GSM modem is used to send sms-notifications and to receive sms-commands.
Configuring GSM modem
Before GSM modem can be used, you have to fill in the fields in the GSM modem properties window. Go to "GSM Modem" → "Edit" → "Edit GSM modem":
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To save the settings press "Save". In order to avoid repeating the procedure every time you connect monitoring system, the settings should be saved in the flash memory of the system. Go to " System menu" → "Save settings to flash".
SMS notifications
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For more information on creating SMS see section Setting up GSM modem (driver version up to 2v2.0.1 - v2.2.45) . |
To add recipient of SMS notification go to "Add"→"Add Mailer SMS":
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If these points do not cover your case, try to reboot the system. In addition, try to send SMS from your mobile phone, make sure the SMS centre number is the same.
SMS commands
SMS-commands are used for remote control of monitoring system. Using these commands, you can read the state and the measured values of sensors, control relays or outlets. Phone numbers from which the SMS commands will be sent, should be added to the list of allowed numbers in the modem properties ( Right click on modem icon "Edit GSM modem" → "Allowed numbers"). In response to each SMS-command, a response SMS will be sent. In case of an error, an SMS will be sent with information about the error and an example of command. An SMS can contain only one command for only one element.
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“get 1034” - to obtain information about the sensor with number 1034;
”Get Analog-1” - to obtain information about the state of the element with the name of Analog-1;
“GET Relay-2” - to obtain information about the state of the element with the name of Relay-2.
See section "Macros in the notification text" in Setting up GSM modem (driver version up to 2v2.0.1 - v2.2.45) for further information.
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For errors related to GSM modem, leave comments on this page. Please indicate the firmware version of your monitoring system ( "System menu" → "About this system" → "Firmware version").
Sending SMS from PC
You can use an external program to send SMS directly from your PC. An example of such program and example of code in C can be found here:
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