Environmental Noise Measurement Kit User Manual
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Connecting remotely using the CK:685B Environmental Noise Measurement Kit
The following steps are specific to the CK:685B Environmental Noise Measurement Kit that contains a
modem and GPS receiver.
The modem allows measurement data to be downloaded to the NoiseTools software and for Optimus Cloud to
send real-time alerts to the Notifications App as well as via Email, SMS and Twitter.
The GPS receiver allows the clock in the instrument to be synchronised
The following information details how to enable and test the remote connectivity between the NoiseTools
software and the measurement kit.
1.
Connect the Optimus Sound Level Meter to NoiseTools using a USB cable
2.
Enable remote communications for the instrument
3.
Configure the Optimus Sound Level Meter for the modem
4.
Configure settings for the SIM Card into the Optimus Sound Level Meter
5.
Reconnect the Optimus to the Environmental Noise Measurement Kit
6.
Install a SIM Card into the Modem
7.
Switch on the Optimus Sound Level Meter
8.
Allow the modem to connect to the wireless network
9.
Connect to the instrument from the NoiseTools software
Each of these steps is detailed below. More information may be found at support.cirrusresearch.co.uk
Please note that these steps are for the connection method using Optimus Cloud.
If the Optimus Dynamic connection method (which requires a SIM Card with a Public IP
address is used, the setup and configuration is different to that detailed below. Please contact
Cirrus Research for more information.
An Optimus Cloud account is required to access the full functionality of the system. Please
ensure that your Optimus Cloud account is connected within NoiseTools. Click Tools, Optimus
Cloud to check that NoiseTools is connected to your Optimus Cloud account.
A new account can be created if you do not already have one. Please follow the on-screen
instruction to create and enable an account.
To complete the configuration, you may need to have details of the APN (Access Point Name)
for the SIM Card network provider that you are using. This information will be available from
the network provider’s website.
The information that you will need is as follows:
APN Name
APN Username
APN Password
Please note that NoiseTools 1.8.2 or later is required to use the recommended Optimus Cloud
connection method.
The Optimus Sound Level Meter must have firmware version v3.0 or later and be an Optimus
Green (CR:17x Series)
