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SMS Communications Module VT320 Owner’s Installation Manual May 2020 (Rev A)
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SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Rev A MNL-6700-0320 2 of 20...
Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products. Kobelt also reserves the right to change, or update, without notice, any technical information contained within this document.
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. AFETY Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to alert the installer to special instructions concerning a service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. The associated risk levels are...
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. OTICE TO NSTALLER Disregarding the following safety measures can result in an accident causing severe injury to personnel and damage to material assets. • Only use the product as directed in this manual.
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. SMS C BOUT OMMUNICATIONS ODULE RODUCT ESCRIPTION The SMS Communications Module connects to the Vitals System Monitoring Panel to provide support for broadcasting of system status over SMS messaging. Management and configuration of messages is handled directly through the Vitals System Monitoring Panel.
1x Cellular Antenna (Kobelt P/N: 6700-0322) • 1x Module to Vitals Connection Cable (2 Metre Length) • 1x Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Kobelt to arrange replacements. Rev A MNL-6700-0320 8 of 20...
Use recommended M4 or #8-32 screws to secure it into place at each side. Do not over-tighten the screws as it can lead to damaging the enclosure. 3D M ODEL EFERENCE A 3D Model of the unit is available on the Kobelt product page for download (http://www.kobelt.com/products/6700-0320/). Rev A MNL-6700-0320 9 of 20...
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ONNECTING THE LECTRICAL The SMS Communications Module requires cables to connect all the required instruments to the appropriate connectors on the unit. Cables are supplied separately and are available through a Vitals dealer or local marine installer.
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SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 6.1.1 Power Connector The Power Connector provides power to the SMS Communications Module. A power source with voltage from 10-32 VDC must be connected for operation. Table 3: Power Connector ❶...
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. LED I NDICATORS The SMS Communications Module has four (4) status LEDs to indicate its status to the user. The status LEDs are indicated as ① to ④. Figure 2: SMS Expansion Module LED Indicators 6.2.1...
SMS Communications Module – VT320 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ONNECTING TO THE ITALS ISPLAY The SMS Communications Module can be configured in many ways, for a minimal installation, a connection to a Vitals Display, power, and an antenna are required.
Further instructions are found in the Vitals Owner’s Operation Manual for configuration of the SMS Communicator on your Vitals Monitor Panel by accessing the menu Settings >> System >> SMS Configuration >> Help Menu. Manual available on the Kobelt product page for download (http://www.kobelt.com/products/6700-0320/). Rev A...
If you encounter problems with the operation of your product, please refer to the trouble- shooting suggestions before contacting Kobelt for assistance. If the steps below do not resolve your issue, please reach out either Kobelt directly or our Dealers in your area. Table 6: Common Solutions...
If any part is found to be defective, Kobelt will replace said part FOB the Kobelt factory provided that any such defective part is returned by the Buyer with freight and applicable forwarding charges prepaid by the Buyer.
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Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Printed in Canada Kirk Richardson Digitally signed by Kirk Richardson Date: 2020.05.12 10:08:05 -07'00'...