VIERLING ECOTEL C6 User manual

ECOTEL®C6
A TeleControlling Device for Remote Querying, Monitoring and
Controlling over the GSM 900/1800 Mobile Phone Network
Operating Instructions
Edition 1.5
VIERLING Communications GmbH
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Contents
1. SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................... 5
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 8
2.1 Applications............................................................................... 8
2.2 Components .............................................................................. 8
2.3 Brief Description ....................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Controlling.......................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Querying ............................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Reporting/ Alarming .......................................................... 9
2.3.4 Counting Impulses ............................................................ 9
2.3.5 Querying the Counter Status.......................................... 10
2.3.6 Configuration ...................................................................10
2.3.7 Internet.............................................................................. 10
3. STARTING-UP ECOTEL®C6 ..................................................11
3.1 SIM Card................................................................................... 11
3.2 PINs ..........................................................................................12
3.2.1 SIM-PIN .............................................................................12
3.2.2 SMS-PIN ............................................................................13
3.3 Reception Conditions/ Antenna Location ............................13
3.4 Inserting the SIM Card into ECOTEL®C6 ............................. 14
3.5 Mounting Options for Housing..............................................15
3.6 Interfaces ................................................................................. 16
3.6.1 Power Supply ................................................................... 16
3.6.2 Relays ...............................................................................17
3.6.3 Digital Inputs .................................................................... 17

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3.6.4 Analogue Inputs .............................................................. 17
3.6.5 Antenna ............................................................................ 19
3.6.6 Serial Interface (V.24) ...................................................... 19
3.7 Display Elements .................................................................... 20
3.8 Configuration .......................................................................... 21
4. CONFIGURATION PROGRAM ............................................... 22
4.1 Installation ............................................................................... 22
4.2 Program Start.......................................................................... 22
5. TELECONTROLLING .............................................................. 23
5.1 Start Report ............................................................................. 23
5.2 Controlling............................................................................... 23
5.2.1 Controlling with SMS ...................................................... 23
5.2.2 Controlling with Phone Calls ......................................... 24
5.3 Querying .................................................................................. 25
5.3.1 Status Query with SMS ................................................... 25
5.3.2 Status Query with Calls .................................................. 26
5.4 Reporting/ Alarming ............................................................... 27
6. SUMMARY OF COMMANDS .................................................. 28
7. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 29
8. INDEX OF ABBREVIATIONS.................................................. 30

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1. Safety Information
General Safety Instructions
This device has been constructed and tested in accord with DIN EN 60950/-
1:2003 VDE 0805, "Institute for Safety in Information Technology". It left the
factory in perfect condition with respect to safety-technology considerations.
In order to maintain this condition and to assure safe operations, the operator
must observe the instructions and heed the warning notes contained in this
manual of operating instructions.
ECOTEL®C6 should only be installed by a professionally trained electrician.
Interfaces are defined as follows in accord with DIN EN 41003 § 4.1.3:
Power Supply max. 30V DC
Inputs I1 ... I4 max. 30V DC
Relays R1, R2 max. 60V DC (42V AC ) 1 A
Maintenance and repairs on an open device may only be undertaken by
professionally qualified personnel.
Liability
Liability for damages are precluded that result from failure to heed the safety
precautions specified. Based upon mandatory liability in accord with legal
regulations governing product liability or other mandatory liability, such liability is
not precluded, for example, in the event of life-endangering injuries, bodily injury
or injury to health, or due to accepting a guarantee or procurement risks, or due
to non-performance of essential contractual obligations.
However, any compensation for damages based upon non-performance of
essential contractual obligations shall be limited to damages that are typical to
such an agreement and which can be anticipated, with the exception of liability
for intent or for the gross negligence of our legally appointed representatives or
vicarious agents or because of injury to life, body or health; or because of the
assumption of a guarantee or of procurement risks. A change in the burden of
proof to the disadvantage of the user is not connected with the regulations
cited.
Transportation
The device should only be transported in its original packaging (protection
against impact and shock).
If the device is brought into an operating location from a cold environment, then
condensation can occur. Before starting operations, the device must be

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absolutely dry. Thus, an acclimatization period of at least two hours must be
observed.
Setting Up
Protect the device from direct sunlight and heat.
Supply Voltage
If the device is operated on a current source that can supply more than 15 watts,
then the power consumption input of the device should be limited to a maximum
of 15 watts by using appropriate protection (refer to Technical Data section).
If the device runs on a power supply unit that is plugged into the mains, then it
should be installed in the proximity of an electrical outlet that is easily accessible
since the power supply unit also serves as an isolating device from the mains
circuit. Use only those power supply units that meet standards in accord with
EN60950.
If the device is supplied by a battery, then a means of switching-off the current
during emergencies should also be installed.
Connecting Lines
Connecting lines should be laid so that they do not represent a hazard for
pedestrian traffic. During electrical storms, connecting lines should neither be
connected nor disconnected!
Antenna Input
Measures that afford protection against lighting and electrical storms must be
taken before using an external antenna. In particular, the antenna base must be
grounded.
Damages
Should the device be visibly damaged or if it has been subjected to moisture,
operations should be stopped immediately for reasons of safety! In such an
instance, take measures so that other persons are also prevented from
operating the device.
Environmental Conditions
This device may only be operated in a location where the specified
environmental conditions are maintained (refer to "Technical Data"). Assure that
foreign materials such as dust or liquids do not penetrate device openings.

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Repairs
Repairs may only be made by qualified personnel. Only replacement parts may
be used that do not violate device safety stipulations.
Always unplug the power supply unit before opening the device!
System Expansion
Install only those system expansions that have been expressly designed for this
device. Using unauthorized expansions can damage the device or may violate
safety specifications and regulations pertaining to radio interference
suppression.
Cleaning
Always unplug the power supply unit before cleaning the device.
When cleaning, do not use powdered detergents or agents aggressive to
synthetic materials. Do not allow moisture to penetrate the device. A dry cloth is
sufficient to clean the housing surface. If required, a damp cloth may be used
that has been dipped in water with mild dishwashing liquid and wrung out.
Inserting the SIM Card
Be certain to follow the instructions in the user manual under section 3.4 in order
to avoid damaging ECOTEL®C6 as a result of static discharges.
Messaging with SMS
When messaging (SMS/Fax/E-Mail), ECOTEL®C6 dispatches an SMS over the
GSM network. However, GSM mobile network providers do not offer a
guarantee that SMSs will arrive at their destination within a given time period.
Therefore, messaging delays may occur or, in exceptional cases, a message
may not arrive at its destination.

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2. Introduction
ATTENTION
Before inserting the SIM card deactivate the PIN of the SIM
card or use the specified PIN. See also page 31.
2.1 Applications
ECOTEL®C6 can be used to
• Control devices and systems
• Query conditions and status quo
• Report specified events (alarming)
• Count impulses
• Query the status of impulse-counters
over the GSM Mobile Phone Network GSM900/1800 by using SMSs or
telephone calls.
2.2 Components
The ECOTEL®C6 product package consists of the following:
• ECOTEL®C6 device
• 2 gray covering panels with 4 rubber feet
• 2 blue covering panels
• CD with Windows configuration program ECOTEL®C6 config
• Operating instructions
• Serial cable for configuration
• Short antenna
• SMA-FME antenna adapter 1)
• Power supply unit 1)
• DIN rail-assembly footing, including 4 screws 1)
1) Not included with ECOTEL®C6(a) (is equal to CONRAD model)

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In order to operate ECOTEL®C6, you will require:
• SIM card (card agreement or prepaid cards)
• GSM external antenna (only for conditions of poor reception).
• Laptop with RS232 serial interface for configuration purposes
• Electrical supply unit for ECOTEL®C6 (a)
The following is available as an accessory:
• GSM Dual Band External Antenna GSM900/1800 (including
antenna cable) for conditions of poor reception.
2.3 Brief Description
2.3.1 Controlling
ECOTEL®C6 has two relay contacts (change-over contact) which can
be remotely controlled with a mobile phone or over the Internet.
2.3.2 Querying
ECOTEL®C6 has two digital and two analogue inputs. Their respective
input conditions can be remotely queried with a mobile phone or over
the Internet.
2.3.3 Reporting/ Alarming
ECOTEL®C6 can be configured so that when a specified condition
occurs, it automatically sends an SMS to the inputs. You are then
informed (or alarmed) with respect to the current input condition with an
SMS, fax or e-mail.
2.3.4 Counting Impulses
ECOTEL®C6 has one digital input that can function as an impulse-
counter-input. Each arriving impulse increases the ECOTEL®C6

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internal counter by 1. After a power failure the counter starts with 0. The
impulses are counted from 0 to 4.000.000.
2.3.5 Querying the Counter Status
The counter status of ECOTEL®C6 can be remotely queried with a
mobile phone or via Internet.
2.3.6 Configuration
ECOTEL®C6 is easily configured over the serial interface by using the
Windows program ECOTEL®C6 config, which is included in the product
package. Remote configuration is also possible using a mobile phone
and SMSs.
2.3.7 Internet
It is also possible to control and query ECOTEL®C6 via Internet by
sending and receiving SMSs from an internet service provider. Several
internet pages provide this feature.