1. Programming the G-SWITCH-22
Special Functionality
The
G-SWITCH-22
offers various advanced and useful features which can
be easily set up via SMS or using the
G-WEB
online user interface.
These features are intended to enhance the Module’s capabilities and offer
the user more flexibility in applying the Module as a full monitoring and
control solution.
Below appears a list of the
G-SWITCH’s
advanced features as well as a
definition of each.
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Sticky Latches:
The Module’s Outputs can be configured to
‘remember’ their state between power cycles.
For instance, if Output 2 was active, i.e. the relay
in an energised state, and the power is removed,
when power is reapplied Output 2 will return to the
activated state. This functionality is referred to as a
‘sticky latch’ and can be enabled or disabled.
Sticky latches don’t apply to pulsed Outputs and
are enabled by default
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Filter Time:
Filter Time determines how long an Input event
(rising or falling edge) must be present before it is
recognised, i.e. an SMS is sent. The time is set in
increments of one second and the default is 0
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Blanking Time:
Blanking Time determines how long the unit will
wait between events before it will recognise the
next event
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Event Count:
This refers to how many Input events must occur
before it is recognised and an SMS notification is
sent to users
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All Pass Mode:
When enabled, this useful mode allows any number
that gives the Module a Missed Call to activate the
Outputs, irrespective of whether they are learned
into memory. A typical application would be an
event such as a wedding where many guests need
to be given temporary access. Instead of manually
learning in a 100 guests and then having to delete
them again after the occasion, the administrator
can simply enable All Pass Mode and disable it
again afterwards
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Permitted
The G-SWITCH-22 allows for time-periods to be
Access Mode
specified during which a specific user's phone
(Recurring
number will be valid and will be allowed to activate
Weekly)
the unit's outputs via
Missed Call or SMS.
Any activation from the user initiated outside of the
specified time-period will be ignored.
For instance, a user can be granted access between
8:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday and his access
barred from activating the outputs after hours and
during weekends
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Permitted
In this mode, an administrator can specify two
Access Mode
time-based parameters between which a number
(Once off)
will be valid. This is ideal for guesthouse and Bed
and Breakfast owners, as it enables them to set
specific arrival and departure dates and times and
allow access to guests based on these
time-dependent limits. This feature and only be
activated via G-Web
Multi-user Capability (1200 phone numbers)
It is important to note that the memory of the
G-SWITCH-22
2G GSM
Module is limited to 1200 authorised phone numbers. In other words, a
maximum of 1200 phone numbers can be registered on the system at any
one time. Each phone number can be configured uniquely with respect to
Inputs and Outputs, as well as activation and notification messages. Each
phone number can also be assigned a limited number of uses for each
Output.
When the memory limit is reached, trying to add new phone numbers will
not overwrite or affect the existing numbers stored into the system, it will
just not be possible to add the additional numbers.
3. Command Structure
Programming commands are sent to the Module using a standard text
message (SMS).
The command structure must always take the following form:
p.xxxx.command1.parameter1.parameter2 command2.
parameter1.parameter2
, etc.
2. In a Hurry?
To simply add a phone number to the Module to trigger Output 1, with
the default pulse time activated through a Missed Call, send the following
SMS to the Module:
p.xxxx.ap.yyyyyyyyyy
,
where
xxxx
is the system
password (default is 1234
¹
), and
yyyyyyyyyy
is the phone number you
wish to add.
1. For your own security, it is recommended that the default password
be changed and that the SIM PIN code protection is enabled once
the unit has been configured.
(see
CO
. ‘Configuring the Module’)
Record system password here
Record new SIM PIN here
Ensure that a record of your system password is kept in a safe place.
Ensure that a record of the new SIM PIN number is kept in a safe place.
