a wall outlet. Be sure only to use an adapter
with the appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent component damage. A DC 12V 1A switching
power is generally used to power the converter.
2.3. System Requirements
The system requires a TCP/IP network environment for CTC-1908M to connect to your Local
Area Network (LAN).
To install the CD Wizard, your computer must have:
Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, or 8 operating system.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, or later and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 compatible.
CD-ROM drive
CPU: Intel Pentium II 266MHz or above
Memory: 32MB (64MB recommended)
VGA resolution: 800x600 or above
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3. Getting Started
In order to use CTC-1908M with the existing PSTN Control Panel, it must be programmed via
LAN first. Please follow the steps below to setup and program your CTC-1908
Step 1. Connect the telephone line from the PSTN Control Panel’s phone jack to
CTC-1908M’s phone jack.
Step 2. Plug-in the LAN/Internet connection cable into the Internet Port (RJ-45) on
CTC-1908M.
Step 3. Insert the SIM Card into the SIM Card base.
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Before inserting the SIM card, please make sure the SIM Card PIN code is disabled.
Step 4. For CTC-1908M-3/8 EX, you can also connect an external antenna to the converter to
improve GSM signal strength.
Step 5. Connect the DC 12V 1A switching power to a Wall Outlet and the other end to
CTC-1908M.
3.1 Running the Finder software
To install the Finder software
Step 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive
Step 2. Find the FinderV1.x software icon in the CD-ROM.
Step 3. Double click on the FinderV1.x to initiate the installation.
Step 5. Click Next to re-name the shortcut folder, if no renaming is required; please click Next
to get ready for the installation process.
Step 6. Another click on Next to begin the Installation; once the installation is complete, click
Finish to confirm.
Step 7. A new icon will be displayed on your desktop.
Step 8. Double click on the Finder.exe to start the installation. The following screen will be
displayed:
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Step 9. Click on Search, It will start searching for recognized IP address within the Local
Network Service.
Step 10. You will be able to locate the current CTC-1908 IP address among the list, displayed
with MAC Address and Firmware version.
Step 11. Once CTC-1908M information is identified, click on Open Web Page, or double click
on the CTC-1908M info to open the IP Security System Web page.
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3.2 Configure Setting
The Configure setting is for you to enter the Internet data manually.
Step 1. Click on Configure Setting, the following window will display:
Step 2. Enter the internet data and CTC-1908M’s web user name and password.
(Default) User Name: admin
(Default) Password: admin1234
Step 3. Click on OK to confirm. When the username and password are correct, a window will
display: Status: Configure success!!
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4. Connecting to Webpage
The webpage can be opened by Finder (please refer to section 3.1) or by manually opening with
an internet browser. Enter CTC-1908M’s IP address in your browser’s address field and click on
GO. You will enter the Control Panel webpage. The Converter’s firmware version and MAC
address will be displayed.
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5. System Configuration
5.1. Panel
The Panel page allows you to program panel setting for reporting
Step 1. Click on Panel to enter the Panel Setting page.
Auto Check-in
This is for you to set the interval time the Control Panel waits before making a regular
check-in report
Interval: Set the interval waiting time.
Offset Period: This is to set the time delay before the first “Auto Check-in Report”
report to be made. For example, if “Offset” time period is set to 2 Hours, then the
Control Panel will make the first “Auto Check-in Report” report after 2 hours.
CID Code
CID Group: Enter a group code which will be included in the panel’s CID Auto Check-in
report to identify the converter’s group.
CID Zone: Enter a zone code which will be included in the panel’s CID Auto Check-in
report to identify the converter’s zone.
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Ringing Sound and Answering Mode
Ringing Sound: When Enabled, CTC-1908M will forward all incoming calls to the
PSTN control panel for the panel to answer the call for two-way communicatin or
remote access. When Disabled, the CTC-1908M will not forward incoming calls to the
PSTN control panel.
Answering Mode: This function will only be used when Ringing Sound is Enabled.
CTC-1908M will optimize the communication channel according to Answering Mode
setting.
DTMF Programming: The communication channel will be opimized for the caller to
enter DTMF commands.
Two-way speech: The communication channel will be optimized for Two-way
communication.
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Answering Mode setting only affects optimization of the communication channel, it does not
affects communication methods. Both DTMF commands and Two-way communication will
still function normally regardless of Answering Mode setting.
Time Setting
This is for you to set Control Panel time.
Time Zone: Set your time zone.
Date and Time: Set your current date and time from year to minute.
Step 3. After changing the Time setting, click “Adjust Time” to confirm the change, or click
“Reset” to undo the change.
Factory Reset
Clicking “Factory Reset” will return all CTC-1908M setting to factory default value. You can
tick the “Keep Network Setting” box before Factory reset to keep your network setting
unchanged.
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5.2. GSM/GPRS
The GSM/GPRS page display your current GSM module status allows you to program GPRS
setting configuration for reporting.
Step 1. Click on GSM/GPRS to enter the GSM/GPRS setting page.
GSM Status
Your GSM module status will be displayed here.
IMEI
The IMEI code of your GSM module will be displayed here.
GPRS
In order use GPRS for reporting, this section need to be programmed for GPRS reporting to
function. Please check with your SIM Card provider for setting detail.
APN (Access Point) Name
The name of an access point for GPRS. Please inquire your service provider for an
APN. When APN is set, the system becomes valid for internet connection.
User Name
Your GPRS user name.
Password
Your GPRS user password.
SMS Keyword and Access Code
The SMS Keyword and Access Code are used to receive SMS remote commands. (Please refer
to 5.7. SMS Remote Command for detail.)
Step 2. After finishing all setting, click on “Submit” to confirm the change, or click “Reset” to
undo the change.
Reset GSM
Use this function to reset your GSM module if required.
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5.3. Network
The Network page allows you to program network configuration for reporting. (CTC-1908M( EX)
only)
Step 1. Click on Network to enter the Network Setting page.
DHCP
On: If DHCP is set to On, the Network will obtain the IP address automatically with a
valid Network DHCP Server and no manual setting is required. You can only set DHCP
to On if your Network environment supports DHCP. It will automatically generate all
information.
Off: If DHCP is set to Off, you neet to enter the Network information manually for IP
Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Default DNS. Please make sure that you
have obtained all required values according to your Network environment. Please
contact your local service provider for more information.
SNTP
SNTP setting is for you to enter an internet time server to synchronize and update Control
Panel time automatically according to set interval times. The factory default is set to
pool.ntp.org.
Step 2. After changing the Network setting, click “Submit” to confirm the change, or click
“Reset” to undo the change.
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5.4. Report
The Report page allows you to set your report destinations.
Step 1. Click on Report to enter the Report Setting page.
Step 2. Select ARC Connection Setting.
5.4.1. ARC Connection Setting
The ARC Connection Setting determines how CTC-1908M processes the data received from
your PSTN panel and send the report.
Direct Handshake Authentication with ARC (IP/GPRS/SMS Reporting) : When this
option is selected, upon receiving report from the PSTN panel, CTC-1908M will report the
event received according to Report Setting below. After receiving handshake
authentication from Alarm Receiving Center (ARC), CTC-1908M will confirm the
handshake with the PSTN panel to notify the panel that reporting is successful. If reporting
is unsuccessful, CTC-1908M will notify the PSTN panel accordingly
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Compatible Report Setting: IP/GPRS/SMS reporting set to Group 1 only
Non Compatible Report Setting: GSM and/or non-Group 1 Report Setting.
Store and Forward (IP/GPRS/SMS Reporting): When this option is selected, upon
receiving report from the PSTN panel, CTC-1908M will first confirm with the PSTN panel
that the reporting is successful, then report the event received according to Report Setting
below. If the reporting is unsuccessful, CTC-1908M will not notify the PSTN panel.
Compatible Report Setting: Non-CSV IP/GPRS/SMS reporting set to any group.
Non Compatible Report Setting: GSM report.
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CSV IP/GPRS reporting is only compatible with Direct Handshake Authentication with
ARC.
PSTN to GSM Virtual Channel (GSM Reporting): This option is for GSM digital or voice
reporting only. Upon receiving the report from PSTN panel, CTC-1908M will dial to the ARC.
Upon successful connection, CTC-1908M will forward the digital event code, or voice
message received from PSTN panel. If the ARC personnel choose to open a Two-way
communication channel, CTC-1908M will serve as the bridge between ARC and PSTN
panel for the Two-way communication. (Factory Default)
Compatible Report Setting: GSM report set to Group 1.
Non Compatible Report Setting: IP/GPRS/SMS report.
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When PSTN to GSM Virtual Channel is selected and no report setting is entered,
CTC-1908M will automatically forward the report received from PSTN Control Panel using
the same telephone number and account number used by PSTN Control Panel.
5.4.2. Report Setting
The Report Setting is for you to program the report destinations. When programming Report
Setting, please refer to ARC Connection Setting above to determine the report format you
should use.
Report Format:
IP reporting in CID format: (CTC-1908M-8 (EX))
Reporting destination format: ip://Account@Server IP:Port/CID
For Example: ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CID
GPRS reporting in CID format:
Reporting destination format: gprs://Account@Server IP:Port/CID
For Example: gprs://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CID
IP reporting in SIA format: (CTC-1908M-8 (EX))
Reporting destination format: ip://Account@Server IP:Port/SIA
For Example: ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/SIA
GPRS reporting in SIA format:
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Reporting destination format: gprs://Account@Server IP:Port/SIA
For Example: gprs://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/SIA
IP reporting in CSV format: (CTC-1908M-8 (EX))
Reporting destination format: ip://Account@Server IP:Port/CSV
For Example: ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CSV
GPRS reporting in CSV format:
Reporting destination format: gprs://Account@Server IP:Port/CSV
For Example: gprs://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CSV
SMS reporting in CID format:
Reporting destination format: sms://Account@mobile number/CID
For Example: sms://1234@0926064587/CID
SMS reporting in SIA format:
Reporting destination format: sms://Account@mobile number/SIA
For Example: sms://1234@0926064587/SIA
GSM Digital or Voice report:
Reporting destination format: gsm://Account@telephone number
For Example: gsm://1234@0926064587
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The account number entered in the report setting is only for sending Auto Check-in report
for CTC-1908M. For any events received from the PSTN panel, the report will be sent with
PSTN panel account number
For example: If the report setting is set to gprs://0001@59.124.123.66:50123/CID. When
CTC-1908M sends an Auto Check-in report, the event will be reported with account
number of 0001. However if the PSTN panel sends a report, the report will be sent with the
account number programmed in the PSTN panel instead.
Group: Select a group number for the report destination.
Multiple Group setting is only applicable when ARC Connection Setting is set to Store and
Forward.
For Direct Handshake Authentication with ARC, use only Group 1.
For PSTN to GSM Virtual Channel, use only Group 1 for forwarding report from PSTN
panel or Two-way communication use Group 2~5 for CTC-1908M’s own status reporting.
Reporting sequence goes from Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5.
Destinations assigned to Group 1 will be reported to first, those assigned to Group 2 will be
reported to next, and the like.
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Each group can have more than one reporting destination. If one group has multiple
destinations, and reporting to one of them is successful, CTC-1908M will consider reporting
to this group successful and move on to the next group without trying rest of the reporting
destinations. For example, if Group 1 has 3 reporting destinations, when reporting to the
first destination is successful, CTC-1908M will move on to Group 2 without trying rest of the
2 reporting destinations in Group 1.
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The reporting will go through a group’s reporting destinations according to the numerical
sequence to which the phone numbers are assigned. For example, when phone numbers 4
and 8 are assigned to Group 2, the reporting will dial phone number 4 first and then 8.
If reporting to all destination in a group fails, CTC-1908M will retry reporting to the group for
a maximum of 3 times before moving on to the next group.
One complete round of report means going from Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group
4 ….. and going through all the reporting groups. If one complete round of report has
been completed and no reporting destination could be reached successfully, CTC-1908M
will retry the report until one destination has been reached successfully, then stop
reporting.
5.4.3. Report Setting Procedure and Comparison
1. Determine if you want to use IP/GPRS/SMS reporting, or GSM CID/Voice reporting:
I. For IP/GPRS/SMS reporting, select Direct Handshake Authentication with ARC or
Store and Forward.
Direct Handshake Authentication with ARC: Only Group 1 is available for
setting, the PSTN panel will receive handshake authentication until CTC-1908M
has finished reporting and will know whether CTC-1908M has forwarded the
report successfully.
Store and Forward: Multiple group setting is available. The PSTN panel will
receive handshake authentication before CTC-1908M makes report and will not
know whether CTC-1908M has forwarded the report successfully
II. For GSM digital or voice reporting, select PSTN to GSM Virtual Channel.
You can keep all report setting fields blank, CTC-1908M will automatically
forward the PSTN report according to the telephone number and account number
used by PSTN Control Panel.
Alternatively, enter telephone number(s) in Group 1 for GSM reporting. If you
want to program IP/GPRS/SMS report for CTC-1908M status only, enter the
report setting in Group 2~5.
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5.5. Administrator
The Administrator page is for you to set the user name and password you used to access
CTC-1908M webpage.
Step 1. To change your User Name/ Password, enter the new User Name and Password in
the blank field.
Step 2. Enter the password again in Repeat Password field.
Step 3. Click Submit to confirm the change.
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5.6. Firmware
The Firmware page is for you to update the firmware of CTC-1908M.
Step 1. Click on Firmware to enter the Firmware upgrade page.
Step 2. Click on Browse, then select the firmware file in your computer.
Step 3. Click Submit to upload the new firmware to CTC-1908M. Do not power off
CTC-1908M when firmware update is in progress.
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5.7. SMS Remote Command
CTC-1908M can be programmed remotely by SMS message.
SMS Message Format:
(SMS Keyword )(Space)(Access Code)(SMS Command):(value1),(value2),….
SMS Command Table (Default SMS Keyword set as PROG, Access Code as 1111)
Function Command Value Example:
Set New
SMS
Keyword
PINK New SMS Keyword PROG 111 PINK:JOHN
Set New
Access
Code
PINC New Access Code PROG 1111 PINC:1234 (1234 will be set as
new Access Code)
Set Report
Destination
RPTN 1: Reporting No.(1~6)
2: Report destination according to
report setting format
3. Enter A
4. Group No, (1~5)
PROG 1111 RPTN:1,
ip://6543@59.124.123.22:8765/CID,a,1
Set ARC
Connection
Setting
ARCS 0: Store and Forward
1. Direct Handshake Authentication
with ARC
2: PSTN to GSM Virtual Channel
PROG 1111 ARCS:1
Set Auto
check-in
RPDS 1. Auto-checkin time in hours:
(0,4,6,8,12,24,48,72,96.120.144.168
0 = disable)
2. Offset time in hours (1,2,4,6,8)
3. CID Zone code
4. CID Group Code
PROG 1111 RPDS: 12,1,01,01
Set GPRS
APN
GAPN 1. APN Name
2. User Name
3. Password
PROG 1111 GAPN:internet,,
Reset
GSM
module
GRST PROG 1111 GRST
System
Reset
FRST 1. (0 = system reset, 1 = Factory
Reset, 2 = Factory Reset but keep
Network Setting)
PROG 1111 FRST:1
Firmware
Upgrade
FMUG Firmware path PROG 1111
FMUG:59.124.123.22:8080/firmware/upgrade.
bin
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Inquire
Report
Setting
RPT? 1: Reporting No.(1~6)
PROG 1111 RPT?:
Inquire
ARC
Setting
ARC? PROG 1111 ARC?:
Inquire
GPRS
APN
Setting
GAP? PROG 1111 GAP?:
Inquire
GSM RSSI
GSM? PROG 1111 GSM?:
SMS Confirmation Message:
If CTC-1908M successfully receives the SMS command, it will reply in the following format:
(SMS Command):OK
For SMS command which inquires CTC-1908M setting, CTC-1908M will send back an
SMS message containing the inquired information in identical format as the programming
message.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15, 22, 24 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15, 22, 24 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS-132, 133 standard. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.