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- Page 1 SerialGhost Wi-Fi User’s Guide SerialGhost Wi-Fi DB-9/DB-25 2 GB Check http://www.keelog.com/ for the latest version of this document. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Then, retrieve the recorded data: section Viewing recorded data Finally, get the most out of your Wi-Fi data logger by configuring WLAN communications: section Remote access Questions or problems? Go through the Troubleshooting section. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... -
Page 3: Introduction
Operating system with USB Mass-Storage device support 5V DC power source (external power supply, or USB port) Wi-Fi compliant Access Point coverage (WPA-2, WPA, WEP64/128, or open network) Optionally MS Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (only for running KL Tools) Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... -
Page 4: Quick Start
Replace Bits with the number of bits per transfer (5…8). Provide the parity check using one of the following strings: None, Even, Odd, Space, or Mark. Replace StopBits with the number of stop bits per transfer (1, 1.5, or 2). Finally, save the configuration file as CONFIG.TXT. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 5 Step 3. Copy the configuration file CONFIG.TXT to the logger’s Flash Drive. Then, safely remove the device, and disconnect it from the USB port. Disconnect the USB cable as well. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 6 2. A removable drive will pop-up, containing the file LOG.TXT with recorded data. The upstream data (TX) and downstream data (RX) will be differentiated by the markers [1] and [2] interleaved in the log file. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 7 Recipient string. Make sure you provide all strings in a case-sensitive manner. Finally, save the configuration file as WIFI.TXT. Step 7. Enable Flash Drive mode, as in step 5, and copy the configuration file WIFI.TXT to the Flash Drive. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 8 Step 8. On the next power-up, the logger will automatically connect to the Access Point defined in WIFI.TXT, and send an E-mail report to the specified recipient address every hour. Besides logged data, the report will contain Access Point information, IP configuration, and time-stamps. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 9 This solution is particularly recommended for monitoring several devices in a system with a large number of devices using serial buses, such as RS- 232. To read more on KL Tools, jump to section Remote access. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 10: Configuration
StopBits sets the number of stop bits per transfer of the monitored serial bus. Possible values are 1, 1.5, 2. Default is 1. Timestamping configures the built-in time- and date-stamping module, available in the SerialGhost TimeKeeper only. Allowed values are Yes (timestamping enable) and No (timestamping disabled). Default is Yes. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 11 RX and TX get logged), Rx (only Rx is logged), Tx (only Tx is logged). Default is Both. If the mode is set to Both, the [1] and [2] markers will be used to differentiate between streams. A full list of parameters is available in section Configuration files. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 12: Recording Data
Installation of the SerialGhost Wi-Fi in record mode is quick and easy, no software or drivers are required. Simply plug it in-line on the serial bus, using the DB-9 or DB-25 connectors. The device may be powered from a standard USB port, using the supplied cable. Alternatively, an external +5V DC (min. -
Page 13: Viewing Recorded Data
(MS Windows 7 in the following examples). Depending on the drive letters available, the device will be visible as a new drive, for example F:. Use the systems file manager to browse this disk (for example Explorer). Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 14 Removal icon in the system tray and select the appropriate drive. Then reconnect the SerialGhost to the USB port, however without the supplied USB Key. To get the most out of the SerialGhost, install the supplied application KL Tools. Go to section Using KL Tools to find out more. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 15: Remote Access
If changing the default password, memorize or note the new values, otherwise access to the internal memory will not be possible. If unsure about a certain configuration option, leave the default value. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 16 When finished, make sure the device is connected as in record mode. Tools will automatically create configuration files (CONFIG.TXT, TIME.TXT, WIFI.TXT), prompt for enabling Flash Drive mode, and copy the files to the loggers Flash Drive. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 17: E-Mail Reporting
Besides logged data, the report will contain Access Point information, IP configuration, and time-stamps. The report size and interval may be set by configuring the logger through the file WIFI.TXT. Use KL Tools to do this, or view section Configuration files. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... -
Page 18: On-Demand Access
from the Access Point configuration (if using Auto-IP) If the IP address is unknown, the Search Local Network option can be used. This feature will send a broadcast signal to all devices in the Local Area Network, to which remote loggers Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 19 If interested in other parts of the remote log file than the most recent 50 kB, use the Download Log Chunk option. This will display a dialog, allowing downloading any part of the remote log file. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 20 Using KL Tools you can communicate with multiple SerialGhosts, allowing creating entire networks of wireless data loggers. This solution is particularly recommended for monitoring several devices in a system with a large number of devices using serial buses, such as RS- 232. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 21: Clock Configuration
Flash Drive mode and copy the file TIME.TXT to the root folder of the flash disk. The USB Key delivered with the device has to be used to switch to Flash Drive mode. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 22 If 24 is chosen, the 24-hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as 24- hour format. Sample TIME.TXT for 12-hour time: Sample TIME.TXT for 24-hour time: Year=2010 Year=2010 Month=10 Month=10 Day=25 Day=25 Hour=5 Hour=17 Minute=51 Minute=51 Second=43 Second=43 Format=PM Format=24 Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 23: Using Kl Tools
KL Tools will ask for the device type, and assist in configuring the device and retrieving the recorded images. There is no special knowledge required to use KL Tools – simply follow the instructions displayed by the application. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... -
Page 24: Configuration Files
Flash Drive mode, and copies the files to the flash disk. Creating configuration files manually may be necessary on systems not supported by KL Tools, such as Mac OS or Linux. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog... - Page 25 None Space (default) The separator between data values in Separator Comma Separator=Comma Dec/Hex modes. Newline Ascii (default) LogMode LogMode=Hex Data format in log file. Both (default) Selection of serial data streams to be LogStream LogStream=Tx logged. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 26 If PM is chosen, the 12-hour format is Format PM (default) Format=24 selected and the specified hour is treated as after noon. If 24 is chosen, the 24- hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as 24-hour format. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 27 3600 custom SMTP server, and 3600 sec.) seconds (1 hour) for default server. Size value (max. 102400 bytes, ReportSize ReportSize=20000 E-mail report size in bytes. default 10240 bytes) DisableWiFi DisableWiFi=Yes Wi-Fi disable flag. No (default) Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
- Page 28 SMTP sender string. Port value Custom SMTP communication (0…65535, default SmtpPort SmtpPort=25 port. Sample Wi-Fi configuration files: No encryption, Auto-IP WPA-2 encryption, static IP WiFiNetwork=MyWiFi WiFiNetwork=MyNetwork WiFiPassword=MyPassword Recipient=john@server.com WiFiEncryption=WPA2 IpAddress=192.168.0.100 NetMask=255.255.255.0 Gateway=192.168.0.1 DnsServer= 216.231.41.2 DnsServer2= 206.124.64.1 Recipient=john@smith.com Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 29: Specifications
62 mm x 54 mm x 16 mm (2.4" x 2.1" x 0.6") All KeeLog products come with 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects. Defect products must be shipped by the customer. All warranty repairs and delivery to the customer will be paid by the manufacturer. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
2. Devices operating at speeds higher than 115,200 bps 3. Serial buses using logic levels different than +/-12V 4. Serial devices using non-standard DB-9 or DB-25 pinouts 5. SPI, I2C, TWI, USB, PS/2, SATA, FireWire, etc. buses 6. Non Wi-Fi-conformant Access Points (Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™) - Page 31 3. Check if the problem appears using a different USB port. 4. Contact the dealer you have purchased the device from. Please supply all necessary information (hardware type, model and manufacturer, OS type and version, and a short description of the problem). Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...
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Page 32: Legal Disclaimer
SerialGhost Wi-Fi Legal disclaimer KeeLog does not take responsibility for any damage, harm or legal actions caused by misuse of its products. The user should follow the guidelines contained in this document, otherwise no liability will be assumed. It is the user's responsibility to obey all effective laws in his/her country, which may prohibit usage of KeeLog products. - Page 33 SerialGhost Wi-Fi Notes: European Office U.S. Office KeeLog Aqua Electronics Lekcyjna 42 1550 Louis Ave. PL 51-169 Wroclaw Elk Grove Village, IL. 60007 Poland U.S.A http://www.keelog.com/ keelog@keelog.com RoHS Copyright © 2004-2013. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 KeeLog...