
GSM Mobile Module HERON
With a Heron GSM mobile module you can take
advantage of the mobile phone network to operate your MCI irrigation controller.
Use your mobile phone as a remote control for your
MCI controller and receive alarm text messages on your mobile telephone from
your controller.
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More reliable and low cost compared to private
radio.
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The GSM mobile module also enables you to dial
up your irrigation controller from any PC running Heron “Ground Control”
software.
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No need to install telephone lines.
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No need to pay for telephone line rental
charges.

The GSM mobile module is available with one, two or
all three of the following options:
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Option 1 - Use
your mobile phone as a remote control to start a valve, a program, or
a pump.
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Option 2 -
Receive a text message from your controller should an alarm condition arise.
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Option 3 -
Dial-up your MCI controller from any PC running Heron “Ground Control”
software.
GSM Mobile Module Features:
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Connect to any model of MCI controller.
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Up to 4 different mobile phones can be used to
remotely control an MCI controller.
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In built security to prevent unauthorized
mobile phones dialing up.
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Simple key entry to activate a controller and
recognition of valid or invalid commands.
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GSM module signal strength and the outstanding
credit displayed.
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Set the maximum number of non-critical alarm
faults that can occur before a alarm text message is sent.
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Operate multiple controllers at the same site
with one GSM mobile module.
Electrical Connections
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RS232 serial port to connect to MCI controller
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RS232 serial port to connect to a PC (if
required)
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Ariel socket (The standard ariel has a 1 metre
lead)