ECA GSM-18V4.1 - User Manual

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ECA Electronic Engineering
Yearly & Weekly Timer
with GSM Access Control
ECA Models:
GSM-18V4.1 Access control only
GSM-18V4YT Access control with Yearly Timer
User Manual
Version 1
2019
Manufactured by ECA Electronic Engineering Pty LTD
Address: 76 -80 Levanswell Rd. Moorabbin Vic. 3189 Australia.
TEL: +61 3 95720535
Email: ecaelectronic@bigpond.com
www.gatesonsolar.com

ECA GSM-18V4.1 Specifications

General

Brand	ECA
Model	GSM-18V4.1
Category	IP Access Controllers
Language	English

Summary

GSM Access Control Overview

General Overview

System stores up to 2000 users to trigger gate via call, checking caller ID.

Power Requirements

Connect SIM and antenna before powering. Operates on 12-18V AC/DC. Black is negative, Red is positive.

Memory Capacity

Holds 1600 authorized and 400 limited users, total 2000 phone numbers.

Relay Output Configuration

White/Blue wires for N.O. & Com. N.C. selectable via external jumper.

Programming GSM Access Control Features

Adding and Deleting Phone Numbers

Program up to 1600 normal users via SMS, including adding and deleting numbers.

Deleting All Phone Numbers

Format command '9999format' to delete all numbers, requires confirmation.

Checking Internal Clock

Use '9999clock' SMS command to retrieve the unit's current time, date, and weekday.

Adding Special Users

Program up to 400 special users with limited access times or days via SMS.

Relay and System Functionality

Relay Function: Pulse or Latch

Select between momentary (Pulse) or latch (ON/OFF) relay functions via SMS.

Setting Relay Pulse Time

Configure relay pulse duration from 00 to 99 seconds using SMS commands.

Checking Relay Status

Query the current ON/OFF status of the unit's relay via SMS command '9999relay'.

GSM Reception Check

Check GSM network signal strength (0-5) by sending SMS '9999reception'.

Advanced GSM Control and System Management

Automatic Phone Number Learning

Enable/disable automatic registration of incoming caller IDs as users via SMS.

Locking and Unlocking the System

Prevent or allow system access and relay activation by locking/unlocking via SMS.

Hold Command

Overtake system control, keeping relay active until cancellation; notifies users during hold.

System Operations and Inputs

Open to All Command

Activate/cancel function allowing any incoming call to open the gate, bypassing authorization.

Factory Default Settings

Reset all phone numbers and functions to factory defaults via SMS, requires confirmation.

Password Change

Change the default password '9999' using SMS command '9999passwordXXXX'.

Gate Status Input (INPUT-1)

Check gate status (Open/Closed) by connecting a magnetic read-switch to INPUT-1.

Input Customization and Alerting

Customizing Input-1 SMS Message

Customize SMS messages sent for INPUT-1 status changes (gate closed/open).

INPUT-2 Alert Function

Use INPUT-2 for alerts (doorbell/gate open) by connecting a trigger; sends SMS to programmed number.

Weekly Timer Programming

Setting the Weekly Timer

Configure weekly timer ON/OFF times and days of week via SMS command.

Weekly Timer Settings Report

Retrieve current weekly timer settings and events using SMS command '9999WT.report'.

Clearing Weekly Timer Settings

Delete all current weekly timer settings using SMS command '9999WT.clear'.

Yearly Timer Programming

Setting the Yearly Timer

Program yearly timer ON/OFF periods and dates via SMS, overriding weekly timer.

Yearly Timer Events Report

Retrieve registered yearly timer events and schedules via SMS command '9999YT.report'.

Clearing Yearly Timer Settings

Delete all yearly timer settings and events using SMS command '9999YT.clear'.