Revision: 11/2018: Campbell Scientific, Inc
Revision: 11/2018: Campbell Scientific, Inc
Revision: 11/2018: Campbell Scientific, Inc
Copyright © 2018
Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Limited Warranty
“Products manufactured by CSI are warranted by CSI to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for twelve months from the date of shipment unless
otherwise specified in the corresponding product manual. (Product manuals are available for
review online at www.campbellsci.com.) Products not manufactured by CSI, but that are resold by
CSI, are warranted only to the limits extended by the original manufacturer. Batteries, fine-wire
thermocouples, desiccant, and other consumables have no warranty. CSI’s obligation under this
warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at CSI’s option) defective Products, which shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty. The Customer assumes all costs of removing,
reinstalling, and shipping defective Products to CSI. CSI will return such Products by surface car-
rier prepaid within the continental United States of America. To all other locations, CSI will return
such Products best way CIP (port of entry) per Incoterms ® 2010. This warranty shall not apply to
any Products which have been subjected to modification, misuse, neglect, improper service, acci-
dents of nature, or shipping damage. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied. The warranty for installation services performed by CSI such as programming to cus-
tomer specifications, electrical connections to Products manufactured by CSI, and Product spe-
cific training, is part of CSI's product warranty. CSI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CSI
hereby disclaims, to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, any and all warranties and con-
ditions with respect to the Products, whether express, implied or statutory, other than those
expressly provided herein.”
Assistance
Products may not be returned without prior authorization. The following contact information is
for US and international customers residing in countries served by Campbell Scientific, Inc. dir-
ectly. Affiliate companies handle repairs for customers within their territories. Please visit
www.campbellsci.com to determine which Campbell Scientific company serves your country.
To obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number, contact CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC,
INC., phone (435) 227-9000. Please write the issued RMA number clearly on the outside of the
shipping container. Campbell Scientific’s shipping address is:
CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC.
RMA#_____
815 West 1800 North
Logan, Utah 84321-1784
For all returns, the customer must fill out a “Statement of Product Cleanliness and Decon-
tamination” form and comply with the requirements specified in it. The form is available from our
website at www.campbellsci.com/repair. A completed form must be either emailed to
repair@campbellsci.com or faxed to (435) 227-9106. Campbell Scientific is unable to process any
returns until we receive this form. If the form is not received within three days of product receipt
or is incomplete, the product will be returned to the customer at the customer’s expense. Camp-
bell Scientific reserves the right to refuse service on products that were exposed to contaminants
that may cause health or safety concerns for our employees.
Safety
DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USING, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON OR AROUND TRIPODS,
TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE
TO PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND
FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PRODUCT FAILURE.
TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS. CHECK WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION'S SAFETY COORDINATOR (OR
POLICY) FOR PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK.
Use tripods, towers, and attachments to tripods and towers only for purposes for which they are designed. Do not exceed design limits. Be
familiar and comply with all instructions provided in product manuals. Manuals are available at www.campbellsci.com or by telephoning
(435) 227-9000 (USA). You are responsible for conformance with governing codes and regulations, including safety regulations, and the
integrity and location of structures or land to which towers, tripods, and any attachments are attached. Installation sites should be evaluated
and approved by a qualified engineer. If questions or concerns arise regarding installation, use, or maintenance of tripods, towers, attach-
ments, or electrical connections, consult with a licensed and qualified engineer or electrician.
General
l Prior to performing site or installation work, obtain required approvals and permits. Comply with all governing structure-height reg-
ulations, such as those of the FAA in the USA.
l Use only qualified personnel for installation, use, and maintenance of tripods and towers, and any attachments to tripods and
towers. The use of licensed and qualified contractors is highly recommended.
l Read all applicable instructions carefully and understand procedures thoroughly before beginning work.
l Wear a hardhat and eye protection, and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or around tripods and towers.
l Do not climb tripods or towers at any time, and prohibit climbing by other persons. Take reasonable precautions to secure tripod
and tower sites from trespassers.
l Use only manufacturer recommended parts, materials, and tools.
l You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod, tower, or attachments you are installing, constructing, using, or main-
taining, or a tool, stake, or anchor, come in contact with overhead or underground utility lines.
l Maintain a distance of at least one-and-one-half times structure height, 20 feet, or the distance required by applicable law,
whichever is greater, between overhead utility lines and the structure (tripod, tower, attachments, or tools).
l Prior to performing site or installation work, inform all utility companies and have all underground utilities marked.
l Comply with all electrical codes. Electrical equipment and related grounding devices should be installed by a licensed and qualified
electrician.
Maintenance
l Periodically (at least yearly) check for wear and damage, including corrosion, stress cracks, frayed cables, loose cable clamps, cable
tightness, etc. and take necessary corrective actions.
l Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections.
WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE CUSTOMER
ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR
ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Precautions 2
3. Initial inspection 2
4. Pre-installation 3
4.1 Establish cellular service 3
4.1.1 Campbell Scientific cellular data service 3
4.1.2 Other service providers 3
4.2 Install the SIM card 3
4.3 Konect PakBus Router setup 4
4.3.1 Get started 4
4.3.2 Set up Konect PakBus Router 6
5. QuickStart 7
5.1 Configure RV50 7
5.2 Set up hardware 9
5.3 Set up LoggerNet 9
5.4 Test the connection 11
6. Specifications 12
7. Installation 14
7.1 Base station requirements 14
7.2 Data logger site equipment 14
7.2.1 RV50 mounting kit 16
7.2.1.1 Mounting the RV50 flat on the backplate 16
7.2.2 Mounting the RV50 on edge to the backplate 17
7.3 Wiring and connections 17
7.3.1 Module communications connections 18
7.3.2 Module power connections 19
7.3.3 Antenna connections 19
7.4 ACEManager and template files 20
7.5 Enabling PPP mode 23
7.6 Set up LoggerNet 25
Table of Contents - iv
7.7 Test the connection 27
8. Operation 28
8.1 Ports 28
8.2 LED indicator lights 29
8.3 Rebooting the RV50 31
8.4 Reset the RV50 to factory default settings 31
9. Attributions 31
Table of Contents - v
1. Introduction
This manual provides information for interfacing the RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cel-
lular Modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers.
The RV50 digital cellular modem is manufactured by Sierra Wireless® and supports network oper-
ator switching based on the SIM for use on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) networks. The modem is accessed through the Inter-
net using TCP/IP communications protocol.
Use of the RV50 requires a Verizon® CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO/LTE or AT&T®
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+/LTE business account or an equivalent account from Campbell
Scientific or another service provider. For more information, see Establish cellular service (p. 3)
For additional information on the RV50 module, see the Support section of the Sierra Wireless
website.
Before using the RV50, please study:
The RV50 module may be configured in one of two ways, depending on the communications
type and needs of the user. ACEmanager, a web based configuration tool is hosted by the RV50.
It can be accessed using a web browser over the cellular WAN or locally over Ethernet. A number
of templates will be provided for download to make most configurations very simple once con-
nected to ACEmanager.
For many applications, that just need a connection for data collection and datalogger main-
tenance or monitoring, setup as a serial server is sufficient. In this mode, the module receives IP
communications over the cellular network and converts those to serial (RS-232) communications
to pass on to the datalogger. From the datalogger perspective, this is no different than a serial
cable connecting it to a computer. QuickStart (p. 7) describes setting up the RV50 in serial server
mode.
Alternatively, if IP communications are needed on the datalogger, the module may be set up in
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) mode. In this mode, the module simply passes IP communications
directly to the datalogger. This enables features such as FTP, HTTP, and emailing. For inform-
ation on configuring the RV50 in PPP mode, see ACEManager and template files (p. 20) and
2. Precautions
READ AND UNDERSTAND the Safety (p. iii) section at the front of this manual.
CAUTION:
This device uses considerably more power than the datalogger, see Specifications (p. 12). It
may require a larger power supply, switching power with the datalogger, or a combination of
these to ensure the battery is not drained. See Controlling power to the RV50 (p. 32) for pro-
gram examples of using switched 12V to control power to the RV50.
We strongly recommend changing the default RV50 ACEmanager password to prevent unau-
thorized access and the potential of malware infection. The password can be changed from the
ACEmanager Admin tab.
3. Initial inspection
The RV50 ships with the following items:
Upon receipt of the RV50, inspect the package and contents for damage. File any damage claims
with the shipping company.
Immediately check package contents against the shipping documentation. Contact Campbell
Scientific about any discrepancies.
NOTE:
A public static IP account must be used when the module is set up in serial server mode. Priv-
ate dynamic IP accounts do not support the serial server mode.
The SIM in the RV50 is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a mobile subscriber.
You should only need to install the SIM once in the life of the module.
Click devices and services on the command bar to the left and select Redeem PakBus
Router Code. Enter your complimentary Router Code found on the included card with your cel-
lular-enabled device and click Submit.
The next screen shows the assigned DNS address and Port for the router. An optional TCP Pass-
word may be entered for additional security, and you must select a unique PakBus Address for
your data logger.
Click Submit.
5. QuickStart
This section describes configuring the RV50 in serial server mode.
NOTE:
A public static IP account must be used when the module is set up in serial server mode. Priv-
ate dynamic IP accounts do not support the serial server mode.
11. Reboot the RV50 after successfully applying the configuration template. You can do this by
clicking the Reboot button on the ACEmanager toolbar, by momentarily pressing the Reset
button (2 sec), or by temporarily removing power from the RV50.
NOTE:
Setup has two options, EZ (simplified) and Standard. Click on the View menu at the top of
the Setup screen, and select Standard view.
From the LoggerNet toolbar, click Main > Setup and configure the Network Map as described in
the following steps:
5. For PakBus data loggers, leave the default settings for the PakBusPort. PakBus Port Always
Open; it should not be checked. If used, enter the TCP Password.
7. For PakBus data loggers, select the data logger in the Network Map and set the PakBus
Address to match that of the data logger (default address in the data logger is 1). Click
Apply to save the changes.
If the call is successful, the connectors at the bottom of the screen will come together and clock
information from the data logger will be displayed in the Station Date/Time field. If the con-
nection fails, a Communications Failure message will be displayed.
6. Specifications
Sierra Wireless® AirLink® RV50 cellular module (MC7354 radio module)
Cellular WAN
Telus®
o LTE: 1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 700(B13), 700(B17), 1900(B25)
o WCDMA: 2100(B1), 1900(B2), AWS(B4), 850(B5), 900(B8)
o EV-DO/CDMA: 800(BC0), 1900(BC1), 1700(BC10)
o GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band
o Industry Approvals: FCC, IC, PTCRB
Host Interfaces
RF Connectors
Power
Size
Environmental
7. Installation
7.1 Base station requirements
A computer running Campbell Scientific LoggerNet software with access to the Internet is
needed.
gers
l 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
l Antenna — the following antennas are available from Campbell Scientific. Contact Camp-
bell Scientific for help in determining the best antenna for your application.
o 2 dBd 4G/3G Omnidirectional Antenna: An omnidirectional antenna with mounting
bracket that is ideally suited for use with 4G and 3G cellular gateways. The mounting
bracket attaches to a mast or crossarm, and it serves as the antenna ground plane.
The antenna has an N type (female) threaded permanent stud for easy mounting to
the included bracket or through an enclosure wall. A coaxial cable, sold separately, is
required to connect this antenna to the inline surge suppression or module antenna
jack. The antenna includes a mount/U-bolt assembly for attaching the antenna to a
mast, post, or crossarm up to 3.8 cm (1.5 in) in diameter.
o 8 dBd Yagi Wideband Antenna: A higher gain antenna that should be “aimed” at the
service provider antenna. It covers both the 800-MHz band and the 1.9-GHz band.
The antenna comes with bracket/U-bolt assembly for attaching the antenna to a
mast or post. A coaxial cable, sold separately, is required to connect this antenna to
the inline surge suppression or module antenna jack. This antenna is recommended
for areas that require a higher gain antenna.
Null module Cable, is used to connect the module to the CR3000, CR800 series, CR2XX, CR300
series, CR1000, CR1000X series or CR5000 RS-232 port.
RS-232/CPI RJ45 to DB9 Male DTE, is used to connect the module to the CR6.
Ethernet connection
An Ethernet cable is used to connect the module to the Ethernet port of the datalogger, NL1XX,
or NL2XX.
The SC105 interface is used to connect the module to a datalogger CS I/O port. The SC105 can be
connected directly to the module RS-232 port. Alternatively, it can be connected to the module
Use of the Diversity antenna can improve performance, but is not required.
Antenna diversity, also called space diversity, is a scheme that uses two or more antennas to
improve the quality and reliability of a wireless link. Often, especially in urban and indoor envir-
onments, there is no clear line of sight between transmitter and receiver. Instead, the signal is
reflected along multiple paths before finally being received. Each bounce can introduce phase
RV50 template files from the Campbell Scientific website (www.campbellsci.com/downloads) are
used to configure the RV50 module using ACEmanager.
Enter the APN as shown in the screen above. The example is for an APN = I2GOLD.
After the template file has been loaded, and the APN entered, click Apply to save the changes in
the module.
WARNING:
Unless you Apply the commands, the changes made will not be saved in the module. For
most commands, you must reboot the module for the newly written values to take effect.
The module is now set up in serial server mode. Alternatively, to enable PPP mode, see Enabling
PPP mode (p. 23).
Launch the Device Configuration Utility . All tabs are within the Deployment category.
On the Datalogger tab, change the data logger PakBus Address and optional PakBus/TCP Pass-
word to match the values entered in the Set up Konect PakBus Router (p. 6) step.
On the Com Ports Settings tab, Select the COMPort where the module is connected; this is gen-
erally RS-232 or CS I/O. When connecting to the CS I/O port, the default address is SDC8. When
connecting via RS-232, change the Baud Rate to 115200 Fixed.
On the Network Services tab, in the PakBus/TCP Clients box, type the DNS address and Port num-
ber noted during the Set up Konect PakBus Router (p. 6) step.
NOTE:
Setup has two options, EZ (simplified) and Standard. Click on the View menu at the top of
the Setup screen, and select Standard view.
From the LoggerNet toolbar, click Main > Setup and configure the Network Map as described in
the following steps:
5. For PakBus data loggers, leave the default settings for the PakBusPort. PakBus Port Always
Open; it should not be checked. If used, enter the TCP Password.
6. For PakBus data loggers, select the pbRouter in the Network Map and set the PakBus
Address to 4070.
7. For PakBus data loggers, select the data logger in the Network Map and set the PakBus
Address to match that of the data logger (default address in the data logger is 1). Click
TIP:
The connection time is subject to many external factors and could be up to fifteen minutes.
Be patient.
8. Operation
8.1 Ports
RS-232
The RS-232 port is the main port used with Campbell Scientific dataloggers. Its function is
described throughout this manual.
USB
The USB port is not used in Campbell Scientific applications.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port may be used in place of PPP Mode to get to the IP stack of the datalogger.
However, this method comes with higher current drain for both the module and the datalogger.
See Using the RV50 Ethernet port (p. 34) for more information.
l On the RV50, press the Reset button for 1–5 seconds. (Release the button when the Power
LED flashes green.)
l In ACEmanager, click the Reboot button on the toolbar.
l On the RV50, press the Reset button for more than 5 seconds. (Release the button when
the Power LED flashes red.) Once the LEDs resume their normal operating behavior, the
reset is complete.
l In ACEmanager, go to Admin | Advanced and click the Reset to Factory Default button.
9. Attributions
AirLink and Sierra Wireless are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property.
Bell is a registered trademark of Bell Canada.
PakBus is a registered trademark of Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Rogers is a trademark of Rogers Communications.
Sprint is a registered trademark of Sprint.
T-Mobile is a registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
Telus is a registered trademark of Telus Corporation.
Verizon is a registered trademark of Verizon.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE:
The TimeIsBetween () requires operating system version 28.00 or greater in the CR1000,
CR3000, or CR800. It is supported in all CR1000X, CR6, and CR300 operating systems.
CRBasic Example 1: Turn RV50 ON and OFF under data logger control
'CR300 Series
Units BattV=Volts
Units PTemp_C=Deg C
'Main Program
BeginProg
'Main Scan
Scan(5,Sec,1,0)
'Default Data Logger Battery Voltage measurement 'BattV'
Battery(BattV)
'Default Wiring Panel Temperature measurement 'PTemp_C'
PanelTemp(PTemp_C,60)
'Between the hours of 9:00 and 17:00, turn the RV50
'on for 15 minutes at the start of every hour
EndIf
'Always turn OFF RV50 if battery drops below 11.5 volts
If BattV<11.5 Then ModuleState=False
'Set RV50 power to the state of 'ModuleState' variable
SW12(ModuleState)
'Call Data Tables and Store Data
CallTable Daily
NextScan
Once the RV50 and the CR1000 have been configured and the RV50 has been rebooted, you can
communicate with the CR1000 via LoggerNet using the public IP address of the RV50 and port
6785. You can also open a web browser and enter the public IP address of the RV50 to see the
default web page of the CR1000.
l Verizon Wireless 4G LTE CAT-1 coverage at the data logger site. For a coverage map, refer
to: www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/better-matters/#maps
l Verizon Wireless 4G LTE private dynamic IP account in conjunction with Campbell
Scientific Konect PakBus Router Service. (A Verizon Wireless 4G LTE static unrestricted IP
account can also be used. However, Verizon generally requires new users to have 50 lines
of service to obtain the static unrestricted IP account. Also, there is generally a $500 one-
time-per-customer charge to activate static IP on the account.)
To set up an account, you will need the IMEI number of the module. The IMEI number is listed on
a label on the module. To set up an account with Verizon Wireless, call:
800-526-3178 for Business Sales
800-256-4646 for Personal Sales
Verizon Wireless will provide a SIM card for each module. The micro-SIM (3FF) card must be
installed inside of the module as described in Install the SIM card (p. 3). In addition to the SIM
card, you should receive:
l 10-digit MSISDN number (telephone number associated with the SIM, used for billing)
l An APN (Access Point Name) for 4G LTE CAT-1 service. A common APN used for this applic-
ation is: VZWINTERNET. The user must program the APN name into the module as
described in Configure RV50 (p. 7).
l For static IP accounts only, an IP Address will be included.
l AT&T 4G LTE CAT-1 coverage at the data logger site. For a coverage map refer to: www.at-
t.com/maps/wireless-coverage.html.
l AT&T 4G LTE private dynamic IP account in conjunction with Campbell Scientific’s Konect
Router Service. (An AT&T 4G LTE static unrestricted IP account can also be used. However,
AT&T charges $3/month/device for the static IP account.)
To set up an AT&T account, contact your AT&T Business Account Representative or Blu-Tele-
communications.
Blu-Telecommunications is part of the Alliance Channel with AT&T and can assist any customer
nationwide. Blu-Telecommunications will contact AT&T and work with an AT&T account man-
ager to set up an account.
Contact information for Blu-Telecommunication:
Website: www.blu-tel.com
Phone number: (877) 422-2616, or Email box: i2gold@blu-tel.com
What to ask for: M2M Setup
Who to ask for: Carlos Morales or Andy Tran
An APN must be added onto the account to make the module accessible through the Internet.
For networks with fewer than 30 modules, the standard ‘I2Gold APN’ can be used; networks with
more than 30 modules will require a ‘Custom APN’. A Custom APN has a setup fee starting at
$500 and takes a minimum of 7 to 14 business days to complete. The user must program the APN
name into the module as described in Configure RV50 (p. 7).
AT&T will provide a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card for each module. The micro-SIM (3FF)
card must be installed inside of the module as described in Install the SIM card (p. 3). In addition
to the SIM card, you should receive:
l 10-digit MSISDN number (telephone number associated with the SIM, used for billing)
l An APN (Access Point Name) for 4G LTE CAT-1 service. A common APN used for this applic-
ation is: BROADBAND. The user must program the APN name into the module as
described in Configure RV50 (p. 7).
l For static IP accounts only, an IP Address will be included.
D.2 RF exposure
In accordance with FCC/IC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radi-
ating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm should be
maintained from the antenna and the user’s body.
This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.
To comply with FCC/IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human expos-
ure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain must not exceed the specifications listed below
for the device used.
D.3 EU
Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink RV50 devices is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The RV50 displays the CE mark.
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product is only to be installed by qualified personnel.
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