iot-portal Holars MQ5 MQx System User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- iot-portal
Table of Contents
Quick Start User Guide
MQx Specification
The MQx system is available in a number of configurations on both mobile bands
and cellular IoT bands.
The inputs can be configured via the user interface, over the air, as 4x
0-36VDC analogue or digital (on/off) type inputs for use with volt free
contacts. In the digital configuration the input sources a weak pull up
current (<1mA) at 2.8V.
Additionally, the inputs may be configured as Wiegand inputs for use with
security tag and keypad readers.
The inputs can also be configured as low data rate UART inputs. Please note
this requires a customised sub-PCB.
The MQX PCB features a volt-free relay output capable of handling 50VDC up to
2A.
The MQX has an additional open collector output capable of sinking up to
100mA.
| MQ4 | MQ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular Technology | 4G LTE Cat-1, 2G GSM | 5G NB-IoT & Cat-M1, 2G GPRS |
| Aerial | SMA Female Penta-Band | SMA Female Penta-Band |
| Power Supply | 12-24VDC/AC 20mA-100mA | 12-24VDCAC 20mA-100mA |
| Reader Interface | Wiegand 5V | Wiegand 5V |
| Exit/Fire Inputs | NO/NC/GND | NO/NC/GND |
| Output Relay | NO/NC/COM 2A 50V Max. | NO/NC/COM 2A 50V Max. |
| Output Transistor | 100mA 50V max. | 100mA 50V max. |
| Timers | 7-day, 2 events per day | 7-day, 2 events per day |
| Keycode Length | 1-7 digits | 1-7 digits |
| Tag ID | 7 characters | 7 characters |
Alarm Wiring Guide MQx Alarm Dialler (IoT)
Power should be derived from the alarm panel auxiliary output. Typically,
these will be marked +, +VE, +12V and 0V. The +12V terminal should be
connected to the AC/DC VIN terminals as shown above. The 0V terminal should be
connected to the GND terminal on the alarm dialler.
The Bell or -V terminal on the alarm panel should be connected to the IP1
terminal on the alarm dialler. If a SET terminal is available, connect this to
IP2. On the Texecom panel shown the terminal is marked SW+.
If the set/unset messages are inverted, we recommend going to the Live Screen
for your device and simply reversing the messages here.
If intruder alarm allows a zone to be configured as a keyswitch input, then
connect this to the relay terminals NC & COM. This will require some
programming to be performed on the alarm panel. Please refer to your panel
manufacturer’s installation manual.
To silence an alarm remotely, the bell -ve connection may be routed through
the output relay NC and COM terminals as shown above. Activating the output
relay from the Live Screen will silence the bell. This can also be achieved by
sending the on and off commands to the diallier SMS programming number.
We do not recommend remote control of alarm panels. However, we recommend
using a zone as a keyswitch input instead of wiring the bell -ve terminal
through the dialler output relay where possible.
IIoT Monitoring and Control System
The Industrial IoT System allows monitoring and control of your industrial
control systems remotely via SMS, Web or call, using the 4G and 5G mobile
phone networks. The eSIM provides connectivity to multiple networks in over
100 countries.
Each input can be used to send SMS and email messages and initiate a Text-to-
Speech voice call. Inputs can be used to operate outputs on the local device
and also on remote devices creating a long-range switch connection. Output
relays can switch currents up to 1A at 50V.
Input Configuration
Digital Mode
Each input can be configured as an analogue or digital input. The mode is selected using the settings button on the input card on the Live Screen (circled in orange below).
The Input Settings modal features the Digital/not Analogue checkbox. To switch the input over to digital, ensure this checkbox is checked and click the Save button immediately below the checkbox. The device must be powered on and registered on the network for the change to the input to be made.
Digital inputs have 2 states; High and Low and are designed to be connected to a volt free switch or relay. Setting the input to digital sets the device to source a small current through the input channel. This allows it to sense when a switch contact has been connected to the GND terminal. This corresponds to the ‘Low’ state. When the input is open circuit it is considered to be in the ‘High’ state.
Setting the input to digital will overwrite the upper and lower threshold voltages to 20V and 10V respectively. The source voltage will be 2.8V maximum. In digital mode the high and low voltage thresholds are meaningless and should not be adjusted!!
Analogue Mode
To switch to analogue mode the ‘Digital/not Analogue’ checkbox should be
unchecked and the ‘Save’ button should be clicked only when the device is
powered up and registered on the network.
In analogue mode there are 3 states.
Under the Low Voltage Threshold value, the input is considered ‘Low’
Above the ‘High Voltage Threshold’ value the input is considered ‘High’
A voltage between the high and low voltage is regarded as the ‘idle’ voltage.
There should be a difference between the high and low threshold voltages of at
least 2x the input hysteresis voltage which is typically 0.5V. Hence, when
setting the upper and lower threshold voltages, ensure they are at least 1V
apart.
The inputs can measure a voltage from 0V to 36V. By default, there is 0.5V of hysteresis on each input. This means the input will not retrigger until the voltage is more than 0.5V away from the threshold voltage. This stops a minor voltage fluctuation repeatedly triggering the input.
Outputs
Standard DIN rail IIoT systems feature 2 mechanical output relays with both
‘Normally Open’ and ‘Normally Closed’ terminals. We recommend a maximum
terminal voltage of 50V with a current up to 2A.
The relays can be controlled at any time via the ‘Live Screen’ and can also be
operated by SMS or dialling. Please see the supplementary ‘SMS Programming and
Operation’ Quick Start Guide for SMS control.
To get or change the telephone number to dial for each output, click the
telephone icon on the output card. This number can be changed to any one of
our international telephone numbers. Each relay can have its own unique
telephone number.
If your number is present in two or more IoT devices, then you should select unique numbers for all relays as ringing this number will operate all relays where you phone number is valid. This may or may not be desirable.
Programming: User Enrolment
When first powered up, the signal LED (SIG) will initially flash. This will
light permanently once a connection has been established. The SIG LED may
continue to flash at a lower rate to display the unit is getting a poor
signal. So long as the LED is not flashing the system will be operational.
The 5G model may take 5-10 minutes to connect to the network. These units are
not intended to be moved very often and save power by storing network settings
for the local base stations instead of loading them every time it is powered
up. This is why they take time start up. They require extra synchronization
with the network to connect after being moved.
If you have access to a smart phone with QR code reader, you can get access
directly to the Live Screen and Users page by scanning the Live Screen QR code
(be aware we also include the ‘View Screen’ QR code label which gives
unauthorised viewers read-only access) which contains a secret encrypted key.
To use the QR code, scan the image and navigate to the Users page to add your
number and email address.
We recommend you add both your mobile number and email address.
To add users without the QR code, the admin user must enroll himself/herself
on the unit by visiting the following address (or scanning the Enroll QR
code):
https://www.priory-access.com/enrol
Enter your name, your email address and click ‘Enrol’. This will take you to
the Live Screen for your device.
You will receive an email with a link to the Live Screen. If this is the first
unit you have enrolled, you will receive a link in order to set a password on
the portal. We recommend you use this link immediately before it expires.
Ensure you log into https://iot-portal.com and not https://www.priory- access.com portal for IIoT equipment including the DIN rail mount and MQ5 products!
It is possible to program the dialler using SMS text messages or via the
online portal.
To program the dialler via SMS, please see the “SMS Programming and Operation”
Quick Start Guide.
To access the telephone numbers and email addresses click the ‘Users’ button.
The ‘Phone’ column will be highlighted in red to indicate you should add your number by clicking the ‘Amend’ button. Please check your email address carefully for errors!
If you add yourself as a ‘Master User’ you will be able to recover your
account if there is a problem with your email address.
A Text number is sent an SMS text message when the inputs are triggered A Call
number is dialled with an input is triggered. During the call we will read out
the message or can play an mp3 file
To add more users, click the ‘New User’ button at the top of the page. When
adding a new user each column is optional. There is no need to add a number
and email address for each user. Leaving a column blank is generally OK.
If you would like the user to have Full Access to all settings, then select
‘Full Access’ from the drop-down menu. Open/Close allows the user access to
the ‘Open Gate’ page and ‘None’ removes all access without deleting the user.
Events
You can tailor specific email events for each user by amending the ‘Events’ box. There are some preset events for each system, such as, ‘Alarm’, ‘Set/Unset’. To customise the email events the corresponding event number is required to be entered
Input 1 Low 40, Input 1 High 41
Input 2 Low 42, Input 2 High 43
Expiry
After the expiry date, the user will be deleted.
Further help and information is available at: https://iot-portal.com
User Details
SMS Programming and Operation
Whilst on-site it is often easier to program and operate the system via SMS. Both online and SMS programming/operation are available and can be used in conjunction with each other. There is a small charge made against your PAYG balance for receiving SMS messages. This is typically £0.01. Please check your ‘Live Screen’ for per unit pricing. The optional reply is charged at your standard SMS rate.
To enrol your phone via SMS you will need the 10-digit PIN number for your device shown above. Please send the following SMS to +44 7429 750 090:
Enrol
For example, if your PIN is 0123456789 then you should send:
Enrol 0123456789
The system will reply to your message with your Output 1 telephone number.
This should be stored as your SMS programming telephone number. It is also the
number for operating Output 1 by SMS and dial-in.
Output 2 has its own telephone number which is also contained in the message
and can be found by sending the following message to your new Output 1/SMS
programming number (obtained in the previous step):
Output 2
To operate the output relay on your unit simply send the following commands
via SMS to the corresponding telephone number
| On | …active the output indefinitely |
|---|---|
| Open | …active the output indefinitely |
| On 10 | …active the output for 10 seconds |
| On 5m | …activate the output for 5 minutes |
| Close | …deactivate the output |
| Off | …deactivate the output |
Please note, it does not matter whether the message Is in UPPER CASE, lower case or a MiXtUrE of both upper and lower case.
To add dial-to-open number the ADD command is used as follows:
Add 07123456789. …adds 07123456789
To remove all occurrences of a number:
Remove 07123456789. …removes 07123456789 (all occurrences)
To add numbers to call and text when the alarm sounds/inputs are triggered
send the following commands:
Call 07123456789 …calls 07123456789 when the inputs are triggered
Text 07123456789 …text message 07123456789 when the inputs are triggered
To add a master number (who can administer other users) send the following
SMS:
Master 07123456789 …gives 07123456789 admin rights to the unit (along with the
original enroller)
There is no limit to how many numbers of any variety that can be stored. We
recommend only 1 or 2 master numbers as they are contacted when there is a
problem or the accounts needs topping up.
To get a list of numbers associated with this unit send the following SMS
List …returns a list of all of the numbers in the database
To access the Live Screen on a unit enrolled by SMS, send the following
message:
Get link …returns a clickable link to the ‘Live Screen’
To check you PAYG Balance send the following SMS:
Balance …returns your current balance (in GBP)
To check your current incoming and outgoing call charges send the following:
Charges …return incoming and outgoing SMS and Call charges
List of Commands
Further help and information is available at: https://iot-portal.com/help
Declaration of Conformity
Document Number: DOC_MQX_103_DoC
Issuer’s Name: Priory Access Ltd
Issuer’s Address: 23 Goodlass Road, Liverpool, L24 9HJ
Object of the declaration: MQX1.03
The object of the declaration described above is in the conformity with the
relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
2014/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive 2011/65/EU The Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Directive 2014/53/EU RED Art3.1(b) Radio Equipment Directive Conformity is
shown by compliance with the applicable requirements of the following
documents:
Safety: EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013
EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1 (2005-11) EN 301 489-17
V2.2.1 (2012-09) EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1 (2010-10)
Radio: EN 301 511 V12.0.0 (2015-02) EN 300 328 V1.9.1 (2015-02) EN 301908-1
V7.0.1 (2014-11) EN 301908-2 V6.2.1 (2013-10)
Technical Construction File required by this directive is maintained at 23
Goodlass Road, L24 9HJ UK
Signed for and on behalf of Access Controls Ltd
Name: Michael Beaver
Position: Director
Date: 02/06/2021
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