EK280
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7.3.5
FE260 GSM/GPRS mode, GPRS/TCserv
In this modem operating mode you can access the EK280 via the network (Ethernet, TCP/IP), to which your
retrieval system is connected, i.e., you do not require an additional retrieval system modem. Data transfer is
normally faster than with GSM operation, as explained in chapter 7.3.4.
Here the GPRS Modem in the EK280 functions as a TCP-Server and may be addressed by a TCP client that
is listed in its retrieval software through a static IP address. To allocate a static IP to the modem during the
setup of the GPRS session, they must (together with their GPRS provider) maintain a virtual private network
(VPN) which must be enabled on the SIM used in the modem.
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This operating mode only works, if the FE260 includes one of the following two GSM/GPRS
modem modules.
Integra "M2106+" or "M2106B" with firmware V6.57e and the application "ComTCPServ"
(Supplied from April 2009 to April 2014)
ECM-GW120 with firmware V7.47.6 and the application "WIPsoft/TCPserv" (Supplied from
April 2014).
Initial conditions:
The FE260 is connected and configured as described in chapter 7.3.1.
The SIM card is inserted and unlocked as described in chapter 7.3.2.
7.3.5.1 Parametrization of the EK280
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For parameterization of the EK280 you will require a connection cable for the optical interface as
well as the enSuite application, which can be downloaded for free at www.elster-instromet.com.
a) Closing the time windows
In order that the parameterization works correctly the time windows 5 and 6 must be closed. To do this:
Connect a PC with enSuite installed to the EK280 optical interface using the connection cable.
Start enSuite and set up the communication link to the EK280. (see chapter 3.1 "Setting up the
communication link to the EK280 via optical interface", page 15)
Select "
Navigation
" on the left-hand side and then "
Parameterize online
" at the bottom of the
navigation window.
In the top of the device window open the path "
Parameters
" > "
Interfaces
" by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select "
Call time windows
".
In call windows 5 and 6 set start and end to the same value for each one and then select the
"Transfer changes to device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
Then wait a minute, for any communications activity in progress on the EK280 to be safely stopped.
b) Send parameter file
Depending on the modem module fitted to the FE260 and the loaded modem application (this can be
determined from the modem sticker, see Section 7.3.5.2 "Parameterization of the GPRS/TCPserv
modems in the FE260", page 91) send one of the following parameter files to K280 (see Chapter 3.6
"Send parameter file", page 17):
- Modem type "
ECM-GW120
" with modem application "
WipSoft
":
EK280_xvx. - FE260 & ECM-GW-120 - TCPserv active (GPRS) (*)
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- Modem type "
Integra M2106
" or "
ECM-GW120
" with modem application"
ComTCPserv
":
EK280_xvx. - FE260 & int. M2106+ (FW657e) - ComTCPServ (*) 11
For the following customized settings and tests required, press "
Navigation
" on the left-hand side
and then "
Parameterize online
" at the bottom of the navigation window.
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All the values listed in enSuite under "
Parameters
" can be found on the "
Serv.
" display tab of the
EK280 under the same path.
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The "x" stands for the version of software on the device, e.g. "2v2".
The star * stands for a small letter which indicates the version of the file, e.g. "a".