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SMS ControlMate – Versatile SMS monitoring and control
Sunday, 24 February 2019
INTRODUCTION
The unit provides a flexible control and monitoring solution using SMS text messaging to work with
remotely located devices or equipment.
There are many SMS control products in the market…
ControlMate offers a number of PLC-like capabilities not found in any of those other products.
Ensure you are using the correct commands for your ControlMate software.
(Currently v190224
– this document)
Due to continuous improvement, this online manual always reflects the latest features
and typo corrections included in ControlMate. A controller chip with the latest updated
software is available for exchange.
IMPORTANT: On 10 August 2017, some less important commands were removed – which are
available under other existing commands – e.g. SHOwing in and out states.
SECURE PASSCODE – from v190122, we have REMOVED the CLI #0 PIN feature , replaced with a
customer defined (single word) PASSCODE. If defined, typing the correct passcode unlocks the
controller for operations for a period after the
most recent command – then re-locks automatically.
If you forget the passcode – there is a ‘back door’ – only accessible from the serial console – which
allows you to unlock the controller – to re-set or remove the passcode.
Applications for ControlMate may be as simple as sensing a gate open or closed, or starting and
stopping a generator. Sensing a tank is full, remotely starting a pump, turning on the security lights -
and everything between.
ControlMate is normally supplied as a naked card, for integration to your own control or monitoring
system. The unit implements four contact-closure inputs, and four change-over (SPDT) relays to
operate external devices with the unit.
INPUTS
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2-wire / ‘zero - volt’ inputs (contact-closure).
Configurable for N/O or N/C sources
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<20mS detection timing.
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User defined ‘text’ messages attached to
the ON and OFF states when sending SMS
notifications.
e.g. ON = Gate Open OFF = Gate Closed
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Separate ON and OFF hold delay before the new
input state is raised. e.g. wait for a door to be held
for 10 secs before triggering… or Ignore a
chattering gate / sensor…
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Separately assignable ‘internal’ control of other
functions based on input changes.
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The LCD panel* includes four assignable buttons for local operations.
*The standard LED panel is provided, an optional LCD panel at extra cost.
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N/C (Normally Closed) inputs offer the added benefit of detecting a broken wire in the switching circuit.