Overview
3G4010CF / LE4010CF are UL commercial fire listed universal cellular communicators for fire alarm systems using dialer capture — distinct from burglary-only 3G4010.
Reporting path
Universal commercial fire cellular
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
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| Product type | Alarm communicator / reporting module |
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| Model family (3G4010CF, LE4010CF) | See label and install manual |
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| Reporting path | Universal commercial fire cellular |
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| Primary manual | 3G4010CF / LE4010CF Installation Manual; upgrade instructions |
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| Region / listing notes | Commercial fire listed — AHJ approval required |
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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
- 3G4010CF / LE4010CF Installation Manual; upgrade instructions — DSC official documentation
Error Codes
Communicator faults appear on the host panel trouble display ([*, 2] on keypads where supported) and in DLS/dealer tools — the communicator itself may show LED status per its install manual.
Common communicator troubles
| Panel / display | Meaning | First checks |
|---|---|---|
| FTC / Failure to Communicate | Report did not reach central station | Account, path, format, receiver online |
| Alt. Comms AC / Battery | Communicator power fault | Module power wiring, panel AUX budget, battery size |
| Alt. Comms FTC | Alternate path failed | Test primary and backup paths separately |
| Cellular registration / SIM | Module cannot register on mobile network | SIM active, APN, RSSI, antenna placement, carrier sunset |
| TLM / Line fault | Dialer line or seizure issue | Tip/Ring wiring, ~50 VDC idle line, panel dialer programming |
3G4010CF commercial fire
- Fire-specific supervision intervals differ from intrusion — FTC may be receiver-side fire account issue.
- AHJ may require dual-path or POTS backup — verify fire listing for your jurisdiction.
3G4010CF / LE4010CF fire universal
| Condition | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fire supervision fault | Intervals differ from intrusion — verify fire account on receiver |
| Cellular LED not registering | AHJ may require dual-path — confirm listing before sole-path |
| Panel TLM + module OK | Fire phone line supervision separate from cellular path |
LED / module diagnostics
Refer to 3G4010CF / LE4010CF Installation Manual; upgrade instructions for communicator-specific LED patterns and DLS module status screens.
Source: Host panel install manual § communicator / alt-comms troubleshooting; 3G4010CF / LE4010CF Installation Manual; upgrade instructions.
| Code | Meaning | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|
| FTC / Failure to Communicate | Report did not reach central station | Account, path, format, receiver online |
| Alt. Comms AC / Battery | Communicator power fault | Module power wiring, panel AUX budget, battery size |
| Alt. Comms FTC | Alternate path failed | Test primary and backup paths separately |
| Cellular registration / SIM | Module cannot register on mobile network | SIM active, APN, RSSI, antenna placement, carrier sunset |
| TLM / Line fault | Dialer line or seizure issue | Tip/Ring wiring, ~50 VDC idle line, panel dialer programming |
| Condition | Notes | |
| Fire supervision fault | Intervals differ from intrusion — verify fire account on receiver | |
| Cellular LED not registering | AHJ may require dual-path — confirm listing before sole-path | |
| Panel TLM + module OK | Fire phone line supervision separate from cellular path |