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Cellular Backup Communicator

NEW ALARMS

With LTE CAT 6 speeds and multi-carrier redundancy, the cellular backup communicator keeps your entire alarm system online in case of an internet outage.

Datasheet

Key Features

Plug-and-play

The cellular communicator works out of the box with an integrated SIM and global data plan. Simply attach it to the BP52 panel via the built-in mount and USB cable.

Centralized Backup

A single cellular backup communicator provides LTE coverage for the BP52 alarm panel and all other devices at the site.

Multi-carrier redundancy

The included SIM card and data plan offer multi-carrier redundancy with automatic network failover in many countries throughout the world.

Always included

Cloud management via Command

10-year warranty

Automatic firmware updates

Alerts for offline devices

Product Specifications

Power

Power Consumption

0.15W standby, 2.5W maximum
(30mA - 500mA current draw)

Power Input

5V DC input (via USB A)

Cellular

Modem

Cat 6 LTE modem

Bands

LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48 (CRBS), 66, 71
WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

SIM

1x SIM slot (Nano 4FF)
Verkada SIM included
(BYO SIM not supported)

Antenna

2x paddle antennas (SMA connectors)

Compliance and certifications

RF & EMC

FCC, IC, CE, RCM

Cellular1

PTCRB, GCF, T-Mobile, AT&T

Safety

UL/IEC 62368-1, CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1

General

Operating Temperature and Humidity

32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
0-90% RH non-condensing

Weight

0.8 lb (0.4 kg)

Dimensions

Main unit: H: 3.6" (9.2 cm) W: 6.3" (16.0 cm) D: 1.1" (2.7 cm)
With antennas: H: 9.5" (24.2 cm) W: 6.3" (16.0 cm) D: 1.1" (2.7 cm)

Warranty

10 years

Tamper Detection

Yes

Installation

Included Accessories

Mount plate, 2x paddle antennas, USB cable, T10 Security Torx screwdriver, 2x wall anchors, 2x wall mount screws, 2x machine screws

Mounting Options

Wall mount, single gang mount, or attach directly to BP52 Alarm Panel

For compliance and regional availability, please see https://www.verkada.com/alarms-availability/

1. Cellular carriers and operators throughout the world may only require telecom industry certifications such as PTCRB to operate on their network. Some carriers require additional testing andapproval, beyond telecom certifications. A carrier listed in the approvals section means Verkada completed additional testing and acquired technical approval for that given carrier. Any carrier
not listed may not require additional testing or approval beyond telecom industry certifications to operate on their network.

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