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lucoro Sentinel User Manual

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Sentinel
GSM SMS Text
Alert System
WARNING!
To function correctly, this GSM product MUST be used within an
area having good indoor mobile network reception. IMPORTANT!
Connect the antenna before powering this product.
IMPORTANT!
Install the device away from other equipment, to which radiated
RF energy from the Sentinel may interfere. In particular, the
Sentinel must be installed away from Audio equipment and
cables. In all cases, the Sentinel MUST be installed away from
metal surfaces which could impede outgoing and incoming GSM
mobile network signals.
WARNING!
Never operate this device without its antenna connected. MIS-
OPERATION MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY ANY
WARRANTY.

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  • Page 1 RF energy from the Sentinel may interfere. In particular, the Sentinel must be installed away from Audio equipment and cables. In all cases, the Sentinel MUST be installed away from metal surfaces which could impede outgoing and incoming GSM mobile network signals.
  • Page 2 Introduction The FMTX Sentinel is a GSM transmitter capable of sending alerts to up to three mobile phone numbers, in the event of a transmitter alarm condition. Using a free Windows™ program, and the device’s USB connection, the user can choose the phone number(s) on which to receive the text messages.

  • Page 3: Before Operating

    There are no user serviceable parts; refer servicing to qualified personnel. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The GSM Sentinel should not be used near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall - and liquids are not spilled - into the enclosure through openings.
  • Page 4 The device MUST be serviced by qualified service personnel if it does not appear to operate normally, exhibits a marked change in performance, has been subjected to shock, damage, moisture, or if foreign objects have ingressed. The user should not attempt to service this product beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions.

  • Page 5: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors 1. DC 5V IN USB Micro B Socket. Connect an AC-DC Power Adaptor rated at 5V (2500mA or above). If alerts of AC power outages are required (Auxiliary supply, this AC-DC Power Adaptor should be connected to the power outlet of a UPS (ideally the same UPS that supplies the transmitter).
  • Page 6 This is normal convention for broadcast transmitter sites, because it provides inherent ‘power failure’ or ‘cable connection failure’ signalling. NOTE: Power failure alert call can only be generated by the Sentinel if the main DC INPUT connection is powered by a UPS.

  • Page 7: Installation

    IMPORTANT! The ‘open collector’ connections on the transmitter’s interface provide inherent power outage or cable disconnection alarms by design. Do not power the GSM Sentinel until the monitoring cable has been connected to the transmitter and the transmitter is operating normally (otherwise, the Sentinel will begin sending SMS texts).
  • Page 8 LPT) branch. Make a note of the COM port number designated to the Sentinel. Avoid using COM ports above 9. If necessary, override the COM port number assigned by Windows™, by double- clicking on the connection and selecting ‘Advanced Settings’.
  • Page 9 Choose the COM Port number from the drop-down box and then click ‘Send’. After 10 seconds, the Sentinel’s status LED will flash rapidly to confirm successful programming. Disconnect the Sentinel from the power until it has been installed and connected to a working transmission system.
  • Page 10 CABLE BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE 9-WAY ‘D’-SUB CONNECTOR, THE SENTINEL WILL BEGIN SENDING ALARM SMS TEXTS! THIS NEEDS TO BE REMEBERED BY ANYONE SERVICNG OR ADJUSTING THE TRANSMITTER AT A LATER DATE. DISCONNECT THE POWER FROM THE SENTINEL TO PREVENT...

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation The Sentinel MUST be within a good indoor signal coverage area. If the GSM network fails, no messages can be sent during the outage. Normal operation is indicated by the solid continuous illumination of the Sentinel’s ‘Status’ LED If there is no GSM signal, or if there is a problem with the SIM card, the LED will continuously flash briefly every 30 seconds to signal a network error.
  • Page 12 LED flashing (on for one second, off for one second). The Sentinel is provided in good faith and should prove to be a reliable monitoring tool for broadcast transmission systems. Correct operation, however, relies on many factors and Lucoro Ltd cannot be held responsible for missed or failed alerts, or GSM Network charges arising from the use or misuse of this device.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Frequency bands Quad-Band: GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, GPRS Multi-Slot Class 12 880 – 915MHz 1710-1785MHz Transmitting power Class 4 (2W) at GSM850, EGSM900 / Class 1 (1W) at DCS1800, PCS1900 Connectors: Antenna USB Micro ‘B’ Power USB Micro ‘B’ Transmitter monitoring 9-way ‘D’-sub cable assembly (approx 90cm length)
  • Page 14 York YO51 9FS hereby take sole responsibility to confirm that the product: GSM SMS Sentinel which this declaration refers to, conforms to all applicable requirements of EU Directive 2014/53/EU and is CE and UKCA marked accordingly: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU:...
  • Page 15 WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
  • Page 16 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Lucoro makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information. Lucoro specifically disclaims the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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