User Manual Revision 1.02

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1 User Manual Revision 1.02 Manufactured by

2 Contents 1. Introduction Disclaimer and Warranty Specifications Features Quick Start Guide Hardware Software Detailed Operating Instructions Fetch / Send Settings Events Configuring Events Selecting Events Board Info General Settings General Missed Call Control Arm / Disarm Control AC Detect Daily Test Report Admin Cell Numbers Gate Control Settings Inputs & Outputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Digital Outputs SMS Messages Admin SMS Commands Gate Control SMS Commands Logs Manage Settings Load Default Settings Copy/Paste Settings... 22

3 7. ioxpander Add-On Board Specifications Adding a ioxpander board to your profile mA Inputs... 24

4 1. Introduction Time is precious, why waste it? The GSM GENIE will save you time and add value to existing customer infrastructure! This jack-off-all-trades little gem will take care of all the little tasks you do daily. The GSM GENIE will open your gate, clean your pool, switch your geyser, manage your lights, water your plants, monitor your alarm, manage your generator or even make a noise itself when you re not home. Its uses extends way beyond your home, borehole pump or irrigation, this really is the master of automation. What about townhouse complex access control or making sure the grandparents are home. The possibilities are truly endless - the GENIE will simplify your life! 2. Disclaimer and Warranty Disclaimer: This product is designed to operate as a communication device, which will perform certain functions if triggered via SMS. It is also able to send an SMS as a result of certain actions. The product has been manufactured to the best standards and strictly in line with the design specifications, however the manufacturer, supplier and all other parties cannot guarantee it will function in one hundred percent of applications and circumstances. The system is reliant on third party service providers and Sabertek and its partners have no control over these third parties. For this reason we recommend that you do not use this device for critical services. Although we, and many customers have found it to be highly successful, please be aware that no party can guarantee its effectiveness. Under no circumstances should the GSM Genie be used in a medical application, life support or related service. Warranty: The product is guaranteed against defective workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of manufacture. As the manufacturer has no control over the use of the product we cannot guarantee damage caused by poor installation, errors, environmental influences and general misuse or abuse. If the instructions are followed the GSM Genie should give you many years of trouble free use.

5 3. Specifications Specification Dimensions (mm) 110x90x27 (WxHxD) Power Supply 9-32V DC via DC Jack Operating Current 60mA (no loads connected) Power Consumption < 2W Operating Temperature -10 to 65 o C (Battery charging will be suspended above 50 o C) Digital Inputs 0 12V (Isolated) Analog Inputs 0 30V Relay Outputs 3A / 125VAC, 30VDC AC Input 0 400VAC Lead Acid Battery 12V IO Connector Type Pluggable screw terminals 4. Features Digital Inputs 2 Analog Inputs 2 Digital Outputs 2 AC inputs 1 Lead Acid Battery YES Internal Battery YES SIM Card Slot 1 GPRS Capability YES RF Interface Coming soon!

6 5. Quick Start Guide 5.1 Hardware 1. Connect the antenna to the GSM port. 2. Insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the SIM PIN is either disabled or set to Connect the power supply to the unit. 4. The unit will sound with a double beep and the green heartbeat LED should start flashing. If not, make sure the power supply is plugged in and switched on. 5. The unit will now try to connect to the server for the first time. If successful, the heartbeat LED will start blinking with a double flash. It should not take longer than 5 minutes. Please Note: If the red GSM LED does not stop flashing after a short while, make sure the GSM antenna is connected and the SIM card in inserted correctly. This indicates that there is a problem with either the SIM card or GSM network.

7 5.2 Software 1. Download & save the latest version of software from Please note that you will not be able to use this software without an internet connection. 2. Start the software by double clicking on the EXE file downloaded in step (1). The login screen should be visible. 3. First time users will first have to register by clicking on the Register button.

8 4. Enter all your details and click on Register. The software will automatically return to the Login screen. Tick the Remember me checkbox if you want the software to save your username & password so that you do not need to enter it every time. 5. Click on Login button. You should now be logged into the software. 6. If the unit has made a successful connection as described in section 5.1, it can be added to your profile. Several GENIE s can be added to a single profile. 7. To add the GENIE to your profile, click the Add MainBoard button and enter the unit s serial number in the textbox. 8. Click the Add board button. The software will return to the main screen and the newly added board should now be visible under the MainBoards section.

9 9. To start configure the GSM GENIE, click on the appropriate board under the MainBoards section. 10. Please note: The GENIE will only connect every 3 hours to fetch new settings from the cloud server. This can be immediately requested by sending a SMS to the unit (refer to section 6.6) BUT your cellphone number must be in the Authorized Cell Numbers section under the General Settings tab. 11. When finished with configuring the unit, click the Send Settings button. This will upload all settings to the cloud server.

10 6. Detailed Operating Instructions 6.1 Fetch / Send Settings Fetching / sending of settings to and from the cloud server is done using these buttons. Please note: If any changes were made, the settings must be uploaded using the Send Settings button before it will take effect. 6.2 Events The GSM GENIE is an event based system where certain inputs can trigger events. Events can be anything from switching an output or sending a SMS message. The GSM GENIE cater for 64 different events Configuring Events Events are configured using the Manage Events button on the main screen. Event Name: Name of the event. It is advisable to give a descriptive name to each event because it will make it easier to recognize events when configuring inputs/outputs.

11 Event Type: Currently there are four event types namely OUTPUT, SMS, CALL, DSP OUTPUT Event This event will switch, pulse or toggle an output. The desired channel is selected via the dropdown which will automatically be populated with the available channel outputs. The pulse length & count is configured in the Digital Output settings of each channel (refer to section 6.5.3) SMS Event This event will send a SMS message to a specific cell phone number. The number and message can be entered in the available text boxes CALL Event This event will generate a missed call to a specific cell phone number. The number can be entered in the available text box DSP Event This event will display a message on a DSP Xpander board. The desired DSP board can be selected via the dropdown which will automatically be populated with the available DSP boards. The DSP board have 5 different modes which will be explained in section x.x.x Please note: This event will only be available if you have a DSP Xpander board connected to your GSM GENIE Selecting Events All configured events will show up in the list when selecting events for input & output channels. Multiple events can be selected and all events can be re-used on different channels.

12 6.3 Board Info This tab provide information regarding the status of the selected board. Board Type: Serial Number: Firmware Version: IMEI: IMSI: Cell Number: Signal Quality (CSQ): Last Seen: Updated: Board type Serial number of the unit Current firmware version of the unit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of the unit s GSM modem International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) of the unit s SIM card Cellphone number of the unit s SIM card GSM signal quality of the unit. A value above 15 is preferred to ensure good communication between the unit and cloud server. The timestamp of the last connection between the unit and cloud server. Indicates if the unit has received its latest settings and is therefore synced with the cloud server.

13 6.4 General Settings General Nick Name: Daily SMS Limit: SMS Password: SIM Pin: This allow you to set a nick name for your device for identification purposes. The nick name will be used in the daily test report and in SMS messages. The maximum number of SMS messages the unit can send per day. This feature will limit the unit to a certain number of SMS messages when for example an input changes state frequently. The SMS password is used to authenticate the message for security purposes. This password is used to perform all SMS functions. The 4-digit pin code of the SIM card. Please note: If this pin code does not correspond to the pin code of the SIM card, you GSM GENIE will not be able to communicate Missed Call Control When enabled, the GSM GENIE will respond to missed calls from any authorized number (refer to section 6.4.6). When disabled, all missed calls will be ignored Arm / Disarm Control The GSM GENIE can be used as an burglar alarm system by arming and disarming the system. This setting will enable the arm/disarm functionality of the unit. When disabled, all inputs will be active.

14 When enabled and the system is disarmed, all inputs will be ignored. This is useful when there is for instance a PIR motion sensor connected to one of the inputs and you only want it to be active at certain times. When enabled and the system is armed, all inputs will be active. Arming and disarming is done via a SMS command (refer to section 6.4.3) AC Detect This is a dedicated input for AC mains to detect power outages. The trigger time (in minutes) is the time that needs to elapse before the unit will trigger the OFF/ON events Daily Test Report When enabled, the unit will send a daily SMS report to the Master Number (refer to section 6.4.6). This gives the user confirmation that the unit is in working order and have network coverage. The report time can be set in 24-hour format and the report will contain information like the firmware version, current time, GSM signal quality etc.

15 6.4.6 Admin Cell Numbers The GSM GENIE can be programmed with up to 10 admin cell phone numbers. These 10 numbers will be able to control the unit by SMS. Please note: Only the Master Number will receive the daily test report as described in section HINT: Always make sure that the Master Number is programmed.

16 6.4.7 Gate Control Settings Enable Temp Access: This will enable/disable a feature called temporary access. If enabled, all programmed cell numbers can allow any number to control selected events for a specific time. This feature is useful when the unit is installed on a gate motor at a complex or estate to allow visitor access. (Refer to section 6.6.2) Temp Access Validity: The time (hours) before a temporary cell number expires. Two Gate Setup: SMS Msg: If the complex or estate have separate gates for entry & exit this feature must be enabled. The SMS message that must be sent to execute the selected events. Gate Control Nrs can use Missed Call: If enabled, temporary cell numbers will be able to missed call the unit. (See section 6.4.2) Gate Control Cell Numbers The GSM GENIE can be programmed with up to 500 numbers. Please note: These numbers will be limited to gate control functionality only. Only admin numbers will be allowed to control the unit by SMS as described in section 6.6.

17 6.5 Inputs & Outputs Digital Inputs The digital inputs on the GSM GENIE is optically isolated to protect the unit against electrical spikes. Digital inputs can be used to connect anything from a switch to a PIR motion sensor for an alarm system. Channel Name: Trigger Time: Debounce Time: The name for the channel. When an input changes state, this is the time in milliseconds that have to elapse before the input will trigger any event. The trigger time will reset if the input change state during this time. This the time in milliseconds that have to elapse after a state change before the input will trigger again. Please Note: Each digital input have a LED indicator which will be ON when the input is ON.

18 6.5.2 Analog Inputs The analog inputs on the GSM GENIE is rated for 0-30V. Analog inputs can be used to connect anything from a temperature probe to a pressure sensor. Channel Name: Low (V): High (V): Trigger Time: Debounce Time: Log Interval: The name for the channel. The voltage level where the channel will trigger the LOW events The voltage level where the channel will trigger the HIGH events When an input changes state, this is the time in milliseconds that have to elapse before the input will trigger any event. The trigger time will reset if the input change state during this time. This the time in milliseconds that have to elapse after a state change before the input will trigger again. If enabled, the actual value of the analog input together with the time will be logged. The interval options shown in the picture below. Values can be exported by clicking on Show Log for analyses.

19 6.5.3 Digital Outputs The digital outputs on the GSM GENIE is rated at 3A / 125VAC, 30VDC. Digital outputs can be used to switch most types of electrical loads such as gate motors, lights and sirens. Each digital output have 3 terminal connections associated with them: COM - Common terminal N/C - Normally Closed terminal N/O - Normally Open terminal When the output is OFF, the COM and N/C terminals will be internally connected to each other. When the output is ON, the COM and N/O terminals will be internally connected to each other. Please Note: Each output have a LED indicator which will be ON when the output is ON. Channel Name: Pulse Length: Pulse Count: Default State: The name for the channel. The time in milliseconds that the output will change state when pulsed. The amount of pulses that will be generated if the output is triggered. The default state of the output. Schedule takes priority: If enabled and the output state is currently different than the default state because of the schedule, it will ignore any events generated by inputs. Remember State: If the GENIE reboots, it will remember the current state of the output and not follow the default state.

20 Schedule All outputs can be controlled by a weekly schedule which is selectable on an hourly basis. This is very useful to control a geyser, outside lights or swimming pool pump. To set a schedule for an output, click on the Set Schedule button. In the above example, the output will be ON from Monday to Friday from 06:00 until 18:00. On Saturday and Sunday s, the output will be ON from 08:00 until 16: SMS Messages Admin SMS Commands Only admin cell numbers will be allowed to use this functionality - Gate control numbers will not be allowed. SMS Format All SMS messages must be prefixed with the password chosen in section and type of message. After the password & type, the SMS instruction must follow. Please note: The instruction part of the message is not case sensitive.? = Query! = Command Password Type Instruction 1234! CONNECT SMS Command Description BEEP The unit will give a short beep on this command ARM The unit will enter the ARM state (Refer to section 6.4.3) DISARM The unit will enter the DISARM state (Refer to section 6.4.3)

21 RESET CONNECT 1X 2X The unit will reset The unit will immediately connect to the cloud server to fetch new settings Control output 1. Where X can be 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=Pulse, 3=Toggle Control output 2. Where X can be 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=Pulse, 3=Toggle SMS Query INFO STATUS ID BAL Description The unit will reply with a SMS containing it s nick name, firmware version, signal quality, 24 hour test time, current date and time, cell operator, IMSI and IMEI The unit will reply with a SMS containing it s armed status, digital output status, digital input status, analog input values and AC mains status The unit will reply with its serial number The unit will reply with its prepaid airtime balance. Please note: This will not work correctly with a contract SIM card or when roaming Gate Control SMS Commands This SMS messages do not need to be prefixed with the password. Please Note: Admin Numbers can also use this functionality. SMS Command Description TA x Allow temporary access to a cell number. Example: TA The unit will automatically send an SMS to the temporary number with instructions. Example: You have temporary access to [NICK NAME]. Please SMS [MSG] or phone this number to open the gate. Valid for a single entry & exit within 24 hours. [NICK NAME] = Nick name as programmed (refer to section 6.4.1) [MSG] = SMS message as programmed (refer to section 6.4.7) 6.7 Logs This shows the activity of the GSM GENIE. Input / output state changes will also be included in the log.

22 6.8 Manage Settings Load Default Settings To load a board s default settings, right click on the board under MainBoards and select Load Default Settings. Please note: Settings must first be uploaded to take effect. If you like to undo, please click on Download Settings without uploading the settings Copy/Paste Settings Settings can be copied between boards of the same type. To copy settings from one board to another, right click on Copy Settings, then right click on the new board and select Paste Settings

23 7. ioxpander Add-On Board The ioxpander is an add-on board which add extra inputs & outputs to the mainboard. Up to five of these boards could be connected to a single GSM Genie. 7.1 Specifications Dimensions (mm) 110x90x27 (WxHxD) Power Supply 9-32V DC via DC Jack Operating Current 60mA (no loads connected) Power Consumption < 2W Operating Temperature -10 to 65 o C Digital Inputs 4x (0 12V Isolated) 4-20ma Inputs 4x (0 30V) Relay Outputs 6x (3A / 125VAC, 30VDC) IO Connector Type Pluggable screw terminals Please note: This unit will not be able to operate without a GSM Genie mainboard.

24 7.2 Adding a ioxpander board to your profile 1. To add an ioxpander to a mainboard, right click on the mainboard under the MainBoards section. 2. Select Add IOX Board and enter the barcode number of the board. Please note: All changes to your current settings will be discarded if not uploaded. 3. If successful, the newly added IOX board will be visible under the Xpanders section. 4. Click on the board to open the configuration page on the left. 5. For Digital Input settings refer to section For Digital Output settings refer to section The 4-20mA inputs will be explained in the next section mA Inputs

25 The 4-20mA inputs on the ioxpander is rated for 4-20mA measurements. These inputs can be used for special sensors with high accuracy readings. Channel Name: Low: High: Sensor Min: Sensor Max: Log Interval: The name for the channel. The level where the channel will trigger the LOW events The level where the channel will trigger the HIGH events The sensors minimum reading this will normally be where the sensor outputs 4mA. The sensors maximum reading this will normally be where the sensor outputs 20mA. If enabled, the actual value of the analog input together with the time will be logged. The interval options shown in the picture below. Values can be exported by clicking on Show Log for analyses. Please note: For detailed configuration please refer to the sensors datasheet. For the latest info on new developed add-on boards, please visit