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GPRS TRANSMITTER LX1NB-5L Installation and programming manual Version of the manual: v1.3 Date of issue: 2015.04.03 Firmware version: 2.0rc24 GPRS transmitter configurator version: 1.3.46.9...
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DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE We, EBS Sp. z o.o., declare with full responsibility that the present product meets all requirements provided for in the Directive 1999/5/EC of European Parliament and Council dated 9 March 1999 The copy of the “Declaration of Compliance” can be found at http://www.ebs.pl/en/certificates/...
Server IP Address ..............24 6.1.3.2. Server port................24 6.1.3.3. Interval between subsequent connection attempts ......24 6.1.3.4. Number of connection attempts ..........24 6.1.3.5. Order of connection to servers ............ 24 6.1.4. Backup server parameters ..............25 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 3 / 63...
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GPRS....................44 6.8. FIRMWARE .................... 44 6.9. DEVICE MONITOR................... 46 6.10. EVENTS HISTORY................46 DEVICE PROGRAMMING.................. 49 7.1. LOCAL PROGRAMING ................49 7.2. REMOTE PROGRAMMING ................. 49 7.2.1. The first programming of device ............50 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 4 / 63...
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GSM RANGE ..................61 10.3. DATA TRANSMISSION................61 10.4. PROGRAMMING................... 62 10.5. FIRMWARE UPDATING ................. 62 10.6. SIM CARD ERROR................63 10.7. RELAY FACTORY DEFAULT RESTORE ............63 10.8. SYSTEM ERROR .................. 63 REVISION HISTORY ..................63 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 5 / 63...
LX1NB-5L is SMS/GPRS transmitter in plastic casing for control gates, doors, lighting with CLIP or SMS. 1.1. CAPABILITIES LX1NB-5L offers control of relay with NC and NO outputs. Up to 5 Administrators and 500 Users can be configured. Transmitter offers: • clip functionality •...
125x115x60mm Weight 280g Working temperature -10°C to 55°C Working humidity 5% to 93% IPxx rating IP65 (Dust tight, water jets) 2.1.3. Layout Below is a schematic of LX1NB-5L with the explanations of it’s components. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 7 / 63...
9. PROG socket (configuration). 2.1.4. Terminal description Terminal Connection description C, NC, NO Relay outputs. Connect to external device that is to be controlled by transmitter’s relay. Device ground, common for other input and output LX1NB-5L Manual Page 8 / 63...
OUT1 Type OC output.. It may control external device. Provides ground during activation. Connect to the positive pole (+13,8V) of the EBS power supply. Connect to the negative pole of the power supply. ANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND APPEARANCE OF PRINTED CIRCUIT WITH NO EFFECT ON FUNCTIONALITY OF DEVICE 2.1.5.
Figure 2. Configuration of input lines 2.1.7. Relay configuration Three terminals are available: Normally Closed (NC), Normally Open (NO) and Common (C). Please refer to schematic below: Figure 3. Schematic of Relay outputs LX1NB-5L Manual Page 10 / 63...
Number of port in server that receives messages from a device <access point name>: defines access point name to GSM network. If private network is used, SMS message shall provide the following parameters: UN=<user ID number> PW=<user password>. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 11 / 63...
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Exemplary SMS is as follows (if we use public network and provide server address as IP): █ █ █ █ 1111 SERVER=89.123.115.8 PORT=6780 APN=general.t-mobile.uk █ Where: █: space character LX1NB-5L Manual Page 12 / 63...
Up to 5 administrators and 500 users can be programmed. All programmable parameters are saved in memory and in case of voltage drop that are not lost. Supply of power starts the transmitter with saved settings. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 13 / 63...
5. CONFIGURATION PROGRAM 5.1. INITIAL REMARKS GPRS transmitters configurator may be downloaded at www.ebs.pl (login: ebs, password: ebs) To install program an installation wizard shall be started that performs installation in default place C:\Program Files\EBS\. During installation process shortcuts on screen and Windows menu may be created.
Main menu is available as icons on fast access bar: 5.3.1. File->New Opens new set of parameters. Editing of configuration parameters is possible. Select type of device (LX1NB-5L). 5.3.2. File->Open If file contains saved settings, they may be used to program next device. Firstly a catalogue where file has been saved shall be chosen and then name of file shall be provided.
It is possible to do so with the above window that is available after activation of connection from Main Menu and selection Configuration tab or after clicking on icon on fast access bar and clicking on RS-232 tab. Define: LX1NB-5L Manual Page 16 / 63...
LX memory shall be possible. Notice: The following parameters: analyzer name, analyze address, port relate to settings of OSM.2007 receiver of monitoring system. Remote programming is available only if above mentioned device (or software) is used. CSD link LX1NB-5L Manual Page 17 / 63...
All configuration settings including reread from devices and saved on devices are to be automatically saved on hard disc. If during installation on configuring tool settings have not been changed, files will be saved as follows: C:\Program Files\ EBS\KonfiguratorLX\configs\LX1NB-5L_20000 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 18 / 63...
This function is analogical to the above one, at the same time it enables data saving into EEPROM module. There is also possibility to set correct time into LX device. Correct saving is confirmed with message on a screen. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 19 / 63...
This operation is possible only with local connection. After operation completing device parameters shall come back to default settings. 5.3.11. Operations->System events history „Events history” provides information about last events stored in LX device memory. See chapter 6.10. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 20 / 63...
5.3.12. Operations->Device monitor “Device Monitor” provides real-time information on LX device state. See chapter 6.9. 5.3.13. Help->About program Select this information to view additional information about program. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 21 / 63...
GPRS: GPRS standard transmission (TCP/IP Protocol), and in case of any problems with this link no transmission will follow. o Serverless: no transmission to the server with is possible, remote communication possible only via SMS notifications to the user LX1NB-5L Manual Page 22 / 63...
User ID When using public APN, user ID is mostly not required. For private APN this parameter shall be obtained from operator (it is impossible to be granted access to GPRS network without it). LX1NB-5L Manual Page 23 / 63...
Mark this check box means, that the device will try in first order to connect to primary server, without regard on definition of parameters for backup server (in peculiarity of number of connection attempts). LX1NB-5L Manual Page 24 / 63...
CSD connection. Factory setting is 1111. During the first starting of device (programming) it shall be changed. Code may consist of up to seven alpha numerical characters. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 25 / 63...
Transmitter has got 2 signal inputs and additional input for sabotage signal switch- key connection. Module is equipped with one output. In/Out option enable programmable configuration so that transmitter operates pursuant to requirements of the user. All inputs of the device are 24 hour alarm inputs. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 26 / 63...
In case of temporary lock – user can set lock time and number of input state changes after which lock occurs. Lock time is counted from first input state change. Both types of lock can be deactivated by SMS command (see RLIMIT command described in chapter 8). LX1NB-5L Manual Page 27 / 63...
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- N and Tb parameters may be set per input - Locally there can be 2 x N – 1 input activations. In summary average number of activations during defined period of time will be preserved. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 28 / 63...
Input can be assigned up to one partition. Arming inputs can not be assigned to any partition. If input is not assigned to any partition, it acts as 24 hours input – it is monitored regardless of partitions state. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 29 / 63...
6.3.3. Output configuration Tab „Output 1 (OUT1)” specify conditions of switch output. 6.3.3.1. Activation mode and timing Thanks to this option you may choose output operation mode. There are two operation modes available: LX1NB-5L Manual Page 30 / 63...
Always: every input disturbance causes actuation of sabotage output. Available network: input disturbance causes actuation of sabotage output if sending of information to server is possible. Note: Output may be controlled by SMS commands. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 31 / 63...
OUTPUT=ON text command. Selecting a Bistable checkbox, will set the output in to toggle mode, which will activate deactivate relay with every authorized call. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 32 / 63...
In particular, the basic configuration of existing options: “No GSM signal (immediately after detection)” and “Dependent on state transitions from non- active to active of one of the inputs” should not be used with their replacements “[Off] GSM” and “[On] Input x”. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 33 / 63...
6.3.5.3. Event: CLIP Icoming call from the number defined in option: Inputs/Outputs –>Output 1 (OUT1). The phone number is entered at option: “When icoming call detected from number” (see item 6.3.3.2.). LX1NB-5L Manual Page 34 / 63...
(normalization). To transmit any signal you should only click it (proper square on your right). Click on [Clear] button to remove all marked signals. Click on [Invert] button to change markings to contrary. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 35 / 63...
A list of numbers (up to 5 numbers) determines which numbers are allowed to connect with transmitter. Available options: Deny all: means no available telephone communication. Allow all: means that telephone communication is possible from any phone. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 36 / 63...
GSM modems. Only numbers on the list (up to 5) allow for communication with transmitter. Available options: Deny all: means no available telephone communication. Allow all: means that telephone communication is possible from any phone. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 37 / 63...
(see SMS counter reset). This option protects user against sending too much of SMS messages e.g. in case of failure. SMS counter reset: This parameter determines time schedule (in minutes) according to which counter of sent SMS messages will be zeroed. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 38 / 63...
Position cursor on line with phone number and click on “Remove” button to remove number from table. Click on “Remove all” button to remove all numbers from table. 6.6.2. Events This tab is to configure and edit SMS messages to be sent to listed phone numbers. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 39 / 63...
To do this, mark “Send test every” and indicate the period of the test set out in the next field. The format of the test period field is “the total number of LX1NB-5L Manual Page 40 / 63...
In reply about status a device shall send one SMS message containing proper text defining actual output , input state and power supply. Note : Counter “Allowed characters” informs about the total number of characters that may be inserted into the table. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 41 / 63...
Modem reset o Device reset o Turn on output In case of no connection with GSM network the device after recognizing the situation shall wait during provided time limit and then shall perform programmed actions. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 43 / 63...
6.8. FIRMWARE The device is equipped with built in bootloader that allow for updating and change of firmware. During programming all information is displayed in respect of carried out operation. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 44 / 63...
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Close the window after completed saving From this time on the device will work under control of new firmware. Note : The above procedure shall be carry out with due care to avoid improper device operation. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 45 / 63...
Type or serial number of device • Firmware and hardware revision • Device time These parameters are also shown in LOG window in text style. All data can be saved to file. 6.10. EVENTS HISTORY LX1NB-5L Manual Page 46 / 63...
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Service code and clicking “Open” button events data will be downloaded from LX memory. After properly reading access to features such as the "Filtering" and "Charts" becomes possible. Both of them may be used to quickly diagnose the device LX1NB-5L Manual Page 47 / 63...
CSD data is active both for SIM card inserted in the device, and for SIM card installed in GSM modem. In second case according to description in chapter 5.3.5.2 –GPRS Link, it is required to define remote link on grounds of OSM.2007 parameters. As OSM.2007 collects LX1NB-5L Manual Page 49 / 63...
Select “Send” to display a new window and select remote connection (GPRS tab). Save settings in memory of device. Saving course is displayed in special window. c) After saving completion close configuration wizard d) The device is ready to transmit data according to new settings. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 50 / 63...
APN user name. Parameter should be obtained from mobile network operator. If APN user name contain space sign put it with “” e.g. “my user name”. PW=pw APN password. Parameter should be obtained from mobile network operator. If APN password contain LX1NB-5L Manual Page 51 / 63...
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Note: DESC, CMD, GETSTATUS, GETPARAM, GETCFG commands require separate SMS, so one command with only one SMS. Samples of commands and device reaction: Parameters setting: 1111█APN= general.t-mobile.uk█SERVER=89.112.43.78█PORT=6670█ SMS=500445566█SMSPERIOD=25 Parameters verification: Inquiry: 1111█GETCFG Answer: 89.112.43.78:6670,general.t-mobile.uk██, Inquiry: 1111█GETPARAM=SMS Answer:: 500445566 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 52 / 63...
9. Users, Administrators and Relay Control LX1NB-5L offers control of relay with NC and NO outputs. Up to 5 Administrators and 500 Users can be configured. Transmitter offers: • clip functionality • callback option • “allow all” option • periodic status information messages •...
Only administrators can issue SMS commands. Below is a list of all available commands, along with the response they will return and the information whether they can be sent in a multi-command text message. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 54 / 63...
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<index>:<phone number> Single/Multiple SINGLE This command can be used to get a list of all administrators. Example: 1234 GETALLADMINS will return a list of all administrator, that will look similar to this: 0:44888777666 2:44900800700 LX1NB-5L Manual Page 55 / 63...
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This command can be used to check if a given number is already programmed in the system. <phone number> should be a phone number with the country code, but without ‘00’ or ‘+’ prefix. Phone number length should not exceed 31 digits. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 56 / 63...
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<seconds> should be a any number greater than or equal to 0. If <seconds> is set to 0, the output will function in toggle mode. Example: LX1NB-5L Manual Page 57 / 63...
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<strength> is GSM’s signal strength, scaled from 0 to 7. If signal evaluation cannot be currently performed due to network issues, <strength> will be presented as ‘?’. <number of administrators> is number of currently programmed administrators <number of users> is number of currently programmed users LX1NB-5L Manual Page 58 / 63...
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<code> should be the code that is used to check the account balance. Example: 1234 CONFIGBALANCE=*103*# will set the account balance check code to *103*# Get account balance Command GETBALANCE Response Message from the mobile operator or error message Single/Multiple SINGLE LX1NB-5L Manual Page 59 / 63...
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SIM card, this command might not work. Example: 1234 GETBALANCE will start an account balance check procedure. The device will dial the configured code (refer to CONFIGBALANCE) and return the message from the network operator. LX1NB-5L Manual Page 60 / 63...
LED Diodes Description Green GSM range = 8 GPRS mode GSM range = 6 SMS mode 10.3. DATA TRANSMISSION During data transmission a green diode indicates data transmitting. LED Diodes Description Green GPRS Transmission LX1NB-5L Manual Page 61 / 63...
During programming bootlader operating is indicated. If error follows during updating there is bootloader in device and another programming of device is possible. LED Diodes Description Green No program in device (1/sec) Software updating Received firmware 10 sec decoding LX1NB-5L Manual Page 62 / 63...
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