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MLBase

User's Guide

Revision A

December 2021

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Page 1 ® MLBase User's Guide Revision A December 2021...
Page 2 Canary Systems the nonconforming Product, OR refund the assumes no responsibility for errors, purchase price paid by you for the Product, omissions, misinterpretation. upon your return of the Product to Canary Furthermore, Canary Systems makes no Systems accordance with Canary Systems’...
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Page 4 For example: For more information, see the MLWebHardware User's Guide. Related Documentation Visit the User's Guide page on the Canary Systems website to view and download the most current versions of our technical documentation and user's guides at (https://canarysystems.com/support/users-guides/).
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Physical MLBase Connection Configuration ............................ 33 Virtual Base Connection Configuration ............................33 4.2 Collection Configuration ..................................... 35 4.3 Station Status......................................36 Appendix A - xPico Connection Via Browser ..........................37 Appendix B - Updating the MLBase XBee Network ID ......................44 MLBase User's Guide...
Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction
Offline Mode and SD Card The MLBase ships with a 32GB SD card already inserted into the MLBase module. The SD card allows the MLBase to collect and store raw data from all MLRemotes on the network, as well as to store program updates prior to being sent to the MLRemote stations.
Page 7 The xPico module is used to receive program updates form MLWebHardware and to send data back to the server where MLSuite is installed. Note - In areas where a 2.4GHz signal is not available, an MLBase can be shipped with a cellular daughter board. Contact Canary Systems for more information on these models.
Page 8 Firmware blocks. Warranty The warranty for the MLBase is applicable for one year from the date of shipment. The warranty does not cover the battery or failure by misuse or by nature including lightning, flood or other catastrophe. Should you encounter problems with your MLBase, contact Canary Systems at the address listed in the front of this manual.
Page 9: Specifications
Enclosure Size (L x W x H): 61 x 51 x 25 cm (24 x 20 x 10 in) Enclosure Mounting (L x W): 64 x 35.5 cm (25.25 x 14 in) Weight: 20 kg (44 lbs) MLBase User's Guide...
Page 10 Solar Server Network Antennas Antennas Communication (server (communication with communication) MLRemote Network) MLBase-W-50S 50Ah Wi-Fi 2.4GHz to 5.8GHz 800/900MHz dBi Wideband Omnidirectional Directional Antenna Antenna MLBase-M-50S 50Ah Cellular 900MHz dBi 800/900MHz dBi Omnidirectional Omnidirectional DAS Antenna Antenna MLBase User's Guide...
Page 11: Connections
Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.3 Connections Connections to the MLBase are provided at the bottom of the enclosure. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 12: Items List
Section 1 ‒ Introduction 1.4 Items List The accessories delivered along with the MLBase are included in table below. Contact Canary Systems for more information on these items and optional equipment. Quantity Item MLBase MLBase Enclosure Included 12V 50Ah Lead-Acid Battery and Mounting Hardware Included 40W Solar Panel with 9’...
Page 13: Section 2 - Mlbase Installation
2.1 Enclosure Installation ® Proper site selection and installation of the MLBase station is important for best radio communication results. The enclosure can be mounted to a pole or the side of a building. Typical pole mount deployment is shown below:...
Page 14 Section 2 - MLBase Installation Typical pole installation requires the following materials: ▪ 3m (10’) length of schedule 80 PVC (do not use schedule 40) or galvanized steel pipe ▪  (2) 80lb bags of QUIKRETE pre-mixed concrete ▪ (1) 5-gallon bucket ▪...
Page 15: Solar Panel Installation
Section 2 - MLBase Installation 2.2 Solar Panel Installation See the included instruction sheet for the bracket and solar panel supplied. The solar panel should be positioned for maximum sun exposure. In the Northern hemisphere this means aligning the panel with a southward exposure. In the Southern hemisphere, align the panel in a northward direction. Use a compass to derive the correct angle.
Page 16 Section 2 - MLBase Installation The other key criteria for solar panel installation is the tilt angle. The following chart illustrates the variability between summer and winter and latitude. Insolation is a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface and recorded during a given time.
Page 17: Ac Adaptor Installation
Section 2 - MLBase Installation 2.3 AC Adaptor Installation An AC adaptor may be used in place of the solar panel for AC powered applications. Installation is simple. The adaptor includes a robust connector to connect to the bottom of the enclosure. Use the appropriate AC power cord for connecting to a standard AC receptacle.
Page 18: Antenna Installation
The L-com 900 MHz 6 dBi Omnidirectional Antenna includes a right-angle bracket for side of pole mounting. The antenna kit includes cables to connect the antenna to the bottom of the MLBase enclosure. The connector on the antenna is Type-N female.
Page 19 The Wi-Fi antenna shipped with the MLBase is the L-com Ultra-Wideband directional Antenna. The antenna includes a right-angle bracket for side of pole mounting. The antenna kit includes a cable to connect the antenna to the bottom MLBase enclosure. The connector on the antenna is Type-N female.
Page 20: Battery Installation
Tools Required: 3/8” socket wrench and 3/8” open-end wrench. 1. Remove the battery from the packaging, locate the terminal attachment hardware. 2. Open the MLBase enclosure and locate the bracket at the bottom of the enclosure. Move the battery terminal leads away from the back of the bracket.
Page 21: Section 3 - Xpico Configuration
Wi-Fi radio. This section outlines the steps to configure the xPico radio. If the MLBase is installed in a location without an available Wi-Fi network, the MLBase still collects data using Offline  mode. This data can be retrieved manually from the SD card. Contact Canary Systems for details on retrieving and importing data from the SD card.
Page 22: Connecting The Xpico
Note – If xPico factory defaults are applied, it is important to note that the default baud rate will have changed to 9600. Note – Make sure the MLBase is powered on before continuing to the next step. 4. Click Open to connect to the xPico module.
Page 23: Configuring The Xpico
"DHCP IP Address Range"> <value name "Start"><Minimum></value> <value name "End"><Maximum></value> </configitem> </configgroup> <configgroup name "Interface" instance "eth0"> <configitem name "State"> <value>Enabled</value> </configitem> <configitem name "DHCP Client"> <value>Disabled</value> </configitem> <configitem name "IP Address"> <value>192.168.0.203/24</value> </configitem> <configitem name "Default Gateway"> <value>192.168.0.1</value> </configitem> MLBase User's Guide...
Page 24 <value name "State">Enabled</value> </configitem> <configitem name "Role" instance "WLAN Active"> <value name "CP">9</value> <value name "State">Enabled</value> </configitem> </configgroup> <configgroup name "Line" instance "1"> <configitem name "Protocol"> <value>Tunnel</value> </configitem> <configitem name "Baud Rate"> <value>460800 bits per second</value> </configitem> MLBase User's Guide...
Page 25 Encryption">CCMP, TKIP</value> </configitem> <configitem name "Advanced"> <value name "TX Power Maximum">17 dBm</value> <value name "Power Management">Disabled</value> <value name "PM Interval">1 beacons (100 ms each)</value> </configitem> </configgroup> <configgroup name "Tunnel Accept" instance "1"> <configitem name "Mode"> <value>Always</value> </configitem> MLBase User's Guide...
Page 26 "1"> <configitem name "DTR"> <value>Continuously asserted</value> </configitem> </configgroup> <configgroup name "Tunnel Connect" instance "1"> <configitem name "Mode"> <value>Always</value> </configitem> <configitem name "Local Port"> <value>10002</value> </configitem> </configgroup> <configgroup name "USB Host"> <configitem name "State"> <value>Enabled</value> </configitem> </configgroup> </configrecord> MLBase User's Guide...
Page 27: Cli Configuration
This section outlines how to program the xPico radio using CLI commands. Enable your terminal window and press <ENTER>. The following prompt should display: If the prompt does not display, check the serial port settings, connection, COM setting, and cabling. 1. Configure Wi-Fi: MLBase User's Guide...
Page 28 Section 3 - xPico Configuration MLBase User's Guide...
Page 29 Section 3 - xPico Configuration 2. Cycle power on the MLBase module. The LAN Link light should start blinking. If the LAN does NOT start blinking, either the SSID or passphrase were entered incorrectly, OR there is another WLAN profile which is active. Other WLAN profiles should be deleted. To discover the names of WLAN profiles which require deleting use the WLAN connect command: 3.
Page 30: Common Cli Commands
<command><space><tab> Show options for current level: Check wireless status: config interface wlan0 show Check network status: status wlan show Check available networks: wlan scan (from base menu) Security Suite Options: None WEIP WPA2 Key Type Options WPAX MLBase User's Guide...
Page 31: Section 4 - Mlwebhardware Configuration
The steps for configuring the MLBase in MLWebHardware vary depending on the deployment. Each of these variations are outlined in the following sections. Note - This section outlines the process for configuring an MLBase with one or more MLRemotes on a single network. ▪...
Page 32: Information
Information Enter the devices details into the Information card of the MLBase Device Configuration form. • Name the MLBase something meaningful to help distinguish it from other MLBase devices configured on the server. • Until the program has been configured, leave the Active box unchecked.
Page 33: Connection
1. From the Type drop-down on the Connection card, select “MLBase”. 2. From the Device drop-down list, select "Socket". 3. Enter the IP address and Port assigned to the MLBase. Separated the IP address and Port using a colon, for example: 127.25.10.24:10002 4.
Page 34 Virtual Base Connection Configuration The configuration of a virtual base is similar to a physical MLBase. For a virtual configuration it is assumed that the server has a serial connection to a base radio, or a device server with serial connection to a radio.
Page 35: Collection Configuration
Section 4 ‒ MLWebHardware Configuration 4.2 Collection Configuration Once the MLRemote devices have been configured, data collection can be configured from MLBase Device Configuration. 1. Enable collection, to begin collecting data. ® 2. Enter the IP Address or name of the Server hosting the MLWeb database.
Page 36: Station Status
Charge Volts, Charge Current, and Humidity are visible. Manual collections can be initiated from this location by clicking the Collect button. The status of the MLBase is easily determined by an icon to the left of the Collect button. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 37: Appendix A - Xpico Connection Via Browser
Wi-Fi device server is 192.168.0.1. b. Enter the username and password. The factory-default username is “admin” and the password is “PASSWORD” (all capitalized). The Status web page displays product information, network settings, line settings, and tunneling settings. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 38 2. Once connecting using the browser interface, click QuickConnect at the top left of the window to display a list of all networks visible to the xPico module. 3. From the list provided, select the designated network to open its WLAN profile. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 39 4. Enter the correct WPA password and click Apply. IT departments on site will provide: ▪ Desired Network IP address for assignment ▪ Network Default Gateway ▪ WPA Passphrase 5. Click Yes on the message box that opens after clicking Apply to continue. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 40 6. Review the additional network settings and make any necessary updates. When everything is correctly configured for the desired network, click Submit. WARNING - After submitting your results, it is important to NOT reboot the device or the connection will be lost. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 41 Appendix A - xPico Connection Via Browser 7. Check that the Network Configurations are correct by navigating to the Network tab and selecting wlan0 and Configuration. MLBase User's Guide...
Page 42 Appendix A - xPico Connection Via Browser 8. Network Connections should be as follows: ▪ State: Enabled ▪ DHCP Client: Disabled ▪ IP Address: Insert given IP from IT department ▪ Default Gateway: Insert given Gateway from IT department ▪ IPv6 State: Disable MLBase User's Guide...
Page 43 Appendix A - xPico Connection Via Browser 8. After verifying the Network Configurations, the MLBase can be rebooted to put these changes into effect. This can be done through the web interface. a. On the web interface, select the Device button on the side panel and choose [Reboot].
Page 44: Appendix B - Updating The Mlbase Xbee Network Id
This same Network ID is also assigned to all MLRemote devices communicating with this MLBase. Note - If deploying multiple MLBase/MLRemote networks, the Network ID must be unique for each network. Follow these steps to update the Network ID or RF Level of the XBee.