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* GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | * GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | ||
- | See bottom of this manual for photos and specs of both optional antennas. | + | [[venus-os: |
==== Compatibility ==== | ==== Compatibility ==== | ||
- | The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: | + | The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: |
- | * Color Control GX | + | |
- | * Venus GX | + | |
- | * Octo GX | + | |
The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | ||
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- | When using a SIM card with its SIM-pin security disabled, the system will work without further configuration. | + | When using a SIM card with its SIM-pin security disabled, the system will work without further configuration. |
Setting a SIM pin helps reducing the risk of the SIM card being stolen and used. Use a mobile phone to set the SIM pin, and there after configure it on the GX-device. | Setting a SIM pin helps reducing the risk of the SIM card being stolen and used. Use a mobile phone to set the SIM pin, and there after configure it on the GX-device. | ||
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- | ===== 4. Status ===== | ||
- | GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. | ||
- | ^ Icon ^ Details ^ | + | ===== 4. GPS ===== |
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- | ===== 6. GPS ===== | + | |
When the optional antenna is added; the position will be visible like this: | When the optional antenna is added; the position will be visible like this: | ||
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- | ===== 5. Trouble shooting | + | ===== 5. Status |
- | ^ ^ Step | + | ==== Status Bar ==== |
- | | 1 | Power | Check that the blue LED is either lit continuous or blinking | + | GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. |
- | | 2 | USB | The modem must be connected to USB, and visible in the Settings -> GSM modem menu | | + | |
- | | 3 | Simcard | If enabled, PIN code must be configured in Settings -> GSM modem -> PIN | | + | |
- | | 4 | Signal strength | 1 bar for VRM logging, 2/3 bars for remote console | | + | |
- | | 5 | Network | Check that a network name is visible. If it is not, contact your simcard provider and/or insert | + | |
- | You also need to remember that an outdoor antenna typically increases received signal by 15 dB to 25 dB. | + | ^ Icon ^ Details ^ |
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- | ===== 6. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | + | ==== SIM Status ==== |
+ | ^ Status ^ Description ^ | ||
+ | | Ready | SIM card is installed properly and registered to the network | | ||
+ | | SIM not inserted | SIM card is missing or not inserted properly. SIM tray might hang out a little. | | ||
+ | | PIN required | SIM card requires 4 digit PIN for unlock. | | ||
+ | | PUK required | SIM is locked due to wrong PIN inputs. 8 digit PUK is required to release the lock state. | | ||
+ | | SIM failure | SIM does not respond - might be broken | | ||
+ | | SIM busy | SIM is in busy state | | ||
+ | | SIM wrong | Type of SIM is not supported | | ||
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+ | ===== 6. Trouble shooting ===== | ||
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+ | Whilst usually working well, in case the modem does not connect to the internet it can one of many reasons. Carefully go through each step of this trouble shooting guide, starting at the first. | ||
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+ | ^ Step ^^ Details | ||
+ | | 1 | Check power | Check that the blue LED is either lit continuous or blinking | ||
+ | | 2 | Check USB connection | ||
+ | | 3 | Simcard status | Check the SIM Status in the menu, it must show " | ||
+ | | 4 | Signal strength | 1 bar minimum for VRM logging, 2 or 3 bars are necessary for a working remote console | | ||
+ | | 5 | Carrier registration | Check that a name of a Cellular provider is visible in the " | ||
+ | | 6 | Internet connection | Verify that the Internet shows " | ||
+ | | 7 | Connection to VRM Portal | Verify that the VRM Portal menu shows a recent last connection time. See Settings -> VRM Portal. For more details, see [[https:// | ||
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+ | Note that when the GX Device is already connected to Ethernet or WiFi, these have priority over the cellular connection. Even when the available Ethernet | ||
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+ | This screenshot shows how all details look when everything is OK: | ||
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+ | ===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ||
* 2G (GSM/ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
* 3G (UMTS/ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
- | Please notice: In Northern America 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. | + | ==== Regional Coverage Information ==== |
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+ | Northern America: 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. | ||
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+ | Australia: The 900MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically provided by Optus. Telstra' | ||
In case of uncertainty please double-check: | In case of uncertainty please double-check: | ||
- | ===== 7. Technical Data ===== | + | ===== 8. Technical Data ===== |
^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ||
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^ SIM card | Regular Mini SIM | | ^ SIM card | Regular Mini SIM | | ||
- | ===== 8. Accessory / Antennas ===== | + | ===== 9. Accessory / Antennas ===== |
==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ||
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