Campbell IPn3Gb, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL IPn3Gb Cellular Modem July 2014 Copyright 2014 Campbell Scientific Canada Corp...

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Page 4: ...g for Configuration 6 5 3 3 1 USB 6 5 3 3 2 Ethernet 6 5 3 4 Network Provision 7 5 3 4 1 Bell 7 5 3 4 1 1 Static IP 7 5 3 4 1 2 Dynamic IP 8 5 3 4 2 Telus 8 5 3 4 2 1 Static IP 8 5 3 4 2 2 Dynamic IP...

Page 5: ...Back 23 6 3 Hardware 24 7 Troubleshooting 26 Figures Figure 5 1 SC932A interface 20 Figure 6 1 Front view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem 22 Figure 6 2 Rear view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem 23 Figure 6...

Page 6: ...via the HSPA network 2 Cautionary Statements x Although the IPn3Gb is designed to be a rugged and reliable device for field use care should be taken when handling or moving it to avoid damage x There...

Page 7: ...9 6 kb s UMTS max 64 kb s TX Power WCDMA HSDPA HSUPA Power Class x Power Class 3 24 dBm for WCDMA HSDPA HSUPA mode GSM GPRS Power Class x Power Class 4 33 dBm for GSM E GSM bands x Power Class 1 30 d...

Page 8: ...tely 245 grams Antenna s Main TX RX SMA Female Connectors Data DE 9 Female Ethernet RJ 45 5 Installation What you need x Determine coverage at the site for your chosen service provider Coverage maps a...

Page 9: ...rnet or PC400 software with access to the Internet 5 2 Datalogger Site Equipment x IPn3Gb Cellular Modem with power cable included x Antenna The antenna chosen for use in your application must be conn...

Page 10: ...he modem and the SC932A 5 3 Configuration 5 3 1 Support Materials Download manual support documentation from the Campbell Scientific Canada website Review documents and install USB driver if this will...

Page 11: ...connect A minimum warm up time of 2 minutes is recommended In order to configure the modem you will need to connect via USB or Ethernet using a web browser e g Internet Explorer 5 3 3 1 USB Requires...

Page 12: ...tails provided below for specific service providers address the use of public dynamic IP services It is possible to use a Public Static IP with the modem For static IP accounts enter the static IP in...

Page 13: ...iffer across Canada ask Telus Service Provider for appropriate APN x User Name 10 digit phone static telus com x Password required ask Telus Service Provider x Submit Save 5 3 4 2 2 Dynamic IP x Acces...

Page 14: ...e network This can be confirmed under System Summary x Active Status Call in progress x Network Name of Service Provider x SIM Card Ready Check RSSI value for signal strength Signal strength should be...

Page 15: ...u must sign up online for a Dynamic Domain Name System DDNS service Free services are available but depending on your application or network size a paid service may be recommended An example of how to...

Page 16: ...and Password x Submit 5 3 5 1 DDNS Example The following is an example of how to setup a free DDNS service The steps listed are specific to this DDNS provider and may not reflect the steps required t...

Page 17: ...an appropriate domain name and choose a suffix from the drop down list x Click Add Domain If the combination is available the domain will be added to your account If the domain is not available selec...

Page 18: ...Scientific datalogger the COM1 data port must be properly configured The parameters discussed here are relevant for serial communications however settings may vary depending on the datalogger used All...

Page 19: ...o control different types of access allowed by the modem to either the cellular network or datalogger The configuration of the Firewall will help avoid unauthorized access and data useage This setup c...

Page 20: ...n 6 3 6 x Click the Add button then click the Apply button 5 3 8 Security If either password is lost the modem will need to be manually reset to defaults and reconfigured in order to regain access In...

Page 21: ...t a reference is available x Submit 5 3 9 Configuration Backup It is possible to backup the configuration of a modem after completion x Under Tools navigate to the Maintenance tab x Select Download un...

Page 22: ...igured from the Setup button on the LoggerNet Toolbar From the Loggernet Toolbar click Main Setup and configure the Device Map as described below The process is the same for Bell Telus or Rogers users...

Page 23: ...b Extra response time should be 10 12 seconds c Click Apply 4 For PakBus dataloggers add 10 seconds of Extra Response Time PakBus Port Always Open should not be checked 18...

Page 24: ...modem through the datalogger program In this way power can be conserved by limiting the time that the modem is on For example the user could choose to power on the modem only for scheduled data collec...

Page 25: ...connect using the Ethernet interface available on the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem To do this you will require a CR1000 or CR3000 with either a NL120 Ethernet Interface NL115 Ethernet Compact Flash Module or...

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Page 27: ...Red When connected to a 2G EDGE or 3G WCDMA Network the RF LED indicates a transmission burst When connected to a 3G HSPA Network the LED has no function x SGNL LED Green When illuminated the SGNL LED...

Page 28: ...face 6 2 2 Modem Back The back of the modem includes the Antenna SMA F connector power connection Data RS 232 port and Ethernet port Figure 6 2 Rear view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem x The Antenna req...

Page 29: ...ith 10 of cable This antenna is recommended for fringe areas that require a higher gain antenna o The C2444 9dBd Yagi Antenna is a higher gain antenna that should be aimed at the service provider s an...

Page 30: ...445 9dBd Directional Yagi Antenna L21831 Half Wave Dipole Whip Antenna Figure 6 3 Antennas for use with the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem x Power Supply See Section 6 5 Wiring and Connections x Environmental...

Page 31: ...will be illuminated If the signal is greater than 105dBm 1 LED will be on 100dBm equals 2 LED s and any signal greater than 95dBm will show all 3 RSSI LED s to be ON 6 If you have a Dynamic IP accoun...

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