VIERLING ECOTEL C6 Operating Instructions Manual

ECOTEL® C6

A TeleControlling Device for Remote Querying, Monitoring and Controlling over the GSM 900/1800 Mobile Phone Network

Operating Instructions

Edition 1.5

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Contents

2.1

2.2

2.3

SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................5

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................8

Applications............................................................................... 8

Components .............................................................................. 8

Brief Description .......................................................................9

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

2.3.7

Controlling Querying Reporting/ Alarming Counting Impulses Querying the Counter Status Configuration Internet

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3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

STARTING-UP ECOTEL® C6 ..................................................11

SIM Card................................................................................... 11

PINs .......................................................................................... 12

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.6.1

3.6.2

3.6.3

SIM-PIN SMS-PIN

Reception Conditions/ Antenna Location ............................13

Inserting the SIM Card into ECOTEL

Mounting Options for Housing .............................................. 15

Interfaces ................................................................................. 16

Power Supply Relays Digital Inputs

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C6 .............................14

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3.7

3.8

4.1

4.2

5.1

3.6.4

3.6.5

3.6.6

Analogue Inputs Antenna Serial Interface (V.24)

Display Elements .................................................................... 20

Configuration .......................................................................... 21

CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ............................................... 22

Installation ............................................................................... 22

Program Start.......................................................................... 22

TELECONTROLLING .............................................................. 23

Start Report ............................................................................. 23

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5.2

5.3

5.4

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.3.1

5.3.2

Controlling............................................................................... 23

Controlling with SMS Controlling with Phone Calls

Querying .................................................................................. 25

Status Query with SMS Status Query with Calls

Reporting/ Alarming ............................................................... 27

SUMMARY OF COMMANDS .................................................. 28

TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 29

INDEX OF ABBREVIATIONS.................................................. 30

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1. Safety Information

General Safety Instructions

This device has been constructed and tested in accord with DIN EN 60950/1:2003 VDE 0805, "Institute for Safety in Information Technology". It left the factory in perfect condition with respect to safety-technology considerations.

In order to maintain this condition and to assure safe operations, the operator must observe the instructions and heed the warning notes contained in this manual of operating instructions.

ECOTEL

Interfaces are defined as follows in accord with DIN EN 41003 § 4.1.3:

C6 should only be installed by a professionally trained electrician.

Power Supply max. 30V DC

Inputs I1 ... I4 max. 30V DC

Relays R1, R2 max. 60V DC (42V AC ) 1 A

Maintenance and repairs on an open device may only be undertaken by professionally qualified personnel.

Liability

Liability for damages are precluded that result from failure to heed the safety precautions specified. Based upon mandatory liability in accord with legal regulations governing product liability or other mandatory liability, such liability is not precluded, for example, in the event of life-endangering injuries, bodily injury or injury to health, or due to accepting a guarantee or procurement risks, or due to non-performance of essential contractual obligations.

However, any compensation for damages based upon non-performance of essential contractual obligations shall be limited to damages that are typical to such an agreement and which can be anticipated, with the exception of liability for intent or for the gross negligence of our legally appointed representatives or vicarious agents or because of injury to life, body or health; or because of the assumption of a guarantee or of procurement risks. A change in the burden of proof to the disadvantage of the user is not connected with the regulations cited.

Transportation

The device should only be transported in its original packaging (protection against impact and shock).

If the device is brought into an operating location from a cold environment, then condensation can occur. Before starting operations, the device must be

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absolutely dry. Thus, an acclimatization period of at least two hours must be observed.

Setting Up

Protect the device from direct sunlight and heat.

Supply Voltage

If the device is operated on a current source that can supply more than 15 watts, then the power consumption input of the device should be limited to a maximum of 15 watts by using appropriate protection (refer to Technical Data section).

If the device runs on a power supply unit that is plugged into the mains, then it should be installed in the proximity of an electrical outlet that is easily accessible since the power supply unit also serves as an isolating device from the mains circuit. Use only those power supply units that meet standards in accord with EN60950.

If the device is supplied by a battery, then a means of switching-off the current during emergencies should also be installed.

Connecting Lines

Connecting lines should be laid so that they do not represent a hazard for pedestrian traffic. During electrical storms, connecting lines should neither be connected nor disconnected!

Antenna Input

Measures that afford protection against lighting and electrical storms must be taken before using an external antenna. In particular, the antenna base must be grounded.

Damages

Should the device be visibly damaged or if it has been subjected to moisture, operations should be stopped immediately for reasons of safety! In such an instance, take measures so that other persons are also prevented from operating the device.

Environmental Conditions

This device may only be operated in a location where the specified environmental conditions are maintained (refer to "Technical Data"). Assure that foreign materials such as dust or liquids do not penetrate device openings.

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Repairs

Repairs may only be made by qualified personnel. Only replacement parts may be used that do not violate device safety stipulations.

Always unplug the power supply unit before opening the device!

System Expansion

Install only those system expansions that have been expressly designed for this device. Using unauthorized expansions can damage the device or may violate safety specifications and regulations pertaining to radio interference suppression.

Cleaning

Always unplug the power supply unit before cleaning the device.

When cleaning, do not use powdered detergents or agents aggressive to synthetic materials. Do not allow moisture to penetrate the device. A dry cloth is sufficient to clean the housing surface. If required, a damp cloth may be used that has been dipped in water with mild dishwashing liquid and wrung out.

Inserting the SIM Card

Be certain to follow the instructions in the user manual under section 3.4 in order

to avoid damaging ECOTEL

C6 as a result of static discharges.

Messaging with SMS

When messaging (SMS/Fax/E-Mail), ECOTEL

C6 dispatches an SMS over the GSM network. However, GSM mobile network providers do not offer a guarantee that SMSs will arrive at their destination within a given time period. Therefore, messaging delays may occur or, in exceptional cases, a message may not arrive at its destination.

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2. Introduction

TTENTION

Before inserting the SIM card deactiva te the PIN of the SIM card or use the specified PIN. See also page 31.

2.1 Applications

ECOTEL

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over the GSM Mobile Phone Network GSM900/1800 by using SMSs or telephone calls.

C6 can be used to

Control devices and systems

Query conditions and status quo

Report specified events (alarming)

Count impulses

Query the status of impulse-counters

2.2 Components

The ECOTEL

ECOTEL

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2 gray covering panels with 4 rubber feet

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2 blue covering panels

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CD with Windows configuration program ECOTEL

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Operating instructions

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Serial cable for configuration

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Short antenna

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SMA-FME antenna adapter 1)

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Power supply unit 1)

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DIN rail-assembly footing, including 4 screws 1)

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Not included with ECOTEL® C6(a) (is equal to CONRAD model)

C6 product package consists of the following:

C6 device

C6 config

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In order to operate ECOTEL

SIM card (card agreement or prepaid cards)

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GSM external antenna (only for conditions of poor reception).

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Laptop with RS232 serial interface for configuration purposes

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Electrical supply unit for ECOTEL® C6 (a)

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C6, you will require:

The following is available as an accessory:

GSM Dual Band External Antenna GSM900/1800 (including

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antenna cable) for conditions of poor reception.

2.3 Brief Description

2.3.1 Controlling

ECOTEL

C6 has two relay contacts (change-over contact) which can

be remotely controlled with a mobile phone or over the Internet.

2.3.2 Querying

ECOTEL

C6 has two digital and two analogue inputs. Their respective input conditions can be remotely queried with a mobile phone or over the Internet.

2.3.3 Reporting/ Alarming

ECOTEL

C6 can be configured so that when a specified condition

occurs, it automatically sends an SMS to the inputs. You are then informed (or alarmed) with respect to the current input condition with an SMS, fax or e-mail.

2.3.4 Counting Impulses

ECOTEL counter-input. Each arriving impulse increases the ECOTEL

C6 has one digital input that can function as an impulse-

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internal counter by 1. After a power failure the counter starts with 0. The impulses are counted from 0 to 4.000.000.

2.3.5 Querying the Counter Status

The counter status of ECOTEL

C6 can be remotely queried with a

mobile phone or via Internet.

2.3.6 Configuration

ECOTEL Windows program ECOTEL

C6 is easily configured over the serial interface by using the

C6 config, which is included in the product

package. Remote configuration is also possible using a mobile phone and SMSs.

2.3.7 Internet

It is also possible to control and query ECOTEL

C6 via Internet by

sending and receiving SMSs from an internet service provider. Several internet pages provide this feature.

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