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3. Using the Victron Global Remote
The VGR has two modes of use; SMS and Web. The SMS mode is used to configure the VGR,
and to receive status information about the connected devices. Web mode allows the VGR to
send detailed information to a website, so that a full status history can be maintained.
Both SMS mode and Web mode can be used simultaneously. The SMS mode is always available.
The Web mode on the other hand, is optional; and requires a correctly configured Internet
connection.
3.1 SMS mode
SMS mode is used by sending commands from a mobile phone, or other compatible devices,
using the SMS (Short Message Service) system. For information on how to send an SMS, refer to
the manual of your SMS equipment.
An SMS command is a word which informs the VGR what action to take. Some SMS commands
have optional parameters. To specify a parameter, type a space after the command, and then the
parameter. Some parameters have optional or required arguments. To specify an argument, type
a space after the parameter, and then the argument value.
When the VGR receives a command, it will reply with an appropriate message.
Note: Commands are not case sensitive, so it does not matter which combination of upper or
lower case letters are used. However, some parameters (such as passwords) may be.
Multiple commands can be specified in a single message. Multiple parameters can be specified
for a single command.
Refer to chapter Error! Reference source not found. for a complete overview of the supported
SMS commands and their parameters.
In addition to sending information on request, the VGR can be configured to automatically send
out an alert when certain events occur.
3.1.1 Examples
To request the status of the VE.Bus system, send the command:
vebus
The VGR will then reply with the status of the VE.Bus system.
To request the status of the GPRS Internet connection, send the command:
gprs
The VGR will then reply with the status of the GPRS Internet connection.
The GPRS command also allows you to specify parameters for additional actions. To configure
and turn on a standard GPRS connection using a username and password, send the following
message:
gprs user internet pass internet apn gprs.example.com on
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