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1. Introduction
................................................................. 1
2. Quick Start Guide
....................................................... 2
2.1 Setting up a system with a fixed IP address .............................................. 2
2.2 Setting up a system with a dynamic IP address using the Konect
routing service or similar ....................................................................... 6
3. Specifications and general considerations
.............. 7
3.1 Specifications ............................................................................................ 7
3.2 Power use .................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Network coverage ..................................................................................... 8
4. Using GPRS and 3G IP communications
.................. 8
4.1 Using GPRS and 3G IP communications introduction ............................. 8
4.2 Network contracts and costs for IP communications .............................. 10
4.3 Modes of operation for IP communication ............................................. 11
4.3.1 Using systems with fixed IP addresses .......................................... 11
4.3.2 Using systems with dynamic IP addresses .................................... 11
4.4 Minimising power use ............................................................................. 12
4.5 Sending configuration commands to the modem .................................... 13
5. Using the COM111 for GSM dial-up
........................ 14
5.1 GSM dial-up principles ........................................................................... 14
5.2 GSM dial-up contracts and costs ............................................................ 14
5.3 GSM dial-up power use .......................................................................... 15
5.4 Calling the logger in GSM dial-up mode when it is set-up for IP
comms ................................................................................................. 15
6. Installation of the COM111 modem
......................... 16
6.1 Configuring and fitting the SIM .............................................................. 16
6.2 Connection to a Datalogger..................................................................... 16
6.2.1 Connection to a CS I/O Port ......................................................... 17
6.2.2 Connection to an RS232 Port ........................................................ 17
6.3 Connecting power ................................................................................... 18
6.4 Selecting and connecting an antenna....................................................... 18
6.4.1 Antenna supplied by Campbell Scientific ..................................... 20
7. Configuring the COM111 modem
............................ 21
7.1 Using the Mobile Data Assistant Program for system configuration ...... 22
7.2 Mobile Data Assistant Program terminology .......................................... 23
7.3 Mobile Data Assistant advanced options ................................................ 25
7.4 Changing the modem and logger settings without Mobile Data
Assistant ............................................................................................... 26