Galaxy G2-20 without a telephone line

[Embee2]

Hello

I have a Honeywell Galaxy 2-20 which uses wireless PIRs and sends alarm notifications via a telephone line. I am interested in

a) being able to control the unit remotely (eg on an iPhone or virtual keypad)
b) receiving text (and possibly email/call) messages on alarm (and possibly set/unset) notifications

Looking around I have seen a GSM dialer that only seems to send messages/calls but does not allow other communication (such as setting/unsetting) with the G2-20 unit. Also, I have seen an LCE ethernet module that can work with SelfMon.

Has anyone set this up or had any experience of this or configuring their G2-20 to remote dial?
If so, can you kindly recommend a unit/module and any costs setting up and messaging.


Regards

Embee

 

[GalaxyGuy]

I'd offer advice, but I am biased, as I designed the LCE module. I don't think there's currently any other device that will offer keypad app based control. You could do something with a generic GSM dialler module that has relay control to set and unset via keyswitch input. This wouldn't give detailed alarm info though. I don't think it's worthwhile trying to do anything with the onboard pstn.

 

[Embee2]

Thank you for responding GalaxyGuy. Your involvement in the development of the LCE module is a big plus as you are knowledgeable. I sense that you are very objective, so I will take your word as gospel. The limitations of the GSM dialer are clearly apparent. The main feature that I see is that the GSM dialer does not have to rely on the internet or a landline. So, we have the LCE module as the first choice. I have a few questions:

a) can the LCE module's virtual be operated on iPhone by an App? Can you provide more details or a link to more information?
b) Do you know where I can get a LCE module at a reasonable price?
c) Do you part of, work with or know the people behind SelfMon? If so, is the SelfMon platform reliable?

Regards

Embee

 

[alan333]

If it's any help I've had the LCE module on my G2-12 for a few years now, and it works perfectly.
There is an iphone/ipad app, which I use.
Google Selfmon, which should take you to SM Alarms.

 

[Embee2]

Hi alan333. Thank you for your input. Your contentment with the LCE module is making me lean more in that direction. Just seen the iPhone app which is exactly what I am looking for.

I notice for G2 panels the iPhone app requires firmware version 1.53+ or above. When I look at my panel it says "C020-01-C V1.50". Do you or anyone know how can I check if the factory firmware (V1.50) is being used on the panel or if the software was upgraded on installation?

Regards

Embee

 

[Embee2]

Hi, found how to get the software version. Look under menu 23 "Display Version".

Regards

Embee

 

[alan333]

Hi alan333. Thank you for your input. Your contentment with the LCE module is making me lean more in that direction. Just seen the iPhone app which is exactly what I am looking for.

I notice for G2 panels the iPhone app requires firmware version 1.53+ or above. When I look at my panel it says "C020-01-C V1.50". Do you or anyone know how can I check if the factory firmware (V1.50) is being used on the panel or if the software was upgraded on installation?

Sorry for late reply. I cant help with your specific question but my panel is version 1.52 if it's any help. I'm sure SM Alarms will be able to help

 

[Embee2]

All sorted thanks alan333

 

[Embee2]

Hello

I went for an LCE-01 module to make use of ethernet functionality with an iPhone. Before connecting it up I wanted to check a few things.

Enclosed is a picture of my Galaxy G2-20. It has a C020-01-C PCB with a Mk7 keypad and V2 wireless receiver connected.
Currently the keypad and V2 wireless receiver wires are joined and are connected to the PCB as follows

2 Black leads (-)
2 Red leads (+)
2 Green leads (A)
2 White leads (B)

My questions are as follows:

Question 1

From what I can see the panel does not have a RS485 bus header. Is this correct?

Question 2

Assuming there is no RS485 bus header I was going to connect the ethernet module using flying leads
on the panel screw terminals. The ethernet momdule has a Red (+12V), Black (0V), White (A) and Yellow (B) leads.
Am I correct in connecting the leads so that there are now three leads joined and connected as follows?

2 Black leads (-) + Black (0V)
2 Red leads (+) + Red (+12V)
2 Green leads (A) + White (A)
2 White leads (B) + Yellow (B)

Question 3

In the images of the G2-20 PCB there appears to be two 12V Auxilliary outputs. One is currently being used for the keypad and wireless receiver.
What is the second one for? Can I connect the ethernet Black (OV) to the other auxilliary output (-) and ethernet Red (12V) to the other auxilliary output (+) instead?
Or is it better to join the power wires to the existing ones as suggested in Question 2.

Question 4

In the image of the G2-20 PCB there is a 2-way header RS485 termination. What is this for?

Best regards

Embee

 

[GalaxyGuy]

Replied in your other thread.