Overview
PCL-422 is a remote mounting module for PowerSeries Neo Corbus communicators (TL880, TL280, 3G8080, etc.) when the communicator must be installed away from the panel for antenna placement.
Reporting path
Accessory — remote mount enclosure
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
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| Product type | Alarm communicator / reporting module |
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| Model family (PCL-422) | See label and install manual |
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| Reporting path | Accessory — remote mount enclosure |
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| Primary manual | PS Neo PCL-422 v1.0 Installation Sheet |
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| Region / listing notes | Neo accessory only |
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Before You Install or Replace One
- Confirm exact model number on the communicator label matches the install manual.
- Verify host panel family — Keybus PowerSeries, Neo Corbus, MAXSYS Combus, IMPASSA integrated, or universal dialer-capture are not interchangeable.
- Confirm monitoring receiver and account accept this communicator format (Contact ID, SIA, IP, cellular).
- Check carrier/network generation (3G sunset, LTE band, Ethernet path) for your region.
- Add communicator current draw to panel battery standby calculation where the module loads from panel bus power.
Official Sources
- Product page: DSC Communicator Remote Mounting Module (ID 2488)
- PS Neo PCL-422 v1.0 Installation Sheet — DSC official documentation
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists which alarm panels and related equipment work with this communicator — not wireless sensors or keypads.
Host panels & systems
| Host system | How it connects |
|---|---|
| PowerSeries Neo HS2016–HS2128 | Hosts remote-mounted Corbus communicator — not a panel itself |
Related accessories
- Neo Corbus communicators: TL880LT/LE, TL280E/RE, 3G2080E/RE, 3G8080
- Corbus homerun from panel to PCL-422 location
Not compatible
- Classic PowerSeries Keybus (no PCL-422 support)
- Standalone use without enrolled Neo panel and communicator
Central station / receiver notes
Universal and T-Link products require a monitoring receiver that accepts the communicator's protocol and supervision. Confirm with your central station before install.
Source: PS Neo PCL-422 v1.0 Installation Sheet (DSC official documentation).