To check the signal strength of a 3100-iSIC cellular modem, use a program called AceManager. The utility is available from the support section of the Sierra Wireless website: www.sierrawireless.com or on one of the Modem Setup Software downloads on the NexSens downloads page. After installing AceManager on the computer, open the program and click Connect. […]
If physical access to the 3100-iSIC is available, the Airlink Raven modem is underneath the iSIC mounting plate. This modem has status lights that indicate if the modem has power, signal, etc. Network – Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network with an IP address given and a channel acquired. Signal – […]
This guide is designed to help fix common problems associated with failed over-the-air communication between a cellular iSIC or SDL data logger and a computer. Cellular communication problems can arise for a number of different reasons, including low power, weak cellular signal strength, improper physical connections, activation issues or data account setup problems. To troubleshoot […]
For AT&T: When using a Custom APN, each 3100-iSIC will receive a unique IP address that is used as the IP address in iChart. This is a static IP address assigned by AT&T. When using a Dedicated APN, a unique IP address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format will be used as the IP address in iChart. If […]
Communication with a 3100-iSIC is performed over the internet. A computer only needs to have an internet connection to communicate to the 3100-iSIC. A „friends list‟ can be setup on the cellular modem for security. This „friends list‟ is a list of computers that are allowed to communicate to the 3100-iSIC. In general, the 3100iSIC […]
The NexSens 3100-iSIC Cellular Modem supports cellular communication between a remote monitoring site and a computer base station. It incorporates a NexSens iSIC that controls the cellular modem and monitoring instruments on the communication network. NexSens offers cellular modems for Sprint/Nextel, AT&T/Cingular, and Verizon. Before choosing a cellular service provider, confirm that coverage is available […]
Multiple SDI-12 Sensors can be wired to the same digital terminal strip. Up to ten SDI-12 devices can be connected to the SDI-12 pin on the iSIC Data logger. Any NexSens iSIC data logger can “pass-through” telemetry and allow SDI-12 commands to be sent directly to the sensor. Because each sensor in a multiple SDI-12 […]
RS232 In addition to the single RS232 port located externally on the iSIC via the MS8 connector, three RS232 ports are available on the internal Digital terminal strip. Ports 1, 2, and 3 are available for use. To connect your RS232 sensor to the iSIC, open the enclosure, unscrew the correct pins on the terminal strip, […]
Components The enclosure that houses the NexSens iSIC Printed Circuit Board (PCB), wiring, and battery is a durable NEMA 4X enclosure. It measures 12” x 8” x 7” (inches) and is constructed of heavy-duty fiberglass. This enclosure is certified for both indoor and outdoor use. Falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed […]
