7.
APN
(not required, if the modem is only used for sending and receiving SMS)
To enter the APN (Access Point Name), select
APN
followed
by the
OK key
. Now enter the APN
given to you by your SIM-Card provider.
8.
E-mail account settings
(not required, if the modem is only used for sending and receiving SMS)
To ensure that your GPRS modem can send email messages, it requires an email account. You can
use the existing Plant Care Account settings (recommended) or create a new account.
8.1
Mail Server
(Incoming mail server)
Select
Mail Server
followed by the
OK key.
Now enter the name of the incoming mail server.
recommended setting = pop.plant-care.ch
8.2
User Name
Select
User Name
followed by the
OK key.
Now enter the user name.
recommended setting = [email protected]
8.3
Password
Select
Password
followed by the
OK key.
Now enter the password.
recommended setting = plantcare
9. Recipient
(not required, if the modem is only used for sending and receiving SMS)
Select
Recipient
followed by the
OK key.
Now enter the e-mail address to which the data is to be
automatically transmitted in accordance with the interval defined (q.v.
“Send e-mail every”).
If you do not require this option, the data can also be remotely retrieved by SMS.
Configuration example
Terminal operation
activated
Email Data output
Data File
Email send
now execute
Power switch-on
14 o‘clock
Send email every
7 days
Credit query
*
130#
(differs depending on the SIM card provider)
APN
gprs.swisscom.ch
(differs depending on the SIM card provider)
* Mail Server
pop.plant-care.ch
* User Name
* Password
plantcare
Recipient
* For a proper function, it is recommended not to change this PlantCare settings.
Data retrieval by SMS
In addition to automatic data transmission, the data required can also be sent to any e-mail address by
sending an SMS to the GPRS Modem. Use the following procedure to retrieve the data file or a system
status file:
Send an SMS with the following message to the SIM-Card number of your GPRS Modem
(„
pc email d
“ or „
pc email s
“ must be written in small letters):
Data File retrieval:
pc email d [email protected]
Status File retrieval:
pc email s [email protected]
IMPORTANT: Mobile phone settings when using a solar cell and data retrieval by SMS:
To minimize power consumption when powered by a solar cell, the GPRS Modem should only be switched on once
every 24 hours (see also "power switch-
on”). As soon as your GPRS Modem is switched on, it will send data or
receive SMS for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the GPRS Modem will be switched off to reduce power consumption.
This is why you should also change your mobile phone settings for text messages
(used for remote data
retrieval by sending a SMS). We recommend setting message validity to the maximum possible time as 24 hours can
elapse between sending your SMS for data retrieval and the time when your GPRS Modem is switched on. Please
read the section in your mobile phone operating instructions on defining message validity.
With message validity, you specify the length of time that the message centre of your SIM-Card provider will resend
your message if the first attempt fails (network service). If the message cannot be sent within this timeframe, the
message is deleted by the message centre and your GPRS Modem will not receive your SMS for data retrieval.
Generally, you can specify message validity for a single SMS or change the settings in the basic text message
settings in your mobile phone. We recommend changing message validity in the basic settings.
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