Gude Expert Power Control 1292, Expert Power Control 1202, 8801 User Manual

Manual

Expert Power Control 1202 Expert Power Control 1292

Digitalsysteme GmbH

Manual Ver. 2.4.3

from Firmware Ver. 1.6

Table of contents

1. Device Description 6

1.1 Security Advice ....................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Content of Delivery ................................................................................................. 7

1.3 Description ............................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Installation ............................................................................................................. 9

1.5 Overvoltage Protection ......................................................................................... 10

1.6 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................ 11

1.6.1 Electrical Measurement ......................................................................................... 12

1.7 Sensor .................................................................................................................. 12

2. Operating 14

2.1 Operating the device directly ................................................................................ 15

2.2 Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 15

2.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 17

2.3.1 Maintenance Page ................................................................................................. 18

2.3.2 Configuration Management .................................................................................. 19

2.3.3 Bootloader Activation ............................................................................................ 21

2.4 GSM ..................................................................................................................... 22

2.4.1 SMS ........................................................................................................................ 24

2.4.1.1

SMS Commands ............................................................................................... 24

2.4.1.1.1 Powerport: Query Power Port State ........................................................... 24

2.4.1.1.2 Powerport: Simple Switching ...................................................................... 24

2.4.1.1.3 Powerport: Advanced Switching (Batchmode) ........................................... 25

2.4.1.1.4 Powerport: Advanced Switching (coldstart) ............................................... 25

2.4.1.1.5 Configuration: Read .................................................................................... 26

2.4.1.1.6 Configuration: Write ................................................................................... 26

2.4.1.1.7 Configuration: All Parameter ...................................................................... 27

2.4.1.1.8 Sensors: Query State ................................................................................... 28

2.4.1.1.9 Query Device State ...................................................................................... 28

2.4.1.2

SMS replies ...................................................................................................... 28

2.4.1.2.1 SMS command replies ................................................................................. 28

2.4.1.2.2 Status Change Report SMS ......................................................................... 29

2.4.2 Voice Call ................................................................................................................ 30

2.4.2.1

Menu ................................................................................................................ 30

2.4.2.1.1 Power Port Menu ........................................................................................ 31

2.4.2.1.2 Status Menu ................................................................................................ 32

2.4.2.1.3 Parameter Description ................................................................................ 32

2.4.3 Power Port Commands .......................................................................................... 33

2.4.4 Security .................................................................................................................. 35

3. Configuration 36

3.1 Power Ports .......................................................................................................... 37

Table of contents

3.1.1 Watchdog ............................................................................................................... 38

3.2 Ethernet ............................................................................................................... 39

3.2.1 IP Address ............................................................................................................... 40

3.2.2 IP ACL ..................................................................................................................... 41

3.2.3 HTTP ....................................................................................................................... 42

3.3 Protocols .............................................................................................................. 43

3.3.1 Console ................................................................................................................... 43

3.3.2 Syslog ..................................................................................................................... 44

3.3.3 SNMP ...................................................................................................................... 44

3.3.4 Radius ..................................................................................................................... 46

3.3.5 Modbus TCP ........................................................................................................... 47

3.4 Sensors ................................................................................................................. 48

3.4.1 Port Switching ........................................................................................................ 49

3.5 E-Mail ................................................................................................................... 50

3.6 Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 51

3.7 GSM ..................................................................................................................... 51

3.7.1 GSM General .......................................................................................................... 52

3.7.2 GSM Misc ............................................................................................................... 53

3.7.3 GSM Phonebook .................................................................................................... 54

3.7.4 GSM SIM Card ........................................................................................................ 54

3.7.5 GSM Provider ......................................................................................................... 54

4. Specifications 56

4.1 IP ACL ................................................................................................................... 57

4.2 IPv6 ...................................................................................................................... 57

4.3 Radius ................................................................................................................... 58

4.4 Automated Access ................................................................................................ 58

4.5 SNMP ................................................................................................................... 59

4.5.1 Device MIB 1202 .................................................................................................... 61

4.5.2 Device MIB 1292 .................................................................................................... 63

4.6 SSL ........................................................................................................................ 64

4.7 Console ................................................................................................................. 67

4.7.1 Console Cmd 1202 ................................................................................................. 69

4.7.2 Console Cmd 1292 ................................................................................................. 75

4.8 Modbus TCP ......................................................................................................... 82

4.9 Messages .............................................................................................................. 86

5. Support 88

5.1 Data Security ........................................................................................................ 89

5.2 Contact ................................................................................................................. 89

5.3 Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................... 90

Table of contents

5.4 FAQ ...................................................................................................................... 90

Index

Device Description

1 Device Description

1.1 Security Advice

· The device must be installed only by qualified personnel according to the following installation and operating instructions.

· The manufacturer does not accept responsibility in case of improper use of the device and particularly any use of equipment that may cause personal injury or material damage.

· The device contains no user-maintenable parts. All maintenance has to be performed by factory trained service personnel.

· This device contains potentially hazardous voltages and should not be opened or disassembled.

· The device can be connected only to 230V AC (50Hz or 60 Hz) power supply sockets.

· The power cords, plugs and sockets have to be in good condition. Always connect the device to properly grounded power sockets.

· The device is intended for indoor use only. Do NOT install them in an area where excessive moisture or heat is present.

· Because of safety and approval issues it is not allowed to modify the device without our permission.

· The device is NOT a toy. It has to be used or stored out or range of children.

· Care about packaging material. Plastics has to be stored out of range of children.

Please recycle the packaging materials.

· In case of further questions, about installation, operation or usage of the device, which are not clear after reading the manual, please do not hesitate to ask our support team.

· Please, never leave connected equipment unattended, that can cause damage.

· Connect only electrical devices that do not have limited on-time. I.e. in case of fail-

ure, all connected appliances have to cope with a continuous on-time without causing damage.

1.2 Content of Delivery

The package includes:

· Expert Power Control 1202 / 1292

· GSM Antenna (only EPC 1292)

· Quick Start Guide

· CD-ROM with Manual and Softwaretools

1.3 Description

The Expert Power Control 1202 / 1292 can switch 4 different load outputs. The device has the following features:

· 4 Power Ports individually switchable directly on the device, via HTTP(S), SNMP

· Case allows mounting in 19 inch racks

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· Status and Power-up delay (0...9999 seconds) adjustable individually for each Power Port after power blackout

· Simultaneous power-up of multiple Power Ports prevented by latency time of 1 second

· Programmable turn-on/turn-off sequence

· 4-channel watchdog, an individual watchdog (ICMP/TCP) can be assigned for each

Power Port

· Metering of energy, current, power factor, phase angle, frequency, voltage and active/apparent/reactive power

· Two energy meters, one meters continously, the other energy meter is resettable

· A clearly visible LED display on the device reveals total current, IP address, sensor

data and error reports

· Interface for optional sensors for environmental monitoring (temperature and humidity)

· Integrated overvoltage protection prevents damage of device and of connected consumers (L-N 10 kA)

· Dedicated high-inrush relays avoid welding of relay contacts at start-up peaks

· Firmware update via Ethernet during operation

· Comfortable configuration by web browser, Windows or Linux tool

· Generation of messages (e-mail, Syslog and SNMP traps) and relay switching de-

pending on the energy measurement limits, resp. external sensors

· IPv6 ready

· HTTP/HTTPS, e-mail (SSL, STARTTLS), DHCP, Syslog

· SNMPv1, v2c, v3 (Get/Traps)

· Modbus TCP Support

· Console Commands with telnet support and serial interface.

· TLS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2

· IP Access Control List

· Secure login over SSL

· Low internal power consumption

· Developed and manufactured in Germany

Only Expert Power Control 1292:

· 4 Power Ports individually switchable via voicecall, SMS and Datacall

· GSM admin and user access for all Power Ports definable

· For pre-paid and post-paid SIM cards (SIM card not included)

· Triband network

· FreeCall: Predefined action upon toll-free incoming call from a specific number

Device Description

1.4 Installation

1. Actual Current (7-segment display)

2. OK Button

3. Select Button

4. Signal Tower indicator LED for GSM Connection (only EPC 1292)

5. "Flash" LED Overvoltage Protection (red when inactive)

6. "S1" external sensor indicator

7. GSM signal strength (only EPC 1292)

8. 4 plain text displays (on/off) for the state of the Power Ports

1. Sensor connector

2. Antenna terminal (only EPC 1292)

3. Ethernet connector (RJ45)

4. SIM card slot (only EPC 1292)

Device Description

Power Ports 1 to 4 (Expert Power Control 1202-1 / 1292-1)

Power Ports 1 to 4 (Expert Power Control 1202-2 / 1292-2)

Power Ports 1 to 4 (Expert Power Control 1202-3 / 1292-3)

Start-up the device

· Connect the power cord of the unit to the mains supply.

· Plug the network cable into the Ethernet connector (RJ45).

· Attach the optional external sensor to the sensor connector.

1.5 Overvoltage Protection

The device contains an overvoltage protection. The protection is based on input side varistors with thermal fuse between phase (L) and neutral (N) to protect the internal electronics and power ports with failure detection (permanently triggered thermal fuse). The state of the protection is indicated on the front panel by a red flash. A not visible flash means, that the protection is active, a red flash symbolizes that the overvoltage

Device Description

protection fails. In addition, the status of the overvoltage protection can be seen on the Webpage (HTTP) and acquired with SNMP. The surge protection module is designed that it can derive a practical unlimited number of voltage pulses in normal installation environments. In an environment with many energy rich surge pulses it can result in permanent loss of function due to aging of the overvoltage protection element.

Recovering of the overvoltage protection function can only be performed by the manufacturer of the device. In the normal case, the device will continue to work even after the failure of the protective function.

A signaling via E-Mail, Syslog or SNMP trap occurs only once during operation, exactly at the moment in which the protection fails. In addition, at the start up of the device a message is generated, when the overvoltage protection is not active.

1.6 Technical Specifications

Interfaces

(EPC 1202-1 / EPC 1292-1) 1 x Power supply (CEE 7/4 type F, max.16 A),

length approx 2m

4 x Load outputs (CEE 7/3 type F, max. 16 A) 1 x Ethernet port (RJ45) 1 x Mini-DIN for external sensor

(EPC 1202-2 / EPC 1292-2) 1 x Power supply (CEE 7/4 type E, max.16 A),

length approx 2m

4 x Load outputs (CEE 7/3 type E, max. 16 A) 1 x Ethernet port (RJ45) 1 x Mini-DIN for external sensor

(EPC 1202-3 / EPC 1292-3) 1 x Power supply (CEE 7/4 type J, max.10 A),

length approx 2m

4 x Load outputs (CEE 7/3 type J, max. 10 A) 1 x Ethernet port (RJ45) 1 x Mini-DIN for external sensor

Network connectivity

10/100 MBit/s 10baseT Ethernet

Protocols

TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SNMP traps, Syslog, E-Mail (SMTP)

GSM Modem (only EPC 1292)

Triband GSM Module (900/1800/1900

MHz)

Sim Card (only EPC 1292)

Mini-SIM

Power Supply

internal power supply (90-265V AC / -15% /

+10%)

Overvoltage Protection

· maximum operating voltage

· single peak current for 20/80us pulse

· max. clamping voltage 20/80us pulse,

Ipk = 100 A

20 mm/190 J varistor disk

300 VACrms 10000 A 710 V

Environment

· Operating temperature

· Storage temperature

· Humidity

0°C - 50 °C

-20°C - 70 °C 0% - 95% (non-condensing)

Case

Synthetic

Measurements

484mm x 46mm x 74mm (L x H x W)

Weight

approx. 1050 g

Device Description

1.6.1

Electrical Measurement

typical fault tolerances for Ta=25°C, I=1Arms...16Arms, Un=90Vrms...265Vrms

Electrical Measurement Specification

Category

Range

Unit

Resolution

Inaccuracy (typical)

Voltage

90-265

0.01

< 1%

Current

0 - 16

0.001

< 1.5%

Frequency

45-65

0.01

< 0.03%

Phase

-180 - +180

0.1

< 1%

Active power

0 - 4000

W1< 1.5%

Reactive power

0 - 4000

Var1< 1.5%

Apparent power

0 - 4000

VA1< 1.5%

Power factor

0 - 1-0.01

< 3%

Energy Counter

Active Energy (total)

9.999.999,999

kWh

0.001

< 1.5%

Active Energy (temporary)

9.999.999,999

kWh

0.001

< 1.5%

1.7 Sensor

One external sensor can be connected to the Expert Power Control 1202 / 1292. The following sensors are currently available

Temperature-Sensor 7001

Cable length

Connector

Mini-DIN

Measurement range

-20°C to +80°C at ±2°C (maximum) and ±1°C (typical)

Device Description

Humidity/Temperature-Sensor 7002

Cable length

Connector

Mini-DIN

Measurement range

Temp: -20 to +80°C, ±0,5°C (maximum) and ±0,3°C (typical) Humidity: 0-100%, ±3% (maximum) and ±2% (typical)

The sensor is automatically detected after connect. This is indicated by the green "S1" LED on the front panel. The sensor values are displayed at the "Control Panel" web page:

A click on the link in the "Name" column opens the display of the Min and Max values. The values in a column can be reset using the "Reset" button. The "Reset" button in the name column deletes all stored Min and Max values.

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2 Operating

2.1 Operating the device directly

Port Switching

The current status of the output is indicated by the color of the LED. Red indicates that the output is off, green shows that the output is on. On the device are the buttons "select" and "ok". If you press "select", the LED will blink for the first output, ie the output is selected. Press "select" again to select the next output. Hold down the button "ok" for two seconds, then the status of the selected output is toggled.

Display Information

If no port is selected manually, repeatedly pressing the "ok" key will show the IP-address and the values of the external sensors on the display.

Status-LED

The Status LED shows the different states of the device:

· red: The device is not connected to the Ethernet.

· orange: The device is connected to the Ethernet and waits for data from the DHCP

server.

· green: The device is connected to the Ethernet and the TCP/IP settings are alloc-

ated.

· periodic blinking: The device is in Bootloader mode.

2.2 Control Panel

Access the web interface: http://"IP-address" and log-in.

The web page provides an overview of the switching state, energy measurement values, as well as the external sensors, provided that they are connected. When a single

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port is clicked at the Expert Power Control 1202 / 1292, a panel with buttons to control a single port appear:

The Port icon is green when the relay is closed, or red in the open state. An additional small clock icon indicates that a timer is active. Timer can be activated by delay, reset or batch mode.

An activated Watchdog is represented by an eye icon. An "X" means, that the address that should be observed, could not be resolved. Two circular arrows show a booting status.

The ports can be switched manually with the "On" and "Off" buttons. If the port is turned on, it can be turned off by pressing the "Reset" button, until after a delay it turns itself on again. The delay time is determined by the parameter Reset Duration, which is described in the chapter "Configuration - Power Ports ". The "Close" button dissolves the panel again.

Batchmode

Each individual port can be set for a selectable period of time to the state "switch on" or "switch off". After the selected time they are automatically switched to the second preselected state.

Optionally the device can be switched via a Perl script or external tools like wget. More information is available on our support wiki at www.gude.info/wiki.

For devices with a GSM module (Expert Power Control 1292), additional reception information, the prepaid credit and the own call number are displayed. An overview of the GSM activities can be expanded.

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2.3 Maintenance

The actual device generation with IPv6 and SSL allows all maintenance functions in the web interface to be carried out on the Maintenance Page .

Maintenance in the web interface

The following functions are available from the maintenance web page:

· Firmware Update

· Change the SSL certificate

· Load and save the configuration

· Restart the device

· Factory Reset

· Jump into the Bootloader

· Delete the DNS cache

Upload Firmware, Certificate or Configuration

On the Maintenance Page , select the required file with "Browse .." in the sections "Firmware Update", "SSL Certificate Upload" or "Config Import File Upload" and press "Upload". The file is now transferred to the update area of the device and the contents are checked. Only now, pressing the "Apply" button will permanently update the data, or abort with "Cancel".

Only one upload function can be initiated with a reboot, eg. you cannot transmit

firmware and configuration at the same time.

If after a firmware update, the web page is not displayed correctly anymore, this

may be related to the interaction of Javascript with an outdated browser cache. If a Ctrl-F5 does not help, it is recommended that you manually delete the cache in the browser options. Alternatively, you can test start the browser in "private mode".

Actions in Bootloader mode

If the web interface of the device is no longer accessible, the device can be put into Bootloader mode (see chapter Bootloader activation ). The following functions can be executed using the GBL_Conf.exe application:

· Set IPv4 address, net-mask and gateway

· Turn HTTP password on and off

· Turn IP-ACL on and off

· Factory Reset

· Jump into the bootloader (can be switched on and off)

· Restart the device

For devices with relays, entering or exiting the bootloader mode does not change the state of the relays as long as the operating voltage is maintained.

The GBL_Conf.exe program is available free of charge on our website www.gude.info and can also be found on the enclosed CD-ROM.

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Interface GBL_Conf

To check the network settings with GBL_Conf.exe, start the program and choose "All Devices" in the "Search" menu. From the list select the appropriate device. The lower

part of the left half of the window now shows the current network settings of the device. If the IP address is displayed with the default settings (192.168.0.2), either no DHCP server is present on the network, or there could be no free IP address assigned to it.

· Activate the Bootloader Mode (see Chapter Bootloader Mode) and choose in menu

"Search" the item "Bootloader-Mode Devices only"

· Enter the desired settings in the edit window and save them with "Save Config".

· Deactivate the boot loader mode for the changes to take effect. Select again "All

Devices" in the "Search" menu of GBL_Conf.exe.

The new network configuration is now displayed.

Factory Reset

The device can be reset to the factory default via the web interface from the Maintenance Page or from the Bootloader mode (see chapter Bootloader activation ). All TCP/IP settings are reset in this operation.

If a unit is set to factory defaults, an uploaded certificate or updated firmware will be preserved.

2.3.1

Maintenance Page

This section provides access to important functions such as Firmware Update or Restart Device. It is advisable to set an HTTP password for this reason.

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Firmware Update: Start a firmware update.

SSL Certificate Upload: Saves your own SSL certificate. See chapter "SSL " for the generation of a certificate in the right format.

Config Import File Upload: Loads a new configuration from a text file. To apply the new configuration, a "Restart Device" must be executed after the "Upload".

Config File Export: Saves the current configuration in a text file.

Saving the configuration should only be carried out in an SSL connection, since it contains sensitive password information (even if it is encrypted or hashed).

Restart Device: Restarts the device without changing the status of the relays.

Some functions such as a firmware update or changing of the IP-address and HTTP settings require a restart of the device. A jump to the boot loader or a restart of the device lead by no means to a change of the relay states.

Restore Fab Settings and Restart Device: Performs a restart and resets the device to factory default .

Enter Bootloader Mode: Jumps into bootloader mode, where additional settings can be made with GBL_Conf.exe.

Flush DNS Cache: All entries in the DNS cache are discarded and address resolutions are requested again.

2.3.2

Configuration Management

The device configuration can be saved and restored in the maintenance area .

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The "Config File Export" function can be used to save the current configuration as a text file. The syntax used in the configuration file corresponds to the commands of the Telnet console. If the configuration of a device is to be restored from a text file, load the file with "Upload" and restart the device with "Restart Device".

Saving the configuration should only be carried out in an SSL connection, since it contains sensitive password information (even if it is encrypted or hashed). For the same reasons, it is advisable to carefully handle the generated configuration files when archiving.

Editing the configuration file

It is possible to customize a saved configuration file with a text editor for your own needs. For example, one scenario would be to use a script language to automate the creation of many customized versions of a configuration, then equip a large number of devices with an individualized configuration. Also Upload and restart with CGI commands can be done in scripting languages. With use of the comment sign "#" you can quickly hide single commands or add personal notes.

If you modify a configuration file manually, it is not always clear which limits are allowed for parameters. After uploading and restarting, commands with invalid parameters are ignored. Therefore, the generated configuration includes comments describing the boundaries of the parameters. Where "range:" refers to a numeric value, and "len:" to a text parameter. E.g:

email auth set 0 #range: 0..2 email user set "" #len: 0..100

The command "system fabsettings" from the beginning of a generated configuration file brings the device into the factory state, and then executes the individual commands that modify the configuration state. It may be desirable to make the changes relative to the current configuration, and not out of the factory state. Then the "system fabsettings" should be removed.

No output of default values

The configuration file contains (with exceptions) only values which differ from the default. The command "system fabsettings" (go to the factory state) from the beginning of a generated configuration file should not be removed, otherwise the device can get incompletely configured.

Configuration via Telnet

The configuration files can in principle also be transferred in a Telnet session, but then the settings are changed during operation, and not completely when restarting, as it would have been the case with an upload. It can happen that events are triggered at the same time as the device is configured. One should therefore:

a) disable the function b) completely parametrize c) reactivate the function

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An example:

email enabled set 0 email sender set "" #len: 0..100 email recipient set "" #len: 0..100 email server set "" #len: 0..100 email port set 25 email security set 0 #range: 0..2 email auth set 0 #range: 0..2 email user set "" #len: 0..100 email passwd hash set "" #len: 0..100 email enabled set 1 #range: 0..1

2.3.3

Bootloader Activation

The configuration of the device from the application "GBL_Conf.exe" is only possible, if the device is in Bootloader Mode.

Activation of the Bootloader Mode

1) via push button:

· Hold both buttons for 3 seconds

2) or

· Remove the power supply

· Hold down the "Select" button. If the push button is recessed, use a pin or paper clip

· Connect the operating voltage

3) by Software: (only if "Enable FW to BL" was previously activated in the "GBL_Conf.exe" application)

· Start the "GBL_Conf.exe" program

· Do a network search with the "Search" menu action

· Activate in menu "Program Device" the item "Enter Bootloader"

4) via web interface:

Press "Enter Bootloader Mode" on the maintenance web page.

Whether the device is in Bootloader mode, is indicated by the flashing of the status LED, or it is shown in "GBL_Conf.exe" application after a renewed device search (appendix "BOOT-LDR" after the device name). In Bootloader mode the program "GBL_Conf.exe" can disable the password and the IP ACL, perform a firmware update, and restore the factory settings.

For devices with relays, entering or exiting the bootloader mode does not change the state of the relays as long as the operating voltage is maintained.

Abandonment of the Bootloader Mode

1) via push button:

· Hold both buttons for 3 seconds (only if the device has 2 buttons)

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2) or

· Remove and connect the power supply without operating a button

3) by Software:

· Start the "GBL_Conf.exe" application

· Do a network search with the "Search" menu action

· In menu "Program Device" activate the item "Enter Firmware"

Factory Reset

If the device is in bootloader mode, it can always be put back to its factory default. All TCP/IP settings are reset in this operation.

If a unit is set to factory defaults, an uploaded certificate or updated firmware will be preserved.

1) via push button:

· Activate the Bootloader Mode of the device

· Hold down the button (or the "Select" button for devices with 2 buttons) for 6

seconds. If the push button is recessed, use a pin or paper clip

· The status LED will blink in a fast rhythm, please wait until the LED blinks slowly

(about 5 seconds)

2) by Software:

· Activate the Bootloader Mode of the device

· "Start the GBL_Conf.exe" program

· In menu "Program Device" activate the item "Reset to Fab Settings"

· The status LED will blink in a fast rhythm, please wait until the LED blinks slowly

(about 5 seconds)

2.4 GSM

To use the GSM functions, there must be an activated SIM card in the SIM card slot.

If the SIM card is inserted, and the device is enabled, the integrated GSM module searches automatically for a connection to the GSM network. If this connection works, you can control and configure the device via SMS or by call.

When operating via SMS, send defined SMS commands to the device. The device executes these commands and confirms them with reply SMS.

When operating via phone call, you can perform commands by FreeCall, that allow the unit to perform preconfigured commands, when it is called from a particular phone number. There is no connection established and there are no call charges. Another possibility is the voice call. Here, the device menu is operated using DTMF codes. This type of operation can also be carried out automatically.

Preparing for GSM operation

If you are using a new SIM card, please take note:

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1. Preparing the SIM card

· If you are using a contracted SIM card, please start with step 2

· If you are using a prepaid SIM card, please take care:

o There has to be a positiv balance on the card o The card has to be activated. New prepaid cards need some

manual operation at the start of usage. These requests have to be made from a user with a cellphone.

2. SIM-card pin code

· The device awaits the SIM card pin code 1234 first. Enter this PIN to the SIM card, by using a cellphone. In case you are using another pin code, you have to configure the EPC NET GSM before you activate the GSM part of the device! Otherwise this may lead to a lock of the SIM card.

· You can disable the need to enter the PIN code on the SIM card with a mobile phone. In this case the EPC NET GSM accepts the SIM card without checking the code.

3. Install SIM card

· Switch off the device or deactivate the GSM module. Alternatively, you can just turn off the GSM module in the EPC NET GSM via software. Never install a SIM card, when GSM module is active. Otherwise the SIM card may be destroyed.

· Insert the SIM card into the Push Sim Holder.

4. Connect Antenna

· Take the GSM antenna from the box and screw it to the EPC NET GSM by turning clockwise. It is enough to attract the connection hand-tight. Never use pliers to tighten or similar to the antenna, thus inevitably destroying the antenna connection.

5. Activate the EPC NET GSM

· Power up the device. In factory default state, the GSM module is deactivated. This is a security setting in delivery to avoid accidentally locking a SIM card with the wrong code.

· Log in on the web interface.

· Switch to Configuration / GSM / SIM.

· Here the button "Enable GSM" is set to "No", that is the GSM module is

turned off. Set the button to "yes", then press the button "Apply" to transmit the data to the EPC NET GSM.

· Wait some minutes, until the device has logged into the GSM. You can see the status change from the Signal Tower indicator LED on the display or in the web interface.

GSM Status LED's

The GSM status LED's displays different states of the GSM module.

Signal Tower indicator off

GSM module is deactivated.

Signal Tower indicator on

GSM module activated.

Signal Strength Indicator

· 0 bars - no signal

· 2 bars - approx. 30%

· 4 bars - approx. 70%

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· 6 bars - approx. 100%

2.4.1

SMS

2.4.1.1

SMS Commands

Description of the SMS format to send commands to the device:

Format

%[cmd-name] [param 1] [...] [param N] {param 1} {...} {param N}

[param x] = mandatory parameter

{param x} = optional paramater

If activated, a port code or master code will be required. Entering these codes is initiated by p (for Port code) or m (for Master code).

2.4.1.1.1 Powerport: Query Power Port State

Format

%port state [portnumber] {Portcode/Mastercode}

Command:

Request of status of Power Port 1, Portcode 1111

%port state 1 p1111

Answer:

Hostname: EPC-1292 Power Port state: Port 1 is Off

Credit: 130.50 Eur Temp. 1: 25.8 C

2.4.1.1.2 Powerport: Simple Switching

Format

%port [on, off, toggle] [portnumber] {Portcode/Mastercode}

Examples:

Switch off Power Port 2, Mastercode 2222

%port off 2 m2222

Toggle Power Port 8, Portcode 1238

%port toggle 8 p1238

Reset Power Port 6, Portcode 0123

%port reset 6 p0123

Switch on Power Port 1, without Portcode

%port on 1

Answer (example):

Device name: epc007 Power switch: Port 1 off -> on

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2.4.1.1.3 Powerport: Advanced Switching (Batchmode)

Format

%port batchmode [portnumber] [batch-sequence-number] {Portcode/Mastercode}

[batch-sequence-number]

'11' .. '19' off, wait [t1 .. t9]s, on '21' .. '29' on, wait [t1 .. t9]s, off '31' .. '39' toggle, wait [t1 .. t9]s, toggle

Note: Sequence numbers are identical to the DTMF codes for voice calls.

Time in seconds

t11t22t35t410t520t660t7

120t8240t9480

Example:

%port batchmode 1 13 m0123

Answer:

Device name: epc007 Switch sequence: Port 1 off -> t3 -> on Account Credit: Credit 130.50

2.4.1.1.4 Powerport: Advanced Switching (coldstart)

The command 'coldstart' turns off all Powerports at once. Then it switches the ports temporally delayed on again (according to the current power port configuration), as if the device performs a cold start.

Format

%coldstart {mastercode}

Example:

%coldstart m0123

Answer:

Device name: epc007 Switch sequence: coldstart Account Credit: Credit: 130.50 Eur

Operating

2.4.1.1.5 Configuration: Read

Format

%config get [config-name] {mastercode}

[config-name ]:

all code telbook gsmstatus temp response error portname adminnum tempmin tempmax gsm

Example:

%config get code m1234

Answer:

Config: code = on

Example:

%config get all

Answer:

Config: code = on telbook = off [...] adminnum = 0161123456 gsm = on

2.4.1.1.6 Configuration: Write

Format

%config set [config-name] [config-value] {Mastercode}

[config-name] :

code telbook gsmstatus temp response error portname adminnum tempmin tempmax gsm

Example:

%config set code off m1234

Answer:

Config: code = off

Operating

2.4.1.1.7 Configuration: All Parameter

Description

SMS [config-name]

SMS [config-value]

default

Master/Port Code enabled?

code

on, off

off

Check of phone book?

telbook

on, off

off

Send GSM Status SMS to 'adminnum'

gsmstatus

on, off

off

Send SMS to 'adminnum' if tempmin / tempmax are changed

temp

on, off

off

Send SMS reply on SMS commands to recent SMS user

response

on, off

Send SMS reply with error message, if SMS command was malformed

error

on, off

States configured Port name instead of Power Port n in SMS replies

portname

on, off

off

Allow deactivation of GSM module via SMS

gsm

on, off

off

Phone number for e-mail messages

max. 15 chars Access only for admin

mastergsm

on, off

off Autosync

autosync

on, off

off

DTMF for VoiceCall

calltone

on, off

off

Voice for VoiceCall

callvoice

on, off

Phone number for SMS messages

adminnum

max. 15 chars

Minimum value for temperature alerts

tempmin

'-20' .. '0'

Maximum value for temperature alerts

tempmax

'0' .. '90'

Operating

Description

SMS [config-name]

SMS [config-value]

default

Allows freecall operation

freecall

on, off

off

2.4.1.1.8 Sensors: Query State

Format

%sensor state [portnumber, all] {Mastercode}

Example:

Query the state of all sensors, Mastercode 0000

%sensor state m0000

Answer:

Device name: epc007 Port: Sensor port 1 Sensor name: Temperature

Value: NC Port: Sensor port 2

Sensor name: Temperature

Value: T=22.79C Value: RH= 76.64%

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2.4.1.1.9 Query Device State

Format

%all state {Mastercode}

Example:

Query the state of the device:

%all state

Answer:

Device name: epc007: Status Outputport state: outp: 1=On 2=On 3=On 4=Off Inputport state: dinp: 1=Off 2=Off 3=Off 4=Off Sensor Port 1: senp 1: NC Sensor Port 2: senp 2: T=22.79C RH= 76.64% Account credit: Credit: 130.50 Eur

2.4.1.2

SMS replies

2.4.1.2.1 SMS command replies

A command reply SMS looks like:

Device name: [name]

prefix

[response text]

Command specific reply

Account credit: [x]

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