WirelessAlert TextAlert IV User manual

User Manual
a product
Before attempting to connect or operate TextAlert IV, please read the instructions in the
manual thoroughly.
Very Important: All WirelessAlert equipment installations require a Site Installation
Document (SID) to be compiled and completed by the client and agent / installer of the
system please see the SID document included at the end of this manual – Appendix 2).
The owner client), and WirelessAlert agent if not DIY), must print a copy of the SID and
sign off in relevant section, on completion of the installation.
The SID serves as a valuable record of equipment installed for warranty purposes and as
a reference for any future system maintenance / changes / technical support required.
Pay close attention to the warranty and disclaimer conditions as stated at the end of this
manual and make sure to fill in installation information for any additional products and
peripherals in the SID to ensure correct warranty conditions apply for all installed products.

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Table of ontents
1Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1General .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2Electrical .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3Connector Block ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4RF Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3Additional Items Required to Operate TA IV .................................................................................................. 4
3.1SIM Card ................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.2Your Cell Phone ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3WirelessAlert Sensors and Peripherals ................................................................................................... 5
4Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1Set-Up Procedure .................................................................................................................................... 6
5On-Board LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 7
6Onboard Connector Block and Switches ........................................................................................................ 8
6.1Connector Block ...................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2Push Button Switches .............................................................................................................................. 9
7Booting Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 9
7.1Booting Failure - Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 9
8Linking Sensors and Remotes ...................................................................................................................... 10
8.1Linking Sensor/s onto TA IV .................................................................................................................. 10
8.2Linking the Remotes onto TA IV ............................................................................................................ 12
9Configuration via Cell Phone ........................................................................................................................ 13
9.1Adding recipient cell phone numbers for SMS message and phone call ............................................... 13
9.2Changing Recipients Cell Phone Numbers ........................................................................................... 14
9.3Set up of Wireless Zone Type and Message ......................................................................................... 14
9.4Set up of Wired Zone Type and Message ............................................................................................. 14
9.5Setting PANIC Message to Send ........................................................................................................... 14
9.6Setting the time on the TA IV ................................................................................................................. 15
9.7Setting the automatic arm /disarm time ................................................................................................. 15
9.8Resetting linked Zones. ......................................................................................................................... 15
10 TextAlert IV Quick reference Tables - SMS and Phone Call Commands ................................................... 15
11 TextAlert IV Additional Features ................................................................................................................ 16
11.1Recording a Voice Message ................................................................................................................ 16
11.2‘Listen In’ Feature ................................................................................................................................ 17
11.3Intercom feature .................................................................................................................................. 17
11.4 Resetting TA IV .................................................................................................................................. 17
11.5 Siren Output Connection .................................................................................................................... 17
11.6Relay Terminals R1 and R2 ................................................................................................................. 17
11.7Armed Response Radio Transmitter Connection ................................................................................ 18
12 WirelessAlert Support ................................................................................................................................ 18
12.1Technical Support Contact .................................................................................................................. 18
12.2Head Office Contact ............................................................................................................................ 18
13 Copyright notice ......................................................................................................................................... 18
14 Guarantee .................................................................................................................................................. 18
15 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Table of Figures
Figure 1: TextAlert IV Product...........................................................................................................................3
Figure 2: WIrlelessAlert Sensors......................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: TextAlert IV on-board LED indicators ...............................................................................................7
Figure 4: Onboard Connector Block and Switches...........................................................................................8
Figure 5: VA outdoor sensor, indoor Sensor and magnetic door contact........................................................11
Figure 6: TA IV Remote control keyfob ..........................................................................................................13
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1 Introduction
Figure 1: TextAlert IV Product
The TextAlert IV TA IV) product Figure 1) provides an effective solution for simplified ‘early
warning’ SMS message and or voice call notification. The TA IV requires no additional PC
software configuration to function, making it easy and fast to set up and control via cell
phone SMS and or voice call commands.
The zone configuration procedure used for TA IV is quick and easy to perform, very similar
to that used for the popular VoiceAlert VA6000S) system, and allows for linking of a range
of WirelessAlert sensors and remotes onto TA IV.
Cell phone configuration and control functions can only be performed with the use of a
password, thereby preventing unauthorised configuration or disarming of the TA IV.
Onboard status LEDs provide indication of the armed / disarmed status and GSM signal
reception. SMS messages can also be sent to the unit to request ‘armed / disarmed’ status
reports and other important status information e.g. User can check at any stage if they
have remembered to arm the system by sending the SMS string password#20# to TA IV).
In addition, TA IV has on-board terminals available for connecting a range of peripherals
e.g. External Siren, external speaker, security light or camera, and 3rd party wired sensor
monitoring devices). Please contact your WirelessAlert Agent for assistance with these
wired device features.
TextAlert IV can be configured to send confirmation via SMS) of all configuration and
control commands sent to the unit. This feature assists the user particularly during the set-
up phase to check if configurations have in fact been performed. The SMS reply feature
can be deactivated, if desired, once user is happy that device has been set up correctly.
Note: If you are not familiar with the range of WirelessAlert products and peripherals
available, please contact your WirelessAlert Agent or view the respective Products and
Peripherals on the WirelessAlert website www.wirelessalert.co.za).
2 Specifications
2.1 General
Dimensions: 6.7” 170mm) x 4.3” 110mm) x 1.25” 30mm)
Operating temperature: 0°C - 54°C 32 F – 130 F)
Waterproof specification: None
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2.2 Electrical
Power consumption: 600mW
Battery type & capacity: Internal backup battery 12 hours backup).
Power Supply Input: 12 V DC from 230V mains transformer)
2.3 Connector Block
Terminal block connector for wiring siren, external speaker and other devices.
2.4 RF Specifications
GSM engine: Tri-band
ISM Receiver frequency: 433MHz
ISM Receiver sensitivity: -110dBm
3 Additional Items Required to Operate TA IV
In addition to the TA IV kit, you will require:
•A RICA approved SIM card,
•Your cell phone,
•Suitable wireless sensors e.g. VA Outdoor PIR, indoor PIR, Solar Wireless Beams,
and or 3rd party devices connected to the Universal mini transmitter, m-TX).
3.1 SIM Card
*Important* Though TA IV always immediately transmits a warning text and may place a
voice call if configured to do so, the time it takes for that message to reach your
cellular/mobile telephone will depend on your service provider’s network capacity at that
time. It is important that you read the “Disclaimer” caution that must be agreed to each
time you work with TA IV’s software.
3.1.1 Preferred Network
The recommended order of choice for SIM Network based on first hand experience in
terms of TA IV operating performance i.e. prompt delivery of SMS messages & voice call)
is as follows, in order of preference:
1. MTN - Contract
2. MTN - Prepaid
3. Vodacom - Contract
4. Vodacom - Prepaid
5. Other Network, prepaid or contract
Important Warning:
We strongly advise you make use of the MTN cell phone network for all WirelessAlert
GSM devices. If you choose to use a different cellular network, performance of devices
may be inconsistent; and WirelessAlert cannot be held in any way responsible for or
stemming from non-performance thereof.
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3.1.2 Using a Prepaid SIM
If you choose to use prepaid then make sure to RICA the SIM card, activate the SIM card
on the network and load some airtime onto the SIM card before you begin with the
hardware set-up of TA IV.
Very Important for New Prepaid ards: In order to load airtime onto prepaid SIM card,
you will have to initially place the new SIM card into an ordinary cell phone to retrieve the
SIM cards cell phone number. When you place the SIM card in the phone for the first time,
you will need to follow the SIM provider’s instructions for retrieving a NEW NUMBER or
DOING A SIM SWAP. Select option to get NEW NUMBER. You will need this number in
order to load airtime on the SIM. Follow the additional procedures to ensure the SIM is
registered to the network. Note that activation on the network can take up to 48 hours
depending on the network provider. Load airtime using a voucher, online banking and
or cell phone number to cell phone number transfer. Once you have confirmed that there is
airtime on the SIM card, that the SIM can send an SMS and place a voice call, you can
insert SIM in TA IV device and begin the configuration.
3.1.3 Disable phone security PIN request
Most new SIM packages will not have a PIN set however older SIM packages may have a
PIN set. Before you can use the SIM in TA IV, the PIN REQUEST must be turned off.
Please check this by inserting the SIM into a cell phone and confirming that PIN
REQUEST has been turned off.
3.1.4 Notes and warnings
*Warning* Always be very careful not to insert or remove a SIM card from the TA IV while
the device is powered as this can damage the SIM.
*Note* If you are using a prepaid SIM card and the card has not produced a billable event
on the network for a period of time typically 3 months), the card will be de-activated by the
network, and the SIM card will then be useless and TA IV will cease to function until you
replace the SIM. To prevent deactivation of the SIM in your TA IV please make sure to
activate one or more of the zones within any 3 month period in order for SMS and or voice
call to me placed.
3.2 Your Cell hone
TextAlert IV can store up to 10 different cellphone numbers. The first five numbers are for
SMS notification. The last five for are for Voice Call notification. In order for these features
to function smoothly, please make sure you turn your Phone Caller ID on, on your phone.
Also make sure that when storing the cell phone numbers you use the relevant SMS string
command format: e.g. 123456#10#0821234567# (see section 9.1).
3.3 WirelessAlert Sensors and eripherals
Sensors
The TA IV kit includes one indoor PIR sensor and one magnetic door contact sensor See
Appendix 1).
A range of compatible WirelessAlert sensors Figure 2) are also available for use with TA IV
including: VA outdoor PIR, Indoor PIR, Solar wireless PIR, Solar wireless beams, and
Microwave beam set.
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This manual covers the basics of TA IV installation and programming. Please refer to
individual sensor manuals, or request assistance from your WirelessAlert agent, for correct
operation of various sensor devices with TA IV.
Figure 2: WIrlelessAlert Sensors
Peripherals
TextAlert IV peripherals include a wide range of GSM and 433MHz devices suitable for
optimising TA IV’s functions and operation range, namely: Repeaters, high gain antennae,
signal adapters, Battery UPS, and Solar Panels.
Please contact your WirelessAlert agent for details of peripherals available or visit the
Products / Peripherals page on the WirelessAlert website.
4 Hardware Installation
Please note: You will need to identify a suitable location to install the TA IV. The location
must be nearby to a wall plug to allow for the TA IV power charger to be plugged in. The
location must also be discreet to prevent unauthorised access to the unit. If you are going
to connect the siren to the unit then take note that you may have to run a cable from the
unit to the final location of the siren.
Hint: Do not permanently secure the unit in a particular location or run cabling for the siren
until you have successfully completed the set up and booting procedures. There may be
unforeseen factors e.g. poor cell phone reception) that will require you relocating the unit
to a more suitable location.
4.1 Set-Up rocedure
Please follow the steps below carefully:
•Locate the following box kit components: TA IV unit, Power Charger, GSM antenna,
433 Mhz antenna, Remotes
•Connect the GSM Antenna Warning: finger tighten only!).
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12 Volt Power
charger
433 MHz antenna labelled with
sticker)
GSM antenna
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•Connect the 433 MHz Antenna Warning: finger tighten only!).
•Insert the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot underneath the TA IV Make sure the TA
IV is OFF before you do this). Ensure that the SIM holder locking mechanism is
locked correctly after inserting the SIM the holder must slide and lock into position).
•Connect the power adapter jack and plug the power adapter into 220Volt Main wall
plug.
•Do not turn on the TA IV yet.
5 On-Board LED Indicators
TextAlert IV has four on-board LEDs Figure 3) that allow for real-time status monitoring.
The following sections will make reference to these on-board LEDs so please take a
moment to study their layout and meaning.
Figure 3: TextAlert IV on-board LED indicators
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Power LED
Off…..TA IV is off.
On RED)….. TA IV is on.
Status LED
On solid…… TA IV is disarmed.
Flashing orange) slowly for 10 seconds….. This is a delay before arming.
Flashing slowly GREEN)……the TA IV is armed for AWAY mode i.e. Indoor and outdoor
sensors are armed).
Flashing fast GREEN)……the TA IV is armed for STAY mode i.e. Only outdoor sensors
are armed).
Record LED
Pressing the Record LED at the back of the TA IV for 2 seconds will illuminate the
RECORD LED. A ten second, voice message can then be recorded when in this mode.
Signal LED
If it flashes with a 1 second interval……. TA IV has successfully connected to the GSM
network and is stable.
Does not flash or flashes very rapidly...…please contact your WirelessAlert Agent for
assistance.
6 Onboard onnector Block and Switches
Figure 4: Onboard onnector Block and Switches
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siren relay
speaker
Inputs
Gnd S+Ve R1 R2 Spk In1 In2 In3 In4 In5
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6.1 Connector Block
Use the orange connector block to wire siren, external speaker, relay contacts and other
wired input devices e.g. wired PIR or magnetic door contacts).
Gnd – Ground 0Volts) terminal.
S+Ve – Siren positive terminal. Connect positive terminal of siren to S+Ve and the
negative terminal of siren to Gnd.
R1 – potential free terminal 1 of the internal relay See section 11.6 for configuration of
relay).
R2 – potential free terminal 2 of the internal relay See section 11.6 for configuration of
relay).
In 1 – 5 – The wired inputs for wiring external devices onto TA IV. If the inputs have been
configured for negative trip NO), grounding an input onto Gnd will trigger the zone
associated with that input. If the inputs have been set up for positive trip NC), removing
the contact from Gnd will trigger the zone associated with that input Please refer to
Section 9.4).
6.2 ush Button Switches
The record push button switch allows for a 10 second voice message to be recorded onto
the TA IV. This voice message will be played back to phone recipient during alarm phone
call.
The reset push button switch is used for programming sensors onto the TA IV and for
resting the TA IV to factory configuration.
7 Booting Procedure
For first time use: Please perform a factory reset before continuing. Press and hold in the
RESET button. Turn on the device using the on/off switch. After two seconds, the Status
LED will illuminate red to indicate factory reset. Turn off the device and proceed further as
below.
Turn on the TA IV using the on/off switch make sure that the power adapter is plugged in
so that the internal battery inside the TA IV can start to charge up).
The TA IV should boot within 3 minutes average time for boot-up is about 30 seconds).
When the TA IV has booted successfully, the Signal LED will flash once a second. If the
Signal LED flashes rapidly or does not flash at all, then please relocate the unit to a new
position with better cell phone reception. A high gain GSM antenna may also be required
to improve GSM signal reception contact your WirelessAlert agent for details).
7.1 Booting Failure - Troubleshooting
In the event that TA IV fails to boot after 3 minutes Status LED Flashing ‘Orange’
continuously and signal LED not flashing):
•Verify that the SIM Card does not have a PIN request enabled.
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•Verify that there is airtime on the SIM and it is able to send a SMS message when
inserted in a cell phone.
•Verify that the SIM card is inserted correctly SIM holder is locked in place).
•If you are in a low GSM cell phone network coverage area then TA IV may not have
sufficient GSM signal to register with the Network provider. Please contact your
WirelessAlert agent for details of the 3dBi GSM antenna to improve the signal and
allow for sufficient network connection.
•If booting failure persists, please contact your WirelessAlert Agent or send an email
to: [email protected].
8 Linking Sensors and Remotes
Please note: The TA IV kit includes one indoor PIR sensor and one magnetic door contact
sensor. Details of how to set up these two devices for use with TA IV are listed in Appendix
1. For details of use of other types of sensor with TA IV, please refer to user manual
included with the respective sensor.
There are 16 zones in total for adding linking) sensors and remotes onto TA IV. Some of
these zones may have already been coded during factory testing. To ensure all 16 zones
are available for use, please factory reset the TA IV before linking remotes and or sensors,
to remove any factory settings. Press and hold in the RESET button. Turn on the device
using the on/off switch. After two seconds, the Status LED will illuminate red to indicate
factory reset. Wait 20 seconds for the unit to reboot before continuing with configuration as
outlined below.
Linking of sensors and remotes onto zones occurs sequentially, therefore it is important to
record exact details of the order in which you link the sensors onto the TA IV. Make use of a
simple table format as in Table 1 below and record the details in the SID document
Appendix 2) for your particular installation.
Table 1: Example of how to record zone configuration information when linking sensors
and or remotes onto TA IV. Please complete the relevant table with details of your
installation in SID document Appendix 2).
Zone Zone Description Type of sensor / remote DIP code
00) Kitchen area PIR VA Indoor PIR 10000011
01) Front door Magnetic contact switch 01000011
02) TV room PIR VA Indoor PIR 00100011
03) Garage door Magnetic contact switch 00010011
04) Tool shed PIR VA Outdoor PIR VA6000T) 00001011
05) Back door Magnetic contact switch 00000111
06) Main entrance PIR VA Indoor PIR 01111100
07) Office window Magnetic contact switch 10111100
08) Office safe door Magnetic contact switch 11011100
09) North wall beam Solar Wireless Beam set N/A - code is factory set
10) East wall beam Solar Wireless Beam set N/A - code is factory set
11) South wall beam Solar Wireless Beam set N/A - code is factory set
12) West wall beam Solar Wireless Beam set N/A - code is factory set
13) Back yard PIR Solar Wireless PIR N/A - code is factory set
14) Remote 1 Panic Remote Keyfob N/A - code is factory set
15) Remote 2 Panic Remote Keyfob N/A - code is factory set
8.1 Linking Sensor/s onto TA IV
The TA IV has an Away and a Stay arming function. This allows user to configure the TA IV
for two different modes of operation when linking sensors with TA IV zones. The zones can
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be set as either Away or Stay type. Outdoor sensors would typically be linked to an Away
zone always armed) while an indoor sensor would be linked to a Stay zone disarmed
when owner is at home, to allow home owner to move around inside their home, with the
assurance that outdoor Away perimeter zones will still detect any approaching intruders).
Before linking sensors onto zones, make sure to record the type of zone and the other
important information for each sensor as per Table 1 above in the SID document
Appendix 2).
The procedure for linking sensors onto zones is outlined below.
Note: When using magnetic door/window contact sensors, consider linking them to Away
zones, particularly if you wish to have perimeter protection while inside your home. If an
intruder should then attempt to gain access to your home through a door or window, while
in Stay arming mode, then the particular magnetic contact on the door or window will still
trigger the alarm and alert you.
Figure 5: VA outdoor sensor, indoor Sensor and magnetic door contact.
8.1.1 Linking Sensor onto an Away Zone
•Prepare the sensor you wish to link onto TA IV.
•Press and hold the reset button on the back panel of the TA IV for 2 seconds.
•The Status LED will shine RED.
•Activate the sensor you wish to link with Away zone make sure the sensor is at
least 1.5m away from the TA IV when activating it).
•"Status" LED will flash once or twice to indicate sensor has been linked to the next
available zone on TA IV. Make sure to record details as per Table 1 above in the SID
document.
•After 20 seconds the Status LED will return to GREEN.
•Remove battery from the ‘linked’ sensor so that it does not accidentally interfere
while linking additional sensors onto further Zones.
•Link additional Away zone sensors using the above procedure.
8.1.2 Linking Sensor onto a Stay Zone
•Prepare the sensor you wish to link onto TA IV.
•Press and hold the reset button on the back panel of the TA IV for 2 seconds.
•The Status LED will shine RED.
•Press and release the reset button again, once.
•The Status LED will change to Orange.
•Activate the sensor you wish to link with Stay zone make sure the sensor is at least
1.5m away from the TA IV when activating it).
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•"Status" LED will flash once or twice to indicate sensor has been linked with the
next available zone on TA IV. Make sure to record details as per Table 1 above in
the SID document.
•After 20 seconds the Status LED will return to ‘Run Mode’ GREEN). To return the
TA IV to Run Mode manually, press the reset button until the status LED returns to
green. Returning the unit to ‘Run Mode’ manually, instead of waiting the 20
seconds, can help prevent unwanted signals from causing interference while linking
sensors onto TA IV.
•Remove battery from the ‘linked’ sensor so that it does not accidentally interfere
while linking additional sensors onto further Zones.
•Link additional Stay zone sensors using the above procedure.
8.2 Linking the Remotes onto TA IV
Refer to Figure 6
•Press and hold the reset button on the back panel of TA IV for 2 seconds
•The "Status" LED will illuminate RED. Press any one of the buttons on the remote
make sure you are at least 1.5 m away from the TA IV).
•When a remote signal is received, the "status" LED will flash once to indicate that
the remote has been linked onto the next available zone on TA IV. Make sure to
record details as per Table 1 above in the SID document.
•Repeat the above steps for each remote you wish to program onto the TA IV.
•Unit will return to “Run Mode” automatically after 20 seconds Status LED green).
To return the TA IV to Run Mode manually, press the reset button until the status
LED returns to green.
•Note: The remote keyfob zones on TA IV can be configured with customised
message programmed for each remote see section 9.5). In this way home users
can allocate a remote to each member of the family. If the panic button is pressed
on a particular remote then SMS recipients will know immediately who has pressed
the panic button.
Note: The TA IV will automatically return to “Run Mode” for normal operation if no
configuration event is performed within 20 seconds. This prevents the user from
accidentally leaving the unit in “Program Mode”. To return the TA IV to Run Mode
manually, press the reset button until the status LED returns to green.
8.2.1 Remote Functions
The remote buttons have fixed operations Refer to Figure 6).
Left top is ARM (Away) - For when you are Away from your property.
Right top is DISARM
Left Bottom is ARM (Stay) – For when you are inside your home.
Right Bottom is PANI
If Away button is pressed, the Status LED will flash ORANGE for 10 seconds arming
delay) and then start flashing slowly to indicate Away armed status is in effect. The arming
delay of 10 seconds can be user adjusted from 0 – 99 seconds using the following
command: password#37#--# see Table 4).
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If Stay is pressed, the Status LED will flash ORANGE for 10 seconds and then start
flashing quickly to indicate Stay status is in effect.
The system is immediately disarmed when DISARM is pressed. Disarming will cancel any
pending alarms and deactivate the siren if it was sounding.
If the PANI button is pressed, all stored recipients will receive panic messages. The
Panic zone message can be customised using same command for changing sensor zone
messages See section 9.5).
Figure 6: TA IV Remote control keyfob
9 onfiguration via ell Phone
Note: All SMS configuration actions require the use of a user password. Please make sure
keep the password secret. Only persons with administrative rights should know the
password. The default password is 123456. This can be changed by sending command –
123456#30#new password# Max length of 6 characters).
After boot up for the first time, please test and configure the TA IV using the following
SMS commands. For each command or configuration sent to the TA IV, a confirmation
message will be sent to sender with details of the configuration or command that has been
performed Please note: SMS confirmation SMSing can be turned off if desired using the
command – password#34#0#. To turn it back on, use – password#34#1#.
9.1 Adding recipient cell phone numbers for SMS message and
phone call
Up to 5 different recipient cell phone numbers can be added to the TA IV for receiving SMS
and 5 for receiving Voice Call notification. Please Note: All added SMS recipients will
receive all ZONE activation messages and PANIC messages so make sure not to add any
unnecessary recipients. Please refer to Table 2 below (remember to use the password
for all commands).
Table 2: Adding cell phone recipients to TA IV
SMS ommand Action / configuration
Password#10#0831234567# Will set 0831234567 as first recipient of SMS messages.
Password#11#----------# Will set ---------- as second recipient of SMS messages.
Password#12#----------# Will set ---------- as third recipient of SMS messages.
Password#13#----------# Will set ---------- as fourth recipient of SMS messages.
Password#14#----------# Will set ---------- as fifth recipient of SMS messages.
Password#15#----------# Will set ---------- as first recipient of phone call.
Password#16#----------# Will set ---------- as second recipient of phone call.
Password#17#----------# Will set ---------- as third recipient of phone call.
Password#18#----------# Will set ---------- as fourth recipient of phone call.
Password#19#----------# Will set ---------- as fifth recipient of phone call
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9.2 Changing Recipients Cell hone Numbers
This can be done, by overwriting the existing numbers using the same commands as in
Table 2. To erase a number completely, just send a blank space in place of the phone
number e.g. 123456#10##).
9.3 Set up of Wireless Zone Type and Message
Each of the 16 wireless zones can be configured for armed / disarmed status and the
message to send when triggered using an SMS command.
The default message for each zone will be “Wireless activated ##) Time, Date)”, where
##) is the particular zone and Time, Date) is the time and Date when activation took
place.
Sending 123456#50#1#New Message# will set the text message for Zone 00 to "New
Message". TextAlert IV will then send confirmation that message has been changed, if the
reconfiguration notification feature is enabled.
e.g. Send – 123456#50#1#Intruder in garage#
Where,
•123456 is the default password,
•# is used as a separator between configuration information,
•50 represents zone 00), (51 would therefore represent zone 01),……….. and 65
zone 15),
•1 is used to set zone is enabled i.e. if zone is triggered then TA IV will alarm), 0 is
used to set zone is disabled i.e. if zone is trigger then TA IV will not alarm, even if it
is armed), 2 is used to set zone for timed auto arming / disarming TA IV will only
alarm if zone is triggered during the preset armed window The auto arming time
can be set as per command in section 9.7),
•and message to send is “Intruder in garage”.
9.4 Set up of Wired Zone Type and Message
Each of the 5 wired zones can be configured using an SMS command for armed /
disarmed status, the message to send when triggered and the status of the terminals – i.e.
Normally Closed vs Normally Open.
Use the same SMS command layout as for the wireless zones above, only the zone
numbers xx) are from 66 to 70 and you need to include whether the wired terminal zone
must send an SMS when triggered or not.
e.g. 123456#65#1#Door contact triggered#1# will set wired zone 1 to active when armed,
with message “Door contact triggered” and terminal is to send an SMS when triggered. For
triggering the zone without sending an SMS use 123456#1#Door contact triggered#0#.
9.5 Setting ANIC Message to Send
Once you have programmed a remote onto TA IV, you can then customise the Panic
message for the remote by using the same method as for setting the wireless zone
message above. To do this, trigger the panic button and then take note of the default zone
number ##) in the default message received. Change the Message for this particular zone
to the Panic message that you require using the procedure above in section 9.4.
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9.6 Setting the time on the TA IV
Send – password#31# The TA IV will set its time according to the GSM network’s time).
9.7 Setting the automatic arm /disarm time
The TA IV can be set to arm and disarm at a specific time in any 24 hour period. Once you
have set the time using the above Set Time command then you can set auto arm / disarm
time Sending – password#31#2200#0800# - for example will set the arm time to 22:00
and the disarm time to 08:00.
9.8 Resetting linked Zones.
If User would like to reset a zone that has been previously been linked with a now
redundant or lost) sensor, the command password#50-65#* * can be used to reset
particular zones. The reset zone/s will then be open for linking of new sensor/s if so
desired as per the linking sensor procedures above e.g. To reset zone 00) you would use
password#50#* *)
10 TextAlert IV Quick reference Tables - SMS and Phone all
ommands
All SMS Commands need to be preceded by a password e.g. 123456#1#0#). Without the
password, TA IV will not recognize them as valid commands.
The commands in Table 3 can also be performed by first dialling the TA IV. Once a call
connection has been established, enter the password on the phones keypad followed by
the particular command. You will hear a ‘beep’ tone sound to indicate that command is
being performed.
The commands in Table 4 and 5 can only be performed via SMS messages, as they
require specific information to be entered for configuration. You will receive a confirmation
SMS for each command and or configuration that you send if SMS reconfiguration
confirmation is enabled.
Table 3: TextAlert IV Basic phone Call Commands
Phone command Action / onfiguration
* During a Voice Call connection, pressing * on the phone’s keypad will play
back the recorded voice message, if one has been saved on the TA IV
#1#0# Disarm all zones
#1#1# Away Arm i.e. all zones armed)
#1#2# Stay Arm i.e. only specific outdoor) zones armed)
#2#0# Disable attached siren
#2#1# Enable attached siren
#3#1# Turn on internal microphone to “listen in”
#3#0# Turn off internal microphone
#4#1# Turn on intercom function
#4#0# Turn off intercom function
#5#1# Activate the Relay
#5#0# Deactivate the Relay
Table 4: TextAlert IV Basic SMS Commands
SMS ommand Action / onfiguration
Password#1#0# Send this command to Disarm all zones
Password#1#1# Away Arm i.e. all zones armed)
Password#1#2# Stay Arm i.e. only outdoor zones armed)
Password#2#0# Disable attached siren
Password#2#1# Enable attached siren
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Password#3#1# Turn on internal microphone to “listen in”
Password#3#0# Turn off internal microphone
Password#4#1# Turn on intercom function
Password#4#0# Turn off intercom function
Password#5#1# Activate the Relay
Password#5#0# Deactivate the Relay
Password#10#----------# Add sms recipient 1 where ---------- is the recipient’s cell phone number)
Password#11#----------# Add sms recipient 2
Password#12#----------# Add sms recipient 3
Password#13#----------# Add sms recipient 4
Password#14#----------# Add sms recipient 5
Password#15#----------# Add phone call recipient 1
Password#16#----------# Add phone call recipient 2
Password#17#----------# Add phone call recipient 3
Password#18#----------# Add phone call recipient 4
Password#19#----------# Add phone call recipient 5
Password#30#----------# Set new password max 6 characters)
Password#31#----#----# Set auto arm time and auto disarm time
Password#32#1# Set siren to sound when alarm triggered
Password#32#0# Set siren to not sound when alarm triggered
Password#33#1# Enable – “relay on for 3 minutes during alarm”
Password#33#0# Disable – “relay on for 3 minutes during alarm”
Password#37#--# Set the Arm delay time 00 – 99 seconds)
Password#38#--# Set the before Alarm delay time 00 – 99 seconds)
Password#50#--
#-----------------#
set for 50…….65 wireless
zones 1 –16)
Set up wireless zone status and custom message Status 1 = enabled, 0 =
disabled and 2 = 24 hour auto arming).
Message = text message of up to characters
Password#66#-#-----------#-#
set for 66 …..70
wired zones 1-5)
Set up wired zone status, custom message and type of contact. Status 1 =
enabled, 0 = disabled and 2 = 24 hour auto arming. Message = text
message of up to characters. Type of contact = 1 for send sms when
triggered and 0 for do not send sms when triggered
Table 5: TextAlert IV Advanced SMS Commands
SMS ommand Action / onfiguration
Password#20# This will request an armed / disarmed status report from TA IV
Password#21#1# Turns on the “siren chirp once for arm and twice for disarm” function
Password#21#0# Turns off the “siren chirp once for arm and twice for disarm” function
Password#34#1# Turns SMS command/configuration reply on
Password#34#0# Turns SMS command/configuration reply off
Password#40#----------# Sets the Central Alarm Centre Cell Phone Recipient number to ----------
Password#41#----------# Allows for Unique ID number or message) to be set for the unit where
---------- is the ID number that will appear in the SMS sent to the Central
Alarm Centre above
Password#42#----------# Sets the cell phone number to send missed call confirmation when unit is
armed, where number is ----------
Password#43#----------# Sets the cell phone number to send missed call confirmation when unit is
disarmed, where number is ----------
11 TextAlert IV Additional Features
11.1 Recording a Voice Message
TextAlert IV can be programmed to store a 10 second voice message. When the TA IV goes
into alarm state then this message will be played back as a voice message to cell phone
recipients who answer the voice call. While the call is connected the recipient can press
the “*” key to listen to the message again.
To record a message, press and hold in the Record push button switch on the back panel
of the TA IV. The internal microphone is located on the right hand side of the TA IV. Speak
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clearly in a load voice and record a 10 second message. The message should state the
location of the TA IV and information that will be useful in identifying the owner of the TA IV
e.g. Alarm activate on TA IV unit, Please call the owner, Mr John Smith on 083….321).
11.2 ‘Listen In’ Feature
At any stage, User can dial in to the unit and activate the ‘Listen in’ function by keying in
the command password#3#1#. This turns on the internal microphone to allow user to hear
if there is any movement and or voices nearby to the TA IV. To turn the listen in function off,
key in password#3#0#.
11.3 Intercom feature
If an external speaker has been attached to the TA IV then User can dial in the unit and
activate the intercom function by keying in command password#4#1#. This will allow user
to speak to people through the speaker and listen to their reply through the microphone.
To turn off the intercom, key in password#4#0#.
11.4 Resetting TA IV
Warning: This action will LEAR ENTIRE SETUP hard reset) including all stored
telephone numbers, programmed sensors and zone messages. Turn off the TA IV using
the ON/OFF switch. Push and hold in the reset button at the back of the TA IV. Turn on the
TA IV using the ON/OFF switch. The “signal” LED will flash once to indicate the TA IV has
been reset.
11.5 Siren Output Connection
TextAlert IV has on-board connector blocks for direct connection of a siren max. 3Watt)
See Figure 4). Upon any zone trigger, the Siren will activate. User can silence the siren
via cell phone SMS command password#1#0# or by keying in password followed by
#1#0# while connected to the TA IV via voice call See Table 3 and 4). This will disarm the
system whereupon the siren will be de-activated immediately. If you suspect an intruder is
still on your property and you wish to activate the siren again, then send the command
password#2#1#. The command #2#0# will turn the siren off again. To re-arm the system,
send password#1#1#.
The siren will sound chirp), once when TA IV is armed via remote and twice when TA IV is
disarmed via remote. This feature can be disabled if required using the command:
Password#21#0# use Password#21#1# to turn it back on.
Note: The basic Siren connection consists of connecting the small siren supplied in the TA
IV kit. Wire the Siren’s +ve / -ve wires directly onto the TA IV siren +ve / -ve terminals at the
back of the TA IV. If you require a more powerful siren, then please inquire through your
WirelessAlert agent. Ensure to use an external relay to drive the high power siren, as you
will not be able to drive it directly through the terminals on the TA IV itself as these are
rated for Maximum of 3 Watts.
11.6 Relay Terminals R1 and R2
The R1 and R2 Terminals at the back of TA IV are potential free relay contacts. The
connection between R1 and R2 is normally open during non-alarm state. During alarm
state triggered by sensor or panic button), the R1 and R2 contacts will be in the closed
state. In this state, current will be free to flow from R1 to R2 and allow for external devices
to be turned on. R1 will remain connected to R2 for 3 minutes duration. This feature allows
for external devices including cameras, motors and other device to be controlled. The
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Relay contacts can also be turned on or off at any time, using a cell phone command,
giving the user an added level of control over any attached external devices.
11.7 Armed Response Radio Transmitter Connection
TA IV does not have dedicated terminals for connection of armed response transmitter in
the classic sense of Panic, Alarm, Open/Closed channels however, it does have an on-
board relay connector which can be used for triggering the Alarm channel of an armed
response radio transmitter. The Panic armed response channel can be triggered using a
small wireless receiver module and one or more remote keyfobs. Please contact your
WirelessAlert agent for assistance with armed response options.
12 WirelessAlert Support
If you have not managed to solve an issue by consulting your WirelessAlert agent, please
email details of your issue to: [email protected].
Please include the following additional information with your email:
•TextAlert IV Serial Number printed on the bottom of the unit)
•Network Provider: Vodacom, MTN, etc?)
•Low Signal Strength: If the green signal LED flashes faster than once / sec or if it
does not flash at all on solid) then there could be a problem?)
12.1 Technical Support Contact
For Technical Support please email: techsu[email protected]
12.2 Head Office Contact
For Sales and Agent Information please Email: in[email protected] or visit Website:
www.wirelessalert.co.za
13 opyright notice
All Information and images in this manual are copyrighted and proprietary to WirelessAlert.
The manual as a whole may be distributed and copied freely, but no partial content may be
used/copied or distributed in any way. No part of WirelessAlert products including any
Hardware, Firmware and or Software) may be copied or reverse-engineered. WirelessAlert
reserves the right to make changes to contents of this manual, without notice, at any time.
14 Guarantee
TextAlert IV is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against defects in materials or
workmanship. Should your product become defective during the guarantee period it will
be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of WirelessAlert under the following
conditions:
A: The unit and enclosure must not have been opened or otherwise tampered with. If the
enclosure of any unit has been opened at all, the guarantee will be null and void.
B: The guarantee does not cover damage resulting from excessive input voltages,
lightning, power surges or water damage. If any of these conditions are detected during
assessment, the guarantee will be null and void.
Assessment and opinion as to the status of each unit with regards to the conditions named
in “A” and “B”, above, will be at the sole discretion of WirelessAlert. This guarantee does
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not provide for shipping costs. Shipping costs will be for the account of the user under all
circumstances.
15 Disclaimer
It is the responsibility of all installers and users of WirelessAlert products to read and fully
understand manuals supplied with the products, to comply with all warnings and to
communicate these to relevant parties. It must be clearly understood that no WirelessAlert
product is a ‘life saving’ device, and installers and users of WirelessAlert systems
indemnify WirelessAlert; its management, shareholders, staff and suppliers, of all claims in
this regard. No claim may be brought in respect of WirelessAlert component or product
usage that is greater in total value than the retail value of the product or component itself
at the installation in question.
It is the responsibility of all installers and users of WirelessAlert products to test all
elements of the product, and all associated component parts and settings upon setup, at
any time that it is modified or in any way managed.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the system to ensure that the functions and
functionality of their WirelessAlert product and all associated component parts and settings
be tested at least once a week. Failure to test any aspect will further void any claim that an
end user might bring against developers and suppliers.
Given that WirelessAlert products operate as wireless systems and must comply with the
limitations that ICASA, FCC, and other authorities impose on wireless transmission
strengths; and given that atmospheric and other conditions might from time to time create
or alter non-functional state for the WirelessAlert system and its components, the
Suppliers expressly state that no guarantee of function can be given even when tests have
previously proven successful for one or another function. These vagaries of function are
therefore considered Acts of God - and provide the Suppliers with insulation from
prosecution that such Act of God conditions generally provide.
InFocus Trading 111 cc trading as “WirelessAlert” in association with developers and
distributors of WirelessAlert products will under no circumstances be held liable for any
injuries or damages that result from the use of this product.
If any part of this disclaimer is found by a competent court to be invalid or non applicable, it
will have no effect on the enforceability of other terms.
Much effort has been made to ensure the contents of this manual are complete,
informative, easy and interesting to read, and accurate. InFocus Trading 111 cc trading as
“WirelessAlert” in association with developers and distributors of WirelessAlert products,
cannot be held liable for any damages directly or indirectly resulting from any errors in any
manual.
It is the responsibility of the individual who reads this manual and uses WirelessAlert
products to communicate all of its contents to all of those who will be impacted by the use
of WirelessAlert products. By this disclaimer and to these terms, InFocus Trading 111 cc,
WirelessAlert Technologies cc, and all employees or representatives are expressly
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Appendix 1 – Set up of Magnetic Door ontact and Indoor PIR
Wireless Magnetic Detector
omponents:
Technical Parameter:
•Working voltage : 12V DC
•Detecting gap : ≥20mm
•Quiescent current : 0.1uA
•Working current : <20mA
•Transmitting frequency : 433MHz
•Transmitting distance in the open air) : ≥50m
•Low-voltage indicating : <7V
Set-up and Installation:
1. Carefully remove the back cover from the sensor unit.
2. Install the12V/23A battery into the battery holder ensure correct polarity).
3. Set a unique code using the small black jumpers only need to set a code
on the first eight pins A0 – A7)
4. Replace the back cover.
5. Test the magnetic sensor by placing the magnet part on the right hand side
of the sensor and then removing it. The sensor trigger indicator LED will
illuminate to indicate sensor triggered.
6. The PIR is now ready to be linked onto a TextAlert IV zone.
7. Use the double-sided tape to secure both the sensor switch part and
magnet in position on a door or window you wish to monitor. If necessary,
use screws to reinforce the fitment of the sensor switch and magnet to
ensure correct installation.
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Alarm indicator LED
Low-voltage indicator LED
Sensor Switch Magnet
Battery Housing
Jumper terminal for setting a unique
code use pins A0 to A7).