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#WeAreConnectivity SMART SOLUTIONS FOR A CHANGING WORLD Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) With MTX Tunnel Used as SMS Alarm Distributed in Australasia by: Australis M2M Pty Ltd info@australism2m.com.au www.australism2m.com.au mtx 4g java iot aus sms alarm quick start guide 202102rv01...
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SMS alarm to serial gateway and data logging applications. This guide covers the use of the MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) (MTX IoT Modem) unit as an SMS alarm in conjunction with the “MTX Configuration Tool”. For the unit to allow SMS functionality it has the MTX Tunnel software installed.
4. Set custom aliases for certain commands, for example PumpOn to turn and pump on using an output The MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) with MTX Tunnel used as an SMS Alarm, is capable of much more than outlined in this manual and associated configuration tool – contact Australis M2M Pty Ltd to discuss additional capabilities.
Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Digital Inputs/Outputs The unit has: a) 2 opto-isolated digital inputs (dry contact) short to ground to activate b) 1 additional digital input activated by applying a voltage > 3VDC c) 2 digital outputs, open collector...
MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Antenna Connection(s) The MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) units have 2 antenna connectors, a primary and a secondary. The primary antenna should always be connected, and we recommend connection of a secondary antenna. Connection of a suitable secondary antenna will usually improve signal strength and quality.
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Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Using the MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT AUS Basic MTX Configuration Tool First it should be understood that the MTX Tunnel software in the MTX IoT Modem uses a config.txt file from which it takes its settings at start-up. This tool allows for changes to be made to the config.txt by issuing individual commands to the unit via the serial port, this functionality relies on the unit having a suitable default setting.
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Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm System Settings Tab Unit ID will appear in all SMS messages Basic Modem Settings should be checked and entered, Note that the APN must be correct or some 4G SIMs irrespective of...
Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Alarm Settings SMS Pause This setting prevents multiple SMS alarms being sent within the period set, if set for 15 (seconds) then if the IO triggers again within 15 seconds it will not send another...
Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Check IO Status Clicking “Get Values” will return the status of each IO. Clicking Monitor will check a single IO every 15 seconds and plot this value. Rember to “Stop” once monitoring is complete.
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Quick Start Guide MTX-4G-JAVA-IoT (AUS) as SMS Alarm Remote Re-Programming/Re-Configuration It is not possible to remotely re-program the unit using the configuration tool, however there are numerous ways to remotely change the configuration settings including: Telnet, API, MQTT and SMS,...