AV-GAD AVG064 User manual

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AVG064
Integrated GSM module for Access
Control
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 2.50
Edition I
This product is subject to continual enhancement and
therefore specifications may be changed or altered
without prior notice
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AVG064 Description
The AVG064 is a compact Dual Band GSM gate control. The unit is designed for cellular
access control housed in an ABS case with a separated power supply.
The AVG064 contains a built-in relay, which is remote controlled and is applicable for
access control for parking lots, home automation, garage barriers, etc.
The factory default is for European GSM band: 900/1800 MHz.
AVG064 standard pack contains: GSM unit, Zero dB GSM antenna, Installation Manual,
four wires Cable, three wires cable for power and outputs. Power supply is not included.
For power supply the AV-20 wall plug type, or the AV-21 are compatible, both 12V 1A DC.
The AVG064 support up to 64 accounts for gate or door opening, or use the “Open to all
feature” (#ACM command).
Programming and parameter settings are executed by SMS commands, PC connection is not
available.
AVG064 Wiring
1. Connections:
Gently insert SIM card to SIM slot, located at the bottom side, as shown in figure 1.
Connect GSM antenna to ANT connector.
2. Plug the Power Supply as shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: AVG064 power and relay wiring
SIM card parameters: Make sure the SIM you are using is SMS enabled, without a voice
message service, without charge limits, caller ID is enabled, unlocked, PIN code disabled.
Install the AVG064 GSM Remote Control Device in a place where there is GSM signal is well
received from the operator you want to use. Check it with a phone before proceeding with
the installation. To install the device in a place with a weak signal, consider using an external
antenna (option to be purchased separately with a 5m cable).

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Starting and Wiring
Before setting the AVG064, get a GSM phone and an extra SIM card to insert into the
AVG064. The SIM and GSM phone should be SMS and ID numbers enabled.
Figure 2: AVG064 SIM card and LED’s
The GSM phone is your programmer.
Every SMS sent to the AVG064 and correctly received, will be acknowledged by an SMS
confirmation to the programming phone.
It’s recommended to store the commands in your programming phone for future
applications. During programming, pay attention to the dot sign (.) - it’s critical.
Relay: The AVG064 identifies the calling number and activates the supplied relay, so it
doesn’t count as a call. It’s useful for access control. The unit stores 64 numbers. Each
registered number activates the relay (3 seconds pulse), times/modes are programmable
at “Gate Delay” parameter.
Remove the PIN request from the SIM before inserting it in the unit, otherwise the
device will not work. In order to do so, insert the SIM in a phone and disable the PIN
request (usually there is a security menu that enables you to do so). If you don’t do it, and
switch-on the unit more than 3 times you will have to reset the PIN using the PUK!!
AVG064 Programming Instructions
Program the AVG064 with SMS commands. It is safe to do so because in addition to the
fact that other people may not know the number of the SIM inserted in it, we also use a
Password that makes it impossible for anybody, who doesn’t know it, to access the system
by chance.
Remember that commands must be in CAPITAL LETTERS. It is PWD not pwd, CAP not
Cap etc.
Don’t add spaces or any other characters.
The two SMS commands that you will certainly use in the AVG064 GSM Remote Control
Device are the following:

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#PWD: Password
#WHL: White List (adds or removes numbers)
You could also use the following, though not necessarily:
#ACM: Access Mode
#CAP: Change password
#GOT: Gate pulse time
#CSQ: Check Signal Quality
Once you issue a command with an SMS, you will receive a confirmation SMS with OK if
everything is correct or Error if there is an error.
#PWD
Password. This command must always come first. Use 6 digits as a password.
The standard default one, when the device comes from the factory, is 123456.
We suggest that you change it, using the #CAP command.
In all the following examples we will use 123456 as an example of password.
#WHL
White List. This is the command that you will use most. It is used to add or remove
numbers that are enabled to open the gate into the White List.
You can add up to 64 numbers in the list. Every position must be indicated in the command
and we advise you to keep a list written somewhere to know which numbers are in and in
which position.
To add a number, the syntax of the command is the following:
#PWD123456#WHL01=3593334444
Where 01 is the position in the list and 3593334444 is the number enabled.
Please note that it is possible to program up to a maximum of 10 digits for a number. If it
has more digits you should use the rightmost ones. For example, if your number is
33446665555 you should program 3446665555.
If your number appears as [phone] you should not program the country code
(+39). Nine digits phone number or less it is not a problem. The important thing is that you
don’t exceed 10 digits.
To check which is the number in a certain place of the list:
#PWD123456#WHL01?
To erase a number:
#PWD123456#WHL01D
To erase all numbers:
#PWD123456#WHL99D
#ACM
Access Mode. This command allows you to open only to accounts that are in the white list
or to anybody calling the SIM number.
#PWD123456#ACM0 (it is a zero)
Warning! With the above command you allow free access to anybody calling!!

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#PWD123456#ACM2
With the above command you allow only people that are in the white list. This is the
standard and recommended option.
#CAP
Change Password. Use this command to change the password with a new one that you will
choose for your device (don’t forget it or you will have to send the unit back to us to reset it,
and this has a cost!).
The #CAP command must be issued twice to be sure you don’t digit a wrong one. Of
course it must be preceded by the old password.
For example, to change the password 123456 into the new password 333444 you need to
send the following SMS:
# PWD123456#CAP333444#CAP333444
Wait to receive a confirmation with PWD OK and CAP OK if you wrote correctly, or an Error
message if you made a mistake.
#GOT
Relay pulse time. This command is useful in case you need to keep the button pressed
longer. The standard time is 0.3 seconds (300ms). To change use the GOT command.
The syntax of the command is the following:
# PWD123456#GOT500
With the above command the opening time has been set to 500ms (0.5 seconds).
#CSQ
Check GSM signal quality. This command is useful to see what GSM network signal level
your AVG064 GSM Remote Control Device is receiving.
If you send the command: #PWD123456#CSQ?
You will receive an SMS with a signal quality ranging from 0 to 32 (if it is 0 we doubt it will
ever answer…). You should have a signal above 12 to ensure opening the gate in any
condition. Better if above 16. You should add an external antenna if this is not the case, or
eventually even change operator with another that serves your area better.
Inputs and Outputs Control
The AVG064 also comes with additional 1 Input and 1 Output. The output is connected to
an on-board relay that is activated by sending an SMS command. The Input can be used to
generate alarms when triggered. It can also be programmed to count the input active
pulses up to 1ms fast or activate the output relay.
Note: When used as counters input work only in ACTIVE HIGH mode. They count ONLY
High Going Pulses.
One of the most important functions is to receive alarms. In order to do this properly, you
must turn on the function of the input and tell the AVG064 which are the recipient numbers
and who should receive the alert message for the particular input.

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Administrator Number
The 8 administrator numbers can be programmed with a text command via SMS.
#TEL[N]=XXXXXXXXXX
N stands for administrator number 1– 8 (position)
XXXXXXXXXX stands for the phone number you want to program as administrator.
To add a number, the syntax of the command is the following:
#PWD123456#TEL1=3593334444
Please note that it is possible to program up to a maximum of 16 digits for a number.
To check all of the administrator numbers in the list:
#PWD123456#TEL?
Setting The Recipients That Receive Alert Message
The unit can only send text alerts to 1 or all 8 of the programmed administrators’ mobile
phone numbers and this function can be changed at any time by sending the following
commands by SMS message to the unit.
#RERN=XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX stands for 8digits value: ON (1) or OFF (0) for the 8 administrators
For example, if you assume only administrators 1, 2, 3, and 4 are to receive text alerts you
would send the following SMS message to the unit.
# PWD123456#RERN=11110000
Note: You can only put 1 in the first 4 digits of the text command if there are only phone
numbers stored in #TEL1, #TEL2, #TEL3 and #TEL4. The rest should be 0.
To check the setting of which recipient will receive alert messages
#PWD123456#RER?
EDITING THE INPUT ALERT MESSAGE
The Input Alert Message can be edited and programmed up to 100 characters long. You
can change the displayed text by sending the following commands by SMS message to the
unit.
#STR=XXXXX…
XXXXX stands for the display text that you want to program
For example, if you want the alert message to display “Garage Opened!” when received a
text alert, you would send the following SMS message to the unit.
#PWD123456#STR =Garage Opened!

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Enabling input function
To turn on the function of input, you can send the following commands by SMS message to
the unit.
#CTR=X
X stands for ON (1) or OFF (0) value
To turn on the input, the syntax of the command is the following:
# PWD123456#CTR=1
Setting the Counter Alert Value For Input
An alert message will be sent when the increment of alarm counter reaches the alert value
(Default: 500). It is possible to set the alert value up to maximum value of 65535 times. To
set the counter alert value of input, you can send the following commands by SMS
message to the unit.
Text Command:
#COA=XXXXX
XXXXX stands for 5digits value: The number of times
For example, assume you want it to send a counter alert message each time the input has
been triggered for 5 times, you would send the following SMS message to the unit.
#PWD123456#COA=00005
Input behave setting
This input can be programmed to behave differently: it can count the input active high
pulses, generate an alarm message or activate relay. To program the input, you can send
the following commands by SMS message to the unit.
Text Command:
#CTC=F
F stands for input function 1 - 5
Function Descriptions
Function 1:
Functions as counter.
Sends a counter alert message once the alarm counter reaches the alert value.
Function 2:
Functions as counter.
Activates the output relay 2 to stay on.
Sends a counter alert message once the alarm counter reaches the alert value.

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Function 3:
Functions as counter.
Activates the output relay 2 to stay on.
Sends an alert message once triggered.
Sends a counter alert message once the alarm counter reaches the alert value.
Function 4:
Functions as counter.
Activates the output relay 2 for 1 second.
Sends a counter alert message once the alarm counter reaches the alert value.
Function 5:
Sends an alert message once triggered.
For example, assume you want it to send an alert message each time the input is
triggered; you should send the following SMS message to the unit.
#PWD123456#CTC=5
Reading the total increment counter value
To read the total increment counter value, you can send the following SMS message to the
unit.
#COU?
The syntax of the command is the following:
#PWD123456#COU?
You will receive the total increment value from the unit by SMS.
Remote counter reading
To read the sub increment counter value, you can send the following SMS message to the
unit.
#COT?
The syntax of the command is the following:
#PWD123456#COT?
Wait to receive the sub increment value from the unit by SMS.
Note: The sub increment counter value will be reset automatically each time the alarm
counter reached the alert value.

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Counter Resetting
To reset the total counter value; send the following SMS message:
#CLA
The syntax of the command is the following:
#PWD123456#CLA
Output Settings
To activate the output relay, send a text command via SMS specifying the number of
seconds the output should stay on to the unit. It is possible to set up to maximum of 65,535
seconds.
#RLY[N]#XXXXX
N stands for number 1or 2of Output
XXXXX stands for 5digits value: The number of seconds
For example, assume you want to turn on the output relay number 2 for 1 hour, you should
send the following SMS message to the unit.
# PWD123456#RLY2=03600
To check the status of output relay
#PWD123456#RLY?
To activate the output relay to stay on, you can send the following commands by SMS
message to the unit.
#RLOP[N]=X
N stands for number 1or 2of Output
X stands for ON (1) or OFF (0) value
To activate the output relay number 2 to stay on indefinitely, the syntax of the command is
the following:
#PWD123456#RLOP2=1
Setting the output relay
The output relays can be programmed to operate with a special feature. After being
programmed, it will activate both output relays to stay on. When the unit receives a call
from the user, it will turn off relay for a certain time period and turn on again. To program
this function, you can send the following commands by SMS message to the unit.
#FTRY=F
F stands for function 0 – 2

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Function Descriptions
Function 0:
This function is disabled ~ Normal Mode (Default)
Function 1:
Relay 1 will turn off for 10 seconds and turn on again. After 30 seconds, Relay 2 will be off
for 5 seconds and turn on again.
Function 2:
At a programmable time section, Relay 1 or 2 will turn off for a programmable time (in
seconds) and turn on again.
Note: Once this function is used, the relays will operate automatically according to the
programmed time. Activation of relays with call will not work this time.
(For further setting of time and operating time please refer to 5.3.2 and 5.3.3)
To program the output relays to operate with function 2, the syntax of the command is the
following:
#PWD123456#FTRY=2
Relay operate at programmable time
The output relay can be programmed to operate at a programmable time. To program this
function, you can send the following commands by SMS message to the unit.
#SMW=SS, MM, HH, TTT, G, R;
SS is a 2 digits value stand for seconds
MM is a 2 digits value stands for minutes
HH is a 2 digits value stand for hours
TTT is a 3 digits value stands for Turn Off time in seconds
G stands for Group number 1- 8
R stands for Relay number 1or 2
Example 1, assume you want the output relay number 1 to turn off for 20 seconds at
8.30am, you should send the following SMS message to the unit.
#PWD123456#SMW=00,30,08,020,1,1;
Example 2, assume you want the output relay number 2 to turn off for 30 seconds at
5.30pm, you should send the following SMS message to the unit.
#PWD123456#SMW=00,30,17,030,1,2;
Note: You can program up to 8 groups of time sections for each relay.
System time setting
To set the time, you can send the following SMS command to the unit. The time is entered
in a 24 Hour format.

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#TSET=SS,MM,HH
SS stands for 2 digits value: Seconds
MM stands for 2 digits value: Minutes
HH stands for 2 digits value: Hour
Note: Time setting is necessary for operating function 2 at 5.3.1
Relay mode – Voltage on contact Mode
To set the output relay 2 to supply voltage when activated, please adjust the jumper
according to the diagram below:
To set the output relay 2 to supply dry contact when activated, please adjust the jumper
according to the diagram below:
Unit Resetting
To reset the unit send SMS command:
*REST#XXXXXX
XXXXXX stands for the 6 digits password (PWD). Default password is 123456
Common Problems
Some phones cannot open the gate:
Verify that they send the caller ID when calling another phone. Check that the number you
see in the other phone is what you have programmed in the GSM Remote Control device.
I have inserted the SIM but the unit doesn’t work:
Remove the PIN request from the SIM. If you didn’t do it and you have switched-on the unit
more than 3 times, you may need to use the PUK. Check with SIM instructions for details.
I have checked every possibility but the unit still doesn’t work:
Try to change the GSM provider, replace the SIM card, reset the unit by powering on and
off, last option: send the Reset command – It erase all numbers.

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Is it possible to open to anybody?
Yes, you can do it using the #ACM command.
AVG064 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
GSM module Dual Band
Frequency bands Band: GSM 900/1800 MHz
Power Supply Filtered 12-26V DC, 1.2A. Or 12-20 VAC
Standby Current Consumption 30 mA
Communication Current Consumption Idle: 120 mA. At power up: 1.1 Ampere
Antenna Socket SMA connector (female) for GSM antenna
SIM Socket Build-in, spring type
Indications Solid state LEDs, Red and Green
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (max) L x W x H 98mm x 62m x 30m
Temperature range operation -20°C to +70°C ambient temperature
Humidity Up to 85%
Protection class IP40
Mechanical vibrations amplitude 7.5mm at 5 - 200Hz sinus
Packing Carton Box
Casing Material ABS
RoHS, WEEE Components comply with the EU RoHS and WEEE Directives
AV-GAD LIMITED WARRANTY
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and labor, for the period of twelve months following the date of production. Av-Gad will within the mentioned period, as its
option, repair or replace any product failing to proper operation without charge the purchaser.
This warranty shell not apply to any equipment, or any part thereof, which has been repaired by others, installed
not proper, used improper, abused, altered damaged, subjected to acts of God or on which the serial and data
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