HKC GSM-Q

Stinky45 · 04-02-2013 10:24pm #1

Hi All

I have purchased a HKC GSM-Q card to fit into my Quantum 70 wireless alarm

It comes with an O2 sim but disturbingly accompanied by a contract looking for direct debit details and a €9+ per month charge. Firstly I would like to use a Vodaphone sim and secondly I certainly don't want to sign up for a contract. The supplied sim has 2 weeks before it becomes unusable. Can I register the O2 sim privately or do I have to use the contract company?....In other words as it stands is this their sim? Any tips and advice would be appreciated.

altor · 04-02-2013 10:28pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Hi All

I have purchased a HKC GSM-Q card to fit into my Quantum 70 wireless alarm

It comes with an O2 sim but disturbingly accompanied by a contract looking for direct debit details and a €9+ per month charge. Firstly I would like to use a Vodaphone sim and secondly I certainly don't want to sign up for a contract. The supplied sim has 2 weeks before it becomes unusable. Can I register the O2 sim privately or do I have to use the contract company?....In other words as it stands is this their sim? Any tips and advice would be appreciated.

Firstly you will need engineer access to the alarm to add the GSM.
A ready to go sim will work the sim as the bill one that is supplied with the GSM.
It just needs to be topped up and used every 6 months to keep it active. I would suggest getting the sim, registered the sim on line get the code to check and top up on line. Saves you ever have to go near the sim again.

Stinky45 · 04-02-2013 11:03pm

Hi Altor

Very prompt and a great help

I have the enginneer code so I should be OK...I have instaled everything in the last two weeks and all has gone very well ...touch wood!

I do have a land line but it is vulnerable and could be pulled down. Anyway didn't want SKY, Modem and House phone all on the same line as the alarm.

If I understand your message I can remove the existing sim (dump it?) replace it with a Ready-to-Go of my own choosing and follow the GSM-Q installation. I take your point about keeping it active...i have read somewhere that I can use a text to engineer which is a silent option that will keep the sim active....is this still an option with the latest GSM-Q?

Thanks in advance

altor · 04-02-2013 11:12pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Hi Altor

Very prompt and a great help

I have the enginneer code so I should be OK...I have instaled everything in the last two weeks and all has gone very well ...touch wood!

I do have a land line but it is vulnerable and could be pulled down. Anyway didn't want SKY, Modem and House phone all on the same line as the alarm.

If I understand your message I can remove the existing sim (dump it?) replace it with a Ready-to-Go of my own choosing and follow the GSM-Q installation. I take your point about keeping it active...i have read somewhere that I can use a text to engineer which is a silent option that will keep the sim active....is this still an option with the latest GSM-Q?

Thanks in advance

Thats correct re the sim card. That is what most people do with the bill sim provided. There is a test option. The test start and test period need to be set up for this to function.

Stinky45 · 04-02-2013 11:37pm

Fair play to you...much appreciated

altor · 04-02-2013 11:38pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Fair play to you...much appreciated

Your welcome, any other problems or questions you know where we are

Stinky45 · 05-02-2013 3:59pm

In order to install the GSM-Q pcb into the wireless Quantum 70 I notice the unit must be powered down...both mains and battery.

Does this action cause the unit to lose the IDs for the sensors and the zones they are attached to Part A & Part B. Or is the memory chip holding the data programmed in a non volatile way?

I'm just thinking ahead and want to avoid what is obvious to some but not to me:)

altor · 05-02-2013 6:23pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

In order to install the GSM-Q pcb into the wireless Quantum 70 I notice the unit must be powered down...both mains and battery.

Does this action cause the unit to lose the IDs for the sensors and the zones they are attached to Part A & Part B. Or is the memory chip holding the data programmed in a non volatile way?

I'm just thinking ahead and want to avoid what is obvious to some but not to me:)

It wont loose any programming unless you default the system so you will be ok powering the system down. You will need version 3 to add the GSM-Q

Stinky45 · 05-02-2013 10:03pm

When saying Version 3 ....I hope you mean software version 3 like the sticker says on the box??

Stinky45 · 05-02-2013 10:09pm

Sorry I wasn't clear....software version 3 like it says on the Quantum 70 box

altor · 05-02-2013 10:12pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Sorry I wasn't clear....software version 3 like it says on the Quantum 70 box

Yes, that is correct. Anyone with older versions will need there system flashed with the latest software for the GSM-Q to work.

Stinky45 · 05-02-2013 10:34pm

It's intriguing stuff...reading the manual over and over.

I have a landline but it would easily be pulled down...also it carries SKY telephoney, Eircom Broadband and Home phone. So this is the main reason I go with GSM-Q to avoid conflicts and of course the line is attackable.

Stinky45 · 06-02-2013 1:15pm

Hi Altor
A colleague and I are installing the Quantum 70 System at each of our homes...I was sharing your info from last evening and another question arises that you may be able to advise on. It is this...when installing the GSM-Q board into the panel you are instructed to "Power Down" both mains and battery. Do you have to take the SAAB off your system through the programs first. We thought that it might go into tamper mode when no signal supported by mains or battery power is detected.

altor · 06-02-2013 2:44pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Hi Altor
A colleague and I are installing the Quantum 70 System at each of our homes...I was sharing your info from last evening and another question arises that you may be able to advise on. It is this...when installing the GSM-Q board into the panel you are instructed to "Power Down" both mains and battery. Do you have to take the SAAB off your system through the programs first. We thought that it might go into tamper mode when no signal supported by mains or battery power is detected.

There is no need to do that.
The system will be only powered down for a few minutes when installing the GSM-Q.

Stinky45 · 06-02-2013 5:44pm

Again much appreciated...solid advice from one who knows and importantly willing to share...thanks

altor · 06-02-2013 7:49pm

Stinky45 wrote: »

Again much appreciated...solid advice from one who knows and importantly willing to share...thanks

Your welcome, always happy to help if I can..

Stinky45 · 11-02-2013 1:52pm

Hi Altor

Just to say thank you again....installed the GSM-Q at the weekend and all is fully functional.

TrickyB · 30-07-2014 8:41pm

I've just been reading this thread and was wondering if you might be able to help me. We had a GSM-Q alarm installed back in February 2014 with a pay as you O2 sim in it. Unfortunately before we installed the sim we didn't sign up to the online paying system to top up and I now need to get the sim out so that I can do this. I thought I could unscrew the lid on the panel but when I do the alarm starts beeping and says tamper mode. Do you know how I can get the sim out?
Many thanks.

altor · 30-07-2014 8:46pm

TrickyB wrote: »

I've just been reading this thread and was wondering if you might be able to help me. We had a GSM-Q alarm installed back in February 2014 with a pay as you O2 sim in it. Unfortunately before we installed the sim we didn't sign up to the online paying system to top up and I now need to get the sim out so that I can do this. I thought I could unscrew the lid on the panel but when I do the alarm starts beeping and says tamper mode. Do you know how I can get the sim out?
Many thanks.

You need to down power the system. Mains first, then battery when you open the system. It will beep to indicate a power and mains fault but putting in your code will stop this. Take out the sim and put it in a phone to set up on line. When set up, put back in sim, power up on battery, again put in your code. Close up the control panel and turn back on the mains.

TrickyB · 07-08-2014 11:10am

Hi Altor
Many thanks for your advice. All worked and we have the sim set up online now.
Thanks again

altor · 07-08-2014 6:48pm

TrickyB wrote: »

Hi Altor
Many thanks for your advice. All worked and we have the sim set up online now.
Thanks again

Your welcome, glad you got it sorted

HKC GSM-Q

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