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Programming the logger
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6.4.2 Testing the mobile connection
You have the chance to check the functionality of the GSM connection.
Please note that the GSM test will reprogram the GSM settings of the device.
Furthermore, all measurement data in the device will be lost.
In order to perform a GSM test,
• the GSM configuration must have been already finished (see previous sections),
• a radio interface has to be connected to the computer (e.g. Log RI),
• the device must be within the computer’s wireless range and it has to be switched
on.
Proceed as follows to carry out a GSM test:
Step Description
1
In the SDV-3 software open the GSM configuration dialogue of the respective
device (see previous sections).
2 On the upper right of the window, click on the Test button.
Result: The device dials into the mobile network. It sends a test SMS or e-mail
respectively. Furthermore, it tries to create a test file in the target folder of your
FTP server.
If the transmission has been successfully completed, you find a test file with the name
“ftp-test.txt” on your FTP server. It contains date and time of the test.
All addressees should receive a SMS or e-mail containing the following information:
• Type of device and identification number
• Date and time of the test
• Signal quality
0-1 … bad
2-15 … average
16-30 … good
In the case of bad signal quality (SignalQ 0 or 1), it may help to move the GSM antenna
in a better position.
If no file is created in the folder of the FTP server or no SMS / e-mail has been received,
the test failed. Then, use the Event list button to retrieve the event list from the device.
There, information can be found which can help to identify the problem.
Requirements
Procedure
Test FTP file
Test SMS / e-mail
Debugging