QTech SMS Controller User Manual

QTech SMS Controller

Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

The SMS Controller is a powerful cellular remote control unit. It uses text messages
to provide multiple people with status conditions, alarms and control options.
Setup and configuration of the SMS Controller is via “Workbench”, a user friendly PC
application for Microsoft Windows 7/XP. Setup can be performed “offline” allowing
you to pre-configure SMS Controllers. These configurations can then be saved for
future use.

There are two versions of the SMS Controller, P/N PD8610 GSM/GPRS for
Vodafone/2Degrees or P/N PD8611 Quad band for Telecom XT/Vodafone/2Degress.
Each SMS Controller is supplied with the following:
Qty 1x SMS Controller Module
Qty 1x Aerial (stub type), 2dBi gain (P/N PD9230)
Qty 1x USB (Type A-B) Programming Cable (P/N CB-USB-AB)
Qty 1x CD-ROM containing Workbench configuration software

Install the SIM Card

Before installing the SIM card, ensure that it is activated. We recommend you insert
the SIM into a regular cell phone to prove this.
Carefully remove the SMS Controller cover by prising the side panels close to the
retaining dimples.
Locate the SIM card holder adjacent to the aerial. Push the top part of the holder in
the direction of the “Open” arrows (away from the aerial). Carefully insert the SIM
card from your chosen Telco. Be careful to orientate the card correctly. Finally,
carefully slide the plastic retainer towards the aerial.

Unlock Holder Insert SIM Close Holder Lock Holder

Note – The SIM card must be a “full size” card, not a “micro SIM”.

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Connect the supply to the power connector, positive to the

“+V” terminal, negative to “GND”. The third terminal on

the right is not used.
We recommend the QTech plug pack P/N PD5412.

Aerial Connection

Carefully connect the aerial. Do not operate the SMS Controller without an aerial
connected. Refer to the aerial notes section on page 6 for alternatives.

Power Supply Connection

The SMS Controller is powered from an external 12-30 V DC supply.

Warning – Do NOT use Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) with this

product. The DC power supply used for this product MUST have a grounded

negative or be a “linear” transformer based plug pack. The reason is that the

aerial, programming port and external connections can provide exposed earth
points and the SMPS can impose an AC voltage on the DC ground, which can
lead to damage. Suitable cost effective power supplies are available from
QTech: Plug Pack - P/N PD5412 or Power Pack with flying lead - PD5414.

Software Installation

Note – The software must be installed before connecting the SMS

Controller to your PC with the USB programming cable.

Insert the supplied SMS Controller CD into your PC.
If the setup program doesn’t run automatically, run the program in the root directory
of the CD called SMSWorkbench_vxyz_Setup.exe. Alternatively, download the
configuration software from www.qtech.co.nz
This will install the software in your Program Files folder, create a desktop shortcut
and install the required USB driver.

Power up the SMS Controller and connect it to the PC using the supplied USB cable
(type A to B). Within a minute you should see a message bubble displayed in the

system tray saying “Found New Hardware”. The installation is automatic and a few

seconds later you will see a further message bubble saying “Hardware is installed

and ready for use”.

Workbench User Interface

This is where the entire configuration of the SMS Controller takes place.

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