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LS300G
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+
Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem
Revision: 6/15
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  • Page 1 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Revision: 6/15 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 5 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c ,...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty “Products manufactured by CSI are warranted by CSI to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified in the corresponding product manual. (Product manuals are available for review online at www.campbellsci.com.) Products not manufactured by CSI, but that are resold by CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer.
  • Page 4 SCIENTIFIC, INC., phone (435) 227-9000. After an application engineer determines the nature of the problem, an RMA number will be issued. Please write this number clearly on the outside of the shipping container. Campbell Scientific’s shipping address is: CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
  • Page 5 Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections. • WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Power Considerations ................ 16 AceManager and Template Files ............16 Enabling PPP Mode ................19 8. Operation ..............21 Ports ....................21 LED Indicator Lights ................. 21 Reset Button ..................22 9. Troubleshooting............22 Appendices A. Controlling Power to the LS300G ......A-1...
  • Page 8 Sending to Multiple Addresses ............B-1 Sending a Text Message to a Phone ..........B-2 EmailSend Program Example ............B-2 C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP ....C-1 D. Using the LS300G Ethernet Port ......D-1 E. LS300G Settings ............E-1 Modem Status Tab ................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual provides information for interfacing the Sierra Wireless LS300G cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. The LS300G digital cellular modem is manufactured by Sierra Wireless for use on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) networks. The modem is accessed through the Internet using TCP/IP communications protocol.

  • Page 10: Quickstart

    IP Address and APN for GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ service • Install the SIM Card The SIM in the LS300G is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a mobile subscriber. You will only need to install the SIM once in the life of the modem.

  • Page 11: Configure Ls300G

    The LS300G setup for serial server mode may be done with the Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig) version 2.09 or later. DevConfig may be updated/downloaded at no charge at www.campbellsci.com/downloads. (The LS300G can also be set up in serial server mode using template files. See Section 7.5, AceManager and Template Files (p. 16) Connect a serial cable (for example, USB-to-serial, CSI pn 17394) between the PC and the 9-pin serial port on the LS300G.
  • Page 12 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem In the lower left, select the correct Communication Port. Select the Baud Rate. If unsure of the baud rate, click Find Baud Rate. For a new LS300G, 115200 is the correct baud rate. Click Connect.

  • Page 13: Set Up Loggernet

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem On the Settings tab: Set the RS-232 Baud Rate appropriate to the datalogger being used: • 115.2K for CR800 Series, CR1000, CR3000, and CR6 Series 9600 for all others Enter I2GOLD (or your custom APN) in the APN field.
  • Page 14 2. Add a datalogger to the IPPort (PakBus® dataloggers, for example the CR1000, require a PakBusPort). 3. Select the IPPort in the Network Map. Enter the LS300G IP address (or domain name) and port number. The IP address and port number are input in the Internet IP Address field separated by a colon.

  • Page 15: Set Up Hardware

    Set Up Hardware The simplest hardware setup for modern dataloggers is to connect a null modem cable (CSI pn 18663) between the RS-232 ports of the datalogger and the LS300G. See Section 7.3, Wiring and Connections (p. 13) Test the Connection After the Network Map has been configured, test the cellular connection using the Connect screen as shown below.

  • Page 16: Overview

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Overview The LS300G modem may be configured in one of two ways, depending on the communications type and needs of the user. For many applications that just need a connection for data collection and datalogger maintenance or monitoring, setup as a serial server is sufficient.

  • Page 17: Installation

    PRCRN, R&TTE, FCC, Industry Canada, CE, RoHS Compliant, • Class 1 Div 2 Installation Base Station Requirements for LS300G PC running Campbell Scientific’s LoggerNet or PC400 software with access to the Internet. Datalogger Site Equipment • LS300G modem with power cable (included with modem).
  • Page 18 LS300 Mounting Kit (pn 30988) — includes mounting hardware for securing the modem to below-referenced environmental enclosure and a 9- pin male to 9-pin female cable. Antenna — the following antennas are available from Campbell Scientific. • Contact a Campbell Scientific application engineer for help in determining the best antenna for your application.
  • Page 19 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem The 21831 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna is a lower gain antenna used in transmitting short distances. It is an 800 MHz cellular antenna that terminates in a SMA male connector for attachment to the modem.

  • Page 20: Antennas For Use With The Ls300G Modem

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Part number 20679 Omni Directional Antenna Part number 18285 1 dBd Omni Directional Antenna Part number 31128 8dBd Directional Yagi Antenna Part number 21831 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna FIGURE 7-1. Antennas for use with the LS300G modem...

  • Page 21: Wiring And Connections

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Power Supply (see Section 7.4, Power Considerations • (p. 16) Environmental Enclosure — ENC10/12, ENC12/14, or ENC16/18. • Wiring and Connections 7.3.1 Modem Connection to the RS-232 Port Part number 18663 Null Modem Cable is used to connect the modem to the CR23X, CR3000, CR800, CR2XX, CR1000 or CR5000 RS-232 port (not compatible with the 21X, CR510, CR10X, or CR7 dataloggers).

  • Page 22: Modem Connections To Cs I/O Port Using The Sc105

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.3.2 Modem Connections to CS I/O Port Using the SC105 The SC105 interface is used to connect the modem to a datalogger CS I/O port, and is recommended for dataloggers with the PakBus® operating system.

  • Page 23: Modem Connection To The Cs I/O Port Using The Sc932A

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.3.3 Modem Connection to the CS I/O Port Using the SC932A The SC932A interface is used to connect the modem to the CS I/O port, and is recommended for dataloggers with the mixed-array operating system (for example, the CR10X).

  • Page 24: Power Considerations

    12V terminal. Connection to the switched 12V terminal allows the datalogger to switch power to the modem during scheduled transmission intervals if desired. See Appendix A, Controlling Power to the LS300G (p. A-1) for switched 12V program examples. Connect the red and white lead wires to 12V for constant power and to SW12 for program-controlled power, and the black lead to G (ground).
  • Page 25 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem After entering the password and pressing enter (or clicking Log In), the following status screen is displayed. Template files from Campbell Scientific’s website (www.campbellsci.com/downloads) are used to configure the LS300G modem using AceManager. Template files for the LS300G Description...
  • Page 26 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Click the Template link in the top right of the screen. When prompted for a template file name, select LS300G Template 115200 or LS300G Template 9600. The following screen shows the settings under the Serial tab after the 115200 baud template file has been loaded.

  • Page 27: Enabling Ppp Mode

    Enabling PPP Mode The first step in enabling PPP mode is using the template file to configure the LS300G as described in Section 7.5, AceManager and Template Files (p. 16) After configuring the modem, you must use DevConfig to configure the datalogger for PPP mode.
  • Page 28 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem For the Config/Port Used, use the drop-down list to select the datalogger port you wish to use for PPP. RS-232 is the standard choice, but any port in the drop-down list can be used.

  • Page 29: Operation

    Port , for more information. (p. D-1) LED Indicator Lights When your LS300G is connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode. LED Color Coding: Off – No activity •...

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Power LED – monitors power and GPS status Off – no power or power outside operating range • • Red – not operational • Yellow – entering low power mode or boot • Green – power within range and normal operation •...

  • Page 31: Can't Connect

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-1. Can’t Connect…...

  • Page 32: Can't Connect, Network Light Is Green

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-2. Can’t Connect, Network Light is Green…...

  • Page 33: One Computer Can Connect, Other(S) Cannot

    LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-3. One computer can connect, other(s) cannot…...
  • Page 34 LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem...

  • Page 35: Controlling Power To The Ls300G

    Campbell Scientific, Inc. Therefore, it may be necessary to use the datalogger to control power to the LS300G. The following program examples show how to control power to the LS300G using the switched 12V terminal on the datalogger.
  • Page 36 Appendix A. Controlling Power to the LS300G The next program, also created by Short Cut, performs the same function as the first program (turn on SW12 for 15 minutes every 60 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) without using the TimeIsBetween instruction. This method should be used for CR1000, CR300 and CR800 operating systems prior to version 28.

  • Page 37: Emailsend Using The Gmail Outgoing Smtp Server

    Appendix B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server The datalogger has a mail client in it similar to a mail client on a computer. For the datalogger to send an email, it needs an SMTP server to send through like any other mail client.

  • Page 38: Sending A Text Message To A Phone

    B.4 EmailSend Program Example The following example sends an email message when an alarm condition is True. Both the CR1000 and LS300G modem must be configured as PPP as described in Section 7.5, AceManager and Template Files , and Section (p.
  • Page 39 Appendix B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server BeginProg Scan (1,Sec,3,0) Battery (Batt) PanelTemp (RefTemp,250) TCDiff (Temp,1,mV2_5C,1,TypeT,RefTemp,True ,0,250,1.0,0) CallTable TenSecData NextScan SlowSequence Delay (1,1,Sec) 'Approximately every 1 second, check for an email alarm condition 'If the temperature has transitioned from below 27 degC to 'to above 28 degC, send an email alarm message If AlarmTrigger = False Then If Temp >...
  • Page 40 Appendix B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Ls300G For Dynamic Ip

    A dynamic IP address is used with a service such as IP Manager (described below) to translate a domain name to a dynamic IP address, so that the LS300G can be contacted by name as if it had a static IP.
  • Page 42 Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP Restrictions for Device Name: Must begin with a letter or number • • Can include a hyphen (-) • Cannot contain spaces • Must be no longer than 20 characters total Verify that the Domain, IP Manager Server 1, and IP Manager Server 2 are the same as above.

  • Page 43: Serial Server Mode With Dynamic Ip

    Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP FIGURE C-1. Serial Server Mode with Dynamic IP...
  • Page 44 Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP...

  • Page 45: Using The Ls300G Ethernet Port

    The following example can be used to communicate with a CR1000 / NL121 via the LS300G Ethernet port. Port forwarding in the LS300G needs to be enabled and specific ports need to be forwarded to the CR1000 (in this case ports 80 and 6785).
  • Page 46 CR1000 via LoggerNet using the public IP address of the LS300G and port 6785. You can also open a web browser and enter the public IP address of the LS300G to see the default web...

  • Page 47: Ls300G Settings

    Appendix E. LS300G Settings All of the LS300G settings available from the Settings Editor in DevConfig are described below. E.1 Modem Status Tab Model (read only) Specifies the model for this phone modem. Modems Phone Number (read only) Shows the modems phone number associated with the account.

  • Page 48: Settings Tab

    Appendix E. LS300G Settings Modems IP Address (read only) Reports the IP address currently assigned to the modem by the cellular network. This value will always be assigned by the network. In the case of a static IP address, the network will issue the same address each time that the modem connects.
  • Page 49 Appendix E. LS300G Settings server. A suggestion for a unique name is to use the 10 digit phone number associated with the modem account. This can be found on the Modem Status tab once the modem has been provisioned on the mobile network.
  • Page 50 Appendix E. LS300G Settings...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information

    Appendix F. Regulatory Information This information provided by Sierra Wireless. F.1 Important Information for North American Users NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix F. Regulatory Information F.3 EU Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink LS300 devices is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The LS300 displays the CE mark. WARNING Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 53: Rohs Compliance

    Appendix F. Regulatory Information F.6 RoHS Compliance...
  • Page 54 Appendix F. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 56 • info@campbellsci.com.cn • info@campbellsci.de www.campbellsci.com www.campbellsci.de Campbell Scientific do Brasil Ltda. (CSB) Campbell Scientific Spain, S. L. (CSL Spain) Rua Apinagés, nbr. 2018 ─ Perdizes Avda. Pompeu Fabra 7-9, local 1 CEP: 01258-00 ─ São Paulo ─ SP 08024 Barcelona...

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