ProSoft Technology ILX800-SMSG User manual

ILX800-SMSG
Micro800 Platform
SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM
Networks
August 24, 2016
USER MANUAL

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Important Safety Information
The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded.
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED
OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
"THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: . PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL ON BACK OF
DEVICE."
"THIS DEVICE USES AN INTERNAL COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE AS THE PRIMARY RADIO
COMPONENT. THE COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE DOES NOT HAVE AN FCC ID LABEL. THE COMPACT
FLASH RADIO MODULE HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS."
"THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION."
"CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’s AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT."
Industry Canada Requirements
"THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH AN ANTENNA HAVING A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 24 dB.
AN ANTENNA HAVING A HIGHER GAIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED PER REGULATIONS OF INDUSTRY
CANADA. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS."
"TO REDUCE POTENTIAL RADIO INTERFERENCE TO OTHER USERS, THE ANTENNA TYPE AND ITS GAIN
SHOULD BE CHOSEN SUCH THAT THE EQUIVALENT ISOTROPICALLY RADIATED POWER (EIRP) IS NOT
MORE THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION."
"THE INSTALLER OF THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT MUST INSURE THAT THE ANTENNA IS LOCATED OR
POINTED SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT EMIT RF FIELD IN EXCESS OF HEALTH CANADA LIMITS FOR THE
GENERAL POPULATION; CONSULT SAFETY CODE 6, OBTAINABLE FROM HEALTH CANADA."
Important User Information
Important: Power must be provided from a limited power source.
Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and
use of these products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each
application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes
and standards. In no event will ProSoft Technology be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage
resulting from the use or application of these products.
Any illustrations, charts, sample programs, and layout examples shown in this publication are intended solely for
purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation,
ProSoft Technology does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid-State
Control (available from your local Rockwell Automation office), describes some important differences between solid-
state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such
as those described in this publication.
Throughout this publication, notes may be used to make you aware of safety considerations. The following
annotations and their accompanying statements help you to identify a potential hazard, avoid a potential hazard, and
recognize the consequences of a potential hazard:
Warning: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
Caution: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

Burn Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that
surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.
Shock Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that
dangerous voltage may be present.
Environment and Enclosure
Caution: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category
II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without
appropriate precautions, there may be potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other
environments due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as "open type" equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that is suitably
designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent
personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the
use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain additional information regarding specific enclosure
type ratings that are required to comply with certain product safety certifications.
See NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of
protection provided by different types of enclosure. Also, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as
the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 ("Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"), for additional
installation requirements pertaining to this equipment.
Caution: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal
operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
If available, use a static-safe workstation.
When not in use, store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging.
Caution: POINT I/O is grounded through the DIN-rail to chassis ground. Use zinc-plated, yellow-chromated steel
DIN-rail to assure proper grounding. Using other DIN-rail materials (for example, aluminum, plastic, and so on) which
can corrode, oxidize or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent platform grounding.
Caution: When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
Agency Approvals and Certifications
FCC
CE Mark/ETSI
UL/cUL Class 1, Division 2
ATEX Zone 2
CB Safety
PTCRB

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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us..............................................................................................................................2
ProSoft Technology®Product Documentation....................................................................................2
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................3
Important User Information .................................................................................................................3
Agency Approvals and Certifications..................................................................................................4
1Start Here 7
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................7
1.2 Package Contents.....................................................................................................8
1.3 System Requirements...............................................................................................9
1.4 Installing the SIM Card..............................................................................................9
1.5 Installing the ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module...........................................................10
1.6 Installing an Antenna...............................................................................................10
2Setting Up the Controller Program 13
2.1 The Sample Controller Program .............................................................................13
2.2 Importing the Sample Program ...............................................................................14
2.3 Configuring the Module's Slot Number ...................................................................16
2.4 Entering a Test Phone Number...............................................................................17
2.5 Connecting the Controller to Your PC.....................................................................17
2.6 Downloading the Sample Program .........................................................................18
2.7 Going Online with the Controller .............................................................................20
2.8 Customizing Your Controller Program Logic...........................................................22
2.8.1 Sending Out an Event-Triggered Text Message.....................................................22
3Using Your ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module 23
3.1 Verifying Wireless Communication .........................................................................23
3.2 Setting Up the Phone Number Lists........................................................................23
3.2.1 Receiver List............................................................................................................23
3.2.2 Whitelist...................................................................................................................25
3.3 Text Message Commands ......................................................................................27
3.3.1 Status Information Requests...................................................................................27
3.3.2 Commands to Execute Some Action ......................................................................28
4Security Tips 29
4.1 Enable the Whitelist Feature...................................................................................29
4.2 Implement Password Protection .............................................................................29
4.3 Restrict Access to Output Control...........................................................................29
5Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 31
5.1 LED Status Indicator ...............................................................................................31
5.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................31

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5.3 Status Data............................................................................................................. 32
6Reference 35
6.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 35
6.2 Radio Specifications ............................................................................................... 35
6.3 Hardware Specifications......................................................................................... 35
7Support, Service & Warranty 37
7.1 Contacting Technical Support................................................................................. 37
7.2 Warranty Information .............................................................................................. 38
Index 39

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
Overview................................................................................................. 7
Package Contents .................................................................................. 8
System Requirements............................................................................. 9
Installing the SIM Card............................................................................ 9
Installing the ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module..........................................10
Installing an Antenna .............................................................................10
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following skills:
Rockwell Automation®Connected Components Workbench™ software: launch the
program, configure program logic, and transfer the program to the processor
Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands, navigate
dialog boxes, and enter data
Hardware installation and wiring: safely connect the controller and plug-in module to a
power source
Caution: You must be able to complete the application without exposing personnel or equipment to
unsafe or inappropriate working conditions.
1.1 Overview
The ProSoft Technology SMS plug-in module adds bi-directional SMS text messaging
capability to the Allen-Bradley Micro820, Micro830, and Micro 850 controllers. Operating
over the GSM cellular network, the plug-in module provides a cost effective and secure
method for OEMs to add remote communication features using cellular phones as the user
interface to their machines and systems. Applications include remote alarming,
environmental/energy monitoring, data collection, machine condition, inventory status alerts
and production counts.
The SMS plug-in is activated by installing a standard GSM Voice/SMS SIM card (contact
your local GSM cellular provider for plan options and costs). After activation it will associate
to the local provider tower and enable bi-directional text messaging between the controller
and remote cell phones. Because the module uses SMS, there is no need for costly cellular
data plans.

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The SMS plug-in snaps into an open slot in the front of the controller. The controller
provides power and communicates with the plug-in module over the backplane. A sample
CCW program is available at no additional cost with plug-in function block drivers and a
sample program provided in Structured Text, Ladder and Function Block languages.
Programmers may use these sample programs to create their own projects for sending and
receiving messages, alarms and machine status updates.
The front mounted coax connector allows for either a direct-mounted antenna or externally
mounted antenna (installed outside the panel or cabinet for better cellular reception).
Antennas must be ordered separately.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your ILX800-SMSG plug-in module.
Note: You will also need a SIM card and antenna (not included). For information on suitable antennas, please
see Installing an Antenna.
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
ILX800-SMSG plug-in
module
ILX800-SMSG
SMS Text Plug-in Module for GSM
Networks

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1.3 System Requirements
The ILX800-SMSG plug-in module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Rockwell Automation®Micro820, Micro830, or Micro850 controller, with compatible
power supply
Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench programming software
version 1.01 or higher
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.57 or higher
ILX800-SMSG sample controller program (download at www.prosoft-technology.com)
1.4 Installing the SIM Card
1 Turn the ILX800-SMSG plug-in module over so that the circuit board is facing up.
2 Orient the plug-in module so that the backplane connector is toward the top. Locate the
SIM card holder in the middle of the board.
3 Unlock the SIM card holder's clip by sliding it to the right.
4 Lift the card holder clip and place the SIM card in the card holder, matching the rounded
corner of the card with that of the card holder.

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5 Lower the card holder clip and slide it to the left until it locks into place.
1.5 Installing the ILX800-SMSG Plug-in Module
Important: The controller should be powered off when the plug-in module is installed on or removed from the
controller.
1 Orient the plug-in module so the antenna end is toward the front of the controller.
2 Align the plug-in module's three tabs with the three notches in the module slot on the
controller. Snap the plug-in module into place.
1.6 Installing an Antenna
An external antenna is required to connect the plug-in module to the cellular network. The
antenna should be rated for the following frequency bands:
890-960 MHz
1710-1880 MHz