Cell Modem Installation and User Guide for
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1. ssesessssessosssessosssessosssessosssososeosososessoseseososeseososessosossssososssssssessossseososessssesessss 1 Step 1 Install the Cell Modem Hardware s ssessessessssessecsecsesessecsesecseosesecsecsscessecsecsscssesee 1 Tools and WATE Wal 6 tvcanacarsccsdicraaeancnaszadacwasssansenscuiancavansaceanieaennenieantannaunnoiennusaeseunsentiad 1 To install the cell modem Wan W aN 6 isis cons scissncexecesassneseseasyaatacinnernexcnsanintenyaiareenreenxne 1 Step 2 Check Your Firmware Version amp Update if Necessary ssscssscsssccsssccssscsssecsscees 4 BaseStation 1000 MMSIUCTIONS acacesnunsansnvasntsnnandnchmanansaceumunsanasnnaranuncinaaisateanaucennamcmnmuneiets 4 To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 1000 controller 00eee 4 To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web Site neneeese 4 BaseStation 3200 ISU UCTIONS sacaccsnrcevveavaccianmensdaceaerecmeumesanimnacaanieenaakwncankereaameinwees 5 To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 3200 controller o 5 To update the BaseStation 3200 firmware from the Baseline web site 5 Step 3 Activate Your SIM Card amp BaseManager Account with Baseline ssssscssseees 6 Step 4 Verify the Cell Modem Connection in the Controller scssccssscssccsecesccesccees 6 BaseStation 1000 INSUMICTIOMNS sac encvesawisusaqunayasseuseanageeanevaddsavavaiaiensyedesavemmansaveniecsnvansgaeavensanis 62. 7 Signal When your modem is connected this field shows the strength of the connection in dBm and with a signal strength meter represented by a series of Xs More Xs mean a stronger signal AT amp T Cellular Modem Settings Cell Modem Selected State CELL_Connected Signal 83 dBm Bars XXX__ SIM Card 8901410425525196 WA Tower 310410 o 100 dBm or less Unacceptable Coverage o 99 dBm to 90 dBm Weak Coverage o 89 dBm to 70 dBm Medium to High Coverage o 69 dBm or greater Strong Coverage 7 SIM The number in this field is the unique serial number of the subscriber identity module SIM card that is installed in your cell modem Baseline must activate your SIM card in order for your cell modem to connect 7 Tower The number in this field identifies the physical cell tower that your modem is connected to Press the Back button to return to the Network menu Press the Next or Previous button to highlight the BaseManager Server Setup option and then press the Enter button to select it The BaseManager Address screen displays Verify that Cell Modem displays in the Connection field To find the origination date of your connection and see the number of bytes received from and sent to BaseManager press the Back button to return to the Network menu These details display in the lower left corner of the menu screen Page 8 Server URL Mode DNS Lookup Connection Cell Modem Server URL
3. Tools and Materials e Philips head screwdriver e Needle nose pliers Cell modem module antenna and antenna cable with connectors and screws Note If you are not able to get a strong signal with the antenna that comes with the package other options are available Contact Baseline Support at 866 294 5847 To install the cell modem hardware 1 We recommend that you back up your current configuration before starting this process in case you need to restore your system 7 Refer to Backing Up the Controller Programming in the BaseStation 1000 User Manual 7 Refer to Backing Up Your System in the BaseStation 3200 User Manual Page 1 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide 2 Halt all watering while you install the cell modem hardware a BaseStation 1000 Press the OFF button m BaseStation 3200 Turn the dial to the OFF position 3 Open the internal door of the BaseStation enclosure 4 Remove the two screws that secure the black plastic cover over the controller PCA board Put the cover and the screws ina dust free location sgguaree ae 5 Find the orange power connector on the wires coming from the transformer Gently pull the connector away from the board to disconnect the power 6 Remove the cell modem hardware and the antenna from its packaging 7 Use needle nose pliers to remove the rubber plug from the antenna port on the top of the enclosure 8 Remove the nut and the lock washer from th
4. _i BASE LCINE Cell Modem Installation and User Guide For BaseStation 1000 amp BaseStation 3200 Irrigation Controllers April 30 2013 Customer Service 1 866 294 5847 Baseline Inc www baselinesystems com Phone 208 323 1634 FAX 208 323 1834 Toll Free 866 294 5847 2012 Baseline Inc All Rights Reserved FCC Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to 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 equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to 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 on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Table of Contents Introduction
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6. select it The Cell Modem Info screen displays the following information 7 Status Displays the status of the connection Possible statuses are OR Initializing Resetting No Network Service T AL STRENGTH t 14 bemall Not Authori dC ted Verif IF AbD 00 Sp AA ate ounce very SIM 8014102552519 that Connected displays in the Status TOWER MCC MNC 34 field Note After you have activated your SIM card with Baseline the Service Not Authorized status no longer displays Page 6 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide 7 Signal Strength When your modem is connected this field shows the strength of the connection in dBm and a signal strength meter represented by a series of bars More bars mean a stronger signal o 100 dBm or less Unacceptable Coverage o 99 dBm to 90 dBm Weak Coverage o 89 dBm to 70 dBm Medium to High Coverage o 69 dBm or greater Strong Coverage 7 SIM The number in this field is the unique serial number of the subscriber identity module SIM card that is installed in your cell modem Baseline must activate your SIM card in order for your cell modem to connect Prior to activation the Status field displays Service Not Authorized 7 Tower MCC MNC The number in this field identifies the physical cell tower that your modem is connected to Press the Back button to return to the Network Setup menu and then press the ff or button to move to the BaseManager Setup BaseM
7. BaseStation 3200 V12 Instructions scisiianvaicrennnasiavanensdnvandseeaniaesarsanaennuaananneancwnsennemmonrnnreaneia 8 Page i Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide Introduction In order to remotely connect with your BaseStation 1000 or 3200 irrigation controller and take advantage of BaseManager the controller must be able to communicate over the Internet Using a cell modem is one option for wireless Internet communication The cell modem sends and receives data over a wireless carrier s network When you choose a cell modem communication package from Baseline we provide the cell modem hardware the SIM card from the wireless carrier the firmware that activates the connection from your controller and a 1 year subscription to a data plan with the wireless carrier To establish communication through your cell modem you need to perform the following tasks Step 1 Install the cell modem hardware in your BaseStation 1000 or 3200 enclosure Step 2 Check the firmware version on your controller and install an update if necessary Step 3 Activate your SIM card with Baseline Step 4 Verify the cell modem connection in the controller Step 1 Install the Cell Modem Hardware Note The cell modem hardware is only compatible with BaseStation 1000 and 3200 controllers in X cabinet and pedestal P enclosures When the controller and cell modem are ordered together the cell modem is already installed in the enclosure
8. anager Enabled option and then press the OK button to select Serial Number 1KGGGG6 d it The BaseManager Setup screen displays Use Alternate IP Cell Modem Connect Verify that there is a checkmark in the Cell Modem Connect field Note If the Cell Modem Connect field does not display verify that the cell modem is properly installed Press the Back button to return to the Network Setup menu and then press the ff or J button to move to the BaseManager Info option and then press the OK button to select it The BaseManager Info screen displays Verify that Connected displays in the Status field and that Cell Modem displays in the ac a jpk N NECTED Interface field i AL HOMECE Kooooo PER 4 SERVER F1 CASEMANAGER MET INTERFACE 00ccceeeeee CELL MODEM Reo PIN MPvq0x iE You can add this controller to your BaseManager account using the Admin tool in BaseManager If you do not have a BaseManager account call Baseline to set one up Baseline Support 866 294 5847 Page 7 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide BaseStation 3200 V12 Instructions 1 2 On the BaseStation 3200 V12 turn the dial to the Network position Press the Next button to highlight AT amp T Cellular Modem Setup and then press Enter The AT amp T Cellular Modem Settings screen displays 7 State Displays the status of the connection Verify that CELL_Connected displays in the State field
9. ard m BaseStation 3200 firmware versions 12 8 and higher Plug the 5 pin connector from the cell modem SIM card board into the lower 5 pin terminal block comm port 3 on right end of the controller board Page 3 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide 13 Reconnect the orange power connector to the board in order to restore power to the controller 14 Reposition the black plastic cover over the controller PCA board and then secure it with the two screws 15 Close the enclosure door and then restart the controller m BaseStation 1000 Press the RUN button BaseStation 3200 Turn the dial to the RUN position Step 2 Check Your Firmware Version amp Update if Necessary BaseStation 1000 Instructions BaseStation 1000 controllers running firmware version 1 4 and higher have integrated support for cell modem communication If your controller is running firmware version 1 3 or lower you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site To check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 1000 controller 1 On the BaseStation 1000 press the System Setup button The System Setup menu displays COMTROLLER VERSION 0 0 50 2 Press the amp button to highlight the sTaTes ARMAS ia DRIVE Firmware Update option and then press the OK button to select it The Firmware Update menu displays 3 The USB Update option should be highlighted If it is not highlighted
10. check the version of firmware on your BaseStation 3200 controller Select Language for Two wire Settings Help Displays The version number of the firmware Security Setup displays at the bottom of the screen ciel Data Management If your controller is running firmware USB Storage version 12 3 or lower you will need to PRSE ENET download a firmware update onto a the firmware that is i ing on the USB drive from the Baseline web site TEASA controller 14 202 5 10 and then install it on your controller On the BaseStation 3200 turn the dial to the Advanced position To update the BaseStation 3200 firmware from the Baseline web site You will need a computer with a USB port This computer must have access to the Internet You also need a USB thumb drive You download the firmware from the Baseline web site to the USB drive Then you take the USB drive to the controller and install the update 1 On a computer that is connected to the Internet go to the Baseline web site at the following URL www baselinesystems com 2 On the home page click Support 3 Inthe left navigation bar click Firmware Version Updates 4 Click the BaseStation 3200 V12 tab 5 Click the Printable Instructions link on the web page to display the instructions in a format that is suitable for printing Page 5 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide Step 3 Activate Your SIM Card with Baseline 1 Fill out your infor
11. e bottom of the antenna and then insert the stem of the antenna into the port on the top of the enclosure 9 From the inside of the enclosure place the lock washer on the stem of the antenna and then thread the nut onto the stem Use a wrench to tighten the nut sufficiently to ensure that the antenna makes good contact with the outside of the enclosure 10 Thread the coax connector that is attached to the antenna cable onto the stem of the antenna and hand tighten it Page 2 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide 11 Align the holes on the cell modem SIM card board with the mounting pins on inside roof of the enclosure and use the screws provided to secure the board to the enclosure Cell Modem SIM Card Board Coax Antenna Connector Spin connector attached to top 5 pin terminal block 12 Perform one of the following options depending on your controller and firmware version Note If another connector is attached to the 5 pin terminal block that you need disconnect it and then reconnect it to the other 5 pin terminal block m BaseStation 1000 firmware versions 1 4 and higher Plug the 5 pin connector from the cell modem SIM card board into the top 5 pin terminal block comm port 2 on right end of the controller board 7 BaseStation 3200 firmware versions 12 4 12 7 Plug the 5 pin connector from the cell modem SIM card board into the top 5 pin terminal block comm port 2 on right end of the controller bo
12. mation on the Wireless Service Activation Form that was enclosed with your cell modem communication package This form is also available for download at www baselinesystems com IMPORTANT Baseline will not activate your SIM card until we have received your Wireless Service Activation Form with your valid billing information Be sure to read the Wireless Service Terms and Conditions on page 2 of the Wireless Service Activation Form 2 Fax or mail the form to Baseline Upon receipt of the form Baseline will activate your SIM card and then notify you Baseline s fax number is 208 323 1834 Note Please allow 2 business days after Baseline receives your Wireless Service Activation Form for your SIM card to be activated Step 4 Verify the Cell Modem Connection in the Controller After Baseline informs you that your SIM card has been activated go to your BaseStation controller and verify that the cell modem is connected to the cellular network BaseStation 1000 Instructions 1 On the BaseStation 1000 controller press the System Setup button The System Setup menu displays 2 Press the button to highlight the Network Setup option and then press the OK button to select it The Network Setup menu displays After the cell modem hardware has been installed and is powered up the Cell Modem Info option displays on the Network Setup menu 3 Press the button to highlight the Cell Modem Info option and then press the OK button to
13. press the button to highlight it and then press the OK button to select it The USB Update screen displays the current firmware version at the top If your controller is running firmware version 1 3 or lower you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site and then install it on your controller To update the BaseStation 1000 firmware from the Baseline web site You will need a computer with a USB port This computer must have access to the Internet You also need a USB thumb drive You download the firmware from the Baseline web site to the USB drive Then you take the USB drive to the controller and install the update 1 Goto the Baseline web site at the following URL www baselinesystems com 2 Onthe home page click Support Page 4 Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide 3 Inthe left navigation bar click Firmware Version Updates 4 Click the BaseStation 1000 tab 5 Follow the instructions on the web page to download the update You can also click the Printable Instructions link on the web page to display the instructions in a format that is suitable for printing BaseStation 3200 Instructions BaseStation 3200 controllers running firmware version 12 4 and higher have integrated support for cell modem communication If your controller is running firmware version 12 3 or lower you will need to download a firmware update onto a USB drive from the Baseline web site To
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