Cirrus INVICTUS Manual

INVICTUS 3G/GPRS MODEM
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
CIRRUS RESEARCH PLC
Edition 1.4 OCTOBER 2014

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Reference Number 10/16/MM247-Modem/1.4

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
Versions of the Modem ................................................................................ 4
IMEI Number.......................................................................................... 4
SIM Card Requirements ................................................................................ 4
What type of connection is required? ............................................................ 4
What to ask for when sourcing a SIM card ....................................................... 4
Public IP Address .................................................................................... 5
What information to ask for ..................................................................... 5
How does a Public IP connection work?........................................................ 5
VPN Connection...................................................................................... 7
How does a VPN connection work? ............................................................. 7
What size of SIM card is required? ................................................................ 9
Installation of the SIM Card .......................................................................... 10
MM:247/1 3G/GPRS Modem .......................................................................12
MM:247/10 3G/GPRS Modem for USA/Canada.................................................. 15
Configuring the instrument & the Noise-Hub2 software .........................................18
Run the Noise-Hub2 software.....................................................................18
Connect the Invictus to the PC using the USB connection.................................... 18
Add a new instrument ............................................................................. 18
Add a new connection - USB2.....................................................................19
Connect to the instrument ........................................................................ 20
Adding a new connection to the instrument ...................................................20
Add a new connection to the instrument –Optimus Dynamic .............................21
Add a new connection to the instrument –TCP/IP.......................................... 22
Configure the APN settings........................................................................ 23
Disconnect the instrument ........................................................................24
Connect using the Modem .........................................................................25
Modem & GPS Status Information ...................................................................25
Modem status information ........................................................................ 27
Modem error status information.................................................................. 28
GPS status information ............................................................................ 30
Appendix 1 Regulatory Notices ......................................................................31
US FCC Notice.......................................................................................31
Modifications ..................................................................................... 31
Exposure Information to Radio Frequency Energy .............................................31
Appendix 2 Examples of M2M Providers ............................................................ 32
Appendix 3 Glossary................................................................................... 33
Contact information .................................................................................. 35

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Introduction

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Introduction
The Invictus Noise Monitor can be fitted with a cellular data packet modem that allows the
instrument to communicate with the Noise-Hub2software remotely over a 3G/GPRS
protocol and for the measurement data to be downloaded.
Versions of the Modem
The Invictus may be fitted with a different version of the Modem depending upon the
region in which it will be used:
MM:247/1 3G/GPRS Modem
MM:247/10 3G/GPRS Modem for USA/Canada
The modem is fitted internally to the instrument and access for the SIM card is behind the
access flap (see pages 12 & 15).
The modem must be fitted with a suitable SIM card that provides the data connection to
the cellular network.
IMEI Number
The IMEI number of the Modem fitted to the Invictus is shown on a label located under the
access flap.
This information may also be shown on the instrument serial number label on the front
panel.
SIM Card Requirements
The Invictus has been designed to operate with a SIM card that provides a Public IP
Address and outgoing internet access.
A standard SIM card from a cell phone will not work and cannot be used with the Invictus.
What type of connection is required?
There are two ways to connect to the Invictus. These are:
1. A connection with a Public IP Address & and outgoing internet connection.
This is the preferred method. Please note that a Public IP Address and a Static
IP Address are not the same and the connection does not require a static IP
address.
2. A VPN connection with an outgoing internet connection
What to ask for when sourcing a SIM card
The network providers in your region may be able to supply a suitable M2M (Machine to
Machine) connection.

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If your network provider does not provide M2M connections then you will need to locate a
specialist M2M service provider.
Examples of such providers are shown in Appendix 2.
Public IP Address
When you have located a suitable M2M supplier, ask for a SIM card and connection with:
a. Public IP Address
i. Where available, a preset APN is preferred but this is not essential
b. Outgoing internet connection
What information to ask for
The provider of the SIM card should provide you with the following information:
1. The Public IP Address of the connection
2. Details of the APN where this is needed:
a. The APN Name
b. The APN Username
c. The APN Password
The APN information will be needed when you are configuring the Invictus (see page 23).
If a Public IP address is not available, the supplier may be able offer an alternative
solution using port forwarding.
If you cannot get a connection with any form of public IP address, you should ask if a VPN
connection is available.
How does a Public IP connection work?
The process for making a public IP connection is as follows:
1. The Invictus is fitted with a SIM card providing a public IP connection and out-going
internet access
2. The Invictus will register itself with the optimus cloud server, with its IP address
and serial number.
3. Run NoiseHub2 and enter the IP address & port for the SIM card
a. NoiseHub2 will talk to the Optimus Dynamic service for twitter & email
alerts
4. Connect NoiseHub2

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VPN Connection
This type of connection will require a VPN client to be installed onto your PC and a
connection made before Noise-Hub2will be able to access the instrument.
A VPN client is a small software program that allows a secure connection to be made
between two devices, in this case the PC with the Noise-Hub2software and the Invictus.
The specific VPN client will be recommended by the service provider and they will give
detailed instructions about how this can be configured for use on their network.
Please note that if the VPN option is used, this may require additional configuration of any
hardware or software firewalls installed on your PC or network to allow the VPN
connection to connect.
How does a VPN connection work?
Using a VPN connection between the Invictus and the Noise-Hub2software requires an
additional program to run on the host PC, known as a VPN Client. The VPN client software
is usually specified by the supplier of the SIM card.
The VPN Client software program is used to make a dedicated connection between the
host PC and the Invictus and must be run before the instrument can be connected to the
Noise-Hub2software.
The process for making a VPN connection is as follows:
1. The Invictus is fitted with a SIM card providing a VPN connection and out-going
internet access
2. The Invictus will register itself with the optimus cloud server, with its IP address
and serial number.
3. The VPN client is run on the PC running NoiseHub2- This needs to be configured
with settings from cellular network provider (SIM provider)
4. Run NoiseHub2 and enter the IP address & port for the SIM card
a. NoiseHub2 will talk to the cloud for twitter & email alerts
5. Connect NoiseHub2

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Please note that additional changes to firewalls and security software may be required to
allow the VPN connection to be made.

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What size of SIM card is required?
The physical SIM card itself is a standard Mini-SIM. This is a normal sized SIM card.
A Micro-SIM or a Nano-SIM , as shown below, will not work without a suitable adaptor.