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ILX800-SMSG
Micro800 Platform
SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM
Networks
August 24, 2016
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ILX800-SMSG Micro800 Platform SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks August 24, 2016 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ILX800-SMSG User Manual August 24, 2016 ProSoft Technology®, is a registered copyright of ProSoft Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products and services of, their respective owners.
  • Page 3 In no event will ProSoft Technology be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting from the use or application of these products.
  • Page 4 Burn Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that surfaces may be dangerous temperatures. Shock Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Controller Program

    Overview........................7 Package Contents ..................... 8 System Requirements ....................9 Installing the SIM Card ....................9 Installing the ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module ............10 Installing an Antenna ....................10 Setting Up the Controller Program The Sample Controller Program ................13 Importing the Sample Program ................14 Configuring the Module's Slot Number ..............
  • Page 6 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Status Data ......................32 Reference Product Specifications .................... 35 Radio Specifications ....................35 Hardware Specifications ..................35 Support, Service & Warranty Contacting Technical Support ................. 37 Warranty Information ....................
  • Page 7 Overview The ProSoft Technology SMS plug-in module adds bi-directional SMS text messaging capability to the Allen-Bradley Micro820, Micro830, and Micro 850 controllers. Operating over the GSM cellular network, the plug-in module provides a cost effective and secure method for OEMs to add remote communication features using cellular phones as the user interface to their machines and systems.
  • Page 8 (installed outside the panel or cabinet for better cellular reception). Antennas must be ordered separately. Package Contents The following components are included with your ILX800-SMSG plug-in module. Note: You will also need a SIM card and antenna (not included). For information on suitable antennas, please see Installing an Antenna.
  • Page 9 ILX800-SMSG sample controller program (download at www.prosoft-technology.com) Installing the SIM Card Turn the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module over so that the circuit board is facing up. Orient the plug-in module so that the backplane connector is toward the top. Locate the SIM card holder in the middle of the board.
  • Page 10 SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Lower the card holder clip and slide it to the left until it locks into place. Installing the ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module Important: The controller should be powered off when the plug-in module is installed on or removed from the controller.
  • Page 11 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual To install the antenna, screw it into the antenna connector on the plug-in module. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 11 of 39 August 24, 2016...
  • Page 12 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Page 12 of 39 ProSoft Technology, Inc. August 24, 2016...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    ILX800SMSG_v1_01_FBD.7z Function Block Diagram Note: The sample controller program is intended to demonstrate the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module's full range of capabilities, as a guide for creating your own application. The program features are provided in a modular format, enabling the selection of features that will provide the optimum balance of usability, performance and memory usage for your application.

  • Page 14: Importing The Sample Program

    Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Importing the Sample Program Open Connected Components Workbench (CCW). If you are creating a new CCW project, follow the next steps. If you are importing the sample program into an existing project, skip to Step 6.
  • Page 15 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Click the appropriate controller icon and drag it to the Project Organizer pane. Right-click the controller icon, then select I > I from the MPORT MPORT XCHANGE shortcut menu.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Module's Slot Number

    MPORT Project Organizer pane. Configuring the Module's Slot Number Note: The ILX800-SMSG plug-in module cannot be configured in the Controller Properties. However, it is essential to correctly configure the module's slot number in the controller program. Double-click the L icon for the PSFT_ILX800_SMSG program in the...

  • Page 17: Entering A Test Phone Number

    ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Entering a Test Phone Number Set up a test phone number in the sample program. Once the program has been downloaded, the module will send out a greeting text message on boot-up to this phone number.

  • Page 18: Downloading The Sample Program

    Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Downloading the Sample Program Note: The mode switch on the front of the controller must be in the REM or PRG position. Click the icon to save the project.
  • Page 19 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual In the Connection Browser window, click the [+] sign in front of the USB icon to expand it. Select your controller from the list and click OK.

  • Page 20: Going Online With The Controller

    Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Going Online with the Controller Double-click the controller icon in the Project Organizer pane. Click the C button in the top right corner of the tab to go online with the ONNECT controller.
  • Page 21 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual A green border around the controller icon indicates that CCW is online with the controller. Open the D menu, and then select S EBUG TART EBUGGING You will now be able to see the contents of the local and global program variables (in red).

  • Page 22: Customizing Your Controller Program Logic

    Caution: We do not recommend editing any sections of the program marked "DO NOT MODIFY." Do not modify the four Function Blocks for the ILX800-SMSG. The sample program demonstrates programming for controller digital inputs 0 and 1, and digital outputs 0 and 1.
  • Page 23 LED will blink much more slowly, about once every two seconds. Setting Up the Phone Number Lists The sample controller program for the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module has two phone number lists. 3.2.1 Receiver List The Receiver List can hold up to two phone numbers. The plug-in module will send automatic text message updates to all numbers on this list.
  • Page 24 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks  When the controller boots up, the plug-in module sends out a user-customizable greeting text message to all receivers. (The default greeting text message is shown below.)
  • Page 25 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Enter up to two phone numbers in the Initial Value column. Do not enter any spaces, parentheses or hyphens. (If CCW is online with the controller in debug mode, enter the phone numbers in the Logical Value column.)
  • Page 26 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks To enter phone numbers in the Whitelist: Double-click the L icon for the PSFT_ILX800_SMSG program in the OCAL ARIABLES Project Organizer pane. Click the header of the N column to sort the variables alphabetically.
  • Page 27 User Manual Text Message Commands The sample controller program for the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module recognizes the text message commands listed in the following two tables. When the module receives a text message command, it sends a response text message to the originator of the text message command.
  • Page 28 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Request Action by ILX800-SMSG Response from ILX800-SMSG UPTIME Returns text message with the "Controller UP Time **NOTE Controller clock controller's running time resets after 20 days**: xxdxxhxxmxxsxxx"...
  • Page 29 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Security Tips In This Chapter  Enable the Whitelist Feature ..............29  Implement Password Protection ............29  Restrict Access to Output Control ............29 Enable the Whitelist Feature The Whitelist is a security feature built into the sample controller program.
  • Page 30 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Page 30 of 39 ProSoft Technology, Inc. August 24, 2016...
  • Page 31 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In This Chapter  LED Status Indicator ................31  Troubleshooting ..................31  Status Data ....................32 LED Status Indicator Color Status Indication Green The plug-in module is not receiving adequate power or is not securely plugged into the slot.
  • Page 32 (see above) Status Data Useful status data for the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module can be found in the Local Variables for the PSFT_ILX800_SMSG program. The status data is contained in variables with the STATUS_ prefix. Hint: Click the header of the N column to sort the variable list alphabetically.
  • Page 33 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Variable Description STATUS_errCount Number of failed messages sent from the controller to the plug-in module over the backplane STATUS_majorRev Major revision number of the plug-in module's firmware...
  • Page 34 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Page 34 of 39 ProSoft Technology, Inc. August 24, 2016...
  • Page 35 ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform Contents SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks User Manual Reference In This Chapter  Product Specifications ................35 Product Specifications Radio Specifications Cellular Technology GSM (SMS Text Messaging) Bands 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz...
  • Page 36 Contents ILX800-SMSG ♦ Micro800 Platform User Manual SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM Networks Page 36 of 39 ProSoft Technology, Inc. August 24, 2016...
  • Page 37 Contacting Technical Support ..............37  Warranty Information ................38 Contacting Technical Support ProSoft Technology, Inc. is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this process: Product Version Number...
  • Page 38 E-mail: brasil@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English Warranty Information For complete details regarding ProSoft Technology’s TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS please see the documents on the ProSoft Solutions DVD or go to www.prosoft-technology.com/legal...
  • Page 39 The Sample Controller Program • 13, 15 Troubleshooting • 31 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting • 31 Downloading the Sample Program • 18 Using Your ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module • 23 Enable the Whitelist Feature • 29 Entering a Test Phone Number • 17 Verifying Wireless Communication • 23 Going Online with the Controller •...

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