Dahua ARA58-F-EN 3G/4G Alarm Communication Module

Overview

The Dahua ARA58-F-EN is a mobile communication module for Dahua wired alarm control panels. It plugs into the panel board through a serial cable and adds 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM connectivity for alarm notifications. It gives a wired panel a mobile reporting path, either as the main channel for a building without broadband or as a backup when the Ethernet or telephone line fails, and it lets you arm or control the panel by SMS.

Is it right for you?

• It suits the Dahua ARC2008C, ARC2016C, ARC9016C and ARC3008C wired control panels.
• It suits a place where 2G is weak or being switched off, since it falls back from LTE to 3G and 2G.
• If plain 2G service is reliable and SMS and calls are all you need, the ARA58-G-EN is the simpler module.
• Check that its LTE bands match your mobile operator at the panel location before ordering.

Key features

• GSM 900/1800 MHz and WCDMA bands B1, B5 and B8.
• LTE-FDD bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8 and B20, and LTE-TDD bands B38, B40 and B41.
• SMS alerts and remote control of the panel by SMS.
• Alarm voice calls with support for leaving a voice message.
• Connects directly to the panel PCB connector by serial line.
• 4 W power consumption; operating range -10 to 55 °C; under 90 g.

What else you need

A compatible Dahua wired panel and an active SIM card with SMS and voice service from an operator whose bands match the list above.

Installation

An alarm installer fits it inside the panel, connects the serial cable to the panel board, inserts the SIM and sets the phone numbers and SMS commands in the panel configuration. Check mobile signal at the panel location first.

Before you buy

• Check the listed LTE bands against your operator’s network at the panel location before ordering.
• You need an active SIM card with SMS and voice service.