SimPal G4 User manual

SimPal-G4
3G Security Camera
User Manual
Manual version 1.2

SimPal-G4 3G Security Camera User Manual
SimPal Series 3G Remote Camera
Thank you for purchasing the SimPal camera. This camera is a remote controlled image-
capturing de ice consisting of a microphone, LED lights and a high quality 5 megal-pixel camera
lens. The SimPal camera can capture images according to a pre-programmed remote
command and then send it to your multimedia messaging (MMS) or e-mail ia cellular
network. You can control and change the camera settings ia SMS command.
The MMS sent by the SimPal camera can be iewed on your mobile phone. You also can check
the images in your mobile phone email App.
The built-in high-light LED allows the camera to capture clear images e en in dark
en ironment.
The SimPal camera worked with encrypted 433MHz wireless sensors such as PIR-, door
magnet sensors. As soon as the wireless sensor triggers the camera alarm, you or your families
and/or your guards can thus recei e the alarm message ia SMS, MMS, Email or standard calls,
according to the pre-programmed. If you choose to purchase the optional accessory -- an
wireless siren, the SimPal camera can trigger the wireless siren to emit loud oice when it
alarms.
Howe er, the camera can perform its duty well without any wireless sensor too. The Camera
has an integrated infrared body detector. It will therefore detect any unauthorized entry into
your house and notify you ia SMS, MMS, standard calls or E-mail.
All ser ices and functions need to be supported by the GSM / WCDMA network and a SIM
card.
This brochure suits or SimPal-G4 model.
Details of the functioning and ad anced operation of this camera are described in this
instruction manual.
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CONTENTS
For your safety..............................................................................................................................................5
Exception clause...........................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Structure instruction.............................................................................................................................6
1.1 Package contents.....................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Products instructions...............................................................................................................................6
1.4 ight indicator .......................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................................................................9
2.1 The antenna, temp sensor, SIM card and power adapter........................................................................9
2.2 The power adapter and battery.............................................................................................................10
2.3 Install the host mounting bracket..........................................................................................................11
2.4 Mounting the SimPal camera...............................................................................................................11
2.5 Power on/ off........................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 Define the user and basic settings......................................................................................................12
3.1 User authorization level........................................................................................................................12
3.2 Setup master number............................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Add a master number to the camera..........................................................................................13
3.2.2 Change the master number........................................................................................................13
3.2.3 Change password.......................................................................................................................13
3.3 Define family user................................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Add a family number.................................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Delete family number................................................................................................................14
3.4 Network parameter settings..................................................................................................................14
3.4.1 MMS parameters setting...........................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Cellular data parameters setting................................................................................................15
3.4.3 Email parameters setting...........................................................................................................16
3.4.4Configure email SMTP parameters............................................................................................16
3.4.5Configure receiving email address ............................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Operations and settings......................................................................................................................17
4.1 Call the camera to listen in...................................................................................................................17
4.2 Capture images.....................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Capture images to mobile phone...............................................................................................17
4.2.2 Capture images to user’s E-mail address..................................................................................17
4.2.3 Schedule send images................................................................................................................18
4.3 Arming or disarming SimPal camera...................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Arming SimPal camera..............................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Camera alarm.............................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Disarming SimPal camera.........................................................................................................19
4.3.4 Schedule arming the camera......................................................................................................19
4.5 Remote control .....................................................................................................................................20
4.5.1 Pairing remote control...............................................................................................................20
4.5.2 Remote control instruction........................................................................................................20
4.5.3 Removing remote control from the camera..............................................................................20
4.6 Infrared body detector..........................................................................................................................20
4.7 Wireless sensor.....................................................................................................................................21
4.7.1 oading sensor onto the camera................................................................................................21
4.7.2 Check sensor..............................................................................................................................21
4.7.3 Removing sensor.......................................................................................................................22
4.7.4 Temperature sensor....................................................................................................................22
4.8 Image size setting.................................................................................................................................22
4.9 Image quantity setting..........................................................................................................................22
4.10 Warning tone upon alarm triggering...................................................................................................23
4.11 SMS notification upon alarm triggering.............................................................................................23
4.12 Images notification upon alarm triggering.........................................................................................23
4.13 Call notification upon alarm triggering..............................................................................................23
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4.14 SMS notification to family number....................................................................................................23
4.15 Images notification to family number................................................................................................23
4.16 Turn on/off ED indicator on the camera..........................................................................................24
4.17 Turn on/off night vision ED lights...................................................................................................24
4.18 Mains power change alert...................................................................................................................24
4.19 Unknown SMS forward......................................................................................................................24
4.20 Check status........................................................................................................................................24
4.21 Restart the camera..............................................................................................................................25
4.22 Resetting the camera...........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5 General troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................25
Chapter 6 Main technical parameters.................................................................................................................26
Appendix: SMS commands list..........................................................................................................................27
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1. Purchase a 3G SIM card (mobile phone card) rom network service operator and
install it in the camera. This SIM card number is re erred as SimPal camera
number on this brochure.
2. The user needs to activate the MMS, Cellular data unctions and Caller ID
Presentation unction o SIM card, and deactivate PIN code o the SIM. Contact
with GSM network service or support.
3. Change the original password at the beginning use. Be sure to keep the password
and SIM card number secret. Do not disclose this in ormation to anyone other
than the authorized users in order to ensure your sa ety.
For your sa ety
This product is a wireless signal transmission de ice. Keep it away from electronic
equipment likely to interfere with the wireless signals, in order to a oid signals
interference.
Switch off your SimPal camera and mobile phone when entering areas marked
"Explosi e", "Might explode", "Closed wireless transcei er de ices" etc.
Do not cast this product in a fire, as this may cause the battery to explode.
This product should only be operated from power appro ed by the product
manufacturer. The use of any other types of power may damage the product.
Keep the product and its accessories out of the children reach.
Exception clause
We operate on a policy of continuous de elopment. We reser e the right to make
changes and impro ements to any of the products described in this document
without prior notice.
For the latest product information, please isit: http://www.simpal.cn. We don’t
guarantee for the document eracity, reliability or any content except regulate in
proper laws. Including no guarantee for product suitable market or suitable area
promise.
Use only this product according to the law. Respect one another’s pri acy. Neither
monitor another’s home nor pri ate. We hold no responsibility for the illegal use of
this product.
We hold no responsibility for any loss of data or income; or any special, incidental,
consequential or indirect damages howsoe er caused.
The contents of this document are pro ided “as is”. Except as required by applicable
law, no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited
to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. We reser e the right to re ise
this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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Chapter 1 Structure instruction
1.1 Package contents
1. Remote camera 1 unit
2. Power adapter(12V/1A) 1 pcs
3. GSM antenna 1 pcs
4. Temperature sensor 1 pcs
5. User manual 1 pcs
6. Mounting bracket 1 set
7. Remote control and wireless sensor Optional
1.2 Products instructions
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Figure 1: SimPal camera instructions
Tip: Keep the camera lens clean to insure best imaging quality.
1.4 Light indicator
Color Action Status
Red
Flash slowly Searching the network.
Flash quickly Sensor alarm, infrared body detector alarm.
Constant Light Not installed SIM card, or the remote camera damaged.
Green Constant Light Armed status.
Flash twice per 2 Arming command recei ed. SimPal camera will enter arming
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seconds mode after 20 seconds.
The camera is at the alarm-suspension situation.
Flash slowly Disarmed status.
Flash quickly Processing data.
Light 2 seconds Successfully reset factory setting, or loading sensor.
Orange Flash Loading remote control status.
Red and
Green
Two color lights
alternately Loading sensor
Note: Slow flash 1 time per second, quick flash 2 times per second.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 The antenna, temp sensor, SIM card and power adapter
Installing the antenna
Mount the supplied antenna into the Antenna Connector on the camera.

Installing the SIM card
Remo e the Battery Compartment Co er from the rare of SimPal camera and a SIM
card holder will be found.
Open the SIM card holder.
Insert the SIM card carefully into the card holder. Make sure that the golden
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connectors on the card are facing downwards.
Close the SIM card holder.
Get back the Battery Compartment Co er of SimPal camera.
2.2 The power adapter and battery
Connecting to the power adapter
Connect the plug to the power interface of the SimPal camera and then connect the
adapter to an AC power.
The built-in rechargeable Lithium battery

The camera will notify the user when the power changes. For example, if the power
adapter is disconnected or failure of the AC power occurs, SimPal camera will notify
the user “External power cut. The de ice is operating on battery.”
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If SimPal camera is again connected to the external power, or the AC power is a ailable
again, the notification will be sent to the user, i.e.” The de ice is now resuming the use
of external power source.”
Low battery: The configure setting can not be sa ed when SimPal camera is operating
on low battery.
2.3 Install the host mounting bracket
The camera has a bottom bracket by which it can stand on the table.
2.4 Mounting the SimPal camera
SimPal camera can be mounted on a wall ( ertically with the screws) or put down on any
suitable horizontal surface.
How to choose the Installing place:
In order to capture better image quality, a oid any areas where bright light will be
irradiated directly into the lens of the camera on the camera.
In order to a oid backlighting photography, it is suggested that the camera is located
at the place where can look down the monitoring place with the minimum angel 30°.
The GSM network’s signal strength may affect the image, li e oice quality and images
transmission speed. Therefore, upon installation, the user should ensure that SimPal
camera is located in an area with a strong network signal.
After installation, the user should perform a test-run by taking se eral images and
sending it to the user’s mobile phone. This allows the user to check the image quality
of the camera. The position of SimPal camera can then be adjusted until a satisfactory
image quality le el is reached.
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2.5 Power on/ o
Power on:
Operation Indicator light Status
Turn the power
switch to “On”
position.
Red light on 1 seconds, then off 20
seconds..
Red light flashing slowly for about 5
seconds.
A “Beep…” tone will be heard.
Green light flash slowly, or
green light be on constantly.
SimPal camera is disarmed,
or armed.
Power o :
Turn the power switch to downside “Off” position.
Chapter 3 De ine the user and basic settings
3.1 User authorization level
There are two le els, each with a different authorization le el, namely Master, Families.
Table 3.1 the di erence in authority or Master, Families users:
User Type
Functions Master Families
Change authority, password YES NO
Alarm
Recei e SMS YES YES
Recei e MMS YES YES
Recei e alarm calling YES YES
Get images by E-mail YES YES
Recei e emergency calling YES YES
Call the camera to listen in li e oice YES YES
Get images by sending SMS command YES YES
Get images by E-mail YES YES
Set remote camera by SMS command YES NO
Add, modify or delete sensor YES NO
Note
Any MMS enabled mobile phone can recei e the images captured by SimPal camera by
sending SMS command with password.
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Any SMS enabled mobile phone can control SimPal camera with the password
command.
All the settings of SimPal camera can be set or adjusted ia a SMS command.
About the SMS Command:
9.1）SMS command format: #code#content#.
9.2）The password must be a four-digit number.
9.3）The original password is 1234.
9.4）The maximum digits that are allows for the phone number is sixteen.
9.5）SimPal camera will reply to the user after it recei es the SMS command.
Note
The “#” symbol must not be ignored when typing an SMS command.
No allow any space within the commands.
3.2 Setup master number
Master user has all the rights of changing camera settings and recei es alarm messages from
camera. In order to enable all the functions on the camera, the Master user must store his/
her mobile number in the camera’s memory. Only one Master’s mobile number (Master
number) is allowed for a camera.
3.2.1 Add a master number to the camera
If SimPal camera is being used for the first time, or SimPal camera has been reset, the master
user’s number must be programmed into the camera, in order to ensure acti ation. The
following methods can be used:
The Master user must edit and send the following SMS (text message) to camera from mobile
phone (the phone number will be the Master number) to:
Setup master number: #00# (1)
If the camera reply master number already exists, please refer the Reset Factory Setting parts
to delete old master number.
3.2.2 Change the master number
Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Change the master user’s number: #14# NewMasterNumber # (2)
3.2.3 Change password
In order to ensure your pri acy and safety during the use of this camera, change the password
once start to use SimPal camera.
Master user sends following SMS message to:
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Change the password: #18# oldpassword # newpassword # (3)
The password is a four digit number.
The original password is 1234.
3.3 De ine amily user
Family users ha e the authority to listen in on the camera, capture images, and recei e
notification when the integrated infrared body detector be triggered. The amily user’s mobile
numbers and emails are set by the Master user. The amily users should remember and
safeguard the camera’s SIM number.
3.3.1 Add a amily number
Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Add a amily number: #07# FamilyNumber # (4)
Up to 4 family users’ number can be stored on one camera.
Add a amily email address: #07# FamilyEmail # (5)
Up to 4 family email and one Master email can be stored on one camera.
3.3.2 Delete amily number
Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Delete a amily number: #27# FamilyNumber # (6)
Delete a amily email: #27# FamilyEmail #
Delete all amily numbers and Emails: #27# (7)
3.4 Network parameter settings
3.4.1 MMS parameters setting
Camera already preset most operator MMS settings on the firmware. Users needn’t to setup
the MMS parameters. But if the GSM operator changes the MMS parameters or the local MMS
settings do not preset on the firmware, users will recei e SMS when they request MMS
images: Sorry, the network is busy, MMS sending failed. Master number can setup the MMS
parameters manually by following two methods.
Method 1:
User sends following SMS to:
Auto select MMS setting from firmware: #54# (8)
Manual select MMS settings rom irmware: #54#Network code# (9)
Network code is the MCC+MNC o this operator, such as 46001. I do not included network
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code in this command, only send #54#, it will auto con igure the setting according SIM card
MCC+MNC.
Method 2:
Six MMS parameters be requested on the camera. Master send following SMS commands to
camera.
Con igure MMS parameter settings:
#25#MMSC# Proxy IP # ProxyPort #Proxy Port2 # APN # Username # Pssaword #type# (10)
The command included parameters:
MMSC means MMS center, for example: http://mmsc.
Proxy IP: The IP address for MMS, For example: 139.7.29.17
Proxy Port: for example:9201 or 80
Proxy Port2: for example: 80 or 8080
APN
User Name
Password
Type: name is this setting, normally the type is “mms”
If the User name and Password is empty, only lea e blank and separate with #.
Get the current operative network parameter settings: #25# (11)
3.4.2 Cellular data parameters setting
Camera already preset most operator cellular data settings in firmware, but if can not connect
the network, user can set up the GPRS parameters manually.
Method 1:
Manual select from another list of firmware, Master send following SMS to
Manual select Cellular data settings: #54# (8)
Method 2:
SMS command con igure Cellular data (GPRS) parameter settings:
#24#APN#Username#Password#MCC#MNC# proxy#port#type# (12)
For example: #24#li e. odafone.com###505#03##80#default#
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If the User name and Password is empty, only lea e blank and separate with #.
Normally the type is “default”.
Check Cellular data (GPRS) parameter settings: #24# (13)
3.4.3 Email parameters setting
The SimPal camera support SMTP protocol sending images email, user need to configure the
SMTP parameters before using this ser ice. It needs to acti ate POP3/SMTP functions on email
website settings.
3.4.4Con igure email SMTP parameters
#26#email#password#SMTP#SMTP port#Type#tls# (14)
Email: The email address is use to sending email, the sending and recei ing email can be same
or different email address. Recommend to use same email address can reduce email delay
chance.
Password: This is the password to log in email account, need to fill with letter or number.
SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
SMTP port: the port for SMTP.
Type: setting email SMTP or SMTPS protocol. 0 means SMTP, 1 means SMTPS.
Tls: this is encryption of hotmail and outlook, only hotmail or outlook need to acti ated this
function. 0 means deacti ated TLS, 1 means acti ated TLS.
Some email setting as following:
Gmail: the SMTP port is 465, and need to select SMTPS, deacti ated TLS.
#26#simpaltes[email protected]# PASSWORD#smtp.gmail.com#465#1#0#
Outlook, Hotmail: the SMTP port is 587, and select SMTP, acti ated TLS.
#26#[email protected]#PASSWORD#smtp.li e.com#587#0#1#
Company email: It need to switch the SMTP ser er to IP address, and select SMTP, deacti ated TLS.
#26#[email protected]#PASSWORD#218.85.138.181#25#0#0#
It will send one confirm email after configure the sending email successfully.
Check email SMTP parameters: #26# (15)
It will reply current email settings by sending this command.
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3.4.5Con igure receiving email address
Master sending following SMS to set email address which use to recei e alarm from camera.
Only allow to set one email for master number.
Con igure receiving email address: #09#email# (16)
Delete email address: #09# (17)
Chapter 4 Operations and settings
4.1 Call the camera to listen in
Master and amily user calls SimPal camera after which it will answer automatically. The user
can then listen in the li e audio in the monitoring area. Only one line can be connected to
SimPal camera at a time.
4.2 Capture images
Authority:
Master/ family send SMS to the camera to get the image and send by MMS or email.
4.2.1 Capture images to mobile phone
Method ：
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Capture image and send to the user mobile by MMS:
For master and family users： #03# (18)
Capture one image and send to other user number:
For master users: #03#Phone- Number # (19)
4.2.2 Capture images to user’s E-mail address
Need to configure email settings before using this function. The camera will sending images
email ia Cellular data. It will charge cellular data cost by network operator.
Capture image and send to user email: #05# (20)
Capture image and send to other email address #05#email# (21)
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4.2.3 Schedule send images
Master sends following SMS message in order to:
Set schedule to auto-send images parameters:
#43#Mode# WorkDay # StartTime # EndTime # IntervelTime #. (22)
Mode: the parameter is 0 and 1, 0 means sending images to email, 1 means
sending images by MMS.
WorkDay: one digit, the alues lie in the range of “0” to “9”.
The following table contains the descriptions of each alue:
Value Corresponding day
0 E eryday
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
8 Monday to Friday
9 Weekend
StartTime and EndTime: Be consists of 4 digits (hh:mm) and works on a 24 hour clock.
For example: 0000 means time 00:00(hh:mm), 2359 means time 23:59(hh:mm). the
EndTime can be earlier than StartTime, it will set as end of next day.
IntervalTime: This consists of 2 or 3 digits and has alues in the range of “5” to “480”
minutes.
For example: #43#0# 0 # 2100 #0800#10# The camera will reply SMS following:
Schedule capture images function: OFF
Recei e mode: Email
E eryday
Time: 21:00-08:00
Inter al: 10 minutes.
Activate schedule send images: #06#1# (23)
Master sending this command to acti ate Schedule sending images functions.
Deactivate schedule send images: #06#0# (24)
4.3 Arming or disarming SimPal camera
4.3.1 Arming SimPal camera
When user arm the SimPal camera, the built-in infrared body detector (PIR) will start
working and detecting body heat. SimPal camera will automatically send alarm
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message or making a phone call once it be triggered.
SimPal camera has 30 seconds alarm-suspension period after it be armed. The user can
lea e the camera place during this time to a oid misalarm.
Method 1:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Arming SimPal camera manually: #01# (25)
Method 2:
Master or Family number calling the camera number, hand up before it answer the calling. By
this method, camera will switch from Arm and Disarm mode.
4.3.2 Camera alarm
Once the camera be triggered, the LED will flash fast in green, then turn red and flash fast. It
will sending alarm SMS, MMS, Email or make oice calling according to the setting. After it
finish alarm process, camera will enter 30 seconds alarm-suspension period and then it can
alarm again.
4.3.3 Disarming SimPal camera
SimPal camera in disarm mode, all loaded Normal wireless sensor, built-in infrared body
detector will not working. 24 Hours sensor and remote control still working in disarm mode.
Method 1:
The user sends following SMS message in order to:
Disarming SimPal camera manually: #02# (26)
Method 2:
Calling the camera, hand up before it answer the calling. It will send SMS to notify camera
Disarm.
4.3.4 Schedule arming the camera
Master sends following SMS message in order to:
Enable schedule arms the camera: #04#1# (27)
Set time period to arm the camera:
#41# WorkDay # tartTime #End Time # (28)
Disable schedule arm the camera: #04#0# (29)
WorkDay: The alue description is same with command 21.
StartTime and EndTime: Be consists of 4 digits (hh:mm) and works on a 24 hour clock.
For example: 0000 means time 00:00(hh:mm), 2359 means time 23:59(hh:mm). the
EndTime can be earlier than StartTime, it will set as end of next day.
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4.5 Remote control
4.5.1 Pairing remote control
User can buy Remote control separately and use with SimPal camera, remote control to arm,
disarm or make emergency alarm by pressing remote control buttons, user should pair remote
control before use. A camera can pair up to 5 remote controls.
Camera indicator Operations Status
Green, flashing or
constantly light.
1. Press and hold the Reset key
for 2 seconds
Indicator light turns to orange
(Learning mode)
Orange, flashing
2. Press any button on the
remote control (with battery
inside) to send a signal to
SimPal.
SimPal will emit a “Beep” tone and
indicator will turn green for 2S.
(Added successfully.)
Orange, flashing 3. Repeat step2 to load another
new remote control.
Orange, flashing
4. Press the Reset key to exit
the learning mode or waiting
for 15 seconds to auto-exit.
Indicator light turns green, flashing
or constantly light. (Exit learning
mode)
4.5.2 Remote control instruction
There are three buttons on the remote control:
A. Arm SimPal camera :When is pressed, the indicator light on SimPal camera will
turn green. This indicates that SimPal camera is in armed mode.
B. Disarm SimPal camera :When is pressed, the indicator light on SimPal camera will
slowly flash green. This indicates that SimPal camera is in disarmed mode.
C. Emergency button :When is pressed, the indicator light on SimPal camera will
rapidly flash green. Then SimPal camera will dial the master user’s number. Li e audio stream
can be heard upon answering the emergency call.
4.5.3 Removing remote control rom the camera
Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Remove all remote controls rom the camera: #29# (30)
4.6 In rared body detector
Master user sends following SMS message in order to:
Activate built-in in rared body detector (de ault): #17#1# (31)
Deactivate built-In in rared body detector: #17#0# (32)
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