1. Introduction Time is precious, why waste it? The GSM GENIE will save you time and add value to existing customer infrastructure! This “jack-off-all-trades” little gem will take care of all the little tasks you do daily. The GSM GENIE will open your gate, clean your pool, switch your geyser, manage your lights, water your plants, monitor your alarm, manage your generator or even make a noise itself when you’re not home.
3. Specifications Specification 110x90x27 (WxHxD) Dimensions (mm) 9-32V DC via DC Jack Power Supply 60mA (no loads connected) Operating Current < 2W Power Consumption -10 to 65 C (Battery charging will be suspended above 50 Operating Temperature 0 – 12V (Isolated) Digital Inputs 0 –...
5. Quick Start Guide 5.1 Hardware 1. Connect the antenna to the GSM port. 2. Insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the SIM PIN is either disabled or set to 0000 3. Connect the power supply to the unit. 4.
5.2 Software 1. Download & save the latest version of software from www.gsmgenie.co.za Please note that you will not be able to use this software without an internet connection. 2. Start the software by double clicking on the EXE file downloaded in step (1). The login screen should be visible.
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4. Enter all your details and click on “Register”. The software will automatically return to the Login screen. Tick the “Remember me” checkbox if you want the software to save your username & password so that you do not need to enter it every time. 5.
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9. To start configure the GSM GENIE, click on the appropriate board under the “MainBoards” section. 10. Please note: The GENIE will only connect every 3 hours to fetch new settings from the cloud server. This can be immediately requested by sending a SMS to the unit (refer to section 6.6) BUT your cellphone number must be in the “Authorized Cell Numbers”...
“Send Settings” button before it will take effect. 6.2 Events The GSM GENIE is an event based system where certain inputs can trigger events. Events can be anything from switching an output or sending a SMS message. The GSM GENIE cater for 64 different events.
DSP boards. The DSP board have 5 different modes which will be explained in section x.x.x Please note: This event will only be available if you have a DSP Xpander board connected to your GSM GENIE. 6.2.2 Selecting Events All configured events will show up in the list when selecting events for input &...
6.3 Board Info This tab provide information regarding the status of the selected board. Board Type: Board type Serial Number: Serial number of the unit Firmware Version: Current firmware version of the unit IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of the unit’s GSM modem IMSI: International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the unit’s SIM card Cell Number:...
6.4.6). When disabled, all missed calls will be ignored. 6.4.3 Arm / Disarm Control The GSM GENIE can be used as an burglar alarm system by arming and disarming the system. This setting will enable the arm/disarm functionality of the unit. When disabled, all inputs will be active.
When enabled and the system is disarmed, all inputs will be ignored. This is useful when there is for instance a PIR motion sensor connected to one of the inputs and you only want it to be active at certain times.
6.4.6 Admin Cell Numbers The GSM GENIE can be programmed with up to 10 admin cell phone numbers. These 10 numbers will be able to control the unit by SMS. Please note: Only the “Master Number” will receive the daily test report as described in section 6.2.5.
(See section 6.4.2) Gate Control Cell Numbers The GSM GENIE can be programmed with up to 500 numbers. Please note: These numbers will be limited to gate control functionality only. Only admin numbers will be allowed to control the unit by...
6.5.1 Digital Inputs The digital inputs on the GSM GENIE is optically isolated to protect the unit against electrical spikes. Digital inputs can be used to connect anything from a switch to a PIR motion sensor for an alarm system.
6.5.2 Analog Inputs The analog inputs on the GSM GENIE is rated for 0-30V. Analog inputs can be used to connect anything from a temperature probe to a pressure sensor. Channel Name: The name for the channel. Low (V): The voltage level where the channel will trigger the LOW events...
6.5.3 Digital Outputs The digital outputs on the GSM GENIE is rated at 3A / 125VAC, 30VDC. Digital outputs can be used to switch most types of electrical loads such as gate motors, lights and sirens. Each digital output have 3 terminal connections associated with them:...
6.5.3.1 Schedule All outputs can be controlled by a weekly schedule which is selectable on an hourly basis. This is very useful to control a geyser, outside lights or swimming pool pump. To set a schedule for an output, click on the “Set Schedule”...
[NICK NAME] = Nick name as programmed (refer to section 6.4.1) [MSG] = SMS message as programmed (refer to section 6.4.7) 6.7 Logs This shows the activity of the GSM GENIE. Input / output state changes will also be included in the log.
6.8 Manage Settings 6.8.1 Load Default Settings To load a board’s default settings, right click on the board under “MainBoards” and select “Load Default Settings”. Please note: Settings must first be uploaded to take effect. If you like to undo, please click on “Download Settings”...
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Digital Inputs 4x (0 – 12V Isolated) 4x (0 – 30V) 4-20ma Inputs 6x (3A / 125VAC, 30VDC) Relay Outputs Pluggable screw terminals IO Connector Type Please note: This unit will not be able to operate without a GSM Genie mainboard.
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7.2 Adding a ioXpander board to your profile 1. To add an ioXpander to a mainboard, right click on the mainboard under the “MainBoards” section. 2. Select “Add IOX Board” and enter the barcode number of the board. Please note: All changes to your current settings will be discarded if not uploaded.
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The 4-20mA inputs on the ioXpander is rated for 4-20mA measurements. These inputs can be used for special sensors with high accuracy readings. Channel Name: The name for the channel. Low: The level where the channel will trigger the LOW events High: The level where the channel will trigger the HIGH events Sensor Min:...
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