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- Page 1 OCEABridge ™ Bluetooth receiver for OCEAView ™ monitoring solution...
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Page 2: Notices And Safety
Chapter 1 – Introduction Notices and safety Dickson assumes no liability for any loss or claims by third Disclaimer parties which may arise through the use of this product. Users must not use the product in any manner not limitation specifically indicated by Dickson. -
Page 3: Certifications And Compliance
Chapter 1 – Introduction Certifications and compliance Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved in writing by Dickson could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. - Page 4 This device is compliant with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive). Do not dispose of this product with household trash. Dickson recycles this product under certain conditions. Please contact us for more information.
- Page 5 Tel: 1 (630) 543-3747 Tel: +6019 880 6438 Fax: +33 467 42 84 13 ©2022 Dickson. All rights reserved. Dickson, the Dickson logo, OCEABridge, Dickson Cobalt X, and OCEAView are the exclusive property of Dickson. The Bluetooth® word mark and All other brands mentioned are the property logos are owned by the Bluetooth®...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction Table of Contents 1 Introduction ....................8 1.1 OCEABridge solution overview ..............8 1.1.1 Main features ....................... 8 1.1.2 Architecture ......................9 1.1.3 Operation overview ..................10 1.1.4 Package contents ..................... 10 1.2 Receiver presentation .................. 11 1.2.1 Top view ...................... - Page 7 5.2 Backing up and updating system firmware ..........34 5.2.1 Archiving your data ..................34 5.2.2 Restoring an archived backup ................ 35 5.2.3 Firmware upgrade .................... 35 5.3 Restarting OCEABridge ................37 6 Diagnostics and statistics ................ 38 6.1 Platform information..................38 6.2 Real-time network traffic ................39 6.3 Receiver (gateway) log .................
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Page 8: Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the OCEABridge wireless receiver. This guide explains how to use OCEABridge with the following Dickson products and applications: • Cobalt X wireless data loggers for monitoring temperature, humidity, and other critical physical parameters. -
Page 9: Architecture
The diagram below shows overall operation when using OCEABridge: Data flow from wireless data loggers to OCEAView If you install more than one OCEABridge at your site, it is essential for their wireless coverage not to overlap with each other. -
Page 10: Operation Overview
Description Install your OCEABridge receiver within Bluetooth wireless range of your data loggers. Add your OCEABridge receiver as infrastructure in the OCEAView web application (see OCEAView user guide for details). Use the OCEABridge embedded web application to set up your receiver. -
Page 11: Receiver Presentation
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.2 Receiver presentation 1.2.1 Top view 3G/4G antenna (optional) Status LEDs OCEABridge receiver top view OCEABridge User Guide Page 11... -
Page 12: Description Of Status Leds
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.2.2 Description of status LEDs OCEABridge has six LEDs with colors and blinking patterns that vary with the receiver’s status and network traffic: Description WLAN: Indicator for 3G/4G wireless activity (see section 3.2 – Configuring the network LED, p. 27 WAN: Communication on network RJ-45 port. -
Page 13: Side View (Right-Hand Side)
Insert the provided dongle into the USB port located on the right-hand side of the receiver. USB port USB port for Bluetooth dongle 1.2.5 Bottom The OCEABridge receiver may be placed on a flat surface or mounted using the mounting holes under the casing. Mounting holes Bottom view of OCEABridge receiver... -
Page 14: Starting The Receiver
Chapter 2 – Starting the receiver 2 Starting the receiver There are no switches or control buttons on the OCEABridge receiver. All settings are configured using the embedded web application. Use the configuration interface to determine how OCEABridge connects to the Internet or your local network via Ethernet or a cellular data connection. -
Page 15: Plugging In Oceabridge
When the receiver is ready for use, the green light turns on and remains on. The system LED blinks during OCEABridge startup. The first step in configuration is to access the embedded OCEABridge web application from your computer using an Ethernet cable. -
Page 16: Connecting To The Configuration Application
Attention: The subnet LAN interface address is 192.168.99.0/24. If your network also uses 192.168.99.0/24, do not plug the WAN Ethernet cable into OCEABridge while you are setting up the device via the LAN connection. 2.3 Connecting to the configuration application OCEABridge is pre-configured with a fixed IP address. -
Page 17: Receiver Properties
Chapter 2 – Starting the receiver 2.4 Receiver properties After you connect, basic OCEABridge properties are displayed on the screen: OCEABridge receiver properties If this information is OK, then you do not need to change anything. Otherwise, change the information as desired: Host name Enter a name for your OCEABridge receiver. -
Page 18: Receiver (Gateway) Settings
In the main menu, click on Gateway Settings for OCEAView Cloud or On- premises server settings and receiver operation. 2.5.1 OCEAView Cloud server location and URLs The OCEABridge receiver must be set up to know where to send collected data. The destination corresponds to the geographical location of the OCEAView Cloud platform. - Page 19 Chapter 2 – Starting the receiver Follow these steps to set the geographical location for your OCEAView platform and datacenter: 1. Connect to OCEABridge as described previously. 2. Select Gateway Settings 3. For Cloud use, click on the Server location pull-down list (...
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Page 20: Oceaview On-Premises Platform Urls
2. For OCEAView firmware version 3.2.1 or higher, select On-premises in the Server location pull-down list ( Enter OCEAView On-premises server URLs (firmware 3.2.1 and higher) For OCEABridge firmware versions prior to 3.2.1, click to activate the On- premises checkbox ( On-premises server URLs (firmware prior to 3.2.1) - Page 21 - Click on Gateway Restart - Click on Restart Your browser window will remain open, but the receiver will power down and restart right away. You may connect to the configuration interface again once it has finished rebooting. OCEABridge User Guide Page 21...
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Page 22: Limiting Data Logger Access Using A Whitelist
Chapter 2 – Starting the receiver 2.6 Limiting data logger access using a whitelist OCEABridge offers a whitelist feature that enables you to restrict access to a specified list of data loggers. By default, if you do not use a whitelist, all the data loggers configured in your OCEAView solution are recognized by OCEABridge. - Page 23 If there is a problem with serial number formatting, or the serial numbers themselves, the result is “Incorrect format or serial number(s)” 4. When the whitelist test is OK, click on Save to record your changes. OCEABridge User Guide Page 23...
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Page 24: 4G Cellular Network Management
Chapter 3 – 3G/4G cellular network management 3 3G/4G cellular network management This section describes how to set up OCEABridge for use with a 3G/4G cellular network connection. In this case, OCEABridge collects Bluetooth wireless frames emitted by nearby data loggers and it transmits data to and from the OCEAView web platform via the cellular network. - Page 25 SIM card from your carrier. For this, you must be in possession of an appropriate micro-SIM card. 1. If present, remove the Bluetooth dongle from the USB port. 2. Open the OCEABridge casing and identify the location for the SIM as shown here: Micro-SIM card location 3.
- Page 26 4. Insert the micro-SIM card completely into the slot until it locks in. Inserting the micro-SIM card 5. Then go to section 4.2 Cellular data interface, to adjust the settings under Mobile network for your 3G/4G network. OCEABridge User Guide Page 26...
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Page 27: Configuring The Network Led
LED to indicate: Configuring the wireless network activity LED 3. Click on Save to record your changes. 4. Check to make sure that the corresponding LED blinks as expected on your receiver. OCEABridge User Guide Page 27... -
Page 28: Managing Network Interfaces
Chapter 4 – Managing network interfaces 4 Managing network interfaces Click on Network Interfaces to edit settings for your OCEABridge receiver’s network interfaces. Depending on the model, OCEABridge offers three types of network interface: • Mobile network / cellular (only on receivers equipped with a 3G/4G modem) •... -
Page 29: Wan And Wlan Interface
MAC address, data sent and received by the device, and its IPv4 address. Protocol By default, DHCP client is selected. Your OCEABridge receiver will obtain its IP address automatically from your network router. Enter the name to use for this device in the Hostname to send when requesting DHCP field. -
Page 30: Advanced Settings
Change this information as necessary: • Bring up on boot: specify whether you want to start the interface when OCEABridge boots. Make sure the cable is connected correctly. • Use broadcast flag: this parameter may be required by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). - Page 31 Chapter 4 – Managing network interfaces For OCEABridge receivers equipped with a 3G/4G modem, the metric for Mobile interface is set to 300 by default. Adjust priorities for the WAN and WLAN interfaces by entering a higher or lower metric value based on the connection order you would like to assign to the different network interfaces.
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Page 32: Cellular Data Interface
Chapter 4 – Managing network interfaces 4.2 Cellular data interface Click on Network Interfaces in the OCEABridge configuration interface. Click on Edit ( ) to adjust settings for the Mobile network interface as needed for your 3G/4G network. Editing mobile network settings... - Page 33 Modem device: leave the default value. • APN (network access point name): o If your OCEABridge is equipped with a pre-programmed cellular connectivity module, leave the default value. o If you use your own SIM card, enter the code provided by your carrier.
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Page 34: Oceabridge Maintenance
5.2 Backing up and updating system firmware OCEABridge contains important information that you may back up at any time. The backup function creates a current copy of OCEABridge data (such as the module list, operating mode, and configuration settings) that can be restored at a later time in case of problems or high-volume deployment. -
Page 35: Restoring An Archived Backup
2. Then click on Upload archive ( ) to restore the data. 5.2.3 Firmware upgrade It is possible to update the entire OCEABridge firmware using an update file provided to you by the Technical Support team. Follow these steps: 1. Click on Gateway Backup / Flash firmware. - Page 36 Chapter 5 – OCEABridge maintenance 5. The following information is displayed to confirm the process. You will see the current firmware version at the bottom of the screen ( OCEABridge firmware update verification 6. When you click on Proceed, the following message is displayed: Flashing the OCEABridge firmware Please wait while the new system image is transferred.
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Page 37: Restarting Oceabridge
Chapter 5 – OCEABridge maintenance 7. When the process is complete, the login screen is displayed as shown below. Here, you can see the new firmware number. Logging back in to your updated OCEABridge 5.3 Restarting OCEABridge If you need to restart your device: 1. -
Page 38: Diagnostics And Statistics
The Status menu contains various functions for statistics and diagnostics so you can make sure your receiver is running properly. 6.1 Platform information Click on Status Platform Information to access OCEABridge system information: OCEABridge system information OCEABridge User Guide... -
Page 39: Real-Time Network Traffic
Several graphs and histograms are available. Here are some examples: • Processor usage in intervals of 1, 5, and 15 minutes: Real-time traffic status • Incoming and outgoing traffic on each interface: Network traffic for each interface OCEABridge User Guide Page 39... - Page 40 Chapter 6 – Diagnostics and statistics • Activate network connections: Network connection activity OCEABridge User Guide Page 40...
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Page 41: Receiver (Gateway) Log
OCEABridge log The Restart services button will restart the receiver software without rebooting the whole system and will begin a new log. OCEABridge User Guide Page 41... -
Page 42: Appendix 1 - Technical Specifications
Casing: ABS plastic • Operating range: 0°C to +50°C; 20% to 90% (non-condensing) • Storage: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F); 0 to 90% RH (non-condensing) • IP 30 protection index OCEABridge User Guide Page 42... - Page 43 Chapter 7 – Appendix 1 – Technical specifications [intentionally left blank] OCEABridge User Guide Page 43 USER GUIDE...
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