3 iCE GPRS Variant User Guide For Software Version: V1.
Amendments Issue 1 Issue 2 Version 1.11 Version 1.14 Issue 3 Version 1.15 Issue 4 Version 1.20 Issue 5 Version 1.30 First issue. Provisional only Documented all new commands and also device cable connections. Added sections on scheduled connection mode, field deployment and upgrade procedure. Updated CSI cable connection. Minor text corrections. AT^IRTS behaviour clarified. New logo applied. Added description of AT^INFO command. Added AT^ICLK clock sync command.
GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide Contents 1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 About this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Support........................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Overview ......
6.3.14 AT^IRFD Reset to Factory Defaults................................................................................. 17 6.3.15 AT^IRIP Remote IP.......................................................................................................... 17 6.3.16 AT^IRTS Reply To Sender .............................................................................................. 17 AT^ISDA System DO® Address...............................................................................................
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 1 Introduction 1.1 About this Manual This manual is intended as a detailed guide for iCE3 installation, configuration and operation. It may be read in conjunction with the standard manuals for the Wavecom® M1206/M1306 GSM/GPRS modems for further information, especially for the standard AT commands that are not described in this document. This manual is also available online in Adobe Acrobat® pdf format at www.iquest.co.nz 1.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 2 Overview 2.1 General Characteristics The iCE3 (iQuest Circuit Extender) has been designed as a cost effective, low power, self-contained circuit extender to enable communication with equipment over a wireless (GPRS) network connection. Typical devices that the iCE3 can be used to interface with include dataloggers, PLCs etc. The unit is based on the Wavecom® M1206/M1306 “Fastrack” GSM/GPRS modem.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 2.4 Key Features 2.4.1 Terminal Configuration All configuration and set-up parameters are modified via a standard ASCII terminal connected to the RS232 serial interface. This means that the user can configure the device without needing to have specialised configuration software installed on their computer specifically for this purpose. 2.4.2 Wireless Internet Connectivity (GPRS) Wireless Internet connectivity is provided via the on-board dual-band GPRS modem.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 3 Installation 3.1 Removing / fitting the SIM card Important! Ensure the iCE3 is depowered before attempting to remove or fit the SIM card. Using a narrow pointed object, depress the small yellow button to the right of the SIM card carrier. The carrier will then be ejected. Fit the SIM card into the carrier and gently refit it to the device, pushing it home. 3.2 External Power Supply The iCE3 does not have an internal battery and so requires an external power supply.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 3.5 Recommended Deployment Procedure Obtain and install the SIM card from your preferred service provider. Connect an antenna and power supply to the iCE3 Using a standard cable (see Section 7.1 for details); connect a computer with a suitable terminal program such as HyperTerminal®. Configure the iCE3 completely before taking it into the field for installation. Use the typical configuration examples below as a guide.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 3.6.2 CSI Datalogger via Telstra Australia to iQuest Global Data Network This example shows the use of dynamic IP addressing via the Internet to enable a CSI datalogger in Australia to be accessed by the iQuest Global Data Network. It connects on each hour for 5 minutes. ^IACE: ^IACS: ^IAPN: ^IDFC: ^IDTO: ^IHDT: ^IHPS: ^IIPA: ^IIPA: ^IIPA: ^IIPA: ^IIPA: ^ILIP: ^IPTI: ^IPWD: ^IRIP: ^IRTS: ^ISDA: ^ISNO: ^IUID: ^IVER: 2 0,2359,300,60,0 "telstra.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 4 Operation 4.1 LED Indicator The iCE3 has a single blue LED mounted on the front panel. This indicates the current device status and can be useful for diagnostic purposes. The various LED indicator states are as follows: • • • • • Single 100ms flash every 2 seconds. Two 100ms flashes every 2 seconds. Three 100ms flashes every 2 seconds. One 100ms and one 400ms flash every 2 seconds. Rapid continuous flashing. Idle (command) mode. GSM network acquired, connecting.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 5 Scheduled Connection Mode This section describes the use of the scheduled connection mode. This is enabled when the auto-connect mode is set to 2 by issuing the command AT^IACE=2. Note that whenever a GPRS session is established by the scheduler, a call-in packet will be sent to the destination IP address (normally a HydroTel™ system). NOTE: The real time clock must be set by using the AT^ICLK command after installation and if the unit has been depowered for any reason.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6 Terminal Configuration The iCE3 set up and configuration is achieved through the connection of a terminal to the host (RS232) serial port. As the iCE3 is very similar to (and in fact based on) a standard GSM/GPRS modem, the design uses the industry standard Hayes AT command method of configuring and viewing the device’s settings. The following sections describe how to set up a terminal connection and the menu options that are available while connected.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.1.2 Data Framing Configuration The iCE3 RS232 serial port is set by default to a speed of 9600 bps with framing of 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. Flow control is not required. 6.1.3 Terminal Emulation 10 iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857 0810 Fax: +64 7 857 0811 Email: iquest@iquest.co.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.1.4 Terminal ASCII Setup As the iCE3 echoes any received characters once it is in command mode, you will need to disable the “Echo typed characters locally” mode, otherwise the characters you type in at the terminal doubled up. 6.2 Switching between Data and Command Modes To view or change the configuration of the iCE3 from the RS232 host port, it is first necessary to switch it to command mode if the device is in data (on-line transparent) mode.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.3.1 AT^IACE Auto-Connect Enable Description: Disables, enables or sets scheduled mode for the auto-connection feature. Default: 0 (Disabled) Notes: If this parameter is set to zero, the GPRS connection must be initiated manually via the AT^IGOL command. If set to one, the iCE3 will maintain a permanent GPRS link automatically and if set to two, the scheduled settings as defined by the AT^IACS command are used to regularly connect and disconnect from the network.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.3.4 AT^ICLK Read / Set CLocK Description: Provides access to the real time clock in the iCE3 to either read or set the date and time. Default: “” Notes: This parameter must be enclosed in quotes (“) and be formatted as a series of two digit values in this format “yy/mm/dd,hh:nn:ss”, where n = minutes. Mode Read AT^ICLK? Command Write Help AT^ICLK=”08/06/15,12:34:56” AT^ICLK=? 6.3.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide AT^IDTO Data Forwarding Time Out Description: Defines the data gap time (in milliseconds x10) after which the iCE3 will forward the data packet to the remote destination. This mode should be used for binary data packets as used by iQuest products and Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Default: 20 (200ms) Notes: Range is 0-255 (0 -> 2.55 seconds).
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide AT^IHPS Host (RS232) Port Settings Description: Defines the speed (in bits per second) and the data character framing for the host port. This includes number of data bits, parity and number of stop bits. Default: 9600,”8N1” Notes: This command takes effect immediately, so may require a corresponding change to the terminal program settings to continue the configuration session. Mode Read AT^IHPS? Command Write Help AT^IHPS=9600,”8N1” AT^IHPS=? 6.3.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.3.11 AT^INFO Network INFOrmation Description: Disables or enables regular network information messages when the unit is not on-line. Default: 0 (Disabled) Notes: If this parameter is set to 1, the iCE3 will start by listing the units IMEI and IMSI numbers, then begin to regularly issue a signal strength reading. This is useful when diagnosing site coverage issues. When the unit goes on-line, the regular information reporting is automatically disabled again.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6.3.14 AT^IRFD Reset to Factory Defaults Description: Resets all the iCE3 parameters to the factory settings. Default: N/A Notes: This command is irreversible! In order to ensure that it is not accidentally invoked, an additional parameter of 1234 is required in order for it to be executed. If any other (or no) number is used, an error will be returned and no changes to the configuration will be made. Mode Write Command AT^IRFD=1234 6.3.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide AT^ISDA System DO® Address Description: Defines the iCE3 System DO® protocol address that is applicable when being called directly from HydroTel™ 2000 and when operating as a communication gateway device. Default: 1 Notes: This parameter can range between 1 and 32767.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 7 Host (RS232) Port - Cable Connections 7.1 Standard (Non-handshake) Device. (No cable label) This cable is for devices that do not require any special handshaking or prompt character recognition and are fitted with a DTE configured DB9 female connector. Such devices include the iQuest DS-4483 datalogger and IBM compatible PCs. See Section 4.2.1 for typical settings for this host type.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 7.3 Unidata Logger – Standard. (Cable label – “UNI1”) This cable connects directly from the iCE3 to a standard Unidata Star logger fitted with a DB25 female computer connector. This diagram assumes the DTE speed is set to 9600 baud as none of the baud rate setting links on the DB25 are connected. See Section 4.2.3 for typical settings for this host type.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 7.5 NIWA Datalogger (with Unidata engine). (Cable label – “UNI3”) This cable variant is required to connect to the NIWA range of dataloggers such as the “HydroLogger”. These devices are equipped with the Unidata logging engine and connection is via a DB9 female connector. See Section 4.2.3 for typical settings for this host type.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 8 Settings for iQuest APN or Data Network 8.1 iQuest APN APN: iQuest Host IP Address: Default Binary Port Default ASCII Port iquest.co.nz 192.168.1.10 7777 7778 8.2 iQuest Global Data Network Network Static Host IP: Primary Listening Port: 203.190.210.84 7780 9 GPRS Service Provider Settings This list shows the GPRS settings for common service providers along with the relevant commands to set them up. iQuest APN on Vodafone NZ APN iquest.co.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 10 Firmware Upgrade Procedure IMPORTANT NOTE: There have been different versions of the Wavecom GSM module used during the production of the iCE3. To match the internal operating system in these, iQuest provides multiple iCE3 firmware variants. The major version number defines the internal module used. Therefore it is very important that the version be checked (using the AT^IVER command) prior to upgrading the firmware.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 6) Set the protocol to X-Modem and select the iCE3 firmware file that has been obtained from the iQuest website. This file is in the format iCE3_GPRS.V115.dwl. 7) Click ‘Send’ and the file should download to the device. IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT OR CANCEL THIS STEP. There is a possibility that interruption of this part of the operation may result in the inability to reprogram the device. If this occurs, the unit will need to be returned to the factory to be restored.
3 GPRS iCE , V1.30 User Guide 11 User Notes iQuest (NZ) Ltd - PO Box 15169, Hamilton, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 857 0810 Fax: +64 7 857 0811 Email: iquest@iquest.co.
