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GSM-PRO2
Instruction Manual
June 2018
rev 1.3

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  • Page 1 GSM-PRO2 Instruction Manual June 2018 rev 1.3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GSM-PRO2 Contents DESCRIPTION ..........................4 Summary ..............................4 Module types ..............................4 Safety instructions ..........................4 SOFTWARE ............................. 5 System requirements ........................... 5 Software installation ............................ 5 MODULE ............................6 Place the SIM card ............................6 Connect the antenna ............................ 7 Connect to power ............................
  • Page 3 GSM-PRO2 SMTP ................................14 GENERAL MESSAGES........................15 6.1.1 Periodical message ..........................15 6.1.2 Power cycle message ......................... 15 6.1.3 Power down message ........................15 6.1.4 GSM connection loss message ......................15 6.1.5 Recipients ............................15 6.1.6 Additional messages .......................... 15 LOG ..............................
  • Page 4 11.3 Show all SMS commands ..........................30 11.4 Location ..............................30 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE ......................31 12.1 GSM-PRO2 App ............................31 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................32 13.1 Cannot connect to the PC, no module found ..................... 32 13.2 No connection to GSM network ......................... 32 13.3 The module doesn’t send any messages ....................
  • Page 5: Description

    1 Description Summary The GSM-PRO2(E) is a compact remote control and messaging system. All IOs are monitored by SMS and email and controlled by SMS communication through the GSM network. The module can be configured with the GSM-PRO2 PC-software. Each IO can be modified by user-defined parameter names and messages.
  • Page 6: Software

    Run the GSM-PRO2_setup.exe to install the application. The setup wizard will guide you through the rest of the setup process. After starting the GSM-PRO2 user interface set the language by: Settings (Gearbox Icon) -> Language. The chosen language is saved and recalled at start up.
  • Page 7: Module

    GSM-PRO2 3 Module NOTE: Keep ESD precautions in mind when opening the module. Place the SIM card NOTE: Place or replace the SIM card only with the power supply turned off. Place a Nano SIM card into the SIM card holder to access the GSM network: ...
  • Page 8: Connect The Antenna

    GSM-PRO2 Connect the antenna Connect the GSM antenna on the GSM connector on the module. Connect the GPS antenna on the GPS connector on the module. Connect to power Connect the 24V and 0V to a 24VDC power supply (10..30VDC).
  • Page 9: Connect To Pc

    GSM-PRO2 Connect to PC With the lid removed, connect a USB cable to the micro USB socket on the module, and the other end to a USB port on a PC. NOTE: Make sure to install the interface software and drivers before connecting the module to a PC.
  • Page 10: Configuration

    GSM-PRO2 4 Configuration Connect to the module Connect 24VDC to the module and connect a USB cable between the module and a PC USB port. Wait for the module to start up and run the module interface software. On start up the configuration software searches all available COM ports for an available module. When found, the software downloads the diagnostic data and prompts to download the settings from the device.
  • Page 11: Configuration

    GSM-PRO2 Configuration Press the ‘menu’ button to edit the module: 4.2.1 Upload to the module Upload current configuration software settings to the module. NOTE: uploading settings to the module overwrites all settings within the module. Therefore it is highly recommended to download the settings from the module first, before uploading any new changes.
  • Page 12: Reset Module To Default

    GSM-PRO2 4.2.5 Reset module to default Restore all settings in the module back to factory default. - 11 -...
  • Page 13: Diagnostics

    GSM-PRO2 Diagnostics After connecting to the module the diagnostics information is filled. This shows:  Registered GSM network or connection errors  Signal strength and RAT (Radio Access Technology) GPRS or 3G  Module firmware version  IMEI number ...
  • Page 14: Contacts

    GSM-PRO2 Contacts The interface software has a contacts list to store all your contacts for further usage. All actions in the contacts list will auto save on completion. 4.4.1 Add/delete contacts To add a contact to the contacts click on the add button and fill in the name and phone number or email address.
  • Page 15: Settings

    GSM-PRO2 5 Settings Main settings The main functions of the module are configured in the ‘settings’ tab:  Module name  Module Phone Number  SIM pin number, this is the pin number to access the SIM card.  Admin user. The admin user has full access to the module and receives no general messages.
  • Page 16: General Messages

    GSM-PRO2 6 general messages 6.1.1 Periodical message The module can send a periodical message on a user defined time:  Daily, set the time  Weekly, set the day and time  Monthly, set the day of the month and time This message can be supplemented with the actual status of all IOs.
  • Page 17: Log

    GSM-PRO2 7 Log The module can keep log files with a maximum size of 100kB. Select an email address in the Log tab to auto send a full log and continue logging. When no email is selected and a log is 90% full the module sends a warning message to the users in the general message tab.
  • Page 18: Counter Log

    GSM-PRO2 7.1.3 Counter log When activated the counter log logs the value from activation start until midnight. After this it logs the value between midnight and midnight. When connected, view this log by clicking ‘download counter log’. View remote by sending: clog directly followed by a valid email address (e.g.
  • Page 19: Software Updates

    Access the ‘advanced settings’ by clicking the ‘gearbox’ icon. After downloading, unzip the complete folder to a location on your PC. Click the firmware update button and the software prompts to the location of the firmware. Locate the unzipped folder and select the GSM-PRO2.jar file.
  • Page 20: O Configuration And Messaging

    GSM-PRO2 9 I/O configuration and messaging The module responds to read and write commands. Commands are preceded by an ‘r’ for read and ‘w’ for write actions. All SMS commands are NOT case sensitive. Digital Output 9.1.1 Configuration The following items can be configured with the software: ...
  • Page 21: Using The One-Shot Function

    GSM-PRO2 9.1.4 Using the one-shot function The digital outputs can be set for a given time from 1 to 10 hours. When this command is received, the DO sets to 1 and after the number of seconds the DO falls back to 0. The one shot function is called by selecting the DO followed by a ‘t’...
  • Page 22: Universal Inputs

    GSM-PRO2 Universal Inputs The universal inputs can individual be configured as:  Analog input AI (0..10V or 0..20mA)  Digital input DI (default) The selected button represents the chosen function and is set after uploading. 9.2.1 Select receivers The recipients receive the messages of the selected UI.
  • Page 23: Wiring Example

    GSM-PRO2  The min. value represents the scaled value for 0V  The max. value represents the scaled value for 10V or 20mA  Lower limit threshold  Upper limit threshold  Minimal change (hysteresis)  Send only the user defined text, this sends only the text defined in the message box, no module name, IO name and timestamp.
  • Page 24: Digital Inputs

    GSM-PRO2 Digital Inputs The Digital Inputs can generate messages when: A rising flank is detected: the status changes from 0 to 1 A falling flank is detected: the status changes from 1 to 0 9.4.1 Configuration Configure the following items: ...
  • Page 25: Counter

    GSM-PRO2 Counter The module has in input which can count up to 1000 pulses per second. The module can send messages on a given threshold. It can also log the counter values for each day. Configure the following items: ...
  • Page 26: Read All Io Statuses

    GSM-PRO2 Read all IO statuses To retrieve the status of all IOs send: rall. The module answers: With the module name and the status of all IO’s and extensions. To send the full IO status to an email address send: rall<email>.
  • Page 27: Extensions

    GSM-PRO2 10 Extensions The number of IO on the module can be extended with external modules. These are connected with a bus driven interface by simple pushing the modules into another with the connector on the left side of the module.
  • Page 28: Gsm-Pro-4Do

    GSM-PRO2 Each added module can be configured with a module name and up to 10 users who have access to the module in case of outputs, or receive messages in case of inputs. NOTE: Failure on Extensions are sent to the users in the general message tab.
  • Page 29: Gsm-Pro-8Ai

    GSM-PRO2 In the following examples all Di’s are connected to be pulled-up: 10.4 GSM-PRO-8AI The 8AI has 8 analog inputs. Each analog input (AI) represents a scaled value from 0 to 100% (10V or 20mA). Within this scale threshold values can be monitored.
  • Page 30: Current Input

    GSM-PRO2 10.4.3 Current input When using the GSM-PRO-8AI as 0..20mA current input a 250Ω resistor has to be placed on the header marked with Ri on the number corresponding to the input. - 29 -...
  • Page 31: Other Messages

    GSM-PRO2 11 Other messages 11.1 Module reset Reset with the following command: wreset. This performs a full module reset. The module answers with the power cycle message if set. 11.2 Stop messaging The command: mesoff will stop the module from sending any more messages.
  • Page 32: Additional Software

    12 Additional software 12.1 GSM-PRO2 App The GSM-PRO2 App can be downloaded from the Google Play store for Android, from the Apple Store for Apple iOS and the Windows App store for Windows Phone. With the app you can view the IO status and events or set an output by simple tapping your smart phones touch screen.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Disconnect from power, wait 5 minutes and reconnect to power. 13.5 Diagnosis For additional troubleshooting, the activities in the module can be monitored with the diagnosis window. To open this right click the GSM-PRO2 icon in the taskbar and select ‘open Diagnostics’. - 32 -...
  • Page 34: Appendix: Sms Commands

    GSM-PRO2 14 appendix: SMS commands RALL => read all IOs WDOnx => write digital output number n to status x WDOsTxxxx => write digital output number n to status 1 for xxxx seconds WRESET => device reset CCFm => mail configuration file to email address m EVLOGm =>...
  • Page 35 GSM-PRO2 Location => Send a link to Google Maps with the position of the module HELP => view all SMS commands => check signal quality and strength => request counter value CLRCNT => clear counter - 34 -...
  • Page 36: Appendix: Diagnostic Commands

    GSM-PRO2 15 APPENDIX: diagnostic commands MPWR => device power (V) => request ui number n, use ‘0’ for all ui’s => set do to status x Mbwaaarrrv => Modbus write address aaa(3 digit), register address rrr (3 digit), value v Mbraaarrr =>...
  • Page 37: Appendix: Signal Strengths

    GSM-PRO2 16 Appendix: signal strengths Appendix Signal strengths % (percentual) Remark 0,0% Too low for connectivity 3,2% Too low for connectivity 6,5% Too low for connectivity 9,7% Too low for connectivity 12,9% Too low for connectivity 16,1% Too low for connectivity...

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