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User Manual  for  

GPRS Modem Gateway 

for DeltaLINK-Cloud

 

               

 

 

 

Delta-T Devices Ltd 

DLC-GPRS -UM-1.1

 

Summary of Contents for DeltaLINK-Cloud

Page 1: ...User Manual for GPRS Modem Gateway for DeltaLINK Cloud Delta T Devices Ltd DLC GPRS UM 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...m FTX009 Refer to pages 109 110 116 117 of AirLink FXT Series Manual v6 1 on the Delta T Software and Manuals DVD Solar regulator Steca Solsum6 6F 2004 108 EC EMC 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive Solar panel BP SX series IEC 61215 If the equipment is used with any non Delta T products it is the responsibility of the user to ensure the EMC compliance of any such measuring systems Design changes Del...

Page 3: ...ng used with GP1 and DL6 loggers 13 1 Ensure SIM Card is properly installed 14 2 Ensure the modem is powered 15 3 Set up DeltaLINK Cloud 18 Wiring 25 GPRS Modem Cable Harness for GP2 logger 25 GP2 Network cabling Options with GPRS Modem 25 System Wiring for GP2 Logger with GPRS modem gateway in M ENCL B2 metal enclosure 26 GPRS BX1 Modem Box Wiring Harnesses 27 GPRS DLC BX1 SP System Wiring with G...

Page 4: ...x with DeltaLINK Cloud enabled GPRS and battery GPRS DLC BX1 SP polymer Modem Box with DeltaLINK Cloud enabled GPRS plus solar power battery The GP1 or DL6 logger s are mounted outside the box Other Documents You may also need to refer to the following GP2 User Manual GP1 Quick Start Guide DL6 Quick Start Guide Network Cabling for GP1 and DL6 Deltalink 3 1 or later on line Help Steca Solsum 6 6F O...

Page 5: ...M card provided Secure and encrypted DeltaLINK Cloud is a secure cloud connectivity data management and automatic data retrieval solution The website lets you monitor the status of your loggers and modem gateways graph and export the uploaded data and share access to data with project collaborators stakeholders Website functionality comes for free and is accessible from most modern internet capabl...

Page 6: ...to provide an optimum user experience and support service These Smart SIM cards can connect to multiple network providers which improves the chance of you having a stable connection Logger status can be monitored and program setting changed remotely Data generated by the loggers can be charted per logger or aggregated and charted for multiple loggers Charting is customisable and can be saved as re...

Page 7: ...y and then tell it which loggers are attached and it is ready to use The modem power comes from an LBAT 4 battery shown in the bottom of both boxes The wiring arrangements of the two systems shown above are slightly different This is covered in later sections of this manual MD GPRS DLC DeltaLINK Cloud enabled modem with GP2 logger controller in an M ENCL B2 metal enclosure with SOL 4 solar power c...

Page 8: ...at any stage of their charge or discharge cycle must not be mounted in the enclosure without sufficient additional ventilation Do not use non approved batteries or other battery charger regulators in un ventilated enclosures For optimum thermal protection the Solsum solar charger regulator should be installed in the same housing as any external battery See also Warnings in the M ENCL B User Manual...

Page 9: ...osure or GPRS DLC BX1 B polymer Modem Box with DeltaLINK Cloud enabled GPRS and battery or GPRS DLC BX1 SP polymer Modem Box with DeltaLINK Cloud enabled GPRS modem plus solar power battery A source of power is required for the modem such as the LBAT4 and SOL4 solar power system At 13 2V the modem s average consumption is up to 166mA 1 2A peak when communicating with the DeltaLINK Cloud servers an...

Page 10: ...em Parts Figure 1 Modem parts 10 pin Microfit connector for power supply and reset signal Mini USB interface to connect to PC Its use may be requested by Delta T Technical Support if diagnosing faults SUB D 15 pin serial connector SIM card slot with sliding latch ...

Page 11: ...tcurrently in use Solar Panel Mode m RS232 Power GPRS Modem Power Reset signal Text message signal Regulator charger Fuse 2A 250V slow break 5 2x20mm Battery Fuse 6 3A 20mm Figure 2 GP2 Logger Controller in MD GPRS DLC enclosure with GPRS modem cabling aerial SOL4 solar power regulator and LBAT4 battery Wiring scheme see also page 25 ...

Page 12: ...d page 26 Note The cable harness is different for GP1 and DL6 loggers using the GPRS DLC Modem Box see page 27 To aerial LED Push button to synchronise with DeltaLINK Cloud SIM card To logger Serial comms power Not currently in use Power Reset signal Text message alarm Fuse holder for 2A 250V Slow break fuse 5 2mmx20mm ...

Page 13: ...x options with or without solar power Left GPRS DLC BX1 B with battery Right GPRS DLC BX SP solar power option with solar power regulator charger solar panel not shown and battery These DeltaLINK Cloud GPRS Modem Box systems are used with one or more externally connected GP1 or DL6 loggers via a GP1 network cable See also GPRS BX1 Modem Box Wiring Harnesses on pages 27 28 ...

Page 14: ...ateway has no particular label on it so all you can do is to check it apart from actually using it is to check the SIM card actually is present in the modem The GPRS modem is attached inside the box with Velcro and so can be easily removed Figure 5 Location of the SIM card Figure 6 Removal Figure 7 Insertion Note the slider used to keep the SIM card in place ...

Page 15: ... via the GP2 serial cable This particular GP2 is being itself powered from an external battery via a solar power regulator WARNING Cover the solar panel when wiring up the system as it will be live Power may also be supplied directly to the GP2 serial cable as shown in the GP2 network cabling diagram on page 25 Battery Power Power Power Aerial Notcurrently in use Solar Panel Mode m RS232 Power GPR...

Page 16: ...P1 network cable socket built into the side of the Modem Box This means that the battery power is also accessible to any GP1 or DL6 logger externally connected on the GP1 cabling network If you don t want this to happen the wiring at the DIN rail can easily be altered See Cable harness wiring scheme on page 27 WARNING Cover the solar panel when wiring up the system as it will be live Battery Power...

Page 17: ...ow flash ON 200ms OFF 2s Modem is ON and registered on a network idle mode Very quick flash ON 100 ms OFF 200 ms Modem is ON but the software downloaded is corrupted or incompatible BAD software OFF OFF Modem either OFF or Flash disabled when modem is asleep Serial Connector LED Flash Codes LED state Flash rate Meaning On 0 5s OFF 10s Idle waiting for next job On 0 5s OFF 5s Executing a job On 0 5...

Page 18: ...cked modem lights are flashing correctly You also need an internet connection This can be a mobile phone a tablet or a PC or Chrome device It needs to be running a recent internet browser such as Internet Explorer version 9 or above You also need an email address 3 1 Go to DeltaLINK Cloud and Create an Account Go to www deltalink cloud com and register as a DeltaLINK Cloud user with your email add...

Page 19: ...Install GPRS Modem Gateway with a GP1 DL6 or GP2 logger 19 Figure 11 The registration form for DeltaLINK Cloud ...

Page 20: ... logger Once registered the DeltaINK Cloud Welcome page should appear Figure 12 Welcome page The actual layout will change depending on the size of your screen 3 2 Add Gateway 3 2 1 Click on Manage Devices Figure 13 Manage Devices page H e l p Help Help ...

Page 21: ...p Serial Number Enter the serial number For the DeltaLINK Cloud GPRS modem this is written on the side of the modem see below This may not be required for the desktop gateway Access Code Enter the Access Code for the gateway For the DeltaLINK Cloud GPRS modem this is written on a label see below Name Description Gateway type Serial Number Access Code GGG12345 AB1234567 891234 Figure 14 The Add Gat...

Page 22: ...22 Install GPRS Modem Gateway with a GP1 DL6 or GP2 logger Figure 15 Waiting for a new gateway to open 3 3 Add a Logger to the new Gateway 3 3 1 Click on Add Logger Figure 16 The Add Logger form ...

Page 23: ...ription Tell us a bit about your logger This information will appear in the Managed Devices list in DetaLINK Cloud Logger type Select one from the list provided This information is needed so that the DeltaLINK Cloud server knows how to interact with the logger correctly Serial Number This is required for DeltaLINK Cloud to connect to the logger e g GP1 01 024 This information is written on the log...

Page 24: ... see status information as shown below Your logger is now added to DeltaLINK Cloud and will automatically update once a day The schedule can be changed by going to the gateway Settings Status page For further assistance see DeltaLINK Cloud online Help http www delta t co uk DeltaLINK Cloud asp To log in go to www deltalink cloud com To contact Delta T see page 30 Figure 17 Showing the Gateway and ...

Page 25: ...M8 Not used GPRS modem antenna cabling for use in M ENCL B2 enclosure along with GP2 and 12V battery RS232 power modem 9 2 6 10 15 15 way D Connector To modem Black Grey Blue 1 5 10 15 White 4 5 1 2 3 5 way M12 connector Power reset and alarm Signal to modem LED status indicator Reset button RX TX Serial communication to GP2 and power from GP2 Ferrite bead Brown Orange Blue Red Black Fuse Not used...

Page 26: ...metal enclosure Battery Power Power Power Aerial Notcurrently in use Solar Panel Mode m RS232 Power GPRS Modem Power Reset signal Text message signal Regulator charger Fuse 2A 250V slow break 5 2x20mm Battery Fuse 6 3A 20mm Figure 20 GPRS Modem Gateway wiring with a GP2 logger ...

Page 27: ...dicator Reset button RX TX Ferrite bead Fuse 2A 250V 5 2x20mm Slow break 2 4 1 5 3 To GP1 and or DL6 logger s To battery Optional alarm signal from logger DIN rail Fuse 6 3 A 20mm Orange Blue Black Red Red Blue Brown Blue Grey White Black Green Grey Grey 1k8 9 2 6 10 15 15 way D Connector To modem 1 5 10 15 5 way M8 connector on outside of Modem Box LED status indicator Reset button RX TX Ferrite ...

Page 28: ...tem Wiring with GP1 Logger Figure 23 Wiring Scheme using Modem Box GPRS DLC BX1 SP which includes solar power showing a GP1 logger connected Battery Power Power Aerial Solar Panel Modem Fuse GPRS Modem Power Reset signal Regulator charger RS232 ...

Page 29: ...pairing the goods free of charge at Delta T s premises in the UK during the warranty period If Delta T requires that goods under warranty be returned to them from overseas for repair Delta T shall not be liable for the cost of carriage or for customs clearance in respect of such goods However Delta T requires that such returns are discussed with them in advance and may at their discretion waive th...

Page 30: ...mally expect to complete repairs within one or two weeks of receiving the equipment However if the equipment has to be forwarded to our original supplier for specialist repairs or recalibration additional delays of a few weeks may be expected For contact details see below Technical Support Users in countries that have a Delta T distributor or technical representative should contact them in the fir...

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