Requirements For Use - Siemens CIM Operating Manual

Application and functions

1.3 Requirements for use

• Configure variables, messages and data bindings
• Modify and monitor variables
• Configure the multi-protocol
• Configure the cellular module
• Set the system time and synchronization of the CIM
• Configure the security functions
• Maintenance functions such as firmware update, device restart and factory reset
• Set the power on/off SMS for CIM
For more detailed information, refer to Web-based configuration (Page 41).
1.3 Requirements for use
Requirements for operation
• Cellular module (mini PCIe)
To operate the CIM in its entirety, you require a cellular module that is compatible to CIM
and the standard of the cellular network you are using. For more information, refer to the
section Slots for SIM card and cellular module (Page 18).
• Antenna and cables
Only use antennas from the accessories program for the CIM. For more information, refer
to the section Antennas (Page 39).
– Antenna for cellular
– Antenna for GNSS
• Mobile data contract with SIM card
To use the mobile data communication via the WAN interface of the CIM, you require a
contract with a suitable cellular network operator.
• Cellular network
To be able to use the cellular interface, there must be a cellular network within the reach
of the CIM.
• Data contract
For the following data services, you require a data contract with your mobile operator:
NTP, Cloud, HTTPS, SGLAN via cellular network
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To access the cellular network, you require an antenna that is adapted to the standard
of the cellular network you are using.
If you want to use GNSS, you require a suitable GNSS antenna.
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