INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9522B Iridium L-Band Data Modem July 2011 Copyright © 2009 Campbell Scientific (Canada)Corp.
WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE This equipment is warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC (CANADA) CORP. (“CSC”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twelve (12) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. ***** Batteries are not warranted. ***** CSC's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at CSC's option) defective products. The customer shall assume all costs of removing, reinstalling, and shipping defective products to CSC.
Table of Contents 1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. General Description and Modes of Operation ................................................................. 4 1.2. Modem Models and Accessories ..................................................................................... 4 1.3. Hardware Overview .............................................................................
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer This manual addresses the concerns of interfacing another manufacturer’s product with Campbell Scientific Dataloggers. At the time of writing the information in this manual is currently accurate and up-to-date. However, changes to the manufacturer’s product are beyond our control. Such changes may affect equipment setup, configuration, and even safe use of the product.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 1. Overview 1.1. General Description and Modes of Operation The Iridium satellite network consists of a constellation of 66 satellites situated in 6 planes in low-earth orbit. Each plane is populated by 11 satellites in polar orbits, giving the Iridium network excellent coverage in high latitudes that equatorial satellites often cannot reach.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ For the ease of installation the C2626 right angle sma adaptor is used between the 9522B antenna connector and the SAF5350A antenna cable. The antenna mounts to a ¾” diameter pipe which can be connected to a horizontal arm using a nu-rail connector. The nurail connector used will depend on the type of horizontal pipe. For a ¾” pipe, use #L1017, for a 1” pipe use #L1049.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Hardware 9522B C2462 Description Colour Antenna Connection “ANT” SMA connector to antenna cable C2462 Interface 26-pin ribbon cable connector Power Control Orange Control Port Datalogger (5V power trigger) Power Control Reference Black G - Datalogger Modem Power Red +12V (Direct to Station Power Supply) Power Reference Black G (Direct to Station Power Supply) 9-pin Connector L1087
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Antenna Cable L1017 Nu rail L1180 Threaded Pipe SAF5350A Antenna Figure 2: Antenna Components C2626 Right Angle SMA Adaptor 1.4. Power Consumption The Iridium Modem typically draws 333mA at 12 volts during transmission (max. 2500 mA). The standby current is 125mA (12 volts).
522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Iridium SIM card & Modem Setup 2.1. Iridium SIM Card Use Please note that the new SIM cards that come with the Iridium modems are already unlocked. The SIM cards can be activated through Joubeh Technologies at: 21 Thornhill Dr. Dartmouth, NS, CANADA B3B 1R9 T: (902) 405-4428 www.joubeh.com If you require that the SIM card be unlocked please see Appendix C.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 4: Starting Hyperterminal Choose a name for the connection. For this example we will use the name ‘Iridium Modem’. Click OK (Figure 5). Figure 5: Hyperterminal Session Name 2.2.3. Step 3: Hyperterminal Connection Type After clicking OK the next screen should resemble Figure 6. This screen allows you to select what type of connection you will establish.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 6: Hyperterminal Connection Type Click on the pull down tab next to the box marked ‘Connect using’. Select the COM port to which the modem is currently connected. In this example we use COM3 (Figure 7). Click OK.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 2.2.4. Step 4: Hyperterminal Port Settings As in Figure 8 this screen allows you to select the port settings required for communications between the Datalogger and modem.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 2.2.5. Step 5: Configuring Port Settings Select 19200 bits per second (Baud rate) if you are using a modem set at 19200 Baud, which is recommended for the CR800 series, the CR1000, and CR3000 dataloggers (Figure 9). Note that the modems by default are set to autobaud. Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: The datalogger being used at the remote station will dictate which baud rate will be used.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 10: Hyperterminal Screen Type the following command string that correlates to the datalogger and/or Baud rate being used: CR1000: AT&F0 S0=1 &D0 +IPR=6,0 V0 &K0 &W0 &Y0 CR10X: AT&F0 S0=1 &D0 +IPR=5,0 V0 &K0 &W0 &Y0 The appropriate command string will need to be used in both modems. Press “Enter” once the string has been input. See Figures 11 and 12 for an example.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 12: Modem Reply to Command String To ensure that the settings have been stored in the modem type the command: AT&V The modem will return the following as seen in Figure 13 and should include the elements just added.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. LoggerNet Configuration This Section deals with the proper software setup of a remote station in Campbell Scientific’s LoggerNet datalogger support software. All screenshots are based on the CR1000 datalogger. Please note that the array based dataloggers (i.e. CR10X) can also be configured in a similar fashion in LoggerNet. 3.1.1.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 3.1.2. Step 2: ComPort Configuration With the Setup tree entered, you will now need to complete the configuration of each element. Start with selecting the ComPort element at the root of the tree (Figure 15). Be sure that the Com Port Connection is correct for the computer used as part of your Base Station, and make sure that the Communications Enabled box is checked.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 16: PhoneBase Configuration 3.1.4. Step 4: PhoneRemote Configuration In the Delay section add 200 ms and in the Phone Number section type “00” followed by the 12 digit data number supplied with the SIM card installed in the modem you will be dialing (Figure 17). Make sure that the Communications Enabled box is checked.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 3.1.5. Step 5: Generic Hardware Configuration In the Generic element be sure that the Communications Enabled box is checked, change the Maximum Baud Rate to 19200 (9600 for a CR10X), add 2 seconds to the Extra Response Time, and add 200 ms to the Delay Hangup (Figure 18). The remaining settings can be left in their default state.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 19: Generic - Modem Configuration 3.1.7. Step 7: PakBusPort Configuration As in Figure 20, be sure the Communications Enabled box is checked, change the Maximum Baud Rate to 19200 (9600 for a CR10X), and add a 200 ms delay under Delay Hangup. You may change other settings in this configuration to suit your particular application.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 3.1.8. Step 8: CR1000 Configuration Be sure that the Communications Enabled box is checked and that the PakBus Address is correct for the datalogger being used. Add 200 ms under Delay Hangup (Figure 21). Once all configuration are complete click the Apply button in the lower left hand corner. The station is now set up in LoggerNet.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Remote Modem Configuration As a matter of system redundancy it is recommended that the following programming be used as part of your datalogger program. If this programming is not used it is possible that the remote modem may lose it’s configuration. If this occurs remote communication will no longer be available.
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9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Problem: Loggernet makes several attempts to connect to the remote station with no success. The failure is not immediate and the Loggernet LogTool may show a “No Carrier Detected” error. Solution: It is possible that the base modem has lost it’s configuration. Resend the configuration as shown in Section 2.2 of this manual and attempt communications again.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Appendix A: Sample Data Transfer Calculations Note: The calculations below are based upon maximum theoretical throughputs. Real world transmission times for the Iridium Satellite Network have proven to be as much as twice as slow.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Power Calculation Note: When configuring a power supply (i.e. solar panel and battery) for a remote station it essential to design with the worst case scenario in mind. This will help to ensure that the station will perform as expected. The power calculation for data transfer can be carried out now that the transfer time is known.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Appendix B: Hardware Installation The hardware shown in this Appendix consists only of hardware listed in Table 1. Although it may be possible to use other hardware, it will not be addressed in this Appendix. Warning: 7.1. Do not connect power to either modem until installation is complete, as damage to the equipment may occur.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Installed SIM Card Card Notch Figure24: Installed SIM Card 7.2. Antenna Installation These instructions apply to both the Base and Remote stations. This installation does not have to precede the modem installation. It should be conducted in the most convenient and logical order.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 26: Antenna and Cable Connected Thread the antenna onto the L1180 pipe, being sure not to cross the threads (Figure 27). Figure 27: Antenna Attached to Mount With the antenna attached to the L1180 pipe it is now possible to mount the unit to the structure to be used. As shown in Figure 28 the Nu-rail is mounted to a ¾” by 6’ crossarm.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Figure 28: SAF5350A Antenna Mounted 7.3. 9522B Modem Installation The Base station installation should be conducted before proceeding to the field to conduct the Remote station installation. With the Base station installed first, it will provide the opportunity to test the communications from the Base station before going to, and/or while still in the field.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. Appendix C: Unlocking a SIM Card There are two methods to unlock a SIM Card, and the equipment you have available will dictate which method is used. 8.1. Handset Method To unlock the Iridium SIM card permanently using the Iridium Handset follow these instructions. Install the SIM card, attach the antenna, and 9522B interface. Attach the handset as required. Apply power to the modem.
9522B Iridium Satellite Modem _____________________________________________________________________________ Once the modem and terminal emulator are ready enter the following command: AT+CPIN? The command requests that the modem respond as to whether a password is required. The expected modem response is: +CPIN: SIM PIN The response confirms that the SIM Card PIN1 code is required to unlock the Card.
