Alarm System via SMS 850/900/1800/1900MHz Quad-Band GSM Module Remote control of sensors Configuration through GSM phone Rechargeable Backup Battery Pocket AL I/O QB User’s Guide rev. 1.
Pocket AL I/O QB Index - Preface INDEX PREFACE.......................................................................................................................................................... II ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................................................................................................................... II CLEANING INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................
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Pocket AL I/O QB Index - Preface SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions and norms carefully before powering the device. Violation of such norms may be illegal and cause hazard situations. For any of the described situations please refer to the specific instructions and norms. The device is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it sends and receives radio frequency (RF) signals. The device produces magnetic fields.
Pocket AL I/O QB Index - Preface INFORMATION FOR USERS According to the 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE Directives, relative to reduction in the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic apparatus, as well as to disposal of waste materials. The symbol of a crossed box applied on the apparatus or on its package indicates that at the end of its useful life the product must be collected separately from other waste materials.
Pocket AL I/O QB Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations for choosing Pocket AL I/O QB Digicom. Pocket AL I/O QB is a signalling system via SMS equipped with a last generation Quad-Band GSM/GPRS modem. It can interface to different sensors according to your needs (i.e. gas, allarms, fumes, water or level sensors, etc.) and then it sends you an SMS at any change detected on each single sensor.
Pocket AL I/O QB QB Installation 2. INSTALLATION The installation of Pocket AL I/O QB QB is extremely easy and fast. The configuration can be performed locally through a terminal emulator or remotely through a common GSM phone and SMS messages. 2.1. Hardware installation Before going on with the configuration, it is necessary to complete the hardware installation of Pocket AL I/O QB QB.
Pocket AL I/O QB QB Installation Non optoinsulated Digital Inputs in pin POCKET Two status are supported for each non optoinsulated input: open or closed to ground. It is necessary to connect a free contact only (without voltage) between the input pin and the ground pin. It is not necessary to give voltage to inputs.You can use 1 and 6 GND ground pins present on 20 pins terminal board.
Pocket AL I/O QB QB Installation Optoinsulated digital inputs from 5Vcc to 32 Vcc GND POCKET In case you use optoinsulated inputs, it will be necessary to use an external power voltage in the range between +5V and +32Vcc. Connect a pin of the optoinsulated digital input to positive sensor pin, then connect the other pin of the optoinsulated digital input to negative sensor pin. E.g.
Pocket AL I/O QB QB Installation 2.1.4. Connection of external antenna Once the inputs installation is over you can go on with the connection of the external antenna. Be sure Pocket AL I/O QB is powerd off, then connect the antenna SMA male connector to the connector of Pocket AL I/O QB screwing it clockwise. In case of problems, do not force the connector but check the correct way. Attention: for the best gain of the antenna, place it upward and at least one meter over the floor.
Pocket AL I/O QB QB Installation 2.1.7. Powering on for the first time • Once the hardware installation is over it is necessary to configure Pocket AL I/O QB. • At the first power on check the status of Power and Status led. • After few seconds Pocket AL I/O QB will register to the GSM network and the Power led will start blinking; the Status led will give the indication of the signal.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3. CONFIGURATION Pocket AL I/O QB is setup with simple configuration commands through the RS232 serial interface (terminal emulator set at 115200bps, 8, N,1) or through SMS messages using a standard mobile phone, to the SIM card number inserted in Pocket AL I/O QB. In order to guarantee the security in the use of the device/application it is foreseen the configuration of users (cellular numbers) authorized to the device setup.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.1. DESCRIPTION of CONFIGURAtion messages The commands here described can be sent both via serial port (terminal emulator) and via SMS (message text). The configuration messages use “#” as starting, separation and end message character. You must respect the syntax described in the various commands. The first “#” is followed by a “key” that defines the type of commands you are executing.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.3. Starting configuration 3.3.1. Authorized users configuration It defines the list of users authorized to set the device via SMS. Up to six users can be inserted. As default all numbers are authorized. Command: # ACCLIST Description: NAME ACCLIST User 1,n,6 # USER 1 VALUE ACCLIST + 0..
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.3.4. Configuration test To test the configuration, send this message to Pocket AL I/O QB: #CONFIG# Pocket AL I/O QB will send the configuration of all the set contacts. If the command is sent via SMS, Pocket AL I/O QB will answer the message by formatting the replay in one or more messages.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.3.5. Search for GSM network The user can verify the operator used by the GSM module and the signal quality by sending a message to Pocket AL I/O QB. The search for the GSM network can be executed at any time. The message to Pocket AL I/O QB must have the following format: #GSM# When Pocket AL I/O QB will be asked for a search of the GSM network, it will return the following information: 1. ID 2. GSM operator of the SIM 3.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.4. Digital inputs configuration For the inputs configuration you must assign: • An alarm mnemonic name • The type of change of the contact to be detected • The addressees of the alarm message Before starting with the inputs setting, be sure that the sensors connected to the inputs contacts are in the “alarm off” status.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.4.1. SMS Alarm Messages The message sent by the device in case of alarm to the devices set during the configuration will contain the following information: • • • • Pocket AL I/O QB ID (i.e. HOME) Contact number (i.e. 1) Contact ID (i.e. GasAlarm) Status ON (alarm condition) OFF (standard operating condition) Examples Contact 1 alarm HOME 1)GasAlarm ON Contact 1 alarm off HOME 1)GasAlarm OFF 3.5.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.5.1. SMS alarm messages The message sent by the device in case of alarm to the devices set during the configuration will contain the following information: • Pocket AL I/O QB ID (i.e. HOME) • Contact number (i.e. 13) • Contact ID (i.e. Temperature) • Status Level1 LOW (level lower than Level1) Level1 HIGH (level higher than Level1) Level2 LOW (level lower than Level2) Level2 HIGH (level higher than Level2) • Detected value NOTES: 1.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.6.1. Outputs status modification (SMS messages) Pocket AL I/O QB outputs can be managed via SMS by authorized users associated to any single output. When the device receives the message for the outputs management it will check that the SMS is coming from an authorized user and, if so, it will modify the output status as indicated in the message. Pocket AL I/O QB will send back a confirmation message that the output status has changed.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.7. BACKUP BATTERY CONFIGURATION Pocket AL I/O QB has been designed to guarantee the operation even when power is off. This functionality is performed by the backup battery. Pocket AL I/O QB factory configuration (default) foresees that when there is no power the device immediately turns off (disabled battery). The user must set the battery management as needed.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration Example of alarm messages of contact 15 HOME 15)MainPower ON BATTERY: CHARGING HOME 15)MainPower OFF BATTERY: LOW 3.8. STANDBY MANAGEMENT Pocket AL I/O QB is always active but it may be necessary to interrupt its operation temporarily and put it in STANDBY status without powering it off. For particular needs you can also leave Pocket AL I/O QB always in Standby status.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.8.3. Standby confirmation message The enabling and disabling of STANDBY status must be confirmed with an SMS message; Pocket AL I/O QB will send it only to the authorized user that requested it.
Pocket AL I/O QB Configuration 3.9. CONTACTS STATUS CHECK During the operation the user can require the contacts status at any time to Pocket AL I/O QB. To request it you must send and SMS to Pocket AL I/O QB with this format: #TEST# The TEST word can be written both in upper and lower case. Furthermore with #TESTn# command (n has a value between 1 and 15) you can require the current status of n contact only. The answer to #TESTn# command will describe the current status of the requested contact. 3.9.1.
Pocket AL I/O QB Management through ring 4. MANAGEMENT THROUGH RING Pocket AL I/O QB can be set to perform some actions when it receives a phone ring. This operating mode, if compared with the SMS one, is free of charge as Pocket AL I/O QB will manage the action associated to the phone ring without answering the call. When setting the device it will be important to define which action to perform at the ring reception.
Pocket AL I/O QB Pocket AL I/O QB Applications 5. Pocket AL I/O QB APPLICATIONS Pocket AL I/O QB comes from Digicom know-how of PocketGSM AL and ArchimedeSMS; this allowed to identify the specific applications of the new product. The applications “M2M” and “GATE” have been implemented to increase the performances of Pocket AL I/O QB identified by “AL” application.
Pocket AL I/O QB Pocket AL I/O QB Applications 5.1.3. Particular managements 1. AL standard application foresees the control of the alarm SMS number generated by the same contact, in case of malfunction of an external sensor. This functionality is not enabled in the M2M application. 2. In the M2M application you can set a debounce between the detection of the input status change and the forwarding of the notification SMS.
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