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1218C Cellular Gateway Assembly
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
The 1218C Cellular Gateway Assembly is an accessory to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge. The Cellular
Gateway provides a remote access to the 1218C using a private internet connection over a 4G cellular network.

Specifications

Input Power
100 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Enclosure Rating
NEMA 4X
Maximum Wiring Distance
Ethernet – 330ft (CAT5e cable recommended)

Installation

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Warnings

• Fire Hazard – Death or serious injury could result from spilled liquids.
• You must be trained to install or maintain this Electronic Tank Gauge. Stop now if you have not been trained.
• Any modification of this unit beyond what is outlined in this instruction will void product warranty.
• For your safety, it is important to follow local, state, federal and/or OSHA rules that apply to working
inside, above, or around the storage tank and piping area. Use all personal protective equipment required for
working in the specific environment.
• This device is intended to be used as an auxiliary warning to the operator of an abnormal condition of
the system, such as a possible overfill situation and should not be the only system in place to prevent an
unwanted condition, such as preventing a tank from overfilling. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to
continuously prevent any spillage regardless of the situation.
• Tanks could be under pressure. Vapors could be expelled from tank vents, piping, valves or fittings while
performing maintenance. Vapors could catch fire or cause an explosion. Avoid sparks, open flame, or hot
tools when working on tank system.
• Use a dampened cloth when cleaning the alarm enclosure to prevent static buildup and discharge.
• In the event of malfunction, contact Morrison Bros. Co. Customer Service.
rev. 3-22-18
Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840
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1218C‑0198 PP

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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions The 1218C Cellular Gateway Assembly is an accessory to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge. The Cellular Gateway provides a remote access to the 1218C using a private internet connection over a 4G cellular network. Specifications Input Power 100 –...
  • Page 2 To maintain the NEMA 4X rating: • Two openings have been provided in the bottom of the NEMA 4X enclosure for connection and wiring. Only use Thomas & Betts Cat. No. H050GR-TB or H050-TB or equivalent hubs in the two openings for ½” conduit. • Mounting tabs have been provided with the product to mount the enclosure; do not make additional holes in this enclosure. • Ensure that both cover latches are latched at all times. Failure to follow these instructions voids any assurance that the enclosure is NEMA 4X. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 rev. 3-22-18 1218C‑0198 PP...
  • Page 3 The Cellular Gateway must be connected to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge console with an Ethernet cable. An Ethernet Switch device such as the 1218C-0171 AS (5-Port) or 1218C-0172 AS (8-Port) can be used to connect the Cellular Gateway to more than one 1218C console. Figure 1 shows the Ethernet connection to the Cellular Gateway.
  • Page 4 • Utilisez un linge humide pour nettoyer l’enceinte de l’alarme afin de prévenir l’accumulation d’électricité statique et les décharges. • En cas de défaillance, communiquez avec le service à la clientèle de Morrison Bros. Co. Configuration To enable remote access to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge console(s) through the Cellular Gateway, each console must be configured to use a unique static IP address. The network settings of each console must be configured per the network settings below. Refer to ‘Configuring Your 1218C’ of the ‘Steps to Configure the 1218C’ section in the ‘1218C Electronic Tank Gauge Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions’ for details on configuring the network settings. IP Address: 192.168.1.11 – 192.168.1.15 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 5 VPN software to your computer. Downloads are provided for various operating systems, select the appropriate link. Figure 5 – VPN Login Page Figure 4 – VPN Download Page Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 rev. 3-22-18 1218C‑0198 PP...
  • Page 6 Your internet browser will display a security warning for the device webpage which you will need to confirm and proceed through. You will then be prompted to enter the username and password for the 1218C console (default username: admin, default password: admin). It is recommended to change the password at this time. Device IP Address WAN Port Web Address 192.168.1.11...

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