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Scanntronik Mugrauer Remotefox Operating Instructions Manual

Wireless and completely automatic remote data transfer plus alarm notification via email and sms
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    19. Finishing the configuration ............39 20. Testing the Remotefox system ............ 39 21. Asynchronous data querying via call .......... 40 22. Importing the received data ............41 23. Remotefox and event data loggers ..........43 24. Information, guarantee and liability ..........44...

  • Page 3: Introduction To The Remotefox System

    After having received it, you can import the readings using the SoftFOX analysis software and evaluate it just as if you were on site. On top of that, with the Remotefox you also have the facility of processing two external alarm signals. They can either come from our data loggers or any other alarm source (e.g., a refrigerator, alarm system,...
  • Page 4 Special antennas and additional connection lines are available any time on request. To be able to make optimal use of the Remotefox, it is decisive that you get familiar with the system connections and correspondingly configure your defaults with the PC software.

  • Page 5: Scope Of Delivery Of The Complete System

    2. Scope of delivery of the complete system If you have decided in favour of a complete Remotefox system, you will find the components listed below in the packing: 1. Remotefox hardware incl. GPRS modem 2. Antenna, data and power link cable 3.
  • Page 6 To prepare the Remotefox hardware for the upcoming measurement tasks, connect it on the right side of the control electronics to the GPRS modem using the power link cable. The illustration below shows both black jacks needed for that. The additional silver connection on this side of the system is not used and remains unoccupied.

  • Page 7: Configuring The Sim Card

    Let's assume that you have connected two data loggers with memory for 64,000 readings each to the Remotefox. If you have the data sent once per week, a data volume of approx. 2 data loggers x 4 times per month x 260 KByte = 2.1 MByte accrues monthly.

  • Page 8: The Remotefox Power Supply

    If you insert a SIM card with any number other than "0000", the Remotefox system will use a "false" PIN when it is first started up. That means, the PIN will be blocked by the SIM card after the third attempt.
  • Page 9 Figure 4: Rear of the Remotefox hardware If the system is being operated without an external power supply unit, the entire power supply for the Remotefox is via the battery pack. As the GPRS modem, when switched on, requires a comparatively high amount of power, it is always switched off during battery operation and activates only to transmit the readings or a message.
  • Page 10 SMS on your mobile phone. As the GPRS modem is switched off during a power failure, you cannot reach the Remotefox by telephone during this time. When the power is reinstated, the system reverts to normal operation.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Computer

    6. Connecting to the computer Along with the connections for the battery pack and the additional power supply unit, on the rear of the Remotefox hardware you will also find a "Computer" jack for connecting a PC (see: Figure 4: Rear of the Remotefox hardware ).

  • Page 12: Connecting The Data Logger Systems

    "Logger 1" and "Module 1", "Logger 2" and Module 2" plus "Alarm 1" and "Alarm 2". Figure 5: Front panel of the Remotefox hardware with the data logger connections and alarm inputs „Logger 1“: You can connect the first data logger system from which you want to periodically receive the collected readings to this jack.
  • Page 13 „Logger 2“: The "Logger 2" input provides a facility for connecting a second data logger to the Remotefox. The behaviour is the same as for "Logger 1". The readings are sent in the same rhythm and together with those of the first data logger per email.
  • Page 14 SMS if the monitored crack moves too strongly. If you want to connect another signal source (e.g. the alarm output of a refrigerator) to the Remotefox, please comply with the assignments below for the required 3.5 mm stereo plug.
  • Page 15 „Alarm 2“: You can connect a second alarm signal to the Remotefox via the "Alarm 2" jack. The alarm monitoring here is completely independent of the alarm signal on the "Alarm 1" jack.

  • Page 16: Connection Examples For Data Loggers

    8. Connection examples for data loggers Figure 7: Example 1 for connecting data loggers Figure 8: Example 2 for connecting data loggers...
  • Page 17 Figure 9: Example 3 for connecting data loggers Figure 10: Example 4 for connecting data loggers...

  • Page 18: Explanation Of The Connection Examples

    In connection example 1 (see: Figure 7 ), a Thermofox Universal was connected to the "Logger 1" input and a Rissfox Mini to the "Logger 2" input of the Remotefox. The „Alarm 1" input of the system was connected to a Hygrofox Mini.
  • Page 19 Thermofox Universal. For that reason, the Remotefox has the "Module 1" connection. The Multisensor module is simply connected to the "Module 1" jack, and is thus connected via the Remotefox with the Thermofox Universal. Neither the “Logger 2” nor "Module 2" connections are used in connection example 2.

  • Page 20: Installing The Pc Software

    The "Logger 2", "Module 2" and "Alarm 2" connections are not used in connection example 4. To be able to configure the Remotefox as desired for the next measurement task, the PC software needs to be installed on your computer. With the software, you can, for example, define the rhythm in which the Remotefox sends the measurement data of the connected data logger per email.
  • Page 21 Figure 11: Desktop If it does not start, the automatic start feature in your CD drive has probably been deactivated. In that case double click on the “My Computer” symbol, which then opens. Now double click on the symbol of the CD drive containing the SoftFOX software.
  • Page 22 "O.K." button to start working with the software. In these operating instructions, how to proceed with working with the Remotefox is explained exactly and an overview of the main features of the software is presented. Figure 13: Starting the online help function To get more information on all the software's features and capabilities, please open the program's online help section.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Pc Software

    "Help" menu. 11. Configuring the PC software Before the PC software can work together with your Remotefox, you need to connect the system to your computer. Make the connection through the PC interface cable, which is included in the scope of delivery of the SoftFOX software.

  • Page 24: Remotefox Software Tutorial

    Now, the PC software needs to be told which port is used to connect the Remotefox to the PC. That is done in the "Program Settings…" menu item in the "Options" menu. Select the corresponding port in the "Communication Port" box.

  • Page 25: The "General" Section

    Figure 15: "General" tab in the Remotefox settings "Serial Number of the Remotefox": The serial number of the Remotefox currently connected to the computer is shown in this box. The serial number provides information about the integrated firmware and the...
  • Page 26 The battery voltage is automatically checked every full hour. If you have connected a power supply unit to the Remotefox, it takes care of supplying the system with energy. In this case, the power supply unit voltage rather than the voltage from the batteries is checked at regular intervals.
  • Page 27 Remotefox and the GPRS modem attempts sending a message. This process can take several minutes, during which you cannot access the Remotefox with the PC. During this time, the GPRS modem indicates that a message is being sent with the intermittent flashing of the middle communication LED.

  • Page 28: The "Modem And Smtp" Section

    GPRS modem is entered into this box. As previously explained in the "Configuring the SIM Card" chapter, we recommend setting the SIM card PIN to "0000" before using it. As the Remotefox PIN is factory set to "0000", doing so means there will never be a false PIN transmission or even a SIM card lockout.
  • Page 29 (including all special characters). In some cases, you also need a username and password for the Internet access. Please contact your provider for the exact APN, username and password. Please note that, if the APN, username or password is incorrect, the Remotefox cannot send any measurement data.
  • Page 30 Table 2: APNs of various network providers (November 2013) "Address of the SMTP - Server": For the Remotefox to be able to send messages and measurement data of the data loggers, the system needs an Internet mailbox provider (SMTP server), to which it can transfer the emails that are to be sent.
  • Page 31 name and a password. The email address must be used later as the sender address in order to send the collected measurement data of the connected data logger systems. The user name usually results from the email address chosen (e.g., user name = email address). The password can usually be freely chosen.

  • Page 32: The "Email" Section

    "eMail" page. „The Following eMails will be Transmitted“: In this section, you can stipulate which events of the Remotefox you want to be informed about via email. "Readings (periodically)": To be exact, this checkbox does not really represent an event, but rather the periodic transmission of the collected data logger measurements.
  • Page 33 "Wall Power Supply Mode”: This checkbox is only interesting to you if you are running the Remotefox with a power supply unit in addition to the battery pack. If the checkbox is active, you will be informed at the end of...
  • Page 34 "Battery Operation Mode": This checkbox is only interesting to you if you are running the Remotefox with a power supply unit in addition to the battery pack. If the checkbox is active, you will be informed at the start of...

  • Page 35: The "Sms" Section

    "SMS" page. "The Following SMS - Notifications will be Transmitted": In this section, you can stipulate which events of the Remotefox you want to be informed about via SMS. "Test Messages", „Alarm on Input 1", … : The checkboxes you can find in this section are corresponding one to one to those in the "eMail"...

  • Page 36: The "Alarm" Section

    "Message for the “Alarm on Input 1” – Event": Enter a text message into this box which will be sent via email and/or SMS when an alarm signal is detected at the "Alarm 1" input of the Remotefox hardware (see also "eMail" and "SMS" tabs).
  • Page 37 "Message for the “Alarm on Input 2” – Event": Enter a text message into this box which will be sent via email and/or SMS when an alarm signal is detected at the "Alarm 2" input of the Remotefox hardware (see also "eMail" and "SMS" tabs).

  • Page 38: The "Error Memory" Section

    The following illustration shows all the information and settings you will find on the "Error Memory" page. Figure 20: "Error Memory" tab in the Remotefox settings On the "Error Memory" page, the most recent 16 errors, problems or malfunctions are listed that the Remotefox hardware detected during operation.

  • Page 39: Finishing The Configuration

    "OK" button on the bottom right of the screen. During this process, a small information window appears to indicate the programming progress. When all configuration data have been transmitted, the Remotefox system is ready for operation and you can unplug the computer. 20. Testing the Remotefox system Before each deployment, the Remotefox should be tested directly at the application site.

  • Page 40: Asynchronous Data Querying Via Call

    Please note that a function test of the Remotefox system can take up to 15 minutes (depending on the volume of data to be sent). During this time, you cannot access the system with the PC.

  • Page 41: Importing The Received Data

    Simple to explain: Whenever you urgently require your measurement data, you can request the Remotefox to start a data transmission with a simple phone call at any time. To do that, just call the telephone number of the system, let it ring twice, and hang up again. If you hear a busy (occupied) signal or a special operator tone/message, everything is fine.
  • Page 42 Figure 21: Received measurement data in Microsoft Outlook ™ The SoftFOX software now imports the measurement data exactly as if the corresponding data logger would be connected directly to your computer. The following illustration shows the attachment file import process for the collected measurement data. Figure 22: Importing the attachment file containing the readings...

  • Page 43: Remotefox And Event Data Loggers

    23. Remotefox and event data loggers If you have connected one or more event data loggers (such as the Eventfox Mini or Eventfox Maxi) to the Remotefox, the related event sensors are connected to the system's "Module 1" and "Module 2" inputs.

  • Page 44: Information, Guarantee And Liability

    When using a prepaid SIM card, please ensure enough credit is available to be able to send the emails and SMSs. The company “Scanntronik Mugrauer GmbH” grants a 24 months guarantee on all systems. Recalibration and battery replacement are not included in the scope of the guarantee.
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