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The User shall be responsible for defects arising from the use of the product. Esse-ti shall only be responsible for defects according to and within the limitations set by the Presidential Decree dated 24/05/1988 no.
Inserting the SIM card ................9 Inserting the antenna ................9 Connections .................... 10 Connection to the power supply ............11 Turning the GSM500 M2M device on ..........12 Device mounting operations ..............13 GSM500 M2M installation recommendations ........14 PROGRAMMING................15 Message format ..................
The product must be EXCLUSIVELY used for the purpose it was designed for. Esse-ti shall not be responsible for damages arising from improper use. The product has been designed in compliance with the regulations in force and must be installed in systems that comply with the provisions of law.
DESCRIPTION GSM500 M2M The GSM500 M2M allows to send an SMS or a CLI call (ring) to a programmed telephone number when the specific input TEL is closed. For correct operation, a GSM SIM card is required. GSM500 M2M GC The GSM500 M2M GC comes with built-in backup batteries and a relay output which can be activated remotely via SMS or CLI call (ring).
External adapter (230 Vac 50 Hz input; 12 Vdc 500 mA output; CE mark). The GSM500 M2M is equipped with 4 outer LEDs. LEDs flashing is described at chapter “SIGNALS” (see page 22). Green LED: GSM signal indicator LED...
INSTALLATION Remove the cover by pressing the upper side. ANTENNA cable connector SIM CARD housing with front panel LED indicating signal strength (green), LED indicating device status (red), LED indicating input status (white) and LED indicating line status (blue) 230 Vac external adapter input TEL terminal block (normally open) 12Vdc power supply terminal block...
Screw the antenna cable in to the connector on the top of the module. WARNING NEVER connect the GSM500 M2M without having previously installed the antenna. The device may get damaged. WARNING Do not install the product near other electric or electronic devices that were not especially designed to be used with it.
Position the antenna with magnetic base so that any metal surfaces do not block the signal. Connections a voltage free contact Connect the TEL terminal to of an external device. Connect the RL terminal (if present and if necessary) to an external ...
Note: the max voltage to be supplied to the mains terminal F is 17 Vdc. Note: the min voltage required to supply the GSM500 M2M device by the mains terminal F is 10 Vdc. Note: a protection cut-out switch must be installed upstream to interrupt power supply in case of fault.
Turning the GSM500 M2M device on Power the GSM500 M2M. Wait 30 seconds after power-up to give time to the GSM500 M2M to register correctly with the GSM network. Make sure the red LED (device status) flashes briefly once every 3 ...
Drill two holes with 5 mm diameter on the wall at a distance of 50 Insert the 2 wall plugs and screws down until the screws are at a 5 mm distance from the wall. Place the GSM500 M2M device onto the two screws through the two back slots. Page 13...
GSM500 M2M installation recommendations The GSM500 M2M must be installed in a location where the radio signal allows for using the GSM system. It is advisable to leave plenty of space around the device for maintenance operations. ...
Programming via SMS is possible by any mobile phone or other device supporting SMS. An SMS notifying that programming has been completed will be sent back by the GSM500 M2M to the same telephone number that forwarded the programming SMS.
Notification message format The format of the notification message is the same as the programming message format. SMS notifying an accepted command: ET?VM1 cmd par SMS notifying a rejected command: ET?VM1 cmd ERROR Example: outgoing SMS to set the telephone number 0039333123123123. Outgoing message text: Et-vm1 alertphone 0039333123123123 Message text notifying accepted command:...
TEXT SETTING It allows to customize the text of the SMS sent by the GSM500 M2M when the input TEL is closed. Et-vm1 message (customized text) Command: message Parameter: customized text enclosed in parentheses max. 40 characters Default: ALARM VENDING MACHINE Example: it is required to set the following text “Alarm: escalator n.12”...
OTIFICATION TYPE SETTING It allows to set the type of notification (SMS or CLI call) when the input TEL is closed. Et-vm1 alertmode sms CLI call Et-vm1 alertmode call Command: alertmode Parameter: sms or call Default: Example: it is required to set the notification via CLI call Outgoing message text: Et-vm1 alertmode call Message text notifying accepted command:...
ATTERY CHECK It allows to activate the battery check (only on model GC). When the charge of battery goes below the alert threshold, an SMS is sent to the programmed telephone number for technological alerts with the following text message: ALARM BATTERY LOW. If the battery is found dead or damaged, an SMS is sent to the programmed number with the following text message: ALARM BATTERY BROKEN.
If the external power supply is restored for a time interval equal to the preset time interval, an SMS is sent to the programmed telephone number with the following text message: “ALARM POWER RESTORED”. Et-vm1 power yyzz Command: power Parameter: yy = from 01 to 99 minutes of lack of external power supply zz = from 01 to 99 minutes of restored power supply Default: external power failure control disabled...
Et-vm1 relayphone x…x Command: relayphone Parameter: telephone number without country code Note: the telephone number must include the country code only if the GSM500 M2M is not installed in the same country of the relay administrator. Page 21...
Device status indicator LED (RED) Upon switch on, it indicates GSM network login in progress; if it keeps blinking, it may indicate that the GSM500 M2M has not been correctly registered with the network, the SIM card is protected by the PIN code or other problems.
It indicates that the input TEL is closed. It indicates that the input TEL is open. Line status indicator LED (BLUE) It indicates that the GSM500 M2M is sending or receiving an SMS or a CLI call. It indicates that the line is not in use.
This section shows a list of solutions to the most commonly encountered problems. Detected problem Root cause Solution All LEDs are unlit GSM500 M2M not supplied Check power supply SIM card not present or not Correctly insert the SIM correctly inserted card in the dedicated...
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