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User Manual GL2100 Communication Conduit Document # GL10U Cutting Edge Industrial Design 2502 Laurentian Place, Prince George, BC V2N 1Z3 Phone: 250-961-0674 Fax: 250-964-2413 Page | 1...
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Page # PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE: Despite any other copyright notice, this document and information disclosed herein contains confidential, proprietary designs owned by Cutting Edge Industrial Design Ltd. Neither this document nor the data contained herein shall be reproduced, used or disclosed to anyone without the written authorization of Cutting Edge Industrial Design Ltd.
Globalstar network to CEID’s database where the data is pushed to the client’s location. The GL2100 consists of two distinct parts, hardware and database. The hardware is the device mounted in the field while the database resides on a CEID server.
Figure 1. Block Diagram 2.3 Typical Application 2.3.1 Careful consideration must be paid to the location of the GL2100 in respect to antenna placement. The antenna must be in full view of the sky to work correctly. Page | 5...
3.0 Hardware 3.1 GL2100 device The GL2100 is a simple module to use. Install the unit as per directed in the installation manual. Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the open sky. External inputs are through the front the device 3.1.1...
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It is important to ensure that the correct polarity is observed when powering up the GL2100. Ensure that all power and grounds are applied only where specified. Damage to the unit may result if power or ground is applied to the wrong junction.
3.5 FCC Information to Users Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Amphenol - C091 31H008 100 2 3.8 Post-Installation Test Once the GL2100 is properly installed, connect the satellite antenna with a clear view of the sky and power the unit up. Verify that first LED (Green) lights up. This led proves the unit is working correctly.
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4.0 Installation Software 4.1 GL2100 Command Interface Parameter setting for the device is done through the Command Interface. The display is broken into 4 parts. Com port setup. Parameter settings Parameter read / parameter reset Page | 10...
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Dialogue box 4.2 Com Port setup Before setting parameters on the device you must open a connection to the device. Select the appropriate Com Port and select Open. The dialogue box will respond with if successful. (Depending on available Com ports) To end a session with the device click the close port and the dialogue box will respond with (Depending on available Com ports)
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C if close to a Radio Telemetry site. Enter the desired coordinates and click the Set button. The dialogue box will respond with 4.3.2 Modem / TX Setting You can now set transmission parameters on the GL2100. The recommended settings are: Setting Recommended RF Channel Not changeable.
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4.3.3 Single Message To create a message to send click on the Single Message tab. You can enter the message manually or choose a random message. We will use a random generation for this example. Click the Random button followed by the Set button The dialogue box will respond with 4.3.4 TX Operation Mode...
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Tx Configuration. 4.4.3 TX Mode There are three modes that the GL2100 will be in. Clicking on the TX Mode will display which of the three modes are active. Idle mode. No active transmission. Single STU. Transmission of 9 Byte packet.
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(Partial screen shown) 4.4.9 Clear Pending Data To clear pending transmission data from the GL2100 go to the Clear Pending Data tab and click the button. The dialogue box will respond with 4.4.10 Reset Timer to Transmit...
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5.6 GPVTG Screen shot of GPVTG 5.7 All This will continuously update all the NMEA messages available to the GL2100. 5.8 GPGAA (Asynchronous Mode) Clicking this button will verify valid GPS data and update the current position in the settings.
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6.0 Database 6.1 Location The database is located at http://174.143.146.92/app/Application.html A username / password are required to log in. The username and password is globalstar 6.2 STU Messages The STU Messages tab contains the payload data sent from the device The units Electronic Serial Number, Payload and Time Stamp are all recorded in the database 6.3 STU Message Log...
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7.0 Unit Specifications Physical Specifications Housing Dimensions (l x w x h) 4.543" L x 3.559" W x 2.181" H (115.39mm x 90.40mm x 55.40mm) Page | 18...
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