| Compact, sleek design | |
| Report events to the IPR512 GPRS/IP Monitoring Receiver and/or IPRS-7 IP/GPRS PC Receiver Software | |
| Report via text message (up to 16 cell phone numbers) | |
| Control panel communication supervision | |
| End-user can arm or disarm the system by sending a text message (SMS) to the PCS250 | |
| Send pre-recorded voice messages to up to 8 telephone numbers to report alarms using the optional VDMP3 Paradox Plug-in Voice Module (GSM mode) | |
| Simple installation with 4-wire serial connection | |
| Optional rod antenna can be installed up to 18m (60ft) from the module using optional antenna cable extensions depending on the local signal strength | |
| 128-bit (MDS) and 256-bit (AES) encryption (GPRS mode) | |
| Increase the distance between the panel and the PCS250 module with an RS485 link (GSM mode only via e-bus). A CVT485 module must be added to the panel in order to accomplish this | |
| Report via GSM (CID, SIA) | |