Overview
TL280 / 3G2080 family modules provide IP and/or cellular alternate communication for PowerSeries Neo panels on Corbus. Enroll as communicator module in installer programming.
Reporting path
IP and/or cellular on Neo Corbus
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
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| Product type | Alarm communicator / reporting module |
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| Model family (TL280, TL280R, TL280E, TL280RE, TL2803G, TL2803GR, 3G2080E, 3G2080RE) | See label and install manual |
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| Reporting path | IP and/or cellular on Neo Corbus |
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| Primary manual | TL280(R) v4.1 Installation Manual; 3G2080(R)E-TL2803G(R)E v5.0 Installation Manual |
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| Region / listing notes | E/RE suffix = export/regional radio variants |
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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
- TL280(R) v4.1 Installation Manual; 3G2080(R)E-TL2803G(R)E v5.0 Installation Manual — 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 / HS2032 / HS2064 / HS2128 | Corbus alt-comms (TL280E/RE, 3G2080E/RE, TL2803G series) |
Related accessories
- PCL-422 remote mounting module (outdoor/remote antenna installs)
- Neo Battery Standby Calculation Chart — add communicator mA load
Not compatible
- Classic PowerSeries Keybus PC1616/1832/1864 (use GS2060/TL2603G or T-Link TL250)
- MAXSYS PC4020 (use T-Link TL250/300 or ESCORT4580)
- PowerSeries Pro (use TL880 or LE9080)
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: TL280(R) v4.1 Installation Manual; 3G2080(R)E-TL2803G(R)E v5.0 Installation Manual (DSC official documentation).