SMS CONTROLLER

The controller is standard delivered with;
- Full manual (PDF)
-1 Temperature sensor 0-95°
-1 Microphone
-1 External antenna 3m
-1 Power supply adapter 110/260VAC 12Vdc
-T2 (-40-125), Level/Hygro sensors and other are optional.

The LEDs show the radio module initialization, any communication with the gsm network, the grid power when the adapter is used and Alarm On or Off..
The following exemples below shows; commands sent to the controller as [bold] and messages sent from the controller to the cell phone in green.

S General status informations.

[Pw s] to the controller will make it reply with the current basic status.

The reply is sent to any mobile number sending the request or to number N1 in list if calling number is not recognized. The system can be setup to automatically send daily or repetitive status messages. Items can be added or removed from the SMS status message.

A Alarm Inputs. Display Alarm Delays. Force Alarm.

Up to six alarm inputs can be connected. The sensor (or group of sensors) can be any (magnet, pressure, temp, …) switch contacts directly connected to the controller inputs. Any device, like motion detectors or fire alarm sensors with a potential free output that can make or break a circuit (between GND and the input) like a switch will do, can be used.
Any level CHANGE on Inputs A1 to A7 will trigger the alarm and the emission of an Alarm SMS after the corresponding Input Delay.

The Alarm function is standby when A=Off and is in watch when A=On or A=O+ as shown in the status-SMS.
The Alarm can be switched On manually with Input AE (A0) T17 to GND or Off when T17 is left open. Command [Pw A On] or [Pw A Off] can be mixed with the manual setting. Command [Pw A O+] prevents the alarm to be set off with the manual switch.

AL Display Alarm Delays.

Each alarm input A0 to 7 can have a delay assigned to it. This is the delay before an alarm SMS will be sent after corresponding input level change. So [Pw A1 20 A2 500] will assign input 1 delay to 20 and A2 to 500 seconds. Delay input A0 sets the delay in seconds to get out before the alarm goes from Off (standby) to On (watch) when the alarm is activated with input 0 (T17) to GND. Delay can be from 0 (no delay = no alarm) up to several minutes ex: [Pw A0 180] will set the exit delay to 3 min. No EXIT Delay is accounted when the Alarm is turned On via SMS. It then immediately goes to On/Off.

AnA Force/Simulate an Alarm event trigger.

AnA: Forcing an Alarm event for test purpose.
When the alarm is on watch, A=On or A=O+, command [Pw AnA] to the controller will simulate alarm input n change and will reply with an Alarm SMS to number N1. n can be 1 to 7. This gives a real Alarm test for input A1 to A7, the 6 alarm inputs and A7 the SOS input.

N Programming the numbers where to send Warning, Alert, Alarm and SOS.

Up to 64 numbers can be programmed. Command [Pw N?] will reply with an SMS that will remind you what you can do to program the numbers.

At least one (mobile) number needs to be programmed at position 1 because in many cases, number n1 will be the one where the controller will send an SMS. To add a number to the list at position x, just send command [Pw Nx NUMBER] ex: [0000 n1 06554422 n2 2015423214 N10 +3224561521 n,,,]

NL listing the numbers.

R Outputs R1 to R5. Command [Pw r?] gives details on the output function.

The 5 power outputs let you remotely drive any machine or high power equipment with a simple SMS command . Output 1, 2 and 3 are (No/NC) and Output 4 and 5 are (NC/NO/NC). Up to 10A 250VAC 2500W can be switched*. Be careful when connecting high voltage to the output!
Timing up to 65500 seconds (about 18 Hours) can be added to the command. No timing (just: On) will make the output simply switch On until an Off-command arrives.

To switch an Output On or Off, send command [Pw R1 on] or [Pw R2 off]. Multiple commands are supported in the same SMS command to the controller; [Pw R2 on R3 off R1 On 5 R4 120 s]. An optional trailing s will force the controller to send back an SMS that will show the new outputs status including timings.

To switch an output Relais On for 3mn, send command [Pw R1 on 180]. To do so for 1 hour [Pw R1 3600].
Outputs can be given a meaningful name such as Pump, Light, Motor... You can Edit the Output as you like.
So if Relais R1 is Edited to Pump, command [Pw Pump 600] will switch the pump for 10min. [Pw Pump Off] could stop the pump anyway, also before de 10mns. (See E , editing the In- and Outputs for details).
R6 and R7 have digital outputs 0-5V. They only show up in status when used. See also HrR and Hrs to switch on wanted time.

*DANGER: Great care is recommended when blindly switching any machines or devices remotely. Furthermore, the switching order, that normally should arrive in a few seconds, could arrive delayed at the controller due to a GSM network overload or any other possible or unexpected reasons. Therefore and in general, you must really know what you do and always disconnect the controller outputs and power before any work or maintenance on the connected devices is being done.

E EA Editing the Alarm Inputs A0-A7

To Edit Input A2 into Backdoor, send command [Pw EA2 Backdoor] to the controller. An alarm SMS triggered by A2 will then show;

ER Editing Outputs Relais names.

To give R1 the name PUMP, send SMS command [Pw ER1 pump] to the controller. To Edit Output R2 to LIGHT, send command [Pw ER2 light] and for Rn [Pw ERn NewName]

Actual Output names are listed in the status SMS so [Pw s] to the controller will show the output names.

PUMP OFF
LIGHT ON 320
NewName OFF
........

After editing, the Alias will be used to command any switching on the outputs. So choose short, meaningful and easy-to-remember output names. To switch on the pump for 15 minutes and the light for 1H, send command [Pw Pump 900 Light 3600]

M Monitor audio. Send [Pw M?] explains the function.

The delivered microphone can be plugged into Terminals T49 and T50 . So if you put some device On remotely, you can normally voice-call the controller (the SIM card number) and be able to listen.
[Pw M9] makes the controller send back a Status short message when called. To get the status message, set parameter M to 9 and just normally (voice) call the controller SIM number.

P Password (default 0000). Changing the password. [Pw P?] says how.

The default Password (Pw) is 0000. To change it, send SMS command [OldPw P(NewPW)]. The Password is 3 to 7 characters or digits maxi and case sensitive with no blank in it!

Keep it short to make things fast and easy. So [0000 P(1234)].

F Factory parameters restore. [Pw f?] to the controller shows the details.

In case of a major problem, sending [Pw FSRA] to the controller will force restoring the controller and the Parameters to the default factory settings. Wait 30 seconds and use Password 0000 (4 x zero) after a Fsra command. Then start to program the parameters to the wanted values. Restoring the controller and the Parameters to the default factory settings can also be achieved with an internal jumper.
[Pw Fz] only initializes/restarts the built-in radio module (the one that connects to the GSM network), password and parameters remains the same. This action has the same effect (but from a distance) as removing and re-establishing the controller power. The [Pw F?] command to the controller will send back a SMS that shows info's on F and all relevant parameters.

H H:M setting for time related functions.

To set the controller time clock at 14:49 use [Pw H 14:49].
[Pw Hs1 4 12:15 h?] Will force a Status SMS to N4, each day, at 12:15. This will give a good control of the system.
[Pw Hs2 7 00:30 h?] forces a Status SMS to N7, each day, at 00:30 time.
See also HSM, for status SMS to N1 at time synchron. ex: at H+10, H+60+10,,,
See HLS for status printing on the serial output at HH:MM and/or HLS to print on nn seconds.
See HRN to switch chosen output at HH:MM to HH:MM and/or HRS for n sec at HH:MM.

D Dial to n numbers for Alarm and SOS. [Pw d?] Shows details + actual values.

Programming how many numbers will receive the message for SOS and ALARM. Parameter Dial tells to how many numbers in list the SMS is sent.
Command [Pw D 2 5 d?] will make the controller send SOS-SMS to the 2 first numbers found in the numbers list and Alarm-SMS to the 5 first numbers found in the same number list. Numbers found at lower position will be served first. Following/trailing d? optionally returns you the new settings. (See N above to program the numbers)

I Interval timing on Rn . [Pw I?] gives details. [Pw s] show the Interval values.

Any of the 5 outputs Relais can be used for Interval timer up to 65500 seconds (>18H).
[Pw I3 40 3600] will switch on Output R3 for 40 seconds, wait 3600s (1H) and switch it on again for 40s. Again and again until command [Pw I3 0] or other Interval values are sent to the controller. [Pw I1 40 3600] will use output relais 1.

J Junctions. Ji1-7 Ar,As, Ac, L1, L2, L3, JV1, JV2, JT1, JT2 JGL, JYg,,,

The "Junctions" functions gives you the possibility to link any input(s) or any event (Voltage, temperature, level changes and others) to any output(s) or action. These Junctions, soft but physical, add "extended" functionality and flexibility to the controller.
The most simple one for example, can switch an output relais On, Off or for a time laps, depending of an input change while others, can force an action at measured values programmable edges.

[Pw J?] explains the principles, [Pw JL] lists the active Junction parameters, [Pw Jd] lists the junction input delays.

In short, SMS; [Jnn F1 F2 F3 F4] sent to the controller configures a Junction.

Field F1 tells what to do for the outputs for level; 1(i1-7), On(Ar,s,c + L1,2,3), and High(V,T1,2,G,Y).
Field F2 for level; 0 (i1-7), Off (Ar,s,c + L1,2,3) and Low for (V,T1,2,G,Y).
Field F3 tells which output will eventually be switched.
Field F4 tells at witch number the Warning SMS will eventually be sent.

Ji1-7. For example, this simple Junction SMS command [Pw Ji3 1 0 4 2] to the controller makes switch outputs R4 On when input A/i 3 changes from low to high and switches it Off when high to low (to GND) level again. An warning SMS is sent to number 2 from the number list.

The wanted output can be switched on, off, (here above 1=On 0=Off), switched for a time laps or left unchanged for corresponding event. Even more, each input has its own configurable delay for (Low to High) and (High to Low) level events to be awaited for before action occurs.

[Pw JAR 1 0 2 0] Makes output Rn automatically switch Output R2 On when the alarm function is activated (On) and Off for the opposite. This can command other devices On/Off together with the Alarm mode. (As usual, one (1) blank space character should separate the command fields).
[Pw JAS 120 -1 5 0] will force Relais output 5 to be switched on for wanted time laps (2nm here) in case an Alarm event triggers on an alarm input. So a lamp, siren or other could be connected to this 10A Relais output.

[Pw JAC 0 1 3 3] Configures the AC grid power fail/recover function (via the delivered AC adaptor connected on T29-30). Relais output 3 is set On on grid power cut event and switched Off on power recovery. SMS warning is sent to number 3 in list.

JAC to JL3 also have configurable input delays for both level changes. So for example we could send command [Pw JacD 60 120] to setup a delay of 2mn to wait for before switching R3 On in case of AC power Off and wait 1mn before switch Off after AC power recovery.

[Pw JL1D 0 40 JL1 -1 3600 1 10] sets up a Junction that will activate R1 for 1H and send warning to N10 if power fails on input L1 for 40s.

[Pw JV1 11 14.5 3 1] Enables a Junction between the voltmeter Bt/V1(T31) and output R3. So if battery level becomes lower than 11.1V output R3 is switched On. R3 will be switched off at 14.6V. SMS to N1. Same command with JV2.

(JT1/2 LowTemperature HighTemperature RToSwitch NPositionInList) enables a junction between the Thermometer sensors T1(39) or T2(T47) with output Rn. This Junction gives a simple thermostatic control on T1/T2 or can be used to watch some cooling device that will send an warning at list number N.

[JGL 10 90 0 1] Can make send an warning at 10 and 90% level (no switching if R=0).

[JYg 40 66 12 0] Switches Off at 40% Humidity level and On at 66, no warning .

A Junction warning message looks like;

Ph: L2(T36) ON!
JUNCTION TRIGGER!
JL2 5 10 R3 N3
JL2D 10 20
R3=ON
for: 5s
Use Pw s
Pw J?, JL
07:10

Junction field F3 can first switch an output and field F4, that normally vectors to the list number where to send the (optional) warning can also force a local command. Other outputs can be switched, switching rules can be inverted, a following junction can be executed! See full manual for even more possibilities, info's and examples.

* Alerts are messages sent when the Low/High configured Low/High edges are exceeded. They are simply setup with the function name followed by the Low and High parameters. So for example for V1 to 11 and 14 volt, [0000 V1 11 14] See also V2, T1, T2, GL and YG.
Warning message are optionally send by the Junctions (just above) that can switch any output. They will notify of an junction action when wanted, to any number of the list N.
Notice that when the GXL8 SMS controller is able to send both a warning and an Alert message for the same event. This at same or different measured and programmed values.
The Alarm function, when activated, will send an Alarm messages.
So except the status and info's and configuration messages received on request, we can get three kind of messages from the controller; Alerts, Warnings, and Alarms.

T Temperature Alert T1 / T2. [Pw T?] Shows info's.

The thermometer function can automatically send you an Alert SMS when exceeding the low/High programmed limits. A Low/High Temperature SMS Alert is programmable with; [Pw T1 18.4 19.8] See also JT1/T2.

Voltage V1 will reflect battery supply voltage at Terminal (T31) normally a battery or else from 8 to 16Vdc maxi can be connected to also feed the controller via this supply input. V2, will be externally connected at (T33), and can measure from 0 to 100Vdc maxi.

AC Réseau/Grid/main power control on (T29+) (T30-). Use JAC.

The controller can be powered in two ways. By the main grid power via an adapter 220AC to 12Vdc (T29) and possibly a battery (T31) or any other power source (from 10 to 16Vdc). Advantage of a double power source is, that if the AC grid fails, the controller can go on with the battery supply and will still be able to switch an output, send warnings and alert messages...

For a generator set control, (no grid available) the adapter can be plugged into the generator high voltage output 100 to 270VAC and its output to supply Terminal T29+ and T30-. The 12V generator battery will be connected to T31+ and T32-. This way, an alarm can be sent may the generator high voltage fail, or if the engine stops.

When the adaptor is already busy to control the AC grid and feed the controller, we can use another adapter plugged into the backup generator outlet and connect it to L1, L2 or L3, because junctions JAC, JL1, JL2 and JL3 simply have identical functionality. We also can use the optional 380 to 3x8VDC adaptor that will be connected to the controller RST input. See RST below...

Junction JAC settings make possible to start a backup generator on AC grid power fail and stop it after ACpower on restore. Both start/stop can occur after a configurable delay from 0 to over 4mn.
For even more reliability, the engine battery can be monitored with the controller internal Voltmeter V1 via input T31. V1 function can send an Alert message and JV1 function switch any required device and optionnally also send an warning, may the battery voltage gets too low or too high. (see V1, JV1)
For a generator control, any input i/A1-i/A6 can be used for oil and other control (see Ji1-6) while output Relais Rn can start and/or stop the engine. In fact, the controller has enough possibilities for a full generator set control and no other hardware needs to be added.

The controller power supply will need about 30mA in standby mode (A On or A Off, with Relais Off) but sometimes current pulses upto 1 Ampère when transmitting. So only adequate power supply should be connected (the delivered stabilized adaptor!). If On, an output Relais take about 20mA.

Y Humidity sensor (on T47) [Pw Y?] shows infos and settings.

A humidity sensor can optionnally be connected to T46(-), 47(s(, 48(+) and 49(s) without mistake or with its plug. Always see the connection schema before adding or removing any wire from/to the controller. The top label of the delivered device will show the connections.
This digital sensor provide very accurate reading from 0.1 to 100 %. Same sensor also include a digital thermometer that can measure temperature from -40 to +125°C at 0,4°C accuracy. But T2 connections can also receive a other standard thermometer same as the 0-95 degrees delivered sensor.

When the sensor is connected, the funtion HYGRO activate as soon as the parameters are programmed send [Pw Y?] for infos. A Low/High level SMS Alert can be programmabed with [Pw Yg 36.5 70]. The function can also be automated and switch any output with JYg. See JYg above.

G Pressure sensor for tank level measure. [Pw G?] shows info's and settings.

An analogue or digital pressure sensor can be connected to the controller. Because the sensor type, analogue or digital (rs485), is hardware dependent, it will need to be chosen before setup of the system.
A Low/High level SMS Alert can be programmed with; [Pw GL 10 90.2] See also JGL.

If the Junction parameters are used to switch, like a pump that could fill (or empty) a tank (and optionally send a warning when doing this), programming Alert edges outside the Junction range could Alerte for a system failure.

RST 3 phases main/generator control. Use JL1, L2, L3

An effective phases control can be achieved using the optional RST adapter, that will transform 380VAC to about 8V, by connecting it to terminals T35, T36 and T37. Junction L1, L2, L3 can be setup for loss of power on any of the phase inputs. A Status SMS will show RST when power on the 3 Ph or R0T, 0RT or other combinations (0 = no power on this input).
When not used as 3PH control, one or more of these inputs R, S and T can be used to watch any high tension in the same way as the delivered adapter, feeding the controller from the grid (used for JAC) with connection on T29. We can deliver those adapters as well.
However, a low voltage input on any of these 3 terminals, from 6 to 24Vdc, is also suitable for the same purpose. See JL1, JL2, JL3 for direct output action and warning messages by any changes on these inputs.

C Run time counter and Totalizator. Info's with [Pw C?]
A daily run time counter and totalizator, that can be virtually "connected" to one of the inputs i1 to i7 or An, Ln, Vn, Tn, G or Y, is available.
Count will occur on a defined input level. For example, if L1 is setup as the counter input, count happens as long as L1 is powered. If no power, it will stop and will count again when re-powered. Count is accurate on the minute. Status and info's SMS [Pw C?] show the daily counts 0-24H and the totalizator.

Pulse Counter and Pulse totalizator. A daily pulses counter and totalizator can be setup for input 6 (pulse to GND) or L3 (voltage pulse).
[Pw Cp 3] [Pw Cp 6] Pulses are added to the daily pulses counter and added to the totalizator at 23:59+1.
See also Command [Pw Cps 5] which also substracts pulses from the daily counter and subsequently from the pulses totalizator.

The PC program. Explainations how to use are in de prog infos files.

Fast configuration of one or several controllers can be done using our free Windows PC program. Testing will be very easy, because SMS and PC traffic/commands can be used simultaneously. Prog interface Download, save, unzip and install...
The PC can do all the same that can be done with SMS, but simply with a few mouse clicks from the command list. As before, also a firmware update can be loaded into the controller via the program. Any added custom functions are also available on request.

Three interface systems (hardware dependent) between controller and PC are available; Jumper J+5 need to be shorted (=put the jumper in) in order to communicate with the controller. If no comm are in use (or when finished), J+5 Jumper may be removed to save power.

- RS232 TTL level (requires our special interface cable, same as previous controller types).
- RS232 (requires our or an USB-B/RS232 cable).
- USB (requires a free driver for PC/laptop and one A/B USB cable).

SE SX Command for ENERGY Module. Connected to the Grid or a Generator.

Attention! This Energy Power Meter modules should only be connected by qualified electricians! Any connection or manipulation to the 220/380/440 grid power or a high tension generator presents real danger and electrocution risks!

Energy Status message reply example (in green) after sending cmd [Pw se] to the SMS controller.

I1 10.4      Phase current, Ampères (via CT).
I2 11.0      Phase current, Ampères (via CT).
I3 9.9       Phase current, Ampères (via CT).
U1 230       Phase voltage, Volts (directly connected).
U2 233       Phase voltage, Volts (directly connected).
U3 229       Phase voltage, Volts (directly connected).
L1 382       Phase line voltage, Volts (directly connected).
L2 384       Phase line voltage, Volts (directly connected).
L3 380       Phase line voltage, Volts (directly connected).
P1 10000     Phase active power Watts (internal calculation).
P2 11000     Phase active power Watts (internal calculation).
P3 12000     Phase active power Watts (internal calculation).
PT 30000     3 Phase total active power Watts (internal calculation).
FT 0.90      3 Phase total power factor (internal calculation).
FQ 50.01     Frequency (internal calculation).
KW 552416.6 KWH. 99999999 maxi totalisator, can be reset via SMS.

Displayed measured values, above and below, are only examples and not real values. The order and quantities can differ depending on the connected energy power meter.

Command [Pw sx] to the SMS Controller will make it reply with more expert values;
Each Phase reactive, apparent power, Phase power factor x3 and more...

The controller can be easily configured for an automatic emission of a Status Energy (Se) each hour or each day (See chapter H? and [Code Hse N HH:MM]). The direct SMS commands [Code se] and [Code sx] simply immediately replies to the number that requested the infos to the controller. The Energy Power Meter will be connected to the SMS controller with the delivered cable.
This hightech quality Energy Power Meter can also be used stand alone.