Turning Your FBH On/Off Via Text...... - Page 4

TR75 · 6th November 2013, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveyC

Quick update...........

I now have a modified unit direct from the guy selling in the links below. I can now set it to turn on for a timed period, which you can set via text.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GSM-Relay-...item2a3395ea4b

and.....

http://www.lewisrendal.co.uk/

I have found that you really do need to use a 2G sim card. These are not that readily available but I got mine off Ebay, from here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3212402820...84.m1497.l2649

Once activated, mine is working a treat

I am looking to change its location in the car but to be 100% sure of a decent reception, I bought this aerial extension for £4 (delivered) from Ebay,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1310264594...84.m1497.l2649

All set for winter now

This is amazing - very envious!

Just got to get my FBH working first!

RepoUK · 7th November 2013, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveyC

I have found that you really do need to use a 2G sim card. These are not that readily available but I got mine off Ebay, from here:

The eBay listing for the board says that it comes with a 2G SIM card; or was that not the case when you purchased yours?

DaveyC · 7th November 2013, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by RepoUK

The eBay listing for the board says that it comes with a 2G SIM card; or was that not the case when you purchased yours?

I had issues with the original sim but the listing now has them included, so no issues there. I had not fully read the updated listing.

Dave

e668ecp · 7th November 2013, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

That's great Dave, well done !!

I'll wait until you have tested the unit with the new chip before ordering.

Dave T

Me too... wonder if he would join up as a member?

Duotone · 7th November 2013, 14:53

I have ordered one today £45 including sim card and alloy cover.

I'll post up when I have mine fitted.

Dave T

DaveyC · 7th November 2013, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by e668ecp

Me too... wonder if he would join up as a member?

Its just a hobby for the guy, so its a case of get in whilst he is still doing them I think

Best mod I have done yet

DaveyC · 10th November 2013, 16:17

Just in case anyone is worried that these modules all look too technical or just don't know where to start, here is the full setup and install that I have done on my ZTT.

This is the module which you can get from member lewsirendal. He also has his own website here: www.lewisrendal.co.uk and the full setup instructions are on there and are very easy to follow (take your time and READ them).

The module looks like this:

The units now come with the appropriate sim card, so there are no issues on compatibility.

You will see in the picture that there are actually 2 relays, so you have a spare to activate something else on the car such as the ATC unit to turn the blower on in addition the the FBH.

The connections really are very simple. You only need 3.

1. Permanent live

2. Earth

3. Connection to pin 3 on the FBH

Before I installed the unit in the car, I wired it up to a 12v supply, so that I could program it to respond to my mobile and check the operations before going any further.

Here is a pic of my bench setup:

The positive wire goes to the connection marked "+V" on the board. The connectors simply screw down onto about 3mm of the bare wire.

The negative then goes to the connector marked "0v"

You are now ready to start the setup:

1 Power up the GSM unit by connection the ires to a 12v DC power supply

2 Wait until Red Network Led flashes once every three seconds

3 Place Jumper in position next to black chip

Here is a pic to help with 3, but the aerial is slightly obscuring the jumper.

4 Call the unit using your mobile phone

6 Save LED will be on permanent (yellow LED in middle of the board)

7 Replace the jumper into its original position (see pic above)

8 Now send a text to the unit S1 You can save five numbers in the unit. S2, S3, S4, S5 need to be text for other numbers. For each additional phone number you wants to save you will need to repeat steps 2 to 8.

9 When done Save LED will flash quickly several times indicating the save has been successful.

You are now ready to text the unit to test the functions.

The relays by default only pulse on for a second or so and to run your FBH you will need to send a command to tell it to stay on when you text it.

Text the unit with the following: SO1

This will tell the unit to make relay 1 turn on and stay on when commanded.

To tell it to do this for relay 2 text: SO2

The unit will not make any noise and no lights will flash for this, so don't worry.

To turn on relay 1 text: R1on

To turn off relay 1 text: R1off

To turn on relay 2 text: R1on

To turn off relay 2 text: R1off

You dont need to have anything connected to the relay connections to test the unit, as the relays have a red LED, which lights when its on.

Below is my crude test at lighting a bulb when calling the unit from my phone but only relay 1 reacts to incoming calls. Click the pic to play the video.

You can set each relay back to its default pulsed state by sending either Pu1 or Pu2 in a text.

It you add credit to the SIM, you can have the unit text you to confirm ations and you can even check signal strength.

So, if you have credit, here are the commands.

To turn on response texts: Ron

To check signal strength text: Csq

The response to the Csq text will send back a number value. The higher to number, the stronger the signal.

Any number between 10 – 20 is a good reception area
Any Number above 20 is an excellent reception area
Any number below 10 will result in a possible loss of signal

This is helpful when trying the unit in your car, as placement can affect the reception on the unit.

An adjustable timer is available for relay 1. This has to be in the pulsed mode, so text Pu1 to the unit first.

Text "T005" this will pulse relay 1 on for 5 seconds

You can specify up to 999 seconds eg T999 (this gives a time of 16 minutes 39 seconds). T600 gives 10 minutes.

Text the unit to turn relay 1 on for the time you specified. I set it for 15 seconds for a test (T015) then turned it on (R1on). You will see the LED for relay 1 turn on and stay on for 15 seconds and then turn off. If you have response texts on you will get a text when the unit turns off "Relay 1 Pulsed on"

If you want longer time Text "MT" and this will change the time from Seconds to Minutes. To change back Text "ST"

Both "MT" and "ST" will reply (if you have credit on Sim) either "Time delay changed to minutes" or "Time delay changed to seconds"

I mounted my unit in the arm rest cubby. This suited me, as its easy to get a the unit, should you need to get at the sim and its dry and clean.

I ran a wire from pin 3 on the FBH and into the cabin via a rubber gromet in the plenum (driver's side). I then took it through the centre console and under the cubby.

I drilled a hole in the bottom of the cubby and fed the GBH wire in. I took my live and negative feeds from my power socket (need to be a permanent live).

The FBH wires went on relay 1 as shown in the pic below:

1 wire is the FBH wire to pin 3 and the other is Earth. It does not matter which way round these are as the relay simply completes the circuit, contacting the FBH wire to earth, which starts the unit up.

I decided to fit a switch to turn the unit its self on/off for my own peace of mind.

As you will see I made a false bottom out of some very thin plywood and covered it to make it look more OEM and fitted my Aux socket to it, so I did not loose the functionality.

All done and now you can text your car from wherever you are to fire up your FBH and don't need to worry about remembering to turn it off (as long as you set the timer up!).

Hope this has been of some use...........

Dave

macafee2 · 7th December 2013, 12:27

I've bought one of these too. I asked him to program it so one relay would come on via text to turn the webasto on and then the other relay would turn on 20 minutes later to turn the air con on and warm the cabin. Both would then go off together, the webasto after 30 minutes and the aircon after 10. I'm hopeful I can follow the instructions here to get it working.

macafee2

macafee2

DaveyC · 7th December 2013, 13:47

Its a great little unit and James who builds and supplies them is very good with request like yours, for how the relays behave.

Dave

klarzy · 14th March 2014, 16:42

Just a suggestion gents but would the other channel not be perfect for those locked the damn keys in the car moments.... I mean running it in parallel to the open side of the central locking button, close to the arm rest too...????

And if text back / call back is available, would you be able to tell if someone else opened the car? sends you a text so you know....

10th November 2013, 16:17	#37
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	How To Setup & Fit The GSM Unit For The FBH Just in case anyone is worried that these modules all look too technical or just don't know where to start, here is the full setup and install that I have done on my ZTT. This is the module which you can get from member lewsirendal. He also has his own website here: www.lewisrendal.co.uk and the full setup instructions are on there and are very easy to follow (take your time and READ them). The module looks like this: The units now come with the appropriate sim card, so there are no issues on compatibility. You will see in the picture that there are actually 2 relays, so you have a spare to activate something else on the car such as the ATC unit to turn the blower on in addition the the FBH. The connections really are very simple. You only need 3. 1. Permanent live 2. Earth 3. Connection to pin 3 on the FBH Before I installed the unit in the car, I wired it up to a 12v supply, so that I could program it to respond to my mobile and check the operations before going any further. Here is a pic of my bench setup: The positive wire goes to the connection marked "+V" on the board. The connectors simply screw down onto about 3mm of the bare wire. The negative then goes to the connector marked "0v" You are now ready to start the setup: 1 Power up the GSM unit by connection the ires to a 12v DC power supply 2 Wait until Red Network Led flashes once every three seconds 3 Place Jumper in position next to black chip Here is a pic to help with 3, but the aerial is slightly obscuring the jumper. 4 Call the unit using your mobile phone 6 Save LED will be on permanent (yellow LED in middle of the board) 7 Replace the jumper into its original position (see pic above) 8 Now send a text to the unit S1 You can save five numbers in the unit. S2, S3, S4, S5 need to be text for other numbers. For each additional phone number you wants to save you will need to repeat steps 2 to 8. 9 When done Save LED will flash quickly several times indicating the save has been successful. You are now ready to text the unit to test the functions. The relays by default only pulse on for a second or so and to run your FBH you will need to send a command to tell it to stay on when you text it. Text the unit with the following: SO1 This will tell the unit to make relay 1 turn on and stay on when commanded. To tell it to do this for relay 2 text: SO2 The unit will not make any noise and no lights will flash for this, so don't worry. To turn on relay 1 text: R1on To turn off relay 1 text: R1off To turn on relay 2 text: R1on To turn off relay 2 text: R1off You dont need to have anything connected to the relay connections to test the unit, as the relays have a red LED, which lights when its on. Below is my crude test at lighting a bulb when calling the unit from my phone but only relay 1 reacts to incoming calls. Click the pic to play the video. You can set each relay back to its default pulsed state by sending either Pu1 or Pu2 in a text. It you add credit to the SIM, you can have the unit text you to confirm ations and you can even check signal strength. So, if you have credit, here are the commands. To turn on response texts: Ron To check signal strength text: Csq The response to the Csq text will send back a number value. The higher to number, the stronger the signal. Any number between 10 – 20 is a good reception area Any Number above 20 is an excellent reception area Any number below 10 will result in a possible loss of signal This is helpful when trying the unit in your car, as placement can affect the reception on the unit. An adjustable timer is available for relay 1. This has to be in the pulsed mode, so text Pu1 to the unit first. Text "T005" this will pulse relay 1 on for 5 seconds You can specify up to 999 seconds eg T999 (this gives a time of 16 minutes 39 seconds). T600 gives 10 minutes. Text the unit to turn relay 1 on for the time you specified. I set it for 15 seconds for a test (T015) then turned it on (R1on). You will see the LED for relay 1 turn on and stay on for 15 seconds and then turn off. If you have response texts on you will get a text when the unit turns off "Relay 1 Pulsed on" If you want longer time Text "MT" and this will change the time from Seconds to Minutes. To change back Text "ST" Both "MT" and "ST" will reply (if you have credit on Sim) either "Time delay changed to minutes" or "Time delay changed to seconds" I mounted my unit in the arm rest cubby. This suited me, as its easy to get a the unit, should you need to get at the sim and its dry and clean. I ran a wire from pin 3 on the FBH and into the cabin via a rubber gromet in the plenum (driver's side). I then took it through the centre console and under the cubby. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the cubby and fed the GBH wire in. I took my live and negative feeds from my power socket (need to be a permanent live). The FBH wires went on relay 1 as shown in the pic below: 1 wire is the FBH wire to pin 3 and the other is Earth. It does not matter which way round these are as the relay simply completes the circuit, contacting the FBH wire to earth, which starts the unit up. I decided to fit a switch to turn the unit its self on/off for my own peace of mind. As you will see I made a false bottom out of some very thin plywood and covered it to make it look more OEM and fitted my Aux socket to it, so I did not loose the functionality. All done and now you can text your car from wherever you are to fire up your FBH and don't need to worry about remembering to turn it off (as long as you set the timer up!). Hope this has been of some use........... Dave Last edited by DaveyC; 10th November 2013 at 16:20..

14th March 2014, 16:42	#40
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Just a suggestion gents but would the other channel not be perfect for those locked the damn keys in the car moments.... I mean running it in parallel to the open side of the central locking button, close to the arm rest too...???? And if text back / call back is available, would you be able to tell if someone else opened the car? sends you a text so you know.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

7th November 2013, 14:53	#35
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I have ordered one today £45 including sim card and alloy cover. I'll post up when I have mine fitted. Dave T

7th December 2013, 12:27	#38
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,008 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I've bought one of these too. I asked him to program it so one relay would come on via text to turn the webasto on and then the other relay would turn on 20 minutes later to turn the air con on and warm the cabin. Both would then go off together, the webasto after 30 minutes and the aircon after 10. I'm hopeful I can follow the instructions here to get it working. macafee2 macafee2

7th December 2013, 13:47	#39
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	Its a great little unit and James who builds and supplies them is very good with request like yours, for how the relays behave. Dave