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Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 Product Manual

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Revision: 11/2018
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Campbell Scientific, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Revision: 11/2018 Copyright © 2018 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
  • Page 2 Limited Warranty “Products manufactured by CSI are warranted by CSI to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding product manual. (Product manuals are available for review online at www.campbellsci.com.) Products not manufactured by CSI, but that are resold by CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Assistance Products may not be returned without prior authorization. The following contact information is for US and international customers residing in countries served by Campbell Scientific, Inc. dir- ectly. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit www.campbellsci.com to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves your country.
  • Page 4 Safety DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USING, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON OR AROUND TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PRODUCT FAILURE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Precautions 3. Initial inspection 4. Pre-installation 4.1 Establish cellular service 4.1.1 Campbell Scientific cellular data service 4.1.2 Other service providers 4.2 Install the SIM card 4.3 Konect PakBus Router setup 4.3.1 Get started 4.3.2 Set up Konect PakBus Router 5.
  • Page 6 7.7 Test the connection 8. Operation 8.1 Ports 8.2 LED indicator lights 8.3 Rebooting the RV50 8.4 Reset the RV50 to factory default settings 9. Attributions Appendix A. Controlling power to the RV50 Appendix B. Using the RV50 Ethernet port Appendix C.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+/LTE business account or an equivalent account from Campbell Scientific or another service provider. For more information, see Establish cellular service (p. 3) For additional information on the RV50 module, see the Support section of the Sierra Wireless website. Before using the RV50, please study: Safety (p.

  • Page 8: Precautions

    Upon receipt of the RV50, inspect the package and contents for damage. File any damage claims with the shipping company. Immediately check package contents against the shipping documentation. Contact Campbell Scientific about any discrepancies. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation

    The SIM in the RV50 is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a mobile subscriber. You should only need to install the SIM once in the life of the module. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 10: Konect Pakbus Router Setup

    First-time users need to create a free account. After you submit your information, you will receive two emails up to five minutes apart. One email will contain a Passport ID and the other your Pass- word. If emails are not received, check your email junk folder. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 11 You will need the Konect PakBus Router redemption code that came on a card with the Camp- bell Scientific cellular module. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 12: Set Up Konect Pakbus Router

    The next screen shows the assigned DNS address and Port for the router. An optional TCP Pass- word may be entered for additional security, and you must select a unique PakBus Address for your data logger. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 13: Quickstart

    IP accounts do not support the serial server mode. 5.1 Configure RV50 1. Download the collection of RV50 configuration templates from www.camp- bellsci.com/downloads and run the executable downloaded. 2. Connect the Cellular antenna. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 14 8. Log in using User Name = user and Password = 12345. (We strongly recommend changing the default password to prevent unauthorized access and the potential of malware infec- tion. The password can be changed from the Admin tab.) RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 15: Set Up Hardware

    Setup has two options, EZ (simplified) and Standard. Click on the View menu at the top of the Setup screen, and select Standard view. From the LoggerNet toolbar, click Main > Setup and configure the Network Map as described in the following steps: RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 16 5. For PakBus data loggers, leave the default settings for the PakBusPort. PakBus Port Always Open; it should not be checked. If used, enter the TCP Password. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 17: Test The Connection

    After the Network Map has been configured, test the cellular connection by using the Connect screen as shown in the following image. Click on the appropriate station and click Connect to ini- tiate a call to the data logger. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Station Date/Time field. If the con- nection fails, a Communications Failure message will be displayed. 6. Specifications Sierra Wireless® AirLink® RV50 cellular module (MC7354 radio module) Cellular WAN Network Technology: 4G with automatic fallback to 3G and 2G Cellular WAN: North American Model Carrier Approvals: Verizon®, AT&T®, Sprint®, T-Mobile®...
  • Page 19 Operating Temperature Range: –30 to 70 °C (–22 to 158 °F) Storage Temperature: –40 to 85 °C (–40 to 185 °F) Humidity: 90% @ 60 °C Military Specification: MIL-STD-810G conformance to shock, vibration, thermal shock, and humidity IP64 rated ingress protection RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 20: Installation

    9600 for CR10X, CR10X-PB, CR510, CR510-PB, CR23X, and CR23XPB data log- gers 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity If connecting to RS-232 port: Null Modem Cable (9 pin, male-to-male) — connects the module to the CR1000X series, RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 21 A coaxial cable, sold separately, is required to connect this antenna to the inline surge suppression or module antenna jack. This antenna is recommended for areas that require a higher gain antenna. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 22: Rv50 Mounting Kit

    7.2.1.1 Mounting the RV50 flat on the backplate Use the two included flat-head Phillips screws to mount the bracket to the backplate first. Then use two of the included pan-head Phillips screws to mount the RV50 to the bracket. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 23: Mounting The Rv50 On Edge To The Backplate

    Phillips screws to mount the bracket to the backplate. 7.3 Wiring and connections This section explains how to connect the module for different communications methods. It also describes how to power the module and connect an antenna. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 24: Module Communications Connections

    The SC105 interface is used to connect the module to a datalogger CS I/O port. The SC105 can be connected directly to the module RS-232 port. Alternatively, it can be connected to the module RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 25: Module Power Connections

    Often, especially in urban and indoor envir- onments, there is no clear line of sight between transmitter and receiver. Instead, the signal is reflected along multiple paths before finally being received. Each bounce can introduce phase RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 26: Acemanager And Template Files

    The first screen is a login (shown below). The default password is 12345. We strongly recommend changing the default password to prevent unauthorized access and the potential of malware infection. The password can be changed from the Admin tab. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 27 Serial server mode or PPP mode, for newer dataloggers RV50_115200.xml Serial server mode, for older dataloggers RV50_9600.xml that support 9600 baud CR1000, CR1000X series, CR800 series, CR3000, CR6 series, CR300 series, CR5000 CR200(X) RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 28 Enter the APN as shown in the screen above. The example is for an APN = I2GOLD. After the template file has been loaded, and the APN entered, click Apply to save the changes in the module. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 29: Enabling Ppp Mode

    On the Com Ports Settings tab, Select the COMPort where the module is connected; this is gen- erally RS-232 or CS I/O. When connecting to the CS I/O port, the default address is SDC8. When connecting via RS-232, change the Baud Rate to 115200 Fixed. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 30 Com Ports Settings tab. Set Modem Dial String to AT\APPP. On the Network Services tab, in the PakBus/TCP Clients box, type the DNS address and Port num- ber noted during the Set up Konect PakBus Router (p. 6) step. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 31: Set Up Loggernet

    4. Select the IPPort in the Network Map. Enter the Konect PakBus Router DNS address and port number as noted in the Konect PakBus Router setup. The DNS address and port num- ber are input in the Internet IP Address field separated by a colon. For example, RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 32 7. For PakBus data loggers, select the data logger in the Network Map and set the PakBus Address to match that of the data logger (default address in the data logger is 1). Click RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 33: Test The Connection

    Click on the appropriate station and click Connect to ini- tiate a call to the data logger. TIP: The connection time is subject to many external factors and could be up to fifteen minutes. Be patient. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 34: Operation

    The Ethernet port may be used in place of PPP Mode to get to the IP stack of the datalogger. However, this method comes with higher current drain for both the module and the datalogger. Using the RV50 Ethernet port (p. 34) for more information. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 35: Led Indicator Lights

    Inadequate (equivalent to 0 bars) Flashing Sierra Wireless recommends moving the gateway to a location with a better signal. NOTE: The quality of the signal strength is measured using the appropriate parameters for the radio technology in use.
  • Page 36 Network Operator Switching is enabled, but the gateway is unable to locate Red / the required firmware. For more information, refer to the ALEOS Software Amber Configuration User Guide (Admin chapter) from the Sierra Wireless website. Flashing Traffic is being transmitted or received over the WAN interface. Green Traffic is being transmitted or received over the serial port.

  • Page 37: Rebooting The Rv50

    In ACEmanager, go to Admin | Advanced and click the Reset to Factory Default button. 9. Attributions AirLink and Sierra Wireless are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property. Bell is a registered trademark of Bell Canada.

  • Page 38: Appendix A. Controlling Power To The Rv50

    'Default Data Logger Battery Voltage measurement 'BattV' Battery (BattV) 'Default Wiring Panel Temperature measurement 'PTemp_C' PanelTemp (PTemp_C,60) 'Between the hours of 9:00 and 17:00, turn the RV50 'on for 15 minutes at the start of every hour RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 39 'Always turn OFF RV50 if battery drops below 11.5 volts Then BattV<11.5 ModuleState=False 'Set RV50 power to the state of 'ModuleState' variable SW12 (ModuleState) 'Call Data Tables and Store Data CallTable Daily NextScan RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 40: Appendix B. Using The Rv50 Ethernet Port

    CR1000 (in this case ports 80 and 6785). Additional ports can be configured as needed. The host IP address 192.168.13.50 specified in the figure below is the IP address of the CR1000. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 41 CR1000 via LoggerNet using the public IP address of the RV50 and port 6785. You can also open a web browser and enter the public IP address of the RV50 to see the default web page of the CR1000. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 42: Appendix C. Verizon Wireless And At&T

    An APN (Access Point Name) for 4G LTE CAT-1 service. A common APN used for this applic- ation is: VZWINTERNET. The user must program the APN name into the module as described in Configure RV50 (p. 7). For static IP accounts only, an IP Address will be included. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 43: At&T

    An APN (Access Point Name) for 4G LTE CAT-1 service. A common APN used for this applic- ation is: BROADBAND. The user must program the APN name into the module as described in Configure RV50 (p. 7). For static IP accounts only, an IP Address will be included. RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...

  • Page 44: Appendix D. Regulatory Information

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter- ference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    Band 25 3.0 dBi D.3 EU Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink RV50 devices is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The RV50 displays the CE mark. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 46: Rohs Compliance

    D.5 RoHS compliance RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem...
  • Page 47 Campbell Scientific Worldwide Offices Australia Germany Location: Garbutt, QLD Australia Location: Bremen, Germany Email: Email: info@campbellsci.com.au info@campbellsci.de Website: www.campbellsci.com.au Website: www.campbellsci.de Brazil South Africa Location: São Paulo, SP Brazil Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Email: andread@campbellsci.com.br Email: sales@csafrica.co.za Website: Website: www.campbellsci.com.br www.campbellscientific.co.za Canada Southeast Asia...

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