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1. GPPor g kg dew point temperature relative humidity air temperature moisture in wood To set up the system small HygroTrac wireless sensors are placed in the building Sensor readings are transmitted to a Data Acquisition Gateway which is connected to a dedicated and secure web server via either an Ethernet or telephone line connection 2 System Components The Protimeter HygroTrac kit comprises a carry case containing the components detailed in Table 1 below Figure 1 on the next page shows a typical BLD9000 kit Table 1 Protimeter HygroTrac Kit BLD9000 Hard Carry Case with Custom Foam Insert 10 Wireless Sensors w Lithium Batteries 20 Conductive Mounting Screws 3 3v Power Supply Ethernet Cable RJ 45 Telephone Cable RJ 11 Additional sensors BLD9050 and gateways BLD9010 are available For European use append EU to the part numbers HygroTrac Instruction Manual 1 2 System Components cont Protimeter Data Acquisition Gateway Figure 1 BLD9000 Kit 2 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 3 HygroTrac Applications 3 1 Permanent Installations The Protimeter HygroTrac system provides warnings of potential moisture related problems that can lead to property damage or health risks This makes it ideal for locations such as heritage and historic buildings museums food storage apartment buildings 3 2 Temporary Installations The2. Measurement amp Control Moisture HygroTrac Instruction Manual Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 1 800 517 8431 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 INS9000 Rev D imagination at work June 2012 GE Measurement amp Control Solutions Moisture HygroTrac Moisture Transmitter Instruction Manual INS9000 Rev D June 2012 uu INS9000 Rev D imagination at work June 2012 content intended for this page proceed to next page Contents C EUM 1 2 System Components beets es 1 ss isis bere ee REOR E REY eh ect dec 3 3 1 Permanent Installations 0 0 0 Ter 3 32 Temporary Installations 3 4 Installation i Ege codo erc ek ER TO RE needed 3 4 1 Wireless Sensors 2 cose emere Re eb werden es 4 4 2 Data Acquisition 6 4 3 Gateway Activation and Site 6 4 4 Gateway Installation 7 4 AaLl ocation Preparation secessu er exer Rp ce 7 4 AbPOWE i roD Eee eS Abs oOo oS LYE abe Euh 7 4 4cAntennas s cs tives yr nd ce RR ERR Hee NGS NEES Shee sae od 7 4 4dLocation and Mounting sss cerea 0 eee ees 7 4 4eRear Panel LEDS oeoc cacou RR Bete ee 8 4 4fAccessing Gatew
3. None Stop bits 1 a v Restore Defaults 6 You are now ready to power on the gateway Power on the gateway and your HyperTerminal window should resemble the screen shown below If you have problems be sure that the HyperTerminal window is the currently selected window on your desktop and that you do not currently have any text selected in the HyperTerminal window gateway console HyperTerminal Fie Edt View Cal Trasfer Heb De 3 268 e Welcome to the GE Sensing HygroTrac TM Gateway For product support please visit www gehygrotrac com Gateway Firmware Revision 0113 Oct 05 2006 15 23 34 0010 0C96000 00 16 F1 00 00 01 10 17 2006 17 25 42 GMT Press space bar for setup menu Autodetect 57600 8N 1 14 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 4h Using RS 232 Port to Access Configuration Menu 7 Press the spacebar within 5 seconds of power up to access the gateway configuration menu File Edit Setup Web Control Window MAC 00 16 F1i 00 00 01 06 07 2012 14 56 42 GMT Press space bar for setup menu 3 Setup Menu a Set L N static IP 000 000 000 000 b Set L N default gateway IP 000 000 000 000 Set LAN subnet mask 000 000 000 000 Set Remote Server IP 069 068 219 155 Set Wireless Network Address DEFADEFA Set dialup number Set dialup username Set dialup password Set MODEM custom AT command string Set dialup time interval in min
4. Be sure to include the comma as it instructs the modem to pause before dialing the next number and the pause is required to wait for a dial tone from the outside line You can also configure the time between server connection attempts and the maximum number of dialup retries used during a connection attempt By limiting the number of dialup retries you can prevent the modem from monopolizing the phone line in the event your ISP is not responding The gateway configuration menu also has a configuration option to allow you to specify a Modem Custom AT command string This string is used only to permit operation of the modem outside of North America 4 Testing Your Modem Connection First power up the gateway If the LAN cable is disconnected or if you have manually configured the gateway to the Use MODEM Connection option the gateway will always attempt to dial up the configured ISP such that you can get immediate confirmation at the time of installation that the modem connection is working If the Status LED lights up and you must watch it carefully as in most cases it will only stay on for a few seconds the modem connection is working See the section Troubleshooting page 23 if you do not see the Status LED come on 18 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 46 Secure Digital SD Card The preferred mode of Protimeter HygroTrac operation is through one of the direct Internet connections Direct connection permits immediate access to
5. screws obtained from a local supplier However the screws must be made from stainless steel The photograph at the right shows a sensor mounted to the wall above a doorway IMPORTANT You must be sure to use a spring washer with each mounting screw to maintain the integrity of the connection as the material expands and contracts with moisture changes 5 Record the JD number and location of all installed sensors The sensors have bar coded ID numbers for use with bar code readers when installing large numbers of sensors see photograph on previous page HygroTrac Instruction Manual 5 4 2 Data Acquisition Gateway To install your Data Acquisition Gateway refer to Figure 2 below and proceed to the instructions in the next section Antenna i Phone Line Port RS232 Port SD Card Slot LAN Port Power Input Figure 2 Data Acquisition Gateway Rear Panel 4 3 Gateway Activation and Site Creation A gateway sends all the data it collects to the HygroTrac Database Server HDS Users can then access this data at www gehygrotrac com the detailed instructions in the GE HygroTrac Web Site User s Guide are provided on the site To store and access data users must 1 Activate the gateway and assign it to a user created site 2 Register as a subscriber 3 Create sites by logging into your account and providing information that describes the site to be monitored customer name address email etc 4 Ass
6. or otherwise resulting from its use 26 HygroTrac Instruction Manual DECLARATION ensing CONFORMITY DOC 0039 Rev A We GE Sensing 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 USA declare under our sole responsibility that the Protimeter HygroTrac Remote Wireless Environmental Monitoring System to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards For US and Canada Models Only FCC Part 15 This Product Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID RY20002 This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules for the United States Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the e
7. the online instructions to view your data HygroTrac Instruction Manual 21 5 2 Viewing the Data After you access your HygroTrac account the following data is available for each data point from each sensor by sensor ID and description Time and date Temperature Relative Humidity Wood Moisture Equivalent WME Grains per Pound GPP or g kg Dewpoint temperature C or F From your HygroTrac account you can perform the following functions 22 Name the individual sensors to indicate their locations View and graph near live data View dewpoint GPP temperature RH and WME data Set alarms and thresholds that automatically send e mails or mobile phone text messages Produce automatically generated reports Set up multiple users with different access levels Download data in a text file format for importing into a spreadsheet and other applications HygroTrac Instruction Manual 6 Troubleshooting Table 2 below describes possible problems and their solutions Table 2 Troubleshooting the LAN Ethernet Connection LAN Link LED does not come on Status LED is ON but when I log on to the website I do not see my data The LAN connection the Gateway is using does not have Internet access because Internet connection is down or does not exist Solution Verify the LAN port you are using can access the Internet The LAN connection the Gateway is using does not have direct Internet access becau
8. Protimeter HygroTrac system can be used in restoration projects to reduce costly regular visits to take moisture and humidity measurements when drying a building after water damage HygroTrac may be used to automatically produce detailed professional reports getoutput readings from dehumidifiers provide early warnings of targets reached and potential problems through e mail alerts and cellular text messages 4 Installation A complete installation of your Protimeter HygroTrac system includes the wireless sensors the data acquisition gateway and website access IMPORTANT The external power supply included in your HygroTrac BLD9000 kit is fitted with an AC plug suitable for the country of destination If you require a different plug please contact GE Measurement amp Control for assistance IMPORTANT See the Declaration of Conformity at the end of this manual for HygroTrac certification information HygroTrac Instruction Manual 3 4 1 Wireless Sensors A photograph of a HygroTrac wireless sensor is shown at the right To install your wireless sensors complete the following steps 1 help determine the best locations for the sensors use a standard moisture meter such as the Bin Protimeter Surveymaster to establish the existing moisture conditions within the building 2 Select up to 600 sensor locations that are within 150 ft 50 m of the planned location of the data acquisition gateway Not
9. any automated warnings that may be generated by the system However anytime an Internet connection is not active the gateway will store data to either the internal flash memory or the optional Secure Digital SD Card if it is present You can then upload this data to the HygroTrac web site by bringing the gateway to a location that can provide access to your Internet account To set up your HygroTrac system with an SD card 1 Purchase an SD card from a local supplier Note A 128 MB SD card will support 10 sensors reporting every five minutes for 728 days 2 Useacomputer with an SD card reader to format the new SD card with an MS Windows FAT file system 3 Insert the SD card into the slot on the back of the data acquisition gateway see below SELENE doni S oy wr I NT Uo 1 D LINEAR CAUTION Use only the GE Measurement amp Control power supply provided with your HygroTrac kit The use of non factory power supplies may damage the equipment and will void your warranty 4 Connect one end of the power supply to your data acquisition gateway see the photograph on page 17 and plug the other end into a suitable AC outlet As the gateway does not have an ON OFF switch connection and plugging in will immediately power up the gateway HygroTrac Instruction Manual 19 4 6 Secure Digital SD Card cont 5 To upload your SD card data to the HygroTrac web site bring the gateway to a location where a con
10. ay Configuration Menu 9 4 4gUsing Ethernet Port to Access Configuration Menu 9 4 4hUsing the RS 232 Port to Access the Configuration Menu 12 4 5 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet 16 4 5aConnecting the Gateway to an Ethernet LAN 16 4 5bConnecting the Gateway Using Proxy 17 4 5cConnecting the Gateway Using a Modem 17 4 6 Secure Digital SD 19 S JOperatlODn es EET RESET NE EE 21 51 Web Data SetViceii E a ERN hes 21 5 2 Viewing the Data eR TEX Er Rs 22 Troubleshooting see cede Le EE RA REDE RR EE EE ERR EET 23 7 echnical Specifications eee ERE PSP ws swede EE 25 TA Wireless SensOE osse Sy behave 25 7 2 RH Temperature Sensor is cerror eee eee 25 71 3 Moisture SenSoft siio esse rotg RR eee 25 7 4 Data Acquisition Gateway lisse 26 Tyt Cer fication c o oo eoe A E P E 26 HygroTrac Instruction Manual iii Contents iv HygroTrac Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The Protimeter HygroTrac is a simple and cost effective system for remotely monitoring moisture and temperature levels in buildings The Protimeter HygroTrac system measures and logs parameters such as the following
11. e The maximum sensor transmission distance varies with the building construction materials Also if more than 600 sensors are required additional gateways will be needed You may also need additional gateways if your sensors are out of the sensor RF transmission range due to distance or building construction materials CAUTION Ifit becomes necessary to replace a sensor battery use only a LISUN ER14505 lithium battery and be sure to install it with the correct polarity Use of any other battery or installation of the battery with the incorrect polarity will void your sensor warranty 3 When mounting the sensors observe the following precautions a If you use a powered screwdriver be careful not to overtighten the screws The screws should be just tight enough to ensure good contact between the material and the sensor b Avoid placing sensors in locations where they could be stepped on or in locations where they might interfere with working machinery c Do not mount sensors in areas where water could enter the electronic components 4 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 1 Wireless Sensors cont 4 Fix each HygroTrac wireless sensor at its chosen location using two of the supplied conductive mounting screws As the mounting screws are also the terminals for the moisture sensor the HygroTrac moisture reading is taken at the depth of the screw in the material For measurements deeper in the material you can substitute longer
12. eway Using a Modem You must have a working dialup account in order to use the modem 1 Connecting the Gateway to a Phone Jack Connect the gateway to an active analog telephone jack using the supplied RJ 11 phone cable or a similar phone cable as shown below Residential phone lines are typically analog while office lines are digital In an office you should use a phone line that can support a fax modem Note The modem interface is surge protected by a non replaceable non resetting slow blow fuse If you use a phone line that experiences frequent surges or lightning strikes you should put a surge protector in line with the gateway to protect the modem from damage HygroTrac Instruction Manual 17 4 5c Connecting the Gateway Using a Modem cont 2 Configuring Dialup Information The gateway requires your Internet Service Provider ISP phone number user name and password You must set these parameters using the New Customer Registration menu In most cases one ISP account can support many gateways and in the event your ISP only allows a single login at a time the gateway will continue to attempt to login until it reaches the maximum number of retries 3 Other Dialup Settings In most office environments you will need to dial 9 for an outside line in which case you should change the dialup number on the configuration menu to include a dialing prefix of 9 For example Set dialup number 9 18666633679
13. groTrac Instruction Manual 9 4 4 Data Acquisition Gateway cont 6 The windows IP configuration window will open Note that any 169 254 xxx xxx address is acceptable and your address need not exactly match the sample address shown below C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe indows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection zpecific DNS Suffix fiutoconf iguration IP Address 169 254 53 199 Subnet Mask 255 255 6 8 Default Gateuay 7 On your PC connect to the gateway configuration menu using Start gt Run to execute the command telnet 169 254 1 1 9999 and click OK as shown below Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open You should see a new window similar to the one shown below Telnet 192 168 2 107 elcome to the GE Sensing ge rc hee Gateway For product support please visit www gehygrotrac con Te Firmware Revision 0113 Oct 5 2086 15 23 34 Radio Firmware Revision 9126 Radio Configuration Revision 0010 10 17 2006 17 28 51 GMT Press space bar for setup nenu at any time 10 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 4 Data Acquisition Gateway cont Note If this command fails then it is likely your PC is not using an auto assigned IP address Make sure you that have followed the instructions in Step 1 on page 9 8 Press the spacebar to access the configuration menu and to view the curren
14. ight 2 42 oz 68 g Transmission distance varies with many factors including the presence of obstacles such as concrete walls and interference from other electronic equipment 7 2 9eRH Temperature Sensor Range to 10096 non condensing Accuracy 10 to 90 2 5 Temperature Range A0 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Temperature Accuracy 1 0 5 C at 77 F 25 Battery Life 15 years nominal when reporting hourly 7 3 Moisture Sensor Resistance pin type Range 8 to 40 Accuracy 1 in wood 10 to 25 subject to adjustments for species and temperature Calibration Temperature 68 F 20 C HygroTrac Instruction Manual 25 7 4 Data Acquisition Gateway Maximum Inputs 600 sensors Data Transmission to secure Internet via 10 Mb s Ethernet output or dial on demand telephone modem Onboard Data Storage approximately 1 year of data with 10 sensors each reporting hourly Additional Data Storage up to 2 GB on SD card not supplied Size lx w xh 7 5 x 49 x 1 6 in 190 x 125 x 40 mm Weight 10 8 oz 305 g Power Input 3 3 VDC external power supply included 7 5 Certification See the Declaration of Conformity at the end of this manual The information contained in this manual is given in good faith As the method of use of the instrument and its accessories and the interpretation of the readings are beyond the control of the manufacturers they cannot accept responsibility for any loss consequential
15. ign one or more gateways to that site Note When sensors send data through a gateway assigned to a site those sensors are automatically assigned to that site as well Record the gateway ID which is on the ID label located on the bottom of the gateway You will need this ID in order to activate your gateway at www gehygrotrac com 6 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 44 Gateway Installation Guidelines 4 4a Location Preparation When planning your installation remember that the gateway requires an AC power source and either a LAN or modem Internet connection Also position the gateway as centrally as possible to the planned sensor locations 4 4b Power The gateway requires 3 3 VDC provided by the supplied AC adapter Connect the adapter to an AC power source and plug the jack into the 3 3VDC receptacle on the gateway rear panel When power is active the PWR LED will be on 4 4C Antenna The antenna supplied with your gateway connects to the Antenna connector on the gateway rear panel It should be screwed on finger tight The antenna is designed to swivel in all directions and must be pointed skyward or vertically oriented for best wireless performance 44d X Location and Mounting The gateway can either be wall mounted using the built in teardrop shaped mounting holes on the bottom of the case screws not supplied or it can be placed on any horizontal surface In either case be sure the antenna is pointed skyward Fo
16. ing Gateway Configuration Menu Note For LAN connections no configuration changes are usually necessary For modem connections ISP login password and phone number are necessary To change the gateway configuration users must enter the configuration menu You can access this menu via either the Ethernet port connection or the RS 232 port connection using a standard RS232 cable with DB 9 connectors not supplied Either connection provides access to the same menu settings 4 4g Using Ethernet Port to Access Configuration Menu Use the following steps to access the configuration menu via the LAN connection 1 Disable and disconnect ALL network connections on your laptop PC except for the LAN connection and then reboot your PC so that the LAN connection will use an Auto Assigned IP Address 2 Connect the gateway to your laptop PC using the supplied Ethernet cable 3 Apply power to the gateway and verify that the LAN Link LED is lit and or flashes Note Ifthe LAN Link LED does not go on and or flash you will need to use an Ethernet crossover adapter or an Ethernet Hub 4 Wait for 30 seconds while the PC assigns itself an Auto IP address 5 On your PC verify that it has assigned itself the correct Auto IP address using Start Run to execute the command cmd K ipconfig as shown below Click OK Type the name of program folder document or Internet resource and V ndows wil open R for you Open nod Hy
17. nection to your Ethernet dial up Internet account can be made Upload time depends on the amount of data but typically takes a few minutes Note The gateway includes onboard flash data storage that is sufficient for one year of data with ten sensors each reporting every hour To upload data from the internal flash storage use Step 5 above GE recommends the use of an SD Card only if your data storage needs exceed the capacity of the onboard flash storage 20 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 5 Operation As soon as the Protimeter HygroTrac system is installed and powered up as described in the previous section it begins collecting data In order to access this data follow the instructions in this section 5 1 Web Data Service Note Please refer to the GE HygroTrac Web Site User s Manual for detailed information on setting up the web site The HygroTrac data is stored on a dedicated and secure web server To access your data complete the following steps Note There is a monthly fee for the HygroTrac service account 1 Using your existing internet connection go to the following URL GE Sensing _ Remote Sensor Network Wireless Moisttf Monitoring 2 Choose one of the following options a If you already have an account simply log in b If you do not already have an account create a new user account and accept the terms and conditions c View the online Web Site User Guide for any required help 3 Follow
18. ome possible LAN configurations include Setting a non zero LAN static IP LAN default gateway IP and LAN subnet mask Note You should use a static IP address only if instructed to do so by your network administrator Setting the LAN Static IP to 000 000 000 000 this is the factory default which forces the gateway to use DHCP to acquire an IP address from your network s DHCP server Note If no DHCP server is found the gateway will default to an auto assigned IP address of 169 254 1 1 and will continue to try to get a DHCP assigned address as well 16 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 5a Connecting the Gateway to an Ethernet LAN cont 2 Testing the LAN connection If the Status LED lights up the LAN connection is working If the Status LED does not light up the LAN connection is not working see Troubleshooting on page 23 45b Connecting the Gateway Using Proxy Servers Some networks especially large corporate networks block users from direct access to the Internet Instead users must access the Internet through a proxy server The gateway can operate with proxy servers you must set the gateway s Remote Server IP to the IP address of the network s proxy server If you do not know the proxy server IP address contact your network administrator To set your gateway back for use in a standard 1 no proxy server network environment set the Remote Server IP to 69 68 219 155 4 5 Connecting the Gat
19. quipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada IC This Product Contains Transmitter Module IC 10 6474 0002 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada This device complies with Canadian RSS 210 regulations NOTICE The Industry Canada IC label identifies certified equipment The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction N Page 1 of 2 C Monter TUN NORD Gere
20. r best system wireless coverage locate the gateway central to where the sensors are to be installed Do not locate the gateway close to large metal obstructions such as filing cabinets or refrigerators HygroTrac Instruction Manual 7 4 4e Rear Panel LEDs The gateway rear panel shown in Figure 3 below contains several LEDs which provide useful information on the status of the gateway ma 3 7 SD Card Status Figure 3 Data Acquisition Gateway Rear Panel LED Detail The LEDs indicate the following information Wireless TX LED consistent rapid flashing indicates normal transmitter operation RX LED flashes briefly while the gateway is receiving data over the wireless link The activity of this LED depends on the number of sensors in your system and the sensor reporting interval Status LED lit when gateway is communicating normally with the OmniSense Database Server ODS Modem Link LED flashes to indicate the modem is attempting to dial out steady light indicates the modem is connected to the remote modem Act LED when lit indicates the gateway has successfully logged in to your ISP flashes to indicate the sending and receiving of packets LAN Speed LED always off indicating 10 Mb s link speed Link LED Ethernet link is active flashes to indicate the transmission or receipt of packets PWR when lit indicates power is on HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 4f Access
21. se network uses proxy server The LAN Ethernet port you are using is not active The Ethernet cable is not plugged in See page 17 for operating with a proxy server Make sure the Ethernet jack you are using is active check with another computer or laptop Check the Ethernet cable connections and make sure they click when the plugs are pushed in The LAN Ethernet port you are using is configured as a client The Ethernet cable is bad Gateway out of range of sensors Use an Ethernet crossover adapter Replace the Ethernet cable Move gateway closer to sensors Not all of my sensors are Active on the website Gateway out of range of sensors HygroTrac Instruction Manual Relocate gateway closer to sensors or add additional gateway s to expand wireless coverage 23 Table 2 Troubleshooting the LAN Ethernet Connection cont Verify username and password are correct Act LED never flashes Verify phone line has dial tone LED goes solid dialup phone number Verify dialup phone number is correct Missing DSL filter Assuming your phone line is used for DSL service add DSL filter to the line 24 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 7 Technical Specifications 7 1 X Wireless Sensor Transmission Distance 150 ft 50 m nominal Transmission Frequency 902 2 907 8 MHz 868 2 868 4 869 MHz EU Size lx w x h 2 25 x 1 5 x 2 25 in 60 x 30 x 60 mm We
22. t gateway settings You should see the menu shown below File Edit Web Contro Window Help MAC 00 16 F1 00 00 01 06 07 2012 14 56 42 GMT Press space bar for setup menu 3 Setup Menu a Set L N static IP 000 000 000 000 b Set LAN default gateway IP 000 000 000 000 Set LAN subnet mask 000 000 000 000 Set Remote Server IP 069 068 219 155 Set Wireless Network Address DEFADEF Set dialup number Set dialup username Set dialup password Set MODEM custom AT command string Set dialup time interval in minutes 0 Set dialup retries 0 Use LAN connection Y Use MODEM connection N Use uto Detect Connection N q exit and discard changes s save changes to FL SH and reboot enter selection gt q Quitting without saving DHCP assigned us IP 010 168 001 125 o ON aa ema aa a aa aa a aa aa ea aa eS Eun 9 You can then modify individual settings by selecting the desired menu item Note Be sure to save your changes saving changes forces a reboot which will disconnect your telnet session from the gateway HygroTrac Instruction Manual 11 44h Using the RS 232 Port to Access the Configuration Menu Complete the following steps to access the configuration menu via the RS 232 port connection IMPORTANT Be sure the gateway is unplugged from the power source 1 Connectthe gateway RS 232 port to your PC s COM port usually but not always designa
23. ted COMTI using a serial cable not supplied 2 On your PC start a HyperTerminal window shown below using Start gt Run to execute the command hypertrm Click OK Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open BEER 3 Atthe prompt enter a name see below for the new connection and click OK Connection Description ap New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name gateway console Icon 12 HygroTrac Instruction Manual 4 4h Using the RS 232 Port to Access the Configuration Menu cont 4 You will then be prompted to select the gateway connection see below usually the connection is through the COMI port but it will vary from PC to PC and in some cases may be through a serial adapter on a USB port Select the appropriate COM port name and click OK Connect To B gateway console Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region Area code Phone number Connect using NENNEN 5 Follow prompts to enter the COM port settings Configure the COM port with the following settings and click OK Bits per second 57600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None HygroTrac Instruction Manual 13 4 4h Using the RS 232 Port to Access the Configuration Menu cont COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second 57600 Data bis 8 Party
24. utes 0 Set dialup retries 0 Use LAN connection Y Use MODEM connection N Use Auto Detect Connection N exit and discard changes s save changes to FLASH and reboot enter selection q Quitting without saving DHCP assigned us IP 010 168 001 125 0 d e f g h i 3 k 1 n n q 8 Youcan now modify individual settings by selecting the desired menu item Remember to save your changes HygroTrac Instruction Manual 15 4 5 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet If a LAN connection is present the gateway will automatically use it If the LAN connection is inactive the gateway will attempt to dial out until it reaches the maximum number of dial retries Note that if you have an active LAN connection but you want the gateway to use the MODEM connection you must change the gateway settings from Auto Detect Connection to Use MODEM Connection 4 5 Connecting the Gateway to an Ethernet LAN Using the supplied Ethernet cable connect the gateway s LAN port to an available and active data port on your LAN network Power on the gateway and the Link LED should come on within 1 2 seconds If it does not see the troubleshooting chart on page 23 1 Configuring the LAN Connection The gateway is shipped from the factory to plug and play with most common LAN environments but from time to time you may need to change the settings to be compatible with non standard LAN environments S
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