Vanderbilt SPC42 Series Installation & Configuration Manual page 264

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Configuring Communications
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SMS detection and configuration is not available unless modems that are
configured and enabled.
SMS test
Once the SIM feature is enabled for a modem, a test may be preformed to desired
recipient number with a composed message.
1. Enter the mobile phone number (including 3-digit country prefix) in the number
field and a short text message in the message box.
2. Click Send SMS and verify the message is received on the mobile phone.
The SMS test is provided only for the purpose of ensuring the SMS feature is
operating correctly. A short text message using alphabetic characters (A-Z)
should be used to test this feature.
The SMS operates using a standard protocol that is used in SMS telephones.
Please note that some PSTN operators do not provide the service of SMS over
PSTN. For SMS to operate over PSTN the following criteria is required:
Caller ID needs to be enabled on the telephone line.
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Direct telephone line – not through PABX or other comms equipment.
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Please also note that most Service Providers only allow SMS to a telephone
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registered in the same country (this is due to billing issues).
SMS feature
The SPC controller allows remote (SMS) messaging on systems with installed
modems. Once a modem is installed, the following configurations are necessary for
SMS:
SMS-enabled modem. See page.
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SMS Authentication. See page.
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Engineer SMS Control. See page.
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User SMS Control. See page.
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Depending on configurations, features include these SMS abilities:
Event notification. See page.
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Remote Commands (users may be assigned select remote commands. See
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page.
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