Level GC 055 User manual
GSM Remote Monitoring
Operating and installation
instructions
GC 055
GSM, GPRS Programmable Communicator
Transmits input conditions/Controls outputs
Measures analogue data
Access control system/Dallas chips
Audio input / output
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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................................3
1. Caution....................................................................................................................4
2. Safety......................................................................................................................4
3. Description ..............................................................................................................4
4. Technical Parameters .............................................................................................5
5. Design.....................................................................................................................5
5.1. Assembly accessories and optional extras .........................................................6
5.2. Dimensions.........................................................................................................6
5.3. Front panel..........................................................................................................7
6. Connection of inputs - outputs.................................................................................7
6.1. Connection to the upper row of connectors ........................................................7
6.2. Connection to the lower row of connectors.........................................................7
7. Installation - Configuration.......................................................................................8
7.1. Installing the SIM card ........................................................................................8
7.2. LED Indicators ....................................................................................................8
7.3. Connecting via PC..............................................................................................8
7.4. Control Panel......................................................................................................8
8. SMS - editing configuration - control .......................................................................9
9. Maintenance..........................................................................................................11
Warranty conditions........................................................................................................12
Warranty certificate.........................................................................................................14
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1. Caution
GC 055 is a device for wireless data transmission, its activity may affect other electronic
devices that are prone to interference. The functionality of GC055 can also be affected by
sources of electromagnetic interference (contactors, relays) located near the device.
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product. The device is not waterproof.
Operation is possible only in a dry environment.
Disclaimer:
Use of the GC 055 communicator is at the discretion of the user. LEVEL, Ltd. shall not be
liable for any damage arising from the use of this communicator.
2. Safety
We recommend you follow these tips in order to prevent damage to property or injury to
persons. Do not install or use in areas where the use of radio equipment is forbidden.
Installation and configuration can only be performed by qualified personnel, or a person
who has sufficient knowledge of this equipment and its safety requirements. All related
(connected) devices, PC, power supply and peripherals must be in accordance with the
requirements of the EN 60950-1 standard.
Place the unit so that the LEDs are visible to the operator. These LEDs provide information
about the operating modes and status. In the case of equipment failure, switch off and call
the qualified personnel.
3. Description
GC 055 Communicator is a compact alarm, monitoring and control unit for electronic
devices with SMS, GSM / GPRS communication and the possibility to control by calling.
The unit is programmed using a PC and software control panel via a USB connector It
contains 7 binary inputs (one is internal and monitors power supply voltage, inputs 1 to 4
can be used as analogue), 3 outputs - open transistor collector (outputs 1 and 2 inputs are
combined with binary inputs 6 and 7), one power relay (230 V / 5 A), one LED indicator on
the panel controllable by program, Dallas bus for connection of access chip/card readers,
thermometers and input/output expanders.
Examples of use:
GSM detector - conveys information about changes of input state via SMS
GSM home alarm - alarm with GSM communicator
GSM remote control - such as opening gates by ringing
Access identification system - using the Dallas chips for registering attendance
Measurement and control of analogue values
The reading of consumption meters and status via SMS / GPRS
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4. Technical Parameters
Power supply
10 to 24 Vss / 1A, power consumption <30 mA at 12 V
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 Mhz
SIM card Plug-in 1,8 V (only the newest type)
Antenna connector GSM - SMA
Communication
Calling, SMS, CSD data, GPRS
SMS
Outgoing SMS alarm
SMS queries the status of digital and analogue inputs
SMS configuration change
SMS launch on operators behalf
CSD data
(modem connection)
Edit configuration
Reading measured values
Reading the event memory
Control of outputs
Upgrade firmware
GPRS connection
GPRS Class 10 support for static and dynamic IP and VPN
UDP protocol, security option - AES 128-bit
All functions such as CSD data
Memory report
Flash 512 kB
7x binary inputs
4x outputs
1x LED outputs
1x Dallas input
Input max. 30 Vdc (inputs 1 to 4 can be used as analog inputs
0-10 V)
Output current max. 0.5 A (outputs 1 and 2 are combined with
binary inputs 6 and 7)
Can be controlled by configuration
Max. connection wire length 100 m
Audio input
3,5 mm jack, 50 kOhm, 2,2 V
Audio output
3,5 mm jack, 16 Ohm, 3,2 V
USB
Mini USB for connecting to PC - configuration, upgrade
firmware
Real time clock RTC
Date and time battery back up
Protection class
IP 20
Measurements
52 x 90 x 57 mm
Weight
150 g
Design
Plastic - attachment at TS 35 DIN-rail
Working temp. range
-25 to +65 °C
5. Design
The GC 055 design is in a plastic box suitable for mounting on a TS 35 DIN-rail. If the GC 055 is
placed in a metal cabinet, the GSM antenna must extend outside the cabinet. The antenna cable
cannot be adjusted. If the length of the antenna is insufficient, order an antenna with a longer cable.
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5.1. Assembly accessories and optional extras
Accessories included with GC 055
13007040
GC 055, GSM antenna 3dB SMA magnet 5m cable
Accessories which can be purchased
SA 012 830
CB 170 020
ED 060 500
ED 060 550
ED 060 100
ED 055 002
ED 055 208
ED 055 218
ED 055 308
ED 055 314
Power adapter for DIN rail (10-14VDC / 1,25 A) 1.5 module width
Mini USB cable
Identification reader for Dallas chips
Dallas identification chip
Dallas temperature sensor (-40 to 130°C)
Backup battery for DIN rail (Lipol,12V, 1,2Ah), width 3 modules
Expander 8 inputs, gnd activation, width 3 modules
Expander 8 inputs, +voltage activation, width 3 modules
Expander 8 outputs, open collector, max. 200 mA, width 3 modules
Expander 4 relay outputs, 230 V / 5 A
5.2. Dimensions
The width of the GC 055 is three modules on a TS 35 DIN rail.
52
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62
90
32
47
57
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5.3. Front panel
The front panel of GC 055 is equipped with seven LED
indicators. The 'Action' LED is controlled by the
configuration. The 'GSM' LED indicates the GSM status
(Section 7.2).
LED 1-4 indicates state of output - the LED is lit when the
output is active, the output is earthed.
6. Connection of inputs - outputs
6.1. Connection to the upper row of connectors
The top part of GC 055 is equipped with an
SMA type GSM connector. If the GC 055 has
a metal casing, then the GSM antenna should
be outside the enclosed space.
From the Dallas bus it is possible to
simultaneously connect up to 10 input
devices (thermometers, A/D converters,
expanders) and an unlimited number of
readable access chips. It is necessary to
maintain the polarity of the connected device.
Inputs 1-4 are analogue voltage with a
measuring range of 0 to 30V DC maximum.
6.2. Connection to the lower row of connectors
The lower part is equipped with connectors for
connecting a supply voltage in the range
between 12-24V DC.
Outputs in the active state are earthed (log. 0).
The maximum allowable output current is 0.5
A. The auxiliary relay to the output is for
connecting against the (+) terminal of the
power supply. Output 4 may be the same as
GC 075 and fitted with an internal relay. Load
capacity of the relay is 230V / 5 A.
Outputs 1 and 2 can be used as analogue
inputs No. 6 and 7
OUTPUT OUT4-RE
1 2 3NC CO NO
67
(IN)
+
12-24 V
NC
CO
NO
PWR
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7. Installation - Configuration
7.1. Installing the SIM card
Before inserting the SIM, disconnect the power to GC 055. Inserting the SIM card into the
device whilst in use is not advised.
Use the notches on the sides of the front panel and a suitable tool (weak screwdriver) to
gently pry open the cover of the front panel. Open the SIM card holder using slight
pressure in the direction of the arrow (open). Place the SIM into the open door of the
holder so that the notch on the SIM matches the recess in the substrate holder. Close the
SIM card holder and secure with gentle pressure in the direction of the arrow (close). The
SIM card must not be locked with a PIN or the account frozen by the provider. It must also
have sufficient credit and possibly with GPRS data services activated.
7.2. LED Indicators
GSM –Yellow LED
0,5 s / 0,5 s
1× short / 10 s
1× short / 4 s
1× short / 2 s
2× short / 10 s
2× short / 4 s
2× short / 2 s
No GSM signal or no SIM card
Low power mode –No GPRS context
Normal power mode –No GPRS context
Moving to low power mode –No GPRS context
Low power mode –Linked to GPRS
Normal power mode –Linked to GPRS
Moving to low power mode –Linked to GPRS
ACTION –Red LED
Controlled by the configuration
POWER –Green LED
1× short / 2 s
Power on
OUT –Yellow LED
On = active output (output is earthing, relay closed)
7.3. Connecting via PC
A mini USB connector located under the front panel cover is used to connect the GC 055
to a PC. Before connecting the GC 055 to a PC, the software - Level Utility - must be
installed on the PC, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website
(www.level.systems - "Downloads" section). After connecting the GC 055 to the PC, the
device will be installed on the PC.
7.4. IDE - Control Panel
Level IDE - Control panel is a software tool for configuring the product line GC 05x and GC
07x and allows you to view the current status and download the report. In Basic
parameters you need to select Unit type - GC 055.
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Example of configuration - sending SMS with text "Alarm" to phone number 777888999 at
rising edge of pulse on input 1.
8. SMS - editing configuration - control
Via SMS you can't create a new configuration for the device, but only edit the existing
configuration for the device (eg phone number in the phone book). For a list of available
SMS commands, see the software Help Control Panel in the Appendices. Setup and
operation is done through SMS messages sent to the phone number of the SIM card in the
communicator.
The shape of the control SMS:
PASSWORD command1 parameter1 command2 parameter2 command3 parameter3
command4 parameter4
PASSWORD maximum 8 characters a-z and 0-9. Factory setting is ‘picola‘.
space
COMMAND command name for the desired configuration
space
PARAMETER value? for enquiry or. (full stop) to delete values
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One SMS message can contain up to 4 commands with parameters. The communicator
will confirm the execution of commands by sending an SMS. Lower and upper case letters
are only distinguished in the password.
For remote access to GC 055 via GPRS it is necessary to set the APN (Access Point
Name) to connect to the Internet.
Setting the APN provider
SMS
Reply
Value x
Set password x
password APN x
APN „x“
apn provider
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Setting the access point name APN - only for selected foreign providers
SMS
Reply
Value x
Set password x
password GPRSNAME x
gprsname „x“
APN login name
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Setting APN password - only for selected foreign providers
SMS
Reply
Value x
Set password x
password GPRSPSW x
gprspsw „x“
Password for APN
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SMS to establish a GPRS connection
SMS
Reply
password CALLR @IP_adresa,port,UDP,1
CALLR @IP_adresa,port,UDP,1
After receiving the SMS GC 055 will send UDP packets to the IP address and port. The IP
address must be a fixed and public, routeable port to the PC where the conenction is to be
made. The port must be enabled in the firewall on the PC. In the Control Panel, you need
to wait for connections on the appropriate UDP port. For settings and procedures, see the
software Help IDE - Control Panel.
It is also possible to use the Tunnel - Connection Server from Level for remote access. No
public IP address is required for this connection. Access to this service is available on
request from technical support.
Changing the password
SMS
Reply
Value x
Set password x
password PSW x
psw x
new password –maximum 8 characters a-z and 0-9
picola
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Launch action
SMS
Reply
password name of action
name of action
Via SMS you can run any action in the configuration.
Query the status of analogue inputs
SMS
Reply
password ains
ains ain1= 0.00;ain2= 0.00;ain3= 0.00;ain4= 0.00;ain5= 0.00;ain6=
0.00;ain7= 0.00;power=11.64
the voltage at the input [V]
Query the status of outputs
SMS
Reply
password outs
outs out1=1,out2=1,out3=1,out4=1,led1=1,
output value is given binary (0 = connected to ground, the relay is
closed, LED lit)
9. Maintenance
The GC 055 Communicator requires no maintenance. We recommend regular monitoring
of the external backup battery for 1 year if the battery is installed.
Update Firmware
The current firmware is part of the IDE - Control Panel software. Download and install the
"Level Utility" at www.level.sytems in the "Downloads" section. In the IDE - Control panel
software, establish a connection to the GC 055 via USB cable or GPRS and perform a
firmware update in IDE - Unit Control - Upgrade firmware. Before performing the firmware
upgrade, we recommend that you perform a configuration backup.
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Warranty conditions
The warranty period is 24 months from date of purchase.
Warranty repairs will be made within ten working days from receipt of the defective goods
in LEVEL, provided that the spare parts are in stock. If not, the user will be offered an
alternative solution until the repair is completed.
Warranty repairs will be carried out in the company and the warranty period shall be
extended by the duration of the repairs. The manner of return transport will be determined
by our service technician.
No warranty is given in the case of loss or replacement of the warranty, or if the product is
damaged by natural disaster, during transport, improper placement, improper use, if the
device in used in unsuitable conditions, or in the case of removing or breaking the sealing
labels.
The warranty does not apply to consumables - batteries, ink ribbons, etc.. It does not apply
to faults caused by installed software or interference. The company is not responsible for
any losses arising from device failure.
The warranty does not apply to malfunction due to external conditions such as changes in
legislation, changes in GSM networks, changes of power supply, etc.
The warranty applies after submitting a fully completed warranty card and a device for
repair, including accessories. A duplicate warranty will not be issued, the customer is
responsible for its accuracy and originality.
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Warranty certificate
Name of Product :
Type :
Serial number :
Date of purchase:
Distributor :
Address, telephone No., stamp :
Signature:
Accepted for repair
Despatch date
Description of fault
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