SMS Alert 9 User manual

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The range
SMS Alert 9
SMS Alert 9 is developed to connect to an existing alarm system or equipment to be monitored and
controlled. It is a 9 input,and 3 switched relay outputunitthatkeepsyouinconstantcontactwithyour
homeorbusiness.Itnotifiesyouinstantlywhentheinputsare triggeredbysendinganSMS andmissedcall
tofour cellphones.Youcanphonetheunitandlisteninforpossibleintruders.Asitisbi-directional,youcan
also send the unit SMS messages and control remote systems.SMSAlert 9 can be configured as a two-
way intercom system using a Base Station intercom.The input strings and phone numbers of the
users are programmable by the user.
Examples: ACLoss/Restore, motion detection;temperature monitoring; computerserver room control; 3-
phaseimbalance;over/undervoltagemonitoring;fieldmonitoringby using solar energy; opening of electric
gates; steamer room control & monitoring; farm water pump control and monitoring; air conditioning
monitoringandcontrol;accesscontrolandmonitoring,etc.
SMS Alert 1
SMS Alert 1 works on the same principle than SMS Alert 9, but it is smaller and less expensive. It is a
programmabledual single input,and1 switched relay outputdevice. Thedimensionsareapproximately
155mmx75mmx55mm. It also reports tofour cellphones.
Input1: (Dualoption)
Can be set to send a SMS on both a Negative apply orNegative remove trigger. The SMS that will be
sendisProgrammable.
Examples:Openyour car with your cell phone when you accidentallylocked your key in your car; receivea
SMSwhenyourcaralarmison;activatepeppergasinyourcar;switchboilerroomson,etc.
SMS Alert 9 Alarm /Plus
SMSAlertAlarm/Plusisalockup-and-goalarmanddoes not require anexistingalarm system. Itisa9 input,
1 switched relay output,LEDandSirenoutputdevice.YoucanarmordisarmyourSMSAlertAlarmvia
SMS, remote control orkey switch. It reportstofour cellphones.
SMS Alert 9 Intercom
Thisisanupgraded SMS Alert 9 thatconnectstoaBPT intercom system. This systemenablesyourvisitors to
callandtalktoyoufromyourintercombypressingabutton,whereafteryoucanopenyourgateviaSMS.
The user can change the phone number as required. It reports to four cellphones.

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SMS ALERT 9
User Manual
SMS Alert
Version 8
*Input 1: BURGLARY
Input 2 : DISARMED , ARMED
Input 3 : POWER LOSS, POWER RESTORED
*Input 4 : 24 HOUR TEST
*Input 5 : DURESS
*Input 6 : ELECTRIC-FENCE
*Input 7 : ACC 1
*Input 8: GATE
*Input 9: PANIC
Manufacturer must change the text of input 2 and 3 on request
(email the desired string / SMS characters to [email protected]).
Input 2 and 3 are not programmable by the user.
*Programmable by user from any cellphone.

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Quick Start Steps
1. SIM card -Insert the SIM card into the phone. Ensure the SIM card is activated.
Test this by sending a SMS and making a missed call manually from the
SMS Alert cellphone to your phone.
2. Power -Apply 12VDC.
3. Pin code -Type in the pin code that appears on your SIM card to start the phone.
4. Pin code request -This must be set to OFF (go to: Menu, Settings, Security Settings,
Pin Code Request, Enter Pin Code).
5. Red LED -The red LED (light on the side of the box) must be on. KEY/Led input
(Light Emitting Diode) must have +12VDC connected to it.The red LED will be on by default
because of the loop wire.
6. Auto Answer -Ensure Auto Answer is ON. This should be on by default.
7. Airtime -Ensure that the SIM-card has sufficient credit. Load airtime if necessary.
8. Message Inbox -Ensure that the phone’s inbox is empty. Once empty, the SMS Alert will
automatically keep the inbox empty.
12 VDC
GND
Input
-
Panic
Input -Key Input -8 Input -7 Input -6 Input -5 Input -4 Input -3 Input -2 Input -1
A NC
-
A NO
-
A COM
-
B NC
-
B NO
-
B COM
-
CNC
-
C NO
-
C COM
-
SM
S Command Summary
1234 B -TolettheSMSAlertreporttothe1st
phone(toggle)
1234 C -Reportto2nd phone(toggle)
1234 D -Report to3rd phone(toggle)
1234 E -Reportto4th phone(toggle)
1234 R -TorequestthestatusoftheSMSAle
rt
1234 A ON –
ToswitchrelayAon(andthesame
forBandC)
1234 A OFF –Toswitch relay Aoff (and the
sameforBandC)
1234 AP-
PulseRelayAoncefor500ms(andthe
sameforBandC)
1234 APP -PulseRelayA10times(Peppergas)
1234 01-
TotoggleMissedCallfunctiononoroff
1234 02 –TotoggletheSMSfunctiononoroff
(OnlyapplicabletoSMSAlertAlarm)
1234 02 –
To toggle the dual trigger mode (SMS
Alert1only)
1234 03 –
To toggle theinputs to triggerbetween
negativeapply(default)andnegativeremove.
Program Input Strings (max 19 characters)
12341 -String1(Input1)
12344 -String4
12345 -String5
12346 -String6
12347 -String7
12348 -String8
1234 9 -String9(panic)
*String2and3notprogrammable.Can be
changed bymanufacturer.
Figure 1 -SMS Alert (top view)

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9. SMS 1234 bfrom your cellphone to the SMS Alert. Note the yellowLED will light up when B is
active. This step notifies the SMS Alert that it must report to the pone from which the SMS was
sent. There must be a space between 1234 and b.
10. The SMS Alert will respond by sending its status back to you (e.g. INPUT ON B---, #000
#00000000). Ensure that the character “B” appears in the SMS.
11. Trigger input 1 -Pulse input 1 with a negative trigger for about 50ms (milliseconds). The green
LED will go on to indicate that a SMS is being sent and you will receive a SMS Burglary and/or
Missed call . The Missed Call feature can be toggled on and off by sending 1234 01 to the SMS
Alert.
How to program the SMS Alert to report to a 2nd, 3rd or 4th cellphone
If you want the SMS Alert to report to a 2nd cellphone, send 1234 and then the character cfrom a second
cellphone to the SMS Alert. To turn this feature off, SMS 1234 again and then the character c from the
second cellphone.
E.g: 1234 c (There must be a space between 1234 and c. Do the same for 1234 d (3rd), and 1234 e (4th).
How to operate the relay outputs
The three outputs can be used for anything that requires remote controlling, for example to switch
machinery and equipment on and off or to open and close it, or to switch your alarm on and off.
SMS 1234 and the command to switch the relay outputs.
E.g: 1234 a on.There must be one space between 1234 and aand on,or 1234 and Aand ON.
To switch relay A on, SMS: 1234 aon, and the same for 1234 bon, 1234 con
To switch relay A off, SMS: 1234 a off, and the same for 1234 boff, 1234 coff
To switch all relays on, SMS: 1234 all on, or else 1234 all off
To pulse relay A, SMS: 1234 ap, and the same for 1234 bp, 1234 cp
To pulse a pepper gas unit through relay A, SMS: 1234 app.
Programming the input SMS strings:
You are able to programme the SMS messages you would like to receiveonyourcellphone/swhenyour
alarm goes off or when the inputs of the SMS Alert are triggered. Each input sends a different SMS to your
cellphone/s. Input one is usually connected to a siren through an interface relay. Input two is usually
connected to an alarm receiver so that it SMS you arm/disarm.
Important: The SMS must not be longer than 19 characters, including spaces, commas, etc.
Example:If you want input 1 to SMS “John’s room !” when the input is triggered.
1. SMS 1234 1(One space between 4 and 1 and no space afterwards.)
2. You will get the following SMS back: Str 1 ?
3. Then send the following SMS: John’s room !(Do not include 1234!)
4. You will get the following SMS back: Str1 OK.

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Input 1 : 1234 1
Input 2 : Not programmable
Input 3 : Not programmable
Input 4 : 1234 4
Input 5 : 1234 5
Input 6 : 1234 6
Input 7 : 1234 7
Input 8 : 1234 8
Input 9 : 1234 9 (Panic)
How to operate the microphone to silently listen in
You are able to phone the SMS Alert and listen in for noises within a 20mradius.Phone theSMSAlertand
wait for it to auto answer. It will auto answer automatically after two rings.
General definitions and advance information
*Advanced settings should only be changed if really needed.
1To request the
status of the SMS
Alert at any given
time, SMS 1234 r or
1234 R
The SMS Alert will respond with, for example, the following: INPUT ON B--
-, #000 #87654321
INPUT means: -Inputs1to8areenabledordisabled(exceptinput
2)
# 87654321 means: -All inputs are on.
# 00000001 means: -Input 1 is on and the rest are off.
#ABC means: -All relays are switched on.
#A00 means: -RelayoutputAisswitchedonandtherestareoff.
B---means: -Reports to one cellphone
2* Changing the
security code 1234 The default code is 1234 and can be changed through these steps: 1. SMS 1234 04 to the SMS Alert to enable it to change the code.
2. Send 1234 CODE to the SMS Alert..The SMS Alert will SMS back:
CODE ?
3. You can now SMS your selected 4 digit numeric code, e.g. 5678.
This code is used as a prefix to operate all commands.
3Panic Input This input is always on and does not depend on the Key input.
4Key Input This input enables or disables the 8 inputs. The Key Input is on by default
because of the red loop wire.
E.g: A relay output can be used to arm and disarm the SMS Alert from
another cellphone.
5Green LED Indicates when the SMS Alert is sending a SMS. The LED will stay on for 3
seconds. If the light is flashing, a problem exists. See troubleshooting.
6Yellow LED Indicates when B is active, e.g. the SMS Alert is now enabled. If Bis the
main user and it is off, then C, Dand Ewon’t work even if it was
programmed.
7Red LED Indicates when the Key input is enabled. When the red LED is on, all 8
inputs are ready to be triggered. Input 2 is always enabled.
8Triggering of inputs The inputs are triggered negatively by default. To change to negative
remove, SMS 1234 03. The SMS Alert will reset and power up again. This
implies for Version 7.3 and up.

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9Missed Call (only
applicable to input 1
and user B):
Missed call function can be switched (toggled) on and off by sending:1234
01 (this is off by default).
Example : 1234 01. There must be a space between 1234 and 01. You
will get the following SMS back: x?xx
The return string format is: [SMS for Arm input | Missed Call | Relay switch
for Arm input | Input swap]
10 SMS function on/off
-Arm/Disarm input
only
The SMS function can be toggled on/off by sending a 123400(thisisonby
default). This implies for Version 7.3 and up.
11 Linking the
Arm/Disarm input to
switch relay C off
(latch)
Send 1234 02 to toggle this mode. Relay C will latch when input 2 is
triggered. This can be used to arm/disarm the SMS Alert via +12V via relay
C to the Key input.
12 Loading airtime
onto the SIM card This can be done by internet (ABSA), via the keypad of the phone, or removing the SIM-card and putting it in your own personal phone using the
voice method. Please disconnect the power from the SMS Alert when
the SIM-card is removed
13 * International code
prefix use SMS: 1234 05 to enable this. Consult your supplier. Please note that SMS Alert has been tested in South Africa only.
Technical Specifications
1Power supply Minimum of 12 volt DC, 500mA (milliamps). Standby current is
30-50 mA. You must at least have a battery pack inline. Auxiliary
outputs on panels do not provide sufficient power.
2Number of
cellphone users 1 -4
3Relay contacts 5A. Use additional external relays for more current. It is not
recommended to run 220 V through the relays.
4Inputs:
1 to 8, and Panic Thiscanbetriggeredbyapplyingorremovingnegativepowerto the inputs of the SMS Alert, except the Key input (version 7.3
and up).
Inputs 2 and 3 are dual state inputs.
Inputs are buffered control for multiple triggers.
5Key input This must be positive 12VDC for inputs 1 to 8 to function.
Exclude input 2 (Arm/Disarm).
6Missed call function
Only applicable to input 1.
7Service provider All cellphone networks (Version 7.2 and up). Consult your
supplier for international usage.
8SMS Alert security
code The code is programmable. The default is 1234.
9SMS characters SMS Alert accepts all characters if they are all upper or lower
case. E.g. 1234 A ON or 1234 a on.
10 Microphone The microphone is mounted on the side of the box .The range is
dependent on the environment in which it is installed in. The
“listen in” function is tested and is audibly clear in a twenty
square meter room.

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11 Programmable
strings All the strings are programmable, except inputs 2 and 3.
12 Dual state inputs SMSmessagesaresendwhentheinputistriggeredbyapplying
negativepower,andagainwhenthenegativepowerisremoved,
e.g. input 2 and 3.
13 Interfacing to an
alarm panel Most alarm panels work on a negative closed loop principle. SMS 1234 03 to the SMS Alert to change it to trigger on a
negative power remove (removing negative power from the
input).
Fault finding / Troubleshooting
1No cellphone signal If there is no network signal, go to Menu, Settings, Phone
Settings, Network Selection, and select Manual.Don’tchoose
between MTN and Vodacom, just go back to the main menu,
do the same thing over again and when you get to Network
Selection, choose Automatic.
2Flashing green LED Re-power the SMS Alert system. This happens when the SMS
Alert’spower is connected(reset)three times ina short period.
The automatic reset recovery is then disabled to protect the
phone until power is removed and applied again.
3Weak reception &
the aerial touching
wires
No wires must touch the aerial of the phone. The SMS Alert
won’t work inside a metal container. Use our magnetic
external extension aerials for weak reception.
4“Insert SIM-card”
error Remove the SIM-card and slightly twist the SIM-card contacts more upward with a small screwdriver.
5Other equipment
used in conjunction
with SMS Alert
It is not recommended that other receivers, transmitters or
equipment be kept inside the SMS Alert box.
6Ad-hoc behaviour Ensure that a very good / smooth Power Supply Unit (PSU), or
power from the alarm panel is used where florescent tubes or
machinery are not in the proximity of the SMS Alert. Auxiliary
outputs on panels do not provide sufficient power.
7The green light goes
on but no SMS is
received
Make a call from the SIM card to any number -this will release
a call. You can also take out the SIM card and put it in another
phone and follow the voice prompts.
8Resetting the
system Never use the on/off button on the cellphone. Disconnect the power from the SMS Alert instead and reconnect.
9Cellphone screen
dim or not working From time to time the screen might go dim. It will not prevent the unit from working. It can be fixed manually. Please contact
us for support if it happens.
Thank you for using this product! Please note the following:
1. Additional requests can be emailed to [email protected].
2. For software/hardware updates, please visit www.smsalert.co.za.
3. For support, phone us on 083 235 4916. Please note that your first point of call must be your
supplier or installer. If they are unable to help you, we will be more than happy to assist.

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Interfacing SMS Alert 9 to an Alarm Panel (version7.5andup)
SMS Alert is not built for a specific alarm panel. It is a generic solution that works on a negative trigger
principle. The following diagram is a proposed example of how it can be connected to an alarm panel:
1. The Line 2configuration is recommended for sensors that are further than 30m away from the
alarm panel. (The ground voltage must by smaller than 0.5V.)
2. SMS 1234 03 must have been sent to invert the inputs of the SMS Alert 9 unit.
Disclaimer: PicC Electronics will not be held responsible for loss, damage or injury to any persons,
company or legal entity using SMS Alert. It is also recommended that the SMS Alert is tested on a regular
basis, for example by sending a status request to it.
[1,2,3,8] [7,4,5,6]
Line 2
Line 1
Alarm Panel
Z1 -Z2
| | |
Sensor e.g. PIR, BEAM
NC Neg
| |
0V (NEG)
Relay
-
COM
NO +
12V (POS)