SMS Text messaging Module Pre Release Info

AQD_ottawa · 01/20/2008, 12:02 PM

We are pleased to announce on behalf of GHL that the ProfiLux SMS text messaging module will be released in the coming weeks.

This enables the user to receive alarm and power outage warnings direct to their cell phone via text message.

Look out for further announcements here in next few days!

boboxx · 01/20/2008, 01:25 PM

Ha nice!!!!
... So that's why you got the new Crackberry :cP

Christian

AQD_ottawa · 01/20/2008, 03:54 PM

Actually no, its so I dont have to be chained to this desk 7 days a week keeping tabs on technical questions.

Me and Pearl are doing just fine!

Another update coming soon ref SMS module!

Fliger · 01/20/2008, 06:18 PM

This is cool! Will the unit also allow the user to call into the module to check the stats? And to turn on/off devices with the touchtone? Can you set up the module to text you at pre-set times? I travel quite a bit and this is a pretty cool feature!

Edit - also wondering how it address power outtages? Will it text you immediately if your power goes out? It continues to get juice?

And it doesn't need to be hooked to a PC, does it?

chiefzod · 01/20/2008, 06:29 PM

Can't wait to get one of these. But i have a few questions.

1. Will it have battery backup (so if the power goes out it will let you know)
2. I think i read in another thread that it will use the RS232 port. What will users who are running the ViewII do?

AQD_ottawa · 01/20/2008, 06:50 PM

Few questions I can answer now the rest will be answered as the unit goes through prototype testing.

RS232 - The unit will have more than one RS232 port so you can continue to use your ProfiView and hook up the the PC if you have this connection.

Power outage - it will send an SMS during alarm or after power failure.

PC hook up - Once programmed no you would not need to be hooked up to the PC.

More to follow

Fliger · 01/20/2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11646349#post11646349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AQD_ottawa
Power outage - it will send an alram SMS when the power comes back on.

PC hook up - Once programmed no you would not need to be hooked up to the PC.

More to follow

Good deal on the PC, thanks!

It won't tell you if the power is out? So I assume that if the power goes out - and one of the other parameters is broken, it will text you (before the power returns)?

AQD_ottawa · 01/20/2008, 07:11 PM

Patience,, all will come clear in the coming days.

Time to spend some time with the family now,

More info tomorrow

Fliger · 01/20/2008, 07:22 PM

Sorry ... its just that I'd like to make a decision and order tomorrow. My friend read this thread and emailed me that he'll sell me a PC laptop. Can you at least share with us that it still operates and messages during power attages? Kind of defeats the whole purpose of an SMS module.

I'm not skeptical of you, but I was one of the first Aquatronica buyers and told the SMS module would be released ASAP. It took more than TWO YEARS before it finally came out! After waiting half a year I sold it to a good friend. He had it on a 340 full of exotics corals/fish. Guess what happened ... power outtage during vacaion. Whole tank cooked, total loss. A bunch of AZ reefers tried to help but it was all dead. They released the SMS about six months later.

boboxx · 01/20/2008, 07:46 PM

Fliger, if you only have a mac, why not get the lan or wireless controller? This way you could fully control the profilux on your mac using Crossover or Wine emulator ( free alternative)
This way only when a firmware is required that you would have to go see you friend :c)

Christian

AQD_ottawa · 01/20/2008, 09:02 PM

Release is 8 to 10 weeks I hope that reasures you.

We do not announce the release of a product unless it is official. SO NO you are not going to wait 2 years for this item.

I am providing you with as much info as we get it. As the unit goes through protoype testing more functions will be announced

We hope to have all functions announced in the next week and then a price followed by the official launch date soon after that, not months or years but within a very few weeks.

We will answer the power outage question tomorrow as it is a bit late right now and matthias will be sleeping

I am happy to hear you will have a pc and welcome as a future Profilux plus II owner

Matthias Gross · 01/21/2008, 01:47 AM

the unit will have a Li-Ion-battery

AQD_ottawa · 01/21/2008, 07:15 AM

NEXT UPDATE -

The SMS Module will -

Send SMS on demand so you can call into the unit and check stats

You will be able to turn devises on and off on demand

Program the devise to send text messages at pre set times

The Module has battery back up so in the event of power failure or power outage an alarm will be sent at the time of power outage giving you immediate warning.

Thats a lot of updates in one go.

More to come in the coming days

AQD_ottawa · 01/22/2008, 08:45 AM

Small update for you

size of unit - same size casing as the profiLux II (not the plus II) so slightly more compact, actual dimensions to follow.

Global useage - The SMS module will be Quad band giving it global availability. All you need to do is insert a pay as U go SIm card from your country into it, and providing your own cell phone has international roaming you will have global access to your system!

Next update will be with pricing and photo, but please give us some time.

MSHUR · 01/22/2008, 02:22 PM

Hi Michael,

In my case would i be able to use SMS unit with my network system?

mike

AQD_ottawa · 01/22/2008, 02:53 PM

ERM not sure yet! In your case, In effect you have two systems that share one common control point, but both are seperate from each other, so my assumption would be no as it dials into the specific serial port of that one controller.

But good question that I will get the answer for!

Matthias Gross · 01/23/2008, 02:06 AM

Of course I have taken this constellation in account, too.
You connect the SMS-module to the ProfiLux which is configured as router, then both ProfiLux can be accessed via gsm.
->yes

AQD_ottawa · 01/23/2008, 06:48 AM

Great thanks for the clarification.

Hope that answers your question Mike.

Best wishes

MSHUR · 01/23/2008, 08:56 PM

Thankx Matthias and Michael,
Cant wait to have this option

mike

AQD_ottawa · 01/23/2008, 09:11 PM

About 8 weeks give or take, we will be getting some of the first released in.

I will let you know when dealers can take pre orders

Regards
Michael

MSHUR · 01/23/2008, 09:12 PM

Sounds good !!!

regards,Mike

Fliger · 01/23/2008, 10:32 PM

Do you need to insert a SIM card for this unit? Basically you need its own dedicated phone line?

Matthias Gross · 01/24/2008, 01:00 AM

Yes, you need a SIM-card.

No, you don't need a dedicated phone line - usage is like your cell phone

erikages · 01/24/2008, 09:36 PM

I've got questions about this new unit -- as I'll be one of the first to buy one!

1. I've been researching SIM cards. They do have to registered, and plans are different -- more or less expensive. If you've more experience than I on what North American providers (esp. Canada) that don't gouge for basic service I'd be keen to know this.

2. More importantly, I'd be especially interested in know if you've planned to include a standard phone jack so we can use land lines to generate text messages. This would be a less expensive service to run in the long term.

Many thanks, and looking forward to adding this unit to my system!

Erik

AQD_ottawa · 01/25/2008, 11:35 AM

Answers under questions

1. I've been researching SIM cards. They do have to registered, and plans are different -- more or less expensive. If you've more experience than I on what North American providers (esp. Canada) that don't gouge for basic service I'd be keen to know this.

Answer - This varies from service provider which GHL do not have any control over, it is up to you what package or sim card you decide to use.

2. More importantly, I'd be especially interested in know if you've planned to include a standard phone jack so we can use land lines to generate text messages. This would be a less expensive service to run in the long term.

Answer - different protocols, so no

01/20/2008, 12:02 PM	#1
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	SMS Text messaging Module Pre Release Info We are pleased to announce on behalf of GHL that the ProfiLux SMS text messaging module will be released in the coming weeks. This enables the user to receive alarm and power outage warnings direct to their cell phone via text message. Look out for further announcements here in next few days! __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!! Last edited by AQD_ottawa; 01/20/2008 at 12:22 PM.

01/20/2008, 01:25 PM	#2
boboxx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 790	Ha nice!!!! ... So that's why you got the new Crackberry :cP Christian __________________ * Current Tank Info: 220G System, 180g Display, 3x 250W 14k MH, 2x T5HO, 1x SimuL light stick, 1x Tunze 6215 2x Tunze 6105, 1x Tunze 6055, 1x Octopus Extreme 300 Skimmer, 1x Profilux 3 EX (Temp, PH, Conductivity, Orp), 2x Profilux 4 dosing station

01/20/2008, 03:54 PM	#3
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Actually no, its so I dont have to be chained to this desk 7 days a week keeping tabs on technical questions. Me and Pearl are doing just fine! Another update coming soon ref SMS module! __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/20/2008, 06:18 PM	#4
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	This is cool! Will the unit also allow the user to call into the module to check the stats? And to turn on/off devices with the touchtone? Can you set up the module to text you at pre-set times? I travel quite a bit and this is a pretty cool feature! Edit - also wondering how it address power outtages? Will it text you immediately if your power goes out? It continues to get juice? And it doesn't need to be hooked to a PC, does it? __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70. Last edited by Fliger; 01/20/2008 at 06:31 PM.

01/20/2008, 06:50 PM	#6
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Few questions I can answer now the rest will be answered as the unit goes through prototype testing. RS232 - The unit will have more than one RS232 port so you can continue to use your ProfiView and hook up the the PC if you have this connection. Power outage - it will send an SMS during alarm or after power failure. PC hook up - Once programmed no you would not need to be hooked up to the PC. More to follow __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!! Last edited by AQD_ottawa; 01/20/2008 at 06:55 PM.

01/20/2008, 06:29 PM	#5
chiefzod Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 124	Can't wait to get one of these. But i have a few questions. 1. Will it have battery backup (so if the power goes out it will let you know) 2. I think i read in another thread that it will use the RS232 port. What will users who are running the ViewII do?

01/20/2008, 07:11 PM	#8
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Patience,, all will come clear in the coming days. Time to spend some time with the family now, More info tomorrow __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/20/2008, 07:22 PM	#9
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Sorry ... its just that I'd like to make a decision and order tomorrow. My friend read this thread and emailed me that he'll sell me a PC laptop. Can you at least share with us that it still operates and messages during power attages? Kind of defeats the whole purpose of an SMS module. I'm not skeptical of you, but I was one of the first Aquatronica buyers and told the SMS module would be released ASAP. It took more than TWO YEARS before it finally came out! After waiting half a year I sold it to a good friend. He had it on a 340 full of exotics corals/fish. Guess what happened ... power outtage during vacaion. Whole tank cooked, total loss. A bunch of AZ reefers tried to help but it was all dead. They released the SMS about six months later. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

01/20/2008, 07:46 PM	#10
boboxx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 790	Fliger, if you only have a mac, why not get the lan or wireless controller? This way you could fully control the profilux on your mac using Crossover or Wine emulator ( free alternative) This way only when a firmware is required that you would have to go see you friend :c) Christian __________________ * Current Tank Info: 220G System, 180g Display, 3x 250W 14k MH, 2x T5HO, 1x SimuL light stick, 1x Tunze 6215 2x Tunze 6105, 1x Tunze 6055, 1x Octopus Extreme 300 Skimmer, 1x Profilux 3 EX (Temp, PH, Conductivity, Orp), 2x Profilux 4 dosing station

01/20/2008, 09:02 PM	#11
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Release is 8 to 10 weeks I hope that reasures you. We do not announce the release of a product unless it is official. SO NO you are not going to wait 2 years for this item. I am providing you with as much info as we get it. As the unit goes through protoype testing more functions will be announced We hope to have all functions announced in the next week and then a price followed by the official launch date soon after that, not months or years but within a very few weeks. We will answer the power outage question tomorrow as it is a bit late right now and matthias will be sleeping I am happy to hear you will have a pc and welcome as a future Profilux plus II owner __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/21/2008, 01:47 AM	#12
Matthias Gross RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 1,163	the unit will have a Li-Ion-battery __________________ Kind regards! Current Tank Info: Saltwater tank 700l + freshwater tank 400l

01/21/2008, 07:15 AM	#13
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	NEXT UPDATE - The SMS Module will - Send SMS on demand so you can call into the unit and check stats You will be able to turn devises on and off on demand Program the devise to send text messages at pre set times The Module has battery back up so in the event of power failure or power outage an alarm will be sent at the time of power outage giving you immediate warning. Thats a lot of updates in one go. More to come in the coming days __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/22/2008, 08:45 AM	#14
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Small update for you size of unit - same size casing as the profiLux II (not the plus II) so slightly more compact, actual dimensions to follow. Global useage - The SMS module will be Quad band giving it global availability. All you need to do is insert a pay as U go SIm card from your country into it, and providing your own cell phone has international roaming you will have global access to your system! Next update will be with pricing and photo, but please give us some time. __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/22/2008, 02:22 PM	#15
MSHUR ugust 2011 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 2,595	Hi Michael, In my case would i be able to use SMS unit with my network system? mike __________________ Manhattan Reefs TOTM -August 2011 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy crystal glass, Profilux network system,PS -Diuna T5-10 bulbs, BK SM-300

01/22/2008, 02:53 PM	#16
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	ERM not sure yet! In your case, In effect you have two systems that share one common control point, but both are seperate from each other, so my assumption would be no as it dials into the specific serial port of that one controller. But good question that I will get the answer for! __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/23/2008, 02:06 AM	#17
Matthias Gross RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 1,163	Of course I have taken this constellation in account, too. You connect the SMS-module to the ProfiLux which is configured as router, then both ProfiLux can be accessed via gsm. ->yes __________________ Kind regards! Current Tank Info: Saltwater tank 700l + freshwater tank 400l

01/23/2008, 06:48 AM	#18
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Great thanks for the clarification. Hope that answers your question Mike. Best wishes __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/23/2008, 08:56 PM	#19
MSHUR ugust 2011 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 2,595	Thankx Matthias and Michael, Cant wait to have this option mike __________________ Manhattan Reefs TOTM -August 2011 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy crystal glass, Profilux network system,PS -Diuna T5-10 bulbs, BK SM-300

01/23/2008, 09:11 PM	#20
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	About 8 weeks give or take, we will be getting some of the first released in. I will let you know when dealers can take pre orders Regards Michael __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!

01/23/2008, 09:12 PM	#21
MSHUR ugust 2011 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 2,595	Sounds good !!! regards,Mike __________________ Manhattan Reefs TOTM -August 2011 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy crystal glass, Profilux network system,PS -Diuna T5-10 bulbs, BK SM-300

01/23/2008, 10:32 PM	#22
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Do you need to insert a SIM card for this unit? Basically you need its own dedicated phone line? __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

01/24/2008, 01:00 AM	#23
Matthias Gross RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 1,163	Yes, you need a SIM-card. No, you don't need a dedicated phone line - usage is like your cell phone __________________ Kind regards! Current Tank Info: Saltwater tank 700l + freshwater tank 400l

01/24/2008, 09:36 PM	#24
erikages Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Posts: 150	I've got questions about this new unit -- as I'll be one of the first to buy one! 1. I've been researching SIM cards. They do have to registered, and plans are different -- more or less expensive. If you've more experience than I on what North American providers (esp. Canada) that don't gouge for basic service I'd be keen to know this. 2. More importantly, I'd be especially interested in know if you've planned to include a standard phone jack so we can use land lines to generate text messages. This would be a less expensive service to run in the long term. Many thanks, and looking forward to adding this unit to my system! Erik __________________ Erik Ages / Victoria BC 100gal reef (LPS); 20gal sump; 20gal refugium Fully automated Current Tank Info: 100gal reef + 20gal sump + 20gal refg

01/25/2008, 11:35 AM	#25
AQD_ottawa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK/Canada Posts: 8,020 Blog Entries: 33	Answers under questions 1. I've been researching SIM cards. They do have to registered, and plans are different -- more or less expensive. If you've more experience than I on what North American providers (esp. Canada) that don't gouge for basic service I'd be keen to know this. Answer - This varies from service provider which GHL do not have any control over, it is up to you what package or sim card you decide to use. 2. More importantly, I'd be especially interested in know if you've planned to include a standard phone jack so we can use land lines to generate text messages. This would be a less expensive service to run in the long term. Answer - different protocols, so no __________________ Michael Hall Tank Build and product reviews coming soon. 60x30x24 Ecotech powered, OLD Profilux 3 but looking to upgrade when market settles, Seneye Monitored, Bubble Magus DC Skimmed. Current Tank Info: Floating about on the water enjoying semi retirement!!