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Function Blocks 6
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6.30.8 SMS Setting Dialog Box
The SMS Setting Dialog box is accessed from the Short Message Service (SMS) dialog box in
any GSM/SMS Function Block by clicking the Setting button on the example window above.
The SMS Setting dialog box is not specific to a single Function Block. The parameters entered
here apply to all Function Blocks. The parameter settings are the data required by the SMS
service provider to set up the final destination points. Messages can be sent to 1) three
telephone numbers or 2) two telephone numbers and one Gateway number. The same
Gateway can be used for multiple e-mail addresses so that the only limit on e-mails is the
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controller memory. Each GSM/SMS Function Block can service a single e-mail address. E-
mail access codes from the SMS service provider are required to send SMS e-mails.
6.30.9 SMS Service Center
Input the number given by
the SMS Service Provider
for Mobile and Gateway
access. It is possible that
the same number will be
used for both applications.
P l e a s e v e r i f y w i t h t h e
Service Provider whether
the Inter national code is
needed at the beginning of
the phone number.
6.30.10 Valid Period
This is the requested period for the message to exist on the Service Provider’s Server. This
parameter is ultimately under the control of the Service Provider who might change the time
period according to their company policy. The time can be set from a minimum of five minutes
to a maximum or 63 weeks.
6.30.11 Destination
Click the Mobile Phone option to input data for a mobile phone. Use the “Name #” as an
optional memo area. Enter the Destination phone number in the “Phone Number #” box.
Please verify with the Service Provider whether the International code is needed at the
beginning of the phone number. Click the Gateway option to input data in order to send an e-
mail. Use the “Name #” as an optional memo area. Enter the e-mail access code from the
Service Provider in the “Phone Number #” box.
These destination numbers will be valid for all SMS function blocks. E-mails can be
sent to as many addresses as the
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memory allows. SMS messages can be sent to a
maximum of three telephone numbers.
