RDC SMX User manual

Remote configuration
The SMX can be configured remotely using SMS commands. It is
recommended, however, that the PC application software be used for
the initial configuration of the unit.
IMPORTANT - Delivery reporting
aWhen sending SMS commands to unit with 2 SIM cards, users may
need to try both mobile numbers. The switches between SIM SMX
cards when it encounters a network problem. It is important for users
to have 'delivery reports' enabled on their mobile phones to confirm
that commands have been received.
SMS sender verify
The unit can be configured to only accept commands and requests
from mobile numbers contained in the Message Recipient list. This will
not affect the missed call operation.
SMS command rules
$tarts a S ll commands
1234 Command pin (4 numeric digits - default 1234)
* Separates fields in the command string
+al format (max 16 digits) All mobile numbers in internation
Diagnostic c /requestsommands
Unit status - $1234*sts
request Returns the following information by SMS: Which
SIM is currently in operation, i nputs status, relays
status, battery voltage, AC status, time and date.
- Swap SIM cards $1234*sim*sss
sss - pri = primary SIM
sec = secondary SIM
examples
Switch to secondary SIM - $1234*sim*sec
Switch to primary SIM - $1234*sim*pri
Request firmware $1234*ver -
version
GSM signal - $1234*rsi
Signal strength ranges from -113dBm (very weak)(quality of
to -51dBm (very strong). signal)
70 to -80dBm is considered normal.
Setup commands
Message centre $1234*mctn*msg center number max 15 digits* -
number add/del
- Sets or changes message centre number mctn
n= primary SIM 1 or secondary SIM 2.
example
Set SIM 1 message centre number to +279119 -
$1234*mct1*+279119*add
Set SIM 2 message center number to +271234 -
$1234*mct2*+271234*add
Change $1234*pin*new pin -
command PIN The command PIN must be 4 digits long and must
be numeric (no letters allowed)
example
Change the command PIN from 1234 to 6789 -
$1234*pin*6789
Warning: This command can cause loss of control of the unit if the
new command pin is not remembered.
Set unit time - syt$1234*
The unit time is set automatically when
programmed using the PC application. If the units
is however not connected to any power source for
an extended period (+/- 12 hrs), the unit will loose
its’ time. Sending this command will reset the unit
time from the network.
SMS message commands
Change $1234*uid*name*add-
Set name of the unit 16 characters or lessreporting
name example
Change reporting name to "Pump Station 2" -
$1234*uid*Pump Station 2*add
Auto test time $1234*aut*set-HHMM*dw-d*add/del -
Change or delete auto test time.
- The auto test feature sends a daily test message. set
set= time messages should be sent (HHMM).
dw-d - Specify days of the week for test auto signals
d= 1-7. 1= Monday, 2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
If is not specified, test messages will be sent dw
every day.
examples
Set the auto test for 13h20 on Wednesday and
Sunday - $1234*aut*set-1320*dw-37*add
Cancel auto test - $1234*aut*del
Note: Message distribution for auto test messages cannot be
programmed remotely. If the auto test feature was initially
programmed using the PC application, the original message
distribution setup will be retained if changes are made using
SMS commands. If programmed for the first time, or where the
auto test feature is cancelled and then re-programmed,
messages will be distributed to all message recipients.
Programming custom message distribution should be done
using the PC application.
Change - $1234*vib*n
vibration 0 = most sensitive 255 = disabled
sensor example
sensitivity Set the vibration sensitivity to 50 - $ *vib*501234
Add message - $1234*usrz*mobilenumber*add*all
recipient (mobile number for reporting)
Up to 10 reporting numbers are supported
examples
Add mobile number 0831234567 as reporting -
number 3 - $1234*usr3*[phone]*add*all
Add mobile number 0829876543 as reporting -
number 1 - $1234*usr1*[phone]*add*all
Note: Existing mobile numbers are overwritten. Message distribution
cannot be programmed by SMS command. All hardwired inputs
and Contact ID event messages will be sent to recipients
added by SMS command. Programming custom message
distribution should be done using the PC application.
Delete message - $1234*usrz*del
recipient example
Delete user 3 - $1234*usr3*del
Warning: Deleting all message recipients with the sender verify
option enabled will result in control over the unit being lost.
Send message - $1234*usr1*report
recipient list (use any usr number)
Note: The message recipient list is sent in 2 separate SMS
messages each containing 5 recipient numbers.
Change input $1234*msg*input*message - *add/del
Definable 16 character SMS messages are sent to event SMS
the reporting number/s when the inputs on the unit
change state. Separate messages are defined for
high and low states for inputs 1-9.
- ip1h = input #1 high state input
ip2l = input #2 low state
examples
Assign message Alarm Active to input 2 high -
$1234*msg*ip2h*Alarm Active*add
Delete message assigned to input 2 low -
$1234*msg*ip2l*del
Note: If the message for a particular input or input state is deleted,
no SMS message will be sent for the input/state.
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Remote configuration
The SMX can be configured remotely using SMS commands. It is
recommended, however, that the PC application software be used for
the initial configuration of the unit.
IMPORTANT - Delivery reporting
aWhen sending SMS commands to unit with 2 SIM cards, users may
need to try both mobile numbers. The switches between SIM SMX
cards when it encounters a network problem. It is important for users
to have 'delivery reports' enabled on their mobile phones to confirm
that commands have been received.
SMS sender verify
The unit can be configured to only accept commands and requests
from mobile numbers contained in the Message Recipient list. This will
not affect the missed call operation.
SMS command rules
$tarts a S ll commands
1234 Command pin (4 numeric digits - default 1234)
* Separates fields in the command string
+al format (max 16 digits) All mobile numbers in internation
Diagnostic c /requestsommands
Unit status - $1234*sts
request Returns the following information by SMS: Which
SIM is currently in operation, i nputs status, relays
status, battery voltage, AC status, time and date.
- Swap SIM cards $1234*sim*sss
sss - pri = primary SIM
sec = secondary SIM
examples
Switch to secondary SIM - $1234*sim*sec
Switch to primary SIM - $1234*sim*pri
Request firmware $1234*ver -
version
GSM signal - $1234*rsi
Signal strength ranges from -113dBm (very weak)(quality of
to -51dBm (very strong). signal)
70 to -80dBm is considered normal.
Setup commands
Message centre $1234*mctn*msg center number max 15 digits* -
number add/del
- Sets or changes message centre number mctn
n= primary SIM 1 or secondary SIM 2.
example
Set SIM 1 message centre number to +279119 -
$1234*mct1*+279119*add
Set SIM 2 message center number to +271234 -
$1234*mct2*+271234*add
Change $1234*pin*new pin -
command PIN The command PIN must be 4 digits long and must
be numeric (no letters allowed)
example
Change the command PIN from 1234 to 6789 -
$1234*pin*6789
Warning: This command can cause loss of control of the unit if the
new command pin is not remembered.
Set unit time - syt$1234*
The unit time is set automatically when
programmed using the PC application. If the units
is however not connected to any power source for
an extended period (+/- 12 hrs), the unit will loose
its’ time. Sending this command will reset the unit
time from the network.
SMS message commands
Change $1234*uid*name*add-
Set name of the unit 16 characters or lessreporting
name example
Change reporting name to "Pump Station 2" -
$1234*uid*Pump Station 2*add
Auto test time $1234*aut*set-HHMM*dw-d*add/del -
Change or delete auto test time.
- The auto test feature sends a daily test message. set
set= time messages should be sent (HHMM).
dw-d - Specify days of the week for test auto signals
d= 1-7. 1= Monday, 2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
If is not specified, test messages will be sent dw
every day.
examples
Set the auto test for 13h20 on Wednesday and
Sunday - $1234*aut*set-1320*dw-37*add
Cancel auto test - $1234*aut*del
Note: Message distribution for auto test messages cannot be
programmed remotely. If the auto test feature was initially
programmed using the PC application, the original message
distribution setup will be retained if changes are made using
SMS commands. If programmed for the first time, or where the
auto test feature is cancelled and then re-programmed,
messages will be distributed to all message recipients.
Programming custom message distribution should be done
using the PC application.
Change - $1234*vib*n
vibration 0 = most sensitive 255 = disabled
sensor example
sensitivity Set the vibration sensitivity to 50 - $ *vib*501234
Add message - $1234*usrz*mobilenumber*add*all
recipient (mobile number for reporting)
Up to 10 reporting numbers are supported
examples
Add mobile number 0831234567 as reporting -
number 3 - $1234*usr3*[phone]*add*all
Add mobile number 0829876543 as reporting -
number 1 - $1234*usr1*[phone]*add*all
Note: Existing mobile numbers are overwritten. Message distribution
cannot be programmed by SMS command. All hardwired inputs
and Contact ID event messages will be sent to recipients
added by SMS command. Programming custom message
distribution should be done using the PC application.
Delete message - $1234*usrz*del
recipient example
Delete user 3 - $1234*usr3*del
Warning: Deleting all message recipients with the sender verify
option enabled will result in control over the unit being lost.
Send message - $1234*usr1*report
recipient list (use any usr number)
Note: The message recipient list is sent in 2 separate SMS
messages each containing 5 recipient numbers.
Change input $1234*msg*input*message - *add/del
Definable 16 character SMS messages are sent to event SMS
the reporting number/s when the inputs on the unit
change state. Separate messages are defined for
high and low states for inputs 1-9.
- ip1h = input #1 high state input
ip2l = input #2 low state
examples
Assign message Alarm Active to input 2 high -
$1234*msg*ip2h*Alarm Active*add
Delete message assigned to input 2 low -
$1234*msg*ip2l*del
Note: If the message for a particular input or input state is deleted,
no SMS message will be sent for the input/state.
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Copyright © 2015
NB: Please read GSM Warnings and General Trading Terms and
Conditions (including an indemnity) available from your supplier
Relay switching commands
Operate relays - $1234*rlyn*opr
examples
Pulse relay 2 - $1234*rly2*pls
$1234*rly1*onTurn relay 1 on -
$1234*rly1*offTurn relay 1 off -
$1234*rly2*tog Toggle relay 2 -
Note: A confirmation SMS is automatically sent back to confirm that
the operation was successful. If no confirmation is received,
check that the unit has not swapped to the alternate SIM card.
Overwrite $1234*cscC*kw:S*in:N -
C= shortcut number (1-10), S= shortcut command command
(32 characters max), N= shortcut instruction. (32 shortcut
characters max)
example
Overwrite shortcut 2 command with “Open gate”
and overwrite shortcut instruction to pulse relay 2 -
$1234*csc2*kw:Open gate*in:rly2*pls
Delete $1234*cscC*del -
command example
Delete command shortcut 2 - $1234*csc2*del
Missed call $1234*mclm*cell number*rlyn-opr*lm-n*st-HHMM* -
relay operation en-HHMM*dw-d*cfm
There are 500 missed call locations. Each missed
call can perform 1 of 4 operations on the unit or I/O
relays. The number of missed calls accepted can
be limited and access can be further limited to a
time window and to days of the week.
Create, edit or delete up to 500 missed call entries. mclm -
mcl= missed call command m= missed call
location number (1-500)
- - Relay number n= 1-8. Relay operation opr= 1 of 4 rlyn opr
operations - pls= pulse, on= turn on off= turn off
and tog= toggle.
- The access lifespan limits the number of missed lm-n
calls before deleting the entry. n= 0-255 missed
calls. If not present or if the value is 0, there is Im
no limit to the number of missed calls accepted. If
cfm is present, the delivery report will include the
remaining number of missed calls allowed.
- The operational time window sets an access start st/en
and end time (HHMM). It defines the hours that the
caller will be able to use the missed call feature. If
no parameters are present, there is no limit.
dw-d - Select certain days of the week d=1-7 1= Monday,
2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
- If is present a confirmation SMS is sent. cfm cfm
examples
Add missed caller 35 to turn on relay 1 -
$1234*mcl35*[phone]*rly1-on
Add missed caller 200 to have access from 06h30
to 07h00 from Monday to Friday, with a 25 count
lifespan. Relay 2 must be pulsed and have
confirmation SMS enabled -
$1234*mcl200*[phone]*rly2-pls*
lm-25*st-0630*en-1700*dw-12345*cfm
Delete missed - $1234*mclm*del
call operation example
Delete missed call location 90 - $1234*mcl90*del
Query missed - $1234*mclm*???
call location example
Query missed call location 20 - $1234*mcl20*???
Set timer - $1234*tmry*id-ABC*rlyn-opr*tm-HHMM*dw-d*cfm
relay operation
tmry - Sets 64 independent timers to operate once a day
until deleted. y= timer number (1 - 64)
id - ABC= Timer label (16 character max)
rlyn-opr - Relay number n= 1-8. Relay operation opr= 1 of 4
operations - pls= pulse, on= turn on, off= turn off
and tog= toggle.
tm - Set time in 24 hour format (HHMM)
dw-d - Select certain days of the week d=1-7
1= Monday, 2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
cfm - If is present a confirmation SMS is sent.cfm
examples
Set timer 4 to turn a light off using relay 1 at 12h00
each day - $1234*tmr4*id-Light*rly1-off*tm-1200
Set timer 10 to turn relay 2 at 23h00 on on
S “ & a confirmation aturday with label Geyser”
SMS. - $1234*tmr10*id-Geyser*rly2-on*tm-2300*
dw-6*cfm
Set timer 9 to turn relay 1 on at 06h30 on Monday,
“ ” -Tuesday and Friday with label Pump
$1234*tmr9*id-Pump*rly1-on*tm-0630*dw-125
Confirmation SMS’s cannot be sent to individual reporting numbers.
Confirmations will be either on or off for all reporting numbers.
Delete a timer - $1234*tmrn*del
example
Delete timer 16 - $pppp*tmr16*del
Air-time and balance commands
USSD network commands can be complex and extreme care should
be used. Incomplete commands will leave the channel active for some
time, will cause the unit to seem unresponsive and will incur per
minute network USSD session charges. To initiate a USSD session
and forward any replies via SMS to the requesting number, use the
following commands:
Request balance - $1234*usd*USSD request#
Vodacom - (prepaid balance) $1234*usd**100#
- $1234*usd**111*502# (prepaid & SMS)
MTN - (airtime & SMS bundle)$1234*usd**141#
Cell C (airtime only)- $1234*usd**101#
Note: An error message will show for contract SIMs or if the network
does not support airtime balance features.
Load prepaid - $1234*usd*USSD request#
voucher Vodacom - $1234*usd**100*01*voucher number#
MTN - $1234*usd**141*voucher number#
Cell C - $1234*usd**102*voucher number#
DSC alarm panels can be controlled using the following commands. A
SRL-DSC interface module is required. The DSC serial connection
option must be enabled in the programming software.
DSC panel models currently supported include: Pc5005, Pc5010,
Pc5020, Pc1808, Pc1864, Power832 and Power864.
Arm/disarm - $1234*dsc*cmd*actPuuuu
partition
act - Command actions
030 - arm partition away mode
031 - arm partition stay mode
032 - arm partition with zero entry delay
033 - arm partition with user code
040 - disarm
- Partitions 1 - 8P
- User code e.g. 1234uuuu
examples
- $1234*dsc*cmd*0301Arm partition 1 away mode
A $1234*dsc*cmd*0312rm partition 2 stay mode -
Arm partition 1 with zero entry delay with user code
4444 - $1234*dsc*cmd*03214444
Arm partition 8 with user code 4444 -
$1234*dsc*cmd*03314444
Disarm partition 1 with user code 4444 -
$1234*dsc*cmd*04014444
Trigger panic - $1234*dsc*cmd*060x
alarm
Panic type - 1= fire, 2= ambulance, 3= policex
example
Trigger fire panic alarm - $1234*dsc*cmd*0603

Copyright © 2015
NB: Please read GSM Warnings and General Trading Terms and
Conditions (including an indemnity) available from your supplier
Relay switching commands
Operate relays - $1234*rlyn*opr
examples
Pulse relay 2 - $1234*rly2*pls
$1234*rly1*onTurn relay 1 on -
$1234*rly1*offTurn relay 1 off -
$1234*rly2*tog Toggle relay 2 -
Note: A confirmation SMS is automatically sent back to confirm that
the operation was successful. If no confirmation is received,
check that the unit has not swapped to the alternate SIM card.
Overwrite $1234*cscC*kw:S*in:N -
C= shortcut number (1-10), S= shortcut command command
(32 characters max), N= shortcut instruction. (32 shortcut
characters max)
example
Overwrite shortcut 2 command with “Open gate”
and overwrite shortcut instruction to pulse relay 2 -
$1234*csc2*kw:Open gate*in:rly2*pls
Delete $1234*cscC*del -
command example
Delete command shortcut 2 - $1234*csc2*del
Missed call $1234*mclm*cell number*rlyn-opr*lm-n*st-HHMM* -
relay operation en-HHMM*dw-d*cfm
There are 500 missed call locations. Each missed
call can perform 1 of 4 operations on the unit or I/O
relays. The number of missed calls accepted can
be limited and access can be further limited to a
time window and to days of the week.
Create, edit or delete up to 500 missed call entries. mclm -
mcl= missed call command m= missed call
location number (1-500)
- - Relay number n= 1-8. Relay operation opr= 1 of 4 rlyn opr
operations - pls= pulse, on= turn on off= turn off
and tog= toggle.
- The access lifespan limits the number of missed lm-n
calls before deleting the entry. n= 0-255 missed
calls. If not present or if the value is 0, there is Im
no limit to the number of missed calls accepted. If
cfm is present, the delivery report will include the
remaining number of missed calls allowed.
- The operational time window sets an access start st/en
and end time (HHMM). It defines the hours that the
caller will be able to use the missed call feature. If
no parameters are present, there is no limit.
dw-d - Select certain days of the week d=1-7 1= Monday,
2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
- If is present a confirmation SMS is sent. cfm cfm
examples
Add missed caller 35 to turn on relay 1 -
$1234*mcl35*[phone]*rly1-on
Add missed caller 200 to have access from 06h30
to 07h00 from Monday to Friday, with a 25 count
lifespan. Relay 2 must be pulsed and have
confirmation SMS enabled -
$1234*mcl200*[phone]*rly2-pls*
lm-25*st-0630*en-1700*dw-12345*cfm
Delete missed - $1234*mclm*del
call operation example
Delete missed call location 90 - $1234*mcl90*del
Query missed - $1234*mclm*???
call location example
Query missed call location 20 - $1234*mcl20*???
Set timer - $1234*tmry*id-ABC*rlyn-opr*tm-HHMM*dw-d*cfm
relay operation
tmry - Sets 64 independent timers to operate once a day
until deleted. y= timer number (1 - 64)
id - ABC= Timer label (16 character max)
rlyn-opr - Relay number n= 1-8. Relay operation opr= 1 of 4
operations - pls= pulse, on= turn on, off= turn off
and tog= toggle.
tm - Set time in 24 hour format (HHMM)
dw-d - Select certain days of the week d=1-7
1= Monday, 2= Tuesday, 7= Sunday etc.
cfm - If is present a confirmation SMS is sent.cfm
examples
Set timer 4 to turn a light off using relay 1 at 12h00
each day - $1234*tmr4*id-Light*rly1-off*tm-1200
Set timer 10 to turn relay 2 at 23h00 on on
S “ & a confirmation aturday with label Geyser”
SMS. - $1234*tmr10*id-Geyser*rly2-on*tm-2300*
dw-6*cfm
Set timer 9 to turn relay 1 on at 06h30 on Monday,
“ ” -Tuesday and Friday with label Pump
$1234*tmr9*id-Pump*rly1-on*tm-0630*dw-125
Confirmation SMS’s cannot be sent to individual reporting numbers.
Confirmations will be either on or off for all reporting numbers.
Delete a timer - $1234*tmrn*del
example
Delete timer 16 - $pppp*tmr16*del
Air-time and balance commands
USSD network commands can be complex and extreme care should
be used. Incomplete commands will leave the channel active for some
time, will cause the unit to seem unresponsive and will incur per
minute network USSD session charges. To initiate a USSD session
and forward any replies via SMS to the requesting number, use the
following commands:
Request balance - $1234*usd*USSD request#
Vodacom - (prepaid balance) $1234*usd**100#
- $1234*usd**111*502# (prepaid & SMS)
MTN - (airtime & SMS bundle)$1234*usd**141#
Cell C (airtime only)- $1234*usd**101#
Note: An error message will show for contract SIMs or if the network
does not support airtime balance features.
Load prepaid - $1234*usd*USSD request#
voucher Vodacom - $1234*usd**100*01*voucher number#
MTN - $1234*usd**141*voucher number#
Cell C - $1234*usd**102*voucher number#
DSC alarm panels can be controlled using the following commands. A
SRL-DSC interface module is required. The DSC serial connection
option must be enabled in the programming software.
DSC panel models currently supported include: Pc5005, Pc5010,
Pc5020, Pc1808, Pc1864, Power832 and Power864.
Arm/disarm - $1234*dsc*cmd*actPuuuu
partition
act - Command actions
030 - arm partition away mode
031 - arm partition stay mode
032 - arm partition with zero entry delay
033 - arm partition with user code
040 - disarm
- Partitions 1 - 8P
- User code e.g. 1234uuuu
examples
- $1234*dsc*cmd*0301Arm partition 1 away mode
A $1234*dsc*cmd*0312rm partition 2 stay mode -
Arm partition 1 with zero entry delay with user code
4444 - $1234*dsc*cmd*03214444
Arm partition 8 with user code 4444 -
$1234*dsc*cmd*03314444
Disarm partition 1 with user code 4444 -
$1234*dsc*cmd*04014444
Trigger panic - $1234*dsc*cmd*060x
alarm
Panic type - 1= fire, 2= ambulance, 3= policex
example
Trigger fire panic alarm - $1234*dsc*cmd*0603