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Brultech GreenEye Monitor Communication Setup Manual

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GEM
Communication
Setup Manual
For GEM model:
GEM-W
(Wifi Only Option)
COM-W
Document Code:
Ver 1.7
2013-10-23
©Copyright Brultech Research Inc. 2013
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  • Page 1 GreenEye Monitor Communication Setup Manual For GEM model: GEM-W (Wifi Only Option) COM-W Document Code: Ver 1.7 2013-10-23 ©Copyright Brultech Research Inc. 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction CONTENTS Introduction ........................3 Overview ............................3 Outline............................3 Set GEM to AP Mode ............................. 3 Connect to the GEM with a Computer ........................4 Connect the GEM to the Network ......................... 4 Connect the Computer to the GEM via the Network..................... 4 Upgrade Firmware if Required ..........................
  • Page 3 Introduction Save Changes ..............................14 Result .................................. 14 Computer Connection to GEM Over Network ..............15 Overview ............................. 15 DHCP Option ..........................15 GEM Network Utility ............................15 Static Option ..........................16 Remote Host Setup ........................16 Host with Domain Name ............................. 16 Host with IP Address ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    GreenEye Monitor INTRODUCTION VERVIEW This manual provides instructions for establishing communication with a GreenEye Monitor (GEM) equipped with “Wifi Only” option (model GEM-W). UTLINE This section is a brief overview of the steps required to connect the GEM to a network and connect to the GEM setup page.

  • Page 5: Connect To The Gem With A Computer

    Introduction Connect to the GEM with a Computer Figure 2 A computer connects directly to the GEM in AP mode using the same method used when a PC connects to a WiFi Network. See Figure 2. Connect the GEM to the Network Figure 3 The PC opens the GEM setup page.

  • Page 6: Upgrade Firmware If Required

     The router’s SSID (wireless network name) and security password  “GEM Network Utility” software ( http://brultech.com/software  “GEM Firmware Upgrader” software and firmware file (if firmware upgrade is needed ) http://brultech.com/software The GEM needs to have “COM” firmware version 1.70 or greater installed as it incorporates a built-in web interface to setup the GEM parameters.

  • Page 7: Set Gem To Access Point Mode

    Set GEM to Access Point Mode SET GEM TO ACCESS POINT MODE Figure 6 CCESS OINT If the GEM is being setup for the first time, it needs to be set to “Access Point” (AP) mode. This will set it with factory default settings.

  • Page 8: Default Ap Mode Settings

    Set GEM to Access Point Mode The purpose of the procedure described above is to get familiar with the sequence of LED flashes. No changes will occur as a result of performing those steps. In order to set the GEM’s WiFi module to its default values, repeat the two steps described above except this time, during the sequence where the red LED flashes three times, briefly press and release the PB switch.

  • Page 9: Connect Computer To The Gem

    Connect Computer to the GEM CONNECT COMPUTER TO THE GEM URPOSE Now that the GEM is in AP mode, our goal is to make a Wifi connection with the GEM so that its network parameters may be modified to have the GEM connect to a local network. The changes are done with the GEM’s web setup interface using a browser.

  • Page 10: Web Setup Page

    Connect Computer to the GEM ETUP Once the Wifi connection between the computer and the GEM is established, open a web browser and enter the following IP address “http://1.2.3.4”. The browser should display the GEM’s “Enter Setup” page (Figure 9). Figure 9 If this page is not displayed, try refreshing the browser.

  • Page 11: Connect The Gem To A Local Network

    Connect the GEM to a Local Network CONNECT THE GEM TO A LOCAL NETWORK VERVIEW The next step is to re-direct the GEM to the network as illustrated in Figure 11. This involves setting the GEM network parameter so that it connects to the Wifi router. Once this is accomplished, any computer on the network may access the GEM allowing all setup parameters and/or firmware upgrade to be done.

  • Page 12: Using Dhcp Method

    Connect the GEM to a Local Network DHCP M SING ETHOD When selecting the “DHCP” option the network setup page will appear as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 SSID Enter the SSID of your wireless router. This is the displayed name of your wireless network when viewing the available wireless network with a computer.

  • Page 13: Save Changes

    Connect the GEM to a Local Network Save Changes Click “Save” for the changes to take effect. Result After clicking “Save”, the GEM LEDs will go through various flashing sequence as the configuration changes are taking place. The process will take approximately 20 seconds to complete. The GEM will now change from “Access Point”...

  • Page 14: Ssid

    Connect the GEM to a Local Network SSID Enter the SSID of your wireless router. This is the displayed name of your wireless network when viewing the available wireless network with a computer. Password Since almost all Wifi networks have security enabled, the password is required to make connection. Local Port Set the “Local Port”...

  • Page 15: Remote Host Information

    Connect the GEM to a Local Network Remote Host Information The “Remote Host” is the information regarding the server which will host data from the GEM. The red outlined box in Figure 17 shows where the “Remote Host” information is entered. At this time the “Remote Host”...

  • Page 16: Computer Connection To Gem Over Network

    If “DHCP” mode was used, the WiFi router will have assigned an IP address to the GEM and needs to be determined. This can be determined using the “GEM Network Utility” program available from http://brultech.com/software . This is a “Windows” based program. If you are using “MAC” or “Linux”...

  • Page 17: Static Option

    Computer Connection to GEM Over Network TATIC PTION If the “Static” option was used, open a browser and enter the manually assigned IP address. For example, based on the example of Figure 15, the IP address http://192.168.2.88 would be entered in the browser’s address box.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    “GreenEye Setup” java program will need to be used to determine the firmware version. Download from http://brultech.com/software Wifi Buffer Overflow If the GEM is sending large packets and COM1 Flow control is disabled, the Wifi module’s buffer may create issues.

  • Page 19: Web Interface Limitations

    Web Interface Limitations WEB INTERFACE LIMITATIONS MPORTANT The performance of the GEM’s web interface has limitations however it does get the job done. It is typically used for initial setup and may never again be required once the GEM has been configured. The setup page works best with the “Com1”...

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