Alpha Technologies GSM-VarioBell User manual

G SM D O O R I N T E R C O M
GSM-VarioBell
User manual V 1.2

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Basic technical parameters:
Power supply: 12 (9-24) V AC/DC, 500mA
(optionally integrated ACU 2000mAh for
approx. 35h of operation)
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
dimension: modular system –via table
buttons: 1 or 2 in basic solution. Possibility
extend up to 87 buttons + keypad
(for every button max. 7 phone numbers
dialed progressively)
relay: 2x relay with switching contact
Input: 0/5 V
Basic features:
GSM-Vario Bell is useful for different installation even for
emergency communication.
You just insert SIM card and connect power supply, eventually
connect el. lock. For its operation is used GSM network –so
you don’t need any telephone line or other cables.
•Basic module (VBG) with one or two buttons, eventually no
buttons. Possibility to expand by extending modules (VBD)
up to 87 buttons. Under each button you can program up to
7 phone numbers which are after button press
progressively dialed.
•Keypad module for: dialing memory numbers (memory
limited by SIM card capacity), direct dialing of phone
number from keypad and inserting codes for relays
activation (codes capacity again limited by SIM card only)
•2 independent, remotely controlled switching relays with
different ways of activation (activation by ringing or by code
during call, by button press, by code from keypad etc...)
•1 input for connection for example alarm (alerting by SMS)
or for control of gate(door) opening (beeps during call) etc.

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•Voice signaling of different events (for example. „ wait
please “, „Open “, etc.
•SMS sending with date, time and numbers list from which
was relay activated by ringing; date and time and code
when relay is activated by keypad code.
Function:
Hands free GSM phone –with preprogrammed phone
numbers under each button (Buttons on basic module are
marked ABUTTON and BBUTTON, buttons on extended
modules B1 to B85.
1. Outgoing call: After button press is dialed first number
from saved list of numbers. The numbers are saved
under names ABUTTON1 to ABUTTON7 –it means
first number under name ABUTTON1. When called
party is busy or not available then automatically second
number under name ABUTTON2 is dialed etc. When
called party picks up the call the connection is
established and next numbers are not dial (the same
valid for other buttons –on extended modules are
marked B1-1, B1-2…. to B85-7). Waiting time for call
pick up by called party is adjustable.
2. Incoming call: up settings will be incoming call picked
up either for all calls or for saved numbers on SIM card
only (connection for saved numbers only). GSM-VARIO
BELL might also reject incoming calls (see later in relay
function). Before picks up might GSM-VARIO BELL
alert by preprogrammed by melody (adjustable) .
(Notification for call establishing –listen in control).
2 remotely controlled switching relay. Each can be
controlled up settings by different ways:
1. By ringing –incoming call is rejected (confirmation of
command accept) and simultaneously is activated for
preprogrammed time selected relay. The call is rejected
/relay activated according setting either:

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a. From numbers saved in phone book on the SIM
card only
b. From any telephone number.
2. By code –
•during voice communication (incoming as same as
outgoing call) . The 1 digit code by DTMF might be
dialed by called party for relay activation ( for
preprogrammed time). For each relay you can
program different code.
•When keypad module is connected it is possible
selected relay (not during call!) activate by code from
keypad. The activation might be limited also by date,
time, day of the week , access numbers, etc..
•For relay activation by code (opening) might be setup
sending SMS with date, time and number ( or code)
of opening
3. By SMS –you can remotely switch ON/OFF selected
relay or activate relay for certain time mention in SMS.
Relays might be controlled only from preprogrammed
numbers at GSM-VB SIM card.
4. Camera mode –selected relay is ON by picking up the
call and it is OFF by hanging up the call.
5. Lighting mode –selected relay is ON by picking up
the call and it stays ON for preprogrammed time after
hang up.
6. Button mode –selected relay is ON after button press
and stays ON for preprogrammed time.
1 programable input:
1. SMS sending „ALARM ON“ to preprogrammed number
when input is short circuit against ground. SMS
„ALARM OFF“ to next preprogrammed number when
input is disconnected. It might be programmed 1
number only (ON or OFF). Then is send 1 SMS only up
selected status.
2. opening detection. When input is activated during call
(for example by gate ( door) opening ) the GSM –Vario

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Bell generates into a call short beeps for time of input
activation.
Voice signaling of different status. Up settings might be
different status signaling by voice. (language adjustable).
When is voice signaling presented during a call it is hearable
on both sides of connection (for example „open“)
Detection of start/restart. GSM-VB indicates start of the unit
(switch on power supply) by relay 1 activation for 7 seconds.
This feature is useful for example for automatic opening after
power supply restart, remote restart of different device (by
ringing) with automatic restart after power failure etc..
Sets
Basic module VBG-xx is main unit. Might be in 3 versions:
VBG-00 no button
VBG-01 with 1 button
VBG-02 with 2 buttons

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Button module VBDx-mod:
VBD5-mod with 5 buttons
VBD10-mod with 10 buttons
Buttons order numbering is setup by DIP switch on each
module (viz. follow).
Keypad module VBDKey
Keypad connection is not necessary to setup and it does not
depend on the position where it is connected (see following
pages).

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Mechanical parts
For easier explanation we show mechanical parts for 1, 2 and
3 modules. In one column are max 3 modules. The big set
contents max 3 columns (9 modules). For even bigger sets
you can put 9 modules set over or next each other.
Mounting box for flush mounting:
Mounting box-1 Mounting box-2 Mounting box-3

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Fixing and covering frame –for flush and surface mounting
For 1 module for 2 modules for 3 modules
design frame –flush mounting only
Frame-1 Frame-2 Frame-3 Frame - 3 x 2

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roofing shield –flush mounting only
Shield-1 Shield-2 Shield -2 x 2
SMB –surface mounting box –surface mounting only (fixing
frames are extra)
SMB-1 SMB-2 SMB-3

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control elements and connection
SIM reader
Insert SIM for
operation
Switch of backup
battery. For operation
to ON position
SIM reader
Insert SIM for
operation
restart button
input
Relay2
Relay1
PSU
Expanding modules connector