1.
3.
Contents of the Xcom-GSM
remote communication set
The products should be mounted on a smooth surface.
The distance between the Xcom-232i and the Studer system should not exceed 10 metres.
The distance between the Xcom-232i and the GSM modem is maximum 0.25m.
All cables you need are provided in the set.
Xcom-232i
Cellular modem
ATTENTION!
The metallic casing of the 3G cellular modem is connected to the negative battery pole.
Therefore it is necessary to isolate its casing from any metallic surface.
Micro SD card
Communication cable, 2m
4.
with adapter
Eject the SIM card tray,
situated close to the
Power supply cable
antenna connector,
Serial cable, 0.25m
RJ45-Jack, 0.5m
by pushing the yellow
button next to it.
Place the SIM card on
the tray and reinsert it.
Mounting plate for
Xcom-232i
6.
External antenna
a.
Sliding pin for
mounting the
b.
modem
c.
2 DIN rail clips and screws
2.
Additional items needed
15:45
SIM card
Computer or
mobile phone
7.
Network requirements
It is very important to set the terminations correctly for the functionning of the system.
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Sufficient GSM network coverage on
With one device in the system the termination on the Studer device should be put to T
the site of the Xtender system
as in "Terminated". With more than one device in the system all Studer devices should
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Network standard: GSM / GPRS / EDGE
be put to O as in "Open" apart from the devices at the end of the communication chain.
/ UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA / HSPA
These devices should be put to T as in "Terminated".
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Frequencies: 850 / 900/ 1800 / 1900 /
The termination switch next to the two RJ 45 connectors on the Xcom-232i must be set
2100 MHz.
in position T.
Data traffic
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At least 2MB data per month
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Up to 2MB per day if the datalogger
function is activated. (see table in the
FAQ section for further information.)
How to configure and to install the Xcom-GSM
Mount the different products within the Studer system
5.
Enter SIM card into the modem
Connect the antenna to
the modem
Wiring
a
Connect the serial cable between the
modem and the Xcom-232i
Connect the power supply cable between
the modem and the Xcom-232i
Connect the communication cable
between the Xcom-232i and the
installation
b c
Set the terminations
8.
Turn on the power
9.
Insert the Micro SD card
into the computer
11.
Take note of your GUID file
Close the message box and a text file with
your identifier (GUID) will appear. This file
is saved on your "Desktop" or in "My doc-
uments". The unique identifier (GUID) is
b
required to link your installation with your
account on the Xcom portal. Keep it safe.
c
13.
Xcom connects to the server
After the parameters are set and applied,
the Xcom–GSM will automatically connect
to the server and send a confirmation mes-
sage to the RCC. If there is no message, the
Xcom is not connected to the server. Use
the FAQ at the opposite side of this Quick
guide to see what could have gone wrong.
10.
Run the Xcom-configurator
Choose GSM mode.
Ask the Internet Service Provider.
Required for some Internet
Service Providers, leave blank if not.
Enter the SIM card PIN code. Leave it
blank if no code.
Generate the configuration file.
Choose "GSM" as Xcom mode. Then fill in the required fields. Press "Generate" to
save the parameter settings. A window will automatically confirm the successful file
generation.
12.
Insert the Micro SD card into
the Xcom-232i
Remove the SD card from the computer and
insert it into the Xcom-232i. The setup process
will start automatically and normally takes
1 second.
When the LED stops blinking red, the setup is
finished.
ATTENTION!
The Xcom-232i needs to be powered during the
setup process. Otherwise, the configuration will
not be taken into account.
The Xcom-GSM is sucessfully installed!
Register the installation at: https://xcom.studer-innotec.com in order to control it
remotely with the Xcom-GSM.
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