Computherm GSM158 User manual

COMPUTHERM GSM158
Power socket
User manual

Thank You for purchasing the COMPUTHERM GSM158.
The COMPUTHERM GSM158 power socket is a remote
controlled socket using a Pay as you Go contract SIM.
The power supply output of the socket can be turned
on or off remotely by the SMS (Short Message System)
command or local controlled by its function buttons. It is
an intelligent power supply socket that can be controlled
anytime and anywhere by users’ mobile phone.
COMPUTHERM GSM158 is designed for any electrical ap-
pliance for business or family use up to 16amp output with
a power consumption of up to 3KW.
When used with the removable temperature sensor
COMPUTHERM GSM158 can switch power on or off
according to the environment temperature. It is suitable
for power control of heating or refrigeration equipment by
keeping the environmental temperature within a preset
range or xed temperature value.
All services and functions need to be supported by the
GSM network and a SIM card.
The instruction manual provides both a quick start set up
and then a more advanced operation when the user wish-
es to programme the socket via temperature or time/date.
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CONTENTS
Safety recommendations ........................................................ 04
Disclaimer Notice .................................................................... 05
Chapter 1 Features and Accessories
1.1 Main functionality .............................................................. 07
1.2 List of contents .................................................................. 07
1.3 Sockets instructions .......................................................... 07
1.4 Temperature sensor instruction ......................................... 08
1.5 Light indicators .................................................................. 08
Chapter 2 Quick Start
2.1 Install the SIM card and temperature sensor .................... 08
2.2 GSM Power on/off .............................................……….…. 08
2.3 Add a Master number to the socket ................................... 09
2.4 Socket output switching on/off .......................................… 10
2.5 Loss of External power supply notication ...........………… 10
Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
3.1 Denition of different users ........................................…… 12
3.1.1 User authorization level .....................................……….. 12
3.1.2 About the SIMS Command .................................………. 12
3.1.3 Add a master number to the socket ......................…….. 13
3.1.4 Change the master number ........................................... 13
3.1.5 Add additional user numbers .......................................... 14
3.1.6 Check additional user numbers ..................................… 14
3.1.7 Delete additional number ............................……………. 14
3.2 Switching on/off the socket output manually ..............…… 15
3.2.1 Switching on/off by SMS ...................................……...… 15
3.2.2 Switching on/off by M button ........................…………… 15
3.2.3 Switching on/off by calling ......................……………..… 16
3.3 Delayed switch on/off the socket output ........................… 16
3.4 Controlling socket via pre set days/times………………..… 17
3.4.1 Set timed switching of power on/off .......................……. 17
3.4.2 Set time period of power on/off .........................…...…… 17
3.4.3 Disable timing switching on the output ..........………..… 18
3.5 Auto-control the socket output by temperature ..........…… 18
3.5.1 Enable auto-controlled by temperature ...…………......... 18
3.5.2 Set temperature range to switch on/off the output…….… 19
3.5.3 Disable auto-controlled by temperature…………….....… 20
3.6 SIMS notication upon the socket output changing .......... 20
3.7 Check status ................................…………………………. 20
3.8 Resetting the socket ....................................……………… 22
Chapter 4 Maintenance .................................………..……… 23
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ......................................……..… 25
Chapter 6 Main Technical Parameters ...................………… 26
Chapter 7 SMS commands list ...........................…………… 26
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INFORMATION
1. Purchase a GSM SIM card (mobile phone card)
from GSM network provider and insert it in the
socket. This SIM card number is referred as
COMPUTHERM GSM158 number on this brochure.
2. The user needs to activate the PAYG SIM with
credit and disable the pin code function then the
COMPUTHERM GSM158 is ready to programme.
We recommend before choosing your network
provider you check their signal strength where the
socket is to be located.
3. Be sure to keep the Password and mobile number
safe and we recommend you change the preset
password of 1234. Do not disclose this information
to anyone other than the authorized users in order to
ensure no misuse.
NB: Although we recommend PAYG SIMS for easy access
and set up of the COMPUTHERM GSM158, contract
SIMS can also be used but as we are only sending SMS
messages as PAYG SIM is very cost effective.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. This socket was designed for business or family use for
any appliance not exceeding 16amps or 3KW output.
2. Before using this socket, check if mobile phones can
be used in the area.
3. This socket was designed for indoor use. Do not use
it in wet, chemically aggressive or dusty environment.
4. Don’t make two plugs of socket short circuit.
5. Don’t touch the socket jack by any metal objects or hand.
6. Do not open the case. If faulty return to manufacturer.
7. This socket is a wireless signal transmission socket. Keep
it away from electronic equipment likely to interfere with
the wireless signals, in order to avoid signals interference.
8. Keep the socket and its accessories out of the chil-
dren reach.
9. This socket doesn’t guarantee safe power source discon-
nection, only functional switching of power is performed.
10.Should the COMPUTHERM GSM158 not function as
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detailed in this instruction book, please contact your
supplier for technical support or a replacement prod-
uct under warranty.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE
1. We operate on a policy of continuous development
and therefore we reserve the right to make changes
and improvements to any of the sockets described in
this document without prior notice.
2. For the latest socket information, please check with
your supplier.
3. We cannot be held responsible in any way should this
product be used other than for the intended purpose.
4. We hold no responsibility for any loss of income or any
special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
howsoever caused.
5. The contents of this document are provided “as is”.
Except as required by applicable law, no warranties
of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but
not limited to the accuracy, reliability or contents of
this document. We reserve the right to revise this doc-
ument or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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CHAPTER 1
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
1.1 Main Functions
• This socket uses a PAYG or contract GSM SIM card.
• Remotely operate of any electric appliance connected
to switched socket by SMS command.
• Remotely operate of any electric appliance connected
to the micro relay output jack by SMS command.(For
COMPUTHERM GSM158+ only)
• Input: 110~250V/50Hz
• Output Max: 16A.
• Relay: 30A/240V relay with two working status power
on/off for output outlet.
• M button: To manual control output power on/off.
• Time delayed control of output power on/off.
• Auto operation by preset schedule.
• Supplied with plug in external temperature sensor.
• Automatic operation by preset upper/lower tempera-
ture thresholds.
• Receive environmental temperature reading via sim-
ple SMS command
• Supports 1 Master and 4 additional numbers/users
• Automatic time/date synchronisation.
• SMS notication on change external power supply.
1.2 List of Contents
• 1 X COMPUTHERM GSM158 controlled power socket
• 1 X External temperature sensor
• 1 X User manual
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1.3 COMPUTHERM GSM158 Schematic Drawings
1– Electrical Outlet
2 – Indicator light (Power, output, GSM);
3– „ ” On/Off button
4– Temperature sensor port
5– Output jack
6– Socket plug
7– Power switch
8– Data port
9– SIM card holder
Output jack
1.4 Temperature Sensor Instruction
1– Standard 3.5mm interface
2 – Temperature sensor
Figure3
Figure1
Microrelay designed for switching of external electrical contacts
It can switch 12VDC/0.5A max.
~AC230V
Figure2
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CHAPTER 2
QUICK START
2.1 Install the SIM card and temperature sensor
• Turn the power switch to “OFF” position.
• Insert SIM card into SIM bay and push it gently inside
until you hear/feel a click, so it becomes locked inside
bay.(To remove SIM from the socket, gently push the
SIM inside the bay until you hear/feel a click again, card
will become unlocked and now pull it out of the bay.)
• Insert the temperature sensor into the temperature
port until it is seized.
2.2 GSM Power on/off
Power on:
1. Turn the power switch to “On” position (see 7 on
Figure 1)
2. Plug the GSM158 into AC power socket.
The “Green” power light will illuminate and the
“Blue” GSM light will ash for about 20 seconds
before staying on constantly to conrm GSM sig-
nal available. A long “beep” tone can be heard (if
“beep” warning tone is enabled).
3. Insert your electronic appliance into the GSM158
electrical outlet (see 4 on gure 1).
INDICATOR ACTION
Turning o
Turning o
Constant light
No power supply input
Not installed SIM card, invalid SIM card or
the power switch of socket is "OFF"
Has power supply input
STATUS
Power light (Green)
Flash
Turning o
Several times
Long Beep
Constant light
Constant light
Be busy or searching GSM network
The socket outlet cuts power supply
Alarm warning
The socket is successfully reset to its settings
Successfully connected to the GSM network
The socket outlet has power supply
"Beep" warning tone
(Default turning on)
Output light (Red)
GSM light (Blue)
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4. “ ” button (see 4 on gure 1) can be pressed for
about 1 second to manually switch ON or OFF the
socket power output. The socket is now ready to be
programmed for remote use.
Power off:
1. Turn the power switch to “off” position. The blue
light turns off.
2. The socket outlet can work as normal power sock-
et. SMS command & “ ” button is disabled.
Note: The unit can be turned off by the switch (See 7
Figure 1) when not required for a period of time or by
pressing the “ ” button for 1 second (See 3 Figure
1). The GSM network signal in the socket location can
affect the unit’s functionality and therefore we recom-
mend that the signal strength is tested before lugging
external devices into the socket to be controlled. This
can easily be done by sending an SMS to the socket
rst time to see the response time which will indicate
signal strength in addition to a continuous blue light.
2.3 Add a Master number to the socket
The user must edit and send the following SMS to socket
via his/her mobile phone which will become the Master
number in order to:
Add a Master number to the socket:
#99#SIMCardIDnumber#NewCode#
(i.e. #99#83746125#7ab2#)
Note: new code can be 1~6 letters, or digitals or com-
bination of them.
Successful SMS reply
Welcome. Registration is successful.
New Password is: 7ab2.
Time is: 2012/12/14 15:27
2.4 Socket output switching on/off
Method:
Method 1: To press “ ” button for 1 second (See 3 Figure 1)
Method 2: The Master user sends following SMS mes-
sage to socket in order to:
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Switch ON the socket output: #01#
Switch OFF the socket output: #00#
Successful SMS reply
Status ON/OFF
Temp: 18C
Temp control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
2.5 External power supply notication
Lost external power supply:
If the plug of the GSM158 is disconnected from external
AC power or lost of the AC power occurs, all functions of
the socket are deactivated including the M button and will
notify the user “Main Electricity Supply Lost” together
with temperature reading.
The unit will notify the user “Main electricity supply lost
Temp:18C”.
Resume external power supply:
If the AC power of the GSM158 is available again, the
SMS notication will be sent to the user “Main Electricity
Supply Restored, Status: ON/OFF Temp:18C”.
When the external power supply is resumed, the output
of GSM158 will keep the same status as that of before
the external power supply failure if the power switch of
the GSM158 is not turned off. For example, if the output
is switched on before the external power supply cut off,
the output will be switched on when the external power
supply is resumed. If the power supply is switched on and
off frequently, GSM158 will send reminding SMS.
CHAPTER 3
ADVANCED SETTINGS
3.1 Dene the users
3.1.1 User authorization level
All the settings of GSM158 can be set or adjusted via a
SMS command.
There are two mobile phone user controlling levels.
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Master User:
Only on Master user has authorization to use all features
of GSM158.
In order to enable all the functions on the socket, the Mas-
ter user must store his/her mobile number in the socket’s
memory. Only one Master’s mobile number (Master num-
ber) is allowed for a socket.
Family User:
There are four Additional users have authorization to use all the
functions of GSM158 except dening the users including add/
delete users, change password, and SMS alerts, notication.
3.1.2 About the SMS Command
• The password must be 6 letters, or digitals, or combi-
nation of them.
• The original password is 1234.
• The limit of digits that are allowed for the phone num-
ber is three to sixteen.
• GSM158 will reply to the user after it receives the
SMS command.
Note:
- The # symbol must NOT be ignored when typing an
SMS command.
- No allow any space within the commands.
3.1.3 Add a master number to the socket
Description:
If GSM158 is being used for the rst time, or GSM158 has
been reset to factory settings, the Master user’s number
must be programmed into the socket.
Method:
The user must edit and send the following SMS to socket
via his/her mobile phone (the phone number will be the
Master number) in order to:
Add a master number to the socket:
#99#SIMCardIDnumber#Code#
Successful SMS reply
Welcome. Registration is successful.
New Password is: 1234
Time is: 2012/12/14 15:27
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Failed SMS reply
If a user tries to add another Master user again,
GSM158 will send a notication via SMS stating “The
master user already exists”.You should change the
Master number (Refer to Chapter 3.1.4).
3.1.4 Change the master number
Method:
Method 1: The Master user sends following SMS message
in order to:
Change the master user’s number:
#14#Newphone#oldphone#code#
Method 2: The user reset GSM158 to factory settings to
remove old Master number before setting the new one
(Refer to Chapter 3.8).
Successful SMS reply
New master number set successfully.
Master number: 13456007800.
Password: 56egy8.
Successful SMS reply will be sent to the new Master
user. Then the old Master user’s number will not be
able to control GSM158 anymore.
3.1.5 Add family number
Up to 4 Additional user’s number can be stored on one socket.
Additional users have the authority to use all the functions
except adding/deleting users, change password.
Method:
The Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Add a family number:
#06#FamilyNumber#code#
(i.e.: #06#13566537908#56egy8)
Successful SMS reply
Family number xxxxxxxxx set successfully.
Add several family numbers:
#06#Family Number1# ...# Family Number4#code#
Additional Number should be the Additional user’s
mobile phone number.
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Successful SMS reply
Familynumberxxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxxsetsuccessfully.
3.1.6 Check Additional user’s number
Refer to Chapter 3.7 Check status.
3.1.7 Delete Family number
Method:
The Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Delete a family number:
#113#family number#code# (6)
Delete several family numbers simultaneously:
#113#family number1# ...# family number 4#code# (7)
Delete all Additional numbers:
#113#code# (8)
Successful SMS reply
Family number xxxxxxx has been deleted.
Failed SMS reply
Phone xxxxxx does not exist.
3.2 Switching on/off the socket output manually
Description:
When the socket output is switching on, GSM158 offers
power supply for electronic appliance which being con-
nected with it; the red indicator light is constant turning on.
Otherwise L158has no power supply for electronic appli-
ance and the red light is turning off.
Note:
If the socket output status is changed manually (including
pressing the M button, sending SMS or making phone call),
the preset timing, delaying or temperature control f the
socket will be invalid automatically with a SMS notication,
but the setting time range and temperature range parame-
ters will be saved until GSM158 is reset to factory settings.
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3.2.1 Switching on/off by SMS
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Switch on the socket output manually:
#01#
Cut off the socket output manually:
#00#
Successful SMS reply
Status ON/OFF
Temp: 27C
Temp control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
3.2.2 Switching on/off by “ ” Button
Keep press “ ” button on the GSM158 for one second.
The red light will indicate the output changes and the SMS
reply is same with Chapter 3.2.1.
3.2.3 Switching on/off by calling
Description:
If the Master user calls GSM158, the socket output will be
switched on or cut off automatically when the user hears the
ring tone in the phone. The calling will be hung up automatically
if the user doesn’t hang up the call.
This function is default activated.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Enable switching on/off the output by calling (Default):
#18#1#
Disable switching on/off the output by calling:
#18#0#
Successful SMS reply
Control the socket power output status by calling activated/
deactivated.
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3.2.4 Switching on/off auxiliary output
Description:
The 3.5mm port for auxiliary output can connect to any device
up to 12VDC, 0.5A max.
Note:
Please respect maximum rating of the auxiliary microre-
lay output-12VDC, 0.5A. Don’t overload the socket, as this
may damage or shorten life span of the internal switching
relays, which is not covered by warranty. It’s recommended
to use external power relays/contactors in case of higher
current is required and/or capacitive/inductive load with
high startup current needs to switched.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Switch on the auxiliary output:
#11#1#
Switch off the auxiliary output:
#11#0#
Successful SMS reply
Auxiliary output: ON/OFF.
3.3 Delayed-switch on/off the socket output
Description:
The output of GSM158 can be set to delay switch on or
cut off for a period with SMS commands.
The “delayed switch on/off the socket” function will be in-
valid when the GSM indicator light is not constant lights;
that means, if the external power of GSM158 is cut off or
SIM card cannot work normally, “delayed switch on/ off
the socket” function is invalid, so for unstable power-sup-
ply area, it is not suggested to use this function.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Delay switching on the output after a certain minutes:
#138#1 Minutes#
Delay switching off the output after a certain minutes:
#138#0#Minutes# (16)
Minutes are time parameters, its range is 1-720.
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Successful SMS reply
Status: ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON
The switch will open/close after ** minutes!
When the time expire, the socket will send you SMS
“Time is expired, the switch is open/close.”
3.4 Timed switching on the socket output
3.4.1 Enable timing switching on the output
Description:
The output of GSM158 can be set to switch on for a period like
every Monday, or every day or every Monday to Friday, etc.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Enable timing switch on/off the output:
#128#01# (17)
Successful SMS reply
Temp control: function ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON
Workday, Startime-Endtime
3.4.2 Set time period to switch on and off the output
Description:
After successful setting of time period to switch on the
socket output, the schedule parameter will be saved on
the socket until GSM158 is reset to factory settings, no
matter if the external power supply is cut off or the power
switch is turned off. But the “timed switch on the output”
feature is applied only when command 17 be set.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Set time period to switch on and off the output:
#128#WorkDay#StartTime#EndTime#
Set time to switch on the output:
#128#WorkDay#StartTime#0#
Set time to cut off the output:
#128#WorkDay#0#EndTime#
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WorkDay: one digit, the values lie in the range of “0”
to “8”. The following table contains the descriptions of
each value.
0- Monday to Friday
1 - Monday
2 - Tuesday
3- Wednesday
4 - Thursday
5- Friday
6 - Saturday
7 - Sunday
8 - Everyday
StartTime and EndTime: consists of 4 digits (hh:mm)
and works on a 24 hour clock. If the EndTime is later
than StartTime, the period is in the same day. If the
EndTime is earlier than StartTime, the EndTime is on
next day.
The socket output will switch on at the StartTime and
cut off at the EndTime.
For example:
#128#0#0000#2130#
This means the socket will open on 00:00 and close on
21:30 every Monday to Friday.
#128#0#2130#0000#
This means the socket will open on 21:30 and close on next
day 00:00 every Monday to Friday.
#128#1#0900#0#
This means the socket will open on 09:00 every Monday.
#128#5#0#1800#
This means the socket will close on 18:00 every Friday.
Successful SMS reply
Temp control: function ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON
Monday to Friday, 00:00-21:30
3.4.3 Disable timing switching on the output
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Disable timing switch on/off the output:
#128#00#
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Successful SMS reply
Temp control: function ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function OFF
Workday, Startime-Endtime
3.5 Auto-control the socket output by temperature
3.5.1 Enable auto-controlled by temperature
Description:
The external temperature sensor must be inserted into the
TEMP port of GSM158. The output status of the socket
can be controlled by the environmental temperature
automatically.
For example: GSM158 is used for the power control of
the heating apparatus. Please check the other function
status(delay control and schedule control) to make sure
they are OFF in case the outlet output changes during the
temperature controlling time.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Enable auto-control the output by temperature:
#159#01#
Successful SMS reply
Status ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON/FF
Temp control: ON
Temp: 25C
Mode: Heating/Cooling
Range: LowTemp-HighTemp
The GSM158 will switching on or cut off the output
automatically according to the temperature range
setting.
3.5.2 Set temperature range to switch on/off the output
Description:
After successful setting of temperature range, the
temperature parameter will be saved on the socket until
GSM158 is reset to factory settings, no matter if the
external power supply is cut off or the power switch is
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turned off. But the “Auto-controlled by temperature” feature
is applied only when command 20 is set.
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Set temperature to switch on/off the output:
#159#Mode#LowTemp#HighTemp#
Mode is the control selection:
For coldness, mode=0. For warmness, mode=1.
Temp means temperature value, the range is –10C
to 49C.
Temperature unit is degree Celsius.
Example 1: set commands: #159#0#20#30# when the
environmental temperature is 35 degrees (above the
limitation of 30 degrees in the command) the socket out-
put will be on, cooling apparatus starts working; when
the environmental temperature is 18 degrees (below the
limitation of 20 degrees in the command), the socket out-
put will be off, heating apparatus stops working.
Example 2: set commands: #159#1#10#20# when
the environmental temperature is 5 degrees (below
the limitation of 10 degrees in the command), the
socket output will be on, heating apparatus starts
working; when the environmental temperature is 24
degrees (above the limitation of 20 degrees in the
command), the socket output will be off, cooling appa-
ratus stops working.
3.5.3 Disable auto-controlled by temperature
Method:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Disable auto-control the output by temperature:
#159#00# (22)
Successful SMS reply
Status ON/OFF
Delay control: function ON/OFF
Schedule control: function ON/FF
Temp control: OFF
Temp: 25C
Mode: Heating/Cooling
Range: Low Temp-HighTemp