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Brultech GreenEye GEM-WE Setup

Wifi/ethernet combination
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GreenEye Monitor
Commands
GEM Setup
WiFi/Ethernet Combination
For GEM model:
GEM-WE
GEM-SET-WE
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Ver 3.4
2013-05-22
©Copyright Brultech Research Inc. 2013

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  • Page 1 GreenEye Monitor Commands GEM Setup WiFi/Ethernet Combination For GEM model: GEM-WE GEM-SET-WE Document Code: Ver 3.4 2013-05-22 ©Copyright Brultech Research Inc. 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Upgrading GEM Firmware (Optional) ................... 24 Firmware ..............................24 COM Firmware ........................... 24 ENG Firmware ............................ 24 Required Baud ............................. 24 Changing to 19200 Baud ........................24 ENG Firmware Upgrade ..........................25 COM Firmware Upgrade ..........................26 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 3 Recovery From Failed COM Firmware Upgrade ..................26 Recovery From Failed ENG Firmware Upgrade ..................27 Appendix A .......................... 28 GEM to PC Direct Ethernet Connection ...................... 28 Set PC with Static IP Address ........................28 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WiFi Only GEM Setup GEM-SET-W WiFi Only Option Ethernet Only GEM Setup GEM-SET-E Ethernet Only Option WiFi / Ethernet Combination GEM Setup GEM-SET-WE WiFi/Ethernet Combination Indirect Communication via the GEM Setup GEM-SET-DB DashBox Via DashBox © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 5: Mission

    OMMUNICATION ODULE The WiFi/Ethernet module option for the GEM incorporates two methods of communication providing the choice of a WiFi or Ethernet connection. Both options are integrated on a single module. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 6: Start-Up Sequence

    Factory reset can only be done with the communication module fully booted up which occurs roughly 30 seconds after the GEM is powered. This is apparent when the “communication status LED” comes “on”. 1. Make sure the “Comm Status LED” is “on”! © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 7 WiFi “Access Point” with a WiFi network name: “GreenEye_xx”, where “xx” are the two last characters of the MAC address. Figure 4 Proceed to the next chapter “Connecting Directly to the GEM” for instructions on connecting to the GEM with the PC. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 8: Connecting Directly To The Gem

    Local IP address: 192.168.2.2  Network setup port 80  GEM setup port 8000 ONNECTING TO THE The goal is to create a connection between the PC and the GEM as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 9: Steps

    An Ethernet connection consists of connecting a network cable between the GEM and a network router or hub. This method is preferred when a WiFi connection is impractical due to signal range or if a dependable connection is desired. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 10: Wifi Connection To A Network

     The WiFi router’s SSID and Pass Phrase (WiFi password)  The gateway IP address  An available static IP address  The IP address or domain name of the data host. Figure 7 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 11: Steps

    2. Refer to Figure 9  Select “AP Interface Setting” from the left menu  Set “IP Address” to “1.2.3.4”  Set “Subnet Mask” to “255.255.255.0”  Set “DHCP Type” to “Disable”  Click “Apply” © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 12 4. OPTIONAL: You can assign a name to the GEM so that it is readily identifiable when viewing all of the network connected devices on a router’s setup page. This is done by entering this user assigned name in the “Hostname” box in Figure 10, then clicking “Apply”. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 13 Click the “DHCP/STATIC” drop down box and select “STATIC (fixed IP)”  Enter the IP address you wish to assign to the GEM  Enter the subnet mask (typically “255.255.255.0”)  Enter the IP address of your gateway (router)  Click “Apply” Figure 11 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 14: Gem Did Not Connect

    5) then attempt the step in this chapter again. If the connection problem persists, you may try temporarily disabling the router’s security option to narrow down the issue. This will indicate if the problem lies with security settings or not. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 15: Ethernet Connection To A Network

    This is only required to be done once at the end of all changes. You will be instructed when to do so. 1. Refer to Figure 14  Select “Mode Selection” from the left menu  Click “STA Mode” radio button  Click “Apply” © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 16 Set “IP Address” to an assigned value within the subnet range of the network  Set “Subnet Mask” to “255.255.255.0”  Set “DHCP Type” to “Server”  Enter the “Default DHCP Gateway” (router) IP address  Click “Apply” Figure 15 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 17 3. Refer to Figure 16  Select “Device Management” from the left menu  Click “Restart” Figure 16 The module will now re-boot which takes approximately 30 seconds. After rebooting, the “Com LED” will glow amber. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 18: Connect A Pc To The Gem Via Network

    Using software utility such as “Netscan” (free downloadable) Discovery Using GEM Network Utility If you have not already downloaded and installed the “GEM Network Utility” software, do so now. This application is downloadable from http://brultech.com/software/ Figure 17 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 19: Steps

    4. Highlight the IP address that was found then right click it. Select “Connect”. This will transfer the IP address and port to corresponding boxes and a connection will be established indicated by the “green” status box (Figure 20) © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 20 GEM. If the status box is still green, then click “Get GEM Info” button. If the box is no longer green, then click “Open” first and the status should change to “Connected” shortly after. See Figure 21 (newer firmware) and Figure 22 (older firmware) for the possible results. Figure 21 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 21 1.81. It does not display hardware information and baud rate. Furthermore the displayed ENG firmware version is improper. This is normal and proper results will be obtained once the firmware is upgraded. If the firmware requires upgrading, refer to chapter “Upgrading GEM Firmware (Optional)” on page 24. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Communication Module Setup Page

    The GEM Network Utility has provisions to automatically open the communication setup page and browser. This is done by highlighting the IP address that was found, right clicking it, then selecting “Open Communication Setup”. See Figure 23 and Figure 24 Figure 23 Figure 24 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 23: Connect To The Gem Setup Page

    If the “Port Baud” value is “19200” such as in the example of Figure 25, click the “115200” button in the “Change Com1 Baud” box. If the baud value is already 115,200 then move on to the next chapter Figure 25 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 24: Opening The Gem Setup Page

    Figure 28 If the browser does not connect to the GEM setup page whatsoever and a timeout error occurs then make sure that the GEM communication module is configured as a “Server” using port “8000”. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 25: Upgrading Gem Firmware (Optional)

    GEM is set for 115,200 baud and needs to be changed before proceeding with firmware upgrade. Click the “19200” button in the “Change Com1 Baud” section (Figure 29). The entire procedure will take approximately 32 seconds. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 26: Eng Firmware Upgrade

    Figure 29 ENG F IRMWARE PGRADE 1. Download the most recent “ENG” firmware version from “Brultech.com/software” and save it on the PC 2. Establish a connection with the “GEM Network Utility” software 3. Click “Get GEM Info” 4. Determine if the baud rate needs to be changed. See “Required Baud” on page 24 5.

  • Page 27: Com Firmware Upgrade

    Figure 30 COM F IRMWARE PGRADE 1. Download the most recent “COM” firmware version from “Brultech.com/software” and save it on the PC 2. Establish a connection with the “GEM Network Utility” software 3. Click “Get GEM Info” 4. Select the “COM Firmware” button and make sure the “Bootload Cmd” box is checked.

  • Page 28: Recovery From Failed Eng Firmware Upgrade

    GEM device. This should cause the “System LED” to change from yellow to green. Repeat the procedure for upgrading the “ENG” firmware described on section “ENG Firmware Upgrade”. © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

  • Page 29: Gem To Pc Direct Ethernet Connection

     Click the Networking tab. Under “This connection uses the following items”, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click “Properties”. See Figure 33 Figure 33 © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.
  • Page 30 A network connection should now be established between the GEM and the PC. Proceed to chapter “WiFi Connection to a Network” or chapter “Ethernet Connection to a Network” depending on the type of connection desired (wireless or wired). © www.brultech.com Brultech Research Inc.

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