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Modem is used to send SMS-notifications and to receive SMS-commands.

Configuring modem

Before modem can be used, you have to fill in the fields in the modem properties window.  Go to "System tree" menu and find modem, click on it. A modal window with properties will open.

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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
Info

For more information on creating SMS see section Setting up GSM / USB 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 systemUsing these commands, you can read the state and the measured values of sensors, control  relays or outletsPhone numbers from which the SMS commands will be sent, should be added to the list of allowed numbers in the modem properties ( Click on 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 / USB modem for further information.

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For errors related to 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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