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UP-2210R/P Hardware installation and configuration manual
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INSTALLING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
The communication between the SQL server and the measuring device can be implemented in a
number of ways. This section covers the various options, including the brands recommended and
sold by Unipower. The meter have standard interfaces and are not restricted to particular brands, but
if you use other brands, please refer to the relevant user guides.
For details of how PQ Online works, see the user manual for PQ Secure.
7.1
Ethernet
The meter use 10/100Base-T (10/100 Mbps) for Ethernet communication. If a higher speed is being
used in the network you can connect a 1000BaseT/100BaseT-switch or converter between the
network and the UP-2210R. The UP-2210R has a standard RJ-45 connector and is connected to the
network using a standard patch cable. The meter must be given a unique IP-address. Consult with
your network administrator, which IP-address you can use.
If the meter is behind a firewall in the network, it is necessary to configure the firewall to open
UDP-
port 16421
to be able to access the meter from outside the firewall.
For more information about PQ Online, please see the “PQ Secure SQL User and software
installation manual”.
7.2
Wireless GSM/3G router
A wireless GSM/3G router is a good way to access meters remotely via the existing wireless
networks. There are many wireless routers available, check with your Unipower representative for
recommendations of tested solutions that work. The protocol used depends on the wireless network
(2G/3G) and technology the router uses. Commonly supported protocols are GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
and UTMS.
To use a router with a meter (UP-2210 or UP-2210R etc.) the following must be done:
The SIM card used must have no PIN-code and it must have a public, static IP-address.
The router must be set up to forward UDP traffic on port 16421 to the meter’s local IP-
address on the inside LAN of the router. If multiple meters are connected to the same router
you use different port numbers on the outside and route them to UDP 16421 on the inside to
each meter’s local IP.
Connect the meter to the router using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet patch cable. If multiple
meters are used you may need to connect a standard Ethernet switch between the router and
the meters.
Example of settings from a typical router:
