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GSM Setup

smsPULSE MM offers two-way communications using GSM modem devices. From smsPULSE V4 you may connect multiple devices and these will be handled in parallel for both inbound and outbound sms. You may use GSM devices over COM ports (RS-232) or any other Windows TAPI device which accepts AT Comands as required by GSM (say using a USB port).

To use any GSM related services you must upgrade your license from the standard smsPULSE software, to smsPULSE MM (Multi-Mode). To accommodate installations of varying sizes, each GSM/MMS line is licensed separately.

To use the GSM features you will need:

1. A GSM modem (COM port or Windows TAPI)
2. A cable which connects the modem to the server (serial cables or USB)
3. A power supply unit for the modem (often sold separately)
4. An antenna which connects to the modem (sometimes optional)
5. A SIM card with an active account
6. You may also wish to buy a SMS credit package from your account supplier
7. Upgrade your smsPULSE licence to smsPULSE MM.

Note: we can supply you a GSM kit if in stock, or order one for you.

Overall steps to get the smsPULSE MM version working

1. Connect all the GSM hardware components
2. Enable your SIM cards on a phone and remove their PIN
3. Insert into the GSM devices
4. Connect the above to Domino server
5. Run the smsLINES Domino server add-in, installed as part of all smsPULSE V4 installations
6. Edit or create Communication Lines (new documents will be created for devices found by smsLINES)
7. Run tests using Communication Lines documents
8. Install a smsPULSE MM license (you will need to contact us for this), and generate Cell Keys using Communication Lines documents
9. In the smsPULSE system profile, change the mode to Dual Mode - GSM and HTTPS, or GSM only

Getting Started with GSM/MMS Setup
When smsLINES add-in start it searches for GSM devices connected to the server which respond to GSM commands. This is an automated process which is performed while there are no existing Communication Lines documents.


Starting smsLINES load...

In the example above, smsLINES found two GSM devices on COM1 and CM2 and one device on "Standard 19200 bps Modem" which did not respond, thus assume not to be connected.

The result is shown below:


Edit the Communication Lines Documents
You may now edit the new documents and use these for the purpose of:

1. Testing a line
2. Licensing a line

For further information, see Communication Lines (GSM)