VFG9000-CEL - Quick Start Guide - GSM/GPRS
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1. or other contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely affect circuit operation p Warning Risk of Danger Be sure to remove all power before removing the expansion port cover WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS Figure 2 THE OPTION CARD LABEL Place the option card label on your outer plastic cover of the Fieldbus Gateway The label displays the FCC ID of the particular modem being used in the VFG9000 CEL card POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS The VFG9000 CEL option card draws all of its power from the main board of the Fieldbus Gateway The specifications of the Fieldbus Gateway account for the power needs of an option card NON HAZARDOUS WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS ALIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOW TO BE SOFTWARE UNIT OPERATION CONFIGURING A VFG9000 CEL OPTION CARD The VFG9000 CEL is configured using Fieldbus Gateway Manager software Updates to the software for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become available By configuring the VFG9000 CEL using the latest version of the software you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set Fieldbus Gateway Manager software can configure the VFG9000 CEL through the option card selection After choosing the Cellular Modem option card it is set up as a2. B BEB ELECTRONICS Phone 815 433 5100 Fax 815 4334 5104 www bb elec com VFG9000 CEL 1012qsg GSM GPRS CELLULAR MODEM OPTION CARD FOR VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY GSM CARD GENERAL DESCRIPTION The VFG9000 CEL option card allows the user to add GSM GPRS cellular modem capability to their Fieldbus Gateway GSM GPRS is the most prevalent cellular technology in today s markets GPRS can be used for services such as Wireless Application Protocol WAP access Short Message Service SMS and for Internet communication services such as email and World Wide Web access The VFG9000 CEL modem option card is quad band allowing it to work in frequencies across the Americas Europe and Asia US and Canada work in the 850 1900 MHz bands while Europe Middle East Africa and most of Asia work in the 900 1800 MHz GSM GPRS frequencies The VFG9000 CEL requires the addition of a SIM Subscriber Identity Module card which is inserted into the holder prior to installation of the VFG9000 CEL card The SIM card securely stores the service subscriber key IMSI used to identify a subscriber and is used to connect to the network to obtain an IP address from the provider The VFG9000 CEL communication card is easily installed by removing the blank expansion port cover of your Fieldbus Gateway and plugging the VFG9000 CEL card into the expansion port Configuration is simple using B amp B Electronics free Fieldbus Gateway Manager software SA
3. LP0836X Effective 01 10 INSTALLING THE VFG9000 CEL OPTION CARD The first step is to buy a SIM Card from one of the GSM GPRS providers and insert it into the SIM Card slot of the option card The SIM Card slot is the rectangular slot on top of the GSM GPRS Cellular Modem in the VFG9000 CEL option card as shown in Figure 1 See SIM Card details in the Software Unit Operation Section for more details 1 Remove power from the unit 2 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot at the top of the expansion port cover Gently apply pressure on the screwdriver in an upward direction until the expansion port cover disengages from the unit as shown in Figure 2 3 Verify that the option card knobs are in the unlocked position as shown in Figure 3 4 Carefully insert the option card into the expansion port opening while aligning the card edge connector on the option card with the main board s header as shown in Figure 4 Once aligned gently press on the front of the card until it is flush with the front of the case 5 Turn the option card knobs to the locked position as shown in Figure 5 vg Figure 4 Figure 5 Caution The expansion and main circuit boards contain static sensitive components Before handling the cards discharge static charges from your body by touching a grounded bare metal object Ideally handle the cards at a static controlled clean workstation Also handle the cards by the edges only Dirt oil
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5. PPP Modem client PPP Modem server or SMS via GSM Modem All VFG9000 CEL option cards are configured to US GSM GPRS frequency band 850 1900 MHz by default During setup of the Cellular Modem Option card the appropriate GSM GPRS frequency band must be chosen depending on the geographical location of the Fieldbus Gateway Once the option card is configured through Fieldbus Gateway Manager software it needs to be downloaded to the Fieldbus Gateway The Fieldbus Gateway with the VFG9000 CEL option card needs to be power cycled for the configuration changes with respect to the GSM GPRS frequency band to take effect Additional information can be found in your Fieldbus Gateway hardware bulletin and the Fieldbus Gateway Manager user manual SIM CARD INSTALLATION amp DETAILS A SIM Card has to be installed on the VFG9000 CEL option card before installing the option card in the Fieldbus Gateway TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR VFG9000 CEL OPTION CARD If for any reason you have trouble operating connecting or simply have questions concerning your new VFG9000 CEL option card contact B amp B Electronics technical support For contact information refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone and fax numbers Web Site http www bb elec com B 2 International Office 707 onion Road PO Box 1040 Ottawa IL 61350 USA 815 433 5100 Fax 815 433 5104 orders bb elec com support bb elec com www bb elec com European Office Westlink Commercial Park
6. FETY SUMMARY All safety related regulations local codes and instructions that appear in the literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Do not use the controller to directly command motors valves or other actuators not equipped with safeguards To do so can be potentially harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the controller CAUTION Risk of Danger Read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of the unit WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS DIVISION 2 THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS DIVISION 2 GROUPS A B C D OR NON HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY A A CONTENTS OF PACKAGE VFG9000 CEL option card This hardware bulletin CONFIGURED USING VLINX FIELDBUS GATEWAY MANAGER e INSTALLS INSIDE A FIELDBUS GATEWAY e INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION HARDWARE ARE INCLUDED WITH CARD SPECIFICATIONS 1 POWER REQUIREMENTS 24 V 125 mA max Power is supplied to the option card from the main board of the Fieldbus Gateway 2 ANTENNA CONNECTOR SMA Female connector requires 50 Ohm antenna with SMA male connector Quad band antenna 850 900 1800 1900 MHz for global support Dual band 850 1900 MHz antenn
7. a for US and Canada only Dual band 900 1800 MHz for Europe only The antenna cable should be 50 Q impedance RG178 U or RG174 U type and be able to connect to the RSMA Male jack bulkhead The antenna could be horizontal vertical or right angled Longer antenna cable would equate to signal loss This device is intended for connection to an antenna mounted within the building or a UL certified enclosure suitably rated for application CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES Refer to main unit manual or Agency Approvals section of B amp B Electronics website for agency certifications ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory use Reference Fieldbus Gateway unit for EMC specifications The VF G9000 CEL option card has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Refer to the specifications of the Fieldbus Gateway you are installing this card in CONSTRUCTION For indoor use only Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS See Installing the VFG9000 CEL Option card for more details WEIGHT 3 2 oz 94 64g Oo N ON N ORDERING INFORMATION GSM GPRS Cell Modem Option Card for Fieldbus Gateway VFG9000 CEL Quad band GSM GPRS Cellular antenna 1 QANTOO QANTO0 is a 6 inch direct mount Quad band antenna
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