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Thank you for choosing Paradox Security Systems products. The following manual describes the connections and programming for the
PCS265V8 Communicator Module. For any comments or suggestions, send an email to [email protected].

Important Sim Card Charges

You must use a SIM card with a data charge limit. Paradox will not be responsible in any way
for any usage charges of data or voice whatsoever.

Introduction
The PCS265V8 Communicator Module provides access to Paradox systems using the MQTT protocol. The PCS265V8 reports to the central
station via Paradox IPC10 receivers only. Connecting to the system with BlueEye application (Insite Gold is NOT supported), or PC software.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW, PLEASE READ:

While the PCS265V8 programming is similar to the PCS265V7, there are some differences you should know:

• The PCS265V8 uses MQTT protocol and can not be combined with legacy IP devices, only IP180/IP150+ MQTT, and the latest BlueEye and
PC versions support MQTT.

• The PCS265V8 reports in Contact ID format to the IPC10 (make sure the panel is set to Contact ID reporting) ONLY, and from IPC10
to CMS using MLR2-DG, Ademco 685 or Ademco CID-TCP.

• PCS265V8 supports and supervises up to three IPC10 reporting receivers.

• On panel ending with +, when only the PCS265V8 is used, connect to Serial-1. In the case of the IP module and PCS265V8
connected, connect the IP180/IP150+ MQTT to Serial-1 (main channel) and PCS265 V8 to Serial-2. It is not possible to mix MQTT
reporting devices and previous reporting devices on the same panel.

• PCS265V8 is not compatible with EBUS for GSM, and SMS reporting.

• Combo mode (PCS connected to IP150) with PCS265V8 is not supported.

NOTES:

- The IPC10 can only receive CONTACT ID format. Please make sure the reporting format is set to CID.

- PCS265V8 can be downgraded to V7.x firmware (TURN) If needed.

Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following to configure your PCS265V8 Communicator Module:

• 4-pin serial cable (included)

• BlueEye app installed on your smartphone

Figure 1

PCS265V8 Overview

1
1 Mounting hole
2 Antenna connector
2
3 Wall tamper hole
3 4 Serial connector
5 RS485 / power terminal
6 Upgrade connector
7 Battery terminal
8
8 Cover tamper switch
7

4
6
1

Figure 2
Installation
The PCS265V8 can be installed on a variety of surfaces, using appropriate mounting hardware. Install the module as close to the panel as
possible. Refer to Figure 2 for more information.

SIM Card Connection

The PCS265V8 supports two nano LTE provider SIM cards. To install the SIM cards, open the SIM Card tray and insert the card into base, as
shown. SIM 1 is used as “Primary” and SIM 2 for “Backup”. If only one SIM card is used, insert into SIM 1.
Note: SIM Card 2 can only be configured via SMS.

Figure 3

Panel Connections
Connect the PCS265V8’s serial out to the serial connector on the panel.
• For LTE reporting, connect to the Serial port of the panel.

LTE (Serial Connector)

Figure 4

External Antenna Connection

Use the ANTK4G LTE external antenna kit for PTCRB installations or to improve RF reception if your module’s signal strength is weak. External
antenna kits and extension kits are purchased separately.

Powering-up the PCS265V8

Once your hardware connections are completed, the PCS265V8 module will begin its power up sequence.

• Power LED will turn solid green.

• Status LED will turn solid green.
• SIM card 1 LED will slowly flash red while searching for the GSM network; once found the LED will be solid purple.

When configured for LTE reporting, you will need to configure network provider information. Refer to the Programming section.

Note: The battery is optional. If a battery is used/installed, do not allow the battery to deplete and ensure that the battery is replaced when low.

The battery function is to support power shut down and not to be used as backup as defined in EN50131-6.
LED Functionality
LED Functionality
Red flashing No network
LTE
Solid purple Internet present, polling to SWAN and received a
connection identifier
Flashing purple Data exchange
Flashing green Updating firmware
SIM1 Internet present, polling to SWAN but did not receive a
Flashing every 0.2 seconds
connection identifier
Internet present, received a connection identifier but it is not
Flashing every 0.5 seconds
polling to SWAN
Internet present, not polling to SWAN and did not receive a
Flashing every one second
connection identifier
Off No Internet connection
Solid green Registered to IP Receiver #1 only
Solid Teal (Light Blue) Registered to IP Receivers #1 and 2
SIM2 (EVO) Solid purple Registered to IP Receivers #1,2, and 3
Solid orange Registered to IP Receivers #1 and 3
Solid green Registered to IP Receiver #1 only
SIM2 (MG/SP) Solid orange Registered to IP Receivers #1 and 3
Solid purple Registered to IP Receivers #1,2, and 3
Solid blue Registered to IP Receivers #1 and 2
Solid green Power on
Power
Off No power
Solid green Battery is charged at 80% or higher
Status Flashing green Battery charging
Off Battery is not connected
Signal Strength Three LEDs indicate network signal strength

Note: When upgrading the firmware remotely SIM1, SIM2, and Status LEDs will all flash green throughout the upgrade process.

Panel Communication Loss LED Functionality

LED Functionality

SIM1 Purple On for three seconds then flashes green three times in a loop
SIM 2 Orange Flashes three times every three seconds
Power Solid green On
Status Red Flashes three times every three seconds

RSSI Green All LEDs are on for three seconds then off for 1.5 seconds in a loop

Programming
In order to configure the PCS265V8 for reporting, you will need to first configure your SIM cards. Please note that SIM Card 1 can be configured
via panel programming or SMS and SIM Card 2 via SMS only.
IP Reporting over LTE and SMS Personal Reporting
Network Provider Information

MG/SP EVO Feature

[921] [2960] APN part 1 (characters 1-16)
[922] [2961] APN part 2 (characters 17-32)
[923] [2962] APN user name part 1 (1-16)
[924] [2963] APN user name part 2 (17-32)
[925] [2964] APN password part 1 (1-16)
[926] [2965] APN password part 2 (17-32)
Important: This information can be obtained from your mobile network provider.

Refer to the List of SMS Commands Table.

LTE Reporting Options

MG/SP EVO Feature Details

[918] [2976] to Account / Partition MG/SP: Sections represent account/
[919] [2983] Registration partition 1 and 2
EVO: Sections represent account /
partition 1 to 8
[806] [2975] [7] Off + [8] Off = landline only
[7] Off + [8] On = LTE primary / landline backup (default)
[7] On + [8] Off = landline only
[7] On + [8] On = landline and LTE in parallel

Receiver Settings MG/SP

IP Receiver: 1 2 Backup
IP address* [929] [936] [943]
IP port ** [930] [937] [944]
IP address [931] [938] [945]
WAN 2 [932] [939] [946]
IP port WAN2 [933] [940] [947]
Receiver password [934] [941] [948]
Security Profile
Module registration [935] [942] [949]
Press [ARM] to register

Receiver Settings EVO

IP Receiver: Main Backup Parallel
IP address* [2984] [2986] [2988]
IP port **
IP password
IP profile The IP profile for this receiver is the same as
the Main receiver IP profile.

Module registration [2985] [2987] [2989]

Press [ARM] to register
* For 1- or 2-digit numbers, add “0’s” before the
digit: e.g., 138.002.043.006
** Default = 10000
Enter [MEM] for blank space

SMS Messages for Backup

Command Description

P[PASSWORD].SMS[GSM MODEM TELEPHONE #].[IPRS-7 Used to program the receiver’s SMS parameters
PASSWORD]
Additional Programming Options
SMS Language

Value
Language Value Language

English (default) 000 Bulgarian 016

French 001 Romanian 017
Spanish 002 Slovak 018
Italian 003 Chinese 019
Swedish 004 Serbian 020
Polish 005 Malay 021
Portuguese 006 Slovenian 022
German 007 Lithuanian 023
Turkish 008 Finnish 024
Hungarian 009 Estonian 025
Czech 010 French Canadian 026
Dutch 011 Belgian 027
Croatian 012 Latvian 028
Greek 013 Albanian 029
Hebrew 014 Macedonian 030
Russian 015

SMS Programming
Refer to the panel’s respective user manual for more information on SMS Personal Reporting.

Section SMS Site Name Label

EVO
[2954] /__/ / / / / / / / / /__/__/ / /
MG/SP
[780] /__/ / / / / / / / / /__/__/ / /
List of SMS Commands
Please note that the default password is admin.

Command Description

P[password].A[IP address].P[port number] Used for LTE remote access

P[password].IP.[call back phone number] Used to obtain the IP address and IP port of the PCS265V8
P[password].RESET Used to power cycle the PCS265V8

P[password].STATUS.[phone Used to obtain the signal strength,

number] signal quality, LTE connection status, and APN settings of the current SIM card

P[password].
APN1.NAME. Used to program the SIM Card 1 APN
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
APN1.USER. Used to program the SIM card 1 APN User Name
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
APN1.PSW. Used to program the SIM card 1 APN Password
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
Used to clear the SIM Card 1 APN
APN1.CLEAR]

P[password].
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access Point Name information
VAPN1.[CALL BACK PHONE NUMBER]

P[password]. APN2.NAME.
Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access Point Name
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
APN2.USER. Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access Point User
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
APN2.PSW. Used to program the SIM Card 2 Access Point Password
[Access Point Name]
P[password].
Used to clear the SIM Card 2 Access Point Name
APN2.CLEAR

P[password].
Used to view the SIM Card 2 Access Point Name information
VAPN2.[CALL BACK PHONE NUMBER]
P[password].[IP1W1/ IP1W2/
IP2W1/ IP2W2/ IP3W1/ IP3W2/ Set domain name for LTE receiver
IP4W1/ IP4W2].[domain name]
P[password].[IP1W1/ IP1W2/
IP2W1/ IP2W2/ IP3W1/ IP3W2/IP4W1/ Clear domain name for LTE receiver
IP4W2].CLEAR
C[user code].[ARM/OFF].A[area number], [area
number], [area Arm/Disarm
number]TO[area number]
Disable SWAN polling
P[password].---S
(V8.0 and higher)
Enable SWAN polling
P[password].+++S
(V8.0 and higher)
EN Certification
The following statements apply for EN 50131 and EN 50136 certification:
• Mode of operation is pass-through.
• PCS265V8 must be installed and connected to an EN approved Grade 3 control panel.
• Monitoring of the transmission network interface (Internet connection): In case of network/interface failure, the device sends
a trouble message to the control panel which then displays it via connected keypad(s).
• Information Security is achieved by 256-bit encrypted, supervised communication (AES validation number 986) which prevents
unauthorized reading or modification of messages.
• Substitution Security is achieved by Information Security (as stated above), physical security (Tamper protection) and by a unique Serial
Number from each device. Messages sent to the receiving station include the S/N to identify the substitution and alert accordingly.

Technical Specifications

Specifications Description

Class 4 (2W) @ 850/1900 MHz

Class 2 (1W) @ 1800/1900 MHz
RF Power
UMTS 850/1900 @ 0.25W (America)
UMTS 900/2100 @ 0.25W (Europe)
World Zone Compatibility All except the U.S.A.
Antenna Bandwidth 5 bands, wideband
Voltage Input 12 VDC nominal
Consumption during 60 mA standby
LTE transmission 300 mA maximum
Encryption 128-bit (AES)
7-bit (GSM: 3GPP TS 23.038/GSM03.38)
SMS Protocol
or 16-bit (UCS2 ISO/IEC10646)
SIM Cards LTE
Humidity 0 - 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature -20 - 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Dimensions 20.8 x 7.5 x 2 cm / 8.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 in.
EN 50136-1 EN 50136-2 Grade 3
Certifications Class II EN 50131-10 ATS Category SP5 Certification Body:
Applica Test and Certification

Safety Note: This device may operate continuously in temperatures of 55°C (131°F) for a maximum period of 7 days.

Warranty
For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement found on the Web site www.paradox.com/Terms. or contact your local
distributor. Specifications may change without prior notice.

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