GSM Activate 3GV4SW-12V User manual

GSM 2G/3G
MULTI SWITCH
12v
Activate devices with your mobile phone.
Call & Text activation, switch and timer mode
www.gsm-activate.co.uk
MODEL NUMBER 3GV4SW-12V
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Product Information
Our 2G/3G GSM Multi Switch is designed to attach to your electronic devices enabling you to
activate them using your mobile phone from anywhere in the world.
This can prove to be very useful in a variety of situations. Just simply dial the unit which
comes with a free simcard and it will turn the device on or off. Alternatively, you can text it how
long you would like the device on for ranging from 1 - 999 seconds or minutes. Once you have
sent a command, the device will send an acknowledgement back by text message so you
know it has taken your command.
Our GSM 2G/3G Multi Switch is set apart from other models on the market by being on the
quadband frequency, this means it can be used worldwide and we frequently ship models all
over Europe, USA and Australia with excellent feedback.
The unit is also enclosed in a IP65 rated box which means it is perfectly weathered for
outside installation and has also passed testing in high temperatures and below freezing
conditions.
Specification
● The GSM Switch has been designed to operate electric equipment by using your mobile
phone or land line as the controller.
● It is very easy to install and operates with no complicated coding required, just in plug
and go.
● GSM Frequency: Quad band freq 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz.
● Micro 2G or 3G simcard
● Simply dial or text the simcard number to operate the relay.
● If you call the unit it will reject the call so you are not charged.
● You will receive a text acknowledgement to say relay on or off.
● INPUT - 240vac (12/24vdc & 115VAC is available)
● 2x Output Relay - 10 AMP N/O or N/C Volt free.
● Phone list for added security of up to 60 stored numbers.
● You can set the timer for 1 - 999 minutes
● Pulse Function for both relays.
● Sim Active Function.
● Dimensions - L150 x W90 x H45mm
● Dimensions PCB Only - L125 x W67mm
● Dimensions - L150 xW90 xH45mm
● Operating Temperature: -10...+40°C
● Relay State Report for both relays.
● Text for signal strength.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Slide the simcard into the holder making sure that the clipped corner of the simcard lines
up with the clipped corner of the simcard holder.
IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT THE POWER WHEN YOU FIT THE
SIMCARD AND YOU PLACE THE SIMCARD WITH THE CLIPPED CORNER AS
SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ABOVE.
Powering GSM Switch
Connect 240 volts to the input connector as per figure 1. Once power has been applied
the blue network LED light will flash once every second. Once a signal has been found the
green LED will come on and stay on indicating the unit is now ready for use.
Signal Strength
To check the strength of the signal received please send a text message #signal to the
simcard number placed in the switch unit. The unit will reply back with a score from 1 -
30. The unit must have a score of at least 10 to work effectively.
2G OR 3G
The gsm 2G/3G Multi Switch can work on both the 2G and 3G networks. You can
choose which network the unit will use at the start up via Dipswitch setting 1
Dipswitch 1 OFF - The unit will search for a 2G Network signal
Dipswitch 1 ON - The unit will search for a 3G Network signal
Please Note - This is not applicable for the 2G version
PLEASE NOTE
We strongly recommend checking the signal strength on both 2G and 3G and using which
has the highest signal strength score. The signal strength should be at least a score of at
least 10 for reliability.
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How to program the Multi Function Switch
Once the unit has a green light it is ready to be used. The unit can be set by switching
dipswitch 2 to ON so only authorised numbers you store can activate the unit. If dipswitch
2 is left OFF anyone phoning the units number can operate the relays.
If you do not require authorised users please skip to the next page
HOW TO USE THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH
To program a number to the caller ID (whl) list you will need to send a text message code:
#WHL#NUMBER#
To delete the number send a text message code:
#DEL#NUMBER#
Example #WHL#07123456789# To store you mobile number. (Maximum 60 users)
Example #DEL#07123456789# To delete mobile number.
If the code is accepted the unit will reply “WHL number stored” or “WHL number deleted”
Once the numbers have been programmed please set dispwitch 2 to the ON position
PLEASE NOTE
YOU CAN ONLY SEND ONE NUMBER AT A TIME. PLEASE SEND THE MESSAGE AND
WAIT FOR THE MULTI SWITCH TO SEND YOU BACK A TEXT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“STORED” BEFORE YOU TRY TO ADD ANOTHER NUMBER VIA TEXT ENTRY
Please make sure you have credit on your simcard to receive the text acknowledgment.
It may take some time to receive text acknowledgements depending upon how busy
your telephone network is at the time.
Reset Function
For a quick reset and to clear all numbers there is a built in reset function that is triggered
via sending an sms/text message.
Send a text message (#reset#) to the unit
The unit will then remove all WHL numbers stored.
Please only use this function is completely necessary.
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How to use the Multi Function Switch
Call Mode: Relay 1 only
Using your mobile phone dial the simcard number. You will hear 1 ring tone. The unit will
automatically hang up. This will prevent any call charges. Only relay 1 can be used by
calling.
The relay will then turn ON and remain on.
You will receive a relay state report REL1 ON REL2 OFF
To turn the relay OFF just ring the simcard number again.
You will receive a relay state report REL1 OFF REL2 OFF
You can turn off the relay state report by using the text command #STATE=OFF#
You can turn on the relay state report by using the text command #STATE=ON#
The default setting configuration is set to relay state report on
Text Mode: Relay 1 & 2
By texting the unit you can turn relay 1 & 2 on or off individually. Below are examples on
how to do this.
#REL1=ON# This will turn on relay 1
#REL1=OFF# This will turn off relay 1
#REL2=ON# This will turn on relay 2
#REL2=OFF# This will turn off relay 2
It is possible to pulse relay 1 & 2 for a period of 10 seconds you will need to send a text as
follows.
#PULSE=1# This will turn on relay 1 for 10 seconds only.
#PULSE=2# This will turn on relay 2 for 10 seconds only.
Timer Mode: Relay 2 only
It is possible to turn the relay 2 ON for a period of time 1 minute to a maximum 999
minutes.
You will need to text the message #MIN= followed by the number of minutes you require
and then hash.
Example #MIN=001# this will turn on the relay for 1 minute.
Example #MIN=060# this will turn on the relay for 60 minutes.
Example #MIN=120# this will turn on the relay for 120 minutes.
The maximum number of minutes is 999.
You will receive a text acknowledgment “TIMER SET”
The timer will stay on for the preset time and then turn itself off. If you wish to cancel the
timer before the preset time has expired you can do this by texting #MIN=000 this will
cancel the time.
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Relay Memory
In the event of a power loss the switch can remember the relay positions for when power
has been restored, please send the text command
#RELMEM=ON# The unit will remember relay status in event of power failure
#RELMEM=OFF# The unit will not remember relay status and power on with both relays
set to off.
The default setting is Relay Memory OFF
RELAY STATE REPORT
It is possible to obtain a relay state report at any time. This will give you the position of the
relays. To do this you will need to send a text. #REL=STATE#
Please Note:
The unit has a “sim active” function which monitors the activity on the simcard. If it has
been inactive for 6 weeks, it will send an automatic text to a pre-recorded number. This will
then eliminate the problem of your sim getting shut down if they are unused for 3 months.
New SIM cards will need registering before they can be used. Full details of how this is
done can normally be found in the SIM card pack. It will normally require that the SIM card
is inserted into a mobile phone, a number dialled and instructions followed. While the SIM
is in the mobile phone it would be a good time to disable any PIN codes, call diverts, ring
back and disable features such as voicemail and text alerts. Details of how to do this can
be found on the SIM card provider’s web site or by calling their customer services. Please
use one of the following SIM card providers - Vodafone, TMobile, O2 or Orange.
Please Note - Currently not suitable with the network provider “three”
QUICK PROGRAMMING COMMANDS
RELAY STATE REPORT IS THE STATUS OF BOTH RELAYS i.e.
REL 1 OFF = REL 2 OFF
REL 1 ON = REL 2 OFF
REL 1 OFF = REL 2 ON
REL 1 ON = REL 2 ON
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For more technical support please browse the FAQ’s on our website www.gsm-activate.co.uk
Alternatively email our technical support team at [email protected] and we will
do our best to reply within 24 hours Monday - Friday.
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