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Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Technical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Protecting the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Safety Information
Important Information

NOTICE

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About the Book

At a Glance

Document Scope

The purpose of this guide is to provide installers and maintenance personnel with the technical information necessary to install and operate properly the GPRS modem included in the GPRS modem kit NCA91000.

Validity Note

The documentation applies to the GPRS modem of the GPRS modem kit NCA91000 installed in a cluster cabinet designed for EVlink charging stations.

Related Documents

You can download these technical publications and other technical information from the Schneider Electric Pl@net intranet.

User Comments

We welcome your comments about this document. You can reach us by e-mail at [email protected].

CAUTIONUNITENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Only appropriately trained persons who are familiar with and understand the contents of this guide and all other pertinent product documentation are authorized to work on and with this product.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Title of Documentation Reference Number

EVlink Supervision Website User Guide DOCA0002EN

EVlink Commissioning Guide DOCA0060EN

EVlink NCA91000 Instruction Sheet HRB18361

EVlink Cluster Cabinet Including EVlink MS Energy Management and EVlink MS Supervision Recommendation Guide

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EVlink NCA91000 GPRS Modem Registration Form DOCA0068

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What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic Page

Overview 10

Prerequisites 12

Firmware Update 18

Commissioning 21

Maintenance 24

Technical Characteristics 25

Protecting the Environment 27

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Overview

Presentation

The GPRS modem is a broadcasting device. It must be installed in a cluster cabinet designed for EVlink charging stations. For information about modem installation, refer to the EVlink NCA91000 GPRS Modem Instruction Sheet.

The GPRS modem communicates through 2 ways: GPRS connection to the EVlink MS Supervision website Ethernet connection to the programmable logic controller (PLC) inside the cluster cabinet

The GPRS modem has 3 main functions: broadcasting monitoring information to the EVlink MS Supervision website transmitting remote commands to the charging cluster through the PLC updating the charging station firmware and the PLC software

Contents of NCA91000 Modem Kit

The GPRS modem kit includes: a GPRS modem a modem-PLC connector cable (1.5 m or 59.05 in) with an integrated fuse and a 10-pin Micro-Fit™

connector 1 RJ45 interface cable 1 antenna cable 1 GPRS antenna 2 labels to be used for traceability 1 DIN rail mounting kit 2 fixing lugs

Description

A Ethernet socketB Ethernet LEDsC SIM interfaceD Status indicator LEDE RF interface for antenna connectionF 15-pin sub-D serial interfaceG 10-pin Micro-Fit™ connector for power supplyH USB interface

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Wiring

This diagram shows the recommended wiring between the GPRS modem and the Modicon M340 PLC.

A RJ45 connector for Ethernet on BMX NOE 0110 communication moduleB 490NTW00002 shielded twisted-pair straight cable with RJ45 connectorsC TCSESU083FN0 8-port Ethernet TCP/IP switchD Shielded twisted-pair straight Ethernet cableE RJ45 interface cable (delivered with the EVlink NCA91000 GPRS modem)F EVlink NCA91000 GPRS modemG GPRS antenna

Labels

The 2 labels are identical.

A Device part numberB Device serial number: 13-alphanumeric stringC Device IMEI: 15-number string

Stick the labels as follows: 1 in the cluster cabinet, as close to the GPRS modem and accessible without dismantling (for example,

on the cluster cabinet cable trunking close to the GPRS modem, or on the inner door of cluster cabinet) 1 on the registration form (see page 23)

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Prerequisites

Overview

Use a PC with Windows XP operating system or later with: serial port or USB-RS232 adapter Ethernet port

Setting, operating, and servicing the GPRS modem require using a terminal emulator program.

This table presents recommended terminal emulator programs depending on connection type between the PC and the GPRS modem:

Serial Data Cable Connection DB9F (PC) to HD15M (Modem)

The serial data cable to connect the PC to the GPRS modem has the following characteristics.

Connection Cable Terminal Emulator Program

Serial link Serial data cable DB9F to HD15M Tera Term (see page 13) GSM_display (see page 15) HyperTerminal

Ethernet Ethernet PuTTY (see page 15)

Signal Name

Description DB9F HD15M

Pin Connection Pin Connection

RxD Receive data 2 6

TxD Transmit data 3 2

GND System ground 5 9

RTS Request to send 7 12

CTS Clear to send 8 11

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Using Tera Term

Tera Term is used to send AT commands to the modem and get modem logs through serial connection.

This procedure describes how to use Tera Term:

Step Action

1 Verify that the GPRS modem is de-energized.

2 Go to http://en.sourceforge.jp/projects/ttssh2/releases/ website and check that the operating system requirements are compatible with the computer system.

3 Download Tera Term.

4 Install Tera Term.

5 Launch Tera Term.

6 In the window that opens, select the serial connection.

7 In the main Tera Term window, select Setup → Serial port...

8 From the Tera Term: Serial port setup window, configure the serial port: Choose the communication port in the Port list according to the PC configuration. Configure the other fields as shown below:

Click OK to validate.

9 Connect the PC to the GPRS modem using the serial data cable.

10 Power up the modem.Result: The GPRS modem generates logs that are displayed in the console window as shown below:

11 To send an AT command, as detailed in the table below, from the Tera Term console:1) Type the AT command.2) Press the Enter key to complete the command.

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Tera Term AT Commands

This table presents the AT commands to be typed on the Tera Term console:

Command AT Command Modem Response Comment

– AT OK –

Signal strength AT+CSQ +CSQ:xx,0 AT command returns the signal strength of the device.The signal level depends on RSSI value xx: xx < 10: marginal signal level 11 ≤xx < 14: correct signal level 15 ≤xx < 19: good signal level 20 ≤xx ≤31: excellent signal level 99: signal level not known or not detectable

Network currently registered

AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,2,yyyyyExample: +COPS: 0,2,20801

yyyyy: operator identifier (MCC/MNC in numeric format only for operator selection)

All available networks AT+COPS=? +COPS: <stat>, long <oper>, short <oper>, numeric <oper>Example: +COPS: (2,"Orange F","Orange F","20801"),(0,"Bouygues Telecom","BYTEL","20820"),(0,"SFR","SFR","20810")

Operator status Long alphanumeric format of operator identifier Short alphanumeric format of operator identifier Alphanumeric format of operator identifier

GSM registration status

AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,5 0,0 – not registered, MT is not currently searching a new operator to register to0,1 – registered, home network0,2 – searching0,3 – registration denied0,5 – registered, non-home network

Get modem IMEI(1) AT+WIMEI? +WIMEI:••••••••••••••• 15-digit string

Get IMSI(2) for SIM card

AT+CIMI ••••••••••••••• 15-digit string or shorter

Get stored IMEI(1) AT+CGSN ••••••••••••••• 15-digit string

Component details (including downloader, firmware, embedded Open® AT application)

AT+ATI9 Example:DWL","V08b11","","Sierra Wireless",55236,"122210 15:25","e8a16b54","00010000""FW","FW_SRC_746_8.Q2687RDG","R7.46.0.201108091301.FXT009","Sierra Wireless",2216044,"080911 13:01","2f1beedd","00020000""OAT","EVLink2.1.1.r77558","EVLink2.1.1","SWIR",952216,"032713 14:37","49e5abbd","00260000" -"Developer Studio","2.1.0.201108081252-R6801" -"Open AT OS Package","6.36.0.201108111228" -"Firmware Package","7.46.0.201108091301" -"WIP Plug-in Package","5.42.0.201108100923" -"LUA Plug-in Package","4.0.0.I201106151003""ROM","800000""RAM","200000""DWLNAME","FXT009"

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Reboot the modem AT+CFUN=1 OK –

– – ERROR In response to an AT command, the modem returns an ERROR message when: the AT command syntax is incorrect. the AT command syntax is correct but: the command was transmitted by using the

wrong parameters, a function is not available, for example, in

case of AT+CIMI command, the SIM card is not correctly inserted in its slot.

(1) The International Mobile Equipment Identity is a number to identify 3GPP (GSM, UMTS, and LTE), iDEN mobile phones, and some satellite phones.

(2) The International Mobile Subscriber Identity is the unique identification associated with all cellular networks.

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Using GSM_display

GSM_display is used to get the GSM signal strength and display information about all the available Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) subscribed with the SIM card.

This procedure describes how to use GSM_display:

Using a Telnet Client Through Ethernet

A Telnet client such as PuTTY is used to send AT commands to the modem through the Ethernet network.

Process of using PuTTY:

Saving the Current Configuration of PC

This procedure describes how to save the current configuration of PC:

Step Action

1 Verify that the GPRS modem is de-energized.

2 Connect the PC to the GPRS modem using the serial data cable.

3 Power up the modem.

4 Go to http://www.ercogener.com/UK/utilitaires.php website and download the GSM_display software compatible with the computer operating system.

5 Unzip the file and launch the GSM_display application.NOTE: No installation is required.

6 In the displayed window, click the Com Params button.

7 From the Comm Parameters window, select the appropriate serial port (COM1 to COM4) according to the PC configuration and select the 115200 baud rate. Click OK to save the modifications.

8 Information displays: GSM signal level (CSQ: rssi field) network currently registered

Stage Description

1 Set the PC with a static IP address on the Ethernet interface.

2 Send AT commands using PuTTY.

Step Action

1 Open Windows Start menu.

2 Click execute.

3 In the dialog box that appears, type cmd and validate.

4 In the command prompt window that opens, type netsh interface dump > mycfg.dat then press the Enter key to generate a back-up file.Result: mycfg.dat file is saved in the current folder on the PC. This file is a restore point for the PC current network configuration.

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Setting Up the IP Address of PC

This procedure describes how to set up the IP address of PC:

Using PuTTY

This procedure describes how to use PuTTY.

Step Action

1 Choose an IP (called [PC IP address]) to set the PC with the address 192.168.0.• where • is an integer between 241 and 249.

2 Connect the PC through an Ethernet port.

3 In the command prompt window, type netsh interface ip show config then press the Enter key to get the list of interfaces.

4 Note the interface name related to your Ethernet port, like Local Area Connection, called [interface name].

5 Set static IP address on the Ethernet port of the PC: In the command prompt window, type:

netsh interface ip set address [interface name] static [PC IP address] 255.255.255.0Example: netsh interface ip set address "Connexion au réseau local 6" static 192.168.0.249 255.255.255.0

Press the Enter key.

Result: The network recognizes the PC with [PC IP address].

6 Test the modem reachability and network connections by typing ping 192.168.0.254.

7 Check the % loss of Ping statistics for 192.168.0.254: if Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss) is displayed, it succeeded. if the value of % loss is different from 0%, then check the network connection between PC, modem,

and switch, or check the network configuration.

Step Action

1 Download PuTTY from the Internet and install it on PC.

2 Launch PuTTY.

3 From the PuTTY Configuration window: Type 192.168.0.254 in the Host Name (or IP address) field. Type 2000 in the Port field. Check the Telnet box for Connection type. Click the Open button.

Result: The PuTTY console window opens and displays Lua interactive shell when the connection is correct.

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Restore the Initial Network Configuration

This procedure describes how to restore the previous settings:

4 From the PuTTY console window, send any AT command to the modem. Each AT command is nested inside a Lua command under the format print(at(“•••”)[1]) where ••• correspond to the AT command.Example for “at+csq” command:

Step Action

Step Action

1 Exit PuTTY.

2 Disconnect the PC from the Ethernet port.

3 Open Windows Start menu.

4 Click execute.

5 In the command prompt window that opens, type cmd and validate.

6 In the command prompt window, type netsh exec mycfg.dat and validate.Result: The PC is now running with the previous saved network configuration.

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Firmware Update

Prerequisites

Use a PC with serial port (or USB-RS232 adapter) and the serial data cable (see page 12).

Firmware Update Process

Download Firmware Files

This procedure describes how to download the firmware update files:

Connecting PC to Modem

Stage Description

1 Download firmware update files.

2 Connect PC to GPRS modem.

3 Execute the scripts: analyze.bat is used to get data logged in the modem for information to the Schneider Electric

EVlink Customer Care Center. install.bat is used to install and configure the firmware/software of the GPRS modem. shipping test.bat is used to test the GPRS modem configuration and operation.

Step Action

1 Go to Schneider Electric Pl@net intranet site at http://planet.schneider-electric.com.

2 Search EVlink in the Product Fast Access field.

3 On the EVlink product documentation page, click the Software/Firmware tab.

4 Download the EVlink_modem_firmware_and_tools_v•.•.•.zip file that contains:

NOTE: Readme.txt explains how to use analyze.bat, install.bat, and shipping test.bat script files.

5 Unzip the downloaded file: the file is unzipped in a folder named Fastrack Tools-SKU Prod. Open this folder.

6 Edit Config.ttl with notepad to change the serial port if different from COM1.Check details of /* Configuration for COM */ and change the value of com = 1 by the communication port number to be consistent with the serial port used, for example, com = 2 for COM2.

Step Action

1 Connect the PC to the GPRS modem with the serial data cable (see page 12).

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Executing analyze.bat Script

The script generates a detailed log for the GPRS modem configuration.

In Fastrack Tools-SKU Prod folder, double-click analyze.bat. Once launched, the script runs automatically. At the end of the analysis, a window appears.

Click the OK button in the Info dialog box. The script generates a .log file at the root of the hard drive.

The file is named console_xxxxxxxxx_yyyymmdd-••••••.log with: console_ at the beginning of the file name xxxxxxxxx corresponding to the login name yyyymmdd-•••••• corresponding to a time stamp with the date in yyyymmdd format

The file contains several information on hardware, software, and GPRS modem configuration that the Schneider Electric EVlink Customer Care Center can use, if needed.

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Executing install.bat Script

The script performs the firmware/software installation and configuration of the GPRS modem.

In Fastrack Tools-SKU Prod folder, double-click install.bat. Once launched, the script runs automatically.

Different windows appear successively. They correspond to the different parts of the software and configuration downloaded to the GPRS modem. At the end of the script, click the OK button in the Success dialog box to close the script.

Executing shipping test.bat Script

The script performs a pre-shipping test on the GPRS modem to determine if it is correctly configured and operative.

In Fastrack Tools-SKU Prod folder, double-click shipping test.bat. Once launched, the script runs automatically. At the end of the script, click the OK button in the Test report dialog box to close the script.

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Commissioning

GPRS Modem Commissioning Process

GPRS Reception Test on Site

Process as follows:

This table presents the result of the test:

Installation

Only personnel with security clearance qualification for working with cables above 10 mm² (AWG 7) is allowed to install or operate the GPRS modem in a cluster cabinet. Required levels of security clearance comply with standard NF C18-510 (in France) or the equivalent standard in the country of installation.

For wiring and installation, refer to the EVlink NCA91000 GPRS Modem Instruction Sheet.

NOTE: Each GPRS modem is registered for only 1 EVlink cluster cabinet. Then, do not use an already registered modem to replace a modem in another EVlink cluster cabinet.

Stage Description

1 Choose the appropriate place for antenna depending on GPRS signal strength.

2 Install the modem in the cluster cabinet.

3 After commissioning the cluster cabinet, power on the modem.

4 Check modem connectivity (LEDs status) and GSM signal level.

5 Complete and send the registration form for GPRS modem and cluster cabinet.

Step Action

1 Connect the power supply cable to the GPRS modem.

2 Connect the GPRS antenna to the GPRS modem.

3 Connect the modem to a PC using the serial data cable (see page 12).

4 Supply the modem with 24 Vdc.

5 Check that the modem is mounted in the cluster cabinet and the antenna on the cluster cabinet.

6 To get the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) transmitted by the modem, use 1 of the terminal emulator software: Use Tera Term or HyperTerminal: Launch Tera Term or HyperTerminal. Type command AT+CSQ to check the signal level.

Use GSM_display.

7 Note down the RSSI transmitted by the modem and that indicates the signal level.

If... Then...

signal level (RSSI) < 10 signal level is too low: Check the connection of antenna and cable then check the signal level: type again the AT+CSQ command when using Tera Term or HyperTerminal, or use GSM_display.

If the problem persists, contact the Schneider Electric EVlink Customer Care Center.

10 ≤signal level (RSSI) < 32 signal level is strong enough.

rate value = 99 the network is not found.

DANGERHAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E, CSA Z462 or local equivalent.

This equipment must be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. Disconnect all power sources before performing commissioning operations.

Assume that all circuits are live until they are completely de-energized, tested, grounded, and tagged. Consider all sources of power, including the possibility of back feeding and control power.

Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power to this equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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Power On

When the PLC is running and configured, the GPRS modem is automatically powered on.

Modem Status

Checking GPRS Modem Connectivity Using Tera Term

Connect the modem to the PLC with an Ethernet cable. Launch Tera Term terminal emulator software, and check the following process of GPRS modem connectivity when network is active:

The yellow Ethernet LED flashes when data packets are exchanged between PLC and modem.

After testing, power off the GPRS modem to avoid generating needless traffic.

Red Indicator Status LED Description

Modem ON, not registered in the GPRS network

Modem ON, connected to the GSM network

Modem ON, in fault

Modem OFF

Description Information Displayed on Tera Term Console

GPRS Modem LED Status

Modem powered up – Red LED flashes once. Green LED flashes once.

Modem application starting GENERAL-INFO: Starting ReadyAgent ...

Red LED steady ON. Green LED OFF.

Modem connection to Ethernet network successful NETMAN-INFO: ’ETH’ mounted Green LED steady ON.

Modem connection to GSM network

Successful – Red LED flashes slowly.

Not successful – Red LED steady ON.

Modem connection to GPRS network

Successful NETMAN-INFO: ’GPRS’ mounted Red LED flashes slowly.

Not successful NETMAN-ERROR: Cannot mount ’GPRS’ Depends on GSM connection.

Modem connected to Ethernet and GPRS networks

Modem time synchronization with NTP server

Successful TIME-INFO: Time successfully synchronized

Red LED flashes slowly. Green LED steady ON.

Not successful EVLINK-WARNING: No ntp synchronization received

PLC time synchronization with modem

Successful EVLINK_SYNCH_CLOCK-INFO: Time synchronization done

Not successful (no communication between PLC and modem)

EVLINK-ERROR: Time synchronization failed

Badge authentication

Requested EVLINK_AUTH_REQUEST-INFO: Authentication requested

Successful EVLINK_AUTH_REQUEST-DEBUG: Authentication result: 1

Not successful EVLINK_AUTH_REQUEST-DEBUG: Authentication result: 4

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Registration Form

Follow this procedure to register your modem:

Configuration by Schneider Electric

At reception of the registration form, Schneider Electric registers the GPRS modem in the database linked to the EVlink MS Supervision website architecture, and activates the SIM card. Then, Schneider Electric sends you the user ID and password for EVlink MS Supervision website access.

Enable Supervision

Use the EVlink commissioning tool to enable the communication between the charging cluster and the EVlink MS Supervision website using the modem. Refer to the EVlink Commissioning Guide for detailed information.

Step Action

1 Go to Schneider Electric Pl@net intranet site at http://planet.schneider-electric.com.

2 Search EVlink in the Product Fast Access field.

3 On the EVlink product documentation page, click the Technical publication tab.

4 Download the EVlink NCA91000 GPRS modem registration form.

5 Fill the .pdf form, save it, and print it.

6 Stick 1 of both labels at the bottom of the form.

7 Scan and e-mail to [email protected] the completed form with Modem registration in the subject of the e-mail.

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Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Modem Replacement

Before replacing a GPRS modem, the new modem must be registered using a new registration form (see page 23).

For end-of-life recycling, refer to Protecting the Environment (see page 27).

Fuse Replacement

When replacing a fuse, use a new one compliant with the specifications (see page 25).

GPRS Antenna Replacement

When replacing a GPRS antenna, use a new one compliant with the specifications (see page 25).

Symptom Possible Cause Action/Remedy

Red status indicator LED is off.

No power supply Check the 24 Vdc power: If 24 Vdc power is present on the 10-pin Micro-

Fit™ connector, replace the GPRS modem. If 24 Vdc power is present on the relay output,

check and replace the fuse if it has blown, or check the cable and its connections.

If 24 Vdc power is not present on the relay output:1. check if the PLC output that drives the relay

is off (LED 16 off).2. check relay terminals.3. check the relay itself.

Red status indicator LED stays on after the power up sequence.

Modem not connected to GSM network

Check if SIM card is present and locked. Check that antenna is not damaged, and

correctly connected. Check that RSSI level is strong enough. Move the antenna to another location.

Green Ethernet LED is off. Modem not connected to the Ethernet network

Check Ethernet connection between modem and switch.

Yellow Ethernet LED is not blinking.

Modem does not communicate with the PLC.

Check that PLC is powered on and running. Check the Ethernet connection between PLC

and switch.

Red status indicator LED is blinking quickly (1 flash every 200 ms).

Modem powered on, but inoperative

Contact the Schneider Electric EVlink Customer Care Center.

GPRS antenna is damaged. – Replace the GPRS antenna.

WARNINGUNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Do not use the GPRS modem with a damaged antenna. If any damage is detected on the GPRS antenna, disconnect the power sources and replace the

GPRS antenna immediately.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Technical Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Bands

RF Performances

The RF performances are compliant with the ETSI GSM 05.05 recommendation.

GPRS Antenna Characteristics

Characteristic Value

Dimensions 89 x 60.5 x 30.5 mm (3.5 x 2.38 x 1.2 in.) (without connector)

Overall dimensions 209 x 72 x 38 mm (82.28 x 2.83 x 1.5 in.)

Weight < 120 g (4.3 oz) (modem only)

Volume 164.2 cm3 (10 in.3)

Case Extruded aluminum

Ingress protection IP31


Operating voltage 5.5...32 Vdc

Power supply consumption peak at 24 Vdc < 15 W

Power supply consumption nominal at 24 Vdc < 8 W

Protection fuse T2AL250V 2 A / 250 V, 5.2 x 20 mm

Parameter GSM 850 E-GSM 900 DCS 1800 PCS 1900

Transmission 824...849 MHz 880...915 MHz 1710...1785 MHz 1850...1910 MHz

Reception 869...894 MHz 925...960 MHz 1805...1880 MHz 1930...1990 MHz


E-GSM900/GSM850 Reference sensitivity –104 dBm

DCS1800/PCS1900 Reference sensitivity –102 dBm

Selectivity 200 kHz > 9 dBc

Selectivity 400 kHz > 41 dBc

Linear dynamic range 63 dB

Co-channel rejection ≥ 9 dBc

Maximum output power (E-GSM900/GSM850) 33 dBm ± 2 dB

Maximum output power (DCS1800/PCS1900) 30 dBm ± 2 dB

Minimum output power (E-GSM900/GSM850) 5 dBm ± 5dB

Minimum output power (DCS1800/PCS1900) 0 dBm ± 5dB


Antenna frequency range Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Connector FME-M

Impedance 50 Ω nominal

DC Impedance 0 Ω

Gain (antenna + cable) 0 dBi (in a minimum direction)

VSWR (Rx max Tx max) 1.5:1

Polarization Linear

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Environment Specifications

Standards and Conformities

The product conforms to the following requirements: R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive Regulations of standard ETSI EN 301 489-7, EN 301 419-1, and EN 301 511 2002/96/CE DEEE

The GPRS modem conforms to the European Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

The GPRS modem withstands electrostatic discharge (ESD) on all accessible parts of the modem (except for the RF part) according to the IEC 61000-4-2 requirements: 8 kV air discharge 4 kV contact discharge

Filter specifications: Input/Output EMI/RFI protection Signal smoothing


Operating temperature Class A(1) –20...55 ° C (–4...13 ° F)

Operating temperature Class B(2) –30...65 ° C (–22...149 ° F)

Storage temperature –40...70 ° C (–40...158 ° F)

Operating humidity without condensation HR < 95 % at 55 ° C (131 ° F)

Atmospheric pressure Standard

(1) All functions of a device/system perform as designed during and after exposure to disturbance.(2) All functions of a device/system perform as designed during exposure. However, one or more of them can go

beyond specified tolerance. All functions return automatically to within normal limits after exposure is removed. Memory functions shall remain class A.

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Protecting the Environment

Recycling Packaging

The packaging materials from this equipment can be recycled. Please help protect the environment by recycling them in appropriate containers.

Thank you for playing your part in protecting the environment.

End-of-Life Recycling

At end of life, the products in the EVlink range have been optimized to decrease the amount of waste and valorize the components and materials of the product in the usual end of life treatment process.

The design has been achieved so as components are able to enter the usual end of life treatment processes as appropriate: depollution if recommended, reuse and/or dismantling if recommended so as to increase the recycling performances and shredding for separating the rest of materials.

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As standards, specifications and designs change from time to time, please ask for confirmationof the information given in this publication.

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