Download Print this page

Advertisement

Quick Links

USER MANUAL for Smart Alert. (VE SA 246M)
INTRODUCTION
SMART ALERT (SA) is used for obtaining quick SMS alerts from field inputs. VE SA 246M
allows up to 4 Potential free inputs to be sensed. For every input, unique separate SMS is sent
to multiple reporting numbers. Maximum up to 10 different persons could be notified with
the alert. VE SA 246M allows 6 potential free outputs to be controlled remotely via SMS. VE
SA 246M allows 2 analog inputs for 4~20 mA signals and also can poll Modbus slave
devices through RS 485 interface and send an SMS containing Modbus data.
FEATURES
 12 V/2A DC power supply.
 4 number digital potential free alarm inputs with common ground pin
 2 analog inputs for 4~20 mA signals.
 6 number NO/NC outputs.
 Built in GSM modem.
 Storage of total 10 reporting telephone numbers.
(Each with 14 digits max)
 Modbus protocol over RS485 interface supported.
 Buzzer for audible status.
 Configuration via preformatted SMS.
 Dimensions : 106 x 63 x 45 mm (Excluding connectors and antenna)
INSTALLING THE UNIT
Inserting/ Removing the SIM Card
To insert or remove the SIM Card, it is necessary to press the yellow SIM holder ejector
button with Sharp edged object like a pen or a needle. When this is done the SIM holder
comes out a little, then pull it out and insert or remove the SIM Card. It is very important that
the SIM is placed in the right direction for proper working.
Connecting External Antenna
Connect the external SMA antenna to the male antenna connector of the unit. The frequency
of the antenna should be GSM 850/900/1800/1900. The right Antenna should be used with
the specified frequency otherwise it can affect the communication.
Power Supply – Screw type connector with +12V DC, 2A supply.
Digital Inputs –
For SA246 connect the potential free contact wires to DI1 ~ DI4 terminals of unit. The other
end of contact can be connected to common GND terminal provided.
1

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Smart Alert and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Vernier Smart Alert

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL for Smart Alert. (VE SA 246M) INTRODUCTION SMART ALERT (SA) is used for obtaining quick SMS alerts from field inputs. VE SA 246M allows up to 4 Potential free inputs to be sensed. For every input, unique separate SMS is sent to multiple reporting numbers.
  • Page 2: Operation

    Analog Inputs- AI1 and AI2 are provided for analog inputs. The 4-20mA sensor output should be connected to AI1 or AI2 terminal and other end is to be connected to GND. Digital Outputs- SA246 supports6 digital outputs with two potential free NO-NC contacts for each output. The contact rating is 230V / 15A.
  • Page 3 SMS FORMATS FOR CONFIGURATION  To set SMS reporting numbers #1231#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX#XX* Where, XX is dialing number. Maximum length can be 14 digits for each number. Unit will send acknowledgement SMS as following: (Assuming 2 numbers are configured) Command: #1231#+910123456789#+919876543210* Acknowledgement: SMS Nos: +910123456789 +919876543210...
  • Page 4 Set analog channel 1 Alarm text message: Command : #123M5#Alarm on Analog 1* Acknowledgment: Reporting text for Analog 1: Alarm on Analog 1 Set analog channel 2 Alarm text message: Command : #123M6#Alarm on Analog 2* Acknowledgment: Reporting text for Analog 2: Alarm on Analog 2 ...
  • Page 5 In below message format input 1 & 2 is set to NC and input 3 & 4 is set to NO. If this message format is set, each input channel will report alarm state if corresponding channel has retained it‟s changed state for 90 seconds. Command: #1234#1100#90#90#90#90* Acknowledgement:...
  • Page 6 The status of input channels is sent periodically to reporting numbers . e.g. #123H01* will set periodic reporting time to 1 hour. So, when this time is set through SMS, unit will send status message after every one hour. Unit will send acknowledgement SMS as described below: Command: #123H01* Acknowledgement:...
  • Page 7  To link Output with inputs In VE SA 246M,outputs can be used by 2 methods. One using directly SMS specified in above #1235# format and second one is based on input channels alarm condition. If output is linked to the input channels, then that particular output is connected to NO when any one the input goes into alarm state.
  • Page 8 If output is not linked with input, and timing is configured to 00, then it will not restore the output to NC. Each reporting number will receive SMS after output is restored automatically. Note: Output 2 is configured to be ON for 30 minutes. But user can restore the output to NC by sending SMS as #1235#X1* before 30 minutes are over.
  • Page 9 Where, XX is authentication number. Maximum length can be 14 digits for each number. E.g. #123A#+910123456789#+919876543210* will configure +919871045611 as first authentication number and +919871045501 as second authentication number. Unit will send acknowledgement SMS as following: Command: #123A#+910123456789#+919876543210* Acknowledgement: Authentication numbers are: +910123456789 +919876543210 NOTE: Authentication numbers must be stored along with country code.
  • Page 10 Read channel 2 Alarm text message: Command: #123RM2* Acknowledgement: Reporting text for channel 2: Alarm on channel 2 Read channel 3 Alarm text message: Command: #123RM3* Acknowledgement: Reporting text for channel 3: Alarm on channel 3 Read channel 4 Alarm text message: Command: #123RM4* Acknowledgement: Reporting text for channel 4:...
  • Page 11 C4 is connected to NC4 C5 is connected to NO5 C6 is connected to NC6  To read analog input levels Command: #123R6* Acknowledgement: Analog threshold values are set to: AI1LOW = 08.0% AI1HIGH = 75.0% AI2LOW = 10.5% AI2HIGH = 85.5% ...
  • Page 12: Led Indications

     To read output linked with input or not Command: #123R8* Acknowledgement: Output linked to inputs: OP1 = Y OP2 = N OP3 = Y OP4 = N OP5 = Y OP6 = N  To read MODBUS Query set Command: #123RQ* Acknowledgement:...
  • Page 13 ON - C4 is connected to NO4. OFF- C4 is connected to NC4. ON – C5 is connected to NO5. OFF – C5 is conncted to NC5. ON – C6 is connected to NO6. OFF – C6 is conncted to NC6. RANGE Indicates unit range.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    4 Pin Howder connector for output 3 & 4 connection CONNECTOR NAME DETAILS Comman 3 NO for output 3 Common 4 NO for output 4 4 Pin Howder connector for output 5 & 6 connection CONNECTOR NAME DETAILS Comman 5 NO for output 5 Common 6 NO for output 6...
  • Page 15  I keep receiving “INVALID COMMAND!” SMS from unit. 1) Kindly send SMS #123RA* 2) Read the authentication numbers set. 3) Ensure you are sending SMS from one of the two authentication numbers set. 4) If authentication number is being used to send SMS then kindly ensure the command being sent is syntactically correct.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ve sa 246m