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SMS Commands 
28  HLX-40 User Manual 
8.  SMS Commands 
The HLX-40 family supports remotely controlling the system using a cellular 
phone by accepting SMS commands from the user’s cell phone to the GSM’s 
SIM card provided that the MD-CC101 GSM Stick expansion is installed and 
functioning properly. 
To perform cellular remote commands: 
1.  Send an SMS command according to Table 8 along with either the Master 
code or one of 20 enabled user codes. 
The format of the message is the command as listed below, space, 
followed by the master or user code. 
For example: “Arm Away 1234” 
Table 8: SMS Commands 
Message  To 
Arm Away 
Arm the system in Away mode. This mode arms all 
sensors and detectors. Use this function when there is 
no one in the home/office.  
Arm Home 
Arm the system in Home mode. This mode arms all 
perimeter sensors and detectors as defined by the 
installer. Use this function when the home/office is 
occupied. 
Disarm 
Disarm all armed sensors and detectors. 
If the duress code is enabled by the Installer, entering 
the duress code when disarming sends a duress event to 
the Central Station and to a private phone. 
Activate PGM1 
Activate a predefined PGM designated by the installer 
PGM1 
Deactivate PGM1 
Deactivate a predefined PGM designated by the installer 
PGM1 
Activate PGM2 
Activate a predefined PGM designated by the installer 
PGM2 
Deactivate PGM2 
Deactivate a predefined PGM designated by the installer 
PGM2 










