GSM INTERCOM GSM INTERCOM

Keypad 4 Button

Gate station unit

Gate station unit

(typically on gooseneck)
(typically on gooseneck)
5 21 8 1112 14 5 21 8 1112 5

join at audio module side

(recommended)

11
12 11
21 12
5 6 Dial No. 4
G
21 Dial No. 3
5
Dial No. 2

12V

Dial No. 1

up to 20m up to 20m

Insert SIM card

Insert SIM card
chip side down
chip side down
Push until click
Push until click
11 G 12 6 21 5 screened
Antenna connector 11 G 12 6 21 5
Antenna connector

SIM card holder

SIM card holder

GSM Master Unit GSM Master Unit

USB
Connector -
+

-
N/A
N/A

12 VDC (13.8)
N/A
N/A
+

Rel 3
Rel 2
Rel 1
Rel 4
Rel 3
Rel 2
Rel 1
Rel 4

12 VDC (13.8) Unit 1

Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4

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acc
Jp2
Jp1
11auto
12
1 11
21 12
5 6
G

2 21
5

Access control
The gatestation with access control module is now equipped with the ability to trigger the relays on
the GSM master board by entering in a password on the keypad. This is useful in the case where
entry and exit maybe be provided to home owners and guests, in addition to the missed call feature
of the intercom. This feature is enabled if Jp2 is inserted. (See above diagram)
Programming access control
All passwords for access control are programmed via the keypad. Four passwords may be programmed to activate the
respective four relays on the GSM master board.

1. To enter programming mode enter 1 2 3 4 5 and hold down the red * button
(1 2 3 4 5 is the default master password).
2. A beep will be heard which signifies programming mode.
3. Press numbers 1 - 4 to program the password for relays 1 - 4
4. Press the red *
5. Enter the password (up to 8 numbers) and press the red*
6. An acknowledgment tone will be heard.

The unit has now exited from programming mode and the programmed password may be used by pressing the
password followed by the green #.

NOTES:
1. Password 1 is the also master password - changing this will change the programming password.
2. All numbers less than 4 characters are interpreted as a unit number, therefore choose a password of 4
numbers or more for access control.
3. If an incorrect password is entered 3 times the keypad will prevent any input for the following 20 seconds.
Reactivation is indicated by a beep.
4. A single invalid tone indicates an unprogrammed unit number has been entered
5. A double invalid tone indicates an invalid access control password has been entered

Resetting the master password:

1. Hold down the numbers 1 9 while applying power until a beep is heard.
2. Enter in the new password followed by the green # button
3. Power-cycle the unit

Auto-dial:
The gatestation may be configured to autodial (no need to press the green # for either access control or
unit dialing). This is done by placing the jumper provided on programming Jp1. (See above diagram)

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11
12
6
5 7 8 9 G
21
5

Connection unit
may be purchased
from supplier

Insert SIM card 330e

chip side down

Antenna connector
Push until click

9 5 8 6 21 5 + 9 5 8
47e
6 21 5
100uF

SIM card holder

GSM Master Unit

USB
Connector
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
+

Rel 3
Rel 2
Rel 1
Rel 4

12 - 24 VDC
106

45

140 43,5
57
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Booting sequence
On power up all LEDs will be on. As the unit passes the various tests the LEDs will turn off.
Only when the green LED is flashing is the unit in the normal running state.

Please note that if the unit is connected to a computer via the USB cable, none of the SMS or dialing capabilities will work.
Remove the USB cable after programming and the unit will proceed with the boot sequence.

Programming
The unit may be programmed via PC software through the USB port or via SMS.

The following are the structure of the SMSs for the various programming options. The default password is 1234 and must be changed. All messages
start and end with a * (asterisk)

Change password from 1234 to 7788: *1234 SYS PASS 7788*

Add airtime: *1234 SYS AIRT 1234123412341234*

where 1234123412341234 is the recharge voucher pin

Retrieve airtime available: *1234 SYS AIRT* or *1234 SYS NETW *100#* (for vodacom) or *1234 SYS NETW *141#* (for MTN)

Set automatic hang-up time to 60s: *1234 SYS HANG 2*

1=30s, 2=60s, 3=90s, 4=120s, 5=150s, 6=180s, 7=210s, 8=240s

Set the master number: *1234 TEL MAST 27821234123*

The master number will be informed when the unit is rebooted and when the unit checks in.

Adding & Calling numbers (Keypad Version)

Each unit may have two numbers associated with it. By pressing the unit number and either the * or # dial buttons the associated number will be
dialed. (# for number 1 and * for number 2)
The GSM intercom may have up to 400 numbers (200 for number 1 and 200 for number 2, or 400 for number 1 )

The unit will give and audible two-beep tone acknowledging that the call is in progress. If an unprogrammed unit is dialed, an error tone will be heard.

Should the caller wish to cancel the phone call at any stage they may press either of the dial buttons to hung up.

NB: all numbers added must contain the country code ie, 27821234123 and no +’s

Add number 1 for unit 123: *1234 TEL ADDN 27821234123,123*

To add number 2 for the same unit, 200 should be added to the unit number

Add number 2 for unit 123: *1234 TEL ADDN 27821234123,323*

Remove a number: *1234 TEL DELN 27821234123*

Clear telephone list: *1234 TEL CLRN*

Adding & Calling numbers (4 Button Version)

Telephone number management is very similar to the keypad version, except the unit will only dial four numbers. These will be triggers by applying
12V to one of the 4 inputs. For example triggering input 2 will call unit number at position 2.

Gate triggering
At any point during the conversation the home owner may key in on their keypad the number 1 or 2 or 3 or 4. This will activate one of the 4 relays at
the unit respectively which will typically trigger the gate to be opened.

Missed-call activation
The GSM unit comes equipped with a missed call function. Only programmed numbers may activate this function. When the caller phones the
number of the SIM card in the GSM intercom, the unit will proceed to hang up the called and activate relay 1 and no charge to the caller.

Troubleshooting:
Missed call not working:
1) Caller Line Identity (CLI) not activated on the SIM card, typically with contract SIM cards
2) Telephone number not correctly programmed with 27xxxxxx

Flashing RED,GREEN, ORANGE LED:

1) Pin number on SIM Card (must be removed)
2) SIM card not correctly inserted

Solid GREEN LED

3) Antenna not correctly attached or SIM card not activated

Unit appears not to function at all

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GSM/I

Is there power to the keypad unit

(Blue LED lights behind buttons)
Yes No

Check power on GSM unit

Is there a flashing GREEN Check wiring of
LED on the keypad unit terminals 21 and 5 between
GSM unit and keypad
No Yes
Unit might be damaged
by lightning or power Is a tone heard when
surge
any button is pressed?
Yes No

Are RED, GREEN and Check wiring between keypad

YELLOW LEDs flashing unit and audio module. Check that
terminal 5 and 8 are bridged
on GSM unit?

Yes No
Check that SIM card is activated
and that there is no PIN number.
Remove the PIN number using another
Is only the GREEN LED
mobile phone flashing on the GSM unit?
No Yes

Is the GREEN LED

on solid? Press only the RED * button.
Yes
Is a second acknowledge
No tone heard after the button tone?
Unit may be damaged Check that antenna is
please contact connected correctly and
No Yes
supplier that there is good signal
When pressing the * button
does the Yellow LED on the
No GSM unit illuminate briefly? Is the acknowledge tone
a double beep?
Check terminal 6 Yes No
Yes
wiring between keypad Check terminal 5,21,12
and GSM unit wiring between keypad There is no number
and GSM unit programmed for the
selected unit number

Does the unit phone ring?

Yes No
Check Airtime
Is there audio in
both directions?
Yes No
Do the relays trigger Check the wiring of terminals 11,G,12
when pressing 1,2,3,4 between GSM unit and keypad
on the receiving side?
Yes No
Check that the receiving phone
Unit is working is enabled to send TONE and not
PULSE
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Installation of GSM units in Windows7
By default Windows7 does not have correct drivers for the GSM units.

Ÿ Plug the USB into the GSM and the computer, cancel any attempts or popups of
windows to connect online to try and download a driver.
Ÿ Click the start icon on the bottom left, right-click on ‘Computer’ and select properties
Ÿ In the window to follow click the ‘Device manager’ link in the top left of the screen

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Under the Other devices, a

device called FT232R will be
highlighted with a yellow
exclamation mark. Right-Click
on it and select ‘Update Driver
Software’

Select the second option to

‘Browse my computer for
driver software’.

On the screen that follow

browse for the directory of the
extracted driver files. This will
typically be
D:\win32_usb_driver on your
CDRom

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The USB serial driver is now

installed and windows will
proceed to install the Serial
Comm port driver.

Click Close once this is complete.

Open Device manager and you will now see a device called USB Serial Port (COM X)
in the Ports (COM & LPT) menu. Please make sure that the X in the COM X is a
number less than 16.

If the number is greater than 16 proceed onto the next steps

Right click on the USB Serial Port (COM X)

and select properties.
On the screen that follows click the Port
Settings tab and click the Advanced button

Change the COM Port Number

to COM16 or below.

Click OK
Click OK

Unplug the device

Plug in the device
The unit will now be installed
under the COM port selected

You may now proceed to the installation of the GSM Configuration software on the CD

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Installation of GSM units in WindowsXP
1. Plug the a USB cable into the unit and apply power to the terminals
If your PC does not have the driver install you will be presented with
the following screen:

2. Select “No, not this time” and click the Next button 3. Select “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)” and click the Next button

4. Select the option “Include this location in the search”, click the browse button
and locate the folder where the driver file are. This is typically D:\drivers\XP,
click OK and click Next

5. The driver will be installed and you make click the Finish button.
6. If the Hardware wizard requires an additional driver repeat steps 1-6.

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USB Driver verification in Windows XP

To Make verify that the driver has been successfully installed, open control panel
and double click the System icon.
Click on the Hardware tab.
Click the Device Manager button.
Scroll to “Ports (COM & LPT)” and expand the list by clicking the +
You should see a device called USB Serial Port (COMX) where X is a number.

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GSM Intercom configuration program
This program is used to manage the telephone numbers on the GSM unit. It may be used instead of
sending SMSs to configure the unit.

1. Open the program calls BPTConf

in the TRIBPT start menu folder

2. Select the COMM port associated with

the GSM Intercom. If you unsure what this is
please follow the steps in the previous pages
on changing the comm port.
3. Click the GSM INTERCOM button

4. Enter in the unit telephone number and click

4 the ADD button
5. Enter in the unit number associated with the
telephone number
6. Once all numbers have been entered click the
“UPLOAD SETTINGS TO GSM UNIT”
7. Click YES to upload numbers to the unit.
5

7
8. Successful transfer will be indicated but a
popup window
6

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