QTech sms lite Quick Start Manual

QTech SMS Lite

Quick Start Guide

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Version Control

Document Name:

QTech SMS Lite Quick Start Guide V1.5

Product:

SMS Lite

Document Owner:

QTech Data Systems Ltd

Current Firmware:

Firmware V4.00

Date Updated:

23/2/2018

Version

Date

Author

Change Description

V1.0

10.11.14

IH

Original Format

V1.1

23.02.15

RH, FA

Addition of ‘debounce’ option for inputs Formatting update

V1.2

13.03.15

FA

Reword escalation sentence pg10. Edit diagram pg11 Input / Output

V1.3

22.08.16

RH

Minor alterations to suit V3.00 Firmware.

V1.4

20.09.16

RH

Added SIM Busy error code.

V1.5

23/2/2018

GP

Added notices marked important to clarify security conditions required for
messages to be processed. Added additional information on LED error
codes and how to deal with them

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Introduction

The SMS Lite is a powerful cellular remote control unit that uses text messages to
provide up to four people with status conditions, notifications and control options for its
four switched inputs and two relay outputs. It is operational within minutes with the
minimum configuration requirement being the registering of a single cellular number to
the SMS Lite. No external software is required.

The SMS Lite supports connection to all current New Zealand telecommunications
companies (Spark XT/Vodafone/2Degrees).

Each SMS Lite is supplied with the following:
Qty 1x SMS Lite Module

Qty 1x Aerial (stub type), 2dBi gain (P/N PD9230)
Qty 1x Plug pack power supply (P/N PD5412) (optional)

Please read this guide before using the SMS Lite. Please ensure you read the
technical details on Page 15 of this guide prior to connecting ANY external device
to the SMS Lite.

This version of the SMS Lite is configured for NZ cellular networks only.

(For use in other countries, please contact QTech)

Aerial Connection

Carefully connect the aerial. Do not operate the SMS Lite without an aerial connected.
Refer to Technical Details section on Page 15 for alternatives. The aerial must be
vertically orientated.

Aerial must be
vertical if

mounted flat

Aerial must be
vertical when

wall mounted

Parallel
to wall

surface

Perpendicular

to flat surface

Dimples

PIN located inside cover

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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 check this. Carefully remove the SMS Lite cover by
prising the side panels close to the retaining dimples.

Locate the SIM card holder adjacent to the aerial. Push the top of the holder in the
direction of the “Open” arrows to “Unlock” (toward aerial), then flip open (away from the
aerial).

Carefully insert the SIM card from your chosen Telco. Be careful to orientate the card
correctly, once in place carefully slide the plastic retainer towards the aerial to “Lock”.

Unlock Holder Lift & Insert SIM Close Holder Lock Holder

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

Inputs & Outputs

The basic connection details are shown in the diagram below. More detailed information
can be found in the Technical Details section on Page 15.

Default Setting <input name>: INP1 INP2 INP3 INP4
These can be labelled – refer to Configuration Instructions on Page 7.

Close switch contact to turn “INP1” “ON” Send “ON” command to “RLY1”

closes operating light

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Getting Started

In order to operate the SMS Lite, the device must have a mobile number registered as
‘Phone 1’ referred to as Ph1. You must register this number before you can configure
any of the inputs or outputs.

The device can have up to 4 numbers registered; it is recommended that Ph1 is the
main contact as any alarm escalations programmed will step in numerical order Ph1,
Ph2, Ph3, and Ph4. If there is no response the next number in the list is sent a
notification after 10 minutes or if a busy message is received from the previous phone
the next person is also notified.

To Register Phone 1 (Ph1) – Master User

1. Locate the PIN (Personal Identification Number) printed inside your SMS Lite case.

2. Compose text message to the SMS Lite mobile number in the following format:
#[PIN][space]Ph1:number=0123456789[dot]

. e.g. #12345 Ph1:number=027987654.

3. A confirmation text will be sent to you acknowledging a configuration change.

Use the above format to programme up to 4 individual phone numbers.

Note – Each configuration command must be finished with a full stop.

i.e. #[PIN][space]Ph2:number=0123456789[dot]

Note – The PIN is used each time a configuration change is made.

If you make a mistake in any configuration message, you can override
the current setting by sending a new configuration message. You can also clear a
configured input, output or phone number by sending configuration message with a
blank value: #[PIN][space]Ph2:number=. e.g. #12345 Ph2:number=.

SMS Lite

SMS Lite

You have changed the
configuration of the SMS

Lite. Send “INPUTS”,
“OUTPUTS”, or
“PHONES” to view the

configuration.

#12345 ph1:number=027987654.

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You can now connect the SMS Lite to the required INPUTS and OUTPUTS and
configure them.

INPUTS Once the SMS Lite is configured, Phone 1 will be sent a message each

time any of the inputs turn on or off. They must acknowledge receipt of the
notification. Up to 3 other phones can be programmed to receive a
notification. If Phone 1 replies ‘busy’ or if there is no response after 10
minutes, the SMS Lite will send a text to the next programmed number.

OUTPUTS Once the SMS Lite is configured, Phone 1 can control the outputs by

sending the following commands:

Turn the specified output on

ON <output name> e.g. ON RLY1

Turn the specified output off

OFF <output name> e.g. OFF RLY1

To pulse an output on for one second then off again

PULSE <output name> e.g. PULSE RLY1

To allow control permissions to more than one phone, each output will need to be
configured.

If you do not rename the inputs and outputs they will operate under their default names
which are: <input name> INP1 → INP4 and <output name>: RLY1 & RLY2

This is all that is required for your configured phone number to receive
notifications from the SMS Lite Inputs and control the outputs. While it is not
necessary, we highly recommend programming the Site Name and the Input and
Output names, especially where you have multiple connections as these names
are used in the text messages and can save confusion.

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Configuration Overview

Further configuration is possible to allow personalisation of your SMS Lite. You can
assign a name to the SMS Lite which is referred to as the Site name as well as naming
of inputs and outputs, and assignment of phone(s) to these. The SMS Lite can be
configured with up to 4 phone numbers allowing multiple user notifications and control
options.

All configuration text messages sent to the SMS Lite must in the form of:

#[PIN][space]<object>:<item>=<value>[dot]

e.g. #12345 Site:Name=Shed1. or #12345 INP1:Name=Pump.
The Configuration options are shown in the following table:

Object

Item

Value

Site

Name

The name of the site where
the SMS Lite is installed. (8
character limit)

INP1, INP2, INP3, INP4

These are the 4 individually
configurable inputs

Name

An identifying name for the
input. (8 character limit)

Phones

Ph1→Ph4

Which configured phone
number(s) will receive
notifications from this input.

RLY1, RLY2

These are the 2 outputs
which allow you to turn on /
off or pulse

Name

An identifying name for the
output. (8 character limit)

Phones

Ph1→Ph4

Which configured phone
number(s) have permission
to control this output.

Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, Ph4

Phone numbers of people
who receive alarm
escalations or can control
inputs

Number

Local or International

format (e.g. 021….or

+6421….)

The phone number(s) that
will receive notifications
and/or have control. Up to 4
people.

Tip – A Configuration worksheet can be found on Pages 17 & 18. We
recommend you use this to record the Site, Input & Output names and phone numbers
and their escalation order. You can also download these from our website.