Ontech GSM 9025 Reference Manual English -1 -
Content Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... 4 This manual ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Text styles ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Support .............................................
Acknowledge alarms ......................................................................................................................... 21 Wired alarm sensors.......................................................................................................................... 21 Connecting a wired alarm ................................................................................................................. 21 Delay of wired alarms ...........................................................
Welcome Thank you for chosen Ontech GSM 9025. We hope you will be satisfied with the product and that it will be a good help for you. This manual covers all you have to know about the product. If you want a more comprehensive manual, we recommend the “Quick Start Guide” which was delivered with the product. This manual This manual is not printed by us but is published on our web site. If you which to have a printed version, you can easily download and print the document.
Overview Ontech GSM 9025 is a mobile unit that controls, alarms and monitors via the GSM mobile network. The unit is powered by 9-30 VDC and starts up automatically when it is powered. A power adapter 13.8 V is delivered with the unit. The unit is also equipped with an internal backup battery. All communication with the unit is handled with SMS. In the Android app the SMS is sent and received in the background. The cabinet is equivalent to standard IP 65 and thus made for outdoor usage.
Relay 9015 there is two wired alarm inputs that can be set to operate with either Normally Open or Normally closed function. The unit also contains a temperature sensor. Ontech Alarmbox 9012 is a small battery powered unit containing a magnetic switch that sends an alarm if the magnetic switch is activated. The unit also has a wired input that can be connected to alarm sensors with either Normally Open or Normally closed function.
Get started Content in the package The package contains Ontech GSM 9025 with antenna Power Adapter 13.8 V with EU and UK plugs Quick Start Guide Start up the unit the first time SIM card The unit needs a SIM-card that works in the GSM (2G) mobile network. The size is a mini-SIM card. This card is approximately 25*15 mm. Also the size called micro-SIM can be used if a mini-SIM adapter is used. It is important that the pincode function is disabled on the SIM-card.
5. Open the SIM-card holder by dragging it down until there is a click. 6. Fold up the upper part. 7. Insert the SIM-CARD in the upper part (the up folded part). The cut corner shall be positioned in the upper left corner when the upper part is folded down 8. Fold down and drag the upper part up until there is a click. The SIM-card is now locked into position. 9. Open the screw cap by turning it counter clockwise. 10. Pull the cables through the screw cap. 11.
2. You will receive a return SMS from the unit confirming that the programming of your password has succeeded. If not, try again. The unit is now ready to use. Change Password Requires version R33 or a higher version of the software. If you wish to change your unit’s password: 1. Send an SMS to the unit with following content: 1234#8*8*5678 (1234= your old password, 4567= your new password. 2.
Using apps There are apps for Android phones and IPhone to remotely control your Ontech units. In the Android app the functions are completely integrated and is not showing the SMS created or received. All the settings can be changed and modified in the app. The Android app can also handle up to twenty different Ontech GSM main units. The IPhone app requires you to confirm the SMS and is pressing the send button manually.
When all the settings are done, return to the main page in the app by pressing the general Android phone back button. The settings are now finished and you are ready to use your app to control and manage your Ontech GSM 9025. Installation and setting of the iPhone app Install the app Download the app Ontech Control from Appstore and install on your iPhone according to the instructions.
Functions Ontech GSM 9025 is a mobile product with many different functions that can be programmed. Below you will find a list of available functions. Ver. refers to the software version where the function is available. To check which software version your unit have, see Master Functions on page 28. Name Description Ver Temperature Below Alarm The temperature alarm will alert you when the temperature around 34 your unit falls below the selected temperature.
Alarm Input Settings Alarm units such as IR detectors, magnet switch and fire alarms, etc that is connected to the Ontech GSM 9025 must have a closing (Normally Open, NO) or breaking (Normally Closed, NC) function. You must choose NO or NC when connecting an alarm to the unit. NO is preset. 34 Powerfail If a power failure should occur, an alarm will be sent one minute after to all the phone numbers on the Alarm List (See Power fail alarms on page 23).
GPS fence This functions lets you activate and set the area on a so called GPS fence. If the unit moves outside this area the alarm will activate and alert all the phone numbers on the alarm list. 34 Sensor 4-20mA The unit can be used to measure and alarm at different levels of current between 4-20 mA. If the unit are going to be used in such ways, please contact the provider at info@ontechgsm.
Function settings Set the functions with an Android telephone 1. Launch the app Ontech Control. 2. If a screen appears ”Update my system info”, select Do not update. 3. Press the Android general button for setting. Four buttons will appear. Select Master Functions. 4. The screen GSM Function appears. 5. There are three tabs on the top of the page; General, Alarm numbers and Advanced functions 6.
Important! If you want to change a setting of a function you must also set all other functions you earlier have set under the tab. The unit will store the information on the setting page and will not remember earlier settings. Example: If you set a temperature alarm earlier and then you want to set the alarm delay, you have to set both functions again. The unit only remembers the settings from the latest SMS sent from each page. Set the functions with a Smartphone 1. Launch the telephones web browser.
Controlling the unit Controlling with an Android phone 1. Open the app Ontech Control. 2. If you receive a message telling you “Update my system info” then choose Do not update. Choose this if you wish to make the unit send a SMS with a status that is scanned into the app. This will make you able to see the current status. 3. You will now reach the main page. Here you can: a.
Controlling with an iPhone 1. Open the app Ontech Control. 2. You will now reach the main page. Here you can: a. Turn on or turn off the alarm function: Press Alarm, choose Activate alarm or Deactivate alarm. You can also do this by pressing directly on the icon. b. Reset an alarm: Press Alarm and choose Acknowledge alarm. c.
Turn on the 230 V oulet on master unit with delay 1234#1*1*T# Turn on the 230 V outlet on an Ontech Relay 9015 Turn off the 230 V outlet on an Ontech Relay 9015 Activate the Alarm function Deactivate the Alarm function Confirm an alarm Request status 1234#1*6# Reguset Master settings 1234#8*2# Set the Thermostat 1234#2*D# Turn off the Thermostat 1234#2# Turn on the 230 V outlet with delay. (T=1-99, default hours, but can be set to minutes or seconds. See Functions on page 12.
Alarm There are three types of alarms: From alarm sensors connected to the main unit or one of the optional equipment (see Accessory units on page 5) Temperature alarms Power fail alarms Alarm list The unit must know where to send the alarm messages so you have to store the mobile numbers in an Alarm list. Up to 9 different numbers can be stored. Store numbers in the alarm list with an Android telephone 1. Launch the app Ontech Control. 2.
Important! If you want to change a number in the alarm list you must also write in all the other numbers in the Alarm list. The unit will only store the information in the last Alarm list sent. Activate and deactivate the alarm function When the unit starts up by connecting it to a wall socket the alarm function is not activated by default. To activate the alarm function you must send a command to the unit, see Controlling the unit on page 17. To deactivate the alarm function you must also send a command.
Delay of wired alarms You can set an alarm to send the alarm after a pre-set time. This is practical if you have an alarm sensor on your outdoor and have to open it before you can turn of the alarm, see Function settings on page 15. Alarm from a wired alarm sensor When an alarm sensor is activated an SMS will be sent to all numbers on the Alarm list. Android telephones with the app installed will also receive a graphic presentation in the app. Alarm SMS An alarm SMS contains information about the alarm.
Text in SMS – example Alarm: IntTemp 5;-- Explanation This row will be shown only if an alarm sensor has been activated Indicates that a temperature alarm has been activated by the internal temperature sensor. If the text is ExtTemp instead, it is the external sensor that has triggered the alarm. Indicates the present temperature, the first value is the internal temperature sensor, the second value (if there is any) is the external temperature sensor.
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Other functions Thermostat function The Thermostat function controls relay with input values from the temperature sensor. If you connect a radiator or similar to the relay and turn on the Thermostat function (see Controlling the unit on page 17) the unit will automatically turn on when the temperature drops one degree below the set temperature value and turn off when the temperature rise one degree above the set temperature value. Values between 0 and 29 degrees are permitted.
Add a user to the list 1. Press on the row for the position you want to add. You can add up to three different mobile numbers on position 1-3 2. A new screen appears. 3. Write the name and mobile number in the fields. 4. Press Send number to GSM unit. 5. An SMS with the settings is now sent to the unit. 6. The unit is returning an SMS that is read into the app. The ring will now turn from yellow to green and the name and number will appear on the row.
7. The unit is returning an SMS with the information about position and the last 6 digits in the phone number that was added. Erase a user 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press on the row Garage Opener on the main page. Press on the row Delete Number. Choose position 1-3 and which number that should be deleted. Press Apply on the main page. The message page will now be opened with a complete SMS to the unit. Press Send. The unit is returning an SMS with information about position and what is stored there.
Both lamps Blinking – the SIM card does not work. See Trouble shooting guide on page 31. The push button Software version R32: Turn on and turn off the relay. Turn off Thermostat function if activated. Press for 30 seconds to turn the unit off. Software version R33 or higher Turn on and turn off the relay. Turn off Thermostat function if activated. Press the button for 5 seconds and both lamps start to blink. Release the button. The unit disconnects from the GSM network and turns off.
Thermostat: 1/24 Thermostat, OFF= turned off. If it is activated a value 0-29 will be shown. This is the set thermostat temperature. Important! Under Units: is shown the extra units (Ontech Relay 9010, Ontech Relay 9015 and Ontech Alarmbox 9012) that is connected to the main unit with the short range radio. If these units loose contact with the main unit it can take up to one hour before this information is shown in the status SMS.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Wait at least 60 seconds. Press down the button. Connect the unit to the main power socket while still holding the button down. The red lamp blinks 8 times. Release the button. The unit has now been restored to factory settings and starts to search for the GSM network. Start using it by setting the Password, see Choose a Password on page 8. Backup battery There is a backup battery in the unit that power the unit in case of a main power failure.
Trouble shooting guide Symptoms Both lamps are blinking when the unit is connected to the main power Reason The unit cannot read the SIM card The unit do not return status request An alarm message is sent even if the alarm sensors are not activated The unit cannot connect to extra units Ontech Relay 9010/9015 and Ontech Alarm box 9012 The unit does not respond on commands Cannot find the general Menu button in the Android app Prepaid card has no money Solution SIM card missing Pincode protection on SIM
Technical specifications GSM Dual band GSM 900/1800 MHz GSM subscription All, even prepaid. Operator must operate the GSM network and not only 3G. Relay Potential free 230V/10A Short range radio Frequency 2,4 GHz, Power 1 mW Alarm inputs Two alarm inputs that can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed. Power 9-30 VDC or 24VAC. Power adapter 13.8 V is included.
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