Operating Guide
SonoCollect 210/211
VU.SH.E1.02 | 5
© Danfoss | 2019.01
SIM Card
For using the SonoCollect 210/211 a SIM card
of a GSM / UMTS mobile network provider is
necessary. It is to verify that the radio network of
the respective provider is available at the point
of installation and that the signal strength of the
network is sufficiently high. As a rule of thumb a
signal strength of more than -100 dBm (or 35%)
shown by the SonoReCon configuration software
is necessary to have reliable data upload
conditions. The SonoReCon configuration
software has got a tool to measure the signal
strength. Please consult the software manual for
further information.
Additionally, the following parameters of the SIM
card must be known, so that the SonoCollect
210/211 can be configured correctly:
• PIN of the SIM card
• APN of the GPRS network of the mobile
network provider (access point name)
• User name and password for the APN of
the mobile network (if necessary)
The SonoReCon configuration software contains
a list of worldwide used APN for most mobile
network providers. If the correct APN is not
found there, the respective mobile network
provider must be contacted.
Additional Components
Cost of the Mobile Network Connection
The monthly cost of the mobile connection of
the SonoCollect 210/211 depends heavily on
the tariff of the used SIM card and will only be
roughly treated here.
In general, a data volume dependent tariff with
small data blocks (e.g. 10 kB or 100 kB) or a flat
rate tariff should be selected. The SonoCollect
210/211 usually transmits between 10 kB and
250 kB per FTP data upload. Usually, the monthly
data amount is between 2…5 MB, therefore,
a volume dependent tariff with an inclusive
volume of 5 MB or 10 MB should be the best
solution in most cases.
FTP Server
The received radio telegrams of the consumption
meters are transmitted by the SonoCollect
210/211 to an FTP server. Therefore, an adequate
FTP server must be provided. For configuring the
FTP server connection, the SonoCollect 210/211
needs the following parameters:
• FTP server name
• User name and password for the FTP server
• Directory to which the received radio
telegrams are uploaded
• FTP port number (usually always 21)
Do not touch any parts of the device at the
interior of the case except the SIM card holder,
the USB connector and the battery connector.
By closing, the device case please be aware that
the screws should at first only be loosely and
crosswise screwed to not twist the case. After
that the screws should be fastened carefully with
low torque.
To start-up, the device the case must be opened
by unlocking the four case screws on the
backside of the device and by dividing the two
case parts apart.
1
SIM card holder
2
Battery connector
3
USB connector (internal)
4
USB / power connector
(external, optional)
5
Green LED -> external power
supply connected
Amber LED -> USB connected
6
Green LED -> GSM / UMTS
modem switched on
LED on -> GSM / UMTS
modem trying to attach to
network
Amber LED flashing -> GSM
/ UMTS modem attached to
network
7
Red LED on -> device is
starting-up
Red LED flashing -> radio
meter reception is on, one
flash per received radio
telegram
8
GSM / UMTS antenna
(internal)
9
Wireless M-Bus antenna
(internal)
1
External USB or mains power
connector (option)
2
External Wireless M-Bus or
GSM / UMTS SMA antenna
connector (option)
Start-Up
Opening the Case
The protection rating IP67 of the case is only
valid if the screws are fastened correctly.
It is also important to not damage the screws by
using a too high torque or by using inadequate
tools.
The battery cable should not be squeezed
between the two case parts.
Please be aware that only trained personnel may
open and operate the SonoCollect 210/211.
