3G Cell Modem Upgrade For BaseStation 1000 Irrigation Controllers in Pedestal Enclosures October 7, 2014 Customer Service 1-866-294-5847
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Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Step 1 – Check Your Firmware Version & Update if Necessary ............................................. 1 To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 1000 controller ........................ 1 To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web site ......................... 2 To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from BaseManager ....
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals Introduction This document describes the steps required to upgrade your 2G cell modem to a 3G cell modem and re-establish your connection to BaseManager. To upgrade your 2G cell modem to a 3G cell modem, you need to perform the following tasks: Step 1 – Check the firmware version on your controller and install an update if necessary. Step 2 – Uninstall the 2G cell modem hardware in your BaseStation 1000 pedestal.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web site You will need a computer with a USB port. This computer must have access to the Internet. You also need a USB (thumb) drive. You download the firmware from the Baseline web site to the USB drive. Then, you take the USB drive to the controller and install the update. 1. Go to the Baseline web site at the following URL: www.baselinesystems.com 2.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals Step 2 – Uninstall the 2G Cell Modem WAIT! Have you recorded the SIM number and serial number from your 2G cell modem? If not, you need to find these numbers before you uninstall the 2G cell modem. Refer to the instructions at the end of this document. 1. We recommend that you back up your current configuration before starting this process in case you need to restore your system.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals 4. With the antenna and Ethernet cables pointing up and the power cord pointing down, align the two mounting holes on the right side of the 3G cell modem module with the standoffs on the back wall of the pedestal. Use the screws provided to secure the board to the enclosure. 5. Plug the 5-pin connector from the 3G cell modem power cord into one of the 5-pin connectors on right end of the controller board.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals 7. Reconnect the orange power connector to the board in order to restore power to the controller. 8. Replace the pedestal door, and then restart the controller by pressing the RUN button. Step 4 – Activate Your SIM Card with Baseline Using the information on your 3G Cell Modem Upgrade Information card that came with your upgrade kit, fill out your information on the electronic 3G Cell Service Upgrade Form.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals 3. Press the button to highlight the Cell Modem Info option, and then press the OK button to select it. The Cell Modem Info screen displays the following information: Cell Modem: Identifies the Baseline part number for the 3G cell modem. SIM: The first SIM field displays the unique serial number of the subscriber identity module (SIM) card that is installed in your cell modem.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals 4. Press the Back button to return to the Network Setup menu and then press the or button to move to the BaseManager Setup option, and then press the OK button to select it. The BaseManager Setup screen displays. 5. Verify that there is a checkmark in the BaseManager Enabled field. 6.
3G Cell Modem Upgrade for BaseStation 1000 Controllers in Pedestals Finding the SIM Number for the 2G Cell Modem Before you uninstall your 2G cell modem, make sure to record the SIM number on the 3G Cell Modem Upgrade Information card that came with your upgrade kit. You can find the SIM number by performing the following procedure on the BaseStation 1000 irrigation controller. 1. On the BaseStation 1000 irrigation controller, press the System Setup button. The System Setup menu displays. 2.
