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5 Configuration and programming of the TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS
module
The TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS is delivered non-programmed.
Programming is carried out in two steps:
-
Entry of configuration settings: via the website
http://TAC4.atmdata.be
(you will need an SD
card, maximum 2GB (not supplied)).
-
Programming of the module using an SD card: follow the procedure in paragraph 5.2.
Configuration
file
5.1
The configuration settings such as the IP address, the access data, the use of a SIM card (or not) or the
data of an SMTP server to send e-mail for instance, must be entered on the website:
http://TAC4.atmdata.be
.
A configuration file “plug&go.bin” containing all the settings of your TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS module will be
generated from this site. Save this file on an SD card.
Use an SD card with a maximum capacity of 2GB (SDHC cards with a capacity of 4GB or more are not
recognized by the module).
Programming of the TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS module from the SD card
5.2
1) Remove the TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS module from its support using the mounting screws.
2) The programming must be carried out on a “bare” TAC4 TCP/IP or GPRS module. So make sure you
unplug:
- The 24VDC power supply terminal block
- The RS 485 communication terminal block
- The Ethernet cable
- The
antenna
- The SIM card (if present)
3) Insert the SD card containing the configuration file in
(2)
(figure 1), press it as far as possible, so that
it does not exceed the Module.
The SD card is difficult to remove. You will need a pair of long-nosed pliers or to stick
a sticker to get a hold of the SD card (see Figure 1).
4) Plug the 24VDC power supply terminal block to the Module (see Figure 3). The module will detect
automatically the presence of a new “Plug&go.bin” file and launch the loading of the programme.
The PGM LED stops blinking (ON or OFF) during the loading of the programme (about 1 minute).
When the programming is finished, the LED starts blinking again (2 blinks per second).
Once the module has been programmed, the SD card is no longer necessary. Shut down the 24VDC
power supply and remove it from the TAC4 TCP/IP and GPRS module.
Figure 1
(1)
(2)
SD card
SIM card
SIM card support
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