System Status Screen

IP150 Internet Module The System Status screen displays important system information.
From the System Status screen, you can arm / disarm your system as well as monitor your system in real-time.

User Guide V1.3 - IP150-EU01

Printed in Canada 07/2013 1 2

Introduction

The IP150 Internet Module is an Internet communication module that enables you to control and
monitor your security system through any web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). The IP150 provides
freedom to access your system and receive email notifications anywhere in the world.
IMPORTANT: The IP150 module should only be configured by the installer or a qualified network
administrator. For more information on module configuration, consult the IP150 Reference and
Installation Manual.

Connecting via the IP150 Internet Module 7

In order to connect to your IP150, you will need the following information:
• Paradox DNS Site ID: The DNS SiteID is set by your installer.
• Panel user code: This is the same code you enter on your keypad to arm the system. 5
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• Module password: The default password is “paradox”. To change your password,
see “Change Password” in the Account Information Screen section.

To connect with your system from an external computer: 6

1. Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome).
2. In the address bar, enter http://www.paradoxmyhome.com/SiteID
where “SiteID” is your Paradox SiteID (set by your installer).
3. Log in using your panel user code and module password (default = paradox).

Once you have

established a
connection for the first
time, you are prompted
to change your
password from the
default “paradox”.
1 System Troubles 2 Site Name 3 Account Information 4 Legend
When a trouble occurs in the system, The site name uniquely identifies For information on changing account The Legend gives you information on the
Troubleshooting it is displayed at the top of the System your system. information, see page 2. icons shown in the Area Status display.
Status screen.
Note: By default, your site name is
Note: If there are no troubles in the “Your Paradox System”.
Symptoms Solution(s) system, the System Troubles box To change your site name, see “Account
No LEDs lit; no signs of • Check cable connections is not displayed. Information Screen” on page 2.
operation • Check power status
IP150 cannot be • Check spelling of access commands
accessed remotely • Check IP and power status on unit
No reporting • Verify panel troubles, panel programming, and / 5 StayD 6 Zone Status 7 Area Status 8 Arm / Disarm
or receiver status The StayD logo appears when StayD The IP150 provides a real-time display The IP150 provides a real-time display Click the or button and select the
mode is enabled (Spectra SP and of your zone status. of your area status. arm/disarm action you with to perform.
If the above information does not help remedy the problem, please Magellan only).
contact your installer.
System Information Screen Receiver Configuration Screen Account Configuration Screen

The System Information screen contains important hardware and software information on both your The Receiver Configuration screen allows you to configure your module for IP reporting. The Account Configuration screen allows you to store the following information for quick reference:
security system, your IP150 module, and if a PCS
1 module. The PCS module section is only
1 visible if a
1 1 Receivers Status Account Information
PCS250/PCS050G module is detected.
Alarm system installer information
IP150 and PCS module
Monitoring station information
status information is
displayed. 1 Change Password
1 2 It is highly suggested that you
2 2 Domain name for IP change your password from the
2 reporting default “paradox”.
Enter a DNS with a DNS
or DDNS provider (e.g., 2 Logout
dyndns.com). Also,
enter your DNS in the For security reasons, it is important
section WAN1, WAN2 to logout when you have finished
(e.g., receiver.dyndns. monitoring your system.
com). An IP address Note: As an added security feature,
must be programmed your P150 interface automatically
into the reporting section logs out after it has been inactive
of the control panel for for 5 minutes.
3 the Domain Name field
to be accessible and
functional.

Email Configuration Screen

IP150 Configuration Screen It is not necessary to be logged in to be kept informed of changes in your system’s status. By select-
ing Email Configuration from the Main Menu, you can configure the IP150 to send email notifications
to up to 16 email addresses.
The IP150 Configuration screen allows you to configure your IP150 Internet Module’s settings. 1
1 11 Email Configuration
1
SMTP Server information
is usually provided by the
Internet Service Provider.
A user name and
password may be
required in order for the
IP150 to access the email
server. This information
2 can now be entered
into the IP150’s Email
Configuration Screen.
To find your SMTP
settings (e.g., in Outlook
Express)
1. Click Tools 
Accounts
2 2. Click the Mail tab 
Select account
3. Click Properties 
Servers tab

Warranty
2 Email Accounts For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement found on the Web site www.paradox.com/terms.
1 Module Configuration 2 ParadoxMyHome.com Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions.
© 2013 Paradox Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change without prior notice.
3 To add an email address:
If the IP150 is connected to a server using When ParadoxMyHome.com is enabled, Additional Considerations
a static address, the DHCP protocol is not the DNS service will contact your IP150 1. Open the Email select drop-down box. Annual verification of timing of an alarm and a fault message is required. ATS5 requirements is the arithmetic mean of all transmissions is less than or equal to 20
seconds and 95% of all transmissions are less than or equal to 30 seconds. Time is measure from the moment the message is reported on a local keypad to when
necessary. Click “No” and configure the IP150 module to confirm its current IP address. 2. Select one of the 16 address locations. the monitoring station receiver successfully receives the message. This can be accomplished by contacting the monitoring station and sending a test message
manually. With the polling time set to the default and calculating the time from which the message appears on the local keypad and when the monitoring station receives the same message. As with traditional

(5 minutes), if the IP150’s IP address 3. Enter the email address in the “Send to” box. land-line reporting an acknowledgement (kiss-off) signal is used when the IP150 sends a valid message to a receiver that is typically used in a monitoring station.
This acknowledgement is generated within 5 seconds. Discuss with your service provider the different options that are available for monitoring; for example, the
frequency of supervision. The transmission of an alarm message may be negatively affected by a variety of factors. These may include disruptions in 3rd party
changes, communication will be lost for 4. Select the areas and events which will services like internet access and GSM service. If after a set amount of transmission attempt are unsuccessful local and remote messages are generated. Standard
up to 5 minutes until the DNS server polls generate an email notification. set of commonly available hand tool are require to install equipment; no equipment adjustments are necessary. When configured as indicated the IP150 surpasses
the ATS5 performace criteria set out in EN 50131-1.
the IP150. Decreasing the polling time will
5. Click “Save”. The period from the time a fault develops in the alarm transmission system until the fault information is reported to the alarm receiving centre and/or monitoring
result in increased communication between centre shall not exceed 180 seconds for ATS 5 performance criteria as defined by EN 50131-1. This is achieved through settings in the Security Profile of each
the IP150 and the Paradox DNS server. Note: The first Email address (01) is used in the account at the receiver equipment. Refer to receiver instruction documentation for further information. As required per clause 7.5 of EN 50136-1-1, records of all
faults and of all performance verifications carried out on the alarm transmission system shall be maintained. Requirements include the availability of these records
Email’s “From” field. for inspection, and availability analysis calculations based on these records. Consult the standard for more detailed information.
 To connect and install the IP150: MG/SP/E: section [806]
1) Connect the 4-pin serial cable between the panel’s serial connector and the IP150’s panel con-
nector (see Right Side View in Figure 2). IP Line Monitoring Options
IP150 Internet Module 2) Connect the Ethernet cable between the router and the IP150’s network connector (see Left
Side View in Figure 2).
[5] [6]
Installation Manual V1.3 - IP150-EI01 Off Off Disabled
3) The onboard LEDs will illuminate to indicate the IP150’s status (see Front View in Figure 2). Off On When disarmed: Trouble only
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4) Clip the IP150 to the top of the metal box (see Metal Box Installation in Figure 2). When armed: Trouble only
Description LED Indicators On Off When disarmed: Trouble only
The IP150 Internet Module is an HTTPs-supported IP communication device that enables you to When armed: Audible alarm
LED Description
control and monitor your security system through any web browser (e.g., Google Chrome). The On On Silent alarm becomes audible alarm
IP150 provides freedom to access your system and receive instant, SSL encrypted email notifica- User On when a user is connected
OFF ON
 As backup for IP/  In addition to IP
tions anywhere in the world when your system detects activity. So no matter where you are, you Internet LED Status Internet Connection ParadoxMyHome Enabled
[7] Use dialer reporting
will have access to arm, On Connected Connected
(telephone) GPRS reporting reporting
 Disabled  Enabled
disarm, and more. Flashing Connected No connection
[8] IP/GPRS reporting
Off No connection No connection
Before You Begin
Before you begin, make sure that you have web-enabled computer. You will also require the fol- LED Status Internet Connection ParadoxMyHome Disabled
EVO: section [2975]
lowing system requirements in order to configure to your IP150 Internet Module. System require- On Connection No connection
ments include: Off No connection No connection IP Line Monitoring Options
• Ethernet-compatible computer with internet access (required for remote access) Link Solid Yellow = Valid Link @ 10Mbp; [5] [6]
• Router Solid Green = Valid Link @ 100Mbp; Off Off Disabled
LED will flash according to data traffic.
• 4-pin serial cable (included) Off on When disarmed: Trouble only
Flashing Yellow/Green = DHCP trouble.
• CAT-5 Ethernet cable (maximum 90m (295 ft.), not included) When armed: Audible alarm
Rx/Tx On after first successful communication exchange;
On Off When disarmed: Trouble only (default)
• Paradox IP Exploring Tools Software (required for remote access). Software can be downloaded Flashes when data is transmitted or received through/from panel;
When armed: Trouble only
from our website (www.paradox.com/GSM/IP/Voice/IP). Off when no connection has been established.
On On Silent alarm becomes audible alarm
I/O 1 On when activated
Figure 1: IP Communication Overview OFF ON

@  As backup for IP/  In addition to IP

I/O 2 On when activated
Email Notification [7] Use dialer reporting
Monitoring Reset IP150 to Default (telephone) GPRS reporting reporting
 Disabled  Enabled
Router Station To reset the IP150 module to its default settings, insert a pin/straightened paper clip (or similar) [8] IP/GPRS reporting
WAN
into the pin hole located between the two I/O LEDs. Press down gently until you feel some
Router resistance; hold it down for approximately 5 seconds, release it when the I/O and RX/TX LEDs start 4) Enter the monitoring station’s IP address(es), IP port(s), receiver password(s), and security
IP150
Control Panel IPR512 flashing, and then press it again. The I/O and RX/TX LEDs will remain lit during the reset. profile(s) (information must be obtained from the monitoring station).
IP Receiver

IP Reporting MG/SP/E Sections EVO Sections

Home PC Web Access
When using IP reporting, the IP150 has the ability to poll the monitoring station. To enable IP IP Receiver #1 #2 Backup IP Receiver #1 #2 #3 #4
reporting, the IP150 must first be registered to the monitoring station’s IP Receiver (IPR512). Tele-
IP Address1 [929] [936] [943] IP Address1 [2984] [2986] [2988] [2990]
phone reporting can be used in conjunction with, or as a backup to IP reporting. Before registering
IP Port1 [930] [937] [944] IP Port1
Connecting and Installing the IP150 the IP150, the following information must be obtained from the monitoring station:
IP Address2 [931] [938] [945] IP Address2
• Account number(s) - One account number for each partition used. IP/GPRS reporting uses a
Figure 2: IP150 Overview IP Port2 [932] [939] [946] IP Port2
different set of account numbers than those used for dialer reporting.
Front View IP Password [933] [940] [947] IP Password
• IP address(es) - (12-digit number e.g., for 195.4.8.250 you must enter 195.004.008.250)
IP Profile [934] [941] [948] IP Profile
• The IP address(es) indicate(s) which of the monitoring station’s IP Receivers will be used for IP
reporting.
5) Register the IP150 module with the monitoring station. To register, enter the sections below
• IP port(s) (5-digit number; for 4-digit numbers, enter 0 before the first digit). The IP port refers and press [ARM]. The registration status is displayed as well as any registration errors.
to the port used by the monitoring station’s IP Receiver.
• Receiver password(s) (up to 32-digits) MG/SP/E Registration EVO Registration
• The receiver password is used to encrypt the IP150 registration process. IP Receiver # #1 #2 Backup IP Receiver # #1 #2 #3 #4
• Security profile(s) (2-digit number). The security profile indicates how frequently the monitoring Register/Status [935] [942] [949] Register/Status [2985] [2987] [2989] [2991]
station is polled by the IP150. Security profile numbers and polling frequency are defined by the
monitoring station.
NOTE: An IP150 used with an MG/SP/E system will always poll using the partition 1 IP account
Left Side View Right Side View
number. When using an EVO system, the partition 1 IP account is used by default, but can be
Setting Up IP Reporting defined in section [3020]. All reported system events will originate from the partition selected in
1) Ensure that the panel’s report code format is set to Ademco Contact ID:
this section.
MG/SP/E: section [810]
EVO: section [3070]
Remote Access
2) Enter the IP reporting account numbers (one for each partition): The IP150 provides remote access to control and monitor a security system via web browsers or
MG/SP/E: section [918] / [919] PC
EVO: section [2976] to [2983] software. This provides the user with the freedom to access the system from anywhere in the
3) In the General IP Options section, set up IP line monitoring options and dialer options, and world. The following steps will guide you in setting up remote access.
ensure IP reporting is enabled (see the following tables).
Metal Box Installation Step 1: Setting up the Router
This step allows you to set up the router so that the IP150 module can function properly.

1) Ensure that the router is connected properly as indicated in the router’s instructions.
2) Access your router’s configuration page. Refer to your router’s manual for the exact procedure.
In most cases, this is done by entering the router’s static IP address in the address bar of your
Web browser. For this instance, we will use 192.168.1.1 as an example.Your router’s IP address
3) In the router’s configuration page, check the DHCP settings (screenshot below may differ NOTE: For increased communication security, please change the default PC password and The method of activation is either Toggle or Pulse. If set to Toggle, a Delay Before Activation can
depending on type of router used). Panel ID in the control panel. Also, note that the IP150 supports SMTP/ESMTP/SSL/TLS be defined. If set to Pulse, a Delay Before Activation and Duration can be defined. See figures 4
protocols. and 5 for examples of input and output connections.

Figure 3: Input/Output Configuration

If DHCP is enabled, verify that the IP address range leaves at least one IP address available
outside of the range. The range shown in the above example would leave addresses 2 to 4 and
101 to 254 available (all the numbers in an IP address are between 1 and 254.) Record one of
the addresses outside the DHCP range as the one you will use for the IP150. If DHCP is
disabled, the IP150 will use the default address of 192.168.1.250. It is possible to change that
address if needed using the Paradox IP Exploring Tools software.

4) In the router’s configuration page, go to the Port Range Forwarding section (also known as
“port mapping” or “port redirection.”) Add a service/item, set the Port to 80 and enter the
static IP address selected in the previous step for the IP module. If port 80 is already used, you Step 3: Setting up ParadoxMyHome (optional)
can use another one, such as 81 or 82 but you will have to modify the IP150’s settings in step 2. This step is not needed if the IP address provided by the Internet Service Provider is static. Using Figure 4: Input Connection Example
Some Internet Service Providers block port 80, therefore the IP150 may function locally using the ParadoxMyHome service will allow you to access your system over the Internet with a
port 80 but not over the Internet. If this is the case, change the port to another number. Repeat dynamic IP address. The IP150 will then poll the ParadoxMyHome server to keep the information
this step for port 10 000 (screenshot below may differ depending on type of router used). Also, repeat updated. By default, the ParadoxMyHome service is disabled (enable it on the IP150 Module
this step for port 443 if using a secure connection (https). Configuration page).

To set up the ParadoxMyHome service:

1) Go to www.paradoxmyhome.com, click Request Login and provide the requested information.
2) Start the Paradox IP Exploring Tools software and right-click the IP150.
3) Select Register to ParadoxMyHome.
4) Enter the requested information. Enter a unique SiteID for the module.
5) When registration is complete, you can access the IP150 page by going to:
www.paradoxmyhome.com/[SiteID]
Step 2: Configuring the IP150
1) Using a computer connected to the same network as the IP150, open the Paradox IP Exploring If there are issues with connecting to the IP150, try making the polling delay shorter (configured on
Tools. the IP150’s webpage interface), so that the IP information available for the ParadoxMyHome Figure 5: Output Connection Example
connection is up to date. However, a shorter delay for the polls will increase the traffic on the
2) Click Find It. Your IP150 appears in the list.
internet (WAN).

Step 4: Using a Web Browser to Access the System

Once the module is configured, it can be accessed either from the local network or through the
internet using the alarm system’s user code or user IP150 password.

On-Site Access:
1) Enter the IP address assigned to the IP150 in the address
bar of your Web browser. If you have used a port other than
port 80, you must add [: port number] at the end. (For
example, if the port used is 81, the IP address entered
should look like this: http://192.168.1.250:81). For a secure
connection, make sure to write “https://...etc.”.
or
Use the Paradox IP Exploring Tools software, click Refresh
and double-click on your IP150 in the list.
3) Right-click your IP150 and select Module setup, see screenshot below. Enter the static IP 2) Enter your alarm system’s User Code and IP150 user password (default: paradox).
Event Log
address you recorded in Step 1.3 or modify the address so that it corresponds to the one you There are three types of events logged (note that only the last 64 events will be displayed):
WARNING: A pop-up warning you that the website’s certificate is not secure may occur. - Reporting (which are color-coded: success, fail, pending, and cancel by panel)
have selected for the IP150. Enter the IP150’s password (default: paradox) and click OK. If it
This is acceptable, click to continue. - Panel events (which can also be viewed from PC software or on keypads)
indicates that the IP address is already used, change it to another and modify it in the Port
Forwarding of the router (step 1.4) and go back to step 2.1. - IP150 local events
Off-Site Access:
4) Set any additional information such as port, subnet mask, etc. To find this information, click 1) Go to www.paradoxmyhome.com/siteID (replace ‘siteID’ by the ‘siteID’ you used to register Technical Specifications
Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Enter command: IPCONFIG /ALL (with with the ParadoxMyHome service).
The following table provides a listing of the technical specifications for the IP150 Internet Module.
space after IPCONFIG). 2) Enter your alarm system’s User Code and IP150 password (default: paradox).
Specification Description
Panel Compatibility Any Digiplex EVO panel (V2.02 for IP reporting)
Any Spectra SP series panel (V3.42 for IP reporting)
Inputs and Outputs Any MG5000 / MG5050 panel (V4.0 for IP reporting)
Any Esprit E55 (does not support IP reporting)
The I/O terminals can be configured via the IP150 web page. Each I/O can be defined as either an Esprit E65 V2.10 or higher
Input or an Output. The I/O terminals can ONLY be defined from the IP150 web interface. They are Browser Requirements Optimized for Internet Explorer 9 or higher and Mozilla Firefox 18 or higher, 1024 x 768 resolution
minimum
independent from the panel and cannot be related to any panel event. An Output can only be
Encryption AES 256-bit, MD5 and RC4
triggered from within the IP150’s web interface. Output or Input triggering can allow you to have Current Consumption 100mA
email notifications sent to selected recipients. Input Voltage 13.8VDC, supplied by the panel serial port
When defined as an Input or Output, they can be configured as normally open or as normally Enclosure Dimensions 10.9cm x 2.7cm x 2.2cm (4.3in x 1.1in x 0.9in)
Certification EN 50136 ATS 5 Class II
closed (see figure 3). However, for the Output, a 12V source must be supplied (see figure 5).
Outputs are rated at 50mA. Warranty
For complete warranty information on this product, please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement found on the Web site www.paradox.com/ terms.
Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions.
© 2013 Paradox Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications may change without prior notice. www.paradox.com