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Connecting Internal 9V “Backup” Battery (Optional) 

 

The internal 9V battery serves as a ‘backup’ for microSpider2 RAM. RAM is used to maintain information 
such as counters, alarm state, when the modem should perform retries, and other current system 
information. 
 
Should microSpider2 lose power entirely, RAM will be lost, and on reboot the information listed above will 
reset. 
 
In the event that microSpider2 Industrial loses power (External Power In drops below 10V), the backup 
battery will be used to maintain microSpider2 Industrial in a low-power mode which will maintain the RAM. 
When in low-power mode, the microSpider2 will not log, and will not be accessible via LAN (even if USB 
cable is connected). 
 
To exit the low power mode and resume normal operation, either External Power of 12V or the Charger 
Power of 16V must be applied to the microSpider2. 
 
To insert the battery, open up the microSpider2 and connect a standard 9V battery to the battery clip. Insert 
the battery into the metal holder 

– as shown in the picture. Close up the microSpider2. 

                   

 

 

LAN Power Selector 

 

The network (LAN) interface of the microSpider2 can operate in two different modes. Select your desired 
mode by opening up the microSpider2 and inserting the black jumper as required: 
 

 

 
 
 

“USB”

 position 

– This is the default position. The microSpider2 will communicate with an external computer 

only if both the USB cable and the LAN cable are connected to the computer. This mode provides the lowest 
possible power consumption and should always be used for battery powered installations. 
 

“PWR”

 position 

– Use this position 

only 

for mains powered units. The LAN interface will always be powered 

enabling continuous LAN communications with external PC’s, at the cost of significantly increased power 
consumption. Only the LAN cable needs to be connected. This setting is suitable for industrial applications 
requiring continuous LAN access.  

 

Summary of Contents for microSpider2 Industrial

Page 1: ...b and from there you will be able to download the manual to suit your software version Package Contents Item Quantity Checked microSpider2 Industrial 1 LAN Crossover Cable USB Cable Accessories Pack 1...

Page 2: ...IN if it has one To install a SIM card into a microSpider2 fitted with a BLACK SIM card holder 1 Open up the microSpider2 as described in Opening the microSpider2 Industrial 2 Insert the SIM card a Sl...

Page 3: ...r2 To insert the battery open up the microSpider2 and connect a standard 9V battery to the battery clip Insert the battery into the metal holder as shown in the picture Close up the microSpider2 LAN P...

Page 4: ...ctor Connecting Power Connect a 16V 24V DC 2A minimum current Power Supply or a 12V Solar Panel to the Charger connector Please observe the correct polarity Optional connect a 12V battery to the BT co...

Page 5: ...CH 3 COUNTER 3 QUADRATURE 2A Active is short to GROUND A3 AIN3 ANALOGUE 3 0 2 4V or 4 20 mA range GND GROUND D4 DIN4 SWITCH 4 COUNTER 4 QUADRATURE 2B Active is short to GROUND A4 AIN4 ANALOGUE 4 0 2 4...

Page 6: ...pplied see the manual for details 2 SWITCHED POWER OUT can be used to power sensors from an external battery or power supply connected to EXTERNAL POWER IN The microSpider2 will switch the power to th...

Page 7: ...ill be installed 6 Wait 60 seconds 7 Open a browser program on your PC and request the following page http 192 168 0 177 8 Log in User Name is user and Password is changeme without inverted commas Ple...

Page 8: ...read through the full manual to find out how to configure the microSpider2 features not mentioned above There is a help button on most pages that provides additional information and tips Testing your...

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