EcoStarter GSM Mini User manual

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GSM Mini
SMS-operated 230V socket
User manual
Swiss edition
www.EcoStarter.com
CONTENTS: PAGE:
OVERVIEW OF GSM MINI .............. 1
BEFORE USE .................................. 1
Preparation of SIM card ............. 2
Inserting the SIM card ................. 2
Start-up ....................................... 2
Signal strength ........................... 2
Reset of personal access code .. 2
SMS CONTROL ............................... 3
Sending SMS messages ............ 3
CONTROL COMMANDS.................. 3
PRECONDITIONS
AND ADVICE ................................... 4
Troubleshooting .......................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...... 4
WARRANTY .................................... 5
RECYCLING .................................... 5
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OVERVIEW OF GSM MINI
• Based on standard GSM networks.
Operates in the 900/1800 MHz bands.
• Relay rating: 230V 10A, 2300W.
• Personal access code. Factory set to
“1234”.
• 1 LED for signal strength. A blinking green
light signals a faulty SIM card.
• 1 LED for relay status. A steady green
light signals that the relay is switched ON.
• 1 push-button to switch the relay on/off
locally.
BEFORE USE
All remote communication with GSM Mini takes
place through the GSM network. In order to
receive SMS command messages (for controlling
e.g. a heating appliance), GSM Mini needs to
have a SIM card installed, just like any standard
mobile phone.
SIM cards from any mobile phone operator will
work, both pre-pay and subscription based, as
long as they enable SMS messaging.
Remember that pre-pay solutions will often have
a limited life span, and need to be recharged with
credit at least once a year.
Relay status
LED
Signal
strength
LED
SIM card slot On/Off switch
(both on bottom faceplate)

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PREPARATION OF SIM CARD
GSM Mini requires the SIM card PIN code to be
deactivated. This is carried out by temporarily
inserting the SIM card into a normal GSM mobile
phone where the PIN code can be turned off
(please refer to the manual of your mobile
phone).
INSERTING THE SIM CARD
Always ensure that GSM Mini is powered off (i.e.,
it is not plugged into a socket) when manipulating
the SIM card. Insert the card as shown below,
with the notch in the top left corner and the gold
contacts facing down. Gently push the card until
it clicks in place.
If later you wish to withdraw the SIM card, first
gently push it inwards until a click signals that the
locking mechanism is open. Then you may pull
the card out of the slot.
START-UP:
When GSM Mini is plugged into the wall socket
(after its SIM card has been activated), the
Signal LED will first turn green after 5 seconds.
Then GSM Mini will continue the start-up
procedure and be ready for use after about 15
seconds.
Above: side view of GSM Mini
SIGNAL STRENGTH:
The Signal LED shows the strength of the GSM
signal, as follows:
1. Green: Good signal.
2. Red: Medium quality signal.
3. Off (no light): Bad or no signal.
In case situation (2) or (3) occurs, it is recom-
mended to change the place of GSM Mini for
better coverage.
RESET OF PERSONAL ACCESS CODE
GSM Mini is factory set with “1234” as personal
access code. Should you lose or forget your
code, the following procedure will reset it to
“1234”:
•Pull GSM Mini out of the wall socket
•Press and hold the on/off switch on the
bottom faceplate
•Plug GSM Mini into the wall socket and
continue to hold the switch for another 5-
10 seconds before releasing it
•Access code is now set back to “1234”

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SMS control
GSM Mini is configured and controlled using
regular SMS messages sent from mobile
phones. The factory-set “1234” personal access
code will be used in the following examples. You
should set a new access code as soon as
possible – and remember it !
SENDING SMS MESSAGES:
SMS messages must always contain the
following:
•First, the 4-digit access code
•Then, any control commands (possibly
several of them inside the same SMS)
“” (quotation marks) shall not be written in the
SMS.
Address SMS messages to GSM MINI by using
the phone number of the SIM card inside it.
CONTROL COMMANDS
Rfor switching the Relay on or off
Rfollowed by 1for on or 0for off.
E.g.: “1234 R1” switches on the relay inside GSM Mini.
E.g.: “1234 R0” switches off the relay inside GSM Mini.
Sfor Status message
The Scommand makes GSM Mini reply with a
status message returned by SMS.
E.g.: “1234 S” obtains current status by SMS.
The returned status message will usually be like this:
Either “Relay On” or “Relay Off”, followed by
“Sikom GSM Mini V1.0 Telit” (software version of GSM
Mini).
If timer control is active, the status message will be like
this:
Example 1: “Relay 02Hrs” (relay is on, with 2 hours left)
Example 2: “Relay 04Min” (relay is on, with 4 minutes left)
followed by “Sikom GSM MiniV 1.0 Telit” (software version
of GSM Mini).
Cfor Changing the personal access Code
Change the current personal access code to a
new 4-digit value.
E.g.: “1234 C9898” changes code from 1234 to 9898.
NB: Remember the new code!
Tfor Timer control (hourly countdown)
Relay can be turned on for a programmable
duration, between 1 and 99 hours.
Tfollowed by the desired number of hours
(always a 2-digit value: 01 = 1 hour, 05 = 5
hours, etc.)
E.g.: “1234 T01” switches relay on for 1 hour.
E.g.: “1234 T11” switches relay on for 11 hours.
If necessary, use the Rcommand to interrupt before the
end of the countdown.
E.g.: “1234 R0” switches relay off and ends timer
control.
M for timer control by Minutes
Relay can be switched on for a programmable
duration, between 1 and 99 minutes.
Mfollowed by the desired number of minutes
(always a 2-digit value: 05 = 5 minutes, etc.)
E.g.: “1234 M01” switches relay on for 1 minute.
E.g.: “1234 M11” switches relay on for 11 minutes.
If necessary, use the Rcommand to interrupt before the
end of the countdown.
NB! The timer has an error margin of about 1 minute.
Therefore, if timer is set to 1 minute, GSM Mini may switch
off the relay after just a few seconds.
P for Pulse
Switch relay on for a chosen number of seconds
(between 1 and 9) and then off again.
E.g.: “1234 P1” switches relay on for 1 sec, and then
off.
NB! This command will cancel any active timer control.
UFor resetting e.g. a PC
Switch relay off for a chosen number of seconds
(between 1 and 9) and then on again.
E.g.: “1234 U1” switches relay off for 1 sec, and then
on.
NB! This command will cancel any active timer control.

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PRECONDITIONS AND ADVICE
For GSM Mini to work satisfactorily, a good
coverage of the relevant GSM network is
needed.
The reliability of SMS messaging depends on the
network operator. An SMS will not be delivered in
case of errors on the GSM network, or similar
issues under the responsibility of the operator.
When the GSM network is heavily loaded, it may
take several minutes (or even hours) for an SMS
message to be delivered. These are conditions
that Sikom AS cannot do anything about. The
dispatch date and time of the message are
nevertheless visible at delivery.
If you opt for a prepay solution, remember that
the credit must be recharged before use.
Information on this procedure comes with the
SIM card. GSM Mini is unable to warn if the
credit gets exhausted, as no SMS message may
then be sent out.
In conformance with legal regulations, network
operators are free to cease certain GSM
services. Sikom AS is not a provider of GSM
services and can therefore not be held liable for
any changes of such services. Notifications
should nevertheless be published long before
such events take place.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
No light from any LED:
•Check your power supply, circuit breakers
and fuses. Try another power socket.
Signal LED flashes green:
•Is the SIM card subscription valid?
•SIM card PIN code must be deactivated.
Signal LED flashes red:
•Wait about 2-3 minutes for GSM Mini to
restart on its own.
•If it’s still blinking: pull GSM Mini out of the
wall socket and wait 1 minute before you
put it back into the wall socket.
•The red blinking can signal a faulty GSM
Mini: contact your dealer.
Unit does not reply to requests for status SMS:
•Is the SIM card subscription valid and paid
for?
IMPORTANT:
Do not overload GSM Mini, and do not locate it
in confined places, which may lead to over-
heating. When overheated, Relay LED will
keep flashing red/green, and the relay will be
switched off. GSM Mini may then only be reset
on site, by hand, as follows:
•Pull GSM Mini out of the wall socket,
and remove any excessive load
connected to it.
•Wait 1 minute.
•Check that the power consumption of
connected appliances (e.g., heaters)
does not exceed the rated power of
GSM Mini (see technical specifications
below).
•Put GSM Mini back into socket.
For other errors, please look at the Support/FAQ
at www.EcoStarter.com
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Sikom AS, Norway
Model: GSM Mini
GSM standard: Dualband
900/1800 MHz
Operating voltage: 230 V AC
Max load: 2300 W
(10A resistive load)
Power consumption: Max 10 W
Operating temperature: -20ºC to 50ºC
Dimensions (LxHxD): 57 x 110 x 40 mm
Weight: 270 g
GSM Mini is designed for indoor use only.
This equipment complies with the European
R&TTE directive. Further information may be
obtained by contacting either the Swiss importer
through www.EcoStarter.com or the
manufacturer:
Sikom AS
Jernbanegata 16/18
P.O. Box 223
7601 Levanger
Norway
Internet address: www.sikom.no

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WARRANTY
Sikom AS products are covered by a two years
warranty against any faults due to material flaws
or manufacturing errors, which limit or render
useless certain functions described for the
product. The warranty requires the customer to
present the original bill, with date of purchase
and type of equipment clearly readable.
What is covered by the warranty?
During the warranty period, Sikom AS reserves
the right to repair the product or to replace
defective parts with functionally equivalent parts.
If, after several attempts, Sikom AS is unable to
correct the problem, and the product does not
work as described in the manual, Sikom may
elect to refund the purchase price or to replace
the product with a functionally equivalent one. All
replaced parts and products become the property
of Sikom AS.
What is not covered by the warranty?
•Indirect damage to life, health, property,
revenue and environment caused by
circuits and appliances connected to the
units (install and use this product
responsibly).
•Costs related to (re)installing, transporting
and dismantling units; recycling may be
governed by special rules (see the
relevant chapter below).
•Damages caused by use outside of the
operating conditions specified in the
manual.
•Malfunctions caused by transport
damages.
•Any unauthorized repair, modification or
disassembly.
•Use of non-original parts.
•External factors, such as lightning, power
supply issues, mobile network issues,
flood damage or fire.
•Units with modified, removed or
unreadable serial number.
RECYCLING
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) information:
The WEEE symbol indicates that this product
must not be disposed of along with other
household waste. It is the customer's
responsibility to dispose of the product properly
by taking it to a designated site for recycling. To
locate a recycling/disposal site near you, contact
your local city recycling program, your regular
waste disposal service or the agent from whom
you purchased this product.
For Switzerland, this product includes in its
purchase price a contribution (the advanced
recycling fee) to the SWICO Recycling Warranty,
which means that used equipment can be
handed in free of charge for recycling. Collection
sites are listed at http://www.swicorecycling.ch.
Sikom assumes no responsibility for any errors
that may appear in this manual. Information
contained herein is subject to change without
notice.