Introduction
10
1.1
Purpose of this manual
Thank you for purchasing GSM Gateway Product. The intention of this Operation Manual is to provide a guide
for Safe installation, Configuration and operation of Gateway. This manual is applicable for GSM Module
(GSM-900 and GSM-910) Gateway.
Read this operation manual thoroughly before installing and operating Gateway.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made
to be accurate, the information in this document may not cover all the details or variations in hardware or
software. Features described herein may not be present in all hardwares. Renu Electronics reserves the right
to update information in this publication without prior notice.
1.1.1
GSM Gateway Basics
GWY-900 / GSM-910 is a Data sharer/Protocol Converter for devices like PLCs, Inverters, and Controllers etc.
GSM Gateway has a serial port, which connects to a serial device and a GSM port that connects to GSM
network. Gateway communicates with a device to send the information required by the other device, or to get
the information from other device using Short Message Service (SMS).
Communication Ports: The unit has communication port PLC1 / COM1 that supports RS232 / RS422 / RS485
levels. User can use this port to download application & firmware. Communication port COM2 is internally
connected to GSM Module.
The unit also have USB port for download, upload and online monitor.
TM Configuration Software: FlexiSoft
®
is a compact; Windows® based software to configure the GSM gateway
units
What is a GSM?
GSM, which stands for Global System for Mobile communications, reigns as the world’s most widely used cell
phone technology. Cell phones use a cell phone service carrier’s GSM network by searching for cell phone
towers in the nearby area. GSM uses digital technology and is a second-generation (2G) cell phone system
What is a Project?
A project is an user created application in FlexiSoft
®
Configuration Software. A project contains information
such as model, Network Configuration, Task information etc.
1.1.2 Hardware Requirements
The following basic PC hardware configuration is needed to configure and operate your FlexiSoft
®
Configura-
tion Software. Minimal PC configuration for Windows2000 / XP:
DEVICE
RECOMMENDED
Processor
800MHz Pentium processor OR equivalent processor
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 with SP4
Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Home Edition with SP2
RAM
256MB
Hard Disk Space
800MB (including 200MB for the .NET Framework Redistributive)
Display
1024 x 768 High Color 16-bit
Mouse/Keyboard
Required
