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2 Simple Application Controllers
SMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 2
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2. SMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting
SMS messages can be sent to mobile phones and e-mail accounts via a GSM modem if
certain parameters in the
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2 controller are correctly configured.
The output of SMR changes, when the command text is exactly included in Short Message.
The output of CD changes, when called from the modem that supports Calling Line Identifica-
tion Presentation (CLIP).
These parameters can be set quickly and easily in the VLS software or from the front panel
keys.
Refer to section 1.1 for the system configuration.
2.1 Set the parameters of the GSM modem from VLS software.
The Visual Logic Software (VLS) provides the easiest method to
set the parameters and download them to the controller. The
communication method is the first setting necessary in the VLS
software.
When use a standard modem by CD Funcion Block, see section
3.3.
Open or start a new program and then choose “Option” on the
menu bar. Click “GSM
and Serial Communication” to open the
dialog box necessary to begin parameterisation.