Getting Started

Object Model

The core object that is used for sending text messages is SmsService. Place this object under the 'Services' container of the station.

All messages are sent through the Sms Transport Layer. This layer is interchangable depending on the GSM modem that is being connected to. By default, the SerialSmsTransport layer is used. This will establish a connection with a GSM modem through an available serial port.

Alarms can be retransmitted via an SmsRecipient object. The body of the alarm text can be set to reflect values from the alarm record. More general purpose messages can be sent via the Sms component.

Usage

Once the driver has been added to the system, edit the property sheet for the SmsService object and edit the serial port configuration under the serial transport object. Once the serial port has been configured, the SmsService can have its 'ping' action executed to ensure there is communication to the device (GSM modem).

The serial transport layer will also show the signal strength of the GSM modem.

Under the AlarmService, create an SmsRecipient object and edit its property sheet. This component is very similar to the EmailRecipient and can have its body changed to whatever the user wants to transmit in the text message.