FTM880 SMS/call settings

FTM880 Configuration > FTM880 SMS/call settings

SMS Security

Allows to set password, that will be used for sending SMS.

Password — configure the password that will be required for each SMS

On the FTC platform only a password is required when sending SMS. If no password is set, messages will be sent with one space in front.

Example of sending getio command (no password):

" getio"

Example of sending getio command (password:12345):

"12345 getio"

Authorized numbers - option to add up to 20 GSM numbers which can used to authorize the device configuration or acquire information from the device. If left empty, any GSM number can be used to make configuration changes to the device via SMS.

SMS Events

SMS Events are a feature that enables real time notifications about changes in device parameters, functional states, or I/O events. When a defined condition is triggered, the device immediately sends an SMS message to the specified phone number, ensuring the user receives timely and actionable information without depending on GPRS connectivity.

This functionality is commonly used to monitor critical parameter changes that require immediate attention. It supports scenarios where GSM coverage is available, but data transmission is unreliable, or where clients need fast alerts directly on a mobile device. SMS notifications provide a simple and robust method for supervising essential device behavior in the field.

The SMS Events feature is configured in the SMS / Call Settings section. By selecting Manage Events, the user can choose the event to monitor, assign the target phone number, and define the SMS message text. The configuration also allows setting the time zone used for event timestamps, ensuring accurate reporting across different regions.

Prerequisites and Important Settings

The device must have an active SIM card with SMS services enabled.
Important: Always verify the time zone in which the device will be used.
Important: Up to 20 SMS events are supported.

Basic Operation

Open the SMS Events configuration window by selecting the Manage Events button.
Select + Add Event and fill in the following fields:
SMS event source — a a drop down menu listing the I/O events that can be monitored. Select the I/O element that will trigger the SMS notification.
SMS event number — the phone number to which SMS event messages will be sent. Note: selecting a country automatically applies to the appropriate country code.
SMS event text — the message that will be sent to the defined number. Note: the maximum SMS length is 50 characters.
After configuring all SMS events, select the desired time zone from the drop down menu.

Parameter list

PARAMETER NAME	PARAMETER ID (RELATED AVL ID)	DESCRIPTION	VALUES
SMS event source	9250 + 3 * Event ID number	AVL ID of the event source	Minimum value = 0 Maximum value = 65535
SMS event number	6000 + Event ID number	Phone number to send SMS to	Minimum value = 0 Maximum value = 15
SMS event text	9252 + 3 * Event ID number	Text to be sent in SMS	Minimum value = 0 Maximum value = 50
SMS event time zone	3006	Time zone offset in 30-minute intervals	Minimum value = -720 Maximum value = 840

Configuration Steps

Command:

:cfg_setparam:[SMS Event Source Par ID]:[AVL_ID];[SMS Event Number Par ID]:[PHONE_NUMBER];[SMS Event Text Par ID]:[SMS_TEXT]

Identify the Event ID: Determine the Event ID for which you want to configure SMS settings.
Set the SMS Event Source: Use the formula 9250 + 3 * (Event ID - 1) to calculate the Parameter Id for the event source.
Set the SMS Event Number: Use the formula 6000 + (Event ID - 1) to calculate the Parameter Id for the phone number.
Set the SMS Event Text: Use the formula 9252 + 3 * (Event ID - 1) to calculate the Parameter Id for the SMS text.
Set the SMS Event Time Zone: Use the Parameter Id 3006 to configure the time zone offset in 30-minute intervals.

Example for Event ID 1:

:cfg_setparam:9250:239;6000:37012345678;9252:Ignition event

Incoming Call Settings

Control the device's response to incoming calls.

Incoming call actions:

Hang-up - device will hang up incoming call.
Report position - device will send an SMS with its GNSS location to the caller's number and then hang up the incoming call.