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Cell2 Interface USER MANUAL D-PK-SMSBX-12021 Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs. October 27, 2017 D-UM-SMSBX-12021 Firmware Version 1.0A...
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Notice The material in this manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice. DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this...
Contents Visit our w ebsite at w w w .dpstelecom .com for the latest PDF m anual and FAQs Cell2 Interface Overview Specifications Shipping List Optional Accessories Installation Tools Needed Mounting Cell2 Interface Front Panel Cell2 Interface Back Panel Power Connection LAN Connection Craft Port (USB) Back Panel LEDs...
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12.1 System Alarms 12.2 Devices 12.3 Event Log 12.4 Stats Device Access Firmware Upgrade Reference Section 15.1 Display Map 15.2 SNMP Manager Functions 15.3 SNMP Granular Trap Packets Frequently Asked Questions 16.1 General FAQs 16.2 SNMP FAQs Technical Support End User License Agreement...
Cell2 Interface Overview Receive alarms via GSM or CDMA with the Cell2 Interface. Wireless alarms to your master station The Cell2 Interface allows you to utilize wireless RTUs with your alarm master station without paying for an expensive third-party data provider or opening a hole in your firewall to receive alarms on your master station. Wireless RTUs used to create a lot of unwanted hassle.
Specifications Hardware Dimensions: 1.7 20" H x 8.126" W x 7.146" D Discrete Alarm Inputs: Mounting: Short Rack (single ear) or Wall Mount Discrete Alarm Length: Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz Analogs: Power I nput: -48VDC (-36 to -60 VDC) Input Range: Analog Accuracy: Current Draw:...
Please make sure all of the following items are included with your Cell2 Interface. If parts are missing, or if you ever need to order new parts, please refer to the part numbers listed and call DPS Telecom at 1-800-622-3314.
Installation Tools Needed To install the Cell2 Interface, you'll need the following tools. NOTE: To install the Cell2 Interface in one of the wall- mount configurations, you will also require a wrench or driver capable of tightening 3/8" hex nuts. Phillips No.
Mounting The Cell2 Interface can be flush or rear-mounted The compact Cell2 Interface occupies only half the width of a standard rack unit. Only one rack ear is supplied with the Cell2 Interface, and the rack ear can be mounted on the left or right side of the unit. The Cell2 Interface mounts in a 19"...
Cell2 Interface Front Panel Cell2 Interface front panel Status Description No wireless activity Wireless Blinking Red/Green Wireless activity/transmission Modem error. See system alarms. Blinking Green Application is running Status Blinking Red Bootloader is running...
Power Connection The Cell2 Interface is powered by a single RIA power connector. RIA power connector Note: Always use safe power practices when making power connections. Be sure to remove fuses from the fuse distribution panel, as well as the back of the Cell2 Interface, before making your power connections. To connect the Cell2 Interface to a power supply: 1.
LAN Connection To connect the Cell2 Interface to LAN, insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on the back of the unit. If the LAN connection is OK, the LNK LED will light SOLID GREEN.
Craft Port (USB) Use the back panel craft port to connect the Cell2 Interface to a PC for onsite unit configuration. To use the craft port, connect the included USB download cable from your PC to the craft port.
Back Panel LEDs Status Description No wireless activity Wireless Blinking Red/Green Wireless activity/transmission Modem error. See system alarms. Blinking Green Application is running Signal Blinking Red Bootloader is running Blinking Green Data Transmitted over Craft Craft Blinking Red Data Received over Craft Status Blinking Green Everything is running...
GPRS/CDMA Wireless Modem The Cell2 Interface is available with an optional GPRS/GSM or CDMA wireless modem, allowing you to report alarms from your remote sites without LAN or dialup connections via SMS notifications over a cellular band. On the back of your Cell2 Interface with a wireless modem, you'll see the antenna node protrude from the back panel of the unit and a label above the node indicating the type of modem - GPRS/GSM (Sprint) or CDMA (Verizon) - installed in your unit.
Quick Start: How to Connect to the Cell2 Interface Most users find it easiest to give the unit an IP address, subnet and gateway through the front craft port (TTY interface) to start. Once these settings are saved and you reboot the unit, you can access it over LAN to do the rest of your databasing via the Web Browser interface.
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2. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" 3. Click "Next >" 4. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." 5. Insert Cell2 Interface Resource Disc (CD) into your PC. 6. Click "Browse"...
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7. Select the "Driver" folder of your Cell2 Interface Resource Disc Disc (CD) and click "OK" The following message will confirm installation of a new "USB Communications Port" 8. Click "Finish" to close the Wizard. Now that the driver has been installed, a new COM port is being emulated on your PC. Before using hyperterminal, you must confirm the identity of that new COM port (COM1, COM2, COM3...) in the Windows Device Manager.
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9. Right-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop, then click "Manage" 10.Click "Device Manager" in the left pane.
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11.Expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section in the right pane. Look for "USB Communications Port (COMx)". Note the number of the COM port ("COM3" in the example above). Now that you know which COM port to use, it's time to launch HyperTerminal (or other terminal software): 12.Click on the Start menu >...
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• Flow control: None are using the cable provided. Additional cables Once connected, you will see a blank, white can be ordered from DPS Telecom. HyperTerminal screen. Press Enter to activate the configuration menu. 17. The Cell2 Interface's main menu will appear.
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Now you're ready to do the rest of your configuration via LAN. Plug the Cell2 Interface into your LAN and see the "Logging On to the Cell2 Interface" section to continue databasing using the Web Browser.
...via LAN To connect to the Cell2 Interface via LAN, all you need is the unit's IP address (Default IP address is 192.168.1.100). If you DON'T have LAN, but DO have physical access to the Cell2 Interface, connect using a LAN crossover cable.
Wireless Modem Activation WARNING: Do not reset or power off the modem during activation. 1. Set up your wireless data account through Multi-Tech or your preferred service provider. 2. Verify that the antenna is screwed onto the back panel of the unit. 3.
TTY Interface Fig. 6.1 The TTY interface initial configuration screen The TTY interface is the Cell2 Interface's built-in interface for basic configuration. You can configure unit's Ethernet port settings, view debug, and monitor alarms. For more advanced configuration tools, please use the Web Browser Interface.
Logging on to the Cell2 Interface The Cell2 Interface features a built-in Web Browser Interface that allows you to manage alarms and configure the unit through the Internet or your Intranet. You can quickly set up alarm point descriptions, view alarm status, issue controls, configure paging information, and more using most commonly used browsers.
Provisioning 11.1 System From the Provisioning > System menu, you will configure and edit the Global Settings and DCP Responder Settings. The System Provisioning Window Global System Settings Name A name for this Cell2 Interface. (Optional field) Location The location of this Cell2 Interface. (Optional field) Contact telephone number for the person responsible for this Cell2 Interface.
11.2 User Profiles User profiles can be managed from the Provisioning > User Profiles screen. User Profile Configuration Use the following steps to configure user profiles: 1. From the Provisioning menu select User Profiles. 2. Click Edit to edit any of user profiles. 3.
11.3 Ethernet The Provisioning > Ethernet menu allows you to define and configure Ethernet settings. The Ethernet Settings Window Ethernet Settings MAC Address Hardware address of the Cell2 Interface. (Not editable - For reference only.) Used only for web browsing. Example: If you don't want to remember this Device's IP address, you can type in a name is this field, such as SMSBX.
11.4 RADIUS Radius Settings In the event the RADIUS Server is not reachable, number of times to reattempt Retry connection. Configures Number of Seconds the device waits for a response from a RADIUS Server Time-out before retrying the authentication request. IP Address of RADIUS Server.
11.5 Serial Port The Provisioning > Serial Port menu allows you to change settings depending on the port type of your Cell2 Interface. From this menu, you can select a mode of operation and enable reach-through serial port functionality. The Provisioning > Serial Ports menu Location A reminder that your primary serial port is located on the back of the Cell2 Interface chassis.
11.6 SNMP SNMP Global Settings can be managed from the Provisioning > SNMP window. SNMP Global Settings Get Community Community name for SNMP GET requests. Set Community Community name for SNMP SET requests This field defines how the Cell2 Interface unit may be accessed via SNMP.
11.7 Notifications By clicking on the Notifications button in the Provisioning menu, you can configure and manage the notifications your Cell2 Interface sends.
11.7.1 Email Notifications 1. Click on the Notifications button in the Provisioning menu and click on the Edit button. 2. You will then be prompted to select the notification type you would like to configure (Send Email or Send SNMP). Select Send Email then click Save and Next. 3.
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4. Next, you can define the Notification Schedule. Select the days of the week and the time period for when you would like to receive Email notifications. If you want to receive Email notifications at all times on the days you've selected, then just select the Any Time radio button.
11.7.2 SNMP Traps 1. Click on the Notifications button in the Provisioning menu and click on the Edit button. 2. You will then be prompted to select the notification type you would like to configure (Send Email or Send SNMP). Select Send SNMP then click Save and Next. 3.
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4. Next, you can define the Notification Schedule. Select the days of the week and the time period for when you would like the Cell2 Interface to send SNMP Traps. If you want to receive SNMP Traps at all times on the days you've selected, then just select the Any Time radio button.
11.8 System Alarms You can configure the settings for the connected Decvice's system alarms by going to the System Alarms window in the Provisioning menu. The System Alarms Window Editing System Alarms Pnt (Point) Alarm point number. Description Non-editable description of the connected unit. Silence Check to silence this alarm.
11.10 Devices Device Settings Checking the box here will enable a keep-alive functionality associated with the "Timed Tick" changing into an alarm state. Timed ticks can be configured in the timers menu. Enable Keep-alive NOTE: Keep-alive functionality will be skipped if a user send a SMS request within an hour.
11.11 Timers The Timers Window Editing Timers Web Refresh How often web browser is refreshed when in monitor mode. This is a "heartbeat" function that can be used by masters who don't perform Timed Tick integrity checks. DCP polls must be received within this time interval or the DCP poller inactive DCP Poller Timeout alarm will set.
11.12 Date and Time The Date and Time Window Time Settings Date Select the current month, day, and year from the drop-down menus. Time Select the current hour, minutes, and time of day fro the drop-down menus. Automatic Time Adjustment (NTP) Enable NTP Check this box to enable Network Time Protocol.
Monitor 12.1 System Alarms To view System Alarms, click on System Alarms under Monitor. This window will show the connection state of each Cell2 associated to the Cell2 Interface. System Alarms Pnt (Point) Alarm point number. Description Non-editable description of the connected unit. State Indicates whether the alarm is in a Clear or Alarm state.
12.2 Devices The Devices page shows the status of all configured Cell2 Remote Units. SMS Request With the SMS request, a SMS will be sent to a configured group with an initial delay of 0 minutes (respond immediately after received), a repeat delay of user defined minutes (repeat delay configured in monitoring>devices) for each of the remaining messages (repeat count configured in monitoring>devices).
12.3 Event Log The Event Log options (Under the Monitor menu select Event Log) displays an event log containing alarm events. You can select the refresh rate using the Refresh Rate drop down box. You can also clear the event log by clicking the Erase button.
Device Access The Device Access options, listed in pink on the left side of the web interface, provide options for generating reports, updating the Cell2 Interface's firmware, and rebooting the unit. Click any of the options under Device Access to perform the desired action.
Firmware Upgrade To access the Firmware Upload screen, click on the Upload text in the top right corner of any page. At the Firmware Upload screen, simply browse for the firmware update you've downloaded from www.dpstele.com and click Upload. Browse for downloaded firmware upgrade...
Reference Section 15.1 Display Map Display Description Port Address Point Discrete Alarms 1-4 Undefined 5-32 Default Configuration DCP Inactive MAC address not set SNMP community error Notification 0 Failed Notification 1 Failed Notification 2 Failed Notification 3 Failed Notification 4 Failed Notification 5 Failed Notification 6 Failed Display 1...
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Display Description Port Address Point Analog 1 Minor Under Analog 1 Minor Over Analog 1 Major Under Analog 1 Major Over Control 9-16 Value 17-32 Display 2 Analog 2 Minor Under Analog 2 Minor Over Analog 2 Major Under Analog 2 Major Over Control 41-48 Value...
15.2 SNMP Manager Functions The SNMP Manager allows the user to view alarm status, set date/time, issue controls, and perform a resync. The display and tables below outline the MIB object identifiers. Table 14.2 begins with dpsRTU; however, the MIB object identifier tree has several levels above it. The full English name is as follows: root.iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.dps-Inc.dpsAlarmControl.dpsRTU.
15.3 SNMP Granular Trap Packets SNMP Trap managers can use one of two methods to get alarm information: 1.Granular traps (not necessary to define point descriptions for the Cell2 Interface) OR 2.The SNMP manager reads the description from the Trap. UDP Header Description 1238...
Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to some common questions from Cell2 Interface users. The latest FAQs can be found on the Cell2 Interface support web page, http://www.dpstele.com. If you have a question about the Cell2 Interface, please call us at (559) 454-1600 or e-mail us at support@dpstele.com 16.1 General FAQs...
RTU variables. The T/MonXM variables are included in the distributed MIB only to provide SNMP managers with a single MIB for all DPS Telecom products. Q. How many traps are triggered when a single point is set or cleared? The MIB defines traps like "major alarm set/cleared,"...
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Warranty DPS Telecom warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products a) substantially conform to DPS' published specifications and b) are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software.
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