RDC SMX Command Manual

Remote configuration
The SMX can be configured remotely using SMS commands. It is
recommended, however, that the PC application software be used for
the initial configuration of the unit.
IMPORTANT - Delivery reporting
When sending SMS commands to
need to try both mobile numbers. The
cards when it encounters a network problem. It is important for users
to have 'delivery reports' enabled on their mobile phones to confirm
that commands have been received.
SMS sender verify
The unit can be configured to only accept commands and requests
from mobile numbers contained in the Message Recipient list. This will
not affect the missed call operation.
SMS command rules
$ S tarts a ll commands
1234 Command pin (4 numeric digits - default 1234)
* Separates fields in the command string
+ All mobile numbers in internation
Diagnostic c ommands
Unit status - $1234*sts
request Returns the following information by SMS: Which
SIM is currently in operation, i nputs status, relays
status, battery voltage, AC status, time and date.
Swap SIM cards $1234*sim*sss -
sss - pri = primary SIM
sec = secondary SIM
examples
Switch to secondary SIM - $1234*sim*sec
Switch to primary SIM - $1234*sim*pri
Request firmware - $1234*ver
version
GSM signal - $1234*rsi
(quality of Signal strength ranges from -113dBm (very weak)
signal) to -51dBm (very strong).
70 to -80dBm is considered normal.
Setup commands
Message centre $1234*mctn*msg center number max 15 digits* -
number add/del
mctn - Sets or changes message centre number
n= primary SIM 1 or secondary SIM 2.
example
Set SIM 1 message centre number to +279119 -
$1234*mct1*+279119*add
Set SIM 2 message center number to +271234 -
$1234*mct2*+271234*add
Change - $1234*pin*new pin
command PIN The command PIN must be 4 digits long and must
be numeric (no letters allowed)
example
Change the command PIN from 1234 to 6789 -
$1234*pin*6789
Warning: This command can cause loss of control of the unit if the
new command pin is not remembered.
Set unit time - $1234* syt
The unit time is set automatically when
programmed using the PC application. If the units
is however not connected to any power source for
an extended period (+/- 12 hrs), the unit will loose
its' time. Sending this command will reset the unit
time from the network.
a unit with 2 SIM cards, users may
SMX switches between SIM
al format (max 16 digits)
/requests
Remote Command Guide
SMS message commands
Change - $1234*uid*name*add
reporting Set name of the unit 16 characters or less
name example
Change reporting name to "Pump Station 2" -
$1234*uid*Pump Station 2*add
Auto test time - $1234*aut*set-HHMM*dw-d*add/del
Change or delete auto test time.
set - The auto test feature sends a daily test message.
set= time messages should be sent (HHMM).
dw-d - Specify days of the week for test auto signals
d= 1-7. 1= Monday, 2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
If dw is not specified, test messages will be sent
every day.
examples
Set the auto test for 13h20 on Wednesday and
Sunday - $1234*aut*set-1320*dw-37*add
Cancel auto test - $1234*aut*del
Note: Message distribution for auto test messages cannot be
programmed remotely. If the auto test feature was initially
programmed using the PC application, the original message
distribution setup will be retained if changes are made using
SMS commands. If programmed for the first time, or where the
auto test feature is cancelled and then re-programmed,
messages will be distributed to all message recipients.
Programming custom message distribution should be done
using the PC application.
Change - $1234*vib*n
vibration 0 = most sensitive 255 = disabled
sensor example
sensitivity Set the vibration sensitivity to 50 - $
Add message - $1234*usrz*mobilenumber*add*all
recipient (mobile number for reporting)
Up to 10 reporting numbers are supported
examples
Add mobile number 0831234567 as reporting -
number 3 - $1234*usr3*+27831234567*add*all
Add mobile number 0829876543 as reporting -
number 1 - $1234*usr1*+27829876543*add*all
Note: Existing mobile numbers are overwritten. Message distribution
cannot be programmed by SMS command. All hardwired inputs
and Contact ID event messages will be sent to recipients
added by SMS command. Programming custom message
distribution should be done using the PC application.
Delete message - $1234*usrz*del
recipient example
Delete user 3 - $1234*usr3*del
Warning: Deleting all message recipients with the sender verify
option enabled will result in control over the unit being lost.
Send message - $1234*usr1*report
recipient list (use any usr number)
Note: The message recipient list is sent in 2 separate SMS
messages each containing 5 recipient numbers.
Change input - $1234*msg*input*message
event SMS Definable 16 character SMS messages are sent to
the reporting number/s when the inputs on the unit
change state. Separate messages are defined for
high and low states for inputs 1-9.
input - ip1h = input #1 high state
ip2l = input #2 low state
examples
Assign message Alarm Active to input 2 high -
$1234*msg*ip2h*Alarm Active*add
Delete message assigned to input 2 low -
$1234*msg*ip2l*del
Note: If the message for a particular input or input state is deleted,
no SMS message will be sent for the input/state.
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1234 *vib*50
*add/del