Crow CS47, CS-47 GSM User Manual

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CS47 GSM PHONE LINE BACKUP

User Guide V1.00

REV. A SOFTWARE VERSION 1 12/07/04

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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3

General Specification: ........................................................................................... 3

Basic Functionality................................................................................................ 3

Reduction of Costs................................................................................................ 3

Password Protection ............................................................................................. 4

Operation............................................................................................................. 4

SMS support......................................................................................................... 4

Inputs ...................................................................................................................4

Outputs ................................................................................................................ 4

SIM card ...............................................................................................................4

Connecting the CS -47 ...........................................................................................5

CS-47 PC software ............................................................................................... 6

Translations.......................................................................................................... 6

Software installation .............................................................................................. 6

Configuration of the CS -47 unit .............................................................................. 7

Configuring system inputs...................................................................................... 8

Defining Input Telephone Numbers ........................................................................ 8

Defining SMS Messages for Inputs......................................................................... 9

Configuring System Outputs ................................................................................10

Defining Output Parameters .................................................................................10

Triggering the System .........................................................................................11

Configuration of the miscellaneous page ..............................................................13

Configuration of the “ low power” message : .........................................................13

Configuration of the “Test message” area .............................................................13

Configuration of the “phone line ” area..................................................................14

Add prefix number ...............................................................................................15

Communication page ..........................................................................................16

cellular dial prefix ................................................................................................16

communication with the unit .................................................................................16

File Options ........................................................................................................17

Using the CS47 after it was installed ....................................................................18

Sending SMS Messages .....................................................................................18

Output operation by SMS....................................................................................18

Activating and Deactivating the System ................................................................ 19

Changing the User Password ..............................................................................19

Handling Received SMS Messages......................................................................19

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1 INTRODUCTION

The CS-47 is a cellular backup to PSTN phone line system.
When connected to an alarm control panel, the CS-47 operates as a GSM
back up unit to a PSTN line, enabling to re-direct incoming and outgoing
calls to the GSM network in case of regular phone line failure.

1.1 General Specification:

• Built-in Tri -Band GSM transceiver

• Continuous PSTN line supervision

• GSM backup at PSTN Line failure

• Programmable SMS messages

• Multi language support for SMS and for PC graphical interface

• 4 inputs for SMS and output operation

• 4 outputs operated either locally or by SMS

• Battery backup support including charger

• Status report by SMS messages

• Cheaper call routing to GSM when dialing to a cellular number

1.2 Basic Functionality

The Mobile Bridge provides operators the means to connect to various
inputs and output devices. It uses cellular technology to send and receive
messages, allowing operators to monitor and control the required devices.
For example, the Mobile Bridge sends an SMS to the security center if an
office has been entered without authorization.

1.3 Reduction of Costs

With the CS-47, all telephone landlines (PSTN) are routed through the
CS-47 unit, together with the cellular modem that is connected to the CS-

47. Certain telephone calls are then routed through the CS-47 modem. This
reduces costs on these telephone calls, because the System automatically
selects the least expensive route and diverts calls to either the landline or
the cellular line, as relevant. The switch is according to a programmable
prefix number, when the unit detects this prefix number that was
programmed it switches the call to the cellular line although a PSTN line is
connected.

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1.4 Password Protection

The Mobile Bridge uses two different kinds of passwords to ensure System
Security:
Program password –allows users defined as System Administrators to
access the configuration program and change the System configuration as
required.
This password is not available to end-users.
User password – used in SMS messages by end-users to trigger various
events for the input and output devices defined in the System.
Both passwords must consist of four characters

1.5 Operation

The system powered by 14VDC with a 12V/1.3A backup battery. The
battery is recharged by the system.

1.6 SMS support

The CS-47 support programmable SMS messages, the messages are
programmed by Crow PC software and downloaded to the system by a D­Link cable. The system support multi language SMS messages

1.7 Inputs

The CM -18 offers 4 digital inputs. Every input trigger generates an SMS
message to a programmed number and activates an output.

1.8 Outputs

The CS-47 has 4 programmable outputs. 4 open drain FET outputs, output
number 1 is also a dry contact relay in parallel. The outputs can be
operated locally according to inputs triggering or by SMS ( by remote).

1.9 SIM card

The CM -18 supports 1.8V / 3V / 5V SIM cards. Before entering a SIM card
to the CM18 the pin code should be cancelled for that SIM card, you can
cancel the pin code using any kind of mobile phone.

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2 Connecting the CS-47

TEL-OUT: phone line output supplied to an external system, RJ11

connector or terminal block
TEL-IN: PSTN phone line input (main phone line), RJ11 connector or

terminal block

Main power supply: 13.8 VDC supplied by external power source or panel
Battery: 12V / 1.3A
Antenna: dual band GSM ant enna.
Inputs: 4 digital inputs and a key input, in order to trigger an input you need

to pull the input low (connect ground)
Outputs: 4 digital open drain outputs and a dry contacts relay ( the relay is
in parallel to output 1).
Indication LED’s
System OK led – blinking when the system is ready for use
Hook off led: the led is “on” when the external system picks up the phone
(goes off hook).
Line OK led – light when PSTN line exists.

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3 CS-47 PC software

The CS-47 PC software is a graphical user interface (GUI) to be used in
order to configure the unit.

3.1 Translations

The GUI can be translated to various languages, the text and the tool tip
box can be translated by translating the texts in two files in the software
folder:
“:\Program Files\CS47”.
The files to be translated are frmedit.txt and frmEditToolTip.txt.

3.2 Software installation

To install the configuration program, perform the following steps:

1. From the CD that comes with the CS47 package, double-click the setup
file.

2. Follow the steps in the setup wizard to select the required location on the
local hard drive.

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Configuration of the CS-47 unit

The configuration of the CS-47 can be in 3 different ways:

1. Local configuration – using crow graphical interface (PC
software), connecting via D-link cable

2. Local configuration – using crow DTU board, in order to use
the DTU board the configuration must be load to the board
before the installation from a programmed CS47 unit

3. Remote configuration – using a cellular modem with sim card
in the same network, the tool for the configuration is the PC
software.

Graphical User Interface

The graphical user interface of the Mobile Bridge configuration wizard
consists of one window with four tabs, each containing parameters to
configure various options. The tabs are as follows:
Input – Use to configure up to four System inputs.
Output – Use to configure up to four System outputs.
Miscellaneous – Use to configure general System parameters.
Communication – Use to select the telephone dialing prefixe that will be
recognized by the System, for least cost call routing, and for communicating
with the unit.
Each tab contains a number of areas. For example, the Input tab contains
an area to select a specific input, an area to define the phone numbers that
will receive SMS messages about the input, and an area to define the
messages themselves

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3.3 Configuring system inputs

3.3.1 Defining Input Telephone Numbers

The Mobile Bridge allows the definition of up to four telephone numbers per
system input. SMS messages concerning the state of the relevant input are
sent to these numbers.
To define the telephone numbers for each input, perform the following
steps:

1. Click the Input tab.

2. From the Input Number drop-down list, select the desired input number.

3. Select the Enable checkbox next to each telephone number that will be
used.

4. In the Phone Number area, enter the telephone numbers that will
receive

SMS messages for the relevant input number.
Note: Click Copy Phones to copy these phone numbers to all other

telephone input fields, for use with other inputs.

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3.3.2 Defining SMS Messages for Inputs

The Mobile Bridge allows the definition of different SMS messages to be
sent,
depending on the state of the input. For this reason,the Message area of
the Input
window contains two Message fields.These fields correspond to the two
possible states of an input, which are as follows:

• On –The input device is running (the input has changed from
“high” to “low”)

• Off –The input device is not running (the input has changed
from “low” to “high”)

To define the SMS messages to be sent for each input state, perform the
following steps:

1.Click the Input tab.

2.In the Messages area, select the Enable checkbox for each state for
which a message is to be enabled.

3.In the Message field corresponding to the enabled state, enter the SMS
message to be sent.

Note: The Chars Left field displays the permitted number of characters
remaining for each message. This is a read-only field.

4.Define the Detect time (in seconds) for the message. The Detect time is
the amount of time an event must continue in order to trigger the SMS.

5.Define the Delay time (in seconds) for the message. The Delay time is
the amount of time it takes to trigger the SMS after an event has occurred.

6.Define the Repeat time (in minutes) for the message. The Repeat time is
the interval at which the SMS is re-sent, if the status of the input does not

change.

7. In case you need an output to be activated on an input triggering choose
an output number (one of the outputs).

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3.4 Configuring System Outputs

The CS-47 allows the configuration of up to four output devices. The
configuration procedure for each output device includes defining the normal
status of each device.
An output can be activated in two different ways:
Locally – activate an output when an in put is triggered. defined in the input
page
By SMS – activation of an output by remote using SMS messages.
Selected when enabling the checkbox in the output page.
Note: if one of the option selected than the other option is disabled.

3.4.1 Defining Output Parameters

Defining the output parameters includes enabling or disabling each device,
and defining the normal state of each. This tab also allows the System
Administrator to change the user password, if necessary.
To define output parameters, perform the following steps:

1.Click the Output tab.

2.To change the user password, enter the new password in the User
Password
field.

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Note: The user password must consist of four characters.

3.Select the Enable checkbox for the first output to be defined.( “Enable
SMS Control”)

4.Select the normal state of the output. Options are:
NO – normally open: the output device is normally enabled
NC – normally close: the output device is normally disabled

5.Specified Time (pulse) – if an SMS message is sent to trigger an event,
specify the length of time (in seconds)for which the event will occur:
a. Select the pulse checkbox. Regardless of the event that is triggered
(normally open or normally closed),the pulse parameter changes the
output to the opposite status for the specified duration. For example, if
the output is normally open, and pulse is set for 25 seconds, the SMS
message triggers an event that closes the output for 25 seconds,and then
returns it to its normal state.
b. Enter the number of seconds for which the event will occur.
For more information about SMS activation of outputs refer to chapter : “
using the CS-47 after installation “.

3.5 Triggering the System

The System parameters required for arming or disarming the company’s
system include the following:
Trigger type
Trigger confirmation parameters
Alarm message parameters
In default state the system is triggered wich means it checks the inputs and
sends SMS, when system is not triggered no messages will be sent.
To define these System parameters, perform the followin g steps:

1. Click the Output tab.

2. In the Trigger System area, select the types of triggers by which the
outputs can be operated. It is possible to select more than one option.
Options are:

· SMS

· Key

3. In the Delay Time field, define the number of seconds after the system is
triggered that it will actually be armed.

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4.Select Trigger Confirmation as relevant.
If it is selected, continue to Step 5 (to define the Phone Number field).

If it is not selected, go to Step 8 (to define the audible alarm).

5.In the Phone Number field, enter the phone number to which an SMS will
be sent confirming that the System has been triggered on or off.

6.In the Alarm off –message field, enter the text of the SMS confirming
that the alarm has been disarmed.

Note: This message can contain up to 15 characters, as noted in the Chars
Left field.

7.In the Alarm on ±message field, enter the text of the SMS confirming
that the alarm has been armed.

Note: This message can contain up to 15 characters, as noted in the Chars
Left field.

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3.6 Configuration of the miscellaneous page

3.6.1 Configuration of the “ low power” message :

In the Low Power area, define the parameters of the SMS message that is
sent if System power drops below 9.5 volts:

Select the Enable checkbox.
In the Phone number field, enter the phone number to which the SMS

message will be sent.
In the Message field, enter the text of the SMS message.

In the Interval field, enter the number of minutes at which the SMS
messages will be sent. As long as this field is set to a value greater than 0,

the SMS message is sent repeatedly, until the power flow returns to normal.

Note: This message can contain up to 15 characters, as noted in the Chars
Left field.

Do the same for “power restore “ message.

3.6.2 Configuration of the “Test message” area

In the “Test message” area, define the parameters of the SMS message
that is sent if the System is functioning correctly.

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Note: In order to receive messages as defined in the System OK area, the
user must send the Program Password to the system. This means that only

a user with the System Administrator password may activate such
messages.
a. Select the relevant option for sending messages. There are three
possible configurations:

• SMS request selected – the system sends the message at
the administrator’s request.

• Enable selected –the message is sent automatically at a
predefined interval.

• Both SMS request and Enable selected –the system sends
messages both at a predefined interval, and at

administrator’s request

b. In the Phone number field, enter the phone number to which the SMS
message will be sent.

c. In the Message field, enter the text of the SMS message.
d. If Enable was selected in Step 2a,the SMS message is sent repeatedly,
at a predefined interval. In the Interval field, enter the number of hours at
which the SMS message will be sent.

Note: This message can contain up to 15 characters, as noted in the Chars
Left field.

3.6.3 Configuration of the “phone line ” area

In this area you define the parameters of the SMS that will be sent when
the PSTN line fail and when it restores.
a. Select the Enable checkbox.
b. In the Phone number field, enter the phone number to which the SMS
message will be sent.
c. In the Message field, enter the text of the SMS message.
d. In the Interval field, enter the number of minutes at which the SMS

messages will be sent. As long as this field is set to a value greater than
0,the SMS message is sent repeatedly, until the power flow returns to
normal.

Note: This message can contain up to 15 characters, as noted in the Chars
Left field.

Do the same for “phone line restored “ message.

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3.6.4 Add prefix number

In case the external application dials to a phone number in the same area
code it doesn’t uses a prefix number, you can have a problem since the unit
dials from a cellular line and needs the prefix number.
So when the number doesn’t start with a zero the unit understand that there
is a prefix missing and will automatically add the programmed prefix. If the
number does start with a zero that no prefix will be added
a. Select the Enable checkbox.

b. In the “add prefix : field write the prefix number ( area code )

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3.7 Communication page

3.7.1 cellular dial prefix

In this area you can select a prefix number for a cheaper call routing.
When the unit detect the prefix number that was programmed in this field
the unit will direct the call to the GSM line although a PSTN line is
connected.

3.7.2 communication with the unit

“change program password” – entering a new password for programming
the unit.
“Program password” – In this field you have to enter the password that is
already in the CS-47, if the wrong password is entered you wont be able to
program the unit.
“Select port “ – selecting witch serial port to use
“Connection type “ - the connection to the unit can be either by RS232
serial port or by remote using a cellular modem, in this case you have to
enter the number of the sim card witch is in the unit.

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3.8 File Options

There are four options for handling the file containing the configured
System parameters. These options are as follows:

• To CS47 – to download the configuration to the CS47.

• Load File – to load a saved configuration.

• Save File – to save the current configuration for later use.

• From CS47 – uploads a file from the CS47 to the local computer.

These buttons appear at the bottom of each window in the user interface.
After configuring the System parameters as required, select the relevant
option.

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4 Using the CS47 aft er it was installed

4.1 Sending SMS Messages

With the CS47, it is possible to send SMS messages to four different output
devices, to turn the devices on or off.

Note: It is only possible to send messages if the system has been so configured.

Compose SMS messages to be sent to the Mobile Bridge according to the
following guidelines:

§ Messages can be sent from any ordinary mobile phone.

§ Password – the system is case-sensitive; enter the password accordingly.

§ Messages are sent to the mobile phone number of the relevant unit

§ The System switches from the landline to the cellular phone only after the fourth

digit (including the phone prefix) has been entered. The System must recognize
the phon e prefix dialed, or it will not switch to the cellular phone.

§ Mobile programming period

• If a voice call comes in during this period, the system does not respond. Since it

has switched to data mode, it will only respond to a data call.

• During this period, the System waits one minute for the data call to be received. If

no data call is received in this time period, the System reverts to voice mode.

• After the mobile programming period is finished, the Mobile Bridge returns to

Bridge mode.

§ Pulse configuration – if the pulse option was defined during System configuration,

then SMS messages will trigger System outputs accordingly.

4.2 Output operation by SMS

For messages regarding the various outputs, the message must consist of
the following:
User password –must be four characters (lower-case only)
Output number – the number of the relevant output (1-4),as defined during
System configuration (refer to “Configuring System Outputs” ).
Relevant option
n – turn the system on (lower-case only)
f –turn the system off (lower -case only)
The message may not have any spaces:
(User password)(Output number)(Option)

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Example:
acac1n

In this example, acac is the user password,1 is the output number,
and n turns the output on.

4.3 Activating and Deactivating the System

Users can activate or deactivate the Mobile Bridge in one of two ways:

§ With a electrical switch key – activate or deactivate the System manually.

§ With an SMS message – activate or deactivate the System from a remote

location. In this case, the SMS message must be constructed as follows:

• <User Password>on – turn the system on

• <User Password>off – turn the system off

During the cellular programming period (the time during which SMS messages are
sent to program the System), the Mobile Bridge will not function for outgoing calls.
Only the landline can be used for outgoing calls during this period, which lasts for two
to three minutes. However, when SMS messages are sent to control outputs, the
Mobile Bridge functions as usual.

Note: Spaces are not allowed in either case.

4.4 Changing the User Password

To change the User Password ( Default 9999 ), send an SMS message to the
system. This SMS message must consist of the following components:
(Old password)(USD sign)(New password)
Example:

9999$1234
In this example, 9999 is the old user password, $ is inserted as a delimiter, and
1234 is the new user password.

4.5 Handling Received SMS Messages

The Mobile Bridge sends SMS messages to the user if the status of the relevant
output has changed.
For example, the system can be configured to send an SMS message to the user
if the office door has been opened or closed without authorization.
If such a message is received, the user should take whatever steps are
necessary.

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