Satel GPRS-A Lite User manual

Universal monitoring module
GPRS-A Lite
Firmware version 2.00
gprs-a_lite_en 03/23
SATEL sp. z o.o. • ul. Budowlanych 66 • 80-298 Gdańsk • POLAND
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www.satel.pl
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IMPORTANT
The module should be installed by qualified personnel.
Prior to installation, please read carefully this manual in order to avoid mistakes that can lead
to malfunction or even damage to the equipment.
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
Changes, modifications or repairs not authorized by the manufacturer shall void your rights
under the warranty.
The rating plate of the device is located on the enclosure base.
The device meets the requirements of the applicable EU directives.
The device is designed for indoor installation.
The device must not be disposed of with other municipal waste. It should be disposed of
in accordance with the existing rules for environment protection (the device was placed
on the market after 13 August 2005).
The device meets the technical regulations of the Eurasian Customs Union.
FreeRTOS is used in this device (www.freertos.org).
SATEL aims to continually improve the quality of its products, which may result in changes
in their technical specifications and software. The current information on the introduced
modifications is available on our website.
Please visit us:
https://support.satel.pl
Hereby, SATEL sp. z o.o. declares that the radio equipment type GPRS-A Lite
is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.satel.pl/ce
The following symbols may be used in this manual:
- note,
- caution.

CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................3
2. Features............................................................................................................................3
3. Typical module applications ..............................................................................................4
3.1 Supervision / control of devices................................................................................................4
3.2 Simulation of monitoring station................................................................................................5
4. Description of the module..................................................................................................6
4.1 LED indicator ............................................................................................................................7
5. Installation .........................................................................................................................8
5.1 Preparing the cabling................................................................................................................8
5.2 Installation of the module..........................................................................................................8
5.3 Installation of antenna...............................................................................................................8
5.4 Connecting the alarm control panel..........................................................................................8
5.5 Connecting the devices to the inputs and outputs....................................................................8
5.6 Connecting the power supply and starting the module.............................................................9
5.7 Connecting the computer to the module...................................................................................9
5.8 Installing the SIM card ..............................................................................................................9
6. Programming...................................................................................................................10
6.1 Description of the GX Soft program........................................................................................10
6.1.1 Startup window..................................................................................................................................10
6.1.2 Menu bar in the GX Soft program.....................................................................................................12
6.1.3 Side menu.........................................................................................................................................13
6.1.4 Status panel......................................................................................................................................13
6.1.5 Additional menu ................................................................................................................................13
6.2 Establishing connection between the program and the module .............................................16
6.2.1 Local connection...............................................................................................................................16
6.2.2 Remote connection: SATEL server...................................................................................................16
6.2.3Remote connection: Module > GX Soft.............................................................................................17
6.3 Project.....................................................................................................................................17
6.4 Hardware ................................................................................................................................18
6.4.1 Mainboard .........................................................................................................................................18
6.4.2 GSM..................................................................................................................................................20
6.5 Inputs......................................................................................................................................22
6.5.1 Status................................................................................................................................................22
6.5.2 Settings .............................................................................................................................................22
6.5.3 Bypasses...........................................................................................................................................23
6.6 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................23
6.6.1 Control...............................................................................................................................................23
6.6.2 Settings .............................................................................................................................................23
6.6.3 Triggering..........................................................................................................................................25
6.7 Communication.......................................................................................................................25
6.7.1 SATEL server....................................................................................................................................26
6.7.2 Direct connection to GX Soft.............................................................................................................26
6.8 Station simulation....................................................................................................................26
6.9 Reporting ................................................................................................................................28
6.10 Messaging...............................................................................................................................32
6.11 Event converter.......................................................................................................................33
6.12 SMS control ............................................................................................................................35
6.13 CLIP control............................................................................................................................37
6.14 Remote update .......................................................................................................................40
6.15 Users.......................................................................................................................................41
6.16 Events.....................................................................................................................................42
7. Control by using a telephone...........................................................................................43
7.1 SMS control ............................................................................................................................43
7.2 CLIP control............................................................................................................................43
8. Module firmware update..................................................................................................44
8.1 Local update ...........................................................................................................................44
8.2 Remote update .......................................................................................................................44

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8.2.1 Initiating the update by using SMS message................................................................................... 44
9. Restoring the factory settings..........................................................................................45
10. Specifications ..................................................................................................................45

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1. Introduction
This manual describes the GPRS-A Lite module and how it should be installed as well as
configured using the GX Soft program.
2. Features
Communication
•Built-in telephone designed for use in the 2G and 4G cellular networks.
•Possibility to remotely check the account balance and validity of the SIM card installed
in the module.
•Possibility to define the MCC / MNC code of the operator of network into which the module
is to log in.
Reporting
•Reporting events to two monitoring stations.
•Several communication formats:
−SIA,
−Contact ID (CID),
−Ademco Express,
−Sil. Knight / Ademco slow,
−Radionics 1400Hz,
−Radionics 1400 with parity.
•Two transmission paths:
−GPRS / LTE,
−SMS messages.
•Defining priority for the paths of event reporting.
•Converting and retransmitting codes of events received from the control panel (simulation
of telephone monitoring station).
Messaging
•Notification of events related to the module and received from other devices.
•8 telephone numbers to be notified.
•Notification by using:
−SMS messages,
−CLIP (toll-free).
Event log
•Capability of storing up to 500 events generated by the module or received from
the control panel.
Inputs
•4 inputs, programmable as:
−digital, NO type,
−digital, NC type.
•Input for supervision of AC voltage presence.

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•Supervising the status of external devices.
•Capability of input bypassing.
Outputs
•4 programmable OC type outputs.
•Controlling external devices or signaling troubles.
Control
•Control of outputs or bypassing of the module inputs by means of:
−inputs,
−SMS messages,
−GX Soft program,
−CLIP (only outputs control).
•Capability of determining the telephone numbers authorized for SMS or CLIP control.
Programming
•Free GX Soft program for local (USB (Micro-B) port) and remote (data transfer via cellular
network) programming of the module.
•Simple and easy establishing remote communication between GX Soft program and
the module thanks to SATEL's connection setup service.
•Possibility to configure the module settings by using SMS messages.
Firmware update
•Local firmware update by using a computer connected to USB (Micro-B) port.
•Remote update of the module firmware by using the “UpServ” server via cellular network.
LEDs
•LEDs indicating the module status.
Power supply
•Powering with 12 VDC (±15%).
3. Typical module applications
The extended functionality of GPRS-A Lite module enables it to be used for a variety of
applications. This section presents typical examples of its application. Some of them are
capable of being combined with one other.
3.1 Supervision / control of devices
Changing the input status may result in:
•sending event code to the monitoring station (reporting GPRS/LTE or SMS),
•notification (messaging) about the event by means of SMS or CLIP.
The inputs can be bypassed locally (by means of one of the module inputs or the GX Soft
program) or remotely (by means of SMS messages or the GX Soft program.
The devices connected to the module outputs can be controlled locally (by means of module
inputs or the GX Soft program) or remotely (by means of SMS messages, CLIP or the
GX Soft program).

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Fig. 1. Module supervising operation of the devices connected to inputs and controlling
operation of the devices connected to outputs.
3.2 Simulation of monitoring station
The module can forward the event codes received from the control panel to the monitoring
station by means of cellular network. Which reporting path will be used to send the event
code depends on the module configuration.
Fig. 2. Module simulating the monitoring station.

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4. Description of the module
Fig. 3. GPRS-A Lite module.
antenna connector (the antenna is delivered with the module).
SIM card slot.
Inserting the SIM card into its slot before programming the card PIN code
in the module is not recommended (if the card requires entering the PIN code).
LEDs indicating the module status (see “LED indicator”).
port USB (Micro-B).
information on how to install the SIM card.
Description of terminals
+12V – power input (12 VDC ±15%).
COM – common ground.
RING, TIP – terminals for connecting the control panel telephone communicator.
I1…I4 – inputs (NC or NO type).
O1...O4– programmable OC type outputs (disconnected from common ground / shorted
to common ground).
AC – input for supervision of AC voltage presence.

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Fig. 4. Dimensions of GPRS-A Lite module enclosure.
4.1 LED indicator
Fig. 5. Examples of LED indicated statuses.
I(LED A is flashing, the other LEDs are ON) – data transmission is going on; signal level: 3.
II (LED B is flashing, the other LEDs are ON) – SMS message is being sent, module is calling
(CLIP); signal level: 4.
III (LEDs are flashing) – logging into cellular network.
IV (LEDs are flashing) – logging into cellular network has failed; missing SIM card.
V (LEDs are flashing) – logging into cellular network has failed; incorrect PIN code.
VI (LEDs are flashing) – logging into cellular network has failed; SIM card has been blocked
after three attempts to use an invalid PIN code (PUK code must be used to unblock
the SIM card).
VII (LEDs are flashing) – cellular phone is disabled (see “SIM” option p. 20).
VIII (LEDs are flashing) – module waiting for configuration settings to be loaded.

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5. Installation
Disconnect power before making any electrical connections.
It is not advisable to power up the module if the antenna is not connected.
The installation to which the module is to be connected should be provided
with:
•2-pole disconnector,
•short-circuit protection with a 16 A time delay circuit breaker.
The GPRS-A Lite module should be installed indoors, in spaces with normal air humidity.
When selecting the mounting location, remember that thick masonry walls, metal partitions,
etc. will reduce the range of radio signal. It is not advisable to install the module in close
vicinity to electrical installations, because this can result in malfunctioning of the device.
5.1 Preparing the cabling
Run the cables to be used for connecting the module with other devices to the module
installation place. Do not lay the cables in immediate vicinity of the low-voltage electrical
network wires, especially those used for supplying the high-power equipment (such as
electric motors).
It is recommended that unshielded non-twisted cable to be used.
5.2 Installation of the module
The module enclosure base makes it possible to secure the module to the mounting surface
by using e.g. a cable tie or angle hooks.
5.3 Installation of antenna
The GPRS-A Lite module is delivered with an antenna. The antenna can be replaced with
another antenna mounted on the enclosure or at some distance from it.
Using the antenna mounted at some distance from the enclosure is recommended wherever
thick masonry walls, metal partitions etc. may decrease the range of radio signal
at the module installation place.
The antenna must not be installed in parallel to low-voltage electrical wires, or it can affect
performance of the antenna.
5.4 Connecting the alarm control panel
Connect the control panel telephone communicator to the TIP and RING terminals.
5.5 Connecting the devices to the inputs and outputs
1. Connect the devices whose operation is to be monitored by the module to the input
terminals.
2. If the module is to be powered from the SATEL APS-15 or APS-30 power supply, you can
connect to the AC input terminal the wire from the secondary winding of the transformer
which supplies the AC voltage to the power supply (Fig. 6). This will enable the
GPRS-A Lite module to supervise the presence of AC voltage.
3. Connect the devices which are to be controlled by the module to the terminals of outputs.

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Fig. 6. Example of connecting supply and monitoring AC voltage presence if the module is
powered from SATEL APS-15 / APS-30 power supply.
5.6 Connecting the power supply and starting the module
The module may be powered from the control panel, from an expander with power supply,
or from a 12 VDC power supply.
The required output current of power supply is at least 500 mA.
1. Connect the power supply unit to the APS connector or connect the power leads to the
+12V and COM terminals (use flexible conductors with a cross-section of 0.5-0.75 mm2).
2. Power up the module. The module will start up.
5.7 Connecting the computer to the module
Connect the module USB port (Micro-B) to the computer USB port. The Windows system will
automatically detect that a new device has been connected. Having connected the computer
to the module, you can:
•configure the module by using the GX Soft program. You can download the GX Soft
program from the www.satel.pl website. For more information, please refer to section
“Programming” (p. 10).
•update the module firmware.
5.8 Installing the SIM card
1. If PIN code is required by the SIM card, use the GX Soft program to program the code
(see p. 20).
2. Power down the module.
3. Insert the SIM card into its slot as shown on the enclosure.
4. Power up the module. Logging the telephone into the cellular network may take a few
minutes.
If the module is to send data via the cellular network, it is recommended that you use
SIM cards with a dedicated tariff plan for M2M (machine-to-machine) communication.
If the programmed PIN code is invalid, the module will report a trouble. Programming
a correct PIN code will clear the trouble.
Restarting the module with a wrongly programmed PIN code three times will block
the SIM card. To unblock the SIM card, remove it and insert into a mobile phone.
Then, enter the PUK code.

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6. Programming
You can configure all the module settings by using a computer with GX Soft program
installed. Required program version: 2.1.1 (or newer).
Communication between the computer and the module can take place locally (via USB
(Micro-B) port) or remotely (via cellular network).
Module with factory settings can only be programmed locally. Remote programming is only
possible after settings for communication via cellular network (see p. 20). Communication
between the program and the module is encrypted.
Having programmed the SMS control commands in the module (see “SMS control” p. 35),
you can configure some working parameters of the module by using SMS messages.
6.1 Description of the GX Soft program
Access to the program can be password protected (see ““Settings” window” p. 15).
6.1.1 Startup window
Fig. 7. GX Soft window when the program is run for the first time.
In this window you can manage projects created in the GX Soft program.
Buttons
click to update the GX Soft program. The button is displayed when new program
version is available.
click to add a new project with module factory default settings.

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click to import a project with module settings.
click, if the projects are to be sorted by name (the arrow next to the button
indicat
es whether the projects are displayed from A to Z or from Z to A).
This button is displayed if project details are presented in brief version.
click, if the projects are to be sorted by the time they were saved to disk
(the arrow next to the button indicates whether the projects are displayed in the
descending or ascending order). The button is displayed if project details are
presented in brief version.
click, if project details are to be presented in brief version.
click, if project details are to be presented in full version.
click to delete the project. The button is displayed when you hover the mouse
over the project.
Search field
The search field is displayed in the top part of the window. If you want to find a project file:
1. Click on the search field and enter a string of characters included in the file details
(e.g. the project name or date created).
2. Click . Projects that meet the search criteria will be displayed.
If you want to display all projects, click in the search field (this will clear all the
characters entered in the field).
Sorting projects
Fig. 8. GX Soft startup window with examples of projects.

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If the project details are presented in full version, click on the selected column header
(e.g. “Project name”) to sort the list by the data in that column. The symbol indicating the
current sorting method ( – ascending, – descending) will be displayed in the column
header.
6.1.2 Menu bar in the GX Soft program
The menu bar is displayed in the top part of the program window. Appearance of the menu
bar depends on the contents presented in the window.
Fig. 9. The menu bar after establishing connection with the module.
module firmware version (number and date of compilation), type of module and type of
module cellular telephone.
information about the SIM card used, cellular signal level and operator of the cellular
network used by the module.
type of cellular network.
date and time according to the module clock (local time, taking into account the time
zones). When you hover the mouse over the field, the time used by the module clock is
displayed (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)).
information on the way of communication with the module:
COM – local connection,
SRV – remote connection (cellular network) through the SATEL server,
TCP – remote connection (cellular network) directly to the module.
Click on the text to display information on the connection status.
Buttons
click to display the list of troubles.
click to update date and time in the module.
click to establish connection to the module. The button is displayed when
the program is not connected to the module.
click to finish connection to the module. The button is displayed when the program is
connected to the module.
click to read data from the module.
click to write data to the module. If data entered in the program are invalid
(e.g. format is wrong or value is outside defined range), a red dot will be displayed on
the button: . Invalid data will not be written to the module.
click to send a test transmission to the monitoring station.
click to display the status panel. The button is available after connection to the
module is established.
click to display the additional menu.

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6.1.3 Side menu
The side menu is displayed on the left side of the program window after you open a project.
The buttons displayed in the menu open the tabs used for configuration of the module
settings. If data entered in the tab are invalid, a red dot will be displayed on the button.
click to minimize the menu.
click to display full menu.
click to display submenu.
click to hide submenu.
6.1.4 Status panel
The status panel is displayed after you click .
Status of inputs
input not used. The “OFF” option is selected in the “Type” field (see “Type” p. 22).
input in normal status (not violated). Click to bypass the input.
input violated. Click to bypass the input.
input bypassed. Click to unbypass the input.
Status of outputs
output inactive. Click to activate the output.
output active. Click to deactivate the output.
6.1.5 Additional menu
The additional menu is displayed after you click . Appearance of the menu depends on
the contents presented in the window.
Open – click to open a project.
Save – click to save the module data to file.
Export – click to export the file with module data.
Connection – click to open the “Connection” window.
Settings – click to open the “Settings” window.
About – click to display information about the program.
“Connection” window
In the window, you can choose how connection with the module is to be established:
•if the module is to be programmed locally from the computer connected to the USB
(Micro-B) port of the module, select “COM”,
•if the module is to be programmed remotely through SATEL server via cellular network,
select “SATEL SERVER”,
•if the module to be programmed remotely via cellular network, but the module is to connect
directly to the program, select “MODULE > GX SOFT”.
Module key – a string of characters for identification of the module. It must be identical to
that programmed in the module (see “Communication” p. 25). Click to view the key.
COM
Select from the list a COM port of the computer through which communication with the USB
(Micro-B) port of module is to take place.

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Fig. 10. “Connection” window: local connection settings.
SATEL SERVER
Fig. 11. “Connection” window: settings for establishing connection through SATEL server.

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IMEI – individual identification number of the module cellular telephone.
ID – individual identification number for the purposes of communication through the SATEL
server. The number is assigned automatically by the SATEL server during the first
connection to the server (before the number is assigned, “F” characters are displayed).
Click to view the number.
MODULE > GX SOFT
Port – number of the port on which the computer with GX Soft program is awaiting the
incoming connections from the module.
Buttons
OK – click to confirm the changes.
Cancel – click to close window without saving changes.
Fig. 12. “Connection” window: settings for direct connection with the module.
“Settings” window
Password protection
You can enter the password to protect the program against unauthorized access.
the program is not password protected. Click to enable the password protection.
the program is password protected. Click to disable the password protection
GX Soft password – program access password. Click to view the password.
Confirm GX Soft password – password verification. Click to view the password.
IMEI – individual identification number of the module cellular phone. The field is available if
the program reads the IMEI number from the module or from the module data file.

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Application language – you can select a program language.
Buttons
OK – click to save changes.
Cancel – click to close window without saving changes.
Fig. 13. “Settings” window.
6.2 Establishing connection between the program and the module
Establishing connection is possible, if an identical “Module key” has been programmed
in the module and in the program, except for the module with factory settings.
If you program an incorrect IMEI number, connection with the module will only be
possible after changing the IMEI number in the module (the message will be displayed
before the connection is established: “MAC / IMEI / ID will be changed. You will also
lose the event log in the project.. Do you want to continue?”).
6.2.1 Local connection
1. Connect the module USB (Micro-B) port with the computer port.
2. In the startup window, open the file with module data (a file with default settings or
a previously saved file).
3. In the “Connection” window, “COM” tab, select the module that you want to connect to
(see ““Connection” window” p. 13).
4. Click on the menu bar.
5. A window will open with information that connection has been established and a prompt to
read the data.
6. Click “Yes” if you want to read the data stored in the module.
6.2.2 Remote connection: SATEL server
The “Connect to GX Soft”option must be enabled in the module (see “Communication”
p. 25). By default, this option is disabled.
1. In the startup window, open the file with module data (a file with default settings or
a previously saved file).

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2. In the “Connection” window, “SATEL SERVER” tab, configure the settings required to
establish connection through the SATEL server (see ““Connection” window” p. 13).
3. Click on the menu bar.
4. A window will open with information that connection has been established and a prompt to
read the data.
5. Click “Yes” if you want to read the data stored in the module.
6.2.3 Remote connection: Module > GX Soft
The computer running the GX Soft program must have a public IP address.
A control command, after receiving of which the module will make an attempt to
establish connection, must be programmed in the module (see “Direct connection to
GX Soft” p. 26).
1. In the startup window, open the file with module data (a file with default settings or
a previously saved file).
2. In the “Connection” window, “MODULE > GX SOFT” tab, configure the settings required
to establish direct connection via cellular network (see ““Connection” window” p. 13).
3. Click on the menu bar.
4. Send an SMS message with the following content to the number of SIM card currently
used by the module:
xxxx (“xxxx” – control command that initiates establishing connection with the GX Soft
program) – the module is to connect to the computer whose address has been
programmed in the module,
xxxx=aaaa:p= (“xxxx” – control command that initiates establishing connection with
the GX Soft program; “aaaa” – address of the computer running the GX Soft program;
“p” – TCP port) – the module is to connect to the computer whose address has been
given in the SMS message and use for communication the TCP port given in the SMS
message. The “Server address from SMS” option must be enabled in the module
(p. 26).
5. After the module connects to the computer, a window will open with information that
connection has been established and a prompt to read the data.
6. Click “Yes” if you want to read the data stored in the module.
6.3 Project
The tab allows entering data for easier identification of the project created.
Project name – individual name of the project.
Owner – name of the project owner.
Address – project owner address data.
Contact telephone – project owner contact telephone number.
Created by – name of the project author.
Created at – date when the project was created.
Updated at – date when the project was last updated.
Synchronized at – date when the data from the module were last written / read.
Telephone numbers synchronized at – date when the additional telephone numbers for
CLIP control from the module were last written / read.
Module telephone number (SIM) – telephone number of SIM card installed in the module.
Notes – additional information / notes stored in the project.

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Note (stored in module) – additional information / notes stored in module memory.
Firmware version – module firmware version: number and date of compilation.
Radio firmware version – version number of radio firmware.
IMEI – individual identification number of the module cellular telephone.
ID – individual identification number of the module for the purposes of communication
through the SATEL server (assigned automatically by the SATEL server). Click to view
the number.
Factory settings – click to restore module factory settings. A message box will be displayed
in which you must confirm your intention to restore the factory settings of the module.
Fig. 14. “Project” tab.
6.4 Hardware
6.4.1 Mainboard
Module language – you can select the default language to be used for any descriptions in
the module. The names of inputs, 1-Wire sensors, outputs, users and descriptions of
events in the GX Soft program will be displayed in the language selected, regardless of the
language version of the program (see ““Settings” window” p. 15) and application.
GSM signal problem delay – the time after which the module will report any problem with
the cellular signal (e.g. signal jamming / interference). You can program
from 0 to 30 seconds. The delay is set to 15 seconds by default.