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GPRS Ethernet Data Logger
Wi‐Fi Data Logger
Centre Software Guide
TCP
GSX4, GSX8, GSN4, GSN8, NSX4, NSX8
GSX4‐WF, GSX8‐WF
Revision 140604 [v1.1.6B]
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Contents
1. How to get data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger? ................................................................................. 3
2. How to get data from Wi‐Fi Data Logger? ................................................................................................ 5
3. Server Version Comparison ....................................................................................................................... 6
4. Before Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Install the “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software ................................................................................................ 8
6. Data over GPRS ......................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 GPRS Network Setting ..................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Device Setup for GPRS ................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Centre Setup for GPRS .................................................................................................................. 11
6.4 Router Setup for GPRS .................................................................................................................. 12
6.5 Receiving Data via GPRS ................................................................................................................ 13
7. Data over Ethernet .................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1 Ethernet Network Setting ............................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Device Setup for Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 15
7.3 Centre Setup for Ethernet ............................................................................................................. 17
7.4 Receiving Data via Ethernet .......................................................................................................... 18
8. Data over Wi‐Fi ........................................................................................................................................ 19
8.1 Wi‐Fi Ethernet Network Setting .................................................................................................... 19
8.2 Device Setup for Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Centre Setup for Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................... 22
8.4 Receiving Data via Wi‐Fi ................................................................................................................ 23
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1. How to get data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger?
Data can be live and historical.
There are 4 different modes of getting data from GPRS Ethernet Data Logger.
“GSX8_Centre” ‐ data receiving software via Internet & Ethernet.
“Ultimate_Server” ‐ data receiving software via Internet, Ethernet & SMS.
This manual is mainly describing the use of “GSX8_Centre” software in getting live data via Ethernet
and Internet.
A) Ethernet:
Both “GSX8_Centre” and “Ultimate_Server” software
support receiving the data from Data Loggers via
Ethernet.
“GSX8_Centre” software saves data in text file daily.
“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database
files.
Both UDP & TCP are supported over Ethernet
This method is usually for LAN application.
B) SMS by GSM Modem connecting to PC:
“Ultimate_Server” software supports receiving data
from Data Logger via SMS.
The software will keep receiving data via SMS from
a number of Data Loggers, and storing into the
server database
This method is suitable for back up data on top of data
via Internet.
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C) Internet [GPRS]:
This method is the most common way of receiving and managing the data.
Both “GSX8_Centre” & “Ultimate_Server” software support receiving the data from GPRS
Ethernet Data Loggers via Internet.
“GSX8_Centre” software saves data in text file daily.
“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database files.
There are two data communication protocols over Internet:
1) UDP
Most efficient and effective
2) TCP
High data security
D) SMS by Mobile Phone:
Please refer the command list to the operation manual
of GPRS Ethernet Data Logger.
User sends SMS command to Data Logger which will
reply a SMS message with detail live data
User receives the data on the SMS message by the
mobile phone
This method is inefficient and seldom used. But it provides
an easy check of operation status of Data Logger with user
mobile phone.
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2. How to get data from Wi‐Fi Data Logger?
Data can be live and historical.
“Link‐WF” ‐ data receiving software in both active and passive modes
“GSX8_Centre” ‐ data receiving software in Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]
“Ultimate_Server” ‐ data receiving software in Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]
This manual is mainly describing the use of “GSX8_Centre” software in getting live data via Wi‐Fi in
active mode.
A) Wi‐Fi:
Both “GSX8_Centre” and “Ultimate_Server” software support receiving the data from Data
Loggers via Wi‐Fi Ethernet.
“GSX8_Centre” software saves data in text file daily.
“Ultimate_Server” software saves data in database files.
Both UDP & TCP are supported over Wi‐Fi Ethernet
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3. Server Version Comparison
Below is the comparison table of two different versions of Server Software:
Edition Standard Ultimate
[A] Server Software Name GSX8_Centre Ultimate_Server
Receive Data via SMS — Yes
Receive Data via Internet & Ethernet Yes Yes
Receive Data via RS232 Port — Yes
Live Data Display Yes Yes
Database Daily text Access / MySQL
SQL / Oracle
XML — Yes
Data Export to Excel — Yes
Remote Command via SMS — Yes
Remote Command via Internet — Yes
Schedule Command — Yes
Batch Command — Yes
Temperature & Humidity Alert — Yes
Send Alarm Alert via TCP network — Yes
Send Alarm Alert via email — Yes
Send Alarm Alert via SMS — Yes
Alert Users Grouping — Yes
Alert Emails Grouping — Yes
Client Software support — Yes
Max. Data Loggers simultaneous support 99 99999
Data Loggers Management — Yes
User Authentication & Management — Yes
Network Client Authentication & Management — Yes
Web Based Access support — Yes
SDK for user development — Yes
[B] Client Software N.A. Bundled
Live Data Display — Yes
Alarm Alert — Yes
Graphic Display of Temperature & Humidity — Yes
Temperature & Humidity Hi/Low Alert — Yes
Historical Data Access — Yes
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4. Before Installation
Hardware Requirements:
Server PC:
• Intel Core2 Duo CPU E6550 or above
• 2GB RAM, 100GB hard disk
• Windows XP Professional/Vista Premium/7
• Min. 1024 x 768 display
SIM card [only necessary when GPRS data is needed]
GPRS service is activated
Caller ID service is activated
PIN code must be removed (disabled, but not 0000)
Start Up Steps
(1) Get the GPRS Ethernet Data Logger ready
(2) Get the PC hardware ready
(3) Install “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software
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5. Install the “GSX8_Centre (TCP)” software
Run GSX8_Centre (TCP), and follow the instructions
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6. Data over GPRS
6.1 GPRS Network Setting
Please check carefully your local network and router configuration:
In the example case of this manual:
A) GPRS Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.
GPRS Server IP: 113.97.149.209
Server Port: 09050
B) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.
GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33
Local Port: 9050
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6.2 Device Setup for GPRS
Using “GSX8_Setup” software to configure GPRS Data Logger properly
Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from GPRS Data Logger
Following parameters must be configured in GPRS Data Logger:
GPRS Upload Interval
Protocol: TCP
Access Point
Server Port
GPRS Server IP
GSX8_Centre supports both fixed IP connection and
Dynamic Domain Name.
Please refer to “DynamicDN” manual about the
domain name setting.
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6.3 Centre Setup for GPRS
Following parameters should be configured in GSX8_Centre software:
Local IP (depending on the LAN setup) will be automatically detected
Server Port – must be same as configured in GPRS Data Logger
Click [GPRS Data]
Click [Connect] to start receiving the data
Green LED will be ON
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6.4 Router Setup for GPRS
Server Port must be forwarded to the computer IP running Centre Software:
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6.5 Receiving Data via GPRS
Data will be saved in the “DataLog.log” text file
Only one day data will be saved, and overwritten on another day
GPRS Data Logger IP & Port are assigned and changed in interval by Internet Service Provider.
Don’t forget to click [Disconnect] before exiting the software. It will release the network port for other applications.
Time
112.97.38.215 GPRS Data Logger IP
(51362) GPRS Data Logger Port
Data
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7. Data over Ethernet
7.1 Ethernet Network Setting
Please check carefully your local network and router configuration:
In the example case of this manual:
C) Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.
Ethernet Server IP: 192.168.0.33
Server Port: 9060
D) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.
GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33
Local Port: 9060
Note: all the ports above must be opened in router.
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7.2 Device Setup for Ethernet
Using “GSX8_Setup” software to configure Data Logger properly
Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from Data Logger
Example case in this manual as below:
Following parameters must be configured in Data Logger.
Ethernet Protocol: TCP
Server IP and Port
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Following parameters must be configured in Computer running Centre software.
Ethernet Upload Interval
Enable Ethernet Data
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7.3 Centre Setup for Ethernet
Following parameters should be configured in GSX8_Centre software:
Local IP (depending on the LAN setup) will be automatically detected
Port – must be same as configured in Data Logger
Click [Ethernet Data]
Click [Connect] to start receiving the data
Green LED will be ON
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7.4 Receiving Data via Ethernet
Data will be saved in the “DataLog.log” text file
Only one day data will be saved, and overwritten on another day
Data Logger IP & Port are configured in GSX8_Setup Software [Device Ethernet Properties].
Don’t forget to click [Disconnect] before exiting the software. It will release the network port for other applications.
Time
192.168.0.93 Data Logger IP
(8623) Data Logger Port
Data
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8. Data over Wi‐Fi
8.1 Wi‐Fi Ethernet Network Setting
Please check carefully your local network and router configuration:
In the example case of this manual:
E) Data Logger configuration should be setup as below.
Network Mode: Client [Link WF – Passive Mode]
Server IP: 192.168.0.33
Server Port: 9060
F) Computer running the GSX8_Centre Software should have the following local IP as below.
GSX8_Centre IP: 192.168.0.33
Local Port: 9060
Note: all the ports above must be opened in router.
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8.2 Device Setup for Wi‐Fi
Using “GSX8_WF_Setup” software to configure Data Logger properly
Using “GSX8_Centre [TCP]” to receive the data from Data Logger
Example case in this manual as below:
Following parameters must be configured in Data Logger.
Ethernet Protocol: TCP
Server IP and Port
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Following parameters must be configured in Computer running Centre software.
Wi‐Fi Data Upload Interval
Enable Client [Link WF‐ Passive] mode
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8.3 Centre Setup for Wi‐Fi
Following parameters should be configured in GSX8_Centre software:
Local IP (depending on the LAN setup) will be automatically detected
Port – must be same as configured in Data Logger
Click [GPRS Data]
Click [Connect] to start receiving the data
Green LED will be ON
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8.4 Receiving Data via Wi‐Fi
Data will be saved in the “DataLog.log” text file
Only one day data will be saved, and overwritten on another day
Data Logger IP & Port are configured in GSX8_Setup Software [Device Ethernet Properties].
Don’t forget to click [Disconnect] before exiting the software. It will release the network port for other applications.
Time
192.168.0.93 Data Logger IP
(8623) Data Logger Port
Data