Comax Severa User manual

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Contents
1GENERAL 6
1.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.1 PSTN / GSM model......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 GPRS model.................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.3 Severa series features .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.4 Pictograms used.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 CHECKING YOUR ORDER............................................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 The environment ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY ...................................................................................................... 8
2IDENTIFICATION 9
2.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................. 9
3INSTALLATION 11
3.1 LOCATION.................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 DIGITAL INPUTS.......................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 RS-232 (COM) PORTS................................................................................................................. 11
3.5 SIM-CARD (Only with Severa GSM and GPRS)........................................................................ 12
3.6 ANTENNE (only with Severa GSM and GPRS)......................................................................... 12
3.7 POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................................................................... 13
3.7.1 Mains adapter SV-20..................................................................................................................... 13
3.7.2 Built-in emergency power supply.................................................................................................. 13
3.7.3 Severa PSTN................................................................................................................................. 13
3.7.4 Severa GSM and GPRS................................................................................................................ 13
3.8 PROG / RESET BUTTON............................................................................................................. 14
4SETTING UP THE SEVERA 15
4.1 INSTALLING AND USING SEVPROG ........................................................................................ 15
4.2 PROGRAMMING AND CALLING UP SETTINGS REMOTELY.................................................. 15
4.3 DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS USED ........................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 Main message (Location name).................................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Status message............................................................................................................................. 16
4.3.3 Dial-back time................................................................................................................................ 16
4.3.4 Contact input point ........................................................................................................................ 16
4.3.5 Delay.............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.6 Correction report (Idle).................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.7 Report block on input channels during mains failures.................................................................. 17
4.3.8 Telephone number and dialling sequence.................................................................................... 17
4.3.9 Required basic settings................................................................................................................. 17

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5HOW THE SEVERA WORKS 19
5.1 FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 19
5.2 REPORT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................... 19
5.3 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT MESSAGE............................................................................... 20
5.4 REPORTING STATUS CHANGES .............................................................................................. 20
5.5 REPORTING MAINS MALFUNCTIONS (only with built-in emergency power supply)......... 21
5.6 CONFIRMING A REPORT MESSAGE ........................................................................................ 22
5.6.1 Severa GSM nand GPRS.............................................................................................................. 22
5.6.2 Severa PSTN................................................................................................................................. 22
5.7 ANALOGUE INPUTS.................................................................................................................... 23
5.7.1 Setting up Alarms.......................................................................................................................... 23
5.7.2 Severa menu................................................................................................................................. 25
5.8 REMOTE SWITCHING (only with the Severa GSM and GPRS)............................................... 26
5.9 REQUESTING VERSION NUMBER (only with the Severa GSM and GPRS) ......................... 27
5.10 RECHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY (emergency power supply)................................. 27
5.11 PERIODIC RESTART (RESET) OF THE SEVERA..................................................................... 27
6SEVERA GPRS STEADY CONNECT 28
6.1 CLIENT/SERVER.......................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 CLIENT MODE.............................................................................................................................. 28
6.2.1 Modem Emulation ......................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.2 Transparent ................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.3 Contact Only.................................................................................................................................. 28
6.2.4 Autologon ...................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3 SERVER MODE............................................................................................................................ 29
6.3.1 Modem emulation.......................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.2 Transparent ................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.3 None.............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.4 CONTACT INPUTS....................................................................................................................... 30
6.4.1 Report input status including acknowledge (ACK)........................................................................ 30
6.4.2 Reporting input status without ACK .............................................................................................. 30
6.4.3 Reporting input status without ACK, then transparent.................................................................. 30
6.4.4 Transparent ................................................................................................................................... 30
6.5 TIMEOUTS.................................................................................................................................... 31
6.5.1 Data timeout.................................................................................................................................. 31
6.5.2 Connect timeout ............................................................................................................................ 31
6.5.3 IP Activity timeout.......................................................................................................................... 31
6.6 SYSTEM ERRORS ....................................................................................................................... 31
6.6.1 GPRS error.................................................................................................................................... 31
6.6.2 Server error ................................................................................................................................... 31
6.6.3 Listen error .................................................................................................................................... 32

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6.7 SETTING UP SEVERA IP............................................................................................................. 32
6.7.1 GPRS settings............................................................................................................................... 32
6.7.2 Input settings................................................................................................................................. 33
6.7.3 System settings............................................................................................................................. 34
6.8 GPRS SUBSCRIPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 35
7SEVERA GPRS WEBMETER 36
7.1 ALARM REPORTS AND MONITORING ..................................................................................... 36
7.1.1 Synchronisation............................................................................................................................. 36
7.1.2 Activating data transfer.................................................................................................................. 37
7.2 LIGHT WEIGHT SIGNATURE...................................................................................................... 37
7.3 SYSTEM ERRORS ....................................................................................................................... 37
7.3.1 GPRS error.................................................................................................................................... 37
7.3.2 Server error ................................................................................................................................... 37
7.4 SETTING UP THE SEVERA WEBMETER .................................................................................. 38
7.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................... 38
7.4.2 GPRS settings............................................................................................................................... 38
7.4.3 Input settings................................................................................................................................. 39
7.4.4 System settings............................................................................................................................. 40
7.5 GPRS SUBSCRIPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 40
7.6 HTTP POST PROTOCOL............................................................................................................. 41
7.6.1 Composition of outgoing messages.............................................................................................. 41
7.6.2 Composition of log data................................................................................................................. 42
7.6.3 HTTP POST reactions................................................................................................................... 43
8THE SEVERA AS A MODEM 45
8.1 The basic AT commands............................................................................................................ 45
8.1.1 ATA................................................................................................................................................ 46
8.1.2 ATD................................................................................................................................................ 47
8.1.3 ATE................................................................................................................................................ 47
8.1.4 ATH................................................................................................................................................ 47
8.1.5 ATI................................................................................................................................................. 47
8.1.6 ATL (only with Severa PSTN) ....................................................................................................... 47
8.1.7 ATM (only with Severa PSTN) ...................................................................................................... 47
8.1.8 ATO ............................................................................................................................................... 48
8.1.9 ATQ ............................................................................................................................................... 48
8.1.10 ATS................................................................................................................................................ 48
8.1.11 ATV................................................................................................................................................ 48
8.1.12 ATX................................................................................................................................................ 48
8.1.13 ATZ................................................................................................................................................ 49
8.1.14 AT\N (only with Severa PSTN)...................................................................................................... 49
8.1.15 AT%C (only with Severa PSTN) ................................................................................................... 49

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8.1.16 AT&D............................................................................................................................................. 49
8.1.17 AT&F.............................................................................................................................................. 50
8.1.18 AT&W ............................................................................................................................................ 50
8.1.19 AT+CMGS..................................................................................................................................... 50
8.1.20 AT+CSQ........................................................................................................................................ 51
8.1.21 +++ ................................................................................................................................................ 51
8.1.22 Basic AT command settings for Severa PSTN, GSM and GPRS modems ................................. 51
8.2 EXPERT MODEM USERS............................................................................................................ 52
8.2.1 The inside of the Severa ............................................................................................................... 52
8.2.2 Starting a modem connection ....................................................................................................... 52
8.2.3 Expert user modem initialisation................................................................................................... 53
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 54
10 APPENDIX 56
10.1 LED STATUS INDICATION.......................................................................................................... 56
10.2 LIST OF SETTINGS (only with Severa GSM)............................................................................ 59
10.3 REPORTING TO ARA .................................................................................................................. 60
10.4 SEVERA–COMPRI LINK.............................................................................................................. 61
10.4.1 Modem settings............................................................................................................................. 61
10.4.2 Compri-HX / Severa mounting recommendations........................................................................ 61
10.5 NOTES .......................................................................................................................................... 62

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1GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual relates to Severa modems with firmware version 6.0 or higher.
1.1.1 PSTN / GSM model
The Severa is an alarm system raising the alarm and forwarding notification of malfunctions and
calamities by telephone for both manned and automated installations and processes. Depending on
the model used, forwarding is done via either the fixed (PSTN) or mobile network (GSM). Changes in
status are forwarded as SMS message.
Depending on the type ordered the Severa comes complete with all contact inputs, relay outputs,
inputs for analogue signals and/or modem functionality. The user can set the SMS text for reporting
changes, which is also the case with the desired dialling sequence and reset procedure.
1.1.2 GPRS model
The Severa is also available as a special model for GPRS applications with its own manual available.
With this Severa you are "always on line" with your applications in the field. Severa’s unique "auto log
on" concept replaces the often complex GPRS technology with standard modem technology. Consult
our website for more information or contact one of our employees.
1.1.3 Severa series features
Adjustable delays
Built-in emergency power supply (may vary per model)
Mains monitoring (may vary per model)
Periodic restart (reset) of the Severa (can be switched on/off)
Serial interface RS232 connection (9 pole sub D and RJ10 connector)
Settings and SMS texts are permanently stored in the Severa’s internal flash memory.
The Severa can be programmed using the ‘SevProg’ program, which can be downloaded free of
charge at www.adesys.nl.
Changing the telephone numbers and alarm texts remotely, using an SMS message
To make the best possible use of all the features offered by the Severa,
we recommend that you read this user manual carefully.

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1.1.4 Pictograms used
This user manual uses various pictograms.
The meanings of these pictograms are as follows:
1.2 CHECKING YOUR ORDER
Check the packaging for any damage. If your order is damaged or incomplete upon receipt, contact
your supplier immediately.
The standard order includes:
Severa
Connection clamps
Modem/programming cable set
Telephone wire with country-specific telecom plug (only with Severa PSTN)
This user manual
Optional extras are:
Antenna and antenna cable (various models, such as a vandalism-resistant model)
Mains adapter 230VC / 12VDC (article number SV-20)
RS-232, 9-polig Sub-D cable male / female (article no. TB-14)
USB-SERIAL adapter (article no. TB-18)
‘SevProg’ programming tool software (article no. SV-40)
External GPS module (only suitable for the Severa Webmeter models)
Tip or matter of attention
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Action to be performed
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Reference in an illustration

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1.2.1 The environment
This product contains materials that might harm the environment. To protect the
environment, if the product is to be replaced at the end of its useful life, please do not
deposit it with your household waste. You can return the product to your supplier or turn
it in at a special depot.
1.3 GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
Each Severa is subjected to extensive testing by ADESYS prior to shipment.
ADESYS offers one year warranty.
The following will terminate the warranty:
If the malfunction was caused by gross negligence or inexpert installation
If the product has been opened and/or any repairs or changes have been made without the
permission of ADESYS
If the serial number proves to have been removed or damaged.
ADESYS cannot be held liable for any consequential damages if the alarm stagnates. Alarms do not
offer a 100% guarantee against damages, but are merely tools for preventing damages.
Consequently, we recommend that you discuss the remaining risk with your insurance company.

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2IDENTIFICATION
2.1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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SIM card holder (only with GSM and GPRS models)
2
LED status indicator: antenna level (network), error messages (error) and general status
(on/busy)
3
Serial interface RS-232, RJ-10 connector (com)
4
Programming / resetting key (prog/reset)
5
Input / output connection clamps
6
Mains connection clamps
7
Power switch (on/off)
8
Antenna connection type SMA female (only with GSM and GPRS models)
9
RJ-11 telephone connection (only with PSTN models)
10
Serial interface RS-232, 9-pole sub-D connector
11
DIN rail mounting clamp

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3INSTALLATION
3.1 LOCATION
Place the Severa outside the effects of direct sunlight or other heat sources. Select the place where
you will mount the Severa in such a way that no moisture can enter the machine. The Severa can be
mounted without using screws on a TS35 rail. The surrounding temperatures permitted range from -
20°C to +55°C for the electronic equipment and from -5ºC to +55ºC for the NiMH battery (emergency
power supply).
3.2 DIGITAL INPUTS
The digital contact inputs can be used with either make-contacts or breaker contacts. Activate the
entries only using potential-free contacts or open-collector outputs. The open clamp voltage should be
no less than 1.8V and no more than 3.6V. The contact voltage should be no more than 350A @
3.6V.
3.3 OUTPUTS
The outputs of the GSM and GPRS models can only be switched remotely. The maximum voltage
allowed for these relay contacts is 100V / 1A AC/DC.
3.4 RS-232 (COM) PORTS
The Severa is set up by means of the available RS-232 (com) ports. The cable set included and the
downloadable software programming tool SevProg, are used for this purpose. Which RS-232 (com)
port is used makes no difference to setting up.
If the Severa is used as an external modem it is necessary to choose between the 4 pole RJ-10 or 9
pole SUB-D connections. Default the 9 pole SUB-D connector is selected. This can be changed via
the SevProg using the tab “Modem” and “Handshake” settings.
“Flowcont” or “no flowcont” (=standard) applies to the 9 pole SUB-D connection. When using the 4
pole RJ-10 connection a choice has to be made from DCD, DTR or RI.
This depends on which control signals are used for the application that is employed. However, a lot of
applications do not use these signals.
The Severa has greater transmitting power than standard mobile
telephones. In certain cases, this may affect the functioning of nearby
electronic equipment. The effects depend on the distance between the
antenna and the surrounding equipment.
The internal insulation distances are not suitable for direct switching
using 230V. Always use an additional relay with a spool voltage of no
more than 100V.