System Operation Manual
SAT-DN-00434, Rev. B
LOBO
2017-05-16
Page 73 of 86
Copyright
2017 Sea-Bird Scientific. All rights reserved.
press $ to stop the SUNA and access its command prompt. This confirms bi-directional communications
are functioning. Press CONTROL-Z to stop the STOR-
X’s comm program..
10.2.4
Step 7: Configure the STOR-X Cellular Parameters
1.
At the STOR-X prompt, type config to start the configuration program.
2.
Set the cellular parameters as described in the STOR-X manual (RD1).
3.
In the User Settings menu, check to ensure that the automatic file removal feature has been enabled.
As shipped, the STOR-X will remove sent data files from the disk automatically after 30 days; this
prevents the disk from becoming full, while allowing a buffer of data in case the automatic data
download over the cellular network fails. You can enable or disable this feature here by pressing R. It
is recommended to enable this feature to prevent the disk from filling up or exceeding the root directly
limit of 512 files.
4.
Press Z to save to disk and exit.
10.2.5
Step 8: Test the Cellular Modem Hardware
1.
Install the SIM card in the cellular modem (if necessary) as described in the STOR-X manual (RD1). If
you leave the box open for any length of time, replace the dessicant packs to avoid condensation once
the unit is deployed.
2.
Connect the antenna to the modem enclosure (if necessary). If the cellular signal is good in your area,
you should not have any problem operating with the antenna inside a building.
3.
Connect the enclosure to the STOR-X modem port if necessary.
4.
Execute the comm program again, this time using comm 0 38400. This is an undocumented test feature
for the LOBO.
5.
Type AT and press the Enter key. The modem should respond with OK, confirming the STOR-X to
modem connection is functioning.
6.
If using the GSM modem, type gsmtest at the PicoDOS prompt and watch the STOR-X attempt to send
a data file (if present). The status messages displayed should indicate whether or not the cellular
settings are correct.
7.
Press CONTROL-Z to stop the comm program.
10.2.6
Step 9: Check and Set the Clock
Prior to deployment, you should check the STOR-
X’s internal precision Real Time Clock (RTC). You
may wish
to set the STOR-
X’s
precision clock to you local time, or perhaps to UTC. It is possible the STOR-X left Sea-
Bird Scientific set for AST. The STOR-X maintains the time in the precision RTC when power is removed.
1.
At the STOR-X C:\> prompt, type clock get to retrieve the current date and time. If the date and time
is correct, you can skip the remainder of this section.
2.
Updating the clock is a two step process. First, set the temporary clock using the date command, in
mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss format. For example, to set the clock to 3 PM on November 25, 2006, use date
11/25/2006 15:00:00.
3.
Save the date and time using the clock set command.
10.2.7
Step 10: Enable the STOR-X Autorun Mode
During actual field use, the battery may become depleted and the battery voltage will drop low enough that
the CLC will disconnect the load (the STOR-X and sensors) to allow the battery to recharge. When the
battery has recovered, the load will be reconnected. The STOR-X now has an autorun feature that will allow
it to restart after power is reapplied. If you do not wish to use the autorun feature, you will have to start
the storxv2 program manually at the C:\> prompt. This is not recommended, however, because the system
will not restart if a new schedule file is downloaded to the STOR-X.
