Permaconn was established in 1999 and specializes in GPRS hardware and networks for back to base communication equipment. It has established networks in several countries including South Africa. GPRS is a packet-based radio service that enables "Always ON" connections and reporting within GSM networks. A Permaconn outstation interfaces alarm panels to GPRS networks to send alarm events to central stations. Permaconn offers a range of GPRS and IP products for reliable alarm monitoring networks.

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2. ABOUT PERMACONN
• Permaconn was established in 1999.
• Permaconn specialises in the design, development,
production and management of GPRS hardware &
networks.
• Permaconn provide a range of back to base
communication equipment that utilise GPRS networks.
• Permaconn has established networks in Papua New
Guinea, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines and USA.
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• The name Permaconn is an abbreviation for “Permanent
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3. WHAT IS GPRS?
General Packet Radio Service.
• GPRS is a packet based radio service that enables
“Always ON” connection and reporting. GPRS services
operate within the GSM networks.
• GPRS services are billed on the amount of data that is
sent and received, not individual calls like the GSM
network.
• GPRS networks sole purpose is to handle data
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transmissions.

4. PERMACONN?
What is a Permaconn outstation?
• A Permaconn outstation is the unit that interfaces to the
alarm panel dialler. Alarm events are now sent to the
Central Station via the GPRS data network. If required
the outstation is able to communicate via IP using
GPRS for redundancy.
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5. TYPICAL GPRS NETWORK
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6. PERMACONN GPRS / IP NETWORK
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7. PERMACONN GPRS NETWORK FEATURES
True Central Station Redundancy - unique to Permaconn!
Dedicated, duplicated and managed Private IP Network.
– Permaconn uses a VPN within the GPRS networks.
– No GPRS connections whatsoever to the public web / internet.
There are two servers, each capable of running the whole system.
– The Servers have duplicated hardware at each site.
– Each server is at a different secure location, providing total
redundancy.
– Switching between the two servers is totally transparent and
automatic.
– The server routes the packets from the Outstation to the Central
Station Receiver unit.
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8. PERMACONN OUTSTATION FEATURES
Supplied in plastic enclosure with complete install kit.
Mounts next to alarm panel with space for dedicated back up battery.
‘Plug & Play’ solution, out of the box – on the wall – submit
activation form to Permaconn – test messages received.
Job done within 30 mins.
High quality Telco approved Siemens GSM module
95% of installations only require the standard antenna.
Multipath Communication, Trusted and Proven monitoring solution.
Four (4) comms paths, you can be assured the alarm event is
delivered!
Low current draw <100mA.
Can be powered directly from the alarm panel.
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9. PERMACONN V’S RADIO
• Fixed transmission (data) costs.
• Multiple communication paths.
• GPRS devices are ‘ALWAYS ON’ much like your broadband
connection within your home.
• Radio devices only ‘communicate’ when an alarm event occurs & have
no ability to ‘poll’ to ensure the connection is active.
• Radio only sends a one way message you can not be sure the
message was delivered.
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10. PERMACONN V’S RADIO
• GPRS works wherever there is MTN or Vodacom coverage.
• Permaconn units can be installed in basements without using high
gain antennas.
• Messages can be sent from anywhere in South Africa.
• GPRS messages are delivered win 100 milliseconds.
• GPRS devices are ‘ALWAYS ON’ much like your broadband
connection within your home.
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11. PM1025 OUTSTATION
• Can communicate with any panel capable of CID reporting when
used with DI-200 module.
• Up to four (4) communication paths
• Four (4) inputs & three (3) outputs + AC monitor input.
• All signals encrypted to AES128.
• Serial interface to selected panels.
• Tamper Input.
• Does not require any programming.
• Operates on 13.8V DC Volts.
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12. PM1025 LED’S
Tx: Indicates transmitted data status.
Rx: Indicates received data status.
IP: Indicates type of IP connectivity.
HB: Indicates unit logged on to IP network.
Heart Beat: Processor operational.
ONLINE: Indicates that the unit is logged onto GPRS network.
Comms: Indicates serial connectivity with alarm panel or DI-200
H: High GSM Signal Strength.
M Medium GSM Signal Strength.
L Low GSM Signal Strength
Battery Indicates condition of Battery.
SIM: Indicates SIM card status
GSM: Indicates network availability & activation.
POWER: Indicates power condition
CO (Comms): .
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13. IP-62 ETHERNET MODULE
• Compatible with PM1025 outstations.
• Instant – ‘Always On’ IP connection with GPRS active &
polling.
• Dual active paths (IP & GPRS) at all times to the Central
Station.
• LAN / WAN security assured as the device accepts no in
bound connections.
• Supports DHCP installations.
• Data transmissions encrypted to AES128.
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laptop.

14. DI-200 INTERFACE
• Contact ID dialler interface for any CID
compatible panel
• Designed to be used in conjunction
with PM1025
• Monitors & reports PSTN failure
• Monitors & reports dialler lead interface fail.
• Automatic switching between PSTN
& GPRS
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• Jumper selection to enable primary
GPRS or primary PSTN

15. DI-200 INTERFACE
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16. DI-200 INTERFACE LED’s & JUMPERS
• Jumper: GPRS or PSTN primary
jumper position
• Panel: Indicates status of panel
dialler lead connection.
• PSTN: Indicates PSTN line voltage.
• Heart Beat: Processor operational
• Status: GPRS or PSTN primary.
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17. IP CSRU ‘VIRTUAL RECEIVER’
• The IP CSRU Virtual Receiver’ software package resides at the
Monitoring Station and is the primary receiving path.
• Additional IP CSRU dynamic receiver status monitoring application.
• TCP/IP or serial connection.
• Can receive signals from 10,000 outstations.
• IP CSRU receives both Vodafone, MTN and IP signals from the
Permaconn outstations.
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18. CENTRAL STATION RECEIVER UNIT
• The CSRU resides at the Monitoring Station.
• Interfaces to all automation packages including SIMS and ADSW
• Can operate as a ‘secondary’ receiver path for Permaconn signals.
• Dual Path GPRS redundancy.
• Emulates Ademco 685 Receiver.
• Can receive signals from 3000 outstations.
• No additional PCs or software required.
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19. CENTRAL STATION MANAGEMENT UNIT
•The CSMU resides at the Monitoring Station or at the Bureau.
•Software is normally installed on Download Computer.
•Enables the retrieval of status information and control of the outputs.
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21. DISASTER RECOVERY CENTRE (DRC)
• The DRC application enables the operator to change the Central
Station ‘landing point’ of all Permaconn outstations instantly.
• Software is normally installed a separate workstation or mobile device.
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22. PM1025 DATA PLANS
PM1025 SA CMS Data Plans
Supervisory Single Single GPRS Dual Dual GPRS
Period GPRS + IP GPRS + IP
Class 2
P2
12 Hour
Class 2+
P8 P9
1 Hour
Class 3
P13 P14
120 Secs
Class 4
60 Secs
Class 5
20 Secs
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23. THANK YOU…
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