Rocom GSM500.GC User manual

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USER GUIDE
GSM500.GC
GSM500.GC.R
GSM500.GC.NP
Adapter for the connection
of analogue telephones to
the GSM network.

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Content
General ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Description................................................................................................................................... 4
Package content........................................................................................................................... 4
Features ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation place .......................................................................................................................... 7
Security advices............................................................................................................................ 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 8
SIM card installation .................................................................................................................... 8
GSM antenna ............................................................................................................................... 9
Connection of the analogue telephone device ............................................................................. 9
Connection of the external power supply..................................................................................... 9
Putting into service .................................................................................................................... 10
PIN code..................................................................................................................................... 10
Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Programming ............................................................................................................................. 11
Idle state telephone line voltage ................................................................................................ 11
End-of-dial timeout.................................................................................................................... 12
Country identification (international access and country code).................................................. 12
Roaming service ......................................................................................................................... 13
Telephone number for SMS notifications.................................................................................... 14
Administrator telephone number............................................................................................... 15
Password programming ............................................................................................................. 15
Battery test................................................................................................................................. 16
Speech channel receiving level ................................................................................................... 17
Speech channel transmitting level.............................................................................................. 17
Reset to factory default.............................................................................................................. 18
Restart........................................................................................................................................ 18
Read the actual GSM network signal level.................................................................................. 18
Read the actual battery status.................................................................................................... 19
Optical indicators ....................................................................................................................... 20
Green LED for GSM signal strenght............................................................................................ 20
Red LED for device status ........................................................................................................... 20
White LED for line status............................................................................................................ 21
Blue LED for power status .......................................................................................................... 21
Outgoing call ............................................................................................................................. 21
Incoming call.............................................................................................................................. 21
Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................................ 22
Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 23

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Features
- Simulates an anlogue telephone extension line (FXS)
- Dial tone generator
- GSM network signal level survelliance
- Automatic random generated PIN code programming
- Integrated emergency power supply
- Automatic periodical battery test with failure alarm over SMS or ECII FLEX emer
gency phone (not with GSM500.GC.NP)
- Local programming using ECII FLEX emergency phone or analogue telephone
device with DTMF dial
- Remote programming using SMS
Package content
The GSM500.GC package includes:
- Device with plastic case
- This user guide
- RMA retour instruction an error description leaflet
- GSM antenna
- Installation screws
- Power supply unit 230 Vac (not with GSM500.GC.NP)
- Telephone line cable RJ11/open
- NiMH battery pack (not with GSM500.GC.NP)
Description
The GSM500.GC simulates a standard analogue telephone extension line (FXS). All
PBXs with analogue telephone trunks and analogue telephones with DTMF dial can
be connected to the GSM500.GC gateway. The adapter generates the normal dial
tone as used in the specific country.
The level of the received GSM network signal is showed any time with the green
LED. A new random generated PIN code is programmed the first time the device will
be activated to ensure that the SIM is locked for no other use.
The device has an integrated emergency power supply using NiMH batteries. Those
are tested every two weeks. If an error will be found an alarm is raised using SMS or
the attached ECII FLEX emergency phone system. The GSM500.GC can be deliverd in
three different versions:
- GSM500.GC with batteries and power supply unit;
- GSM500.GC.R with batteries, power supply unit and relay for the signalling of
missing GSM network signal (i.e. to switch off the lift);
- GSM500.GC.NP without batteries and power supply unit (for installations where
emergency power is supplied by an external source)
General
The GSM500.GC gateway is an adapter which enables the connection of exitsing or
new installed analogue telephone devices, like emergency phone system, door pho-
nes or PBX with analogue trunks, to the GSM network. The device to connected to
the analogue port must be TBR21 compliant. A connection to the pubblic network is
not possible.

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- CLIP
- Roaming support
- Programmable transmit and receiving speech signal level
- LED indicator for GSM networg signal level
- LED indicator for device status
- LED indicator for line status
- LED indicator for power supply status
- Automatic device reset if GSM signal is lost for a longer time
- Programmable end-of-dial waiting time
- Immediate end-of-dial using # digit
- Programmable administrator telephone number
- Programmable password
- Programmable min. power failure standby time

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Overview
GSM500.GC.R open case
A SMA connector for external antenna
B protected SIM card slot
C Status LEDs: GSM network signal level (green), device status (red), line and data inter-
face status (white), power supply status (blue)
F RJ11 plug for the connection of an analogue telephone device or PBX trunk (FXS)
G Plug for the external 230 VAC power supply unit
H Screw connector for of an analogue telephone device or PBX trunk (in parallel to the
RJ11 plug)
I Screw connector for external 12 VDC power (as alternative to the power supply unit)
L Contact output relay (only GSM500.GC.R)
M Connector for the NiMH battery pack

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Installation place
The installation place for the device must be:
- inside a dry room;
- free from dust, heat and direct sun radiation;
- free from liquids and chemical aggressive substances.
Before the installation please follow these advices:
- The device must be powered only using the voltage as indicated in the type lable.
- If a liquid gets into the device please disconnet immediatly the device from the
power supply. The device can be repaired only by qualified personnel.
- Static discharges may damage the device. Please ensure that you are staticaly
discharged using a power grounding before handling the device.
Security advices
Please read carefully this user guide before you install the device. Follow all security
advices. Not following the rules may be against existing law or cause dangerous
situations.
The GSM500.GC is a low power radio transmission device, when it is powered it will
send and receive radio waves.
The device generates a magnetic field and must be used away from magnetic media
(like discs, tapes, and similar).
The use of the device near to electrical of electronical devices like radio, TV, phone-
sand PC may generate disturbances.
Radio disturbances
As any other wireless device the GSM500.GC may be disturbed by radio waves.
Use in a car
Do not use the device while driving. If you plan to use the device in a car please
ensure that all installed device are protected against radio disturbances. Never use or
install the device near to an airbag or within the action radius of an airbag.
Use in a airplan
In an airplan the GSM500.GC must be switched off. The use of GSM device in an
airplan is forbidden by law.
Use within an hospital
Switch the GSM500.GC off if you are close to any electromedical apparature.
Please take care that disturbances may affect the use of cardiological and acousti-
cal devices. As the GSM500.GC ist not a mobile device it is not intended for a use
in contact with human body. The use of the device within an hospital or any other
health facility is only possible if the security advices are followed with the highest
attention. Wherever the use of GSM devices is forbidden also the use and the instal-
lation of a GSM500.GC is not permitted.

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Installation
Ensure that at the installation location a power plug in available nearby. For the wall
installation you can use the screws delivered with the unit.
It is very important that the GSM500.GC unit has all time the best GSM signal to
avoid disturbances during operation time. Before you install the device at his final
position be sure that it is the best spot you can find. To do this use an mobile phone
with a SIM card of the same provider that you are going to use with the GSM500.
GC and try at the spot you are going to use to setup a communication. If during the
conversation you will notice disturbances or interruptions you will have to look for a
better position.
Use close to explosive material
The GSM500.GC may not be used or installed within fuel depots, chemical facilities
or within areas where explosive gas is present or used. The installation and use of
this device within such enviroments can be done only following the highest security
advices.
Usage
Do not use the GSM500.GC in contact with human body. Do not touch the antenna
during opertation if not specifically required. Use only original and approved spare parts.
SIM card installation
For the installation of the SIM card be sure that the devices is SWITCHED OFF! The
SIM card has to be placed into the specific slot. The card should have the PIN code
disabled. If a PIN code is required then you have to program it, using a mobile pho-
ne, with the code "0000". After installation and frist activation the device will change
the PIN code with a new, random generated one.
PLEASE NOTE!
If you change the SIM card switch all time the POWER OFF!
Ensure hat the PIN code of the SIM card is disabled or changed to "0000" with a
mobile phone BEFORE you install it into the device.
If the SIM card is changed ensure that the new card has the PIN code disabled
or changed to "0000". If the new card has the PIN "0000" you have to restart
the device with factory default data using the reset button to ansure a new
random code is programmed.
Keep the PIN and PUK number for the SIM card available during this procedure.
If you change the SIM card with a new one and you are using data connectivity
you must unregister and reregister the device to the VNDNET Server.

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GSM antenna
The antenna provided is connected to the device with the proper connector outside
the case. If you notice problems in getting a proper GSM network signal you may
change the antenna. Specific antennas may solve the problem. Ask the technical
support for more informations,
Connection of the analogue telephone device
The analogue telephone device (phone, PBX, emergency phone, etc.) is connected to
the RJ11 plug (see also picture on page 4). Use the provided RJ11 cable to connect
devices without proper plug. The connection of analogue modem and fax is not
possible.
As alternative to the RJ11 plug you can use alse the screw connectors TEL (see also
picture on page 4).
The device is designed for statical installation and external power supply with 230
VAC. If required also a 12 VDC power voltage can be used. The device has an inter-
nal NiMH battery for emergency power supply if external power is missing.
The external power supply and battery status is show by the blue LED (see also LED
indicators).
PLEASE NOTE!
While you are handling with the 230 VAC power be aware to fullfill all national
and international security standards as required.
If you need to switch off the device it is not enough to unplug the external
power supply unit, as in this case it will be still powered by the internal battery.
To complete switch off the unit you have to unplug the external PSU and the
internal battery.
Connection of the external power supply
GSM500.VND Proper antenna positioning
PLEASE NOTE!
Never power the GSM500.GC WITHOUT connected antenna. The radio transmis-
sion engine may be damaged.

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Putting into service
After connection of the external power supply the device will first check the SIM
card. If no card has been installed, or if it is broken or cann't be recognized by
the unit, the red LED will start to flash quickly. In this case the SIM card has to be
changed.
If everything is OK the device will start the initialisation procedure and login to the
provider. This can take some time about 30 to 60 seconds. During this time the red
LED will flash quickly. After succesful login the red LED will flash slowly.
PIN code
For normal use we suggest to use SIM cards without PIN code. In this case deactiva-
te the PIN code for the specific SIM card using a mobile phone before you install it
into the GSM500.GC. If required also the following PIN code handling can be used.
Program using a mobile phone the PIN code to "0000" on the SIM card you are going
to use. Install now the SIM card into the GSM500.GC.
The device will now reprogram the PIN code automatically with a random generated
code and overwrite the old one, locking this way the SIM card with the device.
PLEASE NOTE!
Read also SIM card Installation!
Battery
The bulid in NiMH battery is continously tested by the GSM500.GC. If it will dein-
stalled or fail the device will rise an appropiate alarm. A battery error is also showed
by the blue LED. Furhermore this status is also indicated by a special dial tone. Every
30 seconds the device will check if the battery is connected or not. Also the batte-
ry capacity is tested by a discharging procedure. The first time this procedure will
take place 15 days after first activation. During the procedure the battery will be
discharged over a load for 3 hours. If after the test the battery capacity will be below
a defined level an appropiate alarm is rised. The discharging test will not take place
or will be interrupted if the device is missing the external power supply. Furthermore
the battery is protected against deep discharge. The battery should be changed any-
way all 2 to 4 years depending on the installation enviroment and usage. In case of
substitution only the same or a equivalent battery must be used to avoid damage on
the product. The remaining capacity which should be recognized by the device after
a discharging procedure is programmable. As default this value is 4 hour emergency
power stand by time. This value can be changed in eight steps between 1 and 7
hours.
PLEASE NOTE!
The battery capacity can vary a lot depending from the working temperature.
If the GSM500.GC is going to be installed in location where temperature below
-5° C the threshold value should be reduced to avoid unnecessary battery
alarms.