SMS Commands
The Argon software may be controlled via the use of SMS Command messages.
These are standard text messages sent via a mobile phone which are formatted in
a specic way to congure the Argon (i.e. change GPRS settings).
For security reasons all commands start with a password, to ensure that your
Argon’s conguration is only set by authorised personnel.
The default password is connect.
To test the Argon is functioning correctly send an SMS command to the Argon
SIM phone number from a mobile phone and type the message connect status.
This will Retrieve the current temperature readings and send the data via SMS to
the number this originated the request.
Commands are of the format [password] command [parameters]. If an invalid
command is sent to the Argon 100, it will reply with an SMS text message
“ERROR command not recognised”. Invalid parameters supplied will give a
command specic error message.
The Argon SMS command set comprises:
SMSPASSWORD
Changes the current password. The password is required in all SMS command
messages sent to the unit. The default password is connect. Valid values are
1-12 characters of 0-9, a-z lowercase only.
Format: [current_password] smspassword [new_password]
Example: connect smspassword banana123
GPRS
GPRS settings are required for email alerts & reporting. Allows settings of the
GPRS APN, username, and password for the SIM card. These are obtained from
the SIM card provider.
Format: [smspassword] gprs [apn] [username] [password]
Example: connect gprs payandgo.o2.co.uk payandgo password
NAME
Sets the name of the Argon unit. This may be used to uniquely identify the Argon
unit when events (alarms / logs) are sent.
Format: [smspassword] name [name]
Example: connect name Server Room 1
