If you connect an SBD Iridium modem (EDGE or ITAS) to the GRD serial port, you can send historical records to the Middleware using the Iridium satellite network.
GRD3305-XF and GRD3534-XF (double serial port) support this feature. Its firmware version must be 5.2.2 or higher.
The satellite modem can be used as a backup link to GPRS or as the main method to send data.
The satellite modem is controlled using the script programming feature. Please the read the script programmer user's manual to know more about it.
The information sent will be finally received by the Middleware.
The records sent using the satellite modem are forwarded by the Iridium gateway to an IP address and port defined when hiring the SBD service.
The Middleware can received data from the Iridium gateway on the "GRD server" port (40000). It will use the modem IMEI (Mobile System Equipment Identity) to link the received data to a GRD ID.
Middleware version must be 4.4.0 or higher.
The Iridium EDGE/ITAS modem uses the SBD service to send data. You must hire this service from an authorized dealer.
The EDGE modem has a unique ordering code (IR EDGE1601)
The recommend ITAS models are HIRD-SX-0129x-30 or HIRD-SX-0129x-01 in second place. Both models can also be named ITAS 832SP
When hiring the service you must ask to link it to the modem's IMEI and to send the data to the IP address and port (40000) where you are running the Middleware. This method to send IP data is called DirectIP by Iridium.
You can find the IMEI on a label on the modem's bottom
Wiring the modem
The modem is connected to the GRD using an RS232 cable.
It is recommended to share the same power supply between the GRD and the modem.
Pin 6 needs only to be connected on ITAS HIRD-SX-0129x-01
Configuration
GRD Config
Use the "GRD Config" software to configure the serial port as shown on the following picture.
Middleware
The Middleware version must 4.4.0 or higher to receive satellite data on the "GRD server" port.
You only need to configure the modem's IMEI in the "Description" field as shown here:
Historical records to be sent by the satellite modem can be configured on every channel as usual.
To optimize when to create historical records you can also use the script programming feature.
2019-11-28