D6000 MesCom User Guide

D6000 MesCom
User Guide
(for MesCom release 2)
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Table of Contents
Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Commissioning ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Tools you will need ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Selecting a SIM card ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Finding a suitable location ................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Configure ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Web Configuration Service .............................................................................................................................. 7
Using the Configuration Manager ...................................................................................................................... 7
Re-configuring the MesCom ............................................................................................................................... 8
Security ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Users................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Change password ............................................................................................................................................... 9
To Give your MesCom an Identity ...................................................................................................................... 9
Configure type of alarm trigger ........................................................................................................................ 10
Simplifying commands strings .......................................................................................................................... 10
Configure Inputs ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Configure outputs ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Confirm settings ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Normal Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 13
LED.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Receiving a call from the MesCom ................................................................................................................... 13
Checking when the children come home from school ..................................................................................... 13
Switching an output after activation ................................................................................................................ 13
Switching an output remotely .......................................................................................................................... 14
Test Button ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Useful Commands .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Reading the current status ............................................................................................................................... 15
Disable a faulty input ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Help command ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Additional Commands ................................................................................................................................... 16
Routine Messages ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Power Saving .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting the time ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Outputs Controlled by Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 16
Hands-free Outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Engineer-on-site mode ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Alarm on fault only ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Internal System points ................................................................................................................................... 18
Stop message for system points....................................................................................................................... 18
Single message for power off ........................................................................................................................... 18
Using a Pre-Pay SIM Card ............................................................................................................................... 18
Using a Roaming SIM Card (TIME not set) ...................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 1 - Specification ............................................................................................................................. 19
Appendix 2 - Glossary of Terms...................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix 3 UK GPRS Settings ........................................................................................................................ 21
Addendix 4 Connections ................................................................................................................................ 22
Digital Input Wiring Options ............................................................................................................................. 23
Analogue Input Wiring Options ........................................................................................................................ 23
Output Wiring Options ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Addendix 5 Test Button ................................................................................................................................. 25
Power-up .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Normal Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 25
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Description
The MesCom is a basic low cost remote QUAD band telemetry unit with 4 universal inputs
and 2 open collector outputs. The factory setting for the MesCom is 4 digital inputs with pull
up resistors.
Communication and configuration with the MesCom is via SMS messages from your mobile
phone avoiding the need for a service or monthly subscription. The MesCom can also report
to a server and be configured from the Dycon MesCom configuration manager website.
Inputs accept 0-3V signals with an internal pull up/down resistor and can be configured as
analogue or digital signals.
A variety of sensor types can be connected to the MesCom: Volt-free contact, 4-20mA,
transistor logic, 3v analogue, 30v analogue with the minimum of external components.
Outputs are open collector outputs to ground with back EMF protection for use with small
inductive loads (eg relays) with a maximum 100mA load.
Internal monitoring of temperature, battery voltage, supply voltage, and radio module state is
also performed. The board temperature sensor has an accuracy ±2°C and is measuring the
board temperature, not the ambient temperature.
The MesCom MUST be supplied with DC between 6V and 30V and will require a minimum
current of 500mA (3W). It typically will use less than 50mA.
MesCom inputs are designed to interface with a wide variety of low-voltage devices, relays
and contacts, typically as used by monitoring sensors and alarm systems.
The MesCom power input is suitable for connection to a Dycon 1A power supply unit, or a
similar power source, which delivers a protected 6-30VDC voltage. It is not designed for
connection to industrial power sources without the provision of additional anti-surge
protection. Care should be taken to ensure correct polarity.
All inputs and outputs can be individually configured.
For example the MesCom can be connected to an intruder alarm system and send 4
separate messages direct to a maximum of 6 designated mobile phones. This
example will be followed throughout these instructions.
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Commissioning
Tools you will need
In addition to the MesCom, antenna and suitable power supply you may need:
A suitable, valid network SIM card
A terminal screwdriver
A length of 0.07mm conductor multi-strand alarm cable
(long enough to connect from the alarm control panel to the MesCom location)
A mobile telephone
Selecting a SIM card
The MesCom can be used with any standard mobile phone SIM card, you can use a contract
or pre-pay SIM, as the MesCom is SMS only you should look at the included text message
and text message costs, Most network providers have a number of different tariffs one may
include favourable text message costs. With pre-pay SIM cards network operators might
disconnect the SIM card if inactive for a period of time, the MesCom can be configured to
send a routine message to avoid being disconnected and confirm to the user the MesCom is
still active. When using a pre-pay SIM it is up to the user to ensure the SIM has enough
credit, Most can be topped up online or by voucher, some by ATMs, and a some companies
offer automatic top-up when credit drops to a set level which would be ideal for the MesCom.
Above all you should ensure the network used has good coverage where the MesCom is to
be installed.
To set a message for an internal temperature reading every 7 days (10800 minutes) at 10am
(600 minutes past midnight)
9876
9876
OPTION LOGINT 10800 SYNC 600
POINT Temperature LOG yes
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
Finding a suitable location
To keep cabling down to a minimum, the MesCom should be fitted as close to the alarm
panel as practical. If the control panel has a plastic case and there is sufficient space within,
fit the MesCom inside. This has the additional advantage that the MesCom and the
interconnecting cables will be protected by the control panel’s anti-tamper circuits. Secure to
the case with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the control panel is housed in a metal case, the MesCom antenna MUST be fitted
outside the case, otherwise the GSM signal will be blocked and the unit will be
unable to communicate.
The Dycon GSM Signal Analyser (part number D2366) could assist in finding the
most effective location for the antenna.
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Installation
Always connect and disconnect inputs with the unit switched off to avoid unwanted
SMS messages. (Alternatively use “engineer-on-site” mode.)
MesCom inputs
Most alarm control panels have separate open collector or relay outputs for intruder alarm,
fire alarm, personal attack alarms and to indicate whenever the system is turned on or off.
Connect to the appropriate MesCom input terminal whichever of these you wish to
communicate. We recommend using standard 0.7mm multicore stranded alarm cable. The
photograph below shows the location of each input on the MesCom. If you are not using any
of the inputs, there is no need to link them out.
If the signals to be connected to the MesCom are voltage signal and not opencollector, you may wish to change the internal resistor from pull up (default) to pull
down.
9876
OPTION
PULLUP
no
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
MesCom outputs
The two outputs on the MesCom are pull down (open drain) types capable of switching
100mA 30V loads and can be controlled with the SWITCH command or PULSE command.
Highly inductive loads like electric door strikes should be fitted with a back EMF protection
diode. Connect these outputs to whatever has to be switched using cable suitable for the
purpose.
Connecting and Power-up
Connect to system sensors/relay etc. See connection details in appendix for connection
diagrams.
Connect the supplied stub antenna or any suitable GSM antenna with SMA connector.
Remove the lid by pulling a corner, being careful not to pull the battery if already
connected.
Insert SIM card as shown.
Make a note of the IMEI (product serial number)
which is required for the web configuration
manager.
Connect the battery to the small white 2 pin
connector near the power connector as shown on
the right.
The LED indicators should start to flash indicating the
unit is working. If the LEDs don’t flash it may be that the
battery is discharged, providing external power will
switch the MesCom on and charge the battery.
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Before connecting a supply, ensure it is the correct voltage /
current rating and the polarity is correct.
The MesCom is not fitted with a fuse or overvoltage / polarity
protection, incorrectly connecting a PSU will damage the device.
Connect a suitable supply to the power terminals being careful to observe polarity. Switch
the supply on.
After the MesCom has registered on a network, the LEDs give an indication of signal
strength - see appendix for detail on LED indicators.
Configure
The MesCom is supplied with a default configuration (see appendix). The best way to
change the configuration is via the web configuration service at http://www.dyconconfig.com/
(see appendix). Before using the configuration service you will need to set the MesCom APN
correctly. For the SIM card fitted, see appendix for list of common APN settings.
For example, if you are using a Vodafone contract SIM the APN details are likely to be
9876
OPTION
APN
internet
web
web
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
The response to this command will be ADDNUM successful/failed
If your network doesn’t give a password/username leave them off the command.
Alternatively you can manually configure any/all parameters on a MesCom by SMS (see
workshop manual).
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Web Configuration Service
Please note the availability of the MesCom Configuration manager service is not
guaranteed.
Using the Configuration Manager
To configure your MesCom using this service you will first need to set correct APN in your
MesCom. See section 16 for list or common APN settings.
Example:
9876 OPTION APN internet web web
Alternatively you can manually configure any/all parameters on a MesCom by SMS (see
section 5 for more details).
This is a multi-step process; all steps must be complete successfully to re-configure your
MesCom.
You will need: Your phone number, the MesCom IMEI number, printed on the metal can
inside the MesCom. And the phone number of the MesCom (for you to send the FETCH
command to via SMS).
Please Note: the configuration manager is to simplify the configuration of a MesCom - it
DOES NOT display current status of your MesCom or allow you to control the outputs.
Step 1: Setup the MesCom
See section 3 for details on connected and power up the MesCom.
Step 2: Enable the MesCom
To configure your MesCom using this configuration manager service, you will first need to
set the APN in your MesCom. See section 16 for a list of common network APN settings.
Example:
9876 OPTION APN internet web web
Step 3: Log in / create web manager account
Using the web browser on your smartphone, computer or any other internet connected
device, visit http://www.dyconconfig.com/ then log in or follow the on screen instructions to
create an account. You will be asked for your phone number this is so the MesCom knows
the configuration has come from you when you send the FETCH command.
Step 4: Create configuration
Navigate to the type of configuration you wish to perform and follow the on-screen
instructions. Fields marked with a red star * must be completed as these are required by the
MesCom to process the configuration. All other fields are optional and only the fields you
complete will be changed in the MesCom.
Please note: due to the design of the MesCom system only the previously entered
configuration can be viewed. If you have changed the configuration by other means these
changes will not be shown and will be overwritten next time you FETCH.
The most common changes are included on the quick configuration form, more detailed
settings can be access in the advanced section but should be used with care.
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Step 5: Submit configuration to the server
Once you have filled in all the sections you wish to make changes to, the form must be
submitted to the server so the configuration can be prepared for the MesCom. At this point
you will be prompted to send the FETCH command and providing you have the option
selected in your account settings you will be send a copy of the configuration via email as a
record of the changes.
After submitting new users always send the FETCH command as user changes are only
included in the configuration for the MesCom once to avoid overwriting users passwords.
Step 6: Instruct MesCom to get configuration
With the configuration has been successfully submitted to the server, the MesCom can be
instructed to retrieve the configuration from the server: to do this you need to send the
FETCH command via SMS from your mobile phone.
9876 FETCH
Step 7: Wait for confirmation
The MesCom will not respond immediately to the FETCH command as it must connect to the
server and update its configuration before it can reply with a success or failure message.
Re-configuring the MesCom
The MesCom can be re-configured at any time using the above method. Should you wish to
re-assert the last configuration sent from the configuration manager you can either:
1. Send the FETCH command to the MesCom and it will download the last
configuration setting.
2. Power up the MesCom with the test button held for 10 seconds (or until the LEDs
stop flashing together) - see section 4.2.1 for more detail.
Security
The configuration manager can only have one instance of a MesCom in its system. Should
you as the owner wish to allow the MesCom to be configured by another user of the system,
you will need to share it with their username (email address).
The MesCom will only contact the configuration manager when it receives a FETCH
command from a valid administer to its system, or when someone physically uses the
power-up method detailed in section 4.2.1. The MesCom will only process the configuration
from the server if the configuration is stamped with a valid administrator’s phone number.
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Operation
These SMS messages need to be sent to the phone number of the SIM card inserted into
the MesCom. The messages need to be typed correctly, Correct messages will get a
confirmation text message from the MesCom. Incorrectly typed messages will not get a
response to increase security and reduce operating costs.
Users
The MesCom is supplied in un-administered mode with no contacts pre-configured. In this
mode the MesCom will accept SMS commands from any phone number. The default
password is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number. To exit un-administered mode you must
add at least one contact with administrator level access, similarly if you remove all
administrator users the MesCom will revert to un-administered mode.
9876
ADDNUM
+447·········
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
The first user is added as ‘administrator’ subsequent users are added with read only
access
To add a second administrator, the administrator must add the new number
specifying administrator level access
9876
ADDNUM
+447·········
1234
6
Where 1234 is initial password for the new user and 6 is administer level access.
Any contact can be set to stop receiving messages, while on holiday for example.
STOP
Note no password it required for the STOP command – it stops message to the number that sent the message only
To remove a user
9876
REMOVE
+447·········
To start a user that previous stopped messages
9876
START
+447·········
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
Change password
A user can change their own password. Any new password can be up to 48 characters long
and may contain any character supported by SMS but MUST NOT contain any spaces.
Longer passwords will be truncated.
9876
PASSWORD
newPassword
newPassword
Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
Note passwords are case sensitive and both passwords much match for the change to take
effect.
To Give your MesCom an Identity
You must change the name of the unit to one which you can relate to, for example ‘Home’ or
‘Office’. Any new name can be up to 24 characters long and may contain any character
supported by SMS but MUST NOT contain any spaces. The underscore character ‘_’ can be
used as an alternative.
Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION IDENT then send the message
to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
OPTION
IDENT
Home
Where ‘Home’ is your name for the site of the alarm system.
And 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.
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Configure type of alarm trigger
Volt-free contacts
To configure the MesCom for volt free inputs, relay contacts or open collector, the PULLUP
resistor needs switching on.
Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION PULLUP YES then send the
message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
OPTION
PULLUP
YES
This will cause the inputs to be pulled up when there is no connection instead of pulled
down.
Pull-Up enabled is the default for the MesCom.
Voltage assert/absent triggers
Some panels use voltage assert/absent signalling which requires ‘pull down’ to be used.
Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION PULLUP NO then send the
message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
OPTION
PULLUP
NO
Disabling the Pull-Up off implies the pull down must be enabled
Simplifying commands strings
In order to avoid having to send too many separate messages, up to four command settings
can be combined into a single message.
These and other option settings can be combined up to 4 settings in per message:
9876
OPTION
IDENT
MyPanel
PULLUP
YES
In this example the first setting is ‘IDENT’ and its value if ‘MyPanel’, the second setting is
‘PULLUP’ and its value is ‘YES’.
Configure Inputs
MesCom inputs can be configured as Digital, Analogue, Timer or Counter.
Most alarm panels are digital only and this is the default setting of the MesCom.
If you wish to change the inputs to analogue, timer or counter, please refer to the MesCom
Workshop Manual or appropriate MesCom specialist application notes.
You should personalise the input name to correspond to the trigger as well as personalise
the message to be displayed when the signal is off or on.
Eg. The default settings for the MesCom are:
Input (Name)
Input1
Input2
Input3
Input4
Off
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
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There are settings for each input and again these settings can be combined into one
message per input.
To change settings for an input you must use the POINT command. Settings you may wish
to change are:PNAME, followed by a the new name of the input
LEVELS followed by names for OFF and ON (and 3 unused states) i.e. alarm = OFF
state, Restore = ON state.
Enter your password first, followed by the command POINT and the input name followed by
any settings you wish to change. Then send the message to the phone number of the
MesCom.
9876
POINT
Fire
PNAME
Tamper
LEVELS
Alarm
Restore
NA
NA
NA
In this example:
Fire is the current name of the input.
Tamper is the new name of the input.
Alarm is the OFF state message.
Normal is the ON state message.
The 3 x NA part of the message is required as all inputs have 5 levels but the top
three are not used with digital inputs.
If your inputs are Low going High, you will need to change the OFF state name to ‘Restore’
and the ON state name to ‘Alarm’.
9876
POINT
Intruder
LEVELS
Restore
Alarm
NA
NA
NA
It is also possible to change de-bounce and threshold levels for digital inputs but this is not
normally required for standard alarm systems. If you need to change these values, please
refer to the MesCom Workshop Manual or appropriate MesCom specialist application notes.
Configure outputs
MesCom has two ‘pull down’ (open drain) outputs capable of switching 100mA 30V loads;
highly inductive loads such as electric door strikes or gate motors, should be fitted with a
back EMF protection diode.
Eg. The default settings for the MesCom are:
Output
(Name)
Output1
Output2
Off
On
Power On State
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Outputs are configured with the same command structure as inputs.
Enter yourpassword first, followed by the command POINT and the output name followed by
any settings you wish to change. Then send the message to the phone number of the
MesCom.
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9876
POINT
op1
PNAME
lights
LEVELS
Off
On
NA
NA
NA
In this example:
Op1 is the current name of the input.
Lights is the new name of the output.
Off is the label for OFF or output de-energised.
On is the label for ON or output energised.
The 3 x NA part of the message is required as all outputs have 5 levels but the top
three are not used with digital outputs.
Please note: Inputs and outputs MUST each have their own unique name or confusion and
unpredictable output behaviour will occur.
An additional HYST (Hysteresis) command allows you to configure the power-up state of an
output. Unless you are fully conversant with these requirements, we recommend that you do
not use this feature. Details are contained in MesCom Workshop Manual or appropriate
MesCom specialist application notes.
Confirm settings
You should always check the setting you have made on your MesCom before completing the
installation. To do this you should use the VIEW command.
Enter your password first, followed by the command VIEW and the sequence of keywords
for the setting which you wish to view. Then send the message to the phone number of the
MesCom.
To check the name of the MesCom and Pullup state
9876
VIEW
OPTION
IDENT
PULLUP
To check the names of an input or output
9876
VIEW
POINT
Intruder
PNAME
LEVELS
Where Intruder is the current name of a point, you have to send one message per input
To check the users subscribed to the MesCom
9876
VIEW
USER
ALL
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Normal Operation
LED
The MesCom has three LEDs:Yellow (1)
Indicates poor signal strength
Flashes every 10 seconds – engineer-on-site mode
Flashes 4 times a second – sending a message
Indicates OK signal strength
Blinking – MesCom is initialising
Flashing alternately – fault occurred.
Indicates good signal strength
Blink once a 1minute – power saving mode
Quick flash – unit is attempting to register
Slow flash (every 3 seconds) – unit is now registered
Yellow and Green
Green (2)
Red (GSM)
Receiving a call from the MesCom
When the MesCom detects that one of its inputs has changed state, i.e. your alarm has
activated or has been switched ON/OFF, it will send a text message to all those phones that
have been programmed to receive it showing what has happened.
Checking when the children come home from school
The MesCom can provide parents with the reassurance that their children have returned
safely from school and are now at home. Using the ON/OFF monitoring, the MesCom will
send a text message to tell you when the children have entered the home and turned off the
alarm system.
Switching an output after activation
When a MesCom text message has been received, the recipient can SWITCH on/off or
PULSE one or more of the unit’s outputs by sending a command in a text message from
their mobile phone. (Users must have control or administrator access level to control the
outputs)
To change an output use the SWITCH or PULSE command depending on how you want the
output to function.
SWITCH Command
Enter your password first, followed by the command SWITCH and the output name followed
ON or OFF. Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
SWITCH
Output2
ON
Where Output2 will be switched ON.
If you do not include the ON or OFF parameter the output with toggle state
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PULSE Command
PULSE requires 4 values:1st
= point name.
2nd
= initial value to set point to.
rd
3
= delay before changing to final value.
4th
= final value to set point to.
Enter the Control password first, followed by the command PULSE and values for the above
in a list. Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
PULSE
Output2
ON
500
OFF
Where Output2 will be pulsed ON for 500ms and then OFF again.
If you only include output name the output will be pulsed on for 1second then off again.
Attempting to PULSE or SWITCH a point that isn’t an output will have no effect.
Switching an output remotely
An authorised user can switch or pulse any of the MesCom outputs without waiting for a text
message. Just send the one of the above messages from a mobile phone.
Any changes in output state will notify all the registered phones by text message.
EG. If a user sends the above PULSE example, they will receive 3 messages from the
MesCom:
an acknowledge of the command
a notification of the output changing to On
and finally a notification of the output changing to Off
All other registered users will just get the 2 notifications messages.
Test Button
Pressing the test button triggers a notification text (this can be disabled) and forces
the radio module to be powered for the next 15 minutes.
The test button can also be used to reset to factory default by pressing the button at
power up, see appendix for more detail.
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Useful Commands
Below are some commands that may be useful in day to day use. See workshop manual for
the full range of commands available. Some of these commands will need administrator level
access.
Reading the current status
To find out the current status of an input or output, use the READ command.
Enter the Control password first, followed by the command READ and the name on the point
(input or output). Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
READ Intruder
This command supports a request for up-to 4 points at once.
9876
READ
Battery
Temperature
P.A.
OP1
The keyword ALL can also be used to return a state of all enabled points including inputs,
system points and outputs.
9876
READ
ALL
Disable a faulty input
To disable a faulty input use the DISABLE command.
Enter the Admin password first, followed by the command DISABLE and the name on the
point (input or output). Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.
9876
DISABLE
Intruder
To re-enable an input
To reverse a DISABLE command, use the ENABLE command.
9876
ENABLE
Intruder
To Lock an output
The DISABLE command can also be used on Output - this has the effect of locking the
output, stopping it from being changed until it is ENABLED
9876
DISABLE
OP2
Help command
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Additional Commands
Routine Messages
The MesCom can be configured to send messages about the current status of an input or
output at a routine interval. This can be used for data logging or to ensure that the SIM is
used frequently and therefore kept active.
Select the points you will to be notified about
9876
POINT
input4
LOG
yes
NLOG
yes
Note more than one point can be selected, A message will be sent for each point.
Stop any points previous selected
9876
POINT
temperature
LOG
no
Set how frequently you want to get the message and at what time to synchronised
these messages.
9876
OPTION
LOGINT
1440
SYNC
540
Where 1440 is minute between message(1day) and 540 is minutes past midnight (9am)
Power Saving
PSAVE and WAKE, SLEEP
Setting the time
The MesCom by default will attempt to get the current time from the GSM network. If the
time is unavailable from the GSM network, some roaming SIMs have this issue, the Time
after power up will start at 1/1/00 00:00. By default the time will be set every hour.
To manually set the time
9876
OPTION
TIME
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Time and date in the 24hour format dd/mm/yy,HH:MM:SS±zzzz
Where: dd
= day of the month.
mm = month of the year (number e.g. December = 12).
yy
= last 2 digits of year (eg.2021=21).
HH = hour of the day in 24 hour format (e.g. 1pm = 13, midnight = 00).
MM = minutes past the hour.
SS = seconds past the minute.
±zzzz = time zone in the 4 digit 24 hour format (e.g. 1 hour ahead of GMT is +0100).
The automatic clock setting every hour may overwrite your new time incorrectly.
To disable automatic clock setting
9876
OPTION
CKSRC
0
Outputs Controlled by Inputs
Outputs can be configured to follow an inputs status.
Note: In this mode the user can’t change the state of the output with the SWITCH and
PULSE commands as this would cause the output not to be following the input as
configured.
Digital inputs are followed with or without inversion. Analogue input are indicated as being in
the middle ‘Normal’ state or not in middle state if inverted
The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the outputs mode of operation zero
being Normal operation, 1 to 11 causing the output to follow that point number.
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8044
POINT
Output1
DEBOUNCE
7
The COUNT setting is used to determine if the output is inverted:
8044
POINT
Output1
COUNT
Neg
Fault output
The MesCom outputs can be configured as internal fault output
The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the Outputs mode of operation zero being
Normal operation, 513 and 514 being Pulse and toggle on ring respectively.
9876
POINT
Output2
DEBOUNCE
256
COUNT
Pos
The Fault signal is unfiltered so when every a fault contention occurs the output is indicate
this, for example when a message fails to send the first time but is successful on the second
attempt the fault output with indicate a fault from the moment the first message fails.
Hands-free Outputs
The MesCom can be allow users to RING the device their telephone to activate one or both
of the outputs
Each output can be configured to pulse the output (on for 1second then off) or toggle the
output state when a RING from valid user is received. (Users must have control or
administrator access level to control the outputs).
The MesCom will not answer the call, just hangup and perform the action required therefore
saving the cost of a call.
The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the Outputs mode of operation zero
being Normal operation, 513 and 514 being Pulse and toggle on ring respectively.
9876
POINT
Output1
DEBOUNCE
513
Engineer-on-site mode
Engineer on site mode allows the MesCom to continue monitoring all inputs and allow
outputs to be changed but will not generate notifications or trigger calls to the host. This
mode should be used when any work is being performed on the system.
By default engineer-on-site mode is entered holding the test button for longer than 10
second and exiting by holding the test button for 5-10 seconds.
The engineer-on-site mode has a configurable maximum time, should this expire the unit will
exit engineer-on-site mode. Engineer-on-site mode can be re-activated by repeating the
entry process above.
To set the engineer-on-site timeout
9876
OPTION
SUPPTIME
600
Where 600 is the number of seconds to allow engineer-on-site mode, zero disables timeout, maximum 32767 (approx. 9 hours).
Alarm on fault only
An input can be configured to create alarm events on any state change, only high to low
(negative edge), only low to high (positive edge) or no alarms. (Default: alarm & restore).
9876
9876
9876
POINT
POINT
POINT
Input2
Input2
Input2
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM
both
neg
pos
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Internal System points
The MesCom has a number of internal parameters that a user can monitor.
Signal Strength
GSM signal strength indicator
Test Button
Digital: test button press/released
Supply Voltage
Primary supply voltage
Battery Voltage
Battery voltage (charging voltage)
Internal Temperature
Temperature of MesCom circuit board
With the exception of Test button all are analogue inputs which have 5 states; Very Low,
Low, Normal, High and Very High. A message will be sent every time one changes state.
Stop message for system points
9876
9876
9876
9876
9876
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
POINT
RSSI ALARM no
button ALARM no
power ALARM no
battery ALARM no
temperature ALARM
no
Single message for power off
By default the MesCom will send a message when the supply voltage drops to a low level
AND when it switches off completely and additionally when the voltage gets close to the
maximum voltage and exceeds it.
Should you wish to only receive a single message for supply ON and OFF you will need to
change the configuration as follows
9876
POINT
power
THRES
0.0
0.2
3.0
3.0
HYST
0.28
DEBOUNCE
100
Using a Pre-Pay SIM Card
The current version has no special feature for pre-pay SIM cards - it is up to the user to
ensure the account is kept in credit and that the SIM is used frequently enough to keep the
account active with the service provider. The MesCom can be configured to send a routine
text message to ensure the SIM is kept active.
Most service providers allow the account to be registered online and the account balance to
be checked from a webpage. Topping up can be performed by phone, online, in most shops
and at most ATMs.
To send a text message with the board temperature every 7days at 10am
9876
9876
OPTION LOGINT 10800 SYNC 600
POINT Temperature LOG yes
Using a Roaming SIM Card (TIME not set)
The MesCom will work with roaming SIM cards. When using a roaming SIM, the MesCOM e
maybe unable to get the time in a from GSM network The MesCom will attempt to get the
current time from other sources. If this fails the default power up date is 1st January 2000 the user can change this with the OPTION TIME command. See above.
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Appendix 1 - Specification
Model
D6000
Dimension (h x w x d)
92 x 60 x 20mm
Weight
77g including battery + 10g antenna
Temperature
-20°C to +60°C transit / -4°C to +40°C operating
Humidity
0 – 80% non-condensing
Warranty
2 years
Radio Path
GPRS and GSM
Battery
640mAh 3.7v lithium polymer
Charger
Built-in
Power Consumption
9–30Vdc 500mA max (2A if used without a battery – not advised)
Typically 50mA at 12v
Standards
Connections
Power:
Inputs/Outputs:
Battery:
Antenna:
SIM:
5mm screw terminals
5mm screw terminals
JST ZHR
SMA
Mini
International Radio Approval
The D6000 MesCom incorporates an independently tested and approved GSM/GPRS radio
module that meets the requirements of European radio communication standards.
Approval Authority:
CE0889
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Appendix 2 - Glossary of Terms
Bus master
RS485
RS232
IP
TCP
UDP
SIM
GSM
GPRS
EDGE
CSD
ADC
SMA
LED
SSN
ICCID
IMEI
UART
PIN
NVM
IO
NEC
LVI
TDMA
APN
SMS
MBUS
MODBUS
EEPROM
FET
SO
ATM
Optocouple
Back EMF
USSD
The panel is the bus master for the RS485 bus
In this document this refers to the 2 wire signalling protocol used for the Galaxy
system bus
PC standard serial interface, legacy serial interface standard commonly used in
communication devices
Internet Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol (correctly written TCP/IP as TCP sits on top of IP)
User Datagram Protocol (correctly written UDP/IP as UDP sits on top of IP)
Subscriber Identity Module, small card supplied by network operation that, when
connected to a radio module, allows the module to connect to the mobile network
Global System for Mobile communication (2G)
General Packet Radio Service
Extra Data-rates for Global Evolution
Circuit Switched Data
Analogue to Digital Convertor
Antenna connector
Light Emitting Diode
SIM Serial Number (ICCID)
Integrated Circuit Card Identifier
International Mobile Equipment Identity – used as serial number for the MesCom
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/ Transmitter
Personal Identification Number, a means to prevent unauthorised use of a SIM
card
Non-Volatile Memory
Input/output
manufacturer of microcontroller
Low Voltage detection module
Time Division Multiple Access (technique used for GSM)
Access Point Name
Short Message Service, a mobile phone text message
Meter-BUS, low cost utility meter interface EN 13757
MODicon communication BUS, common interface for measurement and control
devices
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, a type of NVM
Field Effect Transistor, an semiconductor switch device
Standard Output can be used to refer to an open collector output used on utility
meters
Automatic Teller Machine, cashpoint
Semiconductor device used to isolate a signal, for either safety or electrical
reasons.
Reverse voltage (Electro Motive Force) generated when an inductive load is
switched off
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, a protocol used by GSM networks to
communicate with the service providers computers.
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Appendix 3 UK GPRS Settings
This setting are provided for reference only they were correct on 1st July 2013 please check
with your SIM card provided before use.
O2
Access point:
Username:
Password:
mobile.o2.co.uk
mobileweb
password
Vodafone
AP (Contract):
AP (PAYG):
AP (1GB pp):
AP (3GB pp):
Username:
Password:
internet
pp.vodafone.co.uk
pp.internet
ppbundle.internet
web
web
Orange
Access Point:
AP (Old PAYG):
AP (Inet Any):
Username:
Password:
T-mobile
Access Point:
Username :
Password:
Virgin Mobile
Access Point:
Username:
Password:
goto.virginmobile.uk
user
(leave blank)
GiffGaff
Access Point:
Username:
Password:
giffgaff.com
giffgaff
password
BT Mobile
Access Point:
Username:
Password:
btmobile.bt.com
bt
bt
orangeinternet
payginternet
consumerbroadband
user
pass
Asda Mobile
Access Point:
Username:
Password:
asdamobiles.co.uk
web
web
general.t-mobile.uk
user (alt: wapuser)
wap
Your Family Mobile (Ikea)
Access Point:
data.uk
Username:
user
Password:
wap
3UK – Please note SIMs from this network
are not work compatible with the MesCom.
Access Point:
three.co.uk
Username:
guest
Password:
guest
Tesco-Mobile
Access Point:
Username :
Password:
Talk Mobile
Access Point:
Username:
Password:
talkmobile.co.uk
prepay.tesco-mobile.com
tescowap
password
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Addendix 4 Connections
Test Button
0V
+V
Power supply
connector
9-30Vdc 500mA*
LED1
LED2
GSM
Status Indication
see section 4.1
OP2
OP1
Open collector
outputs
100mA 30V max
OV
Ground
OP & IP
common
SMA
Antenna
IP4
IP3
IP2
IP1
Inputs; Voltage or volt-free contact
3V max (30V overvoltage protected)
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Digital Input Wiring Options
Eg. Signal from panels, switches and contacts etc.
Voltage present / absent
Pull down resistor
High going low
Pull down resistor
Current limiting
Resistor
Ip1
Ip2
10k
Digital Voltage
signal upto 30v
Ip3
Ip4
0V
Low going high
Pull up resistor
0V
Op1
Op2
Limiting resistor for
safety only
Examples
Alarm panel signals
Flood sensor
Volt-free contact
Pull up resistor
Device to monitor
Ip1
Open collector
Signal
Ip2
Pull up resistor
Ip3
Ip4
0V
SO, FET or Opto-couple
Pull up resistor
Examples
Switch contacts and relays
Energy meter pulse output
Float switch
Op1
0V
Op2
Volt-free
contact
Analogue Input Wiring Options
Analogue signal with a
maximum of 3V or less
can be connected
directly to the MesCom.
Pull up or down
Signal Max 3V
Ip1
Ip2
Ip3
Ip4
0V
Op1
0V
Op2
Examples
Low voltage analogue sensors
Including: temperature, pressure, weight, tank depth, flow rate
Analogue voltage inputs
above 3V need to be
scaled with resistors to
give a maximum of 3V to
the MesCom input.
The MesCom can then
be configured to scale
them back again.
Pull up or down
3k6
Ip2
Ip3
Ip4
1k2
Ip1
Analogue Voltage
signal up to 12v
Select resistor values
depending on the
maximum input voltage
0V
Op1
0V
Op2
Examples
R1 1KΩ
R2 = (max voltage/3 – 1)
× R1
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Supply voltage monitoring
Battery voltage monitoring
Analogue sensor.
Including: Temperature, pressure, weight,
tank depth, flow rate
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4-20mA Current inputs
Pull up or down
4-20mA Signal
Ip1
100r
Ip2
Convert to a voltage with
a resistor.
Ip3
Ip4
Analogue Current
signal upto 30mA
0V
Op1
Examples
Return
Op2
R = 3/max current
4-20mA Sensors
Including: Oil pressure, temperature, strain and stress.
Sender units and thermistors can also be connected to the MesCom but these sensors are
non-linear so should be used with caution.
Connection dependant on individual sensor and beyond the scope of this manual.
Output Wiring Options
Outputs have a maximum switching capacity of 30v 100mA and are open drain type.
MesCom outputs can be connected
directly to any device input that
accepts open drain/ open collector
signals.
Supply
30V max
Pull up resistor if
required by
connected device
Ip1
Ip2
Connected device
Ip3
Input
Ip4
0V
For inputs requiring a voltage signal,
a pull up resistor will be required.
0V
Op1
Op2
Small load of no greater than 30V
100mA can be connected directly to
the MesCom open drain output.
Supply
Max 30v
Ip1
Ip2
Load
Max 100mA
Ip3
Ip4
0V
Op1
Op2
For higher power loads the output
will need to be connected to a relay.
Supply
Ground
Coil Supply
Max 30v
recommended reverse EMF protection diode
The MesCom output is protected
against back EMF but we
recommend fitting an additional
reverse EMF protection diode for
added protection, as shown.
To high
power load
Relay
Ip1
Ip2
Ip3
Ip4
0V
Op1
Op2
Coil current
Max 100mA
Coil Supply
Ground
The relay can be of any type;
traditional, optical or solid state.
Using a relay also isolates the
MesCom from the load and is
recommended with cable runs of
longer than 1 metre.
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Addendix 5 Test Button
Power-up
On power-up the LED1 and LED2 (yellow and green respectively) will switch ON blinking
every 2 seconds (until the power sequence is complete).
Holding the TEST button while powering the MesCom allows you to perform some useful
tasks:
Hold for less than 5 seconds* – Clear the event log.
LED1 (yellow) will flash (2Hz).
Hold for more than 5 seconds* – Call configuration server (get most recent configuration).
LED2 (green) will flash (2Hz).
Release and press within 5 seconds* – Reload factory defaults (remove users and clear log).
LED1 (yellow) will flash quickly (10Hz).
* Time starts from when LED1 starts flashing and LED2 is off.
Normal Operation
In normal operation the test button can be configured to do multiple things: these include
entering/exiting “Engineer on site” mode, overriding power saving mode, making a call,
sending a notification and sending a status report.
When TEST is pressed:
Power saving mode will be overridden for 15 minutes
Call to host initialled.** (POINT button CALL)
Notification to users.**(POINT button ALARM)
Hold TEST for 5 seconds: (LED1 and LED2 flash in sync)
Status report to all users.** (OPTION RINGMODE)
Exit “Engineer on site” mode.** (OPTION SUPPRESS)
Cancel the 15 minute-powered state above.
Hold TEST for 10 seconds:
Enter “Engineer on site” mode.** (OPTION SUPPRESS)
** Feature can be disabled/enabled by configuration
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