GSM modemModem is used to send SMS-notifications and to receive SMS-commands.
Configuring
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modem
Before GSM modem can be used, you have to fill in the fields in the GSM modem properties window. Go to "System tree" menu and find GSM modem, click on it. A modal window with properties will open.
Name – the name of GSM modem, "GSM Modem" by default;
Group - groups are used in "Group tree" menu and are set manually by the user.
Current state – the state of GSM modem;
not connected – GSM modem is not connected;
low – GSM modem is initiating or disconnecting;
normal – GSM modem is ready to send SMS;
warning – occurence of a one-time error that does not affect the overall operation of the GSM modem;
alarm – occurence of error that does not allow further operation of GSM modem.
Current value - 0, ????
IMEI – unique number that identifies the GSM modem;
Signal level - the level of signal, values range from 0% to 100%.
Network registration - ???
Networkstatus – network status:
registered in Operator – registered in network Operator;
registered – registered in network;
not registered – not registered in home network;
registration denied – registration in home network is denied.
- Network status – network status:
not found – GSM modem is not found;
found, not ready – GSM modem is found but is not ready for operation;
found, ready – GSM modem is found and is ready for operation. In addition, this field shows errors that occur during operation of GSM a modem e.g.error sending SMS.
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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. Press " 
" and then confirm.
SMS notifications
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For more information on creating SMS see section Setting up GSM modem . |
To add recipient of SMS notification go to "System tree" or "Group tree" menu and press " 
", then choose "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 ( Click on GSM modem icon and edit "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 for further information.
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“set 1004 pulse 15” - pulse is sent to the relay with number 1004 with delay time of 15 sec;
“SET Relay-1 PULSE 110” - pulse is sent to the delay with name Relay-1 with delay of 110 sec;
“set Relay-2 pulse 10” - pulse is sent to the relay with name Relay-2 with delay of 10 sec.
For errors related to GSM a 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, cURL for example.
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