Using Controlmate; Power-On - SMS ControlMate User Manual

USING CONTROLMATE

In many applications, once set up, ControlMate will just do what it does, and keep you informed.
However, there are times when you may want to control an output remotely.
Use the correct size SIM card – not trimmed or fitted in an adapter! The SIM connector
is very precise, and any placement error may make the connection unreliable.

POWER-ON

Attach a power supply (nominally 12V DC), and wait for the green activity LED to blink every 1.5
seconds.
If the GREEN *and* RED LEDs remain lit together for longer than a minute, check the SIM card is
seated correctly, and the SIM credit is paid-up etc. There is no power switch... to perform a hard-
reset – remove the power, wait 10 seconds, and reconnect.
IMPORTANT: If the unit can't connect to the onboard modem or to the cellular network, the
controller will retry & reset every few seconds – in ongoing attempts to reach the network.
If the RED LED blinks rapidly, the SIM card may be asking for a PIN number (see below).
The first time each unit is 'connected' in a new location or a new network may take a little longer
than usual.
When ControlMate is turned on, it initially sets all outputs to a pre-set state (default all off), or to
their 'last-known' states, then attempts to initialise the cellular connection. The activity LED will
remain steady on while the device is being registered on the mobile network.
Once ControlMate is ready, the GREEN activity indicator will blink every 1.5 seconds when the
modem is on, and every 4 seconds when the modem is turned off.
If the LED stops blinking for a few seconds, the unit is waiting for something to happen outside its
control – but will usually remain blinking during operation.
The optional LCD panel displays more comprehensive start-up information.
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