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Our Dev Team Have Released A New SMS Driver Module

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Applies To: Teltonika RUT241 with a compatibility matrix of six options, combining the following three Teltonika firmware versions:

  • RUT2M_R_00.07.14.3_WEBUI.bin (the earliest we now support because of TLS)

  • RUT2M_R_00.07.19.4_WEBUI.bin

  • RUT2M_R_00.07.23.4_WEBUI.bin (latest but not yet marked by Teltonika as stable)
    Audience: Field Engineers, Support Technicians
    Purpose: Ensure that Teltonika modems are running a firmware version that is compatible with the latest Forest Rock SMS Driver with the following two Tridium Niagara versions:

    • Daemon and workbench N4.10.1

    • Daemon and workbench N4.15.1

      TeltonikaSMS Module Guide: New SMS Guide available from our download site.

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TeltonikaSMS Module Guide (Version: 1.2.3.2)

Introduction

Forest Rock previously needed to provide multiple releases of this module to accommodate firmware changes introduced in Teltonika versions up to and including 7.14.

We recognised the inconvenience this caused and have now enhanced the driver to improve compatibility with future Teltonika firmware revisions, reducing the need for version-specific updates wherever practical and reducing the need to downgrade the firmware in the Teletonika router.

The main breaking change occurred when Teltonika withdrew support for an older, less secure style of application programming interface (API). This API handled essential driver functions such as:

  • Determining the router's modem ID

  • Sending SMS messages

This older API did not use Transport Layer Security (TLS) and has now been replaced by a new:

  • REST-based API

  • Communicating over secure HTTPS only (no HTTP support)

TLS and Certificate Handling

A natural consequence of this change is that the Teltonika router will now present a signed digital certificate to the driver.

  • The certificate must be approved by the user

  • The driver will not automatically trust certificates

Instead, the TeltonikaSMSService property sheet will:

  • Notify the user via Workbench that approval is required

  • Require a station restart after approval

Prerequisites

Before configuring the TeltonikaSMS module, ensure the following:

  • A Teltonika router with SMS support

  • Router and host machine connected on the same network

  • TeltonikaSMS module installed on the host

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NOTE: The host is correctly licensed by Forest Rock to use the module

Configuration

Follow these simple steps to install and configure the module:

1. Install the Module Locally

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Download and copy the file: New SMS Driver ZIP

teltonikaSMS-rt.jar

Into:

C:/Niagara/Niagara-4.X/modules
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2. Restart Workbench

Launch or restart the appropriate Workbench version.

3. Connect to Platform

Connect to the platform of the target host.

4. Deploy Module

Using Software Manager:

  • Copy the module to the required host

5. Restart Station

Restart the remote station using:

Application Director

6. Connect to Station

Reconnect to the remote station via Workbench once it has launched.

7. Open Palette

Open the:

TeltonikaSMS palette

8. Add SMS Service

Copy:

TeltonikaSMSService

Into:

Config ā†’ Services

9. Configure Service Fields

Complete all required fields:

  • IP address

  • Username

  • Password

Notes:

  • Protocol is read-only (https://)

  • Port is read-only (443)

10. Enable the Service

Ensure:

Enabled = true

This should only be set to false if you intentionally want to pause driver operation.

11. Certificate Approval (First Use Only)

On initial setup:

  • The Teltonika router presents a TLS certificate

  • Service status will show as:

DOWN
Check Service Health

Open the Service Health component and review:

  • Is Certificated

  • Last Failed Certificate Timestamp

  • Certificate Diagnosis

Approve Certificate

  • Go to Workbench ā†’ Certificate Management

  • Approve the Teltonika certificate

  • Restart the station

12. Confirm Successful Connection

After restart:

  • Service status should be:

OK

  • In Service Health:

Is Certificated = true

13. Add SMS Recipient

Copy:

SMSAlarmRecipient

Into the desired wiresheet.

14. Enter Mobile Number

Enter the destination mobile number following these rules:

  • Do not include +

  • Do not include spaces

  • Do not include leading zero

Example (UK)

Original:

07475 411668

Correct format:

447475411668

15. Customise Message

Modify the message format using the available variables.

16. Test the System

Either:

  • Wait for an alarm event

  • Or use:

Send Test Message

Troubleshooting

If SMS delivery fails:

  • Check fault details in:

TeltonikaSMSService

  • Review additional diagnostics in:

Service Health

Key Diagnostic Fields

  • Is Certificated ā†’ Certificate trust status

  • Last Failed Certificate Timestamp ā†’ Time of last TLS failure

  • Certificate Diagnosis ā†’ Detailed failure information

Summary

This module has been updated to:

  • Support modern Teltonika firmware

  • Enforce secure HTTPS communication

  • Provide clear certificate approval workflow

NOTE: The JACE-8000/9000 must be correctly licenced to use the TeltonikaSMS module

This guide will be updated once that driver is released.

If you need more help:

Then why not contact our sales or support team.

sales@forestrock.co.uk or support@forestrock.co.uk

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