User Manual for
GPRS Modem
Delta-T Devices Ltd
GPRS-UM-3.0
Copyright
Copyright © 2013 Delta-T Devices Limited. All rights reserved. Under the
copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the
written consent of Delta-T Devices Ltd. Under the law, copying includes
translation into another language.
CE conformity
The CE marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives
in the European Union (EU). For use with the GP1, DL6 or GP2 Logger this may
include one or more of the following products:
Product
Description
Standards
Modem
FTX009
Refer to pages 109,110,116 & 117 of AirLink
FXT Series Manual v6.1 on the Delta-T
Software and Manuals DVD
Solar
regulator
Steca
Solsum6.6F
2004/108/EC (EMC)
2006/95/EC (Low voltage directive)
Solar panel
BP SX series
IEC 61215
If the equipment is used with any non Delta-T products it is the responsibility of
the user to ensure the EMC compliance of any such measuring systems.
Design changes
Delta-T Devices Ltd reserves the right to change the designs and specifications
of its products at any time without prior notice.
User Manual Version: 3
Delta-T Devices Ltd
130, Low Road, Burwell
CAMBRIDGE CB25 0EJ
U.K.
Mar 2014
Tel: +44 1638 742922
Fax: +44 1638 743155
e-mail: [email protected]
www: www.delta-t.co.uk
Contents
Contents
Scope of This Document
Introduction
Summary
Support for GP1, DL6 or GP2 loggers
3
4
5
5
6
Health and Safety
7
Installation
Batteries
7
7
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
8
Requirements
Modem Parts
Parts and wiring used with GP2 Loggers
Parts and wiring used with GP1 and DL6 loggers
Overviews: In Use and When Configuring
1: Install GPRS Config Software
2: Install SIM Card
3: Ensure the modem is powered.
4: Insert the USB cable
5: Obtain SIM Card Information
6: Run the GPRS Config Utility Software
7: Set up DeltaLINK
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9
10
12
13
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15
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19
20
21
27
Wiring
GPRS-GP2 Modem Cable Harness Wiring
GP2 Network cabling Options with GPRS Modem
GPRS Modem Wiring with GP2 Logger
GPRS Modem Box Wiring Harness
GPRS Modem Box Wiring with GP1 Logger
Warranty and Service
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Service, Repairs and Spares
Technical Support
31
31
31
32
33
34
35
35
36
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Contents 3
Scope of This Document
These instructions describe the use of a GPRS modem in the
following systems;_
GPRS Use with a GP2 logger:
MD-GPRS-1: GPRS modem kit for mounting with GP2 Logger into
M-ENCL-B2 metal enclosure.
The GP2 logger is mounted inside the metal enclosure
GPRS Use with GP1 or DL6 loggers:
GPRS-BX1/B: polymer Modem Box with GPRS and battery
GPRS-BX1/SP: polymer Modem Box with GPRS, solar power &
battery.
The GP1 or DL6 logger(s) are mounted outside the box
Other Documents
You may also need to refer to the following:
- GP2 User Manual
- GP1 Quick Start Guide
- DL6 Quick Start Guide
- Network Cabling for GP1 and DL6
- Deltalink 3.1 or later on-line Help
- Steca Solsum 6.6F Operating Manual
- Solar Panel Manufacturer’s Instructions
- SOL 4 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Assembly Notes
- Sierra Wireless AirLink FXT Series User Guide v6.1
4 Scope of This Document
Introduction
Summary
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Install the modem configuration software on your PC.
Install the right SIM card.
Provide power to the modem.
Connect modem to the PC with the mini USB cable.
Obtain the SIM card information.
Run the GPRS Config software and configure the modem for
use with the SIM card.
Once that is done, the modem connects to the internet and
the logger is online.
Remove cable from PC to modem.
7. Tell the logger’s PC software DeltaLINK how to connect to the
logger via the internet.
The logger, if selected, now appears directly connected to
DeltaLINK and is ready to use.
The internet has become like just another wire connecting the
logger to your PC.
Introduction 5
Support for GP1, DL6 or GP2 loggers
The same GPRS device is used by these loggers but the cabling
and mounting arrangements for each is slightly different, as
shown below.
GPRS modem installed with a
GP2 logger controller in an M-ENCLB2 metal enclosure with SOL-4 solar
power charger/regulator and LBAT4
battery.
GPRS modem installed in a GPRS-BX1/SP
polymer Modem Box with SOL-4 solar
power charger/regulator and LBAT4
battery.
The modem power comes from an LBAT 4 battery shown in the
bottom of both boxes.
Delta-T supplies these systems fully wired up so you don’t have to
worry about wiring.
The wiring arrangements are covered in later sections of this
manual, one for each logger type.
Next the instructions cover configuring the modem and then
setting up the DeltaLINK logger software. These are largely the
same for whichever logger you use.
6 Introduction
Health and Safety
Installation
The solar panels should be covered to exclude light before
starting the installation.
Batteries
Batteries that are prone to give off explosive gases at any stage of
their charge or discharge cycle must not be mounted in the
enclosure without sufficient additional ventilation.
Do not use non-approved batteries or other battery
charger/regulators in un-ventilated enclosures.
For optimum thermal protection the Solsum solar
charger/regulator should be installed in the same housing as any
external battery.
See also Warnings in the M-ENCL-B User Manual
Health and Safety 7
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2
logger
Requirements
1) DeltaLINK software version 3.1 or later.
2) GPRS Config software
3) PC with an internet connection.
4) A SIM card. The SIM card needs to be GPRS enabled and have
a “fixed public IP-Address”. Please contact your SIM provider
to obtain this.
Once you have received your SIM card, contact your SIM
provider for the “APN” details as well as the assigned “fixed
public IP-Address”, which will look something like
APN: “apn.simprovider.com”
APN Username: “user”
APN Password: “password”
IP-Address: 192.168.0.1
These details will be needed later on, to connect to the
modem and for the modem to connect to the internet.
See also page 13
5) MD-GPRS-1: GPRS modem kit including mini USB cable and
GP2 Logger mounted in an M-ENCL-B2 metal enclosure.
or
GPRS-BX1/B or GPRS-BX1/SP GPRS Modem Box including
mini USB cable
6) A source of power is required for the modem, such as the
LBAT4 and SOL4 solar power system.
At 13.2V the modem’s average consumption is up to 166mA
(1.2A peak) when communicating with DeltaLINK, and 3-8mA
otherwise.
8 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
Modem Parts
10 pin Microfit
connector for power
supply and reset signal
Mini USB interface
used to connect to PC
when setting up
modem
SUB-D 15 pin serial
connector
SIM card slot with
sliding latch
Figure 1 Modem parts
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 9
Parts and wiring used with GP2 Loggers
RS232 & Power
Aerial
GPRS
Modem
Power
Mode
Reset signalm
Text message signal
Fuse
(2A 250V slow break
5.2x20mm)
Solar
Panel
Regulator/charger
Enable text message
Power
Power
Battery
Fuse (6.3A 20mm)
Power
Battery
Figure 2 Top: GP2 Logger/Controller in M-ENCL-B2 enclosure with GPRS
modem, cabling, aerial, SOL4 solar power regulator and LBAT4 battery.
At bottom: Wiring scheme. See also page 31.
10 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
To aerial
SIM card
LED
Reset button
(for future use)
Power
+ Reset signal
+ Text message
alarm
Text
message
alarm from
logger relay
Fuse holder for
2A/250V Slow
break fuse,
5.2mmx20mm
To logger
(Serial comms
+ power)
Figure 3 GP2-GPRS Cable harness functions.
See also Fig 1 and page 32.
Note : The cable harness is different for GP1 and DL6 loggers using the
GPRS Modem Box, see page 33.
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 11
Parts and wiring used with GP1 and DL6 loggers
Figure 4 Showing the layout of the GPRS modem in the GPRS Modem Box
options, with or without solar power.
Left : GPRS-BX1/B with battery.
Right: GPRS-BX/SP solar power option, with solar power regulator /charger,
solar panel (not shown) and battery.
This GPRS Modem Box system is used with one or more externally
connected GP1 or DL6 loggers via a GP1 network cable.
See also GPRS Modem Box Wiring Harness on pages 33 & 34 .
12 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
Overviews: In Use and When Configuring
Logger
GPRS
modem
Cloud
Cloud
Battery
GPRS modem in use
GPRS
modem
Logger
Mini USB cable
Configuring the GPRS modem
Figure 5 Showing the use of the mini-USB cable when configuring the
GPRS modem
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 13
1: Install the Modem Software
Run the GPRS Config Setup.exe program, which can be found on
the Delta-T Software and Manuals DVD or online at Delta-T.
Figure 6 Screen shots of the main
elements in the install sequence for the
GPRS modem software
14 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
2: Install SIM Card
2.1 Ensure the SIM card meets the
requirements on page 8.
2.2 Insert your SIM card into the modem as
shown. The modem is attached using velcro
and is easily removed for access.
Note the orientation of the SIM and also pay
attention that you close the latch over the
SIM card.
The latch is the little black slider to the left
of the SIM card slot.
Figure 7 Adding a SIM card
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 15
3: Ensure the modem is powered.
Connect the battery to provide power to the modem.
To trigger text message
connect the signal wire
via a relay to earth
Aerial
RS232 & Power
GPRS
Modem
Modem
Fuse
(2A 250V slow break
5.2x20mm)
Power
Reset signal
Text message alarm
Regulator/charger
Solar
Panel
Enable text message
Power
Power
Fuse (6.3A 20mm)
Power
Battery
Powering the modem when using GP2 Loggers
Figure 8 Typical power and signal cabling scheme for use with a GP2 logger
controller.
Figure 8 shows the GPRS powered by a GP2 logger via the GP2 serial cable. This
particular GP2 is being itself powered from an external battery via a solar power
regulator.
WARNING: Cover the solar panel when wiring up the system, as it will be live.
Power may also be supplied directly to the GP2 serial cable as shown in the GP2
network cabling diagram on page 31.
16 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
Powering the modem when using GP1 or DL6 Loggers
To trigger text message
connect the signal wire
to earth
Regulator/charger
Solar
Panel
Aerial
GPRS
Modem
Modem
Power
Fuse
Power
Reset signal
and text
message alarm
Text message alarm (optional)
Power
Battery
Figure 9 Cabling scheme using the GPRS Modem Box type GPRS-BX1/SP
for use with GP1 or DL6 loggers.
Power to the GPRS modem is supplied via the cable harness in the GPRS Modem
Box. Power is brought to the DIN rail either directly from the battery via a fuse
or indirectly via the solar regulator charger. From the DIN rail it connects to both
the modem and also to the external 8-way GP1 network cable socket built into
the side of the Modem Box.
This means that the battery power is also accessible to any GP1 or DL6 logger
externally connected on the GP1 cabling network. (If you don’t want this to
happen, the wiring at the DIN rail can easily be altered. See Cable harness
wiring scheme on page 33)
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 17
2.1 Check the Modem Flashes.
Check to see the Modem LED start to flash next to the SIM card. This indicates
that the modem is powered and it is trying to initialise the SIM card and connect
to the GPRS network.
Modem LED Flashing Codes
Modem LED
LED state
Permanently ON
Flash rate
ON continuously
Slow flash
ON 200ms,
OFF 2s
ON 100 ms,
OFF 200 ms
OFF
Very quick flash
OFF
Meaning
Modem is ON but not registered on a
network
Modem is ON and registered on a network
(idle mode)
Modem is ON, but the software downloaded
is corrupted or incompatible (BAD software)
Modem either OFF, or Flash disabled when
modem is asleep.
Serial Connector LED Flash Codes
Serial connector LED
Modem LED
Reset button
LED state
Flashing
Flash rate
On 0.5s, OFF 0.5s
Meaning
Modem is initialising
Flashing slowly
On 0.5s, OFF 9s
Quick Flashing
On 0.5s, OFF 0.1s
OFF
OFF
Modem connected to GPRS network and waiting
for someone to connect from the outside
Something on the internet is connected to the
modem and communicating with the logger
Modem software is not running correctly, or
power is off.
18 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
4: Insert the USB cable
This is inserted into the GPRS modem (just under the black
connector (opposite side from the SIM card) and connect the
modem directly to a PC.
(There is no need to remove any other cables from the GPRS
modem).
You may notice Windows installing the modem. (This should
happen automatically once the GPRS software has been installed)
GPRS
modem
Logger
Mini USB cable
Configuring the GPRS modem
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 19
5: Obtain SIM Card Information
Make sure you have obtained the following 5 pieces of
information:
• APN (Access point name)
• APN user name
• APN password
• The SIM card’s fixed IP address
• The Port number
The information will look something like this...
Example…
APN: “apn.simprovider.com”
Username: “user”
Password: “password”
IP-Address: 192.168.0.1 (used in DeltaLINK)
Port number: 8080
Note on APN details and IP address
The SIM card needs to be GPRS enabled and have a “fixed public
IP-Address”.
Please contact your SIM card provider to ensure you can obtain
this.
Once you have received your SIM card, contact your SIM
provider for the “APN” details as well as the assigned “fixed
public IP-Address”, which will look something like the example
given above.
Note on the port number:
If you are connected to a larger network that has a firewall and
other network policies, you will probably need to speak to your
network administrator to determine what “Port” you can use to
connect out to the internet and to the modem. Otherwise you
can use a default port like 8080 or similar.
20 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
6: Run the GPRS Config Utility Software
6.1 Run the GPRS Config Utility
This can be found from your Start menu in the
Delta-T Devices program group.
At start up the title bar contains version
information.
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 21
6.2 Select the COM port for your modem.
If you know what it is, just select it
from the drop-down list.
Alternatively use the “Detect USB COM port” button.
Follow the instructions and the application will detect your
modem and update the COM port setting.
If it cannot detect the USB COM port it will say so.
Check the modem is powered and that the cable is securely
attached to the modem and PC.
Alternatively re-install the modem USB driver software by
repeating step 1 on page 13
22 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
6.3 Click the GO button
This will retrieve the modem details, check the firmware version
and also retrieve the current modem settings.
If this is a new modem, the modem settings (shown on the left)
may be empty - as shown in the example below.
Modem
details
Firmware
details
Modem settings
Other details retrieved from the modem are shown on the right
in the blue panel.
Note that in the above image, all the checks are OK and green.
If there is a problem, then you will be prompted to correct it.
Follow the instructions to resolve the issue.
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 23
6.4 Update Modem Settings
Select the Update Modem Settings radio button to enable
changes to be made to the text box fields, as shown below.
For more information on each field, hover the mouse over the
editable area and a hint should be displayed as below.
24 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
6.5 Enter your modem details
Enter the details as provided by your SIM card provider and your
network administrator and press GO.
See also page 20.
2
1
Optional information - if you wish
to use the logger relay to trigger a
text message
On clicking “GO” your modem should be updated and the
following progress bar may appear
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 25
Below your modem has been updated. Note the green
“SUCCESSFUL” text in the blue box
Your modem is now configured and you can proceed to try and
connect to it from DeltaLINK.
26 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
7: Set up DeltaLINK
7.1 Check you have DeltaLINK version 3.1 or later on your PC
7.2 Start DeltaLINK
192.168.0.1:8080
7.3 In Connections select Add to display the Connection
Properties and give your Connection a name
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 27
7.4 On the Connectons tab, in Connect to Logger using select
TCP/IP from the drop down list.
7.5 On the Details tab enter the IP address of the SIM card and
the Port Number (see page 20) and OK.
192 . 168 . 0 . 1
8080
28 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
Your new connection should now appear in the list of connections.
In the example below we have called our connection
“TCP/IP WS-GP2 @ Polytunnel”
192.168.0.1:8080
Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger 29
7.6 Click on the connection name and OK.
This tells DeltaLINK to connect to your logger.
In the example below you can see DeltaLINk has successfully
connected over the internet to a GP2 logger serial number 3-02.
This is one of several GP2 loggers connected to this GPRS modem
via GP2 network cabling at our test site.
192.168.0.1:8080
30 Installing GPRS with a GP1, DL6 or GP2 logger
Wiring
GPRS-GP2 Modem Cable Harness Wiring
Reset button
Optional alarm signal
from GP2
Blue
To modem
Orange
Brown
Power, reset and alarm
Signal to modem
Black
Ferrite
bead
2
White
Black
Serial communication
to GP2 and power
from GP2
6
3
5
1
10
15
TX
RX
10
Grey
Blue
4
5
9
Red
Fuse
15
5-way M12 connector
2
1
15-way
D Connector
LED status indicator
GP2 Network cabling Options with GPRS Modem
GP2-NPT
GP2-RS232
EXT/5w-01
EXT/5w-05
EXT/5w-10
EXT/5w-25
GP2-USB
PC-UK
PC-EU
PC-US
PC-IN
PC-CN
GP2-PSU
+
GP2-NPC
GP2/GP1-M8
GSM-BX1
modem
RS232
GP1 cabling network
e.g. GP1-EXT-xx
where xx=1, 5, 10 or 25m
power
Enable
text
message
(GPRS modem + antenna + cabling)
for use in M-ENCL-B2 enclosure
along with GP2 and 12V battery
Wiring 31
GPRS Modem Wiring with GP2 Logger
To trigger text message
connect the signal wire
via a relay to earth
Aerial
RS232 & Power
GPRS
Modem
Modem
Fuse
(2A 250V slow break
5.2x20mm)
Power
Reset signal
Text message alarm
Solar
Panel
Regulator/charger
Enable text message
Power
Power
Fuse (6.3A 20mm)
32 Wiring
Power
Battery
GPRS Modem Box Wiring Harness
LED status indicator
5-way M8 connector
on outside of Modem
Box
4
3
2
5
15-way
D Connector
To GP1 and/or DL6
logger(s)
5
Grey
Grey
1
1k8
6
Grey
White
Black
2
RX
TX
1
9
Green
To
modem
Reset button
Orange
Black
Red
Brown
Blue
Red
Blue
Fuse
2A 250V
5.2x20mm
Slow break
Fuse
3.15 A
20mm
DIN rail
15
10
Blue
Optional alarm
signal from
logger
10
15
Ferrite
bead
To battery
Figure 11 Cable harness wiring scheme for Modem Box GPRS-BX1/B.
This connects to an LBAT4 battery for power via a fuse on the DIN rail.
LED status indicator
5-way M8 connector
on outside of Modem
Box
4
3
2
5
1
Optional alarm
signal from
logger
Grey
Grey
5
1k8
15
6
Grey
White
Black
2
9
Green
Orange
Black
Red
Brown
Fuse
3.15A 20mm
10
15
10
Blue
Reset button
DIN rail
15-way
D Connector
To GP1 and/or DL6
logger(s)
RX
TX
1
To
modem
Blue
Red
Blue
Fuse
2A 250V
5.2x20mm
Slow break
Ferrite
bead
To battery
Brown
Blue
Figure 12 Cable harness wiring scheme for Modem Box GPRS-BX1/SP. This
has a fuse and the solar regulator/charger between the battery and the
modem.
Wiring 33
GPRS Modem Box Wiring with GP1 Logger
To trigger text message
connect the signal wire
to earth
Regulator/charger
Solar
Panel
Aerial
GPRS
Modem
Modem
Power
Fuse
Power
Reset signal
and text
message alarm
Text message alarm (optional)
Power
Battery
34 Wiring
Warranty and Service
Terms and Conditions of Sale
Our Conditions of Sale (ref: COND: 1/07) set out Delta-T's legal obligations on
these matters. The following paragraphs summarise Delta-T's position but
reference should always be made to the exact terms of our Conditions of Sale,
which will prevail over the following explanation.
Delta-T warrants that the goods will be free from defects arising out of the
materials used or poor workmanship for a period of twelve months from the
date of delivery.
Delta-T shall be under no liability in respect of any defect arising from fair wear
and tear, and the warranty does not cover damage through misuse or inexpert
servicing, or other circumstances beyond their control.
If the buyer experiences problems with the goods they shall notify Delta-T (or
Delta-T’s local distributor) as soon as they become aware of such problem.
Delta-T may rectify the problem by replacing faulty parts free of charge, or by
repairing the goods free of charge at Delta-T's premises in the UK during the
warranty period.
If Delta-T requires that goods under warranty be returned to them from
overseas for repair, Delta-T shall not be liable for the cost of carriage or for
customs clearance in respect of such goods. However, Delta-T requires that such
returns are discussed with them in advance and may at their discretion waive
these charges.
Delta-T shall not be liable to supply products free of charge or repair any goods
where the products or goods in question have been discontinued or have
become obsolete, although Delta-T will endeavour to remedy the buyer’s
problem.
Delta-T shall not be liable to the buyer for any consequential loss, damage or
compensation whatsoever (whether caused by the negligence of the Delta-T,
their employees or distributors or otherwise) which arise from the supply of the
goods and/or services, or their use or resale by the buyer.
Delta-T shall not be liable to the buyer by reason of any delay or failure to
perform their obligations in relation to the goods and/or services if the delay or
failure was due to any cause beyond the Delta-T’s reasonable control.
Warranty and Service 35
Service, Repairs and Spares
Users in countries that have a Delta-T distributor or technical representative
should contact them in the first instance.
Spare parts for our own instruments can be supplied and can normally be
despatched within a few working days of receiving an order.
Spare parts and accessories for products not manufactured by Delta-T may have
to be obtained from our supplier, and a certain amount of additional delay is
inevitable.
No goods or equipment should be returned to Delta-T without first obtaining
the return authorisation from Delta-T or our distributor.
On receipt of the goods at Delta-T you will be given a reference number. Always
refer to this reference number in any subsequent correspondence. The goods
will be inspected and you will be informed of the likely cost and delay.
We normally expect to complete repairs within one or two weeks of receiving
the equipment. However, if the equipment has to be forwarded to our original
supplier for specialist repairs or recalibration, additional delays of a few weeks
may be expected. For contact details see below.
Technical Support
Users in countries that have a Delta-T distributor or technical representative
should contact them in the first instance.
Technical Support is available on Delta-T products and systems. Your initial
enquiry will be acknowledged immediately with a reference number. Make sure
to quote the reference number subsequently so that we can easily trace any
earlier correspondence.
In your enquiry, always quote instrument serial numbers, software version
numbers, and the approximate date and source of purchase where these are
relevant.
Contact Details:
Tech Support Team
Delta-T Devices Ltd
130 Low Road, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0EJ, UK
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
web: www.delta-t.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1638 742922
Fax: +44 (0)1638 743155
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