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Installation and User Guide for Baseline Cell Modems in Pedestal Enclosures 

 

4.

 

Press the 

Back

 button to return to the Network 

Setup menu and then press the 

 or 

 button 

to move to the 

BaseManager Setup

 option, and 

then press the 

OK

 button to select it. The 

BaseManager Setup screen displays. 

5.

 

Verify that there is a checkmark in the 

BaseManager

 

Enabled

 field. 

6.

 

Press the 

 button to move to the 

Data Usage Mode 

field. Choose one of the following 

options: 

 

Auto

 – Detects the type of communication module that is being used by the controller, 

and then automatically selects the appropriate mode. If you are using a communication 

module supplied by Baseline, we recommend that you use the Auto setting.   

 

Normal

 – When the controller is connected to a third-party device that is not limited by 

bandwidth or data plans, set the Data Usage Mode to Normal. In this mode, data is 

communicated as it happens. 

 

Low

 – When the controller is connected to a third-party cell modem, we recommend 

that you set the Data Usage Mode to Low. This setting restricts the data transfer to once 

per minute.   

7.

 

Press the 

Back

 button to return to the Network 

Setup menu and then press the 

 or 

 button 

to move to the 

BaseManager Info

 option, and 

then press the 

OK

 button to select it. The 

BaseManager Info screen displays. 

8.

 

Verify that 

Connected

 displays in the 

Status

 

field and that 

Et 3G

 displays in the 

Interface

 field. 

9.

 

The origination date of your connection displays in the 

Connect Time

 field. 

10.

 

The number of bytes received from and sent to BaseManager displays in the 

Data (In/Out)

 

field.   

11.

 

Press the 

Run

 button. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can add this controller to your BaseManager account using the 
Admin tool in BaseManager. If you do not have a BaseManager 
account, call Baseline to set one up. 

Baseline Support 866.294.5847 

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Summary of Contents for 3G Cell Modem

Page 1: ...3G Cell Modem Installation and User Guide For BaseStation 1000 BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controllers in Pedestal Enclosures June 16 2014 Customer Service 1 866 294 5847...

Page 2: ...d used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eq...

Page 3: ...if Necessary 6 BaseStation 1000 Instructions 6 To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 1000 controller 6 To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web site 7 BaseStation 3...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...rdered together the cell modem is already installed in the enclosure but when the cell modem is ordered after the controller is in service you will need to complete the installation To install and est...

Page 6: ...hrough the mounting hole on the top of the antenna riser so the antenna is positioned on top of the riser 4 Put the lock washer onto the stem of the antenna and then thread the nut onto the stem Use a...

Page 7: ...r on the outside wall Set the bolts aside to be replaced in a later step 4 Remove the cover from the outside wall making sure that the gasket stays in place 5 On the inside left wall of the pedestal n...

Page 8: ...tall the 3G Cell Modem Hardware IMPORTANT The BL CM3G cell modem hardware is compatible with all BaseStation 1000 controllers in X cabinet and pedestal P enclosures BaseStation 3200 controllers in X a...

Page 9: ...thernet jack on the cell modem module 8 Attach the male SMA connector small end on the antenna cable to the connector on the cell modem module labeled WWAN Main 9 With the antenna and Ethernet cables...

Page 10: ...ted support for 3G cell modem communication If your controller is running an earlier firmware version you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site To check t...

Page 11: ...rt for 3G cell modem communication If your controller is running an earlier firmware version you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site To check the versio...

Page 12: ...Activation Form 2 Fax or mail the form to Baseline Upon receipt of the form Baseline will activate your SIM card and then notify you Baseline s fax number is 208 323 1834 Note Please allow 2 business...

Page 13: ...m 1 10 that indicates the overall quality of the signal The higher the number the better the signal quality Signal Strength When your modem is connected this field shows the strength of the connection...

Page 14: ...or data plans set the Data Usage Mode to Normal In this mode data is communicated as it happens Low When the controller is connected to a third party cell modem we recommend that you set the Data Usag...

Page 15: ...rk menu 4 Press the Next button to highlight Cellular Modem and then press Enter The Cellular Modem Settings screen displays BL CM3G Identifies the Baseline part number for the 3G cell modem SIM The f...

Page 16: ...een the controller and BaseManager and status updates from the controller to BaseManager The BaseStation controller enables you to specify the Data Usage Mode setting You can choose one of the followi...

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