ELKC1M1 4GSM ElkCommBd Communicator
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HARDWARE OVERVIEW
7 Segment Display
Displays 1 alphanumeric character at a time
sequentially to reveal: Signal Strength, Error
Codes, IP Address. Data is grouped in short
packets preceded by a key letter. In process
communications is also displayed.
b
b
ars of cell signal - The letter is followed by a
single digit from 0 to 5.
Example:
b 3
reveals 3 bars of service.
E
E
rrors - The letter is followed by two digits.
Examples of error codes are:
E01
= Application not loaded
E0 2
= Radio Module Power Fail
E0 3
= No SIM card installed.
E0 4
= Inactive Unit
E0 5
= Low (Poor) Signal Strength
E0 6
= No Service or unregistered on Cell
Network
E0 7
= Unable to communicate with M1
E0 8
= Cellular radio module not detected
E0 9
= No Internet Service (LAN detected)
E1 0
= No LAN detected (check cable)
E1 1
= Central Station not configured in
ElkLink
E1 2
= CS Receiver failed to respond
E1 3
= No DHCP Server found
A
A
ddress - The LAN IP address is displayed
1 character at a time during the first 2
minutes after power up. C1M1 supports
IPv4 addresses. These consist of 4 octets
having a value of 0 to 255. Each octet will be
separated by a decimal point.
Example:
A 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 . 1 0 0
NOTE: CS reports take priority over the display
of the LAN IP address which could make
it difficult to view the address sequentially
during power up. The LAN IP address display
may be repeated by removing the cover from
the C1M1 and then pressing the small rubber
plunger of the tamper switch button 5 times
quickly. Replace the cover when done.
Communications Activity:
0
Communications to the Central Station will be
displayed as a clockwise rotation of the outer 6
elements on the display. A decimal point in the
the lower right corner will illuminate if the report
is being send by IP (Ethernet).
8
Communications to ElkLink will be displayed
as a figure 8 circulation of all 7 elements on the
display.
o
Communications via the USB serial port will
be displayed as a clockwise rotation of the lower
4 elements on the display.
Dipole Antenna
Cell (Service) Red LED
Normal = ON solid. This indicates that a
Cell tower is within range and the unit has
established a connection.
Blinking indicates limited or no service.
LAN (Activity) Green LED
Normal = Blinking. This indicates that
communications is occurring with the Local
Area Network (LAN)
ElkLink (Connect) Orange/Yel LED
Normal = ON solid. This indicates that
C1M1 has an established connection with
the ElkLink portal. Note: A continuous
connection to ElkLink is not mission
critical for CS reporting. This LED may
occasionally be off for short time periods.
Removable Terminal Block
Power Input (12 VDC)
This power shall be supplied from an Aux.
Power output on the M1 Control.
Input
Not currently enabled - future use
RS232 Cable (3 Wire)
C1M1 ships with a 36" serial cable plugged
into this port. A DB9M connector on the
other end of this cable plugs directly to the
Main RS232 Serial Port on the M1 Control.
LAN (IP) Port
For connection to client's LAN (Local Area
Network) for Dual Path communications. If
LAN is not available, C1M1 may be used in
single path (Cellular Only) operation mode.
Per UL requirements, when utilizing the
LAN (IP) Port an Isolated Loop Circuit
Protector mfg by APC Model #PNET1GB
shall be purchased and installed.
USB Port (Mini B)
Allows local ELK-RP programming of M1
using a PC and a USB serial cable.
Output
Not currently enabled - future use
WARNING: Max. Cable Length is 36"
Do NOT disconnect, splice or extend this
serial cable. Evidence of such action will
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