AES i-Gate Prime Installation Instructions

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Installation & User Manual For

GSM Cellular Gate opener and GSM alarm signalling device.

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Contents

Overview of system

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Site Survey

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SIM card

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Power

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Inserting the SIM card

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Connections on the GSM Controller

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Output Connections example

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Notification Feature

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Powering Up

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Programming

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Programming as an Access Control Device

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Internal Clock Function

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Winter / Summer Daylight Saving

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Set Automatic Triggering Times

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Delete all Automatic Triggering Times

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Notification Number

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Programming as an Alarm Dialling Device

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Complete List of Parameters

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Controlling Relays when used as Alarm

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Control by SMS

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Check Door / Gate Status

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Setting up the free App

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Using the Android App

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Using the Iphone App

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Troubleshooting

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Change History

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Overview of System

Please read this entire manual before attempting to install this system.
This system should only be installed by a professional automatic gate installer or access control
specialist dealer.
It is recommended that the system be set up, configured, commissioned and tested on a
workshop bench before taken to site for installation.

Site Survey

Before installing this system, you need to be sure that there is good mobile GSM cell coverage in
the area it is to be installed. It is recommended that you conduct a site survey, and check
reception on the site for a GSM network. If reception is poor in the area, then this system is not
recommended.

SIM Card

You will need a SIM card in order to use this system. It should be a regular voice and SMS text
SIM card. Do not use a data only SIM, as this is only for tablets and will not work in the unit.

Power

TIP: Most technical calls received are due to installers using CAT5 or alarm cable to power
the unit. Neither are rated to carry enough power (2 amp peak). Please use following
cable…

Up to 2 metres (6 feet) – Use minimum 0.5mm2 (18 gauge)
Up to 4 metres (12 feet) – Use minimum 0.75mm2 (16 gauge)
Up to 8 metres (24 feet) – Use minimum 1.0mm2 (14 gauge)

Using insufficient power cable thickness will cause excessive stress on electronic components,
and therefore void the manufacturer’s warranty.

To avoid such problems it is recommended (and is good practice) to locate the power supply as
close to the device as possible. This avoids power cable noise and interference and enhances the
lifetime of the product.

1) Ensure the SIM has calling credit, and can make and
receive calls on a mobile cell phone.

2) Check that the SIM is not locked to a phone and can be
used in other devices.

3) Check that the SIM does not have a PIN code request.

4) Disable voicemail service on the SIM.

4) You are now ready to begin programming.

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Inserting the SIM card

Note: This unit is a quadband 2G product. Ensure it is operating on a network which can provide
2G at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

Micro SIM

Insert this

way!

1) Ensure the power is OFF

2) Slide the micro-SIM in face down, with the chamfer facing out as shown above until it
clicks into place.

Connections on the GSM Controller

N/C
COM
N/O

GSM

modem

N/C
COM
N/O

Out 1

Out 2

eg

12-24ac/dc

Optional input
trigger for alarm
device function

Optional exit
button, triggers
output 1 for
programmed
time.

12-24v ac/dc

Optional gate
position limit switch

Relay

outputs

Signal LED

CPU

Power

Micro SIM

Insert this

way!

Output Connections Example

N/C
COM
N/O
N/C
COM
N/O

Out 1
Out 2

Start

Common

Gate motor controller

12v dc
Separate
PSU

+

+

-

-

Other exit

device, e.g.

keypad

Magnetic

Lock

Other exit
device, e.g.
keypad

This example shows relay 2 connected
to a gate motor controller for vehicle
gates, and output 1 connected to a
magnetic lock for a door or pedestrian
gate.

Please ensure the SIM card is a 2G compatible Micro SIM card. The
SIM may also be 3G and 4G capable as well, as long as both the
SIM and the network also support 2G. Do not use a SIM card for a
tablet, as these only support data, and do not support voice and
SMS. You simply require a mobile phone type SIM card.

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Alternative Keypad Wiring for Notification Feature

The Cell Box Switch has an additional feature which sends an SMS to a master user when the
GSM unit triggers it’s outputs. So if the user wants to know when an external device such as a
keypad is triggered, then wire a keypad output to egress input of the GSM as shown…

When the egress is triggered, the GSM unit’s output 1 will be triggered and if the 78 feature is
programmed, the unit will send an SMS.

Powering Up

Perform a final check of wiring, making sure that the power supply is no more than the absolute
maximum is no more than 26v AC and ensure the antenna is connected before switching on the
power. Once the power is switched on, the power LED should illuminate.

Power LED

CPU LED

Signal LED

Searching

1 bar signal
2 bars signal
3 bars signal
4 bars signal

System booted

Booting

GSM

modem

TIPS:
My GSM LED is still searching…

-Check the SIM card is registered and can make a
call in a phone.

-Check the SIM card is seated correctly. Power off,
clean the contacts on the SIM and the GSM unit,
and reinsert the SIM.

-Check power cable distance and thickness.

-Increase antenna height.

-Change network.

-Move antenna away from metal objects or
overhanging shrubs.

-Fit a high gain antenna.

My gates

opened!

eg

Output1

N/O

COM

N/C

Keypad GSM unit

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Programming

TIP: The GSM unit programming is by sending SMS text messages to the unit from a phone.

Check Reception

TIP: If reception levels are low, take action now! Either increase the height of the antenna to

improve reception or request a higher gain antenna from your distributor or change to another
network which may have better coverage.

Programming as a Gate / Door Access control Device

The unit is able to store up to 100 telephone numbers which can call the intercom and trigger the
relay automatically with caller ID. Programing text messages must start with a pass code string,
followed by a command, followed by data, and each command is separated in the SMS by #.
Enter the phone numbers you require to have access in SMs strings as follows…

9999#72telephonenumber#

Pass code

Function code

(add number)

Data

Send the SMS *20# as shown, to the SIM card
number of the intercom. The unit should reply with a
reception level between 1 and 31.

*20#

Signal

level = 19

1-12

Poor

13-20

Medium

21-31

Good

Note: Reception levels below 14 can give problems with the
relay operation

9999#7209
87654321#

72098765

4321 OK

Tip: Up to 4 telephone numbers can be sent together in the
same SMS message. Simply separate each with 72 as
shown...

9999#72telephonenumber#72telephonenumber#

72telephonenumber#72telephonenumber#