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Cellular IoT: Send SIM800/900 GPRS

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In this project we will learn about IoT using GSM Module. We will

use SIM900/800 GSM Module with Arduino and send the DHT11

Sensor data to Thingspeak Server.

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1 Overview

2 Bill of Materials

3 SIM900A GSM/GPRS Module

3.1 SIM900A GSM/GPRS Modem Fetures

4 Circuit/Connection between GSM Module Arduino & DHT11

5 Setting up Thingspeak

6 Source Code/Program

7 Results & Observations

8 Video Tutorial & Explanation

Overview
Nowadays we use ESP8266 or ESP32 or any other wifi Modules to

send any sensor data to the Internet wirelessly. Hence Wifi comes

into action and thus we need Wifi Connection for wireless

communication with any server. But the disadvantage of using Wifi

is, it is not available everywhere. The wifi signal is limited to certain

locations and to a certain range up to a few meters. For example, in

order to use IoT Connectivity and to get data from the farmer’s

fields, we can’t rely on Wifi due to unavailability. Similarly forest,

river zone, mountains are the areas where wifi connection is not

available.

So, GSM GPRS is the only alternative left as per the present

scenario and current technology. GSM GPRS Module allows you to

add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS, and data to your

application. The big advantage of GSM/GPRS Connectivity is, it

covers a wide area and signal/connectivity is available almost

everywhere.

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So in this project, we will learn about the Internet of Things using

GSM GPRS Module, i.e Cellular IoT. We will take SIM900A as a

reference GSM GPRS Module and Interface it with Arduino Board.

We will sense the surrounding humidity and temperature using

DHT11 Humidity/Temperature Sensor. The humidity & temperature

data will be sent to Thingspeak server using AT Commands for

GSM Module. ThingSpeak server is an open data platform and API

for the Internet of Things that enables you to collect, store, analyze,

visualize, and act on data from sensors. So let us learn all about

GSM Module with Thingspeak & Arduino.

You can check one of our posts related to a similar system:

1. Arduino SIM: Cellular Connectivity Service for Arduino IoT Cloud

2. Send SIM800/900 GSM/GPRS Data to Thingspeak with STM32

If you want to send the data in JSON format using any API Server

you can check our post here: SIM900/800 HTTP post request in

JSON Format with Arduino

Bill of Materials
Following are the components required for learning the Cellular IoT

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project. All the components can be easily purchased from Amazon.

The component purchase link is given below.

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1 Arduino UNO Arduino UNO 1 https://amzn.to

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Board

2 GSM Module SIM800/SIM900 1 https://amzn.to

GSM GPRS /2VyMUym

Module

3 DHT11 Sensor DHT11 1 https://amzn.to

Humidity /2Tqsyo3

Temperature

Sensor

4 12/9V Power - 1 https://amzn.to

Supply /2Pxqfym

5 Connecting Jumper Wires 10 https://amzn.to

Wires /2L8Xc1p

6 Breadboard - 1 https://amzn.to

/2YM6YyS

SIM900A GSM/GPRS Module

The SIM900A is a readily available GSM/GPRS module, used in

many mobile phones and PDA. The module can also be used for

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developing IoT (Internet of Things) and Embedded Applications. It

works on frequencies 900/ 1800 MHz. The Modem comes with an

RS232 interface, which allows you to connect PC as well as a

microcontroller with RS232 Chip(MAX232). The baud rate is

configurable from 9600-115200 through AT command. The

GSM/GPRS Modem is having internal TCP/IP stack to enable you to

connect with the internet via GPRS. It is suitable for SMS, Voice as

well as DATA transfer applications in the M2M interface.

The onboard Regulated Power supply allows you to connect a wide

range of unregulated power supply. Using this modem, you can

make & receive audio calls, Send & Read SMS, GPRS Internet, etc

through simple AT commands.

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SIM900A GSM/GPRS Modem Fetures

1. Input Voltage: 12V DC

2. Supports MIC, Audio Input & Speakers

3. Dual-Band GSM/GPRS 900/ 1800 MHz

4. RS232 interface for direct communication with computer or MCU

kit

5. Configurable baud rate

6. Wire Antenna ( SMA connector with GSM Antenna Optional )

7. SIM Cardholder

8. Built-in Network Status LED

9. Inbuilt Powerful TCP/IP protocol stack for internet data transfer

over GPRS

01. DATA GPRS: download transfer max is 85.6KBps, Upload transfer

max 42.8KBps

Circuit/Connection between GSM Module

Arduino & DHT11
Here is a circuit diagram for interfacing SIM800/900 GSM Module

with Arduino & DHT11 for Sending data to Thingspeak Server. The

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connection is fairly simple as shown below.

SIM800/900 is a UART Module. We use the Software Serial

command for Serial Communication. So, connect its TX & RX Pins to

Arduino pin 2 & 3 respectively. Supply the GSM Module with

9V/12V Power supply. Similarly, connect the VCC & GND Pin of

DHT11 Sensor to Arduino 5V & GND. Connect its output pin to A0

of Arduino.

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Setting up Thingspeak
ThingSpeak provides very good tool for IoT based projects. By

using ThingSpeak site, we can monitor our data and control our

system over the Internet, using the Channels and web pages

provided by ThingSpeak. So first you need to sign up for

ThingSpeak. So visit https://thingspeak.com and create an account.

Then create a new channel and set up what you want. The tutorial

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in the video below. Follow the video for more clarifications.

Then create the API keys. This key is required for programming

modifications and setting your data.

Now click on channels so that you can see the online data
streaming

Source Code/Program
The source code/program to Send GSM SIM800/900 GPRS Data to

Thingspeak with Arduino is given below. No libraries are required.

You can simply copy the code and upload to the Arduino Board.

But before that, you have to make two changes in the code. Change

your APN Services first. In my case, I am using Airtel SIM and the

default APN for Airtel is airtelgprs.com. You can check your SIM APN

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from your google or cellular provider.

You also need to make changes to the API key from thingspeak.

#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial gprsSerial(2,3);

#include <String.h>
#include <DHT.h>

#define DHTPIN A0

DHT dht(DHTPIN, DHT11);

void setup()
{
gprsSerial.begin(9600); // the GPRS baud rate
Serial.begin(9600); // the GPRS baud rate
dht.begin();

delay(1000);
}

void loop()
{
float h = dht.readHumidity();

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float t = dht.readTemperature();
delay(100);

Serial.print("Temperature = ");
Serial.print(t);
S e r i a l . p r i n t l n ( " °C
C" ) ;
Serial.print("Humidity = ");
Serial.print(h);
Serial.println(" %");

if (gprsSerial.available())
Serial.write(gprsSerial.read());

gprsSerial.println("AT");
delay(1000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CPIN?");
delay(1000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CREG?");
delay(1000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CGATT?");
delay(1000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSHUT");
delay(1000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSTATUS");
delay(2000);

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPMUX=0");
delay(2000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CSTT=\"airtelgprs.com\"");//start task and set

delay(1000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIICR");//bring up wireless connection

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delay(3000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIFSR");//get local IP adress

delay(2000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSPRT=0");
delay(3000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSTART=\"TCP\",\"api.thingspeak.com\",\"80\"
delay(6000);

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSEND");//begin send data to remote server

delay(4000);
ShowSerialData();

String str="GET https://api.thingspeak.com/update?api_key=O13AOCHYYNU

Serial.println(str);
gprsSerial.println(str);//begin send data to remote server

delay(4000);
ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println((char)26);//sending
delay(5000);//waitting for reply, important! the time is base on the
gprsSerial.println();

ShowSerialData();

gprsSerial.println("AT+CIPSHUT");//close the connection

delay(100);
ShowSerialData();
}
void ShowSerialData()
{
while(gprsSerial.available()!=0)

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Serial.write(gprsSerial.read());
delay(5000);

Results & Observations

Once the code is uploaded to Arduino UNO Board, the module will

start responding. You can open the Serial Monitor and see the

following responses there.

Similarly, you can open the Thingspeak private view and see the

temperature and humidity logged data there.

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So this is how you can Send GSM SIM800/900 GPRS Data to

Thingspeak with Arduino.

If you want to send the data in JSON format using any API Server

you can check our post here: SIM900/800 HTTP post request in

JSON Format with Arduino

Video Tutorial & Explanation

Cellular IoT | Send Data to Thingspeak Server using SIM800/900

GSM/GPRS Module

Watch this video on YouTube.

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17 Comments

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Toni
July 27, 2020 at 7:18 PM

excuse me sir, i wanna ask about this line :

gprsSerial.println((char)26);//sending

what is (char)26 mean?

thanks before

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GAURAV PIPLANI
August 7, 2020 at 4:10 PM

i have connected the GSM modem to my PC and then i am send

commands to the GSM Modem using terminal Software.
This is what i am sending:
AT
AT+CPIN?
AT+CREG?
AT+CGATT?
AT+CIPSHUT
AT+CIPSTATUS
AT+CIPMUX=0
AT+CSTT=”www”
AT+CIICR
AT+CIFSR
AT+CIPSTART=”TCP”,”api.thingspeak.com”,”80″
AT+CIPSEND
GET http://api.thingspeak.com/update?api_key=X4L3QD19Q7YSLK3J&
field1=125
#026

When i use GET instruction and then send 026 i get SEND OK from the
modem and then CLOSED but thingspeak channel is not updated.

Please help

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bwengye duncan
November 18, 2020 at 9:23 PM

T
oni the line means you are terminating the message being sent. It
basically tells the GSm that the message ends here hence executing the
send command

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Al Diman
February 1, 2021 at 5:42 PM

I have loaded the code to my arduino uno. Everything seems to work

except that my thingspeak channel is not updating temperature and
humidity data. Pease guide me on the issue.

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Mr. Alam
February 1, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Add some delays between the thingspeak data sending

command in the code. It should fix the issue

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Al Diman
February 13, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Hi,

Thanks on your reply. The data on my channel are now updating. The
data are updated every 1.5 minutes (about 88 seconds). Is it possible to
have data updated every 60 seconds? What part in the code should I
change? Thanks again for the help.

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Andrew
March 25, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Hi, I noticed that the GSM module needs an external power supply
rather than being powered from the arduino board. What sort of
current does the GSM module draw? I was hoping to power this from a
battery and place the node in a remote area with small solar panel to
trickle feed the battery.

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Mr. Alam
March 25, 2021 at 10:26 AM

The power supply varies depending upon the type of GSM

Module used. The SIM800/900 GSM Module requires more
than 1.5A of current. Hence 9V, 2A supply is good for the
module.

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Andrew
March 26, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Thanks for the reply. I have got it up and running now but it seems to
be updating things speak at random intervals with some gaps as big as
25 minutes. Is this because the delays are not long enough and it times
out before making connection?

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Andy
March 29, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Hi, I have the same issue. Can you please confirm exactly where this
extra delay should be?

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Mr. Alam
March 29, 2021 at 8:42 PM

delay between each and every AT Commands should be

increased.

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Andrew
March 29, 2021 at 11:34 PM

Hi, I have uploaded the same code and thingspeak updates but at
random intervals. What delays should I adjust to make sure I get data
sent everytime the program runs. I have ‘send Ok’ back but thingspeak
does not update and it tends to randomly update now and then.

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srikanth
April 1, 2021 at 11:26 AM

#026 command is used for termination, so it varies from terminal

program to program. the following terminal it will work.Take a try
https://sites.google.com/site/terminalbpp/

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Tapiwanashe Vincent Kufarimani

April 4, 2021 at 5:21 PM

i am having +CME ERROR:50 , +CME ERROR:53 and +CME ERROR:58

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stevejferry
June 28, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Hello, is there a way to get the http status from ThingSpeak ie the 200
code ThingSpeak sends back when the post has been successful? I am
using an A9 GSM/GPRS module with an ESP32 board to receive LoRa
packets from my nodes and forward them to ThingSpeak. Thanks, Steve.

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samarjeetchavan
October 28, 2021 at 2:47 PM

can we post data to a google sheet with similar code?

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Srikanth n
June 30, 2022 at 1:35 PM

I am also facing the same issue. did you find a solution ??

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