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LP040 The GPRS modem for data loggers Sxxxx, Rxxxx, Gxxxx The instruction manual Please read the instruction manual before the first device connection. This version describes FW 2.0.0...
Setting of the M2MTalk server connection ............... 22 5.2.8. Information about permitting of the alarm SMS messages........23 5.2.9. Setting of permitting of the alarm SMS messages ............. 23 5.2.10. Information about numbers for the alarm SMS messages ......... 24 IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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Dimensional drawing for a DIN rail mounting of the modem with MP037 ...... 38 7.6. Description of the indicator LEDs ..................38 7.7. The list of the supported data logger types ................ 39 Technical support ........................39 Liquidation ..........................39 IE-GPR-LP040-03...
Logger Gxxxx Feeder cable and M2M GPRS communication cable INTERNET M2MTalk server Downloading data from logger Showing of current values Setting up a logger Setting up a modem Working principle for the modem with the data logger (block diagram) IE-GPR-LP040-03...
RF energy. Switch off in aircraft Switch off the cellular device before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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(SMS, GPRS, etc.) cannot be guaranteed at all times under all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications (emergency systems, safety- related systems). Remember, for hi-reliability systems is redundancy necessary. For more information please see IEC 61508. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The adapter is intended for the Sxxxx or Rxxxx data logger and the modem interconnection via RS232 serial link. This adapter provides a communication between the modem and the data logger. The length of the cable is cca. 160 centimeters. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
For solution of this problem, the converter MP006 (RS232/USB) is offered. It is plugged between computer USB port and the setting cable. After installing included driver, a virtual serial port in the computer is created for communication with the instrument. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
Attention! This type of mounting MAY NOT be used if the modem is operated in a vehicle. The metal covering of the modem is conductively connected with negative pole of power supply. Therefore, it cannot be conductively connected with a vehicle chassis ground. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
SIM card into the holder. See that the SIM card stays in alignment with the holder correctly for all its size. After it, the holder with the inserted SIM card is pushed in the modem. The correct way to install the SIM card is shown in the picture. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
–. The correct way to connect wires is shown in the picture given below. Way to connect wires The entire terminal block is possible to remove from the modem by pulling it up from the connector. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
50 centimeters. Keeping the distance at least 1 meter is recommended. The correct way to connect is shown in the picture given below. The Sxxxx or Rxxxx data logger, the modem and other accessories interconnection IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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This distance may not be in any case less than 50 centimeters. Keeping the distance at least 1 meter is recommended. The correct way to connect is shown in the picture given below. The Gxxxx data logger, the modem and other accessories interconnection IE-GPR-LP040-03...
M2MTalk client parameters can be set via the SMS command (see the chapter Setting of the M2MTalk server connection on page 22) or via the setting cable (see the chapter Setting of the modem using the setting cable on page 35). IE-GPR-LP040-03...
SMS messages will be accepted by the modem, see the chapter 6.1 on page 29 setting of the alarm conditions for the data logger if this functionality is required, see the chapter 6.2 on page 35 IE-GPR-LP040-03...
– the user’s description of the data logger location is displayed. If this description isn’t set, the serial number of the data logger will be displayed. If the total message length would exceed 160 characters, the serial number of the data logger will be displayed instead of the description. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The name of GSM operator. The signal strength [dBm]. The signal quality. The SIM card registration on the cellular network (GSM). The SIM card registration on the foreign network (it says if the roaming is active). IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The message – the modem wasn‘t logged on the M2MTalk server. Modem startup is still in progress, A command can’t be processed, please try it later because modem startup has not finished yet. It is necessary to repeat the command later. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
If any of the parameters user, password or dns are not entered „from the back“, they will be always deleted. If the modem accepts the command, the SMS message will be sent back. And if the modem was logged on the M2MTalk server, the modem will be restarted automatically. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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Information about the GPRS connection settings. So if only the information is sent back though the user entered the setting command, it means all parameters are already set as required (it wasn’t needed to change them). IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The response message M2MTalk server parameters were set and All parameters were set and stored stored correctly. An error occurred while setting M2MTalk An error occurred during setting server parameters the parameters. Their saving didn’t succeed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The error occurred, saving of the of warning messages off parameter didn’t succeed. Attention! If this setting is performed successfully, the response message will be sent not only to sender’s phone number, but also to all phone numbers for the warning SMS messages recipients! IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The sender’s phone number was not already full added to the list, the list is already full. An error occurred while accessing the The error occured, adding the list of the alarm phone numbers sender’s phone number didn’t succeed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
All alarm phone numbers were removed from The list of phone numbers was the list cleared. An error occurred while accessing the The error occured, clearing the list of the alarm phone numbers list of phone numbers didn’t succeed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The incoming alarm SMS message Example 1: The current values and their alarm #12345678: #1: 24.7C 19.0..26.0 #2: settings from the data logger. 45.5%RH 0.0..50.0 #6: !12.1C 0.0..10.0 Example 2: Logger Store_13: T: 24.7C 19.0..26.0 RH: 45.5%RH 0.0..50.0 DP: !12.1C 0.0..10.0 IE-GPR-LP040-03...
The logger real time clock error The data logger real time clock isn’t adjusted correctly. The data logger memory is 90% full (data loggers S/Rxxxx only) The incoming alarm SMS message The logger memory is 90% full The data logger memory is 90% full. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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The expected data logger battery life life expired. The data logger battery voltage is too low (data loggers S/Rxxxx only) The incoming alarm SMS message The logger power supply is low The data logger battery voltage is too low. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
PC’s M2M address a M2M login password with data listed in the card which was delivered with the modem. Confirm these settings with pressing Apply button. Further, in the window Options, select the item Communication on the left bar. A following window will be displayed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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Select the item Select port manually and press the button List of ports..The window List of communication ports will be displayed. In this window, press the button Add port. The window Add communication port will be displayed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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Continue with pressing Modem configuration button. Communication with the modem begins. If all previous settings are correct, a following window will be displayed. If not, please check the settings described in the chapter Settings of the communication with the modem and the modem parameters on page 29. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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Auto login to M2M server. Don’t change other parameters in this window gratuitously, it can cause problem with communication! After pressing Next >> button, the window for settings of phone numbers restriction for communication via SMS messages will be displayed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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After pressing Add button, enter the phone numbers from which you want to send SMS command messages to the modem. All phone numbers must have the international format (for example +420123456789). After pressing Next >> button, the window for settings of the alarm SMS messages parameters will be displayed. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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In such cases, the SMS messages are stored in a queue and are sent after the operation is finished. After pressing Apply button, all settings are stored into the modem and then the modem will be restarted. Confirm all opened windows with pressing OK button. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
Service should appear in the main menu. Select the item M2M modem in the submenu Service. Choose the correct COM port number and confirm it with pressing OK button. Now you can set up all modem parameters with no limitations. IE-GPR-LP040-03...
7.3. A directory information about dimensions with the GSM antenna MP009/1 7.4. Dimensional drawing for a wall mounting of the modem with MP036 IE-GPR-LP040-03...
- the SIM card is not inserted - a PIN code isn’t deactivated on the SIM card - the GSM antenna isn’t mounted blinks regularly - searching for the network is in progress - login to the network is in progress IE-GPR-LP040-03...
In case of need, you can also make use of a discussion forum on http://www.forum.cometsystem.cz/. A short description of the discussion forum is on http://www.cometsystem.cz/forum.htm. 9. Liquidation The device must be liquidated ecologically after its disconnecting! IE-GPR-LP040-03...
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