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Telecom
Module
(E062)
Installation
Ademco Microtech Ltd
3 Wellington Crescent
Fradley Park
Lichfield
Staffs
WS13 8RZ
A division of the Pittway Corporation
II1-0079 Issue 1

Copyright Pittway Corp

PART NO. II1-0079 Issue 1

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...3
SECTION 1:
INSTALLATION4
PLACEMENT4
Mounting the Telecom Module..4
Recommendations for placing the Telecom Module inside
the Galaxy enclosure..5
WIRING.6
Connection to the control panel6
Tamper facility.7
Compatibility.8
Connection to the Public Switch Telephone Network
(PSTN)..9
Connection addition Telecom apparatus...11

SECTION 2:
SECTION 3:
SECTION 4:
SECTION 5:

CONFIGURATION.12
PROGRAMMING...13
TESTING.15
OPERATION...16

RS485..16
DIALLING....16
LINE MONITORING..17
SIGNALLING..18
REMOTE SERVICING (Using Galaxy Gold).19

SECTION 6:

REGULATIONS.20

PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX) CONNECTION21

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY22
SECTION 7:
TECHNICAL SPEC23
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SECTION 7:

TECHNICAL SPEC.

Power -

12v d.c. nominal (+25%/-10%)

45mA typical
125mA (max)

Comms -

RS485

Programming -

via Galaxy control panel

Outputs all Telecom Module conditions requiring outputs

are sent to the Galaxy control panel. This allows extensive options for
Telecom Module outputs.

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Dimensions -

height
length
width

18mm
121mm
90mm

Weight -

80gms

Temperature -

0oC to 40oC

Mounting -

see installation diagram (Figure 1)

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

INTRODUCTION
The Galaxy Telecom Module is an optional add-on to the Galaxy
Control Panel. It is intended for connection to the Galaxy 8, 18, 60,
128, 500, 504 and 512 (High Security) control panels. It is a highly
intelligent and compact module, combining both digital communication
capabilities and remote servicing facilities.

We,
Ademco Microtech Limited
of
2 Redwood Crescent
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G74 5PA
UK
Declare under sole responsibility, that the
Galaxy Telecom Module (E062)
is in conformity with the following standards:
ETSI CTR21 1998

pan-European approval for

connection to the analogue
Public Switched Telephone
Networks (PSTN).
Low Voltage Directive
EMC Directive
CE Marking Directive
R&TTE Directive

72/23/EEC
89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
99/5/EC

The Telecom Module is connected to the RS485 communication line 1

(AB line) on the Galaxy control panels with the following exceptions,
-Galaxy 128
-Galaxy 500 (Rev 1.5X or above)
-Galaxy 504
-Galaxy 512 ((High Security), Rev 1.5X or above).
When using these, control panels the Telecom Module must be
connected to the connector S3.
As a digital communicator (digicom), the Telecom Module transmits
alarm signals using the selected format (the factory setting default is
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency Fast Format).
Available formats are:
-SIA (Levels 0 - 3)
-Contact ID
-Microtech (Ademco Microtech proprietary protocol for use with
Alarm Monitoring)
-Short Messaging Service (only available when used with Galaxy
panel V4.00 and above. Refer to the Galaxy Engineering Manual
IE1-0027 for further details)
As a remote servicer the Telecom Module can be used in conjunction
with Galaxy Gold software to remotely access the Galaxy control
panel, allowing copying and overwriting of the program and on-line
servicing.

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SECTION 1:

INSTALLATION

PLACEMENT
Mounting the Telecom Module
The plastic mounting feet should be placed inside the mounting holes
of the Telecom Module. The plastic coating should then be removed
from the feet and the Telecom Module placed on the back of the
control box beneath the control panel. See Figure 1. The Telecom
Module must be placed in accordance with regulations stated on page
5.

Galaxy
Control
Panel
Power
Supply
Unit

Telecom
Module

Stand-by Battery
Figure 1 : Placing the Telecom Module
The Telecom Module must be mounted in such a way as to be
inaccessible without the use of a specially designed tool

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More than one item of series apparatus may be connected to the

Telecom Module TNV ports marked C and D. This is limited by
summing the Series Equivalent Number (SEN) shown on each item of
series connected apparatus, ensuring that the sum of the SENs is not
more than one (1). The total series resistance, including cabling, must
not exceed 50 Ohms.
1. The SEN of the Telecom Module is 0.3.
2. Nominal series resistance is 90 milliohms.
3. Nominal insertion loss is 0.1 dB.
Note:

Difficulties may be experienced when making calls from

other apparatus if the total SEN value approaches one or the
total series resistance 50 Ohms.
If such difficulties are experienced, please consult the
Telecom Module installer or supplier, not BT.

It is recommended that the PSTN should have the following facilities:

1. Outgoing calls only (when used as dialler only)
2. Direct exchange
3. Pulse or tone dialling

PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX) CONNECTION

The Telecom Module is only approved for use with BABT approved
PBXs. The correct operation of the Telecom Module cannot be
guaranteed under all possible conditions of connection to compatible
PBXs.
When connected to a PBX, the Telecom Module can be programmed
to detect an additional dial tone. Inserting a hash (#) into the
programmed telephone number, causes the Telecom Module to pause
for up to 15 seconds until a dial tone is detected. Inserting an asterisk
(*) between digits in the programmed number results in a two second
pause between the dialling of the digits.

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SECTION 6:

REGULATIONS

The Telecom Module is approved for connection to direct lines of the

PSTN and PBX exchanges (with or without secondary proceed
indication). Both Loop Disconnect (Pulse) and Tone dialling are
supported.
It should be noted the Telecom Module is not suitable as an extension
to a payphone.
The Telecom Module has been approved for the used of the following
facilities:
Auto-dialling

Auto-answering
Auto-clearing
Modem communications
Series connection
Operation with Call Process Monitor (CPM) tone recognition
Multiple repeat attempts

Any other usage will invalidate the approval of the Telecom Module if,
as a result, it then ceases to comply with standards against which
approval was granted.

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Recommendations for placing Terminal equipment inside Host
equipment.
In this instance the term Terminal Equipment refers to the Galaxy
Telecom Module and the term Host Equipment refers to the control
panel, its box, and the associated power supply apparatus, including
the Stand-by battery and terminal connector block. When the Telecom
Module is installed, the figures given below (Table 1) for minimum
Clearance and Creepage distances must be adhered to: failure to
maintain these minimum distances would invalidate the approval.
Clearance (mm)
Creepage (mm)
Voltage used or generated by
(X)
(Y)
Host or Terminal equipment.
4.0
6.4 (10.0)
Up to 300 V r.m.s. or V d.c.
Table 1 : Clearance and Creepage Figures
Clearance is defined as the distance between the Telecom Module and
the Host equipment via a non-conductive medium (e.g. the air).
Creepage is defined as the distance between the Telecom Module and
the Host equipment via the surfaces of the environment. See Figure 2.
NOTE: The larger distance shown in brackets in the Creepage
section applies where the local environment within the host is subject
to conductive pollution or dry non-conductive pollution that may
become conductive due to condensation.
Control
Panel

Power
Supply Transformer

Approval of the Telecom Module is also invalidated if it is used with

internal software or subjected to any hardware modification not
authorised by Ademco Microtech.
It is possible to simultaneously connect a number of items to one line
of the PSTN. The limit is determined by summing the Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) shown on each item of apparatus,
ensuring that the sum of RENs is not more than four.
NOTE: The REN of the Telecom Module is one (1).
Assume that all BT equipment has a REN of one unless otherwise
marked.

Control
Panel
Transformer
Y

Telecom
Module

Stand-by
Battery

Telecom
Module

Figure 2 : Creepage and Clearance for Galaxy Telecom Module

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WIRING
Connection to the control panel
There are three basic configurations. These are listed below with their
wiring details.
1.

2.

3.

Galaxy 128, Galaxy 500 (Rev 1.5X or above), Galaxy 504 or

512 ((High Security), Rev 1.5X or above).
JP2 or JP3 on the Telecom Module must be linked to connector
S3 on the control panel using the four-way jumper lead. This
terminal will be marked with a telephone icon.
Galaxy 18, 60, 500 (Rev 1.4X or below), or 512 ((High
Security), Rev 1.4X or below) and a Smart Power Supply Unit
(Smart PSU).
The A and B terminals of JP2 on the Telecom Module must be
connected to the A and B terminals, respectively, on AB (RS485)
line 1 of the control panel. The plus + and minus - terminals of
JP2 on the Telecom Module should be connected to either of the
fused 12 volt outputs (12V1 or 12V2) on JP2 of the Galaxy 3A
Smart PSU.
Wiring with a Galaxy 8, 18, 60, 500 (Rev 1.4X or below), or
512 ((High Security), Rev 1.4X or below) and a Galaxy 1 Amp
or 3 Amp Power Supply Unit (PSU).
The A and B terminals of JP2 on the Telecom Module must be
connected to the A and B terminals, respectively, on AB (RS485)
line 1 of the control panel. The plus + and minus - terminals of
JP2 on the Telecom Module should be connected to the unfused
12 volt outputs of the PSU. These outputs will be marked with a
telephone icon.

The Telecom Module is connected to the RS485 communication line 1

(AB line) on the Galaxy control panels with the following exceptions,
-Galaxy 128
-Galaxy 500 (Rev 1.5X or above)
-Galaxy 504
-Galaxy 512 ((High Security), Rev 1.5X or above).
When using these, control panels the Telecom Module must be
connected to the connector S3.
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REMOTE SERVICING (Using Galaxy Gold)

Galaxy Gold software allows the Galaxy control panel to be fully
programmed from a remote PC. When complete the Galaxy
programming can be copied onto the remote PC and overwritten to the
Galaxy site at a later date if required.
Remote servicing is initiated by either the Galaxy Gold software or by
Galaxy control panels with software versions V1.04 (or above). Refer
to the Engineers Manual for instructions.
The Telecom Module automatically answers the incoming telephone
call after a pre-determined number of rings. Once all the security
checks have been satisfied, the Telecom Module connects the remote
PC to the Galaxy control panel allowing remote servicing to begin.
For a full description of Galaxy Gold operation and programming, refer
to the Galaxy Gold User Manual (IU1-0057).

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SIGNALLING
When a command is received from the Galaxy control panel to send a
message, the Telecom Module snatches the telephone line, goes off
hook, and then dials the programmed telephone number.
After a successful communication the LED will be illuminated for
approximately three seconds, the Telecom Module then releases the
telephone line and reconnects any serially connected equipment. This
procedure is repeated for the second telephone number if the
RECEIVER option has been programmed as DUAL.
The Telecom Module snatches and holds the line until a successful
attempt has been made or until the programmed number of repeat
attempts has been tried (a maximum of five, see Galaxy Engineers
Manual: Menu option 56.1.11). If the communication attempt is
unsuccessful, the LED flashes rapidly for three seconds. The Telecom
Module then waits for a short period before redialling the number (or
the second telephone number if the RECEIVER option has been
programmed as DUAL or ALT). If the programmed number of dialling
attempts is unsuccessful a FAIL TO COMMUNICATE message is sent
to the Galaxy control panel. The alarms that were to be communicated
are erased from the buffer and no further attempts are made for this
event.
NOTE:

Differences apply to Telecom Module software versions

below 2.1X.
After the programmed number of communications attempts,
the module will send the FAIL TO COMMUNICATE message
to the event log and then try dialling a further two times. If,
at the end of this, no successful communications have been
made, the Telecom Module will not make any more
communications attempts for two hours (from the time of the
first unsuccessful attempt).

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When the Telecom Module is connected to the Galaxy control panel,

because the module is pre-set to address 14, a keypad addressed as
14 (E on the rotary address switch) cannot also be present on this line.
On the Galaxy 128, Galaxy 500, Galaxy 504 and 512 (High Security),
keypad E (14) is shown as address 18 on the keypad display.
NOTE:

When connecting the Telecom Module to the host it is

important that the installation engineer ensures that the
power drawn by the apparatus, together with any other
auxiliary apparatus, lies within the rating of the host supply.

Tamper Facility
If the tamper facility is to be used on the Telecom Module, connect the
tamper connector (JP1) as required (refer to Figure 3). Once
connected, test that the tamper is operating correctly by creating the
tamper alarm condition while in engineering mode and then exiting
engineering mode.
N/C Switch

Link

Front
Tamper

Front
Link

Tamper

JP1

JP1

43 2 1
Tamper not used
(factory default)

N/C Switch N/C Switch

432 1
Front
Tamper

N/C Switch

Back
Tamper

Back
Link

Tamper

JP1

4 3 2 1
Front and Back
Tampers

Figure 3 : Tamper Connections

JP1

4 3 2 1
Back
Tamper

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Compatibility

LINE MONITORING

The E062 Telecom module is compatible with all versions of Galaxy

Gold software.

The Telecom Module monitors the following conditions on the

telephone line:

Loss of d.c. line voltage (less than 3 V d.c.)

Loss of dial tone

Pre-dial ringing
Each of these functions can be individually selected on Galaxy control
panel software V1.04 and above.

The E062 is compatible with all Galaxy 8, 18, 60, 128, 500, 504 and
512 (High Security) control panels with control panel software versions
V1.04 and above.
The Telecom Module E050 can be replaced by the E062 variant,
however, an E062 can NOT be replaced by an E050.
Telecom Module E050 with software versions V2.12 and above
recognises British Telecom Answering Service. The E062 does this as
standard.

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When any of these conditions are detected, a LINE FAIL message is

sent to the Galaxy control panel and stored in the event log. If the
system is unset, the TELECOM FAILURE message appears on the
keypad display and a local alarm is activated.
If a LINE FAIL occurs while the system is in the set state, the TELECOM
FAILURE message will be displayed on the keypad when the system is
unset. This will be accompanied by a local alarm. An alarm condition
arising during a LINE FAIL overrides any programmed BELL DELAY and
activates the bell immediately.

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Under normal idle state conditions, the Telecom Module monitors that
RS485 line. The status of the Telecom Module is indicated by the flash
rate of the LED as shown in Table 2:
FLASH RATE
LED OFF (no flash)
ON 1.5s, OFF 1.5s
ON 0.2s, OFF 0.2s
ON 0.1s, OFF 0.9s
ON 0.9s, OFF 0.1s

MESSAGE INDICATION
No d.c. supply to module
Module not configured
Lost comms with Galaxy control panel
Normal communication
Very poor communication

The Telecommunications Network Voltage (TNV) port (marked A and B

(JP7)) on the module must be permanently connected (hardwired) to
the PSTN via a BT master socket (refer to Figure 4).
NOTE: If the BT master socket is the newer type (NTE5), then the
connection can be carried out by an installation engineer. If
the BT master socket is not an NTE5, then the connection
must be made by the network operator.

- +12V

RS485

Connection to the Public Switched Telephone

Network (PSTN)

JP2
JP3

RLY1
C

Table 2 : LED Flash Rate Indication

D
BC
PHONE

JP7

B
LINE

To BT Secondary Socket

If the Telecom Module becomes disconnected from the Galaxy control

panel RS485 line, one of the following signals is sent:

OPERATION

SECTION 5:

T1

To BT Master Socket
JP1
TAMPER

SIGNAL
INTRUDER, Channel 03
YC (Comms Fail), YK(Comms Restore)
350 (Comms Fail/Restore)

JP6
P

FORMAT
DTMF
SIA/MICROTECH
CONTACT ID

Table 3 : Signals sent when RS485 comms is lost

JP4

DIALLING
In both the digicom (digital communicator) and remote servicing
modes of operation, the LED flashes as the numbers are dialled.

Figure 4 : Connecting the Telecom Module to the PSTN

Once the Telecom Module successfully connects to the central station,

the transmission of the alarm information is also indicated by the LED
flashing, or remaining steady during SIA, Alarm Monitoring and Galaxy
Gold communication.

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There are two methods of connecting the Telecom Module to the

PSTN:
Method 1
Using cable suitable for connection to 2.8mm diameter screw
terminals, strip back approximately 20mm of the outer sheath and then
remove approximately 4mm of the insulation from the end of the wires
to be connected to the Telecom Module.

SECTION 4:

Inform the telephone number (TEL. No. 1) destination (e.g. Alarm

Receiving Station or Central Station) than an engineer test is to be
carried on the Telecom Module.
1.

Connect the Telecom Module to the BT master socket as indicated in

Table 4
BT MASTER
SOCKET
2
5
4

GALAXY TELECOM
MODULE
A
B
BC

Table 4 : BT Master Socket Connection

WARNING: The cover of the control box must be replaced
whenever any connection to the BT master socket is
completed to prevent exposure to potentially lethal
voltages from the PSTN.

TESTING

2.
3.

4.

Ensure that all of the outputs to be tested are in a

deactivated state and that all of the necessary
communication options have been correctly programmed
into the Galaxy control panel (see Section 3).
Enter menu option 56 COMMUNICATIONS and send a
test transmission by selecting the engineer test option
(option 8) from the TELECOM menu.
Test each of the channels by activating the appropriate
outputs. This can be achieved by using option 62 FULL
TEST or option 32 TEST OUTPUTS (refer to the Galaxy
Engineers Manual (IE1-0027) for further details).
Finally, send another engineer test transmission.

Verify that the test has been successfully received.

Interconnection circuits should be such that the equipment continues

to comply with the requirements of 4.2 of EN 41003 for TNV
(Telephone Network Voltage) circuits and 2.3 of EN 60950 of SELV
(Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuits, after making connections between
circuits.
Method 2
Use a standard cable with RJ45 plug on one end plug into JP6 of the
Telecom Module. Plug. Connect the other end of the cable to the BT
socket as instructed in method 1.

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NOTES:
1. Although this equipment can use either Loop Disconnect or
DTMF signalling, only the performance of the DTMF
signalling is subject to regulator requirements for correct
operation. It is therefore recommended that the equipment is
set to use DTMF signalling for access to public or private
emergency services. DTMF signalling also provides faster
call set up.
2. Contact ID format is only available on Galaxy control panel
software versions V1.2X and above.
3. Ensure that all telephone numbers programmed into the
Galaxy are correct.
4. Both Telephone Number 1 and the account number must be
entered, otherwise dialling cannot take place.
CAUTION:

Changing the account number in the ACCOUNT No.

option overwrites the individual channel account
numbers programmed in the ACC/CHANNEL option in
the TRIGGERING menu.

The Telecom Module supports the mobile Short Messaging Service

(SMS). This can be programmed via the Galaxy control panel as long
as the software contained within the control panel is V4.00 or later.

Connecting additional Telecom Apparatus

A BT secondary socket, allowing additional telecom apparatus to be
connected in series with the Telecom Module, can be connected to
TNV port BC, D and C (JP7 PHONE) on Telecom Module E062
(refer to Figure 4).
Connect contact 4 on the BT secondary socket to the BC terminal on
the telecom module. Connect the contacts on the BT secondary socket
to the PHONE terminals (JP7) as follows:
BT SECONDARY
SOCKET
2 (5)
4 (3)
5 (2)

GALAXY TELECOM
MODULE
C
BC
D

Table 5 : Series Apparatus Connections

Some secondary sockets may have mirror images of the correct PIN
assignments (PIN 1 is actually PIN 6). If this is the case, connect the
Telecom Module to the secondary PINs (the secondary PINs are
enclosed in brackets in Table 5).

To program the SMS features select option 17 from the Telecom

Communications menu 56.1.
The menu supports programming of:
-The mobile or pager number of the recipient of the message
-The number of the SMS paging centre
-The SMS format and trigger events (available formats are TAP
(default), UCP (SMS), UCP (Minicall) and UCP (Numeric)
-The site ID used to identify the panel/site sending the message. If
the format is UCP (Numeric), then the site ID is solely numeric,
and only the first four characters are sent out.
-Password if required
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SECTION 2:

CONFIGURATION

Once the Telecom Module has been installed, it can be configured into
the system by powering up the Galaxy control panel, or, if the panel is
already powered up by using either; the system restart facility (Menu
option 51.17), or by exiting engineering mode.
LED1 on the module flashes continuously (ON 0.1 seconds, OFF
0.9 seconds), indicating that the module has configured correctly and
is communicating with the Galaxy control panel.
NOTE: Any other LED flash rate indicates that the module is not
communicating with the control panel. Refer to Table 2
LED Flash Rate Indication for additional information.

SECTION 3:

The Telecom Module is programmed from the Galaxy control panel

using menu option 56 COMMUNICATIONS. For full programming
details, refer to the Galaxy Engineers Manual (IE1-0027).
Enter the COMMUNICATIONS menu and program the FORMAT and
TRIGGERING options as required. The telephone number (TEL No. 1)
and the Galaxy site account number (ACCOUNT No.) must be
entered. However, the default values (shown in bold in Table 6) for the
remaining options are usually sufficient for most installations.
OPTION
1=FORMAT
2=TEL No. 1
3=ACCOUNT No.
4=RECEIVER
5=TEL No. 2
6=DIAL TYPE
7=AUTOTEST
1=START TIME
2=INTERVAL
3=INT. TEST
8=ENG TEST

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PROGRAMMING

SETTINGS
DTMF, SIA, MICROTECH,
CONTACT ID
22 digits (including * and #)
4 digits (min.)
6 digits (max.)
SINGLE, DUAL, ALT
OPTIONAL (22 digits
including * and #)
LOOP DISCONNECT
(PULSE), DTMF
00:00 (programmable)
00 (01 99 programmable)
Disabled
OPTIONAL (send test
transmission)
Table 6 : Dialling Menu

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SEE NOTES
BELOW
Note 2
Note 3 and Note 4
Note 4
Note 3
Note 1