YORK Global Monitoring Server (GMS). Instead of sending SMS messages directly to the GMS server in Denmark, your monitoring systems send them to the SMS Bridge. The SMS Bridge relays the messages to the GMS server via the Internet, reducing the cost of data transmission.
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User Manual Introduction, Continued Services The SMS Bridge application consists of three following components, or services. • MailHandler service Sends system related e-mails, for example if the GSM modem loses it’s registration on the GSM network. This is an optional service for your convenience.
Note: Verify that the GSM provider supports text messaging through “circuit- switched” core network services rather than “packet switched” services. Internet The SMS Bridge requires an ISDN or faster connection to the Internet. If the Internet connection connection is not “always on”, it must be capable of automatic log on.
AC power. Verify that the modem LED is lit. Software removal To uninstall the SMS Bridge application, select Uninstall SMS Bridge from the Global Monitoring Server folder in your program list Installation Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc...
SMTP host: Enter the host name of the SMTP server used to send e- mail. Your system administrator can provide this information. From e-mail: Enter the “from” e-mail address. Configuration Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Action Continued on next page YORK Marine, Controls Author: Marc Anderson ·...
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Administrator e-mail: Enter the address for person monitoring the system. Click Save configuration to save the changes. Click the Test button to send a test message from the SMS Bridge to the administrator. Close the configuration screen and start the service.
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The PIN code field is not used if SIM card’s PIN code request is disabled. Configuration Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Action Continued on next page YORK Marine, Controls Author: Marc Anderson · Owner: RS...
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LED starts to blink to indicate the modem has successfully logged on to the GSM network. Configuration Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Action YORK Marine, Controls Author: Marc Anderson · Owner: RS...
Starting the SMS After the system has been installed and configured as described in the previous Bridge sections, start the SMS Bridge as follows. If the Auto Start option is selected, no user intervention is required. Step Start the computer. The SMS Bridge launches automatically on start-up.
• Severe: Critical errors To monitor the system for errors, set the message level to Warning or Severe. Troubleshooting Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Continued on next page YORK Marine, Controls Author: Marc Anderson · Owner: RS...
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AT+CPIN=[PIN] failed Error starting and severe log message: SIM CARD FAILURE Troubleshooting Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Likely Cause Incorrect SMTP host Get host name from name system administrator. Mail server requires user...
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GMS modem loses registration on GSM network Restart of GSM modem fails Troubleshooting Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Likely Cause Wrong COM port Select correct COM port in configuration dialog Modem cable not...
26 may 2004 23 mar 2005 07 may 2007 Document Revision Record Revision 1.3 · Updated: 070507 Project : SMS Bridge File: e:\york\sms bridge\manual\smsbridge-manual_13.doc Brief description of change Original issue of this document GSM modem baud rate added Not released...