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IPn3Gb
Cellular Modem
May 2016
Copyright © 2014
Campbell Scientific (Canada) Corp.

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  • Page 1 IPn3Gb Cellular Modem May 2016 Copyright © 2014 Campbell Scientific (Canada) Corp.

  • Page 2: Warranty And Assistance

    WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE This equipment is warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP. ("CSC") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for ***** twenty-four (24) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. ***** Batteries are not warranted.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Cautionary Statements ..........1 3. Initial Inspection ............1 4. Specifications ............. 2 5. Installation ..............3 Base Station Requirements for IPn3Gb Cellular Modem ....4 Datalogger Site Equipment ..............4 Configuration ..................5 5.3.1 Support Materials ................5 5.3.2...
  • Page 5 Figure 6-1 Front view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem ......42 Figure 6-2 Rear view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem ......44 Figure 6-3 Antennas for use with the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem ... 46 Tables Table 5-1. Modem Connection to Datalogger ..........40...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This manual provides information for interfacing the Microhard IPn3Gb cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Please note that this manual will focus on the use of the IPn3Gb cellular modem on the Bell, Telus, and Rogers networks. The IPn3Gb cellular modem is a high-speed interface optimized for use on the 3G (HSPA+) network.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications UMTS/HSPA FDD Bands [MHz] – Six Supported bands: band Band I (2100MHz), Band II (1900MHz), Band IV (1700MHz), Band V (850 MHz), Band VI (800MHz), Band VII (900MHz) 3GPP Release 7 5.76 Mb/s uplink, 21.1 Mb/s downlink, or 5.76 Mb/s uplink, 7.2 Mb/s downlink Data features: HSDPA cat 14, up to 21.1 Mb/s DL for LISA-U230...

  • Page 8: Installation

    10/100 BaseT, Auto – MDI/X, IEEE Ethernet: 802.3 SIM Card: 1.8 / 3.0V PPP Characteristics: Dial on Demand, Idle Time Network Protocols: TCP, UDP, TCP/IP, TFTP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS , SSH , SNMP, FTP, DNS, Serial over IP, QoS Management: Local Serial Console, Telnet, WebUI, SNMP, FTP &...

  • Page 9: Base Station Requirements For Ipn3Gb Cellular Modem

    C2809 USB Cable – connect the modem USB port to a PC in order to configure the modem. (optional)  C2675 IPn3Gb Mount Kit – Used to mount the modem in the datalogger enclosure with the use of DIN rail and DIN rail adaptors.

  • Page 10: Configuration

    SC932A Configuration 5.3.1 Support Materials Supporting documentation is available for download from the Campbell Scientific (Canada) website. If you are configuring the modem via a USB connection, download and install the USB driver prior to connecting the modem to your computer: http://www.campbellsci.ca/19_1_1019...

  • Page 11: Connecting For Configuration

    Connect the power cable between the Vin & GND terminals on the modem and the power source. Connect the USB (C2809), Ethernet (L28900) or equivalent Ethernet cable between the modem and the PC to start the configuration process. 5.3.3 Connecting for Configuration Note Be sure to allow the modem to warm up before trying to connect.

  • Page 12: Network Provisioning

    5.3.4 Network Provisioning The network provision configurations are specific to the service provider. The NOTE remaining configuration steps are the same for Bell, Telus, or Rogers users. Details related to Dynamic and Static IP configurations are listed below. To provision the modem on the service provider network the following information will need to be entered into the “Config”...

  • Page 13: Dynamic Ip

     User Name: 10-digit phone#@static.bell.ca  Password: required; ask Bell service provider  Submit. (Save) 5.3.4.1.2 Dynamic IP  Access Point Name (APN): public.bell.ca Across Canada, the APN for a Dynamic IP is public.bell.ca  User Name: 10-digit phone#@public.bell.ca  Password: not required ...

  • Page 14: Dynamic Dns (Ddns)

     Submit. (Save) When provision details are saved to the modem, it should provision on the network. This can be confirmed under System | Summary.  Active Status = Call in progress or Connected  Network = Name of service provider ...

  • Page 15: Ddns Example

     Choose from one of the following providers:  Enable “DDNS Status”  Select “Service name” of the provider you have signed up with. Enter related domain, User ID, and Password  Submit 5.3.5.1 DDNS Example The following is an example of how to setup a free DDNS service. The steps listed are specific to this DDNS provider and may not reflect the steps required to setup a DDNS from a different provider.
  • Page 16  Select the DNS manager link  Add an appropriate domain name and choose a suffix from the drop down list.  Click “Add Domain”. If the combination is available the domain will be added to your account. If the domain is not available select again until you find a domain.

  • Page 17: Serial Port Configuration (Com1/Com2)

    In order for the modem to communicate with a Campbell Scientific datalogger, the modem’s serial port must be properly configured. The IPn3Gb has two 9- pin serial ports. The COM1 (Data) port can be used for either a TCP server or PPP configuration.
  • Page 18 (e.g. FTP client, Email client, HTTP server, and FTP server). For information on the PPP configuration procedure, see Section 5.3.8. However, a TCP server configuration is also possible for use with these dataloggers if IP functionality is not required. For any datalogger without an IP stack (e.g. CR200X series or legacy dataloggers), a TCP server configuration is the only option.

  • Page 19: Firewall

    5.3.7 Firewall The firewall controls the incoming and outgoing traffic through the modem based on user-created rules. You must configure the firewall in order to communicate with the datalogger. In addition, the firewall helps prevent unauthorized access or data usage. The setup below can be used with all service providers.

  • Page 20: Port Forwarding (Ppp And Ethernet Devices)

    Wide Area Network (WAN) to specific IP Addresses and ports on the Local Area Network (LAN). The IPn3Gb looks at each incoming Ethernet packet on the WAN and by using the...

  • Page 21: Figure 5-1 Port Forwarding Fields

    Internal Server IP - Enter the IP address of the intended internal server (i.e. on LAN side of IPn3Gb). This is the IP address given to the device connected to the IPn3Gb Ethernet port. The IP address must be based on the default IP gateway and IP subnet mask of the IPn3Gb, which can be reviewed under the Network >...
  • Page 22 This example assumes that all necessary configuration steps were taken to provision the IPn3Gb on the network in either a Static or Dynamic IP arrangement. Following is a diagram of the physical connection of the applications:...
  • Page 23 CR200X portion of the application: In this example, the CR200X is left in its default state. 1. IPn3Gb COM1 configuration Change the COM1 Data Baud Rate to 9600 to match the CR200X default baud rate. Confirm that the Local Listening Port is 6785 (default port of the CR200X).
  • Page 24 2. Activate Firewall a. Set the firewall status to Enable. This is required for the operation of the Firewall and port forwarding rules.
  • Page 25 3. Firewall Rule for the CR200X in the IPn3Gb (same as Section 5.3.7) a. Configure a rule that will allow WAN IP traffic through the firewall on port 6785. This allows remote access to the CR200X, which has a default port of 6785.
  • Page 26 4. Loggernet setup for CR200X remote communications a. Add an IP port – enter the Static IP or Dynamic DNS details for the IPn3Gb cellular modem, followed by port 6785. Add a PakBus port and a CR200 series datalogger. In this example, the 2 elements of the Loggernet setup stay in their default state.
  • Page 27 Set the Internal Server IP to 192.168.0.2. The use of this IP address is based on the IPn3Gb having a gateway of 192.168.0.1. and an IP subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. These variables can be changed in the IPn3Gb setup under Network/Config, if required.
  • Page 28 2. NL201 Setup – Network Settings Disable ‘Use DHCP’ Enter the IP address, network mask, and default gateway, as required. In this example, the NL201 is given the IP address 192.168.0.2, with a network mask of 255.255.255.0, and a default gateway of 192.168.0.1.
  • Page 29 3. NL201 Setup – RS-232 settings Set the configuration to TCP Serial Server. If you require the use of a port other than 6784, change the service port. Set the baud rate to 38400. This will match the default baud rate used in the RF401A.
  • Page 30 4. RF401A spread spectrum radio – base (at NL201) Set the active interface to RS-232 Set the protocol to Transparent Apply the configuration...
  • Page 31 5. RF401A spread spectrum radio – Remote (at CR1000) In this example, the radio is using the CSI/O port to connect to the datalogger. The RS-232 port can be used, if required. If the RS-232 is required, a configuration Set the active interface to RS-232 Set the protocol to Transparent Apply the configuration...
  • Page 32 6. Loggernet setup for CR1000 remote communications Add an IP port – enter the static IP or the dynamic DNS details for the IPn3Gb cellular modem, followed by port 6784. Add a PakBus port and a CR1000 series. In this example, the 2 elements of the LoggerNet setup stay in their default states.

  • Page 33: Point To Point Protocol (Ppp) Communications (Optional)

    5.3.8 Point to Point Protocol (PPP) Communications (optional) The firmware version of the IPn3Gb must be v2.2.0-r2130 or Note newer to be able to properly work with the datalogger using the PPP connection. If required, an update is available from the...

  • Page 34: Ipn3Gb Com1 Ppp Configuration

    PPP communications requires the use of a null modem cable to connect the datalogger RS-232 to the modem ‘Data’ port. 5.3.8.1 IPn3Gb COM1 PPP Configuration It is necessary to configure COM1 to use PPP so that the datalogger can communicate with a network using a PPP connection.

  • Page 35: Ipn3Gb Firewall And Port Forwarding Configuration For Ppp

    5.3.8.2 IPn3Gb Firewall and Port Forwarding Configuration for PPP The proper configuration of the Firewall and the related Port Forwarding Rules is necessary to control different types of access and ensure that IP traffic is properly routed through the modem to the datalogger. The configuration of the Firewall will help avoid unauthorized access to data usage.
  • Page 36 Under the Firewall tab, select Port Forwarding. Rules are required to map the ports required to ensure HTTP, FTP and LoggerNet communications to the datalogger at the assigned IP address. 1. In order to setup access to the datalogger HTTP server (for access to the datalogger’s webpage), the following rule configuration needs to be added and applied: ...
  • Page 37 The external port number 2100 is used as an example. Use any (unrestricted) NOTE port number other than 80, 443, or 23, as they are required for modem access and configuration. Be sure to include the external FTP port number in any communications attempting to reach the datalogger FTP site (ex.: ftp://173.182.77.117:2100).

  • Page 38: Datalogger Ppp Configuration

    5.3.8.3 Datalogger PPP Configuration Using the Device Configuration Utility, connect to the datalogger to configure the PPP and ComPorts settings. Under the ComPorts Settings tab:  Select the RS-232 ComPort  Baud Rate = 115.2K Fixed (baud rate must be fixed and match the baud rate set in the modem under COM1) Under the PPP settings tab: ...

  • Page 39: Security

    5.3.9 Security Note If either password is lost the modem will need to be manually reset to defaults and reconfigured in order to regain access. In order to keep the system secure it is recommended to change the administrator and upgrade passwords from the factory defaults. Changing the administrator password will protect against modifications to the modem’s configuration.

  • Page 40: Configuration Backup

    5.3.10 Configuration Backup It is possible to backup the configuration of a modem after completion.  Under Tools navigate to the Maintenance tab.  Select “Download” under System Settings. This will allow a text file to be downloaded to a PC. ...

  • Page 41: Load Configuration Or Firmware

    The modem will only accept the filename “system.config” Note otherwise you will receive an error message. 5.3.12 Firmware Upgrades HTTP Upgrade is used to upgrade the IPn3Gb’s system software (firmware). Select the Browse button to locate the upgrade file provided by Microhard Systems.

  • Page 42: Figure 5-2 Tools > Maintenance > Webui Firmware Upload

    Figure 5-2 Tools > Maintenance > WebUI Firmware Upload Using the Erase Settings checkbox tells the IPn3Gb not to store the current configuration settings; therefore, once the upgrade process is complete, the unit will have factory default settings (including the default Carrier Settings).

  • Page 43: Loggernet Setup

    Internet IP Address field, followed by the Port number. This number (6785) is the datalogger’s default port number. It is also used to configure the “COM1” and “Firewall” settings of the IPn3Gb cellular modem. Whenever possible it is recommended to change this number to the last four digits of the related cellphone number.
  • Page 44 4. For PakBus dataloggers, add 10 seconds of Extra Response Time. “PakBus Port Always Open” should not be checked.

  • Page 45: Wiring And Connections

    For PakBus dataloggers, set the PakBus address to match that of the datalogger (default address in the datalogger is 1). Click the “Apply” button to save changes. Wiring and Connections Power for the modem can be sourced directly from the datalogger. Refer to Table 5-1 for details.

  • Page 46: Modem Connection Using The L18663 Null Modem Cable

    In order to connect to a CR1000, CR3000, CR800, or CR200X series RS-232 port you will require a Null Modem Cable, Campbell Scientific part number L18663. Connect one end of the Null Modem Cable to the IPn3Gb cellular modem and the other to the datalogger’s RS-232 port.

  • Page 47: Operation

    (assuming cellular coverage) rather than in the field. Connectors and Indicators 6.2.1 Modem Front The front of the IPn3Gb cellular modem includes the USB port, Diagnostic port, SIM card slot, Indicator LEDs, and Config button. Figure 6-1 Front view of the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem...

  • Page 48: Modem Back

     The USB port can be used to configure the modem. See Section 5.3.3.1 for details.  Currently, the Diagnostic port is not used  The SIM Card Slot houses the SIM card required for proper operation. The SIM card supplied by the service provider must be inserted into the SIM card slot.

  • Page 49: Hardware

     C2675 IPn3Gb Mounting Kit – includes mounting hardware for securing the modem to below referenced environmental enclosure. IPn3Gb should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the cables so they are not bent, or constricted. ...
  • Page 50 cable. This antenna is recommended for fringe areas that require a higher gain antenna. The C2444 9dBd Yagi Antenna is a higher gain antenna that should be "aimed" at the service provider's antenna. The C2444 is a 800 MHz antenna and bracket/u-bolt assembly for attaching the antenna to a mast or post.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    C2444/C2445 9dBd Directional Yagi Antenna L21831 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna Figure 6-3 Antennas for use with the IPn3Gb Cellular Modem  Power Supply (See Section 5.5 Wiring and Connections).  Environmental Enclosure— ENC 10/12, ENC 12/14, or ENC 16/18. Troubleshooting...
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