IPCOM-4G
Installation steps
1. Carry out a signal strength check with your mobile phone. Sometimes occurs there is no
sufficient signal strength at the commissioning site. In this case it is recommended to change the
module position prior of installation.
Do not install the device to places where strong electromagnetic waves might occur, ex. next to
electric motors or alarm transformers.
Do not install in watery places or to places with great humidity.
2. Connect the antenna that can be secured with the SMA connector. If you are reading low signal
strength use antenna with higher gain. Signal strength grow can also be achieved by
repositioning the antenna.
Do not position the antenna under metal cover of various appliances as those might
significantly ruin the signal strength.
3. You should opt out the voicemail and call notification functions of the SIM card.
If the
protection of the SIM card is not required otherwise, it is recommended to switch the PIN code
request of the SIM card off.
Sometimes new SIM cards must be activated (usually an outgoing call has to be made).
Check the validity of the card. If you have a prepaid card check its balance and its usage
possibilities (ex. it can be used only for calls)
4. It is practical to check the satisfying operation of a SIM card in a cell phone prior of insertion into
a module. Number identifying of caller and at call initiations has to be checked. This function at
certain service providers must be enabled formerly.
5. The average mobile data usage of the IPCOM-4G communicator is estimated at 5-6 MB/month.
This value can depend on the frequency of the test (keep-alive) signals. Please, use a SIM card
with at least 5-10MB/month data plan. If you are not qualified ask for professional help.
6. Insert the SIM card in the SIM card slot of the module.
7. Connectors have to be connected according to the wiring diagram. If you are dealing with OC
output mind the correct wiring of the relay protecting diode.
8. Check if the power supply performance will be sufficient for the module. Mind the polarity.
If wiring is reversed the module will not operate or might get damaged.
9. Now the device can be powered.
Module can acquire the power needed for programming also from the USB adapter.
When using Ethernet (IP) reporting, the internet connection is provided for the communicator by the
local router. To ensure problem-free reporting, it is recommended to provide uninterrupted power
supply for the router.
In all operating modes, the number of reporting trials on the mobile data channel is limited, to keep
data traffic at a reasonable rate. After 4 unsuccessful communication trials the reporting will be
suspended on the given channel until another event is to be reported, or the next channel test is due.
Reporting trials on the ethernet (IP) channels is not limited in any ways to ensure, that the
communication restores in shortest possible time, after the cause of the problem has been eliminated.
If there is a failure in the operation of the communicator, the „Debug” mode can be used to identify the
cause of the problems. More information at „Troubleshooting”.
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