D6000 MesCom Manual · D6000 MesCom user guide – D6000-AN002/i14/v5 © Dycon Ltd 2014 - 1 D6000 MesCom User Guide (for MesCom release 2) © Dycon Ltd 2014 Tel: +44 (0)1443 471 060

D6000 MesCom user guide – D6000-AN002/i14/v5 © Dycon Ltd 2014 - 1

D6000 MesCom

User Guide (for MesCom release 2)

© Dycon Ltd 2014 Tel: +44 (0)1443 471 060 Fax: +44 (0)1443 479 374

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Table of Contents

Description ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Tools you will need ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Selecting a SIM card ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Finding a suitable location ................................................................................................................................. 4 Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Configure ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Web Configuration Service ........................................................................................................................ 7 Using the Configuration Manager ...................................................................................................................... 7 Re-configuring the MesCom ............................................................................................................................... 8 Security ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Users ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Change password ............................................................................................................................................... 9 To Give your MesCom an Identity ...................................................................................................................... 9 Configure type of alarm trigger ........................................................................................................................ 10 Simplifying commands strings .......................................................................................................................... 10 Configure Inputs ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Configure outputs ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Confirm settings ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Normal Operation ................................................................................................................................... 13 LED.................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Receiving a call from the MesCom ................................................................................................................... 13 Checking when the children come home from school ..................................................................................... 13 Switching an output after activation ................................................................................................................ 13 Switching an output remotely .......................................................................................................................... 14 Test Button ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Useful Commands ................................................................................................................................... 15 Reading the current status ............................................................................................................................... 15 Disable a faulty input ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Help command ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Additional Commands ............................................................................................................................. 16 Routine Messages ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Power Saving .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Setting the time ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Outputs Controlled by Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 16 Hands-free Outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Engineer-on-site mode ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Alarm on fault only ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Internal System points ............................................................................................................................. 18 Stop message for system points....................................................................................................................... 18 Single message for power off ........................................................................................................................... 18

Using a Pre-Pay SIM Card ......................................................................................................................... 18 Using a Roaming SIM Card (TIME not set) ................................................................................................. 18 Appendix 1 - Specification ....................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix 2 - Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................ 20 Appendix 3 UK GPRS Settings ................................................................................................................... 21 Addendix 4 Connections .......................................................................................................................... 22

Digital Input Wiring Options ............................................................................................................................. 23 Analogue Input Wiring Options ........................................................................................................................ 23 Output Wiring Options ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Addendix 5 Test Button ........................................................................................................................... 25 Power-up .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Normal Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 25


Description

The MesCom is a basic low cost remote QUAD band telemetry unit with 4 universal inputs

and 2 open collector outputs. The factory setting for the MesCom is 4 digital inputs with pull

up resistors.

Communication and configuration with the MesCom is via SMS messages from your mobile

phone avoiding the need for a service or monthly subscription. The MesCom can also report

to a server and be configured from the Dycon MesCom configuration manager website.

Inputs accept 0-3V signals with an internal pull up/down resistor and can be configured as

analogue or digital signals.

A variety of sensor types can be connected to the MesCom: Volt-free contact, 4-20mA,

transistor logic, 3v analogue, 30v analogue with the minimum of external components.

Outputs are open collector outputs to ground with back EMF protection for use with small

inductive loads (eg relays) with a maximum 100mA load.

Internal monitoring of temperature, battery voltage, supply voltage, and radio module state is

also performed. The board temperature sensor has an accuracy ±2°C and is measuring the

board temperature, not the ambient temperature.

The MesCom MUST be supplied with DC between 6V and 30V and will require a minimum

current of 500mA (3W). It typically will use less than 50mA.

MesCom inputs are designed to interface with a wide variety of low-voltage devices, relays

and contacts, typically as used by monitoring sensors and alarm systems.

The MesCom power input is suitable for connection to a Dycon 1A power supply unit, or a

similar power source, which delivers a protected 6-30VDC voltage. It is not designed for

connection to industrial power sources without the provision of additional anti-surge

protection. Care should be taken to ensure correct polarity.

All inputs and outputs can be individually configured.

For example the MesCom can be connected to an intruder alarm system and send 4

separate messages direct to a maximum of 6 designated mobile phones. This

example will be followed throughout these instructions.


Commissioning

Tools you will need In addition to the MesCom, antenna and suitable power supply you may need:

A suitable, valid network SIM card

A terminal screwdriver

A length of 0.07mm conductor multi-strand alarm cable

(long enough to connect from the alarm control panel to the MesCom location)

A mobile telephone

Selecting a SIM card The MesCom can be used with any standard mobile phone SIM card, you can use a contract

or pre-pay SIM, as the MesCom is SMS only you should look at the included text message

and text message costs, Most network providers have a number of different tariffs one may

include favourable text message costs. With pre-pay SIM cards network operators might

disconnect the SIM card if inactive for a period of time, the MesCom can be configured to

send a routine message to avoid being disconnected and confirm to the user the MesCom is

still active. When using a pre-pay SIM it is up to the user to ensure the SIM has enough

credit, Most can be topped up online or by voucher, some by ATMs, and a some companies

offer automatic top-up when credit drops to a set level which would be ideal for the MesCom.

Above all you should ensure the network used has good coverage where the MesCom is to

be installed.

To set a message for an internal temperature reading every 7 days (10800 minutes) at 10am

(600 minutes past midnight)

9876 OPTION LOGINT 10800 SYNC 600

9876 POINT Temperature LOG yes Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

Finding a suitable location To keep cabling down to a minimum, the MesCom should be fitted as close to the alarm

panel as practical. If the control panel has a plastic case and there is sufficient space within,

fit the MesCom inside. This has the additional advantage that the MesCom and the

interconnecting cables will be protected by the control panel’s anti-tamper circuits. Secure to

the case with double-sided adhesive tape.

If the control panel is housed in a metal case, the MesCom antenna MUST be fitted

outside the case, otherwise the GSM signal will be blocked and the unit will be

unable to communicate.

The Dycon GSM Signal Analyser (part number D2366) could assist in finding the

most effective location for the antenna.

When using SIM cards from another nation eg Roaming SIM cards or when

taking the MesCom across international borders the Numbers programmed

into the MesCom must be in the international format +447•••••••••

To use the Web configuration service the SIM card installed in the MesCom must be internet enabled and the MesCom must be programmed with the correct APN detail for the SIM card before sending the FETCH command.

Formatted: Space After: 0 pt

Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.63 cm,Hanging: 0.63 cm, Space After: 0 pt


Installation Always connect and disconnect inputs with the unit switched off to avoid unwanted

SMS messages. (Alternatively use “engineer-on-site” mode.)

MesCom inputs

Most alarm control panels have separate open collector or relay outputs for intruder alarm,

fire alarm, personal attack alarms and to indicate whenever the system is turned on or off.

Connect to the appropriate MesCom input terminal whichever of these you wish to

communicate. We recommend using standard 0.7mm multicore stranded alarm cable. The

photograph below shows the location of each input on the MesCom. If you are not using any

of the inputs, there is no need to link them out.

If the signals to be connected to the MesCom are voltage signal and not open-

collector, you may wish to change the internal resistor from pull up (default) to pull

down.

9876 OPTION PULLUP no Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

MesCom outputs

The two outputs on the MesCom are pull down (open drain) types capable of switching

100mA 30V loads and can be controlled with the SWITCH command or PULSE command.

Highly inductive loads like electric door strikes should be fitted with a back EMF protection

diode. Connect these outputs to whatever has to be switched using cable suitable for the

purpose.

Connecting and Power-up

Connect to system sensors/relay etc. See connection details in appendix for connection

diagrams.

Connect the supplied stub antenna or any suitable GSM antenna with SMA connector.

Remove the lid by pulling a corner, being careful not to pull the battery if already

connected.

Insert SIM card as shown.

Make a note of the IMEI (product serial number)

which is required for the web configuration

manager.

Connect the battery to the small white 2 pin

connector near the power connector as shown on

the right.

The LED indicators should start to flash indicating the

unit is working. If the LEDs don’t flash it may be that the

battery is discharged, providing external power will

switch the MesCom on and charge the battery.


Connect a suitable supply to the power terminals being careful to observe polarity. Switch

the supply on.

After the MesCom has registered on a network, the LEDs give an indication of signal

strength - see appendix for detail on LED indicators.

Configure The MesCom is supplied with a default configuration (see appendix). The best way to

change the configuration is via the web configuration service at http://www.dyconconfig.com/

(see appendix). Before using the configuration service you will need to set the MesCom APN

correctly. For the SIM card fitted, see appendix for list of common APN settings.

For example, if you are using a Vodafone contract SIM the APN details are likely to be

9876 OPTION APN internet web web Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

The response to this command will be ADDNUM successful/failed

If your network doesn’t give a password/username leave them off the command.

Alternatively you can manually configure any/all parameters on a MesCom by SMS (see

workshop manual).

To use the Web configuration service the SIM card installed in the MesCom must be internet enabled and the MesCom must be programmed with the correct APN detail for the SIM card before sending the FETCH command.

Before connecting a supply, ensure it is the correct voltage / current rating and the polarity is correct.

The MesCom is not fitted with a fuse or overvoltage / polarity

protection, incorrectly connecting a PSU will damage the device.

http://www.dyconconfig.com/


Web Configuration Service Please note the availability of the MesCom Configuration manager service is not

guaranteed.

Using the Configuration Manager To configure your MesCom using this service you will first need to set correct APN in your

MesCom. See section 0 for list or common APN settings.

Example:

9876 OPTION APN internet web web

Alternatively you can manually configure any/all parameters on a MesCom by SMS (see

section 0 for more details).

This is a multi-step process; all steps must be complete successfully to re-configure your

MesCom.

You will need: Your phone number, the MesCom IMEI number, printed on the metal can

inside the MesCom. And the phone number of the MesCom (for you to send the FETCH

command to via SMS).

Please Note: the configuration manager is to simplify the configuration of a MesCom - it

DOES NOT display current status of your MesCom or allow you to control the outputs.

Step 1: Setup the MesCom

See section 0 for details on connected and power up the MesCom.

Step 2: Enable the MesCom

To configure your MesCom using this configuration manager service, you will first need to

set the APN in your MesCom. See section 0 for a list of common network APN settings.

Example:

9876 OPTION APN internet web web

Step 3: Log in / create web manager account

Using the web browser on your smartphone, computer or any other internet connected

device, visit http://www.dyconconfig.com/ then log in or follow the on screen instructions to

create an account. You will be asked for your phone number this is so the MesCom knows

the configuration has come from you when you send the FETCH command.

Step 4: Create configuration

Navigate to the type of configuration you wish to perform and follow the on-screen

instructions. Fields marked with a red star * must be completed as these are required by the

MesCom to process the configuration. All other fields are optional and only the fields you

complete will be changed in the MesCom.

Please note: due to the design of the MesCom system only the previously entered

configuration can be viewed. If you have changed the configuration by other means these

changes will not be shown and will be overwritten next time you FETCH.

The most common changes are included on the quick configuration form, more detailed

settings can be access in the advanced section but should be used with care.

http://www.dyconconfig.com/


Step 5: Submit configuration to the server

Once you have filled in all the sections you wish to make changes to, the form must be

submitted to the server so the configuration can be prepared for the MesCom. At this point

you will be prompted to send the FETCH command and providing you have the option

selected in your account settings you will be send a copy of the configuration via email as a

record of the changes.

After submitting new users always send the FETCH command as user changes are only

included in the configuration for the MesCom once to avoid overwriting users passwords.

Step 6: Instruct MesCom to get configuration

With the configuration has been successfully submitted to the server, the MesCom can be

instructed to retrieve the configuration from the server: to do this you need to send the

FETCH command via SMS from your mobile phone.

9876 FETCH

Step 7: Wait for confirmation

The MesCom will not respond immediately to the FETCH command as it must connect to the

server and update its configuration before it can reply with a success or failure message.

Re-configuring the MesCom The MesCom can be re-configured at any time using the above method. Should you wish to

re-assert the last configuration sent from the configuration manager you can either:

1. Send the FETCH command to the MesCom and it will download the last

configuration setting.

2. Power up the MesCom with the test button held for 10 seconds (or until the LEDs

stop flashing together) - see section 0 for more detail.

Security The configuration manager can only have one instance of a MesCom in its system. Should

you as the owner wish to allow the MesCom to be configured by another user of the system,

you will need to share it with their username (email address).

The MesCom will only contact the configuration manager when it receives a FETCH

command from a valid administer to its system, or when someone physically uses the

power-up method detailed in section 0. The MesCom will only process the configuration from

the server if the configuration is stamped with a valid administrator’s phone number.


Operation These SMS messages need to be sent to the phone number of the SIM card inserted into

the MesCom. The messages need to be typed correctly, Correct messages will get a

confirmation text message from the MesCom. Incorrectly typed messages will not get a

response to increase security and reduce operating costs.

Users The MesCom is supplied in un-administered mode with no contacts pre-configured. In this

mode the MesCom will accept SMS commands from any phone number. The default

password is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number. To exit un-administered mode you must

add at least one contact with administrator level access, similarly if you remove all

administrator users the MesCom will revert to un-administered mode.

9876 ADDNUM +447········· Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

The first user is added as ‘administrator’ subsequent users are added with read only

access

To add a second administrator, the administrator must add the new number

specifying administrator level access

9876 ADDNUM +447········· 1234 6 Where 1234 is initial password for the new user and 6 is administer level access.

Any contact can be set to stop receiving messages, while on holiday for example.

STOP Note no password it required for the STOP command – it stops message to the number that sent the message only

To remove a user

9876 REMOVE +447·········

To start a user that previous stopped messages

9876 START +447········· Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

Change password A user can change their own password. Any new password can be up to 48 characters long

and may contain any character supported by SMS but MUST NOT contain any spaces.

Longer passwords will be truncated.

9876 PASSWORD newPassword newPassword Where 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.

Note passwords are case sensitive and both passwords much match for the change to take

effect.

To Give your MesCom an Identity You must change the name of the unit to one which you can relate to, for example ‘Home’ or

‘Office’. Any new name can be up to 24 characters long and may contain any character

supported by SMS but MUST NOT contain any spaces. The underscore character ‘_’ can be

used as an alternative.

Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION IDENT then send the message

to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 OPTION IDENT Home Where ‘Home’ is your name for the site of the alarm system.

And 9876 is your password, the default password for a new MesCom is the last 4 digits of the IMEI number.


Configure type of alarm trigger

Volt-free contacts

To configure the MesCom for volt free inputs, relay contacts or open collector, the PULLUP

resistor needs switching on.

Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION PULLUP YES then send the

message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 OPTION PULLUP YES

This will cause the inputs to be pulled up when there is no connection instead of pulled

down.

Pull-Up enabled is the default for the MesCom.

Voltage assert/absent triggers

Some panels use voltage assert/absent signalling which requires ‘pull down’ to be used.

Enter your password first, followed by the command OPTION PULLUP NO then send the

message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 OPTION PULLUP NO

Disabling the Pull-Up off implies the pull down must be enabled

Simplifying commands strings In order to avoid having to send too many separate messages, up to four command settings

can be combined into a single message.

These and other option settings can be combined up to 4 settings in per message:

9876 OPTION IDENT MyPanel PULLUP YES

In this example the first setting is ‘IDENT’ and its value if ‘MyPanel’, the second setting is

‘PULLUP’ and its value is ‘YES’.

Configure Inputs MesCom inputs can be configured as Digital, Analogue, Timer or Counter.

Most alarm panels are digital only and this is the default setting of the MesCom.

If you wish to change the inputs to analogue, timer or counter, please refer to the MesCom

Workshop Manual or appropriate MesCom specialist application notes.

You should personalise the input name to correspond to the trigger as well as personalise

the message to be displayed when the signal is off or on.

Eg. The default settings for the MesCom are:

Input (Name) Off On

Input1 Alarm Restore





There are settings for each input and again these settings can be combined into one

message per input.

To change settings for an input you must use the POINT command. Settings you may wish

to change are:-

PNAME, followed by a the new name of the input

LEVELS followed by names for OFF and ON (and 3 unused states) i.e. alarm = OFF

state, Restore = ON state.

Enter your password first, followed by the command POINT and the input name followed by

any settings you wish to change. Then send the message to the phone number of the

MesCom.

9876 POINT Fire PNAME Tamper LEVELS Alarm Restore NA NA NA

In this example:

Fire is the current name of the input.

Tamper is the new name of the input.

Alarm is the OFF state message.

Normal is the ON state message.

The 3 x NA part of the message is required as all inputs have 5 levels but the top

three are not used with digital inputs.

If your inputs are Low going High, you will need to change the OFF state name to ‘Restore’

and the ON state name to ‘Alarm’.

9876 POINT Intruder LEVELS Restore Alarm NA NA NA

It is also possible to change de-bounce and threshold levels for digital inputs but this is not

normally required for standard alarm systems. If you need to change these values, please

refer to the MesCom Workshop Manual or appropriate MesCom specialist application notes.

Configure outputs MesCom has two ‘pull down’ (open drain) outputs capable of switching 100mA 30V loads;

highly inductive loads such as electric door strikes or gate motors, should be fitted with a

back EMF protection diode.

Eg. The default settings for the MesCom are:

Output

(Name)

Off On Power On State

Output1 Off On Off

Output2 Off On Off

Outputs are configured with the same command structure as inputs.

Enter your password first, followed by the command POINT and the output name followed by

any settings you wish to change. Then send the message to the phone number of the

MesCom.


9876 POINT op1 PNAME lights LEVELS Off On NA NA NA

In this example:

Op1 is the current name of the input.

Lights is the new name of the output.

Off is the label for OFF or output de-energised.

On is the label for ON or output energised.

The 3 x NA part of the message is required as all outputs have 5 levels but the top

three are not used with digital outputs.

Please note: Inputs and outputs MUST each have their own unique name or confusion and

unpredictable output behaviour will occur.

An additional HYST (Hysteresis) command allows you to configure the power-up state of an

output. Unless you are fully conversant with these requirements, we recommend that you do

not use this feature. Details are contained in MesCom Workshop Manual or appropriate

MesCom specialist application notes.

Confirm settings You should always check the setting you have made on your MesCom before completing the

installation. To do this you should use the VIEW command.

Enter your password first, followed by the command VIEW and the sequence of keywords

for the setting which you wish to view. Then send the message to the phone number of the

MesCom.

To check the name of the MesCom and Pullup state

9876 VIEW OPTION IDENT PULLUP

To check the names of an input or output

9876 VIEW POINT Intruder PNAME LEVELS

Where Intruder is the current name of a point, you have to send one message per input

To check the users subscribed to the MesCom

9876 VIEW USER ALL


Normal Operation

LED The MesCom has three LEDs:-

Yellow (1) Indicates poor signal strength

Flashes every 10 seconds – engineer-on-site mode

Flashes 4 times a second – sending a message

Yellow and Green Indicates OK signal strength

Blinking – MesCom is initialising

Flashing alternately – fault occurred.

Green (2) Indicates good signal strength

Blink once a 1minute – power saving mode

Red (GSM) Quick flash – unit is attempting to register

Slow flash (every 3 seconds) – unit is now registered

Receiving a call from the MesCom When the MesCom detects that one of its inputs has changed state, i.e. your alarm has

activated or has been switched ON/OFF, it will send a text message to all those phones that

have been programmed to receive it showing what has happened.

Checking when the children come home from school The MesCom can provide parents with the reassurance that their children have returned

safely from school and are now at home. Using the ON/OFF monitoring, the MesCom will

send a text message to tell you when the children have entered the home and turned off the

alarm system.

Switching an output after activation When a MesCom text message has been received, the recipient can SWITCH on/off or

PULSE one or more of the unit’s outputs by sending a command in a text message from

their mobile phone. (Users must have control or administrator access level to control the

outputs)

To change an output use the SWITCH or PULSE command depending on how you want the

output to function.

SWITCH Command

Enter your password first, followed by the command SWITCH and the output name followed

ON or OFF. Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 SWITCH Output2 ON

Where Output2 will be switched ON. If you do not include the ON or OFF parameter the output with toggle state


PULSE Command

PULSE requires 4 values:-

1st = point name.

2nd = initial value to set point to.

3rd = delay before changing to final value.

4th = final value to set point to.

Enter the Control password first, followed by the command PULSE and values for the above

in a list. Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 PULSE Output2 ON 500 OFF

Where Output2 will be pulsed ON for 500ms and then OFF again. If you only include output name the output will be pulsed on for 1second then off again.

Attempting to PULSE or SWITCH a point that isn’t an output will have no effect.

Switching an output remotely An authorised user can switch or pulse any of the MesCom outputs without waiting for a text

message. Just send the one of the above messages from a mobile phone.

Any changes in output state will notify all the registered phones by text message.

EG. If a user sends the above PULSE example, they will receive 3 messages from the

MesCom:

an acknowledge of the command

a notification of the output changing to On

and finally a notification of the output changing to Off All other registered users will just get the 2 notifications messages.

Test Button

Pressing the test button triggers a notification text (this can be disabled) and forces the radio module to be powered for the next 15 minutes.

The test button can also be used to reset to factory default by pressing the button at

power up, see appendix for more detail.


Useful Commands Below are some commands that may be useful in day to day use. See workshop manual for

the full range of commands available. Some of these commands will need administrator level

access.

Reading the current status To find out the current status of an input or output, use the READ command.

Enter the Control password first, followed by the command READ and the name on the point

(input or output). Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 READ Intruder

This command supports a request for up-to 4 points at once.

9876 READ Battery Temperature P.A. OP1

The keyword ALL can also be used to return a state of all enabled points including inputs,

system points and outputs.

9876 READ ALL

Disable a faulty input To disable a faulty input use the DISABLE command.

Enter the Admin password first, followed by the command DISABLE and the name on the

point (input or output). Then send the message to the phone number of the MesCom.

9876 DISABLE Intruder

To re-enable an input

To reverse a DISABLE command, use the ENABLE command.

9876 ENABLE Intruder

To Lock an output

The DISABLE command can also be used on Output - this has the effect of locking the

output, stopping it from being changed until it is ENABLED

9876 DISABLE OP2

Help command


Additional Commands

Routine Messages The MesCom can be configured to send messages about the current status of an input or

output at a routine interval. This can be used for data logging or to ensure that the SIM is

used frequently and therefore kept active.

Select the points you will to be notified about

9876 POINT input4 LOG yes NLOG yes Note more than one point can be selected, A message will be sent for each point.

Stop any points previous selected

9876 POINT temperature LOG no

Set how frequently you want to get the message and at what time to synchronised

these messages.

9876 OPTION LOGINT 1440 SYNC 540 Where 1440 is minute between message(1day) and 540 is minutes past midnight (9am)

Power Saving PSAVE and WAKE, SLEEP

Setting the time The MesCom by default will attempt to get the current time from the GSM network. If the

time is unavailable from the GSM network, some roaming SIMs have this issue, the Time

after power up will start at 1/1/00 00:00. By default the time will be set every hour.

To manually set the time

9876 OPTION TIME 23-01-14,13:45:45+0100

Time and date in the 24hour format dd/mm/yy,HH:MM:SS±zzzz

Where: dd = day of the month.

mm = month of the year (number e.g. December = 12).

yy = last 2 digits of year (eg.2021=21).

HH = hour of the day in 24 hour format (e.g. 1pm = 13, midnight = 00).

MM = minutes past the hour.

SS = seconds past the minute.

±zzzz = time zone in the 4 digit 24 hour format (e.g. 1 hour ahead of GMT is +0100).

The automatic clock setting every hour may overwrite your new time incorrectly.

To disable automatic clock setting

9876 OPTION CKSRC 0

Outputs Controlled by Inputs Outputs can be configured to follow an inputs status.

Note: In this mode the user can’t change the state of the output with the SWITCH and

PULSE commands as this would cause the output not to be following the input as

configured.

Digital inputs are followed with or without inversion. Analogue input are indicated as being in

the middle ‘Normal’ state or not in middle state if inverted

The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the outputs mode of operation zero

being Normal operation, 1 to 11 causing the output to follow that point number.


8044 POINT Output1 DEBOUNCE 7

The COUNT setting is used to determine if the output is inverted:

8044 POINT Output1 COUNT Neg

Fault output

The MesCom outputs can be configured as internal fault output

The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the Outputs mode of operation zero being

Normal operation, 513 and 514 being Pulse and toggle on ring respectively.

9876 POINT Output2 DEBOUNCE 256 COUNT Pos

The Fault signal is unfiltered so when every a fault contention occurs the output is indicate

this, for example when a message fails to send the first time but is successful on the second

attempt the fault output with indicate a fault from the moment the first message fails.

Hands-free Outputs The MesCom can be allow users to RING the device their telephone to activate one or both

of the outputs

Each output can be configured to pulse the output (on for 1second then off) or toggle the

output state when a RING from valid user is received. (Users must have control or

administrator access level to control the outputs).

The MesCom will not answer the call, just hangup and perform the action required therefore

saving the cost of a call.

The DEBOUNCE setting is used to determine the Outputs mode of operation zero

being Normal operation, 513 and 514 being Pulse and toggle on ring respectively.

9876 POINT Output1 DEBOUNCE 513

Engineer-on-site mode Engineer on site mode allows the MesCom to continue monitoring all inputs and allow

outputs to be changed but will not generate notifications or trigger calls to the host. This

mode should be used when any work is being performed on the system.

By default engineer-on-site mode is entered holding the test button for longer than 10

second and exiting by holding the test button for 5-10 seconds.

The engineer-on-site mode has a configurable maximum time, should this expire the unit will

exit engineer-on-site mode. Engineer-on-site mode can be re-activated by repeating the

entry process above.

To set the engineer-on-site timeout

9876 OPTION SUPPTIME 600 Where 600 is the number of seconds to allow engineer-on-site mode, zero disables timeout, maximum 32767 (approx. 9 hours).

Alarm on fault only An input can be configured to create alarm events on any state change, only high to low

(negative edge), only low to high (positive edge) or no alarms. (Default: alarm & restore).

9876 POINT Input2 ALARM both

9876 POINT Input2 ALARM neg

9876 POINT Input2 ALARM pos


Internal System points The MesCom has a number of internal parameters that a user can monitor.

Signal Strength GSM signal strength indicator

Test Button Digital: test button press/released

Supply Voltage Primary supply voltage

Battery Voltage Battery voltage (charging voltage)

Internal Temperature Temperature of MesCom circuit board

With the exception of Test button all are analogue inputs which have 5 states; Very Low,

Low, Normal, High and Very High. A message will be sent every time one changes state.

Stop message for system points 9876 POINT RSSI ALARM no

9876 POINT button ALARM no

9876 POINT power ALARM no

9876 POINT battery ALARM no

9876 POINT temperature ALARM no

Single message for power off By default the MesCom will send a message when the supply voltage drops to a low level

AND when it switches off completely and additionally when the voltage gets close to the

maximum voltage and exceeds it.

Should you wish to only receive a single message for supply ON and OFF you will need to

change the configuration as follows

9876 POINT power THRES 0.0 0.2 3.0 3.0 HYST 0.28 DEBOUNCE 100

Using a Pre-Pay SIM Card The current version has no special feature for pre-pay SIM cards - it is up to the user to

ensure the account is kept in credit and that the SIM is used frequently enough to keep the

account active with the service provider. The MesCom can be configured to send a routine

text message to ensure the SIM is kept active.

Most service providers allow the account to be registered online and the account balance to

be checked from a webpage. Topping up can be performed by phone, online, in most shops

and at most ATMs.

To send a text message with the board temperature every 7days at 10am

9876 OPTION LOGINT 10800 SYNC 600

9876 POINT Temperature LOG yes

Using a Roaming SIM Card (TIME not set) The MesCom will work with roaming SIM cards. When using a roaming SIM, the

MesComOM e maybe unable to get the time in a from GSM network. The MesCom will

attempt to get the current time from other sources. If this fails the default power up date is 1st

January 2000 - the user can change this with the OPTION TIME command. See above.

Roaming SIMs tend to be international SIM cards and as such the MesCom must always be

programmed with phone number in the international format +447•••••••••


Appendix 1 - Specification Model D6000

Dimension (h x w x d) 92 x 60 x 20mm

Weight 77g including battery + 10g antenna

Temperature -20°C to +60°C transit / -4°C to +40°C operating

Humidity 0 – 80% non-condensing

Warranty 2 years

Radio Path GPRS and GSM

Battery 640mAh 3.7v lithium polymer

Charger Built-in

Power Consumption 9–30Vdc 500mA max (2A if used without a battery – not advised)

Typically 50mA at 12v

Standards

Connections Power: 5mm screw terminals Inputs/Outputs: 5mm screw terminals Battery: JST ZHR Antenna: SMA SIM: Mini

International Radio Approval

The D6000 MesCom incorporates an independently tested and approved GSM/GPRS radio module that meets the requirements of European radio communication standards.

Approval Authority: CE0889


Appendix 2 - Glossary of Terms

Bus master The panel is the bus master for the RS485 bus

RS485 In this document this refers to the 2 wire signalling protocol used for the Galaxy system bus

RS232 PC standard serial interface, legacy serial interface standard commonly used in

communication devices

IP Internet Protocol

TCP Transmission Control Protocol (correctly written TCP/IP as TCP sits on top of IP)

UDP User Datagram Protocol (correctly written UDP/IP as UDP sits on top of IP)

SIM Subscriber Identity Module, small card supplied by network operation that, when connected to a radio module, allows the module to connect to the mobile network

GSM Global System for Mobile communication (2G)

GPRS General Packet Radio Service

EDGE Extra Data-rates for Global Evolution

CSD Circuit Switched Data

ADC Analogue to Digital Convertor

SMA Antenna connector

LED Light Emitting Diode

SSN SIM Serial Number (ICCID)

ICCID Integrated Circuit Card Identifier

IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity – used as serial number for the MesCom

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/ Transmitter

PIN Personal Identification Number, a means to prevent unauthorised use of a SIM card

NVM Non-Volatile Memory

IO Input/output

NEC manufacturer of microcontroller

LVI Low Voltage detection module

TDMA Time Division Multiple Access (technique used for GSM)

APN Access Point Name

SMS Short Message Service, a mobile phone text message

MBUS Meter-BUS, low cost utility meter interface EN 13757

MODBUS MODicon communication BUS, common interface for measurement and control devices

EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, a type of NVM

FET Field Effect Transistor, an semiconductor switch device

SO Standard Output can be used to refer to an open collector output used on utility meters

ATM Automatic Teller Machine, cashpoint

Optocouple Semiconductor device used to isolate a signal, for either safety or electrical reasons.

Back EMF Reverse voltage (Electro Motive Force) generated when an inductive load is switched off

USSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, a protocol used by GSM networks to communicate with the service providers computers.


Appendix 3 UK GPRS Settings This setting are provided for reference only they were correct on 1st July 2013 please check

with your SIM card provided before use.

O2

Access point: mobile.o2.co.uk

Username: mobileweb

Password: password

Vodafone

AP (Contract): internet

AP (PAYG): pp.vodafone.co.uk

AP (1GB pp): pp.internet

AP (3GB pp): ppbundle.internet

Username: web

Password: web

Orange

Access Point: orangeinternet

AP (Old PAYG): payginternet

AP (Inet Any): consumerbroadband

Username: user

Password: pass

T-mobile

Access Point: general.t-mobile.uk

Username : user (alt: wapuser)

Password: wap

3UK – Please note SIMs from this network

are not work compatible with the MesCom.

Access Point: three.co.uk

Username: guest

Password: guest

Tesco-Mobile

Access Point: prepay.tesco-mobile.com

Username : tescowap

Password: password

Virgin Mobile

Access Point: goto.virginmobile.uk

Username: user

Password: (leave blank)

GiffGaff

Access Point: giffgaff.com

Username: giffgaff

Password: password

BT Mobile

Access Point: btmobile.bt.com

Username: bt

Password: bt

Asda Mobile

Access Point: asdamobiles.co.uk

Username: web

Password: web

Your Family Mobile (Ikea)

Access Point: data.uk

Username: user

Password: wap

Talk Mobile

Access Point: talkmobile.co.uk

Username:

Password:

CSL world SIM (O2)

Access point: geminio2.com

Username: guest

Password: guest

CSL world SIM (Vodafone)

Access point: hs.vodafone.ie

Username:

Password:


Addendix 4 Connections Test Button

0V +V LED1 LED2 GSM SMA

Power supply

connector

9-30Vdc 500mA*

Status Indication

see section 0

Antenna

OP2 OP1 OV IP4 IP3 IP2 IP1

Open collector

outputs

100mA 30V max

Ground

OP & IP

common

Inputs; Voltage or volt-free contact

3V max (30V overvoltage protected)


Digital Input Wiring Options Eg. Signal from panels, switches and contacts etc.

Voltage present / absent

High going low

Low going high

Limiting resistor for

safety only

Pull down resistor

Pull down resistor

Pull up resistor

Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

10k Digital Voltage signal upto 30v

Current limiting Resistor

0V

Examples Alarm panel signals

Flood sensor

Volt-free contact

Open collector

SO, FET or Opto-couple

Pull up resistor

Pull up resistor

Pull up resistor

Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

Volt-free contact

Device to monitorSignal

0V

Examples Switch contacts and relays

Energy meter pulse output

Float switch

Analogue Input Wiring Options

Analogue signal with a

maximum of 3V or less

can be connected

directly to the MesCom.

Pull up or down Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

Signal Max 3V

0V

Examples Low voltage analogue sensors

Including: temperature, pressure, weight, tank depth, flow rate

Analogue voltage inputs

above 3V need to be

scaled with resistors to

give a maximum of 3V to

the MesCom input.

The MesCom can then

be configured to scale

them back again.

R1 1KΩ

R2 = (max voltage/3 – 1)

× R1

Pull up or down

Examples

Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

1k2

3k6

Analogue Voltage signal up to 12v

0V

Select resistor values depending on the maximum input voltage

Supply voltage monitoring

Battery voltage monitoring

Analogue sensor.

Including: Temperature, pressure, weight,

tank depth, flow rate


4-20mA Current inputs

Convert to a voltage with

a resistor.

R = 3/max current

Pull up or down Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

100r Analogue Current

signal upto 30mA

4-20mA Signal

Return

Examples 4-20mA Sensors

Including: Oil pressure, temperature, strain and stress.

Sender units and thermistors can also be connected to the MesCom but these sensors are

non-linear so should be used with caution.

Connection dependant on individual sensor and beyond the scope of this manual.

Output Wiring Options Outputs have a maximum switching capacity of 30v 100mA and are open drain type.

MesCom outputs can be connected

directly to any device input that

accepts open drain/ open collector

signals.

For inputs requiring a voltage signal,

a pull up resistor will be required.

Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

Supply 30V max

0V

Connected device

Input

Pull up resistor if required by connected device

Small load of no greater than 30V

100mA can be connected directly to

the MesCom open drain output. Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

Supply Max 30v

Supply Ground

LoadMax 100mA

For higher power loads the output

will need to be connected to a relay.

The MesCom output is protected

against back EMF but we

recommend fitting an additional

reverse EMF protection diode for

added protection, as shown.

The relay can be of any type;

traditional, optical or solid state.

Using a relay also isolates the

MesCom from the load and is

recommended with cable runs of

longer than 1 metre.

Ip1

Ip2

Ip3

Ip4

0V

Op1

Op2

recommended reverse EMF protection diode

To

hig

hp

ow

er

load

Coil Supply Max 30v

Coil current Max 100mA

Coil Supply Ground

Relay


Addendix 5 Test Button

Power-up On power-up the LED1 and LED2 (yellow and green respectively) will switch ON blinking

every 2 seconds (until the power sequence is complete).

Holding the TEST button while powering the MesCom allows you to perform some useful

tasks:

Hold for less than 5 seconds* – Clear the event log.

LED1 (yellow) will flash (2Hz).

Hold for more than 5 seconds* – Call configuration server (get most recent configuration).

LED2 (green) will flash (2Hz).

Release and press within 5 seconds* – Reload factory defaults (remove users and clear log).

LED1 (yellow) will flash quickly (10Hz).

* Time starts from when LED1 starts flashing and LED2 is off.

Normal Operation In normal operation the test button can be configured to do multiple things: these include

entering/exiting “Engineer on site” mode, overriding power saving mode, making a call,

sending a notification and sending a status report.

When TEST is pressed:

Power saving mode will be overridden for 15 minutes

Call to host initialled.** (POINT button CALL)

Notification to users.**(POINT button ALARM)

Hold TEST for 5 seconds: (LED1 and LED2 flash in sync)

Status report to all users.** (OPTION RINGMODE)

Exit “Engineer on site” mode.** (OPTION SUPPRESS)

Cancel the 15 minute-powered state above.

Hold TEST for 10 seconds:

Enter “Engineer on site” mode.** (OPTION SUPPRESS)

** Feature can be disabled/enabled by configuration

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