Text Alert - Industrial Interface
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1. Mot Used d Not Used ja Not Used TRUE FALSE 3 2 9 Programming the Text Alert The Text Alert is programmed using the Link gt Program menu option After the configuration has been made within the program It is always advisable to save the configuration before programming The Text Alert must be placed into PC LINK mode as described in Section 5 1 4 Page 13 Text Alert User Manual and a standard RS232 communications lead connected between the Text Alert and the PC It is also necessary to set which COM port you are using on the PC This is altered using the Comms gt Comport menu option Once this has been set select the Comms gt Program menu option and the PC will send the configuration into the Text Alert The programming will take a few seconds to complete The Text Alert is then ready to use If logging is enabled it will prompt you to reset the log values already stored in memory 3 2 10 Reading the Text Alert The Text Alert configuration can be read using the Link gt Read Configuration menu option Once again the Text Alert has to be placed into PC LINK mode and a standard RS232 communication cable attached Ensure that any configuration in the Text Alert software has been saved and then select the Comms gt Read Configuration menu The reading will begin and after a few seconds the configuration will be shown on the computer 3 2 11 Reset Log Input Data This screen allows you to reset the log data in memory and is usual2. N OC LI 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 2 8 4 2 9 4 2 10 4 2 11 4 2 12 4 2 13 3 l 5 1 1 5 1 2 Sd 5 1 4 5 1 5 5 1 6 5 1 7 2 3 4 5 ZEUE dl ah Text Alert User Manual S2 Access Status Message 2 NP Change Password CD Change Front Panel Access Code D1 Delete Phone from System OFF Put System into OFF Mode ON Put System into ON Mode RESET Reset System O1H Force Digital Output ON O1L Force Digital Output OFF O1P Allow Digital Output to follow program LOG Request Data Log from the System IMPORTANT NOTE Using the Alarm Operational Modes Power Up OFF Mode ON Mode PC Link Mode Shutdown Mode No Power Mode Error Mode Changing the SIM card Replacing the Battery External Aerial Which Mode Is the Text Alert in Specifications 25 C Notes Page 3 Text Alert User Manual 1 Introduction The Text Alert Data Monitoring and Logging system can monitor up to 6 analogue digital inputs and sends SMS alarm messages to up to four mobile phones including a central station Additionally the system can log the value of six inputs at 1 minute intervals and send a daily log to a central PC The system also has 4 relay outputs which can be triggered on alarms or be switched on and off by text message An optional PIR motion sensor is also available Alarm messages to Four relay outputs controlled by in 4 mobile phones built logic or text message
3. The SIM card provided is a pay as you go service So for each text message that the system sends the balance on the account is reduced The rate for each message is likely to change but is currently about 12p per text When the balance on the account is low it can be topped up at usual locations phone shops supermarkets etc using the supplied account card The SIM card hasto make at least 1 phone call in every 6 month period and so the system has been programmed to ensure that a call is made regardless of how many texts it has sent This call is made to the speaking clock and is to ensure the SIM card remains registered to the network provider Each data upload costs between 10p and 25p depending on how many channels are being logged 1 3 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation usage service or repair of the Text Alert Alarm System When in hospital or other health care facility observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles Switch the Text Alert off If instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy The operation of cardiac pacemakers other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from cellular apparatus placed close to the device If in doubt about potential danger contact a physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded Pac
4. od Sends daily Yes Incoming text log file to ror i torn can switch LO obtain status pe Ja turn system on or off N request log file i mu ti gt 24 Vdc 6 Analogue Digital 2 Digital l Supply Inputs Inputs a Optional PIR motion sensor 111 Quick Start 1 1 1 Alarm Monitoring System Wire in analogue digital inputs and outputs using PCB links to set input types see pages 6 to 7 Wire up 24 Vdc power supply 11 1 to 30Vdc Install GSM Data software onto a PC see page 9 Configure software and download to Text Alert see pages 9 to 15 Turn Text Alert to ON mode see page 24 Text Alert will now monitor the inputs and send SMS alarm messages to the selected phones 1 1 2 Data Logging Option Configure data logging options and download into the Text Alert see pages 13 to 15 Connect modem to PC using the RS232 cable provided With the modem switched on start the GSM data receiver program The system is now ready to receive daily log files or to request intermediate log files Note The GSM Data Receiver program must be running in order to receive data files It can be minimised Page 4 Text Alert User Manual 1 2 Phone System The unit includes a SIM card for the Vodafone network This hasthe largest coverage in the UK but there may be gaps in the coverage If you cannot link to the Vodafone network it should be possible to use another service provider please contact us for details
5. are OFF The outputs are ON H FORCED ON OFF L OFF and not used NU The text messages are inthe following conditions Message 1 is OK waiting for condition to trip Message 2 has been sent to all required phones and cannot be resent until the time expires Message 3 has not been sent to all phones yet but it will continue to try and send the information until the time expires Message 4 is not used The balance of the phone account is 10 82 Page 19 Text Alert User Manual 4 2 3 S2 Access Status Message 2 Password S2 Request Status message 2 to be sent to your phone This message sends the following information The Name of the unit Up to 15 letters The current operating mode ON or OFF Power supply status OK or PF if the power has failed The 4 registered phone numbers Telephone number or Empty The software version number e g D 02 The balance of the phone account A typical message could be LOG UNIT ON OK 1 14412345678 2 4412346789 3 4412347890 4 EMPTY D 01 B 10 38 4 2 4 NP Change Password Password NP Newpassword The current password is changed to Newpassword Take great care with this command as from this moment the new password will have to be used to access the system 4 2 5 CD Change Front Panel Access Code Password CD NewAccessCode The current access code is changed to NewAccessCode Take great care with this command as from this moment the new access code will have to be used
6. called LogUnit1 080920055p csv Data inthis file will only be a portion of the day with valid readings up to the present minute e Switch on Log Upload to this modem This message will change the base station number to that of the modem that sent the message which also hasthe affect of switching on log uploading if it had previously been switched off e Switch off Log Upload This message will delete the base station number from the datalogger which has the affect of switching off log uploading because the datalogger will now have no number to upload the log data to 3 3 6 Store Raw Data The data received by the modem can be stored in an unprocessed state by selecting this menu option so that there is a check mark beside it This option is available primarily for troubleshooting and can be ignored for normal use 3 3 7 Get Balance The remaining balance on the sim card can be requested This is achieved by choosing Modem gt Get Balance using the drop down menus Since this is a modem command ATD must be put in front of the Vodafone balance request string 1345 to give ATD 1345 3 3 8 AT Command AT commands can be sent to find out more about the status of the modem For example AT COPS finds out the network the modem is connected to and AT CSQ will give an indication of signal strength This option is available primarily for troubleshooting and can be ignored for normal use Page 16 Text Alert User Manual 3
7. to change modes on the system The Access Code Is a string of numbers 1 and 0 which set the order that the front panel buttons marked 1 and 0 have to be pressed to change operating mode on the unit The length of the Access Code is from 4 presses up to a maximum of 16 presses An example of this is Password CD 100110 Which changes the Access Code to 1 0 0 1 1 0 When sending the access code do not enter any spaces or other characters between any of the numbers or the code will be incorrect The code will not change if there are less than 4 numbers entered 4 2 6 D1 Delete Phone from System Password D1 Delete the phone number in memory location 1 Use D2 D3 or D4 for other memory locations Please note that D1 will delete the base station number stopping log data uploads to the base station Page 20 Text Alert User Manual 4 2 7 OFF Put System into OFF Mode Password OFF Put the Text Alert into OFF mode 4 2 8 ON Put System into ON Mode Password ON Put the Text Alert into ON mode Please note that if your system has an Alarm Set Delay configured this will be ignored if the system is put into ON mode with a text message Please ensure that you are not in the protected area 4 2 9 RESET Reset System Password RESET Reset all outputs reset all outputs to default condition reset all output and message expiry dates 4 2 10 O1H Force Digital Output ON Password O1H Force output 1 to switch on use 02H
8. 1 This is illustrated on the graph beside the configuration The yellow area of the graph is where the input is at a logic 1 level and the white area is at logic 0 A more complex comparison is possible for example by changing the low logic value to 20 for example The illustration above shows how the graph to the right now indicates that if the input value drops below 20 the input will also be at logic 1 level Inputs 7 and 8 are digital inputs and so only produce logic 1 or 0 and have no analogue input value The logic can be inverted from the drop down box Again a graph to the right of the configuration shows how the logic works including the hysteresis Basically the input is at logic O until the input signal causes the internal voltage to reach 80 of its range The input stays at logic 1 until this same signal is reduced to 20 of its range This hysteresis helps the system to reject noise or jumpy signals Page 9 Text Alert User Manual 3 2 3 Outputs Pressing the Outputs Tab allows the output functions to be edited New Tabs are displayed one for each of the 4 optional digital output channels Each output can be configured as either an Input Logic Evaluation or an Analogue Input Evaluation 3 2 4 Input Logic Evaluation In this mode the output can be energised based on the logic value of each of the analogue inputs The screen allows the output to be named for identification The output can be switched on or off based on up to 3
9. 3 9 Advanced This gives access to the timeouts used when the modem performs various tasks This option is available primarily for troubleshooting and can be ignored for normal use 3 3 10 GSM Data Receiver Log File All transactions displayed on screen are also written into a log file stored in text format in the following location C Program Files GSM Data The filename takes the format of the month year then the word datalog for example Sep05datalog log 3 4 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the software go to the Windows Control Panel and select Add Remove Programs The GSM Data software will be listed Highlight this item and press Remove Windows will automatically delete the program although the directory with any data files will remain These can be deleted using the standard Windows Explorer or through My Computer Page 17 Text Alert User Manual 4 Controlling the Text Alert from your mobile phone 4 1 Using the Password It is possible to register your mobile phone with the unit if the Password is known To do this you need to send a text message from your mobile phone to the Text Alert unit selecting one of the 4 phone number locations Be careful not to overwrite an already stored number So for example if you wish to add your phone to location 1 and the password is yellow send the following text message from the phone you wish to register yellow Al The password is case sensitive so take
10. O3H and O4H for other outputs Note that O1H is made using the capital letter O not zero 4 2 11 OIL Force Digital Output OFF Password OIL Force output 1 to switch off use O2L O3L and OAL for other outputs Note that OIL is made using the capital letter O not zero 4 2 12 O1P Allow Digital Output to follow program Password O1P Force output 1 to follow the program all expiry and forced restrictions are removed Note that O1P is made using the capital letter O not zero 4 2 13 LOG Request Data Log from the System This command allows you to request the Datalogger to upload data readings to the base station Normally this will be data from the changeover time until the time it received the LOG request text message Page 21 Text Alert User Manual If the Datalogger receives the message in the 8 hours following a failed attempt by the Datalogger to upload the data it will send the 24 hours worth of data preceding the last changeover time Once this has been successfully uploaded or 8 hours have passed this text message will cause the newest log data to be uploaded 4 3 IMPORTANT NOTE Please ensure your password is kept secret and think about changing the password on a regular basis to maintain security If your password and system telephone number are known it will be possible for an intruder to switch off the system It is recommended that messages to and from the system are not saved on your mobile phone as the
11. TAL DIGITAL INPUT 7 INPUT 8 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT POWER DIGITAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 SUPPLY Rear Connection Panel Terminal Details 2 3 1 Power Supply The power supply is wired into CONI on the left side of the enclosure This supply should be between 11 1V and should not exceed 30V 2 3 2 PIR Sensor The optional PIR sensor if fitted should be wired into CON9 Each of the sensors will alarm if the wiring is tampered ln addition it is possible to daisy chain additional PIR sensors to protect additional areas In a single PIR installation the 4 wires from the PIR are connected into the 12V terminal on CON9 into the GND terminal on CON9 PIR signal C into the GND terminal on CON9 PIR signal N into the Input 8 terminal on CON9 Page 6 Text Alert User Manual If additional PIR sensors are connected in series all of the sensors keep the and terminals wired as above Input 8 on CON9 Is wired into the first PIR s N terminal The C terminal from this PIR is then wired into the next PIR s N terminal The C terminal of the last PIR sensor is then wired into the GND terminal on CON9 to complete the circuit 2 3 3 Analogue Digital Inputs The analogue digital inputs are connected on terminals CON2 to CON7 The inputs must be configured using the handbag links as shown below There are 3 options available In addition a 24V supply is available on the leftmost terminal for use to e
12. Text Alert SMS Data Monitor amp Logging System Industrial Interface Ltd Text Alert User Manual Contents Introduction Quick Start Alarm Monitoring System Data Logging Option Phone System Safety Precautions Hardware Inputs and Outputs General Installation Power Supply PIR Sensor Analogue Digital Inputs Other Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Topping up the SIM card Internal Buzzer Software GSM Data Software PC Installation GSM Data Logger Software Summary Page Inputs Outputs Input Logic Evaluation Analogue Input Evaluation Messages Miscellaneous Read Input Values Programming the Text Alert Reading the Text Alert Reset Log Input Data Program Time and Date Get Network and Balance Info Central PC GSM Data Receiver Software Start Up Normal Operation Change Password Records Send Message Store Raw Data Get Balance AT Command Advanced 0 GSM Data Receiver Log File Uninstalling the Software Controlling the Text Alert from your mobile phone Using the Password Available Text Commands Al Add Phone to System S1 Access Status Message 1 WN pi mm Po N e m NNN NNNNNNNWN LU LJ LU LU LJ LJ LO JQJUI B WN FF w w NNNNNNNNNNNNWN e e e re VO NI OU B WN e LJ NF UJ Mm WO O SI ON UI B WN PF B w LU LU LU LJ w LUJ LJ LU LJ LJ w LU LJ UJ UJ LJ LU LJ LU LU UJ UJ UJ N He LU LU LU LU LU LU LJ LJ LJ LO Lu DA RANE NN N FR Page 2 LO 00 00 CO CONMNNNNMDDMDDOHDOUUNH HHH Ul
13. The Access Code must consist of zeroes and ones and can have between 1 and 16 key presses The Access Code is used to switch the unit between ON and OFF mode Below this details on the mobile phone network must be entered The Disconnection Days Limit is the number of days that the phone will stay active on the network if it hasn t dialled a number For the supplied Vodafone system this is 180 days and so the number 175 is entered here to force the system to make a call after 175 days to ensure the network link is maintained The Balance Phone Number is entered here to allow the system to phone the network provider to find out the current balance on the account For the supplied Vodafone system this Is set to 1345 The Time Delays box allows you to enter time delays The Power Failed message delay sets the time after a power failure occurs before the unit sends a Power Failed text message This could Page 12 Text Alert User Manual be set to 30 minutes to help avoid unnecessary alarms The Power Now OK will delay the sending of a Power Restored message until a specified time has occurred without another failure This will again avoid unnecessary alarms A typical value may be 10 minutes The Alarm Set Delay is important to avoid false intruder alarms This is the time delay after switching the system from OFF to ON mode before an alarm will be triggered This allows the user time to leave the protected area and lock the door be
14. ame Password and Number of each datalogger The password is case sensitive It is recommended that numbers are entered in international format for example 07799 123456 should be typed in as 447799123456 with no spaces in between Records can be edited later if any changes are required Page 15 Text Alert User Manual 3 3 5 Send Message A text message can be sent from the base station modem to the Datalogger This is achieved by choosing Log gt Send Message using the drop down menus and entering the password Choose the destination of the message from the dropdown box The corresponding number will be retrieved Choose the type of message and click Send to send the message Messages that can be sent to the datalogger are documented in section 4 but some extra details are given here e Log Request Usually within a minute the Datalogger will dial in The call is answered and the data is saved in exactly the same way and location as normal The data received and the format of the filename depends on when the Datalogger receives the log request message If it was within eight hours after a scheduled upload that failed the old data will be saved and the filename will be LogUnitl 08092005 csv If the last scheduled upload had been successful or if it is more than eight hours after the last scheduled upload the letters Sp will be added to the end of the filename to enable it to be distinguished Our example above would be
15. care when typing the message The Text Alert will add the mobile phone number which is automatically added to the text message into memory number 1 Simply change Al into A2 A3 or A4 for the other phone number memories 4 2 Available Text Commands Once your phone has been registered with the unit the following commands become available Each of the commands is detailed below Al Add Phone to System S1 Reguest Status Message 1 S2 Request Status Message 2 NP Change Password CD Change front panel button Access Code D1 Delete Phone from System OFF Put System into OFF Mode ON Put System into ON Mode RESET Reset System O1H Force Digital Output ON O1L Force Digital Output OFF OIP Allow Digital Output to follow program LOG Request oldest available Data Log 4 2 1 Al Add Phone to System Replace the word Password below with the actual unit s password Password Al Put the sending phone number into memory location 1 Note this will overwrite the number already stored in this location Use A2 A3 and A4 for the other memory locations Please ensure that the mobile phone you are using Is your own and do not use any internet SMS Text Messaging services for this command as your security could be compromised Please note that location A1 must be the telephone number of the Base Station Page 18 Text Alert User Manual 4 2 2 S1 Access Status Message 1 Password S1 Request Status message 1 to be sent to your phone The message sen
16. ch of the outputs can have an Expiry Delay set which means that it cannot be re triggered for a period of time In addition if an Expiry Delay is set the unit can also have a Trigger Delay Page 10 Text Alert User Manual Which is a period of time during which a trigger condition must be maintained continuously before the output is allowed to change 3 2 6 Messages The messages are almost identical in operation to the digital outputs There are two modes of operation using either Input Logic Evaluation or Analogue Input Evaluation The logic details are the same asfor digital outputs above There hasto be an expiry time associated with each text message to avoid sending too many unnecessary messages and wasting the mobile phone account credit A trigger delay can also be set as described in the output section above The text message can be sent to any or all of the 4 registered mobile phone numbers using the selection boxes at the bottom of the screen Text Alert JI File Link Help Message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Type Analog Input Evaluation on Message 1 High Alarm W send if Flow Rate Is than 80 0 DI send if Is r 25 W Trigger Delay Minutes 7 Seconds 20 Expiry Days 0 Hours E Minutes fr l W Base station l Phone Phone 3 Phone d 441 2341234 44123401235 Com Port COMI Page 11 Text Alert User Manual 3 2 7 Miscellaneous The Miscella
17. ds the following information The Name of the unit Up to 15 letters The current operating mode ON or OFF Power supply status OK or PF if the power has failed The value of the analog inputs 0 10090 The state of the 2 digital inputs HI or LO The logic values of the inputs 0 is condition False 1 is condition True The status of the digital outputs H is ON L is OFF OK output isinthis state DE a time limit is active and the output cannot change NU not used FO output has been forced into the current state TR meansthat the output has been triggered but a trigger delay is active after which the output will change state The status of the text messages OK message is waiting for the trigger condition to occur DE message sent to all phones and time limit is active DN has been sent to some but notall of the reguired phones NU not used TR means that the message has been triggered but a trigger delay is active after which the message will be sent The balance of the phone account So a typical message could be LOG UNIT ON OK I 1 10 6 2 63 9 3 30 5 4 40 8 5 78 7 6 100 0 7 LO 8 NU L 11100000 0 1 H OK 2 H FO 34 0K 4 L NU M 1 0K 2 DE 3 DN 4 NU B Y10 82 This message indicates that the unit is called LOG UNIT The system isin ON mode The power supply is OK The analog inputs are at values 10 6 63 9 30 5 40 8 78 7 and 100 0 Digital input 7 is off LO and 8 is not used NU The logic levels for each of the inputs are ON ON ON and the rest
18. ed down the the PWR the 5 1 2 OFF Mode The unit can be switched into OFF mode by pressing both front panel buttons for up to 1 second until the Green Tx Rx LED lights and then the user must start to enter the access code using the 2 keys O and 1 within 2 seconds and each subseguent digit within 2 seconds of the previous Each key press will flash the RED power LED Oncethe code has been entered correctly the unit will enter OFF mode In OFF mode the unit will continue to read the inputs but the outputs and the text message programming will be ignored Any triggered outputs or text messages will be reset to their default condition and the ALM LED will be switched off The user can still request status messages and force outputs and change phone numbers etc in this mode In OFF mode only the PWR LED flashes but in the same format as ON mode 5 1 3 ON Mode The unit can be switched into ON mode by pressing both front panel buttons for up to 1 second until the Green Tx Rx LED lights and then the user must start to enter the access code using the 2 keys O and 1 within 2 seconds and each subsequent digit within 2 seconds of the previous Each key press will flash the RED power LED Once the code has been entered correctly the unit will enter ON mode In ON mode the unit is monitoring it s inputs calculating the logic functions of these inputs checking the programming of the digital outpu
19. emaker patients are advised to keep their Text Alert system away from the pacemaker while it is on Switch off the Text Alert before boarding an aircraft Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender legal action or both Do not operate the Text Alert in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Switch off the Text Alert when you are near petrol stations fuel depots chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard The Text Alert receives and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets radios computers or inadequately shielded equipment Follow any special regulations and always switch off the Text Alert wherever forbidden or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger IMPORTANT The Text Alert operates using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communication Remember in order to make or receive calls the Text Alert must be switched on andina service area with adequate cellu
20. ert User Manual 3 2 2 Inputs Selecting the Inputs Tab displays the current configuration of Input 1 as well as showing tabs for each of the other 7 inputs The input may be displayed as Not Used this can be altered by selecting Analogue Input from the drop down list next to the Type label This displays the various options and trigger levels for this input All the inputs are scaled from 0 to 100 The input can be given a unique name with up to 15 characters to help identify it in the Output and Message sections The logic functionality of the input can be inverted if required and the analogue reading can be averaged over the last 4 readings to help reduce noise on the signal e Text Alert Oleg File Link Help Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input Input 8 Type Analog Input Mame Flaw Rate Invert Invert Off Averaging Averaging On Low Logic Value 20 0 1004 High 50 0 High Logic Value 500 Low UU Logic 9 false True if input is less than 20 0 or greater than or equal to 50 0 Com Port COMI Each input has selectable levels which the input signal is compared with to produce high and low level alarms For example by default the configuration is for a Low Logic Level of 0 0 and a High Logic Level of 50 0 If the input value is less than 50 the logic value is 0 but if the input rises equal to or above 50 the logic value of the input becomes
21. fore the system fully activates The system can log the values of up to six inputs selected by ticking the associated check boxes The values on the chosen inputs are logged every minute when Log Every Minute is set to ON The changeover time is the time of day the Datalogger dialsin to the base station to upload the last 24 hours worth of data If it is unable to get through it will continue logging new data whilst retaining the old data for up to 8 hours The old data can be reguested with a text message during this 8 hour window When multiple dataloggers are configured to upload to the same base station it is sensible to space out the changeover times to reduce the likelihood of 2 dialling in at the same time At least 3 minutes is recommended since a data call can take up to 90 seconds 3 2 8 Read Input Values The Read Input screen is accessed through the Link gt Read Inputs menu option This screen allows the computer to read the actual analogue input values together with the logic state of each channel The computer hasto be connected to the Text Alert with a standard RS232 communications lead The Text Alert hasto be placed into PC LINK mode from the front panel as described in Section 5 Pressing the Read key in the new window will cause the computer to take a new set of readings from the Text Alert Atypical display is shown below L Read Inputs Read complete 1 143 5 F Not Used 2 144 5 E Not Used 3 Mot Used 7
22. form them that the unit is about to switch off It is recommended to have the Text Alert send the Power Fall alarm message to at least one phone so that action can be taken to try and correct the main power supply failure After a power is restored following a power failure the unit will return to the same mode it was in when the power failed So if it was in OFF mode it would remain in OFF mode when the power recovers Likewise it would return to ON mode if it was in ON mode when the power failed 5 1 7 Error Mode If the unit decides that it has an error which it cannot correct the red ALM LED flashes on for 32 sec then off for sec continuously The unit will not perform any other tasks during this time This mode indicates that there is an error with the programming of the unit The unit needs to moved to PC LINK mode by pressing the O button for about 3 seconds until the PC LINK LED lights The unit should then be reprogrammed through the serial port It should then be possible to change back to OFF and then ON mode for the unit to function 5 2 Changing the SIM card The SIM card can be removed very easily The unit MUST be put into SHUTDOWN mode as described above before any of the following is performed The unit needs to have the front cover unscrewed Once opened the front panel can be disconnected from the back plate by opening the side levers on the cable connector linking the two sections Once removed looking inside the front cove
23. he Vodafone website www vodafone co uk and follow the instructions 2 3 7 Internal Buzzer The unit has an internal buzzer which is used only in 2 conditions Firstly if a Trigger Delay has been set on any of the digital outputs or text messages then whilst in this delay period the buzzer will switch on and off in 32 second intervals The other condition is if an Alarm Set Delay has been set the buzzer will sound continuously once the unit has been switched to ON mode for the duration of the delay period The buzzer can be totally disabled by removing a link L36 from the circuit board Page 7 Text Alert User Manual 3 Software 3 1 GSM Data Software PC Installation Insert the GSM DATA CD into the CD ROM drive on your computer and close the CD tray The software should run automatically If not locate the CD ROM drive in My Computer and run the program Setup exe The software will be installed to a default directory location unless you select otherwise 3 2 GSM Data Logger Software Run the program GSM Data Logger A window will appear briefly while the software loads The maln window screen appears showing the Summary page of the current configuration 3 2 1 Summary Page The summary screen has 6 sections to it showing details about the attached unit including name access code password and version phone network details registered telephone numbers together with the configuration of each of the optional input channels opt
24. ional output channels and text messages The entire configuration can easily be seen from this screen however the configuration cannot be altered from this viewpoint To change any of the details you need to select one of the Tabs across the top of the window selecting Inputs Outputs Messages or Miscellaneous Ea Text Alert DEI File Link Help Summary Inputs Outputs Messages Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Phone and Log Details Unit Name LOG UNIT Network Days 175 Clock Power Access Code 1111 Balance Number 287 345H Base station 44123401 234 E E Password yellow Software Version Number 2 44123401235 w lw Power failed message 01 00 00 Last network call made on Number 3 NON Power OF message 00 10 00 Next network call due on Number 4 Bi E Alarm Set Delay 00 07 00 Balance Log every minute changeover at 06 00 Inputs Mame Invert Logging Averaging Low High Logic Summary 1 Flow Rate Off ON ON 20 02 50 0 True if input is less than 20 0 or greater than or equal to 50 0 2 Temperature Off ON ON DOE 500 True if input is greater than or equal to 50 0 Outputs Hame Triggers alter Expires alter Conditions Output State Min Sec Day Hour Min 1 Output 2 a 4 Messages Phone Triggers alter Expires alter Conditions Message Text Min Sec Day Hour Min 1 20 0 6 JO E Flow Rate gt 80 0 High Alarm IF 1 or 2 ts true OM 1 1 te TTT rs MM Ec 17171 la Fa LI DI Com Port COMI Page 8 Text Al
25. lar signal strength Page 5 Text Alert User Manual 2 Hardware 2 1 Inputs and Outputs The system is supplied as with up to 6 analogue digital inputs 2 additional digital inputs 4 digital outputs and 4 Text Message Alarms which can be sent to up to 4 mobile phones The unit comes complete with a SIM card which will have been activated with the phone network The unit can also be supplied with an optional PIR sensor 2 2 General It is important that the system is put into use within 6 months of receipt as the SIM card may be deactivated after this time if it has not been used The SIM card is supplied with a credit balance of 1 It is advisable to add credit to the SIM as soon as possible 2 3 Installation The unit needs to be opened by unscrewing the 4 screws in the corners of the front panel The box divides into 2 parts The main circuit is located behind the front panel and the connection terminals are found on the panel at the rear of the box The two sections are joined by a ribbon cable which can easily be unplugged from the rear connection panel by opening the 2 side flaps on the connector and pulling the plug out of the socket The terminations on the rear connection panel are detailed below CON2 CON4 CONS CON6 CON7 tot ot bes tor tlet hhe 24V 24V 24V 24V 24V 24V INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 CONI CON8 CON9 CON10 CON11 CON12 CON13 TINTI C E J E GND GND Y GND A A DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGI
26. logic expressions The logic function is selected using the small rows of eight boxes representing each of the inputs So for example selecting the box labelled 1 on the upper row 1 means that output 1 will be switched on if analogue input l isin a logic 1 state However ticking the box below this on row 0 in position 1 means that the output will be switched on If analogue input 1 is producing a logic 0 value More than one input can be selected here to produce conditions such as if inputs 1 and 2 but not 3 are active To the right of the rows of small boxes a logic expression is produced depending on which inputs have been selected In addition there is the ability to add two additional logic expressions which are OR ed with the first o Text Alert olta File Link Help Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Type Input Logic Evaluation Output 1 Output 1 iz on if the logic statement I rek Salvi cr a rimm pi aja ajma ci n e pi ei li au ni uni pi pai ne UT TTT TTT B cn gni ni pi pl pn pi TT TTT TT no is true otherwise Output l is off Expiry Days 0 Hours 0 Minutes E Com Port COMI 3 2 5 Analogue Input Evaluation The output can also be triggered as a result of the value of any of the 6 optional analogue inputs It can be turned on or off when one or two inputs raise or lower to a certain value This is easily selected using the drop down selection boxes Ea
27. ly performed after a Datalogger has been re programmed If log data is not reset the next data upload may contain some Invalid readings particularly if the changeover time was changed during programming 3 2 12 Program Time and Date It is Important that the Text Alert knows the correct time and date otherwise it will upload data at the wrong time Make sure the PC being used has the correct time and date on it before programming the time and date 3 2 13 Get Network and Balance Info The balance and time of network call information can be retrieved using this menu option Page 14 Text Alert User Manual 3 3 Central PC GSM Data Receiver Software This program is used to control the base station Siemens GSM modem so that data can be received from the Datalogger Data can only be received when this program is running 3 3 1 Start Up Connect the modem to the pc with the comms cable Switch the modem on It takes a few seconds to connect to the network and once connected it will briefly flash its led every 3 seconds Start the GSM Data Receiver Program Start gt GSM Data GSM Data Receiver After a few seconds It should display these messages 10 09 2005 15 04 07 Log file opened when program started Sep05datalog log 10 09 2005 15 04 07 Commencing modem initialisation 10 09 2005 15 04 10 Initialisation complete walting for data If the third message is not displayed check the com port is set up correctly using the menu op
28. neous screen shows a range of options regarding the operation of the unit The first section allows you to enter up to 4 mobile phone numbers to be registered with the system This means that any text messages can only be sent to any of these 4 numbers In addition only any of these 4 numbers can be used to send messages to the unit asking for status information etc Each phone number can also be selected to have a text message sent to It if the clock resets and causes disruption to any currently active delays or if the power supply fails The first number is that of the base station which must be included for the Datalogger to know which number to use to upload the data a Text Alert Ed File Link Help Phone details Text alert details Clock Reset Power Fail B Message Message Unit Mame LOG UNIT ase 44123401234 station LL E a Password yellow 2 441 23401 245 Iw ees da ww 111 3 Mi x F 4 j le Li Time Delays Network details Hours Minutes Seconds lw Power Failed Message 1 i 0 Disconnection days limit 175 le Power Now OF Message 0 10 Balance phone number Ea 3454 iw Alarm Set Delay 1 0 rDatalogging At So Vili Eb Inputs VY lv PF ITI Log every minute On Changeover Time Hour n Minute oo Com Port COMI The unit can have a name given to it in the box at the top right of the screen In addition the mobile phone access Password is set here together with the front panel Access Code
29. ower O button for approximately 3 seconds until the PC LINK LED switches off The unit is then in OFF mode and needs to be switched into ON mode for full functionality as described above The unit will not stay in PC LINK mode unused for more than 2 minutes after which time it will automatically revert to OFF mode This allows the unit to conserve power 5 1 5 Shutdown Mode To shutdown and switch off the Text Alert the unit must have its power supply switched off or disconnected The unit must then be put in OFF mode Afterwards Switch 1 on the front panel must be pressed for 5 seconds until the PWR TX Rx and ALM LED s are lit Release the switch 1 and wait for the LED s to extinguish The unit must be in Shutdown Mode before the front cover is removed 5 1 6 No Power Mode If the main power supply fails the unit enters internal battery back up mode ln this state the digital outputs will all be switched off to conserve power A Power Fail message will be sent to any phones registered for Power Fall messages after the programmed power fail time delay has occurred Any new text message alarms will still trigger the unit to send the text message in the same way as normal The unit can continue to operate in this low power mode for up to 24 hours before the internal battery will fail When the system detects that the internal battery is about to fail a final message will be sent to phones registered for Power Fail messages to in
30. r assembly the SIM card socket can be found off to the right of centre just Page 24 Text Alert User Manual before the phone and battery circuitry The SIM card holder can be removed by sliding the yellow push switch on the side The SIM card and holder will be pushed out of the connector The plastic holder can be turned over to reveal the SIM card inside If a SIM card is not present simply insert the SIM card in this plastic holder and then slide the holder into the connector on the circuit board 5 3 Replacing the Battery Contact your supplier if you feel that the battery may need changing The battery is a specially designed battery for this type of mobile phone circuitry DO NOT use any other battery as this could damage the unit beyond repair 5 4 External Aerial An optional external aerial can be fitted to the unit Please contact your supplier for more details 5 5 Which Modeis the Text Alert in Simply phone the number of the Text Alert system using any voice phone and the unit will beep to indicate which mode the unit is in as shown below OFF Mode 1 beep high then 2 beeps low ON Mode 1 beep high then 1 beep low Page 25 Text Alert User Manual 6 Specifications 25 C Operating Temperature Operating Altitude Humidity Power Requirements Current Consumption Temperature Stability Input Impedance Output Relay Rating Phone Network Frequency Bands GSM Class Transmit Power Antenna Design Dimen
31. se may contain the phone number and password of the system Page 22 Text Alert User Manual 5 Using the Alarm 5 1 Operational Modes The Text Alert has 3 operating modes ON OFF and PC LINK The unit usually go into OFF mode after power is applied unless the unit was running in ON mode when a power failure occurred in this case the unit immediately return to ON mode when the power is restored In addition there is a temporary Start Up mode Note that the datalogging function works the same way in ON or OFF mode The Front Panel design is shown here will will 5 1 1 Power Up When the unit is powered on the red PWR LED is lit The unit assesses state of the internal battery and if it is uncharged the system will trickle charge the battery for 1 hour During this time both the red PWR LED and Tx Rx green LED will be lit permanently If the battery is not totally discharged but only holds a minimum level of charge the system will boost charge the battery for 15 minutes during which time both the red LED and the red ALM LED will be lit If after either of the charging cycles system decides that more charging is reguired the system will just continue the charging cycle for another hour or 15 minutes If either of these charging cycles is reguired the unit will not respond to any key presses text messages or communications When the battery charge is acceptable the unit will re enter the last operational mode it wasin before it power
32. sions Connections Conductor Size Insulation Stripping 0 to 55 C Storage 20 to 85 C Sea Level to 2000m 0 90 RH 11 1 to 15V dc 10 7 mA 12V dc typical under minimum load 110 0 mA 12V dc typical under maximum load 400 0 mA peak whilst fast charging batteries 100ppm C Current Input 0 20mA 160 ohms Voltage Input 0 10V 1 Mohm Voltage Input 0 25V 2 6 Mohm Maximum Voltage 60VDC 125VAC Maximum Current 1A 24VDC 0 5A 0 125VAC Dual Band EGSM 900 amp GSM 1800 GSM Phase 2 4 Small MS Class 4 2W for EGSM 900 Class 1 1W for GSM 1800 50 ohm antenna interface 210mm w x 112mm h x 50mm d Screw Clamp with pressure plate 0 5 to 4 0mm 12mm Maximum Terminal Torque 0 4Nm Weight CE Conformity 600g R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC LVD 73 23 EEC EMC Conformity in accordance with directive 89 336 EEC Page 26 Text Alert User Manual 7 Notes Page 27 istrial Inte Signal House Unit 15 Alstone Lane Trading Estate Alstone Lane Cheltenham Glos GL51 8HF Tel 01242 251794 Fax 01242 571683 Email sales ind interface co uk www industrialinterface co uk
33. tions Modem Change Com Port 3 3 2 Normal Operation Every day at the scheduled upload time the Datalogger dials in The call is answered and data is saved in the installation directory which by default is C Program Files GSM Data It is stored in comma delimited format enabling the file to be opened in Excel or other spreadsheet program It takes the form of the Datalogger name then the date of the first reading in the file For example if the name of the Datalogger is Log Unit 1 and the date of the first reading is 8 Sept 2005 the file will be called LogUnit1 08092005 csv If the Datalogger was not able to dial in because the receive modem was not switched on for example the Datalogger will continue to store new data for eight hours whilst still retaining the old data In order to get the Datalogger to upload the old data a Log request message will need to be sent to the unit within eight hours of the originally scheduled upload 3 3 3 Change Password The Change Password screen is accessed through the File Change Password menu option The default password is PASSWORD which can be changed by following the instructions on screen 3 3 4 Records The Records screen is accessed through the File gt Records menu option after successfully entering the password A record can be created for each datalogger that might require a text message to be sent to it Use the Add Record button to enter the N
34. ts switching the outputs on and off as required monitoring the programming of the messages and sending any required text messages to each of the registered phones In addition it is monitoring for any Incoming messages from registered phones with respect to status messages forcing outputs changing phone numbers etc Whilst in ON mode the unit flashes both the PWR and Tx Rx LED s briefly every 2 seconds if the main power supply is OK or every 4 seconds if the unit is being powered from the internal battery Page 23 Text Alert User Manual back up However if the unit has not been able to establish a mobile phone link the LED s will double flash each time If any of the digital outputs or text messages are triggered the unit will switch on the ALM LED whilst the alarm condition is still triggered 5 1 4 PC Link Mode The unit can be switched into PC Link Mode only from OFF mode To do this the user must push the lower O button for 3 seconds and the unit will switch into PC LINK mode and the PC LINK LED on the front panel will light by itself all other LED s will remain off In PC LINK mode the unit is purely looking for programming information coming through the RS232 communications port The user needs to connect the unit to a PC with a standard communications cable and run the supplied GSM Datalogger PC software The unit can then be programmed as required Once programmed the unit is returned to the OFF mode again by pressing the l
35. xcite 4 20mA or similar transmitters Handbag Links 0 4 20mA M M TOV M 0 24V or Digital Input 4 20mA external i transmitter These inputs can be used as digital inputs by removing all links and connecting a switch between 24V and the Input terminal 2 3 4 Other Digital Inputs Additional digital inputs can be wired in on terminals CON8 and CON9 Normal switch type devices need to be connected to the central INPUT terminal and the GND terminal on the right 2 3 5 Digital Outputs The digital outputs are available on CON10 to CON13 Each output is available with the Common relay connection available on the left terminal the Normally Open N 0 terminal on the centre and the Normally Closed N C terminal on the right NOTE If the main power supply fails the digital outputs will switch off asthe internal battery cannot support the additional load of the relays 2 3 6 Topping up the SIM card Important please register your SIM card upon receipt using the Vodafone form supplied This will allow additional free credit to be added to your account by Vodafone To top up the SIM card use the supplied Vodafone Top Up card at any supermarket garage or phone shop displaying the TOP UP logo Simply pay for as much as you wish to add The cashier will swipe the Top Up card and the credit will be added to the account within 15 minutes automatically Alternatively the SIM card can be topped up over the internet Visit t
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