EKO ASI-16 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ASI-16
All Sky Imager
Operator Manual

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Table of Content
1!Introduction 3!
1.1!Overview 3!
1.2!Read This First 3!
1.3!Intended Use, Qualified Installation 4!
2!Important General Remarks 5!
2.1!This Operator Manual 5!
2.2!Identification, Name-Plate, Technical Data 5!
2.3!Incoming Delivery: Check of Packaging and Content 5!
2.4!Use of Packaging, Waste Disposal, Recycling 6!
3!Safety Warnings - Safe Installation 7!
3.1!Qualified and Trained Personnel 7!
3.2!Critical Out-Door / In-Door Installation 7!
3.3!Specific Safety Risks and Warnings 8!
3.3.1!WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE BY ELECTRICITY 8!
3.3.2!WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY DURING MECHANICAL MOUNTING 8!
3.3.3!WARNING! - RISK OF ELECTRAL DAMAGES AND INJURIES 8!
3.3.4!WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY BY COMPONENTS FALLING DOWN 8!
3.3.5!WARNING! - RISK OF DAMAGE THROUGH LIGHTNING STROKE 8!
3.3.6!WARNING! - RISK OF DATA LOSS - NO "ZERO-TOLERANCE" USE 9!
3.3.7!ADVISE! - TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH THE GLASS DOME 9!
4!Internet Services: CRM - FTP - DDNS 10!
4.1!How to connect to CMS Internet Services 10!
4.2!CMS CRM: To check and manage imager settings (and clients) 10!
4.2.1!"Imagers": Check MAC-ID, change location, create LI/PW-sets. 11!
4.2.2!"Clients": Create new clients, change client data, allocate imagers. 12!
4.3!CMS FTP: To up/download JPG images, docs and software 12!
4.4!CMS DDNS: To access ASI Imagers via WAN (Internet) 12!
5!Network and Software - Installation 13!
5.1!IT Administration - LAN (WAN) - Basics (Pre-Requirements) 13!
5.2!HTTP Access to ASI-16 Imager Homepage 13!
5.3!Network Storage (FTP, NAS, Fileshare) 13!
5.4!Setup of PC's / LT'S for Monitoring and Configuration 14!
5.5!ASI-16/50 Imager - Electrical and Network Hardware Connections 14!
5.6!HELP: Common IP-Access problems after relocation 15!

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5.7!Use of ASI-MANAGER for ASI-IP Identification 15!
5.8!HELP: ASI-IP cannot be identified via "ASI-Manager" 16!
5.8.1!Find out and note the MAC-ID of your ASI-16 17!
5.8.2!Generate ALIAS-IP via "CMS-ASI16_Alias-IP-Generator.xml" 17!
5.8.3!STILL PROBLEMS to access, even via ALIAS-IP? 17!
5.9!Software Update and Restore (ASI-Manager) 18!
6!Customizing ASI Imager (Configuration) 20!
6.1!HELP: How to work best with this Operator Manual Section 20!
6.2!Web Browser Access - Login Procedure 20!
6.3!ASI-16 Main Page - Home Page - Summary 21!
6.4!Home Page - Navigation and Data Content 22!
6.5!Imager Network / LAN Settings 24!
6.6!Imager Location, GPS Coordinates, Time Zone 24!
6.7!JPG Image Capturing - Shooting 25!
6.8!Network Storage Settings for JPG (FTP, NAS, FileShare) 27!
6.9!Backup Storage (Temporary Storage on CF Card) 28!
6.10!Peripherals Controlled (Settings, Data Logger) 28!
6.11!Networking - CMS-DDNS (Dynamic Domain-Name) 30!
6.12!Security Settings - User Name - Password 30!
6.12.1!WARNING - Security Data are lost after each software update/restore 31!
6.13!Service - Maintenance (Reboot, PeriCon Firmware Update) 31!
7!Mechanical Installation Guide 32!
8!Commercials 36!
8.1!Terms of Warranty 36!
8.2!Contact 37!
8.3!Licenses, Liability, Confidentiality, Copyrights 38!
8.3.1!MPEG-4 VISUAL TECHNOLOGY 38!
8.3.2!LIABILITY 38!
8.3.3!CONFIDENTIALITY 38!
8.3.4!COPYRIGHTS 38!
9!Appendix 39!
9.1!Spare Parts - Part Order Numbers 39!
9.2!Declaration of Conformity: 40!

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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
CMS-Schreder ASI-16/50 is the latest and most advance total sky imager for scientific and
operational meteorology, atmospheric science, climate research and industrial solar energy
operations, based on state-of-the-art network and web browser technology, "High Power over
Ethernet" for most easy cabling, and a rugged outdoor proof housing.
Its camera hardware features a robust coated quartz glass dome, 180°/360° fisheye optics, about
4-Megapixle resolution sensor with superb image quality, and an IR-cut filter avoid degradation of
the sensor by long time direct exposure to the sun disk.
The ASI imaging software presents life stream videos via a user friendly web GUI, captures pre-
scheduled all sky JPG pictures, and automatically transfers those JPGs to a network file storage
via standard protocols (TCP/IP, FTP, File Share, HTTP). In case of network or network file storage
down, the imager will temporarily backup JPG's on the built-in 4 GB CF memory, and will restart
transfers as soon as the network is up again.
The ASI-16/50 comes with built-in ventilation and up to 60W airflow heating, to minimize
condensation on the glass dome and to quickly remove eventual raindrops and snow. The system
has been tested for harsh environments from -40°C up to more than +50°C air temperature. Its
double-cover design combined with its forced ventilation will minimize the risk of damages
because of long time exposures to very strong direct sun radiation.
When combined with the CMS "Cloud Analysis Software" (FindClouds, CBH, ...) the ASI images
can be used to calculate cloud coverage ratio, thick and thin cloud ration, average cloud base
height (with two ASI-16 combined), and in the near future also cloud movement (direction, relative
speed), and sun shadowing forecasts. For further details, limitations and restrictions please refer to
the corresponding software documentation.
With its outstanding combination of advanced software and hardware, the ASI-16 Imager is
indisputably the top choice for atmospheric scientists and for solar energy industrials.
1.2 Read This First
ASI-16 is a "network device", to be connected to a minimum 100 MBit LAN (Local Area Network),
via a router or switch. Its network installation, configuration and use should be straightforward for
those who have basic networking knowledge.

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IMPORTANT: For proper function, especially for storing the captured images, the ASI-16 requires a
"Network Storage" to be available via LAN. It can be a local or remote FTP server, a NAS, or a file
share on a server or PC. - This "Network Storage" hardware is NOT included in CMS ASI scope of
delivery, and must be prepared by the customers.
1.3 Intended Use, Qualified Installation
ASI-16 is intended to be used for capturing all-sky images in the visible spectrum, for online or
later visual display, inspection and analysis of clouds during daytime. It shall be mounted at an
elevated location with a best-possible 180° field of view to the sky and the horizon, and with a
minimum of disturbing obstacles (trees, buildings, masts, ...).

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2 Important General Remarks
2.1 This Operator Manual
This Manual is an essential and integrated part of the equipment. The information herein will help
to you to maintain the equipment in safe and stable working conditions.
Before starting to work with the equipment you must read and understand this manual.
Keep this manual close to the equipment, during the entire life cycle of the equipment. Any person
which intends to works on the equipment, must first read and confirm having understood this
manual. In case of that this manual has got lost or damaged, please contact your CMS sales
representative or CMS in Austria for receiving a new copy.
Modifications on the equipment and on this manual are subjected to the manufacturer or his
authorized representative, only. You shall use original spare parts as supplied or approved by the
manufacturer. - What so ever non-authorized modifications and use of what so ever non qualified
spare parts will lead into loss of warranty.
2.2 Identification, Name-Plate, Technical Data
The ASI-16 imager is marked with a "Name-Plate Sticker", indicating the equipment name and
model code (ASI-16/50), year and month of manufacturing, serial number (16nnn) and the LAN
adapter MAC-ID. This name plate sticker is applied inside the cover hood, and smaller stickers on
the "Peripherals Controller Box" and the bottom of the imager head.
Image!Sensor!
1/2.5"!Progressive!CMOS!
External!AC!Power:!
Power!consumption:!
Dimensions:!
Operating!Temp.:!
Dimensions:!
Weight!(Imager):!
110V-240V,!50/60!Hz!
<20W!/!Heater!On:!<80W!!
D=!180mm,!H=!80/150/210mm!
From!-40°C!!to!+50°C!
D=!180mm,!H=!80/150/210mm!
2,7!kg,!including!rod!footer!
Sensor!Resolution!
2560!x!1920,!5!Megapixel!
Useable!Resolution!
1920x1920!(Fisheye)!
Focal!Length!
f!=!1.5!mm!
Aperture!
F2.8!
Field!of!View!
180°!
JPG!file!upload:!
HTTP,!SMTP,!FTP,!NAS!server!
WDR!Technology!
WDR!Enhanced!
Backup!Storage:!
MicroSD!!CF!card,!4!GB!
2.3 Incoming Delivery: Check of Packaging and Content
Upon receiving the delivery, immediately check the packaging and the content for any visible
damages. If so, make pictures for evidence and document in writing, and send your damage claim

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to your forwarder, to your CMS agent and to CMS in Austria, for qualified damage insurance
claims. - Also check completeness of the scope of delivery, and immediately report any eventually
missing components.
2.4 Use of Packaging, Waste Disposal, Recycling
Packaging material should be stored and used for later safe transportation and shipping.
Upon end-of-life of whatsoever materials, equipment, components, accessories and wear parts, all
such parts must be recycled and/or disposed according to applicable local laws and regulations at
the country of operations. - During warranty time, defective spare parts must be returned to CMS,
or must be recycled/disposed as above, subject to corresponding notice and advise by CMS or
your local CMS agent.

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3 Safety Warnings - Safe Installation
3.1 Qualified and Trained Personnel
This equipment must be installed, configured operated and maintained by such personnel ONLY,
which has/have all necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, education and training to
perform such tasks, especially sensitive and potentially risky or dangerous tasks related to
mechanical, electrical and IT-related works.
Before starting to work with the equipment the operator or engineer must fully read and understand
this manual. Knowledge of the technology and works involved, and detailed knowledge and
understanding of the entire content of this manual is a fundamental requirement for safe and
stable long lasting performance of this equipment.
3.2 Critical Out-Door / In-Door Installation
A part of ASI-16 components (Imager Head) is prepared to be installed in harsh out-door
environment. But another part of the components (HPoE Injector, DC Power Supply, network
router cable)) MUST be installed in in a dry indoor-like environment.
Check the below description to identify outdoor-prepared and indoor-only components:
OUT-DOOR PREPARED:
- ASI-16 All Sky Imager
- Rod mounting footer
- 3 screws and rings, M8
OUTDOOR <-> INDOOR:
Special HPoE-CAT5 Cable
Typical length: 20m (10m)
Other length: upon request
IN-DOOR - ONLY !!!
- Special CMS HPoE Injector
- Power Adapter (48VDC / 90W)
- AC Power Cord (100V-240V)
WARNING: Must be installed
at dry and safe place with
an indoor-like environment.

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NOTICE: The components as displayed in the picture(s) of this manual may deviated from the
design of components in your delivery. Although slightly different in design, the basic minimum
functions and the way of use will remain as described. - Significant changes will be described in
the "Appendix".
3.3 Specific Safety Risks and Warnings
3.3.1 WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE BY ELECTRICITY
Before starting any works, have the DC power adapter disconnected from main power!
3.3.2 WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY DURING MECHANICAL MOUNTING
When working on an elevated platform or a ladder, you must wear qualified personal safety
equipment (safety shoes, safety helmet, safety rope, roof railings) and tools.
3.3.3 WARNING! - RISK OF ELECTRAL DAMAGES AND INJURIES
The components above marked as "INDOOR-ONLY" (special CMS HPoE Injector, Power Adapter,
AC Power Cord) must be installed at indoor at a dry and safe place, or inside a water- and
humidity-tight electrical cabinet. It MUST NOT be installed at an open outdoor place with the risk of
exposure to water (rain, snow, ...) or high (condensing) humidity. - Water or high humidity may
cause direct and indirect damage to the equipment and the network, and may lead to injury and
even death by electrical shocks.
3.3.4 WARNING! - RISK OF INJURY BY COMPONENTS FALLING DOWN
Mechanical installation of the ASI-16 imager (mounting on an instrumentation mast or an
instrumentation platform) must be performed by personnel experienced and trained in such work,
and with qualified knowledge about the situation at the installation site. Personnel must ensure to
mount the equipment at a stable and safe site, must properly fix and secure the equipment from
falling down, even in the case of special environmental conditions (strong winds, tornados,
earthquakes, ...). The equipment falling down may cause severe injury and even death.
3.3.5 WARNING! - RISK OF DAMAGE THROUGH LIGHTNING STROKE
Typically the ASI-16 will be installed at an elevated outdoor location, which increases the
probability of a direct or indirect lightning stroke. It is technically impossible to protect the
equipment from receiving or forwarding the lightning stroke pulse. The equipment DOES NOT
INCLUDE any counter measures. - It is subject to the customer's decision to implement qualified
measures at the point-of-entry (LAN connection, AC power connection), to protect his own internal

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or peripheral equipment, and to connect or not-connect the mounting rod/platform to earthing /
ground.
3.3.6 WARNING! - RISK OF DATA LOSS - NO "ZERO-TOLERANCE" USE
The equipment is NOT qualified for zero-tolerance applications. Although thoroughly tested, CMS
cannot exclude residual risks of short term or long term data losses and/or system down. The
equipment MUST NOT be used for super-critical applications.
3.3.7 ADVISE! - TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH THE GLASS DOME
The "glass dome" is a critical sensitive optical component. Do not touch the dome with any tool, do
not let it drop down, and use multiple soft wet tissues without any pressure when cleaning, to avoid
scratches. A scratched dome is not subject to warranty replacement!

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4 Internet Services: CRM - FTP - DDNS
CMS-Schreder provides some Internet-based services, which run on a CMS service-server
connected via a very powerful hub, with 24h/7d supervised operations.
The CRM-service is critical and IMPORTANT for "daily use", because some settings directly
influence the behaviour of ASI software updates / restores via the ASI-Manager.
Other services (FTP, DDNS) are provided for customer convenience, only. Those services may
help the customer to speed up installation, or enable more easy access via Internet. Later on the
customer may continue to use the CMS server services, or the customer may setup his own
services on his own network and IT infrastructure.
4.1 How to connect to CMS Internet Services
Before or upon delivery of your imager you should have received an email with your "Personal
Username/Password-Set" (LI/PW). - There is ONE individual LI/PW for each CMS agent/client
account, or for a client sub-account generated by a CMS agent.
Username: The CMS account number of the agent/client (for example 20123).
Imager LI Name: "LI" followed by the same account number (for example LI20123)
Password: A combination of letters and digits, issued by CMS or by the agent.
This is the "one-for-all" LI/PW to be used for Imagers as well as for Internet Services.
With this LI/PW the customer/agent can access ALL imagers allocated to his account.
NOTICE: An Imager Login Name MUST start with "LI", followed by the account number.
With the same LI/PW you can access CMR to check and manage imager settings.
And you can use it to access your CMS-FTP-storage place through any FTP-Client
4.2 CMS CRM: To check and manage imager settings (and clients)
Open THIS WEB URL: https://service.schreder-cms.com/crm/
To further log-on, enter your "one-for-all" LI/PW (username and password).
Now, depending on if you are an "AGENT" or a "CLIENT", at the top line you will see a different
number of navigation buttons. As "Client" you will see just one button "Imagers", with a list of your
imagers. - As "Agent" you also will see "Clients", to manage your clients.

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4.2.1 "Imagers": Check MAC-ID, change location, create LI/PW-sets.
To change settings for this imager, permanently. Settings will be transferred to the imager at the
next RESTORE (!) by using the ASI-Manager. CRM settings will replace all eventual local changes
on the imager via the imager Web-Gui! - New LI/PW and some other parameters will be
transferred also by an ASI-Manager UPDATE!
Client: The Client/Customer (or the Agent) allocated to this Imager.
MAC-ID: The MAC-ID of the Imager, very important for ALIAS-IP's.
Note: To be used for important remarks or comments.
Firmware: Low level firmware of the imager camera head.
Location: Imager title and subtitle, GPS coordinates, for display at the ASI-GUI
Uncheck "customer location", if you want to change those settings.
Dynamic DNS: All entries are "read-only", for check and copy/paste only.
Domain: The CMS DDNS domain name of this imager.
Alternate HTTP Port 8080 eventually has to be changed,
if the WAN router is using "port translation".
IP Address: Latest updated WAN IP address of the imager.
Last Update: Last time the Imager has sent an IP update ping.
Imager Calibration: DO NOT CHANGE any of the settings herein!
CMS has calibrated the data before delivery.
Change of settings may reduce image quality!
Login / Password: Enter or change up to two additional LI/PW for this imager.
The Username(s) MUST beginn with an ALPHA symbol!
New or changed LI/PW can be used AFTER the next UPDATE
or RESTORE of the imager by using the latest ASI-Manager.
Press the green [UPDATE] button to permanently store your changes.
Offline Package: To generate and download a "software update package".
Only for clients / installations with very strict firewall regulations.
Only for updates, if the ASI-Manager has no Internet access.
Step 1: "Create a new package"
Select "Restore" or "Update" mode.
Same as online with the ASI-Manager.
Step 2: "Download"
Download the ZIP package to your PC/LT

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Move this ZIP-file to a storage "within the strong firewall".
Use the offline-version of the ASI-Manager to run the update.
Activity Log: Shows all automated (API) activities, like updates and restores.
Also allows to manually enter multiple remarks with time stamps.
For example to log eventual problems, defects and solutions.
4.2.2 "Clients": Create new clients, change client data, allocate imagers.
Available for AMS agents, only. To create new "Clients", and relocate Imagers.
4.3 CMS FTP: To up/download JPG images, docs and software
Install and/or use a professional FTP-client, for example FileZilla or PowerCute.
URL: ftp://ftp.schreder-cms.com/
Login: Username/Password : Use your "one-for-all" LI/PW set.
Your LI/PW will automatically access/open your personal CMS-FTP storage place.
To download JPG images, navigate in the "/asi16_data/" directory structure.
There is a subdirectory for each imager, and below a subdirectory for each day.
For example: .../asi16_data/ asi_16017/ 20161130.
Others directories will contain helpful documents, important software, and tools.
Amongst others, it contains the ASI-Manager, necessary for ASI installation/update.
4.4 CMS DDNS: To access ASI Imagers via WAN (Internet)
DDNS ("Dynamic DNS") allocates a "Domain Name" (URL) to a static or dynamic WAN-IP. For
example the auto-created "16008-8b.asi.schreder-cms.com:8080" for SN16008. For further details
please refer to section 6.10 in this manual.

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5 Network and Software - Installation
Before installing a new ASI-16 Imager to an outdoor location, we strongly recommend to run
software and LAN network setup, online updates to the latest software, and a pre-test IN-DOOR, in
the office! - LAN network configuration and software settings should be tested BEFORE moving
the ASI-16 to its final outdoor location.
5.1 IT Administration - LAN (WAN) - Basics (Pre-Requirements)
CMS ASI-16 is a typical "Networking Device", basically comparable to other professional and
industrial advanced "IP cameras". All external communication works via TCP/IP, Ethernet
LAN/WAN and standard CAT-5 100 MBit (or better) network infrastructure.
Within the LAN, the imager can be accessed via its (primary and/or alias) IP address.
In the WAN it can be accessed via CMS-DDNS URL, if opened by your IT administrator.
Online configuration, monitoring and online updates work via HTTP (primary port 80, secondary
port 8080) or as defined in the Imager Configuration. - We recommend to keep the secondary
HTTP port at 8080 and eventually translate this port at the router, as otherwise "online updates"
from outside (via WAN and CMS-DDNS-URL) will not work!
Life Video Streaming works via Standard Streaming Ports.
5.2 HTTP Access to ASI-16 Imager Homepage
IT Administration should prepare measures, as (a) to open all necessary ports on the firewalls and
routers, (b) implement a router rule at the DHCP server to allocate a fixed IP to the imager MAC-
ID, (c) implement a router rule for 8080 port forwarding and port translation if the Imager HTTP
homepage shall be accessed via WAN / Internet.
5.3 Network Storage (FTP, NAS, Fileshare)
The ASI-Imager is designed to automatically send JPG images to a "Network Storage".
To permanently store captures JPG images, ASI must have LAN/WAN access to the (LAN- or
WAN-) IP-address or the DNS-URL of a "Network Storage" (FTP, NAS, FileShare, ...).
Upon delivery, every ASI is set up to use the "CMS-FTP-Service", with a customer-specific FTP-
Account (ftp://ftp.schreder-cms.com/ - Clients all-in-one Username/Password).

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The customer is entitled to use this CMS-provided FTP account free of charge for a storage
capacity of up to about 1 GB . - WARNING: CMS cannot guarantee availability and stability of this
service, and cannot be held responsible for eventual loss of data. CMS FTP shall not be used as
a long-term safe storage place. The customer shall be fully responsible for regular downloads and
for clean-up and delete of old data.
Before switching to a customer-internal "Network Storage", customer's IT Administration, shall
allocate such comparable services (FTP, FileShare, ...) and storage capacity at any internal or
external server or PC or NAS which can be accessed by the ASI imager. - The Network Storage
must work with a LI-Name and Password. - The password must consider the "limited character set"
for non-alpha/numeric characters used in multi-platform web browser interfaces.
5.4 Setup of PC's / LT'S for Monitoring and Configuration
A local PC/LT is necessary for monitoring, configuration and SW updates, ONLY!
Daily operation of an ASI-16 does NOT require any PC with dedicated software.
This PC/LT must be connected to a network router/switch and to the internet. The below standard
software (or comparable) must be prepared before working with the ASI-16.
• Install and/or update your web bowser (Firefox, Chrome, MS Internet Explorer).
• Install and/or update Oracle JAVA: https://www.java.com/en/
• Install or update Apple Quicktime 7: http://www.apple.com/uk/quicktime/download/
• Re-check your web browser security settings. The web browser must allow to run plugins,
especially run Java and QuickTime Viewer.
• Install a FTP client (e.g. FileZilla, https://filezilla-project.org/download.php ).
Download the entire FTP/service folder including important necessary tools.
Check for FTP URL and login with your "CMS client account data".
• Copy "CMS-ASI-Manager_nnn.jar" to your desktop or any other convenient place.
CMS-ASI-Manager can be found in the FTP/service download package.
5.5 ASI-16/50 Imager - Electrical and Network Hardware Connections
Check the below image and description how to electrically connect ASI components:

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(1) Connect one end of the CMS HPoE
cable to the ASI-16 HPoE jack at the
bottom of the imager. - Before inserting
the plug you need to remove the "rod
mounting footer".
(2) Connect the other end of the CMS
HPoE cable to the CMS HPoE injector.
CMS HPoE injector design may vary
depending on version.
(3) Use a CAT-5 patch cable (not included)
to connect the RJ45 jack on the HPoE
injector to your LAN (network)
router/switch/port.
(4) Connect 48V DC power supply cable to
DC plug on the HPoE injector.
(5) Power-on the AC/DC power supply
(connect to 110V/240V AC supply).
(6) Now the fan will start, and one or more
LEDs will be illuminated.
5.6 HELP: Common IP-Access problems after relocation
After moving an ASI-16 from one location to another, and sometimes even after initial delivery of a
pre-tested imager out of CMS-Austria or out of a local CMS-agent, we frequently experienced a
very typical "human problem".
At the "previous installation site", the ASI IP-settings have been changed from "Get IP
automatically" (from DHCP service) to "Use fixed IP" with the fixed LAN-IP-settings of the
"previous" network. - Upon delivery someone forgot to set back the IP settings to "Get IP
automatically". - Consequently, the Imager cannot be identified in the "new" LAN, at least not by
the most-easy to use tools (ASI-Manager, NetScan, ...).
So, if the ASI-Manager cannot find the Imager-IP after delivery or relocation, please do not waste
time and DIRECLY proceed with using the "ALIAS -IP", as described under 5.8.
5.7 Use of ASI-MANAGER for ASI-IP Identification
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before using the ASI-Manager, please ALWAYS check for the latest
version. The latest version can be downloaded from CMS FTP or CRM.
To identify one or more ASI-16 imager IP's on the LAN (network), to open ASI-16 in the web
browser (Firefox, Chrome, ...), and to restore or update ASI-16 software.

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In most LAN (TCP/IP network) environments the IP address of an ASI-16 device can be identified
through the "CMS ASI Manager", automatically. The "auto-detection" function may NOT work in
networks with very strong or exotic firewall settings, and/or when moving an ASI device with fixed
IP settings to another network environment. - In such case please use "CMS ASI-16 Alias-IP-
Generator", and/or contact your network administrator.
Start the "CMS-ASI-Manager" software, and it will start searching for imager devices:
5.8 HELP: ASI-IP cannot be identified via "ASI-Manager"
The "automatic search function" requires the PC and the ASI-16 to have IP's within the same IP
subdomain range, for examle a range like "192.168.2.nnn". If the ASI-16 System/Network-Type is
set to "Get IP automatically", usually the (router) DHCP service will allocate corresponding IP
addresses, automatically. - But, if the ASI-16 was set to "Use fixed IP ..." in networks with another
subdomain range (e.g. "10.0.0.nnn", 172.16.150.nnn), and then the imager is connected to another
network with another subdomain range, the ASI-manger search CANNOT identify and work with
this "now strange" imager IP.
Every ASI-16 has a built-in hardcoded "Alias IP" based on its hardcoded MAC ID.
This "Alias IP" can be calculated by using the "CMS-ASI16_Alias-IP-Generator.xml", or (in the
future) by a similar function integrated into the ASI-Manager.
Search may take up to 1 Minute!
The "list of imagers" shows IP-
addresses, MAC-IDs, and serial
numbers for each device found.
open: To open the selected device
in your web browser.
use: To start a sub-dialog for
software update or restore.
"Enter ...": If auto-search cannot identify the device, you can
enter an IP or URL (hostname) manually, like an IP identified
through another tool, or a remote DDNS URL .
"Check": After entering IP or URL, press "Check". The ASI-
Manager now will try to connect to the Imager. - If OK you
can proceed with software update/restore.

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MAC$ID: 00 02 D1 33 45 65
169 254 69 101
Alias$IP$for$browser:
Alias$IP$Generator$for$CMS$ASI-16
Enter&ASI-16&MAC&ID,&and&get&Alias&IP&for&browser&access.
The "Alias Generator" available fror FTP-download within your CMS-FTP-Storageplace.
5.8.1 Find out and note the MAC-ID of your ASI-16
The most easy and quick way will be to go to your CMS-CRM-Account and check:
CMS CRM URL: https://service.schreder-cms.com/crm/
Click the imager serial number, and see the MAC-ID at top-left in the configuration page.
The MAC-ID is printed along with the Serial number, on labels on the ASI-16 PeriControl Electronic
Box and on the top mounting plate near the heating element. To see the labels you need to take off
the Cover hood by loosing the three hand screws.
5.8.2 Generate ALIAS-IP via "CMS-ASI16_Alias-IP-Generator.xml"
Enter the last four symbols of the
MAC ID into the generator. The
leading symbols do not matter.
Note the generated "Alias IP".
Enter this "Alias IP" in your web
browser, and login as described.
You should NOT use the "Alias IP" for day-to-day use! Immediately after first Login you should set
the Imager to "Get IP automatically", to receive a qualified IP dataset via DHCP.
Change the ASI network settings AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
See Section 6.4 for further explanation and details!
5.8.3 STILL PROBLEMS to access, even via ALIAS-IP?
The below recommended procedures require help by someone experienced in basic LAN adapter
configuration, (fixed IPs, IP range, subnet masks, standard gateway, etc.)
The ASI "Alias -IP" is within an IP-Range specified for such purpose, but is outside a LAN-IP-
Range. - Some LAN routers/switches/firewalls are not allowed to connect to a device outside their
LAN-IP-Range. - In such case you need to connect the ASI directly to a PC/LT, without any
switch/router, change LT/PC LAN-adapter settings to the Alias-IP-range, access the Imager via
Alias-IP and set Network to "Get IP automatically".

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5.9 Software Update and Restore (ASI-Manager)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before using the ASI-Manager, please ALWAYS check for the latest
version. The latest version can be downloaded from CMS FTP or CRM.
HELP: Before localizing any setting, you should run a "Software Restore", as described in the next
section. "Software Restore" will update´your system to the very latest software release, and will
clean up any outdated or corrupted old local settings. Very likely your local CMS agent has already
predefined some settings customized for your site.
WARNING: After a Restore or Update all locally set or changed Login/Password-sets will be
deleted and lost! Only PI/PW defined in CMS-CRM will remain permanent. So, go to CMS-CRM
and setup your camera.specific LI/PW, in addition to your all-in-one CMS LI/PW. - The all-in-one
CMS LI/PW will continue to work in any case.
For software restores or update your network PC/LT must be connected to the Internet!
In the ASI-Manager click on "open" near the ASI-device you want to update.
• Confirm the notification popup window, and the update process will start.
• Some steps take 20-30 seconds without any change on the screen. Be patient!
• Wait for about 2-3 minutes till another popup window shows "update completed.
• Closed the ASI manager, and closed the the web browser.
Restore: Will start a "full update" of the device, to the latest software version via the
CMS maintenance server, and to "local settings" as predefined by your distributor.
Recommend at initial setup and in case of network access problems.
Update: Will start a "partial update" only. Most local settings will remain as set.

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• Re-open the ASI-16 in your web browser.
HELP: If, after waiting for at least 5 minutes, you do not see the "update completed" popup, you
need to close the ASI-Manager, start ASI-Manager again, and restart "Restore". - In rare cases you
need to power-off ASI-16 for about 15 seconds.