GSM Commander GC0321 User Manual

User Manual for
GC0321, GC0641, GC1281
Applicable to software package Version 7.47 and up
Last Edited 03 October 2017
Before Attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions in its entirety
This manual is intended to provide detailed technical specifications and explanations, to the basic
user as well as the more technically-minded person. This manual is a live document, and will be
updated often with new information. Please insure that you have the latest version, by checking our
website at: https://www.gsmcommander.com.
Changelog:
DS 03 October 2017 - Fixed specification table error
DS 09 June 2017 - Update error codes and content
DS 09 May 2017 - Update content (antenna info)
DS 20 April 2017 - Update content / IMEI number
DS 04 April 2017 - Fix errors and update content
SD 30 September 2016: - Fixed errors and updated content
DS 25 August 2016: - Updated contents table, fix errors and update content
HM 15 June 2016: - Updated contents table with missing references,fixed spelling errors.
HM 14 June 2016: - Amended operating parameters and description of settings.
HM 01 June 2016: - Added new Airdrive SMS config command, variable population strings.
SJD 25 July 2014: - Corrected General Status Message format.
SJD 05 July 2014: - Updated General Status Message format.

GSM Commander GC0321 Specifications

General

Brand	GSM Commander
Model	GC0321
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

1. Features

2. Specifications

3. System Requirements

5. Installation

5.2. Power Supply

5.4. SIM Card

Instructions for inserting and preparing the SIM card for use.

5.6. Software Installation

Steps to install the GSM Commander setup utility on a PC.

5.8. Optically - Isolated Digital Inputs

Connecting switches and contacts to the digital input terminals.

5.9. Outputs

Details on using the relay outputs for controlling external devices.

5.11. Analog Input

Connecting sensors and measuring analog voltage or current signals.

5.12. Battery Input

5.14. Expansion Unit

5.17. Testing the GSM Commander

How to perform status requests via SMS for diagnostics.

5.18. Commissioning Mode

6. Configuration Via PC

6.1. Basics

Prerequisites and initial steps for PC configuration.

6.2. Software Tabs

Description of the different tabs within the setup utility software.

6.2.4. Settings Tab

6.2.5. Status Tab

7. Configuration Via SMS

7.1. Set Administrator Number

7.4. Check Airtime

7.8. Override GPRS Settings

8. IF-THEN Behaviour Statements

8.1. Supported IF Conditions

Overview of all possible trigger conditions for behaviour statements.

8.2. Supported THEN Actions

Overview of all possible actions that can be performed by behaviour statements.

9. Multiple Actions to a Single IF Condition

11. Variables

14. Serial Port

14.1. RS232 Configuration

14.2. Serial Functionality

Various operations that can be performed via the serial port.

14.2.1. SMS Sending

14.2.2. SMS Receiving

14.2.9. Check Status

15. Firmware Updates

16. Low Power / Battery Operation

17. 4-20mA Analog Application Note

18. Special Settings

18.3. Jamming Detection

19. Application Examples

19.1. Example 1: Periodic Message

19.2. Example 2: Monitor Alarm

19.3. Example 3: Control an Appliance

19.4. Example 4: Gate / Garage Door Opener

19.6. Example 5: Contact to Contact Relay

20. Troubleshooting

20.1. GSM Commander Setup Software Reports "Could Not Initialize the Internal Module"

Troubleshooting low supply voltage or hardware initialization errors.

20.2. GSM Commander Setup Software Reports “Hardware Not Detected”

Resolving issues related to the GSM Commander not being detected by the PC.

20.3. GSM Commander Does Not Send Any SMS Messages / Error Codes

Diagnosing problems with sending SMS messages, including error codes.

20.4. GSM Commander Does Not Display the Airtime Value

20.5. GSM Commander Does Not Respond to Voice Calls