Advent Controls A5 User Manual

Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Product Selection an d Specification 3
1.2 Number Types 4
2 Numbers and Startup 5
2.1 Registration 5
2.2 Command Message Format 5
2.3 Master Number Setup 6
2.4 Allowing Master Control for All Users 7
2.5 Adding a User Number 7
2.6 Removing a User Number 7
2.7 Viewing the Valid Number List 8
2.8 Finding a Number in the Memory 9
2.9 Clearing All Numbers and Settings 9
2.10 Result Acknowledgement Message 9
3 General Setup 10
3.1 Input-Output Status Message 10
3.2 PAYG SIM Keep Alive 10
3.3 Signal Strength Indicator 11
3.4 Power Up/Reset Text Message 12
3.5 SIM Card Balance Checking and Service Data Forwarding 12
3.6 Forwarding SMS Messages to any Number 12
3.7 Inverting the Relay Output 13
3.8 Input A Relay Control 13
4 Relay Operation/Access Control 14
4.1 Enabling Any Number and Disabling Open-on-Call 14
4.2 Call Reject 14
4.3 Connecting a Call 14
4.4 Relay Activation Mode 15
4.5 Relay Activation Time 15
4.6 OPEN/ON & CLOSE/OFF Commands 15
4.7 Exit Switch Enable 16
4.8 Output Change Acknowledge SMS 16
5 Auto-Dialler/SMS Sender 17
5 Input Triggered SMS Text Sending and Auto-Dialling 17
5.1 Enabling and Disabling Inputs 17
5.2 Input Change State Level 18
5.3 Customising the Input Alert Message 19
5.4 Autodial Logic 19
5.5 Changing the Maximum Ring Time 19
5.6 Changing the Maximum Call Time 20
5.7 Changing the Maximum Silence Time 20
5.8 Adding SMS Sender Text Numbers 20
5.9 Adding Auto-Dialler Call Numbers 20
5.10 Assigning a Number to One Channel Only 20
5.11 International Calling/Texting 21
5.12 Dial Now 21
5.13 Input Hold-off Timer 21
5.14 Repeating the SMS/Call 21
5.15 Silencing the Alarm 21
6 Analogue Voltage Measurements 22
6.1 Setting the Upper Voltage Threshold Voltage 22
6.2 Setting the Lower Voltage Threshold Voltage 22
7 GPRS Software PC Connection 23
7.1 Specifying the Access Point Name (APN) 23
7.2 Initiating a PC Connection 23
8 Installation 24
8.1 Power Connection 24
8.2 Input Connection 25
6.3 Connection to a Burglar Alarm 25
6.4 Output Connection 26
6.5 Antenna Connection 27
6.5 Mounting 27
9 Command Set Summary 28

Advent Controls A5 Specifications

General

Brand	Advent Controls
Model	A5
Category	GSM/GPRS Modules
Language	English

Summary

Operation

Registration

Guides on inserting and registering the SIM card for system operation.

Command Message Format

Outlines the structure and syntax for sending SMS commands to the system.

Master Number Setup

Instructions for configuring the initial master phone number for system control.

General Setup

Signal Strength Indicator

Command to check the GSM signal strength (RSSI) for optimal placement.

Relay Operation/Access Control

Enabling Any Number and Disabling Open-on-Call

Settings to allow any caller to activate the relay or restrict to specific numbers.

Relay Activation Mode

Options to set relay activation to timed pulse, ring duration, or toggle mode.

Relay Activation Time

OPEN/ON & CLOSE/OFF Commands

Auto-dialler: Input Triggered SMS Text Message Sending and Autodialing

Enabling and Disabling Inputs

Controls for activating or deactivating autodialing and SMS sending for specific inputs.

Input Change State Level

Defining trigger conditions for inputs (e.g., open, closed, rising/falling edge).

Customising the Input Alert Message

Autodial Logic

Changing the Maximum Ring Time

Changing the Maximum Call Time

Changing the Maximum Line Silence Time

Input Hold-off Time

Repeating the SMS/Call

Analogue Voltage Measurements

Setting the Upper Voltage Threshold Voltage

Configuring the maximum voltage level that triggers alerts and dialling.

Setting the Lower Voltage Threshold Voltage

Configuring the minimum voltage level that triggers alerts and dialling.

GPRS PC Connection

Specifying the Access Point Name (APN)

How to configure the GSM network's APN for GPRS connectivity.

Initiating a Connection

Installation

Power Connection

Guidance on correctly connecting AC or DC power supplies to the unit.

Input Connection

Instructions for connecting external devices to the system's optically isolated inputs.

Connection to a Burglar Alarm

How to interface the system with a burglar alarm panel's output for monitoring.

Output Connection

Details on wiring the relay outputs for controlling external devices.

Antenna Connection

Mounting