Automatic Link Verification and Restoral iBoot BGAN Terminal Reboot Version 1 05.11.
Contents 1 Overview 1 2 System Components 2 3 Key Features 2 3.1 Link Verification and Restoral 2 3.2 Local Terminal Verification and Restoral 2 3.3 Minimal Data Cost 3 3.4 Manual Control via Web & Telnet 3 3.5 Scheduled Power Control 3 4 5 6 Installation 4 4.1 Ethernet Connections 4 4.2 AC Power Connections 4 4.3 Mounting Options 5 4.4 Initial Configuration 5 Operation 5 5.1 5 Setup 6.
1 Overview BGAN systems provide vital communication links for a wide variety of mission critical applications. Knowing that the link is available when it is needed is vital to the success of any organization that relies on BGAN systems for timely and accurate information. When systems are sited in unstaffed, remote locations, the cost of downtime in lost information, and the time value of that information, staff time and travel expenses for restoral becomes untenable.
2 System Components The system consists of an application optimized version of Dataprobe’s iBoot-G2 Network Enabled Power Switch. The iBoot is designed for automatic and user control of A/C power via network protocols (Web, Telnet, ICMP etc.). It is designed for worldwide power mains 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz. The standard iBoot-G2 has been optimized for BGAN terminal verification.
3.3 Minimal Data Cost The minimal data cost of the system means that link verification testing is a low cost means to insure high availability. The system requires 74 bytes in each direction to validate connectivity with the target IP address. Below is a network capture of a typical set of four ping verifications. The following chart provides some examples of total data cost for various testing frequency. Per Day Per Month Per Year Every Hour 3552 Bytes 105.
4 Installation 4.1 Ethernet Connections iBoot-G2 supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Link (amber) and Activity (green) LEDs on the network connector indicate when the network connection is properly established. 4.2 AC Power Connections Connect the device to be powered ON and OFF to the IEC receptacle marked A/C Output.
4.3 Mounting Options iBoot-G2+ is suitable for desktop or shelf mounting. A mounting kit for wall and DIN rail mounting is also available. 4.4 Initial Configuration The Device Management Utility (DMU), available online at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html, provides the easiest means to find and configure your iBoot-G2 for use. It can discover all the iBoots on your network, display the current IP address of each, and allow setting of any valid IP address. Other ways to set the IP Address 1. 1. 1.
Control and Status Page Once the user is validated, the Control and Status is displayed. (Only one person can be connected to the iBoot-G2 at a time.) To control the power, click on the appropriate button. During power cycling, the Power Status bar will indicate the temporary status, with a blue background. Once the cycle is complete, the status bar will revert to its original condition. To abort a power cycle, click on either Power On or Power Off buttons. iBoot-G2 will assume the status selected.
Action. With Or, the Action will be triggered if either AutoPing fails. With Single, only AutoPing 1 is used. Action: Select from None AutoPing not used Power On – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot-G2 will power on and remain so until changed via the web, telnet, DxP, etc. Power On – Follow Upon triggering, iBoot-G2 will power on. When the ping response returns, iBoot-G2 will power off. Power Off – Latch Upon triggering, iBoot-G2 will power off and remain so until changed via the web, telnet, DxP, etc.
7 Configuring the BGAN terminal 7.1 Setting up BGAN – Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 300/500/700 The terminal needs to be configured to switch on when external power is connected; no Pointing is required at power up and to automatically activate a data connection. The BGAN terminal and can be configured from the EXPLORER™’s built-in web server (via a laptop’s web browser) 1. Open your internet web browser and type the following IP address in the address bar: 192.168.0.1 2. 3.
8. Now your terminal is configured to start a Standard connection after you register on the network. 9. Click on Setting on the left Menu. 10. Select the NO radio button for Pointing required at power up. 11. Select the YES radio button for the terminal will switch on when external power is connected. 12. Click APPLY before leaving the page. 13. Click on LAN from the menu on the Left. 14. Click on Port Forwarding select ENABLE. 15.
4. 5. Click on Auto Network registration upon power on Select the AUTO radio button, and then click UPDATE SETTINGS. Your configuration should look like this.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click on the Data Icon Click on Primary Profiles Select the connection Type as Standard Check mark ‘Set as default’ APN: APN Select User Defined APN, enter the APN, check Apply user defined APN, enter the user name and password provided by your SP in order to get a Static IP address. NOTE: If no static IP address is used your IP address will change every time you connect to the BGAN network. On the Data Screen Connection Tab you can see the IP address of you connection. 11.
15. Click on the Settings Tab 16. Select ‘Router Mode (Multi User)’ 17. Check the box for ‘Auto PDP context Activation’. This will make the terminal start the Standard connection automatically after you register on the network. 18. Your configuration should look like this 19. Reboot the terminal 20. Restart your terminal, after properly pointing the terminal. The Explorer terminal will register automatically on the BGAN network you will be connected automatically with a Standard connection. 7.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Now click on SETUP. Make sure Bypass Antenna Pointing and Auto Power On radio buttons are set to ON. Click Apply Then Click Restart Terminal Restart your terminal, after properly pointing the terminal. The Explorer terminal will register automatically on the BGAN network you will be connected automatically with a Standard connection.
8 Technical Specifications 8.1 Physical 8.2 8.3 Height 2.0” 60mm Width 3.2” 82mm Depth 4.2” 107mm Weight 8.6 oz 244g MTBF 360,000 hours Temperature 0 – 50 degrees C Power Input IEC 320 C14 Input Cord 16AWGX3C 10A 250 UL/CSA/VDE Rated (1.25mm2X3C) Voltage Range Auto Sensing 105-240 VAC Switched Receptacle IEC 320 C13 Capacity 12 A Max at 105-125 VAC, 10 A Max at 210-240 VAC Compliance UL/cUL UL60950 Listed I.T.E File No.
8.4 Network Dual 10/100 Unshielded Twisted Pair Ethernet Jacks.
