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Atop ABLELink
GPRS Serial Server
®
SG6001 User Manual
Version 1.0
Updated on 2004/09/03
Tel: 886-3-5508137
Fax: 886-3-5508131
www.atop.com.tw

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  • Page 1 Atop ABLELink GPRS Serial Server ® SG6001 User Manual Version 1.0 Updated on 2004/09/03 Tel: 886-3-5508137 Fax: 886-3-5508131 www.atop.com.tw...
  • Page 2 Atop Technologies, Inc. No part of this publication is to be used for any other purposes, and it is not to be reproduced, copied, disclosed, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form, by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior express written consent of Atop Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 3 SG6001 through the whole manual. Moreover, please note that SG6001 may be considered a GPRS Data Terminal (GDT) when talking about the complete GPRS architecture. If it is the case, SG6001 may be referred to as GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 3/71...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.5 Console Utility Installation ..................25 4.CONFIGURATIONS............................30 4.1 Local Configuration ....................30 4.1.1 To Run Console Utility ................30 4.1.2. To Configure Console Utility ..............30 4.2 Remote Configuration ..................34 4.2.1 GGS Configuration..................34 Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 4/71...
  • Page 5 4.2.2.1. To Run ADM ..................39 4.2.2.2. To Configure GDT Group ..............40 5.TROUBLESHOOTING............................70 APPENDIX A: GPRS LED STATUS INDICATION DESCRIPTION ............71 A.1 Non-Console Mode:...................71 A.2 Console Mode: ....................71 Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 5/71...
  • Page 6: Overview

    In addition to the standard GSM/GPRS modem functionality; SG6001 is supplied with easy-to-use APIs and GPRS Gateway Software that streamline application development process, freeing system integrators from dealing with complex communication protocols of GPRS and the Internet. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 6/ 71...
  • Page 7 SG6001 also includes Management Software that can be used to remotely configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the attached device. The following picture illustrates the basic architecture of SG6001 and the related products. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 7 / 71...
  • Page 8: Features

    ◆ No need to build expensive fixed line network, saving cost substantially ◆ Easily manage and control distributed remote devices ◆ Reliable GPRS network connectivity, providing fast and cost-effective long-range wireless communication Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 8 / 71...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Stop Bits: 1 or 2 GPRS Gateway Software, API, and Integrated Protocols Console Utility TCP, UDP, ICMP, PPP Windows-based Administration Utility Regulatory Approvals User’s Manual CE, FCC Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 9 / 71...
  • Page 10: Package List

    2. Power adaptor x 1 3. Bracket x 1 4. CD-ROM disk containing drivers and user manual x 1 5. Atop GPRS Serial Server Quick Start Guide x 1 1.6 Panel 1. Antenna is where SG6001 receives and sends data through GSM/GPRS.
  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    SIM card, or it may not work at all. Push the SIM card tray into the slot. The installation is complete. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 11 / 71...
  • Page 12: Sim Card Check

    OK (the response appearing on the screen) AT+CPIN? (enter) You may know the current status of the SIM card by reading the echo messages you receive. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 12 / 71...
  • Page 13: Device Attachment

    1st or 2nd method to connect power supply. 1st. You may use the power adaptor contained in the package, connecting the jack marked DC- IN. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 13 / 71...
  • Page 14: Led Status Indication

    It indicates that GDT is initializing. When GDT finishes initializing, RUN and GPRS LEDs will flash alternately. Then you can start configuring your GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 14 / 71...
  • Page 15: Software Installation

    Please refer to the following descriptions and the architecture illustration for further information. *GGS: A server installed with GPRS Gateway Software. *GDT: A GPRS Data Terminal Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 15 / 71...
  • Page 16: Ggs

    1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. Wait for a few minutes for the auto play program to run. When the main screen appears, just click on GGS. The installation will begin. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 16 / 71...
  • Page 17 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® 2. Click on Next on the installation welcome screen to continue. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 17 / 71...
  • Page 18 Click on Next to continue. If you want to install to a different folder, click on Change. You may click on Back to go to the previous step, or Cancel to quit. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 19 Back. If you want to start installation, just click on Install. You may also click on Cancel if you want to quit. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 19 / 71...
  • Page 20 Finish to complete the installation. You can find a GGS icon from Start Programs M2M, or from C:\Program Files\M2M\GGS. Click on the icon to run GGS on your computer Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 20 / 71...
  • Page 21: Adm (Administration Manager) Installation

    1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. Wait for a few minutes for the auto play program to run. When the main screen appears, just click on ADM. The installation will begin. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 21 / 71...
  • Page 22 Click on Next to continue. If you want to install to a different folder, click on Change. You may click on Back to go to the previous step, or Cancel to quit. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 23 Back. If you want to start installation, just click on Install. You may also click on Cancel if you want to quit. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 23 / 71...
  • Page 24 Finish to complete the installation. You can find an ADM icon from Start Programs M2M, or from C:\Program Files\M2M\ADM. Click on the icon to run ADM on your computer. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 24 / 71...
  • Page 25: Api Utility Installation

    When the main screen appears, just click on Console Utility. The installation will begin. 2. Click on Next on the installation welcome screen to continue. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 25 / 71...
  • Page 26 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 26 / 71...
  • Page 27 Click on Next to continue. If you want to install to a different folder, click on Change. You may click on Back to go to the previous step, or Cancel to quit. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 28 Cancel if you want to quit. 5. Wait for a few seconds while installation is copying files to your computer. When it is done, click Finish to complete the installation. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 28 / 71...
  • Page 29 6. You can find a Console Utility icon from Start Programs M2M, or from C:\Program Files\M2M\Console. Click on the icon to run Console Utility on your computer. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 29 / 71...
  • Page 30: Configurations

    C:\Program Files\M2M\Console. Click on the icon to run Console Utility. 4.1.2. To Configure Console Utility 1. When Console Utility is run, you can see the main screen below. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 30 / 71...
  • Page 31 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® In COMPort Number field, enter the correct number. (The default value is 1) Click on Open COM Port. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 31 / 71...
  • Page 32 2. Wait for a few seconds. A new small screen will appear, indicating that you have entered the correct port number. Click on OK to continue. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 32 / 71...
  • Page 33 4. If you want to view the current settings, click on Clear field data first, and then click on Read Configuration. Wait for a few minutes, you can read the latest settings of the GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 33 / 71...
  • Page 34: Remote Configuration

    Files\M2M\GGS. Click on the icon to run GGS on your computer. The main screen will appear. When you see this screen, it means GGS Server has been successfully run. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 35: To Configure Ggs

    GGS server will be disconnected. If you select ALL, all connections (e.g. connections from ADM or AP sites) to this GGS server will be disconnected. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 36 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 36 / 71...
  • Page 37 GGS server. On the small screen, just click on OK to finish. If there is no any connection from ADM to this GGS server, another small screen will show No Connection! Click on OK to finish. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 37 / 71...
  • Page 38 Select Exit, the GGS will be terminated. All ADMs connecting to the GGS server will also be disconnected. If you want to run GGS again, click on GGS icon. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 39: Adm Configuration

    Please note that only ONE ADM can connect to GGS. When one ADM has successfully connected to GGS, the connections to the same GGS from other ADM will fail. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 40: To Configure Gdt Group

    Once your ADM connects to GGS, it keeps connecting until you select Exit (right- click on GGS) to leave ADM. 4.2.2.2. To Configure GDT Group A. To ADD a New GDT Group Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 40 / 71...
  • Page 41 Server, as they own the most privileged authority. You may also type description about this group. Click on Save to complete, or Cancel to quit. Click on OK to complete the addition. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 41 / 71...
  • Page 42 When a new group is added, you can find the new under the GGS on the screen. B. To Modify GGS Password Right-click on GGS, select Modify GGS Password. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 42 / 71...
  • Page 43 Please enter the passwords again, and then click on Save. C. To Export GDT Configuration Right-click on GGS, select Export GGS Configuration. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 43 / 71...
  • Page 44 Select the folder where you want to save your GDT configuration, and choose a file name for the configuration. Click on Save to export GDT configuration. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 44 / 71...
  • Page 45 Right-click on GGS, select Import GGS Configuration. Select the folder where you want to import the GDT configuration. Click on Open. You may use this file to recover the configuration. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 45 / 71...
  • Page 46 To Connect to Other GGS Right-click on GGS, select Connect to Other GGS. A new login screen will appear. Just type the IP Address and password to Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 46 / 71...
  • Page 47 GGS. F. To Refresh GGS Right-click on GGS, select Refresh. You can see the latest status of GDT Group and GDTs. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 47 / 71...
  • Page 48 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® G. To Leave GGS Right-click on GGS, select Exit to leave GGS and terminate ADM. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 48 / 71...
  • Page 49 Right-click on the GDT Group where you want to add new GDT to. For example, if you want to add new GDT to Group2, just right-click on Group2, and then select New GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 50 If you do not, the GDT will be shown with the name of S/N+ID. For example, it could be 4760L00000 on the ADM screen. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 51 When adding new GDT is complete, you may see the current status from GGS screen. For example, there is one GDT in Group2 in the following screen. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 51 / 71...
  • Page 52 GDT so that GDT can work. Please refer to To Activate GDT in the later part of the user’s manual. I. To Broadcast Message to GDTs Right-click on the GDT Group, select Broadcast Message. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 52 / 71...
  • Page 53 The message will be broadcast to all GDTs in the same group. J. To Update GDT Group Right-click on the GDT Group you want to update, select Update GDT Group. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 53 / 71...
  • Page 54 In the next screen, type the name, password and description of the Group. Click on Save to update the Group. When GDT Group update completes, click on OK to finish. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 54 / 71...
  • Page 55 K. To Delete GDT Group Right-click on the GDT Group you want to delete, select Delete GDT Group. In the confirmation screen, select (Y) to delete the GDT Group. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 55 / 71...
  • Page 56 Right-click on the GDT or any place at the right part of the screen, and then select Refresh. You can see the latest status of the GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 56 / 71...
  • Page 57 Icon or Small Icon. C. To Select Sort Type Right-click on any GDT and then select Sort Type. You may choose to sort GDT by Name or Status. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 57 / 71...
  • Page 58 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® D. To Update GDT Right-click on the GDT you want to update and then select Update. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 58 / 71...
  • Page 59 If you do not, the GDT will be shown with the name of S/N+ID. For example, it could be 4760L00000 on the ADM screen. Password: Enter the password for the GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 59 / 71...
  • Page 60 Description: You may type the description as a remark for the GDT. When all required information is entered, click on Save to update the GDT. You may repeat the whole procedure to update different GDTs. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 60 / 71...
  • Page 61 E. To Delete GDT Right-click on the GDT you want to delete and then select Delete. In the confirmation screen, select (Y) to delete the GDT Group. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 61 / 71...
  • Page 62 F. To Copy and Paste GDT Right-click on the GDT you want to copy and then select Copy. Then select Paste to replicate the GDT to the GDT group. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 62 / 71...
  • Page 63 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® G. To Activate GDT Right-click on the GDT you want to activate and select Active. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 63 / 71...
  • Page 64 OK to continue. If you already have configured the GDT, just press No in Active Mode screen. Then type the serial number of the GDT in the field, and then press OK to continue. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 64 / 71...
  • Page 65 GPRS or RS-232. When the GDT is in offline status, you can only upgrade through RS-232. If you choose GPRS, you need to select the file and then click on Open to start upgrading firmware of the GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 65 / 71...
  • Page 66 A new screen will appear. You can see the status of the firmware upgrade via RS- 232. I. To View Data Monitor Right-click on the GDT and then select Monitor. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 66 / 71...
  • Page 67 User manual Version 1.0 ABLELink GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 67 / 71...
  • Page 68 You may type the data you want to send to GDT, and then press Send to COM, the data will be shown to the GDT. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan.
  • Page 69 GPRS Serial Server SG6001 ® J. To Reconnect GDT Right-click on the GDT you want to reconnect and then select ReConnect. select will disconnect first then reconnect Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 69 / 71...
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Ethernet cable, RJ-45 jack. Third, make sure you have the correct GGS IP Address. Please directly contact MIS for support and assistance. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 70 / 71...
  • Page 71: Appendix A: Gprs Led Status Indication Description

    1 second and off for 1 second. 2. When it finishes initializing, both RUN and GPRS LEDs will keep flashing alternately for 1 second. You can start configuring now. Copyright © 2004 Atop Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Designed in Taiwan. 71 / 71...

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