KINTECH ENGINEERING
ORBIT 360 | USER GUIDE
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Communication options
The Orbit 360 data logger can communicate in a wide variety of systems and protocols.
Each of them has advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, efficiency and
geographical availability.
The communication tasks do not stop any others basic data-logging tasks. They are
performed in a lower priority scheme in the CPU free time.
9.1
GSM/GPRS
The Orbit 360 data-logger is always equipped with a built-in GSM/GPRS modem. Kintech
Engineering recommends the use of the GSM/GPRS communication network because of
its effectiveness and cost.
While the GSM/GPRS modem is not accessible to the user, the SIM card holder and the
modem status LED are located in prominent positions of the front panel of the logger.
The GSM antenna connector, for its part, can be found at the right area of bottom side
of the box, together with the GPS antenna connector.
The built-in modem of the Orbit 360 data logger consist of a penta band GSM/GPRS/3G
modems with 2G fallback.
9.1.1
Internet
All GSM operators allow access to the GPRS data network. These networks allow
connections to the internet through the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is the link
between the GSM network and the internet.
The Orbit 360 data logger can connect to the Internet through the APN configured in its
settings. When the logger is connected to the internet (ONLINE), it is waiting for
incoming connections from an Atlas software. In order to establish the desired
communication, the Atlas software needs to know the logger’s IP address.
