UEI App Notes:

Using the UEILogger

in a Cellular Wireless Network
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Using the PowerDNA UEILogger in a Cellular Wireless Network

The PowerDNA UEILogger from United Electronic Industries is a standalone, compact device that is ideally
suited for a wide range of data acquisition applications. Originally designed for use in Ethernet hard-wired
networks, it can readily be adapted for use in wireless networks, such as cellular, satellite, and local wireless
systems, both mobile and stationary.
For cellular network applications, United recommends the use of the JBM C120 Wireless Gateway with any
of several readily available aircards, which may be automatically or manually configured. Figure 1-1 shows
how a JBM Gateway can typically be used in a cellular wireless logger system.
May be stationary or mobile
Wireless Cellular Network

Ethernet PowerDNA Sensors

port UEILogger

Air
Card
JBMC120
C120Wireless
Wireless
Gateway
Router Power

Internet
Cell broadband connection PC
PC
Carrier
Company

Figure 1-1. Cellular Wireless UEILogger System (Single or Multi-Cube)

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Figure 1-2 shows the hardware used in a typical UEILogger cellular wireless system. Note that the system
can be configured with multiple daisy-chained UEILogger Cubes and with multiple C120 gateways, each
with multiple logger Cubes.

PowerDNA UEILogger with either 3 or 6 Layers

JBM C120 Gateway

Aircard

Figure 1-2. Cellular Wireless Data Logging System with a 6-layer PowerDNA UEILogger and
a JBM C120 Gateway

Recommended Applications
Use of a cellular wireless network is recommended when your application involves a moving data source,
such as a vehicle, boat, missile, or airplane, or a stationary but rotating machine. It is also convenient when
the data source is in a remote or normally inaccessible location where installation of wires or fiber optic cable
is either too costly, too hazardous, or too difficult.

Considerations in Using Cellular Networks

If you decide that a cellular network makes sense for your data logging application, you must also consider
the following items before making your decision:
• Does the network provide acceptable coverage for the area in which the Gateway will be located?
• Is the network sufficiently reliable so as not to cause data loss or interrupted transmission?
• Have you considered the consequences of an interrupted data stream? Are the risks acceptable?
• If the application requires mobility of the data source, is the hardware suitable for the environment
in which it will operate?
• Is a suitable power source available for the equipment in all locations?
• Are there any obstructions that could interfere with data transmission in any location where the
equipment will operate?
When you are satisfied that these requirements are met, you can proceed with the design of your logger
system. Refer to “Setting Up a Cellular Wireless Logging System” on page 3 for the recommended
procedure to configure and start up such a system.

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Setting Up a Cellular Wireless Logging System

This section describes the procedure recommended for setting up a cellular wireless data logger system
using a PowerDNA multi-layer Logger and a JBM C120 Wireless gateway.
Use the following procedure to configure and start up the system:
STEP 1: Using the PowerDNA Cube Quick Start document, follow the instructions in the
section titled “Changing the IP Address of the Cube." Verify that the IP address
of the cube is set to 192.168.100.2. Also verify that the gateway is set to
192.168.100.1 and that the netmask is set to 255.255.255.0. Be sure to enter
“store” and “reset” after you make any changes, as described in the PowerDNA
Cube Quick Start document.
STEP 2: Verify that you have one of the supported cellular aircards listed above.
Note that the aircard must have a static IP address.
STEP 3: Using the instructions that accompanied the card, verify that the card is
activated and functioning correctly before you insert the card into the JBM
Gateway.
1. Install the software that came with the aircard onto a laptop that accepts an
aircard.
2. Insert the aircard into the laptop.
3. Follow the carrier-provided procedures to properly activate and unlock the
card, if necessary.
4. Using the browser on the laptop, verify that you are able to browse the
Internet.
STEP 4: Before inserting the card into the JBM Gateway, resolve any signal/reception
related issues with the aircard installed in the laptop.
STEP 5: Power down the laptop and remove the aircard. Gently insert the aircard into the
PCMCIA slot in the JBM Gateway C120. Be sure that the aircard is firmly
seated.
STEP 6: Attach the power supply connector to the C120 and connect the power supply
plug to an AC power outlet.
STEP 7: Verify that the PWR (yellow) LED is lit, indicating that the unit is receiving power.
STEP 8: Connect a straight CAT-5 Ethernet cable between the Local PC (laptop) and the
eth1 X connector on the JBM unit. Verify that the LINK LED is lit.
STEP 9: To set and verify the PC IP address, perform the following steps:
1. Go to Control Panel and select "Network and Dial-up Connections."
2. Right click on "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties."
3. At the bottom of the "This Connection" box, double-click on "Internet
Protocol(TCP/IP)."
4. Record the settings that are presently in use so that you can correctly
restore the settings after you finish configuring your wireless connection.
5. Select "Use the following IP address" and fill in the fields with the
information below:
• IP address: 192.168.1.2
• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway 192.168.1.1

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• Preferred DNS 192.168.1.1

6. Click "OK."
7. The previous screen will appear. Click "OK."
8. Select Start >> Run. In the Run box, type "cmd" and click OK.
9. In the window, enter "ipconfig." Verify that the newly entered IP address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway appear in the list. If they do not, it may
be necessary to restart the PC to make the settings take effect.
10. Enter "exit" to end ipconfig check.
STEP 10: Open a web browser and enter the following in the address bar:
https://192.168.1.1:10000/.
You will receive security alerts that vary with the specific system and browser
you use. Click "OK" or "Yes" to get past the alerts.
STEP 11: At the login prompt, use jbmadmin (all lowercase letters) as the User Name and
enter the full 6-digit serial number of the JBM C120 as the Password. This will
take you to the JBM Graphical Administration Utility.
STEP 12: If you have a manually configured aircard, please complete the instructions in
the Cellular Card Configuration section of the JBM Electronics C-120 Quick Start
guide before continuing.
STEP 13: From the "Configuration" tab, select "Network" on the left side. Scroll down to
"Ethernet Interface (eth1) Settings" and click on the "+" to expand the (eth1)
settings.

At "Enter IP address," change the address from: 192.168.1.1 to: 192.169.100.1.

Click on "Save". Do not click "Apply", as we have more settings to change before
the new IP address takes effect.
STEP 14: From the "Configuration" tab, select "Security" on the left side. Scroll down to the
"Enter Port Forwarding Information" section. Some of the entries in the table will
already be filled in by the manufacturer. Leave them as they are. In the first two
blank table entries, set the IP address to 192.168.100.2. In the first entry, enter
21 in both the In Port and Out Port columns and select "TCP". In the second
entry, enter 6334 in both the In Port and Out Port columns and then Select
"UDP." Click on "Save" only at the bottom.
STEP 15: Next, click on the "Management" tab and select "Network" on the left side. Make
note of the "Current Interface Address". Verify that this IP address is the same
as the static IP address given to you by your aircard provider. This is the IP
address that you will enter into the Logger application program to access your
UEILogger.
STEP 16: Click on the "Configuration" tab and select "Security" again. Now click on "Apply"
at the bottom. This will activate the IP address change. Log back into the admin
utility by entering https://192.168.100.1:10000/ into the browser address bar.
Follow the same procedure that you used in Step 11 above.
STEP 17: At this point, you should be connected to the Internet through the aircard
connection. Enter a URL into the browser and verify that you can access the
Internet.
STEP 18: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your local PC and connect it to the NIC In
connector of your PowerDNA cube. This connects the PowerDNA cube NIC In
connector to the eth1 X connector of the JBM C120.

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STEP 19: Run your UEILogger application from an Internet-connected computer using the
IP address obtained in Step 15.
For more information about the UEILogger and the JBM C120 cellular wireless gateway, refer to
www.ueidaq.com or contact us by phone at 781-821-2890.

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