GPRS/GSM Data Logger quick start guide

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1 GPRS/GSM Data Logger quick start guide February 2014

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction System Description Connection 4 4. Software and Drivers Installation Retrieving Factory Configuration Device Set up Tab Digital/Relay Channel Set up Analog Channel Set up Remote Operation 14 2

3 Quick Start Guide 1. Introduction This document is a quick start guide, to allow the customer a basic startup of the system, using the configuration preloaded on the modem during QC test at the factory. For more detail information refer to the GPRS GPS software guide and supplied drawings. 2. System Description The system includes the following equipment: a. One or more, GSM controller with GS902B modem (black) with GSM and GPS antennas, used on the remote location b. One GPRS modem (Aluminum) with GSM antenna, used on the control center Each one of them will require a GSM SIM card. Customer will need to buy them from a local telephone company. If GSM capability is used, modem will be able to call or text local phone numbers under alarm condition. 3

4 GPRS/GSM Data Logger 3. Connection Install a SIM card on each modem. 4

5 Quick Start Guide Connect GSM and GPS antennas to the GS902B modem; connect battery to the controller according with supplied drawing. DO NOT connect the USB cable to the computer, drivers MUST be loaded first. Data and GPRS red LEDS on top of the modem will start blinking. After a minute only GPRS LED blinks, indicating that the modem is ready for communication. Connect GSM antenna and power cable to the GPRS modem. Data and NET LEDs on top of the unit start blinking, after few minutes, DATA LED stay solid ON and NET LED blinks, indicating that the modem is ready for communication. Connect serial cable to an available serial port or USB to serial adaptor on the computer. This modem does not need special drivers. Note serial port number used, you ll needed for further configuration. 4. Software and Drivers Installation On the software package supplied, find the folder Window Drivers. Run the appropriate installer for 32 bit or 64 bit OS. 5

6 GPRS/GSM Data Logger After the installation is completed, connect the USB cable from the GS902B modem to the computer. Check on the Device Manager in your control panel, for COM port number. From the software package supplied, run the setup to install on your computer the GPS setup GS902B application. 6

7 Quick Start Guide You will need the following product key: After the installation is completed, run the application. 5. Retrieving Factory Configuration First, you will be asked to choose the GSM modem type, select the one shown below. 7

8 GPRS/GSM Data Logger On the Device setup windows, choose the right COM port for the GSM controller and click on the Connect button. If the connection is established, a GREEN indicator will turn ON. Go to the Phone Book tab, add connection number 1. Phone number must be the number for the SIM card on the GSM controller. Note that corresponding country and area code may need to be used. 8

9 Quick Start Guide You can use default password number, as shown. After all the boxes are filled up, click on the ADD button, to add the connection. Go to Device Setup window, from the pull down Connection menu, choose connection If the command is successful, it ll show a GREEN indicator ON, in the upper right corner of the window. Now you are ready to start retrieving information to fill up the main windows tab. 9

10 GPRS/GSM Data Logger 5.1. Device Setup tab: Click on Read Parameters button 1 first, and wait for the command success GREEN indicator to come ON. Alarm Phone Number is the phone number where the alarm messages are sent to, they MUST be changed for the corresponding local phone numbers belonging to maintenance personnel. After phone numbers are changed, click the button to save changes. 10

11 Quick Start Guide Click on Read Parameters button 4 to establish communication with the GPRS network. GSM module, SIM card and Fixed IP GREEN indicators, should turn ON. 11

12 GPRS/GSM Data Logger 5.2. Digital/Relay Channel Setup: Click on Read Parameters button 3 first, and wait for the command success GREEN indicator to come ON. Alarms are set as close trigger, meaning that a short circuit of the digital inputs will trigger an alarm condition. Refer to the supplied drawing for terminal connections for each one of the digital inputs. In alarm condition, a text message will be sent to the designated phone number. You can check the alarm operation by short circuiting any of the digital inputs. Note that the current configuration is just an example; you can modify the alarm type, phone alert or relay for any of the digital input using the pull down menu. After any modification, click on the set button, for the corresponding digital parameter, to keep the changes. 12

13 Quick Start Guide 5.3. Analog Channel Setup: Click on Read Parameters button 6 first, and wait for the command success GREEN indicator to come ON. Note that Analog Channel are analog input according with industrial standard for current input, 4 to 20mA, so Analog Channel must be programmed as shown. Using the above setting, alarm messages will be sent for current in analog 1 or analog 2 below 6 and above 18.0 ma. You can produce an alarm condition to check receiving a text message on the designated phone number. 13

14 GPRS/GSM Data Logger 6. Remote Operation: Remote operation is carried out using the GPRS modem (aluminum). Disconnect the USB cable going to the controller, connect to an available COM port on your computer, connect the supplied power supply, check for the COM port to establish connection and run the application. First, you will be asked to choose the G902B modem type, select the one shown below. 14 On the Device setup tab, make sure to check mark GSM modem option. On the Port pull down menu, choose the COM port where the modem is connected. The GREEN indicator should come ON. Select the connection, same as created before. Now the Control Center modem will establish a connection with the remote modem (controller) box, after the command succeeds, you can repeat 5.1 to 5.3 to retrieve the information through the GSM network. Note that this connection is slower than the USB connection, meaning that will take more time to complete each command; this is normal. You have finished the basic configuration, for more information refer to the complete Software setup supplied.