Avtech MOD-GSM-1 Installation Note

Temperature & Environment Monitoring... Made Easy! AVTECH.com GSM Modem w/USB AVTECH AVTECH’s GSM Modem allows you to send text message alerts over any GSM/GPRS/EDGE network from Room Alert Manager software. This compact 3G/2G modem connects directly to Room Alert Manager’s host system by a USB 2.0 connector, which also provides power to the modem. It requires a SIM card (mini-SIM), which you may obtain from your cellular service provider. GSM Modem Package Contents • One (1) GSM Modem with built-in USB cable GSM Modem Link Status LED Signal Strength LEDs Standard A-Type USB Connector Front SIM Card Cover Back LEDs Link Status LED Appearance Means Lit solid Modem is powered on but not registered on the network. Slow blink Modem is powered on and registered on the network. Unlit Modem is powered off. Signal Strength LEDs Appearance Means Three bars Strong signal Two bars Medium-strength signal One bar Weak signal

Page 2 AVTECH.com GSM Modem w/USB (MOD-GSM-1) Install Your GSM Modem Do not use this accessory in hazardous (classified) locations or life safety applications. First, insert your mini-SIM card. 1. Remove the SIM card cover on the back of the modem. (You may use a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot to help you slide the cover off.) 2. Insert your mini-SIM card into the SIM card holder as shown here. • The SIM card’s metal contacts should face down. • Its notch should be in the lower-right corner. 3. Replace the SIM card cover. To extract the SIM card later, remove the cover and simply slide the card out of the holder. For the next steps, see Configure Your GSM Modem on the next page. Don’t connect your GSM Modem to Room Alert Manager’s host system yet—you’ll do that in a later step. Accessory Features & Specifications Supported Operating Systems Windows 10, 8, 7 (32 and 64-bit) Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 (32 and 64-bit) Air Interface GSM/GPRS/EDGE Mobile Connection Type 3G/2G Frequency Bands 3G: 800/850/900/AWS 1700/1900/2100 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 SIM Card Type Mini Included No Power Supply USB Included Yes Connector Type USB 2.0 high speed compatible Operating Temperature Range -40° F to 122° F (-40° C to 50° C) Compatible Products Room Alert Manager software AVT-210422-3.0.0

Page 3 AVTECH.com Configure Your GSM Modem Configure Your GSM Modem Step 1: Install the modem driver on Room Alert Manager’s host system. 1. Download the Connection Manager software from MultiTech at the following URL. The software will download as a zip file. http://www.multitech.com/connectionmanager.go 2. Save the zip file someplace you can easily find on Room Alert Manager’s host system, and then unzip the file. 3. Double-click the msi file (connectionmanager-X.X.X.msi) to start the setup wizard. (X.X.X stands for the version number of the software.) 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the drivers. • When you’re prompted to by the setup wizard, plug the modem into a USB port on Room Alert Manager’s host system. • When you get to the last screen of the wizard, simply select Finish. You do not need to start the MultiTech Connection Manager when the install is finished. Step 2: Check your modem’s COM port number. You’ll need the COM port number that your modem is connected to when you configure your modem in Room Alert Manager. Follow these steps to find your modem’s COM port: 1. On Room Alert Manager’s host system, navigate in Windows to StartControl PanelSystem and SecuritySystemDevice Manager. 2. In Windows Device Manager, double- click on Modems to expand the list. 3. Locate your modem, which will display as Telit Mobile Highspeed Modem. 4. Right-click on your modem. 5. In the menu that appears, select Properties. 6. In the Properties window, select the Modem tab. 7. You’ll see ‘Port: COMX,’ where X is the COM port number. In this example, the COM port is COM11.

Page 4 AVTECH.com Configure Your GSM Modem Step 3: Configure Room Alert Manager to use your GSM Modem. 1. Open Room Alert Manager in your web browser. You may open it by entering “localhost:9393” or “:9393” in your browser’s address bar. 2. Select Settings in the navigation bar to the left. 3. In the Settings menu, select SMS Modem to open the SMS Modem Settings page. a. In Serial Port, select the port that your modem is using on Room Alert Manager’s host system. (You found this number in Step 2: Check your modem’s COM port number.) b. In Service Center Number, enter your cellular service provider’s service center number. 5. Select Save Changes to save your changes. AVT-210422-3.0.0