Red Lion G3GSM - Manual (Page 3)

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Carefully replace the rear cover by reversing the previous instructions for
removing the rear cover. An external antenna must be attached to the bracket on
the option card as shown in Figure 4. See Antenna Connector in the
Specifications section for more information.
THE OPTION CARD LABEL
Place the option card label on your rear cover in the space indicated by the
dashed lines and labeled “COMMS EXPANSION MODULE.” The label would
also display the FCC ID of the particular modem being used.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
The G3GSM option card needs 24 V power independently of the G3. Wires
should be jumpered from the 24 V main supply of the G3 to the option card. The
power connections described above are absolutely essential to prevent any
ground loops. The 24 V power terminal connector for the G3GSM option card
is shown below.
COMMS EXP
ANSION MODULE
RS232
RS485
RS232
Figure 4
2 24V ± 20%
CONNECTOR
POWER
1 COMMON 3 N/C
S
OFTWARE
/U
NIT
O
PERATION
CRIMSON SOFTWARE
Crimson 2.0 software is available as a free download from www.redlion.net
or it can be purchased on a CD, see “Ordering Information” for part number. The
latest version of the software is always available from the web site, and updating
your copy is free.
LED
The G3GSM option card has an LED through the back cover once the option
card is installed. The status of the LED is described in the table below.
CONFIGURING A G3GSM OPTION CARD
The G3GSM is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as
a free download from www.redlion.net, or it can be ordered on CD. Updates to
Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become
available. By configuring the G3GSM using the latest version of Crimson 2.0,
you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson 2.0
software can configure the G3GSM through the option card selection. After
choosing the Cellular Modem option card, it is set up as a PPP Modem client,
PPP Modem Server or SMS via GSM Modem. Find additional information in
your G3 operator interface hardware literature and the Crimson 2.0 manual.
All G3GSM option cards are configured to US GSM/GPRS frequency band
(850/1900 MHz) by default. During setup of the Cellular Modem option card,
the appropriate GSM/GPRS frequency band must be chosen depending on the
geographical location of the G3 operator interface terminal. Once the option
card is configured through Crimson software, it needs to be downloaded to the
G3 terminal. The G3 with the G3GSM option card needs to be power cycled for
the configuration changes with respect to the GSM/GPRS frequency band to
take effect.
SIM CARD INSTALLATION & DETAILS
A SIM Card has to be installed on the G3GSM option card before installing
the option card in the G3 operator interface.
LED STATUS
OFF Modem in OFF mode
ON Permanent
SLOW FLASH
LED ON for 200 msec,
OFF for 2 sec Modem switched on, registered on
the network
QUICK FLASH
LED ON for 200 msec,
OFF for 600 msec.
Modem switched on, not registered
on the network
Modem switched on, registered on
the network and communication is
in progress.