Overview of System Please read this entire manual before attempting to install this system. This system should only be installed by a professional automatic gate installer or access control specialist dealer. It is recommended that the system be set up, configured, commissioned and tested on a workshop bench before taken to site for installation.
Inserting the SIM card Note: This unit is a dual 2G/3G quad band system, operating on standard 2G network frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900MHz and 3G frequencies of 900/2100MHz. Micro SIM Do not use a SIM card for a tablet, as these only support data, and do not support voice and SMS.
Gate motor controller This example shows relay 2 connected to a gate motor controller for vehicle gates, and output 1 connected to a modem magnetic lock for a door or pedestrian gate. Other exit Out 1 device, e.g. keypad Out 2 Magnetic Lock 12v dc...
Power LED CPU LED Booting System booted modem Signal LED Searching 1 bar signal 2 bars signal 3 bars signal 4 bars signal Programming TIP: The GSM unit programming is by sending SMS text messages to the unit from a phone. Check Reception Send the SMS *20# as shown, to the SIM card number of the intercom.
72telephonenumber#72telephonenumber# Internal Clock (Function 86) The PRIME model has many additional features which require the intercom to have the current time and day stored. Each time the intercom receives a SMS, it will use the time and date from the incoming message to re-calibrate its internal time clock.
1234#1#day,day,day#time1# Enter time in 24hr format (no colon) USER passcode Select days (up to 7) Command: 3 digit format, separate with commas. 1=trigger relay 1 E.g. mon,tue,wed,thu,fri 2=latch relay 1 3=unlatch relay 1 4=trigger relay 2 5=latch relay 2 6=unlatch relay 2 Example: For gates on step-by-step operation, to automatically close every night at 10pm send SMS: 1234#1#sun,mon,tue,wed,thu,fri,sat#2200#...
9999#111telephonenumber#112telephonenumber#113telephonenumber#114telephonenumber# GSM unit complete list of parameters The table below show the complete list of features in the cellular part of the intercom. Programming messages below must begin with 9999# (assuming 9999 is still the programming passcode)… Changing pass codes 01????# Change programming password 9999...
80?# When ? = 1, this function is disabled. Set to 2 to enable. Caller ID features Store caller ID number. Max 14 digits. Only last 6 digits 72number# compared. 73number# Delete caller ID number. 73*# Delete all caller ID numbers Service &...
Setting up the Free App on Android & Iphone Android and Iphone users can download an optional app called BFT Cellbox PRIME. This makes the procedure of triggering gates and creating automatic trigger times easy for the end user. Android Setup...
1. Install and launch the 2. Press the PHONE 3. Enter the phone app. Press SETTINGS as NUMBER button. number of the intercom shown. SIM card. Note: If the default engineers code or user code have been changed from their defaults, then please change as required in the relevant section above.
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Press to change OPEN GATES controls from relay 1 Press to trigger the to relay 2 (useful for relay (speed dials pedestrian gates) intercom for output 1 and sends SMS to intercom for output 2) UNLATCH / UNHOLD LATCH / HOLD Press to release a OPEN latched relay (allow...
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This feature is for automatic gate systems which are not in automatic closing mode, and are in step- by-step mode. I.e. When triggered they open and stay open until triggered again. You can use this feature to automatically trigger gates to perhaps open every morning at a pre-set time, or close every night at a pre-set time.
Check stored Check signal numbers – Will strength on your send SMS reply intercom. Level with O for dial 1-31. Must be out numbers above 14 for and I for dial in successful (caller ID operation. access numbers). Check the state Check last 20 of both relays users who...
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Press to change OPEN GATES controls from relay 1 Press to trigger the to relay 2 (useful for relay (speed dials pedestrian gates) intercom for output 1 and sends SMS to intercom for output 2) UNLATCH / UNHOLD Press to release a latched relay (allow LATCH / HOLD gates to close)
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This feature is for automatic gate systems which are not in automatic closing mode, and are in step-by-step mode. I.e. When triggered they open and stay open until triggered again. You can use this feature to automatically trigger gates to perhaps open every morning at a pre-set time, or close every night at a pre-set time.
Check stored numbers – Will Check signal send SMS reply strength on your with O for dial intercom. Level out numbers 1-31. Must be and I for dial in above 14 for (caller ID successful access operation. numbers). Check the state Check last 20 of both relays users who...
A. Check alarm or CAT5 cable has not been used to power the device. If it has, the warranty will be void. Please remove and replace as per instructions. Q. The unit powers up but is not showing network reception or will not respond to SMS. A.
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Main capacitor, regulator & diode upgraded for 24v dc. 24v ac power board added to allow 24v ac power input PRIME model, new firmware, larger flash storage, Micro SIM holder, antenna connects direct to PCBA, Red colour PCBA, all black model design.
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