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Overview of Brivo control panels use with cellular options.
The purpose of this document is to provide context and information for installing a Brivo Cellular Network Router (CNR) for use
with ACS5000-W/G, ACS5000-E, and IPDC-E Brivo control panels.
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Telecommunication providers are ending 2G cellular service by December 31, 2015. In anticipation of this, Brivo is
proactively offering an upgrade option for customers using the ACS5000-W/G wireless control panel. By integrating
existing hardware with a Brivo CNR, customers will be able to continue to use their control panels in a wireless
(cellular) capacity without interruption of service or any reduction in functionality. Additionally, the Brivo CNR can be
used easily with an ACS5000-E or IPDC-E panels in situations where landline Ethernet connectivity is not an option.
There are three paths for Brivo customers to utilize the Brivo CNR with their hardware installation:
1)
2)
3)
An existing ACS5000-W/G panel using 2G cellular can be modified to use the Brivo CNR, which will
allow the ACS5000-W/G panel to continue to function as it has previously.
An existing ACS5000-W/G panel using 2G cellular can be converted to function as an ACS5000-E
panel using a Brivo CNR to maintain panel connectivity. Utilizing this option will allow existing
ACS5000-W/G customers to access features available only to ACS5000-E customers such as Pulse
Door, Live Activity, and Lockdown.
A new ACS5000-E or IPDC-E installation can choose to use a Brivo CNR to maintain panel
connectivity in situations where landline Ethernet access is not available.
NOTE: Video is not an available option for panels using Brivo CNR connectivity.
Each option above has a conversion procedure document with which it is associated. These conversion
documents can be found at www.brivo.com/cellularrouter.
Recommended Installations
Brivo recommends installing the Brivo CNR in a separate enclosure next to where the Brivo control panel is
being installed.
For ACS5000-E panels:
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For IPDC-E panels:
Supported Brivo Products
There is a limited set of Brivo products that can be used in conjunction with the Brivo CNR. Each Brivo OnAir controller
provides different features so it is important when choosing a Brivo product to work with this router to choose wisely.
Supported Brivo Controllers and Features
Controller Check-In
Interval
ACS5000-E
ACS5000-W/G
ACSIPDC-E
Real time with activity
Up to 5 minutes at idle
Up to 15 minutes with activity
Up to 1 hour at idle
Real time with activity
Up to 5 minutes at idle
Pulse From Browser




Lock Down




Caching Events
Normal access events and
alarm events sent in real
time.
Normal access events will be
cached on the panel until the
15 minute check-in. Alarm
events will be sent in real time.
Normal access events
and alarm events sent
in real time.
Data Plan Selections
Brivo OnAir Data Plan
25 MB
OA-CELL-DTA25
50MB
OA-CELL-DTA50
250MB
OA-CELL-DTA250
W/G Profile (5000 Only)
E Profile (5000 & IPDC)
1-12 Doors
No
12-30 Doors
1-12 Doors
Yes, for high use sites
13-30 Doors
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Please contact Brivo Systems for more information: 866.692.7486 or [email protected].