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Advanced datalogger gsm/gprs with built-in i/o and remote control functions
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USER MANUAL

MyALARM2
Advanced Datalogger GSM/GPRS
With built-in I/O and remote control functions
This document is property of SENECA srl. Duplication and reproduction of its are forbidden (though partial), if not
authorized. Contents of present documentation refers to products and technologies described in it. Though we strive for
reach perfection continually, all technical data contained in this document may be modified or added due to technical and
commercial needs; it's impossible eliminate mismatches and discordances completely. Contents of present
documentation is anyhow subjected to periodical revision. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact our
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    With built-in I/O and remote control functions This document is property of SENECA srl. Duplication and reproduction of its are forbidden (though partial), if not authorized. Contents of present documentation refers to products and technologies described in it. Though we strive for reach perfection continually, all technical data contained in this document may be modified or added due to technical and commercial needs;...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 Date Revision Changes 04/06/2013 English translation 27/06/2013 Added SMS commands for changing analog alarm configurations 16/07/2013 Added microSD access to 5: SIGNAL LEDS 30/07/2013 Changed code MI003181 (used) with new code MI003440 13/11/2013 Changed chapter “GSM Signal” , in the log files...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. FIRST INSTALLATION ....................11 3. FEATURES ......................... 11 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................. 12 5. SIGNAL LEDS ......................15 6. BASIC NOTIONS ......................16 7. MYALARM2 HARDWARE VERSIONS ..............18 7.1. AVAILABLE MYALARM2 MODELS ............... 19 7.2. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MYALARM2 MODELS ..........20 8.
  • Page 4 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 8.4.2. DATE/TIME, CALCULATED SUNRISE/SUNSET TIME AND SET GPS COORDINATES DISPLAY ....................24 9. SUPPORTED SIM CARDS ..................25 GSM SIGNAL ......................26 GPRS CONNECTIONS ................... 28 DATALOGGER ....................... 29 12.1. INTERNAL CLOCK ....................29 12.2. LOG FILE ......................30 12.3.
  • Page 5 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 13.3. CONFIGURATION TEST FOR LOG SEND VIA FTP .......... 39 SYSTEM LOG (EVENT AND ALARM LOG) ON MICRO SD ........40 14.1. “SYSLOG.CSV” FILE SEND ................40 CONTACT ADDRESS BOOK AND DELIVERY GROUPS ........40 15.1.
  • Page 6 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 18.2. OUTGOING MAIL SERVER (SMTP) ..............53 18.3. SMTP AUTHENTICATION: USER NAME AND PASSWORD......53 18.4. MAIN SMTP SERVER SETTINGS WITH SSL PROTECTED CONNECTION ..54 ALARMS ON ANALOG INPUTS ................55 19.1. ANALOG INPUT FILTER ..................55 19.2.
  • Page 7 GATE OPEN REQUEST LOG WITH SYSLOG SYSTEM LOG ......68 ALARM ON SOLAR PANEL MALFUNCTION ............69 PUMP AND POOL LIGHT ON CONTROL .............. 70 ACTIONS ON ALARM EVENT ................71 “MYALARM2 SECURITY AUDIO” MODEL ............74 31.1. SENDING AN ALARM VIA AUDIO MESSAGE WITHOUT RECEIPT CONFIRMATION ....................... 74 31.2.
  • Page 8 ADDITIONAL SMS COMMANDS FOR THE MYALARM2 GPS MODEL ..83 32.11. ADDITIONAL ACTIONS FOR THE MYALARM GPS MODEL ......83 FIRMWARE UPDATE....................85 33.1. UPDATE VIA USB (USING EASY MYALARM2 / EASY SETUP SOFTWARE) .. 85 33.2. UPDATE VIA MICROSD CARD (WITHOUT USING A PC) ......... 85 TROUBLESHOOTING..................... 87...

  • Page 9: Seneca Myalarm2

    CAUTION! -Contact your telephone service provider for GSM and GPRS service costs especially when using MYALARM2 with a sim issued by a country other than the one in which it is used (international roaming). -It is best to estimate telephone costs before setting up MYALARM2.
  • Page 10 (from 5 to 30 seconds) and the time due to any server login attempts. -Check the data quantity sent via GPRS and SMS before using MYALARM2. Please remember that mobile phone service providers also consider the entire communication that permits file transmission (and thus data transmission overhead, the number of connection attempts, etc.) and not just the dimensions as data traffic in each GPRS transaction.

  • Page 11: First Installation

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 2. FIRST INSTALLATION See the "MyALARM2 Quick Guide" and "MyALARM2 installation guide" before opening the package. 3. FEATURES MYALARM2 is a GSM/GPRS module that controls industrial and domestic domotic and security applications. • 128 x 32 Dots graphic LCD display •...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 DIGITAL INPUTS Number of channels Reed, contact, PNP, Pulsecap Input type Maximum frequency 30 Hz Absorbed current 3 mA 2.3 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 2 (optional) Number of channels Clean contact relay Output type...
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 2.4 DISPLAY LCD 128 x 32 Dots DISPLAY 39 mm x 8.6 mm viewing area 2.5 STORAGE UNIT Micro SD microSD and microSDHC, max 32 GB 2.6 POWER 5..15 Vdc @ 500 mA Voltage 3.5 W Absorption 2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS...
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 Safety of information Technology Equipment. EN 60950 2.9 CASE SPECIFICATIONS L: 80 mm; H: 108 mm; W: 32 mm, 150 g Dimensions and weight Polycarbonate/ABS Material For further information, see the installation manual available for free download at www.seneca.it.

  • Page 15: Signal Leds

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 5. SIGNAL LEDS STATUS MEANING GSM (YELLOW) SLOW FLASHING MyALARM2 connected and registered in the GSM/GPRS network FAST FLASHING MyALARM2 NOT connected to the GSM network POWER (GREEN) MyALARM2 Power ON Log in STOP status SLOW FLASHING...

  • Page 16: Basic Notions

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 6. BASIC NOTIONS MYALARM2 is equipped with 4 counters and 4 totalizers. Up to a maximum of 30 Hz signals can be acquired, 4 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 relay digital outputs. MYALARM2 I/O can be logged and the log sent as a file in csv format (comma separated values) via ftp or email.
  • Page 17 Fast commands can also be run via audio call by sending phone keypad tones. MyALARM2 can save log files via FTP or email and on microSD or microSDHC (max 32 GB). All configurations are possible via Easy Setup/Easy MyALARM2 software, available for free download at www.seneca.it...

  • Page 18: Myalarm2 Hardware Versions

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 7. MyALARM2 Hardware Versions The MyALARM2 version in use can be found on the back of the tool: “Hardware 0 no SSL” version (MyALARM2 model only): “Hardware 0 with SSL” version (MyALARM2 model only): “Hardware 1” version (MyALARM2, MyALARM2 SECURITY AUDIO, MyALARM2 GPS models):...

  • Page 19: Available Myalarm2 Models

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 7.1. Available MyALARM2 models The MyALARM2 model can be found on the label on the back of MyALARM2: VERSION LABEL CODE MYALARM2 MY2-X-0-X-X-X BASE MYALARM2 MY2S-X-0-X-X-X SECURITY AUDIO MYALARM2 MY2S-X-G-X-X-X For example, the following label: Refers to a MyALARM2 base.

  • Page 20: Differences Between Myalarm2 Models

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 7.2. Differences between MyALARM2 models function MyALARM2 MyALARM2 MyALARM2 MyALARM2 MyALARM2 HW 1 HW 1 HW 0 version HW 0 version Version version version Without SSL With SSL HW 1 label label SECURITY BASE AUDIO E-MAIL...
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 via GPRS via GPRS GPS function GPS function GPS function GPS function GPS function not available not available not available not available available...

  • Page 22: Display

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 8. Display 8.1. Main page The main MyALARM2 display page provides the following information: A = GSM signal level B = Output 1 status C = Output 2 status D = Digital input 1 status E = Digital input 2 status...

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    8.3. MAIN menu Press and hold down the left PWR key for several seconds to open the main MyALARM2 menu. The various items in the main menu can be scrolled using the right SCR key. Confirm selections by pressing the left PWR key.

  • Page 24: Date/Time, Calculated Sunrise/Sunset Time And Set Gps Coordinates Display

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 8.4.2. Date/time, calculated sunrise/sunset time and set GPS coordinates display Only the date/time is displayed. The sunrise/sunset time calculated according to the current data and GPS position, current GPS coordinates in latitude and longitude according to WGA84 standards can be displayed as follows: Press the SCR change page key to view the date/time.

  • Page 25: Supported Sim Cards

    Subscription voice SIM CARD Data transmission only SIM CARD Operations can be run "at zero cost" for voice type SIM CARDS by ringing MyALARM2 to run set operations. With a voice SIM, MyALARM2 can also make calls or run commands from tone codes.

  • Page 26: Gsm Signal

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 10. GSM SIGNAL The MYALARM2 GSM signal level can be found on the display or via Easy Setup / Easy MyALARM2 software (in the test setup section). To view the GSM signal level, the SIM CARD supplied by the telephone service provider to be used must be inserted (signal may change radically based on the selected provider).
  • Page 27 CAUTION! -Contact your telephone service provider for GSM and GPRS service costs especially when using MYALARM2 with a sim issued by a country other than the one in which it is used (international roaming). -It is best to estimate telephone costs before setting up MYALARM2.

  • Page 28: Gprs Connections

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 11. GPRS CONNECTIONS GPRS connection ( is required to: General Packet Radio Service ) -Send log files via FTP or email -Send alarms via email -Synchronize the clock For SMS and audio function use only, GPRS connection cannot be used.

  • Page 29: Datalogger

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 12. DATALOGGER The Datalogger allows data to be acquired from the MYALARM2 built-in IO and sends the following via FTP or email or saves it on microSD card: -acquisition index -Date/time -the value of totalizers with the delta over the previous value.

  • Page 30: Log File

    The date when file send began is thus July 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM and 10 seconds. CAUTION! -While MYALARM2 is sending a log file, communications with the FTP server may be interrupted. In this case, MYALARM2 attempts to “resume” connections with the server and creates a new...

  • Page 31: Logger Setup

    EMAIL (<50 Kbytes). A very high GSM signal (>=6) is required for this because SMTP servers are overloaded during some hours. -Keep in mind that the software used to receive emails could consider MyALARM2 emails as SPAM.

  • Page 32: Log File Settable Fields

    Log file settable field meanings are the following: FIELD 1 - INDEX It is always the sequential number of sampling run from the last time MyALARM2 was turned off. If MyALARM2 is turned off and turned back on, the index value will be reset.
  • Page 33 POWER indicates mains power status. If ON = power on, if OFF = power off. FIELD 5 - "TEMPERATURE" If set, the temperature read by the internal MyALARM2 is displayed: TEMP = real-time temperature value in °C TAVG = average temperature value in the acquisition period in °C TMIN = minimum temperature value in the acquisition period in °C...
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 If set, it displays the totalizer and/or counter 1 status and delta, scaled if necessary: TOTALIZER1 = totalizer 1 current value COUNTER1 = counter 1 current value DELTA1 = input 1 increase in the interval FIELD 9- “HOUR 1”...

  • Page 35: Log Sms

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 FIELD 14 - "TOTALIZER/COUNTER 4" If set, it displays the totalizer and/or counter 4 status and delta, scaled if necessary: TOTALIZER4 = totalizer 4 current value COUNTER4 = counter 4 current value DELTA4 = input 4 increase in the interval FIELD 15- “HOUR 4”...

  • Page 36: Tag Customization In Datalogger

    Log files are saved in the microSD folder/log in .csv text format. MyALARM2 will create a new file based on the set log send period. Minimum file save time is 2 minutes.

  • Page 37: Saving Counters/Totalizers

    Counter/totalizer values are lost when MYALARM2 is turned off with the batteries dead (the next time it is turned on, the value saved at 4:00 will be used or, if MYALARM2 was not on at that date, 0).

  • Page 38: Ftp And Smtp Server Data Connection And Send Error Management

    From the SW2660_202 firmware version, MYALARM2 includes advanced server connection error management. Some attempts are made before declaring a fail. If these attempts always fail, MYALARM2 stops and re-attempts send every 2 hours. The device can be set to send FTP and SMTP server connection errors via SMS to administrators.

  • Page 39: Sms, Ftp And Email Configuration Test

    The SMS command is sent by a mobile phone saved in the address book as "administrator". It can be sent with both upper and lower case characters: status To this SMS, MyALARM2 sends an SMS to the number that sent the command with the value of the set variables. 13.2.

  • Page 40: System Log (Event And Alarm Log) On Micro Sd

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 14. SYSTEM LOG (EVENT AND ALARM LOG) ON MICRO SD If a microSD card is inserted, a log can be enabled for all events (alarms, received SMS commands, ring commands, system errors). The log is saved in csv text format in the "syslog.csv" file in the root microSD directory.

  • Page 41: Administrator" Contact

    (for example, numbers not in the contact address book). 15.4. Delivery groups A group of contacts can be selected to receive alarm SMS or EMAILS for each alarm. MYALARM2 can manage up to 30 different delivery groups. Each group can contain up to 20 contacts (SMS or EMAIL).

  • Page 42: Supported Commands

    Some Smartphones send SMS with UNICODE characters instead of using the GSM alphabet. MyALARM2 only runs SMS commands with GSM alphabet. In most cases, SMS characters are set to GSM alphabet by default. If MyALARM2 does not recognise any SMS command, check the alphabet used by the phone.
  • Page 43 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 SET CNTn mmmmm… Load the mmmmm... scaled value in the nth counter SMS COMMANDS FOR ANALOG INPUTS GET AIN Returns the analog input values in technical units GET AINn Returns the nth analog input value in technical units SET AINn.MIN mmmmm...
  • Page 44 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 SET PULSEn.TIME mm Change nth output timing with mm value (in seconds) SMS COMMANDS FOR TEMPERATURE GET TEMP Returns the internal temperature sensor value SET TEMP.HE nn.n Set T Economy=nn.n °C SET TEMP.HE nn.n DELTA mm.m Set T Economy=nn.n °C e Hysteresis = mm.m °C...
  • Page 45 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 VARIOUS SMS COMMANDS CREDIT Returns the residual credit (for top-up SMS only and if correctly set for credit request) STATUS Returns the variables set by setup software. All available variables can be included. If the SMS text exceeds 160 characters, it will be truncated (three dots “…”...
  • Page 46 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 SET GSM.SMTP out.alice.it 25 pippo pluto GET AIN Returns the two analog input values EMAIL TEST Forces an email sent with an attachment to the first administrator in the email address book FTP TEST Forces a text file sent to the currently set ftp server EMAIL TAG Sends the value indicated by "TAG"...

  • Page 47: Fast" Commands

    An SMS text can also be tied to a fast command, for example: "OUTPUT ON" It can be tied to the output 2 close command, etc. If the MyALARM2 audio function is enabled, fast commands can be run via voice calls, entering the command code (see chapter 31.3...
  • Page 48 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 OPEN TIMED OUTPUT 1/2 Opens output 1/2 for the indicated time, then closes it TOGGLE OUTPUT 1/2 Changes output 1/2 status RESET COUNTERS Loads value 0 on all counters RESET COUNTER 1 Loads value 0 on counter 1...

  • Page 49: Zero Cost" Commands (Ring)

    For the full list of available commands, refer to Easy Setup/Easy MyALARM2 software. 16.3. "ZERO COST" COMMANDS (RING) MyALARM2 lets you run up to 2 actions tied to a ring from a classified number (thus from an operator or administrator).

  • Page 50: Command Passwords

    NOTE To keep zero cost for MyALARM2: 1) DO NOT answer the ring send by MyALARM2! The phone will ring for about 40 seconds after which MyALARM2 automatically hangs up. 2) DO NOT hang up. The mobile operator answering machine could be enabled! Not all mobile providers let you receive rings from data SIM.

  • Page 51: Timers

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 TIMERS Up to 10 timers are available to run actions: 2 types of timers are available: periodic Timers and calendar Timers. 17.1. PERIODIC TIMERS Each periodic timer can run up to 3 actions. The timer start and end date and timer trip frequency can be selected.

  • Page 52: Sunrise And Sunset Calculations

    FRIDAY - CLOSE OUTPUT 1 AT 08:00:00, OPEN AT 12:00:00 17.3. SUNRISE AND SUNSET CALCULATIONS MyALARM2, using an advanced algorithm, can calculate the sunrise and sunset time in any point on the planet. The following are required for correct calculations: .Installation point GPS coordinates -Correct date and time GPS coordinates can be manually entered (refer to http://maps.google.it/) or automatically retrieved by...

  • Page 53: E-Mail Use

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 18. E-MAIL USE 18.1. Basic information on sending emails An email is sent via connections with an SMTP type server (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). This server is assigned to delivering the email to the required addresses.

  • Page 54: Main Smtp Server Settings With Ssl Protected Connection

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 Connections can be made to an SMTP server with or without authentication. MYALARM2 permits server connections via authentication with a user name and password. The user name typically coincides with the first part of the email address (for example: info), or the entire email address (for example: info@seneca.it).

  • Page 55: Alarms On Analog Inputs

    Voltage or current can be set for each of the 2 analog inputs in the “Analog Input Setup” section. Input acquisition time is 50ms. Seneca recommends ALWAYS to enable analog input filter ("read filter on" item) to obtain the most stable reading not influenced by external disturbances.

  • Page 56: Alarm On Low And Minimum

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 ALARM ON MAXIMUM ALARM ON MAXIMUM ALARM ON MAXIMUM RESET ALARM ON MAXIMUM RESET Alarm on high works in the same way. 19.3. Alarm on Low and Minimum “Low” and “Minimum” alarms let you enable two different maximum alarms. A hysteresis can also be set (shown as “ist”...

  • Page 57: Alarm Inhibition Time

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 ALARM ON MAXIMUM T alarm T alarm filter filter ALARM ON MAXIMUM 19.5. Alarm inhibition time An inhibition time on the next alarm can be set. Unlike the previous filter, the alarm is immediately active but ignored during the alarm inhibition time. This time is reset after each alarm.

  • Page 58: Alarms On Digital Inputs

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 20. ALARMS ON DIGITAL INPUTS Each of the 4 digital inputs can be set in the "Digital Input Settings" section. 5 types of alarms are available: Alarm on status change from open to closed The alarm is active when status changes from open to closed...

  • Page 59: Alarm Inhibition Time

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 Not filtered input Filtered input T Filter 20.2. Alarm inhibition time An inhibition time on the next alarm can be set. The alarm is ignored during inhibition time. This time is reset after each alarm. The effect of inhibition time on an open to close alarm can be seen in the example:...

  • Page 60: Totalizer/Counter Alarms

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 21. TOTALIZER/COUNTER ALARMS A counter/totalizer alarm value can be set in the "Totalizer/counter settings" section. Both totalizers and counters are included because counters can be used as partial values. 21.1. Alarm inhibition time An inhibition time on the next alarm can be set. The alarm is ignored during inhibition time. This...

  • Page 61: Blackout Alarm

    An alarm can be set for a continuous blackout for a settable time in the "Blackout Alarm" section. The alarm can also be enabled when power returns. NOTE In many situations it is convenient to receive an SMS whenever MYALARM2 turns on to activate the power return alarm. CAUTION! Activating the power return alarm, both alarms will be generated each time the card is turned on/off.

  • Page 62: Alarm On Totalizer Increase

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 23. ALARM ON TOTALIZER INCREASE Up to 4 alarms can be set in the "Alarm on input increase" section (1 per input) for high or low totalizer increase. These alarms monitor flows (gas, liquid, etc.) or warn in the event of energy generator malfunctions (photovoltaic, panels, wind generators, etc.).

  • Page 63: Alarm On Plant Loss

    The basic concept is that in normal operations, in observation time T, plant flow must be less than Q for at least the count time t. MYALARM2 divides observation time T into sub-multiples t and analyses consumption counts on each of these sub-multiples t.

  • Page 64: Hour Meter Operations

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 25. HOUR METER OPERATIONS MYALARM2 monitors number 4 independent hour meter contacts. This function generates an alarm if the number of hours set in which the digital input is in a certain logic status is exceeded. The typical application is an automatic pump, boiler, utility, oven, etc.

  • Page 65: Boiler Control

    A comfort temperature (T comfort) and energy savings temperature (T economy) can be set for the first two modes. Temperature is read by the internal MyALARM2 sensor. For MyALARM2 to correctly read room temperature, refer to the installation recommendations in the next chapter.

  • Page 66: Program Mode

    SET TEMP.MODE HECO 26.3. Program mode In program mode, MyALARM2 uses a weekly program. The weekly program can be set via SMS or setup software. If program mode was set from setup software, it will be immediately applied. The program mode can be stopped using command:...
  • Page 67 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 3) Power MyALARM2 for at least 3 hours. If batteries are dead, wait 3 hours from full charge. 4) The temperature sensor is at the back of MyALARM2 in the position indicated by the arrow: Leave a gap at least 0.8 cm wide between the sensor and installation wall. Do not place the sensor near objects that could heat and alter temperature readings.

  • Page 68: Automatic Gate Control

    27.1. Extended address book for ring command In addition to the classic address book, MyALARM2 can mange an extended address book that resides in SIM card memory. Up to 250 contacts can be saved in this address book. These contacts are only enabled upon ring.

  • Page 69: Alarm On Solar Panel Malfunction

    28. ALARM ON SOLAR PANEL MALFUNCTION MyALARM2 allows NR 2 strings of photovoltaic panels to be controlled by reading the two analog values from the 2 TA connected to the inputs. When the difference between the two string streams exceeds the K value, a malfunction event is generated.

  • Page 70: Pump And Pool Light On Control

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 29. PUMP AND POOL LIGHT ON CONTROL MyALARM2 allows pool water filter pumps to be controlled. Thanks to this application, considerable energy savings can be achieved since the system turns on based on the previous day's average water temperature.

  • Page 71: Actions On Alarm Event

    30. ACTIONS ON ALARM EVENT In the event of alarm event, in addition to sending the alarm via SMS/EMAIL MyALARM2 can run 2 actions. The list of actions MyALARM2 can run are listed below (for the full list, see Easy MyAlarm2/Easy Setup software).
  • Page 72 Enables alarm on string stream control DISABLE ALARM ON STRING STREAM CONTROL Disables alarm on string stream control SEND INTERNAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE Sends the read temperature value SEND STATUS MESSAGE Sends the machine status command with settable content (see Easy MyALARM2/Easy Setup software)
  • Page 73 Disables alarm on all 4 digital inputs SEND ANALOG INPUT VALUES Sends analog input values SEND A RING Rings the first administrator in the address book For the full list of event actions, see the latest Easy MyALARM2/Easy Setup software version.

  • Page 74: Myalarm2 Security Audio" Model

    When telephone key "*" is pressed, MyALARM2 security audio confirms by sending an alarm message delivery confirmation audio message. If the first number in the group does not answer the call or confirm receipt, MyALARM2 will move on to the second number until audio message receipt is confirmed by the "*" key.

  • Page 75: Running Fast Commands From The Phone Keypad

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 If no one in the group confirms receipt, MyALARM2 will restarting calling the first number in the group (for a maximum of 3 times). 31.3. Running fast commands from the phone keypad MyALARM2 can be set to answer calls from numbers authorized to run commands (operator or administrator).

  • Page 76: Myalarm2 Gps" Model

    The MyALARM2 GPS model includes additional functions tied to the geographic position of MyALARM2. Additional functions are alarm on virtual fence and on speed. A "tracker" function can also be enabled: MyALARM2 GPS can send its position at a certain frequency to be able to always follow the car and/or boat position.

  • Page 77: Myalarm2 Gps Context Menu

    32.2. MyALARM2 GPS context menu The MyALARM2 GPS model comes with a context menu that permits some operations to be directly run using the two MyALARM2 GPS keys. To open the context menu, press the right SCR key to open the GPS menu. At this point, hold down the right SCR key for several seconds until the menu appears: You can now select an option from the menu using the SCR key and confirming with the left PWR key.

  • Page 78: Alarm On Virtual Fence

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 MyALARM2 GPS lets you set a speed limit to generate an alarm. This ensures that your vehicle never exceeds a safety speed. To generate the maximum speed alarm, the set limit (in Km/h) must be exceeded for at least 3 GPS acquisitions.

  • Page 79: Alarm On Virtual Fence: Connections

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 When the alarm is turned off, the vehicle can be moved without generating an alarm and turned back on at the next dock or park. The vehicle must remain outside the virtual fence for at least 3 GPS acquisitions to generate an alarm. The GPS refresh time can be set using the setup software and is 10 seconds by default.

  • Page 80: Tracker" Function

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 32.6. "Tracker" function A function can be set to track the GPS position at settable times (default: 2 minutes) via SMS or EMAIL. The "tracker" function can be set to automatically turn on in the event of alarm or on SMS command.

  • Page 81: Sending An Alarm Via Audio Message

    The call is made to the first member in the set group. If this number answers the call, the second member is not called. Otherwise, if the first member does not answer the call, MyALARM2 GPS will call the second until someone in the group answers the call.
  • Page 82 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2...

  • Page 83: Additional Sms Commands For The Myalarm2 Gps Model

    USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 32.10. Additional SMS commands for the MyALARM2 GPS model SMS COMMANDS SPECIFIC TO THE MyALARM2 GPS MODEL GET GPS Returns the current position link to Google maps™ via SMS. EMAIL GPS Returns an email to administrators with the current position link to Google maps™.
  • Page 84 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 Compared to other MyALARM2 models, the GPS version adds the following actions that can be used for events and as fast commands. ACTION COMMENT USE COORDINATES AS ORIGIN Uses current GPS coordinates as the centre of the virtual fence and to calculate sunrise/sunset.

  • Page 85: Firmware Update

    2 different update modes are available for MyALARM2 firmware: Via USB: This is the easiest method. A complete update takes about 5 minutes. MYALARM2 must be connected to a PC where Easy MyALARM2/Easy Setup software is installed. Via microSD card: This is the faster method. A complete update takes about 20 seconds. A microSD adapter for PC (many mobile phones can also read/write microSD) and a microSD card are required.
  • Page 86 4. Press the "OK" key 5. The green led starts to flash at a half second intervals for about 30 seconds. MYALARM2 writes the new firmware in flash memory during this phase. 6. At the end of this phase message “OK: EXTRACT SD CARD” appears on the screen. Remove the microSD card.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    -Try using another mobile service provider's SIM -Move the MyALARM2 installation -Use an optional external antenna: for further information, contact Seneca or visit the MyALARM2 section at www.seneca.it. Residual credit is not sent for the SIM -Check the method used to receive residual credit from the mobile service provider (ring or SMS, SMS request text).
  • Page 88 USER MANUAL - MyALARM2 -The SIM is not top-up but subscription MYALARM2 worked correctly for a few -No SIM credit. Top-up the SIM card. days/months but stopped sending SMS and -The SIM card expired. Replace the SIM card or logs.

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