
SMS test
Once the SIM feature is enabled for a modem, a test may be preformed to desired recipient number with
a composed message.
1. Enter the mobile phone number (including 3-digit country prefix) in the number field and a short
text message in the message box.
2. Click
Send SMS
and verify the message is received on the mobile phone.
The SMS test is provided only for the purpose of ensuring the SMS feature is operating correctly. A
short text message using alphabetic characters (A-Z) should be used to test this feature.
The SMS operates using a standard protocol that is used in SMS telephones. Note that some PSTN
operators do not provide the service of SMS over PSTN. For SMS to operate over PSTN the following
criteria is required:
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Caller ID needs to be enabled on the telephone line.
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Direct telephone line – not through PABX or other comms equipment.
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Also note that most Service Providers only allow SMS to a telephone registered in the same
country (this is due to billing issues).
SMS feature
The SPC controller allows remote (SMS) messaging on systems with installed modems. Once a
modem is installed, the following configurations are necessary for SMS:
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SMS-enabled modem
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SMS Authentication
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Engineer SMS Control
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User SMS Control
Depending on configurations, features include these SMS abilities:
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Event notification
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Remote Commands (users may be assigned select remote commands)
SMS system options
Once a modem is installed and the SMS feature enabled, for SMS operations the SPC system must
apply the SMS Authentication.
1. Select
Configuration > System > System Options
.
2. Select the desired option from the drop-down menu
SMS Authentication
:
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PIN Only:
This is a valid user code. See
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Caller ID Only:
This is the phone number (including 3-digit country prefix code) as
configured for User SMS Control. Only when this option is selected will the SMS Control be
available for configuration by the user.
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PIN and Caller ID
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SMS PIN Code Only:
This is a valid PIN code configured for the user which different from
the user’s login code. Only when this option is selected will the SMS Controls be available
for configuration by the user.
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SMS PIN Code & Caller ID
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