IDS X-Series Training v2.7 | X-SMS Module
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GSM Connect Status
LED flashes once per second if not connected and once every three seconds when connected to the Cell
network and the signal strength is good enough to communicate.
Heart Beat
LED Flashes when the unit is running and the power up sequence has completed.
Network Status
LED Flashes when connected to the Cell provider’s network and accepted by the service provider.
Network Comms
LED on when communicating with the Cell network and off when no communication.
Panel Comms
LED on when communicating with the X-Series alarm panel.
LEDs are a good way to troubleshoot if any problems arise.
1.4.
Location 196
To create a link between your X-SMS Module and your X-Series Alarm Panel, a six digit number, of your
choosing, must be put into location 196 of installer programming.
NB: the X-SMS Module MUST be connected to the panel and powered on when inputting the number in
location 196.
The reason for location 196 is to create a unique link with your X-SMS Module, giving you extra security.
This means you cannot connect any X-SMS Module to your panel without entering installer mode. Before
you can start sending SMSes you must exit installer mode to set the security code.
Don’t forget to enter an Account code into locations 61, 62, 63 etc.
2.
Basic Programming
In this next section we will discuss the basic programming needed to get started with the X-SMS Module.
2.1.
Command structure
All commands follow the same command structure to make programming easy to remember. The
command structure goes as follows:
[CODE]
space
[COMMAND]
space
[EXTENDED COMMAND]
space
[DATA]
Where:
Code – A valid alarm user code stored in the X-Series Alarm Panel.
Command – The function that you are wanting to access in the X-series Alarm Panel.
Extended Command – Supplementary information the command requires. (Not always used)
Data – The value/setting required of the command/extended command.
The cell networks limit the number of characters to 160 per SMS.
The X-SMS Module doesn’t store any user codes, it just sends them to the X-Series Panel.
Make sure the code you use has the appropriate permissions in the X-Series Alarm Panel.
