INSTRUCTION MANUAL LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Revision: 3/15 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 1 5 C a m p b e l l S c i e n t i f i c , I n c .
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Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. Introduction ................................................................. 1 2. Cautionary Statements ............................................... 1 3. Initial Inspection ......................................................... 1 3.1 Ships With List ....................................................................................
Table of Contents B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server ..................................................................... B-1 B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 Setting up a Gmail Account ............................................................ B-1 Sending to Multiple Addresses........................................................ B-1 Sending a Text Message to a Phone ................................................ B-2 EmailSend Program Example .........................................................
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 1. Introduction This manual provides information for interfacing the Sierra Wireless LS300G cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. The LS300G digital cellular modem is manufactured by Sierra Wireless for use on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) networks. The modem is accessed through the Internet using TCP/IP communications protocol.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 4. Quickstart 4.1 Establish Cellular Service What you need: • AT&T® GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ coverage at the datalogger site (for a coverage map refer to: www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer) • GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ business account established with AT&T® To set up a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ business account, contact your AT&T® Business Account Representative or Blu-Telecommunications.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 3. Replace the SIM card cover. FIGURE 4-1. SIM card installation 4.3 Configure LS300G NOTE Quickstart describes configuring the LS300G in serial server mode. It may also be configured in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) mode. For a description of the modes, see Section 5, Overview (p. 8). For instructions on setting up the LS300G in PPP mode, see Section 7.5, AceManager and Template Files (p. 16), and Section 7.6, Enabling PPP Mode (p. 19).
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem In the lower left, select the correct Communication Port. Select the Baud Rate. If unsure of the baud rate, click Find Baud Rate. For a new LS300G, 115200 is the correct baud rate. Click Connect. Click Load CSI Settings at the bottom of the screen. On the Modem Status tab, note that the Modem Phone Number and Modem IP Address are displayed, once the modem has authenticated on the network.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem On the Settings tab: • Set the RS-232 Baud Rate appropriate to the datalogger being used: o 115.2K for CR800 Series, CR1000, CR3000, and CR6 Series o 9600 for all others • Enter I2GOLD (or your custom APN) in the APN field. • Note that the default Device Port number is 3001. This is used in the LoggerNet setup below. Click Apply to save the settings.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 2. Add a datalogger to the IPPort (PakBus® dataloggers, for example the CR1000, require a PakBusPort). 3. Select the IPPort in the Network Map. Enter the LS300G IP address (or domain name) and port number. The IP address and port number are input in the Internet IP Address field separated by a colon. Preceding zeros are not entered in the Internet IP Address (for example, 070.218.074.247 is entered as 70.218.74.247).
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 5. 4.5 For PakBus® dataloggers, set the PakBus Address to match that of the datalogger (default address in the datalogger is 1). Click Apply to save the changes. Set Up Hardware The simplest hardware setup for modern dataloggers is to connect a null modem cable (CSI pn 18663) between the RS-232 ports of the datalogger and the LS300G. See Section 7.3, Wiring and Connections (p. 13). 4.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 5. Overview The LS300G modem may be configured in one of two ways, depending on the communications type and needs of the user. For many applications that just need a connection for data collection and datalogger maintenance or monitoring, setup as a serial server is sufficient. In this mode, the modem receives IP communications over the cellular network and converts those to serial (RS-232) communications to pass on to the datalogger.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem • • 2 SMA antenna connectors (primary, GPS/diversity) Active antenna support Power • • Input Voltage: 7 to 28 Vdc Current Consumption (@12 Vdc) o Dormant (idle for 10 to 20 s): 185 mA o Transmit/Receive: 255 mA Frequency • • • GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 1900/850/900/1800 MHz HSPA+[WCDMA]: 1900/2100/850 MHz If WCDMA operation at 900/1200 MHz is required, an alternate radio module (SL8092) is available. • • Dimensions: 76 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm (3.0 in x 3.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem • Modem Interface If connecting to RS-232 port: Null Modem Cable (pn 18663) — connects the modem to the CR23X, CR3000, CR800, CR2XX, CR1000, or CR5000 RS-232 port. If connecting to CS I/O port: SC105 or SC932A Interface — connects the modem to the 21X, CR510, CR10(X), CR7, or any current datalogger with a CS I/O port. The SC105 must be configured for use with the modem using DevConfig.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem o The 21831 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna is a lower gain antenna used in transmitting short distances. It is an 800 MHz cellular antenna that terminates in a SMA male connector for attachment to the modem. This antenna is intended for use inside the enclosure. Please note that the backplate of the enclosure is a grounded plane. If it is interposed between the antenna and the cell tower, it may attenuate the strength of the transmission signal.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Part number 20679 Omni Directional Antenna Part number 18285 1 dBd Omni Directional Antenna Part number 31128 8dBd Directional Yagi Antenna Part number 21831 Half-Wave Dipole Whip Antenna FIGURE 7-1.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.3 • Power Supply (see Section 7.4, Power Considerations (p. 16)). • Environmental Enclosure — ENC10/12, ENC12/14, or ENC16/18. Wiring and Connections 7.3.1 Modem Connection to the RS-232 Port Part number 18663 Null Modem Cable is used to connect the modem to the CR23X, CR3000, CR800, CR2XX, CR1000 or CR5000 RS-232 port (not compatible with the 21X, CR510, CR10X, or CR7 dataloggers).
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.3.2 Modem Connections to CS I/O Port Using the SC105 The SC105 interface is used to connect the modem to a datalogger CS I/O port, and is recommended for dataloggers with the PakBus® operating system. Wiring: Red 12V (or switched 12V) Black G White Same as Red Green No connection FIGURE 7-3. Connections using the SC105 SC105 Settings: CS I/O Mode: SDC Address 7, 8, 10, or 11 RS-232 Mode: Modem Baud Rate: 115.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.3.3 Modem Connection to the CS I/O Port Using the SC932A The SC932A interface is used to connect the modem to the CS I/O port, and is recommended for dataloggers with the mixed-array operating system (for example, the CR10X). Wiring: Red 12V (or switched 12V) Black G White Same as Red Green No connection FIGURE 7-4. Connections using the SC932A 7.3.4 Antenna Connection Connect the antenna to the SMA antenna connector as indicated below.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 7.4 Power Considerations CAUTION The LS300G uses considerably more power than cellular modems previously offered by Campbell Scientific, Inc. and will require a larger power supply, switching power with the datalogger, or a combination of these to ensure the battery is not drained. A power cable included with the modem connects to the datalogger 12V or switched 12V terminal.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem After entering the password and pressing enter (or clicking Log In), the following status screen is displayed. Template files from Campbell Scientific’s website (www.campbellsci.com/downloads) are used to configure the LS300G modem using AceManager.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Click the Template link in the top right of the screen. When prompted for a template file name, select LS300G Template 115200 or LS300G Template 9600. The following screen shows the settings under the Serial tab after the 115200 baud template file has been loaded. Under Advanced, change AT Verbose Mode to Numeric for use with CR10(X), CR510, and CR23X dataloggers.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Click on WAN/Cellular for the following screen: Enter the APN as shown in the screen above. The example is for an APN = I2GOLD. After the template file has been loaded, and the APN entered, click Apply to save the changes in the modem. Click Reboot to restart the modem. Alternately, reset the modem by pressing Reset on the front of the modem or by removing power from the modem. Click Logout to terminate communications with the modem.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem For the Config/Port Used, use the drop-down list to select the datalogger port you wish to use for PPP. RS-232 is the standard choice, but any port in the drop-down list can be used. Set the Modem Dial String to AT\APPP. Press Apply to apply the changes. With PPP enabled, PakBus/TCP communications use port 6785. Therefore, in LoggerNet use :6785 after the IP address or domain name as shown below.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem 8. Operation 8.1 Ports RS-232 The RS-232 port is the main port used with Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Its function is described throughout this manual. USB The USB Port is not used in Campbell Scientific applications. Ethernet The Ethernet port may be used in place of PPP Mode to get to the IP stack of the datalogger. However, this method comes with higher current drain for both the modem and the datalogger.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem Power LED – monitors power and GPS status • • • • • Off – no power or power outside operating range Red – not operational Yellow – entering low power mode or boot Green – power within range and normal operation Green with yellow flash – GPS fix Light Patterns • • • 8.3 Normal – Each LED, mentioned above, lit as applicable Start up – The LEDs will cycle Configuration Reset – LEDs flashing yellow Reset Button The Reset button has two functions.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-1.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-2.
LS300G GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+ Sierra Wireless Cellular Modem FIGURE 9-3.
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Appendix A. Controlling Power to the LS300G The LS300G uses considerably more power than cellular modems previously offered by Campbell Scientific, Inc. Therefore, it may be necessary to use the datalogger to control power to the LS300G. The following program examples show how to control power to the LS300G using the switched 12V terminal on the datalogger. The first program, created by Short Cut, uses the TimeIsBetween instruction to turn on SW12 for 15 minutes every 60 minutes between 9:00 a.m.
Appendix A. Controlling Power to the LS300G The next program, also created by Short Cut, performs the same function as the first program (turn on SW12 for 15 minutes every 60 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) without using the TimeIsBetween instruction. This method should be used for CR1000, CR300 and CR800 operating systems prior to version 28. 'CR1000 'Created by Short Cut (3.
Appendix B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server The datalogger has a mail client in it similar to a mail client on a computer. For the datalogger to send an email, it needs an SMTP server to send through like any other mail client. The Gmail SMTP server can be used for sending outgoing email from the datalogger. Both the modem and the datalogger must be configured for PPP as described in Section 7.5, AceManager and Template Files (p. 16), and Section 7.6, Enabling PPP Mode (p. 19). B.
Appendix B. EmailSend Using the Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server B.3 Sending a Text Message to a Phone To send a text message to a phone, the email needs to be converted to a text message via an email-to-text message gateway. Most cellular providers have an email-to-text message service for their phone subscribers. To send a text message to AT&T® Wireless phone subscribers, send an email to the (10 digit phone number of the person’s phone)@vtext.com (4355551234@vtext.com).
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Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP Accounts with the I2GOLD APN are provided with a static IP address and do not require the settings described in this section. Accounts without the I2GOLD APN may be provided with a dynamic IP address, which will require the IP Manager settings described below. • A static IP address is permanently assigned to a particular account and will always be used whenever the LS300G connects to the Internet.
Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP Restrictions for Device Name: • • • • Must begin with a letter or number Can include a hyphen (-) Cannot contain spaces Must be no longer than 20 characters total Verify that the Domain, IP Manager Server 1, and IP Manager Server 2 are the same as above. Click Apply to save the changes. Click Reboot to restart the modem. Click Logout to terminate communications with the modem. In LoggerNet/PC400, the IP address for PPP is: modemname.eairlink.
Appendix C. Configuring the LS300G for Dynamic IP FIGURE C-1.
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Appendix D. Using the LS300G Ethernet Port The LS300G Ethernet port can be used to communicate with IP-enabled devices such as dataloggers and IP cameras. However, the use of Ethernet communication increases the total system current demand (the modem and the device you are connecting to) by several milliamps as compared to the use of serial communication. The following example can be used to communicate with a CR1000 / NL121 via the LS300G Ethernet port.
Appendix D. Using the LS300G Ethernet Port Once the LS300G and CR1000 have been configured and the LS300G has been rebooted, you can communicate with the CR1000 via LoggerNet using the public IP address of the LS300G and port 6785. You can also open a web browser and enter the public IP address of the LS300G to see the default web page of the CR1000.
Appendix E. LS300G Settings All of the LS300G settings available from the Settings Editor in DevConfig are described below. E.1 Modem Status Tab Model (read only) Specifies the model for this phone modem. Modems Phone Number (read only) Shows the modems phone number associated with the account. ALEOS® SW/HW Version (read only) Specifies the hardware and software versions of ALEOS® on the modem. Network State (read only) Specifies the current state of the cellular radio network connection.
Appendix E. LS300G Settings Modems IP Address (read only) Reports the IP address currently assigned to the modem by the cellular network. This value will always be assigned by the network. In the case of a static IP address, the network will issue the same address each time that the modem connects. E.2 Settings Tab RS-232 Baud Rate Sets the bit rate used by the RS-232 Port. APN Specifies the Access Point Name (APN) that will be used on the mobile network.
Appendix E. LS300G Settings server. A suggestion for a unique name is to use the 10 digit phone number associated with the modem account. This can be found on the Modem Status tab once the modem has been provisioned on the mobile network. IP Manager Specifies whether the modem will support dynamic DNS with eairlink.com using the value provided by the Modem Name setting. This value will be set to Disabled when Load CSI Settings is used.
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Appendix F. Regulatory Information This information provided by Sierra Wireless. F.1 Important Information for North American Users NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix F. Regulatory Information F.3 EU Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink LS300 devices is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The LS300 displays the CE mark. WARNING Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. WARNING This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel. F.
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