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GSM-PRO2(E)-4G (EU/US)
Instruction Manual
December 2021
rev 2.0

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  • Page 1 GSM-PRO2(E)-4G (EU/US) Instruction Manual December 2021 rev 2.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GSM-PRO2 Contents DESCRIPTION ..........................4 Summary ..............................4 Module types ..............................4 Safety instructions ..........................4 SOFTWARE ............................. 6 System requirements ........................... 6 Software installation ............................ 6 MODULE ............................7 Place the SIM card ............................7 Connect the antenna ............................ 8 Connect to power ............................
  • Page 3 GSM-PRO2 SMTP ................................14 GENERAL MESSAGES........................16 Periodical message ............................. 16 Power cycle message ..........................16 Power down message ..........................16 GSM connection loss message ........................16 Recipients ..............................16 Additional messages ........................... 16 LOG .............................. 17 Event log ..............................17 AI log ................................
  • Page 4 GSM-PRO2 Pulse counter .............................. 25 9.5.1 Wiring example ..........................25 Read all IO statuses ............................ 26 Link multiple modules ..........................26 IO operating hours counter ........................26 9.8.1 Digital output counter ........................26 9.8.2 Digital input counter .......................... 26 EXTENSIONS ..........................27 10.1 Configuration ..............................
  • Page 5 GSM-PRO2 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE ......................37 14.1 GSM-PRO2 App ............................37 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................38 15.1 Cannot connect to the PC, no module found ..................... 38 15.2 No connection to GSM network ......................... 38 15.3 The module doesn’t send any messages ....................38 15.4 The module doesn’t start ...........................
  • Page 6: Description

    GSM-PRO2 1 Description Summary The GSM-PRO2(E) is a compact remote control and messaging system. All IOs are monitored by SMS and email and controlled by SMS communication through the GSM network. The module can be configured with the GSM-PRO2 PC-software. Each IO can be modified by user-defined parameter names and messages.
  • Page 7 GSM-PRO2 - 5 -...
  • Page 8: Software

    GSM-PRO2 2 Software Download the latest GSM-PRO2 interface software at: https://conta-clip.com/en/contact-service/download-center System requirements The following requirements are needed to run and use the software properly:  Windows 7, 8, 10  USB port  Internet connection Software installation As the program needs to install hardware drivers make sure you have administrator rights. Unzip the downloaded file before installing.
  • Page 9: Module

    GSM-PRO2 3 Module NOTE: Keep ESD precautions in mind when opening the module. Place the SIM card NOTE: Place or replace the SIM card only with the power supply turned off. Place a Nano SIM card into the SIM card holder to access the GSM network: ...
  • Page 10: Connect The Antenna

    GSM-PRO2 Connect the antenna Connect the GSM antenna on the GSM connector on the module. Connect to power Connect the 24V and 0V to the power supply. Power supply can be in the range between 10 and 30VDC Connect to PC With the lid removed, connect a USB cable to the micro USB socket on the module, and the other end to a USB port on a PC.
  • Page 11: Led Description

    GSM-PRO2 LED description 3.5.1 Module status indication After connecting the power it takes about 10 seconds before the first Led activates. The Led ‘Run’ indicates module activity:  Flash = starting-up (takes about 90 seconds)  = ready for use (blinks every 10 seconds) ...
  • Page 12: Configuration

    GSM-PRO2 4 Configuration Connect to the module Connect the power to the module and connect a USB cable between the module and a PC USB port. Wait for the module to start up and run the module interface software. On start up the configuration software searches all available COM ports for an available module. If the module is found the ‘module type’...
  • Page 13: Ota Configuration (Ota Settings)

    GSM-PRO2 4.2.4 OTA configuration (OTA settings) The configuration with the user interface can be performed remotely. SMS: rotac to start this procedure. When the command is received the module uploads the current configuration to the Conta-Clip server and answers: ‘module IMEI nr: <IMEI nr> <module name> configuration file uploaded.’ Fill the unique module International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) into the user interface and press ‘download configuration’.
  • Page 14: Diagnostics

    GSM-PRO2 Diagnostics After connecting to the module the diagnostics information is filled (grey area on the left side). This shows:  Module name  Registered GSM network or connection errors  Signal strength and RAT (Radio Access Technology) GPRS, 3G or 4G ...
  • Page 15: Contacts

    GSM-PRO2 Contacts The interface software has a contacts list to store all your contacts for further usage. All actions in the contacts list will auto save on completion. 4.4.1 Add/delete contacts To add a contact to the contacts click on the add button and fill in the name and phone number or email address.
  • Page 16: Settings

    GSM-PRO2 5 Settings Main settings The main functions of the module are configured in the ‘settings’ tab:  Module name (mandatory)  Module Phone Number (mandatory)  SIM pin number, this is the pin number to access the SIM card. ...
  • Page 17 GSM-PRO2 NOTE: Some free mail providers like Gmail or Outlook require 2 way authentication and they do not accept unknown m2m devices to access their SMTP server. - 15 -...
  • Page 18: General Messages

    GSM-PRO2 6 General messages Functions are activated when writing text in the white boxes Periodical message The module can send a periodical message on a user defined time:  Daily, set the time  Weekly, set the day and time ...
  • Page 19: Log

    GSM-PRO2 7 Log The module can keep log files with a maximum size of 100kB per log file (Event, AI, Pulse counter). Select an email address in the Log tab to auto send a full log. After the log file was send per email the log file will be erased and the module will continue logging.
  • Page 20: Pulse Counter Log

    GSM-PRO2 Select an email address in the Log tab (under the general messages tab) to auto send a full log. The AI log can also be added to the periodical message as an e-mail. Pulse counter log When activated the pulse counter log logs the value from activation start until midnight. After this it logs the value between midnight and midnight.
  • Page 21: Software Updates

    GSM-PRO2 8 Software updates Update The module can perform firmware updates remote (OTA) or when connected by USB to a PC. Over The Air (OTA) covers remote actions where the data is transmitted over mobile data. 8.1.1 Manual firmware updates Download the latest firmware at: https://conta-clip.com/en/contact-service/download-center Access the ‘advanced settings’...
  • Page 22: O Configuration And Messaging

    GSM-PRO2 9 I/O configuration and messaging The module responds to read and write commands. Commands are preceded by an ‘r’ for read and ‘w’ for write actions. All SMS commands are NOT case sensitive. Digital Output 9.1.1 Configuration The following items can be configured with the software: ...
  • Page 23: Using The One-Shot Function

    GSM-PRO2 If set, the module sends a confirmation message: ‘status DO1=x‘. If the output state is already in the state, the text: ‘status not changed’ is added to the answer. To set all Digital outputs send the default message: wmdoxxxx 9.1.4 Using the one-shot function The digital outputs can be set for a given time from 5 sec to 10 hours.
  • Page 24: Universal Inputs

    GSM-PRO2 Universal Inputs The universal inputs can individual be configured as:  Analog input AI (0..10V or 0..20mA)  Digital input DI (default) The selected button represents the chosen function and is set after uploading. 9.2.1 Select recipients The recipients receive the messages of the selected UI. NOTE: Selected UI users do not have any rights to send commands to the module.
  • Page 25: Wiring Example

    GSM-PRO2  Log this AI at a pre-set interval, see for interval settings.  The min. value represents the scaled value for 0V  The max. value represents the scaled value for 10V or 20mA  Lower limit threshold  Upper limit threshold ...
  • Page 26: Digital Inputs

    GSM-PRO2 Digital Inputs The Digital Inputs can generate messages when: A rising flank is detected: the status changes from 0 to 1 A falling flank is detected: the status changes from 1 to 0 9.4.1 Configuration Configure the following items: ...
  • Page 27: Pulse Counter

    GSM-PRO2 Pulse counter The module has in input which can count up to 1000 pulses per second. The module can send messages on a given threshold. It can also log the counter values for each day. Configure the following items: ...
  • Page 28: Read All Io Statuses

    GSM-PRO2 Read all IO statuses To retrieve the status of all IOs send: rall. The module answers: With the module name and the status of all IO’s and extensions. To send the full IO status to an email address send: rall<email>. Link multiple modules It’s possible to link multiple modules by SMS.
  • Page 29: Extensions

    GSM-PRO2 10 Extensions The number of IO on the module can be extended with external modules. These are connected with a bus driven interface by simple pushing the modules into another with the connector on the left side of the module. 10.1 Configuration 10.1.1 Hardware To adjust the bus address on each extension lift the lid with a small flat screwdriver and turn the rotary switch...
  • Page 30: Software

    GSM-PRO2 10.1.2 Software Access the ‘advanced settings’ by clicking the ‘gearbox’ icon and select ‘Master’. To connect the GSM-PRO2 to a PLC select ‘Slave’, see chapter ‘Modbus Slave’. This is not needed with any GSM-PRO2E version as these units are automatically set as master. Configure the extension(s) for the module by clicking IO->Extensions.
  • Page 31: Gsm-Pro-10Di

    GSM-PRO2 Connect only to a single polarity supply! The following examples are not allowed: 10.3 GSM-PRO-10DI The 10DI has 10 digital inputs. The following items can be configured for each input:  Extension name  Input name; default set as DI1 to DI10. ...
  • Page 32: Gsm-Pro-8Ai

    GSM-PRO2 10.4 GSM-PRO-8AI The 8AI has 8 analog inputs. Each analog input (AI) represents a scaled value from 0 to 100% (10V or 20mA). Within this scale threshold values can be monitored. 10.4.1 Configuration Configure the following items:  Extension name ...
  • Page 33: Wiring Example

    GSM-PRO2 10.4.2 Wiring example In the following example Ai1 and AI4 are connected to an analog source. 10.4.3 Current input When using the GSM-PRO-8AI as 0..20mA current input a 250Ω resistor has to be placed on the header marked with Ri on the number corresponding to the input. - 31 -...
  • Page 34: Gsm-Pro-4Ao

    GSM-PRO2 10.5 GSM-PRO-4AO The 4AO has 4 0..10V outputs. The following items can be configured with the software for each output:  Extension name  Output name.  User defined instructions to change the value of the output.  Users To change the output status by a default message SMS: WAOnx.xEa where n is the output number, x the value in Volts and a the bus address.
  • Page 35: Modbus Slave

    GSM-PRO2 11 Modbus Slave The GSM-PRO2 can be connected to a PLC as a communication device. NOTE: It’s only possible to use a GSM-PRO2 (not the PRO2E) to act as a Modbus Slave because the GSM-PRO2E uses the bus connection for different (internal) purposes. 11.1 Hardware The GSM-PRO2 uses a 2 wire RS485 connection with the RTU Modbus protocol.
  • Page 36: Message Registers

    GSM-PRO2 11.2.2 Message registers Each of the 10 message registers can be configured with a text message and recipients. The default value of each register is ‘0’. When written to ‘1’ the GSM-PRO2 will send the message to the recipients and writes the value of the register back to ‘0’.
  • Page 37: Other Messages

    GSM-PRO2 12 Other messages 12.1 Module reset Reset with the following command: wreset. This performs a full module reset. However, the set configuration is retained. The module answers with the power cycle message if set. 12.2 First start reset The command fsr will restart the module like the first time after programming. This means the hours- and pulse counter will be cleared, digital outputs will be deactivated and all running processes on the background will be stopped.
  • Page 38: Other Features

    GSM-PRO2 13 Other features 13.1 Languages By clicking the gearbox icon other languages (English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish) can be selected. 13.2 Update mail By selecting “Register” under the information (I) icon a form is opened. By filling out this form you will receive update information on GSM-PRO2 and its software.
  • Page 39: Additional Software

    GSM-PRO2 14 Additional software 14.1 GSM-PRO2 App The GSM-PRO2 App can be downloaded from the Google Play store for Android and from the Apple Store for Apple iOS Phones. With the app you can view the IO status and events or set an output by simple tapping your smart phones touch screen.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    GSM-PRO2 15 Troubleshooting 15.1 Cannot connect to the PC, no module found  Re-connect the USB cable from the PC.  Reboot the PC (after driver installation).  Start the program as administrator, right click->Run as administrator.  Try a different USB port, remove any hubs or extension cables. 15.2 No connection to GSM network ...
  • Page 41: Appendix: Sms Commands

    GSM-PRO2 16 appendix: SMS commands RALL => read all IOs RALLm => mail status all IOs to email address m WDOnx => write digital output number n to status x WMDOxxxx => write multiple digital outputs to status x WDOnTxxxx =>...
  • Page 42 GSM-PRO2 IMEI => request IMEI number STATUS => request diagnostics WDOnxEa => write digital output number n to status x on extension address a WDOnTxxxxEa => write digital output number n to status 1 on extension address a for xxxx seconds WAOnx.xEa =>...
  • Page 43: Appendix: Diagnostic Commands

    GSM-PRO2 17 APPENDIX: diagnostic commands MPWR => device power (V) => request ui number n, use ‘0’ for all ui’s => set do to status x Mbwaaarrrv => Modbus write address aaa(3 digit), register address rrr (3 digit), value v Mbraaarrr =>...
  • Page 44: Appendix: Modbus Registers

    GSM-PRO2 18 Appendix: Modbus Registers Description Read/Write Register Data description Saved Min. Default Max. Restart Write to 0 to restart. Message 1 Write to 1 to send message Message 2 Write to 1 to send message Message 3 Write to 1 to send message Message 4 Write to 1 to send message Message 5...