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Document Version: V4.8
Apologies to Apple Mac users – TextAlert drivers and software only currently available for Windows/PC
Applicable to firmware package versions 4.8 and up
Before attempting to connect or operate TextAlert, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Pay close attention to the guarantee conditions.
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- Page 1 Manual product Document Version: V4.8 Apologies to Apple Mac users – TextAlert drivers and software only currently available for Windows/PC Applicable to firmware package versions 4.8 and up Before attempting to connect or operate TextAlert, please read these instructions thoroughly. Pay close attention to the guarantee conditions.
- Page 2 **** **** Table of Contents Introduction ...................................4 Detection/Sensors ..............................4 This package includes: ............................5 LED Lights and Audible Notifications ........................5 Audible Signals: ..............................5 LEDs: ..................................5 Installation .................................6 Admin Tab ................................16 Eliminating False Alarms............................18 Setting up zones..............................22 Setting up remote control functions:........................28 What can the remote do? ............................29 “Advanced Options..............................32 Managing “Outputs”...
- Page 3 **** **** SPECIFICATIONS General o Dimensions: 112mm x 75mm x 30mm (excluding antennas) o Operating temperature: 0-50° C (32 F – 122 F) o Waterproof specification: None o Mounting method: Self-adhesive backing Electrical o Power consumption: 200mW o Battery type & capacity: Lithium-Ion 1050mAH o Battery backup time: Approximately 24 hours o Charger input: 8-24V DC Connectors...
- Page 4 **** **** TextAlert receives wireless radio signals from Voice Alert PIR sensors or transmitters and reports the specific zone violation by sending SMS text notifications and making phone calls to selected cell numbers. This means that any number of detection devices can be integrated into the system and simultaneously trigger a variety of reporting devices.
- Page 5 **** **** 1. TextAlert base unit – with a detachable 433 MHz antenna and a GSM cell phone antenna; TextAlert contains an internal cell phone battery which should provide you with up to 24 hours of battery backup in case of power failure. 2.
- Page 6 **** **** o Cell Low Signal – This means you have low cellular signal strength. If your TextAlert is linked to your computer via a USB cable, you can review the actual signal strength in the “Status” tab/window – the example below shows a low signal strength warning. We offer a high-gain antenna to rectify the problem: o Cell Status –...
- Page 7 **** **** detachable it allows you to place them at the end of an extension cable to achieve better sensor range and mobile phone signal. • Install the 433 MHz antenna. The 433 MHz antenna has a white band labelled 433 MHz.
- Page 8 **** **** Click “Run” Click “Next” **** **** - Installer Manual -...
- Page 9 **** **** Click “Next” **** **** - Installer Manual -...
- Page 10 **** **** Click “Next” Click “Exit” **** **** - Installer Manual -...
- Page 11 **** **** Click “Install” The system will now auto-scan itself to identify the TextAlert – go make a cup of coffee – this can take several minutes. Microsoft now wants to have their say… ignore it and click “Continue Anyway” – This message may appear more than once;...
- Page 12 **** **** Click “Yes” After the PC has restarted, you can connect your TextAlert to the PC using the USB cable and also connect the power supply. You will probably see an icon pop up on your taskbar that says: Select “No, not this time”, and click Next”...
- Page 13 **** **** Select “Install software automatically”, and click Next” You may now have another of the following screens – simply click “Continue Anyway” **** **** - Installer Manual -...
- Page 14 **** **** Completion; After this step, the screens above will appear to repeat. Treat them exactly the same as you did before. CONGRATULATIONS: Your TextAlert Software should now be installed and ready to use! You can access the software on your PC by going: Start >...
- Page 15 **** **** • The first screen to open is a disclaimer stating that the system and its performance or timely delivery of messages is subject to the performance of the mobile phone service provider of your choice. You need to click “YES, I AGREE” in order to proceed: •...
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Page 16: Admin Tab
**** **** On the Admin tab there are 15 recipients of Sms/Text messages (plus the administrator makes 16 recipients). This list of recipients requires you to input the phone number of each and their name. IMPORTANT: WHEN ENTERING A PHONE NUMBER YOU MUST INCLUDE +1 BEFORE EACH PHONE NUMBER. - Page 17 **** **** We strongly suggest that you always make and maintain a folder on your computer and “Save Setup to File” in that file. For example: You will be able to store and manage an infinite number of TextAlert units each with their separate file.
- Page 18 **** **** To ensure you have been successful in "saving to", click the "Open Setup from TextAlert" and if your information is there then you have been successful. • The software provides you with simple screen-by-screen instructions to configure all zones and remotes by selecting options, checking boxes, or filling in desired information.
- Page 19 **** **** If you select “Single Sensor” or “Dual Sensor” or “Single Sensor Multi Trigger”, the • zone tab will be populated with options appropriate to that selection: Single Zone (Simple) Dual Zone Single Zone (Multi Trigger) **** **** - Installer Manual -...
- Page 20 **** **** 5. As you fill in the names under each zone tab, you will notice that those names automatically appear as potential recipients of every message . Below are two screens that show this. Admin Page Entry (Sms recipients) As listed in each Deliver Message to: Controls who gets the message when a particular zone is triggered.
- Page 21 **** **** Zone Name (as it appears in zone Zone Name repeated into remote setup screen) control setup Zone Name: Choose a name that describes the zone and see how it replaces the generic “Zone 1” in the Remote setup. This makes it easy for you to see which zones you assign a particular remote unit or button BACK TO THE ADMIN SCREEN: Pre Paid SIM Time Running Low: When you purchase a pre-pay SIM card, the...
- Page 22 **** **** Options: As you select each of the options, other related options will then become visible. You’ll notice that the “Options” screen has two sections – the top one selects the configuration of sensors you wish to use for a zone. The lower section allows you to select what will happen after the zone is triggered.
- Page 23 **** **** • When you select the Dual option, another new tab also appears: This tab allows you to pick up direction of movement. If it doesn’t matter to you which of the sensors triggers first and then second – select “Doesn’t Matter”…...
- Page 24 **** **** “Armed at Start-up”; This option will arm the zone the moment the unit is switched on. “Multiple Triggers”; When you’re using a “Single sensor” setting, the “Trigger Counter” option will appear. This option is excellent for any area where an intruder will spend time, i.e., at a doorway or window (as they struggle to gain access) or in a computer server room where they’re trying to unhook equipment.
- Page 25 **** **** “Setting up the Text Message”; The system allows a maximum of 64 characters and a convenient countdown of allowed characters is provided. Because you may be sending this message to people who are not part of your household you need to create a message that is informative to any recipient.
- Page 26 **** **** • Turn TextAlert OFF by sending a missed-call by dialling the number, hold the phone to your ear and as it starts the first ring disconnect the call, TextAlert will receive the call, identify you as having the right to turn it off, and it will turn off. •...
- Page 27 **** **** If you Send… TextAlert Will… Z1ON Arm that zone (number) – providing the sender is either the administrator, or has the rights to arm/disarm for that zone, or uses the password (you can substitute “1” with any other zone number between 1 &...
- Page 28 **** **** If you are within range (up to 600’ away) you can use a TextAlert Remote to perform certain functions. Each remote has three buttons: Blue, Red, and Yellow. In the software, you can assign any function you want to any of these buttons. If you pry the remote control case open, remove the battery and then the circuit board.
- Page 29 **** **** As with setting up the sensors, you simply match the dipswitches of the remote to the graphical dipswitches of the software. Any remote that you physically set to the same dipswitch setting will have the same functions. Every member of the family or staff can be given the identical set of functions on their own remote.
- Page 30 **** **** Those names immediately replaced the generic “Zone 1”, “Zone 2” in the 3 remote screen setups. We’ve left Zone 14 without naming it to show how it looks in the default setting and also to show that you don’t have to use the zones in any order. With a remote you can easily arm or disarm any single or combination of zones.
- Page 31 **** **** alternating ON and OFF button. But how do you know for sure that TextAlert will function according to your setting? Simply select who should receive the confirmation message via Text/Sms. “Pause Zone(s)”; Is used for when you or your guests, or children, arrive home and the system is armed (outdoors).
- Page 32 **** **** • • • • This tab will be clear of options until one is selected. You will notice that there is a second tier of tabs giving you 2 x output and 2 x input control options. These outputs/inputs control a component that you can purchase from Cross Point Industries, Inc.
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Page 33: Advanced Options
**** **** (under the “Advanced Options” tab) The 10-pin port on the side of TextAlert allows one to activate external devices such as sirens, lights, existing alarms, etc. The dropdown menus for the two outputs are identical to one another. - Page 34 **** **** “Output is switched ON for a period when charger power fails”. • • • • If there is a power failure, you might want a beeper or some other warning device to activate for a period of time. •...
- Page 35 **** **** “When Input goes Active, Trigger Selected Remote(s)” • • • • You can use this setting to have an external device like a magnetic door contact or doorbell or thermostat trigger TextAlert. “When Input goes Active for longer than X Seconds, Trigger Selected zone(s)” •...
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Page 36: Guarantee
**** **** TextAlert is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against defects in materials or workmanship. Should your product become defective during the guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Cross Point Industries, Inc. under the following conditions: A: The unit and enclosure must not have been opened or otherwise tampered with. - Page 37 **** **** This error can have several causes: o 1: TextAlert not powered properly o 2: TextAlert not connected via USB o 3: TextAlert USB drivers not installed. It is a good idea to disconnect all cables from the TextAlert, switching off at the power switch and then reconnecting the power and USB cable and turning the unit back on.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
**** **** o Step 2: Select the “Hardware” Tab, and click “Device Manager”. This will open the device manager window as below: o Select “Ports (COM&LPT)” o In the list of ports, you should see an item called “TextAlert Bridge Controller” o If this item is not present, the drivers are not installed correctly.