Installation of these systems must be carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions described in this manual, and in compliance with the local laws and bylaws in force. The above mentioned VGSM-120 has been designed and made to the highest standards of quality and performance. The manufacturer recommends that the installed system should be completely tested at least once a month.
1. INTRODUCTION The VGSM-120 is GSM a communicator which, in the absence of a PSTN line, transmit vocal and digital alarms to Sur-Gard System III and System II receivers, via GPRS. The VGSM-120 includes GSM/GPRS communicator electronic card, antenna with 25 cm cable and casing.
ANT-EU Remote Antenna For details of how to fit the remote ANT-EU outdoor antenna, please refer to the instructions supplied with the product. The ANT-EU is used to provide the Communicator with excellent GSM signal strength. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
DO NOT route any wiring over circuit boards; maintain at least 1” (24.5 mm) separation. A minimum 1/4” (6.4 mm) separation must be maintained at all points between Power Limited wiring and all other Non-Power Limited wiring. Fig. 2 - VGSM-120 wiring diagram D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
Communicator cover is removed. The second solution requires to program the Communicator by the VGSM-120 Console, as indicated in the Programming the device->Optional Tamper Programming section). After connecting the MAXIASNC tamper switch and programming the Communicator, close the cover and power up. After the initialization of the Communicator, open the cover and check that the SMS and/ or Voice message has been sent to the programmed telephone numbers.
Firmware problem (incorrect firmware) Power supply problem GSM module problem SIM problem during operation SIM problem during initialization GSM reception problem GPRS problem Receiver not available 8 (LOW) Monitoring receiver not detected (receiver 1) — No Troubles D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
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Fig. 3 - Operation indicator LEDs L2+L3 Incoming SMS message; will flash for 5 seconds. L1+L2+L3 The Communicator is initialising; flashing continues until a GSM signal is found. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
None Voice and/or Contact ID call on GSM of the number 0123456789. 99990123456789 Simulated on 0123456789 Contact ID communication on GPRS. 99990123456789 Simulated on None Voice and/or Contact ID call on GSM of the number 0123456789. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
GSM reception, it commutates to the PSTN telephone line. Contact ID transmission sequence on GPRS The Communicator, if telephone numbers have been entered on the page GPRS->Telephone numbers to decode for decoding using the VGSM-120 Console software, directs calls to these numbers over the GPRS line. ...
Communicator to be activated is still in alarm mode, the procedure described above will not be repeated again. In fact, the line that caused a call cycle must return to standby mode before a new cycle is activated. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
Pay As You Go Balance If the VGSM-120 Console software has been used to program the device (see Options->Pay As You Go), it will be possible to check how much credit is left on the pre-paid SIM CARD. If the credit balance check feature is enabled, an SMS providing credit balance information (supplied by the operator) is sent to the first number in the phonebook at regular intervals.
6. ACTIVATING THE OUTPUTS The VGSM-120 has 3 terminals (the T1, T2 and T3 terminals) that can be programmable as Inputs or/and Output: this terminals are programmed as Outputs by default. The Open-Collector Outputs can be activated automatically (when certain pre-programmed events occur) or remotely, through SMS trasmission or caller identification from a number programmed previously.
The ON time may be set to a period of time between 1 and 86400 seconds, in steps of 1 second. Note: The default User code is ‘0001’; if you wish to change it, please refer to the section “Remote programming by SMS message->Changing the User code”. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
The Installer code may only consist of numbers from 0 to 9 (maximum 4 digits). Credit balance check To find out the credit balance via SMS, you can either use the VGSM-120 Console software (see section Programming via PC->Options->Pay As You Go), or you can find out remotely by sending an SMS message consisting of the characters “#CCC”...
For programming, the PC-Link cable (not supplied) must be connected to the Connector [9] of the Communicator and a COM port on the PC (see Fig. 4); the VGSM-120 Console application is also required. The PC-Link cable shown in Figure 4a, or the PC-Link cable shown in Figure 4b, can be used for the connection. Make sure you insert the PC-Link cable connector in the right way.
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You can list Customers in alphabetical or code order by clicking the heading of the column concerned. The configuration data are grouped in the following pages. The (Status) page is for “Supervisory and Control” purposes. All the pages are described in detail in this section. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
0123, with 2 digits to be removed = correct, the remaining number to be inserted is 23. the dialled telephone number is 123, with 2 digits to be removed = engaged tone, the remaining number to be inserted is 3. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
When the Ring is selected for the “Activates Output” option, there is a delay (some seconds) before the call is cancelled; If the output cannot be activated, VGSM-120 cancels the call immediately. Event priority This page may be used to program several Communicator priorities, for the transmission of alarm events (see Priority management section).
The Communicator only recognises this box if the parameters corresponding to the Main Receiver, Local Port 1 and Alarm Port 1 address have been entered. Furthermore, the Enable supervision and Supervision time boxes refer only to the main receiver. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
ORANGE it means that there is a communication in course. For GPRS Main Receiver and GPRS Backup Receiver this indicator is ORANGE when the Receiver is initialized but NOT currently connected OR connected but NOT yet initialized. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
GSM Fault: If selected, the output will be activated if the GSM network is not detected. HB Fail: If selected, the output will be activated in the event that the supervision message is not detected. FTC Signal: if selected, the output will be activated if communication is not successful. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
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Monostable Time (sec): In this box, enter the value in seconds (from 1 to 86400 in steps of 1 second) indicating the time period for which the output, if set as Monostable, will remain active before reverting to its standby status (ON Time). D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
(DD) next message day - Select the day value for the next periodic voice message. The interval for these values may be set between 0 and 365. Update time: Select this icon to get local date and time from the PC. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
(DD) next message day - Select the day on which you wish to send the next periodic SMS. The interval for these values may be set between 0 and 365. Update time: Select this icon to get local date and time from the PC. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
After the beep, the message will be replayed, followed by a confirmation boop tone (press the to stop the message playing); If you need to replay any other messages, repeat the procedure described in step 1. D-305708 VGSM-120 Installation Instructions...
(optional) you can detect the Communicator cover opens. To send a SMS and/or voice message to one or more telephone numbers when the Communicator cover is removed, perform the following setup, by means of the VGSM-120 Console. In the Phonebook page, enter the telephone numbers for the tamper message.
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